Prof. Anupama Baliarsingh is an accomplished academician, researcher, and agricultural scientist with extensive expertise in agrometeorology, climate-resilient agriculture, crop production, weather–crop interactions, rainfall variability, and agricultural risk assessment. She has built a distinguished academic career spanning more than a decade at the professor level and has contributed significantly to agricultural research, teaching, scientific management, and farmer-oriented agro-advisory services.

She has served as a Professor since 5 July 2014, with her service continuing to date. Her academic work demonstrates a strong interdisciplinary orientation, integrating meteorological information, climate variability, crop simulation, agronomic practices, and agricultural planning to address challenges faced by farming communities.

Research & Scholarly Contributions

Prof. Baliarsingh has made substantial contributions to research in agricultural meteorology and climate-smart agriculture. Her research addresses important themes such as rainfall and temperature variability, weather-related agricultural risks, crop productivity, irrigation and moisture management, rice production, groundnut cultivation, crop planning, pest–weather relationships, and climate change impacts on agriculture.

Her publication record includes numerous peer-reviewed research papers, with several publications carrying NAAS ratings above 5.0 and notable contributions in journals with higher ratings. Among her recent work is a 2025 publication on the impact of elevated ozone concentrations on rhizospheric carbon pools and methane emissions in tropical rice fields, carrying a NAAS score of 8.10.

Her research also includes studies on rice fallow characterization, rainfall risk assessment, weather effects on rice and tomato productivity, agro-meteorological indices, crop simulation modelling using DSSAT, rainfall probability-based crop planning, weed management, and weather-associated pest dynamics.

Publications, Books & Technical Contributions

Prof. Baliarsingh has an extensive scholarly output comprising research publications, books, book chapters, technical bulletins, and popular agricultural articles.

She has authored/co-authored three books with ISBNs, including works on agricultural calamities, climate variability and crop production in Odisha, and agricultural practices based on weather information. She has also contributed a book chapter on underutilized future crops and several technical bulletins dealing with rainfall, temperature, agricultural calamities, and crop production.

Her popular publications in agricultural magazines have helped communicate scientific agricultural information to a wider farming audience, demonstrating her commitment to translating research into practical knowledge.

Research Management & Institutional Contributions

Prof. Baliarsingh has contributed to research management and scientific programmes associated with agrometeorological advisory services and climate-resilient agriculture. Her professional contributions include work associated with the dissemination of weather forecasts and agro-advisories for farmers and allied sectors.

She has also been involved in publications arising from the Agrometeorological Advisory Service of the Ministry of Earth Sciences, including research examining the economic impact of agrometeorological advisory services in India.

Her involvement in national-level programmes, review meetings, scientific workshops, and climate-resilience initiatives reflects her ability to contribute not only as a researcher but also as a scientific coordinator and research-management professional.

National & International Academic Engagement

Prof. Baliarsingh has participated in and contributed to several national and international scientific programmes. She has served as an Organising Secretary and Convener for major annual review meetings of GKMS and FASAL at OUAT, Bhubaneswar.

She has also participated as a visiting scientist/lead speaker in scientific programmes in Nepal, Sri Lanka, and Indonesia, including initiatives associated with climate-resilient agricultural systems and climate-smart agriculture in South Asia.

Her participation in these programmes highlights her engagement with international scientific networks and collaborative efforts addressing climate change and agricultural sustainability.

Academic Assessment & Scientific Service

Prof. Baliarsingh has demonstrated significant academic service through PhD entrance examination question setting, thesis evaluation, external examination, viva-voce examination, and question-setting responsibilities at national and state levels.

She has contributed to academic assessment activities for institutions including IGKV, Raipur, and SOA University, as well as OUAT-related academic programmes. These responsibilities reflect the recognition of her subject expertise by academic and research institutions.

Awards & Recognitions

Prof. Baliarsingh has received several notable distinctions for her scientific and academic contributions. Her recognitions include:

• Best Oral Presentation Award, National Seminar by ISA and OUAT, 2025.
• Best Oral Presentation Award, International Seminar on Climate Resilience, 2024.
• Best Paper Award, International Symposium on Agrometeorology, GB Pant University of Agriculture and Technology, 2014.
• Alaka Manjari Rath Memorial Best Women Scientist Award, OUAT, Bhubaneswar, 2018.
• Recognition of the Agrometeorological Advisory Service, Bhubaneswar Centre, which stood first on an all-India basis in preparation, release, and dissemination of weather forecasts and agro-advisories in 2006.
• National Scholarship, 1982.

These achievements demonstrate sustained recognition of her scientific excellence, particularly in agricultural meteorology, climate resilience, and women’s contribution to agricultural science.

Impact on Climate-Resilient Agriculture

A major strength of Prof. Baliarsingh’s scientific profile is her focus on applying meteorological and climatic information to improve agricultural decision-making. Her research on rainfall probability, crop planning, crop simulation, agro-meteorological indices, weather-related crop risks, and climate variability contributes to the development of more resilient and sustainable agricultural systems.

Her work has relevance for farmers and agricultural planners because it connects scientific weather and climate information with practical decisions concerning crop selection, planting dates, irrigation, pest management, and productivity enhancement.

Eligibility for Iconic Women Scientist Award

Prof. Anupama Baliarsingh is highly eligible for the Iconic Women Scientist Award in Scientific Laurels in recognition of her sustained contributions to agricultural science, agrometeorology, climate-resilient agriculture, research management, and scientific education.

Her eligibility is supported by her long-standing professorial career, substantial peer-reviewed publication record, authorship of books and technical publications, participation in national and international scientific programmes, academic examination and research-management responsibilities, and multiple awards for scientific excellence. Her recognition with the Alaka Manjari Rath Memorial Best Women Scientist Award further reflects her standing as an accomplished woman scientist.

Through her research linking weather, climate, and agricultural productivity, Prof. Baliarsingh has contributed to the advancement of climate-smart agricultural practices and the wider application of scientific knowledge for agricultural development. Her sustained academic leadership, research achievements, scientific recognition, and commitment to climate-resilient agriculture make her a strong and deserving candidate for the Iconic Women Scientist Award.