Archive · 15 Dec 2025
PAU Professor Honored for Eco-Friendly Pest Management
Dr. Sandeep Singh, a professor at Punjab Agricultural University, received a special award for his work in creating safe ways to control insect pests on fruit crops.
He was recognized by a trust in Bengaluru for his innovative methods that are good for the environment.
Dr. Singh also helped restore old trees at gurdwaras across India.
The award was given to him by important scientists on December 14.
His work focuses on protecting fruits from pests without harming nature.
Dr. Sandeep Singh received the 'Excellence in Environmental Research Award' for his work in eco-friendly pest management.
He developed IPM modules for insect-pests of fruit crops.
The award was conferred by the Abraham Verghese Insect and Nature (AVIAN) Trust in Bengaluru.
Dr. Singh was also recognized for rejuvenating historical trees at gurdwaras across India.
The award ceremony took place on December 14, with notable entomologists presenting the honor.
- Who
- Dr. Sandeep Singh, principal entomologist at PAU
- What
- Awarded for developing eco-friendly pest management technologies
- When
- December 14
- Where
- Bengaluru
- Why
- For contributions to environmental research and tree rejuvenation
- Recipient
- Dr. Sandeep Singh
- Award
- Excellence in Environmental Research Award
- Organization
- Abraham Verghese Insect and Nature (AVIAN) Trust
- Location
- Bengaluru
- Date
- December 14
- Field of Work
- Entomology (Fruit Science)
- Innovation
- IPM modules for insect-pests of fruit crops
- Additional Contribution
- Rejuvenating historical trees at gurdwaras