Archive · 8 Aug 2026
Dr B Nirmala Elected to National Academy of Sciences, India
Dr B Nirmala is a scientist from India who studies plants and farming.
She works at ICAR-NAARM, a place that trains scientists who help farmers.
She was chosen to join a very important club called the National Academy of Sciences, India.
Being chosen means other scientists think her work is really good.
NASI was started in 1930 and is the oldest science academy in India.
She has led 15 big research projects to help grow rice better.
She also helped organise 12,468 special demonstrations to teach farmers new and cheaper ways to grow crops.
She has written 88 research papers and many books.
This is a big honour that shows how much her work helps farming in India.
Dr B Nirmala, Principal Scientist at ICAR-NAARM, Hyderabad, has been elected as a member of the National Academy of Sciences, India (NASI).
The election recognises her outstanding contributions to agricultural and plant sciences.
A 2007 Agricultural Research Service (ARS) batch officer, she previously served at the Indian Institute of Rice Research, Hyderabad.
She has led 15 research projects and coordinated 12,468 frontline demonstrations promoting improved agricultural practices across the country.
Her honours include the Dr R.T. Doshi Award, the Society of Extension Education's young scientist award, and fellowships from the Telangana Academy of Sciences and the Mobilization Society.
- Who
- Dr B Nirmala, Principal Scientist at the ICAR-National Academy of Agricultural Research Management (ICAR-NAARM), Hyderabad.
- What
- Elected as a member of the National Academy of Sciences, India (NASI) in recognition of her contributions to agricultural and plant sciences.
- When
- Exact date of election not specified in the articles.
- Where
- Hyderabad, India (article dateline); NASI is India's oldest science academy, founded in 1930.
- Why
- In recognition of her outstanding contributions to agricultural and plant sciences.
- Elected to
- National Academy of Sciences, India (NASI)
- Designation
- Principal Scientist, ICAR-NAARM
- ARS batch
- 2007 Agricultural Research Service (ARS) batch
- Previous posting
- Indian Institute of Rice Research, Hyderabad
- Research
- Led 15 research projects; field research across major rice-growing regions
- Publications
- 88 research papers, 14 books, 33 book chapters, 23 technical articles, 7 technical bulletins, 22 training manuals
- Frontline demonstrations
- 12,468 coordinated across the country
- NASI profile
- India's oldest science academy, founded in 1930; supported by the Department of Science & Technology, Government of India
