Vicky Kumar Netam: First PhD Holder from Dantewada District Celebrated at IGKV Convocation
Tribal student Vicky Kumar Netam becomes first research degree holder from Dantewada district
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During the 11th convocation ceremony of Indira Gandhi Krishi Vishwavidyalaya in Raipur, Vicky Kumar Netam made history as the first student from Dantewada district, Chhattisgarh, to earn a PhD in agricultural research. He was also awarded the Young Scientist Award and is currently a guest faculty member at a local agricultural college.
- 01Vicky Kumar Netam's PhD is in the Department of Genetics and Plant Breeding.
- 02He received the Young Scientist Award at the same ceremony.
- 03Netam attended the convocation with his mother, Malamati Netam, and sister.
- 04He is currently serving as guest faculty at Shaheed Gundadhur Krishi Mahavidyalaya evam Anusandhan Kendra in Jagdalpur.
- 05The event took place on a Friday, marking a significant achievement for the local tribal community.
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The 11th convocation ceremony of Indira Gandhi Krishi Vishwavidyalaya (IGKV) in Raipur, Chhattisgarh, witnessed a historic moment as Vicky Kumar Netam, a tribal student from Dantewada district, became the first individual from his region to be awarded a PhD in agricultural research. Specializing in the Department of Genetics and Plant Breeding, Dr. Netam's achievement is not only a personal milestone but also a significant step forward for the tribal community in Dantewada. He was also honored with the Young Scientist Award during the ceremony, underscoring his contributions to the field. Accompanied by his mother, Malamati Netam, and sister, Vicky expressed his gratitude by touching his mother's feet to seek her blessings after receiving his degree. Currently, he is serving as a guest faculty member at Shaheed Gundadhur Krishi Mahavidyalaya evam Anusandhan Kendra in Jagdalpur, where he continues to inspire future generations of students.
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Vicky Kumar Netam's achievement serves as an inspiration for local students, particularly from tribal communities, encouraging them to pursue higher education and research.
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