List of Member of Academic Council of Junagadh Agricultural University
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						A. Vice Chancellor 
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						Dr. V.P. Chovatia 
				Vice Chancellor, Junagadh Agricultural University, JUNAGADH 362 001  | 
				
					 
						Chairman 
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						B. Director of Research and Dean PG Studies 
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						Dr. A. G. Pansuriya 
					
						I/c. Director of Research & Dean PG Studies, 
					
						Junagadh Agricultural University, 
					
						Junagadh-362001 
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						Member 
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						C. Director of Extension Education 
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						3 
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						Dr. N. B. Jadav 
				I/c. Director of Extension Education, Junagadh Agricultural University, JUNAGADH 362 001  | 
				
					 
						Member 
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						D. Dean of Faculties 
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						4 
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						Dr. P. D. Kumawat 
					
						I/c. Dean, 
					
						Faculty of Agriculture, 
					
						College of Agriculture, 
					
						Junagadh. 
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						Member 
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						5 
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						Dr. D. K. Varu 
					
						I/c. Dean, 
					
						Faculty of Horticulture, 
					
						College of Horticulture, 
					
						Junagadh. 
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						Member 
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						6 
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						Dr. H. D. Rank 
					
						I/c. Dean, 
					
						Faculty of Agril. Engg. & Tech.& 
					
						Faculty of Home Science & Nutrition 
					
						College of Agril. Engg. & Tech., 
					
						Junagadh Agricultural University, 
					
						Junagadh-362001 
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						Member 
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						E. Head of Dept. & Research Scientist nominated by the Vice Chancellor 
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						7 
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						Dr. D. R. Mehta 
					
						Professor and Head 
					
						Department of Genetics and Plant Breeding 
					
						Junagadh Agricultural University 
					
						Junagadh. 
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						Member 
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						8 
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						Dr. B. N. Kalsariya 
					
						Professor and Head 
					
						Department of Agricultural Extension 
					
						Junagadh Agricultural University 
					
						Junagadh. 
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						Member 
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						9 
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						Dr. H. L. Sakarvadia 
					
						Professor and Head 
					
						Department of Soil Science and Agriculture Chemistry 
					
						Junagadh Agricultural University 
					
						Junagadh. 
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						Member 
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						10 
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						Dr. R. M. Javia 
					
						Research Scientist(Pulse) 
					
						Pulse Research Centre 
					
						Junagadh Agricultural University 
					
						Junagadh. 
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						Member 
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						11 
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						Dr. K. D. Mungra 
					
						Research Scientist(Pearl Millet) 
					
						Main Pearl Millet Research Station 
					
						Junagadh Agricultural University 
					
						Jamnagar. 
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						Member 
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						12 
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						Dr. D. S. Hirpara 
					
						Officer on Special Duty (OSD) 
					
						College of Agriculture 
					
						Junagadh Agricultural University 
					
						Jamnagar. 
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						Member 
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						F. Co-opted members 
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						13 
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						Dr. R. R. Hanchinal 
					
						Former Chairperson, 
					
						Protection of Plant Varieties & Farmers Rights Authority (Secretary Rank) Government of India 
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						Co-opt Member 
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						Dr. H. M. Gajipara 
					
						Ret. Director of Research, JAU 
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						Co-opt Member 
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						15 
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						Dr. P. M. Chauhan 
					
						Ret. Registrar and Principal & Dean , JAU 
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						Co-opt Member 
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						16 
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						Dr. M. P. Trada 
					
						Principal 
					
						Commerce and Law College, Junagadh 
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						Co-opt Member 
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						Dr. B. K. Sagaraka 
					
						Ret. Principal & Dean, JAU 
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						Co-opt Member 
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						18 
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						Dr. M. V. Ramdevputra 
					
						Ret. Principal, JAU 
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						Co-opt Member 
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						19 
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						Dr. Bimlesh Mann 
					
						Assistant Director General (EP & HS) 
					
						Agricultural Education Division, ICAR 
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						Co-opt Member 
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						Dr. R. M. Solanki 
					
						Director, 
					
						Students' Welfare, 
					
						Junagadh Agricultural University, 
					
						Junagadh-362001 
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						Co-opt Member 
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						21 
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						Dr. K. C. Patel 
					
						Director, 
					
						I.T. Cell 
					
						Junagadh Agricultural University, 
					
						Junagadh-362001 
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						Co-opt Member 
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						G. Registrar 
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						Dr. Y. H. Ghelani 
				I/c. Registrar, Junagadh Agricultural University, JUNAGADH 362 001  | 
				
					 
						Secretary 
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(as on 10.09.2025)