Dr P. Indira Devi Conferred Prestigious ISAE Fellow 2023 Title

December 27, 2023

Dr P. Indira Devi, an eminent agricultural economist from Kerala, has been conferred the distinguished title of ISAE Fellow 2023 by the Indian Society of Agricultural Economics (ISAE). This recognition highlights her trailblazing contributions spanning over three decades in the domains of agricultural research, policymaking and teaching.

About Dr P. Indira Devi

Currently, Dr Indira Devi serves as the Director of Kerala State Farmers’ Welfare Board and is an ICAR Emeritus Professor at the Kerala Agricultural University. She has an illustrious background working across critical roles encompassing agricultural economics, rural development and extension activities.

In her diverse career, she has creditably executed many crucial projects funded by national and international agencies. Her advisory and leadership acumen also stands testimony through membership in prestigious policy formulating bodies and journal editorial boards.

Her pioneering work isvalidated through 70+ research papers and 4 reference books spanning complex interdisciplinary challenges facing Indian agriculture. Her multifaceted experience bolsters her eye for detail and ability to provide nuanced policy perspectives on ground issues.

Significance of the ISAE Fellow Honor

The ISAE Fellow recognition represents the pinnacle of professional achievement awarded by India’s foremost agricultural economics society established in 1939. It recognizes academics who have profoundly impacted theory and practice over their extensive careers.

The recognition gains further gravitas this year as Dr Indira Devi becomes the first woman agricultural economist from Kerala to be decorated with this title in ISAE’s 84 year journey. She joins a select league of exemplary policy makers and thinkers driving agricultural transformation.

Trailblazing Change

As India looks to reshape its agricultural policy to drive food security and rural prosperity, the demand for progressive women economists providing transformational thought leadership continues to amplify.

Dr Indira Devi’s ideas can catalyse implementation of technology-driven, sustainable and socially conscious solutions for one of humanity’s greatest challenges this century – achieving optimal nutrition levels amidst climate change.

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