Planning Board
Updated on 26 Jul, 2019
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Dr. MK Salooja
Member
Professor (Dairy Technology) in School of Agriculture (SOA), IGNOU. Former Director (SOA) for the Two-Terms. Academic experience of more than 30 years in the disciplines of Dairy Technology, Food Safety & Quality Management and Vocational Education. A Dairy Technologist by profession from the National Dairy Research Institute (NDRI) and set to the teaching profession as Assistant Professor in the Dairy Science College, Udaipur. Diversified into Educational Planning and Vocational Education by serving as Senior Research Officer in the Planning Commission (Government of India) and Reader in the NCERT, respectively. IGNOU’s experience in the open and distance learning is adding new vista to the academic profession. At present, the Programme Coordinator of (i) Diploma in Dairy Technology; (ii) Diploma in Value Added Products from Fruits & Vegetables; (iii) Post Graduate Diploma in Food Safety & Quality Management; and (iv) Ph.D. in Dairy Science & Technology. Two Research Scholars have been awarded PhD and three Scholars are pursuing the PhD. Published 15 research papers and five book chapters besides the development of IGNOU’s Study material and Text books and practical Manuals of the NCERT. Also associated with in offering the Online Programmes (MOOCs Courses) on SWAYAM platform and Channel Coordinator for the SWAYAM PRABHA - DTH Channel (#24) for Agriculture. Was also associated with Chair for Sustainable Development from 2008-2014.
Work Experience:
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Position held
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Name of the Organization or Institution
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Duration
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Responsibilities Performed
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From
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To
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Years
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Assistant Professor (Dairy Technology
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Dairy Science College, Udaipur, Rajasthan
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April, 1983
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April, 1994
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11*
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UG and PG Teaching, Research and Extension
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Senior Research Officer (on-deputation)
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Planning Commission, Govt. of India
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July, 1991
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April, 1994
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(03)*
Deputation Period
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Educational Planning and Research
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Reader, Dairying
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Agriculture Division,
PSS-CIVE, NCERT, Delhi
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April, 1994
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Dec. 1997
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02 years and 6 months
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Academic, Research and Extension
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Dy. Director (Planning)
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IGNOU, Delhi
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Dec.1997
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March 2003
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05
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Planning and Research
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Dy. Director (Centre for Extension Education)
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IGNOU, Delhi
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March 2003
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April 2006
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03
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Academic, Research and Extension
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Professor
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IGNOU, Delhi
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April 2006
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Till Date
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12
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Academic, Research and Extension
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* On deputation to the Planning Commission from Dairy Science College, Udaipur (Rajasthan).
INTERNATIONAL ASSIGNMENTS:
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Country Visited
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Duration
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Purpose of visit
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From
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To
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Australia (Melbourne)
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15/03/1984
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30/11/1984
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Post Doctorate, Dairy Research Laboratory, CSIRO, Australia
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Germany (Düsseldorf)
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01/04/2001
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05/04/2001
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For Presentation of Paper: 20th World Conference on Open Learning and Distance Education
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Ethiopia
(Addis Ababa)
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04/08/2008
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15/08/2008
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Training workshop organized by IFPRI and ILRI
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FELLOWSHIP/ AWARDS:
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Sl. No.
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Name of the Fellowship/Awards
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Granting/ Awarding Institution
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Year
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1.
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Jawaharlal Nehru Award 1985
(ICAR Young Scientist Award for Ph.D.)
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ICAR
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1985
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2.
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Commonwealth Scholarship, Australia Plan, during Post-Doctorate
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Government of Australia
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March, 1984 to November, 1984
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3.
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Sr. UNDP Fellowship during Ph.D. Programme
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UNDP
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October, 1979 to March, 1983
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4.
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Jr. NDRI Fellowship during Post-Graduation
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NDRI
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July, 1977 to
July, 1979
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PUBLICATIONS:
- BOOKS: Books Coordinated on Dairy Technology, Dairy Farm Management & Poultry: 12
- RESEARCH PAPERS PUBLISHED: 15
- Research Papers in Peer Reviewed Journals:
- Chapters in Books: 9 (incl. IGNOU Study Materials)
- Papers presented at International/ National Conferences: 45
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- POLICY DOCUMENTS: 6
MEMBERSHIP OF PROFESSIONAL BODY/ STATUTORY BODY (INTERNAL/ EXTERNAL):
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Membership of Professional Body/ Statutory Body
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Name of Statutory Body/ Institution/
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Period
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Chairman, Sub-Group on Food Additives, e-working group for Harmonization of Food Standards.
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Food Safety & Standards Authority of India (FSSAI)
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2014
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Member, Scientific Panel on Milk & Milk Products and Packaging and Labelling of FSSAI
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Food Safety & Standards Authority of India (FSSAI)
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2016-17
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Member of various Expert Committees constituted by the University Grants Commission for assessment of Proposals of different Universities/ Colleges for their UGC Approval/ Compliance under Section 12-B, UGC ODL Regulations and Deemed Universities - Participated in Six Committees.
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University Grants Commission (UGC)
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2018-19
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Life Member
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Indian Dairy Association (IDA) and Association of Food Scientists and & Technologists of India (AFSTI).
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Member (Internal) in various Statutory Bodies of IGNOU (School Board, Academic Council, Research Council, Library Committee, Purchase Committee, Finance Committee, Examination Discipline Committee, Horticulture Committee, Students Support Services, etc.
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IGNOU, New Delhi
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Since 1997 and onwards.
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