29-09 2022 10:06
wrote:
Dr Swindale joined as the second DG of ICRISAT in 1977, the formative stage of the Institute. Within a few years of his visionary leadership and administrative guidance, a strong foundation for scientific research was laid, and policies formulated for proper governance. We had excellent research facilities with well-established labs, greenhouses and fields for our experiments. Under his leadership ICRISAT became one of the top CG centers. There was no fund shortage for our research projects.
He recognized scientific merits and always motivated and encouraged scientists to do innovative and path-breaking research. While visiting one of my field experiments he commented "If we cannot solve this problem here at ICRISAT, who else can". He wanted scientists to advance his knowledge and enhance professional skills by attending International conferences and short-term training programs in advanced labs.
I was probably the first national scientist for whom he approved sabbatical leave in 1986.
It was during his period (1977-1991) that the ICRISAT research program expanded in a big way in India and in several countries in Africa, and collaborative programs were established with the national programs and advanced labs in developed countries. This period could be called the Golden era of ICRISAT.
He will be remembered as a visionary leader, able administrator, renowned scientist and a nice human being.
29-09 2022 10:06
wrote:
Dr Swindale joined as the second DG of ICRISAT in 1977, the formative stage of the Institute. Within a few years of his visionary leadership and administrative guidance, a strong foundation for scientific research was laid, and policies formulated for proper governance. We had excellent research facilities with well-established labs, greenhouses and fields for our experiments. Under his leadership ICRISAT became one of the top CG centers. There was no fund shortage for our research projects.
He recognized scientific merits and always motivated and encouraged scientists to do innovative and path-breaking research. While visiting one of my field experiments he commented "If we cannot solve this problem here at ICRISAT, who else can". He wanted scientists to advance his knowledge and enhance professional skills by attending International conferences and short-term training programs in advanced labs.
I was probably the first national scientist for whom he approved sabbatical leave in 1986.
It was during his period (1977-1991) that the ICRISAT research program expanded in a big way in India and in several countries in Africa, and collaborative programs were established with the national programs and advanced labs in developed countries. This period could be called the Golden era of ICRISAT.
He will be remembered as a visionary leader, able administrator, renowned scientist and a nice human being.
