A History of Agriculture in India v1.c2.11

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I have taken a little more space than usual to write about the author because I felt it was important to indicate his special experience and background for writing a history of agriculture. I have referred only very briefly, in passing, to his remarkable achievements in the field of art, culture and literature because what is most relevant in connection with the present project, of which the history is the outcome, is his scientific training and deep interest in botany and the evolution of life, his experience in agricultural development since 1934, and his involvement with agricultural research and education since 1949. His work with the Indian Council of Agricultural Research, his administration of a premier agricultural university from 1968 to 1976, and his personal experience of farming in the last few years have given him unique qualifications for the undertaking and completion of this formidable task.