(i) UGC-CSIR-NET(JRF) qualified in 1999. (ii) Received CSIR-JRF(NET) from July 01, 2000 to June 30, 2002. (iii) Received CSIR-SRF(NET) from July 01, 2002 to Nov. 14, 2002. (iv) Received University Merit Fellowship of G.B. Pant University of Ag. & Tech., Pantnagar from July 27, 1999 to June 30, 2000. (v) Received Graduate Teaching Assistantship of G.B. Pant University of Ag. & Tech., Pantnagar from Jan 15, 1998 to May 17, 1999. (vi) Received Akikrit Scholarship, U.P. during 1987-89.

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