History

• Parbhani chapter was formally inaugurated by Dr. V.S. Khupse,
•  the then vice –Chancellor, M.K.V., Parbhani, in middle  of  1978
•  at College of Agriculture, Parbhani. 
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• Dr. S.B. Varade was elected as the first President and Dr. G.U. Malewar 
• as the Secretary. At the beginning, 25 members were on its role . 
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• The activities of the chapter aim at promoting the main objectives 
• of Indian society of soil science thought exchange of  scientific  
• ideas and information by organizing  special and invited talks, 
• symposia, seminars, workshops and  group discussion.
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•  Since inception, the chapter carried out large number
•  of activities, commensurate with its goals. 
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• Parbhani chapter is one of the leading chapters 
• of Indian Society of soil Science and it is know for 
• diversified and typical type of soil oriented research,
• teaching and extension activities.  
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• This chapter over the years was most active
•  in disseminating the knowledge of soil science 
• and its application through meeting, discussion, 
• farmers rally, and technology transfer.