Dr. Yella Reddy

Dean, Agriculture University &<br /> Ex-Director, WALAMTAR

Dr. Kaluvai Yella Reddy is the Dean (Faculty of Agril. Engg & Technology) of ANGR Agricultural University, Andhra Pradesh, India. Presently he is one of the Vice-Presidents of ICID. He has more than 35 years of experience in teaching, research, project management and administration. He obtained B.Tech (Agril Engg) from Dr PDKV, Akola, M.Tech and Ph.D degrees from IIT, Kharagpur and PG Diploma from University of Arizona, USA.

As Technical Advisor to Andhra Pradesh Micro Irrigation Project (APMIP), strengthened and supported the $ 570 million project in achieving 1.1 million ha under MI systems in 10 years. As Director of WALAMTARI, Hyderabad (2012-2018) contributed for the growth of the Institute as one of the best in India. Received ‘International Commission on Irrigation and Drainage (ICID) WATSAVE Technology Award’ in the 20th Congress of ICID held in Lahore (2008). Visited more than 20 countries on official and technical assignments.