Name			: JAIRAM KRISHNA PRASAD

Date of Birth		: June 15,1973

Marital Status		: single

Father's name		: Shri Vanamala Ramaiah 

Sex			: male

Nationality		: Indian

Permanent Address	: 13, Sanjay Gandhi Nagar,
			  Chennai-600 092, India.

Mailing Address		: 70 Jalan Reko,
			  43000,Kajang, Selangor. Malaysia.

E-mail			: jairam@mailcity.com

Course						            Grade
      
Laboratory Techniques of Horticultural Crops		A
Fundamentals of Post-Harvest Technology		A
Post Harvest Technology of Horticultural Crops I		A
Post Harvest Technology of Horticultural Crops II		A
Post Harvest Technology of Horticultural Crops III		A
(Advanced Course)
Landscape Gardening I					A
Principles of Plant Physiology IIa				A
Principles of Plant Physiology IIb				A
Basic Horticulture					A
Seminar - I						A
Seminar - II						A

• Collect, update and analyze relevant information for technical advisory services on hydroponics, orchard management and postharvest related problems, particularly for progressive formers.
• Working on project entitled "Alleviation of Chilling Injury during Low Temperature Storage of Tropical Fruits.

From Sept. 1995 – Till Oct. 1997 Junior Research Fellow, Indian Agricultural Research Institute,

Division of Fruits and Horticultural-Technology, Pusa, New Delhi – 110 012.

The focus of my project was to develop suitable technology for long distance transportation of c.v. Suvarnarekha (South Indian Variety) and Mallika (North Indian Varity) mangoes, which were identified by Agricultural and Processed Food Export Development Authority (APEDA), New Delhi, as promising varieties, having all desirable characters, for export to Europe. By adopting new technology developed through this project, Suvarnarekha fruits could be stored up to 36 days, whereas fruits of Mallika could be stored up to 27 days, at low temperature (12 C, 85-95% RH), against their normal storage life of 22 days and 16 days for CVs. Suvarnarekha and Mallika, respectively.

From Sept. 1993 – Till Mar. 1994 Horticulture Extension Trainee,

Fruit Research Station,
Sangareddy,
Medak (Dt.,),
Andhra Pradesh,
India.

I underwent a six months Rural Agricultural Work Experience Program (RAWEP), at Nandikandi village, Sangareddy Dist., Andhra Pradesh, India. The objective was to impart technical skills in Improved Horticultural Practices to Rural Farmers. Major achievements in this program was, developing a model Tissue Culture Banana Orchard, to show difference between traditional and advanced methods of banana cultivation and improving the productivity of existing Mango Orchard (5 hectares) by 200%, adopting package of practices developed by Fruit Research Station.

Other Experiences

• Received the National Service Scheme Certificate from Department of Youth Affairs and Sports, Ministry of Human Resources Development, Government of India for Attending the "Rural Upliftment Program" from 29-03-1994 to 07-04-1994.
• Incharge of Public Relations for Voluntary Organization, Dedicated to Down to Earth Children, Child’s Hope Towards Upliftment, (CHHOTU), I.A.R.I., Pusa, New Delhi, India, from 1996-97.
• Prepared and Marketed ‘Bael’ Fruit Base Health Drink in New Delhi from Apr – June 1997.
• Trained, Guided, and Supervised ‘Pusa Ladies Association’ Members and ‘CHHOTU’ Organization Members, I.A.R.I., Pusa, New Delhi, India, in Drying of Ornamental Flowers and Making Han-di-crafts from 20-10-1997 to 8-10-1997.

Academic Honors

• Awarded Prestigious "B.D.Bangur Endowment Scholarship" for Postgraduate Research Work. Secured the Highest O.G.P.A in M.Sc. (Horticulture) Program at Indian Agricultural Research Institute, 1995-97.
• Received the Indian Agricultural Research Institute Junior Research Fellowship for Postgraduate Program for Securing Second Rank in the Entrance Examination at the National Level.
• Secured First Rank in the Andhra Pradesh Agricultural University Entrance Examination (for Admission to M.Sc. and Junior Fellowship) at State Level.
• Received Cash Prize for Securing Highest Marks in Intermediate.
• Received Merit Scholarship from the Government of Andhra Pradesh for Outstanding Performance at Secondary School Level.

Personal skills, Strengths and Hobbies

• Won Several Prizes in Essay Writing, Elocution, Debate and Play Writing Competitions.
• Articulate in English, Hindi, and Telugu.
• Knowledge of Software Packages such as Microsoft Office.
• Ability to Adapt to Diverse Cultural Surroundings.
• A Personable, Team-Spirited Professional with Enthusiasm and High Energy.
• Hobby of Drying of Ornamental Flowers for Preparation of Wall hangings, and Greeting Cards.

References

• Prof. R.B Singh,

Director,
Indian Agricultural Research Institute,
New Delhi-110 012.
Telephone: 0091.11. 5754599, (Off); 5766420 (Res)
Fax: 91-11-5766420, 5751719

• Dr. S.B. Maini,

Project Coordinator,
Fruits and Horticultural Technology,
Indian Agricultural Research Institute, New Delhi - 110012.
Telephone:91-11 5788428 (Office); 5728943 (Residence)