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Dr. C. Chandrasekharan was a prominent Economist, Forest Officer and the founder Director of Kerala Forest Research Institute. He was an eminent social scientist and his commitment to society is reflected in all his work. The legacy of Dr. C. Chandrasekharan proposed to be propagated through the award constituted in his remembrance to recognize socially relevant research work carried out by a researcher in the field of ‘Forest Conservation and Management in Kerala’.

In this context, applications/ nominations are invited from researchers, below 35 years of age, working on any aspect of forest conservation and management in Kerala for the 14th Dr. C. Chandrasekharan Memorial Award. The award will consist of a certificate, gold medal and a cash prize of Rs. 40,000/-. A brief bio-data and write-up of not more than 1000 words containing the objectives, current status, innovative content of the research work etc. may be sent to the Director, Kerala Forest Research Institute, Peechi by e-mail addressed to director@kfri.org with a copy to sreekumar@kfri.res.in indicating subject as Dr. C. Chandrasekharan Memorial Award-2024 on or before 20th August 2024.

If there is any query on the same, please contact Dr. Sreekumar V.B., Principal Scientist & Head, Forest Botany Department and Convenor of the Endowment Committee (sreekumar@kfri.res.in or Mob. 9446505286).

After screening the applications, selected candidates will be invited for a presentation at KFRI, Peechi. The award function and Dr. C. Chandrasekharan Memorial Lecturer is tentatively scheduled on 11th September 2024.

Director and Chairman of Endowment Committee