Background
Chandra, Dinesh was born on January 3, 1946 in Agra, India. Son of Balvir Prasad and Kiran Devi Asthana.
Chandra, Dinesh was born on January 3, 1946 in Agra, India. Son of Balvir Prasad and Kiran Devi Asthana.
Bachelor of Science, Raja Belwarg-Singh College, Agra, 1967. Master of Science in Agronomy, Raja Belwarg-Singh College, Agra, 1969. Diploma, Indian Institute of Technology, 1970.
Doctor of Philosophy in Agronomy, Indian Institute of Technology, 1984.
Senior research assistant Central Rice Research Institute, Cuttack, India, 1972-1976, scientist in agronomy India, 1976-1985, senior scientist in agronomy India, 1986-1988. Principal scientist Water Technology Center Eastern Reform, Bhubanewsar, India, since 1989. Officer-in-charge Farming Section Research& Expansion project Ford Foundation, 1994-1996.
Science secretary Central Rice Research Institute, 1987-1990, seminar secretary, 1990-1995. Councillor Oryza Central Road Research Institute, 1990-1994. Joint secretary agri-forum ITT, Karanejpur, 1979-1980.
Member Indian Society Agronomy, Association Rice Research Workers, Water Management Society India.
Married Alka Asthana, December 11, 1970.