Khadg Singh Valdiya
Indian geologist and academic (1937–2020) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Khadg Singh Valdiya (20 March 1937 – 29 September 2020) was an Indian geologist[3] and a former vice chancellor of Kumaon University, internationally recognized for his path-breaking work in the fields of geodynamics and Environmental Science.[4][5] A 2007 recipient of Padma Shri,[6] he was honoured again by the Government of India in 2015 with Padma Bhushan, the third highest Indian civilian award.[7]
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Born | (1937-03-20)20 March 1937[1] |
Died | 29 September 2020(2020-09-29) (aged 83) |
Occupation | Geologist |
Known for | Tectonics, Environmental Geology |
Parent(s) | Dev Singh Valdiya Nanda Valdiya [2] |
Awards | Padma Bhushan 2015 The G.M Modi Award for Science and Environment 2012 L.N. Kailasam Gold Medal 2009 Padma Shri 2007 Hindi Sevi Samman (Atmaram Award) 2007 Prince Mukarram Gold Medal 2000 National Mineral Award of Excellence 1997 D.N. Wadia Medal 1995 National Mineral Award 1993 S.K. Mitra Award 1991 P. Pant National Environment Fellow 1982–84 National Lecturer 1977–78 L. Rama Rao Gold Medal 1977 Shanti Swarup Bhatnagar Prize 1976 Chancellor’s Medal at Lucknow University 1954 [1] |
Website | http://www.ksvaldiya.info/ |
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