He has been instrumental in promoting agri-eco tourism (including forestry tourism in Uttarakhand) in collaboration with European countries with technical assistance from scientists of the GB Pant University of Agriculture and Technology, Pantnagar.
Rana Kapoor, Founder, Managing Director & CEO, YES BANK has been conferred a “Doctorate in Science (Honoris Causa)” at the 27th Convocation of G.B. Pant University of Agriculture & Technology that was held on May 20, 2011 at Pant Nagar. The degree was awarded by H.E. Governor of Uttarakhand Smt. Margaret Alva. The Guest of Honour was Dr. S. Ayyappan, Secretary DARE, Government of India and Director General Indian Council of Agriculture Research (ICAR).
G.B. Pant University is one of the foremost institutions in the country for agricultural education and research, and Rana Kapoor was bestowed upon this honour for his significant contribution to the Food & Agribusiness sector in India, through innovative banking for farmers and agribusiness entrepreneurs through a Knowledge driven approach. He has been instrumental in promoting agri-eco tourism (including forestry tourism in Uttarakhand) in collaboration with European countries with technical assistance from scientists of the GB Pant University of Agriculture and Technology, Pantnagar.
Other noteworthy personalities who have been conferred with this Doctorate include Dr. Manmohan Singh, Honorable Prime Minister of India, Ratan Tata, Chairman, Tata Group, Sunil Bharti Mittal, Founder, Chairman and Group CEO of Bharti Enterprises, KP Singh, Chairman & CEO, DLF Ltd, Late Norman Borlaug, Nobel Laureate and ‘Father of Green Revolution’, Islam A Siddiqui, Chief Agricultural Negotiator of USA and Dr. Robert S Zeigler, Director General of IRRI, Manila, Philippines among others.
Speaking on this momentous occasion, Mr. Rana Kapoor, Founder, Managing Director & CEO, YES BANK said, “It’s an honour to receive this prestigious Doctorate from such a reputed INDIAN university for my ongoing contribution to the Indian Agriculture sector. I firmly believe that these pioneering developmental initiatives will play a catalytic role in the Inclusive Growth and Development of a TRANSFORMATIONAL INDIA. It is essential to address the gaps between the policy formulators, the investors, banking community and the farmers, as we aspire to truly evolve as the Food Basket & Food factory for the domestic and Global economies, and strengthen Food Security in our country.”
Rana Kapoor, Founder, Managing Director & CEO, YES BANK has been conferred a “Doctorate in Science (Honoris Causa)” at the 27th Convocation of G.B. Pant University of Agriculture & Technology that was held on May 20, 2011 at Pant Nagar. The degree was awarded by H.E. Governor of Uttarakhand Smt. Margaret Alva. The Guest of Honour was Dr. S. Ayyappan, Secretary DARE, Government of India and Director General Indian Council of Agriculture Research (ICAR).
G.B. Pant University is one of the foremost institutions in the country for agricultural education and research, and Rana Kapoor was bestowed upon this honour for his significant contribution to the Food & Agribusiness sector in India, through innovative banking for farmers and agribusiness entrepreneurs through a Knowledge driven approach. He has been instrumental in promoting agri-eco tourism (including forestry tourism in Uttarakhand) in collaboration with European countries with technical assistance from scientists of the GB Pant University of Agriculture and Technology, Pantnagar.
Other noteworthy personalities who have been conferred with this Doctorate include Dr. Manmohan Singh, Honorable Prime Minister of India, Ratan Tata, Chairman, Tata Group, Sunil Bharti Mittal, Founder, Chairman and Group CEO of Bharti Enterprises, KP Singh, Chairman & CEO, DLF Ltd, Late Norman Borlaug, Nobel Laureate and ‘Father of Green Revolution’, Islam A Siddiqui, Chief Agricultural Negotiator of USA and Dr. Robert S Zeigler, Director General of IRRI, Manila, Philippines among others.
Speaking on this momentous occasion, Mr. Rana Kapoor, Founder, Managing Director & CEO, YES BANK said, “It’s an honour to receive this prestigious Doctorate from such a reputed INDIAN university for my ongoing contribution to the Indian Agriculture sector. I firmly believe that these pioneering developmental initiatives will play a catalytic role in the Inclusive Growth and Development of a TRANSFORMATIONAL INDIA. It is essential to address the gaps between the policy formulators, the investors, banking community and the farmers, as we aspire to truly evolve as the Food Basket & Food factory for the domestic and Global economies, and strengthen Food Security in our country.”
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