Biswapati Mandal
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Biswapati Mandal is a leading soil scientist whose research sits at the nexus of soil health, food security, and sustainable development. His work demonstrates that healthy soils are not merely an agricultural input but a fundamental prerequisite for human well-being and achieving the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in India. In his highly influential 2022 paper, which has garnered 94 citations, Mandal provides a critical synthesis of Indian soil characteristics, arguing that while the Green Revolution achieved national food self-sufficiency, it did not solve challenges of zero hunger, good health, and poverty alleviation. He has been a prominent voice in shifting the national conversation from mere crop productivity to holistic soil quality management. Mandal’s research has profoundly shaped policy and practice by linking soil degradation directly to malnutrition and public health crises, particularly in resource-poor farming communities. His work serves as a vital bridge between soil science and the broader sustainability agenda, making him an essential figure for students and researchers interested in the environmental and social dimensions of agriculture in the Global South.
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