Akshay Kumar

Dedicated and results-oriented Horticulture professional with a Master of Science (M.S.) degree in Fruit Science from Lovely Professional University, complemented by a Post Graduate Diploma in Computer Application and a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Agriculture. Proven expertise in horticultural practices, crop cultivation, and innovative agriculture systems. Excelled as a Relationship Manager in Agriculture at HDFC Bank, Chamba, India, with a track record of driving client engagement and enhancing financial portfolios for agri-business clients.

• Achieved a training certificate in mushroom cultivation and apiculture (beekeeping) from Krishi Van Center, Dehradun.
• Attained a training certificate in fruit and vegetable preservation technology from the Department of Horticulture and Food Processing, Uttarakhand.
• Secured a training certificate in village survey during RAWE (Rural Agriculture Work Experience).
• Completed a 7-day online training and certificate program on novel agriculture systems organized by the Hindustan Agricultural Research Society from November 20-26, 2022.
• Actively participated in the 3-day International Conference, "Global Approaches in Agriculture and Allied Sciences for Sustainability," held at Gangadhar Shatri Bhawan, Agra College, from January 21st to 23rd, 2023.

Impact of plant growth regulators and cutting maturity on propagation in Fig (Ficus carica L.), Lovely Professional University.

• Significance of edible fruit coatings for improving the socio-economic status of fruit growers: A review. (March 2023).
• Effect and importance of plant growth regulators and molecular approaches on fruit cutting for the development of fruit crops: A review. (March, 2023).

Study on the effect of plant growth regulators and maturity of cuttings on Fig (Ficus carica, L.), Indian Copyrights 18806/2023-CO/L.

• Recognized as a national and state-level powerlifter.
• Certificate of Honour at the National Powerlifting Championship by the Indian Powerlifting Association in September 2023 and at state powerlifting championships by the Himachal Powerlifting Association in Dec 2023.