About Us

About Us
GREEN SCAN CONSULTANTS (GSC) – a no office of profit, Voluntary, Non-religious, Non-government organization, Registered under the societies registration ACT VI of 1998 (1914 A.D) vide No: 5799-S of 2009 dt: 24-09-09 (J&K Govt) and affiliated to Indian Chamber of Non- Govt Organization vide ICNGO- No: 033 of 03-12-09, New Delhi-India.

Unique About GSC

  • Registered Non-Govt Organization with J&K govt and Indian Chamber of Non-Govt Organization (ICNGO).
  • Committed team with clear vision and goal.
  • Transparency, Accountability and Scalability.
  • Work with marginalized groups.
  • Non-discriminatory approach.
  • Good track record.

GSC TEAM

The team comprises Technocrats, Academicians, Professionals from various specialized areas of Agriculture, Horticulture, Engineering, Finance, Volunteers, Administrators, Deans, Directors and Social workers with sound track records.

About Our President

The president of the Society Dr.M.Hussain Shah has a distinguish career with varied experience in various Institutions like Agriculture, University, Forest, Corporate Sector etc. He has held responsible positions like Director Research, Dean faculty of Agriculture, Prof.& Head Agronomy, Agrostologist, Professor plant sciences, Asmara University (Africa), consultant CWCCPL, Member poverty alleviation (Hunger free J&K State , State Coordinator (CARD) and Regional Bureau for Agriculture today (National Magazine). Besides Dr. Shah has served as member on various prestigious committees including Member Advisory Board (LIC North) Govt. of India.

CURRICULUM VITAE

Dr. Mohd Hussain Shah

  • Fathers Name : Late. Kh. Gulam Nabi Shah
  • Date of birth : 5th June, 1945
  • Passport No : F2804690
  • Pan Card No : AKSPS 0639M
  • Driving license No : 6706
  • Date of Retirement : 30th June, 2005
  • Address : “Imran Villa”, Habib colony, New Airport Road,Baghat Barzulla, Srinagar-190005, Kashmir.
  • Contact : +91-194-2431084 ®: +91-9906961197 (M)
  • Email : shahmh2005@yahoo.co.in, shahmh2005@gmail.com
  • Website : www.gscplanet.com

Senior Level Positions Research and Development-Agriculture/ Horticulture/Corporate sector

A seasoned professional with nearly 40 years of experience across Research and Development and Project Management in reputed Universities and institutions; Appointed as State Quality monitor (NREGA), Rural Development Department, J&K, Government and presently associated with CARD (Centre for Agriculture and Rural Development as a State Co-ordinator, Regional Bureau (Agriculture Today, a National Magazine), and President “Green Scan Consultants- Society”. Acquired comprehensive exposure in planning and organizing day-to-day agricultural, horticultural research, analysis and developmental activities and executing tasks as appropriate to the timely accomplishment of project objectives. Strong communication, inter-personal and analytical skills with a flexible and a detail oriented attitude.
Field of specialization
  • Seed production Technology and Processing
  • Crop production and Management
  • Watershed Management
  • Organic crop production
  • Grassland Husbandry And Range Management
  • Forage production and Conservation
  • Weed Management
  • Meteorological aspects of crop production
  • Controlled atmospheric Cold Storage & Cold chain
  • Natural Resources Management and Wasteland Development
  • Fruits, vegetables, flower production technology (storage and marketing)
  • Handling Research and development projects on agricultural and horticultural subjects
  • Conducting Basic & Applied Research, identifying research themes
  • Undertaking Consultancy assignments, developing Case Studies fore publication and course delivery
  • Creating new collaborative Research Programs through conferences and seminars as well as exploring collaborative Research activities with professional bodies and academic institutions
Employment Scan
  • State Quality Monitor (NREGA) ,Deptt. Of Rural Development), J&K, Govt
  • President Green Scan Consultants (SOCIETY)
  • State Coordinator Centre for Agriculture and Rural Development.
  • Regional Bureau (Agriculture Today/ Seed Today- National Magazine)
  • Central Warehousing Cold Chain Private Ltd, as consultant.
  • University of Asmara, Aritea, North East Africa as Professor.
  • S.K University of Agricultural sciences and Technology of Kashmir, J&K
    • Director Research
    • Dean Faculty of Agriculture
    • Professor cum Head, division of agronomy.
  • Department of Forest, J&K as Agrostologist
  • Department of Agriculture as Agrostologist
Degree/ certificate Course Year Division/ Grader point Place Field of specialization
Ph.D (Agri) 1983 3.76/4.00 HPKVV Palampur Agron & Agro met
MS.c (Agri) 1976 3.58/4.00 HPKVV Palampur Agronomy
BS.c (Agri) 1966 First class first JK University Agriculture
Certificate courses:
  • Seed technology and seed processing (Massey University, New Zealand)
  • Turf Management (New Zealand)
  • Agro meteorological Aspects of Agri Production Systems & Medium range weather forecasting (Pune, Hyderabad and Delhi)
  • Extension Management for farming systems development (Hyderabad)
Research and development Experience
  • To impart education in agriculture and allied branches.
  • To further the advancement of learning and prosecution of research in agriculture and allied sciences.
  • To undertake the extension education of such sciences for the benefit of the rural people.
  • The major areas of research include crop improvement, crop production, nutrient management, crop protection, horticulture including vegetables, floriculture, medicinal and aromatic plants, post harvest technology, sericulture and fisheries.
  • Quantification and designing of irrigation system for revival of saffron.
  • Inventory of bio-mass resources and survey of nomadic routes.
  • Trench and mulching technology in vegetables, tent type solar drying for apricot for value addition.
Centre for Agriculture and Rural Development (CARD) as State Co-ordinator
Project : to coordinate the activities of CARD in J&K State.
Key Responsibilities :
  • Networking with local institutions, Universities, Govt & other local bodies.
  • News, Articles, interviews on Agri-business and rural development.
Project: Atmospheric Cold Storage Management
Key Responsibilities :
  • Handling cold chain including the following activities.
    • - Pre-cooling, sorting, grading, packaging atmospheric cold storage and refer transportation.
  • Surveying and inventorization of fruits & Vegetables growing belts in Himachal Pradesh and J&K State.
  • Overseeing procurement of quality fruit especially apple, pear, plum, peach, almonds, walnut, Saffron, etc.
  • Marketing of the fruits and vegetables in various terminal markets in India.
  • Overseeing Post-harvest pests and diseases: pre & post storage handling of fruits & vegetables and physiological disorders
  • Evaluating quality especially fruit firmness, TSS, Sugars, Starch, pH, etc.
    • Ripening of Banana and Mango
    • Shelf life of various fruits and Vegetables.
    • Storage calendar of Fruits and vegetables
    • Maturity indices and harvesting schedule of fruits & vegetables.
    • Project formulation and orchards management.
Concept papers presented
  • Seed production Technology and Processing
  • Crop production and Management
  • Watershed Management
  • Organic crop production
  • Grassland Husbandry And Range Management
  • Forage production and Conservation
  • Weed Management
  • Meteorological aspects of crop production
  • Controlled atmospheric Cold Storage & Cold chain
  • Natural Resources Management and Wasteland Development
  • Fruits, vegetables, flower production technology (storage and marketing)
  • Handling Research and development projects on agricultural and horticultural subjects
  • Conducting Basic & Applied Research, identifying research themes
  • Undertaking Consultancy assignments, developing Case Studies fore publication and course delivery
  • Creating new collaborative Research Programs through conferences and seminars as well as exploring collaborative Research activities with professional bodies and academic institutions
Nominations
  • Member of
  •     - Board of Management of SKUAST-K, Research Council (SKUAST-K), Academic Council, Extension council, Agriculture Scientists Recruitment Board (ASRB), New Delhi for the selection of Scientists for various positions.
          - Management committee of CITH, Nominations made by the Union Ministry of Agri and President ICAR, New Delhi.
          - Active member of the New York Academy of Sciences.
          - Multi-Disciplinary Committee, J&K Government.
          - Task Force Committee, J&K, Government
          - Review of State Committee for the developmental schemes in J&K, state.
    Councilor, Indian Society of Agronomy.
  • Principal Investigator of an international collaborative project on cropping Systems research.
  • Coordinator, Micro Water Shed Development Project (NWDPRA) J&K, govt.
  • Nodal officer, Agro-Met Advisory Service, (National Centre for Medium range weather forecasting, Govt. of India )
  • Registered in the panel of Experts, Asian Development Bank, Philippines, Manila.
    Registered in the panel of Experts (FAO, Rome)
    Associated with project sponsored by FAO, Rome, under Technical cooperation programme on seed production, Resource personal for training and visits programme (T&V), World Bank sponsored project.
  • Member high level technical committee for science and technology, J&K, Govt.
  • Appointed as member of the Zonal advisory Board of North zone of life insurance Corporation of India. Convener of the Committee for
    Identification and rehabilitation of wasteland in J&K state.
    Cultivation of medicinal plants, J&K, Government.
  • Nominated as
    Resource Personal by Govt. of J&K, State for Pre-budget Economic Survey.
          - Consultant for maintenance and management of Royal Springs Golf Course.
Project, Planning, Formulation, Monitoring and Evaluation of the following with a total financial outlay of Rs. 15.88 Corers
  • Indian Council of Agriculture Research (ICAR)
  • Department of Bio-Technology. (GOI)
  • Ministry of Science & Technology
  • Ministry of Environment & Forest (GOI)
  • Ministry of Agriculture, Department of food processing (GOI)
  • University Grants commission
  • National Oil Seed and Vegetable Oil Development Board.
  • Dr. B.V Rao Foundation.
  • National Horticulture Board
  • APEDA
  • National Agriculture Technology Mission.
  • National Agricultural Innovation Projects.
  • Total -115.
Membership and Affiliations
  • Indian Society of Agronomy
  • Range Management Society of India.
  • Himalayan research and development
  • Indian Society of Agricultural sciences
  • Indian Society of Weed Science.
  • Indian Society of Forage Research.
  • SKUAST Journal of Research
Golfing Experience
  • Member
    - Kashmir Golf Club; Golf Superintendents & Managers Association of India.
    - Technical Committee of GCS &MAI
  • Associated with
    - Lying of Greens of High Altitude International Golf Course, Gulmarg.
    - Management of Royal Springs Golf Course, Cheshma Shahi, Kashmir, one of the magnificent courses in Asia Pacific.
  • Advisement of Police, Golf Course, Grand Palace
  • Nominated for Greens & Plantation Committee of Kashmir Golf Course (2007-08)

    Publications (Golf related)
  • An appraisal of the present conditions and recommendations for the establishment of Greens in the international Golf Course, Gulmarg (Kashmir).
  • Management of Royal Springs Golf Course
    - A project report submitted to the Ministry of Tourism, J&K, and Government.
  • White Grub Menace at Royal Springs Golf course and its management published in stick to Greens, published by GCS & MAI, New Delhi, 2006
  • Turf Grass Weed Management, published in stick to Greens published by GCS &MAI, New Delhi, 2007.
  • Weeds and weed management
- Paper presented in a seminar organized by GCS & MAI held between 28-29th March, 06 at Qutab Enclave, New Delhi and proceedings published in 2007 in stick to Greens.
- Nominated by the Kashmir Golf Club to participate in the Asia industry Exhibition held in Ashoka Hotel, New Delhi (19th – 21st , Oct, 2007)
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