Professor PL Patil named new VC of UAS Dharwad

Dharwad: Professor Parameshgouda Linganagouda Patil was appointed as the new vice-chancellor of University of Agricultural Sciences, Dharwad, on Friday.
The chancellor of the university and Karnataka governor Thaawarchand Gehlot appointed professor Patil for four years from the date of assuming office or till he attains the age of 65 years, whichever is earlier.
The post had fallen vacant after the incumbent, MB Chetti, demitted office on June 30, 2022, after turning 65.
Dr R Basavarajappa, director of education, UAS Dharwad, was appointed to perform the duties of vice-chancellor on July 1, 2022.
Meanwhile, the search committee appointed to shortlist the names for the appointment as V-C submitted its report to the government recommending three names. Finally, the governor issued orders appointing professor Patil for the post.
Hailing from Mantagani village in Savanur taluk of Haveri district, Patil did his primary education at Mantagani, high school at Hosaritti, PUC at P C Jabin Science College, Hubballi, and B Sc (Agri), MSc (Agri) and PhD from UAS, Dharwad.
Prior to his appointment as V-C, he was working as director of research at UAS, Dharwad. He has implemented a World Bank-funded project on Support for Improved Programme Integration in Rainfed Areas of Karnataka through government of Karnataka and developed infrastructure.