National Focal Points (NFPs)
National Focal Points (NFPs) are the key personnel to implement the project in the Member States (Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Nepal, Pakistan, and Sri Lanka). NFPs will review and provide feedback on the annual work plan and budget (AWPB) prepared by Project Coordination Unit and lead the implementation of project activities based on the AWPB in respective SAARC Member States. They will also coordinate to receive fund from project through SAARC Agriculture Centre based on the AWPB and manage it, and report accordingly to PCU. NFPs will closely work with SAC and IFPRI to achieve the project’s intended objectives.
List of National Focal Points and Associates
Sl. No. | Country | Name and Contact Details |
1. |
Afghanistan
|
Mr. Hamdullah Hamdard Director General for Promotion & Development of Agriculture Ministry of Agriculture, Irrigation and Livestock Tel: + 93 785 401000 Email: hamdullah.hamdard@gmail.com |
2. |
Bangladesh
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Dr. Md. Mazharul Anowar Chief Scientific Officer and Head, On-farm Research Division (OFRD) Bangladesh Agricultural Research Institute, Gazipur, Bangladesh Cell: +880 1916847240 |
3. |
Bangladesh
|
Dr. Apurbo Kumar Chaki (Associate Focal Point) Scientific Officer On-farm Research Division Bangladesh Agricultural Research Institute, Gazipur, Bangladesh Cell: +88 01705 338306 Email: apurbochaki@yahoo.com |
4. | Bangladesh |
Dr. Taslima Zahan (Associate Focal Point) Scientific Officer (Agronomy) On-farm Research Division Bangladesh Agricultural Research Institute, Gazipur, Bangladesh Contact: +88 01718426880 Email: taslimazahan_tzp@yahoo.com |
5. |
Bhutan
|
Ms. Choney Zangmo Senior Horticulture Officer Department of Agriculture Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock Contact: +975 17423859 Email: czangmo@moal.gov.bt |
6. |
India
|
Dr. J.V.N.S Prasad Indian Council of Agricultural Research Krishi Bhawan, New Delhi. Contact: + 919490301704 Email: jasti2008@gmail.com |
8. | India |
Dr. N. Ravisankar Principal Scientist ICAR-IIFSR, Modipuram Contact: +91 8410020345 Email: n.ravisankar@icar.gov.in |
9. |
Nepal
|
Dr. Dhuruba Raj Bhattrai Principal Scientist & Chief National Agriculture Environment Research Centre Nepal Agriculture Research Council, Khumaltar Contact: +977 9851038539; +977 9840074743 Email: |
10. |
Pakistan
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Dr. Imtiaz Hussain Senior Director, Plant Science Division Pakistan Agricultural Research Council (PARC) Islamabad, Pakistan Contact: +92 51-90733549; +92 3335171232 Email: izhussain@yahoo.com |
11. |
Pakistan
|
Dr. Mohammad Asim (Associate Focal Point) Director, Crop Sciences Institute Pakistan Agricultural Research Council (PARC) Contact: +92 51 9208421 Email:asim.muhamed@gmail.com |
12. |
Sri Lanka
|
Dr. Upul Rathnayake Director Natural Resource Management Centre Department of Agriculture Contact: + 94 714432745 Email: upulr@yahoo.co.uk |
13. |
Sri Lanka
|
Dr. R.A.C.J. Perera (Associate Focal Point) ADA (Research), FCRDI, Sri Lanka Contact: +94 759749188 Email: chamilapere@yahoo.com |
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