The Lifetime TRIBUTE to Late Dr. K.R. Chopra Sir

Today we Lost an eminent Scientist, the great visionary, the Divine person assigned by the God to build the capability of the Nation through Indian Ocean and flied through the great strength in his wings he showered strength of discipline, dedication to act as owners to thousands of scientific workers the way of life he enlightened the dream of life in thousands of individuals through his demonstrated behaviour .

With honor he was well known as “Doctor Saheb in Jalna-the seed Hub of India” through the age of typewriter to electronic typewriter his great vision spread beyond oceans when he Lead chairmanship of “the Asian Pacific Seed Organization” through small Jalna District with the Strength of Scientific approach, thorough knowledge,desire & dedication.

The Name itself Tribute to the Nation Great India loses her beloved son Dr. Kuldeep Rajji Chopra who showered his whole life for upgrading the Indian farming community through Seed sector would never be forgotten.

Doctor Sab built Mahendra, which has been in the seed business since 1971, is one of the largest hybrid seed companies in India, with particular strength in cotton, sorghum, and pearl millet. The company produced a diverse selection of hybrid and improved variety seeds, from both proprietary and public-bred lines. Mahendra's main objective was to develop products that increase the efficiency & profitability of farmers in India.

His work recognized throughout India & across International forum of Scientists.

Hicks, Muse, Tate & Furst Incorporated, of Dallas, Texas, Emergent Genetics, Inc., of Boulder ,Colorado , & Mahendra Hybrid Seeds Company Ltd., of Jalna, India, announced that Hicks Muse and Emergent Genetics have acquired a majority stake in Mahendra Hybrid Seeds Company Ltd., of Jalna, India, one of that nation's largest hybrid seed companies affiliate for transactions in the seed and biotech industries.

Charles W. Tate, a Partner of Hicks, Muse, Tate & Furst, said: "The acquisition of Mahendra reflects the continuing implementation of our buy-and-build strategy in the international seed business. As one of the largest and most successful hybrid seed companies in India, Mahendra will be a valuable addition to our rapidly expanding seed company portfolio. Moreover, we view Mahendra as an excellent platform from which to build a larger seed business in India.

In the old age when in general people take rest & get retired Doctor Sab led the the management team of Mahendra working closely not only with Emergent Genetics but also with Stoneville Pedigreed Seed Company, which we acquired from Monsanto in December, to help Mahendra become India's premier cotton seed company."

"Mahendra's senior management team, led by Directors R. V. Mundada and K. R. Chopra, are highly regarded in India's seed industry and has a long track record of growth and sustained profitability," said Mark W. Wong, Managing Director of Emergent Genetics.

The acquisition of Mahendra is Hicks Muse's fourth in the seed industry, all in partnership with Emergent Genetics. In November 1998, Hicks Muse acquired L. Daehnfeldt A/S, a Danish horticultural seed company. In February 1999, the firm acquired Indusem S.A., a Chilean seed production company. In December 1999, it acquired Monsanto Company's Stoneville Pedigreed Seed Company.

Not Only a Scientist, a great friend & philosopher and Realtime Hero “The Bhishma Pitamah of Indian Seed Industry” through his lifetime dedication and Contribution to eradicate poverty, hunger from lakhs of individuals & spirit of thousands of followers and will always be remembered for his discipline Robust nature & Life time dedication for Nation says Dr.C.D.Mayee a Great Agricultural Scientist Ex-Chairman of ISRB.

 Beyond that he was a Great Father, Grand father & Great Mentor to all who have seen him, follow him would always worship him forever through following his principles in life.

I am deeply saddened & loudly saying We Lost the Lion of Heart of Lakhs of Seed & Agricultural workers & Prey Almighty to Keep His Sole Rest in Peace ….

He Let made life his name true

“KULDEEP jinhone Hmpar vichar,achar avum sanskaronse

? Sada Raj Kiya aur ajeevan Karte Rahenge”

Om Shanti Om Shanti Om Shanti        

Nishikant Bhalchandra Inamdar