Dinanath Tewari

Dr. Dina Nath Tewari has spent more than five decades in promoting sustainable management of natural resources and nation building for eradication of poverty and hunger while protecting the environment. He has served in the continents of Asia, Africa & Europe and has received international acclaim for achieving sustainability. During 2007 he received the Rio-Tinto-Alcan prize for sustainability of one million US dollars. He received numerous national and international awards for his innovations in the field of herbal medicines, biofuel development, water and sanitation. As an inventor, he owns more than 10 patents. He has served in UN organisations, CGIAR institutions, Deputy Chairman State Planning Commission, Member Planning Commission Govt. of India, Vice-Chancellor, Chancellor of Universities. An expert in forestry, energy, planning and development. Working as Vice-Chairman of Planning Commission, Chhattisgarh,.