“Dr. KK Iya Memorial Oration” By Dr. S.K. Bandyopadhyay, Member, ASRB, New Delhi Venue: Dr NN Dastur Auditorium National Dairy Research Institute, Karnal (January 28, 2014) === Dr S.K. Bandyopadhyay, an eminent scientist and Member of Agricultural Scientists Recruitment Board, while delivering the “Dr. KK Iya Memorial Oration” on „Useful Science Versus Science for Justifying Existence – A Key Issue for Performance Evaluation‟ said that apart from carrying out research, NDRI has a great responsibility of preparing future leaders in dairy sciences. He also said that we all face a great dilemma in the value judgments of science based on certain key performance indicators. He outlined these indicators as the publications, patents, technology development & commercialization, social utility of research and implementable policy. He called for the scientists and scholars to go for quality research and publication of its outcome well in time, so as to improve the ranking and standard of research institutions. In addition, he attributed the failure of technology transfer mostly due to the lack of consultations with stake-holders, economic & practical utility of technology, and the overall impact of the technology in society. Dr A.K. Srivastava, Director, NDRI presided over the function, presented a citation to Dr Bandyopadhyay. He also informed that Dr Bandyopadhyay played a key role in the eradication of ‘Rinderpest’ disease of cattle and buffalo from India. Aside from this, in capacity of Animal Husbandry Commissioner, he also significantly contributed in controlling the deadly bird flu in the eastern part of the country. Dr. Srivastava was of the opinion that the technologies developed should be of high practical utility and reach the end users for their economic benefit. Dr G.R. Patil, Joint Director (Academic) presented the welcome address and Dr. S.K. Kanawjia, Academic Co-ordinator, presented the vote of thanks. Dr. Arjava Sharma, Director, NBAGER and Dr DK Sharma, Director, CSSRI also graced the occasion. Heads of different divisions, scientists, administrative officers and students were also present during the function.