Mysuru, July 27 -- In yet another milestone, University of Mysore former Vice-Chancellor (VC) Prof. K.S. Rangappa has been conferred with Distinguished Chair Professorship by National Academy of Sciences, India (NASI).

This is an important achievement that will be recorded in the history of University of Mysore.

NASI is the first Science Academy of India, which was established in 1930 with an objective to provide a national forum for the publication of research work carried out by Indian scientists and to provide opportunities for exchange of views among them.

NASI is supported by Department of Science and Technology (DST), Government of India and is also recognised as a scientific and industrial research organisation by Department of ...