MY TEACHER DR S C DUTT

Dr.S.N.S. Gaur MV.Sc.. Ph.D Retired Professor, Parasitology G.B. Pant University of Agriculture & Technology ,Pantnagar, Uttaranchal , India Ex-Professor, Parasitology Shiraz University SHIRAZ, IRAN. **********************************************************************

 

  As a student of Veterinary Parasitology in the division of Parasitology, Indian Veterinary Research Institute , Izatnagar I was fortunate enough to be in close contact for a longtime with Late Dr. S.C. Dutt- the eminent Helminthologist. Dr Dutt, a recipient of Rafi Ahmad Kidwai award and after attaining a high position in the profession, was a real scientist without any complexion .He was simple & silent worker, fully devoted & dedicated to science. Dr. Dutt never aspired for posts & positions and was always thinking about research. He was mostly seen in his laboratory working selflessly day and night. This is evident from the fact that even after very long experience & lot of research contributions, he continued to be as an Assistant Helminthologist for a pretty long time though the higher posts in the division were lying vacant. His selfless devotion and sincerity compelled the authorities to recognize this great scientist though it was quite late. He was elevated as Helminthologist, Project co­ordinator, Professor & Head Parasitology and then Assistant Director General ICAR. However, Dr. Dutt being a true scientist left the prestigious administrative post of ICAR to join back a teaching & scientific post of Professor & Head Department of Veterinary Parasitology in Punjab Agriculture University , Ludhiana . As a Professor & Guide, Dr. Dutt was a true & perfect Guru (Teacher) as I read in our religious books. He was unique, sensitive, simple but very strict & disciplined person. According to my personal experience as his Ph.D student, I have no hesitation to state that Dr. Dutt was real Guru & helped his students to his full capacity. He at times, used to help me and stay in laboratory even up to 10.00 P.M. at night without bothering for his personnel and family obligations. He was always friendly and very close to his students. I really feel proud to work under his able guidance. I hereby pay my sincere tributes & heartfelt homage to a great scientist, Professor & Guru Dr. Dutt