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Those
seeking membership shall apply to General Secretary of the Society on the
prescribed Proforma along with admission fee and annual membership fee.
Executive Council of the Society shall confirm the membership of the applicant
in its next meeting provided all the formalities are complete. Membership of the
Society shall be in four categories:
(i) Members
(ii) Honorary Members
(iii) Patron Members
(iv) Student Members.
Members
Persons holding degree in Soil Science/Agri.
Chemistry/Agronomy, but not enrolled as students in any university or college
except those who had been engaged in Soil Science profession prior to their
becoming active students, OR persons holding degree in Science and actively
engaged in Soil Science profession, shall be eligible to become Members of the
Society.
Life Members
A Member can become Life Member on payment of
stipulated subscription, provided he/she has been Member of the Society at least
for a period of five (5) years continuously.
Honorary
Members
Honorary Membership is the highest honor bestowed by
the Society. A person who has been a Member of the Society at least for ten (10)
years continuously may be conferred Honorary Membership of the Society in
recognition of his/her long and distinguished career in Soil Science profession.
Executive Council, through a constituted Awards Committee, will identify
prospective candidates for Honorary Membership. Executive Council will accord
approval of Honorary Membership. Honorary Members shall be exempted from payment
of dues and shall enjoy all the privileges of Members. The total number of
Honorary Members shall be limited to ten (10) at any time and not more than two
(2) shall be honored during two–year tenure of an Executive Council. New
Honorary Members will be installed at biennial Congress of Soil Science or
General Body Meeting by conferring a certificate and a plaque.
Patron
Members
Institutions/Organizations engaged ion research,
development, manufacturing or making of agricultural and related products and
Banks may be requested, by the Executive Council, to become Patron Members of
the Society. Patron Members are entitled to all privileges as Members. Each
Patron Member/ organization will nominate a representative to the Society.
Student Members
Post–graduate students registered in Soil Science/Agri. Chemistry/Agronomy
Department of Agricultural Universities/Colleges shall be eligible for Student
Membership of the Society. Students seeking membership shall get their
eligibility verified by Chairman of the concerned Department.
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