Dr L.B. Hugar who passed away on Thurs the 22^nd August,2013 was an outstanding academician and researcher. The world of agriculture has lost a luminary and an eminent as well as a tireless worker. The void created by his untimely departure will be hard to fill. His last held position was as a Professor of Agricultural Economics and Dean of Agricultural Sciences at the University of Agricultural Sciences, Raichur.

                                  The announcement of an Open access policy by the Indian Council of Agricultural Research on Friday, 13^th September, 2013 is one of the most welcome developments in recent times, and is a measure of the sagacity and foresight displayed by decision makers of this premier institution.

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