<p>Prof Raghavendra Gadagkar, a professor at the Centre for Ecological Sciences, IISc, received the highest civilian award of Germany, the Cross of Order of the Merit, here on Friday. <br /><br /></p>.<p>Joern Rohde, German Consul General, said in a statement: “It is a tribute to the substantial contribution made by Prof Gadagkar in the field of behavioural ecology and sociobiology. He has worked tirelessly towards strengthening the Indo-German research co-operation.” <br /><br />He got the award in recognition of his work in strengthening academic ties between the two countries. <br /></p>
<p>Prof Raghavendra Gadagkar, a professor at the Centre for Ecological Sciences, IISc, received the highest civilian award of Germany, the Cross of Order of the Merit, here on Friday. <br /><br /></p>.<p>Joern Rohde, German Consul General, said in a statement: “It is a tribute to the substantial contribution made by Prof Gadagkar in the field of behavioural ecology and sociobiology. He has worked tirelessly towards strengthening the Indo-German research co-operation.” <br /><br />He got the award in recognition of his work in strengthening academic ties between the two countries. <br /></p>