The reputed American Academy of Arts and Sciences has elected India born Kamaljit Singh Bawa as its members. Kamal is currently Biology professor at University of Massachusetts. He is schedules to join the academy on October 6 along with some world’s influential authors, leaders, scholars, scientists and artists.

"Election to the Academy is both an honour for extraordinary accomplishment and a call to serve," said Academy President Leslie C. Berlowitz.

"We look forward to drawing on the knowledge and expertise of these distinguished men and women to advance solutions to the pressing policy challenges of the day," she added.

This news came in as a big surprise when Kamaljit Singh Bawa was receiving world’s first major award for sustainability by Royal Norwegian Society of Sciences and Letter for his research in sustainability of global bio diversity.

Every Indian should feel proud of this personality and hope our country produces many such legendary personalities who spread the name and fame of the country. (Phani)