Prof. V.S. Tomar joined as founder Vice-Chancellor, Rajmata Vijayaraje Scindia Krishi Vishwa Vidyalaya, Gwalior on 21st Aug., 2008. Born on 1st July 1946, graduated with distinction and with first position at M.Sc. (Ag.) JNKVV, Jabalpur, Ph.D. (Soil Science) from G.B. Pant University of Agriculture and Technology, Pantnagar (1973) and Post Doctorate Fellow at the International Rice Research Institute, Manila, Phillipines (1978 - 80). He joined as Assistant Professor in 1972 and Associate Professor in 1977, Department of Soil Science GBPUA&T, Pantnagar as Professor in 1985 JNKVV, Jabalpur and thereafter served as Dean of the College, Director Extension, Dean Faculty of Agriculture, Director Instructions and Director Research, JNKVV, Jabalpur till his superannuation in June, 2008.
Prof. Tomar distinguished himself in carrying out basic and applied research in the field of water management, scheduling of irrigation, designed and developed lysimeter / microlysimeter to measure ET, soil –water-plant relations in rice and wheat, water requirement of crops, technology to reduce kharif fallowing and better establishment of rabi crops in rainfed black soils, minimum tillage in rice –wheat system, popularization of ridge-furrow and RSB technology for kharif crops in black soils. As Director Research he helped scientists to release more than 50 varieties of different crops and two hybrid rice; executed new projects on improving water productivity, tribal development, seed production, varietal improvement, GM crops, soil testing, experiential learning, SPS lab, integrated farming, post harvest processing / value addition and secured two NAIP projects on “Integrated farming modules for tribals” and “Animal Biotechnology” under component III and IV, respectively at JNKVV, Jabalpur and two NAIP projects under component III at RVSKVV, Gwalior from ICAR. He also established Biotechnology Centre having advanced facilities and UNDP / ICAR Centre of Advanced Studies in Soil Science, JNKVV, Jabalpur. He published more than 95 scientific papers in National and International journals, eight books and manuals, more than 30 scientific popular articles and several bulletins and other publications. He also has to his credit the planning and establishment of College of Horticulture, Mandsaur; Colleges of Agriculture, Tikamgarh and Ganjbasoda; and dryland horticulture research centre and centre of vocational education in horticulture, Garhakota (Sagar).

Recently under NAIP - Component III secured one project on "Sustainable rural livelihood in undulating and rainfed areas" and another one with CYMMIT on "Conservation Agriculture". Added two AICRPs on "Grapes" and "Maize" at College of Horticulture, Mandsaur and ZARS, Jhabua, respectively and project on moderniztion of agricultural university farms from ICAR.

He is recipient of Jawaharlal Nehru Award – 1974 (ICAR), Biennial BEST KVK AWARD – 2002 (ICAR) and Golden Jubilee Best Agri. Sci. Honour – 1997 (Govt. of MP) and Agriculture Scientist Honour – 2007 (State Bank of India). He was Councilor of Indian Society of Soil Science and Indian Society of Water Management. He is fellow of National Academy of Agricultural Sciences and Indian Society of Soil Science.

Prof. Tomar has served as Chairman of Editorial Board of JNKVV, Research Journal, Selection Committees of ICAR and SAUs and has been invited to present lead / scientific papers at 17 International Conferences and in several National Conferences. He was invited to deliver Dr. R.V. Tamhane Memorial Lecture by the Indian Society of Soil Science. He visited several countries on various official assignments.