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General Informations

  • Join Date: 27/04/1987
  • College: College of Agriculture
  • Department: Agronomy
  • Office Email: khagen.kurmi[at]aau.ac.in

Education Details

 
 
 
 
 
1983
B. Sc. (Agri.)

Assam Agricultural University, Jorhat-13

 
 
 
 
 
1986
M. Sc. (Agri.) in Agronomy

Assam Agricultural University, Jorhat-13

 
 
 
 
 
1995
Ph.D. in Agronomy

Choudhary Charan Singh Haryana Agricultural University, Hisar-125004

Employment History

 
 
 
 
 
23-04-1986 - 24-04-1987
Agricultural Extension Officer

Department of Agriculture, Govt. of Assam

 
 
 
 
 
27-04-1987 - 13-11-1995
Junior Scientist (Agronomy) with additional Charge of Farm Manager, C-Experimental Farm of RARS w.e.f. 28.05.87 to 13.02.91

Assam Agricultural University

 
 
 
 
 
14-11-1995 - 12-11-1996
Senior Scientist (Agronomy)

Assam Agricultural University

 
 
 
 
 
13-11-1996 - 10-01-2005
Senior Scientist (Agronomy) with additional Charge of Farm Manager, B-Experimental Farm of RARS w.e.f.07.04.99 to 11.03.02

Assam Agricultural University

 
 
 
 
 
11-01-2005 - 30-06-2005
Senior Scientist (Agronomy) in All India Coordinated Project on Dryland Agriculture

Assam Agricultural University

 
 
 
 
 
01-07-2005 - 09-02-2010
Principal Scientist (Agronomy) in All India Coordinated Project on Dryland Agriculture

Assam Agricultural University

 
 
 
 
 
10-02-2010 - 26-10-2020
Professor, Agronomy

Assam Agricultural University

 
 
 
 
 
27-10-2020 - Till date
Principal Scientist & PI, AICRP on Weed Management

Assam Agricultural University

Publications

Sontara Kalita;Jayanta Deka;Khagen Kurmi;Ramani Kanta Thakuria;Dhrubajyoti Nath;Kaushik Das;Pompy Deka (2023) . Indian mustard (Brassica juncea) performance under tillage and weed management in rice (Oryza sativa)-based cropping sequence, Indian Journal of Agricultural Sciences , 93(3), 290-295 , DOI : doi.org/10.56093/ijas.v93i3.133472
Tapan Gogoi;Rinjumoni Dutta;Anjan Krishna Sharma;Khagen Kurmi (2022) . Integrated nutrient management in maize (Zea mays) under different microclimatic regimes, Indian Journal of Agricultural Sciences , 92(10), 1242-1246 , DOI : doi.org/10.56093/ijas.v92i10.126325
Jyotisman Goswami;Punya Gogoi Khanikar;Athar Nishat Islam;Kuldip Medhi;Khagen Kurmi (2022) . Dry and Wet Spell Analysis and Moisture Adequacy Index (MAI) Estimation for Assessing the Agro Climatic Potentiality for Crop Planning in the Central Brahmaputra Valley Zone (CBVZ) of Assam, India, International Journal of Environment and Climate Change, 12(9), 221-232 , DOI : doi.org/10.9734/ijecc/2022/v12i930758
Priyanka Bora;Pradip Chandra Bora;Khagen Kurmi;Sontara Kalita (2021) . Yield and nutrient uptake in niger (Guizotia abyssinica) as influenced by different levels of nitrogen, phosphorus, potassium and sulphur, International Journal of Agricultural Sciences, 17(2), 502-508 , DOI : DOI:10.15740/HAS/IJAS/17.2/502-508
Priyanka Bora;Pradip Chandra Bora;Khagen Kurmi;Sontara Kalita (2021) . Response of niger (Guizotia abyssinica) to different levels of nitrogen, phosphorus, potassium and sulphur, International Journal of Agricultural Sciences, 17(2), 462-468 , DOI : DOI:10.15740/HAS/IJAS/17.2/462-468.
Jimni Phukan;Jayanta Deka;Khagen Kurmi;Sontara Kalita (2021) . Deleterious Rhizobacteria as a Potential Bioherbicide-A Review, International Journal of Agriculture and Environmental Science, 8(2), 1-5
Lipika Talukdar;Pradip Chandra Bora;Sontara Kalita;Khagen Kurmi (2021) . Fodder yield, nutrient uptake and economics of baby corn fodder (Zea mays L.) as influenced by date of sowing and row spacing, Int. J. Agric. and Environmental Res, 7(1), 225-234 , DOI : www.ijaer.in ISSN: 2455-6939
Gauri Mohan;Khagen Kurmi (2020) . Relative profitability of dual purpose maize production, Forage Research, 45(4), 308-313 , DOI : http://forageresearch.in.
Lipika Talukdar;Pradip Chandra Bora;Khagen Kurmi;Sontara Kalita (2020) . Date of sowing, row spacing for improving growth attributes of baby corn, International Journal of Current Microbiology and Applied Sciences, 9(7), 1614-1621
Nitumoni Mahanta;Khagen Kurmi;Jadav Chandra Das (2019) . Conservation of Soil Moisture …..in Late Sown Toria in Sali Rice Fallows through Moisture Conservation and INM Practices., International Journal of Current Microbiology and Applied Sciences, 8(6), 556-563 , DOI : 10.5958/0974-0228.2016.00008.6
Chinmoy Deori;Kumudeswar Thakuria;Khagen Kurmi (2019) . Effect of Intercropping and Planting Methods on Perennial Grasses, Forage Research, 45(2), 162-164 , DOI : 10.5958/0974-0228.2016.00008.6
Chayanika Borah;Jogesh Goswami;Khagen Kurmi;Gauri Mohan (2019) . Effects of Preceding Scented Rice Varieties in Combination with Organic Inputs on Soil Microbial Properties in Scented Rice (Oryza sativa)-lathyrus (Lathyrus sativus L.) Relay Cropping under Organic System, International Journal of Current Microbiology and Applied Sciences, 8(4), 2085-2089 , DOI : 10.5958/0974-0228.2016.00008.6
Gauri Mohan;Khagen Kurmi;Kumudeswar Thakuria;K Ghasal;Chayanika Borah (2019) . Investigation of the Potentiality of Dual Purpose Maize, Forage Research, 45(1), 59-63 , DOI : 10.5958/0974-0228.2016.00008.6
Nitumoni Mahanta;Khagen Kurmi (2019) . Influence of reduced tillage, mulching and INM practices on growth and yield of late sown Toria under sali rice fallow, Journal of Oilseed Brassica,, 10(1), 51-55 , DOI : 10.5958/0974-0228.2016.00008.6
Krishnakhi Borah;Rinjumoni Dutta;Khagen Kurmi (2018) . Influence of Integrated Nutrient Management on Growth and Yield of Maize (Zea mays), International Journal of Current Microbiology and Applied Sciences, 7(5), 993-999 , DOI : 10.5958/0974-0228.2016.00008.6
N Khumdemo Ezung;Jattindra Kumar Choudhary;Khagen Kurmi;Noyingthung Kikon;Moa sunep (2018) . Efficacy of Organically Managed Cropping System in Improvement of Soil Health in Ne Hill Region, International Journal of Current Microbiology and Applied Sciences, 7(9), 157-169 , DOI : 10.5958/0974-0228.2016.00008.6
Gauri Mohan;Khagen Kurmi (2018) . Investigate the Potential of Nutrient for Maize Grown as a Food Cum Fodder Purpose, International Journal of Current Microbiology and Applied Sciences, 7(12), 1078-1087 , DOI : 10.5958/0974-0228.2016.00008.6
Sita Chetry;Nayanjyoti Ojha;Bebi Gogoi;Khagen Kurmi (2018) . Performance of yellow sarson (Brassica rapa var. trilocularis) under different levels of phosphorus and potassium in rainfed condition of Assam, Annals of Agricultural Research New Series , 39(3), 1-6 , DOI : 10.5958/0974-0228.2016.00008.6
Bebi Gogoi;Khagen Kurmi;Kumudeswar Thakuria;Nayanjyoti Ojha;Samiron Dutta (2017) . Influence of crop management practices on late sown toria (Brassica campestries var. toria) under rainfed rice-fallow situation of Assam, Journal of Oilseed Brassica, 8(2), 168-174 , DOI : 10.5958/0974-0228.2016.00008.6
Babita Tamuli;Debajit Bhattacharyya;Nirupoma Gogoi Barua;Anjali Basumatary;Kulendra N Das;Khagen Kurmi (2017) . Kinetics of boron adsorption in soils of Assam state, India, Asian Journal of Chemistry, 29(2), 313-316 , DOI : 10.5958/0974-0228.2016.00008.6
Kuldeep Medhi;Prashanta Neog;Bondita Goswami;Rajib L Deka;Khagen Kurmi;Kushal Sarmah;Punya Gogoi Khanikar (2017) . Evaluation of CERES-Rice model for Upper Brahmaputra Valley Zone of Assam, . Journal of Agrometeorology, 19(3), 270-273 , DOI : 10.5958/0974-0228.2016.00008.6
Gayatri Goswami Kandali;Nirupoma Gogoi Barua;Anjali Basumatary;Binay Kumar Medhi;Khagen Kurmi (2016) . Zinc Fractions and their Availability to Wetland Rice in Acidic Soils of Assam, Journal of the Indian Society of Soil Science, 64(1), 58-65 , DOI : 10.5958/0974-0228.2016.00008.6
Chayanika Thakuria;Khagen Kurmi;Kumudeswar Thakuria (2015) . Effect of sowing method and nitrogen level on yellow sarson (Brassica rapa var. trilocularis) under rainfed condition, Journal of Oilseed Brassica, 6(2), 306-309 , DOI : 10.5958/0974-0228.2016.00008.6
Nirupoma Gogoi Barua;Pradip Kumar Bora;Khagen Kurmi;Rajendra Mohan Karmakar (2014) . Effect of Tillage on Soil Moisture and Energy Conservation in Production of Toria in an Inceptisol of Assam, Indian Journal of Dryland Agricultural Research and Development, 29(2), 78-82 , DOI : 10.5958/0974-0228.2016.00008.6
R P Borkakati;R K Choudhury;K Kurmi;R C Borah (2013) . Biochemical Parameters in Indigenous chokuwa (semi glutinous) Rice of Assam and their Variability, New Agriculturist, 24(2), 185-188 , DOI : 10.5958/0974-0228.2016.00008.6
Reena P Borkakati;Prakash Borah;Khagen Kurmi (2013) . Genetic divergence in autumn rice germplasm of North East India, Bioved, 24(2), 163-167 , DOI : 10.5958/0974-0228.2016.00008.6
S S Ashem;Kumudeswar Thakuria;Khagen Kurmi (2010) . Double Transplanting of late transplanted sali rice under lowland situation, Oryza, 47(4), 328-330 , DOI : 10.5958/0974-0228.2016.00008.6
Pradip Kumar Bora;Khagen Kurmi;Nirupoma Gogoi Barua;Rajendra Mohan Karmakar (2010) . Economical Size of Water Harvesting Structures in High Rainfall Areas-An Optimization Approach, Indian Journal of Dryland Agricultural Research and Development, 25(1), 31-35 , DOI : 10.5958/0974-0228.2016.00008.6
Khagen Kurmi;S K Katyal;R K Malik (2008) . Tank mixed application of herbicides and their bio-efficacy in controlling mixed weed flora in wheat, Journal of Soils and Crops, 18(1), 31-35 , DOI : 10.5958/0974-0228.2016.00008.6
Pradip Kumar Bora;Rajendra Mohan Karmakar;Khagen Kurmi;M C Debnath (2008) . Rainfall analysis for Draught Investigation in Central Brahmaputra Valley of Assam, Journal of Agrometeorology, 10(2), 479-482 , DOI : 10.5958/0974-0228.2016.00008.6
Khagen Kurmi (2008) . Bio-efficacy of some herbicides in transplanted rice-weed ecosystem under rainfed condition, Journal of Soils and Crops, 18(1), 48-52 , DOI : 10.5958/0974-0228.2016.00008.6
Khagen Kurmi;S K Katyal;R K Malik (2007) . Dry matter production and nutrient uptake by wheat and associated weeds treated with different herbicides alone or in combinations, New Agriculturist, 18(1), 133-137 , DOI : 10.5958/0974-0228.2016.00008.6
R P Borkakati;R K Choudhury;Khagen Kurmi (2005) . Studies on genetic variability and correlation in some rice hybrids, National J. Plant Improvement, 7(2), 119-121 , DOI : 10.5958/0974-0228.2016.00008.6
Khagen Kurmi (2002) . Influence of sowing date on the performance of rapeseed and mustard varieties under rainfed situation of Southern Assam, Journal of Oilseed Research, 19(2), 197-198 , DOI : 10.5958/0974-0228.2016.00008.6
Ranjit Kumar Saud;Tapan Jyoti Ghose;Khagen Kurmi;Dipak Kumar Bora;Bhupen Haloi (1999) . Response of summer rice (Oryza sativa) to varying levels of NPK fertilizers, Annals of Biology, 15(1), 67-70 , DOI : 10.5958/0974-0228.2016.00008.6
Ranjit Kumar Saud;Bhupen Haloi;Khagen Kurmi;Tapan Jyoti Ghose;Dipak Kumar Bora (1998) . Effect of transplanting time and age of seedlings on growth and yield of boro (summer) rice, Haryana Journal of Agronomy, 14(2), 202-205 , DOI : 10.5958/0974-0228.2016.00008.6
Khagen Kurmi (1997) . Correlation and regression analysis in rice- weed under rainfed ecosystem, Oryza, 34(3), 221-223 , DOI : 10.5958/0974-0228.2016.00008.6
Khagen Kurmi;Rudra K SMBarua;Gitesh Ranjan Das (1997) . Studies on different components of harvesting losses in grain yield of rice varieties, Oryza, 34(4), 325-330 , DOI : 10.5958/0974-0228.2016.00008.6
Khagen Kurmi (1997) . Behaviour of some modern rice varieties under the late planting rainfed situation of Southern Assam, International Journal of Tropical Agriculture, 15(1), 101-105 , DOI : 10.5958/0974-0228.2016.00008.6
Khagen Kurmi;Mohan Kumar Sarmah;Rudra KSM Barua;Gitesh Ranjan Das (1996) . Estimation of yield loss during harvesting of winter rice, Annals of Agricultural Research, 17(3), 316-317 , DOI : 10.5958/0974-0228.2016.00008.6
Khagen Kurmi;Mohan Kumar Sarmah;Rudrakanta Sarma Mazinder;Gitesh Ranjan Das (1994) . Long-term effect of NPK fertilizers on grain yield under rice-rice sequence, Haryana Journal of Agronomy, 10(1), 8-11 , DOI : 10.5958/0974-0228.2016.00008.6
Jatindra Kumar Choudhary;Khagen Kurmi;Rudra K.S MazinderBarua;Gitesh Ranjan Das (1994) . Performance of lowland transplanted sali rice (winter) varieties under late planting in Assam, India, International Rice Research Notes, 19(3), 20-20 , DOI : 10.5958/0974-0228.2016.00008.6
Khagen Kurmi;Mohan Kumar Sarmah (1993) . Effect of seed rate in nursery of transplanted ahu rice, Crop Research, 6(1), 1-4 , DOI : 10.5958/0974-0228.2016.00008.6
Khagen Kurmi;Mohan Kumar Sarmah;Gitesh Ranjan Das (1993) . Cultural manipulation of Kalinga-3 as boro (spring) rice, International Journal of Tropical Agriculture, 11(1), 43-46 , DOI : 10.5958/0974-0228.2016.00008.6
Khagen Kurmi (1993) . Comparative efficiency of herbicides in transplanted summer rice (Oryza sativa), Indian Journal of Agronomy, 38(2), 302-303 , DOI : 10.5958/0974-0228.2016.00008.6
Khagen Kurmi;Gitesh Ranjan Das (1993) . Performance of direct seeded rice varieties under post-flood situation, International Journal of Tropical Agriculture, 11(1), 74-76 , DOI : 10.5958/0974-0228.2016.00008.6
Khagen Kurmi;Gitesh Ranjan Das (1993) . Effect of potassium on direct seeded rice varieties under post – flood situation, Journal of Potassium Research, 9(3), 284-286 , DOI : 10.5958/0974-0228.2016.00008.6
Khagen Kurmi;Rudra K.S.M. Barua;Gitesh Ranjan Das (1993) . Effect of seedling age on grain yield and yield components of ahu rice, Oryza, 30(2), 136-138 , DOI : 10.5958/0974-0228.2016.00008.6
Khagen Kurmi;Manjura Mohan Kalita (1992) . Effect of sowing date, seed rate and method of sowing on growth, yield and oil content of rapeseed (Brassica napus), Indian Journal of Agronomy, 37(3), 595-597 , DOI : 10.5958/0974-0228.2016.00008.6
Mahanta, N. and Kurmi, K.(2019). Soil Moisture Conservation and INM practices in Late sown Toria. LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing, International Book Market Services Limited, Member of Omni Scriptum Publishing Group, 17 Meldrum Street, Beau Bassin 71504, Mauritius, ISBN:978-613-9-87396-8
Thakuria, C. and Kurmi, K.(2015). Advanced Production Practices of Yellow Sarson – Modern Oilseed Production Technique . LAMBERT Academic Publishing, Germany, ISBN:978-3-659-40827-4
Mohan, G.; Kurmi, K.; Borah, C. and Ghasal, K.(2019). Effect of Plant Population Density and Levels of Fertilizers on Physiological Parameter, Fodder and Grain Yield of Dual Purpose Maize. in : Advances in Agronomy: Vol-5 , Rawat, A.K.; Tripathi, U.K.; (Eds), AkiNik Publications ,169, C-11, Sector - 3, Rohini, Delhi-110085, India, pp 59-72, ISBN:978-93-5335-500-5.
Elumle, P.(2023). Soil moisture conservation and integrated nutrient management practices in rabi maize.Ph D thesis submitted to Agronomy, Assam Agricultural University, Jorhat-13
Naveen, J.(2023). Mitigation of green house gases in kharif rice cultivation through Fertilizer Management under different establishment methods.Ph D thesis submitted to Agronomy, Assam Agricultural University, Jorhat-13
Sharma, M.(2022). Intercropping of quality protein maize and toria under different nutrient levels and planting density .Ph D thesis submitted to Agronomy, Assam Agricultural University, Jorhat-13
Teja, K.S.(2021). Performance of wet seeded rice under different dates and nitrogen levels in kharif season.M.Sc.(Agri) in Agronomy thesis submitted to Agronomy, Assam Agricultural University, Jorhat-13
Kashyap, G.(2020). Performance of QPM under different Crop management Practices.M.Sc.(Agri) in Agronomy thesis submitted to Agronomy, Assam Agricultural University, Jorhat-13
Kashyap, G.(2020). Performance of quality protein maize under different crop management practices.M.Sc.(Agri) in Agronomy thesis submitted to Agronomy, Assam Agricultural University, Jorhat-13
Dulla, P.(2019). Effect of fertility levels and mulching on growth and yield of rabi baby corn.M.Sc.(Agri) in Agronomy thesis submitted to Agronomy, Assam Agricultural University, Jorhat-13
Mahanta, N.(2018). Soil moisture conservation and INM practices in late sown toria under rice fallows.M.Sc.(Agri) in Agronomy thesis submitted to Agronomy, Assam Agricultural University, Jorhat-13
Mohan, G.(2017). Agronomic management of maize for food-fodder production.M.Sc.(Agri) in Agronomy thesis submitted to Agronomy, Assam Agricultural University, Jorhat-13
Saikia, R.(2016). Evaluation of different contingency plans for delayed sali rice cultivation.PhD in Agronomy thesis submitted to Agronomy, Assam Agricultural University, Jorhat-13
Gogoi, B.(2016). Performance of late sown toria in rice –fallow situation under different crop management practices.M.Sc.(Agri) in Agronomy thesis submitted to Agronomy, Assam Agricultural University, Jorhat-13
Reang, R.(2015). Effect of organic inputs on growth and yield of winter rice.M.Sc.(Agri) in Agronomy thesis submitted to Agronomy, Assam Agricultural University, Jorhat
Thakuria, C.(2011). Effect of sowing method and nitrogen level on yellow sarson (Brassica rapa var. trilocularis) under rainfed condition .M.Sc.(Agri) in Agronomy thesis submitted to Agronomy, Assam Agricultural University, Jorhat
Naveen, J.(2022). Impact of fertilizer deep placement on yield and nutrient use efficiency of direct seeded rice International Conference on Reimagining Rainfed Agro-ecosystems: Challenges & Opportunities Hyderabad ,ICAR-CRIDA,Hyderabad, Issue , 466 - 468.
Teja, K.S.; Kurmi, K.; Pathak, K.; Goswami, J. and Hazarika, A.(2022). Effect of Different Sowing Dates and Nitrogen Levels on the Productivity of Wet-Seeded kharif Rice under Post-Flood Situation in Assam International Conference on Reimagining Rainfed Agro-ecosystems: Challenges & Opportunities Hyderabad ,ICAR-CRIDA,Hyderabad, Issue , 285 - 287.
KURMI, K.(2021). Exposure to agrochemicals and health problems in tea estate workers 49th Foundation Day Celebration of Assam Tea Corporation Ltd Nagaon ,Assam Tea Corporation Ltd,Guwahati, 73 - 75.
Kalita, A.; Neog, P.; Deka, R.L.; Phukan, D.B.; Kurmi, K. and Medhi, K.(2021). PAR interception and radiation use efficiency in relation to growth and yield of tomato under different microclimatic condition at Upper Brahmaputra V Virtual National Conference on Strategic Reorientation for Climate Smart Agriculture PAU, Ludhiana ,Ludhina Chapter-Association of Agrometeorologist,Anand, 48 - 51.
Rajkhowa, S.; Neog, P.; Deka, R.L.; Medhi, K. and Kurmi, K.(2021). PAR interception and Radiation Use Efficiency in Joha rice varieties of Assam Virtual National Conference on Strategic Reorientation for Climate Smart Agriculture PAU, Ludhiana ,Ludhina Chapter-Association of Agrometeorologist,Anand, 45 - 48.
Mohanta, N.; Kurmi, K.; Das, J.C. and Basumatary, A.(2019). Soil moisture content and yield of rapeseed as influenced by moisture conservation and integrated nutrient management (INM) practices 13th International Conference on Development of Drylands: Converting Dryland Areas from Grey into Green ICAR-CAZRI, Jodhpur, India ,International Dryland Development Commission and Arid Zone Research Association of India,ICAR-CAZRI, Jodhpur, 123 - 123.
Ghose, T.J.; Singh, J.; Barua, N.G. and Kurmi, K.(2000). Soils of North Eastern Region and their fertility management for sustainable crop production Managing National Resources for Sustainable Agricultural Production in the 21st Century New Delhi ,ICAR, MOI, GOI, National Academy of Agricultural Sciences,New Delhi, Vol. 2, 16 - 17.
Kurmi, K. and Das, G.R.(1993). Effect of herbicides on weed control in transplanted rice International Symposium on Integrated Weed management for Sustainable Agriculture Choudhary Charan Singh Haryana Agricultural University, Hisar-125004, Haryana ,Indian Society of Weed Science,Hisar-125004, Haryana, Vol. 3, 27 - 29.
Singh, K.; Kumar, V.; Nath, J.B.; Shankar, P.R.; Borgohain, R.; Pathak, K.; Kurmi, K.; Deka, B.; Thakuria, R.K. and Suryakant, (2019). Dhaan Utpadanar Sathik Koushal . Assam Agribusiness and Rural Transformation (APART) funded by World Bank through Assam Rural Infrastructure Agricultural Services (ARIAS) Society, Guwahati, Assam
Achivements
  • Achievements during 35 years of AAU service A. Teaching: a) Started teaching in 2006 and involved in 18 numbers of UG and 17 numbers of PG courses of College of Agriculture, Sericulture and Horticulture viz., Agron-111, Agron-113 (Old & New), Agron-122, Agron-123 (Old), Agron-211, Agron-213, Agron-223, Agron-313 (Old), Agron-311, Agron-321, Agron-322 (old), Agron-412 (Old), Agron -423(M2), BSA (Agro)-112 (Seri.), AS (Agro)-113 (Seri.), Hort (Hort) 212 (Horti.), NRMF-(Agron)-322 (Horti), Agron-102, Agron-501, Agron-505, Agron-506, Agron-507, Agron-508, Agron-510 (Old), Agron-511, Agron-512, Agron-513, Agron- 591/592, Agron- 601, Agron-603, Agron-604, Agron-606, Agron-609, Agron-691/692/693. (b) Rural Agricultural Work Experience Programme (RAWEP)Activities: Served as (i) Programme Supervisor at RARS Titabar (18 credit hours in 1998), (ii) Member of Monitoring & Evaluation Committee (2011 to 2014), (iii) Leader, Monitoring & Evaluation Committee (1013 and 2014) and (iv) Evaluator of RAWEP-415 (Crop Production) reports (2018). (c) Guided 7 (seven) M. Sc (Agri), 1 (one) Ph.D students as Major Adviser and remained member of the Advisory Committee of of 73 (seventy three) students of Major, Minor and Supporting disciplines (Soil Science, THT, CP, Agro-meteorology, Sericulture, Entomology, Plant pathology, PBG). (d) Involved in the development of course curriculum in Agronomy for UG Elective, Bridge Courses for non-Agri post graduate students and also in course modification for PG programmes. (e) Involved in coaching programmes for JRF, ARS/NET as and when needed, 2013-2015. (f) Published two numbers of practical manuals for the courses Agron-223 and Agron-512.
  • B. Research: 1. Associated with AICRIP, AICRP on Dryland Agriculture and presently with AICRP on Weed Management. 2. Associated with development of production technology of locally developed and recommended new high yielding rice varieties of the state for ahu, sali and boro season (1987-2004). 3. Evaluated the efficacy of tank mixed application of three broad–leaved herbicides viz., clopyralid, fluroxypyr and tribenuron with isoproturon in wheat as an alternative of 2, 4-D (1991-94). 4. Worked as member in NWDPRA (National Watershed Development Project on Rainfed Areas) team (1998-2001) and worked on crop diversification and intensification under sub-humid alluvial flood-prone and flood-free medium land situations with identification of suitable rice-based cropping sequences under Kakodunga watershed ((in Raidanjuri, Kolakhowa, Bajalkota, Nahatia, Bakhasti gharia & Esha gharia villages in Terimerijan, Bohola and Nagabat area). 5. Successfully completed three NATP projects (NATP-CGP, NATP-RRPS-22 and NATP-RRPS-35) as Member, Working Group, RARS Titabar (2001-2004). 6. Successfully completed CSIR-CSMCRI sponsored project on Evaluation of fertilizer potential of seaweed saps on black gram (2012-2013) 7. Presently associated with (a) Improved Crop Management and Strengthened Seed Supply System for Drought Prone Rainfed Lowlands In South Asia (under “EC-IFAD) (b) Climate Smart Management Practices in rice (IRRI-ICAR) (c) GHG mitigation through Alternate Wetting & Drying (AWD) and Fertilizer Deep Placement (FDP) in transplanted and Direct-seeded rice during Summer and season (IRRI-APART)
  • C. Extension: 1. Involved in site selection, practical demonstration, monitoring, evaluation of 59 (fifty nine) numbers of Front Line Block Demonstration in 11(eleven) districts of Assam to popularize some newly developed varieties of ahu, Sali, boro rice with improved production technology during 1996-2004 and one on weed management in black gram (2020).1460 Farmers 2. Identification of farmers’ problems which need research through PRA in 17 villages of different agro-climatic conditions of Assam, Chattishgarh (28.07.97 to 02.08.97 in collaboration with IRRI & IGAU, Raipur) and undivided Andhra Pradesh (04-14 Dec., 2007 in collaboration with CRIDA & ICRISAT, Hyderabad) 3. Participated in one phone programme in Doordarshan, Dibrugarh, one in AIR, Jorhat and 12 (twelve) radio talks 4. Imparted 63 numbers of farmers’ training and 13 numbers of trainers training including short courses and winter school covering 1740 numbers of farmers and 300 Trainers, respectively
  • D. Institution Building: (i) Associated (as Member, Knowledge Management Committee, RKB, Assam) with content development viz., preparation of Factsheets, Manuals and Brochures etc. for launching of the Assamese and English version of the Rice Knowledge Bank, Assam (RKB, Assam) portal —a digital extension service of Agricultural University (AAU) with the support of IRRI and in collaboration with the Government of Assam, the Assam Agribusiness and Rural Transformation Project (APART) (ii) Providing technical support for planning and execution of World Bank aided Assam Agribusiness and Rural Transformation Project (APART) for the objective to Raise productivity, profitability, and resource-use efficiencies of rice-based cropping systems in Assam through improved crop and natural resource management and scale-appropriate mechanization and supporting a service economy (iii) Team Member of Crop management Group for Finalization of recommendations for inclusion in the PoP of Field and Horticultural Crops, 2019 (iv) Course Coordinator, ICAR Sponsored Winter School on Advances in Organic Production System and Conservation Agriculture (24 September – 14 October, 2015), (v) Performed the duties of Member of the (a) Research Monitoring Unit (2010), (b) Examination Committee (2011 & 2012), (c) Crop Damage & Livestock Assessment Committee for flood affected areas (2012), (d) Screening Committee for admission into various PG programmes including the foreign students (2012), (e) Monitoring Team - Technology Showcasing and Participatory Seed Production Programme (2013), (g) Screening committee for various posts in KVKs & Associate Professor (2015), (h) District Agricultural Contingency Plan Committee, Majuli District (2017), (i) Research Monitoring and Advisory Team for all research projects at RARS, Titabar (2017), (j) Scrutiny Committee for the selection of teachers to be sent abroad under NAHEP (2019), and (k) Chairman of the Screening Committee for the posts of Assistant Professor & Equivalent Junior Scientist, AAU (2018-19). (vi) Associated with spot survey of Preparation of a Detailed Project Report (DPR) on the Agricultural Farming Corporation (AFC) with identification of problems and prospect available in each AFC for development of farms located at different places of Assam {As per request of the Director of Agriculture, Govt of Assam and instruction of D.R.(Agri) AAU, 2013}. (vii) Farm Management: Served as Farm Manager for six years and eight months (As additional Charge) & engaged with quality seed (Certified and T. L. Seeds) production of different recommended varieties of ahu, Sali and boro rice of Assam at RARS, Karimganj and Titabar producing paddy seeds to the tune of 137.6 t @ 34.4 t/year and 176.2 t @ 58.7 t/yea, respectively.
  • E. Publication: Published 50 Research papers, 22 Abstracts, 2 popular articles, 5 other publications, 2 books, 1 book chapter, 1 extension bulletin and 1 compendium of lecture notes ICAR sponsored winter school.
  • F. Consultancy Service for Technical assistance to the (a) Rastriya Gramin Vikas Nidhi (2018) in respect of Agro-based livelihood intervention in rural areas and (b) Safety & Environment Department, Oil India Limited, Duliajan, Assam, to study crop damage and estimated yield loss due to high temperature caused by flaring pits of oil collecting stations, leakage of natural gas and spillage or overflow of crude oil effluents from the buffer tanks or pipes in the drilling sites of Oil India Limited, Duliajan, in Tinsukia, Dibrugarh and Sivasagar districts of Assam (Period 2001, 2004, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2012, 2013 & 2016) and suggested few recommendations to minimize crop losses through adoption of improved crop variety with modern agricultural technologies.
  • G. Peer Recognition: (1) External Examiner for setting End Term and Comprehensive Examination question paper for 21 different UG and 7 PG courses of (a) College of Agriculture, Kyrdemkulai, Meghalaya, (b) SASRD, Nagaland University, Medziphema and (c) CPGS, CAU, Umiam, (2) External Examiner for Evaluation of 11 numbers of MSc and 4 numbers of PhD Thesis submitted to (a) CPGS, CAU, Umiam, (b) SASRD, Nagaland University, Medziphema, (c) BCKV, Mohanpur (WB) and (d) CCSHAU, Hisar with six Thesis viva-voce examinations. (3) Evaluation of End Term answer scripts of 14 different UG and PG courses of (a) College of Horticulture & Forestry, CAU, Pasighat, (b) SASRD, Nagaland University, Medziphema, (c) CPGS, CAU, Umiam. (4) Performed the duties of external examiner for conducting and evaluating practical and comprehensive written and oral examination in SASRD, Nagaland University and College of Post Graduate Studies, CAU, Barapani, Meghalaya. (5) Included in the panel of External examiners twice for evaluation of Ph D Thesis submitted to the Department of Agronomy, Faculty of Agriculture, Annamalai University, Tamil Nadu (2019 and 2021) (6) Acted as expert for evaluation of two numbers of Intramural Research Projects (IRP), Department of Natural Resource Management, College of Horticulture and Forestry, CAU Pasighat-791102, Arunachal Pradesh during 2020 and 2021 (6) Appointed as question paper setter for Assam Public Service Commission (APSC) for the post of ADO in the year 2019. (7) Acted as reviewer of research papers for the journals (A) Indian Journal of Agronomy (2011), (B) Oryza, (C) Nagaland University Research Journal (2007), (D) Indian Journal of Agricultural Research (2017-18) and (E) Agricultural Science Digest (2017-18) (8) EXPERT MEMBER of the Assessment Committee for evaluation / assessment of the works of the teacher(s) for promotion as Professor/ equivalent rank in the discipline of Agronomy, CCSHAU, Hisar under CAS (2014). (9) Remain Councillor from Assam (2011-2013) to Indian Society of Agronomy, Division of Agronomy, IARI, New Delhi-110012 for the period and Executive Member (2011-2013) for NE Zone, Indian Society of Dryland Agriculture, CRIDA, Santoshnagar, Hyderabad (10) Got selection for the (a) Short-Term Faculty Secondment programme by the Govt. of India for the course entitled ED 70.07 Agricultural Environment, 3 (3-0) under the School of Environment, Resources and Development at Asian Institute of Technology (AIT), Bangkok during January 2008 and (b) short course on Agriculture in transition: analysis, design and management of sustainable farming at Wageningen International, the Netherlands, in 2010 (11) Presiding Officer in two Parliament Elections (1998 & 2004), one State Assembly Election (2006) and one Panchayat Election (2007). (12) Member to the Technical Committee on Crop Planning in STW Areas, Department of Agriculture, Govt. of Assam (1999-2000).
Membership
  • Indian Society of Agronomy, IARI, New Delhi
    Life Member
  • Indian Society Agricultural Science, IARI, New Delhi
    Life Member
  • Indian Society of Weed Science, DWSR, Jabalpur
    Life Member
  • Association of Rice Research Workers, ICAR-NRRI, Cuttack
    Life Member
  • The Indian Society of Dryland Agriculture, Santoshnagar, Hyderabad
    Life Member
  • Agriculture Information Centre, Hisar
    Life Member
  • Soil Conservation Society of India, NASC Complex, Pusa, New Delhi-110012
    Annual Member
    2022
Projects
  • ICAR sponsored project on "AICRP on Weed Management", implemented in 1987.
  • sponsored project on "Climate Smart Management Practices", implemented in 2020.
  • APART sponsored project on "Effective management strategies to increase the use efficiency of water and nutrients and GHG mitigation through Alternate Wetting & Drying (AWD) and Urea Deep Placement (UDP) in transplanted and Direct-seeded rice in Summer and Kharif season", implemented in 2020.
  • IRRI-IFAD (LOA) sponsored project on "Improved crop management and strengthening seed supply system for drought prone rainfed lowlands in south asia", project cost Rs.7500 Lakh implemented in 2019.
  • EC_IFAD sponsored project on "Evaluation of newly released.....area of Assam", project cost Rs.100000 Lakh implemented in 2018.
  • IRRI sponsored project on "Improved Crop management and Strengthened Seed Supply System for Drought Prone rainfed Lowlands in South Asia", project cost Rs.7500 Lakh implemented in 2018.