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Dr. Debajit Borah

Assistant Professor
debajit.borah [at] aau.ac.in Joined: 01 Aug, 2019 Member of the Academic Cell, Dean F/A
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Publications
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Projects
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Degrees
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Career Milestones
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Honours & Awards
Academic Background

Education & Career Milestones

Educational Qualifications
B.Sc. (Agri)
2009
College of Agriculture, Assam Agricultural University, Jorhat
M.Sc. (Agri)
2011
College of Agriculture, Assam Agricultural University, Jorhat
Specialization: Extension Education
Doctor of Philosophy
2017
College of Agriculture, Assam Agricultural University, Jorhat
Specialization: Extension Education, Impact Assessment, Econometrics
Employment History
Project Assistant
15-09-2011 – 31-08-2013
Assam Agricultural University
Jorhat
Research Associate (Agricultural Extension)
02-09-2013 – 30-09-2014
Central Plantation Crops Research Institute (CPCRI), ICAR
Kahikuchi, Guwahati
Research Associate
23-12-2014 – 15-11-2016
Extension Education Institute (NER), AAU
Jorhat
Assistant Professor (Ad-hoc)
16-11-2016 – 31-07-2019
College of Sericulture, Assam Agricultural University
Jorhat
Assistant Professor
01-08-2019 – Till date
College of Sericulture, Assam Agricultural University
Jorhat
Research & Scholarship
Scholarly Publications 48 Total Records
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Rituraj Boruah; Hemanga Kumar Kalita; Rabijita Buragohain; Pallabi Das; Utpal Barman; Nivedita Deka; Jayanta Kumar Dutta; Debajit Borah; Chittaranjan Deka (2026). Application of artificial neural networks and random forest algorithms for forecasting marketing security among agarwood growers in Assam, Plant Science Today, 13(0), 1–9 DOI: https://doi.org/10.14719/pst.11723
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Sewali Gogoi; Shilpa Saikia; Monimala Saikia; Debajit Borah; Abhyarthana Hazarika; Rimpi Rani Saikia (2024). Correlation analysis of training need of silkworm rearers with socio-economic and psychological characters, International Journal of Advanced Biochemistry Research , 8(6), 289–295 DOI: https://doi.org/10.33545/26174693.2024.v8.i6d.1323
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Dababrata Saikia; Dipankar Saikia; Monimala Saikia; Debajit Borah (2024). The extent of Adoption of Scientific Muga Culture Technology by the Muga Rearers of the Sonitpur District of Assam, India, Journal of Scientific Research and Reports, 30(7), 192–200 DOI: https://doi.org/10.9734/jsrr/2024/v30i72136
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Dipankar Saikia; Dababrata Saikia; Pulak Rabha; Monimala Saikia; Debajit Borah (2024). Challenges Confronted by the Muga (Antheraea assamensis Helfer) Farmers in Adoption of the Scientific Practices in Sonitpur District of Assam, India, Journal of Advances in Biology & Biotechnology, 27(7), 363–371 DOI: https://doi.org/10.9734/jabb/2024/v27i7997
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Dababrata Saikia; Dipankar Saikia; Monimala Saikia; Debajit Borah (2024). The Profile Characteristics of Muga Silkworm Rearers of the Sonitpur District of Assam, India, Archives of Current Research International, 24(5), 460–468 DOI: https://doi.org/10.9734/acri/2024/v24i5723
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Jugabrat Sarma; Debajit Borah; Monimala Saikia; Hemanta Saikia; Purnima Saikia; Milon Jyoti Konwar; Dipankar Brahma (2023). Adoption of Recommended Practices of Tapioca by the Eri Silkworm Rearers of Udalguri, Assam, India, International Journal of Plant & Soil Science, 35(23), 538–543 DOI: 10.9734/IJPSS/2023/v35i234271
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Rituraj Boruah; Ruby Sarmah; Jayanta Kumar Dutta; Debajit Borah; Cittaranjan Deka; Hemanga Kumar Kalita (2023). Indegenous technical knowledge (ITK) practices by tribal farmers in Sonitpur district of Assam, The Pharma Innovation Journal, 12(5), 4390–4394 DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.22271/tpi
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Jugabrat Sarma; Debajit Borah; Monimala Saikia; Sajib Baruah; Hemanta Saikia; Sarat Sekhar Bora (2023). A study on the profile characteristics of the eri silkworm rearers of Udalguri district of Assam, The Pharma Innovation Journal, 12(12), 765–769 DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.22271/tpi
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Sanjib Bhuyan; Nilim Kalita; Debajit Borah; Chitta Ranjan Deka; Ranjit Saud; Subal Maibangsa (2022). Farmers’ Preference and Adoption of Rice Varieties Grown in Hill Region of Assam Based on Varietal Attributes, Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology, 40(11), 455–463 DOI: DOI: 10.9734/AJAEES/2022/v40i111731
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Dipankar Hatibaruah; Debajit Borah; Nilotpal Saikia (2021). Constraints Perceived by Farmers in Adoption of Sericulture Production Technologies in Jorhat District of Assam, International Journal of Agricultural Science and Research , 11(2), 175–182 DOI: ISSN (P): 2250-0057; ISSN (E): 2321-0087
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Chiranjeeta Dutta; Debajit Borah; Pallabi Das (2021). Farmers' Level of Satisfaction on Agricultural Technology Information Centre of AAU, Jorhat, Assam, Indian Research Journal of Extension Education, 21(4), 85–91 DOI: ISSN: 0972-2181 (Print), 0976-1071 (Online)
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Chiranjeeta Dutta; Debajit Borah; Pallabi Das (2021). Assessment of Agricultural Technology Information Centre of Assam Agricultural University on Personal and Economic Empowerment of Farmers in Jorhat, Assam, Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology, 39(9), 98–110 DOI: 10.9734/ajaees/2021/v39i930647
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Priyanka Chamuah; Debajit Borah; Shrishail Donaj (2021). A Review on Effect of Covid-19 on Indian Sericulture Sector, International Journal of Social Sciences, 10(2), 1–7
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Ratul Moni Ram; Debajit Borah (2021). Biofortification: Ensuring Nutrient-Rich Food Production, Biotica Research Today, 3(5), 303–305
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P.K. Neog; D Bortamuly; B.L. Khuhly; Debajit Borah (2015). Role perception and role performance of the members of Block Farmers Advisory Committee (BFAC), Advance Research Journal of Social science, 6(1), 24–27 DOI: 10.15740/HAS/ARJSS/6.1/24-27
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Rituraj Boruah; Sajib Borua; C.R. Deka; Debajit Borah (2015). Entrepreneurial Behaviour of Tribal Winter Vegetable Growers in Jorhat District of Assam, Indian Research Journal of Extension Education, 15(1), 65–69
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Debajit Borah; Rajen Kumar Talukdar; Sundar Barman; Rituraj Baruah (2015). Effectiveness of Farmers’ Groups organized under Agricultural Technology Management Agency in Jorhat, Assam, Indian Research. Journal. Of Extension Education, 15(1), 84–88
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Debajit Borah; Rajen Kumar Talukdar; Sajib Borua; Sundar Barman; Rituraj Baruah (2013). Problems faced by Farmers’ Groups under Agricultural Technology Management Agency in Jorhat district of Assam, Journal of Academia and Industrial Research (JAIR), 2(6), 345–348 DOI: ISSN: 2278-5213
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Mishra, P.; Barman, S. and Borah, D. (2022). Technology Inventory of Assam Agricultural University. Directorate of Extension Education, Assam Agricultural University, Jorhat, Assam, India, Directorate of Extension Education, Assam Agricultural University, Jorhat, Assam, India
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Das, B.; Naik, S.; Sarkar, P.K.; Singhal, V.; Arunachalam, A.; Acharyya, G.; Borah, D.; Kumar, J.; Shukla, G. and Bhatt, B. (2018). Agroforestry for Livelihood Security in Eastern India. ICAR-RCER, The Director, ICAR-Research Complex for Eastern Region, ICAR Parisar, Patna-800014, Bihar, India Ph:+91-0612-2223962, FAX: +91-0612-2223956 Website : , ISBN: 978-81-937063-1-2
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Borgohain, A. and Borah, D. (2021). Prospects and challenges of commercial Eri culture as a family business enterprise to withstand the covid-19 pandemic situation in North East India., in: Saha, A. and Acharjee, G. Hazari, S.; Nag, D.; Singh, N.; (Eds.), Entrepreneurial Challenges during COVID-19: Recent Trends and Innovations., Global Vision Publishing House , New Delhi, pp 200–214, ISBN: 978-93-90423-42-2.
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Sarma, J. (2022). Tapioca (Manihot Esculenta) Cultivation as an Alternate Farm Plan for Rearing of Eri Silkworm in Udalguri District of Assam. Master of Science (Agriculture) thesis submitted to Sericulture, Assam Agricultural University, Assam Agricultural University, Jorhat, PO: AAU, Pin: 785013, Assam
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Manlong, T. (2022). A Study on the Mental Health Status of the Students of Assam Agricultural University due to Covid-19 Pandemic. Master of Science (Agriculture) thesis submitted to Extension Education, Assam Agricultural University, Assam Agricultural University, Jorhat, PO: AAU, Pin: 785013, Assam
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AP, S. (2022). A Study on the Organizational Culture and Employee’s Mental Health Status of Assam Agricultural University, Jorhat. Master of Science (Agriculture) thesis submitted to Extension Education, Assam Agricultural University, Assam Agricultural University, Jorhat, PO: AAU, Pin: 785013, Assam
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Bordoloi, L. (2021). Training need assessment of agricultural input dealers in Upper Brahmaputra Valley Zone (UBVZ) of Assam. Master of Science (Agriculture) thesis submitted to Extension Education, Assam Agricultural University, Assam Agricultural University, Jorhat-785013, Assam
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Donaj, S. (2021). Extent of Farmers’ Satisfaction from Sericultural Extension Services: A Comparative Study among the silkworm rearers of Assam and Karnataka. Master of Science (Agriculture) thesis submitted to Extension Education, Assam Agricultural University, Assam Agricultural University, Jorhat, PO: AAU, Pin: 785013, Assam
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Chamuah, P. (2021). Muga Culture in Dhakuakhana: An alternative farm-based sericultural activity for sustainable livelihood. Master of Science (Agriculture) thesis submitted to Sericulture, Assam Agricultural University, Assam Agricultural University, Jorhat, PO: AAU, Pin: 785013, Assam
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Dutta, C. (2020). A study on the effectiveness of Agricultural Technology Management Centre (ATIC), AAU, Jorhat . Master of Science (Agriculture) thesis submitted to Extension Education, Assam Agricultural University, Assam Agricultural University, Jorhat-785013, Assam
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Barman, S.; Borah, D.; Barman, U. and Saud, R. (2013). Participation of Tribal Farm Women in Farm Activities and their problems: A case study in Flood Affected area of Jorhat district, Assam, Changing Perspective of the Socio Economic Condition of the Rural Women of India and Measures for Upliftment of their status with special reference to, Dergaon, Assam , Women's Cell, DKD College, Dergaon-785614, Assam, Dergaon, Assam, Vol. 1(1), 218 - 221.
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Borah, D. (). “Nemu Tengar Kheti” in assamese, The Dainik Janambhumi, 0(0), 6, The Janambhumi, Jorhat
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Borah, D. (). “Narikol Khetir Keitaman Homoshya aru Homadhan” in assamese, The Dainik Janambhumi, 0(0), 6, The Janambhumi, Jorhat
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Borah, D. (). “Ada Halodhir Roog aru iyar Poricharjya” in assamese, The Dainik Janambhumi, 0(0), 6, The Janambhumi, Jorhat
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Borah, D. (). “Jalukor Kalam Toiyar Kora Poddhoti” in assamese, The Dainik Janambhumi, 0(0), 6, The Janambhumi, Jorhat
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Borah, D. and Rabha, H. (). “Jaluk gosor pook potonga aru Roog Niyntron Byovstha” in assamese, The Dainik Janambhumi, 0(0), 6, The Janambhumi, Jorhat
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Borah, D. and Rabha, H. (). “Axomor Poribeshat Jaluk Kheti” in assamese, The Dainik Janambhumi, 0(0), 6, The Janambhumi, Jorhat
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Borah, D. and Rabha, H. (). “Mon Korile Son”-A success story in assamese, The Dainik Janambhumi, 0(0), 6, The Janambhumi, Jorhat
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Borah, D. and Rabha, H. (). “Mon Korile Son”-A success story in assamese, The Dainik Janambhumi, 0(0), 6, The Janambhumi, Jorhat
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Barman, S. and Borah, D. (). “Mohila Hawolikoronot Krishi Vittik Atmo Hohayok Gutor Bhumika” in assamese, The Dainik Janambhumi, 0(0), 6, The Janambhumi, Jorhat
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Borah, D. and Rabha, H. (). “Tamul Vittik Bohu toropia Mishrit Kheti” in assamese, The Dainik Janambhumi, 0(0), 6, The Janambhumi, Jorhat
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Barman, S. and Borah, D. (). “Krishivittik Mohila Atmohohayak Goot aru iyar provab” in assamese, The Dainik Janambhumi, 0(0), 6, The Janambhumi, Jorhat
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Borah, D. (). “Dhanor Beej Hudhonor Hohoj Poddhoti” in assamese, The Dainik Janambhumi, 0(0), 6, The Janambhumi, Jorhat
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Borah, D. (). “Mon Korile Son”-A success story in Assamese, The Dainik Janambhumi, 0(0), 6, The Janambhumi, Jorhat
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Dutta, L.C.; Saikia, M.; Hazarika, M.; Borgohain, A.; Borah, D.; Saikia, H.; Das, A.; Sonowal, P. and Sinha, A. (2019). Training Manual on Scientific Silkworm Rearing & Silk Processing (In Assamese). College of Sericulture, Assam Agricultural University, Jorhat
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Neog, P.; Bhattacharyya, A.; Borua, S.; Bortamuly, D.; Khuhly, B.; Borah, D. and Hazarika, K. (2016). Success Stories: Inspiring Agricultural Extension Initiatives in NE States. Extension Education Institute (NER), Ministry of Agriculture, Govt. of India, Jorhat
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Acharya, G.C.; Borah, D. and Kalita, B. (2014). Scientific cultivation of Arecanut in Assam (English and Assamese). The Director, CPCRI, Kasaragod, Kerala-671124, Guwahati, Assam
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Acharya, G.C.; Rabha, H.; Borah, D. and Barman, P. (2014). CPCRI: Success and Achievements (Assamese). The Director, CPCRI, Kasaragod, Kerala-671124, Guwahati, Assam
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Neog, P.; Bhattacharyya, A.; Borua, S.; Bortamuly, D.; Khuhly, B.; Borah, D. and Borah, P.K. (2014). Success Stories: 41 success stories through ATMA Scheme in NE States. Extension Education Institute (NER), Ministry of Agriculture, Govt. of India, Jorhat
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Barman, S.; Borah, D. and Pathak, K. (2013). ‘Chor Anchalat Salidhanor Unnot Krishi Paddhati’ in Assamese. Assam Agricultural University , Jorhat
Sponsored Research
Research Projects 1 Projects
ICAR Rs. 19.9 Lakh
ICAR, New Delhi sponsored project on "Sustainable Security of Tribal Communities of Assam through Sericulture Centric Promotional Activities under Tribal Sub Plan", implemented in 2018.
Implemented in 2018
Recognition & Accolades
Achievements & Honours 4 Honours
Undertook a primary survey of farmers and traders on the seed potato scenario in Assam in the districts of Dhubri and Bareta conducted by YES Bank Ltd. on behalf of Ceres Beeja Research Pvt. Ltd. Kolkata, 2008
Qualified National Eligibility Test (NET), 2014 in the discipline of Agricultural Extension under ASRB, ICAR, New Delhi.
Acted as an agricultural expert in the television programme Krishi Darshan (Eisode no. 2074) of Prasar Bharati, Doordarshan Kendra, Guwahati on 3/3/2014.
Acted as a Course Instructor in the Post Graduate Diploma in Agricultural Extension Management (PGDAEM) programme of MANAGE, Hyderabad for Assam State conducted by EEI (NER) during 2015-16.
Learned Societies
Professional Memberships 1 Societies
Society of Extension Education Agra (SEEA)
Life Member