AAU

Academic Background

Education & Career Milestones

Educational Qualifications

B.Sc. (Agri) with Tea Husbandry and Technology

1991

College of Agriculture, Assam Agricultural University

M.Sc (Agri)

1993

Assam Agricultural University

Specialization: Tea Husbandry and Technology

Ph. D

2006

Assam Agricultural University

Specialization: Tea Husbandry and Technology

Employment History

Manager, Experimental Garden for Plantation Crops (Assistant Professor rank)

16-09-1996 – 31-01-2001

Department of Tea Husbandry and Technology, College of Agriculture, Assam Agricultural University

Jorhat

Junior Extension Specialist, Small Tea Growers' Advisory Programme (Assistant Professor rank)

01-02-2001 – 30-06-2004

Department of Tea Husbandry and Technology, College of Agriculture, Assam Agricultural University

Jorhat

Junior Extension Specialist, Small Tea Growers' Advisory Programme (Assistant Professor Senior Scale)

01-07-2004 – 30-06-2008

Department of Tea Husbandry and Technology, College of Agriculture, Assam Agricultural University

Jorhat

Associate Professor

01-07-2008 – 30-06-2014

College of Agriculture, AAU/ Bishwanath College of Agriculture, AAU (23. 07. 2009- 10. 08. 2011)

Jorhat/ Bishwanath Chariali

Professor

01-07-2014 – Till date

Department of Tea Husbandry and Technology, College of Agriculture, Assam Agricultural University

Jorhat

Research & Scholarship

Scholarly Publications 96 Total Records

Krishnakhee Borah; Gautam Kumar Saikia; Mridul Deka; Aditi Smith Gogoi; Bidisha Hazarika (2025). Effects of Nano DAP on Growth and Yield of Tea ( Camellia assamica sub sp. lasiocalyx (Planch.Ms.), International Journal of Plant and Soil Science, 37(12), 199–209 DOI: https://doi.org/10.9734/ijpss/2025/v37i125884

Naina Goswami; Priyanka Das; Gautam Kumar Saikia; Kritideepan Sarma (2025). Prospect of managing tea factory waste as biochar, International Journal of Advanced Biochemistry Research, 9(0), 134–139 DOI: IJABR 2025;9(3):134-139

Joyshree Konwar; Bidisha Hazarika; Gautam Kumar Saikia; Inee Gogoi; Somnath Roy (2023). Efficacy of Sesame Oil and Mustard Oil Formulations against Red Spider Mites of Tea, International Journal of Environment and Climate Change, 13(11), 1178–1184 DOI: 10.9734/IJECC/2023/v13i113268

Bidisha Hazarika; Gautam Kumar Saikia; Joyshree Konwar; Anubrat Borah; Kollol Pratim Baruah; Somnath Roy; Priyanka Borbaruah (2023). Effects of plant based formulations on management of red spider mite ( Oligonychus coffeae), The Pharma Innovation, 12(0), 2761–2764 DOI: TPI 2023;12(6):2761-2764

Bidisha Hazarika; Gautam Kumar Saikia; Joyshree Konwar; Kollol Pratim Baruah (2023). Non-Chemical Tea Pest Management Practices Adopted by Small Tea Growers of Dibrugarh and Tinsukia District of Assam, International Journal of Plant and Soil Science, 35(20), 556–563 DOI: 10.9734/IJPSS/2023/v35i203839

Madhusmita Neog; Priyanka Das; Tarun Chandra Sarmah; Gautam Kumar Saikia (2020). Documentation of processing methods and bio-chemical quality study of Green Tea manufactured by small tea growers of Assam,India., Bulletin of Environment, Pharmacology and Life Sciences, 7(11), 51–57

Madhusmita Neog; Priyanka Das; Gautam Kumar Saikia (2020). Changes in phytochemicals during processing of Green Tea, International Journal of Current Microbiology and Applied Sciences, 9(1), 414–425

Kritideepan Sarmah; Priyanka Das; Gautam Kumar Saikia; Tarun Chandra Sarmah (2018). Bio-chemical characterization of tea(Camellia spp.) seed oil cake., Bulletin of Environment, Pharmacology and Life Sciences, 7(9), 45–49

Gautam Kumar Saikia; Kapil Kumar Bhuyan; Mukul Kumar Deka; Bithika Phukan; Subash Chandra Baruah (2017). Evaluation of indigenous biopesticides against Red Spider Mite,Oligonychus coffeae (Nietner) in tea., Journal of Entomology and Zoology Studies., 5(2), 731–735

Kapil Kumar Bhuyan; Gautam Kumar Saikia; Mukul Kumar Deka; Bithika Phukan; Subhash Chandra Baruah (2017). Effect of certain indigenous technical knowledge on the management of red spider mite(Oligonychus coffeae) in tea., Journal of Plantation crops, 45(2), 135–140

Kapil Kumar Bhuyan; Gautam Kumar Saikia; Mukul Kumar Deka; Bithika Phukan; Subhash Chandra Baruah (2017). Effect of certain indigenous extracts against tea mosquito bug, Helopeltis theivora (Waterhouse) (Hemiptera: Miridae) in tea., International Journal of Chemical Studies. , 5(3), 158–162

Kapil Kumar Bhuyan; Gautam Kumar Saikia; Mukul Kumar Deka; Bithika Phukan; Subhash Chandra Barua (2017). Traditional tea pest management practices adopted by small tea growers of Assam, Journal of Entomology and Zoology Studies , 5(2), 1338–1344

Gautam Kumar Saikia; Amrit Chandra Barbora; Mukul Kumar Deka (2014). Pest disease and weed incidence and crop yield as influenced by organic culture in tea (Camellia sinensis) (L.) O Kuntze, Agricultural Science Digest, 34(2), 119–122 DOI: 10.5958/0976-0547.2014.00028.7

Mukul Kumar Deka; Pranab Dutta; Gautam Kumar Saikia; P Rajkumari; A Mazumder (2013). Insecticidal Properties of different plant extracts against tea mosquito bug, Helopeltis theivora(Hemiptera: Miridae)., Pestology, 37(6), 15–18

Gautam Kumar Saikia; Swapun Baruah (2013). Growth and yield of young tea plants as affected by pruning and tipping, Agricultural Science Digest, 33(4), 324–326

Samiran Saikia; Rana Pratap Bhuyan; Gautam Kumar Saikia (2013). Evaluation of selectivity and persistence of glyphosate and its combinations with 2,4-D for weed control in mature tea, Pestology, 37(1), 31–34

Mukul Kumar Deka; Gautam Kumar Saikia (2011). Antifeedant and growth regulatory effects of Clerodendron inerme(Linn.) Gaertn and Lantana camara on tea mosquito bug, Helopeltis theivora, Waterhouse (Hemiptera Miridae), Pesticides Research Journal., 23(1), 33–35

Gautam Kumar Saikia; Anirudha Deka; Amrit Chandra Barbora (2010). Physico-chemical properties of tea soil as influenced by organic culture., Journal of Plantation crops, 37(1), 87–91

Gautam Kumar Saikia; Anirudha Deka; Amrit Chandra Barbora; Rana Pratap Bhuyan (2008). Growth, development and yield of tea (Camellia sinensis L.O. Kuntze) plants as affected by organic cultivation, Journal of Plantation crops, 36(2), 103–107

Gautam Kumar Saikia; Rana Pratap Bhuyan; Anirudha Deka; Swapun Baruah; Ratul Chandra Neog; Mina Sinha Dutta (2008). Traditional practices adopted by the small tea growers of Assam for tea pest management, Asian Agri- History, 12(3), 231–238

Gautam Kumar Saikia; Samiran Saikia; Swapun Baruah (2003). Utilization pattern and productivity of land of small tea growers in Assam, Journal of Plantation crops, 31(2), 65–67

Dilip Kumar Hazarika; Ajit Kumar Phookan; Gautam Kumar Saikia; B K Borthakur; Dilip Sarma (2000). Management of charcoal stump rot of tea with biocontrol agents., Journal of Plantation crops, 28(2), 149–153

Gautam Kumar Saikia; Anirudha Deka; Indra Prasad Sahewala (1997). Seedling vigour in tea as influenced by seed characteristics, Journal of Interacademicia, 1(4), 291–294

Saikia, G.K. (2019). Book- Chah khetir Adhunik Krishi Padhati (in Assamese). Bithika Saikia, Santiban, Nagaon, Assam

Saikia, G.K. (2019). Book- Handbook of Organic Tea Cultivation (in English). Bithika Saikia, Santiban, Nagaon, Assam

Saikia, G.K.; Deka, M. and Baruah, S.C. (2014). Book- Chah Khetir Diha (in Assamese). Directorate of Tea, Govt of Assam, Dispur, Guwahati

Baruah, S.C.; Deka, M.; Sahewala, I.P.; Saikia, G.K.; Gogoi, A.S.; Bora, D.K. and Gogoi, M. (2014). Teaching manual- Introduction to Tea Processing & Machinery. Tea Husbandry and Technology, Assam Agricultural University, Jorhat

Saikia, G.K.; Deka, M. and Saikia, S. (2014). Training Manual- Tea cultivation and management. Tea Husbandry and Technology (STAP), Assam Agricultural University, Jorhat

Deka, M.; Baruah, S.C.; Sahewala, I.P.; Saikia, G.K.; Gogoi, A.S.; Bora, D.K. and Gogoi, M. (2013). Teaching manual-Tea Production Technology & management (for Certificate Course)- in Assamese. Tea Husbandry and Technology, Assam Agricultural University, Jorhat

Saikia, G.K.; Sahewala, I.P.; Bhuyan, R.P. and Deka, M. (2013). Training Manual- Record keeping in small tea plantations. Tea Husbandry and Technology (STAP), Assam Agricultural University, Jorhat

Saikia, G.K.; Deka, M. and Saikia, S. (2013). Training Manual- Scientific Aspects of Tea Cultivation. Tea Husbandry and Technology (STAP), Assam Agricultural University, Jorhat

Saikia, G.K. and Bhuyan, R.P. (2012). Teaching manual-Plantation Management Practices for course No.THT(EL)-425(i). Tea Husbandry and Technology, Assam Agricultural University, Jorhat

Saikia, G.K.; Bhuyan, R.P. and Saikia, S. (2012). Teaching manual-Production of Planting Material and Nursery Techniquefor course No.THT(EL)-424. Tea Husbandry and Technology, Assam Agricultural University, Jorhat

Saikia, G.K.; Talukdar, R.K. and Deka, M. (2012). Training Manual- Management of self-help groups of small tea growers. Tea Husbandry and Technology (STAP), Assam Agricultural University, Jorhat

Saikia, G.K.; Sahewala, I.P.; Deka, M. and Bhuyan, R.P. (2011). Training Manual- Record keeping of tea self-help groups. Tea Husbandry and Technology (STAP), Assam Agricultural University, Jorhat

Deka, M.; Taparia, M. and Saikia, G.K. (2010). Training Manual- Organic and conventional tea cultivation and management. Tea Husbandry and Technology (STAP), Assam Agricultural University, Jorhat

Talukdar, R.K.; Deka, M.; Taparia, M. and Saikia, G.K. (2009). Training Manual- Leadership development in team leaders of small tea growers’ sector. Tea Husbandry and Technology (STAP), Assam Agricultural University, Jorhat

Saikia, G.K. (2009). Book- Baigyanik Vittit Chah Kheti (in Assamese). Bithika Saikia, Santiban, Nagaon, Assam

Saikia, G.K.; Taparia, M.; Gogoi, D.K. and Deka, M. (2009). Training Manual- Development of business opportunities in SHGs of Small Tea Growers. Tea Husbandry and Technology (STAP), Assam Agricultural University, Jorhat

Deka, A.; Taparia, M.; Saikia, G.K. and Deka, M. (2006). Training Manual- Tea growing in Nagaland (reading material). STAP, THT, Assam Agricultural University, Jorhat

Taparia, M.; Saikia, G.K. and Deka, M. (2006). Training manual- Tea cultivation in Nagaland. Tea Husbandry and Technology (STAP), Assam Agricultural University, Jorhat

Saikia, G.K.; Bhuyan, R.P.; Deka, A. and Baruah, S. (2006). Teaching manual for ‘Tea Production Technology-II’. Tea Husbandry and Technology, Assam Agricultural University, Jorhat

Baruah, S.; Deka, A.; Baruah, S.C. and Saikia, G.K. (2005). Teaching manual for course ‘Tea Production Technology-I’. Tea Husbandry and Technology, Assam Agricultural University, Jorhat

Saikia, G.K.; Deka, A. and Bhuyan, R.P. (2005). Teaching Manual- Fundamentals of Tea Production Technology (Reading manual). Tea Husbandry and Technology, Assam Agricultural University, Jorhat

Saikia, G.K. and Baruah, S. (1999). Training Manual- ‘Camellia’ (a training manual on scientific cultivation of tea). Tea Husbandry and Technology (STAP), Assam Agricultural University, Jorhat

Saikia, G.K. and Deka, A. (1998). Training Manual- Propagation and nursery techniques of pepper and cinnamon. Tea Husbandry and Technology (STAP), Assam Agricultural University, Jorhat

Bhuyan, K. (2020). Impact of Gas Flaring on Soil Health and Growth of Tea Plants adjacent to Merbil Majuli OCS- 6 (South) in Dibrugarh District of Assam. M. Sc (Agri.) thesis submitted to Department of Tea Husbandry and Technology, Assam Agricultural University, Jorhat

Konwar, J. (2020). Impact of Oil field effluent on Soil Health and Growth in Small Tea Farms of Shalmari OCS- 1 (North), Dibrugarh District of Assam. M. Sc (Agri.) thesis submitted to Department of Tea Husbandry and Technology , Assam Agricultural University, Jorhat

NEOG, M. (2018). Biochemical characterization of Green Tea Manufactured in Assam . M. Sc (Agri.) thesis submitted to Department of Biochemistry and Agricultural Chemistry, Assam Agricultural University, Jorhat

Sarmah, K. (2017). Biochemical characterization of Tea (Camellia spp.) Seed Oil. Ph. D (Agri.) thesis submitted to Department of Biochemistry and Agricultural Chemistry, Assam Agricultural University, Jorhat

Bhuyan, K.K. (2016). Effect of certain ITKs used in Tea Plantation for management of tea pests with special reference to Red spider mite. M. Sc (Agri.) thesis submitted to Department of Tea Husbandry and Technology, Assam Agricultural University, Jorhat

Hazarika, B.; Roy, S. and Saikia, G.K. (2025). Impact of Climate Change on Insect Physiology and Tea Cultivation in Northeast India, National Conference AGMET-2025: Frontier Technologies for Weather and Climate Based Decisions in Agriculture and Allied Sectors, AAU, Jorhat , Association of Agrometeorologists, Anand and AAU, Jorhat, AAU, Jorhat, Vol. 0(0), 81 - .

Baruah, M.; Gujjar, D.D.; Saikia, G.K. and Das, P. (2023). Biochemical properties of specialty teas produced in Assam, National Conference on Women Scientists in Plant Health Management for Sustainable Development Goals, AAU, Jorhat , AAU, Jorhat Indian Phytopathological Society, New Delhi, AAU, Jorhat, Vol. 0(0), 130 - .

Saikia, G.K.; Deka, A. and Barbora, A.C. (2009). Abstract- Chemical and organolaptic properties of tea as affected by organic culture, Conference on ‘Frontier in Plant Physiology Towards Sustainable Agriculture, Jorhat , Indian Society for Plant Physiology & Assam Agricultural University, Jorhat, Vol. 0(0), 252 - 0.

Baruah, S. and Saikia, G.K. (2005). Towards a new era of tea production – Organic Tea : with special reference to Assam, Seminar on ‘Technology Upgradation of Tea Industry’ , Dibrugarh, Assam , SBI, Dibrugarh, Dibrugarh, Assam, Vol. 0(0), 0 - 0.

Saikia, G.K.; Deka, A.; Ahmed, N. and Deka, M. (2002). Effect of sleeve mixtures and sleeve sizes on the growth and development of nursery tea cuttings., Proc. of the 47th Technical Session, Dibrugarh, Assam , Assam Science Society, Guwahati, Assam, Vol. 3(0), 221 - 227.

Bora, B.; Baruah, S.C.; Saikia, G.K. and Baruah, R. (2002). Absract- Response of VAM and PSF on shoot and root growth of young tea seedlings, Proc. of the 47th Technical Session, Dibrugarh, Assam , Assam Science Society, Guwahati, Assam, Vol. 3(0), 22 - 0.

Baruah, S.; Saikia, G.K. and Deka, A. (2001). Plantation crops of North Eastern India : Constraints and Strategies. , Workshop on ‘Prioritization of Strategies for Agricultural Development of Northeastern India’, Jorhat , National Centre for Agricultural Economics and Policy Research (ICAA) and Assam Agricultural University, Jorhat, Vol. 0(0), 52 - 56.

Saikia, G.K. (). Prospects of Organic Tea Production n Small Tea Plantations, Souvenir on the Brainstorming Workshop on Horticulture, 1(1), 20-22, Dr. Kalam Agricultural College, BAU, Kishanganj, Bihar, Kishanganj, Bihar

Saikia, G.K. (). Organic tea production and basic consideration, Souvenir on the Brainstorming Workshop on Horticulture, 1(1), 1-5, Dr. Kalam Agricultural College, BAU, Kishanganj, Bihar, Kishanganj, Bihar

Saikia, G.K. (). Application of biopesticide in tea plantation (in Assamese), The Dainik Janambhumi, 0(0), 6, Janambhumi Group, Jorhat

Saikia, G.K. (). Problems of small tea growers and few thoughts (in Assamese), The Amar Asom, 0(0), 3, G L Publications, Guwahati, Assam

Saikia, G.K. (). Organic tea production in Assam- issues and prospects (in English), The Assam Review and Tea News, 91(2), 10-14, The Assam Review Publishing Company, Kolkata

Saikia, G.K. (). Plucking of tea and transportation of green tea leaves (in Assamese), The Dainik Janambhumi, 0(0), 6, Janambhumi Group, Jorhat

Saikia, G.K. (). Care of tea plants during drought (in Assamese), The Dainik Janambhumi, 0(0), 6, Janambhumi Group, Jorhat

Saikia, G.K. (). Wintercare for tea plants (in Assamese), The Dainik Janambhumi, 0(0), 6, Janambhumi Group, Jorhat

Saikia, G.K. (). Adulteration of agro-chemicals (in Assamese), The Amar Asom, 0(0), 3, G L Publications, Guwahati

Saikia, G.K. (). Pruning in tea (in Assamese), The Dainik Janambhumi, 0(0), 6, Janambhumi Group, Jorhat

Saikia, G.K. (). Small Tea Growers Advisory Programme (in Assamese), The Dainik Janambhumi, 0(0), 6, Janambhumi Group, Jorhat

Saikia, G.K. (). Price formula for green tea leaves and related issues (in Assamese), The Dainik Janambhumi, 0(0), 6, Janambhumi Group, Jorhat

Saikia, G.K. (). Small tea plantations and quality of green tea leaves (in Assamese), The Dainik Janambhumi, 0(0), 6, Janambhumi Group, Jorhat

Saikia, G.K. (). Problems for green tea leaf sale and few thoughts (in Assamese), The Dainik Janambhumi, 0(0), 6, Janambhumi Group, Jorhat

Saikia, G.K. (). Establishment of Small Tea Plantations (in Assamese), The Dainik Janambhumi, 0(0), 6, Janambhumi Group, Jorhat

Saikia, G.K. (). Intercropping in tea (in Assamese), The Dainik Janambhumi, 0(0), 6, Janambhumi Group, Jorhat, Assam

Saikia, G.K.; Bora, D.K. and Gogoi, M. (2023). Chah Bagisat Kitnasak Drabyar Jathusit Prayug. STAP,THT,AAU, Jorhat

Saikia, G.K.; Bora, D.K. and Gogoi, M. (2023). Chah Bagichat Unnata Manar Kesapat Utpadan. STAP,THT,AAU, Jorhat

Saikia, G.K. and Deka, M. (2019). Disease management in tea (in Assamese). STAP, THT, Assam Agricultural University, Jorhat

Saikia, G.K.; Deka, M.; Saikia, D. and Gogoi, D. (2015). Plant Protection Code (in Assamese). STAP, THT, Assam Agricultural University, Jorhat

Saikia, G.K.; Deka, M. and Saikia, S. (2013). Compost preparation in tea plantation (in Assamese). STAP, THT, Assam Agricultural University, Jorhat

Saikia, G.K.; Deka, M. and Saikia, S. (2013). Pruning in tea (in Assamese). STAP, THT, Assam Agricultural University, Jorhat

Saikia, G.K.; Deka, M. and Saikia, S. (2013). Indiscriminate use of pesticide and pesticide residue in tea (in Assamese). STAP, THT, Assam Agricultural University, Jorhat

Saikia, G.K.; Taparia, M.; Deka, M.; Neog, R.C. and Dutta, M.S. (2007). Manuring charts for tea plantations (in Assamese). STAP, THT, Assam Agricultural University, Jorhat

Taparia, M.; Deka, M.; Saikia, G.K.; Neog, R.C. and Dutta, M.S. (2007). Manuring in tea and soil fertility management (in Assamese). STAP, THT, Assam Agricultural University, Jorhat

Saikia, G.K.; Taparia, M.; Deka, M.; Neog, R.C. and Dutta, M.S. (2007). Frame formation in young tea (in Assamese). STAP, THT, Assam Agricultural University, Jorhat

Saikia, G.K.; Taparia, M.; Deka, M.; Neog, R.C. and Dutta, M.S. (2007). Plucking in tea and transportation of green leaves (in Assamese). STAP, THT, Assam Agricultural University, Jorhat

Saikia, G.K.; Taparia, M.; Deka, M.; Neog, R.C. and Dutta, M.S. (2007). Integrated pest management in tea (in Assamese). STAP, THT, Assam Agricultural University, Jorhat

Saikia, G.K.; Taparia, M.; Deka, M.; Neog, R.C. and Dutta, M.S. (2007). Drought management in tea (in Assamese). STAP, THT, Assam Agricultural University, Jorhat

Saikia, G.K.; Taparia, M.; Deka, M.; Neog, R.C. and Dutta, M.S. (2007). Care of tea plants in winter season (in Assamese). STAP, THT, Assam Agricultural University, Jorhat

Saikia, G.K.; Taparia, M. and Deka, M. (2002). Looper caterpillar (in Assamese). STAP, THT, Assam Agricultural University, Jorhat

Saikia, G.K.; Taparia, M. and Deka, M. (2002). Cockchafer (in Assamese). STAP, THT, Assam Agricultural University, Jorhat

Saikia, G.K.; Taparia, M. and Deka, M. (2002). Tea mosquito bug (in Assamese). STAP, THT, Assam Agricultural University, Jorhat

Saikia, G.K.; Taparia, M. and Deka, M. (2002). Red spider mite (in Assamese). STAP, THT, Assam Agricultural University, Jorhat

Taparia, M.; Deka, M. and Saikia, G.K. (2001). Soil sampling procedure for testing (in Assamese). STAP, THT, Assam Agricultural University, Jorhat

Deka, M.; Taparia, M. and Saikia, G.K. (2001). Cares to be taken for application of pesticides in tea plantations (in Assamese). STAP, THT, Assam Agricultural University, Jorhat

Taparia, M.; Deka, M. and Saikia, G.K. (2001). Preparation of mixture/ compounds for application in tea plantations (in Assamese). STAP, THT, Assam Agricultural University, Jorhat

Taparia, M.; Deka, M. and Saikia, G.K. (2001). Few Facts to know about manuring in tea (in Assamese). STAP, THT, Assam Agricultural University, Jorhat

Integrated Muga Silk Heritage with Sustainable Organic Tea Cultivation ( A collaborative project to be implemented by CMERTI-CSB, Jorhat and AAU, Jorhat

Implemented in 2025

Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare (NRM Division, New Delhi Rs. 114.24 Lakh

Participatory Sustainable Regenerative Agriculture and Agroforestry System for Voluntary Carbon Market under Rainfed Area Development, component of RKVY

Implemented in 2025

AAU Rs. 0.77 Lakh

Amar Gaon Amar Gaurav

Implemented in 2023

SITA, Govt. of Assam Rs. 100 Lakh

Upscaling of livelihood: implication through smart agriculture and agri-eco-tourism

Implemented in 2023

Indian Tea Association,Kolkata Rs. 10.29 Lakh

Capacity Building of Small Tea Growers of Assam under TRINITEA programme

Implemented in 2019

NERLPS,Ministry of DoNER,Guwahati Rs. 10.19 Lakh

Advisory Services to Small Tea Growers of Tuensang,Nagaland

Implemented in 2017

Dept. of Trade & Commerce,Govt. of Arunachal Pradesh Rs. 4.29 Lakh

Institutional training on ‘Scientific Tea Cultivation’

Implemented in 2015

World Vision,India Rs. 1.70 Lakh

Institutional training on ‘Scientific Methods of Tea Cultivation’

Implemented in 2014

AIDA Tea Project,Golaghat Rs. 0.82 Lakh

Institutional training on ‘Scientific Methods of Tea Cultivation’

Implemented in 2014

Directorate of Tea,Govt. of Assam Rs. 150.00 Lakh

Capacity Building of Small Tea Growers of Assam

Implemented in 2014

Tea Board,India Rs. 15.93 Lakh

Training of Small Tea Growers of Assam

Implemented in 2013

Tea Board,India Rs. 9.27 Lakh

Training-cum-method demonstration on ‘Scientific Aspects of Tea Cultivation’

Implemented in 2013

World Vision,India Rs. 1.35 Lakh

Institutional training on ‘Scientific Methods of Tea Cultivation’

Implemented in 2013

All Bodoland Small Tea Growers’ Association Rs. 0.63 Lakh

Institutional training on ‘Scientific Aspects of Tea Cultivation’

Implemented in 2013

Tea Board,India Rs. 4.99 Lakh

Workshop-cum-training on ‘Safe and judicious use of agro-chemicals & drought management in small tea growers’ sector of Assam’

Implemented in 2012

NECTAR,DST Rs. 20.90 Lakh

Augmentation of income of Small Tea Growers of Assam through Production and Marketing of Specialty Tea

Implemented in 2021

Central Silk Board, Bengaluru Rs. 11.26 Lakh

Standardization of Processing and Production of a Consumable Beverage from Mulberry Leaves and Blending with Green Tea

Implemented in 2020

Recognition & Accolades

Achievements & Honours 34 Honours

Played active role as a faculty member in imparting knowledge to the students efficiently and effectively. The students are getting gainful employment after completion of their degree courses in different sectors such as Tea Board, India, Tea Industry, Nationalised Banks, Civil Services, R & D sector etc.

Played active role as a faculty member in designing, organizing and successfully conducting different courses at UG, PG and Ph.D degree programmes. Few of such important courses are Tea Production Technology, Tea Culture, Soils and Fertility Management and Organic Tea Cultivation.

Involved in designing, organizing and successfully conducting Certificate Courses(6 month duration) on ‘Tea Production Technology and Management’ continuously since 2012. Many of the passed out students are being employed at different tea companies, small tea growers’ sector and few are self-employed.

Designed course curriculum for Diploma Course (1 year duration) on ‘Tea Production Technology and Smart Management’ and abridged Certificate Course (3 months duration) on Tea Production Technology and Management’.

Taking part in successful implementation of Tea Industrial Work Experience Programme of the department since 2003.

Acting as a external question paper setter for IGNOU for it’s Post Graduate Diploma in Plantation Management course since 2014.

Designed course curriculum for diploma/certificate course on tea for Krishnakanta Handique Open University, Guwahati and Bishwanath College, Bishwanath Chariali.

Published seven(7) teaching/practical manuals for the students.

Published eighteen (18) research articles. Carrying out research works on organic culture in tea. Generated database on use of indigenous technical knowhow for management of tea pests in small tea plantations. Research works are in progress for development of non-chemical methods for management of red spider mites.

Established a demonstration plot on organic tea cultivation at the Experimental Garden for Plantation Crops, THT, AAU.

Standardized processing technologies for development of a mulberry drink and value added mulberry drink (with green tea). This was done under the project 'Standardization of processing and production of a consumable beverage from mulberry leaves and blending with green tea'. The project was funded by Central Silk Board, Bengaluru. The project was completed and carried out during 2020-21 and 2021-22.

Documented traditional tea processing technologies of Singpho, Tangsa, Moran and Adi Community of Assam and Arunachal Pradesh along with organolaptic and biochemical properties of processed tea were also evaluated. These were carried under the project 'Augmentation of income of small tea growers of Assam through production and marketing of specialty tea'. The project was funded by the ‘North-East Centre for Technology Application and Reach' Department of Science and Technology, Govt. of India, New Delhi. The project was completed and carried out during 2021-22 and 2022-23.

Made extensive tour programmes since 2001 to small tea plantations in the areas covering from Sadia to Dhubri of Assam and acquired in-depth knowledge of management of small tea plantations. Conducted extension programmes in other North-Eastern states also.

Developed diagnostic framework for identification of field problems faced by the small tea growers.

Offering consultancy/advisory services to the small tea growers who are visiting the Small Tea Growers’ Advisory Programme (STAP), Dept. of Tea Husbandry & Technology at AAU HQs.

Participated at different interface, workshop, meeting etc. with small tea growers, Govt. bodies, Tea Board, India etc. to develop strategies for development of small tea sector.

Assisted growers in non-technical aspects like preparation of bankable projects, liasoning with banks, government and other developmental agencies for welfare of the small tea growers.

Published four (4) books, twelve (12) training manuals, twenty (20) extension bulletins and fourteen (14) popular/ scientific articles and participated at a number of radio talks for dissemination of technologies to the small tea growers of Assam and other North-Eastern states.

Undertaken steps to obtain fund for extension programmes of the department after joining STAP as Programme Coordinator, Incharge. Earned total eleven (11) externally funded extension projects. External fund received by STAP during 2011-2020 is Rs.209.47 lakhs.

Total 33,571 small tea growers were benefitted by STAP activities while in- charge of the Programme Coordinator during 2012-2121.

Prepared and earned a project for STAP, named ‘Capacity Building of Small Tea Growers of Assam’ from the Directorate of Tea, Govt. of Assam during 2014.An amount of Rs.150.00 lakhs was sanctioned for this project. The project was successfully completed within 2016 fulfilling the terms and conditions of the MoU benefiting total 23,863 small tea growers.

A total 11,078 numbers of small tea growers were made aware on ‘Pesticide residue Problem in Tea and Production of Quality Green Leaf’ and about the 'Plant Protection Code' just launched by the Tea Board, India within a period of two months (September 2-November 2, 2014) under the project ‘Capacity Building of Small Tea Growers of Assam’.

A book named ‘Chah Khetir Diha’ (in Assamese) was published under the aforesaid project and distributed free among 13,000 small tea growers of Assam.

Consultancy service was provided to the small tea growers of Tuensung, Nagaland. under a World Bank funded project of the North-East Livelihood Promotion Society (Ministry of DoNER, Govt. of India) and successfully guided the growers for rehabilitation of some abandoned tea plantations . The project was implemented during 2017 benefiting 358 growers. Three green tea factories were established in that area.

MoU signed to involve STAP,THT,AAU to act as knowledge partner for the Indian Tea Association. Under this MoU, a project named ‘Capacity Building of Small Tea Growers of Assam under TRINITEA Programme’ was funded by ITA during 2019.The project was completed by January,2021 where 2864 growers were trained at 60 field training programmes conducted at Tinsukia, Dibrugarh,Jorhat and Udalguri district of Assam.

Initiated steps to form an organic small tea growers’ group named ‘Brahmaputra Organic Society, Assam’ (BOSA) with 65 members from different districts of Assam during 2015. This group had earned organic certification (in group) from the certifying agency ‘One Chart International’. BOSA bagged the best participant award (Assam Pavilion) at India International Trade Fair, 2016 held at Pragati Maidan,New Delhi.

An amount of Rs16,68,228.00 has been earned as revenue (Institutional Charge) from STAP activities during 2012-2020.

Assets have been created through STAP activities for the department through savings out of fund received for different training programmes. Few of such assets are 10 KVA Generator, Portable Genset, Air Conditioner, Photocopier, LCD Projector, Laptop Computer, Desktop Computer, Digital Camara, Steel Almirah, Bookshelves, Tables, Chairs, Public Address System etc.

Served the department as Manager, Experimental Garden for Plantation Crops during 1996-2020.

Undertaken steps to keep the tea processing unit of the department in running condition all through out the period of tenure as Manager, Experimental Garden for Plantation Crops.

Initiated selling of made tea in packets at the University sales counter.

Undertaken steps for new plantation of tea at 1.47 ha area in the Experimental Garden for Plantation Crops.

Initiated ‘Revolving Fund for Tea Tree Orchard’ at EGPC and earned revenue for the University.

Developed the Tea Processing Unit as Visitor’s site. Distinguished visitors included the then Governor of Assam, Retd. Lt. General S.K.Sinha, Chief Minister of Assam, Shri Prafulla Kumar Mahanta, Agricultural Minister of Assam, Dr. A.Dey, Handloom & Textile Minister of Assam, Mrs.H.Saikia, Agricultural Production Commissioner of Assam, Shri Ashook Saikia, IAS, different highest level officers of ICAR, Vice-Chancellors of Agricultural Universities outside Assam etc.

Learned Societies

Professional Memberships 4 Societies

Indian Society of Plantation Crops (ISPC), Central Plantation Crops Research Institute, Kasaragod, Kerala

Life Member

Tea Improvement Consortium (TIC), Tea Research Institute, Chinamora, Jorhat, Assam

Life Member

Soil Conservation Society of India, New Delhi

Life Member

Axom Sahitya Sabha

Life Member

Dr. Gautam Kumar Saikia

Professor

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College: College of Agriculture

Department: Tea Husbandry & Technology

AAU Joining Date: 16 Sep, 1996