Dr. Niranjan Deka
Faculty Profile • AAU

Dr. Niranjan Deka

Principal Scientist
niranjan.deka [at] aau.ac.in Joined: 14 Dec, 1990
33
Publications
6
Projects
5
Degrees
5
Career Milestones
1
Honours & Awards
Academic Background

Education & Career Milestones

Educational Qualifications
BSc (Agri)
1988
Assam Agricultural University
MSc (Agri)
1990
Assam Agricultural University
Specialization: Entomology
PhD
2001
Choudhury Charan Singh Haryana Agricultural University, Hissar
Specialization: Insect Taxonomy
Employment History
Jr. Scientist (Ento)
14-12-1990 – 30-06-1999
RARS, Shillongani, AAU
Nagaon
Sr. Scientist (Ento)
01-07-1999 – 08-06-2004
RARS, Diphu, AAU
Diphu
Sr. Training Associate
09-06-2004 – 24-11-2008
KVK Karbi Anglong, AAU
Diphu
Programme Coordinator
25-11-2008 – 30-06-2015
KVK, Lakhimpur AAU
Lakhimpur
Principal Scientist & Head
01-07-2015 – Till date
KVK Nagaon AAU
Nagaon
Research & Scholarship
Scholarly Publications 33 Total Records
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Bidisha Borah; Kalyan Pathak; Hemen Kalita; Anjumala Deka; Ranjhana Chakrabarty; Jyotirekha Hazarika; Binod Kalita; Hiranya Kumar Devnath; Niranjan Deka; Nabaj (2026). Effectiveness of Water-soluble Fertilizers Sprays on Productivity and Profitability of Utera Linseed (Linum usitatissimum) in Assam, Indian Journal of Agricultural Research, 6433(10), 1–6 DOI: doi: 18805
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Arunima Gogoi; J.R. Hazarika; A.M. Deka; R. Chakrabarty; N. Deka; H. Kalita; P.K. Bordoloi; Niranjan Deka; H.K. Borah (2025). EFFECT OF INTEGRATED NUTRIENT MANAGEMENT ON GROWTH, YIELD AND SOIL FERTILITY OF HORSE GRAM (MACROTYLOMA UNIFLORUM L.) IN ASSAM INDIA, Plant Archives, 26(972), 954–959 DOI: doi: 51470
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Priyanka Deka; Pabitra Kumar. Nath; Niranjan Deka; Hemen Kalita; Ranjana Chakrabarty (2025). The Root of Success: High Quility Seed Potato Production in Nagaon District, The Agriculture Magazine, 4(9), 457–460 DOI: _
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S. Barman; A. Deka; R N Borkakati; N. Deka; P.K. Pathak (2022). Evaluation of ICAR Schemes/ Approaches- Progressive Farmers Perception on KVKs Activities, Journal of Experimental Agriculture International, 44(10), 100–104
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B. Gogoi; S. Das; S. Bhagawati; D. C. Nath; N. J. Bordoloi; N. Deka (2022). Enhancing Profitability and sustainability through increased Pulses production in Assam, Journal of Crop and Weed, 18(2), 9–17 DOI: https://doi.org/10.22271/09746315.2022.v18.i2.1567
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S. Barman; N. Deka; P. Deka (2021). KMAS as a Tool for Dissemination of Agricultural technologies in Nagaon District of Assam, Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology, 39(10), 290–294
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S. Barman; N. Deka; P. Deka (2020). Impact Assessment of KVK Training Programme in Nagaon district of Assam, India, International Journal of Current Microbiology and Applied Science, 9(8), 996–1001
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S. Barman; N. Deka; A. Islam; D.C. Nath; J. Sharma; A; Deka; B. Gogoi (2020). Farmers Loss Assessment in Nagaon District of Assam during Lock Down Period( 24th March to 14th April, 2020), International Journal of Current Microbiology and Applied Science, 9(7), 1060–1065
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B.Gogoi; S. Bhagawati; N. Deka (2020). Yield Gap Analysis of Utera Cropping of Linseed in Rice Fallow Areas, International Journal of Current Microbiology and Applied Science, 9(6), 181–184
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S. Barman; N. Deka; P. Deka (2020). Status Problems and Prospects of Plantation Crops in Nagaon District of Assam, India, Research Journal of Agricultural Sciences, 11(3), 653–658 DOI: 5984-1203-123
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S. Barman; N. Deka; P. Deka (2019). Market Structure of Coconut in Nagaon district of Assam, India, Research Journal of Agricultural Sciences, 10(3), 537–542 DOI: 5512-1801-117
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A. Bordoloi; B. Bora; S. Bhattacharyya; N. Deka; J. Goswami (2019). Interventions of Reclaimation Technologies for Sand/ silt deposited Matmora area of Lakhimpur district of Assam, International Journal of Bio- resource and Stress Management, 0(0), 0–0
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B. Gogoi; R.K. Thakuria; N. Deka (2018). Impact of Water Management on Growth and Yield of Ahu Rice Varieties of Assam, India, International Journal of Current Microbiology and Applied Science, 7(5), 936–941
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Deka, D.N.; Gogoi, D.B.; Deka, D.A.; Barman, D.S.; Sharma, J.; Nath, D.C.; Phukan, B.N.; Sharma, S.M. and Deka, P. (2023). Resource Inventory of Nagaon District. KVK Nagaon, Nagaon, ISBN: 978-93-6128-155-6
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Deka, N.; Bhagowati, S.; Gogoi, B.; Nath, D.; Das, S. and Barman, S. (2018). KVK Nagaon Marching ahead .... since 2004. KVK Nagaon, KVK Nagaon, Simaluguri , Directorate of Extension Education, AAU
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Deka, N.; Bordoloi, P.K.; Bhuyan, N. and Rahman, N. (). Bamboo as Green Gold: An Overview, Souvenir Udyan Vikash, 1(1), 49,50,51,52, Assam Horticultural Society, Khanapara, Guwahati
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Islam, A. and Deka, N. (). Setting Milestones Through Traditional Food Preparation from Samaguri, Nagaon , Udyan Jeuti, 1(1), 89,90,91,92,93,94, Assam Horticultural Society, Khanapara, Guwahati
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Deka, D.N.; Sharma, S.M. and Sinha, A. (). Farm Mechanization: An Approach for improving Profitability and Productivity of Small and Marginal Farmers, Krishikalpa, 8(8), 115,116,117, 8th Assam International Agri Horti Show 2023, Guwahati
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Nath, D.C. and Deka, D.N. (). Nano Urea: Upakarita aru Prayogor Paddhati, Shrijan 2023, 2023(2023), 22,23, KVK Nagaon, Nagaon
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Deka, D.A.; Deka, D.N. and Barman, D.S. (). Lumpy Skin Rog, Shrijan 2023, 2023(2023), 17,18, KVK Nagaon, Nagaon
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Deka, D.N. (). Millet: Jalabayu Sahansil ek Pushtidayak Khadya Hasya, Shrijan 2023, 2023(2023), 12,13, KVK Nagaon, Nagaon
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Deka, N. (). Export Potentialities of agricultural produces and North East, Srijan 2022, 1(1), 16,17,18,19, RAWEP Students 2022, Nagaon
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Nath, D.C.; Gogoi, B. and Deka, N.J. (). Micronutrients and their importance for plants, Udyan Jeuti 2022, 1(12), 54,55,56, Assam Horticultural Society, Guwahati
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Sharma, J. and Deka, N. (). Biofortified Crops: Improving Nutrition for Reducing Malnutrition, Udyan Jeuti 2022, 1(12), 34,35,36,37,38, Assam Horticultural Society, Guwahati
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Islam, A.; Bhattacharyya, R.; Deka, N. and Rahman, S.W. (). Noni: Nutraceutical properties and processing, Udyan Jeuti 2022, 1(12), 48,49,50,51,52,53, Assam Horticultural Society, Guwahati
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Kalita, H.; Chakrabarty, R.; Buragohain, P.; Borah, H.K.; Devanath, H.K.; Deka, N.; Garg, A.P. and Nath, P.K. (2025). Production Technology of Spring Mungbean. AAU-ZRS, Shillongani, Nagaon, Nagaon
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Borah, B.; Gogoi, A.; Kalita, B.; Devanath, H.K.; Deka, N.; Bordoloi, P.K. and Borah, H.K. (2025). The Noxious Weed Parthenium : Awareness & Control Management. AAU-ZRS, Shillongani, Nagaon, Nagaon
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Gogoi, D.B.; Sharma, S.M. and Deka, D.N. (2024). Marua Dhan Ba Ragi. Assam Agricultural University, KVK Nagaon
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Sharma, J.; Gogoi, D.B.M.; Nath, D.C.; Deka, D.N. and Neog, D.M. (2024). Dragon Folor Boigyanik Krishi Paddhati. Assam Agricultural University, KVK Nagaon
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Rahman, N.; Sharma, J. and Deka, N. (2023). Kandamul Jatiya xashyar Krishi Pranalee. KVK Nagaon, Nagaon
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Deka, D.A.; Barman, D.S.; Deka, D.N. and Neog, D.M. (2023). Lumpy Skin Disease . Assam Agricultural University, KVK Nagaon
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Rahman, N. and Deka, N. (2022). Adarsha Poripusti Bagisa: Amar Gharar sakonibarikhon. RARS Shillongani and KVK Nagaon, Nagaon
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Islam, D.A.; Das, D.K.M.; Deka, D.N.C.; Lahan, A.; Rabha, P. and Rahman, S. (2013). Pasansaror Prajukti. Assam Agricultural University, KVK Nagaon
Sponsored Research
Research Projects 6 Projects
Govt of India
Vikshit Krishi Sankalp Abhiyan
Implemented in 2025
GNRC
Dubia Development Project, INS Trust, GNRC
Implemented in 2024
NIBIO Rs. 1.39 Crore
A Transformative climate action through upscalling climate resilient rice and other agricultural technologies supported by evidence-based knowledge and policy in India (Resilience-Upscale) funded by NIBIO
Implemented in 2024
DRMR- AAU Rs. 1.18 Crore
Mega Project on Rapeseed-Mustard value Chain Development through promotion of Scientific Cultivation in Assam
Implemented in 2023
Govt of Assam Rs. 21.35 Lakh
GIS mapping of Char areas of Assam using Geospatial techniques for planning strategies of Crop Management and improving livelihood Security Phase II
Implemented in 2022
World Bank
World Food Programme Pilot Project on Climate Adaptation and Women Empowerment
Implemented in 2024
Recognition & Accolades
Achievements & Honours 1 Honours
*Enhanced muga silk productivity in Lakhimpur district through FPARP on Scientific Muga Cocoon Production * Reclamation of 20 ha Sand /Silt deposited area through INM at Matmora * Covered > 1000 ha & 2750 farmers under Tech. Showcasing mega seed production Prog on paddy & toria in Lakhimpur, Nagaon & Hojai district * Established 3 Bee Villages & 4 Poultry Villages at the Nagaon district * Developed 2 DFI, 1 MGMG & 1 Adopted Villages * Associated & collaborated in the development of Toria varieties TS- 36, 38, 46 & 67 * Produced > 1000 Q BS & FS Paddy & Toria for entire NE * Distributed > 3700 SHC * Covered 580 ha & 1450 farmers through CFLD under NMOOP & NFSM on Oilseeds & Pulses * Got recognition from NITI Ayog under 'A' category KVK * Produced 150q of Ranjit Sub 1 in 7.5 ha through a Participatory seed production buyback prog. *Covered 13 Villages through DAPSC prog to increase poultry production. * Formation of 2 FPOs viz. Swarnil and Kapili at Khagarijan and Kathiatoli Dev. Block * APART activities.
Learned Societies
Professional Memberships 4 Societies
Indian Pulses Research, IIPR, Kanpur
Life Member
MOBILIZATION, Society of Community Mobilization for Sustainable Development, ICAR, IARI
Life Member
Assam Horticultural Society
Life Member
District Level RUDSETI Advisory Committee, Nagaon
Life Member
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Dr. Niranjan Deka

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AAU Joining Date: 14 Dec, 1990
Research Stations 57
AAU-Zonal Research Station, Diphu AAU-Zonal Research Station, Shillongani AAU-Zonal Research Station, North Lakhimpur AAU-Zonal Research Station, Gossaigaon AAU-Assam Rice Research Institute, Titabar AAU-Zonal Research Station, Sribhumi AAU-Horticulture Research Station, Kahikuchi AAU-Citrus and Plantation Crops Research Station, Tinsukia AAU-Sugarcane, Medicinal and Aromatic Plants Research Station, Buralikson Directorate of Research (Agriculture) Advanced Centre for Integrated Farming Systems Research, AICRP on IFS, AAU AICRP on Irrigation Water Management, AAU, Jorhat AICRP Dry Land Agriculture AICRP on Women In Agriculture, AAU, Jorhat AICRP on Agro Forestry, AAU-HRS, Kahikuchi AICRP on Agro Meteorology, AAU, Jorhat AICRP on Biological Control, AAU, Jorhat AICRP on Rabi Pulses, AAU-ZRS, Shillongani AICRP on Fruits, AAU-CPCRS, Tinsukia AICRP on Fruits, AAU, Jorhat AICRP on Farm Implements & Machinery, AAU, Jorhat AICRP on Floriculture, AAU-HRS, Kahikuchi AICRP on Forage Crops, AAU, Jorhat AICRP on GM crops (Banana), AAU, Jorhat AICRP on Honey Bees and Pollinators AICRP on Integrated Farming System, AAU, Jorhat AICRP on Linseed, AAU-ZRS, Shillongani AICRP on Kharif Pulses, AAU-ZRS, Shillongani AICRP on Medicinal & Aromatic Plants (Betelvine), AAU, Jorhat AICRP on Mushroom, AAU, Jorhat AICRP on Maize, AAU-ZRS, Gossaigaon AICRP on Micro & Secondary Nutrients and Pollutant Elements in Soils and Plants, AAU, Jorhat AICRP on Nematode, AAU, Jorhat AICRP on Seed (Crops), AAU, Jorhat AICRP on Potato, AAU, Jorhat AICRP on Palm, AAU-HRS, Kahikuchi AICRP on Post Harvest Engineering Technology, AAU, Jorhat AICRP on Rice, AAU-ARRI, Titabar AICRP on Rapeseed Mustard, AAU-ZRS, Shillongani AICRP on Soybean, AAU, Jorhat AICRP on Sugarcane, AAU-SMAPRS, Buralikson AICRP on Spices, AAU-HRS, Kahikuchi AICRP on Small Millets, AAU-ZRS, Gossaigaon AICRP on Tuber Crops, AAU, Jorhat AICRP on Vegetable, AAU, Jorhat AICRP on Wheat, AAU-ZRS, Shillongani AICRP on Weed control, AAU, Jorhat AINP on Agricultural Acarology, AAU, Jorhat AINP on Bio-fertilizer, AAU, Jorhat AINP on Economic Ornithology (VPM), AAU-ZRS, North Lakhimpur AINP on Jute and Allied Fibres, AAU-ZRS, Shillongani AICRP on Soil Test Crop Response, AAU, Jorhat AINP on PFDC, AAU-HRS, Kahikuchi AINP on Rodent Control (VPM) , AAU, Jorhat AINP on Soil Arthropod Pests, AAU, Jorhat ICR Farm AAU Horticulture Orchard