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Dr. Pranjit Sutradhar

Assistant Professor
Department of Agronomy • College of Agriculture
pranjit.sutradhar [at] aau.ac.in Joined: 30 Oct, 2015 I/C Academic Cell (PG), ANO in NCC as Flying Officer, PI, CO- SII & Warden
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Publications
3
Projects
6
Degrees
2
Career Milestones
12
Honours & Awards
Academic Background

Education & Career Milestones

Educational Qualifications
B.Sc (Agri)
2010
Biswanath College of Agriculture
M.Sc (Agri)
2012
Assam Agricultural University
Specialization: Fodder and Forage Crops
Ph.D (Agri)
2016
Assam Agricultural University
Specialization: Integrated Farming System
Other Qualifications
2011
Cornell University, USA
Specialization: International Agriculture and Rural Development
Other Qualifications
2024
Officers Training Academy and Airforce Station, Chennai
Specialization: Flying Officer
Employment History
Subject Matter Specialist
30-10-2015 – 01-07-2019
Assam Agricultural University, Jorhat
Dhubri
Assistant Professor
03-07-2019 – Till date
Assam Agricultural University
JORHAT
Research & Scholarship
Scholarly Publications 64 Total Records
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Banothu Chakravarthi Chakravarthi; Pranjit Sutradhar; Kalyan Pathak; Bhabesh Gogoi (2026). Effect of varieties and establishment methods on grain and fodder yield of finger millet (Eleusine coracana L.), International journal of research in Agronomy, 9(8), 933–936 DOI: https://www.doi.org/10.33545/2618060X.2026.v9.i8l.
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Mahima Begum; Mrinal Saikia; Kalyan Pathak (2026). Optimization of potato yield and quality through nutrient management in acidic soils of Assam, India, Frontiers in sustainable food system, 0(0), 1–15 DOI: 10.3389/fsufs.2026.1839558
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P Mili; S Bhagawati; K Choudhury; K Sarmah; P Sutradhar; U Phukan; E B Devi (2026). Efficacy of novel insecticides against major insect pests of potato in Assam, Journal of Environmental Biology, 47(3), 636–642 DOI: http://doi.org/10.22438/jeb/47/3/MRN-5865
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Raghunath Ray; Hridesh Harsha Sarma; Pranjit Bharali; Pranjit Sutradhar (2026). Evaluation of Nano Urea Treatments on Growth and Yield of Single Cut Fodder Oat (Avena sativa L.) under Rabi Season, Journal of advances in biology & biotechnology, 32(1), 151–161 DOI: 10.9734/jsrr/2026/v32i13885
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Hiranya Jyoti Barua; Mahima Begum; Nayanjyoti OJha; Kalyan Pathak; Bhabesh Gogoi; Shoibam Helena Devi; Barsi Boro; Pranjit Sutradhar (2026). Zero tillage with paddy straw mulching is a promising technique for enhancing the yield and quality of potatoes, Frontiers in sustainable food system, 1(1), 1–14 DOI: DOI 10.3389/fsufs.2025.1705474
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R Saikia; P Devi; P Sutradhar; K K Sharma; B Gogoi; S B Neog; M Panging (2026). Response of Agronomic Biofortification of annual ryegrass (Lolium multiflorum L.) with zinc on yield, nutrient and quality parameters in northeastern region of India, Plant Archives, 26(1), 279–285 DOI: https://doi.org/10.51470/PLANTARCHIVES.2025.v25.su
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Raghunath Ray; Hridesh Harsha Sarma; Pranjit Bharali; Ranjit Kumar Saud; Pranjit Sutradhar; Milon Jyoti Konwar (2025). Impact of Nano Urea on Crude Fibre, Crude Protein, and Crude Protein Yield of Single Cut Fodder Oat ( Avena sativa L), Journal of Advances in Biology & Biotechnology, 28(12), 1438–1442 DOI: https://doi.org/10.9734/jabb/2025/v28i123484
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Bharath S; Rahul P Mavale; R Kandali; S K Pal; N J Bhuyan; P Sutradhar (2025). Assessment of the Nutritional and Anti-Nutritional Contents of few Finger Millet (Eleusine coracana L. Gaertn) genotypes, Indian Journal of Agricultural Biochemistry, 38(2), 186–191 DOI: 10.5958/0974-4479.2025.00030.6
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Priyanka Devi; Rahul Saikia; Karuna Kanta Sharma; Pranjit Sutradhar; Mamoni Panging (2024). Response of Agronomic Biofortification with Zinc on dual Purpose oats and post harvest soil nutrient status in zinc deficient soil of north-eastern region of India, Plant Archives, 25(0), 1335–1342 DOI: https://doi.org/10.51470/PLANTARCHIVES.2025.v25.su
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Mahima Begum; Hiranya Jyoti Baruah; Gayatri Goswami Kandali; Pranjit Sutradhar; Dimpi Dutta (2024). Conservation Tillage's Relevance in Potato Production: Improving Soil Quality and Growth Performance, Journal of Advances in Biology & Biotechnology, 0(10), 857–862 DOI: 10.9734/jabb/2024/v27i101508
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Priyanka Devi; Rahul Saikia; Karuna Kanta Sharma; Pranjit Sutradhar; Bhabesh Gogoi; Seuji Bora Neog; Mamoni Panging (2024). Effect of Zinc Application on Growth, Yield and Economics of Dual-Purpose Oats (Avena sativa L.) under North Eastern Region of India, Journal of agriculture and ecology research international, 27(9), 229–236 DOI: https://doi.org/10.9734/jaeri/2024/v25i4616
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Banothu Chakravarthi; Pranjit Sutradhar; Kalyan Pathak; Mamoni Panging; Binoy Kumar Medhi; Milon Jyoti Konwar; Bhabesh Gogoi (2024). Performance of finger millet varieties (Eleusine coracana L.) in different establishment methods, Journal of agriculture and ecology research international, 25(4), 83–97 DOI: https://doi.org/10.9734/jaeri/2024/v25i4616
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Sourav Sen (2023). Foraging sources, floral cycle and foraging activities of stingless bee, Tetragonula iridipennis Smith in Jorhat, Assam, Journal of Entomological research, 47(4), 762–769 DOI: 10.5958/0974-4576.2023.00140.8
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Sourav Sen; Shimantini Borkataki; Pranjit Sutradhar (2023). Diversity, abundance and foraging dynamics of pollinators of cucumber with special reference to bees in Jorhat, Assam, Journal of Entomological research, 47(4), 770–776 DOI: 10.18520/cs/v125/i8/865-870
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Sourav Sen; Shimantini Borkataki; Pranjit Sutradhar (2023). Pollination efficiency of stingless bee, Tetragonula iridipennis (Smith) on greenhouse cucumber, Cucumis Sativus (Linnaeus), current science, 125(8), 865–870 DOI: 10.18520/cs/v125/i8/865-870
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Bhabesh Gogoi; Binod Kalita; Ingudam Bhupenchandra; Pranjit Sutradhar; Karuna Kanta Sharma (2021). Soil carbon, microbial biomass carbon, soil health and productivity of toria (Brassica campestris L.) crop as affected by the application of organic manures, Journal of Environmental Biology, 42(5), 1379–1386 DOI: http://doi.org/10.22438/jeb/42/5/MRN-1648
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Rafiqul Islam; Mosfiqual Hussain; Pranjit. Sutradharetal (2018). Constraints Perceived by Small Scale Goat Keepers in Goat Farming: A Study in Dhubri District of Assam, International Journal of Livestock Research, 9(1), 145–149 DOI: 10.5455/ijlr.20180624021825
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Chandan Kumar Deka; Bhabesh Chandra Deka; Pranjit. Sutradharetal (2018). Yield Gap Analysis and Prioritization of Major Production Constraints of Rice in Dhubri District of Assam: An Experience from NICRA Village, The Journal of Rural and Agricultural Research , 18(1), 66–70
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Ajit Baishya; Pranjit Sutradhar; Bhabesh. Gogoietal (2017). Impact of Scientific Interventions into Existing Farming Systems on Productivity, Soil Properties and Income Enhancement of Tribal Farmers of Jorhat District of Assam, Indian Journal of Ecology, 44(4), 813–820
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Palash Thengal; K Hazarika; Pranjit. Sutradharetal (2017). Bio management of Meloidogyne incognita in Organic Tomato, International Journal of Agriculture Sciences , 9(4), 4712–4714
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Ajit Baishya; Bhabesh Gogoi; Jayanta Hazarika; Pranjit. Sutradharetal (2017). Soil fertility and on-farm crop response to NPK and Zn fertilization in rice-rice cropping sequence of Lower Brahmaputra Valley Zone of Assam, Agricultural Science Digest, 37(2), 87–93 DOI: 10.18805/asd.v37i2.7980
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Ajit Baishya; Bhabesh Gogoi; Jayanta Hazarika; Pranjit. Sutradharetal (2017). Comparative assessment of organic, inorganic and integrated management practices in rice (Oryza sativa)-based cropping system in acid soil of Assam, Indian Journal of Agronomy, 62(2), 118–126
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Mion Jyoti Konwar; Kripal Borah; Pranjit Sutradhar; Wasifur. Rahmanetal (2017). A review on use of nitrification indicators for increasing nitrogen use efficiency, International Journal of Agricultural Science and Research, 6(2), 108–117 DOI: IJASRAPR201615
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Ajit Baishya; Bhabesh Gogoi; Jayanta Hazarika; Pranjit. Sutradharetal (2016). Maximising system productivity and profitability through crop intensification and diversification with rice (Oryza sativa)- based cropping systems in acid soils of Assam, Indian Journal of Agronomy, 61(3), 274–280
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Ajit Baishya; Bhabesh Gogoi; Jayanta Hazarika; Pranjit. Sutradharetal (2015). Effect of continuous cropping and integrated nutrient management practices on soil properties and yield of rice (Oryza sativa)- rice cropping system in acid soil, Indian Journal of Agronomy, 60(4), 493–501
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Kumar, D.A.; Begum, D.M.; Sutradhar, D.P.; Dutta, M.D. and Paul, M.S. (2026). Climate-Smart Agronomy for sustainable crop production. Vital Biotech publication, Kota, Rajasthan, ISBN: 978-93-48793-88-1
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Medhi, B.K.; Sutradhar, P. and Saikia, A.R. (2026). Textbook on Introduction to National Service Scheme (NSS) and National Cadet Corps (NCC). Directorate of PG Studies, AAU, Jorhat, ISBN: 978-81-903798-0-9
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Panging, M.; Sutradhar, P.; Kumar, P. and Prakash, R. (2023). Cost-Effective Agro-Technology. Vital Biotech Publication, 772, Basant Vihar, Kota, Rajasthan-324009, India, ISBN: 978-93-92953-65-1
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Deka, C.K.; Deka, B.C.; Islam, R. and Sutradhar, P. (2018). Climate Resilient Technologies for flood affected areas (An experience from Udmari Village, Dhubri, Assam). Senior Scientist and Head, KVK, Dhubri, Assam, KVK, Dhubri, Bilasipara, Assam
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Sutradhar, P. and Borah, K. (2026). Artificial Intelligence Applications in Horticultural Crops, in: Thakur, N. and Kumar, A. Chandrakar, P.C.; Meena, P.; Kumar, A.; (Eds.), Next-Generation Horticulture Innovation, Sustainability and Technology, Elite Publishing House, H-1/60, Sector - 16, Rohini, New Delhi - 110089, pp 1–28, ISBN: 978-93-7108-087-3.
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Boro, B.; Sutradhar, P.; Nath, H.; Ray, R. and Borah, P. (2026). Impact of Microplastics on agriculture and human health: A brief overview, in: Pathak, K.; (Ed.), Sustainable management of resources in agriculture, Department of Agronomy, AAU, Department of Agronomy, Assam Agricultural University, Jorhat, pp 42–55, ISBN: ISBN:978-81-963002-8-9.
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Sharma, K.K. and Sutradhar, P. (2023). Asomot ghanh sashyar prayajonita aru hambhavaniyata, in: Sharmaa, A.K. and Pathak, K. (Eds.), Asomor Pothar Sashya, Dept. of Agronomy, AAU, Jorhat, AAu, Jorhat-13, pp 86–95, ISBN: 978-81-963002-4-1.
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Boro, B.; Ray, R.; Brahma, N.; Sutradhar, P. and Bharali, P. (2024). Cover crops: improving soil fertility and erosion control , in: Kumar, G.S.; Wanniang, S.K.; Bahadur, R.; (Eds.), From soil to harvest integrating agronomy with soil science for climate smart agriculture , Ninetales Publishings, NCR, Delhi, pp 44–60, ISBN: 978-81-978195-1-3.
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Sutradhar, P.; Islam, A. and Rahmanetal, W. (2018). We reap what we sow and it is never late to begin, in: Verma, M.K.; Singhetal, S. (Eds.), Souvenir, 3rdNational Youth Convention, Transforming Agriculture For Agripreneurship & Employment Opportunities: The Youth Perspective, All India Agricultural Students Association (AIASA)A/G-4, NASC Complex , Pusa, New Delhi, India, pp 65–68.
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Deka, C.K.; Deka, B.C. and Sutradharetal, P. (2017). Yield gap Analysis and prioritization of major production constraints of rice in Dhubri district of Assam: An experience from NICRA village , in: Bhattacharya, H.; Saudetal, R.K. (Eds.), 8th National Seminar (Potential, prospects and strategies for doubling farmers income : multi stakeholders convergence), Directorate of Extension Education, AAU, Jorhat, AAU, Jorhat, pp 204–217.
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Deka, C.K.; Islam, R. and Sutradharetal, P. (2017). Constraints perceived by small scale Goat keepers in goat farming : A study in Dhubri District of Assam, in: Bhattacharya, H.; Saudetal, R.K. (Eds.), 8th National Seminar (Potential, prospects and strategies for doubling farmers income : multi stakeholders convergence), Directorate of Extension Education, AAU, Jorhat, AAU, Jorhat, pp 135–143.
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Baishya, A.; Hazarika, J. and Sutradharetal, P. (2015). Sustainable Production and Improvement in farm income through cropping and farming system as well as bio-waste recycling, in: Ravisankar, N.; Gangwaretal, B. (Eds.), Farming Systems Research Success Stories (Series 1), ICAR- Indian Institute of Farming System Research, ,Modipuram UP, India, pp 20–38.
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Baishya, A.; Hazarika, J.; Borah, M. and Sutradharetal, P. (2015). Long-Term Integrated Nutrient Management in Cereal-Based Cropping Systems in Assam, in: Gangwar, B.; Prasadetal, K.; (Eds.), Long-Term Integrated Nutrient Management in Cereal Based Cropping System, ICAR, Indian Institute of Farming System Research, pp 189-200, Modipuram UP, India, pp 189–200.
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Dutta, A. (2025). Response of finger millet (Eleusine coracana L.) to integrated nitrogen management . Masters thesis submitted to Agronomy, Assam Agricultural University, Barbheta
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Boro, B. (2024). Influence of crop geometry and microclimatic regimes on performance of finger millet (Eleusine coracana L.). Masters thesis submitted to Agronomy, Assam Agricultural University, Barbheta
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CHAKRAVARTHI, B. (2023). Effect of varieties and establishment methods on grain and fodder yield of finger millet (Eleusine coracana L.). Masters thesis submitted to Agronomy, Assam Agricultural University, Barbheta, Jorhat
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Saikia, R. (2022). Agronomic biofortification of Zinc for enhancing productivity and quality of Rye Grass (Lolium multiflorum L.). Masters thesis submitted to Agronomy, Assam Agricultural University, Jorhat
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Saikia, R.; Devi, P.; Sharma, K.K. and Sutradhar, P. (2023). Biochar: A tool for maintaining soil health through enhancing fertility and carbon sequestration, International Agricultural conference, Natural Vs Organic in context to Bhartiya Agriculture, Hybrid mode , SR Scientific publication, Ne Delhi, Vol. 0(0), 456 - 457.
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Sharma, K.; Neog, S.B. and Sutradhar, P. (2015). Productivity of Perennial Grasses under Productivity of Perennial Grasses under Machillus bombicinii Tree Tree in Assam , The XXIII International Grassland Congress (Sustainable use of Grassland Resources for Forage Production, Biodiversity and Environmental Protection) , New Delhi , Range Management Society of India , New Delhi, Vol. 1140(0), 0 - 0.
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Sharma, K.; Neog, S.B. and Sutradhar, P. (2014). Productivity of Perennial Grasses under Productivity of Perennial Grasses under Machillus bombicinii Tree Tree in Assam , Climate Resilient Forage Production and its Utilization, West Bengal , Range Management Society of India, Jhansi, U.P. and Bidhan Chandra Krishi Viswavidyalaya, Mohanpur, Nadia, West Bengal, West Bengal, Vol. 0(0), 0 - 0.
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Dutta, P.; Saikia, R.; Sharma, K.K. and Sutradhar, P. (). Biochar: A tool for maintaining soil health through enhancing fertility and carbon sequestration, AGRICULTURAL CONFERENCE NATURAL VS ORGANIC FARMING IN CONTEXT TO BHARTIYA AGRICULTURE, 1(1), 456,457, S R Scientific Publication, Ne Delhi
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CHAKRAVARTHI, B.; Sutradhar, P. and Panging, M. (). Integrated Weed Management, Agri Articles, 4(4), 167,169, Office of the Seed certification officer, State seed and organic certification agency, Rajasthan
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Panging, M. and Sutradhar, P. (). Alternatives of Jhum Cultivation in Northeast India, Agrospheres, 4(475), 17,18,19, Vital Biotech, Kota, Rajasthan
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Panging, M. and Sutradhar, P. (). Conservation Agriculture: Strategies in Agriculture, Sunshine Agriculture, 3(176), 5,6,7,8,9, Vital Biotech, Kota, Rajasthan
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Panging, M. and Sutradhar, P. (). Millets as a Potential Crop of Tomorrow, Current agriculture trends, 20(185), 13,14, Vital Biotech, Kota, Rajasthan
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Panging, M. and Sutradhar, P. (). Impact of Climate Change on Agriculture, agrospheres, 20(476), 20,21,22, Vital Biotech, Kota, Rajasthan
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Panging, M. and Sutradhar, P. (). Jhum cultivation in Northeast India, Current agriculture trends, 20(184), 11,12, Vital Biotech, Kota, Rajasthan
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Panging, M. and Sutradhar, P. (). Remote Sensing and its application in agriculture, Agrobios, 21(6), 9,10,11, Agrobios (India), Chopsani Road, Jodhpur
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Sutradhar, P. (). Growing degree days, Agrobios, 21(6), 11,12, Agrobios (India), Chopsani Road, Jodhpur
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Deori, B.B. and Sutradhar, P. (). Marapat Khetir Hoshya Rakhya, Asomiya Khabar, 444(78), 9, Frontier Publication Pvt. Ltd., Guwahati, Guwahati
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Sutradhar, P. and Deori, B.B. (). Narikol Khetir Paricharya, Asomiya Khabar, 343(67), 9, Frontier Publication Pvt. Ltd., Guwahati, Guwahati
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Deka, C.K. and Sutradharetal, P. (2016). Mahjatiya hasyar beez utpadan aru beez pramanikaran- TRAINING MANUAL. KVK, Dhubri
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Deka, C.K. and Sutradharetal, P. (2016). Tholua fol mul aru haak pasolir mulya hangjajan- TRAINING MANUAL. KVK, Dhubri
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Deka, C.K. and Sutradhar, P. (2016). Marapat aru pani metekar dwara prastut karibo pora bivinna ghorua hamugri- TRAINING MANUAL. KVK, Dhubri
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Deka, B.C. and Sutradhar, P. (2016). Integrated fish farming (Sammanito Meen palan) - TRAINING MANUAL. KVK, Dhubri
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Deka, C.K. (2016). Ghanh khetir unnat krishi paddhati. KVK, Dhubri
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Deka, C.K. and Sutradhar, P. (2015). Matar Mahar khetir Unnat Krishi Padhatti. KVK, Dhubri
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Deka, C.K. and Sutradhar, P. (2015). Masur Mahar khetir Unnat Krishi Padhatti. KVK, Dhubri
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Deka, C.K. and Sutradhar, P. (2015). Harioh khetir Unnat Krishi Padhatti. KVK, Dhubri
Sponsored Research
Research Projects 3 Projects
National Medicinal Plants Board (NMPB), Ministry of Ayush, Government of India Rs. 18.9 Lakh
Promotion and Cultivation of Shatavari for Health and Economic Benefits
Implemented in 2026
AAU Rs. 14.2 Lakh
Development of climate resilient millet based cropping system
Implemented in 2023
AAU Rs. 15 Lakh
Reclamation of the contaminated agricultural lands due to coal mining activities in Assam
Implemented in 2023
Recognition & Accolades
Achievements & Honours 12 Honours
As Guest Speaker- 3rd National Youth Convention, on Transforming Agriculture For Agripreneurship & Employment Opportunities: The Youth Perspective held from February 23th-24th, 2018 at Assam Agricultural University - Jorhat, Assam
Served as Co-Principal Investigator -“National Innovation in Climate Resilient Agriculture (NICRA)” funded by ICAR, coordinated by CRIDA, Hyderabad from 25th of May, 2018 to 25th of November, 2018 in KVK, Dhubri, Assam
Served as Associate Scientist in the project “Promotion of Agriculture centric sustainable livelihood security for Tribal farmers of Assam (TSP)” in KVK, Dhubri, Assam
As Lead Scientist in the project “Assam Agribusiness and Rural Transformation” (APART) funded by World Bank from 25th of May, 2018 to 1st of July, 2019 in KVK Dhubri, Assam
Served as Nodal Officer in the project “District Agro-Met Unit” (DAMU) under the Ministry of Earth Science from 20th of March, 2018 to 1st of July, 2019, Assam
Served as Associate Scientist in the project “National Bamboo Mission” under ICAR from 25th of July, 2018 to 1st of July, 2019, KVK, Dhubri, Assam
Served as Associate Scientist in the project “Medicinal and Aromatic Plants” under Ministry of Ayush, Govt. of India from 16th of July, 2018 to 1st of July, 2019 in KVK, Dhubri, Assam
NCC "A" and "B" Certificate holder
Attended Pre Republic Day Parade Camp held in Orissa from 16th to 25th October, 2015 and served as Zonal Commander (North East)
Attended National level Winter and Summer NSS Camps and also represented AAU several times in All India Inter University Sports and Cultural Meets
Commissioned as Flying Officer (Indian Air Force) under NCC Unit, HQ w.e.f 21/12/2023
Acted as Contingent Commander for NE- region during All India Vayu Sainik Camp (AIVSC) 2025-26; held at Air Force station, Jalahali, Bangalore w.e.f 15 September to 26 September, 2025
Learned Societies
Professional Memberships 2 Societies
Indian Society of Agronomy
Life Member
Assam Science Society
Life Member
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Dr. Pranjit Sutradhar

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Department: Agronomy
AAU Joining Date: 30 Oct, 2015
Additional Charge: I/C Academic Cell (PG), ANO in NCC as Flying Officer, PI, CO- SII & Warden