AAU

Academic Background

Education & Career Milestones

Educational Qualifications

BSc(Agri)

1991

Assam Agricultural University, Jorhat

MSc(Agri)

1993

Assam Agricultural University, Jorhat

Specialization: Agricultural Education

PhD

2008

G B Pant University of Agriculture and Technology,Pantnagar, Uttarakhand

Specialization: Training and HRD

Employment History

Professor

01-07-2014 – Till date

Assam Agricultural University

Jorhat

Research & Scholarship

Scholarly Publications 76 Total Records

H Sharma; P Mishra; M Saikia; R K Sarma (2025). Productivity, Profitability and resource use efficiency of paddy cultivation in Tribal Dominated districts of Assam, International Journal of Agriculture Extension and Social Development, 8(2), 22–27 DOI: http://doi.org/10.33545/26180723.2025.v8.i2a.1604

H Sharma; P Mishra (2024). Impact of Scientific Agricultural Technologies on Livelihood Security of Tribal Farmers in Assam., International Journal of Economic Plants,, 11(1), 79–85 DOI: https://doi.org/10.23910/2/2024.5096a

I Hussain; P K Das; P Mishra; U Barman; H K Kalita; S Barman; N Deka; H Saikia (2024). Relationship between management orientation and profiles of members of the farmers producers company with reference to potato production of Assam, Plant Archives, 25(1), 1128–1137 DOI: http:// doi.org/10.51470/PLANTARCHIEVES.2025.v25.s

M Malakar; P Mishra; Z Khuvung (2024). Mitigation strategies against human-wildlife conflict as perceived by various stakeholders in the state of Assam, International Journal of Agriculture Extension and Social Development, 7(9), 310–315 DOI: http://doi.org/10.33545/26180723.2024.v7.i9e.1059

Z Khuvung; P Mishra; M N Odyuo (2024). Determinants of adoption of recommended practices of Maize(Zea mays) in Nagaland, Indian Research Journal of Extension Education, 25(1), 58–64 DOI: 10.54986/irjee/2025/jan_mar/58-64

Z Khuvung; P Mishra (2023). Extent of adoption of recommended cultivation practices of rice (Oryza sativa) in the state of Nagaland, The Pharma Innovation Journal, 12(5), 470–474

Z Khuvung; P Mishra (2023). Attitude of farmers towards shifting cultivation in selected districts of Nagaland state, The Pharma Innovation Journal, 12(5), 1576–1578

Z Khuvung; P Mishra; B J Naik (2022). Extent of adoption of recommended practices of Maize(Zea mays) cultivation in the state of Nagaland, Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology, 40(6), 73–78 DOI: DOI:10.9734/AJAEES/2022/v40i630905

Z Khuvung; P Mishra; P Saikia; B J Naik (2022). A study on profile characteristics of Rice and Maize farmers in the state of Nagaland, India, Current journal of applied science and technology, 41(48), 162–171 DOI: 10.9734/CJAST/2022/v41i484054

V R Sachin; Prasanta Mishra; Shridevi Valamannvar; Hemanta Saikia (2022). Scale to Measure Performance of Extension Personnel in Promoting Sustainable Dry Farming, Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology, 40(8), 164–170 DOI: 10.9734/AJAEES/2022/v40i830950

V R Sachin; Prasanta Mishra; Shridevi Valamannavar (2022). Knowledge test to measure knowledge of dry farmers on sustainable dry farming, The Pharma Innovation Journal, 11(9), 862–868

S Barman; P K Neog; P K Pathak; P Mishra; H Saikia (2021). Adoption Consistency of climate smart agriculture practices among farmers of vulnerable areas to flood in Assam, Indian Research Journal of Extension Education, 19(4), 0–0

V R Sachin; P Mishra; S V Shridevi (2020). Emergence and Development of Agricultural Legislation in India, International journal of Agriculture science and research, 10(4), 55–66

C R Deka; P Mishra; H Sarmah (2020). Individual level performance analysis of BTM members of ATMA in Assam India, International Journal of Current Microbiology and Applied Sciences , 9(6), 2000–2010

M Mudoi; P Mishra; D Saikia (2019). Study on effectiveness of training programme imparted to PRI Members by ETC,Jorhat, International journal of Agriculture sciences, 11(18), 9038–9041

S. K. Reddy; P. Mishra (2017). Job Productivity of Assistant Technology Managers Working under Centrally Sponsored Scheme Agricultural Technology Management Agency in Assam,India, Int.J.Curr. Microbiol.App.Sci, 6(6), 2400–2404

Chittaranjan Deka; P. Mishra; R. Baruah (2017). Organizational level Performance of ATMA under New extension reforms, Asian journal of agril. Extension,economics& sociology, 19(2), 1–7

B L Khuhly; P Mishra (2016). A scale to measure the Attitude of farmers towards shifting cultivation, Agric. Update, 11(3), 275–278

S Borthakur; P Mishra; D Bortamuly (2016). Scaling the adoption of recommended rice production technologies by the farmers in Assam state, Indian Research Journal of Extension Education, 15(2), 32–37

S. Borthakur; P. Mishra; ; D. Bortamuly (2016). Yield gap of most widely adopted AAU recommended sali rice variety in Assam, Oryza, 53(3), 341–344

S Borthakur; P Mishra; D Bortamuly (2014). Extent of adoption of Rice varieties recommended by Assam Agricultural University, Agriculture Update, 9(2), 181–185

S. Marbaniang; P. Mishra; B. L Khuhly (2014). Differential Perception of Teachers’ Effectiveness in the use of Instructional Technology, Agric. Update , 9(2), 232–236

P Mishra (2013). Extension Trainers' Performance with reference to adult learning, J.Acad. Indus. Research, 1(10), 591–594

P Das; P Mishra (2013). An assessment of application of learning of the training programmes conducted by EEI, Jorhat, Assam, J.Acad. Indus. Research, 2(2), 80–82

P Das; P Mishra (2013). A database of the training programme conducted by EEI(NER),Jorhat , Assam, J.Acad. Indus. Research, 2(2), 134–137

P Mishra (2013). Agricultural Trainer Development System in India: an overview, J.Acad. Indus. Research, 1(10), 591–594

H Sarma; R K Talukdar; P Mishra (2013). Impact of training on Knowledge level of integrated rice-fish farming practices, Indian Research Journal of Extension Education, 13(1), 35–38

P Das; P Mishra (2012). Effectiveness of training programme on mainstreaming Gender and and Women empowerment, Journal of Extension Education, 24(4), 4908–4912

H Sarma; R K Talukdar; P Mishra (2011). Impact of training on adoption of integrated rice-fish farming practices, Indian Research Journal of Extension Education, 11(1), 87–90

P Mishra (2010). Evaluation of Experiential Learning Workshop, Journal of Extension Education , 22(3), 4445–4448

Mishra, P.; Barman, S. and Borah, D. (2023). Technology Inventory of Assam Agricultural University(ed) . Director of Extension Education , Directorate of Extension Education,AAU, Jorhat, Assam

Bhattacharyya, A.; Sarma, D.K. and Mishra, P. (2015). Agriculture in Assam (ed). AAU,Jorhat, Jorhat, Assam, ISBN: 978 81 929804 9 2

Mishra, P. (2011). Adhunik Krishi kotha (ed). Aank-Baak, Guwahati, Assam, ISBN: 978 93 80454 42 9

Barman, U.; Talukdar, R.K.; Mishra, P. and Borua, S. (2011). Fundamentals of Agricultural Extension . Agrobios (India), Jodhpur -342002, ISBN: 978-81-7754-441-1

Mishra, P. (1998). Krishi aru Paribesh(one volume of the series on environmental education). Dept. of Environmental Science, Gauhati University, Guwahati, Assam

Mishra, P. (2011). Managing your own time, in: Talukdar, R.K.; (Ed.), Personality Development-Principles & Practice, DPGS, AAU,Jorhat,Assam, pp 37–39.

Mishra, P. (2011). Raising your self-esteem, in: Talukdar, R.K.; (Ed.), Personality Development-Principles & Practice, DPGS, AAU,Jorhat,Assam, pp 16–18.

Gogoi, D.K. and Mishra, P. (2008). Designing Training Programme, in: Talukdar, R.K. and Singha, A.K. Venkatasubrahmanian, V.; (Eds.), Extension and Training Methodologies for KVK functionaries, AAU,Jorhat ,Assam, ZPD(ZONE-III),ICAR Research Complex,Barapani,Umium,Meghalaya, pp 23–34.

Sarma, H. (2022). An Appraisal of the Extension Programmes implemented under the project “promotion of agriculture centric sustainable livelihood security for tribal farmers of Assam” by AAU. PhD thesis submitted to Extension Education , AAU, Jorhat -785013

Sachin, V.R. (2022). A study on Sustainable dry farming in central dry zone of Karnataka. PhD thesis submitted to Extension Education , AAU, Jorhat -785013

Baruah, R. (2022). A Study on effectiveness of SHGs organised under ASLRM in Jorhat district of Assam. MSc(Agri) thesis submitted to Extension Education, Assam Agricultural University, Jorhat,Assam,India

Phukan, S. (2022). Impact Assessment of ASLRM in providing livelihood security to farm women in Golaghat district of Assam. MSc(Agri) thesis submitted to Extension Education, Assam Agricultural University, Jorhat,Assam,India

Khuvung, Z. (2021). Determinants of adoption of recommended practices of Rice and Maize crops in the state of Nagaland. PhD thesis submitted to Extension Education , AAU, Jorhat -785013

Wakhet, M. (2019). Paddy Farmers' perspective towards Sustainable Agricultural practices in Tinsukia district of Assam . MSc(Agri) thesis submitted to Extension Education , Assam Agricultural University , Jorhat, Assam,India

Sarma, P. (2019). Factors impinging adoption of IPM practices by Paddy Growers in UBVZ of Assam. PhD thesis submitted to Extension Education , AAU, Jorhat -785013

Nunisa, P. (2018). Empowerment of Farm Women in Agriculture through Entrepreneurship Development: A Study in Sivasagar district of Assam. MSc(Agri) thesis submitted to Extension Education, Assam Agricultural University, Jorhat,Assam,India

Malakar, M. (2018). Human-wildlife conflict & its affect on livelihood: A study in hollongapar Gibbon & Nambor wild life sanctuaries of Assam. MSc(Agri) thesis submitted to Extension Education , AAU, Jorhat -785013

Deka, C. (2017). Individual & System level Performance analysis of ATMA in Assam. PhD thesis submitted to Extension Education , AAU, Jorhat -785013

Mudoi, M. (2017). An Evaluative Study of Training programmes on PRI conducted by ETC,Jorhat . MSc(Agri) thesis submitted to Extension Education , AAU, Jorhat -785013

Sensoa, J. (2017). Training Need Assessment of AEA on Recent Advances in Extension Education: A Study in Dibrugarh & Tinsukia district of Assam. MSc(Agri) thesis submitted to Extension Education, Assam Agricultural University, Jorhat,Assam,India

Khuhly, B.L. (2016). Adoption of Organic Farming Practices & its Impact on Organic Farmers: A study in Mizoram. PhD thesis submitted to Extension Education , AAU, Jorhat -785013

Laisram, G. (2016). A study on Learning Style of UG Students of AAU. MSc(Agri) thesis submitted to Extension Education , AAU, Jorhat -785013

Reddy, S.K. (2015). A Study on Job Productivity of BTM & ATM working under CSS-ATMA,Assam. M.Sc(Agri) thesis submitted to Extension Education , Assam Agricultural University , Jorhat, Assam,India

Karmakar, S. (2015). A study on Adoption of Cultivation practices of Khasi Mandarin(citrus reticulate blanco) in Tinsukia district of Assam. MSc(Agri) thesis submitted to Extension Education , Assam Agricultural University , Jorhat -785013

Borthakur, S. (2013). Impact of Rice Production Technology recommend by AAU in farmers' field in Assam . PhD thesis submitted to Extension Education , AAU, Jorhat -785013

Hakmoasa, B. (2011). Setting Research Priorities for Agricultural Sectors in Hill districts of Assam: an Exploratory Study . MSc(Agri) thesis submitted to Extension Education, Assam Agricultural University, Jorhat,Assam,India

Marbaniang, S. (2011). Measuring Teaching Effectiveness in the use of Instructional Technology: a Study in Faculty of Agriculture,AAU. MSc(Agri) thesis submitted to Extension Education , AAU, Jorhat -785013

Das, P. (2011). An Evaluative Study of Training Programme conducted by EEI,Jorhat. MSc(Agri) thesis submitted to Extension Education , AAU, Jorhat -785013

Mishra, P. (2020). Innovations in Education Technology for Revamping Agricultural Education in India (Lead Paper), Transformation of Agricultural Extension Strategies for effective reformation, Acharya NG Ranga Agricultural University,Andhrappradesh , Department of Agricultural Extension, Agricultural College , Andhrapradesh

Mishra, P. and Sarma, H. (2018). Extension Approaches for doubling farmers' income, Market Intelligence for enhancing farmers' income ( ICAR Sponsored short course), AAU,Jorhat , Department of Agricultural Economics & FM,AAU,Jorhat, Jorhat,Assam

Mishra, P. and Kumar, B. (2007). P-P-P for Resource Poor Farmers, Serving farmers and saving farming : Indian Imperative and Global Perspective, GB Pant University of Agriculture & Technology,Pantnagar,Uttarakhand , GBPUAT, Pantnagar,Uttarakhand

Kumar, B. and Mishra, P. (2007). Capacity Building for mobilizing Agricultural development: issues and strategies , Serving farmers and saving farming: Indian imperative and global perspective , Pantnagar Uttarakhand , GB Pant University of agriculture and technology , Pantnagar Uttarakhand

Mishra, P. (2005). Revamping Agricultural Education for Quality Learning, National Conference on Value added Agriculture Education: Issues & Strategies, GB Pant University of Agriculture & Technology,Pantnagar,Uttarakhand , GBPUAT, Pantnagar,Uttarakhand

Mishra, P. (). Importance of revitalization of Rural livelihood, Mrittika (The Soil), 5(1), 43-44, KVK,Golaghat, Khumtai,Golaghat

Deka, J.; Thakuria, R.K.; Mishra, P.; Borah, B.K. and Barooah, A. (). Asomor Krishi : Poribortonor ek Ruprekha aru Sambhabonar Bishal khetra, Gorioshi, 30(10), 08-23, Sahitya Prakash,Tribune Buildings, Guwahati

Mishra, P. and Saud, R.K. (). Gramin Juvaxamajar babe ketbor koroniya dix, Ghore-Pothare, 34(1), 3 , Assam Agricultural University, Jorhat,Assam

Mishra, P. (). Gramin Jivikahamuhar Punarujjivitakoronar Proyojoniyota, Ghore-Pothare, 33(12), 3 , Assam Agricultural University, Jorhat,Assam

Mishra, P. and Saud, R.K. (). Gramya Udyogikoron aru Juvahamaj, Ghore-Pothare, 38(20), 3 , Assam Agricultural University, Jorhat,Assam

Mishra, P. and Saud, R.K. (). Krishakor Kalyanor babe sanskarmukhi byabastha, Ghore-Pothare, 32(21), 3, Assam Agricultural University, Jorhat

Mishra, P. (). Krishok utpadok xanggathan: proyojoniyota aru protyahban,(FPOs: Importance & Challenges) , Ghore-Pothare, 43(12), 3 , AAU,Jorhat, Jorhat

Mishra, P. (). Krishi samprosaran byabosthat krishokor bhumika , (Role of farmers in Agricultural Extension System), Ghore-Pothare, 43(9), 3 , AAU,Jorhat, Jorhat

Choudhury, B.H.; Baruah, S.; Mishra, P.; Datta, H.S.; Medhi, A.K. and Kalita, T.C. (2025). Improved cultivation practices of TS-38. CHFSR,Nalbari, Nalbari

Choudhury, B.H.; Datta, H.S.; Baruah, S.; Medhi, A.K. and Mishra, P. (2025). Improved cultivation practices of Assam Lemon. CHFSR,Nalbari, Nalbari

Mishra, P. (2010). Entrepreneurship Development in Agriculture . Assam Agricultural University , Jorhat Assam

Mishra, P. (1999). Extension Programme Planning. KVK,AAU, Golaghat

Mishra, P. and Sarma, H.K. (1998). Krishi Vigyan Kendra: Eti Ruprekha. KVK,AAU, Golaghat

Recognition & Accolades

Achievements & Honors 50 Honors

Edited Five Volumes of the Farm Journal "Mrittika"(The Soil), Published from KVK,Golaghat(1998-2001).

Member , Board of Post Graduate Studies, SASRD,Medziphema,Nagaland University.

Attached to EEI(NER): (2003-2005).

Invited speaker on Gandhian Approach to Agriculture and Rural Development,ICAR-NBSS-LUP,Jorhat on 28/09/2020

Chairperson in Technical session in a seminar,National Education Day,11.11.2018,IGNOU, Jorhat Regional Centre.

Delivered lectures to PhD students:organised by Rain Forest Research Institute,Jorhat (2021-2022).

Honorary Advisor in National Conference on:"Transformation of Agricultural Extension strategies for effective reformation"2021,22-23 December, Acharya NG Ranga Agricultural University Andhrapradesh.

Expert Member, Evaluation of Extension Project,Rain Forest Research Institute, Jorhat.

Conducted more than 100 training sessions as Resource Person in the training programmes organised by EEI,NER,SIRD,SAMETI,Various NGOs, State Department of Agriculture, Soil Conservation Government of Assam.

Involved as a Resource Person in PGDAEM Programme of MANAGE, Hyderabad ( Conducted by EEI,NER).

Collection and documentation of more than 50 ITKs in the field of Agriculture and Horticulture.

Received certificate from District Administrat ion, Golaghat for overall performance in Extension work,25 March,2002.

Received Best Paper award on "PPP for Resource Poor farmers" in a National Seminar organised on Serving farmers and saving farming: Indian imperative and global perspective,GB Pant University of Agriculture Agriculture and Technology,Pantnagar, Uttarakhand,10-12 January,2007.

Received Best Paper award on "Organic Farming for Sustainable Agriculture in Mizoram "(Jointly with BL Khuhly) in a National Seminar organised by International Society of Extension Education, Nagpur at UAS Bangalore, December 05-08,2013.

Hostel Warden,CA,AAU, Jorhat.

Lead Paper presentation & Co-chairperson in National conference on "Transformation of Agricultural Extension strategies for effective reformation",20-21,August,2020, College of Agriculture, Acharya NG Ranga Agricultural University, Andhrapradesh.

Member, Central Monitoring and Diagnostic Team of Technology Showcasing Programme of AAU,Jorhat,2010.

Member,Agri-Alumni Directory (1948-2017),2018.

Member, Open and Distance Learning (ODL-AAU)Committee -Constituted by Honorable VC,AAU, Jorhat for developing ODL courses in AAU,2021.

Coordinator,ODL-AAU (2022).

Chairperson, Committee constituted for production of e- learning video module of AAU( Department of Extension Education FA),2022.

Coordinator, Regional Agri Fair, organised by DoEE,AAU, Jorhat,2021.

Co- chairperson in FPC Convention,DoEE,AAU, Jorhat on 22.10.2022.

Chairperson, Preparation of Technology Inventory of AAU,2023.

Course coordinator, workshop on Training Methods at EEI,NER, 07-14 October,2004.

Course coordinator, workshop on Training Management at EEI, NER,16-23 June,2003.

Course Co-coordinator, Winter School on "Climate Variability and it's impact on crop production - physiological perspective towards mitigation strategies"at AAU,Jorhat August 23-September,12,2011.

Facilitator,Brain Storming session on "Improving Research in Agricultural Extension" at AAU, Jorhat, April,26,2013(organised by ICAR,New Delhi in 23 locations of the country).

External Examiner of various universities -BHU, Varanasi;CAU, Manipur;SASRD, Nagaland University ,Medziphema, Nagaland, Acharya NG Ranga Agricultural University,Andhrapradesh; BCKV,West Bengal ; UBKV, West Bengal;CPGS, Meghalaya, Jawaharlal Nehru Krishi Vishwavidyalaya, Madhyapradesh etc.

RAWEP,AAU: Acted as Programme Supervisor/ Dean's Representative; Member, Monitoring and Evaluation Team.

Radio Talk delivered/ Discussion/Live / Broadcast through AIR, Dibrugarh & Jorhat: 17 Numbers.

Editor, "Sampreeti"-(Souvenir) 29th Jorhat Teachers'Meet,08-09 February,2014 at AAU, Jorhat campus.

Member, Team of Investigators:"An Appraisal of Capacity Building of FMCs in Assam" (Editor: PK Neog)ARIASP,GOA,EEI,NER,2004.

Associate Editor, (Fragrance of Green Memories)- Souvenir,AAU-Agri Alumni Meet, 24-25 September,2011.

Organised a National Webinar on "Rethinking on Extension strategies for Entrepreneurship Development for farmers in Distress" on 19th July,26th July & 2nd August,2021, sponsored by NAHEP,AAU.

Organised series of online lectures on various aspects like " Research Methodologies for Extension Education" on 11.05.2022; "Personality Development" on 27.05.2022 & " Personality Development" on 23.09.2022 at Department of Extension Education, FA,AAU, Jorhat.

Organised a NAHEP Sponsored training programmes on "Personality Development & Soft Skills" during 31October to 5 November,2022 for UG Students at Department of Extension Education FA AAU Jorhat.

Organised a NAHEP Sponsored course on " Skill Application in the emerging areas of Extension Approaches" during 12 December to 26 December,2022 at Department of Extension Education FA AAU Jorhat.

Professor in charge of Students' Magazine :
1.(Assam Agrian, Vol. XXXIV & XXXV).
2. Spandan,1st Volume,2024.

Number of Instructional Manual Published: 5.

News letter edited: 1.EEI,NER( 2 Volumes,2003)
2. CHFSR Newsletter,(volume 1),2025.

Provided guidance to an intern from Tata Institute of Social Sciences (TISS), February,2015.

Expert, Reviewing of Manuscript :a)Karnataka Journal of Agricultural Sciences, UAS, Dharwad, b) Journal of Agriculture Research and Technology, CA, Pune.

Delivered lectures at various colleges: Kamargaon College, Golaghat, DKD College,Dergaon, Golaghat,Pragjyotish College, Guwahati etc.

Student's Achievement:Received Best Paper award on " Organic SALT- Family farming model for sustainable hill agriculture: a successful case in Mizoram" by B L Khuhly in Extension Education Congress, SEE,ICAR Research Complex, Meghalaya, November 08-11,2014.

Publications:Research Papers: 52,b)Books: 5,c) Book Chapters: 18,d)Technical Bulletin/ Leaflet: 9,e) Abstract Published in conference/ seminar souvenir: 15,f) Popular Articles: 30 & g) Training Manual: 1.

Provided guidance to students of Major & Minor fields: More than 100

Research Project Associated with : 7 (As PI/ Co- PI/Associated Scientist).

Involved in various Distance Learning Programmes of Indira Gandhi National Open University,Jorhat Regional Centre.

In charge Head of the Department of Extension Education, Faculty of Agriculture for several times: a)25.04.2012 to 28.08.2013,b)01.03.2018 to 26.10.2021 & c)As HOD & Professor:27.10.21 to 19.03.2023
d) In Charge Head, Department of Social science,CHFSR, Nalbari w.e.f. 20.3.2023 to till date.

Learned Societies

Professional Memberships 2 Societies

Indian Society of Extension Education, IARI,New Delhi

Life Member

Society of Extension Education, Agra,UP

Life Member

Dr. Prasanta Mishra

(i/c) HOD and Professor

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College: College of Horticulture and Farming System Research

Department: Social Science

AAU Joining Date: 24 Aug, 1996