AAU

Academic Background

Education & Career Milestones

Educational Qualifications

B.Sc(Home Science),Department. of Child Development & Family Relations

1996

College of Community Science ,AAU,Jorhat

M.Sc( Home Science)

1998

College of Community Science, Assam Agricultural University,Jorhat

Specialization: Child Development and Family Relations

Ph.D (Community Science)

2026

Assam Agricultural University

Specialization: Human Development and Family Studies

Other Qualifications

2009

Vinayaka Missions University,Salem,Tamilnadu,India

Specialization: Early Childhood Care and Education -An Impact Study in Assam

Employment History

Subject Matter Specialist (Community Science)

04-11-2015 – Till date

Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Bongaigaon,Assam Agricultural University

BONGAIGAON

Research & Scholarship

Scholarly Publications 30 Total Records

Roshmi Rekha Saikia; Arifa Momtaz Begum; Manoranjan Neog; Rupjyoti Borah (2025). Promotion of Public Health through Nutrition: An Effort of Krishi Vigyan Kendras, Indian Journal of Health and Wellbeing, 16(0), 80–82

Mridusmita Barthakur; M Neog; Sanjoy Barthakur; Roshmi Rekha Saikia; Dipsikha Hazarika; ; Arifa Momtaz Begum; Toslima Begum; Susmita Khataniar; Pompy Bora; Asfe (2023). Nutrition Garden: A Sustainable Model for Improved Nutrition Security of Rural Mass of Assam, India, Journal of Krishi Vigyan, 11(2), 149–155 DOI: 10.5958/2349-4433.2023.00103.4

Roshmi Rekha Saikia; Dr. Chinmoy Kumar Sarma; Bhaskar Jyoti Sarma (2020). Influence of air hanging stalks techniques in increasing shelf life of tomatoes, International Journal of Chemical studies, 9(2321), 1393–0 DOI: https://doi.org/10.22271/chemi.2021.v9.i1t.11420

Saikia, J.; Gogoi, S.; Borah, T.; Begum, T.S.; Bhattacharjee, R.; Begum, A.M.; Dutta, A.; Gogoi, A. and Saikia, R.R. (2026). Mental Health for Psychological Well-being. Multico,New Balibat,Jorhat-785001, New Balibat,Jorhat-785001, ISBN: 978-93-94944-35-0

Das, G.; Das, B.; Saikia, R.R.; Pujari, D.; Saikia, S.; Roy, C.H.; Sharma, J. and Borah, R.R. (2025). Entrepreneurs of Bongaigaon District. Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Bongaigaon, Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Bongaigaon, Abhayapuri, AAU, ISBN: 978-81-986564-7-6

Saikia, R.R.; Saikia, J.; Gogoi, S. and Bhattacharjee, R. (2026). Promotion of Mental Health among Youth through the Development of 21st century learning skills, in: Gogoi, S.; Dutta, A.; (Eds.), Abstract Volume on Nurturing Mental Health: A Challenge for Psychological Wellbeing of Society in the 21 st Century, Multico,New Balibat,Jorhat-785001, New Balibat,Jorhat-785001, pp 21–21, ISBN: 978-93-94944-54-1.

Neog, A..M.; Begum, R.B.M.; Saikia, R.R.; Neog, M. and Borah, R. (2024). Fortification of traditional foods:An Approach for Supporting Rural Livelihood, in: Bordoloi, D.P.L.; Choudhury, D.M.; (Eds.), Abstract Book On National Conclave on Food Fortification: Linking Academia,Industry and Public Sector to Address Micronutrient Malnutrition, Organizing Committee of National Conclave, Deptt. of Food Science and Nutrition,College of Community Science,AAU,Jorhat-13, Deptt. of Food Science and Nutrition,College of Community Science,AAU,Jorhat-13, pp 30–30, ISBN: 978-93-94944-43-5.

Saikia, R.R.; Gogoi, D. and Farhana, E.N. (2024). Play and Creativity versus Technology during Early Childhood Period : A Review, in: Rani, D.S.; Foyes, D.A. (Eds.), National Education Policy,2020& Reinvigorating Early Childhood Care and Education, Srijon Sahitya Chora, Digboi Mahila Mahavidyalaya, Digboi., Digboi Mahila Mahavidyalaya,Digboi., pp 382–387, ISBN: 978-93-93092-76-2.

Begum, A.M. and Saikia, R.R. (2023). Role of Women in Entrepreneurship Development to Boost Family Income, in: Maurya, D.S.K. and Mondal, D.M. Hussain, M.A.; Kalita, M.N.; (Eds.), Infinite Horizons : Indian Women Reshaping Tomorrow, Central Library, Bir Raghab Moran Government Model College, Doomdooma, Central Library,Bir Raghab Moran Government Model College, Doomdooma, pp 105–109, ISBN: 978-93-93092-66-3.

Sarma, D.C.K.; Das, B.K. and Saikia, R.R. (2020). Vermi-composting for income generation, in: Dr.U.Goswami, D..; Pathak, K. and Neog, D. Saud, D.K.; Sarma, D.K.; Nath, D.; Bora, D.; (Eds.), Success Stories Learning with Farmers, Directorate of Extension Education,Assam Agricultural University,Jorhat-785013, Assam Agricultural University,Jorhat-785013, pp 215–219.

Saikia, R.R. and Sarma, D.C.K. (2020). Low cost tomato storage technique for small scale tomato growers, in: Mohapatra, D.T. (Ed.), Innovative Agri-Solutions during COVID 19, Dr. S.K Singh, Project Director Incharge (DKMA), ICAR, New Delhi, pp 181–181.

Saikia, R.R. (2026). Generation Z's reliance on digital media and its influence on 21st century learning skills : A futuristic study. PhD(Community Science) thesis submitted to Human Development and Family Studies, Assam Agricultural University, Assam Agricultural University, Jorhat-785013

Saikia, R.R. (2009). Early Childhood Care and Education -An Impact Study in Assam. MPhil.(Home Science) thesis submitted to Home Science, Vinayaka Missions University, Salem, Tamilnadu, Salem, Tamilnadu, India

Saikia, R.R. (1998). Comprehension Level of Academically Poor Children. M.Sc (Home Science) thesis submitted to Human Development and Family Studies, Assam Agricultural University,Jorhat, Assam Agricultural University, Jorhat-13

Saikia, R.R. (2022). Kathphular Mulya Sangjujan aru Paripusti. KVV, Bongaigaon, Bongaigaon

Sarma, D.C.K. and Saikia, R.R. (2021). Rice Based value added products and export potential.. KVK,Bongaigaon, Bongaigain

Saikia, R.R. (2020). Stencil Printing. KVK,Bongaigaon, Bongaigain

Saikia, R.R. (2020). Pusti Sangbedansil krishi aru paripusti.. KVK,Bongaigaon, Bongaigain

Saikia, R.R. (2019). Susam Aahar aru Paripusti. Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Bongaigaon, BONGAIGAON

Saikia, R.R. (2019). Thalua khadya Sambhar aru Paripusti. KVK,Bongaigaon, Bongaigain

Saikia, R.R. (2019). khel dhemali aru sishur sarbangin bikash. KVK,Bongaigaon, Bongaigain

Saikia, R.R. (2019). Sishur sarbangin bikashat paribeshar prabhab.. KVK,Bongaigaon, Bongaigain

Saikia, R.R. (2019). A Project Report on Nutri-Sensitive Agricultural Resources and Innovations (NARI). KVV, Bongaigaon, Bongaigaon

Saikia, R.R. (2018). Sishur Sarbangin Bikashat Prak Prathamik Sikshar Bhumika. Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Bongaigaon, BONGAIGAON

Saikia, R.R. (2018). Mahila aru Sishur Susaystha Gathanat Paripustir Bhumika. Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Bongaigaon, BONGAIGAON

Sarma, D.C.K.; Pujari, D.D.; Saikia, R.R.; Kalita, S. and Das, B.K. (2018). Khesari Mahar Krishi Padhati aru Mulya Sangjujan. KVK,Bongaigaon, Bongaigain

Saikia, R.R. (2018). Mahilar Saj pusak prastutkaran. KVK,Bongaigaon, Bongaigain

Sarma, D.C.K.; Pujari, D.D.; Saikia, R.R.; Kalita, S. and Das, B.K. (2018). Technologies of pulses in winter Rice fallows. KVK,Bongaigaon, Bongaigain

Saikia, R.R. (2017). Sahajlabhya phakmul aru sakpasalir Sangrakhyan. KVK,Bongaigaon, Bongaigain

Sarma, D.C.K.; Pujari, D.D.; Saikia, R.R.; Sarma, M.S.; Das, D.G.; Sarma, S.M.; Das, B.K. and Rahman, A. (2016). Productivity Evaluation of different oilseeds and pulses in rice fallow areas of Bongaigaon district.. KVK,Bongaigaon, Bongaigain

Recognition & Accolades

Achievements & Honours 8 Honours

After providing training on cutting and tailoring a group of women SHG for cuttings nd tailoring was formed in 1 No.Noapara and to facilitate their work , initiative has been taken in coordination with NABARD for financial assistance to provide a sewing machine to them and finally a sewing machine was provided to them sponsored by NABARD, Bongaigaon in the year 2018 and this group has been earning income through this activity.

For selling of products prepared by women SHGs of 1 No. Noapara and Jhawbari gaon , a stall of Rs. nearly 10000/- for the Exhibition in the Rash Mela held at Kathalguri gaon of Manikpur area was sanctioned in coordinating with NABARD which was sponsored by NABARD,Bongaigaon in the year 2018. As a result of which the women SHGs earned nearly Rs.20000/- in the Exhibition.

With the initiative and coordinating with NABARD, a Rural Mart named as "Uddipana Rural Mart' at Boitamari is promoted and established for selling of products of Women SHGs and other farmers which is supported by NABARD. In this initiative, 210 nos. of SHGs joined together for marketing of products through the Mart under Birangana Mahila Producer Company ltd..

After imparting training on Processing and preservation of locally available fruits and vegetables in Kamarpara village under Dangtol block and Domparar village under Manikpur block ,two numbers of Women SHGs were newly formed namely "Kanaklata SHG" in Kamarpara Village and "Mayuri SHG" in Dompara village for the purpose of Processing and preservation of fruits and vegetables in the year 2019-20.Now they are earning their livelihood through this activity.

Awarded as best KVK for implementing Nutrition Sensitive Agricultural Resources and Innovations (NARI) project and Poshan Maah in the year 2020-21 in which acted as Nodal officer,

A total of 117 nos. of trainings,15 nos. of OFTs and 38 ns. of FLDs were organized. Out of 38 FLDs, 17 were conducted under NARI Project till 2022-23.

Appreciation award for documentation of intervention during COVID period during 2020-.21. Best KVK for on-time reporting during 2020-21.

Third Best Oral presentation in the National Symposium on Nurturing Mental Health: A Challenge for Psychological Wellbeing of Society in the 21st Century, organized by the Department of Human Development and Family Studies, College of Community Science, Assam Agricultural University,Jorhat -13 sponsored by ICAR, New Delhi, on 17th February,2026. Title of the Paper: Promotion of Mental Health Among Youth Through the Development of 21st Century Learning Skills.

Learned Societies

Professional Memberships 1 Societies

Society of Extension Education

Life Member

Dr. Roshmi Rekha Saikia

Subject Matter Specialist

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College: Directorate of Extension Education

Department: AAU-KVK, Sivasagar

AAU Joining Date: 04 Nov, 2015