AAU

Academic Background

Education & Career Milestones

Educational Qualifications

B.F.Sc

2009

College of Fisheries, Assam Agricultural University, Raha

M.F.Sc

2011

ICAR-Central Institute of Fisheries Education, Mumbai

Specialization: Fish Business Management

PhD

2024

Dibrugarh University

Specialization: Aquaculture input marketing

Employment History

Guest Lecturer

14-12-2011 – 27-01-2014

Fisheries Research Centre, Assam Agricultural University, Jorhat

Assam Agricultural University, Jorhat

Subject Matter Specialist (Fisheries Science)

28-01-2014 – 10-08-2018

Krishi Vigyan Kendra Nalbari, Assam Agricultural University

Nalbari

Subject Matter Specialist (Fisheries Science)

11-08-2018 – 31-03-2025

Krishi Vigyan Kendra Lakhimpur, Assam Agricultural University

Lakhimpur

Senior Scientist & Head

01-04-2025 – Till date

KVK Kamrup, AAU

Kamrup

Research & Scholarship

Scholarly Publications 85 Total Records

V K Mishra; S Gupta; A Pandey; Sonmoina Bhuyan (2026). Nanotechnology in fisheries: Transforming aquaculture and sustainable harvesting, International Journal of Advanced Biochemistry Research, 9(1), 336–341

V K Mishra; A Pandey; Sonmoina Bhuyan (2026). Exploring the uncharted waters of epigenetics in fisheries: Molecular mechanisms and ecological implications, International Journal of Advanced Biochemistry Research, 10(1), 704–709

L K Nath; Sonmoina Bhuyan (2024). Impact assessment of FLDs on rice variety Shraboni in Lakhimpur district of Assam, International Journal of Research in Agronomy, 7(6), 556–559

D Hazarika; P K Pathak; M Neog; Sonmoina Bhuyan; et al (2023). Impact of model nutrition garden concept for nutritional security of rural household in Lakhimpur district of Assam, The Pharma Innovation, 12(9), 814–817

SONMOINA BHUYAN; P BEZBORAH; A BORTHAKUR (2023). Present status of application of aquaculture inputs in the state of Assam, India, The Pharma Innovation, 12(4), 1214–1217

SONMOINA BHUYAN; P BEZBORAH; A BORTHAKUR (2022). Study on Constraints Faced by Fish Farmers and Aquaculture Input Dealers in the State of Assam, Journal of Community Mobilization and Sustainable Development , 17(3), 983–988

B C Bora; S Bhuyan; B Bordoloi (2021). Integrated Goat Fish Farming as Source of Low Cost Nutrition Security for Small Farmers, Acta Scientific Nutritional Health , 5(2), 80–86

A CHAKRABORTY; P K Pathak; L K NATH; J DAS; S BHUYAN; D HAZARIKA; J DUTTA (2021). Assessment of Knowledge Gain of Farmers on Attending Training Programmes on Scientific Dairy Farming, Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology, 40(6), 66–72 DOI: DOI: 10.9734/AJAEES/2022/v40i630904

A CHAKRABORTY; P K Pathak; L K NATH; J DAS; S BHUYAN (2021). Evaluation of Knowledge Gain through Training Programmes on Scientific Pig Farming, Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology, 39(8), 88–92 DOI: DOI: 10.9734/AJAEES/2021/v39i830629

P Saharia; B Kalita; Sonmoina Bhuyan; I A Hussain (2019). Economic Impact of Bacterial Disease Caused by Motile Aeromonas (MAS) in Carp Culture Practices of Assam, India: An Analysis, Journal of community mobilization and Sustainable development, 14(2), 245–250

M Bharali; H S Datta; M Bora; M Chakravarty; M Deka; S Bhuyan; A Ali (2019). Adoption of off Season Rabi Pumpkin in Commercial Basis in Assam, Journal of community mobilization and Sustainable development, 14(1), 11–14

M Bora; M Deka; M Bharali; S Bhuyan; M Chakravarty; A Ali; H S Datta (2018). Attitude and Economic Motivation of Farmers towards Farming for Doubling Farm Income, Journal of community mobilization and Sustainable development, 13(3), 426–430

R Bordoloi; M Kalita; P K Saharia; S Bhuyan (2018). Low Cost Solar Tent Dryer - An Improved Tool for Quality Dry Fish Production for Increasing Farmers’ Income, Journal of community mobilization and Sustainable development, 13(3), 527–531

M Bora; Sonmoina Bhuyan; M Bharali; H S Datta; M Chakravarty (2018). Agri-preneurship by Adopting integrated fishery based farming system: A case study of Mr Biju Kalita, Indian Research Journal of Extension Education, 18(4), 94–96

P K Saharia; Sonmoina Bhuyan; R Bordoloi (2018). Introduction of Climbing Perch (Anabas Testudineus, Bloch) in Low Lying Rice Field as a Component of Integration for Doubling Farmers Income in Assam, Journal of community mobilization and Sustainable development, 13(1), 13–16

Sonmoina Bhuyan; S M Hussain (2018). Breeding and Seed Rearing of Climbing Perch (Anabas testudineus, Bloch) Using Farmer Friendly Innovative Technology at Farmer’s Field: A Case Study, International Journal of Bioresource Science, 5(2), 101–105 DOI: DOI: 10.30954/2347-9655.02.2018.3

Sonmoina Bhuyan; Bonani Laskar; Arfan Ali (2018). Fishery based integrated farming system: A promising way for doubling farmers’ income in Nalbari District of Assam., Journal of community mobilization and Sustainable development, 13(2), 354–358 DOI: May- August, 2018

A Ali; M Chakravarty; A Rajbongshi; M Deka; S Bhuyan; N F Ali (2017). Backyard poultry farming empowering women for doubling farmers’ income, Journal of Entomology and Zoology Studies, 8(2), 1138–1142

D Kashyap; R Devi; B Phukan; S Baishya; M P Dutta; Sonmoina Bhuyan (2013). Marketing efficiency across the marketing channels in dry fish business in NE India, Environment and Ecology, 31(4), 1732–1735

R Gogoi; S Behera; Bibha Chetia Bora; Sonmoina Bhuyan (2013). Sexual dimorphism and gonadal development of an endangered fish Channa bleheri (Bleher), The Bioscan, 8(4), 1265–1269

I Baruah; U C Goswami; B Chetia Bora; Sonmoina Bhuyan (2013). Effect of sublethal concentration of malathion on hematological parameters of Monopterus cuchia (Hamilton-Buchanan), The Bioscan, 8(3), 1111–1114

Sonmoina Bhuyan; M Krishnan; D Kashyap (2013). Technical efficiency of different fish farming practices in Assam, Indian Research Journal of Extension Education, 13(2), 119–122

D Kashyap; S Immanuel; B K Bhattacharjya; D Hazarika; T D Sarmah; Sonmoina Bhuyan (2012). Constraints in dry fish production in India- an analysis, Environment and Ecology, 30(4), 1426–1429

D Kashyap; S K Pandey; Sonmoina Bhuyan (2012). Price spread and marketing efficiency of dry fish marketing in North Eastern States of India- a case study, Indian Journal of Agricultural Marketing, Nagpur, 26(2), 115–126

Sonmoina Bhuyan; M Krishnan; D Hazarika; D Kashyap; Bibha Chetia Bora (2012). Fish farming practices of Central Brahmaputra Valley, Assam- An economic analysis, Environment and Ecology, 30(3), 512–516

Deka, I. and Bhuyan, S. (2026). Transforming Indian Agriculture A Vision for Viksit Bharat in Prospect of Kamrup District. KVK Kamrup, KVK Kamrup, Assam Agricultural University Kahikuchi Campus, Azara, Guwahati-781017, ISBN: 978-81-969614-2-8

Handique, P.; Bhuyan, S. and al, E. (2025). Entrepreneurs of Lakhimpur District of Assam. Sr. Scientist & Head, KVK Lakhimpur, AAU, Garumuria, North Lakhimpur

Bhuyan, S. (2024). Axomor maasbur. Ms B Laskar, Lakhimpur, ISBN: 978-93-341-1416-4

Bhuyan, S. (2024). BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES IN FISHERIES SECTOR WITH SPECIAL REFERENCE TO NE INDIA. Ms B Laskar, Lakhimpur, ISBN: 978-93-341-6740-5

Bhuyan, S. (2024). Practical manual on "Aquarium nirman, poricharjya aru aalongkorik masor palon" (Vernacular). Sr. Scientist & Head, KVK Lakhimpur, AAU, NORTH LAKHIMPUR, ISBN: 978-93-341-1183-5

Pathak, P.K. and Bhuyan, S. (2023). District Resource Inventory: Lakhimpur District. P. K. Pathak, Sr. Scientist & Head, KVK Lakhimpur, KVK LAKHIMPUR, ASSAM AGRICULTURAL UNIVERSITY, GARUMURIA, LAKHIMPUR, ASSAM-787032, ISBN: 978-93-6076-814-0

Bhuyan, S.; Pathak, P.K.; Pathak, P.K. and Neog, M. (2022). Matsya Sansadhan Projukti. M/S HORIZON, Lakhimpur, ISBN: 978-81-958396-0-5

Bhuyan, S. and Deka, M. (2017). Vigyan Sanmoto Meen Palon: Meen Palokor Hatputhi (Vernacular). Pancharatna Multi Purpose Co-operative Society, Gopal Bazar, Nalbari, Assam

Bhuyan, S. and Deka, M. (2017). Bayushashi Maas Kawoi aru Maguror Palon Podhoti (Vernacular). Sri Amarjyoti Das on behalf of State Institute of Panchayat and Rural Development, Nalbari (Extension Centre), Sariahtoli, Nalbari, Assam

Bhuyan, S. (2024). Krishikhandor sehotia sabi, in: Nath, K.; (Ed.), Gyanmalini, Radio Gyamalini, Dibrugarh University, Dibrugarh University, pp 86–90.

Bhuyan, S. and Laskar, B. (2022). Business planning in fisheries Sector: Context in NE India, in: Borah, R. and Begum, A.M. (Eds.), Business planning and Management for FPos/FPCs , DoEE, AAU, Jorhat, pp 59–72.

Bhuyan, S.; Pathak, P.K. and Pathak, P.K. (2022). Mas dharar pisor bebosthapona aru matsya sangsadhanar jariote janojatiyo matsyajibi loksakalor majot udyomitar bikas sirshak prakalpor ek abalukon, in: Bhuyan, S.; Pathak, P.K. and Pathak, P.K. Neog, M.; (Eds.), Matsya Sansadhan Projukti, M/S HORIZON, KVK LAKHIMPUR, ASSAM AGRICULTURAL UNIVERSITY, GARUMURIA, LAKHIMPUR, ASSAM-787032, pp 99–104, ISBN: 978-81-958396-0-5.

Bhuyan, S.; Paul, A. and Ahmed, F.A. (2022). Masor mulya sanjujito bibhino khadya samogri, in: Bhuyan, S.; Pathak, P.K. and Pathak, P.K. Neog, M.; (Eds.), Matsya Sansadhan Projukti, M/S HORIZON, KVK LAKHIMPUR, ASSAM AGRICULTURAL UNIVERSITY, GARUMURIA, LAKHIMPUR, ASSAM-787032, pp 69–82, ISBN: 978-81-958396-0-5.

Bhuyan, S. and Saikia, D. (2022). Dhuwa diya pradhatire masor sangrokhyon, in: Bhuyan, S. (Ed.), Matsya Sansadhan Projukti, M/S HORIZON, KVK LAKHIMPUR, ASSAM AGRICULTURAL UNIVERSITY, GARUMURIA, LAKHIMPUR, ASSAM-787032, pp 57–63, ISBN: 978-81-958396-0-5.

Deka, P. and Bhuyan, S. (2022). Sukan mas prastutkaran padhati, in: Bhuyan, S. and Pathak, P.K. Pathak, P.K.; Neog, M.; (Eds.), Matsya Sansadhan Projukti, M/S HORIZON, North Lakhimpur, pp 53–56, ISBN: 978-81-958396-0-5.

Saikia, P. and Bhuyan, S. (2022). Kom kharasi sakti mritobyoyee and pariparshikor logot khap khuwa ICAR-CIFT r bivinno mas sukuwa jantro, in: Bhuyan, S. and Pathak, P.K. Pathak, P.K.; Neog, M.; (Eds.), Matsya Sansadhan Projukti, M/S HORIZON, Lakhimpur, pp 35–41, ISBN: 978-81-958396-0-5.

Bhuyan, S. (2022). Vigyansanmoto mas sangrakhya padhati, in: Bhuyan, S.; Pathak, P.K.; Pathak, P.K.; Neog, M.; (Eds.), Matsya Sansadhan Projukti, M/S HORIZON, Lakhimpur, pp 14–21, ISBN: 978-81-958396-0-5.

Bhuyan, S. and Saharia, P.K. (2017). Poly culture of Giant freshwater Prawn with carps, in: Tamuli, K.K. (Ed.), Package of Practices on Fisheries and Aquaculture in Assam , Directorate of Fisheries, Govt. of Assam, Guwahati, pp 70–72.

Baishya, S.; Phukan, B.; Bordoloi, R.; Kashyap, D. and Bhuyan, S. (2012). Aquarium plants of Assam: Their Significance, in: Dixitulu, J.V.R.; (Ed.), Fishing Chimes, Fishing Chimes, India, Vishakhapatnam, pp 57–58, ISBN: 0971-4529.

Kashyap, D.; Bhuyan, S.; Bhagabati, S.K. and Das, P. (2011). Threatened, Endangered and Commercially Important Fish Species of Assam: Measures for their Conservation, in: Dixitulu, J.V.R.; (Ed.), Fishing Chimes, Fishing Chimes, India, Vishakhapatnam, pp 57–59, ISBN: 0971-4529.

Kashyap, D. and Bhuyan, S. (2011). Status of Fisheries development in Assam, India: Challenges and Strategies, in: Dixitulu, J.V.R. (Ed.), Fishing Chimes, Fishing Chimes, India, Vishakhapatnam, pp 54–57, ISBN: 0971-4529.

Bhuyan, S.; Kashyap, D.; Nobin, D. and Ojha, S.N. (2012). Corporate Investment in Aquaculture-A case study in Assam, in: Dixitulu, J.V.R.; (Ed.), Fishing Chimes, Fishing Chimes, India, Vishakhapatnam, pp 67–68, ISBN: 0971-4529.

Bhuyan, S.; Kashyap, D. and Phukan, B. (2011). Integrated Horticulture-Fish farming system in Central Brahmaputra Valley of Assam, India, in: Dixitulu, J.V.H.; (Ed.), Fishing Chimes, Fishing Chimes, India, Vishakhapatnam, pp 65–67, ISBN: 0971-4529.

Bhuyan, S. and Neog, M. (2018). Integrated Horticulture-Fish farming system: An approach towards sustainable development and nutritional security, in: Neog, M. and Pathak, P.K. Sarmah, M.K.; Bora, R.J.; (Eds.), Integrated Farming System for Sustainable Agriculture, Directorate of Extension Education, AAU, Jorhat, pp 109–115.

Bhuyan, S. (2018). Integration of underutilized and emerging livestock and agricultural crop in fishery based farming system for economic sustainability and food securit, in: Alam, S.; (Ed.), Technology Transfer Management for Ensuring Sustainability and Food Security through Promotion of Neglected and Under Utilized Livestock and Agricultu, Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Science & Technology-Kashmir, Srinagar, Jammu & Kashmir, India, pp 287–292.

Bhuyan, S. (2014). Palonjyogya carp masor gunagoto pona utpadon, in: Neog, M.; Sarma, M.K.; Bhattacharyya, H.C.; (Eds.), Krisikhandot aatmoniyug: Projukti Kausal, Directorate of Extension Education, AAU, Jorhat, pp 189–191.

Bhuyan, S.; Deka, M. and Laskar, B. (2019). Beyosayik bhirtit magur masor puna utpadon, protipalon: ek safal nidarshan (Vernacular), in: Gogoi, L.; Bora, B. (Eds.), Sirolu, Seyuj Satirtha Prakason, KAAS-NAAS, Assam, Hojai, pp 23–25.

Bora, B.C.; Gogoi, R. and Bhuyan, S. (2013). Reclamation of beels for flood water harvest and production enhancement, in: Bora, B.C.; Bhattacharyya, H.C. (Eds.), Strategy for Developing Fisheries in Flood affected areas of Assam, ZPD, Zone III, ICAR Research Complex for NEH Region, Umiam, pp 176–185, ISBN: 978-93-81710-22-7.

Bhuyan, S. and Bora, B.C. (2013). Vigyan sanmoto maas sangroksonor bibhinno prodhoti, in: Bora, B.C. (Ed.), Axomor upoyogi samonito meen palon projuktee, Directorate of Research (Agri), AAU, Assam Agricultural University, Jorhat-13, pp 128–132.

Bhuyan, S. (2013). Masor mulya sanjujan, in: Bora, B.C.; (Ed.), Axomor upoyogi samonito meen palon projuktee, Directorate of Research (Agri), AAU, Assam Agricultural University, Jorhat-13, pp 133–137.

Bhuyan, S. (2013). Samanito go-dhan aru maas palon prodhoti, in: Bora, B.C.; (Ed.), Axomor upoyogi samonito meen palon projuktee, Directorate of Research (Agri), AAU, Assam Agricultural University, Jorhat-13, pp 71–76.

Bhuyan, S. (2013). Samanito hanh aru maas palon, in: Bora, B.C.; (Ed.), Axomor upoyogi samonito meen palon projuktee, Directorate of Research (Agri), AAU, Assam Agricultural University, Jorhat-13, pp 61–65.

Bhuyan, S. (2024). Prospect of Aquaculture input marketing in Assam: A study in the Central Brahmaputra Valley. PhD thesis submitted to Business Administration, Dibrugarh University, Dibrugarh, Assam

Bhuyan, S. (2011). Socio economic evaluation of fish farming practices in the Central Brahmaputra Valley zone of Assam, India (ISBN: 978-93-81550-15-1). M.F.Sc thesis submitted to Fish Business Management, Central Institute of Fisheries Education, Versova, Andheri (W), Mumbai

Bhuyan, D.S. (2025). Study on compatibility of red bellied Pacu in a carp based polyculture system and its economic impact in pond aquaculture in Assam, India, XVII AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE CONGRESS, G. B. PANT UNIVERSITY OF AGRICULTURE AND TECHNOLOGY , NAAS, PANTNAGAR, UTTARKHAND, Vol. 0(0), 607 - .

Bhuyan, D.S. (2025). AQUACULTURE INPUT SUPPLY MODEL: AN APPROACH, XVII AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE CONGRESS, G. B. PANT UNIVERSITY OF AGRICULTURE AND TECHNOLOGY , NAAS, PANTNAGAR, UTTARKHAND, Vol. 0(0), 634 - .

Chakravarty, M.; Deka, M.; Bora, M.; Datta, H.S. and Bhuyan, S. (2018). Employment generation through vermicomposting: A success story, Doubling Farmers' Income in Assam by 2022, SCS College of Agriculture, AAU , SCS College of Agriculture, AAU, Rangamati, Chapar, Dhubri, Vol. 1(1), 95 - 98.

Kashyap, D.; Hazarika, D.; Bhattacharjya, B.K. and Bhuyan, S. (2012). Ichthyofaunistic diversity of selected floodplain wetlands of CBV zone of Assam with a note on their conservation, Current issues of conservation and wise use of wetlands in NE Region of India, Dhing College, Nagaon, Assam , Dept of Botany and Zoology, Dhing, Vol. 1(1), 128 - 140.

Phukan, B.; Trivedi, R.K.; Kalita, K.; Sharma, P.J.; Baishya, S.; Rajbongshi, A.; Bordoloi, R.; Bhuyan, S. and Kashyap, D. (2012). Evaluation of Pistia stratiotes as ammonia remediator in ornamental fish culture system, Current issues of conservation and wise use of wetlands in NE Region of India, Dhing College, Nagaon, Assam , Dept of Botany and Zoology, Dhing, Vol. 1(1), 149 - 157.

Neog, M.; Bhuyan, S. and Duarah, D.P. (). Mission Amrit Sarovar: Reviving the water heritage through community led conservation, Souvenir Udyan Vikash, 25(1), 65-70, Assam Horticultural Society, Guwahati

Bora, B.C. and Bhuyan, S. (). Dangor misamasor palon prodhoti, Dainik Janambhumi, 42(332), 6, The Janambhumi Group of Publications, Jorhat

Bhuyan, S. (). Pustikor khadya hisape maas, Daini Asam, 49(102), 14, Dainik Asam Private Ltd., Guwahati

Bhuyan, S. (). Maas Rog Jatan Niramoi, Sadin, 27(17), 10,14, Pratidin Gosthi, Guwahati

Bhuyan, S.; Dutta, J.K. and Handique, P. (2026). Axomor masdhora thalua Sajuli. KVK Lakhimpur, North Lakhimpur

Kashyap, N.K.; Pathak, P.K. and Bhuyan, S. (2023). Prakritik Krishi: Ek Aalokpat. KVK Lakhimpur, North Lakhimpur

Hazarika, D.K.; Pathak, P.K. and Bhuyan, S. (2023). Poshan Atlas of Lakhimpur District. KVK Lakhimpur(AAU/KVK/NLK/EB/NP/04/23/308), North Lakhimpur

Nath, L.K.; Hazarika, D. and Bhuyan, S. (2023). Milletor Vigyansanmoto krishi pronali aru mulya sanjujan. KVK Lakhimpur, North Lakhimpur

Nath, L.K.; Dutta, J.K. and Bhuyan, S. (2023). Soriyahor unnoto krishi pradhoti. KVK Lakhimpur, North Lakhimpur

Hazarika, D.K.; Pathak, P.K. and Bhuyan, S. (2023). Swasthyarakhyat poripustir proyujoniyotar hatputhi. KVK Lakhimpur (AAU/KVK/NLK/TM/NP/04/23/313), North Lakhimpur

Hazarika, D.K.; Pathak, P.K. and Bhuyan, S. (2023). Successful entrepreneurs registered under FSSAI developed and technically guided by KVK Lakhimpur. KVK Lakhimpur (AAU/KVK/NLK/SS/NP/04/23/312), North Lakhimpur

Chakraborty, A.K.; Pathak, P.K. and Bhuyan, S. (2023). Sagoli Palon: Swabolambitar ek path. KVK Lakhimpur (AAU/KVK/NLK/EB/NP/04/23/310), North Lakhimpur

Bhuyan, S.; Pathak, P.K.; Hazarika, D. and Chakraborty, A. (2022). Masor mulya sanjojito bibhinno khadya samogri. KVK Lakhimpur, AAU (AAU/KVK/NLK/EB/NP/22/241), North Lakhimpur

Bhuyan, S. and Pathak, P.K. (2021). Aabistro Projononor Dwara Carp Masor Puna Utpadon (Vernacular). KVK Lakhimpur, Lakhimpur

Bora, B.C. and Bhuyan, S. (2017). Sustainability of an integrated livestock- fish -crop farming system as a small scale enterprise https://enaca.org/?id=876 browsed on 24-07-2021

Kashyap, D.; Bhuyan, S.; Das, P.; Mandal, S.C. and Devi, R. (2011). Puntius sarana sarana (Olive barb), a candidate species for diversification of aquaculture http://aquafind.com/articles/Puntius-sarana-sarana.php browsed on 24-07-2021

Kashyap, D.; Bhuyan, S.; Devi, R.; Kalita, K. and Goswami, P.K. (2011). Ecology And Water Quality Parameters Of Beel Fisheries In Assam http://aquafind.com/articles/Ecology-Of-Beel-Fisheries-Of-Assam.php browsed on 24-07-2021

Kashyap, D.; Bhuyan, S.; Devi, R. and Sarmah, P.J. (2011). Smoking Preservative of Fish http://aquafind.com/articles/Smoking_Fish.php browsed on 22-07-2021

Bhuyan, S.; Kashyap, D. and Kalita, B. (2011). Seed production of Climbing perch (Anabas testudineus) through Natural and Induced breeding http://aquafind.com/articles/Production-of-Anabas-testudineus.php browsed on 22-07-2021

Kashyap, D.; Bhuyan, S. and Devi, R. (2011). Availability of Sea Cucumber In Indian Waters And Its Importance http://aquafind.com/articles/Sea_Cucumber.php browsed on 22-07-2021

Bhuyan, S. and Kashyap, D. (2011). An evaluation of natural aquatic resource system: Floodplain Lake (Beels) Fisheries of Assam http://aquafind.com/articles/Floodplain-Lake-Fisheries-of-Assam.php browsed on 22-07-2021

Promotion of pulses in NEH Region

Implemented in 2025

Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare, GoI Rs. 1 Crore

Oil seed Hub

Implemented in 2019

Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare, GoI Rs. 1 Crore

Pulses seed hub

Implemented in 2016

‘Strengthening and Development Of Higher Agricultural Education In India’, Sub Head ‘SCSP’ Rs. 7.53975 Lakh

PROMOTION OF LIVELIHOOD SECURITY OF SCHEDULED CASTE FARMERS THROUGH AGRICULTURE AND ALLIED SECTORS” DURING THE YEAR 2023-24 UNDER THE HEAD ‘STRENGHTHENING AND DEVELOPMENT OF HIGHER AGRICULTURAL EDUCATION IN INDIA

Implemented in 2024

ICAR-CIFE, Mumbai (TSP) Rs. 10 Lakh

Entrepreneurship development among ST farmers through fish farming

Implemented in 2023

AAU Rs. 7.9 Lakh

Setting up a fish seed production centre at KVK Lakhimpur, AAU under AAU-Corpus fund (Revolving)

Implemented in 2021

ICAR-CIFT Rs. 6 Lakh

Entrepreneurship development among fishing communities through post harvest management and value addition of fish catch

Implemented in 2022

ICAR-DCFR Rs. 15.38 Lakh

Improving livelihood pattern of Scheduled Caste fishing communities in foothill regions of northern bank of Brahmaputra valley through scientific aquaculture based avenues

Implemented in 2020

ICAR Rs. 46.96 Lakh

Attracting and Retaining Youth in Agriculture

Implemented in 2018

ICAR-CIFT Rs. 30 Lakh

Entrepreneurship development among Scheduled Tribe fishing communities through Post harvest management and value addition of fish catch

Implemented in 2021

Recognition & Accolades

Achievements & Honours 16 Honours

Received Young Extension Scientist Award 2021 from Society of Fisheries and Life Sciences, College of Fisheries, Mangaluru, Karnataka, India.

Received Best Krishi Vigyan Kendra Award 2014 (Zonal), Zone-III (Then) from Indian Council of Agricultural Research on 25th July, 2015

Received Best Trainee Award in the ICAR sponsored short course on “Agri-Business Management in Reference to Hills: Problems and Prospects” organized by College of Post Graduate Studies, CAU, Umiam, Meghalaya from 15th to 24th September, 2014

Recipient of Institutional (Junior Research) scholarship sponsored by Indian Council of Agricultural Research, New Delhi to prosecute Masters of Fisheries Science at Central Institute of Fisheries Education (Deemed University), Mumbai during 2009-11

Developed a farmers friendly set up for induce breeding of indigenous fish Kawoi (Anabas testudenous) in the year 2016-17

Published a book (vernacular) using field experience on magur breeding and culture technology for the benefit of farming community of the state. It is first of its kind in Assamese language and farmers of the state are using it as a handbook for magur culture.

Popularize induce breeding and seed production of Magur fish (Clarias batrachus) among fish breeders through induce breeding of magur in farmers field, hands on training, method demonstration, frequent visit during breeding season etc.

Developed a good number of youth as aquapreneur through skill training, motivation and hands on training during last decade. Organized capacity development programme on fish farming covering more than 2000 farmers in the state of Assam.

Publishing more than 20 scientific paper in reputed journal on field level research, 11 book chapters, 2 books, technical bulletin, numbers of popular article in widely circulated newspaper, magazine as well as in social media platform.

Contributed a chapter in the Package of Practices on Fisheries and Aquaculture in Assam developed by Assam Agricultural University, Jorhat and Published by Directorate of Fisheries, Govt of Assam i.e.; Package of practices for poly culture of giant freshwater prawn with carps.

Working as a founding admin for a Facebook Group namely সুনীল সেঁতু: মীনপালকৰ বাবে. It is a dedicated group of fish farmers and resource persons for sharing technical knowledge on responsible fish farming. Available in the following link https://www.facebook.com/groups/1657156464463064/?multi_permalinks=1918532444992130

Acted as resource person in different multimedia platform like Doordarshan, All India Radio, Guwahati and Dibrugarh, Community Radio Centre of Dibrugarh University, Facebook pages of various farming groups on scientific and commercial fish farming

Worked as a Junior food safety auditor under TQS Global Management System, Delhi during Commonwealth Games, Delhi, 2010

Recipient of Merit Scholarship sponsored by Assam Agricultural University, Jorhat from 2006-2009

Recipient of appreciation certificate from Director, ICAR-ATARI Zone-VI for popularization of induce breeding of Magur during review meeting of Fisheries and Animal Science on 18th December 2021

Received Best Zonal Extension Worker Award 2023-24 from ICAR-Agricultural Technology Application Research Institute, Zone-VI Guwahati on 25th September, 2024.

Learned Societies

Professional Memberships 3 Societies

Society of Fisheries and Life Science

Life Member

Society for Community Mobilization for Sustainable Development

Life Member

Society of Extension Education , Agra

Life Member

Dr. Sonmoina Bhuyan

Head

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College: Directorate of Extension Education

Department: AAU-KVK, Kamrup

AAU Joining Date: 14 Dec, 2011