Dr. Amarpreet Singh

Scientist
Agronomy

Academic Qualification:

  • Ph. D. (Agronomy) (2014) in First division – Indian Agricultural Research Institute (IARI), New Delhi, India.
  • M.Sc. (Agronomy) (2008) in First division with distinction – Punjab Agricultural University (PAU), Ludhiana, Punjab, India.
  • B.Sc. (Agriculture) (2005) in First division with distinction – Punjabi University, Patiala, Punjab, India.
  • Senior Secondary (10 + 2) (1999) in First division – Punjab School Education Board, SAS Nagar (Mohali), Punjab, India.
  • Matriculation (1997) in First division – Punjab School Education Board, SAS Nagar (Mohali), Punjab, India.

Address: ICAR-Central Institute for Cotton Research Regional Station, Sirsa,
Haryana 125 055
Phone: 01666-220428
eMail: Amarpreet225@gmail.com, Amarpreet.Singh@icar.gov.in
Mobile: +91-81681-09232

  • Agronomy of field crops, Cropping systems, Bio-fortification, Plant nutrition and Conservation agriculture etc.
DesignationYearsInstitutions
Scientist (Agronomy)15-07-2017-Till dateICAR-CICR, Regional Station, Sirsa, Haryana, ICAR-Central Institute of Cotton Research (ICAR-CICR), Nagpur
Scientist (Agronomy) &
In-Charge
15-06-2015-14-07-2017Ramie Research Station, Sorbhog, Barpeta, Assam, ICAR-Central Research Institute for Jute and Allied Fibres (ICAR-CRIJAF), Barrackpore, Kolkata, West Bengal
Scientist (Agronomy)24-12-2011-14-06-2015Division of Crop Production, ICAR-Central Research Institute for Jute and Allied Fibres (ICAR-CRIJAF), Barrackpore, Kolkata, West Bengal
Scientist (Agronomy)15-09-2011-23-12-2011ICAR-National Academy of Agricultural Research Management (ICAR-NAARM), Hyderabad
  • Enhancing the productivity and quality of jute seed through efficient nutrient and crop management options for the alluvial soils of West Bengal.
  • Enhancing system productivity and profitability of jute based cropping system and Sisal based intercropping system through Medicinal and Aromatic plants.
  • Sowing method, nutrient management and efficient retting technology for jute and mesta under limited water situations.
  • Use of jute fabrics and gunny bags in agricultural field for crop diversification.
  • Statistical model for critical period for weed control in jute and Refinement and up scaling of eco-friendly microbial degumming technology in ramie.
Project titleFunding AgencyPeriodRole
Assessment of nutrient management options in jute seed crop. (Exploratory Project)In-house / InstituteCompletedPrincipal Investigator
Assessment of planting methods and nutrient management options in jute seed crop. (Exploratory Project)In-house / InstituteCompletedPrincipal Investigator
Effect of sulphur and potassium application on yield and quality of jute seed.In-house / InstituteCompletedPrincipal Investigator
Improving water productivity of jute and mesta and its retting under low volume water. (2013-14 to 2016-17)Extra mural / Externally Funded [Funded by ICAR under Technology Mission on Jute (TMJ)]CompletedCo-Principal Investigator
Refinement and up scaling of eco-friendly microbial degumming technology in ramie.Extra mural / Externally Funded [Funded by ICAR under Technology Mission on Jute (TMJ)]CompletedCo-Principal Investigator
Improvement of nitrogen use efficiency (NUE) in jute.Extra mural / Externally Funded [Funded by ICAR under Technology Mission on Jute (TMJ)]CompletedCo-Principal Investigator
Prospects of growing medicinal and aromatic plants in jute and sisal based cropping systems.In-house / Institute14th July, 2017Co-Principal Investigator
Use of jute fabrics and gunny bags in agricultural field.In-house / Institute14th July, 2017Co-Principal Investigator
Collection, maintenance and evaluation of ramie germplasm.In-house / Institute14th July, 2017Co-Principal Investigator (Since June, 2015)
Development of high yielding genotypes with enhanced fibre quality through hybridization.In-house / Institute14th July, 2017As Co-Principal Investigator (Since June, 2015)
Introduction maintenance characterization and conservation of jute mesta and flax germplasm.In-house / Institute14th July, 2017Co-Principal Investigator (Since June, 2015)
ICAR Seed Project: Seed Production in agricultural crops and fisheries. (As Co-Principal Investigator)Extra mural / Externally Funded [Funded by ICAR under ICAR Seed Project]14th July, 2017Co-Principal Investigator (Since June, 2015)
Development of jute and allied fibre informatics.Extra mural / Externally Funded [Funded by ICAR under Technology Mission on Jute (TMJ)]14th July, 2017Co-Principal Investigator (Since February, 2016)
Project Title : Land Resource Inventory of Chakchaka Block, Barpeta District, Assam (at 1:10000) for Optimal Agricultural Land Use Planning Using Geo- Spatial Technique.In-house / Institute14th July, 2017 (Project started in 2016)Co-Principal Investigator (As collaborative center)
Soil health characterization and carbon sequestration potential in ramie based cropping system in North Eastern India. (2016-19)In-house / Institute14th July, 2017 (Project started in 2016)Co-Principal Investigator
Development of improved cultural and weed management practices to enhance productivity of ramie. (2016-19)In-house / InstituteTill 14th July, 2017 (Project started in 2016)Principal Investigator
Publication categoryNo. of publications
Research Papers/Articles (International)8
Research Papers/Articles (National)12
Books Published1
Chapters in Edited Books4
Research Papers in Seminar/Workshop Proceedings/ Abstracts (International)24
Research Papers in Seminar/Workshop Proceedings/ Abstracts (National)13
Popular Articles14
Technical bulletins3
Training Manual (authored/Co-authored)15
Research Reports2

RESEARCH PAPERS/ ARTICLES International Journals

  • Amarpreet Singh and Y. S. Shivay. 2019. Effect of Green Manures and Zinc Fertilizer Sources on DTPA-extractable Zinc in soil and Zinc Concentration in Basmati Rice Plants at Different Growth Stages. Pedosphere. 29(4): 504–515.
  • Kumar, R., Kranthi, S., Nagrare, V. S., Monga, D., Kranthi, K. R., Rao, N. and Amarpreet Singh. 2019. Insecticidal activity of botanical oils and other neem-based derivatives against whitefly, Bemisia tabaci (Gennadius) (Homoptera: Aleyrodidae) on cotton. International Journal of Tropical Insect Science. (DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s42690-019-00027-4).
  • Amarpreet Singh, Y. S. Shivay, Radha Prasanna and Ashok Kumar. 2021. Basmati Rice Quality Enhancement by Zinc Fertilization and Green Manuring on a Sub-tropical Inceptisol in Indo-Gangetic Plains of India. Journal of Agricultural Science, Canada. 13(5): 125–143. (DOI:10.5539/jas.v13n5p125).
  • Amarpreet Singh and Shivay, Y. S. (2013). Residual effect of summer green manuring crops and Zn fertilization enhanced quality and Zn concentration of durum wheat (Triticum durum Desf.) under Basmati rice-durum wheat cropping system. Biological Agriculture and Horticulture 29(4): 271-287. (DOI: 10.1080/01448765.2013.832381).
  • Amarpreet Singh and Shivay, Y. S. (2013). Effect of summer green manuring crops and zinc fertilizer Sources on productivity, Zn-uptake and economics of Basmati rice. Journal of Plant Nutrition. (Accepted for publication in Journal of Plant Nutrition). (DOI: 10.1080/01904167.2015.1009108).
  • M. S. Behera, D. K. Kundu, S. Satpathy, A. K. Jha, Amarpreet Singh and Ranjan Kumar, Nayak. (2015). Scope and opportunities of intercropping medicinal and aromatic plants with sisal cultivation. International Journal of Tropical Agriculture 33(2): 1771-1773.
  • M. S. Behera, D. K. Kundu, S. Satpathy, A. K. Jha, Amarpreet Singh and Ranjan Kumar, Nayak. (2015). Prospects of growing spices and MAPs in jute (fibre cum seed) cropping system. International Journal of Tropical Agriculture 33(4): 3265-3267.
  • Amarpreet Singh and Shivay, Y. S. (2014). Enhancement of growth parameters and productivity of Basmati Rice through summer green manuring and zinc fertilization. International Journal of Bio-resource and Stress Management 5(4): 486- 494. (DOI: 10.5958/0976-4038.2014.00600.9).

National journals

  • S. K. Sain, D. Monga, Amarpreet Singh, S. K. Bishnoi, P. Verma, S. K. Verma, R. Kumar and O. P. Tuteja (2021). Determining the prominent factors contributing to the occurrence of sudden wilt in upland cotton (Gossypium hirsutum L.). Journal of Cotton Research and Development. 35(1): 107-113.
  • Mukesh Kumar, Singh, S. R., Jha, S. K, Shamna, A., Mazumdar, S. P., Amarpreet Singh, Kundu, D. K. and Mahapatra, B. S. (2014). System productivity, profitability and resource use efficiency of jute (Corchorus olitorius) based cropping systems in the eastern Indo-Gangetic plain. Indian Journal of Agricultural Sciences 84(2): 209-213.
  • Amarpreet Singh and Shivay, Y. S. (2013). Residual effect of summer green manure crops and zinc applied to rice (Oryza sativa) on succeeding durum wheat under basmati rice-wheat cropping sequence. Indian Journal of Agronomy 58(3): 327-333.
  • Amarpreet Singh and Shivay, Y. S. (2015). Zinc application and green manuring enhances growth and yield in basmati rice (Oryza sativa L.). Indian Journal of Plant Physiology 20(3): 289–296. (DOI 10.1007/s40502-015-0167-2).
  • Behera, M. S., Mahapatra, P. K., Singandhupe, R. B., Kundu, D. K., Kannan, K., Mandal, K. G. and Amarpreet Singh. (2014). Effect of drip fertigation on growth, seed and root yield of ashwagandha [Withania somnifera (L.) Dunal]. Indian Journal of Plant Physiology 19(3): 281–286. (DOI 10.1007/s40502-014-0111-x).
  • M. S. Behera, D. K. Kundu, S. Satpathy, A. K. Jha, Amarpreet Singh and Ranjan Kumar, Nayak. (2016). Scope and opportunities of MAPs and spices in jute based cropping system. Indian Journal of Ecology 43(1) Special Issue-I: 272-274.
  • Behera, M. S., Kundu, D.K., Satpathy, S., Jha, A. K. and Amarpreet Singh. (2016). Production Potential and economic feasibility of growing medicinal and aromatic plants in jute based cropping system. Journal of Indian Society of Coastal Agricultural Research, 34(1): 68-72.
  • Singh, M. P., Singh, R., Saquib, M., Ansari, M. A., Amarpreet Singh, Tiwari, D. D. and Ansari, M. H. (2015). Yield, nutrient content and uptake of chickpea, (Cicer arietinum L.) as influenced by sulphur, boron and Rhizobium. Environment and Ecology 33(1A): 345-350.
  • Behera, M. S., Mahapatra, P. K., Singandhupe, R. B., Kundu, D. K., Kannan, K., Mandal, K. G. and Amarpreet Singh. (2014). Effect of drip fertigation on yield, water use efficiency and water productivity of mint (Mentha arvensis L.) Journal of Agricultural Physics 14(1): 37-43.
  • Amarpreet Singh, Shivay, Y. S. and Ansari, M. A. (2014). Enhancing productivity and Zn-use efficiency of Basmati rice through summer green manuring and Zn fertilization. Indian Journal of Fertilisers 10(2): 42-48.
  • Naik, M. R., Amarpreet Singh, Kundu, D. K., Kumar, M., Barman, D. and Maruthi, R. T. (2015). Effect of salt stress on germination and seedling growth of jute (Corchorus olitorius). Bioinfolet 12(1) January-March, 2015 (Accepted for Publication).
  • M. Kumar, A.K. Ghorai, Amarpreet Singh and D.K., Kundu. (2015). The critical period for weed competition in relation to yield of jute (Corchorus olitorius L.) Journal of Agri Search 2(3): 225-228.

Book published

  • Meena, R. A., Monga, D., Waghmare, V. N., Mahajan, S. S., Hasan, H., Sain, S. K., Tuteja, O. P., Verma, S. K., Kumar, R. and Amarpreet-Singh (2019). Cotton Germplasm Catalogue-II. ICAR-Central Institute for Cotton Research, Regional Station, Sirsa, Haryana 125 055, India. Pp. 370.

Book Chapters in Edited Books

  • Amarpreet Singh and Monu Kumar. (2016). Problems and Prospects of Ramie Cultivation in North East India. Chapter In: Brain storming workshop on ramie grading. Published by: ICAR-NIRJAFT, 12-Regent Park, Kolkata, West Bengal, India 700 040 & B. N. College of Agriculture, Biswanath Chariali, Assam, India 784 176. Pp. 20-30.
  • Behera, M.S., Kundu, D.K., Satpathy, S., Jha, A.K., Amarpreet Singh and Naik, R.K. (2016). Introduction of medicinal and aromatic plants as intercrops in sisal plantation for increasing income of tribal farmers in plateau region of India. In: Family Farming: Challenges and Opportunities (Eds. Mondal, B. et al.). Renu Publishers, New Delhi. Pp.131-134.
  • Behera, M. S., Mahapatra, P. K., Singandhupe, R. B., Kundu, D. k., Satpathy, S. and Amarpreet Singh. (2014). Drip fertigation effect on yield, quality, water use and economics of ashawagandha in rice based cropping system. 944-954. Book chapter in: “Integrated water resources management”. Editors: Prasad, N. B. N., Harikumar, P. S., Josef, E. J., Gopinath, G., Resmi, T. R., Surendran, U. and Ambili, G. K. Allied publishers private limited, New Delhi, India.
  • Kumar, M., Singh, S. R., Jha, S. K., Mazumdar, S. P., Amarpreet Singh , Mitra, S., Kundu, D. K. and Mahapatra, B. S. (2014). Productivity, economics and energy analysis of jute based cropping system. 182-140. Book chapter in: “Jute and Allied Fibres: Issues and Strategies”. Editors: Nag, D., Ray, D. P., Ganguly, P. K., Ammayappan, L., Satpathy, S., Mitra, S., Kundu, D. K., Roy, A. N., Satya, P., Banik, S., Bose, G. and Nayak, L. K. The Indian Natural Fibre Society, Kolkata, West Bengal, India.

Research Papers in Seminar/Workshop Proceedings/ Abstracts International

  • Amarpreet Singh, Rishi Kumar, S. K. Sain, K. Velmourougane, Debashis Paul and S. K. Verma. 2021. Effect of tillage, land configuration and cropping systems on the productivity of hybrid Bt cotton. Pp 471. Published in “Extended Summaries (Vol-I)” published during 5th International Agronomy Congress, held from 23-27 November, 2021 organized by “Indian Society of Agronomy” at ICAR-National Academy of Agricultural Research Management (ICAR-NAARM), Rajendranagar, Hyderabad, Telangana, India.
  • Amarpreet Singh, D. Kanjana, K. Sankaranarayanan, Rishi Kumar, S. K. Sain, D. Paul and S. K. Verma. 2021. Effect of organic and inorganic sources of fertilizers on productivity of cotton-wheat cropping system in North India. Pp.7. Published in “Souvenir and Conference Book” published during the “International Web Conference on Innovative and Current Advances in Agriculture and Allied Sciences” (ICAAAS-2021) organized by “Astha Foundation, Meerut, U. P., India” held online during 19th to 21st July, 2021.
  • Amarpreet Singh, Rajesh, Kumar, R., Sain, S. K., Monga, D. and Sankaranarayanan, K. 2019. Effect of irrigation levels and foliar application of osmo-protectantson productivity of hybrid Bt cotton. Pp. 3. Published in “Souvenir and Conference Book” published during International Conference on ‘Global Research Initiatives for Sustainable Agriculture & Allied Sciences (GRISAAS-2019)’ held from 20th to 22nd October, 2019 organized by “Astha Foundation, Meerut, U. P., India” at ICAR-National Academy of Agricultural Research Management (ICAR-NAARM), Rajendranagar, Hyderabad, Telangana, India.
  • Behera, M. S., Kundu, D. K., Satpathy, S., Jha, A. K., Amarpreet Singh and Naik, R. K. (2016). Prospects of medicinal and aromatic plants for crop diversification and enhancing farm income in jute based cropping system. In: Book of Extended Summaries, Vol-I, Fourth International Agronomy Congress on “Agronomy for Sustainable Management of Natural Resources, Environment, Energy and Livelihood Security to Achieve Zero Hunger Challenge” held during 22th-26th November, 2016 at ICAR-IARI, Pusa Campus, New Delhi, India. Pp. 195-196.
  • Amarpreet Singh, Kumar, M., Mazumdar, S. P., Bera, A., Naik, M. R., Kundu, D. K., Behera, M. S., Kumar, M. and Sarkar, S. (2016). In: Book of Extended Summaries, Vol-I, Sulphur and potassium fertilization for improved productivity and quality of jute seed. Paper presented in: Book of Extended Summaries, Vol-II, Fourth International Agronomy Congress on “Agronomy for Sustainable Management of Natural Resources, Environment, Energy and Livelihood Security to Achieve Zero Hunger Challenge” held during 22th-26th November, 2016 at ICAR-IARI, Pusa Campus, New Delhi, India. Pp.679-680.
  • Behera, M.S., Kundu, D.K., Satpathy, S., Jha, A.K., Amarpreet Singh and Naik, R.K. (2016). Scope and opportunities of MAPs and spices in jute seed based cropping system. In: Book of Abstracts, International Conference on “Natural Resource Management: Ecological Perspectives” held during 18-20th February, 2016 organized by Indian Ecological Society at Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agriculture, Science and Technology, Jammu, Jammu & Kashmir, India. Pp.141-142.
  • Amarpreet Singh, Kumar, M., Mazumdar, P. S., Bera, A., Naik, M.R., Kundu, D.K., Behera, M.S., Sarkar, S. and Kumar, M. (2016). Effect of sulphur and potassium application on yield and quality of jute seed in North 24 Parganas district of West Bengal. In: Journal of Agro-ecology and Natural Resource Management, 3(1). International Conference on “Recent Advances in Agriculture, Aquaculture, Food Technology, Environmental Dynamics and Climate Change (AFTEC-2016)” organized by Krishi Sanskriti, during 17th January, 2016 at JNU, New Delhi, India. Pp.76.
  • Amarpreet Singh, Kumar, M., Majumdar, S. P., Bera, A., Naik, M. R., Kundu, D. K. and Biswas, S. (2015). Yield and quality of jute seed as affected by Sulphur and potassium application in Burdwan district of West Bengal. In: Compendium of Abstracts, The Second International conference on Bio-resources and Stress Management,7-10th January, 2015, Hyderabad, India. Pp. 348.
  • Naik, M. R., Barman, D., Kumar, M., Amarpreet Singh, Kundu, D.K. and Sharma, H. K. (2015). In vitro screening of jute (Corchorus capsularis L. and Corchorus olitorius L.) against salt stress. In: Compendium of Abstracts, The Second International conference on Bio-resources and Stress Management,7-10th January, 2015, Hyderabad, India. Pp. 273.
  • Behera, M. S., Kundu, D. K., Satpathy, S., Jha, A. K., Amarpreet Singh, Nayak, R. K. (2015). Profitability of growing medicinal and aromatic plants in jute based cropping system. In: Compendium of Abstracts, The Second International conference on Bio-resources and Stress Management,7-10th January, 2015, Hyderabad, India. Pp. 97.
  • Naik, M. R., Barman, D., Kumar, M., Kundu, D. K., Amarpreet Singh and Sharma, H. K. (2014). Effect of salinity on germination and seedling growth of tossa jute (Corchorus olitorius). In: Invited Lectures and Book of Abstracts, International conference on Natural Fibres, 1-3rd August, 2014, Kolkata, West Bengal, India. Pp. 214.
  • Kumar, M., Ghorai, A. K., Mitra, S., Amarpreet Singh, Naik, M. R., Majumdar, S. P. and Kundu, D. K. (2014). Effect of nutrient and crop residue management on productivity and resource use efficiency of different jute based cropping system. In: Invited Lectures and Book of Abstracts, International conference on Natural Fibres, 1-3rd August, 2014, Kolkata, West Bengal, India. Pp. 113.
  • Amarpreet Singh, Kumar, M., Majumdar, S. P., Bera, A., Naik, M. R., and Kundu, D. K. (2014). Yield and quality of jute seed as influenced by application of potassium and sulphur in alluvial soil. In: Invited Lectures and Book of Abstracts, International conference on Natural Fibres, 1-3rd August, 2014, Kolkata, West Bengal, India. Pp. 199.
  • Adhikary, B., Ghose, B., Barman, S. K., Adhikary, A. K., Mondal, A., Mitra, S., Sarkar, D., Mitra, J., Saha, D., Kar, C. S., Kumar, M. and Amarpreet Singh. (2014). Effect of nitrogen on growth and physiology of tossa (Corchorus olitorius) jute. In: Invited Lectures and Book of Abstracts, International conference on Natural Fibres, 1-3rd August, 2014, Kolkata, West Bengal, India. Pp. 204.
  • Mitra, S., Saha, M., Amarpreet Singh, Satya, P. and Mandal, K. (2014). Enhancement of pectinase production by Bacillus subtilis for biochemical degradation of pectin in ramie fibre. In: Invited Lectures and Book of Abstracts, International conference on Natural Fibres, 1-3rd August, 2014, Kolkata, West Bengal, India. Pp. 227.
  • Behera, M. S., Kundu, D. K., Satpathy, S., Kumar, M. and Amarpreet Singh. (2014). Potential of growing medicinal and aromatic crops in jute based cropping system for higher income. In: Invited Lectures and Book of Abstracts, International conference on Natural Fibres, 1-3rd August, 2014, Kolkata, West Bengal, India. Pp. 205.
  • Ghorai, A. K., Kundu, D. K., Jagannadham, G., Barman, D., Amarpreet Singh, Kumar, S., Biswas, A. and Gope, S. (2014). Innovative ways of enhancing growth and fibre yields of jute and mesta under limited water supply. In: Invited Lectures and Book of Abstracts, International conference on Natural Fibres, 1-3rd August, 2014, Kolkata, West Bengal, India. Pp. 203.
  • Mitra, S., Saha, M., Mondal, A., Kumar, M., Amarpreet Singh, Satya, P. and Mandal, K. (2014). Integrated nutrient management in ramie (Boehmeria nivea L. Gaud.). In: Invited Lectures and Book of Abstracts, International conference on Natural Fibres, 1-3rd August, 2014, Kolkata, West Bengal, India. Pp. 111.
  • Behera, M. S., Mahapatra, P. K., Singandhupe, R. B., Kundu, D. K. Satpathy, S. and Amarpreet Singh. (2014). Drip fertigation effect on yield, quality, water use and economics of ashawagandha in rice based cropping system. In: Abstracts, International Symposium on “Integrated Water Resources Management”, February, 19-21, 2014, Kozhikode, Kerala, India. Pp. 168.
  • Choudhary, S. B., Sharma, H. K., Kumar, A. A., Karmakar, P. G. and Amarpreet Singh. (2014). Abroma augusta L., A potential fibre producing agroforestry crop for dry and degraded lands. In: Book of Abstracts, World Congress on Agroforestry, February, 10-14, 2014, New Delhi, India. Pp. 303.
  • Naik, R. M., Amarpreet Singh, Kundu, D. K. and Kumar, M. (2014). Screening of jute (Chorchorus capsularis) genotypes for salinity tolerances. In: Proceedings of International Conference on “Biodiversity, Bio-resources and Biotechnology”, January, 30-31, 2014, Mysore, Karnataka, India. Pp. 32.
  • Amarpreet Singh, Kumar, M., Majumdar, S. P., Kundu, D. K., Ghorai, A. K., Mitra, S., Naik, R. and Behera, M. S. (2014). Balanced fertilization for higher jute seed production under transplanted condition. In: Proceedings of International Conference on “Biodiversity, Bio-resources and Biotechnology”, January, 30-31, 2014, Mysore, Karnataka, India. Pp. 32-33.
  • Amarpreet Singh and Y. S. Shivay. (2013). Residual effect of zinc fertilizer sources and green manuring crops on durum wheat. In: Abstracts, 1st International Conference on “Bio-resource and Stress Management”, February, 6-9, 2013, Kolkata, West Bengal, India. Pp. 39.
  • Amarpreet Singh and Y. S. Shivay. (2012). Agronomic bio-fortification of Basmati rice (Oryza sativa L.) with zinc. In: Extended Summaries Volume-2: 3rd International Agronomy Congress, November, 26-30, 2012, New Delhi, India. Pp 123-124.

National

  • Amarpreet Singh, Sain, S. K., Monga, D., Kumar, R., Verma, S. K. and Tuteja, O. P. 2020. Effect of methods of gap filling on the productivity of hybrid Bt cotton. Pp. 189-194. Published in “Book of Oral Presentations” published during National Symposium on “Cotton Production and Technologies in the Next Decade: Problems and Perspective” held at Odisha University of Agriculture and Technology (OUAT), Bhubaneswar, Odisha 751 003, India organized during 22nd to 24th January, 2020.
  • Sain, S. K., Monga, D., Amarpreet Singh, Bishnoi, S.K., Verma, P., Verma, S. K., Kumar, R. and Tuteja, O.P. 2020. Sudden wilt in cotton: Prominent factors contributing to its occurrence in north India. Pp. 247-255. Published in “Book of Oral Presentations” published during National Symposium on “Cotton Production and Technologies in the Next Decade: Problems and Perspective” held at Odisha University of Agriculture and Technology (OUAT), Bhubaneswar, Odisha 751 003, India organized during 22nd to 24th January, 2020.
  • Amarpreet Singh, Kumar, M., Majumdar, S.P., Bera, A., Naik, M.R., Kundu, D.K., Behera, M.S., Sarkar, S. and Kumar, M. (2016). Yield and quality of jute seed as influenced by sulphur and potassium application in Burdwan district of West Bengal. In: Book of Abstracts, National Seminar on “Integrating Agri-Horticultural and Allied Research for Food and Nutritional Security in the Era of Global Climate Disruption”. 4-6 March 2016, Imphal, Manipur, India. Pp.26.
  • Behera, M.S., Kundu, D.K., Satpathy, S., Jha, A.K., Amarpreet Singh and Naik, R.K. (2016). Production potential and economic feasibility of growing MAPs in jute fibre based cropping system. In: Book of Abstracts, 11th National Symposium on “Innovations in Coastal Agriculture-Current Status and Potential under Changing Environment”.14-17 January 2016, ICAR-Indian Institute of Water Management, Bhubaneswar, Odisha, India. Pp.147.
  • Behera, M. S., Kundu, D. K., Satpathy, S., Jha, A. K., Amarpreet Singh and Naik RK. (2017). Integration of spices medicinal and aromatic plants for crop diversification and enhancing farm income in jute seed based cropping system. In: Book of Abstracts, National conference on “Enhancing Nutritional Security through Climate Smart Farming Practices” held during 17th-18th March, 2017. Pp. 46-47.
  • Behera, M. S., Kundu, D. K., Satpathy, S., Jha, A. K., Amarpreet Singh, Panda, A. R. and Naik, R. K. (2016). Post-harvest Root grading of Ashwagandha in increasing Profitability of Farmers in Jute-rice-medicinal plants cropping sequence. In: Book of Abstracts, All India Seminar on “Post-Harvest Management of Fruits and Vegetables” held during 01st-02nd June, 2016 organized by Agricultural Engineering, Division, West Bengal State Center, The Institution of Engineers (India), Kolkata, West Bengal, India. Pp. 39.
  • Amarpreet Singh, Kumar, M., Mazumdar, S. P., Bera, A., Naik, M. R., Kundu, D. K., Behera, M. S., Kumar, M. and Sarkar, S. (2016). Effect of sulphur and potassium application on yield and quality of jute seed in alluvial soils of West Bengal. In: Book of Abstracts, National conference on “Innovative and Current Advances in Agriculture and Applied Sciences (ICAAAS-2016)” held during 10th & 11th December, 2016 at PJTSAU, Rajendranagar, Hyderbad, Telengana, India. Pp. 122.
  • Behera, M.S., Kundu, D.K., Satpathy, S., Jha, A.K., Amarpreet Singh and Naik, R.K. (2016). Introduction of medicinal and aromatic plants as intercrops in sisal plantation for increasing income of tribal farmers in Plateau region of India. In: Book of Abstracts, National Seminar on “Sustainable Family Farming for Food, Nutritional & livelihood Security” held during 5-6th March, 2016, at Visva Bharati, West Bengal, India. Pp.23-24.
  • Amarpreet Singh, Kumar, M., Majumdar, S. P., Kundu, D. K., Naik, M. R., Bera, A., and Behera, M. S. (2015). Nutrient management for higher growth and seed yield of jute under transplanted condition. In: Souvenir and Book of Abstracts, National Conference on “Indigenous Innovations and Foreign Technology Transfer in Fertilizer Industry: Needs, Constraints and Desired Simplification”, 17th January, 2015, Barrackpore, Kolkata, West Bengal, India. Pp. 39-40.
  • Behera, M. S., Kundu, D. K., Satpathy, S., Jha, A. K., Amarpreet Singh and Nayak R. K. (2014). Integration of medicinal and aromatic plant in jute based cropping system for increasing farm income. In: Extended Summary, National Symposium on “Management options for enhancing farm productivity and livelihood security under changing climate”, 29-31st October, 2014, Bhubaneswar, Odisha, India. Pp. 141-143.
  • Mukesh Kumar, Kundu, D. K., A. K. Ghorai, Sonali P. Mazumdar and Amarpreet Singh. (2014). Impact of long term use of manure and fertilizers on weed infestation in jute in Indo-Gangetic plain. In: Book of Abstracts, Biennial Conference of Indian Society of Weed Science on “Emerging Challenges in Weed Management”, February, 15-17, 2014, Jabalpur, Madhya Pradesh, India. Pp. 29.
  • Mukesh Kumar, S. R. Singh, S. K. Jha, A. K. Ghorai, Sonali P. Majumdar, Amarpreet Singh, S. Mitra and D. K. Kundu. (2013). Productivity, economics and energy analysis of jute based cropping system. In: Book of Abstracts, National Seminar on “Jute and Allied Fibres in Changing Times: Issues and Strategies”, January, 3-5, 2013, Kolkata, West Bengal, India. Pp. 5.
  • A.K. Ghorai, Mukesh Kumar, B. Majumdar, H. Chaudhury, S. Sarkar, D. K. Kundu, A. K. Chakraborty and Amarpreet Singh. (2013). Integrated weed management of jute (Corchorus spp.) and allied fibres. In: Book of Abstracts, National Seminar on “Jute and Allied Fibres in Changing Times: Issues and Strategies”, January, 3-5, 2013, Kolkata, West Bengal, India. Pp. 46.

Popular Articles/ Short Notes/ Short Communications

  • Behera, M. S., Kundu, D. K., Satpathy, S., Jha, A. K., Amarpreet Singh and Naik, R. K. (2016). Integration of MAPs and spices in jute based cropping system: Scope and strategies. Jaf News 13(1): 20.
  • Behera, M. S., Kundu, D. K., Satpathy, S., Jha, A. K., Amarpreet Singh and Naik, R. K. (2016). Integration of MAPs and spices in jute based cropping system: Scope and strategies. Jaf News 13(1): 20.
  • Ghorai, A.K., Kundu, D.K., Naik, R.K. and Amarpreet Singh. (2015). New technique for retting of jute (in Bengali). Feerey Asuk Sobuj 1(12): 3.
  • Naik, M. R., Amarpreet Singh, Kundu, D. K., De, R. K. and Bera, A. (2014). Scientific cultivation of jute for higher seed productivity. Agri Gold Swarna Sedyam 17(9): 43-45.
  • Kumar, S., Amarpreet Singh and Naik, M. R. (2014). Krishak upbhogta ke adhikar (In Hindi). Kisan Kheti 3(1): 77-80.
  • Amarpreet Singh, Kumar, M., Majumdar, S. P., Bera A., Kundu, D. K. and Naik, M. R. (2014). Paired row planting and nitrogen application for increasing seed yield of jute. Jaf News 12(1): 17-18.
  • Amarpreet Singh, Kumar, M., Kundu, D. K., Majumdar, S. P., Naik, M. R., Bera, A. and Behera, M. S. (2014). Application of sulphur and zinc improves seed yield of jute in alluvial soils. Jaf News 12(2): 26.
  • Naik, M. R., Barman, D., Mandal, U. K., R. T. Maruthi, Kumar, M., Kundu, D. K. and Amarpreet Singh. (2014). Performance of Jute (Corchorus olitorius L. & C. capsularis L.) under salt affected soils. Jaf News 12(2): 27.
  • Mitra, S., Saha, M., Mandal, K., Kumar, M. and Amarpreet Singh. (2014). Biochemical degradation of ramie pectin. Jaf News 12(2): 27-28.
  • Behera, M. S., Kundu, D. K., Satpathy, S., Jha, A. K., Amarpreet Singh and Naik, R. K. (2014). Scope of intercropping of medicinal and aromatic plants with sisal. Jaf News 12(2): 28.
  • Behera, M. S., Kundu, D. K., Satpathy, S., Jha, A. K., Amarpreet Singh and Naik, R. K. (2014). Integration of medicinal and aromatic plants – a profitable enterprise for jute growing farmers. Jaf News 12(2): 20.
  • Naik, M. R., Kumar, M., Amarpreet Singh, Kundu, D. K. and Barman, D. (2014). Sathai phasal utpadan ke liye nirdarit urvakon ka paryog. (Published in Hindi). Resha Kiran 1: 18-20.
  • Kumar, M., Ghorai, A. K., Amarpreet Singh, Naik, M. R., and Kundu, D. K. (2014). Patsan main kharpatvar niyantran ki krantic avastha. (Published in Hindi). Resha Kiran 1: 21-22.
  • Ansari, M. A., Prakash, N., Punitha, P., Ansari, M. H. and Amarpreet Singh. (2014). Green manuring: An ideal approach to improve soil fertility in Jhum area of NEH region of India. Popular kheti, 2(2): 222-229.

Technical Bulletin:

  • O. P. Tuteja, S. K. Verma, D. Paul, Amarpreet Singh, V. N. Waghmare and Y. G. Prasad (2021). Achievements in Cotton Improvement at ICAR-CICR, Regional Station, Sirsa, Haryana 125055, Technical Bulletin no. 1/2021. Pp-42.
  • Kumar, M., S. Mitra, Tripathy, M. K., Naik, M. R., Naik, R. K., Jha, A. K., Gawande, S. P., Mazumdar, S. P., Amarpreet Singh, Saha, A. R. and Majumdar, B. (2015). Energy and economic analysis of jute and allied fibre crops. Technical bulletin 2/2015. ICAR-RIJAF, Barrackpore, Kolkata, West Bengal, India. 26 p.
  • Naik, R. K., Mitra, S., Jha, A. K., Amarpreet Singh, Kumar, M., Kundu, D. K. and Satpathy, S. (2014). Mechanical extraction of jute and allied fibres. Technical bulletin No. 03. Central Research Institute for Jute and Allied Fibres, Indian Council of Agricultural Research, Barrackpore 700120, West Bengal, India, 13 p.

Training Manual

  • Kumar, M., Satya, P., Mitra, S., Amarpreet Singh, Jana, S. and Karan, M. (2016). Ramie Germplasm: unlocked potential for genetic improvement. In: Training manual on Conservation and evaluation of jute and allied fibre germplasm for sustainable yield and quality improvement. Edts. S. B. Choudhary, H. K. Sharma, A. Anil Kumar, Maruthi, R. T., S. K. Pandey, S. Mitra, J. Mitra, I. Chowdhury. All India Network Project on Jute and Allied Fibres, ICAR-Central Research Institute for Jute and Allied Fibres, Barrackpore, Kolkata, West Bengal-700 120, India. PP 89.
  • Kumar, M., Satya, P., Mitra, S., Amarpreet Singh, Jana, S. and Karan, M. (2016). Ramie Germplasm: unlocked potential for genetic improvement. Chapter In: Training manual on Conservation and evaluation of jute and allied fibre germplasm for sustainable yield and quality improvement. Edts. S. B. Choudhary, H. K. Sharma, A. Anil Kumar, Maruthi, R. T., S. K. Pandey, S. Mitra, J. Mitra, I. Chowdhury. All India Network Project on Jute and Allied Fibres, ICAR-Central Research Institute for Jute and Allied Fibres, Barrackpore, Kolkata, West Bengal-700 120, India. Pp 55-60.
  • Amarpreet Singh, Kumar, M. and Sarkar, S. (2015). Training manual on “Improved Production Technology of Ramie”. Training manual in English language. Ramie Research Station, P. O.: Sorbhog, Barpeta, Assam 781 317 [Regional Station of “ICAR-Central Research Institute for Jute and Allied Fibres, Indian Council of Agricultural Research, Barrackpore 700120, West Bengal, India”], 30 p.
  • Amarpreet Singh, Kumar, M. and Sarkar, S. (2015). Training manual on “Rami Ki Vaigyanik Kheti”. Training manual in Hindi language. Ramie Research Station, P. O.: Sorbhog, Barpeta, Assam 781 317 [Regional Station of “ICAR-Central Research Institute for Jute and Allied Fibres, Indian Council of Agricultural Research, Barrackpore 700120, West Bengal, India”], 30 p.
  • Kumar, M., Ghorai, A. K., Amarpreet Singh and Naik, M. R. (2015). Adhik utpadanshilata o ayer upajogi pat nirbhur sasyaparjay. (in Bengali) In: Training manual on “Improved production technologies of jute and mesta”. In Bengali “Pat o mesta utpadaner unnatta prjukti”. All India Network Project on Jute and Allied Fibres, ICAR- Central Research Institute for Jute and Allied Fibres (ICAR-CRIJAF), Barrackpore 700120, West Bengal, India, 12-13 p.
  • Ghorai, A. K., Kumar, M. and Amarpreet Singh. (2015). Pat o mesta chaser khetre susanghata agaccha daman. (in Bengali) In: Training manual on “Improved production technologies of jute and mesta”. In Bengali “Pat o mesta utpadaner unnatta prjukti”. All India Network Project on Jute and Allied Fibres, ICAR- Central Research Institute for Jute and Allied Fibres (ICAR-CRIJAF), Indian Council of Agricultural Research, Barrackpore 700120, West Bengal, India, 7-8 p.
  • Pandey, S. K., Sarkar, S., Shamna, A., Amarpreet Singh and Mazumdar, S. P. (2014). Training manual on “Improved production and post-harvest technologies of jute”. In Bengali “Pat utpadaner o fasal katar parer unnatta prjukti bishaye prasikkhan”. All India Network Project on Jute and Allied Fibres. Central Research Institute for Jute and Allied Fibres, Indian Council of Agricultural Research, Barrackpore 700120, West Bengal, India, 31 p.
  • Ghorai, A. K., Kumar, M. and Amarpreet Singh. (2014). Pat o mesta chaser khetre susanghata agaccha daman (in Bengali) In: Training manual on “Improved production and post-harvest technologies of jute”. In Bengali “Pat utpadaner o fasal katar parer unnatta prjukti bishaye prasikkhan”. All India Netwotk Project on Jute and Allied Fibres, Central Research Institute for Jute and Allied Fibres, Indian Council of Agricultural Research, Barrackpore 700120, West Bengal, India, 7-8 p.
  • Kumar, M., Ghorai, A. K., Amarpreet Singh and Naik, R. (2014). Adhik utpadansilata o ayer upajogi pat nirbhur sasyaparjay. (in Bengali) In: Training manual on “Improved production and post-harvest technologies of jute”. In Bengali “Pat utpadaner o fasal katar parer unnatta prjukti bishaye prasikkhan”. All India Network Project on Jute and Allied Fibres, Central Research Institute for Jute and Allied Fibres, Indian Council of Agricultural Research, Barrackpore 700120, West Bengal, India, 22-23 p.
  • Pandey, S. K., Saha, S. C., Mazumdar, S. P., Selvaraj, K., Amarpreet Singh, Sharma, H. K., Mandal, K. and Mitra, S. (2013). Training manual on “Advances in improved production technology and fibre quality assessment of jute and allied fibre crops”. All India Network Project on Jute and Allied Fibres. Central Research Institute for Jute and Allied Fibres, Indian Council of Agricultural Research, Barrackpore 700120, West Bengal, India and National Institute of Research on Jute and Allied Fibre Technology, Indian Council of Agricultural Research, 12, Regent Park, Kolkata – 700 040, West Bengal, India, 117 p.
  • Mitra, S., Kumar, M., Barman, D. and Amarpreet Singh. (2013). Improved production technology of ramie. In: Training manual on “Advances in improved production technology and fibre quality assessment of jute and allied fibre crops”. All India Network Project on Jute and Allied Fibres. Central Research Institute for Jute and Allied Fibres, Indian Council of Agricultural Research, Barrackpore 700120, West Bengal, India and National Institute of Research on Jute and Allied Fibre Technology, Indian Council of Agricultural Research, 12, Regent Park, Kolkata – 700 040, West Bengal, India, 85-88 p.
  • Majumdar, B., Sarkar, S., Saha, A. R., Jha, S. K., Shamna, A., Kumar, M., Amarpreet Singh and Kundu, D. K. (2013). Training manual on “Improved retting methods of jute and allied fibres with special reference to quality assessment”. Central Research Institute for Jute and Allied Fibres, Indian Council of Agricultural Research, Barrackpore 700120, West Bengal, India, 36 p.
  • Jha, S. K., Majumdar, B., Sarkar, S., Shamna, A., Chaudhary, S. B., Kumar, S. and Amarpreet Singh. (2013). Evaluation of microbial formulation mediated jute retting in the farmers’ field and its economics. In: Training manual on “Improved retting methods of jute and allied fibres with special reference to quality assessment”. Central Research Institute for Jute and Allied Fibres, Indian Council of Agricultural Research, Barrackpore 700120, West Bengal, India, 19-22 p.
  • Mitra, S., Saha, M., Amarpreet Singh, Gawande, S. P. and Ray, D. P. (2013) Improved degumming technology for quality ramie fibre production. In: Training manual on “Improved retting methods of jute and allied fibres with special reference to quality assessment”. Central Research Institute for Jute and Allied Fibres, Indian Council of Agricultural Research, Barrackpore 700120, West Bengal, India, 33-36 p.
  • Kumar, Mukesh, Amarpreet Singh, Ghorai, A. K., and Mazumdar, S. P. (2013). Susthaiyee sasya utpadaner janya unnato maner babyasthypana (in Bengali) In: Training Manual on Soil test and targeted yield based fertilizer management for enhancing crop productivity. Under Tribal Support programme, AICRP on STCR, Central Research Institute for Jute and Allied Fibres, Barrackpore 700120, West Bengal, India.

Extension Folders / Leaflets

  • Kumar, R., Singh, S., Sain, S. K., Amarpreet-Singh and Jhakhar, D. (2019). Uttar Bharat main kapas ki gulabi sundi ka samekit pra bhandhan. Extension folder in Hindi. Pp-8.
  • Kumar, R., Sain, S. K., Monga, D. and Amarpreet-Singh (2018). Kapas ki fasal main safed makhkhi tatha patta marod rog ka samekit prabandhan. Extension folder / pocket note in Hindi. Pp-6.
  • Kumar, R., Sain, S. K., Amarpreet-Singh and Monga, D. (2018). Narme-kapah di fasal wich chchitti makhkhi ate patta marod rog da saravpakhi prabandh. Extension folder / pocket note in Punjabi. Pp-6.
  • Amarpreet Singh, Monu Kumar, Sitangshu Sarkar, S. Mitra and Mukesh Kumar. (2017). Gaoje thakhani khunkhura mavdehunthay. Folder in Bodo. Ramie Research Station, Sorbhog, Barpeta Assam 781 317. [Regional Station of “ICAR-Central Research Institute for jute and Allied Fibres (Indian Council of Agricultural Research), Barrackpore, Kolkata-700 120, West Bengal, India”].
  • Amarpreet Singh, Monu Kumar and Sitangshu Sarkar. (2016). Diseases of ramie [Boehmeria nivea (L.) Gaud.] and their management. Folder in English. January, 2016. Ramie Research Station, Sorbhog, Barpeta Assam 781 317. [Regional Station of “ICAR-Central Research Institute for jute and Allied Fibres (Indian Council of Agricultural Research), Barrackpore, Kolkata-700 120, West Bengal, India”].
  • Amarpreet Singh, Monu Kumar, Sitangshu Sarkar S. Mitra, C S Kar, Mukesh Kumar and N L Das. (2016). Riha [Boehmeria nivea (L.) Gaud.] kheti utpadner vaigyanik padhati. Folder in Assamese. February, 2016. Ramie Research Station, Sorbhog, Barpeta Assam 781 317. [Regional Station of “ICAR-Central Research Institute for jute and Allied Fibres (Indian Council of Agricultural Research), Barrackpore, Kolkata-700 120, West Bengal, India”].
  • Amarpreet Singh, Monu Kumar, Sitangshu Sarkar, S. Mitra and C. S. Kar. (2016). Ramieko ge.ani niamrang. Folder in Garo. February, 2016. Ramie Research Station, Sorbhog, Barpeta Assam 781 317. [Regional Station of “ICAR-Central Research Institute for jute and Allied Fibres (Indian Council of Agricultural Research), Barrackpore, Kolkata-700 120, West Bengal, India”].
  • Amarpreet Singh, Monu Kumar, Sitangshu Sarkar, S. Mitra and M. Ramesh Naik. (2016). Riha (Ramie) [Boehmeria nivea (L.) Gaud.] ki vaigyanik kheti. Folder in Hindi. Ramie Research Station, Sorbhog, Barpeta Assam 781 317. [Regional Station of “ICAR-Central Research Institute for jute and Allied Fibres (Indian Council of Agricultural Research), Barrackpore, Kolkata-700 120, West Bengal, India”].
  • Amarpreet Singh, Monu Kumar and Sitangshu Sarkar. (2015). Scientific methods of ramie [Boehmeria nivea (L.) Gaud.] cultivation. Folder in English. August, 2015. Ramie Research Station, Sorbhog, Barpeta Assam 781 317. [Regional Station of “ICAR-Central Research Institute for jute and Allied Fibres (Indian Council of Agricultural Research), Barrackpore, Kolkata-700 120, West Bengal, India”].
  • Amarpreet Singh, Monu Kumar and Sitangshu Sarkar. (2015). Insects pests of ramie [Boehmeria nivea (L.) Gaud.] and their management. Folder in English. December, 2015. Ramie Research Station, Sorbhog, Barpeta Assam 781 317. [Regional Station of “ICAR-Central Research Institute for jute and Allied Fibres (Indian Council of Agricultural Research), Barrackpore, Kolkata-700 120, West Bengal, India”].
  • S. R. Singh, S. K. Pandey, M, Kumar, S. K. Jha, Amarpreet Singh and D. K. Kundu. (2013). Ready reckoner for soil test and targeted yield based nutrient management in rice. Folder in English. February, 2013. Central Research Institute for jute and Allied Fibres (Indian Council of Agricultural Research), Barrackpore, Kolkata-700 120, West Bengal, India.
  • Sarkar, S., Shamna, A., Jha, S. K., Kumar, S., Ghorai, A. K., Gotyal, B. S., Tripathy, A. N., Kumar, M., Sharma, H. K., Chaudhary, B., Amarpreet Singh and Mazumdar, B. (2013). Patsan utpadan ki unnatt takniq: Krshkon ka path-pardarshak. Folder in Hindi. February, 2013. ICAR- Central Research Institute for Jute and Allied Fibres (ICAR-CRIJAF), Indian Council of Agricultural Research, Barrackpore 700120, West Bengal, India.

Research Reports

  • Contributed significantly in the compilation and publication of Annual Report of ALL INDIA NETWORK PROJECT ON JUTE AND ALLIED FIBRES (AINPJAF) for the years 2012-13 and 2013-14.
  • Contributed significantly in the compilation and publication of Annual Report of ALL INDIA NETWORK PROJECT ON JUTE AND ALLIED FIBRES (AINPJAF) for the years 2014-15 and 2015-16.

International

  • Attended and participated in “International Web Conference on Innovative and Current Advances in Agriculture and Allied Sciences” (ICAAAS-2021) held online during 19th to 21st July, 2021.
  • Attended and participated as ‘Rapporteur’ and acted as a member of the organizing committee for “Interface Meeting on Enhancing Cotton Productivity in North Zone: Way Forward” was organized at ICAR-Central Research Institute for Cotton Research, Regional Station, Sirsa, Haryana 125 055 on 07th September, 2021 on the occasion of “Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav”.
  • Attended and participated as ‘Rapporteur’ and acted as a member of the organizing committee for “Interactive Session on Status of Pink Bollworm in North Zone: Issues and its Management” was organized at ICAR-Central Research Institute for Cotton Research, Regional Station, Sirsa, Haryana 125 055 on 04th October, 2021 under the Chairmanship of Dr. R. K. Singh, ADG (CC), ICAR, New Delhi.
  • Attended and participated in International Conference on ‘Global Research Initiatives for Sustainable Agriculture & Allied Sciences (GRISAAS-2019)’ held from 20th to 22nd October, 2019 organized by “Astha Foundation, Meerut, U. P., India” at ICAR-National Academy of Agricultural Research Management (ICAR-NAARM), Rajendranagar, Hyderabad, Telangana, India.
  • Attended and participated in International Webinar on “Soil Spectroscopy: An emerging technique for rapid soil health assessment” Organized online through video-conference jointly by ICAR-Indian Institute of Soil Science, Bhopal and World Agroforestry (ICRAF), Nairobi, Kenya on 01st October, 2020.
  • Attended and participated in International Web Conference on ‘Global Research Initiatives for Sustainable Agriculture & Allied Sciences (GRISAAS-2020)’ held from 28th to 30th October, 2020 organized online by “Astha Foundation, Meerut, U. P., India”.
  • Attended and participated in Fourth International Agronomy Congress on “Agronomy for Sustainable Management of Natural Resources, Environment, Energy and Livelihood Security to Achieve Zero Hunger Challenge” held during 22th-26th November, 2016 at ICAR-IARI, Pusa Campus, New Delhi, India.
  • Attended and participated in International Conference on “Recent Advances in Agriculture, Aquaculture, Food Technology, Environmental Dynamics and Climate Change (AFTEC-2016)” organized by Krishi Sanskriti, during 17th January, 2016 at Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi, India.
  • Attended and participated in “The Second International conference on Bio-resources and Stress Management” held during 7-10th January, 2015 at PJTSAU, Rajendranagar, Hyderabad, India.
  • Attended and participated in “International conference on Natural Fibres” held during 1st-3rd August, 2014 at Kolkata, West Bengal, India.
  • Attended and participated in 1st International Conference on “Bio-resource and Stress Management”, held during February, 6-9, 2013 at Kolkata, West Bengal, India.
  • Attended and participated in 3rd International Agronomy Congress, held during November, 26-30, 2012 at New Delhi, India.

National

  • Attended and participated in National Symposium on “Cotton Production and Technologies in the Next Decade: Problems and Perspective” Odisha University of Agriculture and Technology (OUAT), Bhubaneswar, Odisha 751 003, India during 22nd to 24th January, 2020.
  • Attended and participated in “Annual Group Meeting of ICAR-AICRP on Cotton for the year 2019-20” Organized online through video-conference by ICAR-AICRP on Cotton (ICAR-CICR) during 18th, 19th and 20th May, 2020.
  • Attended and participated in “Annual Group Meeting of ICAR-AICRP on Cotton – North Zone for the year 2018-19” organised at CCSHAU, Hissar, Haryana during 11th March, 2019.
  • Attended and participated in Workshop-cum-Meeting to review, evaluation and refinement of strategy for effective management of whitefly in North Zone during 2017 held at ICAR-CICR, Regional Station, Sirsa, Haryana 125 055 on 13th September, 2017.
  • Attended and participated in Annual Group Meeting of AICRP on cotton held from 09th – 10th April, 2021via ONLINE mode.
  • Attended and participated in Webinar on “Farm Bills-2020: Understanding the Implications” Organized online through video-conference by ICAR-Indian Agricultural Research Institute, New Delhi under the World Bank-NAHEP-ICAR’s programme on Centre for Advanced Agricultural Science and Technology (CAAST) on 26th September, 2020.
  • Attended and participated (as Rapporteur) in the Meeting to review the progress of action taken report based on the meeting held on 29-09-2021 at CCS HAU, Hissar for pink bollworm management” held at ICAR-CICR Regional Station, Sirsa, Haryana 125 055 on 12th December, 2021.
  • Attended and participated in National conference on “Innovative and Current Advances in Agriculture and Applied Sciences (ICAAAS-2016)” held during 10th & 11th December, 2016 at PJTSAU, Rajendranagar, Hyderbad, Telengana, India.
  • Attended and participated in National Seminar on “Integrating Agri-Horticultural and Allied Research for Food and Nutritional Security in the Era of Global Climate Disruption” held during 4-6th March, 2016 at Imphal, Manipur, India.
  • Attended and participated in National Symposium On “Agricultural Diversification for Sustainable livelihood and Environmental Security” held during 18-20th November, 2014 at Punjab Agricultural University, Ludhiana, Punjab, India.
  • Attended and participated in National Conference On “Indigenous Innovations and Foreign Technology Transfer in Fertilizer Industry: Needs, Constraints and Desired Simplification” held during 17th January,2015at ICAR- Central Research Institute for Jute and Allied Fibres (ICAR-CRIJAF), Barrackpore, Kolkata, West Bengal, India.
  • Attended and participated in the 29th Annual Workshop of AINPJAF organised during 10.03.2017 to 11.03.2017 at ICAR-NIRJAFT, Kolkata.
  • Attended and participated in 12th Annual Group Meeting of All India Network project on Jute and Allied Fibres (AINP on JAF) held during 03rd and 04th February, 2016 at BCKV, Kalyani, West Bengal.
  • Attended and participated in the 27th Annual Workshop of AINP on Jute and Allied Fibres held on 10th and 11th February, 2013 at ICAR-CRIJAF, Barrackpore, Kolkata-700 120, West Bengal, India.
  • Attended and participated in the 23rd ICAR-Regional Committee Meeting, Zone-III held during 30th and 31st May, 2017 at Imphal, Manipur, India.
  • Attended and participated in the IMC meeting held at ICAR-CRIJAF, Barrackpore on 06th July, 2017.

National

  • Attended and participated in the “National Training on Advances in Weed Management for Sustainable Agriculture” organized jointly by ICAR-Directorate of Weed Research, Jabalpur & Indian Society of Weed Science from 13th December, 2021 to 18th December, 2021 via online / virtual mode.
  • Attended and participated in 21 days “CAFT training programme on: Statistical and Machine Learning Techniques for Modeling and Forecasting Agricultural Data” organized by ICAR- Indian Agricultural Statistics Research Institute (ICAR-IASRI), New Delhi, India (From 20th December, 2019 to 09th January, 2020).
  • Attended and participated in DST sponsored 1-week training program on “Integrated Nutrient Management and Nutrient Budgeting through Advanced Models to Improve Crop Productivity” Organized online through video-conference by ICAR-Indian Institute of Soil and Water Conservation, Research Centre, Ooty, Tamil Nadu (From 18th -22nd January, 2021).
  • Attended and participated in 97 days “Orientation Training Programme” for understanding the cotton crop in various disciplines during 18th July, 2017 to 22nd October, 2017 at ICAR-CICR, Regional Station, Sirsa, Haryana 125 055.
  • Attended and participated in 21 days CAFT training programme on “Natural Resource management viz-a-viz climate change” from 17th Nov 2015 to 08th December, 2015 at Punjab Agricultural University (PAU), Ludhiana.
  • Attended and participated in 04 days National level training programme on “Conservation and Evaluation of Jute and Allied Fibre Germplasm for Enhanced Application in Crop Improvement” organized by AINP on JAF during 05th to 08th February, 2016 at ICAR-CRIJAF, Barrackpore, Kolkata, West Bengal-700 120.
  • Attended and Participated in the Training Programme on “Data Analysis using SAS” of the NAIP consortium “Strengthening Statistical Computing for NARS” Funded by National Agricultural Innovation Project and Organised by Directorate of Water Management (ICAR), Bhubaneshwar, Odisha, India, held at NIRJAFT, Kolkata, West Bengal, India during 25th February-2nd March, 2013.
  • Successfully completed ‘Institute Attachment Training programme’ (part of Foundation Course for Agricultural Research Services-FOCARS training for 94th FOCARS batch) on “Conservation Agriculture” under the guidance of Dr. T. K. Das, Sr. Scientist, Division of Agronomy, IARI, New Delhi. (Training period: -from 26.03.2012 to 26.06.2012).
  • Attended and successfully Completed 3 months FOCARS [Foundation Course for Agricultural Research Services (FOCARS training for 94th FOCARS batch)] training at NAARM, Hyderabad from 15th September to 13th December, 2011.

Workshops organized

  • Contributed significantly for organizing the 29th Annual Workshop of AINPJAF organised during 10.03.2017 to 11.03.2017 at ICAR-NIRJAFT, Kolkata.
  • Contributed significantly for organizing the 27th Annual Workshop of AINP on Jute and Allied Fibres held on 10th and 11th February, 2013 at ICAR-CRIJAF, Barrackpore, Kolkata-700 120, West Bengal, India.
  • Obtained (Indian Council of Agricultural Research) ICAR’s JRF (Junior Research Fellowship) during M.Sc. (Agronomy) degree programme.
  • Received GOLD MEDAL for Outstanding Academic Performance in M.Sc. (Agronomy) degree programme.
  • Obtained (Indian Agricultural Research Institute) IARI’s SRF (Senior Research Fellowship) during Ph.D. (Agronomy) degree programme.
  • Obtained GOLD MEDAL (IARI MERIT MEDAL) at 52nd Convocation of IARI, New Delhi (held during February, 2014) for outstanding performance during Ph. D. (Agronomy) degree programme.
  • Obtained FAI (Fertiliser Association of India) Golden Jubilee Award for “Outstanding Doctoral Research in Fertiliser Usage” during FAI Annual Seminar 2014 held on the 10th December, 2014 at New Delhi, India.
  • Obtained “The Mosaic Company Foundation Award for Outstanding Doctoral Research in the area of Plant Nutrition 2014-15” during 21st February, 2015 at Gurgaon, Haryana, India.
  • Obtained the Indian Society of Agronomy (ISA) Best Ph. D. Thesis Award for the year 2014 during the 4th International Agronomy Congress on “Agronomy for Sustainable Management of Natural Resources, Environment, Energy and Livelihood Security to Achieve Zero Hunger Challenge” organized by Indian Society of Agronomy, during 22nd – 26th November, 2016, at New Delhi, India.
  • Obtained the Young Scientist Award from Astha Foundation for his outstanding contribution in the field of Agronomy during the National Conference on “Innovative and Current Advances in Agriculture and Allied Sciences” held during 10th -11th December, 2016, at Hyderabad, Telangana, India.
  • Obtained “Best poster award” for Poster / Paper presented at International conference on “Natural Fibres” organized by “The Indian Natural Fibre Society” during 1st-3rd August, 2014 at Kolkata, West Bengal, India for the Poster / Paper entitled “Enhancement of pectinase production by Bacillus subtilis for biochemical degradation of pectin in ramie fibre”. Authored by: Mitra, S., Saha, M., Amarpreet Singh, Satya, P. and Mandal, K. Paper / Poster presented in: “International conference on Natural Fibres held during 1st-3rd August, 2014 at Kolkata, West Bengal, India.
  • Obtained “Young Scientist Award” by “Society for Scientific Development in Agriculture and Technology, Meerut, U. P., India” during International Conference on ‘Global Research Initiatives for Sustainable Agriculture & Allied Sciences (GRISAAS-2019)’ held from 20th to 22nd October, 2019 at ICAR-National Academy of Agricultural Research Management (ICAR-NAARM), Rajendranagar, Hyderabad, Telangana, India.
  • Obtained “Scientist of the Year Award” by “Society for Scientific Development in Agriculture and Technology, Meerut, U. P., India” during International Web Conference on ‘Global Research Initiatives for Sustainable Agriculture & Allied Sciences (GRISAAS-2020)’ held ONLINE from 28th to 30th December, 2020.
  • Obtained “Best Oral Presentation Award” during International Web Conference on ‘Global Research Initiatives for Sustainable Agriculture & Allied Sciences (GRISAAS-2020)’ held ONLINE from 28th to 30th December, 2020.
  • Awarded with “Honorable Mention Certificate” during “EET CRS 5th Academic Achievement Awards-2017”. (Awarded in-absentia).
  • Awarded with the “Best Oral Presentation Award” for the paper entitled ‘Effect of organic and inorganic sources of fertilizers on productivity of cotton-wheat cropping system in North India’ presented during the “International Web Conference on Innovative and Current Advances in Agriculture and Allied Sciences” (ICAAAS-2021) held online during 19th to 21st July, 2021.
  • Awarded with the “Excellence in Research Award” by the ‘Society for Scientific Development in Agriculture & Technology (SSDAT)’ during the “International Web Conference on Innovative And Current Advances in Agriculture and Allied Sciences” (ICAAAS-2021) held online during 19th to 21st July, 2021.

Administration/ Management/ Coordination:

  • Worked as the Scientist-In-Charge of Ramie Research Station, Sorbhog [Regional Research Station of ICAR-Central Research Institute for Jute and Allied Fibres, Barrackpore, Kolkata, West Bengal] (from 15th June, 2015 to 14th July, 2017).
  • Management & Maintenance of all the Genetic / Soil / Water / Farm / Facilities at Ramie Research Station, Sorbhog and performance of different day-to-day administrative activities was done (from 15th June, 2015 to 14th July, 2017) as the Scientist-In-Charge of Ramie Research Station, Sorbhog.
  • Worked as the Chairman of Sales and Purchase Committee, Farm Management Committee, Repairing and Construction Committee and Swachha Bharat Mission Committee of Ramie Research Station, Sorbhog (from 15th June, 2015 to 14th July, 2017).
  • Acted as a Team Member of Member of Rajbhasha Implementation Committee of ICAR-CRJIJAF, Barrackpore.
  • Acted as an Organizer / Convener / Coordinator / Team Member for Management & Maintenance of Genetic / Soil / Water / Farm / Facilities at Ramie Research Station, Sorbhog (from 15th June, 2015 to 14th July, 2017) and helped / supervised in various farm management practices at Ramie Research Station, Sorbhog.
  • Multiplied and maintained ramie gene pool of all the existing collections / selections of ramie at Ramie Research Station, Sorbhog (from 15th June, 2015 to 14th July, 2017).
  • Maintenance of > 60 ha farm area of Ramie Research Station, Sorbhog was done (from 15th June, 2015 to 14th July, 2017).
  • Maintenance and Agronomic management of ramie plantation at RRS, Sorbhog was done (from 15th June, 2015 to 14th July, 2017) for continuous and assured supply of quality planting material (plantlets and rhizomes etc.) to the farmers / state agriculture departments / NGOs / KVKs / SHGs etc. and for quality ramie fibre (un-degummed) to the industries.
  • Tossa Jute germplasm (>1,700 accessions) were maintained and screened against stem rot under sick plot conditions of RRS, Sorbhog for two cropping seasons (2014-15 and 2015-16).
  • Attended and participated in the IMC (Institute Management Commitee) meeting on 23-12-2012 at ICAR-CRIJAF, Barrackpore.
  • Attended and participated in the 32nd Institute Management Committee Meeting held on 23rd December, 2015 at ICAR-CRIJAF, Barrackpore.
  • Acted as a Member of Scientific Advisory Committee (SAC) of Krishi Vigyan Kendra (KVK), Barpeta (under AAU, Jorhat) and to participate in same at KVK, Barpeta, Assam.
  • Acted as In-Charge of Agro-meteorology Unit / Observatory / Section at ICAR-CICR, Regional Station, Sirsa, Haryana – 125 055. Overall management & maintenance of all the Agro-meteorological data and uploading of the said data in the IMD website was done. (Ref. No. 1376; Dated the 24th July, 2017).
  • Acted as a Team Member of the committee for the ‘Physical Verification of Stores’ at ICAR-CICR, Regional Station, Sirsa, Haryana 125 055.
  • Acted as a Presiding Officer for conducting the election of the Institute Joint Staff Council members on 05th February, 2021 at ICAR-CICR, Regional Station, Sirsa, Haryana 125 055. (Ref. No. 1722; Dated the 13th October, 2019)
  • Acted as “Member of committee for allotment of quarters” at ICAR-CICR, Regional Station, Sirsa, Haryana – 125 055 during the year 2020-21. (Ref. No. Stores/2020-21; Dated the 10th July, 2020).
  • Acted as In-Charge for the conduction of Front Line Demonstrations (FLDs) works being conducted by ICAR-CICR, Regional Station, Sirsa, Haryana 125 055 under NFSM-Commercial Crops through AICRP on Cotton during the years 2018-19, 2019-20 and 2020-21. (Ref. No. 48; Dated the 23rd April, 2018).
  • Acted as In-Charge of “Compost Preparation Unit” at ICAR-CICR, Regional Station, Sirsa, Haryana – 125 055. Overall management & maintenance of Compost Preparation work was done during the years 2018-19 till date. (Ref. No. 565; Dated the 04th September, 2017).
  • Acted as a Member of P. & D. committee of ICAR-CICR, Regional Station, Sirsa, Haryana – 125 055 during the years 2018-19 till date. (Ref. No. 48; Dated the 11th December, 2017).
  • Acted as Member-Secretary of the committee for the conduction of Front Line Demonstrations (FLDs) works being conducted by ICAR-CICR, Regional Station, Sirsa, Haryana 125 055 under NFSM-Commercial Crops through AICRP on Cotton during the year 2020-21. (Ref. No. 21; Dated the 09th April, 2019).
  • Acted as “Farm In-Charge” at ICAR-CICR, Regional Station, Sirsa, Haryana – 125 055 during the year 2020-21. Overall management & maintenance of activities was successfully done from 11th September, 2017 to 19th May, 2021. (Ref. No. 55; Dated the 11th September, 2017).
  • Acted as an Organizer / Convener / Coordinator / Team Member for Management & Maintenance of Genetic / Soil / Water / Farm / Facilities at ICAR-CICR, Regional Station, Sirsa, Haryana – 125 055 from 11th September, 2017 to 19th May, 2021 and helped / supervised in various farm management practices at ICAR-CICR, Regional Station, Sirsa, Haryana – 125 055 as “Farm In-Charge” from 11th September, 2017 to 19th May, 2021. (Ref. No. 55; Dated the 11th September, 2017).
  • Acted as “Member of committee for allotment of quarters” at ICAR-CICR, Regional Station, Sirsa, Haryana – 125 055 from 10th July, 2020 onwards till date. (Ref. No. Stores/2020-21; Dated the 10th July, 2020).
  • Conducted the IJSC elections on 05th February, 2021 and acted as Presiding Officer at ICAR-CICR, Regional Station, Sirsa, Haryana 125 055 for the same.
  • Conducted the Final Thesis Viva-Voice examination of the M. Sc. (Agronomy) student of Punjab Agricultural University (PAU), Ludhiana, Punjab, India.
  • Attended and participated in the meeting of District Level Executive Committee (DLEC) of Sub Mission on Agriculture Mechanization (SMSM) on 18th February, 2021 in the Office of Deputy Commissioner (DC), Sirsa, Haryana 125 055.
  • Attended and participated in the ONLINE meeting of Faculty of Agriculture and Forestry, Guru Nanak Dev University (GNDU), Amritsar, Punjab, India on 05th February, 2021 as a Subject Expert in the Faculty of Agriculture & Forestry, Guru Nanak Dev University (GNDU), Amritsar, Punjab, India.
  • Participated in the meeting of District Level Executive Committee (DLEC); SMAM on the behalf of Head, ICAR-CICR, Regional Station, Sirsa, Haryana – 125 055 headed by Deputy Commissioner, Sirsa, Haryana under the scheme namely ‘Sub Mission on Agriculture Mechanization (SMAM)’ on 18-02-2021 in the Office of Deputy Commissioner, Sirsa, Haryana – 125 055.
  • Participated in the meeting of District Level Executive Committee (DLEC); SMAM on the behalf of Head, ICAR-CICR, Regional Station, Sirsa, Haryana – 125 055 headed by Deputy Commissioner, Sirsa, Haryana under the scheme namely ‘Sub Mission on Agriculture Mechanization (SMAM)’ on 04-05-2020 in the Camp Office (CDLU) of Deputy Commissioner, Sirsa, Haryana – 125 055.
  • Participated in the meeting of District Level Executive Committee (DLEC) on the behalf of Head, ICAR-CICR, Regional Station, Sirsa, Haryana – 125 055 headed by Deputy Commissioner, Sirsa, Haryana under the scheme namely ‘Crop Residue Management (CRM)’ on 25-08-2020 in the Office of Deputy Commissioner, Sirsa, Haryana – 125 055.
  • Participated in the meeting of District Level Executive Committee (DLEC) on the behalf of Head, ICAR-CICR, Regional Station, Sirsa, Haryana – 125 055 headed by Deputy Commissioner, Sirsa, Haryana under the scheme namely ‘Crop Residue Management (CRM)’ on 02-09-2020 in the Camp Office of Deputy Commissioner, Sirsa, Haryana – 125 055.
  • Participated in the ‘Draw of Lots’ for selection of beneficiaries under the scheme namely ‘Crop Residue Management (CRM)’ for the year 2020-21 conducted by District Level Executive Committee (DLEC) on the behalf of Head, ICAR-CICR, Regional Station, Sirsa, Haryana – 125 055 headed by Deputy Commissioner, Sirsa, Haryana under the scheme namely ‘Crop Residue Management (CRM)’ on 07-09-2020 in the Mini Secretariat, Sirsa, Haryana – 125 055.
  • Participated in the ‘Draw of Lots’ for selection of beneficiaries under the scheme namely ‘Crop Residue Management (CRM)’ for the year 2020-21 conducted by District Level Executive Committee (DLEC) on the behalf of Head, ICAR-CICR, Regional Station, Sirsa, Haryana – 125 055 headed by Deputy Commissioner, Sirsa, Haryana under the scheme namely ‘Crop Residue Management (CRM)’ on 28-09-2020 in the Mini Secretariat, Sirsa, Haryana – 125 055.
  • Acted as a “Co-Chairman” of the Crop Production Panel for the successful conduct of the ‘Proceedings of the Crop Production Panel’ during International Conference on ‘Global Research Initiatives for Sustainable Agriculture & Allied Sciences (GRISAAS-2019)’ held from 20th to 22nd October, 2019 organized by “Astha Foundation, Meerut, U. P., India” at ICAR-National Academy of Agricultural Research Management (ICAR-NAARM), Rajendranagar, Hyderabad, Telangana, India.
  • Acted as a Presiding Officer for conducting the election of the Institute Joint Staff Council members at ICAR-CICR, Regional Station, Sirsa, Haryana 125 055. (Ref. No. 1722; Dated the 13th October, 2019).
  • Participated in the meeting of District Level Executive Committee (DLEC) on the behalf of Head, ICAR-CICR, Regional Station, Sirsa, Haryana – 125 055 headed by Deputy Commissioner, Sirsa, Haryana under the scheme namely ‘Sub Mission on Agriculture Mechanization (SMAM)’ and ‘Crop Residue Management (CRM)’ on 18-03-2020 in the Camp Office of Deputy Commissioner, Sirsa, Haryana – 125 055.
  • Participated in the meeting of District Level Executive Committee (DLEC) on the behalf of Head, ICAR-CICR, Regional Station, Sirsa, Haryana – 125 055 headed by Deputy Commissioner, Sirsa, Haryana under the scheme namely ‘Crop Residue Management (CRM)’ on 29-11-2019 in the Office of Deputy Commissioner, Sirsa, Haryana – 125 055.
  • Participated in the meeting of District Level Executive Committee (DLEC) on the behalf of Head, ICAR-CICR, Regional Station, Sirsa, Haryana – 125 055 headed by Deputy Commissioner, Sirsa, Haryana under the scheme namely ‘Crop Residue Management (CRM)’ on 29-10-2019 in the Office of Deputy Commissioner, Sirsa, Haryana – 125 055.
  • Participated in the ‘Draw of Lots’ for selection of beneficiaries under the scheme namely ‘Crop Residue Management (CRM)’ for the year 2019-20 conducted by District Level Executive Committee (DLEC) on the behalf of Head, ICAR-CICR, Regional Station, Sirsa, Haryana – 125 055 headed by Deputy Commissioner, Sirsa, Haryana under the scheme namely ‘Crop Residue Management (CRM)’ on 26-08-2019 in the Panchayat Bhawan, Administrative Secretariat, Sirsa, Haryana – 125 055.
  • Participated in ICAR Zonal Sports Tournament (Western Zone) held at ICAR-CSWRI, Avikanagar, Rajasthan from 14th to 18th November, 2019.
  • Acted as a “Rapporteur” of the Crop Production Panel for the successful conduct of the ‘Proceedings of the AICRP on Cotton – North Zone’ during Annual Group Meeting of ICAR-AICRP on Cotton – North Zone for the year 2018-19 held CCSHAU, Hissar, Haryana during 11th March, 2019.
  • Acted as a ‘Nodal Officer’ for data entry of polling staff from ICAR-CICR, Regional Station, Sirsa, Haryana – 125 055 during the Parliamentary Elections, 2019.
  • Conducted the Final Thesis Viva-Voice examination of the M. Sc. (Agronomy) student of Khalsa College, Amritsar, Punjab (under GNDU, Amritsar, Punjab) during the year 2018-19.
  • Conducted final viva-voice examination of two M. Sc. (Agronomy) students from P. G. Department of Agriculture, Khalsa College, Amritsar, Punjab 143 002, India on 05th April, 2021.
  • Attended and participated in “DLEC (District Level Executive Committee) meeting on “Promotion of Agriculture Mechanization for In situ Management of Crop Residues for the State of Punjab, Haryana, Uttar Pradesh and NCT of Delhi during 2021-22” held on 14th September, 2021 at Mini-Secretariat, Sirsa, Haryana 125 055.
  • Attended and participated in the “Kisan Mela” organized by Krishi Vigyan Kendra (KVK), Sirsa, Haryana, 125 055 on 29th December, 2018 at the premises of KVK, Sirsa.
  • Attended and participated in the ‘Block Level Function’ under IEC activities for “New Central Sector Scheme Promotion of Agriculture Mechanization for In-Situ Management of Crop Residue in the State of Punjab, Haryana, Uttar Pradesh and NCT of Delhi” organized by Deputy Director, Department of Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare, Sirsa, Haryana, 125 055 on 09th August, 2018 at Kalanwali, Sirsa. About 500 farmers attended and participated in this programme.
  • Attended and participated in the ‘Kisan Kalyan Karyashala’ organized by (Assistant Soil Conservation Officer, Department of Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare, Sirsa, Haryana) The Director, Department of Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare, Sirsa, Haryana, 125 055 on 02nd May, 2018 at BDPO Block, Baragudha, Sirsa. About 500 farmers attended and participated in this programme.

Membership of Professional Societies / Bodies:

  • Indian Society of Agronomy (Life Member)
  • Indian Society for Plant Physiology (Life Member)
  • Indian Society of Weed Science (Life Member)
  • International Weed Science Society (Life Member)
  • Indian Science Congress Association (Life Member)
  • Indian Science News Association (Life Member)
  • The Indian Natural Fibre Society (Life Member)
  • Indian Ecological Society (Life Member)
  • Crop & Weed Science Society (Life Member)
  • Indian Association of Biological Sciences (Life Member)
  • Indian Society of Agricultural Science (Life Member)
  • Indian Society of Soil Science (Life Member)
  • International Society for Applied Life Sciences (Life Member)
  • The Agricultural Society of India (Life Member)
  • The Indian Society of Agro Physics (Life Member)
  • Cotton Research Development Association, Hissar (Life Member)
  • Indian Fibre Society, Mumbai (Life Member)
  • Society for Scientific Development in Agriculture and Technology (Life Member)
  • Astha Foundation (Life Member)
  • International Cotton Researchers Association (Member)
  • Society for Plant Research (Life Member)
  • Agricultural Research Service Scientists’ Forum (Life Member)
  • Association of Agrometeorologists (Life Member)
  • Medicinal and Aromatic Plants Association of India (Life Member)
  • National Academy of Biological Sciences (Life Member)
  • Society of Pesticide Science India (Life Member)
  • Soil Conservation Society of India (Life Member)
  • Indian Society for Cotton Improvement (Life Member)
  • American Society of Agronomy (Annual Member)
  • Soil Science Society of America (Annual Member)
  • Crop Science Society of America (Annual Member)
Updated Date : Sunday, April 28, 2024
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