Dr. Rachna Pande - Central Institute for Cotton Research

Senior Scientist
Agricultural Entomology

Academic Qualification:

Ph. D. in Agriculture Entomology, Govind Ballabh Pant University of Agriculture and Technology, GBPUAT, Pantnagar, Uttarakhand, 2009
M.Sc. in Agriculture Entomology, Govind Ballabh Pant University of Agriculture and Technology, GBPUAT, Pantnagar, Uttarakhand, 2006

Address: Division of crop Protection, Central Institute for Cotton Research, Post Box No.2, Shankar Nagar PO, Nagpur 440010. Maharashtra, India.
eMail:rachna.ento@gmail.com, rachnapande@yahoo.com
Mobile: +91-9402830104 / +91-8378019645

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Area of research

Ethological management (semio-chemical based management) of insect pests
Organic insect pests management
Evaluation of variety or events against insect pests
Microbial control
Apiculture: Beekeeping
Pollinators
Integrated pests management

Employment Record

Designation	Years	Institution
Senior Scientist	15 December 2018-Till date	ICAR Central Institute for Cotton Research, Nagpur, Maharashtra
Scientist (Senior scale)	30 June 2016 – 14 December 2018	ICAR Central Institute for Cotton Research, Nagpur, Maharashtra
Scientist (Senior scale)	15 December 2013-21st June 2016	ICAR Research Complex for North Eastern Hilly Region Barapani, Meghalaya
Scientist	16 November 2010 -15 December 2013	ICAR Research Complex for North Eastern Hilly Region Barapani, Meghalaya
Scientist	3rd June 2010 –15, November, 2010	ICAR Research Complex for North Eastern Hilly Region Barapani, Nagaland Centre
Scientist	Posted from NAARM, Hyderabad 24.4.2010 to 2 June 2010	ICAR Research Complex for North Eastern Hilly Region Barapani, Meghalaya

Salient Research Achievements/ Technologies Developed

Pollinators diversity and foraging activity was studided in Cucurbits. Different types of Hymenopteran and Dipterans were collected as a pollinator of cucurbits. Among the hymenopteran pollinators Bumble bee Bombus sp., large Carpenter bee Xylocopa sp., honey bees Apis cerana, stingless bee, squashb bee, little bee, Digger bee were the common. In diptera pollinators different type of syrphid flies was collected.
Exploiting the use of native bee as pollinator in Meghalaya.
Biology of Apanteles galleriae Wilkinson has been studied at two different temperatures (at 200C±1 and 300C±1.).
Defensive behaviour of Apis cerana F. against predatory wasps has been studied in field conditions.
First time New host record for Bunch caterpillar Andraca sp.Walker (Lepidoptera: Endromidae) major insect pests of tea from Meghalaya has been studied.
First record of wax beetle, Platybolium alvearium Blair (Coleoptera: Tenebrionidae), in Eastern Himalaya as a new threat to Indian honey bee (Apis cerana fabricius) colonies was documented.
Screening of maize varieties against major insect pests under field conditions was done.
One twenty-five local genotypes of maize were also being screened
Screening of local rice genotypes/ varieties for resistance to major insect pests.
Influence of weather parameters on honey bee colony was studied during growth period and honey flow period
Effect of temperature on Biology of Apanteles galleriae Wilkinson parasitizing larvae of wax moths
Management of maize insect pests complex was studied by using chemical and biopesticide.
Effect of sowing date on insect pests’ infestation on maize was studied. Maize sown in April provided high yield as compared to late sown crop.
Effect of plant extract on Spodoptera litura was studied and found that higher concentration of tulsi extract have significant effect on larval mortality of S.litura.
Varietal screening of tomato against leaf miner was studied. Out of the 24 total 18 varieties MT-3, Set-2, Avinash-3, MCTR-413, DMT-5, MCTR-4, MT-2, MT-11, MT-9, Set-3, MCTR-7B, RCM-T-8, Rocky, Pant T-10, VL-4, Set-1, H-86 and arka vikash were found to be least susceptible against serpentine leaf miner.
Varietal screening of mustard against mustard aphid: Total 20 varieties/germplasm were observed. On the basis of aphid index, IC-94090 and IC 121719 was highly susceptible against mustard aphid.
Evaluation of botanicals against mustard aphid: Among the botanicals Melia sp. was most effective as percent reduction of aphid.
Abundance of honey bee in botanicals treated mustard field: Maximum number of honey bee was recorded in Lantana @5% treated field.
Abundance of Coccinella in botanicals treated mustard field: Maximum number of Coccinella was recorded in Lantana @5%.
Stingless bee rearing: for successful rearing of stingless bee Urtecht University- Tobago Hive (UTOB hive) has been popularized among the farmers.
Under TSP ‘Beekeeping Demonstration Unit’ has been established in ICAR RC for NEH Region Umiam in which all hive design (local and scientific) are available with all the beekeeping accessories to facilitate the farmer during different hands-on training programme.
Influence of nitrogen (urea) and organophosphate (monocrotophos) on crop duration, flowering, fruiting and insect pests in cotton was studied.
Integrated farming system to double income of cotton farmer :Beekeeping was introduced as a component. Diversification of Honey bees’ flora was studied and bee flora calendar for Nagpur and Wardha districts of Maharashtra, India was developed which can be used as a ready reckoner for the farmers.
Identification of oviposition deterrent for ethological management of cotton bollworm Helicoverpa armigera Hübner :Protocol for Collection and identification of volatiles emitted from eggs (E) and faecal pellets (FP) were developed using GC-MS from laboratory reared population of H. armigera on natural food (cotton square).
First report on identification of volatiles from egg and larval frass of Indian strain of the American bollworm Helicoverpa armigera was done on the basis of area (%) and recurrence of the volatiles in different solvent.
Bioassay protocol of volatiles as oviposition deterrents was finalized.
Finalization of oviposition substrate for Helicoverpa armigera on the basis of oviposition preference.
Standardized the release method of volatile in bioassay.
Standardization of Male (M) Female (F) pair for bioassay protocol.
Protocol for Collection and identification of volatiles emitted from eggs (E) and faecal pellets (FP) were developed from laboratory reared population of P.gossypiella on natural food.
Three major compounds were identified for the first time from larval faecal pellets of pink bollworm.
Bioassay of volatiles as oviposition deterrents: Their oviposition deterrent effect was confirmed in bioassays carried out with different concentrations of identified compounds..
Identification of attractant from cotton plant to know the preference of female moth for egg laying.
Standardization of bioassay protocol for attractants from cotton against pink bollworm under choice and no choice method.
Identified of volatiles from larval faecal pellets of Indian strain of fall armyworm, Spodoptera frugiperda (J.E. Smith).
Fatty acids for insect species remain constant has been proved as A case study, Pink bollworm, Pectinophora gossypiella (Saunders)
Field evaluation of oils and blend of oils as oviposition deterrents was done against Helicoverpa armigera and Pectinophora gossypiella.
Lines of colored cotton, interogressed derivatives including G. hirsutum and G. arboreum yield trial advanced lines, parents line, crosses of suraj, lines of NH 615 crosses, entries of G. arboreum, entries of G. hirsutum were evaluated against major insect pests of cotton (sucking pests and bollworm) and natural enemies.
Culture of major Lepidoptera, American bollworm; Pink bollworm and Tobacco caterpillar, Fall army worm maintained for the bioassay of microbial biofilm. More than 100 microbial strains were evaluated under laboratory condition.
On plant bioassay for Pink bollworm was developed.
Entries of yield trial advanced lines, advanced line (registration), parents including Gcot 16, EC277959, LRA 5166, NH615, Suraj, AKH 081, crosses of suraj, crosses of suraj F4 segregating generation, segregating generations of three-way crosses, multiple crosses, complex crosses culture advanced line, lines of NH 615 crosses F5 Introgression lines (Single plant selection progenies) Interspecific G. hirsutum × G. barbadense crosses were evaluated for jassids following grading (grade 0 to grade iv).
All the conservation, evaluation, documentation and maintenance of germplasm related with insects pests complex was done.
Bioassay of sucking insect pests of cotton against 42 starins Beauveria bassiana was done in laboratory condition
Diversity of pollinators in the cotton eco-system in Nagpur was studied.

Research Projects Handled

Breeding of upland cotton for improved fibre quality and resistance to biotic stress (jassid)Institute2021-22Associated as service provider

Project title	Funding Agency	Period	Role
Pollinator diversity and pollination biology of native bees in cucurbits at mid-hills of Meghalaya	Institute	2011-2015	PI
Bio-rational management of stem borer (Chilo partellus) and cob borer (Stenachroia elongella) in maize	Institute	2010-2013	Co-PI
Influence of nitrogen (urea) and organophosphate (monocrotophos) on crop duration, flowering, fruiting and insect pests in cotton	Institute	2016-17	Co-PI
Integrated farming system to double income of cotton farmer	Institute	2017-2021	Co-PI
Identification of oviposition deterrent for ethological management of cotton bollworm Helicoverpa armigera Hübner	Institute	2017-2022	PI
Push-Pull strategy for management of pink bollworm in cotton	Institute	2017-2021	Co-PI
Development of microbial biofilm formulations for cotton: effects on yield, pests, diseases and soil health	Institute	2017-2022	Co-PI
Breeding of upland cotton for improved fibre quality and resistance to biotic stress (jassid)	Institute	2018-2021	Co-PI
Development of Bt cotton varieties using deregulated and non-deregulated transgenic events	Institute	2018-2021	Co-PI
Harnessing the potential of wild and unadapted germplasm for cotton improvement	Institute	2018-2022	Co-PI
Collection, Conservation, Evaluation, Documentation and Maintenance of germplasm of cultivated species of Gossypium	Institute	2020-21	Co-PI
Monitoring of insecticide resistance in major lepidopteran insect populations from cotton growing regions of Maharashtra.	Institute	2021-26	Co-PI
Validation and refinement of organic cotton production technology	Institute	2021-27	Co-PI
Collection, Conservation, Evaluation, Documentation and Maintenance of germplasm of cultivated species of Gossypium	Institute	2021-23	Associated as service provider
Development of Bt cotton varieties using deregulated and non-deregulated transgenic events	Institute	2021-22	Associated as service provider
Screening of rice and maize genotype for biotic stress tolerance under National Initiative on Climate Resilient Agriculture (NICRA)	ICAR-NICRA	2011-1014	Co-PI
Impact of climate change on potential pollinators (Honey bee) at mid hills of Meghalaya under National Initiative on Climate Resilient Agriculture (NICRA)	ICAR- NICRA	2014-2016	Co-PI
Scientific beekeeping development in Meghalaya under TSP	ICAR	2013-2016	Co-PI
Establishment of Beekeeping Demonstration Unit under TSP	ICAR	2014-2016	Co-PI
Network Project on Organic Farming	ICAR	2015-2016	Co-PI
Evaluation of insecticide combinations against insect pests complex of cotton	Sponsored Project	2018-2020	PI
Insecticide Resistance Management (IRM): Dissemination of Pink bollworm Management Strategies	NFSM	2021-2022	Co-PI
Bioassay of sucking insect pests of cotton against Beauveria bassiana	Institute	2016-17	–
Diversity of pollinators in the cotton eco-system in Nagpur	Institute	2016-17	–

Seminar/ Symposia/ Conference/ Workshop/ Meeting Attended

Workshop

National workshop on Appropriate Technologies for Hills (ATH-2008), 16-18 October, 2008, G. B. P. U. of Ag. & Tech., Pantnagar, Uttarakhand, India.
Sensitization workshop on Biosafety issues related to practicing agricultural biotechnology organized by Dept. Of M.B.G.E. Pantnagar and International Service for Acquisition of Agri-biotech Applications on 03-04 November, 2008 at G. B. P. U. Ag. & T., Pantnagar.
Industry Academia Coordination Workshop (IACW) organized by G. B. P. U. Ag. & T., Pantnagar, KGCCI and UCOST on 15th November, 2008 at G. B. P. U. Ag. & T., Pantnagar
One day workshop on ‘Gender Equality and Women’s Empowerment’ on 12thjune 2015 at ICAR Research Complex for NEH Region, umiam
Attend a workshop in on Developing Roadmap for Agricultural Development in Eastern Himalayan Region in ICAR Research Complex for NEH Region Umiam on 29 September 2015.
workshop on Ideation cum capacity building works on opportunities and risk of mountain farming in changing climate under National Mission for Sustaining the Himalayan ecosystem organized by ICAR Research Complex for NEHR umiam, during 29-30 March 2016.
One day workshop on ICAR-Central Institute for Cotton Research Nagpur team for farmers at Murtizapur on 16/01/18
One day orientation workshop: Implementation of Insecticide Resistance Management (IRM): Dissemination of Pink bollworm management strategies on 14 August 2018 in ICAR-CICR
One day workshop Swachhta Abhiyan organized by Indian Council of Agricultural Research- lead speaker Dr. Ashok Patra, Director, ICAR-IISS, Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh on 21.12.2020
One day workshop Insecticide Resistance Management (IRM): Dissemination of Pink bollworm Management Strategies in ICAR-CICR Nagpur on 30th July 2021

Seminar

Regional seminar on ‘Intellectual property & innovation management in knowledge era’ organized by UCOST and NRDC in 28-29th January, 2008 at Almora (Uttarakhand).
4th Uttarakhand state science and Technology Congress (10-12 Novermber, 2009) GBPUA &T Pantnagar, Uttarakhnad, India.
Seminar on ‘Safe and Judicious use of pesticides’ organized by Agrochemicals Policy Group (APG) on 20.3.2009 at G.B.P.U.A.T. Pantnagar.
National Seminar on Shifting Cultivation (Jhum) in the 21st Century: Fitness and Improvement held at CPGS Campus, CAU Umiam on 28 & 29th Nov. 2014
National Seminar on ‘Sustaining Hill Agriculture in Changing Climate (SHACC-2015)’ at Agartala, Tripura during 5-7 December, 2015.
Webinar on ‘Biocontrol of Parthenium’ as a part of 15th Parthenium awareness week 2020 on 21 August 2020 organized by Society for Biocontrol Advancement & ICAR- National Bureau of Agricultural Insect Resources, Bengaluru.
International webinar on COTTON WEBINARS WCRC-7 Plenary Lecture Series organized by ICAC and ICRA on World Cotton day (7th October 2020)
International Webinar on Resilience of Cotton Sector Amidst Global Pandemic” to celebrate the WORLD COTTON DAY on 7th October 2020 organized by Indian Society for Cotton Improvement (ISCI) in collaboration with ICAR-CIRCOT
International Webinar on COTTON WEBINARS (3rd Edition) WCRC-7 Plenary Lecture Series organized by ICAC and ICRA on 2 December 2020.

Conference – National

National conference on ‘Engineering for food & Bio-processing’27 Feb- 1March, 2009 G. B. P. U. of Ag. & Tech., Pantnagar, Uttarakhand, India.
Round table conference on ‘New Frontiers on Climate Resilient Farming System for Livelihood Security’ during 30th Sept to 1st October, 2011
7th National Extension Education Congress 2014 held at ICAR Research Complex for NEH Region Umiam from 8-11 November 2014.
Second national conference on Recent Scientific Advances in Agricultural and Environmental Sciences” on December 05, 2020 in Chennai, Tamil Nadu organized by Dr. B. Vasantharaj David Foundation.

Conference – International

Global organic convention -2019, Natural Resource Management for Sustainable Agriculture, soil Health and Quality Food organized by Society of Agriculture Research and Development and Centre for Organic Agriculture Research & Trainning, Dr. PDKV, akola from 15-17 September 2019
Attended and presented a paper in XVII Azra International conference on frontier research and insect pest management strategies: A way forwardfor food and nutritional security. University of Agricultural Sciences, Raichur, Karnataka from 12-14 february 2020
11th International Conference on Agriculture, Horticulture and Plant Sciences New Delhi India on 19th to 20th December 2020 organized by The society of Tropical Agriculture.
International Conference on “Integrated Agriculture, Natural Farming, Biodiversity Conservation and Rural Bio-Entrepreneurship under Changing Climate Scenario” December 7-9, 2021 at College of Agriculture, Kyrdemkulai, Meghalaya

Meetings

Meeting in NEDFi Guwahati for the evaluation of the proposal on 28 August 2015 as an expert for the ‘study of due diligence in the value chain: livestock, honey for the state of Meghalaya and Tripura’
Scientist –Entrepreneurs interaction meet on 15th March 2016 organized by ICAR Research Complex for NEHR umiam, on 15th March 2016.
Seventh Asian Cotton Research and Development Network (ACRDN) Meeting Sept 15-17, 2017 at Hotel Le Meridien, Nagpur, Maharashtra, India ACRDN
‘Agri-clinics and Agribusiness Centers’ from 28th to 30th April 2014, under ICAR (RC) for NEH Region in collaboration with MANAGE Hyderabad.
‘meeting with leading bee-keepers’ of Meghalaya organized by KVIC Meghalaya on 24 January 2014.
Attended 2nd General Body Meeting of women’s Cell and one day work shop on ‘Gender Equality and Women’s Empowerment’ on 12th June 2015 at ICAR (RC) for NEH Region, Umiam
Hindi Week ‘Hindi Saptah’ from 28 September to 3 October 2015 at ICAR (RC) for NEH Region, Umiam
Member of a hall arrangement, registration Banner committee in relation to one day review meeting: Implementation of Insecticide Resistance Management (IRM): Dissemination of pink bollworm management strategies on 17 May 2019
Attended a working group meeting between scientist of ICAR (CICR-Nagpur) and CSIR (IICT-Hyderabad) for finalization of technical program for exploration of pheromone application technology (PAT) for management of pink bollworm ICAR (CICR-Nagpur) on 28 June 2019
Attended the Institutional biosafety committee (IBSC) meeting at ICAR -CICR Nagpur on 21 June 2019
Attended the review meeting on Insecticide Resistance Management (IRM): Dissemination of Pink bollworm Management Strategies ICAR-CICR, Nagpur On 3rd June 2020
Attended the interaction meeting with hon’ble minister Sunil keadr Minister of animal husbandry dairy development, sports and youth welfare on 24 August 2020 at ICAR-CICR Nagpur
Attended the interaction meeting with hon’ble Prime minister Shri Narendra Modi on the occasion of Foundation Day of FAO on 16 October 2020 (75th year of foundation of FAO) and digital release of Commemorative Coin on the occasion of 75 years of Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO)
Attended the Interaction & talk on… Continuous Improvement of Breeding Programs By Dr BM Prasanna, Global Director, Maize CIMMYT on 21 November 2020 at ICAR- CICR Nagpur
Attended the Indian International Science festival 2020, Curtain Raiser Ceremony Agricultural scientist’s meet organized by Indian Council of Agricultural Research, New Delhi on 16th December 2020.
Attended the meeting with delegates of Bayer CropScience Limited visited ICAR-CICR, Nagpur on 20th Feb. 2021
Attended the meeting on Interim Field Check with IP’s_Demonstrations_BCI_CICR_VNMKV on July 28, 2021
Symposia
Symposium on Holistic plant Health Management in organic Agriculture February 10-11 2015, ICAR Research complex for NEH Region, Umiam Meghalaya.

Publications

RESEARCH ARTICLES – INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL

Pande, R. Shah V. and Verma, P. 2019. First report on identification of volatiles from egg and larval frass of Indian strain of the American bollworm Helicoverpa armigera (Hübner). African Entomology. 27(2): 403–409.
Shah, V., Pande, R., Fand, B.B., Gokte-Narkhedkar, N. & Waghmare, V.N. 2021. Innovative on-plant bioassay method for selection of superior genotype/cultivar/event against pink bollworm, Pectinophora gossypiella (Saunders) in cotton in protected screen house condition. International Journal of Tropical Insect Science. 41: 3167-3172.

RESEARCH ARTICLES – NATIONAL JOURNAL

Pande, R., Firake, D.M. and Shriram Yadav 2008 Study of neem seed kernel extract with different additives, synthetic and bio-pesticides against Bihar hairy caterpillar Spilarctia obliqua (walk.) defoliators of soybean. Annals of Plant Protection Sciences 16 (2) 488-490.
Pande, R., Firake, D.M. and Shriram Yadav.2008 Study of neem seed kernel extract with different additives, synthetic and biopesticides against soybean white fly Bemisia tabaci (Gennadius) Journal of Eco-friendly Agriculture 3(2) 168-170
Firake D.M. and Pande R., 2009 Impact of camphor and mentha oil on biology of the tobacco caterpillar, Spodoptera litura (Fabricus). Current biotica. 3(1) 88-92.
Firake D.M. and Pande R., 2009 Relative toxicity of Proclaim 5% SG (Emamectin benzoate) and Dipel 8L (Bacillus thuringiensis var. kurstaki) against Spodoptera litura (Fab.) by leaf roll method. Current Biotica 3(3) 445-449
Pande, R., Firake D.M. and Karnatak, A. K. 2010 Various activities of Neem seed kernel extract (Methanolic and Water) at different concentration against Bihar hairy caterpillar, Spilartia oblique (Walker). Journal of Ecofriendly agriculture 5 (1) 73-77
Firake, D.M. and Pande, R 2010 Relative toxicity of Proclaim 5% SG (emamectin benzoate) and Dipel 8L (Bacillus thuringiensis var. kurstaki) against Spodoptera litura (Fab.) by leaf roll method. Current biotica 3(3): 445-449.
Firake, D.M., Pande, R. and Karnatak A. K. 2010 Population dynamics of major sucking pests of rice in relation to weather parameters Indian Journal of Entomology 72 (1) 94
Firake, D.M., Pande, R. and Karnatak A. K. 2010 Influence of medicinal plant extracts on predatory fauna in rice ecosystem Indian Journal of Entomology 72 192-193
Firake, D.M., Pande, R. and Karnatak A. K. 2010 Evaluation of microbial and some chemical pesticides against yellow stem borer and leaf folder of rice. Journal of insect science, 23 (2): 45-49
Firake, D.M.; Pande, R. and Karnatak A. K. 2010 Preliminary studies on the efficacy of different plant extracts against major homopteran pests of rice. Journal of Ecofriendly agriculture. 5(1) 98-100.
Pande, R., Firake, D.M., and Karnatak A.K. 2011 Development of pollen substitutes for dearth period management of honeybee (Apis mellifera) colonies in foothills of Shivalik range of Himalayas. Indian Journal of Agricultural Sciences. 81 (9) 861–866.
Pande, R. and yadav, S. 2012 Influence of neem seed kernel extract with different additives, synthetics and bio-pesticide on yield of soybean. Journal of Eco-friendly Agriculture 7(1)92-93.
Pande, R. and Karnatak, A.K. 2013 Utilization of temperate fruits for off-season dietry management of honey bees. Indian Journal of Horticulture 70(3) 345-349
Pande, R. and Karnatak, A.K 2014 Germinated pulses as a pollen substitute for dearth period management of honey bee colonies. Current Biotica 8(2)142-150,
Pande, R. Thakur, N.S.A., Ngachan, S.V. and Rajkhowa, D.J. 2015 First record of wax beetle Platybolium alvearium Blair (Coleoptera: Tenebrionidae) in eastern Himalayas: A new threat to Indian Honey bee (Apis Cerana Fabricius) colonies Journal of Entomological Research 39(3) 269-173
Pande, R., Karnatak, A.K. and Pandey, N. 2015 Development of nectar supplement for dearth period management of honey bees (Apis mellifera Linnaeus) colonies in foothills of Shivalik range of Himalayas. The bioscan 10(4) 1599-1603
Pande, R. Verma, V.K. 2016 Performance of Hymenopteran Insects as pollinators of pumpkin in Meghalaya. Journal of Applied and Natural science 8(4)1806-1810
Tripura, A. Chatterjee, M.L., Pande, R. and Patra, S. 2017 Biorational management of brinjal shoot and fruit borer (Leucidones orbonalis guenee) in mid hills of Meghalaya. Journal of Entomology and zoology Studies 5(4) 41-45.
Pande, R. and Ramkrushna GI. 2018 Diversification of Honey bees’ flora and bee flora calendar for Nagpur and Wardha districts of Maharashtra, India. Journal of Entomology and Zoology Studies 6(2) 3102-3110
Das,A., Dey, U., Baiswar, P., Pande, R., Ramkrushna GI, Layek, J., Suting, D., Babu, S., Yadav, G.S. and Prakash, N. 2018 Development of spray schedule involving commercial and indigenous biopesticides for insect pest and disease management in soybean crop. Innovative Farming 3(1) 11-18
Pande, R. Patra, S., Hazarika, S. and Ramkrushna GI. 2019 Defensive behaviour relations of Apis cerana himalaya and predatory wasp at mid-hills of Meghalaya Indian Journal of Entomology 81(4) 661-666
Debnath Partha, Pande, R.,* Patra Sandip, Layek Jayanta Ramkrushna, G.I., Remiio N. Bamon and Majumdar D 2019 Evaluation of botanicals against mustard aphid, Lipaphis erysimi (Kaltenbach) in Mid Hills of Meghalaya. Journal of Oilseeds Research 35(4) 283-288
Pande, R., M. Pitchaimurugan, R.J. Joga, S. Hazarika, S. Patra and G.I. Ramkrushna 2020 Study on biology of tea bunch caterpillar Andraca bipunctata on alternative host plant Eurya acuminata of Meghalaya. Journal of Environmental Biology 41 782-787
Pande, R. Hazarika, S., Patra, S., and Ramkrushna GI. 2020 Wax moths and their parasitoid Apanteles galleriae wilkinson from mid-hills of Meghalaya Indian Journal of Entomology 82(4): 771-776
Shah, V., Pande, R. Verma, P. Gokte-Narkhedkar N. and Waghmare V.N. 2020. Identification of oviposition deterrents from pink bollworm, Pectinophora gossypiella (Saunders). Journal of Environmental Biology. 41: 644-649.
Pande R and Verma V K 2021 Comparative study of pollinators on sponge gourd Indian Journal of Entomology 83, DoI No.: 10.5958/0974-8172.2021.00110.3
Singson, H. Ramkrushna G I, Layek, J. Das, A. Pande, R. Verma, B.C. Shahane, A.A. and Shivay Y.S 2021 Zinc fertilization effect on productivity and nutritional status of rice (Oryza sativa) in North-east India Indian Journal of Agricultural Sciences 91 (6): 939–42

BOOK CHAPTERS AND CONFERENCE PROCEEDINGS

Pande, R.; Ramkrushna, G.I.; Bhatt, B.P. and Azad Thakur, N.S. 2011.Biological Control of insect pests in rice ecosystem. In: System Approach for Enhancing Rice Productivity- a guide book for NE India. Eds Anup Das, G.C. Munda, S.V. Ngachan, D.P. Patel, B U Choudhary and Ramkrushna, G.I. ICAR RC for NEH Region, Umiam, Meghalaya. Pp.149-156.
Ramkrushna, G.I.; Pande, R.; Das, A. and Kumar, M. 2011. Application of fertilizers and Pesticides in Agriculture: a ready Reckoner. In: System Approach for Enhancing Rice Productivity- a guide book for NE India. Eds Anup Das, G.C. Munda, S.V. Ngachan, D.P. Patel, B U Choudhary and Ramkrushna, G.I. ICAR RC for NEH Region, Umiam, Meghalaya. Pp 191-194.
Azad Thakur N.S., Pande R. and Firake D.M. 2013. Insect pest management in underutilized fruit crops of hill regions of India. 481-491p, In: Developing the potential of underutilized fruit crops in Hill regions (Eds: N Prakash, Roy S, Sinva P K and Ngchan S.V.). Todays and Tomorrows publisher, New Delhi.
Pande R, Akoijam R, patra S, Behere GT and Thakur NSA. 2018. Apiculture as component of Integrated farming System. In conservation agriculture for advancing food security in changing climate, todays and tomorrow’s printer publisher, New Delhi vol. 1:333-346
Verma, P., Hiremani, N.S. Pande, R., and Shamim, Md. 2019. Plant growth promoting Rhizobacteria for the control of soil borne diseases. In: Kaushik, B.D. Kumar D. Shamim Md.(Eds), Biofertilizers and Biopesticides in Sustainable Agriculture. Apple Academic Press Inc., Florida, pp.113-140.
Meena, N.L., Verma, P. Pande, R., Kumar M., Watts A. and Gupta OP. 2020. Bioavailability and Nutritional analysis of Flavonoids. R. Lone et al. (eds.), Plant Phenolics in Sustainable Agriculture Springer. Springer Nature Singapore Pte Ltd. pp135-156.

Chapters in conference proceedings, seminars

Pande, R., Firake D.M. and Karnatak, A.K. 2008. Hilly area’s fruits: effective alternative to off- season sugar supplement of honey bees (Apis mellifera L.). In Proceedings of National workshop on Appropriate Technologies for Hills (ATH-2008). Oct16-18. College of Technology, Pantnagar. India. Pp.438.
Firake, D.M.; Karnatak A. K. and Pande, R. 2008. Safety of Microbial Pesticide over the Synthetic Chemicals to the beneficial fauna of Rice ecosystem. In Proceedings of National workshop on Appropriate Technologies for Hills (ATH-2008). Oct16-18. College of Technology, Pantnagar, India. Pp. 394.
Pande, R., Firake D.M. and Karnatak, A.K. 2009. Genetically Modified Foods: Common Benefits and Present Scenario in India. In National Conferrence on future of Food Biotechnology in India. Jan 8-9. Dept. of Biotechnology, National Institute of Technology Durgapur
Pande, R., Firake D.M. and Karnatak, A.K. 2009.Value addition in Food- Products by Natural Sweetener ‘Honey’. In Proceedings of National Conference on Engineering for food and Bio- processing Feb 27 –March 1. College of Technology, Pantnagar. 438p.
Akoijam, R., Thakur, N.S.A., Arora, R., Behere, G.T., Pande, R., Patra, S. and Firake D.M. 2015. Insect Pests Problems and Environmentally friendly Management strategy in Changing Climate. In: National Seminar Sustaining Hill Agriculture in changing climate on Dec 5-7 2015 Agartala, Tripura organized by Indian Association of Hill farming (IAHF) and ICAR Research Complex for NEH Region, Umiam, Meghalaya, India.
Pande, R., Das, A., Ramkrushna, G.I., Layek, J., Dey, U. and Suting, D. 2015. Organic and Sustainable Insect Pest Control in Integrated Organic Farming System. Pp66-83. In: Anup Das, Ramkrushna GI, Jayanta Layek, Rachna Pande, AS Panwar, Pankaj baiswar, AK Tripathi, SV Ngachan and RM Bordoloi. 2015. Organic Farming for Sustainable Hill Agriculture. Training Manual. ICAR Research Complex for NEH Region Umiam, Meghalaya.pp.93.
Pande R, Akoijam R, patra S, Behere GT and Thakur NSA. 2015. Pollinator management in organic production system. Pp86-90. In: Anup Das, Ramkrushna GI, Jayanta Layek, Rachna Pande, AS Panwar, Pankaj baiswar, AK Tripathi, SV Ngachan and RM Bordoloi. 2015. Organic Farming for Sustainable Hill Agriculture. Training Manual. ICAR Research Complex for NEH Region Umiam, Meghalaya.pp.93.

PAPER PRESENTED IN CONFERENCE/ SEMINAR / SYMPOSIA
International

Pande R., Shah V., Verma, P., Gokte-Narkhedkar, N. And waghmare, V.N. 2019. Deployment of semiochemical based pest management for bollworm complex of cotton. In: Global organic convention -2019, Natural Resource Management for Sustainable Agriculture, soil Health and Quality Food organized by Society of Agriculture Research and Development and Centre for Organic Agriculture Research & Trainning, Dr. PDKV, akola from 15-17 September 2019. 35-36pp (Oral Presentation)
Pande, R. Gawande, S. Nagrale, D. Shah, V. Gokte-Narkhedkar, N. and Waghmare, V.N. 2020. Evaluation of different strains of Beauveria bassiana against Cotton aphid (Aphis gossypii Glover). In: XVII Azra International conference on frontier research and insect pest management strategies: A way forward for food and nutritional security from 12-14 february 2020 at University of Agricultural Sciences, Raichur, Karnataka. (Oral Presentation)
Pande R., Shah, V. and Gokte-Narkhedkar, N. 2021 Evaluation of oils as Oviposition deterrents against American bollworm Helicoverpa armigera (Hübner). In: International Conference on “Integrated Agriculture, Natural Farming, Biodiversity Conservation and Rural Bio-Entrepreneurship under Changing Climate Scenario” December 7-9, 2021 at College of Agriculture, Kyrdemkulai, Meghalaya (Oral Presentation)

National

Pande, R., Firake D.M. and Karnatak, A.K. 2008. Hilly area’s fruits: effective alternative to off- season sugar supplement of honey bees (Apis mellifera L.). National workshop on Appropriate Technologies for Hills (ATH-2008) from 16-18 October, 2008, G. B. P. U. of Ag. & Tech., Pantnagar Uttarakhand, India. (Oral Presentation)
Pande, R., Firake D. M. and Karnatak, A.K. 2009. To evaluate the Hilly area’s fruits as the alternative of nectar supplement for dearth period management of Italian honey bees Apis mellifera Linnaeus. In Uttarakhand State Science & Technology Congress- 2009 held at G. B. P. U. of Ag. & Tech., Pantnagar (Uttarakhand) from 10-12 November, 2009 (Poster Presentation).
Pande, R.; N.S.Azad Thakur and Karnatak ,A. K. 2014. Off-Season Feeding Of Honey Bees: Fruits An Alternative. In 7th National Extension Education Congress 2014 held at ICAR Research Complex for NEH Region Umiam from 8-11 November 2014. (Oral Presentation)
Pande, R.; and N.S.Azad Thakur 2014. Scope of beekeeping in jhum cultivation. In national seminar on Shifting cultivation in the 21 st centuary: Fitness and Improvement held at CPGS campus from 28th -29th November 2014. (Oral Presentation)

Abstract

Pande, R. and Firake, D.M. 2008. Recent trends in Integrated Pest Management of Sorghum. In Souvenir: National seminar on Traditional/ Indigenous practices for pest management of major crops on November 17-18, 2008. Allahabad Agricultural Institute. 92.
Pande, R., Firake D. M. and Karnatak, A. K. 2008.Various Activities of Neem Seed Kernel Extracts (Methanolic and Water) at Different Concentration against Bihar Hairy Caterpillar Spilarctia obliqua (Walker). In National Conference on Eco-friendly Approaches in Sustainable Agriculture and Horticulture Production held at Amity University, Lucknow Campus on Nov. 28-30. 121.
Pande, R., Firake D. M. and Shriram Yadav 2008. Study of Neem Seed Kernel Extract with different additives, synthetic and bio-pesticide against soybean whitefly Bemisia tabaci (Gennadius) in tarai region of Uttarakhand. 10-11 Nov, 2008, Abstract and Souvenir, 3rd Uttarakhand state science and Technology Congress.
Pande, R., Karnatak A. K. and Firake, D.M. 2008. Soybean: Utilized as off – season pollen substitute for honey bees (Apis mellifera L.). In Souvenir: Fifth International Soybean Processing and Utilization Conference. December 10-14. Soybean Processing and Utilization Centre, Central Institute of Agricultural Engineering, Bhopal, India. pp II 8
Firake, D.M.; Karnatak A. K. and Pande, R. 2008. Influence of plant extract on predators of insect pests complex of rice crop in tarai region of Uttarakhand. Abstract and Souvenir, 3rd Uttarakhand state science and Technology Congress (10-11 Nov, 2008).
Firake, D.M.; Pande, R. and Karnatak A. K. 2008. Efficacy of Different Plant Extracts against Major Homopterous Pests of Rice. In National Conference on Eco-friendly Approaches in Sustainable Agriculture and Horticulture Production held at Amity University, Lucknow Campus from Nov. 28-30. 107p.
Pande, R., Firake D. M. and Shriram Yadav. 2009. Efficacy of neem seed kernel extract with different additives, synthetic and bio-pesticides against green semilooper Thysanoplusia orichalcea (Fab.) defoliators of soybean. 11th Indian Agricultural Scientists and Farmers’ Congress on February 14-15, 2009. University of Allahabad.
Pande, R., Firake D. M. and Karnatak, A. K. 2009. Evaluation of alternate host for Samia cynthia ricini Boisduval (Lepidoptera: Saturnidae). 11th Indian Agricultural Scientists and Farmers’ Congress on February 14-15, 2009. University of Allahabad.
Pande, R., Firake D. M. and Karnatak, A. K. 2009. Evaluation of off- season pollen-substitutes for honey bees (Apis mellifera L.). 11th Indian Agricultural Scientists and Farmers’ Congress on February 14-15, 2009. University of Allahabad.
Pande, R., Firake D. M. and Karnatak, A. K. 2009. Toxic effect of neem (Azadirachta indica a. jurs) seed kernel extracts (water and methanolic) against tobacco caterpillar Spodoptera litura (fab.). 11th Indian Agricultural Scientists and Farmers’ Congress. February 14-15, 2009. University of Allahabad.
Pande, R., Firake D. M. and Karnatak, A.K. 2009. To evaluate the hilly fruit as the alternative of nectar supplement for dearth period management of Italian honeybee Apis mellifera Linnaeus. In 4th Uttarakhand State Science and Technology Congress at G.B. Pant University of Ag and Tech., Pantnagar (Uttarakhand), from 10-12 November, 2009.
Pande, R., Firake D. M. Yadav, S. and Sharma, H. K. 2009. Eco- Friendly management of lepidopteran pest complex of soybean. In Abstracts: International Conference on Grain Legumes: Quality Improvement, Value Addition and Trade. Feb. 14-16. 275p.
Firake, D.M. and Pande, R. 2009. Impact of Camphor and Mentha oil on growth and development of Tobacco caterpillar Spodoptera litura (Fab.) Fifth International Conference on biopesticide ‘Stake holders perceptive’ Delhi, 26-30 April 09, 106-107p
Firake, D.M.; Pande, R. and Karnatak A.K. 2009. Bioefficacy of some Plant extract against major lepidopteran pest of rice crop. Fifth International Conference on biopesticide ‘Stake holders perceptive’ Delhi, 26-30 April 09, 106p.
Azad Thakur, N.S. and Pande, R. 2011. Pollinators of Horticultural crops of North Eastern Himalaya region. In honey festival cum experience exchange workshop on prospects and promotion of apiculture for augmenting hive and crop productivity held at Punjab Agricultural University, Ludhiana from February 22-24, 2011.
Pande, R.; N.S.Azad Thakur and Karnatak ,A. K. 2014. Off-Season feeding of honey Bees: Fruits An Alternative. In 7th National Extension Education Congress 2014 held at ICAR Research Complex for NEH Region Umiam from 8-11 November 2014.
Pande, R.; and N.S.Azad Thakur 2014. Scope of beekeeping in jhum cultivation. In national seminar on Shifting cultivation in the 21 st centuary: Fitness and Improvement held at CPGS campus from 28th -29th November 2014.
Pande, R., Thakur, N.S.A. and Panwar A.S. 2015. Diversity of Insect Pollinators in Cruciferous ‘Brassica’ crops at mid hills of Meghalaya. In: Technological Interventions in Agricultural Sciences for Enhanced Productivity, Nutritional Quality and Value Addition (TIAS-2014) during 17-19 February 2015 at dimapur, Nagaland, India.
Pande, R. Thakur, N.S.A., Behere, G.T., patra, S. Akoijam, R. Debnath, P. Bamon, R. 2015. Diversity and Foraging activity of Insect pollinators of Cruciferous ‘Brassica’ crops at mid hills of Meghalaya. In: National Seminar Sustaining Hill Agriculture in changing climate on Dec 5-7 2015 Agartala, Tripura organized by Indian Association of Hill farming (IAHF) and ICAR Research Complex for NEH Region, Umiam, Meghalaya, India. 253-254pp.
Patra, S. Firake, D.M., Behere G.T. Pande, R. Thakur, N.S.A. and Roy, A. 2015. Evaluation of novel insecticides against stem borer and cob borer of maize in Meghalaya. In: “National Conference on Reinvigorating Agricultural Innovations for Farmers Empowerment and Development (RAINFED-2015)” during 3rd to 4th May, 2015 at University Auditorium, PJTSU, Rajendranagar, Hyderabad organised by GKV Society, Agra, UP.
Das A. Baiswar, P. Dey U. Pande, R. Suiting D. Ramkrushna GI, Layek, j. Panwar A.S. and Ngachan, S.V. 2015. Integrated disease management in organic Farming. In: Symposium on Holistic plant Health Management in organic Agriculture February 10-11 2015, ICAR Research complex for NEH Region, Umiam Meghalaya.
Debnath, P. Pande, R. Singh, K.M. Chaterjee, M. Majumdar, D. Rajesh,T. 2015. Impact of various botanicals on the survival of tobacco caterpillar. In: National Seminar Sustaining Hill Agriculture in changing climate on Dec 5-7 2015 Agartala, Tripura organized by Indian Association of Hill farming (IAHF) and ICAR Research Complex for NEH Region, Umiam, Meghalaya, India. 275-279pp.
Pande, R. karnatak, A.K. Sati, D. 2016. Utilization of germinated cereals and millets as a protein feed for honey bees during dearth period in shivalik range of Himalaya.In 10th Uttarakhand State Science and technology Congress 2015-16 in Dehradun, Uttarakhand.
Pande, R. Verma, V.K. Thakur, N.S.A. 2016. Pollinator diversity and Pollination biology of Indian Honey bee, Apis cerana in chow-chow at mid hills of Meghalaya. In National Conference on Hill Agriculture in perspective HAP 2016, held during 26-28 February 2016 at GBPUAT, Pantnagar, Uttarakhand.
Akoijam R, Chandra S, Behere GT, Firake DM, Patra S and Pande R. 2016. Retrospects and Prospects of Second Green Revolution in India. In: National Seminar and Assam Krishi Unnayan Mela 2016 during 13 February -14 February 2016 organized by ICAR Agricultural Technology Application Research Institute, Umiam, Meghalaya, ICAR Research Complex for NEH Region Umiam, Meghalaya and Assam Agricultural University, Jorhat, assam.
Akoijam R, Patra S, Moirangthem P, Behere GT, Firake DM, Pande R, Rachna RR and Varshney R. 2016. Advances in Pesticide Residue Methodology. In: National Seminar on “Integrating Agri-Horticultural and allied Research for Food and Nutritional Security in the Era of Global Climate Disruption” during 4-6 March Imphal, Manipur organized by ICAR Research Complex for NEH Region Umiam, Meghalaya.pp.93.
Utpal Dey, Anup Das, Pankaj Baiswar, Ramkrushna G.I., Jayanta Layek, Rachna Pande, Dauni Suting, A.S. Panwar and S.V. Ngachan 2016. Integrated insect pests and disease management in tomato (Solanum lycopersicum) through organic means. Indian Phytopathological Society (IPS) New Delhi Zonal chapter, ICAR Research Complex for NEH Region Umiam, Meghalaya Jan 15-16 2016
Pande, R., Patra, S., Prabhulinga, T., Shah V., and Madhu, T.N. 2017. Biodiversity and conservation of Hymenopteran pollinators in NEH, India. National Seminar on Smart Farming for Enhancing Input use efficiency, income and environment security 19-21st september.
Madhu, T. N, Prabhulinga, T, Shah Vivek and Pande, R. 2017. Chemo-ecological approaches for pest management in cotton. Seventh Asian Cotton Research and Development Network (ACRDN), September 15 – 17 the, 2017. Hotel Le Méridien, Nagpur, Maharashtra.
Pande, R., Patra, S., Layek, J., Ramkrushna GI, Babu, S., and Das,A. 2019. Role of insect pollinators and its management in organic production system of north-east India In: Global organic convention -2019, Natural Resource Management for Sustainable Agriculture, soil Health and Quality Food organized by Society of Agriculture Research and Development and Centre for Organic Agriculture Research & Trainning, Dr. PDKV, akola from 15-17 September 2019. 310pp.
Pande, R. Gawande, S. Nagrale, D. Shah, V. Gokte-Narkhedkar, N. and Waghmare, V.N. 2020. Evaluation of different strains of Beauveria bassiana against Cotton aphid (Aphis gossypii Glover). In: XVII Azra International conference on frontier research and insect pest management strategies: A way forwardfor food and nutritional security from 12-14 february 2020 at University of Agricultural Sciences, Raichur, Karnataka.
Pande, R. Hazarika, S. Patra, S. Ramkrushna GI and Shah, V. 2020. Evaluation of different host and different temperature on biological parameters of Apanteles galleriae Wilkinson parasitizing larvae of wax moths at Mid-hills of Meghalaya. In: XVII Azra International conference on frontier research and insect pest management strategies: A way forwardfor food and nutritional security from 12-14 february 2020 at University of Agricultural Sciences, Raichur, Karnataka.
Shah Vivek, Pande, R., Pooja Verma, Nandini Gokte-Narkhedkar and Vijay N. Waghmare. 2020. Vegetable oils as oviposition deterrents against pink bollworm in cotton. XVII AZRA International Conference: ‘‘Frontier Research in Applied Zoology and Insect Pest Management Strategies: A way Forward for Food and Nutritional Security’’ Organized at UAS, Raichur (12th to 14th Feb., 2020).

Extended Summary

Pande R., Shah V., Verma, P., Gokte-Narkhedkar, N. And waghmare, V.N. 2019. Deployment of semiochemical based pest management for bollworm complex of cotton. In: Global organic convention -2019, Natural Resource Management for Sustainable Agriculture, soil Health and Quality Food organized by Society of Agriculture Research and Development and Centre for Organic Agriculture Research & Trainning, Dr. PDKV, akola from 15-17 September 2019. 35-36pp
Ramkrushna G.I., Pande, R., Manikandan, A., Bhargavi, B. and Blaise, D. 2021. Integrated farming system to improve income of cotton farmer In: Extended Summaries (Vol. I) of 5th International Agronomy Congress on Agri Innovations to Combat Food and Nutrition Challenges organised by Indian Society of Agronomy, New Delhi at PJTSAU, Hyderabad, Telangana, India during 23-27 November, 2021. pp 269-297.
Pande R., Shah, V. and Gokte-Narkhedkar, N. 2021 Evaluation of oils as Oviposition deterrents against American bollworm Helicoverpa armigera (Hübner). International Conference on “Integrated Agriculture, Natural Farming, Biodiversity Conservation and Rural Bio-Entrepreneurship under Changing Climate Scenario” December 7-9, 2021 at College of Agriculture, Kyrdemkulai, Meghalaya

POPULAR ARTICLES/ SHORT NOTES/ SHORT COMMUNICATIONS English English

Pande, R. 2011. Management of honey bee colonies. In: training Manual on Scientific Apiculture and Honey Production for the farmers of Meghalaya, ICRTA, IGNOU Agartala & ICAR RC NEHR, Umiam, 28th January-4th February, 2011. pp. 9-12.
Pande, R. 2011. Management of insect pests of honey bees. In: training Manual on Scientific Apiculture and Honey Production for the farmers of Meghalaya, ICRTA, IGNOU Agartala & ICAR RC NEHR, Umiam, 28th January-4th February, 2011. pp. 15-17
Pande, R. 2011. Multiplication of honey bee colonies. In: training Manual on Scientific Apiculture and Honey Production for the farmers of Meghalaya, ICRTA, IGNOU Agartala & ICAR RC NEHR, Umiam, 28th January-4th February, 2011. pp. 23-24
Azad Thakur N.S. and Pande, R. 2011. Bee flora and pollination. In: training Manual on Scientific Apiculture and Honey Production for the farmers of Meghalaya, ICRTA, IGNOU Agartala & ICAR RC NEHR, Umiam, 28th January-4th February, 2011. pp. 6-8.
Azad Thakur, N.S. and Pande, R. 2011. Pollinators of Horticultural crops of North Eastern Himalaya region. In honey festival cum experience exchange workshop on prospects and promotion of apiculture for augmenting hive and crop productivity held at Punjab Agricultural University, Ludhiana from February 22-24, 2011.
Pande, R., Das, A., Ramkrushna, G.I., Layek, J., Dey, U. and Suting, D. 2015. Organic and Sustainable Insect Pest Control in Integrated Organic Farming System. Pp66-83. In: Anup Das, Ramkrushna GI, Jayanta Layek, Rachna Pande, AS Panwar, Pankaj baiswar, AK Tripathi, SV Ngachan and RM Bordoloi. 2015. Organic Farming for Sustainable Hill Agriculture. Training Manual. ICAR Research Complex for NEH Region Umiam, Meghalaya.pp.93.
Pande R, Akoijam R, patra S, Behere GT and Thakur NSA. 2015. Pollinator management in organic production system. Pp86-90. In: Anup Das, Ramkrushna GI, Jayanta Layek, Rachna Pande, AS Panwar, Pankaj baiswar, AK Tripathi, SV Ngachan and RM Bordoloi. 2015. Organic Farming for Sustainable Hill Agriculture. Training Manual. ICAR Research Complex for NEH Region Umiam, Meghalaya.pp.93.
Pande, R., Das, A., Ramkrushna, G.I., Layek, J., Dey, U. and Suting, D. 2015. Organic and Sustainable Insect Pest Control in Integrated Organic Farming System. Pp66-83. In: Anup Das, Ramkrushna GI, Jayanta Layek, Rachna Pande, AS Panwar, Pankaj baiswar, AK Tripathi, SV Ngachan and RM Bordoloi. 2015. Organic Farming for Sustainable Hill Agriculture. Training Manual. ICAR Research Complex for NEH Region Umiam, Meghalaya.pp.93.
Akoijam R, Thakur NSA, Arora R, Behere GT, Pande R, Patra S and Firake DM. 2015. Insect Pests Problems and Environmentally friendly Management strategy in Changing Climate. In: National Seminar Sustaining Hill Agriculture in changing climate on Dec 5-7 2015 Agartala, Tripura organized by Indian Association of Hill farming (IAHF) and ICAR Research Complex for NEH Region, Umiam, Meghalaya, India.
Pande, R. and Patra, S. 2016. Scope for intervention of apiculture in Agro-ecosystem in ri-bhoi. Training manual on improved management practices of crops and livestock for sustainable farming system, Bhattacharjee, B. Patra, S. Jha, A.K., Sanjukta, R., Kumar, R., ICAR RC for NEH region Umiam-793 103 Meghalaya 19-22p.
Patra, S., Pande, R. and Bhattacharjee, B. 2016. Bio-intensive pest management in vegetables. Training manual on improved management practices of crops and livestock for sustainable farming system, Bhattacharjee, B. Patra, S. Jha, A.K., Sanjukta, R., Kumar, R., ICAR RC for NEH region Umiam-793 103 Meghalaya 23-31p.
Akoijam R, Chandra S, Behere GT, Firake DM, Patra S and Pande R. 2016. Retrospects and Prospects of Second Green Revolution in India. In: National Seminar and Assam Krishi Unnayan Mela 2016 during 13 February -14 February 2016 organized by ICAR Agricultural Technology Application Research Institute, Umiam, Meghalaya, ICAR Research Complex for NEH Region Umiam, Meghalaya and Assam Agricultural University, Jorhat, assam.
Pande, R. Vivek Shah, Prabhulinga T. and Madhu TN. 2018. Insecticide Resistance in Honeybees. Lecture Notes of ICAR Sponsored Winter School Insect Resistance To Bt Toxins And Insecticides In Cotton, ICAR-CICR 18 January to 7 February 2018, Nagpur,V. Chinna Babu Naik, Sadhya Kranthi, V.S. Nagrare Shah Vivek, Babasaheb B. Fand, Nandini Gokte-Narkhedkar. CICR, Nagpur.
Madhu T. N, Shah Vivek and Pande, R. 2018. Classification of insecticides and status of Insecticide usage on cotton. Lecture Notes of ICAR Sponsored Winter School Insect Resistance To Bt Toxins And Insecticides In Cotton, ICAR-CICR 18 January to 7 February 2018, Nagpur,V. Chinna Babu Naik, Sadhya Kranthi, V.S. Nagrare Shah Vivek, Babasaheb B. Fand, Nandini Gokte-Narkhedkar. CICR, Nagpur
Shah Vivek, Pande, R., Madhu T. N and Prabhulinga T. 2018.Mechanisms of resistance. Lecture Notes of ICAR Sponsored Winter School Insect Resistance To Bt Toxins And Insecticides In Cotton, ICAR-CICR 18 January to 7 February 2018, Nagpur,V. Chinna Babu Naik, Sadhya Kranthi, V.S. Nagrare Shah Vivek, Babasaheb B. Fand, Nandini Gokte-Narkhedkar. CICR, Nagpur
Verma, P., Kumar, R. and Pande, R. 2018. Biochemical & molecular mechanisms for insecticide resistance. Lecture Notes of ICAR Sponsored Winter School Insect Resistance To Bt Toxins And Insecticides In Cotton, ICAR-CICR 18 January to 7 February 2018, Nagpur,V. Chinna Babu Naik, Sadhya Kranthi, V.S. Nagrare Shah Vivek, Babasaheb B. Fand, Nandini Gokte-Narkhedkar. CICR, Nagpur
Shah Vivek, Pande, R. and Babasaheb Fand. 2019. Screening methods for evaluation of genotypes/events against insect pests of cotton. Training Manual of ICAR Short Course Training on ‘Molecular Approaches to Cotton Improvement’, 18-29 Sept 2019, Organized at ICAR-CICR, Nagpur.
Pande, R. Ramkrushna G. I., Verma, P. and Shah V. 2020. Role of Honey Bees for Income Generation in Farming System. Biotica Research Today 2(2): 1122-1125.
Shah V., Pande R. and Verma, P. 2021. Identification of oviposition deterrents for ethological pest management: collection, extraction and identification method for American boll worm and Pink boll worm in cotton. Cotton Innovate | Volume 2 (1), ICAR-Central Institute for Cotton Research, Nagpur, India, Volume: 02 (01), pp-14, available at http://www.cicr.org.in/cotton_innovate.htm
Ramkrushna G.I., Pande, R., Manikandan, A., Bhargavi, B. and Blaise, D. 2021. Integrated farming system to improve income of cotton farmer In: Extended Summaries (Vol. I) of 5th International Agronomy Congress on Agri Innovations to Combat Food and Nutrition Challenges organised by Indian Society of Agronomy, New Delhi at PJTSAU, Hyderabad, Telangana, India during 23-27 November, 2021. pp 269-297.

Hindi

Pande, R., Firake D.M. evam Pandey A. Sahad: Ek dristi mein. Raksha Khadya Vigyaan Patrika, Ank 17, 2008-2009, D. F. R. L., Mysore (India), 65-70.
Alka Pandey, Archana, Pande, R. evam Singh, G. Stevia: Ek prakartik sharkra vikalp. Raksha Khadya Vigyaan Patrika, Ank 17, 2008-2009, D. F. R. L., Mysore (India), 71-73.
Pande, R. and Varshney, R. 2011. Madhumakhi vansh mein kritrim bhojan ki vyavastha. Kheti, October, 21-24p.
Pande, R., Thakur, N.S.A. and Joshi, A.,2013-2014. Shahad ek sampoorn aahar. Purvottar bharti 2013-14. ICAR Research Complex from NEH Region Umiam
Pande, R. and Ramkrushna GI. 2020 Aamdani ke strot madhuakhi paalan. Kheti, March 2020, 27-30.

Marathi

Pande, R. Shah, V. and Naikwadi, B. 2018. Madhmaashi paalan: jeevanmaan sudharyaasaathi ek prayay. Kapus melawa, smarika. ICAR-CICR, Nagpur, Maharashtra. 59-61.
Pande, R. Shah, V., Naikwadi, B. (2019). Vanaspatincha keetnashak mahnoon waapar. Smarika. ICAR-CICR, Nagpur, Maharashtra 69-70.
Pande, R. Shah, V., Ghonge, P. (2019). Madhumakshika paalan, sangopn evam vyavasthaapan. Smarika. ICAR-CICR, Nagpur, Maharashtra 73-74.
Shah, V., Pande, R. Naikwadi, B. (2019). Nimboli ark (NSKE) tayaar karne baabat. Smarika. ICAR-CICR, Nagpur, Maharashtra 71-72.
Ramkrushna G.I., Wasnik, S.M., Pande, R., Deshmukh R. and Ghonge, P. 2019. Gaajarwat nirmulanasaathi niyamit saamudaayik prayatan aavshyak. Agrowon . 8 September, 2019 Sunday

RESEARCH BULLETIN/ EXTENSION BULLETINS

Pande, R., and Azad Thakur, N.S. 2011. Promotion of scientific beekeeping in Meghalaya. Technical Bulletin No. 72. ICAR RC for NEH region Umiam-793 103 Meghalaya.
Ngachan, S.V., Das,A. Layek,J. Ramkrushna GI, Panwar, A.S., Pande,R. Rajkhowa, D.J. Dey,U., Savita and Mandal, S. 2016. Pea and lentil production in Rice fallow for enhancing cropping intensity, system productivity and soil quality. Technical bulletin no. 83. ICAR Research Complex for NEH Region, Umiam, Meghalaya, pp44.
Nagrare, V. Naik,C, Fand, B. Pande, R. Gawande, S., Nagraale, D. Narkhedkar, N. and Waghmaare, V. 2019. Kapaas :naashijeev, rog evam sutrakrimi ka samekit prabandhan. Technical bulletin 2, ICAR- Central Institute for Cotton Research, Nagpur.
Akoijam R, Moirangthem P, Patra S, Roy A, Chandra S, Behere GT, Firake DM, Pande R, Ngachan SV and Rynjah B. 2016. Ecofriendly pest Management tactics for Brinjal Cultivation. Division of Crop Protection, ICAR Research Complex for NEH Region Umiam, Meghalaya.pp.93.(leaflet)
Nagrare, V. Naik,C, Fand, B. and Pande, R. 2018. Kapaas mein gulabi illi ka samekit prabandhan. ICAR- Central Institute for Cotton Research, Nagpur .(leaflet)
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TRAINING MANUAL
Pande, R.; Sarkar, B. B.; Tripathi, A.K.; Azad Tahkur, N.S.; Chakraborty, K.S. and Hansa, B.S. 2011. Scientific apiculture and honey production for the farmers of Meghalaya. ICRTA, IGNOU, Agartala Reginal Centre, Tripura In collaboration with KVK Ri-bhoi and KVK Tura, ICAR RC for NEH region Umiam-793 103 Meghalaya between 28th January-4th February, 2011.
Das, A. Ramkrushna GI, Layek, J., Pande, R., Panwar, A.S., Baiswar, P., Tripathi, A.K. Ngachan, S.V. and Bordoloi, R.M. 2015. Organic Farming for Sustainable Hill Agriculture. Training Manual. ICAR Research Complex for NEH Region Umiam, Meghalaya.pp.93.

RESEARCH REPORTS / ANNUAL REPORTS

Das anup, Mohapatra, K.P., Ramkrushna, G.I., Kumar Manoj, Pande R, Das Samir, Verma, B.C. 2015. Sustaining hill agriculture in changing climate: A compendium of semainar papers of National Seminar on Sustaining Hill Agriculture in Changing Climate, Agartala, Tripura. December 5-7, 2015.
Jha, A.K., Kumar, A., Verma, V.K., Pande, R., Kumar, M., Verma B.C. and Pandey, A. Varshik prativedan 2014-15, ICAR Research Complex for NEH Region, Umaim.
Associate Editors in Indian association of Hill Farming year 2012 to 2014
Editor of Innovative Farming journal published from Society for Advancement of Agricultural Innovations (SAAI).
Report compilation- National Status report on Biotic stresses in agricultural and horticultural crops for ICAR-National Institute of Biotic Stress Management Raipur in ICAR-CICR Nagpur during 2017
Report compilation- National Status report on Biotic stresses in agricultural and horticultural crops 2018
Compile the information for eco-toxicological profile of insecticides
Translated the material of crop protection of mobile app in hindi
Member of Translation committee to translate compile replies, frame and background material in hindi parliamentary committee on agriculture to Nagpur from 23rd -24th January 2020
Compile the proceedings of review meeting on Insecticide Resistance Management (IRM): Dissemination of Pink bollworm Management Strategies on 3rd June 2020 at ICAR-CICR Nagpur
Compile the proceedings of review meeting on Insecticide Resistance Management (IRM): Dissemination of Pink bollworm Management Strategies on 29 July 2021 at ICAR-CICR Nagpur

WEB PORTALS/ E-PUBLICATIONS/ CD DEVELOPMENT/ MOBILE APP

Publish advisory regarding beekeeping on KIRAN (Knowledge Innovation Repository of Agriculture for NE), ICAR Research Complex for NEH Region, Umiam.
रचना पांडे, विवेक शाह, प्रभुलिंगा टी, मधु टी. एन . एवं पूजा वर्मा 2018. मधुमक्खियों द्वारा परागण एवं उसका महत्व। 104 विज्ञान गरिमा सिंधु कृषि विज्ञान विशेषांक। वैज्ञानिक तथा तकनीकी शब्दावली आयोग। मानव संसाधन विकास मंत्रालय। भारत सरकार।
Pande, R. and Verma V.K. 2020. Diversity and Abundance of Insect Pollinators of Cucurbits at Mid-Hills of Meghalaya, India. Journal of Plant Health Issues. 1(2):043-048.

ASSOCIATION IN PROFESSIONAL SOCIETIES

Associate Editor of Zoological and Entomological letters for year 2021
Lifetime member of Doctors Krishi Evam Baghwani vikas sanstha, Lucknow
Lifetime member of Indian Society of Hill Farming, ICAR RC for NEH Region, Umiam, India (LMN 379)
Lifetime member of Entomological Society of India
Lifetime Member, Indian Society for Cotton Improvement, Mumbai, India
Lifetime member, International Congress of Entomology and Zoology Studies
Lifetime member of SAAI-Innovative Farming, India
Lifetime member International Cotton Researchers Association (rachna.ento – #1018)
Lifetime member of Applied Zoologists Research Association, (AZRA), (L365/21)
Member, ICAR-Central Institute for Cotton Research, Hindi Cell- 2017, 2020
Member, CICR, Priority Setting, Monitoring & Evaluation (PME) cell-in ICAR-CICR 2017-20
Member, Women grievance cell in ICAR-CICR 2017-22
Member of Rajbhaasha karyanayvan sameeti 2021-22
Member of CICR – Mera Gaon Mera Gaurav Team (Lodhi panjari Cluster, Nagpur)
Member of Institute Technology park demonstration committee 2021-22
Review Editor of Pantnagar journal of Research 2021

Reviewers role

Reviewer of Bioscience, biotechnology Research Asia during 2017,2018
Reviewer of Indian Journal of Hill Farming during 2018, 2019
Reviewer of Apidologie during 2019
Reviewer of Journal of Agricultural Economics and Rural 2019
Reviewer of Indian Journal of Entomology 2019, 2020, 2021
Reviewer of Journal of Environmental Biology 2020, 2021
Reviewer of Uttar Pradesh Journal of Zoology 2021
Reviewer of Journal of Biology and Nature 2021
Reviewer of Academia Letters 2021
Reviewer of Journal of Advances in Biology & Biotechnology 2021
Reviewer of Journal of Experimental Agriculture International 2021
Reviewer of Annual Research & Review in Biology 2021

Training Attended

National

Development of Biopesticides in Uttaranchal as a Cottage Industry by Rural youths and Farmers in Biological Control Laboratory, Sponsored by Department of Biotechnology, Ministry of Sciences & Technology Government of India, New Delhi for 7 days (23 March 2006 to 29 March, 2006) at Deptt. of Entomology G.B.P. Univ. Ag. & Tech., pantnagar, india.
89th Foundation course on Agricultural Research Management for 4.5 month (15th December 2009 till 13th April 2010) at National Academy of Agricultural Research Management, Rajendranagar, Hyderabad
Uses of various modules of SAS for 38 days (23rd August – 29th September, 2010) at Organized under NAIP at ICAR Research Complex for NEH Region, Umiam, Meghalaya 793 103
Beekeeping for 6 days (27th Oct-1st Nov.2014) at RRTC Umran, Meghalaya 793 103

Training Conducted

Improvement of land and water productivity through farming system approach under SWPAL project held at ICAR Research Complex for NEH Region, Umiam, Meghalaya 793 103, for 14 days 14-27 February, 2011 as Co-cordinator
Scientific beekeeping, organized by Special Purpose Vehicle Society (SPVS) in collaboration with ICAR RC for NEHR at ICAR RC umiam 1 day 25 March 2014 as Co-organizer
Organic farming for sustainable Hill Agriculture, sponsored by ICAR-ATARI Zone III (formerly ZPD), Umiam and organized by Division of Crop Production, ICAR Research Complex for NEH Region, Umiam, Meghalaya in 2015 for 7 days 17 to 23 Sept, 2015 as a Co-cordinator
Integrated Cotton production technology, sponsored by Coromandel International Limited, Pune in 2019 for 2 days (12th and 13th September) as a Cordinator
Farmers field Trainning cum workshop on Pink bollworm Management at village Girad Dist Wardha on 1 December 2021 under NFSM:IRM PBW Project

Invited Lecture

Rice insect pests their identification and their management, kharif and rabi 2010-11’‘FFS’ organized by KVK Dimapur, Nagaland under Directorate of Plant Protection, Quarantine and Storage, Central integrated pest management centre Dimapur Nagaland
Beekeeping Practices, 4 days 12-15 May, 2010, farmers training programme ‘Livelihood security through SHGs’ under KVK Ri Bhoi in collaboration with subdivisional agriculture office khliehriat, Jaintia hills
Bee flora and pollination, Bee hives and accessories, Equipments for beekeeping, Beehive products and extraction of honey, Honey bee Species and their colony, Management of bee colonies,Management of Insect pests and diseases of honey bee, Multiplication of honey bee colonies, Overview of beekeeping in India, Seasonal Management of bee colonies 7 days from 28 January to 4 February 2011 National farmers training programme ‘Training Programme on Scientific Apiculture and Honey Production for the farmers of Tura and Ri-bhoi, Meghalaya’ in collaboration with IGNOU
Honey bee for income generation in farming system, 14 days 14th February 2011 to 27th February 2011, National trainers training program on ‘Improvement of land and water productivity through farming system approach’ under SWPAL project held at ICAR Research Complex for NEH Region, Umiam, Meghalaya 793 103
Issues related to crop Science and Implements and Tools, 28th Feb-2nd Mar, 2011, Thematic session in Regional Agri Fair at ICAR Research Complex for NEH Region, Umiam, Meghalaya 793 103
Pollinator and IPM an interface, 13-15 Sept 2013 IPM training’ at ICAR Research Complex barapani organised by National Centre for Integrated Pest Management (NCIPM)
Scientific management of beekeeping’ 25 March 2014 Scientific beekeeping’ organized by Special Purpose Vehicle Society (SPVS) in collaboration with ICAR RC for NEHR
Agri-business Opportunities in Bee-keeping 28th to 30th April 2014 Agri-clinics and Agribusiness Centers ICAR (RC) for NEH Region in collaboration with MANAGE Hyderabad
Beekeeping practices, 24 January 2014 meeting with leading bee-keepers’ of Meghalaya organized by KVIC Meghalaya
Scientific beekeeping in Integrated Farming System 8 days 19-26 August 2014 Farmers training programme on Management of Integrated Farming System for Improving Livelihoods Security of Tribal Farmers of Hilly Region organized by ICAR Research complex for Umiam Meghalaya sponsored by DAC, Ministry of Agriculture, Government of ‘India
Beekeeping, role of pollinators and their management for higher yield and quality in horticultural crops, 7 days on August 2014, farmers training programme on horticulture based diversified farming system for nutritional and livelihood security organized by ICAR Research complex for Umiam Meghalaya
Bee Keeping’26th March 2015 training programme at Bhoirymbong organised by KVK ICAR RC for NEHR Megahalaya
‘Apiculture as component of Integrated Farming System’ August 19 to September 8 2015 summer school on Conservation agriculture for enhancing resource use efficiency and arresting land degradation in ICAR Research Complex for NEH Region Umiam
Importance of BeeKeeping under Organic Agriculture, 8 days 18 to 25Nov, 2015 training programme on “Organic Farming for Improving Livelihood Security of Tribal Farmers of Hilly Region” organized by, ICAR Research Complex for NEH Region, Umiam, Meghalaya and Directorate of Extension, Deptt. Of Agriculture and Cooperation, Govt. of India.
Pollinator management in organic production system 7 days 17 to 23 Sept, 2015, training programme on “Organic farming for sustainable Hill Agriculture” sponsored by ICAR-ATARI Zone III (formerly ZPD), Umiam andorganized by Division of Crop Production, ICAR Research Complex for NEH Region, Umiam, Meghalaya
Scope for intervention of Apiculture in Agro-ecosystem in Ri-bhoi district 3 days from 5th to 7th April, 2016 training cum awareness programme on crop and livestock intervention for sustainable farming system and livelihood improvement under Mera Gaon Mera Gaurav programme under TSP organized by ICAR Research complex of NEH Region Umiam
IPM practices in field crops, 1 week on 8 April 2016, training programme at Umraimadan village in umiam under Unnat Bharat Abhiyaan (UBA) organized by CPGS, CAU, Umiam Meghalaya
Beekeeping 9 days from 14th to 22th December 2016 training cum field visit programme in kalmeshwar cluster under TSP Tribal farmers training cum field visit in Ladai, Nimboli, Lohgad & Kedapar of NSP organized under TSP by CICR Nagpur
Insecticides Resistance in Honeybee, 21 days from January 18 to February 08, 2018 Winter School on “insect resistance to bt toxins and insecticides in cotton at CICR Nagpur
Selection and application of sprayers for different crops as per high /low/ ultra low volumes 3 days from April 19 to 21, 2018, 3 days from may 03 to 05, 2018, 3 days from May 21 to 23 2018, 3 days from May 28 to 30, 2018, 3 days from July 25 to 27 2018 on 19th Sep, 2019 training programme on “Pesticide application Techniques and safety Measures at CICR Nagpur organized by Vanamati
Honey production 13 March 2018 TSP of NSP in one day training programee for tribals in Narhar village of Parseoni, Nagpur district (parseoni cluster of MGMG)
Promotion of ‘scientific beekeeping and honey production’ with emphasis on Scientific rearing of beekeeping, their inspection and transfer of colony from feral to scientific way and information on direct economic benefit of honey bees for improvement of livelihood of farmers 1-day 13 March 2018 training programme at Narhar village of Perseoni, Nagpur
Management of sucking pest in cotton2 days, 12th and 13th Sept, 2019 training on ‘Integrated Cotton production technology’ sponsored by Coromandel International Limited, Pune
Honey bee rearing and honey production 3rd Mar 2020 tribal women trainees in one day training program at Ghatpendri village of Parseoni Nagpur organized by ICAR-CICR Nagpur
Management of sucking pests and minimizing the pesticides load 6th Aug 2020 Technical training on sustainable cotton practices to its implementing partner, cotton connect organized by Better Cotton Initiative BCI-India and ICAR-CICR Nagpur
Honey Extraction and Processing Techniques for Better Yield and Quality, 11th Nov, 2020, ABI national webinar on agro-business venture on bee-keeping and honey processing organized by- Agri-business incubation centre ICAR research complex for NEH region, Manipur centre
Beekeeping 20th May 2021 celebration of world honey bee day, Krishi Vigyan Kendra, ICAR-CICR, Nagpur

Special Assignments: National/ International

OTHER OFFICAL ASSIGNMENTS

An expert of Recruitment of Research officer under the project ‘Development of Non-Forest Wastelands through Agroforestry Models in Nagaland State of NEH Region’ in ICAR RC for NEH Region, Nagaland Centre on 12th October 2010.
An expert of Recruitment of Senior Research Fellow under the project ‘Development of Non-Forest Wastelands through Agroforestry Models in Nagaland State of NEH Region’ in ICAR RC for NEH Region, Nagaland Centre on 12th October 2010.
Monitor the rice field trials in Nagaland centre as an overall in-charge during 2010
Selected as an a member for a North-East Marketing Summit 2010 ‘Issue and challenges in Agriculture Sector’ Programme and technical committee December 15th – 19th 2010 Dimapur Nagaland organized by National bee board, State Govt of Nagaland and FICCI, Govt. of India
Member of Scientific Advisory Committee of KVK, ICAR, Dimapur Nagaland during 2010
Worked as an advisor with Rilum foundation on beekeeping for sustainable development of 600 traditional beekeepers of 44 villages in collaboration with ICAR.
Acted as a Contributor in Book Agricultural Entomology on Competitive view by Dr. Shravan M. Haldhar published by New vishal publication New Delhi
Member of panel in farmer Scientist interaction under the theme, ‘Issues related to crop Science and Implements and Tools’ during Regional Agri Fair 2010-11 (28th February-2nd March, 2011)
Analysis of Nutritional content of Cherrapunjee Honey: Successfully analysed the Nutritional content of Cherrapunjee Honey
Served as an advisor to the apiary management in Raj bhawan shillong and successfully transferred honey bees hive in Raj bhavan, Shillong as decided on 4th February, 2011 at Raj Bhavan, Shillong.
Successfully completed my duties as an invigilators for ICAR’s 16th All India Entrance Examination (AIEEA-UG/PG-2011) on 16th April 2011
Establish an apiculture Demonstration unit and laboratory in entomology field in ICAR RC for NEH Region Umiam
Establish an Apiculture laboratory (Maunpalan Proyogshala) in division of Entomology ICAR RC for NEH Region Umiam
In-charge of vermicompost unit in ICAR RC for NEH Region, Umiam
Acted as a resource person in several extension training programme in ICAR RC for NEHR Umiam and ICAR-CICR Nagpur
Acted as invigilator in ASRB/ARS-NET Online exam in22nd – 28th September 2014 in ICAR RC for NEH Region Barapani
Secured first, second and third prize in different competition organized in Hindi saptah and Hindi pakhwaada during 2015 in ICAR Research Complex for NEH Region Umiam, Meghalaya
Successfully completed the duties as an invigilator in Assistant Grade Examination (DR) from 5th January to 8th January 2015 at ICAR, Umiam Centre
Acted as invigilator in ASRB/ARS-NET Online exam during 4th – 10th December, 2015 at ICAR, Umiam Centre
Successfully completed my duties as aninvigilator of online ASRB ARS-NET Examination 2015 during 4-10 December 2015.
Acted as invigilator in 21st All India Entrance Examination for Admission (AIEEA) to UG-2016 in ICAR Research Complex for NEH Region Umiam
Monitored the activities undergoing in field of entomology, field crops of Entomology ICAR Research complex NEH Region Umiam
Invigilator in ASRB-NET 2016 Online exam in 1 August to8th August 2016 in ICAR –CICR Nagpur
Acted as invigilator in ASRB-NET 2016 Online exam in 1 August to8th August 2016 in ICAR –CICR Nagpur
Acted as a programme organizer in Hindi pakhwada held at CICR-Nagpur in 2017
Actively participated in Hindi pakhwada -2017
Surveyed Arni village, Yavatmal District for sampling of cotton leaves to be utilized for HT cotton testing during 13-14th October 2017
Secured first, second and third prize in different competition organized in Hindi saptah and Hindi pakhwaada during 2017 in CICR Nagpur, Maharashtra
A member of Recruitment of Senior Research Fellow under the project ‘IRM – PBW’ in ICAR- CICR Nagpur on 11th November 2018.
Member for preparation of finalizing the result of Technician (T3) 2017-2018 in ICAR-CICR Nagpur
Member for preparation of finalizing the result of Technician (T1) appeared for online examination held on 01.07.18 in ICAR-CICR Nagpur
Surveyed Tivsa, Chandur railway, Amravati, Amravati District for sampling of cotton leaves and green bolls on 27 September 2018
Member of a selection committee for considering the regularization of temporary status labourers to skilled support staff
Translated the technical material of CICR Cotton app in Hindi.
Member of Departmental Promotion Committee for the promotion to the post of UDC
A member of Recruitment of Senior Research Fellow and Young Professional under the ‘ARYA’ project in ICAR- CICR Nagpur on 15th June 2019.
Member of a selection committee for walk-in-interview of Junior Research Fellow under DST-SERB-EMR Project
Surveyed Amravati, District for sampling of cotton leaves and green bolls
Represented CICR stall at Agro-Vision Exhibition at Nagpur on 25.11.2019, 2021
Represented CICR stall at Raman Science centre & planetarium at Nagpur in 2020
Coordinating Nodal officers during the study visit of the parliamentary committee on agriculture to Nagpur from 23rd -24th January 2020
Member in screening of application for the post of Technical assistant, T-3 amd Technician ,
Appointed as an external examiner for the evaluation of thesis from Dr. Punjab Rao Deshmukh Krishi Vidyapeeth, Akola, M.S. India, Entomology Section, College of Agriculture, Maharajbagh, Nagpur in 2020
Member of a selection committee for walk-in-interview of Young Professional under IRM-PBW Project
Secured first, second and third prize in different competition organized in Hindi saptah during 2020 in CICR Nagpur, Maharashtra

CONSULTANCIES PROVIDED

Academic Counsellor for beekeeping courses Course I (OAPI -011) Course II (OAPI 012) Course III (OAPI -013) (beekeeping) under Indira Gandhi national Open University (IGNOU)
Guided 3 M.Sc. students CPGS, CAU, Umiam 793103, Meghalaya

Awards/Rewards/Recognition

Recipient of Graduate Research Assistant during M.Sc. degree programme from January, 2004 to June, 2006 in the Project ‘AICRP Soybean’
Awarded with Ph. D. fellowship of GBPUA&T, Pantnagar during Ph.D. programme 2006-07 batch from July 2006 to July 2009
Recipient of Earn while you learn under ‘AICRP Honey bee’ project. Nov. 2007-2009
Net in Agricultural Entomology ASRB (ICAR), New Delhi- 2008
Net in Agricultural Entomology ASRB (ICAR), New Delhi- 2009
Acting as an expert for the evaluation of the proposal for the ‘study of due diligence in the value chain: livestock, honey for the state of Meghalaya and Tripura’ in NEDFi Guwahati, Assam, India from 2015-2017
Fellow of Entomological Society of India (FESI)
ICAR RC for NEH Region Umiam got Best Centre for Network Project on Organic Farming (NPOF) (Co-PI of the project)
ICAR-CICR got Rajarshi Tandon Rajbhasha Puraskar – First Prize during year 2018 for doing excellent work in Hindi for year 2016-17. (member of Hindi committee during 2017)
Excellent contribution as a reviewer for year 2018-19, certificate from Bioscience, biotechnology Research Asia Journal
Best oral presentation award in international conference for presenting the paper on Evaluation of different strains of Beauveria bassiana against Cotton aphid (Aphis gossypii Glover). In: XVII Azra International conference on frontier research and insect pest management strategies: A way forward for food and nutritional security from 12-14 February 2020 at University of Agricultural Sciences, Raichur, Karnataka.
Women Scientist Award -2020 of the Society for Biotic and Environmental Research (SBER) in Biotic Science Congress, Khowai, Tripura, India on 2020, 15 October 2020.
Women Researcher Award -2020 of VDGOOD Scientist Awards 2020 in 11th International Scientist Awards on Engineering, Science, and Medicine, 17 t0 18 October Kolkata India
Young Scientist Award– 2020 of Dr. B. Vasantharaj David Foundation Excellence Awards -2020 in Recent Scientific Advances in Agricultural and Environmental Sciences” on December 05, 2020 in Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Young Scientist Award 2020 of The society of Tropical Agriculture in 11th International Conference on Agriculture, Horticulture and Plant Sciences New Delhi India on 19th to 20th December 2020
ICAR-CICR got Rajarshi Tandon Rajbhasha Puraskar – First Prize during year 2021 for doing excellent work in Hindi for year 2019-20.