| Specialization: |
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| Plant Pathology (Virology) |
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Exam/Degree |
University/Institution |
Subject |
Year |
Division/Class /Grade |
% of Marks/ OGPA |
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High School Leaving Certificate Examination |
Board of secondary Education, Assam |
English, M.I.L., Social Studies, Mathematics, Advance Mathematics, Science, Advance Science, Work Experience |
1977 |
1st Division |
63.18% |
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Pre-Degree (Science) |
Dibrugarh University, Dibrugarh |
English, M.I.L., Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, Biology |
1979 |
1st Division |
65.70% |
|
B.Sc. (Agri.) |
Assam Agricultural University, Jorhat |
All agricultural subjects with elective in Plant Pathology |
1985 |
1st Class |
3.68 (Out of 4.00)
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M.Sc. (Agri.) |
Assam Agricultural University, Jorhat |
Plant Pathology with specialization in Plant Bacteriology |
1987 |
1st Class |
3.93 (Out of 4.00)
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Ph.D. in Plant Pathology |
Tamil Nadu Agricultural University, Coimbatore |
Plant Pathology with specialization in Plant Virology |
1996 |
1st Class |
9.48 (Out of 10.00)
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Research for Ph.D. Thesis |
STUDIES ON OKRA [Abelmoschus esculentus (L.) Moench] YELLOW VEIN MOSAIC VIRUS DISEASE |
Professional Attainments:
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Designation
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Organization |
Institute/Place of Posting |
Pay Scale/ Pay Band with GradePay/Research Grade Pay |
Nature of work |
Period |
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From |
To |
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Dean |
Assam down town University (AdtU) |
Faculty of Agricultural Sciences & Technology |
1,60,000/- |
To monitor and regulate the Academic & Administrative activities of the Faculty of Agricultural Sciences & Technology, AdtU |
10/06/2023 |
Continuing |
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Consultant |
Indian council of Agricultural Research |
Indian Agricultural Research Institute, Dirpai Chapori, Gogamukh (Assam) |
As per ICAR Norms |
Coordination with district and state administration, ICAR and ICAR-IARI, New Delhi in r/o establishment activities of ICAR-IARI, Gogamukh (Assam) |
21/11/2022 |
06/06/2023 |
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Nodal Officer, IARI-Assam |
Indian council of Agricultural Research |
Indian Agricultural Research Institute, PUSA, New Delhi |
Pre-revised Pay Band: 43,000/- in the PB-4 of 37,400 -67,000 + RGP of 10,000; Now revised to Research Level-14 (1,44,200/- - 2,18,200/-) with rationalized entry pay 1,44,200/- |
Monitoring and coordinating the progress of establishment activities of ICAR-IARI, Gogamukh (Assam) |
25/07/2017 |
31/07/2022 |
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Principal Scientist |
Indian council of Agricultural Research |
Indian Agricultural Research Institute, PUSA, New Delhi |
-do- |
Teaching, Research & Extension |
30/06/2017 |
31/07/2022 |
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Officer In-Charge |
Indian council of Agricultural Research |
National Rice Research Institute, Regional Rainfed Lowland Rice Research Station, Gerua (Assam) |
37400-67000/-; Pay Band 4; RGP - Rs. 10000/- |
Research, Extension & Administration |
02/02/2011
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29.06.2017 |
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Principal Scientist & In-Charge |
Indian council of Agricultural Research |
Indian Agricultural Research Institute, Regional Station, Kalimpong (West Bengal) |
37400-67000/-; Pay Band 4; RGP – Rs. 10000/-; & 16400-22400/- |
Research, Extension & Administration |
13/01/2005 |
01/02/2011 |
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Senior Scientist & In-Charge |
Indian council of Agricultural Research |
Indian Agricultural Research Institute, Regional Station, Kalimpong (West Bengal) |
12000-18300/- |
Research, Extension & Administration |
28/02/2002 |
12/01/2005 |
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Senior Scientist (Plant Pathology) |
State Agricultural University |
Regional Agricultural Research Station, Assam Agricultural University, Karimganj (Assam) |
12000-18300/- |
Planning and execution of research and extension work on production and protection of crops especially rice |
13/01/1997 |
27/02/2002 |
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Scientist (Plant Pathology) |
State Agricultural University |
Regional Agricultural Research Station, Assam Agricultural University, Karimganj (Assam) |
8000-13500/- |
Planning and execution of research and extension work on production and protection of crops especially rice |
08/04/1988 |
12/01/1997 |
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Junior Research Assistant |
State Agricultural University |
Citrus Research Station, Assam Agricultural University, Tinsukia (Assam) |
600-1300/- |
Execution of research on management of diseases of Citrus fruits |
24/08/1987 |
07/04/1988 |
Administrative Experience:
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Institution |
Post held & nature of work |
Pay and Grade Pay |
Years |
Total Experience |
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From |
To |
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ICAR-Indian Agricultural Research Institute, Regional Station, Kalimpong, (West Bengal) |
Senior Scientist & In-Charge; Planning, coordination and execution of programmes on research, extension and developmental activities for the farmers of the North Eastern sub-Himalayan region |
12000-18300/- |
28.02.2002 |
12.01.2005 |
2 years 10 months |
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ICAR-Indian Agricultural Research Institute, Regional Station, Kalimpong, (West Bengal) |
Principal Scientist & In-Charge; Planning, coordination and execution of programmes on research, extension and developmental activities for the farmers of the North Eastern sub-Himalayan region |
37400-67000/-; Pay Band 4; RGP – Rs. 10000/-; & 16400-22400/- |
13.01.2005 |
01.02.2011 |
6 years 0 months |
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Regional Rainfed Lowland Rice Research Station, ICAR- National rice Research Institute, Gerua, Kamrup (Assam) |
Officer In-Charge; Planning, coordination, implementation and monitoring the research, extension and developmental programmes on rainfed, lowland rice in the North Eastern region |
37400-67000/-; Pay Band 4; RGP - Rs. 10000/- |
02.02.2011 |
29.06.2017 |
6 years 4 months |
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ICAR-Indian Agricultural Research Institute, Gogamukh, Dhemaji (Assam) |
Nodal Officer; Monitoring and coordinating the progress of establishment activities of ICAR-IARI, Gogamukh (Assam) |
37,400 -67,000 + RGP of 10,000 now revised to Research Level-14 (1,44,200/- - 2,18,200/-) |
25.07.2017 |
31.07.2022 |
5 years |
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Publications |
Nos. Only |
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Research Papers |
66 |
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Papers in Conference Proceedings/Book Chapters |
74 |
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Research bulletins/extension bulletins |
11 |
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Total |
151 |
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Name of the Award/Recognition |
Awarding Organization (Place/Country) |
Year |
National/ International/ Institution/ Professional Society |
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SPPS Fellow |
New Delhi (India) |
2007 |
Society of Plant Protection Sciences, New Delhi |
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Prof. M. J. Narsimhan Medal for the best paper |
New Delhi (India) |
2010 |
Indian Phytopathological Society |
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IPS Fellow |
New Delhi (India) |
2019 |
Indian Phytopathological Society |
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Senior Editor |
New Delhi (India) |
2020-22 |
Indian Phytopathological Society |
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Senior Editor |
New Delhi (India) |
2023-25 |
Indian Phytopathological Society |
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Member, National Level Monitoring Team for National Food Security Programme in the states of Assam, Tripura and West Bengal |
New Delhi (India) |
2014- 15 to 2016- 17 |
Department of Agricultural Cooperation and Farmers Welfare |
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Member, National Level Monitoring Team for Bringing Green Revolution to Eastern India programmme for the state of Assam |
Siliguri (West Bengal) |
2014- 15 to 2016- 17 |
Department of Agricultural Cooperation and Farmers Welfare |
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Nodal Scientist and a Member of State Level Monitoring Team for Bringing Green Revolution to Eastern India programme in Assam |
Cuttack (Odisha) |
2011- 12 to 2016- 17 |
ICAR-National Rice Research Institute |
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Advisor |
Kalimpong (West Bengal) |
2008- 10 |
Krishak Kalyan Sangathan, Kalimpong (West Bengal) |
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Advisor |
Siliguri (West Bengal) |
2009- 10 |
Tista-Torsha Agrocare Welfare Society, Siliguri (West Bengal) |
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Member, Diagnostic Team for the Barak Valley Zone of Assam |
Karimganj (Assam) |
1996- 02 |
Regional Agricultural Research Station, Assam Agricultural University, Karimganj (Assam) |
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Member, Committee for Systematic Study of Pests and Diseases in Large Cardamom in Sikkim |
Gangtok (Sikkim) |
2005-06 |
Spices Board (Research), Tadong, Gangtok (Sikkim) |
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Member, Scientific Advisory Committee of the Darjeeling Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Uttar Banga Krishi Viswavidyalaya, Kalimpong, Darjeeling |
Kalimpong (West Bengal) |
2005- 09 |
Darjeeling Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Uttar Banga Krishi Viswavidyalaya, Kalimpong, Darjeeling |
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Member, Annual Research Council of the Indian Cardamom Research Institute, Regional Research Station, Spices Board, Tadong, Gangtok (Sikkim) |
Gangtok (Sikkim) |
2005- 09 |
Indian Cardamom Research Institute, Regional Research Station, Spices Board, Tadong, Gangtok (Sikkim) |
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Member, Regional Research Advisory Committee of the Regional Sericultural Research Station, Central Silk Board, Kalimpong, Darjeeling |
Kalimpong (West Bengal) |
2005- 09 |
Regional Research Advisory Committee of the Regional Sericultural Research Station, Central Silk Board, Kalimpong, Darjeeling |
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Member, Meeting of the State Seed Sub-Committee, Government of Assam |
Guwahati (Assam) |
2011- 12, 2013- 15, 2015- 17 |
Directorate of Agriculture, Government of Assam |
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Member, Technical Committee on Hybrid Rice |
Guwahati (Assam) |
2012- 13 |
Directorate of Agriculture, Government of Assam |
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Member, Institute Management Committee |
New Delhi (India) |
2013- 14 to 2016- 17 |
ICAR – National Centre for Integrated Pest Management |
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Member, Team for monitoring of breeder seed production programme at RRLRRS, ICAR-NRRI, Gerua, Kamrup (Assam) |
Gerua, Kamrup (Assam) |
2015- 17 |
Regional Rainfed Lowland Rice Research Station, ICAR-NRRI, Gerua, Kamrup (Assam) |
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Member, Committee to suggest IPM strategy to handle the Armyworm situation in Paddy |
New Delhi (India) |
2016- 17 |
ICAR-National Research Centre for Integrated Pest Management |