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Dr. Surjeet Singh Dhaka
+919983518781
Lab No.-221/222, 2nd Floor, Academic Block, Department of Applied Agriculture, School of Basic Sciences, Central University of Punjab, V.P.O.- Ghudda, District- Bathinda, Punjab, India- 151401
Dr. Surjeet Singh Dhaka
Qualification

Institute of Agri Business Management (IABM), Swami Keshwanand Rajasthan Agricultural University, Bikaner, Rajasthan

Ph.D. in Agribusiness (October 2017)

Institute of Agri Business Management (IABM), Swami Keshwanand Rajasthan Agricultural University, Bikaner, Rajasthan

M.B.A. in Agribusiness (July 2013)

Dr. Yashwant Singh Parmar University of Horticulture and Forestry, Nauni - Solan, Himachal Pradesh

B.Sc. (Hons) in Horticulture (June 2011)

Experience

Central University of Punjab, Department of Applied Agriculture                         

Assistant Professor (M.B.A. - Agribusiness) January 2020 - Present

Banaras Hindu University - Rajiv Gandhi South Campus, Mirzapur         

Assistant Professor (M.B.A. - Agribusiness) Oct. 2019 - Jan. 2020

MSAMB’s Post Graduate College of Agri Business Management, Talegaon Dabhade, Pune

Assistant Professor (Agribusiness & Marketing Management) June 2018 - Sept. 2019

Matix Fertilisers and Chemicals Ltd, Kolkata (West Bengal)

Assistant Manager, Sales & Marketing (Feb. 2017 - Apr. 2018)

Network Project on Market Intelligence, NIAP-IACR, New Delhi                                   

Senior Research Fellow at DAE, SKARU, Bikaner (Sept. 2015 - Feb. 2017)

Administrative Experience: 

Member of Board of Studies of Department of Financial Administration, CUP (Feb 2022- Current)

Convener of Academic Advisory Committee (AAC) for DAA, CUP (May 2021- Current)

Member of the Board of Studies of Department of Applied Agriculture (2021-23)

Member, Health Diet Management Committee, Central University of Punjab, Bathinda, Punjab

Member of Curriculum Development Committee, Central University of Punjab, Bathinda, Punjab

Member of Institution's Innovation Council - 4 & 5, Central University of Punjab, Bathinda, Punjab

Training Coordinator of 60 days ACABC Programme of IABM, SKRAU, Bikaner (Aug. - Oct. 2014)  

Research Area

Agribusiness Management

Research Interests
  • Agricultural Market Analysis
  • Agri-Food Entrepreneurship and Innovation
  • Agribusiness Data Analytics
Research Grants/Projects

Completed

Research Seed Money Grant

Funding agency - Central University of Punjab

Title of the Project - Vocal for Local: Marketing of Agricultural Products as District Brand in Punjab

Duration - Two years (2021- 23)

Seed Amount - ₹ 1,50,000/-

Professional Affiliation
  • Life Member of the Indian Society of Agricultural Economics (ISAE)
  • Life Member of the Indian Society of Agricultural Marketing (ISAM)
  • Life Member of the Society of Economics and Development - (SOED, Ludhiana)
  • Member of Agricultural Economics Research Association (India) - AERA (India)
Professional Recognition/Awards/Scholarships

Professional Recognition:

  • ASCI certified ASSESSOR by Agriculture Skill Council of India (2016)
  • Recognized by Institute of Agri Business Management, Bikaner on Annual Day 2015 for helpful and sincere contribution

Awards:

  • Excellence AIASA, Member Award- 2016, at National Agricultural Convention on “Opportunities in Agripreneurship for Agricultural Students (OAAS-2016)” held on (October 07, 2016) at Rajasthan University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, Bikaner
  • Awarded the Second prize in oral presentation/paper entitles as “Usage of Information and Communication Technologies to Develop Innovative Agricultural Extension System” in National Seminar on “Agriculture Resource Management for Sustainability and Eco-Restoration” Organized by Society for Agriculture and Arid Ecology Research, ICAR-CIAH, Bikaner (March 11-13, 2016)
  • Best poster award for paper “Forecasting Wholesale Price of Chickpea Using the ARIMA Model: The Case of Bikaner APMC” in 25th National Conference on “Natural Resource Management in Arid and Semi-Arid Ecosystem for Climate Resilient Agriculture and Rural Development” organized by Soil Conservation Society of India, New Delhi in collaboration with Swami Keshwanand Rajasthan Agricultural University, Bikaner & Directorate of Watershed Development and Soil Conservation Government of Rajasthan, Jaipur (February 17-19, 2016)
  • Winner of “AD-MAD” show during National Level Hunt (Abhivyakti) February 04-06, 2013 

Scholarships:

  • Teaching Assistantship by IABM, Bikaner during Ph.D. (Agribusiness)
  • National Talent Scholarship by ICAR, New Delhi during B.Sc. (Hort.) Programme (2007-11) with Certificate of Honour
Publications
Research Papers: 13
  1. Dhaka, S.S., Urmila, Poolsingh, D. (2023). Comparative Analysis of Price Forecasting Models for Garlic (Allium sativum L.) in Kota District of Rajasthan, India. Research on World Agricultural Economy, 4(4), 10-22. https://doi.org/10.36956/rwae.v4i4.915  
  2. Dhaka, S. S. & Urmila (2023). Youth Participation in Agriculture and Allied Sectors: Empirical Evidence from Rajasthan. Indian Journal of Economics and Development, 19(1), 58-68. https://doi.org/10.35716/IJED/21324 
  3. Dhaka, S. S. (2017). Impact of Growing E-commerce on Indian farmers. Indian Journal of Economics and Development, 13(2a), 596-599. http://dx.doi.org/10.5958/2322-0430.2017.00137.8
  4. Mathur, S. & Dhaka, S. S. (2017). Impact assessment of chickpea (Chana) price forecast advice on economic status of the farmers. Indian Journal of Economics and Development, 13(2a), 304-308. http://dx.doi.org/10.5958/2322-0430.2017.00085.3
  5. Dhaka, S. S. & Urmila (2016). Farmer Suicides in India-A Curse to Mankind. Indian Journal of Economics and Development, 12(1a), 283-286. http://dx.doi.org/10.5958/2322-0430.2016.00077.9
  6. Dhaka, S. S. (2016). Scope of Online Shopping of Agri Inputs. International Journal of Advance Research in Computer Science and Management Studies, 4(6), 111-115. http://www.ijarcsms.com/docs/paper/volume4/issue6/V4I6-0047.pdf
  7. Bannor, R., K., Sharma, M. & Dhaka, S. S. (2016). Integration of Cumin Markets in Rajasthan. Journal of Energy and Natural Resource Management, 3(2), 37-43. http://jenrm.uenr.edu.gh/index.php/uenrjournal/article/view/86/43
  8. Mathur, A., Dhaka, S. S. & Urmila (2015). Prospects of Agritourism in Bikaner District of Rajasthan. Indian Journal of Economics and Development, 11(4), 923-932. http://dx.doi.org/10.5958/2322-0430.2015.00102.X
  9. Dhaka, S. S. (2015). Market Analysis of Pesticides for Paddy Crop. International Journal of Management, IT and Engineering, 5(1), 256-266. https://www.academia.edu/19839851/MARKET_ANALYSIS_OF_PESTICIDES_FOR_PADDY_CROP
  10. Bannor, R., K. & Dhaka, S. S. (2015). Integration of Cluster Beans Markets in Rajasthan State of India. Economic Affairs, 60(3), 529-538. http://dx.doi.org/10.5958/0976-4666.2015.00074.1
  11. Dhaka, S. S. & Urmila (2014). Assessment of the brand image of Bikaji Foods International Limited in Bikaner City. Advances in Economics and Business Management (AEBM), 1(12), 119-123. https://papers.ssrn.com/sol3/papers.cfm?abstract_id=2532433
  12. Bannor, R., K. & Dhaka, S. S. (2014). Preference for MBA Agribusiness Programme: A Conjoint Analysis. IOSR Journal of Business and Management (IOSR-JBM), 16(5), 1-7. http://www.iosrjournals.org/iosr-jbm/papers/Vol16-issue5/Version-5/A016550107.pdf
  13. Bannor, R., K., Dhaka, S. S., Mathur, A. & Longo, J. (2014). An Assessment of Listening Abilities of MBA Students. International Journal of Social Science & Interdisciplinary Research, 3(6), 247-259. https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Richard-Bannor-2/publication/303570979_AN_ASSESSMENT_OF_LISTENING_ABILITIES_OF_MBA_STUDENTS/links/5749036308ae5bf2e63efd7a/AN-ASSESSMENT-OF-LISTENING-ABILITIES-OF-MBA-STUDENTS.pdf
Review Articles: 1
  1. Sethi, K., Dhaka, S. S., & Bari, V. K. (2024). Insights into Blossom End-Rot Disorder in Tomato (Solanum lycopersicum). Plant Molecular Biology Reporter, 1-23. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11105-024-01442-9 
Popular Articles: 5
  1. Dhaka, S. S. & Urmila (2023). Role of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Agribusiness Management. Agriculture Letters, 4(01), 13-15. https://agletters.in/Vol4/January2023.pdf
  2. Dhaka, S. S. & Choudhary, R. (2022). Agricultural Input Marketing in India. Agriculture Letters, 3(09), 27-29. https://agletters.in/Vol3/september2022.pdf
  3. Dhaka, S. S. (Dec 28, 2014). "भारतीय किसान (ज़मीदार या कर्ज़दार)" RASTRIYA KRISHI NEWS.

  4. Dhaka, S. S. ( Dec 7, 2014). "कृषि व्यवसाय और प्रबंधन की महत्ता" RASTRIYA KRISHI NEWS.

  5. Dhaka, S. S. (Nov 23, 2014). "कृषि प्रौद्योगिकी बनाम कृषि इनपुट सब्सिडी" RASTRIYA KRISHI NEWS.

Book: 1

Dhaka, S. S. (2016). Organic Cotton Farming in India: Current Scenario and Prospects. LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing.

Book Chapters: 4
  1. Dhaka, S. S. & Urmila (2023). Unveiling the Banking Obstacles Faced by Small and Marginal Farmers in Churu District of Rajasthan: An Investigation. Research and Review in Agriculture Science: Vol. VI (PP. 15-32). New Delhi: Bright Sky Publications.
  2. Dhaka, S. S. (2022). Resource Use Efficiency of Organic Farming Versus Conventional Farming in Wheat and Pearl Millet. In Emerging Trends in Social Science Research: Vol. II (1st ed.,pp. 108–116). Bangalore: Archers & Elevators Publishing House.
  3. Dhaka S. S. & Mathur S. (2016). Forecasting Wholesale Price of Chickpea using the ARIMA Model: the Case of Bikaner APMC. In N. K. Pareek & Sanjay Arora (Eds.), Natural Resource Management in Arid and Semi-Arid Ecosystem for Climate Resilient Agriculture (pp. 460-465). New Delhi: Soil Conservation Society of India.
  4. Sharma R. & Dhaka S. S. (2016). Price Forecasting Technique for Efficient Market Intelligence to Combat Climate Uncertainties. In N. K. Pareek & Sanjay Arora (Eds.), Natural Resource Management in Arid and Semi-Arid Ecosystem for Climate Resilient Agriculture (pp. 444-451). New Delhi: Soil Conservation Society of India.
Tool: 1

DhakLongBanor- Listening tool  (Active Listening Self-Assessment)

Are You an Active Listener?

Use this self-assessment to think about how actively you listen and to identify areas for improvement. Check the box next to the number in the column that best describes your listening habits.

While someone is talking, I:

Mostly

Sometime

Seldom

Plan how I’m going to respond.

1

3

5

Take notes as appropriate.

5

3

1

Notice the feeling behind the words.

5

3

1

Find myself thinking about other things while the person is talking.

1

3

5

Watch for significant body language (expressions, gestures).

5

3

1

Control fidgeting or other distracting habits.

5

3

1

Interrupt the speaker to make a point.

1

3

5

Am distracted by other demands on my time.

1

3

5

Listen to the message without immediately judging or evaluating it.

5

3

1

Ask questions to get more information and encourage the speaker to continue.

5

3

1

Repeat in my own words what I’ve just heard to ensure understanding.

5

3

1

Totals for each column

 

 

 

Grand Total

 

Scoring: (Below and 27 = Poor listener; 28 - 37 = Average listener;

38 - 45 = Good listener; 46 – 55 = Active listener.)

Research Guidance

Ph.D. Agribusiness (04) ongoing

PhD

MBA Agribusiness (42) submitted 

Batch: 2021-23 (MBA Agribusiness- 13) 

S. No. Name  Registration No. Title of Dissertation
1 ABDUL MUTALEB NAZIRI 21mbagri04 MARKETING OF POTATO IN PARWAN PROVINCE OF AFGHANISTAN
2 ALINA FARZAM 21mbagri06 A STUDY ON THE IMPACT OF SOCIOECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS ON OCCUPATIONAL ASPIRATIONS OF UNIVERSITY STUDENTS
3 ATUL GOYAL 21mbagri07 A STUDY ON FINANCIAL FEASIBILITY ANALYSIS OF COLD STORAGE UNITS IN SANGRUR DISTRICT OF PUNJAB
4 PUJA PRIYADARSINI BAG 21mbagri08 BUSINESS PERFORMANCE ANALYSIS OF FPO: A CASE STUDY OF CHANDIBHATA ORGANIC LIFE FARMING PRODUCERS COMPANY LIMITED IN BARGARH, ODISHA
5 HONEY 21mbagri09 A STUDY ON FARMERS’ PERSPECTIVE TOWARDS AGRICULTURAL SKILL-BASED TRAINING PROGRAMMES IN MAHENDRAGARH DISTRICT OF HARYANA
6 ROHIT TRIPATHI 21mbagri11 CUSTOMER PREFERENCE AND PERCEPTION FOR PATANJALI PRODUCTS IN VARANASI CITY OF UTTAR PRADESH
7 SATYENDRA VERMA 21mbagri14 ECONOMIC VIABILITY OF CUSTOM HIRING CENTERS IN BARAN DISTRICT OF RAJASTHAN
8 ASHU KUMARI 21mbagri16 A STUDY ON CONSUMER PREFERENCE FOR VALUE-ADDED STRAWBERRY PRODUCTS IN DELHI, INDIA
9 GARIMA SINGH 21mbagri18 A STUDY ON CONSUMER PREFERENCE FOR VALUE-ADDED PRODUCTS OF ALOE VERA IN DELHI CITY, INDIA
10 MONISHA BOSE 21mbagri22 A STUDY ON THE SOCIOECONOMIC PROFILE, CULTIVATION PRACTICES, CONSTRAINTS, AND VALUE CHAIN MAPPING OF VAZHAKULAM PINEAPPLE
11 AMIT YADAV 21mbagri24 IMPACT OF COUNTRY OF ORIGIN ON BRAND LOVE: AN EMPIRICAL STUDY OF NOODLE BRANDS
12 BHAT RASHID JAVAID 21mbagri25 PRODUCTION AND MARKETING OF MUSHK BUDJI RICE IN ANANTNAG DISTRICT OF KASHMIR, INDIA
13 DHANANJAY PAL SINGH 21mbagri26 CONSUMER PERCEPTION AND PREFERENCE FOR MILLETS AND MILLET-BASED PRODUCTS IN ALIGARH CITY OF UTTAR PRADESH

Batch: 2020-22 (MBA Project - 11) 

Sr. No. Registration No. Name Project title
1.

20mbagri01

Aditi Chaudhary

Farmers' Perception towards Agri-Voltaic System in India

2.

20mbagri04

Kanchan Chaturvedi

Business Opportunities for Plant Based Meat Products in Small Cities

3.

20mbagri08

Pritam Kumar

University Students' Perspective on Food Waste

4.

20mbagri09

Rupika Choudhary

TryChia: Consumer Acceptance and Marketing Strategies for Chia Seeds Jelly

5.

20mbagri14

Kochuthresia Steephan

Job Seeking Behavior of Generation Z

6.

20mbagri15

Lovedeep Singh

Marketing of Sheep and Goats in Fazilka District of Punjab

7.

20mbagri17

Nihal Mohamed M

Consumer Brand Preferences Towards Cosmetics Products With Respect to Herbal Products

8.

20mbagri20

Rajeevan M

Consumer Preferences for Potato Chips - A Study in Central University of Punjab

9.

20mbagri22

Madeen Ahammed E P

Consumer Preferences for Milk Products- A Study in Central University of Punjab

10.

20mbagri25

Ashwani Kumar

Analysis of Socio-Economic Status of Makhana Farmers in Sitamarhi District of Bihar

11.

20mbagri26

Tahminaa Batoori 

Consumer Preferences towards Different Brands of Wheat Flour

Batch: 2019-21 (MBA Project - 12) 

Sr. No. Registration No. Name Project title
1.

19mbagri01

Sofia Hakimi

Use of Solar Energy in Agriculture: A Study from the Adopted Villages of the Central University of Punjab

2.

19mbagri02

Shir Mohammad Samadi

Marketing Strategy for Fertilizer Companies in Bathinda District

3.

19mbagri03

Roqhayeh Mohammadi

The Relationship between Knowledge Management and Organizational Commitment at Directorate of Agriculture, Irrigation and Livestock of Herat, Afghanistan

4.

19mbagri06

Ullash Kumar

Dairy Products Buying Behaviour of Families (with and without Children) in Patna City of Bihar

5.

19mbagri07

Sumit Kumar

A Study on the Role of Advertising in Making Purchase Decisions among Youth

6.

19mbagri09

Prineesh K

Impact of Covid-19 on Women Workers’ Livelihoods and the Coir Industry –A Study from Alappuzha District of Kerala

7.

19mbagri11

Simran Arora

Export Potential of Selected Horticultural Crops from Punjab
(Kinnow, Guava, Potato and Peas)

8.

19mbagri12

Monika Agrawal

The Impact of Promotional Offers in Festive Season with Special Reference to Amazon

9.

19mbagri15

Parveen Kumar

A Study on The Student’s Opinion Towards Entrepreneurship as a Career Option

10.

19mbagri16

Muflih Thangal

B K

A Study on Consumer Preference towards Eastern Condiment Products in Thrissur District of Kerala

11.

19mbagri20

Abdul Wajid Kalathingal

A Study on the Impact of Covid-19 on Rapid Growth of Home Bakers in Malappuram District of Kerala

12.

19mbagri25

Anita Sultani

Consumer Brand Preference and Buying Behavior for Bakery Products in Bathinda City of Punjab

Batch: 2018-20 (MBA Project - 06) 

Sr. No. Registration No. Name Project title
1.

18mbagri07

Seema Rani

Maize in Indian Starch Industry: Current Scenario and Future Challenges

2.

18mbagri09

Samita Garg

Comparison of Trends in Cost of Production and Minimum Support Price for Major Crops of Punjab

3.

18mbagri11

Rakesh Kumar Mahto

An Evaluation of Agritech Startup Scenario in India

4.

18mbagri12

Priya Upadhyay

Consumer Buying Behaviour Towards Ready to Eat Food in Bathinda City of Punjab

5.

18mbagri13

Kavya V

Export Performance of Selected Spices in India

6.

18mbagri14

Sandeep Singh

Costs and Returns of Beekeeping in Abohar of Punjab State

Research Highlights
                                                   Research Highlights

 

Conference/ Workshops/Seminars Attended

Conferences/ Workshops/Training/ Seminars/ Webinars Attended)

Overall

Programme

International

National

University Level

Conference

4

2

-

Workshop/ Training

-

7

7

Seminar

-

3

-

Webinar

2

18

-

Total

6

30

7

University Level: 7

S. No.

Name of Conferences/  Workshops/Training/ Seminars/ Webinars Attended

Name of the Sponsoring Agency

Place and Date

7. Five Days' Workshop on Curriculum Development Department of Education & IQAC, Central University of Punjab, Bathinda

Ghudda,

February 06- 10, 2023

6.

IPR awareness/training program under the special mission called “National Intellectual Property Awareness Mission (NIPAM)” 

Intellectual Property Office, India, at Central University of Punjab

Online mode,

March 09, 2022

5.

Advanced session on patenting strategies and patent search exercise for inventions in biological sciences

IIC, IPR Cell, Department of Applied Agriculture and i-TTO, Central University of Punjab

December 03, 2021

4.

Innovation Ambassador Training

(Foundation Level, Total 16 Sessions of 30 contact hours) conducted by MoE's Innovation Cell & AICTE

Online mode, June 30 - July 30, 2021

3.

Workshop on “Poverty, Hunger, Food Security and Nutrition: From Concepts to Management”

SPANDAN, supported by Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, IABM, SKRAU, Bikaner

Bikaner, March 19, 2015

2.

Workshop on “Banking: Operations and Opportunities”

IABM, SKRAU, Bikaner

Bikaner, December 07, 2014

1.

Workshop on “Futures and Forward Trading”

National Multi Commodity Exchange of India (NMCE), SKRAU, Bikaner

Bikaner, 2011

National: 30

S. No.

Name of the Conferences/  Workshops/Training/ Seminars/ Webinars Attended

Name of the Sponsoring Agency

Place and Date

30. Online Collaborative Training programme on "Enhancing Capacity in preventing Sexual Harassment at the workplace" Jointly by the V.V. Giri National Labour Institute, NOIDA & Central University of Punjab, Punjab. Online Mode August 16-18, 2022
29. Regional meet of Institutions' Innovation Council MoE's Innovation Cell (GOI) at Chandigarh University, Chandigarh Chandigarh, July 26, 2022

28.

Two-day webinar on Satellite Farming

Centre for Agricultural Market Intelligence, NAHEP-CAAST, AAU, Anand in collaboration with the College of Agricultural Information Technology, AAU, Anand

Online Mode May 9-10, 2022

27.

Two-Day webinar on Emerging Agricultural Marketing Trends and Challenges

Centre for Agricultural Market Intelligence, NAHEP-CAAST, AAU, Anand, in collaboration with the Dept. of Agricultural Economics, B. A. College of Agriculture, AAU, Anand

Online Mode April 29-30, 2022

26. 

Webinar on Remote sensing and Machine Learning Technology for Precision Farming

Dept. of Basic Sciences and Humanities, B A College of Agriculture in collaboration with the  Centre for Agricultural Market Intelligence, NAHEP-CAAST, AAU, Anand

Online mode, November 29, 2021

25.

National Training Workshop on “Research Article Writing and Plagiarism”

Zoology and Biotechnology Department and IQAC of Govt. Girls’ P.G. College, Ujjain (M.P.)

Online mode, September 18, 2021

24.

National Level Webinar on Webinar on Analysis of Pesticide Residues in Food and Agricultural Commodities

AINP on Pesticide Residues, ICAR, Unit 9 under RKVY and Centre for Agricultural Market Intelligence, NAHEP-CAAST, Anand

Online mode, August 27, 2021

23.

National Webinar on "Role of Farmer Producer Organizations (FPOs) in Linking Farmers to Markets"

ASPEE Agribusiness Management Institute (AABMI), Navsari Agricultural University, Navsari

Online mode, August 12, 2021

22.

National Webinar on "Role of Microorganisms in Resilient Agriculture"

SKRAU, Bikaner

Online mode, July 05, 2021

21.

Webinar on "Research Paper Writing for Cooperatives: From Research to Publications"

VAMNICOM, Pune

Online mode, June 08, 2021

20.

Webinar on “Characterization Techniques for Smart Materials”

College of Basic Sciences and Humanities, CCS Haryana Agricultural University, Hisar, Haryana

Online mode, January 15-16, 2021

19.

Webinar on “Market Dynamics in Poultry Sector: Perspectives and Challenges”

NAHEP- CAAST, Centre for Agricultural Market Intelligence, AAU, Anand

Online mode, September 17-18, 2020

18.

Webinar on “Trade in F&V Products and Dairy Commodities”

NAHEP- CAAST, Centre for Agricultural Market Intelligence, AAU, Anand

Online mode, September 15, 2020

17.

Five-Day Online Workshop on “Research methodology.”

UGC- STRIDE Task Group 2020, Maulana Azad National Urdu University, Hyderabad

Online mode, August 17-21, 2020

16.

National Conclave cum Conference National Education Policy-2020

Punjab Commerce and Management Association in association with SCD Government College, Ludhiana and Sri Aurobindo College of Commerce & Management, Ludhiana

Online mode, August 16-18, 2020

15.

Webinar on “Academic Integrity in Agricultural Research Writings”

College of Agriculture, Kalaburagi UAS, Raichur, under ICAR-NAHEP

Online mode, July 29, 2020

14.

Webinar on “Farmer Producer Organizations and Commodity Markets”

NAHEP- CAAST, Centre for Agricultural Market Intelligence, AAU, Anand

Online mode, July 27-28, 2020

13.

National Webinar on “Intellectual Property Rights in Agriculture Sector”

NAHEP-SKRAU, Bikaner

Online mode, July 17, 2020

12.

Webinar on “Agricultural Market Reforms & Market Intelligence”

NAHEP- CAAST, Centre for Agricultural Market Intelligence, AAU, Anand

Online mode, July 07-08, 2020

11.

National Webinar on “Strategy for Strengthening Agricultural Education under Changing Scenario of COVID-19”

NAHEP-SKRAU, Bikaner

Online mode, June 26-27, 2020

10.

Webinar on “Fishery Business Eco-System in India”

NAHEP- CAAST, Centre for Agricultural Market Intelligence, AAU, Anand

Online mode, June 22-23, 2020

9.

Webinar on “Trends and opportunities in agri input industry.”

IABM, SKRAU, Bikaner

Online mode, June 16, 2020

8.

Webinar on “eNAM: Challenges and Prospects.”

NAHEP- CAAST, Centre for Agricultural Market Intelligence, AAU, Anand

Online mode, June 10, 2020

7.

National Seminar on “Market Imperfections, Farmers’ Distress, and Agrarian Crisis in India”

The Society of Economics and Development

PAU, Ludhiana, April 07, 2016

6.

National Seminar on “Agriculture Resource Management for Sustainability and Eco-Restoration”

Society for Agriculture and Arid Ecology Research, ICAR-CIAH, Bikaner

Bikaner, March 11-13, 2016

5.

National Conference on “Natural Resource Management in Arid and Semi-Arid Ecosystem for Climate Resilient Agriculture and Rural Development”

Soil Conservation Society of India, New Delhi in collaboration with Swami Keshwanand Rajasthan Agricultural University, Bikaner

Bikaner, February 17-19, 2016

4.

Rural Marketing Workshop on “Opportunities Beyond Imagination”

MART, Amaethon 2014- Food, Agri-business & Rural Summit, IIM Ahmedabad

Ahmedabad, January 11-12, 2014

3.

Supply Chain & Logistics Workshop on “Bridging the Missing Link”

Amaethon 2014- Food, Agri-business & Rural Summit, IIM Ahmedabad

Ahmedabad, January 11-12, 2014

2.

Agri-Entrepreneurship Workshop on “The World of Innovation”

Villgro Innovation Marketing, Amaethon 2014- Food, Agri-business & Rural Summit, IIM Ahmedabad

Ahmedabad, January 11-12, 2014

1.

National Seminar on "Agribusiness Potential of Rajasthan"

IABM-SKRAU, Bikaner and Indian Society of Agriculture Marketing, Nagpur

Bikaner, March 19-20, 2013

International: 6

S. No.

Name of Conferences/  Workshops/Training/ Seminars/ Webinars Attended

Name of the Sponsoring Agency

Place and Date

6. International Conference on Management, Entrepreneurship and Social Sciences (ICMESS2023) University Business School, Maharaja Ranjit Singh Punjab Technical University Bathinda and the University of Tehran (Sponsored by ICSSR, New Delhi) Online Mode, March 16-17, 2023

5. 

International Webinar on Role of Legumes and Pulses in Sustainable Cropping System of Hot Arid Zone

Under the Aegis of World Bank-ICAR Funded National Higher Education Project, Swami Keshwanand Rajasthan Agricultural University, Bikaner

Online mode, July 17, 2021

4.

International Web Conference on “Innovative Technologies, Entrepreneurship Avenues, Livelihood Enhancement in Sustainable Management of Animal Farming”

Post Graduate and Research Department of Zoology in collaboration with The Indian Science Congress Association (ISCA)

Online mode, August 03-04, 2020

3.

International Webinar on “Climate Smart Agriculture”

NAHEP- CAAST for Climate Smart Agriculture and Water Management (CSAWM), MPKV, Rahuri, Maharashtra)

Online mode, July 22, 2020

2.

XII Agricultural Science Congress on “Sustainable Livelihood Security for Smallholder Farmers”

ICAR-National Dairy Research Institute, Karnal

Karnal, February 03-06, 2016

1.

World Congress on “Management of Accounting, Finance, Marketing, Entrepreneurship, Economics and Business”

Krishi Sanskriti

JNU, New Delhi, November 22-23, 2014

Faculty Development Programme (FDP)/Orientation Course/Certificate Course/ Attended

S. No.

Name of the Faculty Development Programme (FDP)/Orientation Course

Name of the Sponsoring Agency

Place and Date

11. Online FIP-Induction/Orientation Programme for "Faculty in Universities/Colleges/Institutes of Higher Education" Teaching learning Centre, Ramanujan College, University of Delhi

Online mode, July 20 - August 18, 2022

10. One Week National FDP on Moodle 4.0 Learning Management System TLC, PMMMNMTT, SNDT Women's University, Mumbai in collaboration with British Council India Online mode, July 14-20, 2022

9.

Online Elementary 5 days FDP on Entrepreneurship Development & Managing Start-Ups

AICTE Training and Learning (ATAL) Academy, Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar University, Lucknow

Online mode, November 18-22, 2021

8.

15 days Online FDP on Basics of Research

Indian Teacher Education Community in collaboration with Rotary College of Commerce and Arts, Navelim, Salcete, Goa

Online mode, November 02-17, 2021

7.

5 days FDP on Business Analytics Using Python for Food & Agriculture Sector

AICTE Training and Learning (ATAL) Academy, INDIAN INSTITUTE OF PLANTATION MANAGEMENT BENGALURU

Online mode, July 26-30, 2021

6.

5 days FDP on Bridging the Gap between Academia and Industry through Advanced Pedagogical Techniques

AICTE Training and Learning (ATAL) Academy, Center for Management Studies, Jain (Deemed-to-be University), Bengaluru

Online mode, June 08-12, 2021

5.

5 days FDP on Data Science

AICTE Training and Learning (ATAL) Academy, Central University of Punjab

Online mode, December 14-18, 2020

4.

2 days International FDP on High Impact Teaching Skills and Mind Mapping for Better Teaching

ICBS, Department of Commerce, Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Manipal

Online mode, August 19-20, 2020

3.

One Week Multivariate Analysis Using SPSS

AMPGC, Varanasi and DYPIMS, Pune

Online mode, July 23-29, 2020

2.

One Week Certificate Course on Apiculture

Department of Zoology, Balwant College, Vita, Sangli (M.S.)

Online mode, July 13-19, 2020

1.

Fertiliser Orientation Course

Fertiliser Association of India- Northern Region, SKRAU, Bikaner

Bikaner, September 10-11, 2012

Conference/ Workshops/Seminars Organised
University Level: 20

S. No.

Name of the Conference/Workshops/Seminars/Webinars 

Name of the Sponsoring Agency

Place and Date

20.

Expert talk on “Potential of millets (Nutritional value, as nutraceutical and functional food)”

Invited Expert -

Dr. Amasiddha Bellundagi, Scientist, Indian Institute of Millets Research, Hyderabad

Department of Applied Agriculture, Central University of Punjab Ghudda, August 08, 2022
19.

Awareness Programme on Millets- Aahaar se Arogya

Invited Industry Expert - 

Shri Umendra Dutt, Founder Member & Executive Director, Kheti Virasat Mission, Punjab

Sri Hartej Singh Mehta, President, Kheti Virasat Mission, Punjab

Central University of Punjab Ghudda, June 24, 2022
18.

Expert Lecture on “Art of Publishing in International Journals”

Invited Expert -

Prof. Narpinder Singh, Guru Nanak Dev University, Amritsar

Department of Applied Agriculture, Central University of Punjab

Online 

June 09, 2022

17.

Expert Lecture on “New Food Products- Health and Diet: Challenges for food Industry”

Invited Expert -

Prof. Manab Bandhu Bera, Sant Longowal Institute of Engineering & Technology, Longowal, Sangrur, Punjab

Department of Applied Agriculture, Central University of Punjab Ghudda, June 07, 2022
16.

Student-Industry Interaction on

“Research Opportunities in Food Processing Industries”.

Invited Industry Expert - 

Dr. Gaurav Kumar Pal, Senior Food Technologist and Incharge Hygienist, Kriti Nutrients, Devas, Madhya Pradesh

Department of Applied Agriculture, Central University of Punjab

Online 

March 11, 2022

15.

Business Ideas Competition

Organising committee member Institution Innovation Council (IIC), Central University of Punjab

Online 

February 14-21, 2022

14.

Workshop on "Agri-Entrepreneurship".

Invited Agripreneurs - 

1. Mr. Manas Miraji, Director, Vfarmz Supply Chain Pvt. Ltd., Bengaluru, Karnataka 

2. Mrs. Annu Kanawat, Director, Aamlda Organic Food and Research Center Pvt. Ltd., Jaipur, Rajasthan

Department of Applied Agriculture, M.B.A. (Agribusiness), Central University of Punjab

Online 

February 08, 2022

13.

Webinar on “Functioning of Regulated APMCs under the New Digital Agricultural Marketing Reforms Era: A Case of e-NAM (Electronic National Agriculture Market)”.

Invited Speaker - Mr. Cheriyan Khanna, Zonal Head – North, Nagarjuna Chemicals and Fertilizers Limited.

Department of Applied Agriculture, Central University of Punjab

Online,

October 07, 2021

12.

Webinar on "DEVELOPMENT OF PEARL MILLET VALUE CHAIN FOR PROCESSING AND PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT IN ARID REGION”. 

Invited Speaker - Dr. Soma Srivastava, Sr. Scientist (FSN), ICAR - CAZRI, Jodhpur (Rajasthan)

Department of Applied Agriculture, Central University of Punjab

Online,

September 03, 2021

11. Interaction with Industry Expert Mr. Mayank Sharma, Officer (HR, National Fertilizers Limited) topic entitled “Corporate Interview Process” Department of Applied Agriculture, M.B.A. (Agribusiness), Central University of Punjab Online, March 30, 2021
10. Interaction with Agri Industry Expert Mr. Yogesh Sharma, Regional Manager (S&M, Nuziveedu Seeds Limited) topic entitled “Introduction to Sales & Marketing of Agri Inputs (Seeds and Pesticides)” Department of Applied Agriculture, M.B.A. (Agribusiness), Central University of Punjab Online, March 24, 2021
9. Interaction with Agripreneur Mr. Satya Dev (Founder of Agri Business Yuva (ABY) Farmers LLP) topic entitled “Livelihood Promotion and Micro Enterprise Development” Department of Applied Agriculture, M.B.A. (Agribusiness), Central University of Punjab Online, March 20, 2021
8. Interaction with Agripreneur Mr. Tarang Patel (Founder & CEO- InTech Harness Pvt. Ltd.) topic entitled “Boost Crop Output through Engagement with Digital Agriculture” Department of Applied Agriculture, M.B.A. (Agribusiness), Central University of Punjab Online, March 17, 2021
7. Interaction with Agripreneur Shri. M. G. Karibasappa (Innovative Farmer Awardee) topic entitled “Innovative Technologies for Pest Management Automatic Solar Insect Trap” Department of Applied Agriculture, M.B.A. (Agribusiness), Central University of Punjab Online, March 16, 2021
6. Interaction with Agripreneur Mr. Durga Prasad Mishra (Director, Prakriti O Prakritik Consumer Products Pvt. Ltd., Odisha) topic entitled “Scope of Tuber Crop Processing” Department of Applied Agriculture, M.B.A. (Agribusiness), Central University of Punjab Online, January 03, 2021
5. Interaction with Agripreneur Dr. Sunila Jakhar (Apis Divine, Haryana) topic entitled “Bee Buzzing Success” Department of Applied Agriculture, M.B.A. (Agribusiness), Central University of Punjab Online, December 28, 2020
4. Interaction with Agripreneur Dr. S. Ravindar Reddy (RR Foods & Feeds, Hyderabad) topic entitled “Diversification in Agripreneurship and Layer Poultry” Department of Applied Agriculture, M.B.A. (Agribusiness), Central University of Punjab Online, December 09, 2020

3.

Workshop on "Excel in Excel"

IABM-SKRAU, Bikaner

Bikaner,

October 06-08, 2015

2.

Workshop on "Inferential Statistics: An Overview"

IABM-SKRAU, Bikaner

Bikaner,

September 26-29, 2015

1.

Workshop on "Data Analysis"

IABM-SKRAU, Bikaner

Bikaner,

September 15-19, 2015

National: 01

S. No.

Name of the Conference/Workshops/Seminars/Webinars 

Name of the Sponsoring Agency

Place and Date

1. Webinar on "Advanced Technologies and Entrepreneurship Opportunities in Food and Agribusiness" Department of Applied Agriculture, Central University of Punjab Online, November 06, 2020
Peer Recognition
  • Reviewer, International Journal of Agricultural Economics ISSN Print:2575-3851 ISSN Online:2575-3843, Science Publishing Group
  • Reviewer, International Journal of Agriculture Sciences ISSN:0975-3710 EISSN:0975-9107, Bioinfo Publications
Invited Talks/ Resource Person
Invited lecture on “Innovation in Science and Technology” in Research Methodology Workshop organized by Chhatrapati Shahu Maharaj Research, Training and Human Development Institute (SARTHI), Pune, September 11, 2019.
Patent Filed/ Published
PATENT PUBLISHED

Title: An IoT based precision soil fertility measurement system for organic farming.

Inventors: Koshariya, A. K., Sharma, S. C., Dhaka, S. S., Rathore, M., Jain, A., Sharma, A., Jasrai, L, Verma, R., Masih, J., Lodhi, A. S., Republic of South Africa Patent Grant No. ZA202201589B; Grant Date: 29-06-2022. Republic of South Africa patent, application no. ZA2022/01589A filed on 07.02.2022.

ABSTRACT

The present invention relates to an IOT based precision soil fertility measurement system (100) for organic farming. The system (100) comprises a soil testing unit (102), a data repository (112), and one or more display units (114). The soil testing unit (102) is configured to test soil fertility for organic farming. The soil testing unit (102) comprises a plurality of sensors (104), a pH analyzing unit (106), and a central processing unit (108). The one or more display units (114) are configured to provide user inference and display the received information by the soil testing unit (102) in real-time. The IoT-based precision soil fertility measurement system (100) for organic farming can reduce fertilizer abuse and help to safeguard the environment.

Republic of South Africa Patent Grant No. ZA202201589B
                                      Republic of South Africa Patent Grant No. ZA202201589B

 

Contribution Towards Institutional Building
Member of Project Implementation Group - Central University of Punjab R & D Foundation (DST NIDHI ITBI)
Member of Product Development Monitoring and Commercialization Committee under Research & Development Cell of CUP
Member of Institution's Innovation Council - 4 & 5, Central University of Punjab, Bathinda, Punjab
Member of Board of Studies, Department of Financial Administration, Central University of Punjab
Member of Various Committees (BOS, AAC, CDC at Department of Applied Agriculture, Central University of Punjab)
Convener for Academic & Administrative Committee (AAC) of the Department of Applied Agriculture, Central University of Punjab
Citations

Academic Identity

Google Scholar Id: It6hf1EAAAAJ (h-index: 3; Citations: 32)

Vidwan-ID: https://cup.irins.org/profile/125379

Orcid Id: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0129-5838

Community Participation
On General election duty for Lok Sabha and Legislative assembly
Student rural immersion module/industrial/field visits, summer training, etc.
Curricular Development
Member of CDC, BOS, & AAC at Central University of Punjab
e-Content Development
LPP Graphical Method Solution: https://youtu.be/01kt9wmwslY
LPP Simplex Method Solution: https://youtu.be/F5MITkMFDME
LPP Graphical and Simplex Method Examples Solution: https://youtu.be/-qDt9jnS2oY
LPP Direct from Solver: https://youtu.be/F8pWlIRfjyM
Other Significant Achievements
  • University Grants Commission (UGC) NET (Management) 2013
  • ASRB- ICAR NET (Agricultural Business Management) 2014
  • Online Interdisciplinary “One Week Certificate Course on Apiculture” conducted by Department of Zoology, Balwant College, Vita, Sangli (M.S.) India (July 13-19, 2020)
  • RS-CIT (Rajasthan State Certificate Course in Information Technology) conducted by Vardhman Mahaveer Open University, Kota (2015)
  • Worked as Teaching Assistant during Ph.D. programme (July 16, 2013 to September 27, 2015)
  • Survey of Tribal Region of Udaipur District of Rajasthan (July 21 to July 26, 2013) 
  • A Field Survey - Guar Project for ACE Commodity Exchange (September 2013) 
  • Summer Internship on “Feasibility Study of E-Mandi, An Electronic APMC Market in Bikaner” at NCDEX Spot Ltd. from May 17, 2012 to August 06, 2012 
  • Underwent “South and North India Tour & Rural Awareness Work Experience Programme” during 8th semester of B.Sc. (Hort.) Programme in 2010-11
  • Awarded with scout guide Rajaypal Purskar Certificate
  • Secured 1st position at District level Gymnastic Tournament held at Churu, Rajasthan in 1996-97