General Informations

  • Join Date: 18/03/2017
  • College: Directorate of Extension Education
  • Department: AAU-KVK, Darrang
  • Office Email: abdul.hafiz[at]aau.ac.in

Education Details

 
 
 
 
 
2003
B.V.Sc & AH

Assam Agricultural University

 
 
 
 
 
2005
M.V.Sc (Vety. Medicine, Public Health & Hygiene)

Assam Agricultural University

 
 
 
 
 
2014
Ph. D.

Assam Agricultural University

Employment History

 
 
 
 
 
23-07-2007 - 16-03-2017
Assistant Professor cum Junior Scientist

SKUAST-Kashmir

 
 
 
 
 
18-03-2017 - Till date
SENIOR SCIENTIST & HEAD

Assam Agricultural University, Jorhat-13

Achievements
  • 1. During the period many farmers friendly technologies like high yielding cross bred birds viz. Vanaraja, Kamrupa, Rainbow Roster, high yielding dual purpose duck breed Khaki Campbell, Vigova Super M, (for meat purpose) and Japanese Quail farming could be popularized among farming community of Karimganj district. After successful completion of need based OFT in the discipline of animal science, the technologies were demonstrated through FLD, afterward.
  • 2. Besides doing work under animal science, efforts were given collectively in the field of agriculture for popularization and horizontal expansion of technologies of Sali rice paddy Ranjit, Ranjit Sub1, Bhadur, Aghoni Biroin, Bokul Joha. A total of 146 Qt, 107.26 Qt and 112.12 Qt foundation seeds were produce from, KVK, Farm during 2017-18, 2018-19 and 2019-20 year and subsequently it was sold to farmers of BVZ. Through these, horizontal spread of improve paddy seed were under taken. Inter-cropping of Rajmah with Knolkhol and cauliflower, French bean var. Arka Anoop were also popularized in the farmers of Karimganj. High yielding Toria (Rapeseed), TS-67, TS-46,; organic cultivation of many horticultural crops like okra, cabbage Pumpkin (Arjuna), capsicum, cauliflower, Assam lemon, Banana, Hybrid Napier, Papaya, Black gram (PU-31), Lathyrus, IPM in Brinjal, Broccoli, INM in rice, Toria, Summer marigold, Gerbera, Tomato, Cucurbits, TPS (Potato), were also popularized during my period.
  • 3. The farm of KVK, Karimganj has brought to full functioning farm and different demonstration units were established i.e. Nursery unit, IFS model and are operating very efficiently. We have also started a KVKs farm produce sale point near our KVK main gate. We are also producing/conducting certified seed production for paddy at our campus and the produced seed are used to sale to entire BVZ (that include at the three district of the BVZ). From farms, good revenues is being generated and is being deposited to the University Account every year. Moreover, Fodder demo unit, Bio-fertilizer unit during my period were also devolved. Full function demo units were, Horti. Nursery, Azolla, Seed hub, Poultry hatchery, IFS model, Poultry unit, Duckery, Goatery, Dairy, Poly house, Guava Lucknow-49 unit, Hydrofonic unit, Vermicompost, Mushroom unit, composite fishery unit, Zero energy cool chamber, constructed small IFS model in front of KVK main building were also available and functional during my period.
  • 4. A “Pulse Seed Hub” programme successfully started during my tenure and are being successfully running. We are generally producing Rajmah and Black gram seeds exclusively and the entire farmers of BVZ are being benefitted from the pulse Seed Hub. We are taking the programme in 50-70 hector area and producing the certified seeds for the farmers of BVZ.
  • 5. We are having a 500 capacity poultry hatchery units at KVK farm producing chicks (Vanaraja/ Rainbow Roster/ Kamrupa) and are being supplied/sale to the farmers of BVZ.
  • 6. More than dozens of progressive farmers and few enterpreneurs in poultry rearing, Quail farming, duck farming, Horticulture, diversified agriculture, Organic Cultivation, Mushroom Cultivation etc could be developed in the district. Out of these, farm few of them could be able to get recognition at district and state level as well.
  • 7. Besides this many programme/projects like CFLD Pulses (NFSM) and Oilseed (NMOOP), Pulse Seed Hub, Soil Health Card scheme of Govt. of India, PKVY, NEH, ASCI, STRY, NFDB, CMSGUY (Chief Ministers Samagra Gramya Unnayan Yojana) under this skill training, demonstration and growth performance of improved fish varieties Jayanti Rohu and Amur Common Carp under NFDB agency were handled successfully.
  • 8. We have published KVK, Newsletter, Extension Bulletins, Training manual as well as wide news coverage of different activities was done during my period through print and electronic media.
  • 9. We have submitted 8 nos of projects to DC, Karimganj under MSDP project approximate amount Rs. 164 lakhs and it is under pipe-line and likely to be implemented very soon.
  • 10. DFI village: Brojendra Nagar, Karimganj 100 nos of farm family covered under this programme and we have conducted many demo programme in this village.
  • 11. We have developed many kitchen gardens for nutritional security purpose in farmer’s field. We have developed value added products from fruits and veg. fish and meat as well. We have developed / demonstrated IFS model in farmers’ field and more than dozens we have conducted programme under fishery science like, IFS with duck, poultry, integrated–Horti-fish farming, ornamental fish culture, pabda with IMC and exotic carps in poly culture system, Jayantiarohu and Amur common carp.
  • 12. During my tenure our horticulture nursery was renovated / restarted into a full functional stage (Karimganj)
  • 13. Shifting from rented house to new KVK campus at Gelaidingi on 18.11.2021(Darrang)

    14. An android app “Pathar Bazar” & "Forage Crops Grower App" had been developed and launched in the month of Oct, 2022 & 06.07.2023 (No. of downloads: More than 1200)

    15. Above 60 advisories had been sent among 1900 registered farmers of Kisan Sarathi

    16. KVK, Darrang YouTube channel had been created and published around 10 videos during this year

    17. 80 Nos. of plants had been planted under CMIPP in KVK, Farm

    18. Book published -4 Nos.

    19. 6 Nos. of Input Dealer Training had been conducted among 150 participants

    20. Potato contract farming with PEPSICO by one of the FPC named Besimari Farmer Producer Company promoted by KVK, Darrang. Export of Lablab (Dolichos) beans to London by Seujmukhi Agro Producer Company.

    21. Bulletin & Training Manual published- 61 Nos.


    22. Demo unit on layer BV 380 in cage system under Amar Gaon Amar Gaurav (No. of layers 100)


    23. Newsletter: 4 nos.


    24. Received Awards on CFLD Pulses for effective implementation of Rajmah during the FY 2019-20 under ICAR ATARI, Zone-VI, Guwahati (KVK, Karimganj)


    25. Received Awards on Popularization of post harvest and value addition of fish products during the meeting on Animal Science and Fishery on 18th Dec, 2021 (KVK, Karimganj team) under ICAR ATARI, Zone-VI, Guwahati


    26. Received Awards on CFLD Pulses for special contribution on production of pulses (Lathyrus) during 2019-20 under ICAR ATARI, Zone-VI, Guwahati (KVK, Darrang)


    27. Received Awards on Popularization of improved rearing rearing practices in livestock through ICT mode" during the meeting on Animal Science and Fishery on 18th Dec, 2021 (KVK, Darrang team) under ICAR ATARI, Zone-VI, Guwahati


    28. Received Adarsh Vidya Saraswati Rastriya Puraskar by Global Management Council, Ahmedabad for valuable and noble work on 26th Day of January, 2022.
  • 30. Amrit Sarabor constructed in KVK, Farm (Area 1.2 ha)
  • 31. MGNREGA earth filling work at KVK, farm (Rs. 29,46,844/-)
  • 32. Construction of approach road of KVK farm campus (With paver’s block)
  • 33.
Membership
  • 1. Life membership of Indian Association of Veterinary Public Health Specialist.
    Life Member
  • 2. Life membership of Indian Society for Veterinary Medicine.
    Life Member
  • 3. Life membership of Blue Cross Society, Assam
    Life Member
  • 4. Life membership of the North-east Veterinarians.
    Life Member
  • 5. Life membership of society for Veterinary science and Biotechnology.
    Life Member
  • 6. Society for community mobilization for sustainable Development.
    Life Member
Projects
  • ICAR sponsored project on "DAMU PROJECT", implemented in 2019.
  • ICAR sponsored project on "Involvement in contract research/ consultancy research project/ allotted project as Co-PI", implemented in 2022.
  • sponsored project on "DBT KISAN HUB", implemented in 2023.
  • sponsored project on "AICRP PROJECT (PHST lines of wheat), ZRS Shillongani", implemented in 2023.
  • ICAR, GoI sponsored project on "Swacchata Campaign", implemented in 2023.
  • GoI sponsored project on "Carbon Finance Project", implemented in 2023.
  • GoI sponsored project on "CFLD/ NFSM", implemented in 2023.
  • Green harvest India Pvt. ltd., Guwahati sponsored project on "IPM project of Green harvest India Pvt. ltd., Guwahati", implemented in 2023.
  • GoI sponsored project on "PKVY programme", implemented in 2019.
  • GoI sponsored project on "KSHAMTA programme", implemented in 2020.
  • GoI sponsored project on "NARI programme", implemented in 2020.
  • GoI sponsored project on "NEH programme", implemented in 2017.
  • Govt. of India sponsored project on "Seed Hub on Pulse programme - Karimganj", implemented in 2017.
  • Govt. of India sponsored project on "CBBO", implemented in 2021.
  • AAU sponsored project on "AAU UMBRELLA project", implemented in 2021.
  • sponsored project on "MGMG", implemented in 2018.
  • sponsored project on "DFI Network project", implemented in 2018.
  • ICAR sponsored project on "Natural Farming", implemented in 2022.
  • AAU sponsored project on "APART Project", implemented in 2019.
  • IMD sponsored project on "DAMU PROJECT", implemented in 2019.
  • ICAR sponsored project on "Agricultural development Action Plan for schedule caste Farmers", project cost Rs.14 Lakh implemented in 2019.
  • ICAR sponsored project on "NICRA PROJECT", implemented in 2022.
  • Govt. of India sponsored project on "DBT-Kisan Hub", implemented in 2020.
  • Department of Biotechnology sponsored project on "Biotech-Krishi Innovation Science Application Network (Biotech-KISAN) for Economic Empowerment of Farmers through infusion of technologies in Aspirational Districts of Assam (Baksa, Barpeta and Darrang).", project cost Rs.48 Lakh implemented in 2020.