AAU

Academic Background

Education & Career Milestones

Educational Qualifications

B.Sc (Agri.)

1996

Assam Agricultural University

M.Sc (Agri)

1999

Assam Agricultural University

Specialization: Entomology

Ph.D.

2018

Assam Agricultural University

Specialization: Entomology

Other Qualifications

1999

NEiiT, Nagaon, Assam

Specialization: Diploma in Computer Application (DCA)

Other Qualifications

2001

National Eligibility Test (NET) for Lectureship conducted by ASRB, New Delhi

Specialization: NET in Agricultural Entomology

Other Qualifications

2004

National Eligibility Test (NET) for Lectureship conducted by ASRB, New Delhi

Specialization: NET in Agricultural Entomology

Other Qualifications

2024

Research Stay at Aarhus University, Denmark

Specialization: Research Stay at Aarhus University, Denmark

Employment History

Project Assistant

02-05-2000 – 05-09-2000

CSIR-NEIST

Jorhat, Assam

Senior Research Fellow

25-11-2000 – 30-10-2004

Central Agricultural University

Imphal, Manipur

Field-cum-Lab Assistant

31-03-2005 – 27-03-2009

College of Horticulture, Central Agricultural University

Pasighat, Arunachal Pradesh

Programme Assistant

30-03-2009 – 23-11-2009

KVK, AAU, Nalbari

Nalbari, Assam

Subject Matter Specialist (Entomology)

25-09-2009 – 12-08-2018

KVK, AAU, Dibrugarh

Dibrugarh, Assam

Assistant Professor

13-08-2018 – 30-06-2022

Department of Entomology, BNCA, AAU

Biswanath Chariali, Assam

Senior Scientist & PI, AINP on Soil Arthropod Pests

01-07-2022 – 31-10-2023

Department of Assam Agricultural University

Jorhat-13, Assam

Senior Scientist

01-11-2023 – Till date

AAU-ZRS Shillongani, Nagaon-782002

Nagaon-782002, Assam

Research & Scholarship

Scholarly Publications 127 Total Records

Saranga Neog; Abhilash Dadhara; Kuldeep Nath; Prasanta Neog; Arup Kumar Sarma (2026). Evaluation of traditional pest management practices for storage of pulses in the north bank plain zone of Assam, Indian Journal of Traditional Knowledge, 25(9), 907–913 DOI: https://doi.org/10.56042/ijtk.v25i9.25700

Gitu Borah; Snigdha Chakraborty; Mrinal Deka; Arup Kumar Sarma (2026). Correlating the pheromone-trapped adults of Spodoptera frugiperda (J. E. Smith), with the weather parameters in maize fields of Assam, India, ENTOMON, 51(2), 203–210 DOI: https://doi.org/10.33307/entomon.v51i2.1655

Priyakhi Bhuyan; Indrajit Barman; Arup Kumar Sarma (2026). Traditional beliefs and practices of Muga silkworm rearing: An exploration and validation in Assam, India, Indian Journal of Traditional Knowledge, 25(8), 836–842 DOI: 10.56042/ijtk.v25i8.25150

ARUP KUMAR SARMA; BORSHA NEOG; MUKUL KUMAR DEKA; ALIN CARABET; RAMONA STEF (2025). Variable Transect Method Outperformed in Sampling Hymenopteran Flower Visitors in Brassica campestris L. var. toria Ecosystem, Agronomy , 15(6), 1281–0 DOI: https://doi.org/10.3390/agronomy15061281

Indrajit Barman; Arup Kumar Sarma (2025). Indigenous pest management practices followed in major horticultural crops of Assam, India, Indian Journal of Traditional Knowledge, 24(10), 980–987 DOI: 10.56042/ijtk.v24i10.18249

Ramona ȘTEF; Monica BUTNARIU; Levente MOLNAR; Casiana MIHUȚ; Denisa AIOANEI; Arup Kumar SARMA; Alin CĂRĂBEȚ (2025). ECOLOGICAL CHARACTERIZATION OF ARTHROPOD FAUNA AND PEST PRESSURE IN A HAZELNUT AGROECOSYSTEM., Research Journal of Agricultural Science, 58(2), 421–0 DOI: 10.59463/RJAS.2026.2.51

Indrajit Barman; Arup Kumar Sarma; Buddha Bora (2024). Indigenous pest management practices in rice ecosystem of Assam, India, Indian Journal of Traditional Knowledge (IJTK), 23(12), 1154–1160 DOI: https://doi.org/10.56042/ijtk.v23i12.15584

Arup Kumar Sarma; Mukul Kumar Deka; Borsha Neog (2024). Species richness of Hymenopteran flower visitors in Brassica campestris var. toria in Assam, India: A comparison of five sampling methods, Animal Taxonomy and Ecology (Acta Zoologica Academiae Scientiarum Hungaricae), 70(3), 314–328 DOI: doi.org/10.1556/1777.2024.11471

Arup Kumar Sarma; Bhattacharyya Dhiraj; Bhattacharyya Surashmi (2024). Present status of Papaya Mealybug, Paracoccus marginatus Williams and Granara de Willink, in Assam, India, after a decade of its first invasion, Journal of Basic and Applied Zoology , 85(1), 34–0 DOI: https://doi.org/10.1186/s41936-024-00387-5

Arup Kumar Sarma; Christian F Damgaard; Mrinal Saikia; Prasanta Neog (2024). Rapid assessment and management of outbreak of Rice Swarming Caterpillar by drone: a BIG need of the hour, Frontiers in Sustainable Food System, 8(0), 1361012–0 DOI: 10.3389/fsufs.2024.1361012

Mohan Kumar Gupta; Arup Kumar Sarma; Shobha Dutta Deka (2023). Effect of temperature on biology of Brevicoryne brassicae L. and Myzus persicae Sulzer of cabbage., Indian Journal of Entomology , 85(4), 940–944 DOI: 10.55446/IJE.2021.356

Arup Kumar Sarma; Himashree Goswami Goswami; Jayanta Kalita; P K Sarma; Layanmoy Barthakur (2023). Occurrence of Fall Army Worm Spodoptera frugiperda (J E Smith) in Assam, Indian Journal of Entomology, 85(4), 1039–1042 DOI: https://doi.org/10.55446/IJE.2021.142

Neha Das; Budha Bora; Manoj Kumar Kalita; Ranima Mishra; Arup Kumar Sarma (2023). Evaluation of common botanicals against Colletotrichum acutatum causing anthracnose disease of strawberry (Fragaria ananassa), Journal of Pharma Innovation, 12(2), 1545–1549 DOI: doi.org/10.22271/tpi.2023.v12.i2s.18606

Arup Kumar Sarma; Shobha Dutta Deka; Prasanta Kumar Das (2022). Invasion of Aleurodicus rugioperculatus Martin in Assam: posing threat to coconut growers., Indian Journal of Entomology , 84(3), 582–587 DOI: DoI No.: 10.5958/0974-8172.2021.00090.0

Rupam Das; Prarthana Rajkumari; Arup Kumar Sarma; Nirmali Borah; Jayanta Kalita (2022). Urea and nano-urea impact on population of Bemisia tabaci Gennadius and Aphis gossypii Glover in sunflower, Helianthus annus L., Journal of Pharma Innovation, 11(12), 872–875

Arup Kumar Sarma; Hiranya Kumar Bhattacharyya; Aradhana Barooah; Chayanika Thakuria; Manisha Kachari; Hemchandra Saikia; Abdus Salam (2021). A Study on Electric-cum-solar Fencing as a Tool for Facilitating Multiple cropping in Area with Open-grazing by Stray-cattle., Journal of Community Mobilization and Sustainable Development. , 16(3), 1036–1038

Sarma; Arup Kumar (2021). Increasing monkey menace in Biswanath district of Assam, India: BNCA campus has become a paradise for Rhesus monkeys, International Journal of Zoological and Entomological Letters, 1(1), 5–11 DOI: .

Elizabeth A Finch; Tim Beale; Mani Chellappan; Georg Goergen; Basana Gowda Gadratagi; Mohammed Abul Monjur Khan; Abdul Rehman; Ivan Rwomushana; Arup Kumar Sar (2021). The potential global distribution of the papaya mealybug, Paracoccus marginatus, a polyphagous pest., Pest Management Science, 77(3), 1361–1370 DOI: doi.org/10.1002/ps.6151

Gupta; M. K.; Longlu Marangmei; Sarma; A. K.; Rupam Sarmah (2018). Potential of some indigenous filicinophytes of Manipur against Plutella xylostella L., Indian Journal of Entomology, 80(3), 554–558 DOI: DOI:10.5958/0974-8172.2018.00200.6

Sarma; A. K.; Gupta; M. K. (2018). Favourable factors for outbreak of Rice Swarming Caterpillar in Dibrugarh, Assam., Indian Journal of Entomology, 80(3), 698–702 DOI: DOI:10.5958/0974-8172.2018.00225.0

Sarma; A. K.; Abdus Salam. (2018). Outbreak of Spodoptera mauritia Boisduval in Assam., Indian Journal of Entomology, 80(4), 1646–1653 DOI: DoI No.: 10.5958/0974-8172.2018.00271.7

Gupta; M. K; Longlu Marangmei; Sarma; A. K. (2018). . Efficacy of extract of some ferns against Plutella xylostella L., Indian Journal of Entomology , 80(4), 1667–1671 DOI: DOI:10.5958/0974-8172.2018.00305.X

Sarma A K (2013). Invasion of papaya mealy bug, Paracoccus marginatus in Assam, Indian Journal of Entomology, 75(4), 355–356

Gupta; M. K; Singh; Kennedy Y; Sarma; A. K. (2013). Growth and Development of Plutella xylostella L.in relation to temperature., Indian Journal of Entomology, 75(4), 357–359

Bhattacharyya; H. K.; Baruah; S.; Sarma; A. K.; Barooah; A. (2013). An analytical Study of Livestock Sector in Adopted Village., Journal of Krishi Vigyan, 1(2), 10–12

Sarma A. K.; Singh K. M.; Singh L N K. (2012). Effect of different plant species on growth and development of Spodoptera litura., Journal of Applied Zoological Researches, 23(1), 15–18

Singh K. M.; Singh M. P.; Sarma A. K. (2010). Growth and developmental profile of Henosepilachna vigintioctopunctata (Fabr.) on different cucurbits., Journal of Applied Zoological Researches, 21(1), 37–39

Singh; M. P; Sarma; A. K.; Nandini Chongtham (2008). Varietal effect on leaf parameters of Ricinus communis L and economic traits of Samia cynthia ricini Boisduval under different production systems., Indian Journal of Entomology, 70(2), 149–152

Sarma; A. K.; Gupta; M. K. (2008). Effect of some traditional and non-traditional protective measures on recovery of uzi-infested eri silkworm., Journal of Biological Control, 22(1), 231–234

Sarma; A. K; Gupta M.K.; Deka U.C. (2008). Growth of Chilo tumidicostalis to sucrose levels of sugarcane internodes, Annals of Plant Protection Science, 16(1), 209–210

Gupta; M. K.; Sarma; A. K.; Deka; U. C. (2008). Effect of sucrose levels of sugarcane internodes on morphometry of Chilo tumidicostalis Hamp. on plant & ratoon crop, Indian Sugar, 58(3), 31–34

Gupta; M. K.; Sarma; A. K. (2007). Plassey borer, Chilo tumidicostalis Hampson damage in sugarcane, Annals of Plant Protection Sciences, 15(1), 12–14

Sarma; A. K.; Singh; M. P. (2007). Do cocoon-mountage-substrates affect the cocoon parameter and grainage behaviour of Eri silkworm, Samia cynthia ricini Boisduval?, Indian Journal of Entomology, 69(2), 185–188

Gupta; M. K.; Sarma; A. K. (2007). Larval morphometry of Chilo tumidicostalis Hampson reared on different intervals of sugarcane, Indian Sugar, 57(3), 29–32

Gupta; M. K.; Sarma; A. K. (2007). Effect of damage intensity to Chilo tumidicostalis Hmpsn on yield parameter & juice quality of sugarcane., Indian Sugar, 57(2), 31–34

Gupta; M. K.; Sarma; A. K. (2007). Seasonal variation in growth index, longevity and gravimetric parameters of Chilo tumidicostalis Hampsn on plant & ratoon sugarcane, Indian Sugar, 57(1), 25–30

Singh; K. M.; Sarma; A. K.; Gupta; M. K. (2007). Insecticidal activity of Curcuma caesia Roxb. on Hadda beetle, Henosepilachna vigintioctopunctata (Fabr.), Journal of Applied Zool. Research, 18(1), 44–46

Gupta; M. K.; Sarma; A. K. (2007). Life parameters of sugarcane plassey borer, Chilo tumidicostalis Hampsn reared on different internodes of plant sugarcane., Indian Journal of Entomology, 69(4), 327–330

Singh; K. M.; Sureja; A. K.; Sarma; A. K. (2006). Bio-efficacy of some botanicals against Callosobruchus chinensis L on pea., Indian Journal of Entomology, 68(4), 409–411

Sarma; A. K; Singh; M. P; Singh; K. I. (2006). Resistance of the local genotypes of castor to Achaea janata L. and Spodoptera litura Fabr., Journal of Applied Zool. Research, 17(2), 179–181

Riba; Toge; Sarma; A. K. (2006). Efficacy of Trichogrmma japonicum Ashmead against yellow stem borer, Scirpophaga incertulas on rice in Nagaland, Journal of Applied Zool. Research, 17(2), 196–200

Singh; K. I.; Singh; L. N.; Singh; M. P;; Sarma; A. K. (2005). Effect of certain management levels of nitrogen with or without Azospirillum on the incidence of Orseolia oryzae Wood-Mason in rice., Journal of Applied Zool. Research, 16(1), 54–56

Sarma; A. K.; Gupta; M. K; Singh; K. M. (2005). New record of one dipteran endoparasitoid of Cricula trifenestreata Helfer on Som., Journal of Plant Protection & Environment, 3(1), 143–144

Sarma; A. K.; Singh; M. P;; Singh; K. I. (2005). Studies on insect-pests of castor in the agro-ecosystem of Manipur., Journal of Applied Zool. Research, 16(2), 164–165

Singh; K. I.; Singh; M. P; Sarma; A. K. (2005). Impact of sowing dates, nitrogen levels and indigenous plant extracts in the management of Lipaphis erysimi (Kalt) on rapeseed., Journal of Applied Zool. Research, 16(1), 31–33

Sarma; A. K.; Singh; M. P. (2005). Varietal resistance of castor, Ricinus communis L to defoliators., Indian Journal of Entomology, 67(1), 58–61

Singh; K. I.; Singh; M. P; Sarma; A. K. (2004). Effect of indigenous plant extracts on the incidence of mustard aphid, Lipaphis erysimi (Kalt) on cabbage., Pest Management in Horticultural Ecosystem., 10(2), 127–132

Sarma; A. K; Khound; J. N. (2004). Efficacy of some physical barriers, botanicals and chemicals against Uzifly, Exorista sorbillans Wiedmann parasitizing Eri silkworm, Samia cynthia ricini Boisd., Journal of Applied Zool. Research, 15(2), 184–188

Sarma; A. K; Khound; J. N. (2004). Seasonal incidence of Uzifly, Exorista sorbillans Wied.: A potential larval endoparasitoid of Eri silkworm, Samia cynthia ricini Boisd., Journal of Appl. Zool. Researches, 15(1), 88–90

Bharadwaj, R.K. (2026). Pest Dynamics of Blister Beetle in Climate Resilient Crops under Agri-Horti Systems in the Vindhyan Region (1), in: Sarma, A.K.; (Ed.), Advances in Agronomy Vol 33, AkiNik Publisher , Rohini, Delhi-110085, India, pp 89–100, ISBN: 978-93-7150-357-0.

Bora, G.; Bhattacharyya, S.; Sarma, A.K. and Chakraborty, S. (2025). Life Table study in Entomology with special reference to the Fall Armyworm, in: Das, B.; Sharma, M.; Baruah, N. (Eds.), Frontiers in Interdisciplinary Approaches to Modern Science, Mahabeer Publication, Dibrugarh-786001, Mahabeer Publication, Dibrugarh-786001, pp 233–239, ISBN: 978-93-48070-63-0.

Bora, G.; Sarma, A.K. and Chakraborty, S. (0). Pheromone trap as a modern tool for monitoring Fall Armyworm, a newly invaded exotic insect-pest in Assam, in: Bora, D.; Rabha, K. and Bhuyan, N. (Eds.), Population Explosion & Environmental Sustainability. , Samaguri College, Samaguri, Nagaon, Samaguri College, Samaguri, Nagaon, pp 72–88, ISBN: 978-81-960652-6-3.

Sarma, A.K. (2023). Krishikshtror Uttaranei Pragatir Sabikathi: Ek Bastav Bhittik Aalochana, in: Sarma, J.; (Ed.), Subarna Subah, Golden Jubilee Celebration Committee, Chatama Nava Juvak Sangha, Chatama, Nalbari-781350, pp 116–117.

Sarma, A.K.; Deka, M. and Kashyap, A. (2023). Drone-netting for sampling insect-pests and vectors in agricultural landscape Publisher: Elite Publishing House, New Delhi, in: Kachari, M.; Dutta, H.S. and Sarmah, R. Boro, R.C.; (Eds.), Smart Agriculture: Digital Era in Farming , Elite Publishing House, New Delhi-110089, pp 100–105, ISBN: 978-93-58996-80-7.

Sarma, A.K. (2021). Principles and components of Integrated Pest Management, in: Kalita, M.K.; (Ed.), Introduction to Principles of Pest And Disease Management , Walnut Publication, Bhubaneswar, Odisha, pp 124–133, ISBN: ISBN-10 ? : ? 9391522297.

Sarma, A.K. (2022). Perception of Pest Outbreak: Inputs from Crop-fields to Policy making , in: Ghatak, A.; Vishwakarma, R.; Prakash, N.; Kumar, R.; (Eds.), Crop-Protection-driven Food Safety and Security, International Books & Periodical Supply, Delhi-34, 38, Nishant Kunj, Pitampura Main Road, Delhi-34, India, pp 309–313, ISBN: 978-93-90425-60-0.

Sarma, A.K. (1994). Barbhag Banbhag Anchalar Krishiskhetror Aantdhori, in: Committee, P.S.; (Ed.), Palas, Golen Jubilleee Celebration Committe, , Chatama NavaJubak Sangha, Chatama, Nalbari-781350, Assam, pp 109–111.

Sarma, A.K. (2013). Gramyanchalar High School Samuhat KrishiBisoyak Brittimulak Shisksha, in: Committe, C.S.; (Ed.), Satabdijyoti, Centenary Celebration Commiittee, P B Dhirdutta H S School, KP Barkhala, Nalbari-781350, pp 105–106.

Sarma, A.K. (2020). Bharbhagar Krishi Samasya: Natun Prajanmar Karaniya , in: Committee, G.J.S.; (Ed.), Golden Jubilee Souvenir, Barbhag College, Golden Jubilee Souvenir Committee, Barbhag College, Barbhag College, Nalbari, Assam, pp 80–81.

Sarma, A.K. (2014). “Saak Pasolir anistakari kit-patangar samanwit niyantran bewasthapana (IPM in vegetables)” in ; published by the Directorate of Extension Education, A, in: Bhattacharya, H.C.; Neog, M.; (Eds.), Krishikhandat Atmanijukti: Prajukti Kaushal, Directorate of Extension Education, AAU, Jorhat, Directorate of Extension Education, AAU, Jorhat, pp 141–148.

Gupta, M.K.; Sarma, A.K. and Singh, K.M. (2008). Integrated approach for management of major insect-pests of sugarcane” , “ edited by Prof. D Prasad, Division of Nematology, IARI, New Delhi., in: Prasad, D.; (Ed.), Insect pest and disease management, Division of Nematology, IARI, New Delhi., Division of Nematology, IARI, New Delhi, pp 71–80, ISBN: 9788170355526.

Sarma, A.K. and Barua, A. (). Khetipatharat Udongia Garu-Chagoli Bhetiboloi Taror Jeoraa, Prantik, 45(16), 40, Prantik office, Guwahati, Assam, India, Guwahati, Assam, India

Sarma, A.K. (). Krishoke Pheromone Fundr Byeboharot Guruttwa Diyok, Seuj, 1(1), 41-42, All Assam Agriculture Assistants' Association, Nagaon

Sarma, A.K. (). Dhanonit Shurpokar Saghon AakramonAru Krishokor Koroniyo, Smritigrantha, 1(1), 4-5, Agricultural Statistical Service Officers' Association, Assam, Guwahati

Sarma, A.K. (). Pheromone Fundor Sohayot Soishyar Anistokari Kit-Patanga Niyontran, Abhishneh; ISBN: 976-93-47109-03-4, 1(1), 131-133, Panchyajanya (In an alumni event of PB Dhirdutta H S School, Nalbari), Barkhala, Nalbari

Sarma, A.K.; Barkakati, R.N. and Buragohain, P. (). Mou-makhipalon aru Sashya Utpadonot Iyaar Bewahar, In: Training Manual ToiloJatyo Shoshyor Khetir Joriyote Swabalamban (AAU/DR/25/TM/819/2024-25), 1(1), 47-50, AAU-ZRA, Shillongani, Nagaon

Buragohain, P.; Sarma, A.K. and Barkakati, R.N. (). Soriyohtolir Anistakari Pok-Paruwar Susanghot Niyotran Bewastha, In: Training Manual ToiloJatyo Shoshyor Khetir Joriyote Swabalamban (AAU/DR/25/TM/819/2024-25), 1(1), 43-44, AAU-ZRA, Shillongani, Nagaon

Barkakati, R.N.; Sarma, A.K. and Buragohain, P. (). Madhya Assamor Babe Prajyojya Soriyoh Jatiyo Sashyor Krishi Byeboshthapona, In: Training Manual ToiloJatyo Shoshyor Khetir Joriyote Swabalamban (AAU/DR/25/TM/819/2024-25), 1(1), 39-42, AAU-ZRA, Shillongani, Nagaon

Sarma, A.K. (). Baahfulor pok: Bahonir pora school loi, Prantik, 2024(24), 9, Saraighat Offset, Guwahati

Islam, S. and Sarma, A.K. (). Garur Kujot Howa Khar aru Iyar Pratikar, Ghare Pathare, 44(24), 2, DoEE, AAU, Jorhat, AAU, Jorhat

Sarma, A.K. and Ralte, R.L. (). Black Soldier Fly: A unique waste-decomposer and source of fish-feed, CAU Farm Magazine, 10(4), 85, Central Agricultural University, Imphal, Imphal, Manipur

Sarma, A.K. (). Amar deshok bhalpowa ejon krishi vigyanir jiwan-gatha, Shyamolind (Editor: Prasanta Neog), 30(30), 48-50, BNCA, AAU, Biswanath Chariali

Sarma, A.K. and Goswami, J. (). Sashyar Anistakari Pok-paruwar Prakritik Shatrur Sangrashan, Ghare Pathare, 32(5), 2, Directorate of Extension Education, AAU, Jorhat, Jorhat, Assam

Sarma, A.K. (). Endosufanor Nishidhakarn, Payobhara, 2011(9), .., Yojana group, Soochana Bhavan, Lodhi Road, New Delhi-110003,

Sarma, A.K. (). Khadybastut Kitnashokor Bishokriya: Khadyasurakhar prati ek jatil prathyahban, Payobhara, 2010(9), .., Yojana group, Soochana Bhavan, Lodhi Road, New Delhi-110003, Guwahati

Sarma, A.K. (). Dhanor Anistakari Kit-Patanga Niyantranar prayojoniyota: ek tathyo bhittik samu alochana, Ghare Pathare, 35(13), 2, Directorate of Extension Education, AAU, Jorhat, Jorhat, Assam

Sarma, A.K. and Saikia, H. (). Let us save our traditional rice variety and register under PPV&FR Act., Arunachal Review, 2017(6), 1-3, Directorate of Information & Public Relations, Government of Arunachal Pradesh, Itanagar

Sarma, A.K. (). Fall Armyworm in North East India, CAU farm Magazine, 10(1), 14-15, DoEE, CAU, Imphal, Imphal

Sarma, A.K. and Sharma, B. (). Impact of Climate Change on Farm-women , Arun Information, 2013(12), 2,4, Directorate of Information & Public Relations, Government of Arunachal Pradesh, Itanagar

Sarma, A.K. (). Amita Khetir Ebidh Natun Mealybug: Samay Thakote Niyantran Karak, Krishi Dapon, 2013(8), 4, State Department of Agriculture, Guwahati

Sarma, A.K. and Paul, S. (). Mushroom deadly or delicious, Arunachal Review, 2013(3), 1-4, Directorate of Information & Public Relations, Government of Arunachal Pradesh, Itanagar

Sarma, A.K. and Bhattacharyya, H.K. (). Pheromone trap-an effective tool for pest monitoring and management in organic farming, Arunachal Review, 2013(4), 1-4, Directorate of Information & Public Relations, Government of Arunachal Pradesh, Itanagar

Sarma, A.K. and Ralte, R. (). Some friendly agro-practices for conserving the natural enemies of crop-pests, CAU farm Magazine, 2013(2), 10-11, DoEE, CAU, Imphal, Imphal

Sarma, A.K. (). Alarm against outbreak of Paddy Armyworm, Arunachal Review, 2012(10), 1-3, Directorate of Information & Public Relations, Government of Arunachal Pradesh, Itanagar

Bhattacharyya, H.K. and Sarma, A.K. (). Backyard poultry farming in North Eastern Region: A boost to rural economy, Arunachal Review, 2012(8), 1-4, Directorate of Information & Public Relations, Government of Arunachal Pradesh, Itanagar

Sarma, A.K. (). All about a looming agricultural crisis in Arunachal Pradesh, Arunachal Review, 2012(2), 1-3, Directorate of Information & Public Relations, Government of Arunachal Pradesh, Itanagar

Sarma, A.K. (). Conservation of Natural Enemies of Pest-insects in organic farming, Arunachal Review, 2011(10), 8-9, Directorate of Information & Public Relations, Government of Arunachal Pradesh, Itanagar

Sarma, A.K.; Singh, L.R. and Singh, A.K. (). Tips for using Chemical Pesticides in Crop Field, Intensive Agriculture , 2009(3), 28-29, Directorate of Extension, Ministry of Agriculture, New Delhi- 12., New Delhi

Gupta, M.K. and Sarma, A.K. (). Management of insect-pests on sugarcane by cultural and mechanical methods, Intensive Agriculture, 2008(1), 18-21, 30, Directorate of Extension, Ministry of Agriculture, New Delhi- 12., New Delhi

Sarma, A.K. (). Sata Sahashrajanar Annadata Narman Borlaug , Ghare Pathare, 2009(10), 4, DoEE, AAU, Jorhat, Assam

Sarma, A.K.; Singh, M.P. and Prasad, A. (). Manipur ki krishiparisthitiyon mein uvarte huae resham udyog ( in Hindi) , Krishi Vistaar Samiksha, 2006(1), 16-18, Directorate of Extension. Department of Agriculture, Cooperation & Farmers Welfare. Government of India, New Delhi

Ahmed, N.A.; Kashyap, A.; Nath, B.C. and Sarma, A.K. (2025). Disease of Okra (Bhendi) and their management (No. AAU/PP/EB/NP/07/2025/565). AAU, Jorhat , Jorhat

Borthakur, P.J.; Kashyap, A.; Sarma, A.K. and Nath, B.C. (2025). Integrated Pest and Disease Management of Cucumber (No. AAU/PP/EB/NP/07/2025/563). AAU, Jorhat , Jorhat

Borah, M.; Kashyap, A.; Sarma, A.K. and Nath, B.C. (2025). Bilahi Khetir Rog Niramayar Susanghot Byewasthapana (No. AAU/PP/EB/NP/07/2025/554). AAU, Jorhat , Jorhat

Gogoi, L.; Kashyap, A. and Sarma, A.K. (2025). Bhotjalakiya Rog Aru Iyaar Susanghot Niyotran Pranali (No. AAU/PP/EB/NP/07/2025/553). AAU, Jorhat , Jorhat

Saikia, A.; Kashyap, A. and Sarma, A.K. (2025). Kuhiyaar Khetir Sanghot Rog Byewasthapana (No. AAU/PP/EB/NP/07/2025/552). AAU, Jorhat , Jorhat

Pathak, R.R.; Kashyap, A.; Sarma, A.K. and Nath, B.C. (2025). KolGosor Bibhinnya Rog Niramayaor Susanghot Byewasthapana (No. AAU/PP/EB/NP/07/2025/551). AAU, Jorhat , Jorhat

Bharali, S.; Kashyap, A.; Sarma, A.K. and Nath, B.C. (2025). Lichukhetir Bibhinnya Rog Niramayaor Susanghot Byewasthapana (No. AAU/PP/EB/NP/07/2025/550). AAU, Jorhat , Jorhat

Borah, H.K.; Choudhury, P.K.D.; Kalita, H.; Bordoloi, P.K.; Sarma, A.K.; DevaNath, H.K.; Chakraborty, R.; Deka, A.M.; Hajarika, J.R.; Kalita, B.; Borkakaty, R.N.; Kataky, G. and Bhorali, P. (2025). Glimpses of Research Achievement. AAU-ZRS, Shillongani, Nagaon

Hazarika, J.R.; Borah, H.K.; Kalita, H.; Deka, A.M.; Kataki, G.; Sarma, A.K.; Borah, B. and P, D. (2025). Nutrient deficiency symptoms in wheat (Triticum aestivum L.).. AAU-ZRS Shillongani, Nagaon

Kataki, G.; Bhorali, P.; Bora, H.K.; Bordoloi, P.K.; Bora, B.; Sarma, A.K. and Bhuyan, N. (2025). Bhumi swasthapatra aru mati parikhya. AAU-ZRS, Shillongani, Nagaon

Kashyap, A.; Sarma, A.K.; Bharali, S. and Nath, B.C. (2024). Integrated management of wilt disease in Tomato and Brinjal. AAU, Jorhat

Sarma, A.K. (2023). Kheti-batit Bishakta Kitnashokar Pariwarte Pheromone Faand Byewahar kori Anistokari Kit-patanga Niyontron Karo Aahok. Lotus Progressive Centre, Nalbari with the financial support of UNDP SGP TERI, Nalbari

Sarma, A.K.; Bhagawati, S.; Sarma, K.; Gyanoday, P.P.; Devi, E.B. and Manpoong, N. (2023). Krishikshetrot Ooipokar Susanghot Niyotron Pronali. AAU, Jorhat, Jorhat, Assam

Islam, R.; Sarma, A.K.; Borah, B. and Baruah, N. (2022). Krishikarjyot byewahrito jantrapaati bhara diya Kendra. BNCA, AAU, Biswanath Chariali, Assam

Bora, B. and Sarma, A.K. (2022). Beej Shodhonor Gurutwa Aru Upokaarita.. BNCA, AAU, Biswanath Chariali, Assam

Sarma, A.K.; Bora, N. and Bora, B. (2022). Kitnaashakar Bishakriyaa, Prathamik Sikitsya Aru Pratikaar. BNCA, AAU, Biswanath Chariali, Assam

Sarma, A.K. and Bora, B. (2022). Aloo Utpadonor Pradhan Hengar: Keron Pok. BNCA, AAU, Biswanath Chariali, Assam

Sarma, A.K.; Borah, N. and Bora, B. (2021). Aamar Deshot Nishiddhyo Howa Kitnashakbor. BNCA, AAU, Biswanath Chariali, Assam

Saikia, S.; Sarma, A.K. and Deka, P.C. (2020). Narikalat dekha diya boga makhi pok aru iyaar niyontran . KVK, AAU, Sonitpur, Sonitpur, Assam

Sarma, A.K. and Goswami, K. (2020). Mou-Makhi Palon aru Shaoishya Utpadonot Iyar Upojogita . State Department of Agriculture, Biswanath Chariali, Assam

Sarma, A.K. and Kalita, J. (2020). Narikalar paat kola kora bogamakhir niyantran . State Department of Agriculture, Biswanath Chariali, Assam

Sarma, A.K.; Kalita, J. and Karmakar, J. (2020). Compendium of training on Organic farming . Regional Centre of Organic Farming, Imphal & BNCA, AAU, Biswanath Chariali, Assam

Sarma, A.K. (2017). Mou-Makhi Palon aru Krishikshetrtrot iyaar byewahar . KVK, AAU, Nalbari, Dibrugarh, Assam

Deka, S.; Sehgal, M.; Sarma, A.K.; Barbora, A.C.; Kakoty, R.K.; Birah, A. and Ahuja, D.B. (2017). Dhan Khetit Shurpokar Akraman: Karok aru Niyantran Koushal . Citrus Research Centre, AAU, Tinisukia, Assam

Sarma, A.K. (2016). Alur khetipathar thotha Bhoralor anistakari keron pokar niyantran. KVK, AAU, Dibrugarh, Dibrugarh, Assam

Bhattacharyya, H.K.; Barooah, A.; Kachari, M. and Sarma, A.S. (2016). Dibrugarh Jilar Pratikul Batoror Babe Agontuk Shasya Asoni. KVK, AAU, Dibrugarh, Dibrugarh, Assam

Sarma, A.K. (2016). IPR- Ki aru Kenekoi (In: Compilation of articles released in the awareness programme on PPV&FRA at KVK, Dibrugarh). KVK, AAU, Dibrugarh, Dibrugarh, Assam

Sarma, A.K. and Saikia, H. (2016). Shurpokar Niyantran: Krishakar Karaniya Karmapantha (Management of Rice Swarming Caterpillar: Farmers role & activities). KVK, AAU, Dibrugarh, Dibrugarh, Assam

Saikia, H. and Sarma, A.K. (2016). Pradhan Mantrir Fasal Beema Yojana Aru Asom.. KVK, AAU, Dibrugarh, Dibrugarh, Assam

Kachari, M. and Sarma, A.K. (2016). Squashor unnata Krishi pranali.. KVK, AAU, Dibrugarh, Dibrugarh, Assam

Sarma, A.K.; Neog, M. and Deka, M.K. (2010). Khadyadryabat Nihit Rasayanik kitnashakar abashehor pora Bipodmukta howar Kisuman Sahaj Upaai. KVK, AAU, Nalbari, Nalbari, Assam

Singh, M.P.; Sarma, A.K. and Ch., N. (2004). Manipurda Maipakna Kege Til Yokpoda Paikhatkdaba thabak thouramshing. Central Agricultural University, Imphal. Manipur

Singh, M.P.; Sarma, A.K. and Ch., N. (2003). Castor Management and Ericulture. Central Agricultural University, Imphal. Manipur

Sarma, A.K. (0). Kheti-Baatit Bishakto Kitnashokar Porivarte Phermone Fand Byewohar Kori Onistokari Kit-Patanga Niyotran Karo Aahok. Lotus Progressive Centre, Nalbari with the support of UNDP SGP TERI, Nalbari

GKMS, AAU-ZRS, Shillongani, Nagaon (As a member of the Agromet Advisory Committee)

Implemented in 2024

ICAR-IIPR

AICRP on Rabi pulses

Implemented in 2001

CRIJAF

AINPJAF

Implemented in 1994

Ministry of Higher Education & Science, Denmark Rs. 25.30 Lakh

International Network Project on Spatial modelling of the Rice Swarming Caterpillar

Implemented in 2020

CRIDA, Hyderabad

NICRA project under the DoEE, AAU(As Co-PI since inception till August, 2018) in KVK, Dibrugarh

Implemented in 2011

IMD, GOI

GKMS, Sonitpur (As a member of the Agromet Advisory Committee)

Implemented in 2005

North Eastern Space Application Centre (NESAC), Shillong Rs. 8.8 Lakh

Geo surveillance of Agromet Field Units for effective delivery of Agromet Advisory services (As co-PI)

Implemented in 2020

ICAR

All India Coordinated Research Project on Dryland Agriculture, BNCA (Associated as Entomologist since 20-12-2018)

Implemented in 2018

DBT

Biofertilizer and Biopesticide Production in DBT Satellite Centre (KVK, Dibrugarh)(Associated as supervisory scientist till August, 2018)

Implemented in 2013

Recognition & Accolades

Achievements & Honours 17 Honours

Earned International Network Project "Spatial Modelling of Rice Swarming Caterpillar" in collaboration with Aarhus University, Denmark supported by the Ministry of Higher Education & Science, Denmark.

Research stay at Aarhus University, Aarhus Denmark for two months (1st September - 31st October, 2024)

National Associate Editor, Indian Journal of Entomology (Till December, 2024).

Fellow of Entomological Society of India (FESI), IARI, Pusa, New Delhi.

Best paper presentation Award in National Seminar on “Potential, Prospects and Strategies for Doubling Farmers’ Income: Multi-stakeholder Convergence” (2017).

Regular Reviewer of the Indian Journal of Entomology, Entomological Society of India, IARI, New Delhi.

Won the 2nd prize in poster presentation in ICBFSSC-2023 in the “International Conference on Biodiversity, Food Security, Sustainability & Climate Change (ICBFSSC-2023) in Session 3; 25-28 April, 2023” organized at AAU, Jorhat-13

Reviewing Editor, Journal of Bioresearch (ISSN Online version: 2771 5868; print version: 2771 585X)

Experience of Question paper setting & as External Evaluator, Thesis Evaluator in other universities.

Publication in high rated journal like Frontiers in Sustainable Food Systems (NAAS Score10.70), Pest Management Science (NAAS Score: 10.10), Sustainability (NAAS Score: 9.90), Agronomy (NAAS Score: 9.3).

Evaluator of District Level Competition of Children Science Congress under Rastriya Avishkar Abhiyan for Secondary Level implemented by the Assam Science Technology & Environment Council (ASTEC), Guwahati at Nagaon.

Fellow Award-2025 from the prestigious Society for Community Mobilization & Sustainable Development (MOBILIZATION), New Delhi on 24-5-2025.

Reviewer of the journal “Advanced Researches in Life Sciences” (https://sciendo.com/journal/ARLS), University of Life Sciences, King Mihai I” from Timisoara, Romania.

Acted as course director or course coordinator or as resource persons in more than 160 trainings organized for farmers, farm-women, rural youths, extension workers, input dealers etc. either organized by KVK, SIRD, Department of Agriculture, RCOF, NABARD, Lead Bank, ICDP, Livelihood mission and other stakeholders. I imparted training in Pasighat, Arunachal Pradesh and different districts of Assam viz., Nalbari, Dibrugarh, Biswanath, Sonitpur, Jorhat, Golaghat, Dhemaji, Lakhimpur, Nagaon, Hojai & Marigaon district. 15 On Farm Testings and 9 Front Line Demonstrations were conducted in KVK. IPM, Trichocard, Pheromone traps etc. were popularized through it. Conducted more than 45 extension activity other than training viz. field day, method demonstration etc. Disseminated agro-technologies by attending more than 45 programmes of TV and All India Radio since 2009 till date. 28 Extension Bulletins, 45 Popular Articles, 2 Training Manuals and 8 book chapters were published.

Reviewer of International Journal of Tropical Insect Science (A Springer Nature Journal)

Reviewer of Advances in Agriculture (A journal published by the John Wiley and Sons Ltd)

Reviewer of Indian Journal of Traditional Knowledge (Published by the CSIR-National Institute of Science Communication & Policy Research, New Delhi, India)

Learned Societies

Professional Memberships 6 Societies

Entomological Society of India, New Delhi

Life Member

Association of Agro-meteorologists, AAU, Anand.

Life Member

Society for Community Mobilization for Sustainable Development (MOBILIZATION), New Delhi.

Life Member

Zoological Society of Assam, GU, Guwahati

Life Member

Association for Advancement of Entomology (AAE), Kerala Agricultural University, Trivandrum, India

Life Member

Member of the International Pest Risk Research Group, Australia

Life Member

Dr. Arup Kumar Sarma

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AAU Joining Date: 30 Mar, 2009