General Informations

  • Join Date: 19/08/2013
  • College: Directorate of Research(Agri)
  • Department: AAU-Zonal Research Station, Shillongani
  • Office Email: binod.kalita[at]aau.ac.in
  • Other Charges: Farm Manager, FAC member, Security incharge, ARIS cell member, SMC member, TWF unit secy.

Education Details

 
 
 
 
 
2000
B. Sc. (Agri)

College of Agriculture, AAU, Jorhat-13

 
 
 
 
 
2003
M. Sc. (Agri)

College of Agriculture, AAU, Jorhat-13

 
 
 
 
 
2024
Ph. D.

College of Agriculture, AAU, Jorhat-13

 
 
 
 
 
2004
Other Qualifications

ICAR NET

Employment History

 
 
 
 
 
21-06-2004 - 11-06-2006
Research Associate

AAU

 
 
 
 
 
19-06-2006 - 30-11-2008
Research Associate

NERIWALM

 
 
 
 
 
01-12-2008 - 16-08-2013
SMS (Agronomy)

Krishi Vigyan Kendra

 
 
 
 
 
19-08-2013 - 06-07-2018
Jr. Scientist (Agronomy), AICRP on Maize and AICRP on Small Millet

RARS, AAU

 
 
 
 
 
07-07-2018 - 07-09-2022
Jr. Scientist (Agronomy), Jute Research Scheme (N/P)

RARS, AAU

 
 
 
 
 
08-09-2022 - Till date
Jr. Scientist (Agronomy), AICRP on R & M

RARS, AAU

Achievements
  • Research Achievement: Agronomic practices developed to enhance productivity (Zonal Recommendation for zone –I) in the year 2015.
    • Under rain fed conditions residue retention @ 5 t/ha on the soil surface is recommended for enhancing maize productivity by 9-29%.
    • The intercropping of soybean/black gram in maize grown during kharif season is recommended.

    • Maize + Black gram paired row (50 cm between pair and 70 cm from pair to pair) intercropping system along with residue retention as mulch.
  • Associated with Zonal Recommendation of Maize hybrid variety (zone –I) in the year 2015.

    1. Hybrid released for Vivek Maize Hybrid 47 (FH 3515)

    2. Vivek Maize Hybrid 53 (FH 3556)

    3. Bio 9544 (BIO 151) 2015

    State Recommendation: Technology developed.

    1. Standardization of Agro techniques of Baby Corn. Year 2017

    2. Standardization of Agro techniques of Broom Grass. Year 2017

    3. The intercropping of black gram in maize grown during kharif season is recommended. Maize + Black gram paired row (50 cm)

    4. Yield Maximization of Fiber yield of Olitorius jute. Technology: 75-25-25 kg/ha N-P-K +FYM 5 t/ha + Biofertilize (Azetabacter + PSB 50gm/kg seed each)

    5. Standardization of Agro techniques of Sweet Corn. Year 2020
  • Associated with Recommendation of Maize hybrid variety: For Assam in the year.

    1. Hybrid released for Vivek Maize Hybrid 47 (FH 3515)

    2. Vivek Maize Hybrid 53 (FH 3556)

    3. Bio 9544 (BIO 151) 2015

    Associated with Variety Identification:

    1. Finger millet (IC no-0624917)

    2. Foxtail millet (IC no-0624921)

    Associated with Millets Variety Development:

    1. Finger Millet (CVRC)

    2. Foxtail Millet (SVRC)

    Organised International Seminar:

    1. Joint Organising Secretary of International Seminar on Recent Advances and prospects in vegetable cultivation under changing climatic condition in post COVID-19 scenario” held on 7.09. 2021
    2. Foliar application of 200 ppm salicyclic acid n floweing and pod formation stage of toria
  • Awards & Recognitions: 2016 • Mahima Young Scientist Award – 2016, received in the International Conference on Climate Change and its Implications on Crop Production and Food Security (ICCCICPFS) organized by Mahima Research Foundation and Social Welfare in collaboration with Institute of Agricultural Sciences, Banaras Hindu University (BHU), Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh. 2018 • Best Poster Award – 2018, received in the International Conference on Climate Change, Biodiversity & Sustainable Agriculture (ICCBSA-2018) organized by Assam Agricultural University (AAU), Jorhat in collaboration with Prof. H. S. Srivastava Foundation for Science, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, held at AAU, Jorhat, Assam. 2025 • Best Oral Presentation Award (Climate Smart Agriculture Sub-theme) at STAR National Conference held at RARI, Jaipur, Rajasthan during 22–24 February 2025. • Best Oral Presentation Award (Plant Protection Sub-theme) at STAR National Conference held at RARI, Jaipur, Rajasthan during 22–24 February 2025. • Science and Technology Application Remodel (STAR) Excellence Award – 2025, in recognition of significant contribution in Rapeseed–Mustard Crop Production Research in Assam, received during the STAR National Conference held at RARI, Jaipur, Rajasthan. • Reviewer Excellence Award, received from Agricultural Research Communication Center (ARCC) on 28 September 2025. • Outstanding Agronomist Award (SVWS National Award) – 2025, received from Samagra Vikas Welfare Society (SVWS), Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh for excellence in agriculture and allied sectors, on the occasion of National Webinar on “Prospects, Priorities and Preparedness of Sustainable Agriculture and Rural Empowerment for Five Trillion Indian Economy” held during 11–12 October 2025. • Brassica Gold Medal Award received at National Oilseeds Conference-2026 being held at ICAR-IARI, New Delhi during February 06-08, 2026 organized by Society for Rapeseed-Mustard Research Bharatpur, Rajasthan in collaboration with Indian Society of Oilseeds Research Hyderabad, Telangana & Indore, Madhya Pradesh Society for Promotion of Oil Palm Research and Development Pedavegi, Andhra Pradesh Society for Soybean Research & Development. ________________________________________ Project Handled (National / International funded) As PI/Co-PI: 2014–2017 • ICAR, Government of India sponsored project:“Promotion of Agriculture-Centric Sustainable Livelihood Security for Tribal Farmers of Assam (2014–17)”, project cost Rs. 1.86 crore. 2020 • ASTEC, Guwahati sponsored project:“Strengthening the Onion Seed Chain in Assam through Standardization of Seed Production Technology Utilizing the Rain Shadow Belts of Karbi Anglong District of Assam”, project cost Rs. 0.2 crore. 2021 • AAU, Jorhat sponsored project:“Commercial Fish Production through Adoption of Composite Fish Culture”, project cost Rs. 0.30 crore. 2022 • AAU, Jorhat sponsored project:“Integrated Farming System Model”, project cost Rs. 0.15 crore. • Department of Agriculture, Government of Assam sponsored project:“Millet Promotion through Research and Development Activities”, project cost Rs. 1.00 crore. 2023 • AICRP on Dryland Agriculture (AICRP-DA) sponsored project:“Maize-Based Cropping Sequence in Assam.” • AICRP on Maize sponsored project:“Integrated Nutrient Management in Maize.” • ICAR-IIMR, Ludhiana sponsored projects: o “Evaluation of Rabi Maize Varieties (Medium and Short Duration).” o “Spring Maize Hybrid Evaluation.” • APART (ICRISAT) sponsored projects: o “Elite Line Trial on Proso Millet.” o “Crop Cafeteria on Foxtail and Proso Millet.” o “Finger Millet Elite Line Trial.” o “Foxtail Millet Elite Line Trial.” • ICAR-Central Research Institute for Jute and Allied Fibres (CRIJAF), Barrackpore sponsored project: o “Fibre-Based Integrated Farming System in North Eastern Hill (NEH) Region”, project cost Rs. 0.13 crore. • ICAR-IIRMR, Bharatpur sponsored project (Phase-I, 2023–24): o “Mega Project on Rapeseed and Mustard through Promotion of Scientific Cultivation in Assam”, project cost Rs. 1.18 crore. 2024 • UNESCO (UN-WFP) sponsored project: o “Enhancing Climate Adaptation of Vulnerable Communities through Nature-Based Solutions and Gender-Transformative Approaches in Assam, India (ENACT-ASSAM)”, project cost Rs. 2.05 crore. • ICAR-IIRMR, Bharatpur sponsored project (Phase-II, 2024–25): o “Mega Project on Rapeseed and Mustard through Promotion of Scientific Cultivation in Assam”, project cost Rs. 0.91 crore. 2025–2026 • ICAR-IIRMR, Bharatpur sponsored project (Phase-III, 2025–26 – ongoing): o “Mega Project on Rapeseed and Mustard through Promotion of Scientific Cultivation in Assam”, project cost Rs. 0.53 crore.
Membership
  • Journal of Agri Search, Society for Upliftment of rural economy, Varanasi, India (Membership No: LM/113/2015)
    Life Member
  • Indian Society of Agricultural Science, ICAR, New Delhi (Membership No: 11425)
    Life Member
  • Soil Conservation Society of India, New Delhi.
    Life Member
  • Indian Society of Dryland Agriculture, Hyderabad
    Life Member
  • Society for Rapeseed-Mustard Research
    Life Member
  • Samagra Vikas Welfare Society (SVWS), Lucknow, U.P., India – Life member(SVWS/MEM/LKO/2025/50)
    Life Member
Projects
  • IACR-IIGR sponsored project on "AICRP onGround Nut", project cost Rs.0.60 Lakh implemented in 2025.
  • ICAR-IIRMR sponsored project on "Promotion/ Popularizing of Rapeseed and Mustard in Assam through FLD", project cost Rs.4.80 Lakh implemented in 2024.
  • AICRP DA sponsored project on "Maize based cropping sequence in Assam", implemented in 2023.
  • AICRP on Maize sponsored project on "Integrated Nutrient Management in Maize", implemented in 2023.
  • ICAR-IIMR, Ludhiana sponsored project on "Evaluation of Rabi Maize variety (Medium and Short duration)", implemented in 2023.
  • ICAR-IIMR, Ludhiana sponsored project on "Spring Maize Hybrid Evaluation", implemented in 2023.
  • APART sponsored project on "Elite line Trial on Proso Millet (ICRISAT)", implemented in 2023.
  • APART sponsored project on "Crop Cafeteria on Foxtail and Proso Millet (ICRISAT)", implemented in 2023.
  • APART sponsored project on "Finger Millet Elite Line Trial (ICRISAT)", implemented in 2023.
  • APART sponsored project on "Foxtail Millet Elite Line Trial (ICRISAT)", implemented in 2023.
  • ICAR- Central Research Institute for Jute and Allied, Barrackpore Cantonment, West Bengal 700120 sponsored project on "Fiber Based IFS in NEH Region", project cost Rs.12.92 Lakh implemented in 2023.
  • ICAR-DRM, Bharatpur, Rajashthan sponsored project on "Mega Project on Rapeseed and Mustard through promotion of scientific cultivation in Assam", project cost Rs.1.18 Crore implemented in 2023.
  • UNESCO (UN-WFP) sponsored project on "ENACT -ASSAM", project cost Rs.1.05 Crore implemented in 2024.
  • ICAR-DRMR, Bharatpur sponsored project on "Integrated Farming System Model", project cost Rs.1.49 Lakh implemented in 2022.
  • GoA, Department of Agriculture sponsored project on "Millet Promotion Through R & D Activities", project cost Rs.1 Crore implemented in 2022.
  • AAU sponsored project on "Commercial Fish Production Through Adoption of Composite Fish Culture", project cost Rs.3.00 Lakh implemented in 2021.
  • ASTEC, Guwahati sponsored project on "Strengthening the onion seed chain in Assam through standardization of seed production technology utilizing the rain shadow belts of Karbi Anglong district of Asssam", project cost Rs.2 Lakh implemented in 2020.
  • ICAR, GoI, sponsored project on "Promotion of Agriculture Centric Sustainable Livelihood Security for Tribal Farmers of Assam 2014-17", project cost Rs.186 Lakh implemented in 2014.