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Dr. Chandan Kumar Deka
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Dr. Chandan Kumar Deka

Head
Department of AAU-KVK, Chirang • Directorate of Extension Education
chandan.deka [at] aau.ac.in Joined: 07 Nov, 2008
88
Publications
6
Projects
5
Degrees
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Career Milestones
10
Honours & Awards
Academic Background

Education & Career Milestones

Educational Qualifications
B. Sc (Agri)
1997
College of Agriculture
M.Sc (Agri)
2001
Assam Agricultural University, Jorhat, Assam
Specialization: Agricultural Extension
Ph.D
2012
Visva Bharati University, West Bengal
Specialization: Agricultural Extension
Employment History
Research Investigator
06-06-2000 – 22-08-2000
National Institute of Rural Development,(NIRD), Khanapara, Guwahati
Khanapara, Guwahati
Junior Research Fellow (JRF)
01-12-2000 – 15-02-2012
Rain Forest Research Institute
Jorhat
Research Associate (RA)
16-02-2002 – 05-12-2005
Central Potato Research Station
Upper Shillong, Meghalaya
Subject Matter Specialist (Agril. Extension)
06-12-2005 – 06-11-2008
Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Lower Dibang Valley District
Roing, Arunachal Pradesh
Subject Matter Specialist (Agril Extension)
07-11-2008 – 06-07-2015
Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Nagaon
Shimaluguri, Nagaon
Sr. Scientist & Head
07-07-2015 – 10-11-2020
Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Dhubri
Bilasipara, Dhubri
Sr. Scientist & Head
11-11-2020 – Till date
Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Chirang
Kajalgaon
Research & Scholarship
Scholarly Publications 88 Total Records
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Chandan Kumar Deka (2025). Phenotypic Characterization of Indigenous Chicken, Daohaita in Chirang District of Assam, India, Asian Journal of Research in Animal and Veterinary Sciences, 8(2), 177–182 DOI: 10.9734/ajravs/2025/v8i2345
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Chandan Kumar Deka (2024). PRODUCTION PERFORMANCE OF KHAKI CAMPBELL DUCKS IN BACKYARD SYSTEM AND ITS ECONOMICS IN ASSAM STATE OF INDIA, INDIAN JOURNAL OF VETERINARY AND ANIMAL SCIENCES RESEARCH, 53(1), 80–84
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Chandan Kumar Deka (2024). Cluster Frontline Demonstration for enhancing the productivity of sesame at Chirang district of Assam, International journal of research in Agronomy, 7(2), 35–36 DOI: 10.33545/2618060x.2024.v7.i2Sa.319
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C.K. Deka; B.C. Deka; R.K. Saud; R. Islam; M. Hussain; A. Paul; P; Sutradhar; P. Rajbongshi (2018). Yield gap analysis and priortization of major production constraints of rice in Dhubri District of Assam: An Experience from NICRA village, The Journal of Rural and Agricultural Research, 18(1), 66–70
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R; . Islam; C.K. Deka; M. Hussain; A. Paul; P. Sutradhar (2018). Constraints perceived by Small scale Goat keepers in Goat farming: A study in Dhubri district of Assam, International Journal of Livestock Research, 9(1), 145–149
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R.Islam; C.K. Deka; M. Rahman; B.C. Deka; M. Hussain; A. Paul (2017). Comparative performances of Kuroiler, Rainbow Rooster and Indigeneous birds under backyard system of rearing in Dhubri of Assam, The Journal of Rural and Agricultural Research, 17(1), 40–43
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B.C. Deka; C.K Deka; R. Islam; M. Hussain; A. Paul (2017). Production performance of improved backyard rural poultry in NICRA village of Dhubri district of Assam, International Journal of Chemical Studies, 5(3), 802–804
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Arup Jyotu Goswami; Chandan Kr. Deka; Pabitra Kr. Das (2017). Relationship between selected characteristics of the respondent greengram growers with the extent of adoption of recommended package of practices: A study in Nagaon District of Assam, International Journal of Agricultural Science, 13(2), 327–330
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Arup Jyotu Goswami; Chandan Kr. Deka; Pabitra Kr. Das (2017). Problems faced by the farmers in adoption of recommended package of pratices of Blackgram: A study in Nagaon district of Assam, Agriculture Update, 12(2), 274–276
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Arup Jyotu Goswami; Chandan Kr. Deka; Pabitra Kr. Das (2017). Constraints in adoption of recommended package of practices of Greengram faced by the farmers in Nagaon district of Assam., Agriculture Update, 12(2), 221–223
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Chandan Kumar Deka; Hemanga Kumar Kalita (2014). Non-adoption and discontinuation of recommended Sali rice pratices by the farmers of Jorhat district of Assam, Agriculture Update, 9(1), 44–47
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Hemanga Kumar Kalita; Chandan Kumar Deka (2014). Adoption of Vegetable Cultivation: A discriminant function analysis, Agriculture Update, 9(2), 271–273
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Chandan Kumar Deka; Prasanta Kumar Misra (2014). Impact of Farmers Field School of United Phosphorous Limited: A study in Nagaon district of Assam, Agriculture Update, 9(2), 249–251
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Chandan Kumar Deka; S.B. Mukhopadhyay; Shantanu Kumar (2014). Constraints in Potato Cultivation in Assam: Farmers Experiences, International Journal of Agricultural Science, 10(2), 488–492
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Chandan Kumar Deka; S.B. Mukhopadhyay (2008). Indigeneous knowledge and practices of potato cultivation in Barpeta District of Assam, Agriculture Update, 3(3), 412–415
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Chandan Kumar Deka; S.B. Mukhopadhyay (2008). A study on the extent of adoption of scientific potato cultivation practices in Barpeta district of Assam, Agriculture Update, 3(3), 304–306
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Shantanu Kumar; Uma Sah; C. Deka; L.K. Baishya; N.K. Pandey; P.H. Singh; S.K. Pandey (2008). Farmers Participatory Research for Design and Delivery of Situation Specific Potato Production Technology in Meghalaya, Potato Journal, 35(0), 78–84
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Shantanu Kumar; Uma Sah; V. K.Gupta; N.K. Pandey; C.K. Deka; L.K. Baishya (2005). On-farm Assessment of Application of Bio-fertilizers in Potato Production in East Khasi Hill District of Meghalaya, Potato Journal, 32(0), 227–228
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Uma Sah; Shantanu Kumar; C.K. Deka; N.K. Pandey (2005). Farmers Preferences for selected attributes of Potato in East Khasi District of Meghalaya, Potato Journal, 32(0), 225–226
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Deka, B.C.; Deka, C.K. and Das, P. (2017). SITE SPECIFIC TECHNOLOGY DEMONSTRATIONS: Enhancing Resilience of Farmers in Flood Affected Areas. KVK, Dhubri, KVK, Dubri,Bilasipara, Dhubri District
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Pattanaik, S.; Borah, E.D.; Das, P.; Deka, C.; Kaur, H. and Borah, K. (2002). Bamboo Nursery & Propagation Research at Rain Forest Research Institute-A Perspective, in: Pattanaik, S.; (Ed.), A Compendium of Bamboo & Rattan Research, RFRI, Jorhat, RFRI, Jorhat, pp 42–52.
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Goswami, A.J. (2016). A Study on the Extent of Adoption of Recommended Package of Practices of Selected Pulse crops by the Farmers in Nagaon District of Assam. M. Sc (Agri) thesis submitted to Extension Education, Assam Agricultural University, Jorhat, AAU, Jorhat-785013
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Deka, C.K. (2018). Pig Rearing: A viable option for Doubling farmers Income, State level Seminars on Doubling Farmers Income by 2022, SCS College of Agriculture, Rangamati, Chapar, Dhubri. , SCS College of Agriculture, Rangamati, Chapar, Dhubri., Rangamati, Chapar, Dhubri.
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Deka, C.K. (2018). Feasibility and adoption of Mushroom Cultivation for income generation of Farmers in Dhubri District, Assam, State level Seminars on Doubling Farmers Income by 2022, SCS College of Agriculture, Rangamati, Chapar, Dhubri. , SCS College of Agriculture, Rangamati, Chapar, Dhubri., Rangamati, Chapar, Dhubri.
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Deka, C.K. (2017). Constraints Perceived by small Scale Goat keepers in Goat Farming: A study in Dhubri district of Assam, 8th National Seminar on Potential, Prospects and Strategies for doubling farmers income: Multi Stakeholders Convergence, AAU, Khanapara, Guwahati , Mobilization, AAU, Khanapara, Guwahati
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Deka, C.K. (2017). Yield Gap analysis and prioritization of Major Production Constraints of Rice in Dhubri District of Assam: An Experience from NICRA Village, 8th National Seminar on Potential, Prospects and Strategies for doubling farmers income: Multi Stakeholders Convergence, AAU, Khanapara, Guwahati , Mobilization, AAU, Khanapara, Guwahati
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Deka, C.K. (2011). Cultivation of Wheat using Zero tillage Seed Drill: A study in Nagaon District of Assam, National Seminar on Conservation and Utilization of Resources in North East India: A Vision Plan for Green World, Nowgong College , Department of Geography, Nowgong College, Nagaon, Nagaon
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Deka, C.K. (2011). Smokeless Chullah- A Environment Friendly Drudgery Reducing Technology for Rural Woman, National Seminar on Conservation and Utilization of Resources in North East India: A Vision Plan for Green World, Nowgong College , Department of Geography, Nowgong College, Nagaon, Nagaon
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Deka, C.K. (2011). Performance of Sali rice varieties under Organic Framing situation in Nagaon district of Assam, National Seminar on Conservation and Utilization of Resources in North East India: A Vision Plan for Green World, Nowgong College , Department of Geography, Nowgong College, Nagaon, Nagaon
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Deka, C.K. (). Rabi mausam ke liye pashupalan paramarsha (in Hindi), Bharatiya Krishi Pradyogiki Darpan, 3(3), 11,12, ATARI, Guwahati, Guwahati
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Deka, C.K. (). Su Sanghat saisya Surakhya Byabasthapanat Joiba Niyantrakar Gurutta, Kolongpar, 3(27), 3, Kolongpar , Nagaon
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Deka, C.K. (). Kol Khetir Apakari Kit Patangar Niyantran, Kolongpar, 3(27), 3, Kolongpar , Nagaon
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Deka, C.K. (2026). Important green fodder crops for livestock in Assam: A guide to sustainable fodder production for farmers. KVK Chirang, Kajalgaon
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Deka, C.K. (2024). Beej Xodhan: Guruttya aru Padhati. KVK Chirang, KVK Chirang Kajalgaon
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Deka, C.K. (2024). Keshu Xarar Prayojaniyata aru Utpadan Padhati. KVK Chirang, KVK Chirang Kajalgaon
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Deka, C.K. (2023). Motor mahar baigyanik vittit kora kheti. KVK Chirang, KVK Chirang
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Deka, C.K. (2023). Xariahar Adhunik Krishi Byabastha. KVK Chirang, KVK Chirang
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Deka, C.K. (2023). Baigyanik Bhittit Til Kheti. KVK Chirang, KVK Chirang
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Deka, C.K. (2023). Bigyan Sanmata Padhatire Mah Jatiya Xashyar Gunagat Bij Utpadan. KVK Chirang, KVK Chirang
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Deka, C.K. (2023). Prakritik Krishir Hatputhi. KVK Chirang, KVK Chirang
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Deka, C.K. (2023). Krishi unnayanat krishak utpadak sonsthar bhumika. KVK Chirang, KVK Chirang
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Deka, C.K. (2023). Mushroom cultivation: a training manual for beginers. KVK Chirang, KVK Chirang
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Deka, C.K. (2018). Raising of Farm Income through Crop Diversification: A success story from NICRA Village. KVK, Dhubri, KVK, Dhubri, Bilasipara
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Deka, C.K. (2018). Hah Palan: Swaniyajanar aan EK Upay. KVK, Dhubri, KVK, Dhubri, Bilasipara
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Deka, C.K. (2018). Banpani Adhusir Anchalar Babe Dhan, Mah aru Tailajatiya Saisyar Anumodit Jat Samuah ( In Assamese). KVK, Dhubri, KVK, Dhubri, Bilasipara
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Deka, C.K. (2018). Gaharir Sasarasar Huwa Rog aru Yar pratikar upay . KVK, Dhubri, KVK, Dhubri, Bilasipara
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Deka, C.K. (2017). Magu mah aru Mati Mahar Pok Patanga aru Rog Niyantran (in Assamese). KVK, Dhubri, KVK, Dhubri, Bilasipara
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Deka, C.K. (2017). Marapat Khetir Unnat Krishi Paddhati (in Assamese). KVK, Dhubri, KVK, Dhubri, Bilasipara
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Deka, C.K. (2017). Magu mah aru Mati Mahar Unnat Krishi Paddhati (in Assamese). KVK, Dhubri, KVK, Dhubri, Bilasipara
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Deka, C.K. (2017). Kharang Batarar Pariprekhitat Labalagiya Jarurikalin Krishi Byabasthya ( in Assamese). KVK, Dhubri, KVK, Dhubri, Bilasipara
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Deka, C.K. (2017). Gharuwa Sak Pasalir Bari (in Assamese). KVK, Dhubri, KVK, Dhubri, Bilasipara
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Deka, C.K. (2017). Boro Dhanar Unnat Krishi Paddhati (in Assamese). KVK, Dhubri, KVK, Dhubri, Bilasipara
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Deka, C.K. (2017). Mahjatiya Saisyar Bij Utpadan aru Bij Pramanikaran (In Assamese). KVK, Dhubri, KVK, Dhubri, Bilasipara
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Deka, C.K. (2017). Banakranta Anchalat Karib Para Dhan Khetir Bibhinya Jat ( In Assamese). KVK, Dhubri, KVK, Dhubri, Bilasipara
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Deka, C.K. (2017). Gol Nemu: Ati Labhajanak Kheti (In Assamese). KVK, Dhubri, KVK, Dhubri, Bilasipara
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Deka, C.K. (2017). Jaibik Kitnasakar Prayojaniyata aru Yar Gurutta (in Assamese). KVK, Dhubri, KVK, Dhubri, Bilasipara
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Deka, C.K. (2017). Gha Khetir Krishi Paddhati (In Assamese). KVK, Dhubri, KVK, Dhubri, Bilasipara
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Deka, C.K. (2016). Masur Mahar Khetir Unnat Krishi Paddhati (in Assamese). KVK, Dhubri, KVK, Dhubri, Bilasipara
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Deka, C.K. (2016). Til Khetir Unnat Krishi Paddhati (In Assamese). KVK, Dhubri, KVK, Dhubri, Bilasipara
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Deka, C.K. (2016). Matar Mahar Khetir Unnat Krishi Paddhati (In Assamese). KVK, Dhubri, KVK, Dhubri, Bilasipara
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Deka, C.K. (2016). Sariah Khetir Unnat Krishi Paddhati (In Assamese). KVK, Dhubri, KVK, Dhubri, Bilasipara
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Deka, C.K. (2015). Banpirit Anchalar Pashudhanar Khadya aru Saisthar Sathik Byabasthapana ( In Assamese). KVK, Dhubri, KVK, Dhubri, Bilasipara
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Deka, C.K. (2015). Tisi khetir Unnat Krishi Paddhati. KVK, Dhubri, KVK, Dhubri, Bilasipara
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Deka, C.K. (2014). Multiple use of Water. KVK, Nagaon, KVK, Nagaon, Shimaluguri
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Deka, C.K. (2012). Krishakar Babe upalabdha Krishi Asanisamuh (in Assamese). KVK, Nagaon, KVK, Nagaon, Shimaluguri
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Deka, C.K. (2010). Boro Dhanat Pani Joganar Byabasthapana (in Assamese). KVK, Nagaon, KVK, Nagaon, Shimaluguri
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Deka, C.K. (2010). Bhekur Jonit rog aru Yar Pratikar (in Assamese). KVK, Nagaon, KVK, Nagaon, Shimaluguri
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Deka, C.K. (2010). Boro Dhanar Unnat Krishi Paddhati (in Assamese). KVK, Nagaon, KVK, Nagaon, Shimaluguri
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Deka, C.K. (2010). Samannit Aru Jaibik Padhatire Dhanar Rog Niyantran (In Assamese). KVK, Nagaon, KVK, Nagaon, Shimaluguri
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Deka, C.K. (2010). Kitchen Garden. KVK, Nagaon, KVK, Nagaon, Shimaluguri
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Deka, C.K. (2010). Manab Dehar Babe Prayojaniya Khadya (in Assamese). KVK, Nagaon, KVK, Nagaon, Shimaluguri
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Deka, C.K. (2010). Gol Nemur Khetir Baigyanik Dikh (in Assamese). KVK, Nagaon, KVK, Nagaon, Shimaluguri
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Deka, C.K. (2010). Sariah Khetir Unnat Krishi Paddhati (in Assamese). KVK, Nagaon, KVK, Nagaon, Shimaluguri
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Deka, C.K. (2010). Morapat, Alu, Tel aru Mah jatiya Saisyat Sar Prayog (in Assamese). KVK, Nagaon, KVK, Nagaon, Shimaluguri
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Deka, C.K. (2009). Sali Dhanar Pradhan Bemar O Samannit Saisya Rakshya Byabastha (in Assamese). KVK, Nagaon, KVK, Nagaon, Shimaluguri
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Deka, C.K. (2009). Saisthya Rakhayar Babe Khoiwat Lablaga Sabadhanat (in Assamese). KVK, Nagaon, KVK, Nagaon, Shimaluguri
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Deka, C.K. (2009). Badhajam Hale Ki Karib (in Assamese). KVK, Nagaon, KVK, Nagaon, Shimaluguri
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Deka, C.K. (2009). Seuj Sar Azollar Utpadan Paddhati aru krishit Yar Byabahar. KVK, Nagaon, KVK, Nagaon, Shimaluguri
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Deka, C.K. (2009). Samajat Prasalit Thaluwa Krishi Paddhati ( in Assamese). KVK, Nagaon, KVK, Nagaon, Shimaluguri
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Deka, C.K. (2005). Management of Late Blight in Potato. ATMA, Department of Agriculture, Lower Dibang valley District, Roing
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Deka, C.K. (2005). Ginger: Package of Practices for Cultivation in Arunachal Pradesh. ATMA, Department of Agriculture, Lower Dibang valley District, Roing
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Deka, C.K. (2005). Integrated Management of Ginger Diseases and Pests in Arunachal Pradesh. ATMA, Department of Agriculture, Lower Dibang valley District, Roing
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Deka, C.K. (2005). Basic Concepts of Organic farming. ATMA, Department of Agriculture, Lower Dibang valley District, Roing
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Deka, C.K. (2005). Mushroom Cultivation: Profitable business with Minimum investment for the economic upliftment of Rural Poor. ATMA, Department of Agriculture, Lower Dibang valley District, Roing
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Deka, C.K. (2005). Empowerment of Women through SHGs. ATMA, Department of Agriculture, Lower Dibang valley District, Roing
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Deka, C.K. (2005). Vermicompost: The future of organic farming. ATMA, Department of Agriculture, Lower Dibang valley District, Roing
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Deka, C.K. (2005). Post harvest Processing and Value Addition In Ginger. ATMA, Department of Agriculture, Lower Dibang valley District, Roing
Sponsored Research
Research Projects 6 Projects
IGFRI Rs. 2.825 Lakh
Fodder and livestock-based intervention for livelihood improvement of NEH farmers
Implemented in 2025
State bamboo development agency Rs. 271069 Lakh
Development of bamboo plantation at farmers field
Implemented in 2024
ICAR Rs. 4.32 Lakh
Natural farming
Implemented in 2022
Bodoland University, Kokrajhar Rs. 12 Lakh
Biotech Krishi innovation Science application network for upliftment of cultivation of basic mushroom, value added mushroom products and spawan production for rural entrepreneurs of Kokrajhar, Chirang, Baksa & Udalguri districts of Assam for liveliho
Implemented in 2022
AICRP on Tuber crops Rs. 1.5 Lakh
Planting material generation of locally available tuber crops under AICRP on Tuber crops
Implemented in 2022
DBT Rs. 5 Lakh
Cultivation of basic mushroom, value addition of mushroom for rural entrepreneurs of Chirang district of Assam
Implemented in 2022
Recognition & Accolades
Achievements & Honours 10 Honours
Received Best DAMU KVK Award, 2020-21 given by ATARI, Zone VI while working as Sr. Scientist & Head at KVK, Dhubri
Received National Level Farmers Award i.e Jagjivan Ram Abhinav Kisan Puruskar, 2015 of ICAR, while working as Sr. Scientist & Head at KVK, Dhubri
Received National Level Farmers Award i.e IARI Innovative Farmers Award, 2016 of ICAR, while working as Sr. Scientist & Head at KVK, Dhubri
Received Best Farmer Award (3rd) in State level Farmers Fair organized by ATARI, Zone VI at Kahikuchi in Dec, 2018, Received National Level Farmers Award i.e Jagjivan Ram Abhinav Kisan Puruskar, 2015 of ICAR, while working as Sr. Scientist & Head at KVK, Dhubri
Received Letter of Appreciation from SDO (Civil) , Bilasipara, Dhubri (2018) for Commendable Job Performance by KVK while working as Sr. Scientist & Head at KVK, Dhubri
Establishment of Custom Hiring Centre at Paschim Medhipara Village under APART in 2020 while working as Sr. Scientist & Head at KVK, Dhubri
Received Recognition of excellence for Participation, commitment, dedication and positive approach for Farmers Field School of UPL given by UPL for commendable Job performance (2014) while working as SMS at KVK, Nagaon
Received certificate of Honour in recognition of commendable Job performed for ATMA activities from DC, Lower Dibang valley District and PD, ATMA during 2005-2007 while working as SMS at KVK, Lower Dibang Valley District, Roing, Arunachal Pradesh
Received Award to KVK, Chirang for special Contribution on Production of pulses during 2019-20 under ICAR, ATARI, Zone VI, Guwahati while working as Sr. Scientist & Head at KVK, Chirang
Worked for preparation of proposal for establishment of KVK at South Salmara and land allotment of 75B-3K-15L were given for establishment KVK at South Salmara by DC, South Salmara Mancachar in 2018 while working as Sr. Scientist & Head at KVK, Dhubri
Learned Societies
Professional Memberships 2 Societies
Indian Society of Extension Education, IARI, New Delhi
Life Member
Society for Community Mobilization for Sustainable Development
Life Member
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