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General Informations

  • Join Date: 26/10/1988
  • College: Directorate of Research(Agri)
  • Department: AAU-Horticulture Research Station, Kahikuchi
  • Office Email: dhirendra.kalita[at]aau.ac.in
  • Other Charges: Member of Academic Council AAU Jorhat, Adviser AAU Exhibition

Education Details

 
 
 
 
 
1986
B.Sc (Agri)

College of Agriculture, Assam Agricultural University, Jorhat

 
 
 
 
 
1988
M.Sc. (Agri.)

College of Agriculture, Assam Agricultural University, Jorhat

 
 
 
 
 
2000
PhD, Agri

Assam Agricultural University, Jorhat

Employment History

 
 
 
 
 
26-10-1988 - 21-06-1993
Assistant Entomologist

RARS, Shillongani

 
 
 
 
 
22-06-1993 - 28-05-1997
Assistant Entomologist

CRS, Tinsukia

 
 
 
 
 
29-05-1997 - 31-08-1999
Sr. Scientist

CRS, Tinsukia

 
 
 
 
 
01-09-1999 - 31-05-2004
Sr. Scientist

HRS, Kahikuchi

 
 
 
 
 
01-06-2004 - 07-06-2007
Sr. SMS

KVK, Kamrup

 
 
 
 
 
08-06-2007 - Till date
Principal Scientist & Head

KVK, Kamrup

Publications

P. Saikia; K. D. Nath; D. N. Kalita; S. M. Hussain (2020) . Integrated Fish cum Duck farming system : A Tool for Increasing Farmer’s Income, J Krishi Vigyan (special Issue), 0(0), 248-252
P. Saikia; K. D. Nath; D. N. Kalita (2020) . Production for fish fingerling, Advanced Fish Fingerling and Yearlings in Kamrup District of Assam, J Krishi Vigyan (special Issue), 0(0), 248-252
B. Sharma; M. Gogoi; D. N. Kalita; U. Goswami (2015) . Physiological Stress of Farm women during threshing operation – A comparative assessment for empowering farm women, Indian Res. J. Ext. Edu., 15(0), 17-21
D. K. Mazumder; D. N. Kalita; S.C. Kalita (2014) . Status and contraints in livestock farming amongst tribal farmers of Kamrup district in Assam, Economic Affairs, 59(0), 757-765
D. N. Kalita; A. K. Sinha; P. N. Phukan (1999) . Reaction of some cow pea cultivars to root knot nematode, Meloidogyne incognita, Indian J. Nematol, 29(0), 96-96
D. N. Kalita; T. C. Dev Roy; J. N. Khaound (1998) . Population and infestation build up Antoba (Eublema) olivacea (Walker) (Lepidoptera; Noctuidae) on brinjal, The Hort. J. , 11(0), 63-67
D. N. Kalita; T. C. Dev Roy; J. N. Khaound (1998) . Coccinellid predators on Aphis gossipii, Insect Environment , 3(0), 107-108
D. N. Kalita (1998) . Insect pests of citrus, Citrus reticulate Blanco in Assam, Insect Environment , 4(0), 56-57
D. N. Kalita; L. C. Dutta (1997) . Food consumption and utilization by the larvae of eri Silkworm, Philosamia ricini Hutt. on different food plants, J. Appl. Zool. Res. , 8(0), 143-144
D. N. Kalita; T. C. Dev Roy; M. K. Gupta (1997) . Incidence of Psara bipunctalis (Fabricious) on brinjal in Assam, J agric. Sci. Soc. NE India, 10(0), 271-272
D. N. Kalita; T. C. Dev Roy; S. K. Dutta (1997) . A new record of Antoba (Eublema) olivace (Walker) (Lepidoptera; Noctuidae) on brinjal in Assam, Insect Environment , 3(0), 75-75
D. N. Kalita; D. C. Borah; N. Deka; P. K. Das (1997) . Sources of resistance in Jute germplasm against yellow mite, Polylphagotarsonemus latus Banks, , 8(0), 132-132
S.A. Ahmed; D. N. Kalita; B. C. Dutta (1997) . Food consumption and utilization by the different larval instars of Cricula trifenestrata Helf. on som plant, New Agriculturist, 8(0), 143-144
D. N. Kalita; D. N. Puzari; B. C. Sarmah (1996) . Beauveria bassina (Bals) Vuill. A natural bio control agent against Aphis gossupii Glover. A pest of brinjal., Plant Hlth, 2(0), 108-109
S.A. Ahmed; D. N. Kalita; L. C. Dutta (1996) . New record of two pupal parasitoids of Circula trifenestrata Helf (Lepidoptera: Saturniidae) – A pest of som plant, New Agriculturist , 7(0), 199-200
D. N. Kalita; S.K. Dutta (1994) . Incidence of jassid, Amrasca bigutulla bigutulla Inshida on mesta and its control, J. Appl. Zool. Res, 5(0), 93-94
D. N. Kalita; D.C. Bora (1994) . Efficacy of six chemicals against yellow mite, Polyphagotarsonemus latus of Jute, , 5(0), 217-218
D. N. Kalita; D.C. Bora (1994) . Field screening of Jute gerplasm for comparative resistance to Jute stem weevil, Apion corchori, Marshall, New Agriculturist, 5(0), 35-38
D. N. Kalita; P. N. Phukan (1993) . Sources of resistance in Jute cultivars to Meloidogyne incognita, Current Nematology, 4(0), 141-142
D. N. Kalita; P. N. Phukan (1993) . Efficacy of four chemicals as seed treatment for control of black gram, Current Nematology, 4(0), 149-152
D. N. Kalita; D.C. Bora (1993) . Parasitoids and predators of Jute pests in certain localities of Central Brahmaputra Valley Zone of Assam, J. Agric. Sc. Soc. N. E. India , 10(0), 19-23
D. N. Kalita; P. N. Phukan (1993) . Pathogenicity of Meloidogyne incognita, on black gram, Indian J. Nematol, 23(0), 105-109
D. N. Kalita; P. N. Phukan (1991) . Loss in black gram due to root knot nematode, Meloidogyne incognita, Indian J. Nematol, 19(0), 271-271
Kalita, D.(2024). Resource inventory of Kamrup District. Krishi Vigyan Kendra Kamrup, Krishi Vigyan Kendra Kamrup Azara 781017, ISBN:9788196961480
Kalita, D.()Empowering khasi mandarin farmersSocio economic progress through rejuvenation of old orchards in Kamrup Assam.1(2),117, Indian society of citriculture, Nagpur
Kalita, D.N.()Dragon fulor kheti aru iar paripustiFASAL.1(1),26,27,28, Department of Horticulture, Assam, Khanapara
Kalita, D.N.()Model Seed village & leap towards enhancing agricultural securtyUdyan Jeuti.1(1),21, Asom Udyan Samiti, Guwahati
Kalita, D.N.()Min palokor homosya aru iar protikaror khutinatiUdyan Jeuti.1(1),145, Asom Udyan Samiti, Guwahati
Kalita, D.(2024). Prakritik Krishir upadan aru prastut pranali. KVK kamrup, Kamrup
Duarah, D.P.; Neog, M.; Kalita, D. and Pathak, P.(2024). Rambutan cultivation. Directorate extension education, Jorhat
Kalita, D.N.(2023). Karp masor bemar azar. KVK, Kamrup, Kamrup
Kalita, D.N.(2023). A guide to digital transaction . KVK, Kamrup, Kamrup
Kalita, D.N.(2023). Fortified rice varieties. KVK, Kamrup, Kamrup
Kalita, D.N.(2023). Commercial cultivation of Pinky mushroom. KVK, Kamrup, Kamrup
Kalita, D.N.(2023). Commercial cultivation of milky mushroom. KVK, Kamrup, Kamrup
Kalita, D.N.(2023). Agripreneurs-Shaping the future. KVK, Kamrup, Kamrup
Kalita, D.N.(2023). natural farming- a way forward to sustainable agriculture. KVK, Kamrup, Kamrup
Kalita, D.N.(2023). Handloom-means for women empowerment. KVK, Kamrup, Kamrup
Kalita, D.N.(2023). Malbhog banana: a boon. KVK, Kamrup, Kamrup
Kalita, D.N.(2023). Duck farming: a life changing option. KVK, Kamrup, Kamrup
Kalita, D.N.(2023). Pukhurir panir gunagun aru masor shri biddhir babe Khuti nati. KVK, Kamrup, Kamrup
Kalita, D.N.(2023). Karp masor logot misa mas palon paddhati. KVK, Kamrup, Kamrup
Kalita, D.N.(2023). Rambutan: a new exotic fruit introducing in Assam. Directorate of extension education, Kamrup
Kalita, D.N.(2023). Sugandhi dhan CR 909 r unnat krishi pranali aru mulya sonjojan. KVK, Kamrup, Kamrup
Kalita, D.N.(2023). Milletor mulya sonsojan. KVK, Kamrup, Kamrup
Kalita, D.N.(2023). Unnat milletor kheti. KVK, Kamrup, Kamrup
Kalita, D.N.(2023). Unnat milletor kheti. KVK, Kamrup, Kamrup
Kalita, D.N.(2023). Gerbera foolor kheti. KVK, Kamrup, Kamrup
Kalita, D.N.(2023). Narji foolor kheti. KVK, Kamrup, Kamrup
Kalita, D.N.(2023). Kaji nemur puli utpadan. KVK, Kamrup, Kamrup
Kalita, D.(2022). Pasanharor prastrut pranali. KVK, Kamrup, Kamrup
Kalita, D.N.(2022). Unnat Moroa dhanor Kheti. KVK, Kamrup, Kamrup
Kalita, D.N.(2022). Rambutan. KVK, Kamrup, Kamrup
Kalita, D.N.(2022). Commercial dragon fruit cultivation (in Assamese version). KVK, Kamrup, Kamrup
Achievements
  • Some salient research findings:
    A. Evaluation of Tuberose varieties:
    Worked as one of the leading Scientists in evaluating the varieties of tuberose, namely Shringer, prajwal, Suhasini and Baibhab and gerbera variety i.e. Red monarch and Arka Nirontara and Phule Rajani The varieties were recommended for Assam and published in the Package of Practices for Horticultural Crops of Assam, during 2005 & Red monarch and Arka Nirontara and Phule Rajani during 2015, published jointly by Assam Agricultural University, Jorhat and Directorate of Horticulture & Food processing, GoA.
    B. Evaluation of lentil varieties
    Lentil varieties Moitree and KLS-218 have successfully been evaluated and demonstrated in different districts of Assam and necessary initiatives are being taken for recommendation for Assam under rice based cropping system. Results were included in the Annual Report of KVK, Kamrup.
    C. Evaluation of turmeric variety:
    Worked as Principal Investigator to evaluate the performance of Megha Turmeric-1 since 2009. Promoted 10 turmeric villages leading to entrepreneurship development and quality planting material generation.
    D. Standardization of vermicomposting methods and quality improvement
  • Organization -
    i. Organizing secretary for Kisan Mela and 4th All Assam Coconut Show and Competition on 23.12.02
    ii. Organizing secretary for National level seminar on Ramie as Organizing Secretary on 24th February, 2004.
    iii. Organizing secretary for State Level Workshop on Mealy bug at KVK, Kamrup on 24th January, 2011.
    iv. Joint Organizing Secretary for North East Regional Agri. Fair organized by AAU, Jorhat from 10th to 12th February, 2012.
    v. Convener for participation of AAU in the 1st Assam International Agri-Horticultural Show, 2014 at
    Khanapara, Guwahati – 22 from 8-11th January, 2014
    vi. Organizing Secretary for National Seminar on “Bringing 2nd Green Revolution in NE India” and Assam Krishi Unnayan Mela, 2016 from 13th to 14th February, 2016.
    vii. Convenor of the Exhibition Sub-Committee for 4th Assam International Agri-Horti Show 2017 w.e.f. 6th to 9th January, 2017 at Khanapara, Guwahati-22
    viii. Organising Secretary for Regional Workshop on PPV & FRA held at KVK, Kamrup on 14th Dec., 2017.
  • Leadership
    i. Leader, Technology Showcasing programme in the form of large scale seed production.
    ii. Introduced and popularized Tripura Chikan Dhan in Assam
    iii. Introduced in large scale and popularized Mustard Variety, NRCHB 101 in Assam
  • Award :
    i. Krishak Bandhu award conferred by Krishak Adhikar Suraksha Samittee, Assam in the year 2019
    ii. Krishi Alert Award under the leadership of the undersigned, conferred by Apollo Tyres in 2021
    iii. Best Krishi Vigyan Kendra award (Zonal) for the year 2013 for outstanding contribution for developing models of Extension Education and Technology Application under the leadership of the undersigned, conferred by ICAR, GoI.
    iv. Certificate of appreciation towards large-scale intervention of improved Lentil technologies for increased income and nutritional security of farmers through DAC-ICARDA-ICAR collaborative project under NFSM-Pulses, conferred under ICARDA south Asia & China Regional Program.
    v. Received certification of appreciation from ZCU, Zone III for outstanding contribution for the farming community of Kamrup district under the leadership of the undersigned.
    vi. Certificate of Appreciation from Prof. Chin-Tsan WANG, Chair of Taiwan-India 2022Exchange Workshop and Symposium on Intensifying the Connection of Sustainable Technology in recognition of outstanding contribution as the Keynote speaker in Taiwan-India 2022Exchange Workshop and Symposium on Intensifying the Connection of Sustainable Technology.
    vii. Awarded best KVK in Assam for effective Implementation of CFLD on Blackgram in 2018-19 by ICAR on 31.05.2019 under the leadership of the undersigned.
    viii. Certificate of appreciation conferred jointly by All Assam Mushroom Growers Association & Kisam Morcha, BJP, Assam on 08-01-2021
    ix. Best KVK personnel for overall performance on 29.12.21 by ICATR-ATARI, Zone VI, Guwahati
    x. Certificate of appreciation from Prajapita Brahmakumaris Iswariya Vishwavidyalaya.
  • Appreciation for Excellence in the field of income generation in KVKs
Projects
  • DBT, Govt. of India sponsored project on "Horizontal expansion of high curcumin Megha Turmeric-1 Biotech-Kisan", project cost Rs.30.77 Lakh implemented in 2020.
  • ICAR sponsored project on "Promotion of agriculture centric livelihood security for Tribal farmers of Assam", project cost Rs.9.85 Lakh implemented in 2013.
  • DAC, Govt. of India sponsored project on "Enhancing Lentil Production in Eastern & North Eastern States for Nutritional Security & Sustainable Rice Based Production System in India", project cost Rs.28.9 Lakh implemented in 2013.
  • DBT sponsored project on "A value chain for Jackfruit and its value added products", project cost Rs.15.50 Lakh implemented in 2012.