AAU

Academic Background

Education & Career Milestones

Educational Qualifications

B.Sc. (Agri.)

1999

College of Agriculture, AAU, Jorhat

M.Sc. (Agri.)

2002

AAU, Jorhat

Specialization: Agricultural Entomology

Ph. D

2015

AAU, Jorhat

Specialization: Agricultural Entomology

Employment History

Senior Scientist and Head

25-06-2024 – Till date

KVK Udalguri

Udalguri

Senior Scientist and Head

31-12-2020 – 24-06-2024

KVK Dibrugarh

Dibrugarh

Senior Scientist & Head (I/c)

07-09-2016 – 30-12-2020

ICAR-KVK, South Tripura

South Tripura, Tripura

Research & Scholarship

Scholarly Publications 54 Total Records

Pallavi Deka; Pallabi Das; Pallavi Saikia; Jyotismita Borah; Ajanta Borah; Diganta Sharmah; Sarat Sekhar Bora; Himadri Rabha; Pradip Rajbangshi; Sinki Barman (2025). Status and Growth Trend of Major Crops in Adopted villages under Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Udalguri, Assam, India., Agriculture Association of Textile Chemical and Critical Reviews Journal, 13(2), 464–467

D. Sharmah; P. Rajbangshi; A Khound; P. Deka; K. Gubindrasamy; B. Kumar (2025). Integration of Agri-Horti and Animal Components in Farm for Boosting Farmer's Income, Innovative Agriculture: A monthly Magazine, 1(4), 15–17

D. Sharmah; H. Rabha; A. Khound; B. Nagaria; P. Bora (2025). Agri-Entrepreneurship Development Through Bee Keeping, Innovative Agriculture: A monthly Magazine, 1(3), 149–151

P. Deka; P. Das; D. Sharmah; P. Saikia; H. Rabha; P. Rajbangshi; D. Borah (2025). Approaches and Measures for Managing Livestock Amid Floods: A Study in Udalguri District, Assam, Indian Journal of Animal Research, 0(5609), 1–8 DOI: 10.18805/IJAR.B-5609.

S Bora Saikia; D Shamah; S Baruah; S Sarma (2023). Impact of nutrition garden on availability of Child nutrition requirement under Dibrugarh District, Assam, India, Ecology Environment & Conservation, 29(4), 1721–1724 DOI: http://doi.org/10.53550/EEC.2023.v29i04.044

D Shamah; C Thakuria; S Paul (2023). Rice based cropping systems for augmentation of productivity and profitability of farmers of Dibrugarh district, Assam, The Pharma Innovation Journal , 12(7), 1241–1243 DOI: ISSN (E): 2277-7695

D Shamah; S Baruah; S Sarma; S Sonowal; S Bora Saikia (2023). Productivity enhancement of per unit area through Areca nut based multi storied cropping system in Dibrugarh district, Assam, India, Ecology Environment & Conservation, 29(0), 0–0 DOI: ISSN 0971–765X

Chayanika Thakuria; D Sharmah (2023). Performance of Climate Smart Rice Varieties in Dibrugarh District of Assam, India, International Journal of Environment and Climate Change, 13(11), 3649–3653 DOI: 10.9734/IJECC/2023/v13i113541

Amrita Khound; D Sharmah; M Neog; P K Pathak; Gariyashi Tamuly (2023). Performance of Integrated Nutrient Management on growth, yield and quality of strawberry cultivar winter drawn in Baksa district, Assam, India, Eco. Env. & Cons., 29(0), 0–0

A. Khound; D. Sharmah; P.Sen (2020). Determination of molecular diversity of ex situ conserved germplasm of Piper longum L. using RAPD markers, The Pharma Innovation, 11(7), 157–160

Biswajit Debnath; D. Sharmah; Basant K. Kandpal; Bidyut Chandan Deka (2020). Winter dawn Strawberry cultivars- Suitable for commercial cultivation in Assam, J. Krishi Vigyan, 9(2), 251–254

D. Sharmah; A. Khound; S. Rahman (2020). Economicaly important dipteran species biodiversity in South. Tripura district of Tripura India, International Journal of Plant Protection, 13(1), 87–93

D. Sharmah; B. Debnath; B. K. Kandpal; D. Das (2019). Profitability of Integrated Farming System model for small and medium farmers of South Tripura, Tripura,, Journal of Applied and Natural Science, 11(3), 587–589

A. Khound; D. Sharmah; P. C. Baruah (2019). Variation in spike initiation in Piper longum germplasms of North east India, Journal of Applied and Natural Science,, 11(3), 684–686

D. Sharmah; A. Khound; S. Rahman (2018). Phytochemical derived from P. longum in insect and mite pests management, A Review. Journal of Applied and Natural Science, 10(2), 553–556

D. Sharmah; S. Rahman (2017). Management of the major pests of french bean through development and validation of certain IPM modules, Assam, India., Journal of Applied and Natural Science, 9(2), 674–679

D. Sharmah; S. Rahman P. Debnath; A. Khound (2017). Influence of weather factors on insect and mite pests infesting French bean (Phaseolus vulgaris L.), Assam, India., International Journal of Plant Protection, 10(1), 157–166

D. Sharmah; S. Rahman; A. Khound (2017). Feeding potential and stage specific life table of C. Septempunctata in French bean., Bio pesticides International, 13(1), 59–64

D. Sharmah; S. Rahman (2017). Incidence of Insect and Mite pests in French bean crop, Assam, India., Indian Journal of Plant Protection, 44(3), 1–6

M. Bathari; S. Rahman; D. Sharmah (2016). Incidence and population builds up of P. lotus infesting Capsicum chinense Jacq. in relation to weather factors, Internat. J. Plant Protec, 9(2), 1–7

M. Bathari; S. Rahman; D. Sharmah (2016). Biological control of yellow mite, Polyphagotarsonemus latus on Capsicum chinense, Indian Journal of Entomology, 80(3), 1097–1101

D. Sharmah; R. Bardaloi; A.K.Tripathi (2016). Management of Ginger Soft rot (Pythium aphanidermatum) in organic cultivation of Ginger in Tripura, India., Biopesticides International, 12(1), 77–81

D. Sharmah (2015). Eco-friendly Management of Rice leaf folder (Cnaphalocrocis medinalis) Guenee (Pyralidae: Lepidoptera) in South Tripura, India. Sciences,, International Journal in Physical & Applied, 2(9), 17–23

D. Sharmah; S. Rahman; P. Rajkumari; K. Choudhury (2015). Evaluation of some plant based dusts against rice bug nymph (Leptocorisa oratorious Fabr.) under laboratory condition. Assam, India., Indian Journal of Plant Protection, 43(3), 378–380

D. Sharmah; Amrita Khound; S. Rahman; P. Rajkumari (2015). Significance of Honey Bee as a Pollinator in Improving Horticultural Crop Productivity in N.E. Region, India: A Review., Asian Journal of Natural & Applied Sciences (Japan), 4(1), 62–69

P. Rajkumari; A. Basit; ; D. Sharmah (2014). Effect of different diet on the biological parameters of Rice moth, Corcyra cephalonica Stainton (Lepidoptera: Pyralidae), Assam, India., International Journal of Plant Protection, 7(2), 397–400

P. Rajkumari; A. Basit; D. Sharmah; M. Bharali (2014). Influence of Host Diet on the Biological Parameters of Ecto-larval Parasitoid Bracon hebetor Say Assam. India ., International Research Journal of Natural and Applied Sciences, 1(7), 115–123

D. Sharmah; P. Patgiri; A. Rahman (2014). Biodiversity of Economically Important Dipteran Insect Species in Jorhat District of Assam., Eco. Env. & Cons., 20(0), 0–0

D. Sharmah; K.C. Deka; A. K. Phukan (2013). Laboratory Evaluation of Efficacy of Some Plant Based Dusts Against Rice Bug (Leptocorisa Oratorious Fabr.) Assam, India., Eco. Env. & Cons., 19(1), 89–93

Sharmah, D. (2025). Technology Book of Udalguri District. KVK (AAU), Udalguri, KVK (AAU), Udalguri, BTC, Assam, ISBN: 978-93-341-7949-1

Sharmah, D.; Rajbangshi, P.; Patil, R.K.; Soud, R.K. and Neog, M. (2025). Boigyanik Padhatire Gha jatio Sasar Krishi Pranali (Assamese). KVK, Udalguri, KVK (AAU), Udalguri, Lalpool

Sharmah, D. and Neog, M. (2025). Breathrough Stories: A Book on Achievement of Farmers. Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Udalguri, KVK (AAU), Udalguri, Lalpool, ISBN: 978-93-343-3667-2

Sharmah, D. (2023). Resource Inventory of Dibrugarh District. Krishi Vigyan Kendra (AAU), Dibrugarh, Krishi Vigyan Kendra (AAU), Dibrugarh, ISBN: 978-93-6076-294-0

Sharmah, D.; Pathak, P.K.; Neog, M. and Kadirvel, G. (2022). Field Collection: A Success Story of Farmers. Krishi Vigyan Kendra (AAU), Dibrugarh, Krishi Vigyan Kendra (AAU), Dibrugarh

Sharmah, D.; Debnath, B. and Das, D. (2018). Farmer's Success Story. Krishi Vigyan Kendra (ICAR), KVK (ICAR),South Tripura

Sharmah, D. and Kandpal, B.K. (2018). Preparation Technique of Bio-pesticides through locally available Raw Materials. Krishi Vigyan Kendra (ICAR), KVK (ICAR), South Tripura

Debnath, B. and Sharmah, D. (0). Technology Dissemination through Project Activities (2006- 2018). KVK (ICAR), South Tripura, KVK (ICAR), South Tripura

Debnath, B.; Deka, B.C.; Sharmah, D. and Bal, B. (2020). Fisheries for Prosperity in Northeast India under Changing Scenario., in: Institute, I.A.T.A.R.; Umiam, ; Meghalaya, (Eds.), In Prospect of Northeast Agriculture in Post COVID 19 Scenario,, , , pp 0–0.

Sharmah, D.; Singh, A.K. and Dutta, M. (2014). Climate Change and Effectiveness of Pesticides in Vegetables, in: Dutta, M.; Daschaudhury, D. and Ngachan., S.V. (Eds.), Climatic Variability, Impacts on Agriculture and Allied Sectors, , , pp 0–0.

Debnath, B.; Sharmah, D.; Das, A.; Mugaonkar, P.K. and Islam, M. (2012). Fish Production and Potential in Northeast India – Implications For Sustainable Management, in: Mishra, D.C.K.A.B.K.; (Ed.), Sustainability and Economic Development In Hill Agriculture, , , pp 0–0.

Sharmah, A.K.; Sharmah, D.; Debnath, B. and Islam, M. (2012). The Role of NGOs in Empowerment Of Rural Women For Sustainable Livelihood Development, in: Kalita, D.C.; Mishra, B.K.; (Eds.), Sustainability and Economic Development in Hill Agriculture, , , pp 0–0.

Sharmah, D. and Singh, A.K. (2011). Climate based Integrated Pest and Disease Management., in: Singh, A.K. and Dutta, M. Ngachan, S.V.; (ICAR), K.; Tripura, S.; (Eds.), Integrated Water Management For Crop Diversification in Tripura, , , pp 0–0.

Sharmah, D.; Rabha, H.; Khound, A.; Nagaria, B. and Bora, P. (). Agri-Entrepreneurship Development Through Bee Keeping: D. Sharmah, H. Rabha, A. Khound, B. Nagaria and P. Bora , Innovative Agriculture, 1(3), 149-151, ,

Sharmah, D.; DebNath, K.; Rajbongshi, P.; Neog, M. and Kadirvel, G. (2025). Fish Disease: A bottleneck for Fish Production . KVK, Udalguri, KVK, Udalguri

Sharmah, D.; Deka, P.; Rabha, H.; Neog, M. and Kadirvel, G. (2025). Farmer’s Oriented Govt. Schemes on Agri and Allied Sectors . KVK, Udalguri, KVK, Udalguri

Sharmah, D.; Barman, P. and Neog, M. (2025). ICT Based Adopted Village for Smart Farming . KVK, Udalguri, KVK, Udalguri

Sharmah, D.; Rabha, H.; Deka, P.; Neog, M. and Bhattachayya, H.C. (2025). Stingless Bee Rearing In Enhancing Crop production. KVK, Udalguri, KVK, Udalguri

Sharmah, D. (2023). Hydroponics: A Soil-Less Cultivation Technique. KVK (AAU), Dibrugarh, KVK (AAU), Dibrugarh

Sharmah, D.; Sarma, S.; Saikia, S.B.; Saikia, H. and Neog, M. (2023). Jalkund: A Climate Resilient Technology for Vegetable Cultivation. KVK (AAU), Dibrugarh, KVK (AAU), Dibrugarh

Sharmah, D.; Thakuria, C.; Saikia, S.B. and Neog, M. (2023). Millet Kheti aru Eayar Upakarita (Assamese). KVK (AAU), Dibrugarh, KVK (AAU), Dibrugarh

Sharmah, D.; Paul, S.; Saikia, H. and Neog, M. (2023). Krishak Utpadak Shangthar Chamu Abhash (Assamese). KVK (AAU), Dibrugarh, KVK (AAU), Dibrugarh

Sharmah, D.; Saikia, S.B.; Sarma, S.; Thakuria, C. and Neog, M. (2023). Millet: Ata Sakalore Babe Ek Apurugia Khadya (Assamese). KVK (AAU), Dibrugarh, KVK (AAU), Dibrugarh

Sharmah, D.; Borgohain, S.; Sarma, S. and Neog, M. (2023). Byabakshayik Bhittit Capsicum r Kheti (Assamese). KVK (AAU), Dibrugarh, KVK (AAU), Dibrugarh

Sharmah, D.; Neog, M. and Pathak, P.K. (2020). Preparation Technique of Some Bio-pesticides: A Component of Organic Farming. KVK (AAU), Dibrugarh, KVK Dibrugarh

CFLD on Oilseeds

Implemented in 2024

ICAR

CFLD on Pulses

Implemented in 2024

ICAR

Model Oilseed Village (MOV) development under Udalguri District

Implemented in 2024

Funded Project

Cluster Demostration of Maize

Implemented in 2024

IIPR

Implemented in 2024

IGFRI

Livelihood Improvement of Livestock of Assam through year Round fodder cultivation and preservation

Implemented in 2023

Assam State Bamboo Mission

Block and Boundary Plantation of Bamboo in Udalguri District

Implemented in 2023

RKVY

Model Horticulture Nursery

Implemented in 2020

CRIDA, Hyderabad

NICRA

Implemented in 2015

Recognition & Accolades

Achievements & Honours 8 Honours

"Best NICRA KVK, Dibrugarh", Received from ICAR-ATARI, Guwahati in 2020-21

"Best NICRA Documentation KVK, Dibrugarh", Received from ICAR-ATARI, Guwahati, 2020-21

Outstanding Scientist Award in International Conference om Agriculture, Horticulture and Plant Sciences from 25th June to 26th June, 2022 organized by Tropical Agriculture, New Delhi

Excellence in Extension Award, 2022 (Individual Award) by Global Research Initiatives for Sustainable Agriculture & Allied Sciences (GRISAAS-2022)” during 21–23 November, 2022 at Birsa Agricultural University, Ranchi (Jharkhand) India.

Best KVK Scientist Award in International Conference " Innovative Approach in Agri, Horti and Allied Sciences from 29th to 31st March, 2023, ISAHRD, Chandigarh

Patent: Portable Aero Hydroponic Farming Device with automated nutrient and crop protection for urban farming, 2024

Learned Societies

Professional Memberships 5 Societies

Mushroom Society of India, Solan, HP

Life Member

Society of Advancement of Agricultural Innovation (SAAI)

Life Member

Society of Extension Education, Gujrat

Life Member

Society of Krishi Vigyan

Life Member

Society for Advancement of Agriculture Innovation (SAAI)

Life Member

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AAU Joining Date: 31 Dec, 2020