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Dr. Jayanta Kumar Sharma
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Dr. Jayanta Kumar Sharma

Senior Scientist
Department of AAU-Horticulture Research Station, Kahikuchi • Directorate of Research(Agri)
jayanta.k.sharma [at] aau.ac.in Joined: 24 Aug, 1996
25
Publications
11
Projects
5
Degrees
4
Career Milestones
1
Honours & Awards
Academic Background

Education & Career Milestones

Educational Qualifications
BSc(Agri)
1990
Assam Agricultural University
MSc(Agri)
1992
Assam Agricultural University
Specialization: Extension Education
PhD
2013
Yashwantrao Chavan Maharashtra Open University
Specialization: Agricultural Extension
Employment History
Assistant Professor
24-08-1996 – 10-11-2004
College of Agriculture, Assam Agricultural University, Jorhat
Jorhat
Subject Matter Specialist
11-11-2004 – 22-11-2008
KVK Barpeta
Howly
Subject Matter Specialist
23-11-2008 – 09-08-2011
KVK Nalbari
Nalbari
Junior Scientist (Selection Grade)
10-08-2011 – Till date
Horticultural Research Station, AAU
Kahikuchi, Guwahati
Research & Scholarship
Scholarly Publications 25 Total Records
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Amrita Singha; J.K. Sharma; A.K. Singha (2024). Demographic Characteristics of Members of Farmer Producer Organisations (FPOs) in Effectiveness of Group Dynamics and their Perceived Constraints in Lower Brahmaputra Valley Zone of Assam, India, Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology , 0(0), 192–202 DOI: DOI: 10.9734/AJAEES/2024/v42i52427
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Amrita Singha; J.K. Sharma; A.K. Singha (2024). Critical Analysis of Group Dynamics Effectiveness of Farmer Producer Organisations (FPOs) Members in Assam, India, Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology , 42(5), 222–232 DOI: DOI: 10.9734/AJAEES/2024/v42i52430
3
D Sonowal; JK Sharma; PK Das; I Barman; SD Deka (2021). An Analysis of Sustainable Rural Livelihoods in Sand and Silt Deposited Areas of Dhemaji District of Assam, Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology, 39(6), 91–102 DOI: 10.9734/AJAEES/2021/v39i630597
4
Jayanta Kumar Sharma (2018). Resource Mobilisation Pattern of Rural NGOs in Nalbari District of Assam, Journal of Academia & Industrial Research, 6(11), 220–224
5
Jayanta Kumar Sharma (2018). Motivational Climate as Perceived by Subject Matter Specialists of Krishi Vigyan Kendras in North East India, Journal of Academia & Industrial Research, 7(5), 70–74
6
Jayanta Kumar Sharma (2018). Impact Evaluation of Orange Based Projects Implemented under the Horticultural Mission for the North Eastern and Himalayan States (HMNEH) in Kamrup District of Assam, Journal of Academia & Industrial Research, 7(7), 89–92
7
JK Sharma (2018). Leadership Styles of Programme Coordinators of Krishi Vigyan Kendras in North East India as Perceived by the Subject Matter Specialists, Journal of Academia & Industrial Research, 6(12), 225–229
8
JK Sharma (2018). A Scale to Measure Decision Making Pattern of Agricultural Extension Assistants in Assam, Journal of Academia & Industrial Research, 6(12), 230–231
9
Jayanta Kumar Sharma (2013). Achievement of cognitive educational objectives as perceived by the teachers of Assam Agricultural University, Journal of Academia & Industrial Research, 1(8), 485–488
10
Jayanta Kumar Sharma (2012). Technological gap in major cropping patterns of small farms under medium land conditions in Nalbari District of Assam, Journal of Academia & Industrial Research, 1(7), 388–392
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Sharma, J.K. (2020). Agriquiz: Volume I. CinnamonTeal Design & Publishing, Margao, Goa, ISBN: 978-93-87676-79-4
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Sharma, J.K. (2020). Agriquiz: Volume II. CinnamonTeal Design & Publishing, Margao, Goa, ISBN: 978-93-87676-90-9
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Singha, A. (2026). Group dynamics and team effectiveness of Farmer Producer Organisations (FPO): An empirical study in Assam, India, in: Xiang, D.F.; (Ed.), New Advances in Business, Management and Economics Vol 12, BP International, United Kingdom, pp 135–153, ISBN: 978-93-47485-52-7.
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Singha, A.; Sharma, J. and Singha, A. (2026). Demographic profile, group dynamics effectiveness and constraints of Farmer Producer Organisations, in: Xiang, D.F.; (Ed.), New Advances in Business, Management and Economics Vol 12, BP International, United Kingdom, pp 118–134, ISBN: 978-93-47485-52-7.
3
Sharma, J.K. and Baruah, T.D. (2015). Rural and Agriculture Communication, in: Dowerah, T. (Ed.), Development Communication, Krishna Kanta Handiqui State Open University, Guwahati, pp 34–68.
4
Sharma, J.K. (2010). Technology Transfer: A Theoretical Framework , in: De, H.K.; Kumaran, M.; Saha, G.S.; (Eds.), New Initiatives in Aquaculture Extension , Narendra Publishing House, Delhi, pp 3–21, ISBN: 9788190795265.
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Hazarika, Q. (2021). An Appraisal of Group Dynamics Effectiveness of Farmer Producer Organizations in the Upper Brahmaputra Valley Zone of Assam. MSc(Agri) thesis submitted to Extension Education, Assam Agricultural University, Jorhat, Assam
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Bora, A. (2019). A Study on the Entrepreneurial Behaviour of Nursery Owners in Kamrup (Metro) and Kamrup Districts of Assam. MSc(Agri) thesis submitted to Extension Education, Assam Agricultural University, Jorhat, Assam
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Sonowal, D.S. (2017). An Analysis of Sustainable Rural Livelihoods through Selected Livelihood Capital Assets in Sand and Silt Deposited Areas of Dhemaji District of Assam. MSc(Agri) thesis submitted to Extension Education, Assam Agricultural University, Jorhat, Assam
4
Deka, P. (2003). A Study on the Resource Mobilization Pattern of Rural NGOs in Morigaon District of Assam. MSc(Agri) thesis submitted to Extension Education, Assam Agricultural University, Jorhat, Assam
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Sharma, J.K. (2016). Community Based Social Marketing: A Potential & Innovative Approach for Promoting Behaviour Change in Horticultural Extension , National Seminar on Integrated Development of Horticulture in Sub Tropical & Hill Region, Horticultural Research Station, Kahikuchi, Guwahati , Central Institute of Horticulture, Medziphema and Assam Agricultural University, Central Institute of Horticulture, Medziphema, Nagaland, Vol. 0(0), 0 - 0.
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Sharma, J.K. (). Technology transfer: A theoretical paradigm, Souvenir of the Regional Agriculture Fair 2025, 0(0), 86,87,88,89,90, Assam Agricultural University, Jorhat, Jorhat
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Sharma, J.K. (). Mainstreaming Agricultural Extension: The Farm Business School Approach, Sujala Suphala :Souvenir of 4th Assam International Agri Horti Show, 0(0), 73, 74, 75, 76, Deptt. of Agriculture, Govt. of Assam, Guwahati
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Sharma, J.K. (). Agricultural Extension: Time for Social Marketing, Souvenir of 3rd Assam International Agri Horti Show, 0(0), 58, 59, 60, Deptt. of Agriculture, Govt. of Assam, Guwahati
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Sharma, J. (2010). Resource Inventory: Nalbari District. KVK Nalbari, KVK Nalbari
Sponsored Research
Research Projects 11 Projects
Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Wefare, Govt. of India Rs. 8.50 Lakh
Agro-ecosystem and attitudinal analysis in oil palm growing areas of Assam
Implemented in 2025
Directorate of Welfare of Plain Tribes and Backward Classes, Govt. of Assam Rs. 2.60 Lakh
Determinants of Unsustainability of Rural Agro-based Business Ventures in the Plain Tribal Pockets of Lower Brahmaputra valley Zone of Assam for Leveraging Tribal Entrepreneurship
Implemented in 2020
DBT, MST, GoI Rs. 75.00 Lakh
Expansion of Biotech KISAN Hub Activities in Three Aspirational Districts (Udalguri, Goalpara & Dhubri) in Assam
Implemented in 2020
Funded Project
Status of Market Competitiveness of RKVY-SFAC Promoted Farmer Producer Companies in Assam
Implemented in 2017
AICRP(Agroforestry)
Assessment of carbon Sequestration Potential of Small Homestead Gardens and their Relationship with Sustainable Rural livelihood Indices in Kamrup District
Implemented in 2017
Lions Club of Guwahati
Resource cum Productivity Status and Perceived agricultural Constraints: A Case Study of a Peri Urban Village
Implemented in 2012
Funded Project
Study on the Perceived Attributes of Gerbera Cultivation Technology From End-User Perspective in the Hajo Development Block in Kamrup District of Assam
Implemented in 2014
RKVY Assam
Analysis of Sustainable Rural Livelihood Indices For Different Livelihood Asset Groups In Sand & Silt Deposited Areas of Kamrup District
Implemented in 2014
AICRP (Agroforestry)
An Investigation Into the Floristic Diversity of Bari Systems of Non-Tribal Villages in Kamrup District of Assam
Implemented in 2014
SFAC Assam
Impact Evaluation of HMNEH(MM-II) Projects in Kamrup Districts of Assam
Implemented in 2012
GOI Rs. 180.94 Lakh
Establishment of Biotech Kissan Hub at HRS, Kahikuchi
Implemented in 2018
Recognition & Accolades
Achievements & Honours 1 Honours
Teaching: Eight years of teaching Extension Education at undergraduate and post graduate level at College of Agriculture under Assam Agricultural University from 1996 to 2004. Guided post graduate students as major advisor.



Extension: Seven years of extension experience at KVKs under Assam Agricultural University from 2004 to 2011. Involved in conducting training programmes, organising OFTs, FLDs, etc. Involved in organizing FPOs under CBBO, AAU as Coordinator. Resource person for training officers of line departments of north eastern states under EEI capacity building programmes.



Research: Ten years of research experience in the domain of agricultural extension from 2011 till date. Involved in conducting externally funded research activities.



Publications: Published research papers, three book chapter and two books. Involved in writing academic chapter in self learning material of Krishna Kanta Handique State Open University.
Learned Societies
Professional Memberships 3 Societies
Indian Society of Extension Education
Life Member
Society of Extension Education
Life Member
Rajasthan Society of Extension Education
Life Member
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AAU-Zonal Research Station, Diphu AAU-Zonal Research Station, Shillongani AAU-Zonal Research Station, North Lakhimpur AAU-Zonal Research Station, Gossaigaon AAU-Assam Rice Research Institute, Titabar AAU-Zonal Research Station, Sribhumi AAU-Horticulture Research Station, Kahikuchi AAU-Citrus and Plantation Crops Research Station, Tinsukia AAU-Sugarcane, Medicinal and Aromatic Plants Research Station, Buralikson Directorate of Research (Agriculture) Advanced Centre for Integrated Farming Systems Research, AICRP on IFS, AAU AICRP on Irrigation Water Management, AAU, Jorhat AICRP Dry Land Agriculture AICRP on Women In Agriculture, AAU, Jorhat AICRP on Agro Forestry, AAU-HRS, Kahikuchi AICRP on Agro Meteorology, AAU, Jorhat AICRP on Biological Control, AAU, Jorhat AICRP on Rabi Pulses, AAU-ZRS, Shillongani AICRP on Fruits, AAU-CPCRS, Tinsukia AICRP on Fruits, AAU, Jorhat AICRP on Farm Implements & Machinery, AAU, Jorhat AICRP on Floriculture, AAU-HRS, Kahikuchi AICRP on Forage Crops, AAU, Jorhat AICRP on GM crops (Banana), AAU, Jorhat AICRP on Honey Bees and Pollinators AICRP on Integrated Farming System, AAU, Jorhat AICRP on Linseed, AAU-ZRS, Shillongani AICRP on Kharif Pulses, AAU-ZRS, Shillongani AICRP on Medicinal & Aromatic Plants (Betelvine), AAU, Jorhat AICRP on Mushroom, AAU, Jorhat AICRP on Maize, AAU-ZRS, Gossaigaon AICRP on Micro & Secondary Nutrients and Pollutant Elements in Soils and Plants, AAU, Jorhat AICRP on Nematode, AAU, Jorhat AICRP on Seed (Crops), AAU, Jorhat AICRP on Potato, AAU, Jorhat AICRP on Palm, AAU-HRS, Kahikuchi AICRP on Post Harvest Engineering Technology, AAU, Jorhat AICRP on Rice, AAU-ARRI, Titabar AICRP on Rapeseed Mustard, AAU-ZRS, Shillongani AICRP on Soybean, AAU, Jorhat AICRP on Sugarcane, AAU-SMAPRS, Buralikson AICRP on Spices, AAU-HRS, Kahikuchi AICRP on Small Millets, AAU-ZRS, Gossaigaon AICRP on Tuber Crops, AAU, Jorhat AICRP on Vegetable, AAU, Jorhat AICRP on Wheat, AAU-ZRS, Shillongani AICRP on Weed control, AAU, Jorhat AINP on Agricultural Acarology, AAU, Jorhat AINP on Bio-fertilizer, AAU, Jorhat AINP on Economic Ornithology (VPM), AAU-ZRS, North Lakhimpur AINP on Jute and Allied Fibres, AAU-ZRS, Shillongani AICRP on Soil Test Crop Response, AAU, Jorhat AINP on PFDC, AAU-HRS, Kahikuchi AINP on Rodent Control (VPM) , AAU, Jorhat AINP on Soil Arthropod Pests, AAU, Jorhat ICR Farm AAU Horticulture Orchard
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