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General Informations

  • Join Date: 24/08/1996
  • College: Directorate of Research(Agri)
  • Department: AAU-Horticulture Research Station, Kahikuchi
  • Office Email: jayanta.k.sharma[at]aau.ac.in

Education Details

 
 
 
 
 
1990
BSc(Agri)

Assam Agricultural University

 
 
 
 
 
1992
MSc(Agri)

Assam Agricultural University

 
 
 
 
 
2013
PhD

Yashwantrao Chavan Maharashtra Open University

Employment History

 
 
 
 
 
24-08-1996 - 10-11-2004
Assistant Professor

College of Agriculture, Assam Agricultural University, Jorhat

 
 
 
 
 
11-11-2004 - 22-11-2008
Subject Matter Specialist

KVK Barpeta

 
 
 
 
 
23-11-2008 - 09-08-2011
Subject Matter Specialist

KVK Nalbari

 
 
 
 
 
10-08-2011 - Till date
Junior Scientist (Selection Grade)

Horticultural Research Station, AAU

Publications

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
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
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
Jayanta Kumar Sharma (2018) . Resource Mobilisation Pattern of Rural NGOs in Nalbari District of Assam, Journal of Academia & Industrial Research, 6(11), 220-224
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
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
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
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
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
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
Sharma, J.K.(2020). Agriquiz: Volume I. CinnamonTeal Design & Publishing, Margao, Goa, ISBN:978-93-87676-79-4
Sharma, J.K.(2020). Agriquiz: Volume II. CinnamonTeal Design & Publishing, Margao, Goa, ISBN:978-93-87676-90-9
Sharma, J.K. and Baruah, T.D.(2015). Rural and Agriculture Communication. in : Development Communication, Dowerah, T. (Ed), Krishna Kanta Handiqui State Open University,Guwahati, pp 34-68.
Sharma, J.K.(2010). Technology Transfer: A Theoretical Framework . in : New Initiatives in Aquaculture Extension , De, H.K.; Kumaran, M.; Saha, G.S.; (Eds), Narendra Publishing House,Delhi, pp 3-21, ISBN:9788190795265.
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
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
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
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
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, 0 - 0.
Sharma, J.K.()Technology transfer: A theoretical paradigmSouvenir of the Regional Agriculture Fair 2025.0(0),86,87,88,89,90, Assam Agricultural University, Jorhat, Jorhat
Sharma, J.K.()Mainstreaming Agricultural Extension: The Farm Business School ApproachSujala Suphala :Souvenir of 4th Assam International Agri Horti Show.0(0),73, 74, 75, 76, Deptt. of Agriculture, Govt. of Assam, Guwahati
Sharma, J.K.()Agricultural Extension: Time for Social MarketingSouvenir of 3rd Assam International Agri Horti Show.0(0),58, 59, 60, Deptt. of Agriculture, Govt. of Assam, Guwahati
Sharma, J.(2010). Resource Inventory: Nalbari District. KVK Nalbari, KVK Nalbari
Achievements
  • 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.
Membership
  • Indian Society of Extension Education
    Life Member
  • Society of Extension Education
    Life Member
  • Rajasthan Society of Extension Education
    Life Member
Projects
  • Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Wefare, Govt. of India sponsored project on "Agro-ecosystem and attitudinal analysis in oil palm growing areas of Assam", project cost Rs.8.50 Lakh implemented in 2025.
  • Directorate of Welfare of Plain Tribes and Backward Classes, Govt. of Assam sponsored project on "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", project cost Rs.2.60 Lakh implemented in 2020.
  • DBT, MST, GoI sponsored project on "Expansion of Biotech KISAN Hub Activities in Three Aspirational Districts (Udalguri, Goalpara & Dhubri) in Assam", project cost Rs.75.00 Lakh implemented in 2020.
  • sponsored project on "Status of Market Competitiveness of RKVY-SFAC Promoted Farmer Producer Companies in Assam", implemented in 2017.
  • AICRP(Agroforestry) sponsored project on "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 sponsored project on "Resource cum Productivity Status and Perceived agricultural Constraints: A Case Study of a Peri Urban Village", implemented in 2012.
  • sponsored project on "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 sponsored project on "Analysis of Sustainable Rural Livelihood Indices For Different Livelihood Asset Groups In Sand & Silt Deposited Areas of Kamrup District", implemented in 2014.
  • AICRP (Agroforestry) sponsored project on "An Investigation Into the Floristic Diversity of Bari Systems of Non-Tribal Villages in Kamrup District of Assam", implemented in 2014.
  • SFAC Assam sponsored project on "Impact Evaluation of HMNEH(MM-II) Projects in Kamrup Districts of Assam", implemented in 2012.
  • GOI sponsored project on "Establishment of Biotech Kissan Hub at HRS, Kahikuchi", project cost Rs.180.94 Lakh implemented in 2018.