General Informations

  • Join Date: 10/10/2001
  • College: Directorate of Extension Education
  • Department: Directorate of Extension (Agriculture)
  • Office Email: manoj.chouhan[at]aau.ac.in
  • Other Charges: Nodal Officer of RKVY; Coordinator, Coordination Unit, CBBO, AAU, Jorhat

Education Details

 
 
 
 
 
1991
B. Sc. (Agri.)

College of Agriculture, Assam Agricultural University, Jorhat

 
 
 
 
 
1993
M Sc. (Agri.)

College of Agriculture, Assam Agricultural University, Jorhat

 
 
 
 
 
2020
Ph D (Agri.)

Assam Agricultural University, Jorhat

 
 
 
 
 
1999
Other Qualifications

ICAR NET

 
 
 
 
 
1998
Other Qualifications

APTECH COMPUTER LIMITED, JORHAT

Employment History

 
 
 
 
 
24-12-1994 - 27-02-1996
Research Associate

Assam Agricultural University

 
 
 
 
 
21-05-1997 - 20-05-2000
Research Associate

Assam Agricultural University

 
 
 
 
 
19-09-2000 - 08-10-2001
Sr. Research Fellow

Assam Agricultural University

 
 
 
 
 
10-10-2001 - 08-11-2008
Programme Assistant (Computer Programmer)

Assam Agricultural University

 
 
 
 
 
10-11-2008 - 27-08-2011
Subject Matter Specialist (Soil Sc.)

Assam Agricultural University

 
 
 
 
 
29-08-2011 - 02-11-2018
Subject Matter Specialist (Soil Sc.)

Assam Agricultural University

 
 
 
 
 
03-11-2018 - 23-03-2020
i/c Sr. Scientist & Head

Assam Agricultural University

 
 
 
 
 
24-03-2020 - 30-10-2021
Subject Matter Specialist (Soil Sc.)

Assam Agricultural University

 
 
 
 
 
01-11-2021 - Till date
Scientist

Assam Agricultural University

Achievements
  • Joined as Programme Assistant (Computer Programmer) on 10-10-2001 at KVK, Cachar. Worked as SMS (Soil Scence) at KVK, Dhemaji and KVK, Darrang from 10-11-2008 to 30-11-2021. I also acted as In-charge Sr. Scientist & Head, KVK, Darrang from 03-11-2018 to 23-03-2021. During my tenure as SMS (Soil Science, I conducted more than 121 numbers of training programme to F/FW, RY and EFs of both the districts. I also conducted 42 numbers of OFTs, 15 nos. of MLTs, 6 nos. of CFLDs and 64 numbers of FLDs respectively of various technologies developed by AAU, Jorhat. I actively participated in the implementation of CFLD programmes on oilseeds and pulses. Involved in soil testing and Soil Health cards preparation and distribution programme of the same. I was also associated in participatory Rural Appraisal of various villages of both the districts for implementation of KVK activities. I was involved in preparation of Vision Document of Dhemaji District, Darrang district, SREP of Cachar district. I was actively involved in implementation of TSP programme in the Udalguri district and Technology Showcasing programme in Darrang district during 2012-13. I also implemented DAPSP programme for SC people of the Darrang district. Implemented Krishi Kalyan Abhijan Pase I and Phase II. Attended Global Conference on Women in Agriculture at IARI, New Delhi during 13-15 March, 2012. Attended training at NIPHM, Rajendranagar, Hyderabad on Pest Surveillance from 29 Aug., 2011 and on “Integrated soil nutrient and weed management and ecological engineering from 4-16 December, 2013. Participated 18 numbers of exhibition including two numbers of International Exhibition at IARI, New Delhi.
  • Participated in more than 18 nos. of exhibitions including three numbers of International Exhibition at Guwahati and New Delhi. Acted as Programme Supervisor of the RAWE programme in 2018-19 and 2021-22 and also as Chairman of Group Advisory Committee of RAWEP, 2018-19 at KVK, Darrang.
  • 1. Importance of Soil and Climate and their significance in tea and pumpkin production on 04-03-2023 at KVK, Dibrugarh (FPC)












    2. Capacity building of BODs and shareholders for smooth functioning of FPOs on 10-03-23 at KVK, Sivasagar












    3. FPO and FPCs road map for financial goals of Indian farmers on 10-03-23 at KVK, Sivasagar












    4. FPO and FPCs road map for financial goals of Indian farmers on 10-03-23 at KVK, Tinsukia












    5.Scientific cultivation of maize and its value addition on 10-03-23 at KVK, Tinsukia
  • Attended 12 days training on "Resource management, socio-economic development and environmental sustainability through climate resilient integrated farming system”, org. by Advance Centre for IFS Research, AAU, Jorhat from 29-08-22 to 09-09-2022
  • Conducted ODL course "BIOFERT 001" :Production of biofertilizer for entrepreneurship development. Course duration > 3 months
  • Taken M Sc. Class Soil 506 (Soil biology and biochemistry, Ist Sem, 2022.
  • Published a Book Chapter on "An affordable means for small farm mechanization through Custom Hiring Centre (CHC)". In Ed. book "Climate Smart Agriculture in Assam: Challenges, Experience and Sucess Stories" by Prinda Barua, Pompi Dutta, Milon Jyoti Konwar, Sanjay Kr. Chutia. Published by SM Press, AT Road, Jorhat, Asam. ISBN NO. 978-81-951213-2-8
  • Acted as Nodal Officer of RKVY and NABL matters.








    Acted as member/member secretary of 17 institutional building committee of AAU.
  • Acted as Guest Lecture to deliver a lecture on "Capacity building of farmers in natural and organic farming on 19th Dec., 2022 in 7th AIAH Show at Guwahati
  • Attended Capacity Building and training on entrepreneurship at EDII, Ahmedabad during 22-27 May, 2023
  • Workshop on Reimagining Assam Agriculture with the learning from today’s innovations and wisdom of our tradition on 15-16 June, 2023 at Board Room, AAU, Jorhat, org. by DoEE, AAU, Jorhat
  • Study cum exposure visit to ISARC, Varanashi, from 26-30 Sept., 2023, org. by ISARC, Varanashi
  • Training programme of Officers and FPCs BOD/Members at ICRISAT, Hyderabad, 6-10 Nov., 2023, org. by ICRISAT, Hyderabad & Director of Agriculture, Govt. of Assam
  • Public-Private Partnership for organic farming: plant protection and plant growth promotion for sustainability agriculture during 27-30, Dec., 2023 at Hotel Pride, Pune DBT-NECAB, AAU, Jorhat
Membership
  • Indian Society of Soil Science
    Annual Member
    2022
  • Journal of Soil and Water Conservation
    Life Member
  • Indian Society of Soil Science
    Annual Member
    2023
Projects
  • GIZ GmbH, Federal Republic of Germany sponsored project on "Assessment of agro-ecology based cropping systems natural bio-inputs for soil health improvement and product quality enhancement in Assam.", implemented in 2023.
  • TERI sponsored project on "Performance of TERI's nano urea and nano DAP in Kharif rice and Plantation Crop", project cost Rs.14 Lakh implemented in 2024.
  • IFFCO sponsored project on "Effect of Nano DAP in Maize", project cost Rs.40 Lakh implemented in 2023.
  • IFFCO sponsored project on "Effect of nano DAP on rabi maize", implemented in 2023.
  • M/S Limagrain India Pvt. Ltd sponsored project on "Testing of two hybrid corn varieties viz., LG34.05 and LG34.04 during rabi, 2023-24 (Contact Research Project))", project cost Rs.0.60 Lakh implemented in 2023.
  • Govt. of Assam sponsored project on "Establishment of Natural Farming and Organic Agriculture under R&D", project cost Rs.1.0 Crore implemented in 2022.
  • Oil India Ltd sponsored project on "Augmentation of agriculture through efficient resource utilization with Participatory Approach", project cost Rs.10 Lakh implemented in 2020.
  • IFFCO sponsored project on "Effect of nano DAP on rabi maize", project cost Rs.0.40 Lakh implemented in 2022.
  • AAU sponsored project on "Effect of fertilizer pellets on kharif rice", project cost Rs.0.35 Lakh implemented in 2022.
  • Director of Agriculture, Govt. of Assam sponsored project on "Establishment of Natural farming and Organic Agriculture under R&D", project cost Rs.100 Lakh implemented in 2021.