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General Informations

  • Join Date: 10/01/1990
  • College: Directorate of Research(Agri)
  • Department: AAU-Zonal Research Station, North Lakhimpur
  • Office Email: prabal.saikia[at]aau.ac.in
  • Other Charges: P.I , ICAR - AINP on VPM,Co-PI Char Research,Station in Charge, APART, AAU-ZRSNL, Coordinator CBBO

Education Details

 
 
 
 
 
1987
B. Sc ( Agri) with Entomology as Elective subject

Assam Agricultural University

 
 
 
 
 
1989
M. Sc ( Agri) in Entomology

Assam Agricultural University

 
 
 
 
 
1996
Ph . D in Agricultural Entomology

Tamilnadu Agricultural University, Coimbatore, Tn, India

Employment History

 
 
 
 
 
11-07-2022 - Till date
CHIEF SCIENTIST (I/C)

ASSAM AGRICULTURAL UNIVERSITY (AAU) - Zonal Research Station ( ZRS), North Lakhimpur

 
 
 
 
 
10-01-1990 - 24-05-1996
Jr. Scientist (Entomology)

ASSAM AGRICULTURAL UNIVERSITY (AAU) - BN College of Agriculture

 
 
 
 
 
25-05-1996 - 16-03-1999
Jr. Scientist ( Entomology)

ASSAM AGRICULTURAL UNIVERSITY (AAU)- RARS, North Lakhimpur

 
 
 
 
 
17-03-1999 - 30-06-2008
Sr. Scientist ( Entomology)

ASSAM AGRICULTURAL UNIVERSITY (AAU) -RARS, North Lakhimpur

 
 
 
 
 
01-07-2008 - 09-07-2017
Principal Scientist ( Entomology)

ASSAM AGRICULTURAL UNIVERSITY (AAU) - RARS, North Lakhimpur -

 
 
 
 
 
10-07-2017 - 10-07-2022
CHIEF SCIENTIST

AAU- ZRS , North Lakhimpur

Publications

Bikram Borkotoky; D Bhattacharyya; K k Sharma; Prabal Saikia; P Goswami; B Bora (2024) . Soil Nutrient mapping of the Lakhimpur district of Assam using geospatial technology, Annals of Plant and Soil Research , 26(1), 1-13 , DOI : http://doi.org/10.47815/apsr.2024.10326
Bikram Borkotoky; Banashree Sarma; Kishore Kumar Sarma; Prabal Saikia; Arup k Sarma; Ranjita Bejbaruah; Nandita Baruah; Lakshi Nath; Namita Dutta (2021) . Modified Homestead Method of Azolla Cultivation: A Novel Low - cost Farming Method, Journal of Soils and Crops, 34(2), 197-203
Nripen Kumar Gogoi; PRABAL SAIKIA (2020) . Screening of red kernelled Deep Water Rice germplasm of Assam , India for diseadse and pest resistance, International journal of current Microbiology and Applied Sciences, 9(11), 487-496
Dhiren Chowdhury; PRABAL SAIKIA (2019) . Bao Dhan of Assam : organically grown indigenous rice slated to increase farmer's income, CURRENT SCIENCE, 116(5), 706-708
Bikram Borkotoki; PRABAL SAIKIA (2019) . EFFECT OF SOIL TEST CROP RESPONSE FERTILIZER PRESCRIPTIONS COMBINED WITH INTEGRATED PLANT NUTRIENT SUPPLY ON PERFORMANCE OF NORMAL AND LATE SOWN TORIA, Journal of Soils and Crops, 29(2), 391-395
Prabal Saikia (2019) . Implementation of Tribal Sub Plan activities in Assam, RODENT Newsletter, 43(4), 13-14
Saikia, P.(2022). Samaj Sahitya Bigyan. North Lakhimpur College( Autonomous) Publications, Khelmati, Notrth Lakhimpur 787 031, ISBN:978-81-956154-4-5
Saikia, P.(2022). ENTOMOLOGY : AN INTRODUCTION. North Lakhimpur College( Autonomous) Publications, Khelmati, North Lakhimpur - 787 031, Assam, ISBN:978-81-956154-5-2
SAIKIA, P.(2020). Aamar Parivesh. NATURE'S BECKON, Dhubri, Assam
SAIKIA, P.(2019). Aamar Gaonphura Coraibur. NATURE'S BECKON, Dhubri, Assam, ISBN:978-81-936466-8-7
Saikia, P.(2006). Patangar Bisitra Prithivi ( Assamese). Lakhimpur Science Society , Khelmati, North Lakhimpur - 787 031, Assam
Saikia, P.; Sarma, P.K.; Barua, N.; Borah, R.; Somnowal, A.; Kalita, R.; Neog, P. and Gogoi, N.(2022). Adaptation Strategies for Climate Variability in the High Rainfall Zone of India. in : Climate change-Recent Observations, Epule, T.E.; Epule, D.; (Eds), Intechopen,DOI: HTTP://dx.doiorg/10.5772/intechopen.107045, pp 1-24, ISBN:DO.
Saikia, P.(2023). Diverse Birds of North East India. in : Sustainable Use of Bioresources in North East India, Das, R.; Patgiri, P.; Deka, B.; Sarmah, A.K.; (Eds), College of Agriculture, Jorhat, Assam Agricultural University,Jorhat, Assam, pp 193-202, ISBN:978-81-963002-3-4.
SAIKIA, P.(2014). Impact of Mobile towers on birds and bees. in : Proc. on impact of cell phone radiations on environment , Debnath, D.; Borthakur, N.; (Eds), Dhing college, ,Nowgaon, Assam, pp 87-91, ISBN:9788192543383.
SAIKIA, P.(2014). Agricultural Ornithology : An Assam perspective . in : SCIENCE GALAXY, Borah, R.; Phukon, J.; (Eds), Dibru College,Dibrugarh, Assam, pp 89-97, ISBN:978-93-82283-67-6.
SAIKIA, P.(2013). Indigenous technical knowledge in agriculture and intellectual property rights. in : Proc. on protection of plant varieties and farmers rights, Barua, P.K.; (Ed), AAU,Jorhat, Assam, pp 97-102.
SAIKIA, P.(2013). Avifaunal diversity in agricultural ecosystem in Assam. in : Ecosystem Services and Functions of Birds, R, J.; (Ed), SACON,Coimbatore, Tamilnadu, pp 93-95, ISBN:81-902136-0-4.
SAIKIA, P.(2009). Community Biodiversity Management : Public Awareness Approaches in managing Homestead Diversity in Assam. in : Promoting Conservation and sustainable use of agro biodiversity in NE India, Borgohain, R.; Pathak, P.K.; (Eds), AAU,Jorhat, Assam, pp 143-147.
Chakraborty, D.(2022). Diversity, habitat of major monkey species and their crop loss assessment in Agro ecosystem.Ph. D thesis submitted to ENTOMOLOGY Co Major Adviser, Assam Agricultural University, JORHAT , ASSAM
Bora, K.J.(2022). Avian diversity in Muga ecosystem.M.Sc (Agri) thesis submitted to ENTOMOLOGY Co Major Adviser, Assam Agricultural University, JORHAT , ASSAM
Bora, C.S.(2021). Avifaunal Diversity in Rice Agroecosystem .M.Sc (Agri) thesis submitted to ENTOMOLOGY Co Major Adviser, Assam Agricultural University, JORHAT , ASSAM
Saikia, P.(2023). Traditional knowledge for Pest Management National Conference on DHARA : Bharatiya Paramparik Krishi Mela Tezpur University ,Ministry of Education, GoI,Tezpur, Assam
Saikia, P.(2023). Bird diversity in Agricultural landscapes of Assam International Conference on “Next-Gen Preparedness for Food Security and Environmental Sustainability” ASssam Agricultural University ,AAU-ARRI, Titabar,Jorhat , Assam, Vol. 1(1), 1 - 384.
Saikia, P.(2023). Agricultural Ornithological research at Assam Agricultural University ICBFSCC - 2023 Assam Agricultural University ,Assam Agricultural University,Jorhat , Assam
Saikia, P.(2023). Impact of improved production technology of mustard(Brassica juncea) in Dhemaji district of Assam through Frontline Demonstrations ICBFSCC - 2023 Assam Agricultural University ,Assam Agricultural University,Jorhat , Assam, Vol. 1(1), 1 - 384.
SAIKIA, P.(2016). Winged Beauty of Assam 79 th Annual Conference of Indian Society of Agricultural Economics AAU, Jorhat ,Dept of Agricultural Economics,Jorhat Assam, 44 - 48.
Saikia, P.()ROLE OF INSECTIVOROUS BIRDS IN IPM APPROACHSOUVINIR , Centenary year of AAU- ARRI, Titabar.1(1),79-83, Centenary celebration committee, Titabar, Assam
SAIKIA, P.()Mobile towers :towering problemsThe Assam Tribune.76(152),6, The Assam Tribune Group, Guwahati
SAIKIA, P.()A festival of feather : saving the sparrowThe Assam Tribune.76(75),6, The Assam Tribune Group, Guwahati
Thakur, S. and SAIKIA, P.()Common birds can be an effective weapon in war on pestsThe Assam Tribune.75(39),5, The Assam Tribune Group, Guwahati
Thakur, S. and SAIKIA, P.()Low-cost nest boxes to help house sparrowsThe Assam Tribune.75(116),5, The Assam Tribune Group, Guwahati
SAIKIA, P.()Chirp of the sparrowThe Assam Tribune.73(76),20, The Assam Tribune Group, Guwahati
Das, Y.; Saikia, P. and Ozah, B.(2024). An Introduction to Millets in Assam. AAU- Zonal Research Station, North Lakhimpur, Assam, North Lakhimpur, Assam
Gogoi, N.K.(2023). Use of Drone in Agriculture ( In Assamese). AAU- Zonal Research Station, North Lakhimpur, Assam, North Lakhimpur, Assam
Saikia, P. and Gogoi, N.K.(2023). Agri-solar: Ecofriendly Monkey Management strategy in Crop field. ICAR0AINP on Vertebrate Pest Management , AAU-ZRS, North Lakhimpur, , North Lakhimpur, Assam
Saikia, P.(2023). Biodiversity at AAU-Zonal Research Station , North Lakhimpur - GREEN AUIDIT. AAU- ZRS, North Lakhimpur, North Lakhimpur, Assam
Saikia, P.(2023). Scientific cultivation sesamum. AAU- ZRS, North Lakhimpur, North Lakhimpur, Assam
Das, Y.; Ozah, B. and Saikia, P.(2023). Scientific cultivation of Millets ( Assamese). AAU-ZRS, Nort Lakhimpur, North Lakhimpur, Assam
Saikia, P. and Gogoi, N.(2023). Natural Farming. AAU- ZRS, North Lakhimpur, North Lakhimpur, Assam
Saikia, P.(2023). use of mechanization in Boro paddy cultivation. AAU- ZRS, North Lakhimpur, North Lakhimpur, Assam
Gogoi, N.K.; Bora, L.C. and Saikia, P.(2022). Actinobacteria of Deep Water Riceecosystem : potential application as biocontrol agent. AAU-ZRS, Nort Lakhimpur, North Lakhimpur, Assam
Saikia, P.(2021). Management strategies of depredatory birds in crop field. AAU- RARS, North Lakhimpur, North Lakhimpur, Assam
SAIKIA, P.(2019). GPS -GIS based soil nutrient mapping of RARS, North Lakhimpur farm. AAU, RARS, NORTH LAKHIMPUR
SAIKIA, P.(2018). Birds of economic importance in Agricultural landscape of Assam. ICAR - AINP on VPM, AAU Centre, RARS, North Lakhimpur
SAIKIA, P. and Gogoi, N.K.(2018). Insect pest and diseases of Deep Water Rice. AAU, RARS, NORTH LAKHIMPUR
SAIKIA, P. and Gogoi, N.K.(2018). Technologies, product and services of RARS, North Lakhimpur. AAU, RARS, NORTH LAKHIMPUR
Borkotoki, B. and SAIKIA, P.(2018). Provisioning of lielihood security in sand and silt deposited areas of Assam. AAU, RARS, NORTH LAKHIMPUR
Saikia, P.(2015). Rose- ringed Parakeet : Damage and eco friendly management in agriculture. AAU- RARS, North Lakhimpur, North Lakhimpur
SAIKIA, P.(2015). Nest boxes for the Barn owl Tyto alba : a breeding success. ICAR - AINP on VPM, AAU Centre, RARS, NORTH LAKHIMPUR
SAIKIA, P.(2013). Some important predatory birds in agricultural landscape of Assam. ICAR - AINP on VPM, AAU Centre, RARS, NORTH LAKHIMPUR
SAIKIA, P.(2013). Key bird species affecting agricultural crops in Assam. AAU, RARS, NORTH LAKHIMPUR
Saikia, P.(2011). Sparrow Conservation : why and How. RARS, North Lakhimpur, North Lakhimpur, Assam
SAIKIA, P. and Baruah, M.(2007). Spider complex of Rice ecosystem in Assam. GBPIHD, MoEF, Almora and AAU, Jorhat, RARS, NORTH LAKHIMPUR
Achievements
  • Recommended 3 technologies for Govt. of Assam - AAU POP , involved in development and recommendation of 5 Deep Water rice varieties, 2 Mustard varieties, 2 Niger varieties. 1 Buckwheat at AAU-ZRS, North Lakhimpur
  • AWARDS, FELLOWSHIPS , HONOUR & RECCOGNITION :


    A. International Fellowship . . .






    The Netherlands Fellowship Programmes (NFP) of the Netherlands Government for one year (November 1, 2007 to 31 st October, 2008) to participate in Tailor made training programme on Agro Biodiversity conservation offered by Wageningen International, the Netherlands.








    B. National Fellowship Award …






    Applied Zoologists Research Association(AZRA) Central Rice Research Institute (CRRI), ICAR, Cuttack , India has selected Prabal Saikia to confer AZRA Fellowship Award for the year 2014 for substantial contribution in the field of Applied Entomology and Agricultural Ornithology.






    C. Special felicitation by Axom Xahitya Sabha for contribution in the field of Environment on the occasion of World Environment Day 2018 during initiation of Seuj Yatra programme in Assam.






    D. Honorary Wildlife Warden, Dept of Forest & Environment, Govt of Assam ( 2017-19)






    E. Felicitated by AASU, Lakhimpur district unit on 30 December 2018 for his contribution in the field of Environment conservation.






    F. Parivesh Mitra Sanman (Friend of Environment- 2023 ) Honour by Department of Science and Technology, Govt. of Assam , Declared on on 5 June , 2023 conferred on 28 February 2028.
  • Involved in identification, conservation of beneficial birds as a component of Integrated Pest Management (IPM) and Ecofriendly management of depredatory birds in Agricultural ecosystem.






    Prepared bird checklist for agricultural landscape of Assam; AAU Jorhat campus and Birds of Dakhinpat in Majuli




    Identified 32 spider species in rice field of Assam and suggested conservation strategies to utilize for insect pest control with a view to reduce insecticide use. Introduced innovative concept of




    Utilizing beneficial insectivorous bird to control insects and rodents in crop field of Assam by designing T shaped roosting Perch , artificial Nest boxes for Barn owl, Sparrow , reduced significantly insecticide load in crop field.




    Participated in more than 400 awareness meeting, Training, field camp on environment in different educational institutes, NGO of Assam as Resource person since 1990.
  •  Performed special responsibilities as Honorary Office bearers in different capacities of Assam Science Society, Assam Science Congress Association, Assam Science Writers Association, Axom Xahitya Sabha. Oryza Science Club (Vigyan Prasar, DST, New Delhi)),
  • IMPORTANT PUBLICATIONS






    Research Article : 30






     Book: 06 ( Aamar Gaonphura Coraibur ;Aamar Parivesh, Patangar Bisitra Prithibi, Samaj Sahitya Bigyan ; Entomology : An Introduction ; Spiders complex of Rice ecosystem in Assam)






     Hand Book on residential birds and agro biodiversity conservation






     Monograph on Birds of Agro ecosystem :01






     Extension Brochure, Poster, awareness strikers & bulletin on Insects, birds and biodiversity conservation :35






    Popular Radio and Tv Talk/interview on Environment and wildlife conservation : 34






     Popular articles in Assamese Newspaper and Magazine on popular Science & Environment: About 200.
  • Member, PG Academic Council, Department of Botany, North Lakhimpur University, Member, PG Academic Council ( Home Science) , Lakhimpur Girls College wef 21.12.2019



    Member , Academic Council , AAU for 2 years ( 2020-2022)






    Member, IQAC of North Lakhimpur University for 3 years wef 13/02/2022






    Expert Member of Academic Council, North Lakhimpur College ( Autonomous) for 2 years wef 04-04-2022
  • Performed responsibilities as External examiner and PG thesis evaluator for the Department of Zoology , Punjab Agricultural University, Ludhiana and question setter for college of Forestry, CAU, Pashighat, AP.
  • Member, PG Academic Council, Department of Botany, North Lakhimpur University
Membership
  • APPLIED ZOOLOGIST RESEARCH ASSOCIATION
    Life Member
  • INDIAN SOCIETY FOR ADVANCEMENT OF INSECT SCIENCE
    Life Member
  • ASSAM SCIENCE SOCIETY
    Life Member
  • ASSAM SCIENCE WRITERS ASSOCIATION
    Life Member
Projects
  • World Bank sponsored project on "APART", implemented in 2018.
  • IRRI - India sponsored project on "AGGRI Alliance ( One IRRI Breeding Network- (TLaSF-R)", project cost Rs.9.96 Lakh implemented in 2021.
  • Govt. of Assam sponsored project on "GIS Mapping of Char areas of Assam using Geospatial Techniques for planning strategies of crop management and improving livelihood security", project cost Rs.179 Lakh implemented in 2021.
  • AAU sponsored project on "Development of Actinobacterial bioinoculants for organic deep water rice cultivation in Assam as Co PI", project cost Rs.23.0 Lakh implemented in 2022.
  • DBT sponsored project on "DBT funded project on “Genome wide association mapping for identification of novel genes/QTLs of Bao rice population of Assam for deep water tolerance and nutritional quality trait"", project cost Rs.84.83 Lakh implemented in 2021.
  • AAU sponsored project on "Varietal Improvement Programme for Yield in Delayed Sowing and Planting Situation in Flood Affected Areas of Assam as Co - PI", project cost Rs.500000 Lakh implemented in 2012.
  • MoEF GOI sponsored project on "Spider Diversity in rice agroecosystem in Assam", project cost Rs.5.0 Lakh implemented in 2005.
  • ICAR sponsored project on "AINP on Vertebrate Pest Management (Ornithology)", project cost Rs.14781718 Lakh implemented in 2009.