AAU

Academic Background

Education & Career Milestones

Educational Qualifications

B.V.Sc & A.H

2013

College of Veterinary Science, Assam Agricultural University, Jorhat

M.V.Sc

2015

Guru Angad Dev Veterinary and Animal Sciences University (GADVASU), Ludhiana, Punjab

Specialization: Animal Genetics and Breeding

Ph.D

2019

ICAR-National Dairy Research Institute, Karnal, Haryana

Specialization: Animal Genetics and Breeding

Employment History

Subject Matter Specialist (Animal Science)

28-02-2022 – Till date

Krishi Vigyan Kendra

Dhemaji

Research & Scholarship

Scholarly Publications 33 Total Records

Ashim Kumar Saikia; Neelakshi Bhuyan; Gunjan Gogoi; Binita Konwar; Prajwalita Pathak; Abhilasa K Borthakur; Susmita Gogoi; Bhupen Kumar Daflari; Rekhamoni Gog (2024). Satisfaction Levels of Farmers in Dhemaji Hut-The Atmanirbhar Dhemaji, Journal of Scientific Research and Reports, 30(7), 131–141 DOI: https://doi.org/10.9734/jsrr/2024/v30i72130

Prajwalita Pathak; Gunjan Gogoi; Binita Konwar; Ashim Kumar Saikia; Manoranjan Neog (2024). Insights into ethnoveterinary practices used by various communities in Dhemaji district of Assam, Indian Journal of Traditional Knowledge , 23(11), 1063–1072 DOI: DOI: 10.56042/ijtk.v23i11.5389

Mohan N. H.; Vivek Kumar Gupta; Prajwalita Pathak (2024). Can virophages be used for management of viral infections?, Medical Hypotheses, 182(0), 0–0 DOI: doi.org/10.1016/j.mehy.2023.111250

Narayana H Mohan; Prajwalita Pathak; Lipika Buragohain; Juri Deka; Jaya Bharati; Anil Kumar Das; Rajendran Thomas; Rajendra Singh; Dilip Kumar Sarma; Vivek Kum (2023). Comparative muscle transcriptome of Mali and Hampshire breeds of pigs: a preliminary study, Animal Biotechnology, Animal Biotechnology, 34(8), 3946–3961 DOI: https://doi.org/10.1080/10495398.2023.2244988

Ashim Kumar Saikia; Gunjan Gogoi; Prajwalita Pathak; Manoranjan Neog; Prasanna Kumar Pathak; Rafiqul Islam (2023). Comparative Performances of Improved Poultry Varieties under Backyard Rearing System in Dhemaji District of Assam, International Journal of Environment and Climate Change, 13(8), 2111–2117 DOI: DOI: 10.9734/IJECC/2023/v13i82169

Shabahat Mumtaz; Anupama Mukherjee; Kaiser Parveen; Prajwalita Pathak (2021). In-depth Pedigree Analysis and Inbreeding Effect on Reproduction Traits in Sahiwal Nucleus Herd , Indian Journal of Animal Research, 0(0), 0–0 DOI: DOI: 10.18805/IJAR.B-4431

Prajwalita Pathak; Anupama Mukherjee; Vivek Kumar Nayak; Suchit Kumar; Shabahat Mumtaz; Alok Yadav (2020). Association of genetic polymorphism in leptin gene with growth, reproduction and production traits in Sahiwal cows., Indian Journal of Animal science, 90(8), 1126–1129

Prajwalita Pathak; Anupama Mukherjee; Shabahat Mumtaz; Vivek Kumar Nayak; Suchit Kumar; Alok Kumar Yadav (2020). Exploration of Neuropeptide Y gene variants and its association with growth, first lactation reproduction and production traits in Sahiwal cattle, Indian Journal of Animal Research, 0(0), 0–0 DOI: DOI: 10.18805/IJAR.B-4161

Prajwalita Pathak; Anupama Mukherjee; Shabahat Mumtaz; Suchit Kumar (2020). Relationship between polymorphisms of leptin gene with growth, fertility and milk production traits in Sahiwal cows, Indian Journal of Biotechnology , 19(0), 118–124

Prajwalita Pathak; Anupama Mukherjee; Shabahat Mumtaz (2020). Seasonal and periodical rhythmicity of economic traits and various genetic parameter analysis in sahiwal cows under sub-tropical environment, Journal of Animal Research , 10(5), 791–798 DOI: DOI:10.30954/2277-940X.05.2020.17

N. H. Mohan; M. Choudhury; L. Ammayappan; Prajwalita Pathak; Sujay Chakraborty; R. Thomas; S. Debnath; Maitry Paul; D. K. Sarma (2020). Characterization of secondary structure of pig hair fiber using fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy, Journal of Natural Fibers, 0(0), 2–13 DOI: doi.org/10.1080/15440478.2020.1856272

Suchit Kumar; Anupama Mukherjee; Alok Kumar Yadav; Prajwalita Pathak; Saleem Yousuf. (2020). Effect of non-genetic factors on milk production performance and composition traits in Sahiwal cattle, Indian Journal Dairy Science , 73(6), 587–597 DOI: DOI:10.33785/IJDS.2020.v73i06.011

Prajwalita Pathak; P. P. Dubey; S. K. Dash; D. Deka; Varinder Raina (2018). Evaluation and comparison of immune responsiveness to Sheep red blood cells, PHA-P and IBDV vaccine in divergent stocks of chicken, Indian Journal of Animal Research , 52(8), 1218–1222 DOI: DOI:10.18805/ijar.v0iOF.8457

Prajwalita Pathak; P. P. Dubey; D. Deka; S. K. Dash (2017). Comparative evaluation of Growth, Carcass and Immune Responsiveness Traits in Native Chicken Breeds of India, International Journal of Pure and Applied Bioscience , 5(2), 612–620 DOI: DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.18782/2320-7051.2569

Prajwalita Pathak; P.P. Dubey; S.K. Dash; M.L. Chaudhary (2015). Studies on growth and carcass traits of Aseel and Kadaknath chicken, Indian Journal of Poultry Science, 50(3), 327–328

Gogoi, G.; Konwar, B. and Pathak, P. (2025). Fields of Triumph: Inspiring success stories of farmers. Sr. Scientist & Head, Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Dhemaji, AAU, Simen Chapori, Pin: 787061, Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Dhemaji, Assam Agricultural University, Simen Chapori, Pin: 787061, ISBN: 978-93-342-1114-6

Gogoi, G. and Pathak, P. (2024). Resource Inventory of Dhemaji District. Senior Scientist & Head, Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Dhemaji, Simen Chapori, Dhemaji, 787061, ISBN: 978-93-6076-006-9

Pathak, P. and Gogoi, G. (2025). The Importance of Women in Agriculture: Scope and Challenges, in: Chauhan, I.S. (Ed.), Emerging Trends in Applied Research, Integrated Publication, H. No. - 3 Pocket - H34, Sector- 3, Rohini, Delhi-110085, pp 47–63, ISBN: 978-93-5834-731-9.

Pathak, P.; Pathak, K.K. and Pathak, A.K. (2022). Chapter 21: Impact of Biofertilizers in Sustainable Growth of Agriculture Sector, in: Islam, ; S., and Shalla, A.H., ; Khan, ; S.A, ; (Eds.), Handbook of Biomass Valorisation for Industrial Applications, John Wiley and Scrivener , United State, pp 0–0, ISBN: Online ISBN:9781119818816.

Pathak, P. (2020). Diallel Cross and Methods of Analysis. Advances in Veterinary Scienc, in: Sreedhar, �.S.; (Ed.), Advances in Veterinary Sciences (Volume - 7), AkiNik Publications, New Delhi, pp 0–0, ISBN: ISBN:978-93-90322-83-1.

Bharati, J.; Kumar, S.; Pathak, P.; Deka, J.; Mohan, N.H. and Sarkar, M. (2020). Chapter 7: Intracellular versus Extracellular HSP70: Unfolding the Dichotomy, in: Deb, R.; Patil, N.; Sengar, G.S.; (Eds.), HSP70s: Discovery, Structure and Functions, Nova Science Publisher, New York, pp 0–0, ISBN: ISBN: 978-1-53618-179-1.

Pathak, D.P. and Gogoi, D.G. (). Youth engagement in Agriculture Extension Service: Scope, Prospects and Strategies, The Agriculture Magazine, 4(11), 656-657, Dr. Kartikeya Choudhary, Jaipur, Rajathan

Pathak, P. and Gogoi, G. (). Zero-Waste Livestock Farming Models Sustainable Animal Husbandry: Turning Waste into Wealth, Agriculture Bulletin, 1(9), 1-3, Dr. Sharvan Kumar, Barabanki, Uttar Pradesh, India

Pathak, P. and Gogoi, G. (). Importance of Fodder for Dairy Animals and Its Future Prospects, The Pahadi agriculture, 3(10), 22-24, Hemendra Singh Negi, Uttarakhand

Pathak, P. and Gogoi, G. (). Productivity and livelihood impact of Kamrupa breed of poultry in rural Assam, Poultry Vision, 5(12), 25-26, RK Publication, Karnal, Haryana

Pathak, P. and Gogoi, G. (). The Essence of Profitable Piggery, Agriculture & Food: E-neswletter, 6(8), 161-163, Faculty of Horticulture OUAT, Bhubaneswar, Odisha, Khidipur, Balurghat, Dakshin Dinajpur, West Bengal, India, Pin: 733101

Konwar, B.; Pathak, P. and Gogoi, G. (). Dhemaji jilar Krishi aru anuhangik khetrahomuh: Ek somu abolukon, Udyan Jeuti, 2(12), 102-104, Assam Horticulture Society , Jorhat, Assam

Pathak, P. and Gogoi, G. (). Farmers’s behavior and care methods in relation to on-farm biosecurity for livestock production, Agricultural world , 8(10), 25-28, MC Dominic, New Delhi

Pathak, P.; Gogoi, G.; Daflari, B. and Konwar, B. (2026). Lumpy sorma rog (Lumpy Skin Disease)- pasudhanor proti ek bhabuki. KVK Dhemaji, AAU, Simen Chapori, Simen Chapori, Dhemaji Assam

Pathak, P.; Gogoi, G.; Daflari, B.K. and Konwar, B. (2026). Pasu palonor khetrat joiba surakshy byobostha. KVK Dhemaji, AAU, Simen Chapori, Simen Chapori, Dhemaji Assam

Konwar, B.; Gogoi, G.; Pathak, P. and Daflari, B.K. (2026). Prakritik kheti – ek abolukon. KVK Dhemaji, AAU, Simen Chapori, Simen Chapori, Dhemaji Assam

Daflari, B.K.; Gogoi, G.; Pathak, P. and Konwar, B. (2026). Palon pukhurir borshojura porisorja. KVK Dhemaji, AAU, Simen Chapori, Simen Chapori, Dhemaji Assam

Gogoi, G.; Konwar, B.; Bhuyan, N.; Pathak, P.; Borthakur, A.K.; Gogoi, S. and Goswami, D.K. (2026). Vikshit Krishi Sankalpa Abhiyan. KVK Dhemaji, AAU, Simen Chapori, Simen Chapori, Dhemaji Assam

Project on Technology Demonstration Component of the National Innovations in Climate Resilient Agriculture (TDC-NICRA)

Implemented in 2022

ICAR-National Bureau of Animal Genetic Resources (NBAGR), Karnal Rs. 39.97 Lakh

Conservation and sustainable utilization of Animal genetic resources for promoting livestock-based livelihood in NE Region

Implemented in 2025

Recognition & Accolades

Achievements & Honours 1 Honours

1. Qualified ICAR-NET, 2016 with 76% marks.
2. Second (poster) best paper award in National symposium on “Policy planning for livelihood security through domestic Animal Biodiversity & XIII Annual Convention of society for Conservation of Domestic Animal Biodiversity” entitled “Studies on growth, carcass and immune responsiveness traits in native chicken breeds” authored by Prajwalita Pathak, P. P. Dubey, S. K. Dash and D. Deka held at SKUAST, Jammu, India
3. Awarded with University merit scholarship from 2010 to 2013, during B.V.Sc & A.H. programme and ICAR institute scholarship for PhD. programme.
4. Passed NCC-‘B’ Certificate with Grade ‘B’

Learned Societies

Professional Memberships 2 Societies

Society for Conservation of Domestic Animal Biodiversity (SOCDAB)

Life Member

Indian Society of Animal Genetics and Breeding (ISAGB)

Life Member

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AAU Joining Date: 28 Feb, 2022