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General Informations

  • Join Date: 05/01/2021
  • College: Directorate of Extension Education
  • Department: AAU-KVK, Lakhimpur
  • Office Email: prasanta.pathak[at]aau.ac.in
  • Other Charges: Nodal officer, CIFT-TSP project run by six (06) KVKs under AAU, Jorhat

Education Details

 
 
 
 
 
2001
B.V.Sc. & A.H. (V.C.I.)

College of Vety. Science, Assam Agricultural University, Khanapara, Guwahati- 781022

 
 
 
 
 
2003
M.V.Sc.

College of Vety. Science, Assam Agricultural University, Khanapara, Guwahati- 781022

 
 
 
 
 
2016
Ph.D.

College of Vety. Science, Assam Agricultural University, Khanapara, Guwahati- 781022

 
 
 
 
 
2002
Other Qualifications

Diploma in Software Aplication (DCSA)

 
 
 
 
 
2016
Other Qualifications

Post Graduate Diploma in Computer Application (PGDCA)

 
 
 
 
 
2018
Other Qualifications

Hindi Teaching Scheme, Examination Wing, Sikkim, Department of official Language, Govt. of India, Ministry of Home Affairs

 
 
 
 
 
2019
Other Qualifications

Hindi Teaching Scheme, Examination Wing, Sikkim, Department of official Language, Govt. of India, Ministry of Home Affairs

Employment History

 
 
 
 
 
05-01-2021 - Till date
Sr. Scientist & Head

Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Lakhimpur, Assam Agricultural University, Garumuria - 787032

 
 
 
 
 
08-11-2019 - 04-01-2021
Sr. Scientist & Head (I/c)

KVK, East Sikkim ICAR-Research Complex for NEH Region, Sikkim Centre, Ranipool, Gangtok

 
 
 
 
 
05-07-2018 - 04-01-2021
Subject Matter Specialist (Animal Sc.)/ CTO

KVK, East Sikkim ICAR-Research Complex for NEH Region, Sikkim Centre, Ranipool, Gangtok

 
 
 
 
 
05-07-2011 - 04-07-2018
Subject Matter Specialist (Animal Sc.)/ ACTO

KVK, East Sikkim ICAR-Research Complex for NEH Region, Sikkim Centre, Ranipool, Gangtok

 
 
 
 
 
05-07-2006 - 04-07-2011
Subject Matter Specialist (Animal Sc.)/ STO

KVK, South Tripura, ICAR-Research Complex for NEH Region, Tripura Centre, Birchandra Manu, Tripura

Publications

Sanjib Borah;S Soren;R Talukdar;L Kalita;K Pame;Anjan Jyoti Nath;B Borah;Prasanta Kumar Pathak;B N Bhattacharryya (2023) . Thermal Stress Imapired Expresssion of Insuli-like Growth Factor Binding Proteins in Pigs, Indian Journal of Animal Sciences , 93(3), 303-308
Manoj Kumar;Raghavendra Singh;Ravikant Avasthe;Subhash Babu;Prasanta Kumar Pathak;Janak Kumar Singh (2023) . Economic and sustainable appraisal of organic growers through no-till garden pea (Pisum sativum) under rice (Oryza sativa) - fallow, Indian Journal of Agricultural sciences , 93(2), 73-77
Himadri Gogoi;Prasanta Kumar Pathak;Namrata Kashyap;Jamini Kumar Dutta (2023) . Impact Assessment of Training on Entrepreneurship Development Through Scientific Mushroom Cultivation Under Arya Project in Krishi Vigyan Kendra of Lakhimpur District of Assam, India, Ecology Environment & Conservation, 29(1), 323-327
Arindam Chakraborty;Prasanta Kumar Pathak;Lakshi Kanta Nath;Jyotshna Das;Sonmoina Bhuyan;Dipshikha Hazarika;Jamini Kumar Dutta (2022) . Assessment of Knowledge Gain of Farmers on Attending Training Programmes on Scientific Dairy Farming, Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology, 40(6), 67-72 , DOI : 10.9734/AJAEES/2022/v40i630904
Manoj Kumar;Ravikant Avasthe;Raghavendra Singh;Prasanta Kumar Pathak;Janak Kumar Singh;Boniface Lepcha;Bina Tamang (2022) . Impact Assessment of Frontline Demonstration on Productivity and Profitability of Organic Garden Pea Cultivation under Zero-Tillage, Journal of Community Mobilization and Sustainable Development, 17(1), 273-276
Arindam Chakraborty;Prasanta Kumar Pathak;Lakshi Kanta Nath;Jyotshna Das;Sonmoina Bhuyan;Dipshikha Hazarika;Jamini Dutta (2021) . Evaluation of Knowledge Gain through Training Programmes on Scientific Pig Farming, Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology , 39(8), 88-92 , DOI : 10.9734/AJAEES/2021/v39i830629
Manoj Kumar;Raghavendra Singh;Ravikant Avasthe;Janak Kumar Singh;Prasanta Kumar Pathak;Bina Tamang (2021) . Exploring possibilities of potato cultivation in rice-fallow of Sikkim, Journal of Agrisearch , 8(2), 155-158 , DOI : https://doi.org./10.21921/jas.v8i2.7301
Prasanta Kumar Pathak;Ravikant Avasthe;Rafiqul Islam;Raghavendra Singh;Nongmaithem Johnson Singh;Anil Kumar Tripathi (2019) . Role of Vanaraja as backyard poultry in rural economy of tribal farmers of East district of Sikkim, Indian Journal of Extension Education, 55(1), 82-85
Prasanta Kumar Pathak;Ranajit Roychoudhury;Jitendra Saharia;Mukul Ch. Borah;Dipjyoti Dutta;Robin Bhuyan;Dhireswar Kalita (2018) . Impact of seasonal thermal stress on physiological and blood bio-chemical parameters in pigs under different dietary energy levels, Tropical Animal Health and Production , 6(2018), 1526-1536 , DOI : 10.1007/s11250-018-1526-6
Prasanta Kumar Pathak;Ranajit Roychoudhury;Jitendra Saharia;Mukul Ch. Borah;Dipjyoti Dutta;Robin Bhuyan;Dhireswar Kalita;Ravikant Avasthe (2018) . Growth Performance of Pigs as Affected by Seasonal Stress in Relation to Energy Levels Rations, Indian Journal of Animal Nutrition, 35(4), 473-478
Prasanta Kumar Pathak;Bichitra Gopal Nath;S V Ngachan;Anil Kumar Tripathi;Amulya Kumar Mohanty (2013) . Characterization of smallholder pig production system: productive and reproductive performances of local and crossbred pigs in Sikkim Himalayan region, Tropical Animal Health and Production, 7(2013), 1513-1518 , DOI : 10.1007/s11250-013-0391-6
Prasanta Kumar Pathak;Rajat Buragohain;Manoj Kumar Ghosh;Kishore Kumar Baruah;Mohan Bhattacharya (2006) . Mineral Status of Feeds, Fodder and Tree leaves for Dairy animals in Jorhat district of Assam, Animal Nutrition and Feed Technology, 6(2), 289-293
Bhuyan, S.; Pathak, P.K.; Pathak, P.K. and Neog, M.(2022). Matsya Sansadhan Projuktee. KVK, Lakhimpur, Assam Agricultutural University, KVK, Lakhimpur, Assam Agricultutural University, Gorumuria - 787032, ISBN:978-81-958396-0-5
Pathak, P.K.; Bhuyan, S.; Nath, L.K.; Das, J.; Chakraborty, A.; Hazarika, D.; Dutta, J.K. and Konwar, B.(2022). Technological Intervention on Doubling Farmers Income: Success Stories of Farmers of Lakhimpur district. KVK, Lakhimpur, Assam Agricultutural University , KVK, Lakhimpur, Assam Agricultutural University, Gorumuria - 787032
Avasthe, R.; Singh, R.; Pathak, P.K.; Das, S.K. and Babu, S.(2021). Transferring Technologies for livelihood Security- Stories of success from Sikkim. ICAR Research Complex for NEH Region, Sikkim Centre, ICAR Research Complex for NEH Region, Sikkim Centre, Tadong- 737102, ISBN:978-81-930125-5-0
Pathak, P.K.; Buragohain, S.C. and Mohanty, A.K.(2013). Broiler Rabbitry for Livelihood Security of Small Farmers. Broiler Rabbit: An option to curb protein malnutrition. LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing, Published by LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing, Germany, ISBN:978-3-659-10451-0
Kumar, A.; Mohanty, A.K.; Yadav, A.; Babu, S.; Pathak, P.K. and Lepcha, B.(2012). Bridging Research to Extension: Strategies and Policies. Published by ICAR RC for NEH Region, Sikkim Centre, Gangtok, Sikkim. ICAR Research Complex for NEH Region, Sikkim Centre, ICAR Research Complex for NEH Region, Sikkim Centre, Tadong- 737102
Bhuyan, S.; Pathak, P.K. and Pathak, P.K.(2022). Mass Dhorar Pisor Byobasthapana Aru Matchya Sansadhanor Joriate Jonojatiya Matchyajibi Loksokolor Majaot Udyamitar Bikash Sirshok Prokolpor Ekk Abolok. in : Matchya Sansadhan Projukti, Bhuyan, S.; Pathak, P.K. and Pathak, P.K. Neog, M.; (Eds), M/s Horizon, North Lakhimpur, Assam,KVK, Lakhimpur, Assam Agricultutural University, Gorumuria - 787032, pp 99-104, ISBN:978-81-958396-0-5.
Pathak, P.K.; Pathak, P.K. and Neog, M.(2022). Vigyan Sanmata Maas Sanrakshyan Projuktir Dwara Matshyajibi Jubok Jubotir Aarthanaitik Unnayan . in : Matchya Sansadhan Projukti , Bhuyan, S.; Pathak, P.K. and Pathak, P.K. Neog, M.; (Eds), M/s Horizon, North Lakhimpur, Assam,KVK, Lakhimpur, Assam Agricultutural University, Gorumuria - 787032, pp 9-13, ISBN:978-81-958396-0-5.
Pathak, P.K.(2016). Growth Performance of Pigs in Response to Seasonal Stress under Varying Dietary Energy Levels.PhD thesis submitted to Livestock Production & Management (LPM), Assam Agricultural University, Jorhat, College of Veterinary Science, Assam Agricultural University, Khanapara- 22
Kashyap, N. and Pathak, P.K.()Managing soil and soil fertility in post- flood situation in Lakhimpur district of North Bank Plain zone of AssamAgriculture & Food: E NewsLetter.4(10),122-124, Agriculture & Food: E NewsLetter ISSN: 2581- 8317, www.agrifoodmagazine.co.in
Pathak, P.K.; Nath, L.K.; Das, J. and Hazarika, D.()Lakhimpur Zillar Krishir Samogrik Bisleshan Udyan Jeuti .12(6),83-86, Ason Udyan Samiti (Assam Horticultural Society) , Guwahati
Pathak, P.K.; Avasthe, R.; Singh, R.; Kumar, B. and Islam, R.(2023). Scientific Pig Farming in Sikkim . ICAR-KVK, East Sikkim, Ranipool, Sikkim
Hazarika, D.; Pathak, P.K.; Bhuyan, S.; Nath, L.K. and Das, J.(2023). Poshan Atlas of Lakhimpur District. KVK, Lakhimpur, Assam Agricultural University, KVK, Lakhimpur, Assam Agricultural University, Garumuria-787032
Kashyap, N.; Pathak, P.K.; Nath, L.K. and Konwar, B.(2023). Vigyan Honmoto Bhabe Poson Haror Prostut Pronali (AAU/KVK/NLK/EB/NP/08/22/243). KVK, Lakhimpur, Assam Agricultural University, KVK, Lakhimpur, Assam Agricultural University, Garumuria-787032
Kashyap, N.; Pathak, P.K.; Nath, L.K. and Konwar, B.(2023). Azolla Utpadon – Aatmohongstahponor Eta Hujug. KVK, Lakhimpur, Assam Agricultural University, KVK, Lakhimpur, Assam Agricultural University, Garumuria-787032
Chakraborty, A.; Pathak, P.K. and Dutta, J.K.(2023). Sagoli Palon: Swabholombitar Ek Poth. KVK, Lakhimpur, Assam Agricultural University, KVK, Lakhimpur, Assam Agricultural University, Garumuria-787032
Pathak, P.K.; Chakraborty, A.; Nath, L.K.; Hazarika, D.; Neog, M. and Pathak, P.K.(2023). Silage: Ghah Songroykhyonor Ek Onyotom Poddhoti . KVK, Lakhimpur, Assam Agricultural University, KVK, Lakhimpur, Assam Agricultural University, Garumuria-787032
Kumar, B.; Pathak, P.K.; Islam, R.; Avasthe, R. and Kalita, H.(2017). Swine Husbandry- A promising enterprise for farmers of Sikkim Himalayas. ICAR-National Organic Farming Research Institute, Tadong, Gangtok, Tadong, Sikkim
Lepcha, B.; Avasthe, R.; Singh, R.; Pathak, P.K.; Singh, J.K.; Singh, N.J. and Phukan, P.(2017). Nursery management: Foundation of successful vegetable production. ICAR-KVK, East Sikkim, Ranipool, Ranipool, Sikkim
Achivements
  • Honours/Awards:
    A. National/International Awards:

    i) Pandit Deen Dayal Upadhyay Krishi Protsahan Award 2018 for Zonal Best Krishi Vigyan Kendra (Zone- VI) conferred to KVK East Sikkim, Ranipool (Team Member) conferred by ICAR, Pusa, New Delhi.

    ii) National Zonal Best Krishi Vigyan Kendra Award 2010 (Zone- III) conferred to KVK East Sikkim, Ranipool

    (Team Member) conferred by ICAR, Pusa, New Delhi.

    iii) Sardar Patel Outstanding ICAR Institute Award conferred to ICAR Research Complex for NEH Region Umiam (Team Member) conferred by ICAR, Pusa, New Delhi.

    B. State Government/ National/ International Institutes/ Universities/ Registered Professional Society Awards:

    i) Best KVK Professional Award -2018 (Individual Award): The award has been conferred by the Society of Extension Education for outstanding contribution in the field of Extension Education during the 9th National Extension Education Congress – 2018 at CAEPHT, Ranipool, Sikkim (CAU, Imphal, Manipur) during November 15-17, 2018.

    ii) The Falvey Award 2012 (Individual Award): The award has been conferred by Asian Agri- History Foundation, Secunderabad- 500009, India.

    iii) Distinguished Extension Person Award 2011-12 (Individual Award): The award has been conferred by ICAR Sikkim Centre on the Foundation day of ICAR Sikkim Centre and State Level Stake Holder’s Workshop on “Bridging Research to Extension: Strategies & Policies” (11-12 Oct 2012).

    iv) Distinguished Technology Group Award 2011-12 (Team Member): The award has been conferred by ICAR Sikkim Centre on the Foundation day of ICAR Sikkim Centre and State Level Stake Holders’ Workshop on “Bridging Research to Extension: Strategies & Policies” (11-12 Oct 2012).

    v) Best KVK Award-2016 (In North Eastern Region) (Team Member): The award has been conferred by ICAR- ICAR Research Complex for NEH Region, Umiam, Meghalaya.

    vi) AWARD: Appreciation Certificate for “Preparation of Kharif Advisory during 2020-21 under ICAR-ATARI, Zone-VI” to Dr. P.K. Pathak conferred by ICAR-ATARI, Zone-VI, Guwahati on 18th December, 2021.
    vii) AWARD: Appreciation Certificate for the popularization of Induced Breeding in Magur conferred by ICAR-ATARI, Zone-VI, Guwahati on 18th December, 2021 to Mr. S. Bhuyan and Team KVK, Lakhimpur.
    viii) AWARD: Appreciation Certificate for “Popularization of value addition in livestock products and promotion of FPO and market convergence” conferred by ICAR-ATARI, Zone-VI, Guwahati on 18th December, 2021 to Dr. Arindam Chakraborty and Team KVK, Lakhimpur
    C. Young Scientist Award/ Medal of National Academies/ISCA or equivalent International award/ medal:

    i) Young Scientist Award – 2017 (Individual Award): The award has been conferred on the occasion of the International Conference on Global Research Initiatives for Sustainable Agriculture and Allied Sciences (GRISAS-2017) during 02-04 December 2017 held at Maharana Pratap University of Agriculture and Technology, Udaipur, Rajasthan, India.
  • Positions held in National and International Academies/ Professional Societies (registered)/ Member of Task Force and other Policy Making Committees of National/State level:

    i) Question paper setter of Sikkim Public Service Commission (SPSC) for recruitment of Veterinary Officer in the year 2019.

    ii) Expert Member of the Sikkim Public Service Commission (SPSC) for recruitment of Veterinary Officer for recruitment of 19 Vety. Officers under Dept. of Animal Husbandry, Livestock & Fisheries, Govt. of Sikkim.

    iii) Member of the State Level Research Advisory Committee: The meeting held on May 28, 2018 at ICAR-NOFRI, Tadong, Gangtok for the effective interaction between the researchers and users of the research findings.

    iv) Representative from ICAR as a Member in the KVK Board meeting: Attended as a member of the KVK Board for dealing with the administrative affairs of KVKs of Sikkim, Agriculture Department, Govt. of Sikkim held on October 08, 2020 at Krishi Bhawan.

    v) Acted as a Chairman of technical session Annual Research Council Meeting on Large Cardamom, Ministry of Commerce, Govt. of India: Attended XXVIII Annual Research Council Meeting on Large Cardamom on 17th June 2020 as a Chairman in Technology Transfer Session.

    vi) Member of the Scientific Advisory Committee (SAC) for KVK North Sikkim: Nominated as ICAR representative.

    vii) Member of the Scientific Advisory Committee (SAC) for KVK South Sikkim: Nominated as ICAR representative.

    viii) Member of the Scientific Advisory Committee (SAC) for KVK West Sikkim: Nominated as ICAR representative.
  • Invited Lecture/ Keynote Speaker /Chairman of a Technical Session in International Conferences, Seminar etc.

    i) Pathak, P.K. (2016). The economic importance of alternate livestock species in NE states of India. Invited for keynote/lead paper presentation in International Conference, ISPAM 2016 on “Innovative Designs, Implements for Global Environment & Entrepreneurial Needs Optimizing Utilitarian Sources” held at C.V.Sc., Rajendra Nagar, Hyderabad from January 28-31, 2016.
  • Best Paper Award - Presented/ Published:

    i) Pathak, P.K., Mohanty, A.K., Rahman, H. and Borah, T. R. (2012) Traditional Breeding Management of Yak (Poephagus grunniens L.) in North Eastern Hill Region of India. (Paper adjusted as the best paper published in the Journal of Asian Agri-History 2012). Published in Asian Agri-History Vol. 16 No. 3, 2012 (279-285).
    ii) Best Article Award conferred to Dr. Namrata Kashyap and Dr. Prasanta Kr. Pathak for the article ID 38244 entitled "Managing Soil Fertility in Post-Flood situation in Lakhimpur District of North Bank Plain Zone of Assam" which got published in Vo. 04, Issue- 10 in Agriculture & Food: e- Newsletter on 20th October, 2022.
Membership
  • Assam Veterinary Council (AVC)
    Life Member
  • Indian Meat Science Association (IMSACON)
    Life Member
  • Swine Production Society of India
    Life Member
  • Indian Society of Animal Production and Management
    Life Member
Projects
  • ICAR-ATARI, Zone-VI, Guwahati sponsored project on "Sub Mission on Agricultural Mechanization for implementation under Drone technology demonstration", project cost Rs.17.5 Lakh implemented in 2023.
  • Directorate of Research (Vety.), AAU, Khanapara sponsored project on "Study on chemical biology approach for eraly detection of pregnency in pigs", project cost Rs.25 Lakh implemented in 2022.
  • Directorate of Research (Vety.), AAU, Khanapara sponsored project on "Capacity building and doubling the income of the local pig rearers through assisted reproductive technology in the North Bank of Brahmaputra", project cost Rs.25.0 Lakh implemented in 2022.
  • Department of Biotechnlogy, (NER-BPMC), Ministry of Science & Technology, Govt. of India sponsored project on "Promoting advance reseach and capacity building in biotechnology & allied disciplines through manpower training, mentoring and sharing of infrastructure developed under the advance-Level state Biotech Hub", project cost Rs.4.15 Crore implemented in 2022.
  • ICAR- ATARI, Zone-VI, Guwahati sponsored project on "Project on Natural Farming", project cost Rs.10 Lakh implemented in 2022.
  • ICAR-ATARI, Zone - VI, Guwhati sponsored project on "Nutri-Sensitive Agricultural Resources and Innovation (NARI) project", project cost Rs.5 Lakh implemented in 2018.
  • ICAR- ATARI, Zone-VI, Guwhati sponsored project on "Attracting and Retaining Youth in Agriculture (ARYA)", project cost Rs.70 Lakh implemented in 2019.
  • NMOOP sponsored project on "CFLD Oilseeds", implemented in 2020.
  • National Food Security Mission sponsored project on "Pulse Seed Hub Project", project cost Rs.1 Crore implemented in 2016.
  • ICAR-CICR, Nagpur sponsored project on "Livelihood improvement of livestock farmers of Assam through Integrated farming system (IFS)", project cost Rs.38 Lakh implemented in 2021.
  • ICAR-CIFT, Cochin sponsored project on "Entrepreneurship development among Schedule Tribe fishing communities through Post harvest management and value addition of fish catch", project cost Rs.40 Lakh implemented in 2021.
  • ICAR-IGFRI, Jhansi sponsored project on "Livelihood improvement of livestock farmers of Assam through year round fodder cultivation and preservation", project cost Rs.30 Lakh implemented in 2021.