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Academic Background

Education & Career Milestones

Educational Qualifications

B.Sc ( Home Science)

2003

College of Home Science ( Community Science), Assam Agricultural University- Jorhat 13, Assam, India

M.Sc Home science ( Community science)

2005

College of Home Science, Assam agricultural University, Jorhat -13, Assam, India

Specialization: ( Clothing and Textile)/( Textile and Apparel Designing)

Employment History

Block Programme Manager cum Block Nodal Monitoring and evaluation Officer ( Contractual)

03-08-2007 – 30-10-2015

National Health Mission, Assam

Jonai, Dhemaji ( 2007-2008); Biswanath Chariali ( 2008-2009), Dotoma, Kokrajhar ( 2009-2015 )

Subject Matter Specialist

30-10-2015 – Till date

Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Kokrajhar ( BTR) , Assam

Gossaigoan, Kokrajhar ( BTR) , Assam.

Research & Scholarship

Scholarly Publications 56 Total Records

Porna and Sarmah; Shahnaz and Akhtar; Kasturi and Choudhury (2025). Millet-based ethnic delicacies of different communities of Assam state: preparation methods and significance, The Pharma Innovation, 14(9), 38–44 DOI: https://www.thepharmajournal.com/archives/2025/vol

Porna* Sarmah; Manoranjan Neog; Mridusmita Borthakur; Sanjoy Borthakur; Angana Sarmah (2024). Differential blanching timing and storage techniques influence on shelf-life of fresh pea, International journal of agriculture extension and social development, 7(2), 34–38

porna Sarmah (2024). Diversified post-harvest treatment of eri cocoon and its effect on spun yarn, International journal of agriculture extension and social development, 7(6), 155–159

Angana Sarmah; Porna Sarmah; Monoranjan Neog; Ranjit Kumar Saud (2024). Performance of biofortified cauliflower varieties Valentena and carotena under Sonitpur district of Assam., international journal of advanced biochemistry research , 8(12), 785–788 DOI: https://doi.org/10.33545/26174693.2024.v8.i12j.328

Porna Sarmah; Puja Basumatary; Palash Debnath (2023). Livelihood security of rural youth through traditional and scientific method of eri silk worm rearing in Kokrajhar district of Assam, The Pharma Innovation, 12(2), 3241–3251

Porna Sarmah; Nasima Farhana Ali; Dipshikha Hazarika (2023). Adoption of Drudgery reducer tools used for different farm and allied activities by rural women of Assam., The Pharma Innovation, 12(10), 1202–1214 DOI: ISSN (P): 2349-8242

Mridusmita Borthakur; Porna Sarmah (2023). Nutrition Garden: A sustainable model for improved nutrition security of rural mass of Assam (2023), Journal of Krishi Vigyan, 0(0), 149–0 DOI: DOI : 10.5958/2349-4433.2023.00103.4

Sanchita Brahma; Vinod Uppadhaya; R Kumar; Porna Sarmah; Ranjit Sarmah (2022). Scope of Cassava in improving livelihood of tribal people in rural area of Kokrajhar district of Assam, The Pharma Innovation, 11(2), 1298–1302

Porna Sarmah; Dipankar Saikia; Puja Basumatary (2022). Na Gwran- a traditionally prepared smoke dried fish of Bodo community of Kokrajhar district of Assam- problems and prospects, The Pharma Innovation, 11(10), 1031–1037

Porna Sarmah; Barsha Roy (2022). Millet Based ethnic food products consumed by Santali Community of Kokrajhar District of Assam, The Pharma Innovation, 11(12), 55–58

Puja Basumatary; Porna Sarmah; Manoj Kumar Bhuyan; Dipanka Saikia (2021). Ecofriendly Holi using natural dye and low cost filler base, International Journal of Current Microbiology and Applied Science, 10(2), 1067–1075 DOI: 2021.1002.126

Puja Basumatary; Porna Sarmah (2021). Challenges faced by small and marginal farm holders of Kokrajhar district during Covid -19 lockdown, The Pharma Innovation, 10(7), 698–701

Porna Sarmah; Puja Basumatary; Manoj Kumar Bhuyan; Manoranjan Neog (2020). Ethnomedicinal plants and their traditional use for Treatment of diabetes in Kokrajhar district of Assam, International Journal of Current microbiology and applied science, 10(1), 464–477 DOI: 2021.1001.057

Sarmah, P.; Islam, M.; Saikia, D.; Borah, S.K.; Neog, M. and Paul, S.K. (2025). Nurture to Nourish" Journey towards entrepreneurship Development. Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Assam Agriculture University, Gossaigaon, Assam, Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Assam Agriculture University, Gossaigaon, Assam, ISBN: 978-93-342-3439-8.

Sarmah, P. (2024). Tradition and food rituals of Bodo community of Assam. Directorate of extension education, AAU Jorhat, Directorate of Extension education, AAU Jorhat, ISBN: 978-93-340-5388-3

Saikia, D. and Sarmah, P. (2025). Water Quality management and environmental sustainability in aquaculture poduction, in: Debnath, K.A. and Barman, P. Rabha, H.; Deka, P.; Saikia, N.; Saikia, P.; Neog, M.; (Eds.), Seed of Hope, Scientia academic advancement Foundation, Guwahati ,Assam India, Chronicle publishing House, Guwahati, Assam India, pp 292–299, ISBN: 978-81-995606-1-1.

Sarmah, P.A. and Saikia, D. (2025). Rural Livelihood, gender Role and indigenous knowledge through Sericulture in BTR of Assam, in: Debnath, K. and Barman, P. Rabha, H.; Deka, P.; Saikia, N.; Saikia, P.; Bordoloi, P.K.; Neog, M.; (Eds.), Seed of Hope, Scientia academic advancement Foundation, Guwahati ,Assam India, Chronicle publishing House, Guwahati, Assam India, pp 491–504, ISBN: 978-81-995606-1-1.

Sarmah, P. and Borah, P. (2026). Millets in India and its value addition, in: Kashyap, D. and Kalita, M. Sarmah, D.; (Eds.), Nutricereals: Harkened back grain of the yore, Saraswati Prakashan, BP Ladia path, Golaghat-785621,Assam,India, pp 130–143, ISBN: 978-81-19732-61-6.

Sarmah, P. (2025). Millets and their value-added products, in: Doley, D.K.; Maibangsa, D.; Neog, D.; (Eds.), Technology intervention for hill agroecosystem - A compilation of Agriculture technology with special reference to hill agroecosystem of Assam., Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Karbi anglong, Assam Agricultural University, Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Karbi anglong, Assam Agricultural University, pp 76–84, ISBN: 978-93-341-2029-5.

Sarmah, P. (2023). Social welfare scnerio of Kokrajhar district, in: Sarmah, P.A.; (Ed.), District inventory of Kokrjhar district, 2023-24, Directorate of extension education, AAU Jorhat, Directorate of Extension education, AAU Jorhat, pp 68–70, ISBN: ISBN no. 978-93-6076-507-.

Sarmah, P. (2023). Khadi and village industries of Kokrajhar district, in: Sarmah, P.; (Ed.), District inventory of Kokrjhar district, 2023-24, Directorate of extension education, AAU Jorhat, Directorate of Extension education, AAU Jorhat, pp 56–56, ISBN: ISBN no. 978-93-6076-507-.

Sarmah, P. (2023). Handloom and textile scenario of Kokrajhar district. published in December 2023 . , in: Sarmah, P.A.; (Ed.), District inventory of Kokrjhar district, 2023-24, Directorate of extension education, AAU Jorhat, Directorate of Extension education, AAU Jorhat, pp 54–55, ISBN: ISBN no. 978-93-6076-507-.

Sarmah, P. (2023). Sericulture scenario of Kokrajhar district, published in December 2023 Book on “District inventory of Kokrajhar district”. , in: Sarmah, P.; (Ed.), District inventory of Kokrjhar district, 2023-24, Directorate of extension education, AAU Jorhat, Directorate of Extension education, AAU Jorhat, pp 44–47, ISBN: ISBN no. 978-93-6076-507-.

Sarmah, P. (2005). A Study on Handloom sarees produced in the state of Assam.. Master of Science ( Home Science) thesis submitted to Clothing and Textile ( Textile and apparel Designing), Assam Agricultural University, Jorhat, Assam, Jorhat 13, Assam

Sarmah, P. (). Importance of Agripreneurship facilitation center (AEFC) at Krishi vigyan kendras and other Govt. organization, Agriculture and Food e-Newsletter, 7(6), 415-416, Agriculture and food,e-newsletter, Agriculture and food, e-newsletter, website

Sarmah, P. (). Livelihood security of tribal farmers through scientific method of eri silkworm rearing- a success story through innovations, Article ID-50702, vol-6 , Agriculture and Food e-Newsletter, 6(9), 338-341, Agriculture and food,e-newsletter, Agriculture and food, e-newsletter, website

Sarmah, P. and Borah., S.K. (). Importance of celebrating "Parthenium week,2024", Article ID- 50703, Vol 6 issue 9, PP-342-343, Sept-2024, Agriculture and Food e-Newsletter, 6(9), 342-343, Agriculture and food,e-newsletter, Agriculture and food, e-newsletter, website

Sarmah, P. (). Traditional formulation of medicinal plant for treatment of Diabetes Mellitus, Article ID- 50933, Vol-6 issue 10, PP- 424-434., Agriculture and Food e-Newsletter, 6(10), 424-434, Agriculture and food,e-newsletter, Agriculture and food, e-newsletter, website

Sarmah, P. (). Vision and proposed innovation-Vikshit Bharat 2047, special focused on agriculture.; Article ID 50264, Volume 6 Issue 7,July 2024, Agriculture and food, e- newsletter, 6(7), 220,228, Agriculture and food,e-newsletter, Agriculture and food, e-newsletter, website

Sarmah, P. (). "Sarir kay liye gunkari hay motay anaj" Hindi Newspaper article-'Dainik Purvodai' , 2024, Dainik purvodai (Hindi news paper), 1(1), 1,2, Dainik Purvoday , Guwahati, Assam

Sarmah, P. (). An innovative way to upcycling textile yarn and fabric -Waste to wealth approach.Article ID 48240, PP- 137-139, Vol 6 issue 2, 2023, Agriculture and food, e- newsletter, 6(2), 137;139, Agriculture and food,e-newsletter, Agriculture and food, e-newsletter, website

Sarmah, P. (). Millets- superfood for centuries- An innovative way of value-added products in today's changing lifestyle.2024.Agriculture and food,e-newsletter.PP-29, Agriculture and food, e- newsletter, 6(1), 298-300, Agriculture and food,e-newsletter, Agriculture and food, e-newsletter, website

Sarmah, P.A. (). Preserving Nutrients while cooking- but how? Article ID 44003, 2023, PP-12-13, volume 5 issue 10, 2023, Agriculture and food, e- newsletter, 5(10), 12-13, Agriculture and food,e-newsletter, Agriculture and food, e-newsletter, website

Sarmah, P.A. (). Benefits of Aparajita (Clitoria ternatea) in our daily lives. Article ID- 44000, Volume 5, issue 10, 2023, Agriculture and food, e- newsletter, 5(10), 1-2, Agriculture and food,e-newsletter, Agriculture and food, e-newsletter, website

Sarmah, P. and Basumatary, P. (). Low cost storage of tomatoes through air hanging Stalks Agriculture and Food , e magazine, Vol 2 Issue 12 Dec 2020.Article ID 33090.PP-278-280 , Agriculture and food, e- newsletter, 2(12), 278,280, Agriculture and food,e-newsletter, Agriculture and food, e-newsletter, website

Sarmah, P. and Basumatary, P. (). Growing strawberry in hanging system- a smart way to grow strawberry in small area. Agriculture and food, e-magazine, Article 32553. Volume 2, issue 1, Agriculture and food, e- newsletter, 2(12), 244,246, Agriculture and food,e-newsletter, Agriculture and food, e-newsletter, website

Basumatary, P. and Sarmah, P. (). Growing strawberry in hanging system- a smart way to grow strawberry in small area. Agriculture and food, e-magazine, Article 32553. Volume 2, issue 1, Agriculture and food, e- newsletter, 2(11), 156,158, Agriculture and food,e-newsletter, Agriculture and food, e-newsletter, website

Sarmah, P. (). World breast feeding week 1st to 7th Augt. 2021. the Benefit of breast feeding for both mother and child. Article ID-10711. (Best article Award), Porna Sarmah, 3(9), 29, Agriculture and food,e-newsletter, Agriculture and food, e-newsletter, website

Sarmah, P. and Basumatary, P. (). Incredible Health Benefits of Emperors rice– the black rice . Agriculture and Food , e magazine, Vol 3 Issue 2 Feb 2021.Page -522-525.Article no. 1036, Agriculture and food, e- newsletter, 3(2), 522,525, Agriculture and food,e-newsletter, Agriculture and food, e-newsletter, website

food, A.A. and newsletter, E. (). ZERO ENERGY COOL CHAMBER, Agriculture and food, e- newsletter, 4(9), 169, Agriculture and food,e-newsletter, Agriculture and food, e-newsletter, website

Sarmah, P. (). Rejuvenating Tribal women folk of Kokrajhar District through Eri silkworm rearing. agriculture and food-e news letter Volume 4 issue 5 ID 37008, Agriculture and food, e- newsletter, 4(5), 26,27, Agriculture and food,e-newsletter, Agriculture and food, e-newsletter, website

Sarmah, P. (). Scientific and innovative interventions in Eri silkworm rearing for sustainable Food and livelihood security.; Article ID 43071, Volume 5 Issue 7,, Agriculture and food, e- newsletter, 5(7), 213,219, Agriculture and food,e-newsletter, Agriculture and food, e-newsletter, website

Sarmah, P. (). Nutri-cereals Millets- The powerhouse of Health (International year of Millet, 2023), Article ID 43033, Agriculture and food, e- newsletter, 5(7), 102,104, Agriculture and food,e-newsletter, Agriculture and food, e-newsletter, website

Sarmah, P. (). Article Published on “Food that boost immunity” Article ID- 38056, Porna Sarmah, 4(9), 169, Agriculture and food,e-newsletter, Agriculture and food, e-newsletter, website

Sarmah, P. (). Article published on “Diet during Pregnancy” Article ID-37000, Porna Sarmah, 4(5), 1,2, Agriculture and food,e-newsletter, Agriculture and food, e-newsletter, website

Sarmah, P. (). Article published on “Ash gourd- nutria-fact health benefit, traditional cuisine and value addition” Article ID-38276, Porna Sarmah, 4(10), 214,217, Agriculture and food,e-newsletter, Agriculture and food, e-newsletter, website

Sarmah, P. (). Article published on “Anti-viral food/herbs” Article ID38537 , Porna Sarmah, 4(11), 404, Agriculture and food,e-newsletter, Agriculture and food, e-newsletter, website

Sarmah, P. (). Article published on “Sahi poshan, desh roshan- malnutrition in India and role of nutria sensitive agriculture” Article ID 38262, Porna Sarmah, 4(10), 172,175, Agriculture and food,e-newsletter, Agriculture and food, e-newsletter, website

Sarmah, P. (). Article published on “International year of Millet, 2023” Article ID-40408, Agriculture and food,e-newsletter, 5(5), 26,29, Agriculture and food,e-newsletter, Agriculture and food, e-newsletter, website

Sarmah, P. (). Vitamin ki kami say honay wali bimariyo kay lakhsan samuh aur khadiya padaradarho ki bhumiya ( Vitamin Deficiency Diseases and food Sources), Dainik Purvoday ( Hindi News Paper), 2(2), 02, Dainik Purvoday Dusra Pahiya, Sunday edition, Guwahati, Assam

Basumatary, P.; Paul, S.K. and Sarmah, P. (2023). Scientific production technology of oyster mushroom. Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Kokrajhar, Assam Agriculture University, Jorhat, KVK, Kokrajhar

Sarmah, P.; Paul, S.K. and Neog, M. (2023). Training manual on " Basics of Hand embroideries" (With traceable motif and design). Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Kokrajhar, Assam Agriculture University, Jorhat, KVK, Kokrajhar, AAU Jorhat

Bhagawati, G.; Sarmah, P. and Bhuyan, M.K. (2022). Scientific Production technology of Oyster Mushroom and its value addition Under ARYA 2021-22.. Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Kokrajhar, Assam Agriculture University, ATARI Zone VI, KVK, Kokrajhar

Sarmah, P.; Bhuyan, M.K.; Basumatary, P.; Das, D.N. and Bhagawati, G. (2022). Annual report of ARYA, 2020-21under KVK, Kokrajhar. Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Kokrajhar, Assam Agriculture University, ATARI Zone VI, KVK, Kokrajhar, AAU Jorhat

Sarmah, P. and Bhuyan, M.K. (0). Scientfic method of Eri silkworm rearing under ARYA. Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Kokrajhar, Assam Agriculture University, KVK, Kokrajhar

Sarmah, P.; Paul, S.K. and Neog, M. (0). Training manual on " Drafting and construction of Children's garments.". Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Kokrajhar, Assam Agriculture University, Jorhat, KVK, Kokrajhar, AAU Jorhat

Germplasm evaluation of jackfruit and value addition.

Implemented in 2021

DBT GOI Rs. 3.1095540 Crore

Capacity building and economic upliftment of frontline farmers by integrated zero waste management approach through interventions on cultivation, processing and value addition of mushroom DBT- GOI technology incubation center on mushroom, BU, Assam.

Implemented in 2022

AAU jorhat Rs. 6.81624 Lakh

Standardization of crop geometry for maximum production of leaf from intercropped food plant for Eri silkworm rearing and quality Eri cocoon production.

Implemented in 2022

Recognition & Accolades

Achievements & Honours 8 Honours

Received Best Article Awarded jointly by Puja Basumatary and Porna Sarmah for article ID 32553 entitled "Growing Strawberry in hanging system: A smart way to grow strawberry in small Area's." published in Volume 02- issue-11 in Agriculture & Food : e-Newsletter on 8th November 2020.

Awarded for " Best performance for Nutri Sensitive Agriculture" for the year 2020-21 by ATARI Zone VI ( Assam Arunachal and Sikkim), ICAR on 24th July 2021 by ATARI Director, Dr. A.K. Triparthi.

Awarded " Best KVK for ARYA" for the year 2020-21 by ATARI Zone VI ICAR on 24th July 2021.I am the Nodal officer of ARYA project since 2018 till date under the guidance of Dr.M.K. Bhuyan Head and SS.

Awarded " Best article award" for Article ID 10711 entitled " world breast feeding week 1st to 7th august 2021- The benefit of breast feeding for both mother and baby" published in volume 03 issue- 09 in Agriculture and food: e- news letter.

Awarded and secured first position in "Best stall arrangement and presentation" on 11th Nov 2017 on 13th Raising day 31st Battalion SSB, Gossaigoan.

Awarded " Best article award" for article ID 38056 entitled "Food that boosts immunity" Published in Agriculture and food: e- newsletter, volume 04 issue 09 on 20th October 2022.

Received "Certificate of Appreciation" from Assam agriculture University, Jorhat Assam on 26th January 2024 for "diversified products from Millets and eri products".

Received "innovative article award" on 21st April 2024 on Article ID 38537 entitled "Anti-viral food/herbs" in Agriculture and food: e-Newsletter volume-4 issue 11

Learned Societies

Professional Memberships 4 Societies

Mobilization

Life Member

Agriculture and Food- e Newsletter

Annual Member

2022

Journal of Extension Education

Annual Member

2023

Agriculture and Food- e Newsletter

Associate Member

2022

Mrs. Porna Sarmah

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Department: AAU-KVK, Kokrajhar

AAU Joining Date: 31 Oct, 2015