Dr. A. K. Thakur

Dr. A.K. Thakur is a Professor in the Department of Dairy Extension Education, Bihar State Institute of Dairy Technology (BSIDT). He is distinguished academician and extension professional with over 35 years of experience in teaching, research, and livestock extension. He is commited to rural upliftment and livestock development, coupled with a strong understanding of grassroots realities, has established him as a leading authority in livestock extension services. He has headed the Department of Dairy Extension and Dairy Business Management, promoting innovation, experiential learning, and farmer–industry linkages. He served as Director of Extension Education at Bihar Animal Sciences University (BASU), Patna for eight years, during which he implemented several farmer-centric initiatives that significantly enhanced the University’s outreach across Bihar.

Dr. Thakur has also held important administrative responsibilities. As Officiating Finance Comptroller, he streamlined financial management and ensured successful completion of CAG audits for 2017–18 to 2019–20 with due compliance. As Dean (Officiating), Sanjay Gandhi Institute of Dairy Technology, he strengthened academics and upgraded infrastructure for ICAR accreditation. His integrated approach combining academic excellence, administrative efficiency, and field engagement has transformed BASU’s extension system into a dynamic, impact-driven framework. He has further been entrusted with the additional responsibility of Chief Vigilance Officer (CVO), Bihar Animal Sciences University (BASU), Patna, with effect from; 10.02.2025, vide Office Order No. BASU/Reg./Admin./F. No: VC Cell/BASU/37/333.

Publications

Training Manuals:

• A.K. Thakur, Y.S. Jadoun and Rakesh Kumar (2024). Scientific Goat Farming. Directorate of Extension Education. BASU-Patna (Publication No: 44/2024/DEE/BASU).
• A.K. Thakur, Y.S. Jadoun and Rakesh Kumar (2024). Scientific Dairy Farming. Directorate of Extension Education. BASU-Patna (Publication No: 45/2024/DEE/BASU).
• A.K. Thakur, Y.S. Jadoun, Rakesh Kumar, Gargi Mahapatra and Anuradha Kumari (2024). Scientific Dairy Farming. Directorate of Extension Education. BASU-Patna (Publication No: 47/2024/DEE/BASU).
• A.K. Thakur, Y.S. Jadoun, Sumit Singhal, Gargi Mahapatra and Sonam Kumari (2024). Scientific Goat Farming. Directorate of Extension Education. BASU-Patna (Publication No: 48/2024/DEE/BASU).
• अरविन्द कुमार ठाकुर, योगेंद्र सिंह जादौन, राकेश कुमार एवं सर्वजीत कौर (2024). वैज्ञानिक डेयरी फार्मिंग. बिहार पशु विज्ञानं विश्वविद्यालय पटना. पृष्ठ संख्या:140 (प्रकाशन संख्या:42/2024/DEE/BASU).
• अरविन्द कुमार ठाकुर, योगेंद्र सिंह जादौन, राकेश कुमार एवं सर्वजीत कौर (2024). वैज्ञानिक बकरी पालन. बिहार पशु विज्ञानं विश्वविद्यालय पटना. पृष्ठ संख्या:138 (प्रकाशन संख्या:43/2024/DEE/BASU).
• N. Singh, Y. S. Jadoun, Ranjana Sinha, Rohit Kumar and A.K. Thakur (2024). Practical manual on “Milk Production Management and Dairy Development (DBM-111)”. Published by Department of Dairy Extension Education, SGIDT, BASU-Patna (Publication Communication No: SGIDT/PC/DEXT/2025/04).
• A.K. Thakur, Mritunjay Kumar, Y.S. Jadoun and G.D. Singh (2025). Training Manual on “Recent Advances in Veterinary Medicine and Surgery”. Directorate of Extension Education. BASU-Patna (Publication No: 50/2024/DEE/BASU).
• A.K. Thakur, Dharmendra Kumar and Y S Jadoun (2025). Saal bhar hare chare ka prabandhan, Kyon aur Kaise. Directorate of Extension Education. BASU-Patna (Publication No: 51/2024/DEE/BASU).

Book Chapters:

• Y.S. Jadoun, A.K. Thakur, Amandeep Singh, Sarvjeet Kaur and R.K. Nirala (2023). Employment Opportunities through Dairy based Enterprises. Multidisciplinary Portrait of Agriculture, Concept and Practices (Book), An anthology of delivered lectures during 21 National Orientation Course on “Teaching, Learning Evaluation Technology Program” (April 5-25, 2023). Pp; 257-262. (ISBN No: 978-93-91995-10-2).
• A.K. Thakur and Y.S. Jadoun (2024). Project Management and Participatory Approaches. Project Management Techniques in Social Sciences. (ISBN No: 978-93-58878-98-1) Pp:149-158.

Lead Papers:

• YS Jadoun^*1, K. Thakur¹, Jaswinder Singh², Pragya Bhadauria³ and Amandeep Singh⁴ (2023). Livestock Based Start-ups; Nurturing Employment Avenues for Farming Communities. National Conference “SVAHE –5” (2023) on “Smart Livestock Extension for Enhancing Farmers’ Income – An Extension Bounty” held from 12^th-14^th October, 2023 at KCVAS, Amritsar, Punjab”. Pp:243-249 (Published in Compendium)
• K. Thakur^*, YS Jadoun¹ and Pragya Bhadauria² (2023). Smart Livestock Extension Services; Reaching to Unreached Farming Community. National Conference “SVAHE –5” (2023) on “Smart Livestock Extension for Enhancing Farmers’ Income – An Extension Bounty” held from 12^th-14^th October, 2023 at KCVAS, Amritsar, Punjab”. Pp:25-34 (Published in Compendium)