Dr. Saroj Kumar Rajak

Dr. Saroj Kumar Rajak

Dr. Saroj Kumar Rajak

Associate Professor & Head
Department of Veterinary & Animal Husbandry Extension Education
Bihar Animal Sciences University, Patna
✉ drsarojvetpatna@gmail.com ☎ 9430672336 ☎ 9801085285

📊 Publication & Research Metrics

25 Total Citation
3 h-index
0 i10 Index
23 Research Papers
0 Review Articles

🔬 Specialization

A.H. Extension Education
Training
Information and Communication Technology

🎓 Qualification

Degree University / Institution Year
B.V.Sc. & A.H. West Bengal University of Animal & Fishery Sciences, Kolkata, W.B. 2003
M.V.Sc. Indian Veterinary Research Institute, Bareilly, U.P. 2005
Ph.D. Bihar Animal Sciences University, Patna 2022

💼 Employee Experience

Name of Post From To Organization / Address
Touring Veterinary Officer, Siswan, Siwan August 2005 February 2008 Department of Animal & Fishery Resources, Government of Bihar
Assistant Professor / Associate Professor March 2008 Continue Rajendra Agricultural University, Bihar Agricultural University, Bihar Animal Sciences University, Patna

📚 Best Five Research Articles

1 Rajak, S.K., Kumar, Pankaj, Singh, P.K., Rani, D. and Bharti, R. (2024). Impact of ATMA training programmes in Animal Husbandry sectors on the knowledge level of farmers in Muzaffarpur district of Bihar. International Journal of Advanced Biochemistry Research, SP-8(2): 190–193.
2 Rajak, S.K., Kumar, Pankaj, Singh, P.K. and Bharti, R. (2022). Training Needs Assessment of Livestock Farmers of Bihar. Journal of AgriSearch, 9(2): 182–184.
3 Rajak, S.K., Kumar, Pankaj, Singh, P.K. and Bharti, R. (2022). An Analysis of Socio-personal Profile of ATMA Trainers in South Bihar. Current Journal of Applied Science and Technology, 41(17): 36–41.
4 Rajak, S.K., Tiwari, Rupasi and Sharma, M.C. (2010). Livestock information coverage through ‘KhetiKisani’ and ‘KisanVaani’ programme broadcast by All India Radio, Bareilly. Journal of Community Mobilization and Sustainable Development, 5(1): 34–37.
5 Rajak, S.K. and Tiwari, Rupasi (2006). Content Analysis of Livestock Related Programmes Broadcast by All India Radio, Bareilly. Journal of Community Mobilization and Sustainable Development, 1(1): 58–63.

📝 Other Publications

Research Papers 23
Review Articles 0
Popular Articles 32
Books Authored 05
Book Chapters Written 19
TV / Radio Talks 148

🧪 Ongoing Research Project

Sl. No. Title of Research Project Duration Funding Agency Sanctioned Budget PI / Co-PI
1 Documentation and testing of ITKs used in Animal Husbandry Sector by Tribal and Non-tribal communities of Bihar 2.5 Years BSBB, Patna ₹21.48 Lakh PI
2 A Comparative study on Purnea cattle & Co-habitat cattle in Kosi and Mahananda Agro-ecological regions of Bihar 2.0 Years BSBB, Patna ₹15.0 Lakh Co-PI

✅ Completed Research Projects

Sl. No. Title of Research Project Duration Funding Agency Sanctioned Budget PI / Co-PI
1 Popularization of Indigenous Technical Knowledge (ITK’s) in Animal Husbandry, through Demonstration and Training in Bihar 2 Years BAU, Sabour ₹1.5 Lakh PI
2 Improving rural livelihood security of tribal and resource constrained farmers of North Bihar through low cost technology of Animal Husbandry and allied sector 4 Years ICAR-NASF, N. Delhi ₹154.7 Lakhs Co-PI
3 Assessment of Poultry Waste Management Practices at Poultry Farms and Commercial Hatcheries in Bihar 1 Year BASU, Patna ₹3.30 Lakh Co-PI

🏛️ Membership of Professional Societies

Sl. No. Society Membership Number
1 Society for Promotion of Farm and Companion Animals, BVC SPFCA/18/2020
2 Society of Extension Education, Paschmpuri, Agra 782/2010
3 Society of Agricultural Innovation and Development (SAID), Ranchi LM/RC/02

🏆 Honours & Awards

Sl. No. Name of Honour / Award Awarding Organization / Authority Year
1 Recipient of ICAR – JRF ICAR, N. Delhi 2003
2 Young Scientist Award SAID, Ranchi 2018
3 Excellence in Teaching Award Kamla Nehru Institute of Physical & Social Sciences, Sultanpur, U.P. 2022