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Area of specialization

  • Small Ruminant Farming
  • Gender and Women Empowerment
  • Climate Adaptation
  • Green Farming
  • Farming System
  • Adoption studies

Research Articles

  • Kumar, R., Singh, B.P., Kumar, V., Bangar, S. and Maousami (2013). Perceived sustainability of health technologies by goat farmers in different agro-climatic zones of Bihar.Journal of Applied Animal Research. 42 (2): 200-203 (NAAS 2024-7.4)
  • Kumar, R., Singh, B.P., Kumar, V., Kumar, S. and Maousami (2013). Adoption of health technologies among goat farmers in different agro-climatic zones of Bihar. Journal of Applied Animal Research. 43 (1): 46-51 (NAAS 2024-7.4)
  • Kumar, R. and Tripathi, H. (2011). Sustainability of crossbreeding practice perceived by the dairy farmers in mid-western plain zone of Uttar Pradesh. Journal of Applied Animal Research, 39 (3): 257-260. (NAAS 2024-7.4)
  • Kumar, R., Tripathi, H., Basunathe, V.K. and Sasidhar, P.V.K. (2011). Impact of crossbreeding on productive performance of cattle: A BAIF’s case. Indian Journal of Dairy Science, 64 (4):305-309. (NAAS 2024-5.24)
  • Kumar, V., Singh, B.P., Dutt, T., Kumar, R. and Maousami (2014). Perceived constraints and suggestions in adoption of goat husbandry technologies: A study in semi-arid zone of Uttar Pradesh. Indian Journal of Animal Science, 84(8):897-902 (NAAS 2024-6.4)

Other publication:

  • Research paper- 32
  • Scientific books with ISBN number -07
  • Practical manual- 08
  • Popular article-25
  • Book chapter-10
  • TV/Radio talk-04

Members of Professional Societies

  • Indian Veterinary Extension Forum (IVEF), Puducherry
  • Indian Society of Extension Education, New Delhi
  • Society for Community Mobilization for Sustainable Development, New Delhi
  • Society of extension education, Agra
  • Society of extension education, Gujarat

Research Activities:

Completed Research Projects:

Sl. No. Title of Research Project Duration Finding agency PI/Co-PIs

1

Training needs assessment of livestock farmers, paravets and veterinarians in animal husbandry practices 5 Institutional PI

Awards/Honours/Recognition:

  • Junior Research Fellowship (JRF), ICAR, Govt. of India
  • Senior Research Fellowship (SRF), ICAR, Govt. of India
  • Junior Research Fellowship (JRF), UGC, Govt. of India
  • IVRI- Senior Research Fellowship
  • Ganga Singh Chauhan Memorial Award, SEE, Agra
  • Best poster award, Society for community mobilization for sustainable development
  • Best Stall Award, 10th IVRI Kisan Mela & Animal Science Exhibition
  • Certificate for Lead paper presentation, SEE, Gujarat
  • Certificate of excellence in reviewing
  • Young Scientist Award, SEE Agra-2023