Dr. Rajesh Kumar
Associate Professor
Department of Veterinary & Animal Husbandry
Extension Education
College of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, Kishanganj
Bihar Animal Sciences University, Patna
College of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, Kishanganj
Bihar Animal Sciences University, Patna
Publication & Research Metrics
174
Total Citations
08
h-index
08
i10-index
48
Research Papers
02
Review Articles
Specialization
Small Ruminant Farming
Gender and Women Empowerment
Climate Adaptation
Green Farming
Farming Systems
Adoption Studies
Qualification
| Sl. No. | Degree | University / Institution | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | BVSc & AH | MAFSU, Maharashtra | 2007 |
| 2 | MVSc | ICAR-IVRI | 2009 |
| 3 | PhD | ICAR-IVRI | 2012 |
Employee Experience
| Sl. No. | Name of Post | From | To | Organization / Address |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Assistant Professor | 11 September 2012 | 04 April 2018 | COVAS, JAU, Junagadh |
| 2 | Assistant Professor | 05 April 2018 | 18 April 2023 | COVS, LUVAS, Hisar |
| 3 | Associate Professor | 19 April 2023 | Till Date | COVAS, Kishanganj, BASU, Patna |
Best Three Research Articles
1
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 Rating 2026: 7.99
NAAS Rating 2026: 7.99
2
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 Rating 2026: 7.99
NAAS Rating 2026: 7.99
3
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 Rating 2026: 7.99
NAAS Rating 2026: 7.99
Other Publications
Research Articles
48
Review Articles
02
Popular Articles
40
Book Chapters
20
Books
08
Practical Manuals
10
Ongoing Research Projects
| Sl. No. | Title of Research Project | Duration | Funding Agency | Sanctioned Budget | Role |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Prevailing marketing practices for poultry meat and its quality evaluation in Kishanganj district of Bihar | 2 Years | BASU, Patna | ₹6.4 Lakhs | Co-PI |
| 2 | Value chain analysis of goat farming practices in Bihar | 3 Years | BASU, Patna | ₹7.5 Lakhs | Co-PI |
Completed Research Projects
| Sl. No. | Title of Research Project | Duration | Funding Agency | Sanctioned Budget | Role |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Training needs assessment of livestock farmers, paravets and veterinarians in animal husbandry practices | 1 Year | Institutional | - | PI |
Membership of Professional Societies
| Sl. No. | Professional Society |
|---|---|
| 1 | Indian Society of Extension Education, New Delhi |
| 2 | Society of Extension Education, Agra, Uttar Pradesh |
| 3 | Society of Extension Education, Gujarat |
Honours & Awards
| Sl. No. | Name of Honour / Award | Awarding Organization | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Junior Research Fellowship (JRF) | ICAR, Govt. of India | 2007 |
| 2 | Young Scientist Award | SEE, Agra | 2023 |
| 3 | Best Extension Professional Award | SEE, Agra | 2025 |