Dr. Sanjeev Kumar

Brief Introduction:

       Dr. Sanjeev Kumar is presently working as Associate Professor-cum-Senior Scientist and Head of the Department of Dairy Technology at Sanjay Gandhi Institute of Dairy Technology under Bihar Animal Sciences University, Patna. He did Ph.D. from ICAR-National Dairy Research Institute, Karnal, Haryana and also acquire ICAR-SRF in Dairy Technology conducted by ASRB, New Delhi. He started his carrier as Research Associate in Dairy Technology under the Network project on R & D support for Process up- gradation of Indigenous milk products for Industrial application at NDRI, Karnal (2000-2001). Subsequently, he joined and worked as Jr. Scientist and also In-charge Training Organizer, of Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Banka under the jurisdiction of Rajendra Agricultural University, Pusa (2001-2006). Further, he selected and contributed as Assistant Professor, Dairy Technology at Sanjay Gandhi Institute of Dairy Technology, Patna under RAU, Pusa and promoted to Assistant Professor (Sr. Scale). He again selected and contributed as Senior Scientist-cum-Head for KVK, Nalanda under Bihar Agricultural University, Sabour (2012-2017). Under his outstanding leadership and contribution, KVK, Nalanda conferred with ICAR-Best KVK Award (Zonal), during foundation day of ICAR, 16^th July 2016 at Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi. He has also been conferred with Best Extension Scientist award by Society for Upliftment of Rural Economy, Varanasi. Dr. Kumar has having experiences in Teaching, Research, Extension and Administration for more than 22 years in different capacity. Dr. Kumar is contributing in teaching of various courses of Dairy and Food Technology to B. Tech. (D.T.), M. Tech. (DT), M. V. Sc. (LPT), and DDT Program of IGNOU, New Delhi. Dr. Kumar has been mainly working in the area of Cheese and Fermented milk products, Traditional dairy Products and functional dairy products with special health benefits. He has developed the technology for manufacture of Feta cheese from Buffalo milk with enhanced functional attributes which was Patented by IPO, New Delhi. He has also standardized the technology for manufacture of several Bihar originated traditional dairy products like Channa based Khorma/Belgrami, Channa Balusahi etc. Apart from these, also developed an enhanced shelf life paneer by using bio-preservatives. Dr Sanjeev has published over 75 Research paper/Review paper/Book chapter/Technical /popular articles in journals/Magzines of National and international repute and presented paper in more than 30 National and international conferences. He has published 3 books and several manuals. He has to his credit numerous Editorials assignments and manuscript reviewing for both international and National journals. Dr Kumar, has also conducted various National/international conferences, 47^th DIC, Seminar, workshop, skill development training, FFT, Training for ARS, Kisan Mela, Dairy Mela, training programs in various discipline of Agriculture and Allied sectors etc. as Organizing Secretary, Secretary, Co-Organizing Secretary, Co-Convenor, Course Director. Dr. Kumar has been conferred with Associate Fellowship from National Academy of Dairy Science, India Karnal at CDT-SVVU, Tirupati in 2018 and also awarded Fellowship from Society for Upliftment of rural economy, Varanasi in International Conference on Rural Livelihood Improvement by enhancing Farmers income through Sustainable Innovative Agri and Allied Enterprises at BIT, Patna in 2018.

 In addition of these, Dr. Kumar has also been awarded Young Scientist Award by All India Veterinary Public Health Association in year 2010 at BVC, Patna. Dr. Kumar has also been awarded several Best paper/poster/oral awards in International/National Conferences and Seminars. He was also the recipient of prestigious Fellowship award-2023 from IDA, New Delhi in 49^th DIC, Gujrat in 2023.

Area of specialization:

• Cheese and Fermented milk products,
• Traditional dairy Products and functional dairy products with special health benefits

Five Best Publications:

• Kumar, Sanjeev; Kanawjia, S. (2011). The effect of varying casein/fat ratio on physicochemical and sensory qualities of Feta-type cheese made using buffalo milk. International Journal of Dairy Technology, (3), 380-385. (NAAS Journal Rating: 5264)
• Kumar, S.et al. (2011). Effect of rate of addition of starter culture on textural characteristics of buffalo milk Feta type cheese during ripening. (DOI 10.1007/s13197-011-0565-z) Journal of food science and Technology, (NAAS Rating 85)
• Kumar, S. and Kanawjia, S. K. (2011). Influence of partial replacement of NaCl with KCl on sensory and textural characteristics of buffalo Feta type cheese during ripening. Journal of Food Processing and Preservation. Online Published), http://authorservices.wiley.com/bauthor/addart.asp?articleid=928969%2D820. (NAAS Journal Rating: 29)
• Kumar, Sanjeev; Kanawjia, S. K.; Kumar, Su and Khatkar, S. (2012). Effect of varying level of dried milk proportion on formulation and reconstitution of Phirni mix powder. (doi 10.1007/s13197-013-1106-8). Journal of Food Science & Technology. (NAAS Journal Rating: 85)
• Kumar S. et al. (2014). Incorporation of Lactobacillus adjuncts culture to improve the quality of Feta-type cheese made using buffalo milk. (doi: 10.1007/s13197-014-1560-y). Journal of Food Science & Technology. (NAAS Journal Rating: 7.85)

Membership of Professional Societies:

• Elected Member (Research and Education) IDA (EZ), Kolkata for 2022-2025
• Elected Member (Research and Education) IDA (EZ), Kolkata for 2019-2022.
• Member IDA (EZ), Bihar Chapter since 2011 to continue
• Life Member, Indian Dairy Association (IDA), New Delhi
• Life Member, Dairy Technology Society of India, Karnal
• Life Member, Societies for Conservation of Domestic Animal Bio-diversity, Karnal
• Life Member, Association of Food Science and Technology, Mysore
• Life member, Indian Society of Extension Education, Agra
• Life member, Society for Upliftment of Rural Economy, Varanasi
• Member, Indian Science Congress, New Delhi

Research Activities:

Completed Research Project:

PI and Co-PI of Research/ Extension Projects

• Project entitled ‘Establishment, Strengthening and Modernization of Student Dairy, Milk & Milk Products Processing Unit, Testing Laboratories and Training Program Centre at SGIDT, Patna contributed as Co-PI of Project. (Funded by NPDD under MOAHDF, New Delhi) under process
• Project entitled “Process optimization for thermal sterilization of Paneer of milk from Bihar origin. Going on since 2018 to August,2020 and contributed as Co-PI of Project.(Funded by Govt of Bihar)
• Project entitled ‘Process Standardization of Khoa based Ramdana Lai’ as a Major Guide completed in January, 2020.
• Project entitled “Market assessment and process upgradation of Indigenous milk product of Bihar origin Khorma and Channa Balusahi“ at Dairy Technology Division, S.G.I.D.T Patna completed in March 2015.Contributed as PI and Co-PI of Research Project. (Funded by Govt of Bihar)
• Project entitled “Enhancement of shelf life of Paneer by using Bio-Preservative“ at Dairy Technology Division S.G.I.D.T, Patna as Co-PI of Research Project since 2013 to 2016.
• Under Project entitled “Network Project on R & D support for Process upgradation of Indigenous milk products for Industrial Application” worked as a Research Associate (Dairy Technology) at NDRI, KARNAL from November 2000 to 11^th July 2001.
• Project entitled “Development of Technology for manufacture of Feta Cheese with enhanced functional attributes from Buffalo milk” worked as Ph.D. Scholar at NDRI, Karnal (Under Faculty Development Programme, RAU, Bihar) from 2006 to 2009.
• Process development of Feta cheese from buffalo milk has been filed for patent by NRDC, New Delhi (Patent file No. IPR/4.19.16/10054 Granted 2019).

Extension/Developmental Projects:

• Project entitled “Promotion for Formation of three Farmer Producer Organization (FPOs) at Premanbigha (Nagarnausa), Andhana (Noorsarai) and junedi (Silao)” of Nalanda district as a Project Associate / Co-PI of project ( funded by NABARD, total outlay Rs 27.18 lakhs since April 2015 to 9.1.2017.
• Project entitled “Promotion of Formation of Farmer Producer Organization(FPOs) at Ekangarsarai block of Nalanda district” as a Project Associate / Co-PI of project (Funded by NABARD, total outlay Rs 9.06 lakhs since November 2015 to 9.1.2017.
• Project entitled “Technology Adaption on Gram cultivation and Processing into Sattu with marketing “’ at Anantpur (block Chandi) of Nalanda district as a Project Associate / Co-PI of project (funded by NABARD, total outlay Rs 4.38450 lakhs since April .16 2016 and completed in March 2017
• Project entitled “Establishment of Plant Health Clinic under National Horticulture Mission” at KVK Harnaut sponsored Department of Agriculture (Govt of Bihar). (Total outlay 27 lakh) and completed in 2015.
• Project entitled “Formation of Producer Organization (Islampur, Chandi, Nagarnausa, Hilsa)” under producers organization development and uplifment Corpus (PRODUCE) fund of NABARD“ by Kausalya Foundation, since 2014 contributed as Co-PI/Member Project monitoring and implementation total outlay Rs 36.18 lakhs since April 2014 to continue till 9.1.2017
• Project entitled “Formation of Farmer Producer Organization(FPOs) at Chandi block of Nalanda district” as a Project Associate / Co-PI of project (funded by NABARD, total outlay Rs 9.06 lakhs since 10.1.16 2016 to continue till 9.1.2017
• Organization (FPOs) at Ekangarsarai block of Nalanda district as a Project Associate / Co-PI of project (funded by NABARD, total outlay Rs 9.06 lakhs since November 2015 to continue till 9.1.2017
• Formation of Farmer Producer Organization(FPOs) at Chandi block of Nalanda district as a Project Associate / Co-PI of project (funded by NABARD, total outlay Rs 9.06 lakhs since 10.1.16 2016 to continue till 9.1.2017
• Project entitled “Capacity building of unemployed rural youth to enhance employment ability of rural youth and rise agriculture productivity” Dec 2012-Jan 2014 as PI of project at KVK Nalanda (BAU, Sabour) sponsored by TATA RALLIS Ltd., Mumbai. Total Outlay: 26 Lakh contributed as PI Project.

Consultancy Project: Dairy Development

• Evaluation and monitoring of schemes sanctioned under National Program for Dairy Development (2018-2019) for Kosi Dairy Project (KDP), Purnia as PI sponsored by COMFED, Bihar KDP (Purnia, Katihar, Araria, DCS and BMCs, Plant) w.e.f. 27.09.2021 to 30.03.2022 ( Fund Allocated, Rs. Three Lakh only)
• Concurrent Evaluation and monitoring of schemes sanctioned under National Program for Dairy Development (2018-2019) for Magadh Dairy, Gaya as PI sponsored by COMFED, Bihar (Ref:MMU: Gaya:Proc:871 dated2.4.2022 Magadh Dairy, DCS and BMCs, Plant)April, 2022 to continue ( Fund Allocated, Rs. Three Lakh only)

Ongoing research projects/studies:

Honours and Awards:

• PATENT GRANTED (Application no 128/DEL/2011) on A Process for preparation of Feta cheese from buffalo milk using microbial rennet (Patent No.305768 (Date of grant, 16.1.2019Indian Patent Office. New Delhi)
• Fellowship Award-2023 from IDA in 49^th DIC held at Gujrat in 2023.