Dr. Surjeet Singh Dhaka

Contact Info

surjeet.singh@cup.edu.in

surjeetdhaka.iabm@gmail.com

+919983518781

Lab No.-221/222, 2nd Floor, Academic Block, Department of Applied Agriculture, School of Basic Sciences, Central University of Punjab, V.P.O.- Ghudda, District- Bathinda, Punjab, India- 151401

Dr. Surjeet Singh Dhaka

Assistant Professor

Department of Applied Agriculture
School of Basic and Applied Sciences

Qualification

Institute of Agri Business Management (IABM), Swami Keshwanand Rajasthan Agricultural University, Bikaner, Rajasthan

Ph.D. in Agribusiness (October 2017)

Institute of Agri Business Management (IABM), Swami Keshwanand Rajasthan Agricultural University, Bikaner, Rajasthan

M.B.A. in Agribusiness (July 2013)

Dr. Yashwant Singh Parmar University of Horticulture and Forestry, Nauni - Solan, Himachal Pradesh

B.Sc. (Hons) in Horticulture (June 2011)

Experience

Central University of Punjab, Department of Applied Agriculture

Assistant Professor (M.B.A. - Agribusiness) January 2020 - Present

Banaras Hindu University - Rajiv Gandhi South Campus, Mirzapur

Assistant Professor (M.B.A. - Agribusiness) Oct. 2019 - Jan. 2020

MSAMB’s Post Graduate College of Agri Business Management, Talegaon Dabhade, Pune

Assistant Professor (Agribusiness & Marketing Management) June 2018 - Sept. 2019

Matix Fertilisers and Chemicals Ltd, Kolkata (West Bengal)

Assistant Manager, Sales & Marketing (Feb. 2017 - Apr. 2018)

Network Project on Market Intelligence, NIAP-IACR, New Delhi

Senior Research Fellow at DAE, SKRAU, Bikaner (Sept. 2015 - Feb. 2017)

Administrative Experience:

Member of Board of Studies of Department of Financial Administration, CUP (Feb 2022- Current)

Convener of Academic Advisory Committee (AAC) for DAA, CUP (May 2021- Current)

Member of the Board of Studies of Department of Applied Agriculture (2021-23)

Member, Health Diet Management Committee, Central University of Punjab, Bathinda, Punjab

Member of Curriculum Development Committee, Central University of Punjab, Bathinda, Punjab

Member of Institution's Innovation Council - 4 & 5, Central University of Punjab, Bathinda, Punjab

Training Coordinator of 60 days ACABC Programme of IABM, SKRAU, Bikaner (Aug. - Oct. 2014)

Research Area

Agribusiness Management

Research Interests

Agricultural price modeling and predictive analytics for emerging market dynamics
Agripreneurship development
Climate-resilient agricultural business models
Consumer behaviour mapping in personalized food systems
Smart farming technologies and their socioeconomic impact on farming communities

Research Grants/Projects

Completed

Research Seed Money Grant

Funding agency - Central University of Punjab

Title of the Project - Vocal for Local: Marketing of Agricultural Products as District Brand in Punjab

Duration - Two years (2021- 23)

Seed Amount - ₹ 1,50,000/-

Professional Affiliation

Life Member of the Indian Society of Agricultural Economics (ISAE)
Life Member of the Indian Society of Agricultural Marketing (ISAM)
Life Member of the Society of Economics and Development - (SOED, Ludhiana)
Member of Agricultural Economics Research Association (India) - AERA (India)

Professional Recognition/Awards/Scholarships

Professional Recognition:

ASCI certified ASSESSOR by Agriculture Skill Council of India (2016)
Recognized by Institute of Agri Business Management, Bikaner on Annual Day 2015 for helpful and sincere contribution

Awards:

Excellence AIASA, Member Award- 2016, at National Agricultural Convention on “Opportunities in Agripreneurship for Agricultural Students (OAAS-2016)” held on (October 07, 2016) at Rajasthan University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, Bikaner
Awarded the Second prize in oral presentation/paper entitles as “Usage of Information and Communication Technologies to Develop Innovative Agricultural Extension System” in National Seminar on “Agriculture Resource Management for Sustainability and Eco-Restoration” Organized by Society for Agriculture and Arid Ecology Research, ICAR-CIAH, Bikaner (March 11-13, 2016)
Best poster award for paper “Forecasting Wholesale Price of Chickpea Using the ARIMA Model: The Case of Bikaner APMC” in 25th National Conference on “Natural Resource Management in Arid and Semi-Arid Ecosystem for Climate Resilient Agriculture and Rural Development” organized by Soil Conservation Society of India, New Delhi in collaboration with Swami Keshwanand Rajasthan Agricultural University, Bikaner & Directorate of Watershed Development and Soil Conservation Government of Rajasthan, Jaipur (February 17-19, 2016)
Winner of “AD-MAD” show during National Level Hunt (Abhivyakti) February 04-06, 2013

Scholarships:

Teaching Assistantship by IABM, Bikaner during Ph.D. (Agribusiness)
National Talent Scholarship by ICAR, New Delhi during B.Sc. (Hort.) Programme (2007-11) with Certificate of Honour

Publications

Research Papers: 19

Prajapati, N., Dhaka, S. S., Rohilla, S., Singh, N., Rajasekaran, A., Rajkumar, M., & Maurya, A. K. (2025). Unveiling tree species resilience to Lantana camara allelopathy for forest landscape restoration in Central India. Plant Ecology, 1-14. (IF: 1.7)
Kyire, S. K. C., Dhaka, S. S., Bannor, R. K., & Asare, J. K. (2025). Climate change and food security nexus in Ghana: The role of renewable energy. Science of The Total Environment, 963, 178454. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.scitotenv.2025.178454 (IF: 8.2)
Asare, J. K., Mensah, N. O., Agyemang, P., Matthew, A., & Dhaka, S. S. (2025). Perception and willingness to participate in warehouse receipt system: insights from cashew farmers in the Bono region of Ghana. International Journal of Social Economics, 52(2), 236-252. https://doi.org/10.1108/IJSE-12-2023-0946 (IF: 1.90)
Prajapati, N., Tamta, B. P., Dhaka, S., & Verma, P. K. (2024). Ethnomedicinal plants diversity and healing traditions in the forest fringe villages of Pali, Umaria District, Madhya Pradesh, India. Journal of Non-Timber Forest Products, 31(3), 167-174. (NAAS Rating: 4.07)
Upadhyay, P., Dhaka, S. S., & Urmila (2024). Consumers’ buying behaviour towards ready to eat food items in Bhatinda city of Punjab, India. Indian Journal of Agricultural Marketing, 38(1), 9-28. (NAAS Rating: 4.42)
Dhaka, S. S., Kyire, S. K. C., & Asare, J. K. (August, 2024). Achieving environmental sustainability: the interplay of technological innovations, foreign direct investment and agricultural production on CO2 emissions in BRICS countries.International Association of Agricultural Economists (IAAE) > 2024 Conference, August 2-7, 2024, New Delhi, India. http://dx.doi.org/10.22004/ag.econ.344316
Dhaka, S.S., Urmila, Poolsingh, D. (2023). Comparative Analysis of Price Forecasting Models for Garlic (Allium sativum L.) in Kota District of Rajasthan, India. Research on World Agricultural Economy, 4(4), 10-22. https://doi.org/10.36956/rwae.v4i4.915 (IF: 0.14)
Dhaka, S. S. & Urmila (2023). Youth Participation in Agriculture and Allied Sectors: Empirical Evidence from Rajasthan. Indian Journal of Economics and Development, 19(1), 58-68. https://doi.org/10.35716/IJED/21324 (IF: 0.3)
Dhaka, S. S. (2017). Impact of Growing E-commerce on Indian farmers. Indian Journal of Economics and Development, 13(2a), 596-599. http://dx.doi.org/10.5958/2322-0430.2017.00137.8
Mathur, S. & Dhaka, S. S. (2017). Impact assessment of chickpea (Chana) price forecast advice on economic status of the farmers. Indian Journal of Economics and Development, 13(2a), 304-308. http://dx.doi.org/10.5958/2322-0430.2017.00085.3
Dhaka, S. S. & Urmila (2016). Farmer Suicides in India-A Curse to Mankind. Indian Journal of Economics and Development, 12(1a), 283-286. http://dx.doi.org/10.5958/2322-0430.2016.00077.9
Dhaka, S. S. (2016). Scope of Online Shopping of Agri Inputs. International Journal of Advance Research in Computer Science and Management Studies, 4(6), 111-115. http://www.ijarcsms.com/docs/paper/volume4/issue6/V4I6-0047.pdf
Bannor, R., K., Sharma, M. & Dhaka, S. S. (2016). Integration of Cumin Markets in Rajasthan. Journal of Energy and Natural Resource Management, 3(2), 37-43. http://jenrm.uenr.edu.gh/index.php/uenrjournal/article/view/86/43
Mathur, A., Dhaka, S. S. & Urmila (2015). Prospects of Agritourism in Bikaner District of Rajasthan. Indian Journal of Economics and Development, 11(4), 923-932. http://dx.doi.org/10.5958/2322-0430.2015.00102.X
Dhaka, S. S. (2015). Market Analysis of Pesticides for Paddy Crop. International Journal of Management, IT and Engineering, 5(1), 256-266. https://www.academia.edu/19839851/MARKET_ANALYSIS_OF_PESTICIDES_FOR_PADDY_CROP
Bannor, R., K. & Dhaka, S. S. (2015). Integration of Cluster Beans Markets in Rajasthan State of India. Economic Affairs, 60(3), 529-538. http://dx.doi.org/10.5958/0976-4666.2015.00074.1
Dhaka, S. S. & Urmila (2014). Assessment of the brand image of Bikaji Foods International Limited in Bikaner City. Advances in Economics and Business Management (AEBM), 1(12), 119-123. https://papers.ssrn.com/sol3/papers.cfm?abstract_id=2532433
Bannor, R., K. & Dhaka, S. S. (2014). Preference for MBA Agribusiness Programme: A Conjoint Analysis. IOSR Journal of Business and Management (IOSR-JBM), 16(5), 1-7. http://www.iosrjournals.org/iosr-jbm/papers/Vol16-issue5/Version-5/A016550107.pdf
Bannor, R., K., Dhaka, S. S., Mathur, A. & Longo, J. (2014). An Assessment of Listening Abilities of MBA Students. International Journal of Social Science & Interdisciplinary Research, 3(6), 247-259. https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Richard-Bannor-2/publication/303570979_AN_ASSESSMENT_OF_LISTENING_ABILITIES_OF_MBA_STUDENTS/links/5749036308ae5bf2e63efd7a/AN-ASSESSMENT-OF-LISTENING-ABILITIES-OF-MBA-STUDENTS.pdf

Review Articles: 2

Shevkani, K., Shivani, B., Dhaka, S. S., & Patil, C. (2025). Cowpeas for sustainable agriculture and nutrition security: an overview of their nutritional quality and agroeconomic advantages. Discover Food, 5(1), 109. (IF: 4.11)
Sethi, K., Dhaka, S. S., & Bari, V. K. (2024). Insights into Blossom End-Rot Disorder in Tomato (Solanum lycopersicum). Plant Molecular Biology Reporter, 42, 492–514. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11105-024-01442-9 (IF: 1.6)

Book: 1

Dhaka, S. S. (2016). Organic Cotton Farming in India: Current Scenario and Prospects. LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing.

Book Chapters: 5

Shivani, B., Dhaka, S.S., Patil, C., Shevkani, K. (2024). Millets as a Source of Nutrients and Nutraceuticals for a Sustainable Future. In: Kanga, S., Singh, S.K., Shevkani, K., Pathak, V., Sajan, B. (eds) Transforming Agricultural Management for a Sustainable Future. World Sustainability Series. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-63430-7_11
Dhaka, S. S. & Urmila (2023). Unveiling the Banking Obstacles Faced by Small and Marginal Farmers in Churu District of Rajasthan: An Investigation. Research and Review in Agriculture Science: Vol. VI (PP. 15-32). New Delhi: Bright Sky Publications.
Dhaka, S. S. (2022). Resource Use Efficiency of Organic Farming Versus Conventional Farming in Wheat and Pearl Millet. In Emerging Trends in Social Science Research: Vol. II (1st ed.,pp. 108–116). Bangalore: Archers & Elevators Publishing House.
Dhaka S. S. & Mathur S. (2016). Forecasting Wholesale Price of Chickpea using the ARIMA Model: the Case of Bikaner APMC. In N. K. Pareek & Sanjay Arora (Eds.), Natural Resource Management in Arid and Semi-Arid Ecosystem for Climate Resilient Agriculture (pp. 460-465). New Delhi: Soil Conservation Society of India.
Sharma R. & Dhaka S. S. (2016). Price Forecasting Technique for Efficient Market Intelligence to Combat Climate Uncertainties. In N. K. Pareek & Sanjay Arora (Eds.), Natural Resource Management in Arid and Semi-Arid Ecosystem for Climate Resilient Agriculture (pp. 444-451). New Delhi: Soil Conservation Society of India.

Tool: 1

DhakLongBanor- Listening tool (Active Listening Self-Assessment)

Are You an Active Listener?

Use this self-assessment to think about how actively you listen and to identify areas for improvement. Check the box next to the number in the column that best describes your listening habits.

While someone is talking, I:	Mostly	Sometime	Seldom
Plan how I’m going to respond.	1	3	5
Take notes as appropriate.	5	3	1
Notice the feeling behind the words.	5	3	1
Find myself thinking about other things while the person is talking.	1	3	5
Watch for significant body language (expressions, gestures).	5	3	1
Control fidgeting or other distracting habits.	5	3	1
Interrupt the speaker to make a point.	1	3	5
Am distracted by other demands on my time.	1	3	5
Listen to the message without immediately judging or evaluating it.	5	3	1
Ask questions to get more information and encourage the speaker to continue.	5	3	1
Repeat in my own words what I’ve just heard to ensure understanding.	5	3	1
Totals for each column
Grand Total
Scoring: (Below and 27 = Poor listener; 28 - 37 = Average listener; 38 - 45 = Good listener; 46 – 55 = Active listener.)

Research Guidance

Ph.D. Agribusiness (04) ongoing

PhD

MBA Agribusiness (42) submitted

Batch: 2021-23 (MBA Agribusiness- 13)

S. No.	Name	Registration No.	Title of Dissertation
1	ABDUL MUTALEB NAZIRI	21mbagri04	MARKETING OF POTATO IN PARWAN PROVINCE OF AFGHANISTAN
2	ALINA FARZAM	21mbagri06	A STUDY ON THE IMPACT OF SOCIOECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS ON OCCUPATIONAL ASPIRATIONS OF UNIVERSITY STUDENTS
3	ATUL GOYAL	21mbagri07	A STUDY ON FINANCIAL FEASIBILITY ANALYSIS OF COLD STORAGE UNITS IN SANGRUR DISTRICT OF PUNJAB
4	PUJA PRIYADARSINI BAG	21mbagri08	BUSINESS PERFORMANCE ANALYSIS OF FPO: A CASE STUDY OF CHANDIBHATA ORGANIC LIFE FARMING PRODUCERS COMPANY LIMITED IN BARGARH, ODISHA
5	HONEY	21mbagri09	A STUDY ON FARMERS’ PERSPECTIVE TOWARDS AGRICULTURAL SKILL-BASED TRAINING PROGRAMMES IN MAHENDRAGARH DISTRICT OF HARYANA
6	ROHIT TRIPATHI	21mbagri11	CUSTOMER PREFERENCE AND PERCEPTION FOR PATANJALI PRODUCTS IN VARANASI CITY OF UTTAR PRADESH
7	SATYENDRA VERMA	21mbagri14	ECONOMIC VIABILITY OF CUSTOM HIRING CENTERS IN BARAN DISTRICT OF RAJASTHAN
8	ASHU KUMARI	21mbagri16	A STUDY ON CONSUMER PREFERENCE FOR VALUE-ADDED STRAWBERRY PRODUCTS IN DELHI, INDIA
9	GARIMA SINGH	21mbagri18	A STUDY ON CONSUMER PREFERENCE FOR VALUE-ADDED PRODUCTS OF ALOE VERA IN DELHI CITY, INDIA
10	MONISHA BOSE	21mbagri22	A STUDY ON THE SOCIOECONOMIC PROFILE, CULTIVATION PRACTICES, CONSTRAINTS, AND VALUE CHAIN MAPPING OF VAZHAKULAM PINEAPPLE
11	AMIT YADAV	21mbagri24	IMPACT OF COUNTRY OF ORIGIN ON BRAND LOVE: AN EMPIRICAL STUDY OF NOODLE BRANDS
12	BHAT RASHID JAVAID	21mbagri25	PRODUCTION AND MARKETING OF MUSHK BUDJI RICE IN ANANTNAG DISTRICT OF KASHMIR, INDIA
13	DHANANJAY PAL SINGH	21mbagri26	CONSUMER PERCEPTION AND PREFERENCE FOR MILLETS AND MILLET-BASED PRODUCTS IN ALIGARH CITY OF UTTAR PRADESH

Batch: 2020-22 (MBA Project - 11)

Sr. No.	Registration No.	Name	Project title
1.	20mbagri01	Aditi Chaudhary	Farmers' Perception towards Agri-Voltaic System in India
2.	20mbagri04	Kanchan Chaturvedi	Business Opportunities for Plant Based Meat Products in Small Cities
3.	20mbagri08	Pritam Kumar	University Students' Perspective on Food Waste
4.	20mbagri09	Rupika Choudhary	TryChia: Consumer Acceptance and Marketing Strategies for Chia Seeds Jelly
5.	20mbagri14	Kochuthresia Steephan	Job Seeking Behavior of Generation Z
6.	20mbagri15	Lovedeep Singh	Marketing of Sheep and Goats in Fazilka District of Punjab
7.	20mbagri17	Nihal Mohamed M	Consumer Brand Preferences Towards Cosmetics Products With Respect to Herbal Products
8.	20mbagri20	Rajeevan M	Consumer Preferences for Potato Chips - A Study in Central University of Punjab
9.	20mbagri22	Madeen Ahammed E P	Consumer Preferences for Milk Products- A Study in Central University of Punjab
10.	20mbagri25	Ashwani Kumar	Analysis of Socio-Economic Status of Makhana Farmers in Sitamarhi District of Bihar
11.	20mbagri26	Tahminaa Batoori	Consumer Preferences towards Different Brands of Wheat Flour

Batch: 2019-21 (MBA Project - 12)

Sr. No.	Registration No.	Name	Project title
1.	19mbagri01	Sofia Hakimi	Use of Solar Energy in Agriculture: A Study from the Adopted Villages of the Central University of Punjab
2.	19mbagri02	Shir Mohammad Samadi	Marketing Strategy for Fertilizer Companies in Bathinda District
3.	19mbagri03	Roqhayeh Mohammadi	The Relationship between Knowledge Management and Organizational Commitment at Directorate of Agriculture, Irrigation and Livestock of Herat, Afghanistan
4.	19mbagri06	Ullash Kumar	Dairy Products Buying Behaviour of Families (with and without Children) in Patna City of Bihar
5.	19mbagri07	Sumit Kumar	A Study on the Role of Advertising in Making Purchase Decisions among Youth
6.	19mbagri09	Prineesh K	Impact of Covid-19 on Women Workers’ Livelihoods and the Coir Industry –A Study from Alappuzha District of Kerala
7.	19mbagri11	Simran Arora	Export Potential of Selected Horticultural Crops from Punjab (Kinnow, Guava, Potato and Peas)
8.	19mbagri12	Monika Agrawal	The Impact of Promotional Offers in Festive Season with Special Reference to Amazon
9.	19mbagri15	Parveen Kumar	A Study on The Student’s Opinion Towards Entrepreneurship as a Career Option
10.	19mbagri16	Muflih Thangal B K	A Study on Consumer Preference towards Eastern Condiment Products in Thrissur District of Kerala
11.	19mbagri20	Abdul Wajid Kalathingal	A Study on the Impact of Covid-19 on Rapid Growth of Home Bakers in Malappuram District of Kerala
12.	19mbagri25	Anita Sultani	Consumer Brand Preference and Buying Behavior for Bakery Products in Bathinda City of Punjab

Batch: 2018-20 (MBA Project - 06)

Sr. No.	Registration No.	Name	Project title
1.	18mbagri07	Seema Rani	Maize in Indian Starch Industry: Current Scenario and Future Challenges
2.	18mbagri09	Samita Garg	Comparison of Trends in Cost of Production and Minimum Support Price for Major Crops of Punjab
3.	18mbagri11	Rakesh Kumar Mahto	An Evaluation of Agritech Startup Scenario in India
4.	18mbagri12	Priya Upadhyay	Consumer Buying Behaviour Towards Ready to Eat Food in Bathinda City of Punjab
5.	18mbagri13	Kavya V	Export Performance of Selected Spices in India
6.	18mbagri14	Sandeep Singh	Costs and Returns of Beekeeping in Abohar of Punjab State

Conference/ Workshops/Seminars Attended

Conferences/ Workshops/Training/ Seminars/ Webinars Attended)

Overall

Programme	International	National	University Level
Conference	4	2	-
Workshop/ Training	-	7	7
Seminar	-	3	-
Webinar	2	18	-
Total	6	30	7

University Level: 7

S. No.	Name of Conferences/ Workshops/Training/ Seminars/ Webinars Attended	Name of the Sponsoring Agency	Place and Date
7.	Five Days' Workshop on Curriculum Development	Department of Education & IQAC, Central University of Punjab, Bathinda	Ghudda, February 06- 10, 2023
6.	IPR awareness/training program under the special mission called “National Intellectual Property Awareness Mission (NIPAM)”	Intellectual Property Office, India, at Central University of Punjab	Online mode, March 09, 2022
5.	Advanced session on patenting strategies and patent search exercise for inventions in biological sciences	IIC, IPR Cell, Department of Applied Agriculture and i-TTO, Central University of Punjab	December 03, 2021
4.	Innovation Ambassador Training	(Foundation Level, Total 16 Sessions of 30 contact hours) conducted by MoE's Innovation Cell & AICTE	Online mode, June 30 - July 30, 2021
3.	Workshop on “Poverty, Hunger, Food Security and Nutrition: From Concepts to Management”	SPANDAN, supported by Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, IABM, SKRAU, Bikaner	Bikaner, March 19, 2015
2.	Workshop on “Banking: Operations and Opportunities”	IABM, SKRAU, Bikaner	Bikaner, December 07, 2014
1.	Workshop on “Futures and Forward Trading”	National Multi Commodity Exchange of India (NMCE), SKRAU, Bikaner	Bikaner, 2011

National: 30

S. No.	Name of the Conferences/ Workshops/Training/ Seminars/ Webinars Attended	Name of the Sponsoring Agency	Place and Date
30.	Online Collaborative Training programme on "Enhancing Capacity in preventing Sexual Harassment at the workplace"	Jointly by the V.V. Giri National Labour Institute, NOIDA & Central University of Punjab, Punjab.	Online Mode August 16-18, 2022
29.	Regional meet of Institutions' Innovation Council	MoE's Innovation Cell (GOI) at Chandigarh University, Chandigarh	Chandigarh, July 26, 2022
28.	Two-day webinar on Satellite Farming	Centre for Agricultural Market Intelligence, NAHEP-CAAST, AAU, Anand in collaboration with the College of Agricultural Information Technology, AAU, Anand	Online Mode May 9-10, 2022
27.	Two-Day webinar on Emerging Agricultural Marketing Trends and Challenges	Centre for Agricultural Market Intelligence, NAHEP-CAAST, AAU, Anand, in collaboration with the Dept. of Agricultural Economics, B. A. College of Agriculture, AAU, Anand	Online Mode April 29-30, 2022
26.	Webinar on Remote sensing and Machine Learning Technology for Precision Farming	Dept. of Basic Sciences and Humanities, B A College of Agriculture in collaboration with the Centre for Agricultural Market Intelligence, NAHEP-CAAST, AAU, Anand	Online mode, November 29, 2021
25.	National Training Workshop on “Research Article Writing and Plagiarism”	Zoology and Biotechnology Department and IQAC of Govt. Girls’ P.G. College, Ujjain (M.P.)	Online mode, September 18, 2021
24.	National Level Webinar on Webinar on Analysis of Pesticide Residues in Food and Agricultural Commodities	AINP on Pesticide Residues, ICAR, Unit 9 under RKVY and Centre for Agricultural Market Intelligence, NAHEP-CAAST, Anand	Online mode, August 27, 2021
23.	National Webinar on "Role of Farmer Producer Organizations (FPOs) in Linking Farmers to Markets"	ASPEE Agribusiness Management Institute (AABMI), Navsari Agricultural University, Navsari	Online mode, August 12, 2021
22.	National Webinar on "Role of Microorganisms in Resilient Agriculture"	SKRAU, Bikaner	Online mode, July 05, 2021
21.	Webinar on "Research Paper Writing for Cooperatives: From Research to Publications"	VAMNICOM, Pune	Online mode, June 08, 2021
20.	Webinar on “Characterization Techniques for Smart Materials”	College of Basic Sciences and Humanities, CCS Haryana Agricultural University, Hisar, Haryana	Online mode, January 15-16, 2021
19.	Webinar on “Market Dynamics in Poultry Sector: Perspectives and Challenges”	NAHEP- CAAST, Centre for Agricultural Market Intelligence, AAU, Anand	Online mode, September 17-18, 2020
18.	Webinar on “Trade in F&V Products and Dairy Commodities”	NAHEP- CAAST, Centre for Agricultural Market Intelligence, AAU, Anand	Online mode, September 15, 2020
17.	Five-Day Online Workshop on “Research methodology.”	UGC- STRIDE Task Group 2020, Maulana Azad National Urdu University, Hyderabad	Online mode, August 17-21, 2020
16.	National Conclave cum Conference National Education Policy-2020	Punjab Commerce and Management Association in association with SCD Government College, Ludhiana and Sri Aurobindo College of Commerce & Management, Ludhiana	Online mode, August 16-18, 2020
15.	Webinar on “Academic Integrity in Agricultural Research Writings”	College of Agriculture, Kalaburagi UAS, Raichur, under ICAR-NAHEP	Online mode, July 29, 2020
14.	Webinar on “Farmer Producer Organizations and Commodity Markets”	NAHEP- CAAST, Centre for Agricultural Market Intelligence, AAU, Anand	Online mode, July 27-28, 2020
13.	National Webinar on “Intellectual Property Rights in Agriculture Sector”	NAHEP-SKRAU, Bikaner	Online mode, July 17, 2020
12.	Webinar on “Agricultural Market Reforms & Market Intelligence”	NAHEP- CAAST, Centre for Agricultural Market Intelligence, AAU, Anand	Online mode, July 07-08, 2020
11.	National Webinar on “Strategy for Strengthening Agricultural Education under Changing Scenario of COVID-19”	NAHEP-SKRAU, Bikaner	Online mode, June 26-27, 2020
10.	Webinar on “Fishery Business Eco-System in India”	NAHEP- CAAST, Centre for Agricultural Market Intelligence, AAU, Anand	Online mode, June 22-23, 2020
9.	Webinar on “Trends and opportunities in agri input industry.”	IABM, SKRAU, Bikaner	Online mode, June 16, 2020
8.	Webinar on “eNAM: Challenges and Prospects.”	NAHEP- CAAST, Centre for Agricultural Market Intelligence, AAU, Anand	Online mode, June 10, 2020
7.	National Seminar on “Market Imperfections, Farmers’ Distress, and Agrarian Crisis in India”	The Society of Economics and Development	PAU, Ludhiana, April 07, 2016
6.	National Seminar on “Agriculture Resource Management for Sustainability and Eco-Restoration”	Society for Agriculture and Arid Ecology Research, ICAR-CIAH, Bikaner	Bikaner, March 11-13, 2016
5.	National Conference on “Natural Resource Management in Arid and Semi-Arid Ecosystem for Climate Resilient Agriculture and Rural Development”	Soil Conservation Society of India, New Delhi in collaboration with Swami Keshwanand Rajasthan Agricultural University, Bikaner	Bikaner, February 17-19, 2016
4.	Rural Marketing Workshop on “Opportunities Beyond Imagination”	MART, Amaethon 2014- Food, Agri-business & Rural Summit, IIM Ahmedabad	Ahmedabad, January 11-12, 2014
3.	Supply Chain & Logistics Workshop on “Bridging the Missing Link”	Amaethon 2014- Food, Agri-business & Rural Summit, IIM Ahmedabad	Ahmedabad, January 11-12, 2014
2.	Agri-Entrepreneurship Workshop on “The World of Innovation”	Villgro Innovation Marketing, Amaethon 2014- Food, Agri-business & Rural Summit, IIM Ahmedabad	Ahmedabad, January 11-12, 2014
1.	National Seminar on "Agribusiness Potential of Rajasthan"	IABM-SKRAU, Bikaner and Indian Society of Agriculture Marketing, Nagpur	Bikaner, March 19-20, 2013

International: 6

S. No.	Name of Conferences/ Workshops/Training/ Seminars/ Webinars Attended	Name of the Sponsoring Agency	Place and Date
6.	International Conference on Management, Entrepreneurship and Social Sciences (ICMESS2023)	University Business School, Maharaja Ranjit Singh Punjab Technical University Bathinda and the University of Tehran (Sponsored by ICSSR, New Delhi)	Online Mode, March 16-17, 2023
5.	International Webinar on Role of Legumes and Pulses in Sustainable Cropping System of Hot Arid Zone	Under the Aegis of World Bank-ICAR Funded National Higher Education Project, Swami Keshwanand Rajasthan Agricultural University, Bikaner	Online mode, July 17, 2021
4.	International Web Conference on “Innovative Technologies, Entrepreneurship Avenues, Livelihood Enhancement in Sustainable Management of Animal Farming”	Post Graduate and Research Department of Zoology in collaboration with The Indian Science Congress Association (ISCA)	Online mode, August 03-04, 2020
3.	International Webinar on “Climate Smart Agriculture”	NAHEP- CAAST for Climate Smart Agriculture and Water Management (CSAWM), MPKV, Rahuri, Maharashtra)	Online mode, July 22, 2020
2.	XII Agricultural Science Congress on “Sustainable Livelihood Security for Smallholder Farmers”	ICAR-National Dairy Research Institute, Karnal	Karnal, February 03-06, 2016
1.	World Congress on “Management of Accounting, Finance, Marketing, Entrepreneurship, Economics and Business”	Krishi Sanskriti	JNU, New Delhi, November 22-23, 2014

Faculty Development Programme (FDP)/Orientation Course/Certificate Course/ Attended

S. No.	Name of the Faculty Development Programme (FDP)/Orientation Course	Name of the Sponsoring Agency	Place and Date
11.	Online FIP-Induction/Orientation Programme for "Faculty in Universities/Colleges/Institutes of Higher Education"	Teaching learning Centre, Ramanujan College, University of Delhi	Online mode, July 20 - August 18, 2022
10.	One Week National FDP on Moodle 4.0 Learning Management System	TLC, PMMMNMTT, SNDT Women's University, Mumbai in collaboration with British Council India	Online mode, July 14-20, 2022
9.	Online Elementary 5 days FDP on Entrepreneurship Development & Managing Start-Ups	AICTE Training and Learning (ATAL) Academy, Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar University, Lucknow	Online mode, November 18-22, 2021
8.	15 days Online FDP on Basics of Research	Indian Teacher Education Community in collaboration with Rotary College of Commerce and Arts, Navelim, Salcete, Goa	Online mode, November 02-17, 2021
7.	5 days FDP on Business Analytics Using Python for Food & Agriculture Sector	AICTE Training and Learning (ATAL) Academy, INDIAN INSTITUTE OF PLANTATION MANAGEMENT BENGALURU	Online mode, July 26-30, 2021
6.	5 days FDP on Bridging the Gap between Academia and Industry through Advanced Pedagogical Techniques	AICTE Training and Learning (ATAL) Academy, Center for Management Studies, Jain (Deemed-to-be University), Bengaluru	Online mode, June 08-12, 2021
5.	5 days FDP on Data Science	AICTE Training and Learning (ATAL) Academy, Central University of Punjab	Online mode, December 14-18, 2020
4.	2 days International FDP on High Impact Teaching Skills and Mind Mapping for Better Teaching	ICBS, Department of Commerce, Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Manipal	Online mode, August 19-20, 2020
3.	One Week Multivariate Analysis Using SPSS	AMPGC, Varanasi and DYPIMS, Pune	Online mode, July 23-29, 2020
2.	One Week Certificate Course on Apiculture	Department of Zoology, Balwant College, Vita, Sangli (M.S.)	Online mode, July 13-19, 2020
1.	Fertiliser Orientation Course	Fertiliser Association of India- Northern Region, SKRAU, Bikaner	Bikaner, September 10-11, 2012

Conference/ Workshops/Seminars Organised

University Level: 20

S. No.	Name of the Conference/Workshops/Seminars/Webinars	Name of the Sponsoring Agency	Place and Date
20.	Expert talk on “Potential of millets (Nutritional value, as nutraceutical and functional food)” Invited Expert - Dr. Amasiddha Bellundagi, Scientist, Indian Institute of Millets Research, Hyderabad	Department of Applied Agriculture, Central University of Punjab	Ghudda, August 08, 2022
19.	Awareness Programme on Millets- Aahaar se Arogya Invited Industry Expert - Shri Umendra Dutt, Founder Member & Executive Director, Kheti Virasat Mission, Punjab Sri Hartej Singh Mehta, President, Kheti Virasat Mission, Punjab	Central University of Punjab	Ghudda, June 24, 2022
18.	Expert Lecture on “Art of Publishing in International Journals” Invited Expert - Prof. Narpinder Singh, Guru Nanak Dev University, Amritsar	Department of Applied Agriculture, Central University of Punjab	Online June 09, 2022
17.	Expert Lecture on “New Food Products- Health and Diet: Challenges for food Industry” Invited Expert - Prof. Manab Bandhu Bera, Sant Longowal Institute of Engineering & Technology, Longowal, Sangrur, Punjab	Department of Applied Agriculture, Central University of Punjab	Ghudda, June 07, 2022
16.	Student-Industry Interaction on “Research Opportunities in Food Processing Industries”. Invited Industry Expert - Dr. Gaurav Kumar Pal, Senior Food Technologist and Incharge Hygienist, Kriti Nutrients, Devas, Madhya Pradesh	Department of Applied Agriculture, Central University of Punjab	Online March 11, 2022
15.	Business Ideas Competition	Organising committee member Institution Innovation Council (IIC), Central University of Punjab	Online February 14-21, 2022
14.	Workshop on "Agri-Entrepreneurship". Invited Agripreneurs - 1. Mr. Manas Miraji, Director, Vfarmz Supply Chain Pvt. Ltd., Bengaluru, Karnataka 2. Mrs. Annu Kanawat, Director, Aamlda Organic Food and Research Center Pvt. Ltd., Jaipur, Rajasthan	Department of Applied Agriculture, M.B.A. (Agribusiness), Central University of Punjab	Online February 08, 2022
13.	Webinar on “Functioning of Regulated APMCs under the New Digital Agricultural Marketing Reforms Era: A Case of e-NAM (Electronic National Agriculture Market)”. Invited Speaker - Mr. Cheriyan Khanna, Zonal Head – North, Nagarjuna Chemicals and Fertilizers Limited.	Department of Applied Agriculture, Central University of Punjab	Online, October 07, 2021
12.	Webinar on "DEVELOPMENT OF PEARL MILLET VALUE CHAIN FOR PROCESSING AND PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT IN ARID REGION”. Invited Speaker - Dr. Soma Srivastava, Sr. Scientist (FSN), ICAR - CAZRI, Jodhpur (Rajasthan)	Department of Applied Agriculture, Central University of Punjab	Online, September 03, 2021
11.	Interaction with Industry Expert Mr. Mayank Sharma, Officer (HR, National Fertilizers Limited) topic entitled “Corporate Interview Process”	Department of Applied Agriculture, M.B.A. (Agribusiness), Central University of Punjab	Online, March 30, 2021
10.	Interaction with Agri Industry Expert Mr. Yogesh Sharma, Regional Manager (S&M, Nuziveedu Seeds Limited) topic entitled “Introduction to Sales & Marketing of Agri Inputs (Seeds and Pesticides)”	Department of Applied Agriculture, M.B.A. (Agribusiness), Central University of Punjab	Online, March 24, 2021
9.	Interaction with Agripreneur Mr. Satya Dev (Founder of Agri Business Yuva (ABY) Farmers LLP) topic entitled “Livelihood Promotion and Micro Enterprise Development”	Department of Applied Agriculture, M.B.A. (Agribusiness), Central University of Punjab	Online, March 20, 2021
8.	Interaction with Agripreneur Mr. Tarang Patel (Founder & CEO- InTech Harness Pvt. Ltd.) topic entitled “Boost Crop Output through Engagement with Digital Agriculture”	Department of Applied Agriculture, M.B.A. (Agribusiness), Central University of Punjab	Online, March 17, 2021
7.	Interaction with Agripreneur Shri. M. G. Karibasappa (Innovative Farmer Awardee) topic entitled “Innovative Technologies for Pest Management Automatic Solar Insect Trap”	Department of Applied Agriculture, M.B.A. (Agribusiness), Central University of Punjab	Online, March 16, 2021
6.	Interaction with Agripreneur Mr. Durga Prasad Mishra (Director, Prakriti O Prakritik Consumer Products Pvt. Ltd., Odisha) topic entitled “Scope of Tuber Crop Processing”	Department of Applied Agriculture, M.B.A. (Agribusiness), Central University of Punjab	Online, January 03, 2021
5.	Interaction with Agripreneur Dr. Sunila Jakhar (Apis Divine, Haryana) topic entitled “Bee Buzzing Success”	Department of Applied Agriculture, M.B.A. (Agribusiness), Central University of Punjab	Online, December 28, 2020
4.	Interaction with Agripreneur Dr. S. Ravindar Reddy (RR Foods & Feeds, Hyderabad) topic entitled “Diversification in Agripreneurship and Layer Poultry”	Department of Applied Agriculture, M.B.A. (Agribusiness), Central University of Punjab	Online, December 09, 2020
3.	Workshop on "Excel in Excel"	IABM-SKRAU, Bikaner	Bikaner, October 06-08, 2015
2.	Workshop on "Inferential Statistics: An Overview"	IABM-SKRAU, Bikaner	Bikaner, September 26-29, 2015
1.	Workshop on "Data Analysis"	IABM-SKRAU, Bikaner	Bikaner, September 15-19, 2015

National: 01

S. No.	Name of the Conference/Workshops/Seminars/Webinars	Name of the Sponsoring Agency	Place and Date
1.	Webinar on "Advanced Technologies and Entrepreneurship Opportunities in Food and Agribusiness"	Department of Applied Agriculture, Central University of Punjab	Online, November 06, 2020

Peer Recognition

Reviewer, International Journal of Agricultural Economics ISSN Print:2575-3851 ISSN Online:2575-3843, Science Publishing Group
Reviewer, International Journal of Agriculture Sciences ISSN:0975-3710 EISSN:0975-9107, Bioinfo Publications

Invited Talks/ Resource Person

Invited lecture on “Innovation in Science and Technology” in Research Methodology Workshop organized by Chhatrapati Shahu Maharaj Research, Training and Human Development Institute (SARTHI), Pune, September 11, 2019.

Patent Filed/ Published

PATENT PUBLISHED

Title: An IoT based precision soil fertility measurement system for organic farming.

Inventors: Koshariya, A. K., Sharma, S. C., Dhaka, S. S., Rathore, M., Jain, A., Sharma, A., Jasrai, L, Verma, R., Masih, J., Lodhi, A. S., Republic of South Africa Patent Grant No. ZA202201589B; Grant Date: 29-06-2022. Republic of South Africa patent, application no. ZA2022/01589A filed on 07.02.2022.

ABSTRACT

The present invention relates to an IOT based precision soil fertility measurement system (100) for organic farming. The system (100) comprises a soil testing unit (102), a data repository (112), and one or more display units (114). The soil testing unit (102) is configured to test soil fertility for organic farming. The soil testing unit (102) comprises a plurality of sensors (104), a pH analyzing unit (106), and a central processing unit (108). The one or more display units (114) are configured to provide user inference and display the received information by the soil testing unit (102) in real-time. The IoT-based precision soil fertility measurement system (100) for organic farming can reduce fertilizer abuse and help to safeguard the environment.

Republic of South Africa Patent Grant No. ZA202201589B

Contribution Towards Institutional Building

Member of Project Implementation Group - Central University of Punjab R & D Foundation (DST NIDHI ITBI)

Member of Product Development Monitoring and Commercialization Committee under Research & Development Cell of CUP

Member of Institution's Innovation Council - 4 & 5, Central University of Punjab, Bathinda, Punjab

Member of Board of Studies, Department of Financial Administration, Central University of Punjab

Member of Various Committees (BOS, AAC, CDC at Department of Applied Agriculture, Central University of Punjab)

Convener for Academic & Administrative Committee (AAC) of the Department of Applied Agriculture, Central University of Punjab

Citations

Academic Identity

Google Scholar Id: It6hf1EAAAAJ (h-index: 5; Citations: 58)

Scopus ID: http://www.scopus.com/authid/detail.url?authorId=58315416600

Vidwan-ID: https://cup.irins.org/profile/125379

Orcid Id: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0129-5838

Community Participation

On General election duty for Lok Sabha and Legislative assembly

Student rural immersion module/industrial/field visits, summer training, etc.

Curricular Development

Member of CDC, BOS, & AAC at Central University of Punjab

e-Content Development

LPP Graphical Method Solution: https://youtu.be/01kt9wmwslY

LPP Simplex Method Solution: https://youtu.be/F5MITkMFDME

LPP Graphical and Simplex Method Examples Solution: https://youtu.be/-qDt9jnS2oY

LPP Direct from Solver: https://youtu.be/F8pWlIRfjyM

Other Significant Achievements

University Grants Commission (UGC) NET (Management) 2013
ASRB- ICAR NET (Agricultural Business Management) 2014
Online Interdisciplinary “One Week Certificate Course on Apiculture” conducted by Department of Zoology, Balwant College, Vita, Sangli (M.S.) India (July 13-19, 2020)
RS-CIT (Rajasthan State Certificate Course in Information Technology) conducted by Vardhman Mahaveer Open University, Kota (2015)
Worked as Teaching Assistant during Ph.D. programme (July 16, 2013 to September 27, 2015)
Survey of Tribal Region of Udaipur District of Rajasthan (July 21 to July 26, 2013)
A Field Survey - Guar Project for ACE Commodity Exchange (September 2013)
Summer Internship on “Feasibility Study of E-Mandi, An Electronic APMC Market in Bikaner” at NCDEX Spot Ltd. from May 17, 2012 to August 06, 2012
Underwent “South and North India Tour & Rural Awareness Work Experience Programme” during 8th semester of B.Sc. (Hort.) Programme in 2010-11
Awarded with scout guide Rajaypal Purskar Certificate
Secured 1st position at District level Gymnastic Tournament held at Churu, Rajasthan in 1996-97