Educational Qualifications
- Ph.D. in Fruit Science – Anand Agricultural University (2015)
- M.Sc. (Horticulture) in Fruit Science – Navsari Agricultural University (2009)
- B.Sc. (Agriculture) – Navsari Agricultural University (2007)
Professional Experience
Subject Matter Specialist (Horticulture), Krishi Vigyan Kendra Pal (2013 – Present)
- Conducted OFTs & FLDs
- Organized farmer, farm women & rural youth trainings
- Worked in horticulture extension and technology dissemination
Publications & Conferences
Major Areas of Work
Fruit crop production and management
Vegetable cultivation and protected cultivation
Nursery management and propagation techniques
Floriculture and ornamental gardening
Post-harvest management and value addition
Climate-resilient horticultural technologies
Skills and Expertise
Conducting farmer trainings and demonstrations
Scientific advisory services for horticultural crops
Orchard planning and canopy management
Grafting, budding, layering, and nursery techniques
Protected cultivation (shade net/polyhouse) guidance
Value addition and processing of fruits and vegetables
Preparation of extension literature and technical notes
Organizing field days, exhibitions, and exposure visits
Units/Activities Run at KVK Centre
Horticulture Units
Fruit crop demonstration unit
Vegetable cultivation unit
Nursery production unit
Floriculture unit
Medicinal and aromatic plants unit
Protected cultivation unit (Shade Net/Polyhouse)
High-density plantation demonstration
Extension & Training Activities
On Farm Testing (OFT)
Front Line Demonstrations (FLD)
Farmer trainings and skill development programmes
Diagnostic visits and field advisory services
Farmer-scientist interaction programmes
Awareness campaigns and exhibitions
School and rural youth horticulture awareness activities