Professional Summary
Dedicated Extension Specialist with expertise in Agricultural Engineering, actively working to bridge the gap between research and farmers. Skilled in delivering need-based training, field demonstrations, and advisory services to enhance agricultural productivity and sustainability. Strong focus on watershed management, climate-resilient farming, and natural resource conservation technologies.
Extension Objectives
- Transfer advanced agricultural technologies to farmers
- Promote sustainable soil and water management practices
- Strengthen farmer capacity through training and demonstrations
- Improve farm productivity and farmer income
Key Extension Activities
Conducting On-Farm Trials (OFTs)
Front Line Demonstrations (FLDs)
Organizing Farmer Trainings
Field Days & Exposure Visits
Providing technical advisory services
Developing extension literature
Participation in Kisan Melava
Krishi Din & awareness campaigns
Educational Qualifications
- M.Tech: Agricultural Engineering (Soil & Water Conservation) – D. Y. Patil Agriculture and Technical University, Talsande
- B.Tech: Agricultural Engineering – Dr. Balasaheb Sawant Konkan Krishi Vidyapeeth, Dapoli
Professional Experience
- Subject Matter Specialist (Agricultural Engineering), Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Pal (Jalgaon-I)
- Senior Research Fellow, MPKV Rahuri
Awards & Honors
Best Master's Thesis Award (2025) – ICAR-CRIDA, Hyderabad
Nation's Pride Award (2024) – Outstanding Research in Agricultural Engineering
Institutional recognition for IIT Hyderabad Training
Lifetime Member – International Association of Engineers (IAENG)
Publications & Conferences
Popular Article
रुंद वरंबा सरी : लागवडीचे फायदेशीर तंत्र
रुंद वरंबा सरी पद्धत ही आधुनिक शेतीतील एक अत्यंत उपयुक्त लागवड तंत्र आहे. या पद्धतीमध्ये पिकांची लागवड रुंद वरंब्यावर केली जाते आणि पाण्याचा निचरा सरीतून केला जातो.
मुख्य फायदे:
- पाण्याची बचत
- मातीची धूप कमी होते
- मुळांना चांगली हवा मिळते
- उत्पादनात वाढ होते
- यंत्रसुलभ शेती शक्य होते
योग्य पिके: ऊस, कापूस, सोयाबीन, भाजीपाला
निष्कर्ष: ही पद्धत शाश्वत शेतीसाठी उपयुक्त असून कमी खर्चात अधिक उत्पादन देणारी आहे.
Skills & Expertise
Technical Skills
ArcGIS, QGIS, Google Earth Engine
SWAT / SWAT-CUP Modeling
Agricultural Engineering Applications
Irrigation & Drainage Systems
Extension Skills
Farmer Training & Capacity Building
FLDs & OFTs Implementation
Technology Dissemination
Community Mobilization
Professional Skills
Project Management
Data Analysis & Research Documentation
Communication & Leadership
Major Areas of Work
Agricultural Engineering
Watershed Management
Remote Sensing & GIS Applications
Climate Resilient Agriculture
Natural Resource Management
Professional Statement
Committed to strengthening agricultural extension services by integrating research, innovation, and field-level implementation to empower farmers and promote sustainable agricultural development.