About the Department
The teaching and research in extension, for the first time in India, started at Bihar Agricultural College, Sabour (Bhagalpur); then affiliated to Bihar University in the year 1955. Hence, the state of Bihar has got the distinction to start the first Post Graduate Department of Extension Education. The thesis started to come out in the year 1957 and gradually, the discipline has spread in various parts of the country in due course of time. The Ph.D. programme by course work was started in discipline under the University in the year 1979. Many of the alumni of this department have played key roles as the leaders in developing new academic institutions as well as field extension services. They have occupied high positions and earned a good reputation both in the country and abroad.
During the period altogether 317 researchers have been admitted in M.Sc. & Ph.D. Out of which 292 have submitted for the award of M.Sc. (Ag) & Ph.D. degree. Apart from that the department has been helping other departments and faculties.
Further, Rajendra Agricultural University was converted into Central Agricultural University by an ordinance of the President of India w.e.f. 7th Oct. 2016 and it was named as Dr. Rajendra Prasad Central Agricultural University, Pusa, Samastipur (Bihar). Department is also helping in teaching and research activities of the other department of the Faculty of Agriculture viz. CBS&H, Agricultural Engineering, College of Community Science, Family Resource Management, Fisheries and B.Sc. Agriculture etc.
Vision: To create a culture of creativity & innovation for enhancing the quality students & rural lives
Mandate: Teaching, Research & Extension
Objectives/Goals: To bring rural transformation that can help in fostering agrarian prosperity
Degrees Offered
S. No. | Degree Offered | Subject/ Discipline | No. of Seats | Eligibility Qualifications |
i | M. Sc. (Ag) | Extension Education | 10+02* | B.Sc. or B.Sc. (Hons.) Agriculture/Horticulture/Forestry/ Sericulture |
ii | Ph.D. | Extension Education | 02+01* | M.Sc. (Ag.) Extension Education/Extension/ Education/ Communication / Dairy Extension / Fisheries Extension |
Facilities and Infrastructure
Laboratories/Class rooms: 2; The department has two laboratories-classroom viz., a) The Audio-Visual Lab is equipped with various teaching aids and devices that enhance the classroom teaching-learning experience. Open-Sankoré, an open-source interactive whiteboard software compatible with projectors and pointing devices, is utilized to make teaching more engaging and effective. b) The Multimedia Lab is equipped with a digital camera and video editing software.
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Achievements
i. Faculty Awards and honours:
- In 2017, Dr. Satya Prakash received the Young Scientist Award from the Society of Human Resource and Innovation, Agra (U.P.).
- In 2018, Dr. Satya Prakash was honored with the Young Scientist Award by the Indian Society of Extension Education, New Delhi.
- In 2019, Dr. Sudhanand Prasad Lal was awarded Ph.D. best thesis Gold medal in the 17th convocation dated 23.03.219 @ICAR-NDRI, Karnal, in the gracious presence of Dr. Trilochan Mohapatra, Secretary (DARE) & Director General (ICAR) Krishi Bhavan, New Delhi; & Dr. Joykrushna Jena, Deputy Director General (Animal Science) ICAR.
- In 2020, Dr. Satya Prakash received the Established Teacher Award in Extension Education from Shobhit Institute of Engineering & Technology (Deemed University), Meerut.
- In 2020, Dr. Sudhanand Prasad Lal received the Ph.D. Best Thesis Award-2020 from the Agricultural & Environmental Technology Development Society (AETDS), U.S. Nagar, India.
- In 2021, Dr. Sudhanand Prasad Lal received the Outstanding/Best Thesis award 2021 for his quality research work on “Assessment of livelihood security and resilience among farmers affected by national calamity in Bihar carried out during his M.Sc degree in the subject of Agricultural Extension Education on the occasion of International Web Conference on Innovative and Current Advances in Agriculture & Allied Sciences (ICAAAS-2021) during 19-21 July, 2021 by Astha Foundation, 65-Phool Bagh Colony, Meerut (UP).
- In 2022, Dr. Sudhanand Prasad Lal received Excellence in Teaching Award 2022 by Pragatishil Krishak Vikas Sewa Sansthan (Society Regd. No. 351/2014) During the two days 5th National Conference on Doubling Farmers Income for Sustainable & Harmonious Agriculture (DISHA 2022), 11 12 June 2022, Organized by KNIPSS, Sultanpur, UP in association with GAPS Dhanbad Jharkhand and PKVSS, Bihar.
- In 2022, Dr. Sudhanand Prasad Lal received BEST RESEARCHER AWARD In the International Research Awards on Science, Technology and Management – INSO, 31-Aug-2022 Organized by VDGOOD Professional Association, India. MCA CIN No. U22190TN2019NPL127500.
- In 2022, Dr. Sudhanand Prasad Lal received outstanding research supervisor award by Society of Ecological Sustainability (Estd. -2018), Bhawanipatna, Odisha in An International Conference on Green Technology. Agriculture Information Technology. Business Management and Social Sciences & Award Ceremony, Certificate No-22078/Award/ICGAIBS/RES, dated 16th-17th July, 2022.
- In 2022, Dr. Bineeta Satpathy was awarded the Best Scientist Award by the Indian Academy of Science and Research (IASR), Kolkata.
- In 2023, Dr. Sudhanand Prasad Lal was recognized & invited as an expert for Times Higher Education World University Rankings i.e. THE’s Global Academic Reputation Survey. Invited by Duncan Ross, Chief Data Officer, Times Higher Education, 26 Red Lion Square, London, WC1R 4HQ | timeshighereducation.com dated Nov 26, 2023.
- In 2024, Dr. Sudhanand Prasad Lal received the Eminent Scientist Award from SKUAST, Srinagar, Kashmir, in collaboration with AFTEFS and VITAL BIOTECH, Kota, during an event held on October 15–17. 1. The International Conference was endorsed by Hon’ble Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan, Govt. of India, D.O. No. 420/AM.
- In 2025, Dr. Sudhanand Prasad Lal was recognized & invited as an expert for Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2025 i.e. THE’s Global Academic Reputation Survey OAA5023660131. Invited by David Watkins, Managing Director of Data, Times Higher Education, 98 Theobalds Road, London, WC1X 8WB| timeshighereducation.com dated Tue, Jan 28, 1:30 PM.
ii. Patents/Technology/Methodology:
- Sudhanand Prasad Lal released the Technology Thematic color-coded Hybrid Quick Response code (QR code) for information and validation of university-based products developed by Dr. S. P. Lal as PI. O.O.No. /184/1V Res./DOR/RPC/U, Pusa Dated 7-7-2022.
- Sudhanand Prasad Lal developed Standardized Octa-dimensional Farm Women Sustainable Livelihood Security Index (FWSLSI) for AICRP-WIA which has been followed by all 13 centres at pan-India level.
- Sudhanand Prasad Lal, co-patentees Nisha Arya, and Dr. Shilpi Saraswat have been granted a patent for their innovative design titled “Typography Analysing AI Device.” This design is registered under Design No. 416557-001 and classified in Class 10-05. It was officially registered on May 11, 2024.
- Sudhanand Prasad Lal, co-patentees Nisha Arya, and Dr. Arpita Sharma Kandpal have been granted a patent for their innovative design titled “Hotel room assistance AI device”. This design is registered under Design No. 415259-001 and classified in Class 14-02. It was officially registered on April 29, 2024, and it will be inforce upto 29/04/2034.
iii. Research activities
- Satya Prakash worked as Co-Principal Investigator (Co-PI) for the NAIP Project entitled “Sustainable Livelihood Improvement through Need Based Integrated Farming System Models in disadvantaged District of Bihar”, which was centrally sponsored by the Government of India.
- Satya Prakash worked as Co-PI on the project titled “Impact Assessment of MANREGA”, funded by the Government of Bihar.
- Sudhanand Prasad Lal acted as Co-PI to the “Climate Resilient Agriculture Programme (CRAP)”, which was funded by the Government of Bihar.
- Sudhanand Prasad Lal acting as Co-PI for the project & Lead Scientist of Programme 2 “AICRP on Women in Agriculture”, funded by the Government of India, ICAR, and CIWA, Bhubaneswar.
- Sudhanand Prasad Lal acted as Nodal Officer and led the NAHEP – e-Learning project, which was jointly funded by ICAR and the World Bank.
- Sudhanand Prasad Lal acted as the Nodal Officer for the NAHEP – Grievance Redressal Mechanism project, funded by ICAR and the World Bank.
- Bineeta Satpathy, as Co-PI and Lead Scientist for Program IV, worked on the project titled “Identification of gender gaps by assessing vulnerability indices for climate change and approaches to minimize occupational drudgery through technological interventions”, funded by ICAR-AICRP (WIA).
- Bineeta Satpathy worked as both Principal Investigator and Nodal Officer for the ICT-enabled Krishi Gyan Vahan Project under the Fourth Bihar Krishi Road Map, funded by the Government of Bihar.
- Sudhanand Prasad Lal is working as the Principal Investigator (PI) of externally funded project entitled “Refinement, Reliability, and Validity of the Climate Resilience Index developed by Reliance Foundation’s Bharat India Jodo (BIJ) program” worth 14.24 Lakhs for 1 year from Reliance Foundation, Mumbai, Maharashtra, under Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Work Order No.: MA7/31353882.
Institutional/University funded Projects:
- Sudhanand Prasad Lal (Principal Investigator) led the project “Impact of Krishi Road Map on livelihood promotion of the farmers and extent of linkage among collaborative departments from 2019-23.
- Bineeta Satpathy (Principal Investigator) led a project titled “Impact Assessment of Technologies developed by RPCAU for income and employment generation.”
- Bineeta Satpathy (Co-Principal Investigator) contributed to a project “Impact Assessment of COVID-19 pandemic on supply chain of vegetables in Bihar.”
- Satya Prakash (Principal Investigator) worked on a project titled “Participatory Action Research for enhancing productivity through vermi-compost technology dissemination of field and horticultural crops in North Bihar.”
- Satya Prakash (Co-Principal Investigator) worked on a project titled “Study on employment opportunity for labour force in North Bihar after outbreak of COVID-19 (Corona Virus).”
- Sudhanand Prasad Lal (Principal Investigator) worked on a project “Situational analysis of reverse migrants during COVID-19 and their rehabilitation strategies.”
- Sudhanand Prasad Lal (Associate Scientist) worked on a project titled “Centre for Startup Facilitation (CSF).”
- Bineeta Satpathy (Principal Investigator) worked on a project titled “Evaluating and assessing the impacts of Popular 5 technologies and services developed/adopted by RPCAU for farmers’ livelihood in Bihar.
- Sudhanand Prasad Lal (Principal Investigator) is working on project Assessment of performance and market linkage of C-3 certified organic farming based FPOs along the great Ganges in Bihar (2014-2027).
iv. Publications
Training/Practical Manuals:
- Beekeeping for farmers by Dr Bineeta Satpathy
- Scientific Pisciculture by Dr Bineeta Satpathy
v. Extension Activities
- Workshop was organized on Overcoming Technological Gap in Oil Seeds & Pulses in Bihar at BAMETI, Patna during 08.09.2008 to 10.09.2008
- Workshop was organized on Overcoming Technological Gap in Maize in Bihar at BAMETI, Patna during 29/11/2008 to 01/12/2008
- Workshop was organized on Overcoming Technological Gap in Human Resource Development (HRD) for Agricultural Extension Management in Bihar at BAMETI, Patna during 21/12/2008 to 23/12/2008.
- Training was organized on Kisan Gosthi in Kisan Mela collaboration with the State Govt. at Darbhanga during 07/11/2009 to 07/11/2009
- Orientation course was organized on Faculty Development Programme at RPCAU, Pusa during 16/01/2017 to 06/02/2017
- A seminar-cum-workshop was organized on International Yoga Day at RPCAU, Pusa, on 21/06/2019.
- Hands-on training was given in the Multimedia Lab by Dr. Sudhanand Prasad Lal to extension professionals, organized by the Extension Education Institute, Nilokheri, under the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare, Government of India.
- Conducted a four-day training programme as the course instructor and associated scientist under the All India Coordinated Research Project (AICRP) on “Extension (Women in Agriculture) from 29-01-2021 to 01-02-2021 on Digital Literacy of Farm Women for Entrepreneurship Promotion (उद्यमिता संवर्धन के लिए कृषिरत महिलाओं की डिजिटल साक्षरता)”.
- A six-day training program was organized by Dr. Bineeta Satpathy on “Team Building Skills and Leadership Development,” funded by BAMETI, Patna.
- The department organized a two-day student seminar on “Avenues in Agricultural Extension Education.”
- A one-day workshop was organized by Dr Bineeta Satpathy on “Agri-preneurship Development” funded by the University.
- A twelve-day Capacity building program (CBP) was organized by Dr Bineeta Satpathy on “Understanding Project Management Techniques from Social Science Research perspective” Funded by ICSSR, New Delhi.
Three-day Collaborative Training Program was conducted by Dr. Sudhanand Prasad Lal on “Gender Mainstreaming in Agriculture” 10-6-24 to 12-6-24 national level training (virtual mode) by National Institute of Agricultural Extension Management (MANAGE), Hyderabad, (MoA&FW, Government of India) in collaboration with RPCAU, Pusa.
Faculties
1 | Dr. Ram Datt | Professor | 8210063779 | ramdatt@rpcau.ac.in |
2 | Dr. Bineeta Satpathy | Associate Professor & Head | 7978505027 | bineeta.satpathy@rpcau.ac.in |
3 | Dr. Satya Prakash | Associate Professor | 6207647397 | satya.prakash@rpcau.ac.in |
4 | Dr. S. P. Lal | Assistant Professor | 7876890810 | sudhanand.lal@rpcau.ac.in |
5 | Sri Saurabh Tiwari | Assistant Professor | 7238037570 | saurabh.tiwari@rpcau.ac.in |
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