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Dr. Sheela Kharkwal is an Assistant Professor of Agricultural Economics at SKN College of Agriculture, Sri Karan Narendra Agriculture University, Jobner. A Ph.D. graduate of ICAR–National Dairy Research Institute (NDRI), Karnal, with first-class academic distinction, she brings over seven years of experience in teaching at undergraduate and postgraduate levels and has guided 11 Master’s and 02 Ph.D. scholars. Her research interests include agricultural production economics, marketing and value chain analysis, livelihood diversification, NSSO data analytics, and applied econometrics, with a focus on real-world agricultural and rural challenges. She has authored more than 40 research papers in reputed national and international journals, along with book chapters, manuals, extension bulletins, and popular articles, and remains actively engaged in capacity building and evidence-based policy research for sustainable agricultural development.

Dr. Upendra Singh, holding a Master of Engineering (2004) and Ph.D. in Agricultural Engineering (2011), currently serves as Assistant Professor and Department In-charge of Agriculture Engineering. His journey began on July 26, 2012, when he joined as Assistant Professor (ASPE) at AICRP on Post Harvest Technology at Rajasthan Agricultural Research Institute, Durgapura, Jaipur. With over 16 years of extensive experience in teaching, research, and extension activities across various institutes, Dr. Singh has made significant contributions to the field. During his tenure at AICRP on Post Harvest Technology in Rajasthan Agricultural Research Institute, Durgapura, Jaipur, he focusing on aloe vera and aonla fruits, and innovated the design of an aloe vera juice extraction machine. Transitioning to the Department of Agriculture Engineering at Sri Karan Narendra College of Agriculture, Jobner, on April 01, 2015, Dr. Singh's achievements continued to flourish. Notably, he was honored with the Raj Bhasha Gourav Award 2016 at Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi, during the Hindi Divas celebration on October 14, 2017, in the esteemed presence of the Home Minister of India, Shri Raj Nath Singh, and other dignitaries. Additionally, he expanded his expertise through international ventures, including a visit to Israel from October 14 to November 03, 2018, for a course in “Agricultural Engineering and Technology” under the MASHAV International Fellowship, as well as a two-month training at the Asian Institute of Technology, Bangkok, Thailand, focusing on “Precision Farming Technology” under the supervision of Dr. Abhishek Datta, Professor, and Head of Department at AIT, Bangkok. Furthermore, Dr. Singh holds various responsibilities within the university and college settings, such as Incharge of the central vehicle pool, Technical Expert for the purchase committee, Technical Officer, Incharge of the Remote Pilot Training Centre, and DDO of the Central Vehicle Pool. His academic contributions extend to over 20 research papers in national and international journals, 12 practical manuals for undergraduate students, 04 folders, 08 pamphlets, and 04 book chapters. Additionally, he has led 5 projects as Principal Investigator and Co-Principal Investigator. Currently, Dr. Singh is overseeing the RKVY Project worth Rs 115.69 Crore, titled "Establishment of Farm Machinery Testing Center".

Dr. Girish Kumar Mittal is an accomplished agricultural biochemist currently serving as Assistant Professor and In-charge, Department of Biochemistry at Sri Karan Narendra Agriculture University, Jobner (Jaipur). He obtained his B.Sc. (Hons.) in Agriculture from Maharshi Dayanand Saraswati University, Ajmer in 2000, M.Sc. (Agriculture) in Biochemistry from Maharana Pratap University of Agriculture and Technology, Udaipur in 2002, and Ph.D. in Agricultural Biochemistry from Anand Agricultural University, Anand in 2010. He qualified ICAR-NET in Plant Science conducted by Indian Council of Agricultural Research, New Delhi.

He previously served as Research Associate and Senior Research Fellow at reputed institutes including MPUA&T Udaipur, ICAR-Directorate of Groundnut Research (Junagadh), Sorghum Research Station (SDAU, Deesa), and ICAR-Directorate of Maize Research, IARI, New Delhi. His specialization focuses on biochemical and molecular studies of biotic and abiotic stress tolerance in crops and quality evaluation of cereals, pulses, oilseeds, and seed spices for nutritional benefits. He completed an international training on metabolomics at Aberystwyth University (UK) under the World Bank-funded IDP-NAHEP program in 2023.

Dr. Mittal has published over 30 research papers, authored two books, six book chapters, and a laboratory manual, and guided seven M.Sc. students as Major Advisor while mentoring more than 40 postgraduate and doctoral scholars. He is a life member of five scientific societies and recipient of the “Young Scientist Award-2023” from the Indian Society of Seed Spices and was conferred Fellow (F.I.S.A.B.) by the Indian Society of Agricultural Biochemists. He has also earned multiple Best Oral and Poster Presentation awards at national and international conferences.

Dr. Akhter Hussain is working as Professor & Head, Department of Entomology at SKN College of Agriculture, Sri Karan Narendra Agriculture University, Jobner (Jaipur), Rajasthan. He joined SK Rajasthan Agricultural University (SKRAU) in July, 2005 as Assistant Professor (Entomology) at KVK, Fatehpur-Shekhawati (Sikar) and worked on insect pest management, validates & disseminates the newer technologies to the farmers and served up to August, 2013. Dr. Akhter did his B.Sc. (Ag.) Hons. in 1993 and M. Sc. (Ag.) in 1996 from S.K.N. College of Agriculture, Jobner, SKRAU, Bikaner (Rajasthan) with University Gold Medal in M.Sc.(Ag.) Entomology and Ph.D. from Rajasthan College of Agriculture, MPUAT, Udaipur (Rajasthan) with university topper. Published 74 research papers in scientific journals of national and international repute, four book chapters, 40 popular articles in the magazines, nine bulletin/ compendium and five practical manual for UG courses. Participated in many symposia/ workshops/ conferences at state, national and international level. Involved in teaching B.Sc. (Ag), M.Sc. (Ag) and Ph.D. courses from last 12 years and Guided 11 M.Sc. (Ag.) Entomology and five Ph.D. (Entomology) students. Life member and member of various scientific and academic societies of India. Besides these, Certificate of Merit to presentation of research paper in “National Symposium on Soil Arthropods and their Management” held at ARS, Durgapura, Jaipur from September 27–28, 2001. Best poster award to presentation of research paper in “National Conference on Plant Protection through Eco- friendly Techniques and Traditional Farming Practices” held at ARS, Durgapura, Jaipur from February 18–22, 2010.

Professor Dr. I. M. Khan is an Agricultural Extension Educationist and serving as the University Head, Department Of Agricultural Extension Education, SKNAU Jobner since 30th December 2023. Before that he has served as Director Students Welfare of SKN Agriculture University, Jobner for more than 4 years and 10 months from 9th February 2019 to 30th December 2023. He also served as University Head from 16th January 2018 to 4th February 2020 and from 17th June 2020 to 27th October 2020 and Campus Head of the Department of Extension Education from 2nd July, 2016 to 21st February 2019. Dr. Khan has also served as Registrar, SKNAU Jobner from 23rd February 2022 to 1st August, 2022 and Controller of Examination, SKNAU, Jobner from 4th February 2014 to 17th April 2014. He also served as the Principal Investigator, SKN-Agribusiness Incubator, SKNAU Jobner for about 1 year and 3 months from 30th January 2024 to 21st April 2025.Dr. Khan was born on 20th August, 1968 in Jobner village. He obtained his B.Sc. (Ag) degree in 1988, M.Sc. in 1990 and Ph.D. in 1994 in Extension Education from RAU, Bikaner. He started his service as a Lecturer in Govt. College Sawaimadhopur on 1st September 1995. He was appointed as Assistant Professor in SKRAU, Bikaner on 10th May, 1996 and worked at Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Sawaimadhopur for about one year, where he was actively engaged in transferring and popularizing the agricultural technologies in farmers and led the KVK Sawaimadhopur to won first prize for the exhibition laid in Udyog Mela in Januuary, 1997. He was transferred to SKN College of Agriculture, Jobner on 17th April. 1997, where he provided his services in teaching and extension activities till 8th February, 2019.He also performed the additional duties of Assistant Director Students Welfare, Chief Hostel Warden, Assistant Director Physical Education, NSS Programme Officer and Hostel Warden. He also delivered his duties as member of academic Council, convener and member of several committees. Dr. Khan remained associated in teaching for last 28 years and taught almost all the courses of Extension Education at UG, PG and Ph.D. levels. He received the best teacher award in 2002-2003 in SKNCOA, Jobner. He has guided 32 M.Sc. and 11 Ph.D. students as Major Advisor and acted as a member in the Advisory Committee of more than 60 students of M.Sc. and Ph.D. in Extension Education.

Dr. Shailesh Marker is working as Professor of Genetics & Plant Breeding and Principal Investigator of ICAR–All India Coordinated Research Project on Spices at Sri Karan Narendra Agriculture University, Jobner (Jaipur), Rajasthan. With over 21 years of experience in teaching, research, academic administration, and consultancy, he is a distinguished plant breeder specializing in wheat, maize, linseed, and seed spices.

Dr. Marker earned his Ph.D. in Plant Breeding and Genetics from Maharana Pratap University of Agriculture and Technology, Udaipur, focusing on genetic studies in heterozygous populations of maize. He was a Gold Medalist during his M.Sc. in Plant Breeding and Genetics. Throughout his career, he has developed several high-yielding, climate-smart, and bio-fortified crop varieties. Notably, he developed two dual-purpose maize varieties and three high oil linseed varieties; all officially notified by the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare, Government of India for commercial cultivation and seed production.

His research contributions include germplasm characterization and conservation, with maintenance and cataloging of over 100 maize, 190 linseed, and 200 farmers’ varieties. He has completed national research projects on high-temperature tolerant wheat and sustainable maize farming, and has collaborated internationally with International Maize and Wheat Improvement Center.

Dr. Marker has published 85 research papers (H-index: 17; i10 index: 37, 1645 citations) across maize, wheat, linseed, and other crops, and has successfully guided 7 Ph.D. and 35 Master’s students as supervisor. He is a recipient of several prestigious honors including the SAS Fellow Award, Prof. M. S. Swaminathan Award, Dr. Akhtar Hussain Distinguished Agriculture Scientist Award, and Scientist of the Year Award.

Through his leadership in research planning, germplasm management, capacity building, and technology transfer, Dr. Marker continues to contribute significantly to crop improvement, seed production, and sustainable agricultural development.

Dr. S.P. Singh is a distinguished academician and horticulture expert, currently serving as a Professor in the discipline of Horticulture at S.K.N Agriculture University, Jobner.

With deep specialization in Olericulture (vegetable science), Dr. Singh has devoted his professional life to teaching, research, and agricultural extension services aimed at strengthening sustainable horticulture practices and farmer capacity building.

Academic & Professional Journey

Dr. Singh began his career in 1997 as a Technical Assistant at A.R.S. Jalore, where he worked in farm management. His academic career progressed steadily through teaching and extension roles at Krishi Vigyan Kendra (KVK), Jalore, before joining S.K.N. College of Agriculture, Jobner in 2010.

Through consistent dedication, he rose through the ranks:

• Assistant Professor

• Associate Professor

• Professor (since July 2020)

Over the years, he has contributed extensively to:

• Teaching undergraduate and postgraduate students

• Guiding 20 M.Sc. and 5 Ph.D. scholars

• Conducting impactful research and field extension activities

Research & Contributions

Dr. Singh has made notable research contributions in vegetable crop improvement, including work on the refinement of the chilli variety RCh-1. He has also been involved in projects focused on building training infrastructure for scientists, students, and rural youth under national agricultural development initiatives.

His extension work has reached grassroots levels through:

• 250 on-campus trainings

• 190 off-campus trainings

• Farmer-scientist interactions

• Radio and television talks

• Demonstrations and field programs

He has delivered over 865 lectures, helping bridge the gap between scientific knowledge and practical farming.

Institutional Development

Dr. Singh has played a key role in strengthening agricultural infrastructure and environmental sustainability, including:

• Establishment of model nurseries

• Development of orchards with fruit crops like lime, ber, aonla, bael, and karonda

• Plantation of approximately 80,000 trees to improve the university microclimate

• Creation of an ornamental nursery and a biodiversity park

He also contributed to academic communication by serving as editor of:

• Jobner Krishi (University Magazine)

• SKNAU News (University Newsletter)

Publications & Leadership

Dr. Singh has an impressive academic record with:

• 65 research publications

• 55 popular articles

• Multiple technical folders and reports

• Participation in 42 academic events

• Organization and attendance of numerous webinars

He has also co-authored books such as:

• Production Technology of Fruit Crops in Wasteland

• Propagation of Horticultural Crops

Administrative & Academic Roles

In addition to teaching and research, Dr. Singh has held several important administrative responsibilities, including:

• Assistant Director (HRD & PME)

• Assistant Director Student Welfare

• Farm Incharge

• Warden

• Member of Recruitment, Scholarship, and Campus Committees

Dr. Basant Kumar Bhinchhar Incharge & Assistant Professor in the Department of Livestock Production Management at Sri Karan Narendra Agriculture University, Jobner, Jaipur. He has six years of teaching and extension experience in livestock production management. A distinguished alumnus of leading agricultural institutions, Dr. Bhinchhar completed his B.Sc. at SKRAU, Bikaner, and earned both his Master’s and Ph.D. degrees from Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi. His research focuses on animal nutrition and livestock production management. He has a robust publication record with over 30 research papers in journals and more than 35 book chapters, popular articles, booklets, and manuals.

Dr. Bhinchhar actively participates in conferences and seminars related to livestock production management and is a member of several key animal science societies in India. He also oversees the Skill Development Centre in the Directorate of Extension Education. His accolades include the Young Scientist Award at GIAFAS 2021, the Best Poster Presentation at the National Conference cum 9th Rajasthan Science Congress 2022, and the Best Researcher Award from a reputed agricultural society. He has played a significant editorial role in university publications such as SKNAU: News and Views, Krishi Smarika, and University Annual Reports and has organized three orientation programs for newly appointed university staff as well as numerous training programs at the departmental level.

Dr. Manoj Kumar Sharma presently working as Professor and Head, Department of Plant Physiology, S.K.N. College of Agriculture, Jobner. He obtained his B.Sc. (Hons.) in Agriculture from S.K.N. CoA., Jobner in year 2001. He pursued his Master and Doctoral degree from Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi in Plant Physiology respectively in the years 2003 and 2007. He started his carrier as Lecturer Botany at Jobner PG College, Jobner, Jaipur (Rajasthan) in July, 2007. In August 2008 he was joined as Assistant Professor at Junagadh Agricultural University, Junagadh and as Associate Professor in year September, 2015 at Pearl Millet Research Station in same University. In March, 2018 Dr. Sharma join SKNAU, Jobner as Associate Professor and become as HOD, Department of Plant Physiology in December, 2019 and promoted as professor March, 2021. Dr. Sharma having more then 17-year experience of UG/PG teaching and guided M.Sc. students as major advisor. He is also having equal experience of research work in the field of abiotic stress, seed physiology and mineral nutrition. He worked on many crops such as wheat, groundnut, pearl millet and rice during his research curricula. He published 15 research papers and one review paper in national and international reputed journals along with one book titled “Seed Science Treatise” and seven abstracts in proceedings and one popular article. He was attended 15 national and two international conferences and several seminars. Dr. Sharma is having excellent knowledge of various techniques used in plant and seed physiology research. Dr. Sharma gave three recommendations for South Saurashtra Agro climatic zone (Gujarat) and one for AICRP-Pearl Millet. Nine students successfully completed M. Sc. research work covering important crops such as wheat, mungbean, cowpea, pearl millet, groundnut, rapeseed and mustard.