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Dr. Akanchha Singh

Dr. Akanchha Singh

  • Assistant Professor
    Institute of Applied Sciences & Humanities

  • Department

    Faculty of Agricultural Sciences

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  • Qualifications

    • Executive Certificate Programme (Digital Marketing and Analytics) IIM, Amritsar IIM, Amritsar 2023 (4 months) A+
    • Ph. D. (Agricultur al Extension and Communic ation) G.B Pant University of Agriculture and Technology, Pantnagar-263145 Uttarakhand 2021 79.83
    • M.Sc. (Ag) Extension Education Institute of Agricultural Sciences Banaras Hindu University Varanasi 221005 2016 85.70
    • B.Sc. (Agri.) Bihar Agricultural University, Sabour, Bhagalpur 2013 83.52
    • Intermediat e Kendriya Vidyalaya, Gonda C.B.S.E. 2008 87.80
    • High School Kendriya Vidyalaya, Gonda C.B.S.E. 2006 86.00
  • Singh, A., Jirli, B. (2017). Attitude of Extension professionals toward Objectives of Extension Education at Bhagalpur District of Bihar. Indian Research Journal of Extension Education. Vol 18(1):105-109. NAAS-rating: 4.81
  • Singh, A., Jirli, B., Rai, A. (2018). Factors Influencing Attitude of Extension Professionals towards Principles of Extension Education. Indian Research Journal of Extension Education. Vol 18(4):50-55. NAAS-rating: 4.81
  • Singh, A. Jirli, B. A study on In-tension of Ex-tension: Internalization of concepts of Extension Education by Extension-professionals of Bhagalpur, Bihar. Multilogic in Science. NAAS-rating: 5.20
  • Singh, A. Jirli, B. Mahra, G.S. (2019). Attitude difference between extension educators and extension-service providers regarding concepts of extension education in Bhagalpur district of Bihar. Indian Journal of Extension Education.55(3):142-146. NAAS rating:5.32 (Scopus indexed)
  • Singh. A and Kameswari, VLV. (2020). Perceived Effectiveness of Lead user developed Innovations in Agriculture. International Journal of Current Microbiology and Applied Sciences, 9(1): 2054-2060. NAAS rating:5.38
  • Singh. A, and Kameswari, VLV (2023). Developing Agricultural Innovations: Constraints Faced by Lead Users in Uttar Pradesh. Indian Research Journal of Extension Education. Vol. 23(3):116-121, NAAS rating: 5.22
  • Singh.A., Kameswari, VLV.and Huria, A. (2020). Discontinuance of Agricultural Innovations: Extent and Reasons. International Journal of Current Microbiology and Applied Sciences. 11(special issue).425-429, NAAS rating:5.38
  • Singh, A. Jirli, B (2018) Changing perception and awareness towards ICT along with changing roles of stakeholders in Agriculture. Research Journal of Agricultural Sciences. Vol 9(1): 1412-1416. NAAS rating: 4.54.
  • Dash, D., Singh, A., Mahra, G.S., Kushwaha, G.S (2018) Psychological Impact of television Advertising on Children as Consumers. Education Research Journal. 8(5): 102-106.
  • Singh, A., Dash, D (2018) Kisan Call Centre: Farmers’ Queries Solving Centre. Agrobios newsletter, 17(1):137-138
  • Singh, A., Raghuvanshi, R., Dash, D (2018). Self Help Group: A Step toward Women Empowerment, Agrobios newsletter, 17(05):106-107
  • Singh, A., Dash, D., Raghuvanshi, R. (2018). Market-led-extension: A Boon for Farmers. Agrobios newsletter,17 (7). 118-119
  • Raghuvanshi,R and Singh, A (2018). Extension Methods Used in Climate Smart Agriculture. Agrobios newsletter, 17(02):133-134.
  • Dash, D., Singh, A., (2018). Youth Involvement in Sustainable Agriculture Development: Need of the Hour. Agrobios newsletter.17 (7): 115-116.
  • Chauhan, A., Dash, D., Singh, A. (2018). Social media Use among Farming Youth and its role in Promoting Agriculture in India. Indian Farmers Digest. 51(11): 9-11.
  • Singh, A (2014). Role and Aspirations of rural youth in family farming. In: Choudhary, M.L., Aditya. Family Farming and Rural Economic Development. New Delhi. New India Publishing Agency. pp-23-29 ISBN No. 9789383305858
  • Singh, A., Mishra, O.P (2016) Climate Change and Indian Agriculture. In: Kinhal, G.A., Dharni, A.K., Upadhyay, A.P. and Dugaya, D. Climate Change Combating through Science and Technology. Bhopal, Indian Institute of Forest Management and M/S Bishen Singh Mahendra Pal Singh.pp: 37-45 ISBN No- 978-81-211-0949-9
  • Singh, A. Aditya., Jirli, B., Mishra, O.P (2016) ICT Revolution in Agriculture: A Boon for Farmers. In: Gadei, K. Compendium on Agricultural Extension. New Delhi. Bio-Tech Books. pp- 363-369. ISBN No. 978-81-7622-372-0
  • Singh, A., Dash, D., Mahra, G.S., Kushwaha, G.S (2017) Identifying Rural Leaders through Sociometry Technique: A Synthesis. In: Singh, V., Melkania, U., Kushwaha, G.S., Negi, V. Agriculture Against the Climate Odds. New Delhi. SSDN Publishers and Distributers.pp-114-121. ISBN No.978-93-8117-650-4

    • Singh, A., Kameswari, VLV (2018). Strategies for Promoting and Developing Farmer-led-Innovations. In: Singh, J., Nigam, R., Hassan, W., Singh, R. Advances in Agriculture and Bio-diversity. Ghaziabad. Kailbri International Educational Trust.pp-21-25 ISBN. 978-81-937080-0-2

  • Mishra, O.P., Singh, A. Singh, Varsha (2016) Climate Change Adaptation: Role of ICT in Indian Agriculture. In: Kinhal, G.A., Dharni, A.K., Upadhyay, A.P. and Dugaya, D. Climate Change Combating through Science and Technology. Bhopal, Indian Institute of Forest Management and M/S Bishen Singh Mahendra Pal Singh.pp-211-219 ISBN No- 978-81-211-0949-9
  • Singh, A., Dash., D.Mahra,G.S and Trivedi.,G. (2019). Youth: Challenges and Efforts. In: Rautela. R. Gulati., N. Role of Youth in Bringing Social Change. Pantnagar.Vivekanand Swadhyay Mandal.pp-244-288 ISBN No. 978-81-9333237-9-3
  • Kademani, S., Prakash, D., Singh, A. (2019). Sustainable Rural Development and Social Inclusion through Farm Youth Awardees: An Extension Strategy. In: Rautela. R. Gulati., N. Role of Youth in Bringing Social Change.Pantnagar.Vivekanand Swadhyay Mandal.pp-17-21. ISBN No. 978-81-9333237-9-3
  • Dash, D., Mahra, G.S, Singh, A., Kademani, S.B. (2019). Tribal Youth as Agripreneurs: A Potential Segment for Ensuring Positive Social Changes through Food Secure Future in Tribal Farm Setting. In: Rautela. R. Gulati., N. Role of Youth in Bringing Social Change. Pantnagar.Vivekanand Swadhyay Mandal.pp-251-253 ISBN No. 978-81-9333237-9-3

Seminar and Conferences

  • Participated and presented paper (oral) in National Seminar on “Re- orientation of Agricultural Education” at Bihar Agricultural University, Sabour, Bhagalpur (Nov 14-15,2014).
  • Participated and presented paper(oral) in National Seminar on “Rural Youth in Family Farming” at Bihar Agricultural University Sabour, Bhagalpur (Dec 18-19, 2014)
  • Participated and presented paper(oral) in National Seminar on “Youth Ready for Climate Change Transformation” at Indian Institute of Forest management, Bhopal (28-29th July,2015)
  • Participated and presented paper (oral) in National Seminar on “Strategy to Drive Skill Based Agriculture Development Forward For Sustainability and Rural Employability” at Institute of Agricultural Sciences, BHU, Varanasi (Nov 5 to 7, 2015)
  • Participated and presented paper(oral) in International Extension Education Conference on Education, research and Services at Institute of Agricultural Sciences, BHU (27-30 Jan,2016)
  • Participated and presented paper in National Conference on “Role of National Youth Policy in Reaping the Demographic Dividend through Empowerment: Status and Futuristic Strategies (12-13th Jan,2018)
  • Participated in International Youth Conference on “Youth for Integral Humanism” at GBPUA&T, Pantnagar (12th -13th Jan, 2012)
  • Participated in National Workshop on “Innovations in Traditional Agriculture for Sustaining Humanity” at GBPUA&T, Pantnagar (29-30 August,2017)
  • Participated in National Conference on “Ekatm manav Darshan ka Vyaoharik Swaroop: Bharat ke samekit Vikas ka Prayas” at GBPUA&T, Pantnagar (5-6 August, 2017).
  • Institutional Development Plan (IDP) National Agricultural Higher Education Project, G.B Pant University of Agriculture and Technology, Pantnagar, Uttarakhand (Workshop on Introduction to e-Content Development) October 12,2019).
  • International Symposium on Innopreneurship: A Need for Sustainable Agriculture (Feb-2-3, 2019)
  • Attended five days (Nov 24-28, 2020) online workshop on Psychometric scale construction Technique: Basic to Advances organized by Dairy Extension Division, ICAR-National Dairy Research Institute, Karnal Haryana, India.

Work Experience

Project and Institution Designation Time
Institutional Development Plan: National Agricultural Higher Education Project (IDP-NAHEP) G.B Pant University of Agriculture and Technology, Pantnagar e-Content Developer From 22 March 2021to – 21September 2021.
College of Agriculture Sciences Teerthanker Mahaveer University (TMU), Moradabad Assistant Professor From October 11, 2021to September 8, 2023
Faculty of Agricultural Sciences, GLA University, Mathura Assistant Professor From April 3, 2024 to continuing.

Academic Achievements

  • ICAR JRF with fellowship: AIR: 23
  • ICAR SRF with fellowship: AIR:22
  • UGC NET: 68%
  • ICAR NET: 60%

Extracurricular and Co-curricular achievements

  • Participated in Jawahar Lal Nehru K.V.S Regional Science Exhibition-2007
  • Participated in Inter-College Cultural Festival -2011 at Bihar Agricultural University and secured Ist position in English Elocution event.
  • Participated in College Elocution competition -2011-2012 at Bihar Agricultural University and secured Ist position
  • Participated in Inter-College Cultural Festival-2011- 12 and secured 3rd position in essay competition
  • Participated in College Essay Competition -2011-12 and secured 2nd position
  • Participated in Inter-College Essay Competition-2012 (Foundation Day celebration) and won consolation prize.
  • Represented Bihar Agricultural University in the National Debate competition on “Can Nation Building be shouldered by the present day impulsive youth” on 14-15 January 2012 at G.B Pant University of Agriculture and Technology Pantnagar (Uttarakhand)
  • Represented Bihar Agricultural University, Sabour at Mahindra Samriddhi India Agri Awards 2013(Town Hall Session) held at Hotel Ashoka, New Delhi in a discussion forum.

Appreciation and Recognition

  • Certificate of Appreciation for contributing as a volunteer in International Extension Education Conference on Education Research and Services.
  • Certificate of appreciation for contributing in organization of ISEE Golden Jubilee National Seminar-2015 at Banaras Hindu University
  • Certificate of Recognition in successfully organizing “Alumni Meet 2018” of Department of Agricultural Communication at GBPUA&T, Pantnagar
  • Certificate of Appreciation for serving as executive member of Agricultural Communication Society of Department of Agricultural Communication at GBPUA&T at Pantnagar.
  • Certificate of recognition for contributing in academic research and co- curricular activities of Department of Agricultural communication 2016-17 at GBPUA&T Pantnagar.

Radio/ Audio Talks

  • Produced 20 minutes radio programme on “Uttam Aay ka Sadhan Mushroom Utpadan” along with script writing, producing and editing during July 2016 to Dec 2016 at GBPUA&T, Pantnagar
  • Produced a documentary along with script writing, producing and editing on “Life on Water” during the year 2013 at Bihar Agricultural University, Sabour, Bhagalpur (Video is available)
  • Given voice over to a video made under NASF project on “Bakri Palan” during the year 2017 (Video is available).

Faculty Accomplishments

  • Executive Certificate Programme on Digital Marketing and Analytics from IIM Amritsar (June, 2023 to September, 2023).
  • Faculty Development Programme: Accreditation and Outcome based Learning (August 2022-October,2022) from NPTEL-SWAYAM (85% (Among the elite group).
  • Faculty Development Programme on Development Research Methods by NPTEL-AICTE during Aug-Oct 2025
  • Faculty Development Programme on Design, Technology and Innovation by NPTEL-AICTE during July-September, 2025
  • Faculty Development Programme on Project management by NPTEL-AICTE during Feb-Apr, 2025
  • Participated and presented paper on Digital Revolution in Agriculture: Opportunities and Challenges in National Seminar on Agricultural Extension cum Alumni Meet (AADEE BHU-2024) organized by Department of Extension Education, Institute of Agricultural Sciences, Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi (U.P), India during November 15- 17, 2024.
  • Participated and presented paper on Effectiveness of Lead user developed Innovations in Agriculture: A study of Innovations of Uttar Pradesh at
    Fifth International Conference on Creativity and Innovation at Grassroots (ICCIG 5)-2025 atIndian Institute of Management Ahmedabad duringJanuary 28-30, 2025
  • Participated and presented poster on 8th National Youth Convention (August 22-23,2024) on “New Perspectives for Sustainable Agriculture and Livelihood Security on the topic “Lead user developed innovations in Agriculture: Success Stories of Farmers of Uttar Pradesh” at institute of Agricultural Sciences, Banaras Hindu University (online Mode).
  • Participated in 21 days summer school cum training on New Advancements in Agricultural Sciences: From the Green Revolution to Viksit Bharat 2047 jointly organized by Agri Meet Foundation Bharat in collaboration with ICAR-Puttur Karnataka, SKLTSHU Telangana, MGUVV Durg Chhattisgarh and ICAR NIBSM Raipur from 15 August to 4 September 2024 (online Mode).
  • Participated and presented poster on 8th National Youth Convention (August 22-23,2024) on “New Perspectives for Sustainable Agriculture and Livelihood Security on the topic “Lead user developed innovations in Agriculture: Success Stories of Farmers of Uttar Pradesh” at institute of Agricultural Sciences, Banaras Hindu University (online Mode).
  • Participated in two-weeks international workshop on Data Analysis with SPSS, R and E-Views organized by ICFAI University Tripura with knowledge partners Kettring University, USA and International University of Business Agriculture and Technology (IUBAT), Bangladesh dated 17-28th June, 2024 (virtual mode).
  • Participated in Faculty development Programme on Foundations of Effective teaching Pedagogy organized by Academic Success Centre, GLA University, Mathura from June 10-14, 2024.
  • Presented paper in International Extension Education Conference at BHU Varanasi on 27th Jan,2023 to 30th Jan,2023.
  • Singh, A. and Kameswari, V.L.V. (2025). Perception of Fellow Farmers on Lead user Developed Innovations in Agriculture. Agricultural Science Digest. 1-6. doi: 10.18805/ag. D-6218. (NAAS rating: 5.52, Scopus indexed)
  • Sarkar, B.C., Singh, A., Thapa, Y., Shukla, G., Chakravarty, S. (2025). Role of Protected Areas and Joint Forest Management in Managing Forest Degradation. In: Shukla, G., Manohar K., A., Raj Kizha, A., Panwar, P., Chakravarty, S. (eds) Forest Degradation and Management. Forestry Sciences, vol 87. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-84055-5_22
  • Singh, A. Joshi, D. Sharma Priyanka, Priyajoy.K (2022). Swayam Sahayata Samooh: Gramin Mahilaaon Ko Aatmnirbhar Banane ki or Ek Mahatvapoorna Kadam. Krishi Chetna. Bhartiya Makka Anusandhan Sansthan. Ludhiana.
  • Guest Speaker: Dr. Ram Datt Mishra Associate Professor, Rural Management, School of Agri business and Rural Management, Dr. Rajendra Prasad Central Agricultural University, Pusa, Samastipur, Bihar.
  • Singh, A (2022). Developing an improved variety of Lemon Grass ‘Hunar’: A Success Story of Gurpreet Singh. Food and Scientific Reports. 3(8):13-15.
  • Singh. A., Farswan, K., Mishra. K, Huria, A. (2023). The Spirit of Indian Youth: Past, Present and Future In: Sinha, P., Gupta, S., Jain,S., Imagining, Identifying and Innovating Roadmap to become the Vishwaguru: Harnessing Potential of Indian Youth. Vivekanand Swadhyay Mandal. pp-231-140.
  • Organized guest lecture under Institutions Innovation Council (IIC) on Entrepreneurship and Innovation as career Opportunity on 22nd November, 2021.
  • Organized guest lecture under Institutions Innovation Council (IIC) on My Story- By Successful Start-up Founder” on 24th November, 2021. Guest Speaker: Anant Chaturvedi, Co-founder and CEO-Vikalp Kanpur

Krishi me mahilaaon ki vartman bhoomika

Awards

  • Got best oral presentation award in National Seminar on “Re- orientation of Agricultural Education” at Bihar Agricultural University, Sabour, Bhagalpur (Nov 14-15,2014).
  • Professional Recognition Award in the National seminar on Agricultural Extension cum Alumni Meet (AADEE BHU-2024) organized by Department of Extension Education, Institute of Agricultural Sciences, Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi (U.P), India during Nov 15-17, 2024.

Other

  • Skill Nation Certificate for completing live workshop on Power point Using AI and Chat GPT.
  • Content Vidhya Certificate for successfully completing six-days (19th to 24th Dec-2022) online workshop on content writing.

Experience in handling

  • Rural Agriculture Work Experience (Overall Coordinator)
  • NAAC Criteria 7 Coordinator (College level)
  • Extension Activities and Field Visit Coordinator
  • MOOCs Coordinator

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