Department of Farm Engineering
Professor & Head : Dr. R. Yadav, Ph.D. (Agril. Engg.)
Contacts : 02852677308 (Office)
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Faculty Strength
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Sr. No.
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Name
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Designation
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Higher Qualification
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Experience
|
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1
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Dr. R. Yadav
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Prof. & Head
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Ph.D (Agril.Engg)
|
33 Years
|
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2
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Prof. V.R.Vagadia
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Asstt. Prof.
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M.Tech (Agril.Engg.)
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31 Years
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3
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Prof. D.B. Chavda
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Asstt. Prof.
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M.Tech (Agril.Engg.)
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3 years
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Technical Staff
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Sr. No.
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Name
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Designation
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Qualification
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Experience
|
|
1
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Ms. Geeta Tomar
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Tech. Asstt.
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B. Tech.
(Agril. Engg.)
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8 years
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Supporting Staff (Current Position)
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Sr. No.
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Name
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Designation
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Qualification
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Experience
|
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1
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Sh. B. R. Kher
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Agril. Assistant
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Diploma in Agri.
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5 year
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Courses Offered at UG /PG and Others (Current Year Odd & Even Sem.)
(A) Post Graduate Courses
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Teacher
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Odd / Even
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Course No.
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Title of the course
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Credit
|
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Dr. R. Yadav
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Odd
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FMPE 510
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Ergonomics & safety in farm operation
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3(2+1)
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(B) Under Graduate Programme, B.Sc. (Hons.) Agri.
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Teacher
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Odd / Even
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Course No.
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Title of the course
|
Credit
|
|
Prof. V. R. Vagadia
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Odd
|
Ag. Engg. 3.2
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Farm power & Machinery
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2(1+1)
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V. R. Vagadia & Prof. D. B. Chavda
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Odd
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Ag. Engg. 5.4
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Protected Cultivation and secondary Agriculture
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2(1+1)
|
|
Prof. V. R. Vagadia
Prof. D. B. Chavda
Dr. R. Yadav
Ms. G. Tomar
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Odd
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Ag. Engg 7.5
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READY / RAWEP
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1(0+1)
|
|
Prof.V. R. Vagadia & Prof. D. B. Chavda
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Even
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Ag. Engg. 2.1
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Introductory soil and water conservation engineering
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2(1+1)
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Prof. V. R. Vagadia
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Even
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Ag. Engg. 4.3
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Renewable Energy and Green Technology
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2(1+1)
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(Jointly)
Ms. Geeta Tomar -
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Even
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Ag.Engg.6.1(Jointly)
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Environmental studies and disaster management
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3(2+1)
|
UG Teaching at other college
Under Graduate Programme, B.Sc. (Hons.) Agri. At Khapat
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Teacher
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Odd / Even
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Course No.
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Title of the course
|
Credit
|
|
Prof. D. B. Chavda
|
Odd
|
Ag. Engg. 3.2
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Farm power & Machinery
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2(1+1)
|
|
Prof. D. B. Chavda
|
Odd
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Ag. Engg. 5.4
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Protected Cultivation and secondary Agriculture
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2(1+1)
|
|
Prof. D. B. Chavda
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Even
|
Ag. Engg. 2.1
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Introductory soil and water conservation engineering
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2(1+1)
|
|
Prof. D. B. Chavda
|
Even
|
Ag. Engg. 4.3
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Renewable Energy and Green Technology
|
2(1+1)
|
(C) Under Graduate Programme, B.Sc. (Hons.) Horti.
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Teacher
|
Odd / Even
|
Course No.
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Title of the course
|
Credit
|
|
Dr. R. Yadav
|
Even
|
NRMH 4.6
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Farm power & Machinery
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2(1+1)
|
|
(Jointly)
Ms.Geeta Tomar
|
Even
|
NRMH 6.11
(Jointly)
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Environmental studies and disaster management
|
3(2+1)
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(D) Polytechnic / Agro Based ITI
|
Teacher
|
Odd / Even
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Course No.
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Title of the course
|
Credit
|
|
Ms. G. Tomar
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Odd
|
Ag. Engg. 5.3
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Farm Power and Machinery
|
3 (2+1)
|
|
Ms. G. Tomar
|
Odd
|
NRM 5.7
|
Farm Power and Machinery
|
2(1+1)
|
|
Ms. G. Tomar
|
Even
|
Ag. Engg. 4.2
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Introductory soil water conservation engg.
|
2(1+1)
|
Laboratory Facility
|
Sr. No.
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Name of Lab.
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Seating Capacity
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Purpose
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UG or PG
|
|
1
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Farm power & Machinery
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40
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Practical & Teaching
|
UG
|
|
2
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Soil Water & Conservation
|
40
|
Practical & Teaching
|
UG
|
|
3
|
Renewable Energy & Green Technology
|
40
|
Practical & Teaching
|
UG
|
|
4
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Protected cultivation & secondary Agriculture
|
40
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Practical & Teaching
|
UG
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Exhibition Hall / Museum / ELP Facilities
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Sr. No.
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Name of Museum/ Exhibition / ELP Hall
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Size (Sq.m.)
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Purpose
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1
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Agriculture Machinery Management Custom Hiring and Mobile Workshop
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100 sq.m.
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Exposer to student/ visitors
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M.tech./Ph.D. Students Guided
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Name of Guide
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No. of students being supervised (guided) by faculty
|
|
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M.Tech. (Agri.Engg)
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Ph.D.
|
|
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Dr. R. Yadav
|
4
|
3
|
|
Prof. V. R. Vagadia
|
2
|
-
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M.tech. Theses Submitted
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Sr. No.
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Title of the thesis
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Name of the student
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Name of guide
|
|
1
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Development & performance evoluation of mini tractor mounted clod crusher
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Ginoya Chintan kumar
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Dr.R.Yadav
|
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2
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Development of tractor operated Garlic (Allium Sativum L.) Clove planter
|
Shubham Zilpilwar
|
Dr.R.Yadav
|
|
3
|
Development and evaluation of mini tractor operated groundnut digger elevator cum heap formater
|
Anil kavad
|
Dr.R.Yadav
|
|
4
|
Devlopment & evaluation of mini tractor operated sweep weeding tool
|
Hirpara Ravi
|
Prof.v.r.Vagadiya
|
Ph.D. Theses Submitted
|
Sr. No.
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Title of the thesis
|
Name of the student
|
Name of guide
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|
1
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Development & performance evaluation of a tractor mounted precision planter for onion
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Punil Gajjar
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Dr.R.Yadav
|
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2
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Development of tractor operated automated inter and intra row weeder
|
Ronak Jakasaniya
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Dr.R.Yadav
|
Faculty Participated in Trainings/Refresher Course/Summer/Winter School etc.
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Sr.
No.
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Name of faculty
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Period
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Nature of training
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Place
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From
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To
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1
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Dr. R Yadav
(Prof. & Head)
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24-04-2015
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26-04-2015
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SPIPA – Training Programme on office procedure & financial management
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CoA, JAU, Junagadh
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2
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Prof. V. R. Vagadia
(Asstt. Prof.)
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14-07-2016
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03-08-2016
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Recent approaches in crop residue management and value addition for entrepreneurship development
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ICAR, Indian Grassland and Fodder Research Institute Jhansi(U.P.)
|
|
3
|
Prof. V. R. Vagadia
(Asstt. Prof.)
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28-05-2017
|
31-05-2017
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Technological changes and innovation in Agriculture for enhancing farmers income
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ASM Foundation, New Delhi, India and JAU, Junagadh
|
|
4
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Prof. D. B. Chavda
(Asstt. Prof.)
|
26-03-2017
|
26-03-2017
|
Campus to Corporate
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Conference Hall, CoA, JAU, Junagadh
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|
5
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Prof. D. B. Chavda
(Asstt. Prof.)
|
19-05-2018
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20-05-2018
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Scientific writing of research paper, popular articles etc.
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CoA, JAU, Junagadh
|
|
6
|
Prof. V. R. Vagadia
(Asstt. Prof.)
|
14-10-2019
|
23-10-2019
|
Renewable energy for environmental protection and energy conservation
|
College of Agri. Engg. Tech., AAU, Godhra
|
|
7
|
Prof. D. B. Chavda
(Asstt. Prof.)
|
01-11-2019
|
21-11-2019
|
Emerging & Innovative Technologies in Agricultural & Food Engineering
|
College of Technology
G B Pant University of Agriculture & Tech.
Pantnagar-263145 (Uttarakhand)
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Seminar / Symposia / Workshop Attended by Faculty
|
Sr. No.
|
Name of Faculty
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Period
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Place
|
Title
|
|
|
From
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To
|
|
|
||
|
1
|
Prof. D B Chavda
(Asstt. Prof.)
|
10-03-2019
|
11-03-2019
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Futuristic Technologies in Agriculture
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JAU, Junagadh
|
|
2
|
Prof. D. B. Chavda (Asstt. Prof.)
|
13-06-2020
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14-06-2020
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Post Covid-19 Agribusiness: challenges & opportunities
|
CoA, JAU, Junagadh
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Papers Published in Journals
|
Sr. No.
|
Details of Publication
|
NAAS Rating
|
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1
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Vavaliya, P.N., Sarsavadia, P.N. and Yadav, R. 2015.Students’perception towards agricultural engineering education in Junagadh Agricultural University.AGRES – An International e-Journal, 4(1): 53-64 ISSN 2277-9663.
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3.65
|
|
2
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Yadav, Rajvir, Prasad, N., Gupta, P. and Vadher, A.L. 2015. Book Review, Anthropometric and Strength Data of Indian Agricultural Workers for Farm Equipment Design, L.P. Gite, J. Majumdar, C.R. Mehta, & A. Khadatkar (eds) CIAE, Berasia Road, Bhopal 462038, India. 2009. 253 pp. Price: Rs 500, ISBN: 978-81-909305-0-5. Current Science, 108(10): 2015.
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6.83
|
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3
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Vagadia, V. R. , Mohnot P., Vavaliya, P. N. and R. Yadav.2016.Development and Popularization of Multipurpose pipe frame Implement for Adivasi farmers of Gujarat. AGRES-An International e-Journal,Issue 1: 21-30,Year:2016.
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3.65
|
|
4
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Vagadia, V. R. , Vavaliya, P. N., Gojiya, D.K., and M. A. Sojitra.2016. Aspirations of farmers for Scientific post-harvest techniques of Ground nut crop. AGRES-An International e-Journal,Vol.5,Issue 1: 83-87,Year:2016.
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3.65
|
|
5
|
D. B. Chavda., J. J. Makwana., H. V. Parmar., A. Kunapara. and G. V. Prajapati. Estimation of Runoff for Ozat Catchment using RS and GIS based SCS-CN method. Current World Environment, Vol. 11(1), 212-217 (2016).
|
4.25
|
|
6
|
Vanja, K. G., Dobariya, U.D. and Yadav Rajvir 2016. Exploration of custom hiring services of farm machines in Junagadh. International Journal of Agricultural Sciences, 47 (8): 1946-1948.
|
2.35
|
|
7
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Yagnik, Y., Yadav, Rajvir and Vegad, G. 2016. Simulation of components of mould board plough bottom using computer software. Int. J. of Agril. Engg., 9(1): 39-46.
|
2.75
|
|
8
|
Yadav, Rajvir and Vegad, G. 2016. Impact of rotary tiller in Indian agriculture: Overview, Green Farming Strategic Vision:34, Green Farming, 7(4) July-Aug
|
4.79
|
|
9
|
Vegad, G., Yadav, Rajvir and Yagnik, Y. 2017. Design optimization of rotary tillage tool components proportiate to tractor power using computer software. Green Farming, 8(1) Jan-Feb 2017: 251-254
|
4.38
|
|
10
|
Gupta, Pankaj, Kapuriya, R.L.and Yadav, Rajvir 2017. Tractor air intake pressure use in pneumatic planter. Int.J. of Advanced Scientific Res.& Management,2(4):1-5.
|
-
|
|
11
|
Jakasania, Ronak, Vadher, A L and Yadav Rajvir 2017. Structural Analysis of inclined type subsoiler using CAD software. Int. J. of Agric.Engg., 10 (1): 78-81.
|
4.79
|
|
12
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Yadav Rajvir, Budhrani, Bharti P, Balani, Poonam C & Pund S. 2017. Anthropometric and Ergonomic Compatibility of Tractor Workplace Design. J. of Ergonomics, S6:001. Doi: 10.4172/2165-7556: 1000.S6-001.
|
-
|
|
13
|
Jakasania, R G and Yadav Rajvir 2017. Computer aided design: A new Era in design of farm machines, Editorial Note, J. of Ergonomics, Special issue.
|
-
|
|
14
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Pund, S R and Yadav Rajvir 2017. Role of IPR in Ergonomic product development and design, Editorial Note, J. of Ergonomics, 7(6).
|
-
|
|
15
|
Jakasania, R G and Yadav Rajvir 2018. Automation: New horizon in agricultural machinery, Editorial Note, J. of Ergonomics, 8(1).
|
-
|
|
16
|
Vegad, Gautam and Yadav Rajvir 2018. Design analysis and optimization of rotary tiller blades using computer software. AMA, 49(1): 44-50.
|
6.12
|
|
17
|
Jakasania Ronak, Yadav Rajvir & Vadher, A L. 2018. Briquette: A New HorizonTowards the Alternative Fuel. Recent Advances in Petrochemical Science, 5(4): 555668
|
-
|
|
18
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Yadav Rajvir, Jakasania, Ronak G and Vadher A L. 2018. Segmental Properties Based on Anthropometry of Female Agricultural Workers, India. Ergonomics International Journal (EOIJ), 2(7): 000170
|
-
|
|
19
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Agravat Vishal, Mohnot, P., Desai, R H, Balas, P R and Yadav Rajvir. 2018. Development of sitting type coconut palm climbing device. International J of Current Microbiology & Applied Science, 7(9): 3591-3602
|
5.38
|
|
20
|
Jakasania Ronak, Yadav Rajvir and Mohnot, P. 2018. Soil-tool interaction using numerical methods-A review. Acta Science Agriculture (AGAS), 2(10): 67-70.
|
-
|
|
21
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Yadav Rajvir, Jakasania, Ronak G and Mohnot, P. 2018. Ergonomically women friendly weeder: A review. Ergonomics International Journal (EOIJ), 2(11): 000186.
|
-
|
|
22
|
Ginoya, C J, Rajvir Yadav, Zilpilwar S R, Vagadia, V R and Agravat, V. 2019. Development and Optimization of Mini Tractor Mounted Clod Crusher cum Planker. Int.J.Curr.Microbiol.App.Sci., 8(1): 1822-1838.
|
5.38
|
|
23
|
Kavad Anil, Hapani, M., Vora, M D. and Rajvir Yadav. 2019. Vibration Isolation on Tractor Seat Through Rubber-Pad. Int.J.Curr.Microbiol.App.Sci., 8(2): 3141-3148
|
5.38
|
|
24
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Vishal V Agravat, Jagubhai Makavana, Pramod Mohnot, Yadav, Rajvir and Gajjar Punil. 2019. Development and ergonomic evaluation of a coconut palm climbing device. Ergonomics International Journal (EOIJ), 3(2): 000201
|
-
|
|
25
|
Jakasania, Ronak, Yadav, Rajvir and Rudani, M R. 2019. Performance evaluation of intra row weeder in soil bin. Int.J.Curr.Microbiol.App.Sci., 8(6): 2781-2785.
|
5.38
|
|
26
|
Gajjar Punil., Yadav Rajvir, Zilpilwar Shubham and Dharsenda Trushal. 2019. Determination of physical and mechanical properties of Onion (Gujarat white onion-1). International J of Chemical Studies, 7(4): 3082-85.
|
5.31
|
|
27
|
Yadav Rajvir, Jakasania, Ronak and Savani, J B. 2020. Isometric Muscular Strength of Agricultural Workers of Gujarat India. Ergonomics Int. J., 4(3): 000236.
|
-
|
|
28
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Makavana, Jagubhai, Chauhan, P M, Sarsavadia, P N and Yadav, Rajvir. 2020. A Review of Sustainable Technologies for Bio-Char Production from Biomass any Waste Material. Int J of Environ Sci & Natural Resources (Jupitor), 25(1):556153.
|
-
|
|
29
|
Vagadia, V R, Yadav, Rajvir, Chavda, D B, Tomar, Geeta and Patel, D V. 2020. Development and Performance Evaluation of Tractor Drawn Cultivator Cum Spike-Roller. Agricultural Mechanization in Asia, Africa & Latin America(AMA),51(2):72-78.
|
6.15
|
Papers Presented in Seminar/Symposia
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Sr. No.
|
Details of Publication
|
|
1
|
Vavaliya,P.N., Gojiya, D.K.,Vagadia,V. R. and Sojitra M. A., 2017. Aspirations of farmers for scientific post-harvest techniques of groundnut crop. Paper accepted and published in National Conference on “Technological changes and innovation in agriculture for enhancing farmers income”. Organized by ASM Foundation, New Delhi, India and JAU, Junagadh, during 28-31-05-2017.
|
|
2
|
Chavda D.B., Vagadia, V. R., and jain K.K., 2017.Design and development of mini tractor operated groundnut pod exposing attachment. Paper Presented and published in National Conference on “Technological changes and innovation in agriculture for enhancing farmers income”. Organized by ASM Foundation, New Delhi, India and JAU, Junagadh, during 28-31-05-2017.
|
|
3
|
Chavda,M.G., Popat,M. N.,Vagadia V. R and Vavalia P. N., 2017.Farmers knowledge and adoption of improved farm implements of groundnut cultivation in Junagadh district. Paper Presented and published in National Conference on “Technological changes and innovation in agriculture for enhancing farmers income”. Organized by ASM Foundation, New Delhi, India and JAU, Junagadh, during 28-31-05-2017.
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Other Publication viz Books, Book chapter, Practical Manuals, Bulletins etc.
|
Sr. No.
|
Details of Publication
|
|
1
|
Yagnik, Y., Yadav, R. and Vadher, A.L. 2015. Optimization of mould board plough bottom using computer software. ISBN 978-3-659-77043-2. Lambert Academic Publishing, Germany
|
|
2
|
Gupta, R. A and Vagadia V. R., 2017.The chapter-Applications of plastic for moisture conservations in saline soil. Page no.:147-156. Published in “A book Water Resources Management for Enhancing Water Productivity” Editors: Dr. N. K. Gontia and Dr. H. D. Rank, JAU, Junagadh (Gujarat).Published by :New India Publishing Agency(NIPA),New Delhi. ISBN:978-93-83305-72-8.
|
|
3
|
Mohnot, Pramod and Vagadia V. R., 2017.The chapter-Moisture conservation through sub-soiling. Page no.:157-169. Published in “A book Water Resources Management for Enhancing Water Productivity” Editors: Dr. N. K. Gontia and Dr. H. D. Rank, JAU, Junagadh (Gujarat).Published by :New India Publishing Agency(NIPA),New Delhi. ISBN:978-93-83305-72-8.
|
|
4
|
Mital Patel and Yadav, R. 2018. Ergonomic evaluation of manually operated six-row paddy transplanter.,ISBN 9783668781986 (v437934), GRIN Publication,Germany.
|
|
5
|
Jaiswal, Hiral, Yadav, R. and Chavda, Dipesh 2018. Development of mini tractor operated groundnut digger-cum-shaker. ISBN: 978-613-9-88512-1. Lambert Academic Publishing, Germany.
|
|
6
|
Chavda D. B., Vagadia V. R., Yadav Rajvir, and Tomar Geeta, 2018-19. Practical manual on “Farm Power and Machinery” (Ag. Engg. 3.2). Department of Farm Engineering. COA, JAU, Junagadh.
|
|
7
|
Vagadia V. R., Chavda D. B., Yadav Rajvir, 2018-19. Practical manual on “Protected Cultivation and Secondary Agriculture” (Ag. Engg. 5.4). Department of Farm Engineering, College of Agriculture, Junagadh Agricultural University, Junagadh.
|
Recommendations for farmers (in brief with title)
Development and performance evaluation of tractor drawn cultivator cum spiked roller.
The farmers of South Saurashtra Agro-climatic Zone and manufacturers are recommended to use Junagadh Agricultural University developed tractor drawn cultivator cum spiked roller for seed bed preparation. It saves 68.31 per cent cost of operation as compared to traditional method.
દક્ષિણ સૌરાષ્ટ્ર ખેત આબોહવાકીય વિસ્તારના ખેડૂતો અને ઉત્પાદકોને વાવણીલાયક જમીન તૈયાર કરવા માટે જૂનાગઢ કૃષિ યુનીવસીટી, જૂનાગઢ દ્વારા વિકસાવેલ ટ્રેક્ટર સંચાલિત દાંતી સાથેનો સ્પાઇકડ રોલર ઉપયોગમાં લેવાની ભલામણ કરવામાં આવે છે.આ ઓજારના ઉપયોગથી રૂઢીગત સાધનોની સરખામણીમાં ૬૮.૩૧%જેટલા ખર્ચની બચત કરી શકાય છે.
On-Going Research Schemes / Projects
|
Sr. No.
|
Title and BH
|
Funding agency
|
Period (year)
|
Sanctioned Amount
(Rs. in lakh)
|
|
|
From
|
To
|
||||
|
1
|
Design and development of Mini tractor operated multi crop weeder.
|
-
|
2019
|
2022
|
-
|
Projects Completed
|
Sr. No.
|
Title
|
PI & Co-PI
|
Grant
(Rs. lakh)
|
Duration
|
|
1
|
Tractor drawn Cultivator Cum spiked roller
|
Dr. R. Yadav
Prof. V. R. Vagadia
Prof. D. B. Chavda
Er.Geeta Tomar
|
|
2013-2018
|
Budget head wise sanction Grant and Utilization(Last financial year)
(Amount Rs. in Lakh)
|
Sr.
No.
|
Budget Head
|
Name of the Scheme
|
Sanctioned Grant (Rs in lakh)
|
Expenditure (Rs in lakh)
|
Income
(Rs in lakh)
|
||||||
|
Pay & Allow
|
Recurr-ing
|
Non- rec.
|
Total
|
Pay & Allow
|
Recurring
|
Non- rec.
|
Total
|
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|
(i)
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(ii)
|
(iii)
|
(iv)
|
(v)
|
(vi)
|
(vii)
|
(viii)
|
(ix)
|
(x)
|
(xi)
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(xii)
|
|
Non Plan
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6502-01
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Department of farm engineering Junagadh
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-
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0.70
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-
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0.70
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0.70
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-
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0.70
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-
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5073-B
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Project for research in farm engineer
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-
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0.10
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-
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0.10
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0.9846
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-
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0.9846
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-
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Plan
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12126-02
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Modernization of the Department of Agriculture college
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-
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0.75
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-
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0.75
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0.74993
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-
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0.74993
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-
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