Department of Social Science
| Name | Designation | Qualification | Specialized subject | Phone | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dr. B. N. Kalsariya | Professor and Head | M. Sc. (Agri.), Ph. D. in Extension Education | Agril. Extension Education | 9638051255 | bnkalsariya@jau.in |
DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SCIENCE:
After initiation of college, it was a need to separate the various departments for the justification of teaching and research activities. Hence, the Department of Social Science was started with multi-functional activities like Teaching and Extension in Social science. The department is working for teaching and extension activities in social science disciplines of horticulture for the students and farmers with following objectives.
OBJECTIVES:
- To provide under graduate education in social science discipline.
- Provide advisory services to each discipline in each faculty and each crop by experimental design, scrutiny of data, data analysis and interpretation of data analysis.
- To conduct basic research on the felt needs of farmers.
- We impart teaching and conducting research in basic economics, Horticulture Business Management, Fundamentals of Extension Education, Elementary Statistics, Communication Skills and Personality Development.
- So far as extension activities are concerned.
- We conduct farmers’ and officials’ training to create knowledge regarding transfer technologies variety, package of practices of horticulture crops, economics important of new growing area of horticulture crops and plantation etc.
- Participation in Krishi Mahotsav, Krishi Mela and Farmers’ fairs.
- Knowledge sharing to the visiting farmers, students of different universities and distinguished visitors.
- Publication of popular articles, T. V. and Radio Talks.
1. TEACHING ACTIVITIES:
1.1 Name and qualifications of the faculty:
| Sr. | Name | Designation | Qualification | Specialization | Expertise |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dr. B. N. Kalsariya | Professor & Head | Ph. D. | Extension Education | Communication, Research Methodology and Agril. Journalism |
| 2 | Prof. P. I. Dave | Associate Professor | M. A., B. Ed. | English | English Literature |
| 3 | Dr. S. J. Parmar | Asst. Professor | Ph. D. | Agril. Extension | Agril Extension |
| 4 | Prof. A. P. Prajapati | Asst. Professor | M. Sc. (Agri.) | Agril. Statistics | ICT in Agriculture |
| 5 | Dr. Haresh Chavda | Asst. Professor | Ph. D. | Agril. Economics | Financial Marketing, Farm Management |
1.2 ACADEMIC PROGRAMMES
Teaching courses offered at U.G. level
Teaching courses offered at U.G. Levels (5th Deans):
| Discipline | Total no. of courses |
|---|---|
| Social Science | 07 |
Details of courses offered in UG programme (5th Deans):
| Sr. No. | Course No. | Name of Course | Credit |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | SSC 1.1 | Information and Communication Technology | 2(1+1) |
| 2 | SSC 1.2 | Economics and Marketing | 3(2+1) |
| 3 | SSC 1.3 | Physical and Health Education (NC) * | 1(0+1) |
| 4 | SSC 2.4 | Elementary Statistics and Computer Application | 3(2+1) |
| 5 | SSC 5.7 | Fundamentals of Extension Education | 2(1+1) |
| 6 | SSC 6.8 | Horti-Business Management | 2(2+0) |
| 7 | SSC 6.9 | Entrepreneurship Development and Business Management | 2(1+1) |
| TOTAL | 15 (9+6) | ||
Teaching courses offered at U.G. Levels (6th Deans):
| Discipline | Total no. of courses |
|---|---|
| Social Science | 06 |
Details of courses offered in UG programme (6th Dean):
| Sr. No. | Course No. | Name of Course | Credit |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | AEC-I | Communication skill | 2(1+1) |
| 2 | AEC-II | Personality Development | 2(1+1) |
| 3 | MDC-II | Entrepreneurship development and business management | 3(2+1) |
| 4 | MDC-III | Agriculture Marketing and trade | 3(2+1) |
| 5 | SSC 6.3 | Economics and Marketing | 3(2+1) |
| 6 | VAC-II | Agricultural information & Artificial Intelligent | 3(2+1) |
| TOTAL | 16(10+6) | ||
M. Sc. (Agri.) / Ph. D. Students Guided
| Name of Guide | No. of students being supervised (guided) by faculty | |
|---|---|---|
| M. Sc. (Agri.) | Ph. D. | |
| Dr. B. N. Kalsariya | 10 | 05 |
Infrastructural facilities and major equipment
- UG and PG lecture hall for students.
- Air Conditioned seminar hall equipped with LCD, computer, motorized screen and multimedia system.
- Computer facility with internet connection to all faculties.
Laboratories
- UG and PG Laboratories for practical work with LCD projector
- Audio-Visual Laboratory with basic Audio-Visuals and Equipment.
List of Departmental Research Projects
The department also takes up research studies in various fields of agricultural and horticulture extension education, viz. communication, adoption, knowledge, training, administration & management, evaluation and indigenous technologies etc. The list of the departmental research projects is as under:
| Sr. No. | Title of the Project | Year |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | Sensitization level of farmers about safe pesticide usage in Saurashtra region | 2022-25 |
| 2. | Adoption of natural farming in Saurashtra region | 2024-25 |
| 3. | Attitude of farmers towards drone technology in Saurashtra region | 2024-26 |
Recommendations:
| Sr. No. | Title of Project | Recommendation | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Sensitization level of farmers about safe usage of pesticides in Junagadh district of Saurashtra region | To promote safe usage of pesticide among farmers, it is recommended that extension functionaries need to increase their knowledge and safe usage pattern of pesticides through trainings and providing farm literature to select correct pesticide along with its dosage as well as safe handling and disposal techniques. | 2024-25 |
| 2. | Adoption of natural farming in Saurashtra region | The adoption level of natural farming farmers was found to be medium to low. The farmers got low yield during initial period. Trainings are required regarding the natural farming practices and to organize method demonstrations for the preparation of different natural farming inputs. Besides, it is suggested to government institutions to enhance marketing facilities for farmers produce and provide subsidy to farmers in the initial period of natural farming adoption. | 2024-25 |
| 3. | Perception of Farmers towards Agri-Drone Technology in Saurashtra Region | Extension functionaries are advised to give more emphasis to enhance knowledge and encourage farmers through mass media campaigns, hands on training programmes, organising field demonstrations for promotion of agri-drone technology. | 2025-26 |
Number of Publications
| Sr. No | Name of Publication | Number |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | Books | 13 |
| 2. | Research Papers | 87 |
| 3. | Popular Articles | 371 |
| 4. | Chapter Published in Books | 05 |
2. Extension Activities :
Participation in Seminar/Workshop/Symposium/Conference, etc. :
| Sr. No. | Activity | Details of activity |
|---|---|---|
| Name of Faculty | Dr. V. D. Tarpara | |
| 1 | Review Workshop | Participated and presented the report of Junagadh centre in Review workshop of Network Project on Market Intelligence at NIAP, ICAR, New Delhi during 30-31 October, 2015 |
| 2 | National Seminar | Participated and presented a paper in National Seminar on ?Contemporary innovations for quantum extension in agricultural developments? organised by JAU, Junagadh during 18-19 March, 2016 |
| 3 | National Workshop | Participated in National Workshop on ?Agricultural Commodities Exports of India: Procedure, Opportunities and Obstacles?, organised by PGIABAM, JAU, Junagadh on 01.07.2016 |
| 4 | Brainstorming Session | Participated in Brainstorming session on pulses to develop collaborative project at IFPRI, New Delhi on 13th July, 2016 |
| 5 | National Seminar | Participated and presented a paper in National Seminar on ?Extension Plus: Expanding the horizons of extension for holistic agricultural development? organised by SDAU, Sardarkrushinagar during 21-22 April, 2017 |
| 6 | National Conference | Acted as volunteer and participated in National Conference ANSICON-2018 organised by JAU, Junagadh during 1-3 February, 2018 |
| 7 | Orientation workshop | Participated in orientation workshop on ?Institutional Development plan? organized by JAU, Junagadh on March 18-19, 2018 |
| 8 | National Seminar | Participated and presented a paper in National Seminar on ?Extension strategies for doubling the farmers? income for livelihood security? organised by AAU, Anand during 26-27 April, 2018 |
| 9 | National Symposium | Participated and presented a paper in National Symposium on ?Pragmatic perspectives of agricultural development programmes in present scenario? organised by NAU, Navsari during 08-09 June, 2019 |
Books Published by International Publisher :
| Sr. No. | Authors | Title of the Book / Chapter with Page No. / Articles | Book Title, Editor and Publisher | ISSN / ISBN No. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Swaminathan, B; Tarpara, V. D. and Dhandhlaya, M. G. | Export performance of marine products from India | Export performance of marine products from India, GRIN Verlag, Germany, 2017 | 9783668700413 |
Subject books / Text books by National level publishes / local publishers :
| Sr. No. | Authors | Title of the Book / Chapter with Page No. / Articles | Book Title, Editor and Publisher | ISSN / ISBN No. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dhandhalya, M. G.; Tarpara, V. D.; Shiyani, R. L. and Chavda Haresh | Book: Prospects and trade potential of arhar and gram production in Gujarat | Prospects and trade potential of arhar and gram production in Gujarat, Department of Agril. Economics, JAU, Junagadh, 2016 | -- |
| 2 | Dhandhalya, M. G.; Tarpara, V. D.; Shiyani, R. L.; Swaminathan, B. and Chavda Haresh | Book: Total factor productivity of major crop and contribution of research investment to agricultural growth in Gujarat | Total factor productivity of major crop and contribution of research investment to agricultural growth in Gujarat, Department of Agril. Economics, JAU, Junagadh, 2017 | -- |
Book Chapter :
| Sr. No. | Authors | Title of the Book / Chapter with Page No. / Articles | Book Title, Editor and Publisher | ISSN / ISBN No. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tarpara, V. D.; Shiyani, R. L. and Javalekar, Anil | Book Chapter: Indian Agriculture and World Trade | India's Perspective Policy on Agriculture, Edited by Prof. M. C. Varshneya and Anil Javalekar, Uttan Krushi Sanshodhan Sanstha, Bhayandar (W), Thane-401106, Maharashtra, 2015 | 978-93-5254-417-2 |
Research Note / Abstracts / Short communication presented / published, Research Bulletins / Extension Bulletins published :
| Sr. No. | Authors | Title of Paper | Name of Journal/ Conference, Vol. No./Place, Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dhandhalya, M. G.; Tarpara, V. D. and Shiyani, R. L. | Research Bulletins: Price forecast report of castor at harvest in 2015-16 | BusinessStandard, News Paper, Ahmedabad, dt. 4-3-2016 |
| 2 | Dhandhalya, M. G.; Tarpara, V. D. and Chavda Haresh | Abstract:Contribution of Research and Extension Education for Rice Productivity Growth in Gujarat as Reflected by TFP | Society of Extension Education, Gujarat, National Seminar, 2017, pp: 230-231 |
| 3 | Dhandhalya, M. G.; Tarpara, V. D.; Shiyani, R. L.; Swaminathan, B. and Chavda Haresh | ResearchBulletins: Summary of the book, ?TFP of major crops and contribution of research investment to agricultural growth in Gujarat?. | The Times of India, News Paper Ahmedabad, dt. 21-3-2017 |
| 4 | Tarpara, V. D. and Ramani, Mitul | Abstract: Profitability analysis of kesar mango plantation in South Saurashtra agro-climatic zone | Society of Extension Education, Gujarat, National Seminar, 2018, pp:187-188 |
Publications :
| Sr. No. | Title of Paper | Name of Journal, Vol. No. | NAAS Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013-2014 | |||
| 1. | Shitap, M. S. and Darji, V.B. (2014). On optimum plot size and shape for field experimentation on brinjal (Solanum melongena L.) under middle Gujarat condition. | International Research Journal of Agricultural Economics and Statistics, 5 (2): 148-152 | 4.24 |
| 2014-2015 | |||
| 2. | Shitap, M. S. and Darji, V.B. (2014). Prediction of Brinjal (Solanum melongena, L.) Yield from Partial Harvest | Trends in Biosciences, 7(23): 4000-4001 | 3.94 |
| 3. | Gaikwad, P. J.; Shitap, M. S. and J. B. Patel (2014). Response to FYM, Nitrogen and Phosphorus on Growth and Yield of Safed musli (Chlorophytum borivilianum, Santapau and Fernandes) | Trends in Biosciences, 7(23): 4002-4004 | 3.94 |
| 4. | Panpatte, D. G.; Shelat, H. N.; Jhala,Y. K.; Darji, V. B.; Parvez, N.; Kalasare, R. S.; Sangle, P. M.; Shitap, M. S. and Pandya, H.A. (2014). Diversity and isolation of native rhizospheric & non-rhizospheric biocontrol strains of fluorescent Pseudomonas | Green Farming, 5(6): 1020-1025 | 4.38 |
| 5. | Padheriya, D.R.; Sadhu, A.C.; Suryawanshi, P.K. and Shitap, M.S. (2014). Time of nitrogen application and weed management practices for increased production of wheat in Gujarat (Short Communication) | Indian Journal of Weed Science, 46(3): 286?288 | 5.17 |
| 6. | Patil, R. A.; Ghetiya, L. V.; Jat, B. L. and Shitap, M. S. (2015). Life table evaluation of Spodoptera litura (fabricius) On bidi tobacco, Nicotiana tabacum | The Ecoscan, 9(1&2): 25-30 | 4.65 |
| 2015-2016 | |||
| 7. | Kalasare, R.S., Ramesh Babu, B. N. Arvind Kumar, Panpatte, D.G. and Shitap, M.S. (2016). Effect Herbicides on Weeds in Chilli + Onion + Cotton Intercropping System | Bioinfolet, 13(1A): 6 - 9 | 3.75 |
| 2016-2017 | |||
| 8. | Baviskar, V. S.; Patel, J. B.; Shitap, M. S.; Takle, S. R. and Patel, V. J. (2016). Physiological Growth Indices and Yield of Wheat (Triticum aestivum L.) as Influenced by Irrigation Schedules, Seed Rates and Sowing Methods in Paddy Land | International Journal of Bioresource and Stress Management, 7(6spl): s124-s130 | 4.65 |
| 9. | Baviskar, V. S.; Patel, J. B.; Takle, S. R.; Shitap, M. S.; Patel, V. J. and Sankar G. R. M. (2017). Efficient irrigation management for enhancing productivity and profitability of wheat under semi-arid inceptisols in Gujarat | Indian Journal of Soil Conservation, 45(2): 183-191. | 5.20 |
| 2017-2018 | |||
| 10. | Patil, A.S.; Dabhi, B.M. and Shitap, M.S. (2017). Effect of Wheat Residue Management and Fertilizer Levels on Growth and Yield of Fodder Maize (Zea mays L.) | International Journal of Current Microbiology and Applied Sciences, 6(10): 25-29 | 5.38 |
| 11. | Patidar, D., Shitap, M. S. and Patel, N. A. (2017). Heterosis studies for fruit yield and its component in long type brinjal (Solanum melongena L.) | Electronic Journal of Plant Breeding, 8(4): 1169-1176 | 4.97 |
| 12. | Kore, P. N., Patel, M. J., Shitap, M. S., Vasara, R. P., Patel, D. A., Christian, H. J. and Yadav, L. (2017). Evaluation of Different Papaya Genotypes for Quality and Biochemical Changes Under Middle Gujarat Conditions. | International Journal of Chemical Studies, 5(5): 1221-1223 | 5.31 |
| 13. | Jadhav, M. B., Kumbhar, N. M., Patel, M. V. And Shitap, M. S. (2017). Effect of Land Configuration and Mulches on Growth, Yield and Economics of Summer Groundnut | Trends in Biosciences 10(27): 5798-5800 | 3.94 |
| 2018-2019 | |||
| 14. | Kour, S., Shitap, M. S., Pradhan, U. K., Paul, R. K., Arya, P. and Kumar, A. (2018). Forecasting of Rice Yield Based on Weather Parameters in Kheda District of Gujarat, India | International Journal of Agricultural and Statistics Sciences, Vol. 14(2): 611-615 | 5.13 |
| 15. | Patil, A.S.; Dabhi, A.B.; Shitap, M.S. and Sharma, M.V. (2018). Yield, Quality, NPK Uptake and Monetary Returns of Fodder Maize (Zea mays L.) as Influenced by Wheat Residue Management and Fertilizer Levels. | International Journal of Current Microbiology and Applied Sciences, 7(9): 3119-3125. | 5.38 |