RAVINDRA KUMAR SOHANE
Bihar Agricultural University, Bihar Agricultural University, Sabour, G.B.P.U.A&T., Pantnagar, Kanpur University, Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Birauli, Samastipur
0000-0002-3522-0703
About
Dr. Ravindra Kumar Sohane is a distinguished academician and extension education expert, currently serving as the Director of Extension Education at Bihar Agricultural University (BAU), Sabour. He holds a Master's and Doctoral degree in Animal Nutrition from GBPUA&T, Pant Nagar.
Dr. Sohane commenced his professional journey as a Junior Scientist-cum-Assistant Professor in Animal Nutrition at RAU, Pusa, and rose to the position of University Professor-cum-Chief Scientist in 2008. Over the course of his career, he has served in multiple capacities, including Programme Coordinator (KVK), District Project Coordinator (Mainpuri, Uttar Pradesh), and Director of BAMETI, Patna.
As Director of Extension Education at BAU, he has made notable strides in promoting agricultural development through the adoption of cutting-edge ICT tools. He has also held several key administrative roles, including Acting Vice Chancellor, Registrar, Director of Student Welfare, Nodal Officer for ICAR and RKVY, Director of CAFT, Chairman of the Department of Extension Education, and member/chairman of various state and national committees and governing bodies.
Dr. Sohane has successfully implemented agricultural projects worth over ₹180 crores and has over 200 publications to his credit, including research and review papers, book chapters, technical bulletins, and farmers’ diaries. His pioneering extension initiatives include the development of innovative models such as Bio-Village, Seed Village, Climate-Smart Villages, Kisan Mitra, Kisan Pathshala, Kisan Chaupal, Kisan Gyan Rath, outdoor video broadcasting, and Micro-SD card-based learning systems.
He has organized numerous national and international conferences, ICAR Summer Schools, and CAFT programs. His efforts in skill development include conducting 93 training programs across 13 domains, benefiting over 8900 participants. Internationally, Dr. Sohane has represented India at workshops in Washington, D.C., USA, and at the International Rice Research Institute (IRRI) in the Philippines. His expertise was recognized by the World Bank, which engaged him to share agricultural extension knowledge with the Ministry of Agriculture, Government of Ethiopia. The ICAR-recognized Community Animal Health Centre (CAHC) model is among his acclaimed contributions.
Dr. Sohane has received numerous awards and honors, including:
• National e-Governance Award for ICT in Agriculture
• Best Extensionist Award, Animal Nutrition Society of India (ANSI)
• ICAR Swami Sahajanand Saraswati Award for the Seed Village Concept
• Best Young Agricultural Scientist Award, UPCAR, Lucknow
• Agri Extension awards for excellence in the category of leadership in agricultural extension projects by Agriculture Today Group in 2021.
• Extension & Training Excellence Award for Educating sustainable Practices
• Green harvest Innovator award for Environment Friendly Farming Practices 202
Harit Kranti Awards for outstanding contribution in mobilizing progressive farmers for adopting innovative technologies by AIASA
• Dr. S. P. Arora Best Research Paper Award, ANSI
• Best Extension Professional Award, Society of Extension Education, Agra
• Agri Extension Leadership Award, Agriculture Today Group
• Dr. R. S. Paroda Medal, Bioved Research Society, Prayagraj
He is a Fellow of several professional bodies including the Animal Nutrition Association (FANA), Indian Society of Extension Education (FISEE), Society for Community Mobilization (New Delhi), Society for Agriculture and Development (SAID), Ranchi, the Society for Upliftment of Rural Economy, Varanasi and Confederation of Horticulture Association of India
His documentry contributions have also earned national recognition. The TSP documentary "Umeed: A Hope" won Second Place at the 5th National Film Festival for Rural Development (2021) at NIRD, Hyderabad. He also received accolades at the 15th Prakrati International Documentary Film Festival (2023) for "Water for Tomorrow", and awards for "Parali: A Byproduct, not a Residue" By UGC and "Parivartan” by MANAGE at prestigious agricultural film festivals.
Employment
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Bihar Agricultural University Vice-Chancellor (Acting)2021 - 2021
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Bihar Agricultural University Director Extension Education2012 - Present
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Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Birauli, Samastipur Programme Co-ordinator2012 - 2012
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Bihar Agricultural University, Sabour University Professor-cum-Cheif Scientist2008 - Present
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BAMETI, Patna Director2008 - 2012
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UPDASP Mainpuri District Project Coordinator2001 - 2002
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Dr. Rajendra Prasad Central Agriculture University Senior Scientist-cum-Associate Professor2000 - 2008
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Dr. Rajendra Prasad Central Agriculture University Junior Scientist-cum Assistant Professor1991 - 2000
Education
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G.B.P.U.A&T., Pantnagar Ph.D1996 - 2000
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G.B.P.U.A&T., Pantnagar M.Sc.1988 - 1990
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Kanpur University B.Sc.1984 - 1987
Projects & Funding
Projects & funding information is unavailable.
Publications (247)
- कृषि उपकरण बैंक द्वारा उद्यमिता को बढ़ावा Save
- Climate-Resilient Agricultural Practices for Enhancing Productivity,Profitability,and Sustainability in Smallholder Cropping system Save
- Advancing Climate-Resilient Agriculture in Bihar: Addressing Field -Level gaps and Scaling Policy Innovations Save
- Effectiveness of ATMA Training Programme :An Evaluation Strategy for Capacity Building Save
- Empowering Farmers through Custom hiring centers Save
- Patent No 586215 dt 01/04/2026 (Application No 202431066259 dt 02.09.2024) System for Climate -Based Agricultural Advisories and a Method Thereof Save
- Automated Crop Management System Save
- Portable Photovoltaic Roofing Greenhouse Save
- Conservation agriculture for climate-resilient agri-food systems: Enhancing productivity, profitability, and sustainability Save
- Climate smart farming: An innovative approach for safer and cleaner production system in Biharor safer and Save