Dr. K. Naresh, Academic Associate,

Ph.D. (Agri. Extension and Communication)

Present Work
Joined MANAGE on January 2, 2023, and currently serving in the Center for Agribusiness Management at the National Institute of Agricultural Extension Management (MANAGE) in Hyderabad, India.

Educational

  • Ph.D. in Agriculture Extension& Communication from Faculty of Agriculture-Wadura, Sher -e- Kashmir University of Agricultural Science of Technology-Kashmir(J&K).
  • M.Sc. (Agri.) in Extension Education from College of agriculture-Parbhani, Vasantrao Naik Marathwada Krishi Vidyapeeth, Maharashtra.
  • B.Sc. (Agriculture) from College of agriculture- Rajendra nagar, Acharya N.G. Ranga Agricultural University, Andhrapradesh.

Professional Qualifications

  • Agricultural Scientist Recruitment Board (ICAR)-National Eligibility Test-2021 qualified in Agriculture Extension.

Previous Professional Experience

  • Senior Research Fellow at ICAR-ATARI-Zone-10, Hyderabad

Publications

  • Published one book, five chapters, twenty research papers, fifteen Abstracts, and seventeen popular articles (English and Telugu Languages).

Research Paper published in national journal:

  • Naresh, K., Ahire,R.D.(2018):Personal profile of tribal farmers for their information management in marathwada region: Research Journal of Agricultural Sciences:9(special):111-113.
  • Naresh, K., Ahire,R.D.(2018):Assessing the information management behaviour of tribal farmers in marathwada region of Maharastra State: Multilogic Science:VIII(XXV):185-187.
  • Naresh, K., Ahire,R.D.(2017):Information management behaviour of tribal Farmers in marathwada region of Maharastra State: Multilogic Science:VI(XIX):136-137.
  • Naresh,K., Dar,M.H. ,Bhat,S.H., Kubrevi, S.S.,Peer, Q.J.A.(2021): Information acquisition behaviour of rice growers under seed village programme in district Baramulla (J&K): Indian Journal of Extension Education:57(2):243-245.
  • Meenia,P., Naberia,S.,Naresh,K., Lairenjam,G.,Farooq,F.(2021):Extent of Adoption of Recommended dairy practices by the dairy farmers in Jabalpur district of Madhya Pradesh, India: Indian Journal of Extension Education:57(2):246-248.
  • Iqbal,B.,Ahmad,M.,Bhat,R.A.,Ahngar,T.A.,Beigh,M.A.,Saraf,S.A.,Maqbool,S.,Akhter,F.,Badrudurez,Rashid,Z.,Wani,M.A.,Khan,S.H.,Gani,G.,Naresh,K.,,Rashid,M.(2021):Problems faced by vegetable growers in district Budgam,J&K: Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economic & Sociology: 39(12):180-184.
  • Yousuf,D.,Dar,M.A.,Bhat,T.A.,Peer,Q.J.A.,Naresh,K.(2022):Knowledge and skill assessment of farmers regarding cherry cultivation practices. The study in district Baramulla of Jammu and Kashmir (U.T.), India: Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economic & Sociology: 40(7):51-63.
  • Naresh,K.,Dar,M.A., Kubrevi,S.S.,Wani,N.U.I.,Meenia,P.(2022): Evaluation of Extension Contact of Rice Growers under Seed Village Programme in District Baramulla (J&K): Journal of Community Mobilization and Sustainable Development:2(Seminar Special Issue):361-367.
  • Naresh, K., Dar,M.A., Meenia,P., Rashid,I., Farhana and Manobharathi, K.(2021): Rice Growers in District Baramulla use an Impersonal Cosmopolite Channel under the Seed Village Program (J&K). Indian Journal of Extension Education 57(4):106-110.
  • Meenia,P., Naberia,S., Naresh,K. and Bashir,M.(2021): Socio- Personal, Economic, Communicational and Psychological Characteristics of Dairy Farmers of Jabalpur District, Madhya Pradesh. Indian Journal of Extension Education 57(4):73-77.
  • Rashid,I., Ahmad Peer,Q.A., Chesti, M. H.,Farhein,H., and Kethavath,N.,(2022): Perception Level of Apple Growers in Relation to Soil Health Card Scheme in Kashmir Valley. Indian Journal of Extension Education 58(1):96-100.
  • Naresh,K., Dar,M.A., Meenia,P and Bhat,S.H.(2023): Information Processing Behaviour of Rice Growers under Seed Village Programme in District Baramulla (J&K).Journal of Community Mobilization and Sustainable Development 18(1):231-234.
  • Meenia,P., Naberia,S.,Kisku,U. and Naresh,K.(2023): Technological Status of Dairy Farmers Regarding Recommended Dairy Practices in Jabalpur District of Madhya Pradesh. Journal of Community Mobilization and Sustainable Development 18(1):235-238.
  • Naresh,K., Dar,M.A., Meenia,P., Rashid,I. and Farhana. (2022): Personal-Localite Channels of Rice Growers under Seed Village Programme in District Baramulla (J&K). Indian Journal of Extension Education 58(3):102-105.
  • Naresh,K., Dar,M.A., Hakeem,A.H.,Sheikh,F.A., Bhat,M.A.,Wani,F.J., Meenia,P., Manobharathi8,K., Rashid,I. and Farhana. (2022): Personal-cosmopolite Channels of Rice Growers Under Seed Village Programme in District Baramulla (J&K). Indian Journal of Extension Education 58(2):101-105.
  • Meenia,P., Seema Naberia, Naresh,K. and Mehvish Bashir. (2022): Constraints Perceived by Dairy Farmers in Adoption of Recommended Dairy Practices and Suggestions to Overcome Constraints in Jabalpur District of Madhya Pradesh. Indian Journal of Extension Education 58(3):115-117.

Research Paper published in international journal:
  • Naresh, K., Ahire,R.D.(2018):Relationship between personal profile and information management in marathwada region: International Journal of Agricultural Science and Research:8(2):71-76.
  • Naresh, K., Ahire,R.D.(2018):Constraints experienced by tribal farmers in the information management: Int.J.Curr.Microbiol.App.Sci:7(3):1230-1233.
  • Manobharathi,K.,Bhat,S.H.,Naresh,K.,Farhana.(2020):Job satisfaction of agricultural extension functionaries for dissemination of information in district Baramulla of Jammu &Kashmir: Int.J.Curr.Microbiol.App.Sci :9(7):3789-3796.
  • Naresh,K and Venkataramulu,M.(2023):Information dissemination behaviour of rice growers under Seed Village Programme in district Baramulla, Jammu and Kashmir: International Journal of Farm Sciences: 13(4): 61-64.

Books

  • Naresh, K.,Puja,M.,Balaji,N.G.KV. and Vikas,P.(2022):Agricultural Extension & Communication at a Glance.Varanasi,Kushal Publications and Distributors.

Book Chapter

  • Naresh,K.(2019):Instructional Material has on Impact on the Clientele Group: Dr.R.Jayakumar(Ed).Research Trends in Multidisciplinary Research. (pp13-45).New Delhi: AkiNik Publications.
  • Naresh,K.,Puja,M.(2019):Virtual Learning Environment:Muhammed Rafi.N(Ed).Sketches on Developing India: A Socio Economic Perspective.(pp302-310).Wayanad, Kerala:Academic Publications Wing.
  • Naresh,K.,Puja,M.(2019):Family Welfare in India: Muhammed Rafi.N(Ed).Sketches on Developing India: A Socio Economic Perspective.(pp351-358).Wayanad, Kerala:AcademicPublications Wing.
  • Manobharathi,K.,Naresh,K. and Bhat,S.H.(2021):Agriculture Extension for Climate Smart Agriculture:Hasan,W.,Mundhe,S.G.,Ansari,A.M. and Kumari,S (Ed).Implications for Climate Smart Agriculture.(pp131-145). New Delhi. Biotech books.
  • Naresh,K., Balaji,N.G.KV., Dar, M.A.and Puja,M.(2022):Agri-Entrepreneurship Market Prospects:Sevak,A.,Shubhangin,D.,Milind,C.G.,Prabhatkumar,A.,Gorantiwar,S(Ed).Agri-Entrepreneurship Challenges and Opportunities.(pp66-77). New Delhi: Jaya Publishing House.

Awards and Medals

  • National Fellowship for Schedule Tribe (2019-2024).
  • Research Excellence Award 2020, InSc Unit of SPDL.
  • National Conference on AGMET-2021(National level 2nd Rank in Best Oral presentation Award).
  • International Conference on Pulses: Smart Crops for Agricultural Sustainability and nutritional Security-2023 (Best Poster Award)

Memberships of Professional Societies

  • Life Member of the Society for Community Mobilization for Sustainable Development (Membership No:1684).
  • Professional membership with lifetime Validity, InSc Unit of SPDL (InSc2020DBDA).
  • Life Member of the Society of Extension Education, Agra from February 16,2023 (Regd,No:AS/3187).
  • Life Member of the Society for Advancement of Human and Nature (SADHNA), (LM#4948; Dated: 07-11-2023).

Memberships of Academic Societies

  • Member, Editorial Board, Multilogic in science (Journal of Applied Science).

Online Course

  • Fundamentals of Agricultural Extension, an eight-week online course (30th June, 2020), agmoocs.in.
  • Digital Teaching Techniques, (1-31, December,2021), agmoocs.in.
  • Statistical Techniques for Agriculturists, a Six-week online course, (26th, July,2022), agmoocs.in.

International level Training Programme Attended

  • Web-Based International Training on Automation and Robotics in Agriculture: organized by Department of Farm Machinery and Power Engineering, PAU-Ludhiana (India), July 22-31,202.
  • Online International Training Programme (10 days) On Climate Risk Assessment and Its Management through Agrometerological Approaches: organized by DARS, Rangreth SKUAST-K from 21-30, Oct, 2020.
  • International Faculty Development Program (07 days) On Improving the Writing Skills of Early Career Researchers:Jointly Organized by SKUAST-K&Just Agriculture Education Group from 15-21 December,2022.

National level Training Programme Attended

  • Training Programme on Concepts to be Promoted under Extension Reforms (ATMA): NIAEM) MANAGE, Hyderabad, December16-20, 2013.
  • Online training programme on Market Linkage through Market Intelligence and Social Media: CCSNIAM, Jaipur, Rajasthan, June 01, 2020.
  • Training Programme (six days) on Conventional and Molecular Approaches for Crop Improvement under Changing Climatic Scenario, organized by DARS under IDP-NAHEP, SKUAST-K from December 14-19, 2020.
  • MANAGE Online Training Program on “Strengthening of Rainfed Production Systems for Sustainable Agriculture”:23-25th August, 2022.
  • MANAGE Online Collaborative Training Program on “Non Wood Forest Produce and Livelihood Opportunities”:18-20 October, 2022.
  • MANAGE Online Training Program (3 days) on “Entrepreneurship Development in Pulses” Organized by ICAR-IIPR, Kanpur,U.P, In collaboration with MANAGE,Hyderabad, during November 01-03,2022.
  • Online Collaborative Training Program on “Farm diversification and dimensions on resource conservation’’ Organized by MANAGE-ICAR-IISWC-RC-Kota, Rajasthan: 16-18, November, 2022.
  • AGRICULTURE 4.0:The Future of Farming Technology & Agripreneurship Development Organized by SKUAST-Kashmir, AEEFWS, Punjab and Just Agriculture-The Magazine during 10th November to 24th November,2022.(15 Days International Training cum Workshop Programme).
  • Tamil Nadu Agricultural University, Coimbatore, and National Institute of Agricultural Extension Management (MANAGE), Hyderabad, organized collaborative Online Training on “Leadership Skills & Management Techniques” from August 21 to 25, 2023.

International level Conferences / Seminar /Webinar/ Workshop Attended

  • International Conference on Invigorating Transformation of Farm Extension towards Sustainable Development: Futuristic challenges and Prospects; TNAU, Coimbatore (9th-10th March, 2018).
  • International Extension Education Conference on Role of NGOs in Extension Services: Opportunities and Challenges; BHU,Varanasi (U.P.),(27th-30th December,2020.).
  • International Conference on Innovative and Current Advances in Agriculture and Allied Sciences (ICAAAS-2022) during 12-14 June 2022 at Himachal Pradesh University, Summer Hill, Shimla, H.P., India. : Oral Presentation.
  • International Conference on Pulses: Smart Crops for Agricultural Sustainability and Nutritional Security (ICPULSES-2023) during 10-12 February, 2023 at NASC,New Delhi, India: Best Poster Presentation Award.

National level Conferences / Seminar /Webinar/ Workshop Attended

  • National Conference on Enhancing Productivity of Oilseeds in Changing Climate Scenario, ICAR-Director of Groundnut Research, Junagadh, Gujarat (7th-9th April, 2018).
  • Online Workshop on Agricultural Innovation: Scenario &Paradigms under IDP-NAHEP SKUAST-Kashmir, (28th April-4th May, 2020).
  • National Webinar on E-Education in Agricultural Sciences in the age of Social Distancing: Opportunities, Challenges and Strategies, ASSAM Agricultural University.
  • National Seminar on Empowerment of Rural Youth with Novel Agricultural Technology (ERYNAT-2022), ANGRAU, (28Th and 29th, January,2022):Oral Presentation.
  • National Conference on Managing Weather and Climate Risks in Agriculture (AGMET-2021): SKUAST-Kashmir,(24-26th,March,2022);Oral Presentation.
  • National Conference on Food &Nutritional Security and Sustainable Agriculture: 15-16th April, 2022 (Hyderabad): Oral Presentation.
  • National Seminar on Recent Advances in Science and Technology for Agriculture Sustainability(RASTAS-2022) 5-6th July,2022 Organized by Department of Botany, School of life Science, Central University of Kashmir, Ganderbal, Jammu and Kashmir-India :Oral Presentation.
  • AGRICULTURE 4.0:The Future of Farming Technology & Agripreneurship Development Organized by SKUAST-Kashmir, AEEFWS, Punjab and Just Agriculture-The Magazine during 10th November to 24th November,2022.(15 Days International Training cum Workshop Programme).

Contact Details
Dr.K.Naresh
Academic Associate
MANAGE Centre for a school of Agribusiness Management
National Institute of Agricultural Extension Management (MANAGE), Hyderabad, India.
Tel: 040-24594509
Mob: 8185812541, 7842912541
Fax: 040-24015388
Email: naresh.kethavath@manage.gov.in
URL: www.manage.gov.in