Govind Ballabh Pant University

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Dr. Manoj Raghav
Head,
Department of Vegetable Science,
College of Agriculture

Contacts
+91-5944-233437 (O), +91-9411159584 (M)
raghav1963[at]yahoo[dot]co[dot]in

About Us

The academic council approved the M.Sc. (Ag.) and Ph. D programmes in Vegetable Science to be effective from 1995-96 and also approved creation of a separate department of vegetable science after bifurcation of the existing department of Horticulture in its meeting on 11.08.1994. The board of management approved the establishment of department of vegetable science in its 156th meeting held on January 31, 1995 and the department of vegetable science at the main campus came into formal existence w.e.f. January 31, 1995.

A total of 41 varieties have been released/ identified at State/ National level. More than 50 agro technoques have been standardized in different vegetable crops. Four varieties suitable for poly house cultivation (2 in Tomato and 2 in Cucumber) were released during 2011.

Vision

The department of Vegetable Science is a centre of excellence in creating, acquiring and disseminating knowledge in Vegetable Science for sustainable and productive use of the produce for the welfare of mankind/ society. The Department envisages integrating all the three functions of land grant institution viz education, research and extension service for sustainable development of Horticulture (Vegetables) and allied sectors.

Degrees Offered

M. Sc. Ag. - 06 Seats

Ph.D. - 04 Seats

Ongoing Research Projects:

Title of the project	PI	Funding Agency	Budget Rs Lacs
Technological interventions for production and post-harvest processing of vegetables towards enhancing socio-economic condition of farmers in Himalayan region of Uttarakhand	Prof. (Dr.) Dinesh Kumar Singh	Department of Bio Technology, Govt. of India March 2022 to March, 2025	110.44
Collection characterization and conservation of vegetable crop biodiversity of Uttarakhand	Prof. (Dr.) Dinesh Kumar Singh	Uttarakhand Biotechnology Council, Department of Agriculture, Govt. Of Uttarakhand 02/02/2021 to continued	21.45
Studies on seed quality traits and root stock production of kiwi plant (Actinidia deliciosa cv. Haward)	Prof. (Dr.) Dinesh Kumar Singh	Uttarakhand Biotechnology Council, Department of Agriculture, Govt. of Uttarakhand 02/02/2021 to continued	21.45
Expansion of Activities of Biotech KISAN hub in Two aspiration districts (Haridwar and Udham Singh Nagar) of Uttarakhand	Prof. (Dr.) Dinesh Kumar Singh	Department of Bio Technology, Govt. of India 09/12/2019 to continued	4.00
Cucurbits Breeding	Prof. (Dr.) Dinesh Kumar Singh	GBPUA&T, Pantnagar 1993 to continued	-

Projects concluded as Project Leader:

Title of the project	PI	Funding Agency	Budget Rs Lacs
Dissemination of polyhouse production technology through promotion of F1 hybrid of high value vegetable crops among farmers of Uttarakhand.	Prof. (Dr.) Dinesh Kumar Singh	Department of Bio Technology, Govt. of India June 2013 to March 2017	86.56
Establishment of rural bio-resource complex for ecology sustainable utilization for the economic empowerment of Himalayan region community	Prof. (Dr.) Dinesh Kumar Singh	Department of Bio Technology, Govt. of India March 2017 to March 2019	20.30
Rehabilitation of flash flood affected area through biotechnological intervention	Prof. (Dr.) Dinesh Kumar Singh	Department of Bio Technology, Govt. of India January 2014 to March 2019	264.50 (46.86)
Rehabilitation programme through Bio-Resources based Internationals in 5 disaster-affected gram panchayats(GP) in Thalisain block, Pauri Dt. Uttarakhand with demonstration of disaster-resistance measures in affected location	Prof. (Dr.) Dinesh Kumar Singh	Department of Bio Technology Govt. of India January 2014 to January 2018	267.59 (46.80)
Popularization of newly released polyhouse bred tomato varieties under polyhouse cultivation in Uttarakhand	Prof. (Dr.) Dinesh Kumar Singh	National Horticulture Board- Government of India (2010 to 2013)	10.90
Popularization of newly released parthenocarpic cucumber varieties under polyhouse cultivation in Uttarakhand	PI: Prof. (Dr.) Dinesh Kumar Singh	National Horticulture Board- Government of India	9.90
Protected cultivation of high value vegetable and cut flower – A value chain approach	Prof. (Dr.) Dinesh Kumar Singh	ICAR – NAIP (2008 to 2013)	600.00 (170.00)
Multiplication of hybrid seed production of bottle gourd, bitter gourd and cucumber developed at Pantnagar and training on hybrid seed production technology	Prof. (Dr.) Dinesh Kumar Singh	Horticulture Mini Mission I, Ministry of Agriculture & ICAR, New Delhi (Dec 2009-12)	30.00
Multiplication of seed of newly released tomato and parthenocarpic cucumber varieties for polyhouse condition developed at Pantnagar and distribution to the farmers for its popularization	Prof. (Dr.) Dinesh Kumar Singh	Horticulture Mini Mission I, Ministry of Agriculture & ICAR, New Delhi (Dec 2009-12)	15.00
Standardization of improved vegetable production technologies under protected condition	Prof. (Dr.) Dinesh Kumar Singh	Horticulture Mini Mission I, Ministry of Agriculture & ICAR, New Delhi (Dec 2009-12)	20.00
‘Diversification and assessment of germplasm resources having significance in the culture of vegetables’	Prof. (Dr.) Dinesh Kumar Singh	Ministry of Science & Technology, DST, GOI, New Delhi (2007-2010)	16.95
‘Multiplication, Demonstration and Training on Vegetable Hybrid Seed Production for Generating Additional Income in Rural Areas of Udham Singh Nagar district of Uttarakhand’	Prof. (Dr.) Dinesh Kumar Singh	Ministry of Science & Technology, DBT, GOI, New Delhi (2007-2010)	16.95
Multiplication and demonstration of parthenocarpic cucumber line and polyhouse bred tomato F1 hybrid suitable for protected cultivation	Prof. (Dr.) Dinesh Kumar Singh	Horticulture Mini Mission I, Ministry of Agriculture & ICAR, New Delhi (Dec 2004-09)	13.00
Development of pure line and F1 hybrids of parthenocarpic cucumber line and standardization of their seed production technology	Prof. (Dr.) Dinesh Kumar Singh	ICAR, New Delhi (May 2005-09)	14.70
Development of cost effective hybrid seed production technology and their commercial utilization	Prof. (Dr.) Dinesh Kumar Singh	N.H.B., Gurgaon (Apr 2004-2009)	6.10
Development of hybrids in okra, capsicum, bitter gourd, bottle gourd, muskmelon, carrot and their production technology	Prof. (Dr.) Dinesh Kumar Singh	UPCAR- UPDASP, Lucknow (2004- 2008)	20.00
Integrated Programme for development of Spices	Prof. (Dr.) Dinesh Kumar Singh	Ministry of Agriculture, Government of India (1997-2000)	10.00
Standardization of low cost hybrid seed production in cucumber	Prof. (Dr.) Dinesh Kumar Singh	U P Council of Agric. Res. (UPCAR), Lucknow (1998-2001)	5.00
Dissemination of improved horticultural technologies for livelihood security for the farmers of Uttarakhand	Prof. (Dr.) Dinesh Kumar Singh	Integrated Livelihood Support Project (ILSP) Dehradun 26/05/2015 to 25/05/2018	57.835
Promotion of polyhouse vegetable production technology for livelihood security in Champawat and Pithoragarh border districts of Uttarakhand	Prof. (Dr.) Dinesh Kumar Singh	Department Science and Technology, Govt. of India February 2017 to continued	55.54

Faculty Awards/ Honour:

Dr. Dinesh Kumar Singh received Faculty Excellence Award 2021 by G.B. Pant University of Agriculture & Technology, Pantnagar.

Dr. Dinesh Kumar Singh received International Excellence Award 2021 by International Jury Panel of Intelligence Technology Pty Ltd, Australia.

Dr. Suresh Kumar Maurya confers Fellowship 2021 by International Society for Noni Science Chennai India

Dr. Dinesh Kumar Singh received Fellow International Society for Noni Science Chennai India 2020

Dr. Dinesh Kumar Singh received Eminent Scientist Award-2019 by Agricultural Environmental Technology Development Society (AETDS).

Dr. Dinesh Kumar Singh received Guest of Honour in the Agricultural Environmental Technology Development Society (AETDS)

Dr. Dinesh Kumar Singh received Eminent Scientist awarded by Tribhuvan University, Kathmandu, Nepal.

Dr. Dinesh Kumar Singh received Fellow Confederation of Horticulture Associations of India (CHAI), 2019 for his contributions and Commitment to the furtherance of Horticulture.

Dr. Dinesh Kumar Singh received Guest of Honour at Chandra Shekhar Azad University of Agriculture and Technology, Kanpur 2019

Dr. Dinesh Kumar Singh received Uttarakhand Ratan Award, 2015 for the recognition of the distinguished services rendered by him to the society at large.

Dr. Lalit Bhatt received Young Scientist award at 9th Uttarakhand State Science Congress at Dehradun. 2014-15.

Dr. Dinesh Kumar Singh received faculty excellence award in 2014 from college of agriculture, Pantnagar.

Dr. Dinesh Kumar Singh received Fellow Horticulture Society of India, 2014 for his significant contribution in the field of Horticulture.

Dr. Dinesh Kumar Singh received Faculty Excellence Award, 2014 for demonstrating continued commitment for the course of the College.

Dr. Suresh Kumar Maurya received faculty excellence award in 2013 from college of agriculture, Pantnagar.

Dr. Dinesh Kumar Singh received Fellow Indian Society of Horticulture Science, 2014

Dr. Dinesh Kumar Singh received Fellow Indian Society of Vegetable Science, 2013

Dr. Dinesh Kumar Singh received Bioved Fellowship, 2012.

Dr. Dinesh Kumar Singh received Dr. S. L. Shah Memorial Scientist Award, 2011 by Chandra Shankar Trust, Almora

Dr. Dinesh Kumar Singh received Scientist of the Year Award, 2011 by Society of Biological Sciences and Rural Development

Dr. Dinesh Kumar Singh received Guest of Honour by Head and faculty of Department of vegetable Crops Punjab Agriculture University, Ludhiana, 2010.

Dr. Dinesh Kumar Singh received Outstanding Oral Presentation award in IV International Cucurbitaceous Symposium September 20-24, 2009, Changsha, Hunan City, China, hosted by International Society for Horticultural Science (ISHS).

Dr. Dinesh Kumar Singh received Dr. Rajendra Prasad Award, 2008 by ICAR for Best Book entitled “New Techniques of Vegetable Seed Production”.

Dr. Dinesh Kumar Singh received Shiksha Rattan Puraskar (2007) by India International Friendship Society, New Delhi.

Dr. Lalit Bhatt received Young Scientist award at 9th Uttarakhand State Science Congress at Dehradun. 2014-15.

Dr. D. K. Singh received faculty excellence award in 2014 from college of agriculture, Pantnagar.

Dr. S. K. Maurya received faculty excellence award in 2013 from collegeof agriculture, Pantnagar.

Dr. D. K. Singh conffered fellowship of horticultural and vegetable science society of India in 2014.

Dr. D. K. Singh received Dr. S. K. Sgag neniruak scuebtues award by Chandra Shnkar Trust, Aknira in 2011.

Students Awards/ Achievement:

Dr. Lavlesh Yadav selected as District Horticulture Officer, Haryana Govt.

Dr. Bhawana selected as District Horticulture Officer, Haryana Govt.

Mr. Tribhwam Negi selected as District Horticulture Officer, Haryana Govt.

Mr. Hamim Rehman selected as Assistant Director Horticulture, W.B. Govt.

Dr. Ankit Panchbhaiya selected as Sectional Officer, DDA

Mr. Anoop Shetty selected as IPS, through UPSC

Dr. Mangal Sarkar is selected as Assistant Professor

Some of our students selected in ARS –ICAR.

Mr. Anoop Shetty selected as IPS, through UPSC

Dr. M. Sarkas is selected as Assistant Director Horticulture

Some of our students selected in ARS –ICAR.

Significant contribution (National/ State level):

Cultivation of grain cowpea varieties develop at Pantnagar is very much popular in state like M.P., Kerala, Rajsthan, U.P. and Uttarakhand.

Varieties released:

2013-14 Pant Lobia-3

2013-14 Pant Lobia-4

2011 Pant Ranichauri Capsicum -1 (PRC-1) [SVRC]

2011 Pant Polyhouse Tomato-2 (SVRC)

2011 Pant Polyhouse Hybrid Tomato-1 (SVRC)

2011 Pant Parthenocarpic Cucumber-2 (SVRC)

2011 Pant Parthenocarpic Cucumber-3 (SVRC)

Ongoing Extension Activities:

Tribal Sub Plan on vegetables and grain cowpea (ICAR)

Tribal Sub Plan on Vegetable (AICRP-VC)

Front Line Demonstration

Trainings to the farming community

Visits to farmers field

Clinical visit for vegetables

Distribution of literature to farmers

Distribution of seed among the farmers

Seminar/ Workshop/ Training/ Symposium

National Seminar on post harvest management and value addition in tomato, Dec. 10-11, 2010.

National Seminar on protected cultivation of vegetable and flowers-A value chain approach, January, 11-12, 2012.

XXX-Group meeting of AICRP-VC, January, 13-16, 2012.

Department of Vegetable Science

About Us

Ongoing Research Projects:

Projects concluded as Project Leader: