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Dr. Neela Madhav Patnaik

Scientist (Agricultural Extension)

Social Science Research

Dr. Neela Madhav Patnaik,

M.Sc. & Ph.D (Agricultural Extension Education)

Scientist (Agricultural Extension)

Division of Social Science Research, ICAR-Central Soil Salinity Research Institute (CSSRI), Karnal, Haryana-132001

Mob: 9138109098

Email: neela.patnaik@icar.org.in, neela.patnaik@gmail.com

Born: Koraput, Odisha, India, D.O.B- 27/10/1993

  

 

Research Specialization

Qualitative and quantitative social research in the domain of agriculture, dairy and animal science; skills and expertise on data collection, survey methodology, data analysis, livelihood analysis studies, sustainability research and integrated farming system study in flood, waterlogged ecosystem 

Academic Background 

2011-2015 B.Sc. (Ag.) Hons. 1st Class, Odisha University of Agriculture and Technology (OUAT), Bhubaneswar
2015-2017 M.Sc. (Ag.) in Agricultural Extension Education, 1st Class, National Dairy Research Institute, Karnal
2017-2021 Ph.D. (Ag.) in Agricultural Extension Education, 1st Class, National Dairy Research Institute, Karnal

Professional Service Experience

April-July, 2023 Scientist(Trainee) ICAR-National Academy of Agricultural Research Management (NAARM), Hyderabad
July, 2023- Jan, 2026 Scientist ICAR- Mahatma Gandhi Integrated Farming Research Institute (MGIFRI), Motihari, Bihar
Jan, 2026 -contd. Scientist ICAR-Central Soil Salinity Research Institute (CSSRI), Karnal, Haryana

 Awards, Honours & Recognitions 

2011

 

 Selected for OUAT merit Scholarship for overall 3rd rank at College of Agriculture, Chiplima, OUAT for my bachelor’s degree
2015 Qualified ICAR-Junior Research Fellowship [ICAR JRF-2015] and awarded NDRI, Institute Scholarship for Master’s degree from 2015-17
2017 Qualified ICAR-Senior Research Fellowship [ICAR SRF-2017] in Agricultural Extension and awarded NDRI, Institute Fellowship for Doctoral degree
2017 Cleared UGC-National Eligibility Test in the subject of Adult Education/Continuing Education/Andragogy/ Non-formal Education
2018 Cleared ICAR-ASRB- National Eligibility Test in Agricultural Extension
2019 Best Oral Presentation award at ISEE National Seminar on “Holistic Approach for Enhancing Agricultural Growth in Changing Rural Scenario” from Nov. 14-16, 2019 held at SKRAU, Bikaner, Rajasthan
2019 Young Researcher Award at National Seminar on Entrepreneurship issues and challenges in dairy and food processing industries from Nov. 10-12, 2019 held at Jiwaji University, Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh
2021 Best Oral Presentation award at ISEE National Seminar on “Transforming Indian Agriculture Through Pluralistic & Innovative Extension Approaches for Self Reliant India” from Oct. 4-6, 2021 held at Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh
2023 First Best Research Article Award in the category of “Dairy Economics, Extension and Management for the year 2021 by Indian Dairy Association (IDA), New Delhi
2024 First Best Research Article Award in the category of “Dairy Economics, Extension and Management for the year 2024 by Indian Dairy Association (IDA), New Delhi
2025 Best oral presentation award at NSADERF-2025 during National Seminar on “Agri-Diversification and Eco-Regional Farming”, held at ICAR MGIFRI, Piprakothi, Motihari (E. Champaran), Bihar from 4th to 5th March 2025, jointly organized by ICAR-MGIFRI and BAMETI, Patna

 

Publications 

Total 45 (Research papers, Book Chapters, Popular scientific articles, Blogs)

Google Scholar Citations:  Total citations 206, H-index 9, i10 index 8 

Best 10 Research Publications

  1. Patnaik, N. M., Pandey, D. K., Das, U., and Acharya, P. (2025). Balancing livestock production and environmental sustainability: insights from the Indian context. Current Science (00113891), 129(7) (NAAS- 7.00)
  2. Das, U., Ansari, M. A., Ghosh, S., Patnaik, N. M., & Maji, S. (2025). Determinants of farm household resilience and its impact on climate-smart agriculture performance: Insights from coastal and non-coastal ecosystems in Odisha, India. Agricultural Systems (Elsevier), 227, 104370. (NAAS- 12.10)
  3. Acharya, P., Lathwal, S.S., Singh, P., Patnaik, N.M. and Moharana, B. 2020. Effect of supplementation with rumen-protected choline and green tea extract on production performance of transition Karan Fries cows. Veterinary World. 13(3): 489-494 (NAAS- 8.00)
  4. Patnaik, N. M., Meena, B. S., Das, U., Das, A., Acharya, P., Kar, P., and Kumar, V. (2025). Productive and Reproductive performance of livestock reared in drought and flood prone areas of Odisha: A comparative analysis. Indian Journal of Dairy Sciences, 78(5):478-484 (NAAS- 6.20)
  5. Patnaik, N.M., Meena, B.S., Maji, S. and Kar, P. Strategic framework construction for sustainable livelihood of livestock farmers in drought prone areas: A participatory approach from Odisha. Indian Journal of Dairy Sciences. 75(5): 465-471 (NAAS- 6.20)
  6. Acharya, P., Lathawal, S.S., Baithalu, R., Moharana, B., Thul, M and Patnaik, N.M. Supplementing rumen protected choline with green tea extract improves reproductive performance in transition Karan Fries cows. Indian Journal of Animal Research. 54(4): 452-455 (NAAS- 6.50)
  7. Das, A., Raju, R and Patnaik, N.M. Comparative Analysis of Resource use Efficiency of Livestock‑based Farming Systems in Saline and Normal Areas of West Bengal. National Academy of Sciences, India (Springer), 47: 339–345 (NAAS- 7.30)
  8. Patnaik, N.M., Gupta, J., Maji, S., Acharya, P and Das, A. 2021. Intention of veterinary doctors towards antimicrobial usage and resistance: applying ‘theory of planned behaviour’ for scaling. Indian Journal of Dairy Sciences. 74(4): 346-355 (NAAS- 6.20)
  9. Patnaik, N.M., Meena, B.S., Maji, S. and Kar, P. Strategic framework construction for sustainable livelihood of livestock farmers in drought prone areas: A participatory approach from Odisha. Indian Journal of Dairy Sciences. 75(5): 465-471 (NAAS- 6.20)
  10. Patnaik, N.M., Gupta, J and Meena, B.S. 2020. Field level study to understand dimensions of antimicrobial use in dairy farms of Punjab. Indian Journal of Dairy Sciences. 73(5): 457-463 (NAAS- 6.20)

Projects handled

PI-1(Institute Project, ICAR-MGIFRI)

Co-PI-2 (Institute Project, ICAR-MGIFRI)

External Project (Farmers FIRST)- Co-PI at ICAR-MGIFRI

Others

  1. I have been the National Seminar Organizing secretary on “Agri-Diversification and Eco Regional Farming”, held at ICAR MGIFRI, Piprakothi, Motihari (E. Champaran), Bihar from 4th to 5th March 2025, jointly organized by ICAR-MGIFRI and BAMETI, Patna.
  2. I have been the training co-ordinator of several training programs under Farmers FIRST, SCSP and sponsored trainings by BAMETI, ATMA, Government of UP, Bihar.
  3. I have several training lectures, conducted various programs and institute building activities and exposure visits of farmers, students and line department officials.
  4. I performed the responsibility of Social Media Nodal officer, NEH nodal officer, SCSP Co-Nodal officer at ICAR-MGIFRI.

 

Contact

Phone: Scientist (Agricultural Extension)

Email: neela.patnaik@icar.org.in, neela.patnaik@gmail.com

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