The Department of Farm Machinery and Power Engineering, established in 2019, is a vital academic unit dedicated to advancing the field of agricultural engineering. Since its inception, the department has been actively involved in comprehensive teaching, research, and impactful extension activities. In 2025, the department expanded its academic scope by launching M. Tech and Doctoral program, further strengthening its role in cultivating expertise and innovation in the discipline.
The department’s core mission is to emerge as a Center of Excellence in Agricultural Education by blending strong theoretical foundations with practical, hands-on experience. Students are trained through a curriculum that emphasizes the design, development, and application of modern farm machinery, and efficient power systems tailored for agricultural use. In addition, the department actively promotes interdisciplinary learning and research that addresses real-world challenges faced by the agricultural sector.
With a strong emphasis on innovation, sustainability, and collaboration with industry and research organizations, the department strives to remain at the forefront of technological advancements. It aims to equip students not only with the technical knowledge required for modern agricultural practices but also with the problem-solving skills and ethical mindset needed to lead sustainable agricultural transformations. By fostering a dynamic learning environment and a culture of continuous improvement, the Department of Farm Machinery and Power Engineering plays a pivotal role in shaping the future of agriculture and contributing to national and global food security.
Objectives
Education Excellence: Provide high-quality education and training in farm machinery and power engineering.
Research and Innovation: Promote research and development in modern agricultural technologies and sustainable practices.
Industry Collaboration: Establish strong partnerships with agricultural industries to enhance learning and job placement opportunities.
Practical Training: Equip students with hands-on experience through labs, workshops, and field training.
Programmes
Undergraduate Courses as Per 6th Dean
For B. Tech. Agricultural Engineering
CourseCode
CourseTitle
CreditHours
TFM-211
Farm Machinery and Equipment- I
3 (2+1)
TFM-221
Farm Machinery and Equipment- II
3 (2+1)
TFM-311
Tractor and Automotive Engines
3 (2+1)
TFM-321
Tractor Systems and Controls
3 (2+1)
Elective Courses
TFM-421
Mechanics of Tillage and Traction
3 (2+1)
TFM-422
Farm Machinery Design and Production
3 (2+1)
TFM-423
Tractor Design and Testing
3 (2+1)
TFM-424
Hydraulic Drives and Controls
3 (2+1)
TFM-425
Human Engineering and Safety
3 (2+1)
TFM-426
Precision Agriculture and System Management
3 (2+1)
Skill Enhancement Module
Operation and Maintenance of Farm Machinery 4(0+4)
Repair and Maintenance of Tractors and Power Tillers 4 (0+4)
Management of Agricultural Machinery Custom Hiring and Maintenance Facilities 4(0+4)
For B. Tech. B. Tech, Sugarcane Science and Technology
SCP-222 Farm Machinery and Power 3 (2+1)
For B. Sc, Agriculture
AGE-221 Farm Machinery and Power 2(1+1)
Post Graduate Programme: The Post Graduate programme were up-dated and implemented in the department as per the ICAR recommendations for PG courses and programme. Following course curricula is running in the department for PG degree programme.
M. Tech Degree in Farm Machinery and Power Engineering
Ph. D Degree in Farm Machinery and Power Engineering
The following nomenclature and Credit Hrs need to be followed while providing the
Masters’ Programme
Doctoral Programme
(i) Course work - Major courses
20
12
Minor courses
08
06
Supporting courses
06
05
Common courses
05
–
Seminar
01
02
(ii) Thesis Research
30
75
Total
70
100
M. Tech in Agricultural Engineering
(Farm Machinery and Power Engineering)
CourseCode
CourseTitle
CreditHours
FMPE501*
SoilDynamicsinTillageandTraction
2+1
FMPE502*
TestingandEvaluationofAgriculturalEquipment
2+1
FMPE503*
ErgonomicsandSafetyinFarmOperations
2+1
FMPE504
DesignofTractorsystems
2+1
FMPE505
DesignofFarmMachinery-I
2+1
FMPE506
DesignofFarmMachinery-II
1+1
FMPE507*
ManagementofFarmPowerandMachinerySystem
2+1
FMPE511
PrinciplesofAutomationandControl
2+1
FMPE512
PrinciplesofHydraulicandPneumaticSystems
2+1
FMPE513
AppliedInstrumentationinFarmMachinery
2+1
FMPE514
SystemsSimulationandComputerAidedProblem Solving in Engineering
1+1
FMPE515
ComputerAidedDesignofMachinery
0+2
FMPE516
AdvanceManufacturingTechnologies
2+0
FMPE517
MachineryforPrecisionAgriculture
2+1
FMPE518
MachineryforHorticultureandProtectedAgriculture
2+0
FMPE 591*
Masters’ Seminar
0+1
FMPE 599*
Masters’ Research
0+30
*Compulsory Course
Minor Courses
CourseCode
CourseTitle
CreditHours
PFE 502
PFF 503
PFE 508
PFE 512
Unit Operations in Food Process Engineering
Field Crops Process Engineering
Application of Engineering Properties in Food Processing
Seed Process Engineering
2+1
2+1
2+1
1+1
ME 501
ME-503
ME-504
Mechatronics and Robotics in Agriculture Mechanism Analysis and synthesis
Vibrations
2+0
2+1
3+0
REE 501
REE 503
REE 513
Renewable energy and technology
Biomass Energy Conversion Technologies
Agro Energy Audit and Management
2+1
2+1
2+1
CE 501
CE 510
Dimensional Analysis and Similitude
Experimental Stress Analysis
1+1
2+1
MATHS 501 MATHS 502
Finite Element Methods
Numerical Methods for Engineers
1+1
2+0
Any other course(s) of other department other than course(s) from major and minor can be takenas per recommendations of the student’s advisory committee.
Supporting Courses (Requirement: 06 Credits)
Course Code
Course Title
Credit Hours
*STAT 501
Statistical Methods for Research Works
2+1
Courses from subject matter fields
(other than Major and Minor) relating to area of special interest and research problem can be taken as per recommendations of the student’s advisory committee.
*Compulsory Course
Minor course for other departments
CourseCode
CourseTitle
CreditHours
FMPE502
FMPE503
FMPE507
TestingandEvaluationofAgriculturalEquipment
ErgonomicsandSafetyinFarmOperations
ManagementofFarmPowerandMachinerySystem
2+1
2+1
2+1
Ph.D. in Farm Machinery and Power Engineering
Major Course
Course Code
Course Title
Credit Hours
FMPE 601* FMPE 602 FMPE 603
FMPE 604 FMPE 611 FMPE 612*
FMPE 613 FMPE 614
Advances in Farm Machinery and Power Engineering
Advances in Machinery for Precision Agriculture
Energy Conservation and Management in Production Agriculture
Mechanics of Tillage in Relation to Soil and Crop
Mechanics of Traction and its Application
Farm Machinery Management and Systems Engineering
Machinery for Special Farm Operations
Ergonomics in Working Environment
Total
2+1
2+1
3+0
2+1
2+1
2+1
2+1
2+1
17+7
Minor Courses
Course Code
Course Title
Credit Hours
REE 609
REE 602
PFE 601
PFE 602
PFE 604
ME507
ME515
Energy Planning Management and Economics
Thermo-Chemical Conversion of Biomass
Advances in Food Process Engineering
Drying and Dehydration of Food Materials
Agricultural Waste and By-Products Utilization
Fatigue Design
Computer Aided Design
3+0
2+1
2+1
2+1
2+1
2+1
2+1
Any other course (s) of other department other than course(s) from major and minor can be taken asper recommendations of the student’s advisory committee.
SupportingCourses (Requirement: 05 Credits)
Course Code
Course Title
Credit Hours
Stat 502
Experimental Designs
1+1
*CPE-RPE
Research and Publication Ethics
Courses from subject matter fields
(other than Major and Minor) relating to area of special interest and research problem can be taken as per recommendations of the student's advisory committee.
1+1
*Course has been made compulsory by UGC for PhD students. Course Code and its detailed course outline to be adopted in toto as recommended by UGC.
List of Other Essential Requirements
Course Code
Course Title
Credit Hours
FMPE 691 FMPE 692 FIVIPE 699
Doctoral Seminar-I
Doctoral Seminar-II
Doctoral Research
0+1
0+1
75
Minor courses for other departments
Course Code
Course Title
Credit Hours
FMPE 612*
Farm Machinery Management and Systems Engineering
2+1
FMPE 614
Ergonomics in Working Environment
2+1
FMPE513
AppliedInstrumentationinFarmMachinery
2+1
Dr. Vivak Kumar Balyan
Professor
Qualification:
Ph.D
Area Of Interest/Specialization:
Farm Power & Machinery (Resource Conservation Technologies)
D. N. Sharma, S. Mukesh and Vivak Kumar 2007. Agricultural Tractor and Machinery. Jain Brothers, Karol Bagh, New Delhi-110005, ISBN:81-8360-054-9, Pp- 648.
Kapil, Vivak Kumar and B.R. Singh 2011. Book on “Irrigation Engineering” published by Royal Publishing House, Faridabad.
M.L.Jat, O.P.Gill, B.S.Deora and Vivak Kumar 2017. Rainwater Management Theory and Practice. Scientific Publishers (India) Daryaganj, New Delhi. ISBN: 978-93-86347-24-4, Pp 1092.
S.S. Dhaliwal, R.K. Naresh, Vivek, Sudhir Kumar, Vivak Kumar and Raj. K. Setia 2020. Precision Farming: Geoinformatics and Nanotechnology. Jaya Publishing House, New Delhi-110089,ISBN:978-93-89235-9, pp- 337.
R.K. Naresh, S.S. Dhaliwal, Vivek, Vivek sharma, Vivak Kumar and Dipender Kumar 2021. Soil Conservation and Watershed Management. Jaya Publishing House, New Delhi-110089,ISBN:978-93-90309-36-8, pp- 329.
Dr Shalini Chaturvedi, Dr Shweta Singh, Dr Atul Srivastava, Dr Vivak Kumar and Dr Sachin Singh 2024.Krishi Yantra evm Shakti. Learning Media Publication,Meerut-250001,ISBN:978-93-91872-88-5,pp-105.
Dr Shalini Chaturvedi, Dr Shweta Singh, Dr Atul Srivastava, Dr Vivak Kumar and Dr Monika 2024.Navikaniy Urja Srots.Learning Media Publication,Meerut-250001,ISBN:978-93-91872-62-5,pp-113.
Book Chapter:
Vivak Kumar, M.K.Gathala, Y.S.Sehrawat, R.Kumar, M.L.Jat and A. Mishra 2012. Effect of tillage and crop establishment methods on yield,profitability and soil physical properties under rice-wheat rotation of Indo-Gangetic Plains. Compendium of deliverable of conservation Agriculture Course 2012. Mexico, D.F.: CIMMYT.
Bhibhu Prasad Datta, Robin Kumar, VivakKumar,Amit Mishra and Ashish Dwivedi (2016). Conservation Agriculture based sustainable water management technologies for sustainable rice production. Book chapter submitted for publication in conference at Krishi Sanskriti held at New Delhi.
Vipul Chaudhary, Vivak Kumar, Sunil, Vaishali, Ratnesh Kumar and Vikrant Kumar 2019. Application of ultrasound technology in food processing. Book chapter published in book entitled “Research Trends in Food Technology and Nutrition”.Vol.10, page:45-60. ISBN:978-93-5335-665-1.
Vipul Chaudhary, Vivak Kumar, Sunil, Vaishali, and Vikrant Kumar 2019.Importance of osmotic dehydration in pineapple preservation. Book chapter published in book entitled “Advances in Horticulture”. Vol.9, page:71-83. ISBN:978-93-5335-543-2.
Manual Published:
Vivak Kumar,S.K.Singh, B.R. Singh and G.R. Singh 2010. Practical Manual on Farm Machinery and Power. Department of Agril. Engg. & Food Technology, SVPUA&T, Meerut, S.No.3, Pp47.
S.K. Singh, Vivak Kumar and B.R.Singh 2010. Practical Manual on Engineering Properties of Food Materials. Department of Agril. Engg. & Food Technology, SVPUA&T, Meerut, S.No.2, Pp50.
Kapil, B.R. Kamboj , M.L.Jat, Anil Kumar, Dalip Kumar, H.S.Sidhu, M. K. Gathala and Vivak Kumar 2012.Operational Manual for Multi-Crop Zero Till Planter. CIMMYT - IRRI, pp 27.
Vipul Chaudhary, Sunil, Vivak Kumar, Ratnesh Kumar and Neelash Chauhan 2019. Laboratory manual on “Quality Analysis of Food Products”. New Delhi Publishers Uttam Nagar, New Delhi-110059.pp- 47. ISBN:978-93-88879-30-9.
Research Papers Published in International Research Journals:
M K Gathala, J.K. Ladha,Vivak Kumar, Y.S. Saharawat and Himanshu Pathak 2011. Tillage and crop establishment affects sustainability of South Asian Rice-Wheat system. Agronomy Journal.103 (4) :961-971.
MK Gathala, J.K.Ladha, Y.S.Saharawat,Virendra Kumar, Vivak Kumar and Pardeep K.Sharma 2011.Effect of Tillage and crop establishment methods on physical properties of a medium textured soil under a seven-year rice-wheat rotation.SoilSci.Soc. American Journal. 75(5) :1851-1862.
Vivak Kumar, Y.S. Saharawat, M K Gathala, A.S. Jat, S.K. Singh, Neelam Choudhry and M.L.J at 2013. Effect of different tillage and seeding methods on energy use efficiency and productivity of wheat in Indo-Gangetic Plains.Field Crop Research. 142: 1-8.
Vivak Kumar, M. K. Gathala, Y.S. Saharawat, Chiter M. Parihar, Rajeev Kumar and Robin Kumar 2019. Impact of tillage and crop establishment methods on crop yields, profitability and soil physical properties in rice-wheat system of Indo-Gangetic Plains of India. Soil Use and Management.Vol.35: 303-313
Swati Tyagi, Robin Kumar, Vivak Kumar, SoYoun and Pratyoosh Shukla 2020. Engineering disease resistant plants through CRISPR-Cas9 technology. GM CROPS & Food, 12 (1):125-144.
Research Papers Published in NAAS rated Journals:
Vivak Kumar, D.N. Sharma and P.K. Sardana 2002. Techno Economic Evaluation of Bed Seeding Technique in Wheat Crop.Journal of Agricultural. Engineering, 39(2):32-43.
R.K. Sharma, R.S. Chhokar, M.K. Gathala, Vivak Kumar, A.K. Pundir and A.D.Mongia 2003.Direct Seeding of Rice-A Distinct Possibility. Indian Wheat News Letter, 9 (2):5.
Vivak Kumar, D.N. Sharma and M.K. Garg 2004. Trends of Farm Power Sources in Haryana State. Agricultural. Engineering Today, 28(5-6):59-64.
Vivak Kumar, D. N. Sharma and M. K. Garg 2005. Status of Farm Power Availability in the State of Haryana.Annals of Agri - Bio Research, 10(1):103-108.
D.N. Sharma and Vivak Kumar 2005. Performance of Tractor Drawn Bed Planter in Different Crops at Farmer’s Field.Environment & Ecology, 23 (2):385-389.
R.S. Chhokar, R.K. Sharma, M.K. Gathala, A.K. Pundir and Vivak Kumar, 2005.Grow Zero Till-Wheat For More Profit.Intensive Agriculture, (11-12):8-11.
Vivak Kumar, D.N. Sharma and M.K. Garg 2005. Recent Trends in Use of Farm Machinery in Haryana State. Environment & Ecology, 23 (3):489-493.
Vivak Kumar, D N Sharma, Samsher and Jaivir Singh 2007. Recent trends in population of tractors and power tillers in India. Environment & Ecology, 25S (1): 17-20.
Vivak Kumar, Anil Kumar and D N Sharma 2010. Recent trends in Farm Power availability of Haryana State. Environment & Ecology, 28 (1B): 538-542.
Vivak Kumar, Jaivir Singh, D N Sharma and S.K. Singh 2012. Estimation of farm machinery related accidents in Haryana. Progressive Agriculture-An International Journal.12 (1): 90- 95.
Robin Kumar, Vivak Kumar,Rajiv Kumar, Amit Mishra, Ajit Singh, Y.S.Sehrawat and M.K. Gathala2013. Effect of different micro-irrigation system and conservation tillage practices on growth, productivity and profitability of rice. Annals of Agri-Bio Research. 18 (3):348-351.
Vivak Kumar, B.R.Singh, Amit Mishra, Kapil Kumar, Rajiv Kumar and Robin Kumar 2015. Improvement in water productivity and yield of wheat under micro irrigation and zero tillage techniques in Indo-Gangetic Plains.Research in Environment & Life Science, 8 (2):147-150.
Lalit Kumar, Vivak Kumar and S. K. Singh (2014). Development and Qualitative evaluation of mixed fruit (Carrot and Kinnow) Based RTS. Madras Agric. J. 101(4-6): 176-182.
Robin Kumar, B.P. Dhyani, Vivak Kumar, Amit Mishra and Swati Tyagi (2016). Effect of fertigation and residue management on performance of Direct Seeded Rice and Soil Biological health under rice wheat rotation in Indo-gangetic Plain Zone of India.Journal of Pure and Applied Microbiology.10 (2): 1211-1222.
Robin Kumar, S.P. Singh, Vivak Kumar, Amit Mishra and Ashish Dwivedi (2016). Monitoring of soil properties and crop performance under different micro irrigation systems and tillage methods in direct seeded rice.Green Farming 7 (5): 1143-1147.
Rajiv Kumar N S Rana, Y S Saharawat, Amit Mishra, Vivak Kumar and Robin Kumar (2016). Improvement in water productivity without yield penalty of direct seeded rice undr micro irrigation system and tillage options in Indo-gangetic plains of India.International Journal of Pure and Applied Bioscience Vol 5 (1):147-155.
R.K. Naresh, Arup Ghosh, Vivak Kumar, R.K. Gupta and Onkar Singh (2017). Tillage Crop Establishment and Organic Input with Kappaphyeus-Sap Effect on Soil Organic Carbon Fractions and Water Footprints under a Six Year Rice-Wheat Rotation. International Journal of Current Research and Academic Review 5 (5): 57-69.
Ravi Kumar,VivakKumar ,G.R. Singh ,B.R. Singh and Pushpendra Kumar (2017). Drying characteristics of green chillies under different dryer. International Journal of Chemical Studies .5(4):407-409.
R.K. Naresh, R.S. Rathore, Ashish Dwivedi, Vineet Kumar, Ashok Kumar, Vivak Kumar, Onkar Singh and R.K.Gupta 2017. Bed Planting system promotes crop diversification for improving livelihoods in Western Uttar Pradesh,India.InternationalJournal of Current Microbiology and Applied Sciences,6 (2):1580-1590.
Vipin Kumr Sagar, R.K. Naresh, Vivak Kumar, Satendra Kumar, Saurabh Tyagi, S.P. Singh and R.C. Rathi 2017.Crop establishment methods and irrigation schedule effect on water productivity economics and yield of wheat.International Journal of Current Research and Academic Review, 5(5):70-77.
M.L. Jat, J.K. Balyan, Vivak Kumar, Y.S.Rathi, G.R. Chary and R.K. Sharma 2017.Crop residue management for sustainable production of maize in dryland ecosystem.Chemical Science Review and Letters, 6(23):1681-1686.
R.K. Naresh, S.P. Singh, R.K. Gupta, Arvind Kumar, Vivak Kumar, Vivek and Yogesh Kumar 2018. Long term effects of tillage and residue management on soil aggregation, soil carbon sequestration and energy relations under rice-wheat cropping system in Typic Ustochrept soil of Uttar Pradesh. Journal of Pharmacognosy and Photochemistry, 7 (1) :237-247.
M.L. Jat, J.K. Balyan,Vivak Kumar, Y.S. Rathi, G.R. Chary and Sanket Ojha 2018. Feasibility of farm pond and recycling system to enhance productivity of rabi crops under semi-arid region. Indian Journal of Soil Conservation, 46 (1):60-67.
R.K. Naresh, S. Bhaskar, S.S. Dhaliwal, Arvind Kumar, Vivak Kumar, Satendra Kumar and Nihal Chandra Mahajan 2018. Soil carbon and nitrogen mineralization dynamics following incorporation and surface application of rice and wheat residue in a semi-arid area of North West India: A review. Journal of Pharmacognosy and Photochemistry, 7 (1) :248-259.
Vipul Choudhary,Vivak Kumar, G. R. Singh, Jaivir Singh, Neelash Chauhan and Pushpendra Kumar 2018.To study the osmotic dehydration characteristics of pineapple slices. International Journal of Chemical Studies, 6 (5):1081-1083.
Vipul Chaudhary, Vivak Kumar, Sunil, Vaishali, Kavindra Singh and Vikrant Kumar 2019. Effect of temperature and osmotic treatments on quality of stored pineapple slices dried under cabinet tray dryer. International Journal of Scientific & Engineering Research, 10 (2):1503-1513.
Vipul Chaudhary, Vivak Kumar, Sunil, Balwant Singh, Ratnesh Kumar and Vikrant Kumar 2019. Impact of different drying methods on sensory properties of osmotic dehydrated pineapple slices. Asian J. Dairy & Food Res., 38(1): 73-76.
Vipul Chaudhary, Vivak Kumar, Sunil, Ravi Kumar, Vikrant Kumar, and Balwant Singh 2019. Studies on drying and rehydration characteristics of osmo-treated pineapple slices using different tray drying temperatures. International Journal of Agricultural Engineering, 12(1): 25-30.
Vipul Chaudhary, Vivak Kumar, Sunil, Suresh Chandra, Samsher and B. R. Singh 2019. Effect on drying characterstics of osmotic dehydrated pineapple (Ananas Comosus) slices using different drying temperatures. South Asian J. Food Technol. Environ., 5(1): 778-784.
Vipul Chaudhary, Vivak Kumar, B.R. Singh, Jaivir Singh, Neelash Kumar and Puspendra Kumar 2020. Drying characterstics of Bael Pulp using different drying methods and different varieties. International Journal of Agricultural Engineering, 13 (1): 19-30.
Kapil Kumar Sharma, Shalini Chaturvedi, Sweta Singh and Vivak Kumar 2024.Fuel Consumption Pattern for Disc Plough and Cultivator Tillage Implement. Journal of Experimental Agriculture International 46(7):894-902.
Lead technical papers published in International Conference/National Symposia:
Vivak Kumar and D.N. Sharma 2006.Trends in utilization of solar appliances in Haryana. Lead paper published in the proceeding of the National Seminar on Non-Conventional Energy Development in India Need, Plan & Prospects held at Western U.P. Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Bombay Bazar, Meerut during March 18, 2006. Pp-40-45.
S.K. Antil, R.K. Malik, Vivak Kumar and R.K. Jhorar 2006.Feasibility analysis of critical areas commanded by solar photovoltaic irrigation pumping system. Lead paper published in the proceeding of the National Seminar on Non-Conventional Energy Development in India Need, Plan & Prospects held at Western U.P. Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Bombay Bazar, Meerut during March 18, 2006. Pp-19-24.
Robin Kumar, Vivak Kumar and Pardeep Kumar (2016). Tapak Sichai “jal ki bachat aur faslo ki upajbadhane ka sutrapat” Rajbhasa Patrika (Krishi Parnali Alok) 4th Edition IIFSR ,Meerut
Review Articles
Vipul Chaudhary, Vivak Kumar, Sunil, Vaishali, Kavindra Singh, Ratnesh Kumar and Vikrant Kumar 2019. Pineapple (Ananas Comosus) product processing: A review. Journal of Pharmacognosy and Phytochemistry, Vol.8 (3):4642-4652.
Vipul Chaudhary, Vivak Kumar, Sunil, Vikrant Kumar and Ratnesh Kumar 2020. Impact of different drying temperatures and osmotic treatments on Quality of pineapple slices during storage: Food Processing and Nutritional Sciences, Vol.1 (1):80-85.
Rajat Singh, Vivak Kumar and Robin Kumar 2021.Bio- fertilizers: A pathway to sustainable Agriculture. Ecofarming e-magazine for Agriculture and Allied Sciences. Vol.2 (1):29-32.
Rajat Singh, Robin Kumarand Vivak Kumar 2022. Zero Budget Natural Farming (ZBNF).Ecofarming Vol. 02(03): 126-127.
Rishikesh Yadav, Vivak Kumar and Robin Kumarand 2022. Nano- Fertilizer “A Modern Concept of Fertilizer Application” .Ecofarming Vol. 02(03): 155-157.
Participated and Paper presented in International Conference/Symposium:
Vivak Kumar and D.N. Sharma 2007.Trends in adoption and utilization of biogas plants and solar appliances in Haryana State. Proceeding of the International Conference on Sustainable Agriculture for Food, Bio-energy and Livelihood Security held at JNKVV, Jabalpur (India) during Feb 14-16, 2007 pp –247.
Vivak Kumar, M.K.Gathala, N.S.Rana, Rajeev Kumar and Samsher 2009. Comparative performance of different resource conserving techniques in Wheat crop.Proceeding of the 4th World Congress on Conservation Agriculture held at NASC Complex, ICAR, New Delhi during February 4 – 7,2009.Pp-298.
M.K. Gathala, H. Pathak, J.K. Ladha and Vivak Kumar 2009. Happy seeder technology provides an alternate to burning for managing rice loose straw after combine harvest. Proceeding of the 4th World Congress on Conservation Agriculture held at NASC Complex, ICAR, New Delhi during February 4 – 7,2009.Pp-75.
Vivak Kumar, Samsher, B.R. Singh, Rajiv Kumar, and Jaivir Singh. 2009. Effect of tillage techniques on productivity and profitability in rice-wheat system. Proceeding of the 4th International Conference on Current trends in Biotechnology & its implication in Agriculture held at SVPUA&T, Meerut during February 19 – 21, 2009.page-281.
M.K. Gathala, J.K .LadhaVivak Kumar Y. Sahrawat and Sheetal Sharma 2009. Short to medium term performance of rice-wheat system without tillage and direct seeding. Proceeding of the International Annual Meetings “Sustainability through plant and soil sciences” held at Pittsburgh, PA on November 4,2009. Abstract No. 53394.
Vivak Kumar, Rajiv Kumar, Jaivir Singh, S.K. Singh, B.R. Singh and Deepak Mishra 2011.Performance evaluation of different seeding techniques in wheat crop.Proceedings of the International Confrence on Issues for Climate change,land use diversification and biotechnological tools for livelihood security held at SVPUA&T,Meerut during October 8-10, 2011.pp-5.
Vivak Kumar, Rajiv Kumar, S.K. Singh, Jaivir Singh, B.R. Singh, G.R. Singh and Deepak Mishra 2011.Comparative performance of zero tillage technique of sowing wheat at farmer’s field. Proceedings of the International Confrence on Issues for Climate change, land use diversification and biotechnological tools for livelihood security held at SVPUA&T, Meerut during October 8-10,2011.pp-3.3.
Vivak Kumar, B.R. Singh, Rajeev Kumar, S.K. Singh, Jaivir Singh and G.R. Singh 2013. Study of effect of micro-irrigation and tillage practices on quality of wheat crop. Proceeding of International Conference on “Impact of Technological tools on food security under global warming scenerio” organised by Hi-Tech Hoticultural Society on May 11-12,2013 at Shobhit University,Meerut (UP).pp- 138.
Robin Kumar, S.P. Singh,Vivak Kumar, Rajiv Kumar and Jitendra Singh 2013. Monitoring of soil properties under different micro-irrigation system and tillage methods in direct seeded rice. Proceeding of International Conference on “Impact of Technological tools on food security under global warming scenerio” organised by Hi-Tech Hoticultural Society on May 11-12,2013 at Shobhit University,Meerut (UP).pp- 200.
Participated and Paper presented in Conference/ Symposium/ Seminar:
Vivak Kumar, D.N. Sharma and P.K. Sardana 2002 .Techno Economic feasibility of Bed Seeding Technique in Wheat Crop. Proceeding of the XXXVI Annual Convention of ISAEheld at IIT, Kharagpur on Jan. 28-30, 2002.
VivakKumar,Samsher and Jaivir Singh 2005.Cost Effective Technologies for Rice Production. Proceeding of the National Symposium on “Basmati Rice Research:Current Trends & Future Prospects” held at SVBPUAT, Meerut during September 06-07, 2005. pp: 117.
Vivak Kumar and D.N. Sharma 2006.Trends in Utilization of Solar Appliances in Haryana. Proceeding of the 40th Annual Convention and Symposium of Indian Society of Agricultural Engineers held at Agricultural Engg College and Research Institute, Tamil Nadu Agricultural University, Coimbatore (TN), during Jan 19-21, 2006. BE-2006-SE-04, pp-1.2.
VivakKumar ,Samsher and Jaivir Singh 2006.Recent Trends in Population of Tractors and Power Tillers in India. Proceeding of the 40th Annual Convention and Symposium of Indian Society of Agricultural Engineers held at Agricultural Engg College and Research Institute, Tamil Nadu Agricultural University, Coimbatore (TN), during Jan 19-21, 2006. FPM-2006-FPM-05, pp-2.48.
Vivak Kumar, Samsher, G.R. Singh and Jaivir Singh 2006.Solar Water Heater: A Device for Energy Saving.Proceeding of the National Seminar on Non-Conventional Energy Development in India Need, Plan & Prospects held at Western U.P. Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Bombay Bazar, Meerut during March 18, 2006. Pp-25.
Vivak Kumar, G.R. Singh, Samsher, and Jaivir Singh 2006.Potential and Utility of Wind Power in India.Proceeding of the National Seminar on Non-Conventional Energy Development in India Need, Plan & Prospects held at Western U.P. Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Bombay Bazar, Meerut during March 18, 2006. Pp-79.
G.R.Singh, Vivak Kumar, Samsher, and B.R.Singh 2006.Prospects of Utilization Solar Energy.Proceeding of the National Seminar on Non-Conventional Energy Development in India Need, Plan & Prospects held at Western U.P. Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Bombay Bazar, Meerut during March 18, 2006. Pp-18.
G.R. Singh, Vivak Kumar and B.R. Singh 2006.Causes of Failure of Some Gobar Gas Plants. Proceeding of the National Seminar on Non-Conventional Energy Development in India Need, Plan & Prospects held at Western U.P. Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Bombay Bazar, Meerut during March 18, 2006. Pp-72.
Vivak Kumar, Samsher and Jaivir Singh 2006. Effect of different seeding techniques on wheat crop yield.Proceeding of the Second National Symposium on “Recent Trends in Hi-Tech Agriculture” held at SVBPUAT, Meerut during November 04 - 05, 2006.Pp-90.
Vivak Kumar, M.K. Gathala and A.S. Jat 2006. Laser Land Leveling: A Better Technology for Saving Irrigation Water.Proceeding of the Second National Symposium on “Recent Trends in Hi-Tech Agriculture” held at SVBPUAT, Meerut during November 04 - 05, 2006.Pp-111.
Vivak Kumar, M.K. Gathala, Samsher and Jaivir Singh 2007.Comparative study on cost and energy requirement for different seeding technique in wheat crop. Proceeding of the 41st Annual Convention and Symposium of Indian Society of Agricultural Engineers held at College of Agricultural Engineering and Technology, Junagadh Agricultural University, Junagadh-362001 during Jan 29-31, 2007. EN-2007-III-10, pp-4.16.
Vivak Kumar, Jaivir Singh, Samsher and Neelash Chauhan 2007. Bed Planting: A new technique for sowing wheat. Proceeding of the Third National Symposium on “Recent Trends and Future prospects in Agriculture” held at Department of Horticulture, CCS University, Meerut during November 26-27, 2007.Pp-186.
Vivak Kumar and D.N. Sharma 2008. Rotary Till Drill: A better resource conservation technology. Proceeding of the 42nd Annual Convention and Symposium of Indian Society of Agricultural Engineers held at Central institute of Agricultural Engineering, Bhopal-462038 (M.P.) during February 01-03, 2008. ISAE 08/FPM/SP/02.pp-FPM-6.
Vivak Kumar and D.N. Sharma 2008. Estimation of Farm Machinery Related Accidents in Haryana. Proceeding of the 42nd Annual Convention and Symposium of Indian Society of Agricultural Engineers held at Central institute of Agricultural Engineering, Bhopal-462038 (M.P.) during February 01-03, 2008. ISAE 08/FPM/Erg/05.pp-FPM-27.
Vivak Kumar, Samsher and Jaivir Singh and Vipin Kumar 2008. Techno-economic feasibility of different seeding techniques in wheat crop. Paper presented and awarded best paper presentation in National Symposium on “Technological innovation for Resource Starved Farmers in Global Perspective” held at CSA, Kanpur-208002 (U.P.) during April 28 - 30, 2008.Pp-48.
Vivak Kumar, M.K. Gathala, Samsher and Jaivir Singh 2008. Effect of zero tillage sowing on wheat crop yield at farmers field of Ghaziabad district. Proceeding of the 4th National Symposium on “Scenario of Agriculture in Changing Climatic Conditions” held at SVBPUAT, Meerut during October 18 - 19, 2008.Pp-186.
Vivak Kumar, Samsher, Jaivir Singh, S.K. Singh and Neelash Chauhan 2008. Comparative field performance of different conservation agriculture machines in wheat crop. Proceeding of the 4th National Symposium on “Scenario of Agriculture in Changing Climatic Conditions” held at SVBPUAT, Meerut during October 18 - 19, 2008.Pp-187.
Vivak Kumar, S.K. Singh, Samsher, Jaivir Singh, and Neelash Chauhan 2009. Adoption of zero tillage technique of sowing wheat at farmers field of Gautam Budh Nagar District. Proceeding of the 1st Indian Agriculture Scientists and Farmers Congress on “Technological Innovations for Enhancing Agriculture Production” held at CCS University, Meerut during October 03 - 04, 2009.Pp-412.
Vivak Kumar, B.R. Singh, Mukesh Kumar, G.R. Singh and Jaivir Singh 2009. Performance of Happy Seeder technology in wheat crop under loose rice straw after combine harvest. Proceeding of the 1st Indian Agriculture Scientists and Farmers Congress on “Technological Innovations for Enhancing Agriculture Production” held at CCS University, Meerut during October 03 - 04, 2009.Pp-411.
Vivak Kumar, B.R. Singh, Mukesh Kumar, G.R. Singh and S.K. Singh 2010. Zero tillage technique of wheat sowing at farmers Field. Proceeding of the 44th Annual Convention and Symposium of Indian Society of Agricultural Engineers held at IARI, New Delhi 110012 during Jan 28-30, 2010.SP-2010- 14, pp-1.23.
Vivak Kumar, S.K. Singh, Jaivir Singh, B.R. Singh and Deepak Mishra 2010. Performance evaluation of different establishment techniques of direct seeding and transplanting rice. Proceeding of the National congress on Emerging trends in Agricultural research held at PDFSR, Meerut during September 11-12, 2010. Pp-92.
Vivak Kumar, S.K. Singh, G.R. Singh, Jaivir Singh and B.R. Singh 2010. Conservation Agriculture: progress and prospects in Indogangetic plains. Proceeding of the National congress on Emerging trends in Agricultural research held at PDFSR, Meerut during September 11-12, 2010. Pp-129.
Vivak Kumar, S.K. Singh, Jaivir Singh, B.R. Singh and Deepak Mishra 2011. Comparative yield and economics of different establishment techniques in direct seeding and transplanted rice. Proceeding of the 45th Annual Convention and Symposium of Indian Society of Agricultural Engineers held at Dr. P.D. Krishi Vidyapeeth, Akola during Jan 17-19, 2011.FPM-4.15, pp-413.
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