Dr. Anjani Kumar

Dr. Anjani Kumar (Born in November 14, 1969) is a Senior Agricultural Economist at the National Centre for Agricultural Economics and Policy Research (NCAP), New Delhi. He has also served as Senior Agricultural Economist in the Asia Office of International Livestock Research Institute, Nairobi. He has led a number of research projects of national and international importance. His work includes: trade liberalization and its impact on livestock and fisheries; food safety issues and their implications; cost of compliance of food safety measures, technological change and agricultural growth. He has made important contributions to agricultural economics and policy research and his findings have been widely used by policy makers, planners and experts. In recognition of his outstanding contribution to social science research, he has conferred with Lal Bahadur Young Scientist Award (Biennium 2003-04) and NAAS Young Scientist Award (Biennium 2001-02). Besides, he received several awards for his scholarly research works. He has been nominated as NAAS Associate Fellow w.e.f. 1 January 2008./span>

Besides research has been involved in other institutional activities like proposal writing, fund raising, networking, coordinating seminars, workshops and conferences, editing proceedings, organizing training prograammes on topical issues, helping with the documentation in institutional annual reports, helping in the management of libraries.

HONOURS/AWARDS

• Indo-US Norman E. Boralaug International Agricultural Science & Technology Fellowship in 2008.
• Lal Bahadur Shastri Young Scientist Award for the Biennium 2003-04 in Social Sciences.
• Young Scientist Award of the National Academy of Agricultural Sciences for the Biennium 2001-02 for outstanding contributions to Social Sciences.
• National Academy of Agricultural Sciences (NAAS) Associate w.e.f. January 2008.
• Best Paper Award in South Asia Regional Conference of International Association of Agricultural Economists (IAAE) on Globalization of Agriculture in South Asia: Has it Made a Difference to Rural Livelihoods? During 23-25 March, Hyderabad, India.
• Dr. R T Doshi Foundation Award for best paper published in Agricultural Economics Research Review in 2003.
• Dr. R.T. Doshi Foundation Award for best conference paper in 9th Annual Conference of Agricultural Economists Research Association, November 21-22, 2001, Indian Agricultural Research Institute, New Delhi-12.
• Dr. R.T. Doshi Foundation Prize for second best conference paper in 8th Annual Conference of Agricultural Economists Research Association, December 28-29, 2000 Tamilnadu University of Animal and Veterinary Sciences, Chennai.

EDUCATION

RESEARCH PROJECTS LED

1. Tracking Change in rural poverty in household and village economies in South Asia, in collaboration with ICRISAT, Hyderabad and IRRI, Manila, Philippines, sponsored by Gates Foundation (on going).
2. Decision Support System for Commodity Market Outlook in India funded by World Bank Supported NAIP of ICAR (on going).
3. International Food Safety Standards and Processed Food Exports from India- Funded by Indian Council of Agricultural Research under Lal Bahadur Shashtri Young Scientist Award.
4. Improvement of Fodder Markets and Identification of Crop Varieties with Improved Fodder Characteristics in Selected Disadvantaged Areas of India-funded by OPEC Fund for International Development (on going).
5. Strategies and Options for Increasing and Sustaining Fisheries and Aquaculture Production to Benefit Poor Households in Asia- Sponsored by Asian Development Bank in collaboration with the World Fish Centre
6. Comprehensive Study of Dairy Sector in Assam- Funded by World Bank under Assam Agricultural Competitiveness Project. (Co-led)
7. Economic Analysis of Total Factor Productivity of Crop Sector in the Indo-Gangetic Plain Region of India by Districts and Regions-Funded by National Agricultural Technology Project, Indian Council of Agricultural Research, New Delhi.
8. Agricultural Diversification in Eastern India: Problems and Prospects- Funded by National Agricultural Technology Project, Indian Council of Agricultural Research, New Delhi in collaboration with Institute for Human Development, New Delhi.
9. Impact Assessment of Integrated Dairy Development Programme-Funded by Department of Animal Husbandry and Dairying, Ministry of Agriculture, Government of India.

PUBLICATIONS

Research Papers Published in Refereed Journals

1. Kumar, Anjani, Steven J Staal, Lucy Lapar and Isabelle Baltenweck (2010). Traditional Milk Market in Assam: Potential for Income and Employment Generation. Indian Journal of Agricultural Economics 65(2): (Forthcoming)
2. Kumar, Praduman, P. Shinoj, S.S. Raju, Anjani Kumar, Karl M Rich, and Siwa Msangi (2010). Factor Demand, Output Supply Elasticties and Supply Projections for Major Crops of India. Agricultural Economics Research Review (23):1-14
3. Kumar, Anjani (2010). Exports of Livestock Products from India: Performance, Competitiveness and Determinants. Agricultural Economics Research Review (23):57-67.
4. Kumar, Anjaniand Steven J Staal (2010). Is traditional milk marketing and processing viable and efficient? An Empirical Evidence from Assam, India. Quarterly Journal of International Agriculture 49 (3):213-225
5. Sirohi, Smita; Anjani Kumar and Steven J Staal (2009). Formal Milk Processing Sector in Assam: Lessons to be Learnt from Institutional Failure. Agricultural Economics Research Review 22(2). 245-54
6. Kumar, Anjani (2009). Rural Employment Diversification in Eastern India: Trends and Determinants. Agricultural Economics Research Review. 22 (1):47-60
7. Kumar, Anjani and Dhiraj K Singh (2008). Livestock Production Systems in India: An Appraisal Across Agro-Ecological Regions. Indian Journal of Agricultural Economics 63(4):577-97.
8. Birthal, S Pratap; Anjani Kumar and T N Datta (2008). Trading in Livestock and Livestock Products (Rapporteur’s Report). Indian Journal of Agricultural Economics 63(1):58-63
9. Kumar, Anjani; Dhiraj K. Singh and Prabhat Kumar (2007). Performance of Rural Credit and Factors Affecting the Choice of Credit Sources. Indian Journal of Agricultural Economics 62(3): 297-313
10. Kumar, Anjani; Steven J. Stall; N.P. Singh and Dhiraj K. Singh (2007). Livestock Sector Trade of India: Surging Momentum in the New Liberalised Regime. Indian Journal of Agricultural Economics 62(3): 395-410
11. Kumar, Anjani; Steven J. Staal; K. Elumalai, and Dhiraj K. Singh (2007). Livestock Sector in North-Eastern Region of India: An Appraisal of Performance. Agricultural Economics Research Review 20(2):255-72
12. Kumar, Anjani; K.Elumalai and Badruddin (2005). Technical Efficiency in Freshwater Aquaculture in Uttar Pradesh. The Indian Journal of Economics 86(341):175-87.
13. Kumar, Anjani (2004).Export Performance of Indian Fisheries Sector: Strengths and Challenges Ahead. Economic and Political Weekly 39 (38): 4264-70.
14. Kumar, Anjani; Pratap S Birthal and Badruddin (2004). Technical Efficiency in Shrimp Farming in India: Estimation and Implications. Indian Journal of Agricultural Economics 59(3): 413-20.
15. Dey, Madan M; M A Rab; K M Jahan; A Nisapa; A Kumar and M Ahmed (2004). WTO, Food Safety Standards and Regulatory Barriers: Implications for Selected Fish Exporting Asian Countries. Aquaculture Economics and Management 9(1&2):217-36
16. Kumar, Praduman; Anjani Kumar and Surabhi Mittal (2004). Total Factor Productivity of Crop Sector in the Indo-Gangetic Plain Of India: Sustainability Issues Revisited. Indian Economic Review 39(1):169-201.
17. Kumar, Praduman; Anjani Kumar and C P Shiji (2004). Total Factor Productivity and Socio-economic Impact of Fisheries Technology in India. Agricultural Economics Research Review Conference Issue 131-44.
18. Pratap S Birthal and Anjani Kumar (2004). Impact of Agricultural Technology on Growth, Equity and Sustainability of Natural Resources: A Synthesis. Agricultural Economics Research Review Conference Issue:191-98.
19. Kumar, Anjani and Praduman Kumar (2003). Food Safety Measures: Implications for Fisheries Sector in India. Indian Journal of Agricultural Economics 58(3):365-74.
20. Kumar, Anjani; P S Birthal and P K Joshi (2003). Research on Crossbreeding in Cattle: An Analysis of its Economic and Social Impact in India. Agricultural Economics Research Review 16(2):91-102.
21. Kumar, Anjani; Jha, A. K., and Kumar, Rajesh (2003). Economic Liberalization and Performance of Agricultural Exports in India. Bihar Economic Journal, Conference Volume, pp. 215-222.
22. Kumar, Anjani; Jabir Ali and Harbir Singh (2001). Livestock Trade in India: Trends, Performance and Competitiveness. Indian Journal of Agricultural Economics 56(4): 653-67.
23. Kumar, Anjani (2001). Agricultural Exports of India: Some Issues. The Asian Economic Review 43(2): 176-88.
24. Jha, A.K. and Anjani Kumar (2001). Constraints to Adoption of Modern Varieties of Rice in Bihar. Agricultural Extension Review 13(3):9-15.
25. Kumar, Anjani and Harbir Singh (2000). Growth and Instability in Exports and Imports of Livestock Products in India. Indian Journal of Agricultural Marketing: 14(2):10-16.
26. Kumar, Anjani (2000). Performance of Livestock Sector in India: Implications for Food Security. Afro-Asian Journal of Rural Development 33(2):77-90.
27. Kumar, Anjani and J.N. Gupta (2000). Impact of Crossbreeding Technology of Cattle in India: A Micro Perspective. Agricultural Economics Research Review.13 (2):169-177.
28. Kumar, Anjani (1998). Milk Production Function and Factor Demand in Milk Production. The Bihar Journal of Agricultural Marketing 6(4): 438-41.
29. Kumar, Anjani (1997). Marketing of Khoa in Munger (Bihar). The Bihar Journal of Agricultural Marketing 5 (4): 461-64

Research Reports/Policy Papers/Discussion Paper/Working Paper

1. Kumar, Anjani (2009). Sector Paper on Livestock Sector in India. Prepared for Developing a National Medium Term Priority Framework for India by FAO
2. Kumar, Anjani (2008). Rural Employment Diversification in Eastern India: Trends and Determinants. Working Paper 11, National Centre for Agricultural Economics and Policy Research, New Delhi.
3. Deka R.; Thorpe W.; Lapar, M.L. and Kumar, Anjani (2007). Assam’s pig sub-sector: current status, constraints and opportunities
4. Deka R.; Thorpe W.; Lapar, M.L. and Kumar, Anjani (2007). Karbi anglong’s pig sub-sector: current status, constraints and opportunities
5. Deka R.; Thorpe W.; Lapar, M.L. and Kumar, Anjani (2007). Kokarajhar’s pig sub-sector: current status, constraints and opportunities
6. Deka R.; Thorpe W.; Lapar, M.L. and Kumar, Anjani (2007). Dhemaji’s pig sub-sector: current status, constraints and opportunities
7. Deka R.; Thorpe W.; Lapar, M.L. and Kumar, Anjani (2007). Golaghat’s pig sub-sector: current status, constraints and opportunities
8. Deka R.; Thorpe W.; Lapar, M.L. and Kumar, Anjani (2007). Kamrup’s pig sub-sector: current status, constraints and opportunities
9. Sharma, Vijay Paul; Alejandro Nin Pratt; Anjani Kumar; Rajvir Singh and Steven Staal (2008). Dairy Development in India in Dairy Development for the Resource Poor Part-3: Pakistan and India Dairy Development Case Studies. PPLPI Working Paper 44(3): 29-62.
10. Mruthyunjaya et al (2004). Strategies and Options for Increasing and Sustaining Fisheries and Aquaculture Production to Benefit Poor Households in India. National Centre for Agricultural Economics and Policy Research, New Delhi.
11. Sharma, R K; Anjani Kumar and Ramashray Singh (2004). Impact Assessment of Integrated Dairy Development Programme. Institute for Human Development, New Delhi.
12. Kumar, Anjani and Dayanatha Jha (2003). Agricultural Development in Bihar: Performance, Constraints and Priorities. in Bihar Development Report. Institute for Human Development, New Delhi.
13. Kumar, P.; Dayanatha Jha; Anjani Kumar; M.K. Chaudhary; R.K. Grover; R.K. Singh; A. Mitra; P.K. Joshi; Alka Singh; P.S. Birthal; Surabhi Mittal and Jabir Ali (2002). Economic Analysis of Total Factor Productivity of Crop Sector in the Indo-Gangetic Plains of India by District and Region. Agricultural Economics Research Report (2), NATP-IARI, New Delhi.
14. Birthal, S Pratap; P K Joshi and Anjani Kumar (2002). Assessment of Research Priorities for Livestock Sector in India. NCAP Policy Paper (15).
15. Kumar, Anjani and U.K.Pandey (1999). Growth Performance of Livestock Sector in India. in NCAP Policy Paper (9). National Centre for Agricultural Economics and Policy Research, New Delhi.

Other Publications

Book Chapters

1. Joshi, P K; S S Acharya; Ramesh Chand and Anjani Kumar (2009). Agricultural Sector: Status and Performance. In State of Indian Agriculture, National Academy of Agricultural Sciences, New Delhi. PP:1-34
2. Kumar, Anjani and K. Elumalai (2007). Agricultural Growth and Productivity in India: An Inter-State Variations. In Papola, T.S.and Alakh N Sharma (eds) Economic Growth and Regional Balance: Recent Experiences and Implications in India. Institute for Human Development, New Delhi.
3. Kumar, Anjani and A K Jha (2006). Trade Policy Reforms, Food Safety Standards and Indian Fisheries Exports. In Gaonkar, R Rekha et al (eds) Fishes and Fisheries: Conservation and Social Development APH Publishing Corporation, New Delhi.
4. Kumar, Anjani; Dayanatha Jha and U K Pandey (2005). Total Factor Productivity of the Livestock Sector in India. In Joshi et al (eds) Impact of Agricultural Research: Post-Green Revolution Evidence from India. National Centre for Agricultural Economics and Policy Research, New Delhi and International Crops Research Institute for the Semi-Arid Tropics, Hyderabad.
5. Suresh, Pal; Anjani Kumar and Alka Singh (2005). Agricultural Research Intensity in India. In Joshi et al (eds) Impact of Agricultural Research: Post-Green Revolution Evidence from India. National Centre for Agricultural Economics and Policy Research, New Delhi and International Crops Research Institute for the Semi-Arid Tropics, Hyderabad.
6. Kumar, Anjani and P.S. Birthal (2001).Growth of Livestock Sector in India: Implications for Food and Nutrition Security. In Asthana and Pedreno (eds) Towards Hunger Free India : Agenda and Imperatives Manohar Publications.
7. Kumar, Anjani and A K Jha (2001). Constraints to Adoption of Modern Varieties of Rice in Bihar, Eastern India. In Tuong et al (eds) Characterizing and Understanding Rainfed Rice Environments. International Rice Research Institute, Manila, Philippines.

Popular articles/technical notes

1. Joshi, P.K.; Anjani Kumar; A K Jha and Raka Saxena (2003). Prioritization of Production Constraints: Concept and Methods (2003). PME note(11). National Centre for Agricultural Economics and Policy Research, New Delhi.
2. Pal, Suresh; P. K. Joshi and Anjani Kumar (2000). Agricultural Research Prioritization: Concepts and Approach. ICAR News 6(3). Indian Council of Agricultural Research, New Delhi.
3. Kumar, Anjani and Harbir Singh (1999). Trade in Livestock Products in India: An Overview. Yojana, Ministry of Information& Broadcasting, GOI, October, 1999.

Books authored or edited

1. Impact of Agricultural Technology on Growth Equity and Sustainability of Natural Resources. Agricultural Economics Research Review (Conference Issue): 2004
2. A Profile of People, Technologies and Policies in Fisheries Sector in India. National Centre for Agricultural Economics and Policy Research, New Delhi. 2002.
3. Livestock in Different Farming Systems in India. Advance Publishing Concept, New Delhi in 2001.

Papers in selected Conferences/Seminars/Workshops/Symposia:

International

1. Joshi, P K; Anjani Kumar and Shiv Kumar (2009). Indian Approaches and Experience in Linking Farmers with Markets. In Indo-US Agricultural Knowledge Initiative Workshop on Linking Farmers and Agro-based SMEs with Markets organized by ICAR, USDA, FICCI and NCAP, New Delhi, March 17-18, 2009.
2. Kumar, Anjani (2009). Compliance with Food Safety Measures: Status, Determinants and Scope. In Indo-US Agricultural Knowledge Initiative Workshop on Linking Farmers and Agro-based SMEs with Markets organized by ICAR, USDA, FICCI and NCAP, New Delhi, March 17-18, 2009.
3. Kumar, Anjani; P K Joshi and Dhiraj K Singh (2009). Integration of Smallholder Livestock Farmers. In Changing Market Economy: Threats and Opportunities in World Conference 2009 of Animal Nutrition Association organized by ANA, ILRI, ICAR and IVRI, New Delhi, February 14-17, 2009.
4. Joshi, P K and Anjani Kumar (2008). The Social Science Information Repository (SSIR)-NCAP Experience in Developing Panel Data for Policy Research. In The Scoping Meeting on ‘Villege-level Studies for Evidence-based Decision Making’ organized by ICRISAT, Patancheru, May 3-4, 2008
5. Kumar, Anjani and P K Joshi (2008). Indian Dairying Scenario: Prospects and Opportunities for Exports. In Consultation Meeting on Operationalisation of SAARC Milk Grid at Kolkatta, September 17-18, 2008
6. Kumar, Anjani and Alakh N Sharma (2007). Agricultural Diversification in Bihar: Problems and Constraints, Global Meet on Resurgent Bihar,19-21January, Patna.
7. Kumar, Anjani (2005). “Indian Fisheries Exports: Impact of Trade Policy Reforms and Food Safety Standards. in South Asia Regional Conference of International Association of Agricultural Economists (IAAE) on Globalization of Agriculture in South Asia: Has it Made a Difference to Rural Livelihoods? During 23-25 March, Hyderabad, India.
8. Kumar, Anjani; P K Joshi and Badruddin (2002). “Fisheries Trade in India: Policies, Performance and Competitiveness.” During 19-22 August, 2002 in biennial conference of International Institute of Fisheries Economics and Trade at Wellington, New Zealand.
9. Kumar, Anjani; P.K. Joshi and Pratap S. Birthal (2001). "Fisheries Sector in India: An Overview of Performance, Programs and Policies" Regional Workshop on "Strategies and Options for Increasing and Sustaining Fisheries and Aquaculture Production to Benefit Poor Households in Asia during 20-25 August 2001 at International Centre for Living Aquatic Resources Managemant (ICLARM), Penang, Malaysia.
10. Kumar, Anjani (2000). “Economic Liberalization and Agricultural Exports of India: A Macro Perspective” International Symposium on Development Policies for the New Millennium during 12-14 July 2000 at Indira Gandhi Institute for Development Research (IGIDR), Mumbai.
11. Kumar, Anjani and A., K., Jha (1999). “Constraints to Adoption of Modern Varieties of Rice in Bihar, Eastern India” Proceedings of International Workshop on “Characterizing and Understanding Rainfed Environments” organized by Rainfed Lowland Rice Research Consortium (RLRRC) and International Rice Research Institute (IRRI) in Indonesia during 5-9 December, 99.

National

1. Kumar, Anjani (2009). Food Safety Issues, Costs of Compliance and Drivers for Improved Quality and Safety of Food Products. Lead Paper in 9th Agricultural Science Congress, National Academy of Agricultural Sciences and Shere-E-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology of Kashmir, June 22-24, 2009, Srinagar.
2. Kumar, Anjani; Iain A Wright and Dhiraj K Singh (2008). Status and Cost of Compliance of Food Safety Measures. In Milk Production at Farm-Level in First Annual Conference of the Indian Society of Agribusiness Management organized by GKVK, UAS, Bangalore, September 25-27, 2008.
3. Kumar, Anjani (2008). WTO Implications and Emerging Challenges for Export of Spices and Agriproducts. In Opportunities, Challenges and Solutions in Processing, Value Addition, Marketing and Export of Seed Spices organized by ISSS, NRCSS, CIPET and NCAP, Jaipur, December 20-21, 2008.
4. Kumar, Anjani and Dhiraj K. Singh (2007). “Performance of Livestock Production System in India: Where Rainfed Region Stands?” In Silver Jubilee Seminar on Livestock Development in Rainfed Areas, Institute of Development Studies, Jaipur , 22-23 April 2007.
5. Kumar, Anjani and K. Elumalai (2005). Agricultural Growth and Productivity in India: An Inter-State Variations in National Seminar on Indian Economy and Productivity organized by the Indian Society of Economics, Institute for Social and Industrial Development, New Delhi and Institute for Human Development, New Delhi, September, 17-19, 2005.
6. Kumar, Anjani (2004). Trade Policy Reforms and Food Safety Standards: Implications for Indian Fisheries Exports. National Seminar on “Conservation and Sustainable Growth of Fisheries at College of Arts & Commerce, Zuarinagar, October 4-5, 2004.
7. Kumar, Anjani (2004). Analysis of Policies, Institutional Environment and Support Services in Fisheries Sector in India. National Workshop on Strategies and Options for Increasing and Sustaining Fisheries and Aquaculture Production to Benefit Poor Households in India held at NCAP, New Delhi, January 29-30, 2004.
8. Kumar, Anjani and Dayanatha Jha (2003). Agricultural Development in Bihar: Performance, Constraints and Priorities. Workshop on Bihar Development Report organized jointly by Institute for Human Development, New Delhi and Planning Commission, Government of India at Maurya Hotel, Patna, May 22-23, 2003.
9. Kumar, Anjani and Dayanatha Jha (2002). Agricultural Development in Bihar: Performance, Constraints and Priorities. Workshop on Bihar Development Report organized jointly by Institute for Human Development, New Delhi and Planning Commission, Government of India at Institute of Applied Manpower Research, New Delhi, June 29-30, 2002.
10. Kumar, Anjani and P.S., Birthal (2001). Economic Impact of Crossbreeding Technology of Cattle in India. ICAR-ICRISAT Collaborative Workshop on Documentation, Adoption and Impact of Technologies in Livestock Sector in India at ICRISAT during 18-19 January , 2001.
11. Kumar, Anjani and P.S. Birthal (2001). "Growth of Livestock Sector in India: Implications for Food and Nutrition Security" in consultation workshop on Hunger Free India jointly organized by Planning Commission (Govt. of India), MS Swaminathan Research foundation and World Food Programme of United Nations in New Delhi during 24-26 April 2001.
12. Kumar, Anjani; Jabir Ali and RKP Singh (2001). "Recent Developments in Bihar Agriculture" in workshop on Strategic Direction for Bihar's Economic Development organized by Bihar Industries Association in Patna during 23-24 May 2001.
13. Kumar, Anjani; Dayanatha Jha and U.K.Pandey (2000). Total Factor Productivity of Livestock Sector in India. NCAP-ICRISAT collaborative workshop on Impact of Agricultural Research, ICRISAT Hyderabad 10-11 February 2000.
14. Kumar, Anjani and Jabir Ali (2000). Livestock Sector in India: A Perspective on Performance. 8th Annual Conference of Agricultural Economists Research Association during December 28-29, 2000 at Tamilnadu University of Animal and Veterinary Sciences, Chennai.
15. Kumar, Anjani and Jabir Ali (2000). Trade in Livestock Sector in India: Trends, Performance and Competitiveness. 8th Annual Conference of Agricultural Economists Research Association during December 28-29, 2000 at Tamilnadu University of Animal and Veterinary Sciences, Chennai.
16. Kumar, Anjani; Dayanatha Jha and U.K.Pandey (1999). Growth and Productivity of Livestock Sector in India. Proceedings of Workshop on “Measurement of Productivity in India” organized by Institute for Human Development and sponsored by Department of Statistics, Government of India at India International Centre during July 9-10, 1999.
17. Jha, A.K.; Anjani Kumar and N.P. Singh (1999). “Prioritization of Constraints in Soybean Based Production System under Rainfed Agro-Ecoregion” Conference Proceedings of Agricultural Economics Research Association.

COUNTRIES VISITED

Canada, New Zealand, Malaysia, Indonesia, Ethiopia, Kenya, Bhutan, Bangladesh, Thailand, Philippines, Singapore

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS:

1. Life Member, Indian Society of Agricultural Economics, Mumbai
2. Life Member, Agricultural Economics Research Association, New Delhi
3. Member, International Food and Agribusiness Management Association, Texas, USA.
4. Life Member, Haryana Economic Association
5. Member, International Institute of Fisheries Economics and Trade
6. Member, Indian Society of Agricultural Marketing
7. Member, Bihar Journal of Agricultural Marketing

PEER RECOGNITION

• Worked as consultant to FAO, World Bank, SAARC Agriculture Centre, NAFED, Department of Science & Technology, GoI etc.
• Convener for the 9th Agricultural Science Congress
• Principal Resource Person for the Chapter on "Agriculture and Allied Sector in Bihar" as part of Bihar Development Report prepared by Planning Commission, Government of India.
• Reviewer, 18th Annual World Symposium on Food Safety Challenges Through Innovation and Entrepreneurship organized by International Food and Agribusiness Management.
• Co-ordinating "Networking of Social Scientists in ICAR-SAUs system"
• Editor, Livestock in Different Farming Systems in India published by Agricultural Economics Research Association and Advance Publishing Concept.
• Guest Editor, Agricultural Economics Research Review Conference Issue (2004)
• Rapporteurs/chairs in several conferences/workshops/seminars organized by different institutes/universities.
• Referee for the following Journals:
  1. Indian Journal of Agricultural Economics
  2. Agricultural Economics Research Review
  3. Indian Journal of Animal Science
  4. Reviewing Research Proposals/Reports submitted to different agencies
  5. Agricultural Economics