Publication

• A.K. Rai, Bharati Dass, K.B. Tiwari, Prem Ranjan and Shubham Sahu. Seed Drill Choke Indicator System to detect and Remove the Choking. Journal of the Instrument Society of India, ISSN 0970-9983, Vol 44, No. 4, 242-244, 2014..
• Bharati Dass and A.K. Rai. “Growing Degree Days (GDD) Measurement System to predict Plant Stages”. Published in the JNKVV Research Journal. Volume 47 (3):346-349, 2013
• A.K. Rai, Bharati Dass, A. Khare, A. Bisen & C.P. Kushwaha. ‘Impact of Information Technology to enhance the agriculture productivity in India’ JNKVV Research Journal, Vol 46, No. 2, pp 239-244, 2012.
• Bharati Dass & A.K. Rai. ‘Soil Electrical Conductivity – a Tool for Precision Farming’ Journal of the Instrument Society of India, Vol 42(1) 21-22. 2012.
• Bharati Dass and A.K. Rai. “Design of Automatic Drip Irrigation System” Presented and Published full paper in the Proceedings of National Seminar on Restructuring of Irrigated Agriculture – Status & Strategies March 15-17, 2011. Organized by Madhya Pradesh Water Sector Restructuring Project, CAE, JNKVV Jabalpur. pp 47-49.
• A.K. Rai, Bharati Dass, Ratnesh Sahu & Akhilesh Raghuwanshi. ‘Web Based Information System of Aromatic Plants Using IT Tools for Agri Rural Development’ JNKVV Research Journal, Vol 45(2) 240-243 (2011).
• A.K. Rai, Bharati Dass, Ratnesh Sahu & Akhilesh Raghuwanshi ‘Information System of Medicinal Plant’ Journal of the Instrument Society of IndiaVol 41(4) 242-244. Dec 2011.
• Bharati Dass and A.K. Rai ‘Web Enabled Software For Integrated Farm Production Management Of Major Crops Grown In Central India For Sustainable Growth’
• A.K. Rai and Bharati Dass. “Microcontroller Based Seed Germination Testing Device for Soybean” published in the Journal of JNKVV Res J Vol 44(1):75-78(2010).
• Bharati Dass, A.K. Rai, Vinay Jharia and Deepak Sahu “Microcontroller Based Grain Moisture Measurement System Using Near Infrared Technology” full paper published in the proceedings of National Conference on “Sensor Technology & Applications (STA’10) during Feb 22nd -23rd , 2010
• Gigi A. Abraham, B. Dass, A. K. Rai and A. Khare “Internet Based Production and Marketing Decision Support System of Vegetable Crops in Central India” International Conference Web Sciences ICWS-2009 during 10-11th January 2009 organized by School of Computing, Koneru Lakshmaiah College of Engineering, Andhra Pradesh.
• A.K. Rai, P.K. Khare and Prashant Mor “Design and development of Electronic Security System for Agricultural Field” Contemporary Engineering Sciences, Hikari Ltd, P.O. Box 15, Ruse 7005, Bulgaria. ISSN 1313-6569, Vol.2, 2009, no.6,265-268.
• B. Dass, C.P. Kushwaha, A. Bisen, A. K. Rai and A.Khare. Modern emerging concept and architecture of e-agro based marketing for developing Indian economy” National Seminar on Information Technology in Agriculture and Rural Development during 21-22nd November 2008 organized by Department of Agricultural Extension Education, Birsa Agricultural University, Ranchi.
• Rai A.K., K. Sivadasan & S.N. Murty. A Microcontroller based estimation system of sulphur content in soil for agriculture application, journal of Instrument Society of India. 36(2) 138-144. Jun 2006.
• A.K. Rai, Dass Bharati, & S.N. Murty. 2006. “Design and performance study of soil moisture capacitive sensors for irrigation scheduling”. Full Paper Published in the proceedings of NSPTS-11, Dept of Electronics, University of Pune, 28th Feb to 2nd Mar 2006.
• A.K. Rai, Sivadasan Kottayi, & S.N. Murty. 2005. A Low Cost Field Usable Portable Digital Grain Moisture Meter with direct display of moisture (%). Published in the Journal of African Journal of Science & Technology (AJST), Science & Engineering Series Vol 6, No. 1, pp 97-104.
• A. K, Rai, S. N. Murty, P.K. Khare & Prashant Mor, 2005 “A low cost portable soil nutrient estimation system for agriculture applications” full paper published in the proceedings of NSI-30, National conference on Instrumentation page1093-1107, Cochin University of Science & Technology, Cochin.
• Bharati Dass, S. N. Murty and A. K. Rai, 2005 “Microprocessor Based Organic Carbon Estimation System for Soil” full paper published in the proceedings of NSI-30, National conference on Instrumentation page1089-1092, Cochin University of Science & Technology, Cochin.
• A.K. Rai, S.N. Murty, P Mor & Bharati dass. 2004. “Design and Fabrication of a Low Cost Electronic Grain Moisture Meter”, full paper published in the proceedings of International Conference on Instrumentation (INCON 2004) Dec 19-21, pp 135-139, Pune
• A.K. Rai, K. Sivadasan & S.N. Murty. 2003. Electronic Seed Tube Blockage Detector for Tractor Drawn Seed Drill. Jl of Agricultural Engineering, vol. 40(2):13-20: April-June, 2003.
• Rai A.K., S.N. Murty, S.B. Agarwal and Anay Rawat. 2001. Application of information technology in agriculture marketing, JNKVV Res J 35(1&2): pp 46-51 (2001).
• S.N. Murty, Bharati Dass and A. K. Rai Application of E-Commerce in Agriculture (2001), JNKVV Res. J. 35 (1 & 2): 43-45.
• Rai A.K. & S.N. Murty. 2000. Use of web technology for strengthening agricultural marketing network –JNKVV Research Journal Volume 34 No. 1&2 : 60-62.
• Jain S.K., K. Sivadasan, S.N. Murty & A.K. Rai. 2000. A personal computer based monitoring system for safe grain storage, Jl of Agricultural Engineering, vol. 37(2):27-38: April-June, 2000.
• Bharati Jana and S.N. Murty “ Portable Electronic System for the Estimation of Potash” published in the journal of Instrument Society of India 26(4)128-133, 1996

Awards

• Received best paper award on ‘Use of Information Technology for Integrated Weed Management” National Seminar on Modernization and Monitoring of Irrigated Commands, November 21-22, 2012, College of Agricultural Engineering, JNKVV, Jabalpur - A.K. Rai, Bharati Dass, Ratnesh Sahu & Akhilesh Raghuwanshi
• Received best paper award on “Portable Quick Testing Device for Irrigation Water Evaluation.” in the National Seminar on Restructuring of Irrigated Agriculture – Status & Strategies, March 15-17, 2011. Madhya Pradesh Water Sector Restructuring Project, CAE, JNKVV, Jabalpur. A.K. Rai & Bharati dass.
• Web based information system on production technologies and marketing strategies of vegetable crops of central India (www.jnkvv-vegsoft.com) – The proposal for ‘Awards for Excellence in e Governance’ has been short listed for second level of evaluation under category 2 “The best application following best practices of software development” of Madhya Pradesh Agency for Promotion of Information Technology (MAP_IT), Department of IT, Govt of M.P. In this category this is under top five. (Proposal No - CAT22013010). Bharati Dass, A.K. Rai, S.K. Sengupta, Ankur Khare, Abhay Bisen, Chandan Kushwaha.

Technical Data Book & Bulletin

• Data book of “Production Technolgy on Medicinal & Aromatc Plants”. VV No. DFA/JNKVV/Databook/2013/25
• Technical Data Book on “Web Based Information System on Production Technologies with Marketing Strategies, Genetic Resources of Vegetable Crops of Central India”
• User Manual of “Database Generation & Evaluation of Production Technologies for Medicinal and Aromatic Plants using IT Tools”
• Technical Leaflet of “Database Generation & Evaluation of Production Technologies for Medicinal and Aromatic Plants using IT Tools”
• Technical leaflet on “Web Based Information System on Production Technologies with Marketing Strategies Along With Genetic Resource Database with Characteristics of Cultivars of Vegetable Crops of Central India”. No/DRS/JNKVV 2009/02
• Rice polish measurement system–published in a science and technology newsletter of ICAR NEWS Vol 6 No.2. Apr-Jun. 2000
• Multichannel electronic choke indicator for tractor driven seed drills –published in a science and technology newsletter of ICAR NEWS Vol 6 No.4. Oct-Dec. 2000
• Microcontroller based Soil Nutrient Estimation System leaflet No. DRS/2001/10 Soil Moisture Measurement System
• Leaflet Multimedia software for implementation of available agricultural technologies for various crops
• Technical Leaflet on Microcontroller Based Rice Polish Measurement System No. DRS/2001/11
• Technical Leaflet on Fertiliser Testing kit

Facilities :-

• A lab is available and involved in repairing and maintenance of equipment and instruments of vishwa vidyalaya and state government.
• National Knowledge Network Switch is maintained and kept ON round the clock by this centre through which internet connectivity has been provided to JNKVV HQ.
• Instrumentation Centre is helping scientists and students in making use of the Internet browsing and e-mail facilities available at the Centre.
• Helped to various department regarding instruments and computer related problems.
• Helping the scientists in preparation of specifications and purchase related problems.