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Dr Karthikeyan C

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Head of the Department, Department of Agricultural Extension and Rural Sociology
Tamilnadu Agricultural University, Coimbatore

Expertise

  • Multidisciplinary Agriculture

Publications

Total Articles 393
Books 0
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Professional Recognition

2019

Professor Y.P. Singh Memorial Award for excellence achieved in Extension Education Teaching, Training and Research.

Indian Society of Extension Education, IARI campus, New Delhi
2016

Best oral presentation award

International extension education conference, BHU,Varanasi
2015

Best Teacher Award of TNAU in recognition of the performance in the Faculty Development Programme

Tamil Nadu Agricultural University.
2015

Best Paper Presentation Award for the paper entitled “e-Velanmai through FCMS-Android app in Tamil Nadu”

Government of India, In the International Conference on Good Governance in Agricultural Extension” a
2015

Best Paper Presentation Award for the paper entitled “Agricultural Extension Service through Android app in Tamil Nadu”

Indian Society of Extension Education, New Delhi In the ISEE Golden Jubilee National Seminar 2015 at
2014

Best Extension Worker Award for Contributions made in the field of Agricultural Extension

'Malarum Velanmai’ - A Popular Tamil Agricultural Magazine
2014

ISEE Fellow Award

Indian Society of Extension Education, New Delhi
2014

Best Researcher Award

Tamil Nadu Agricultural University.
2014

Merit Certificate award for Publication of Standard books in 'Agricultural Extension'

Tamil Nadu Agricultural University
2013

Best Paper Presentation Award in the International Conference

International Society of Extension Education, Nagpur In the International Conference on Extension Ed
2013

Best Extension Worker Award

Tamil Nadu Agricultural University.
2013

Young Extension Professional award

International Society of Extension Education, Nagpur
2012

The Manthan Award - South Asia & Asia Pacific

Digital Empowerment Foundation and Government of India, New Delhi
2011

Endeavour Executive Award’ by Australian Government.

Australian Government
2011

e-Asia11 award - 2011(Runner) for the project, “e-Velanmai”

Centre for Science Development and Media Studies and Ministry of IT and Communications, Government o
2011

T. Nataraj Rolling Shield and Medal for best Work in the field of Agricultural Extension. (2011)

Madras Agricultural Students’ Union, Tamil Nadu
2010

Accredited Management Teacher (AMT) in Human Resource Management in recognition of proficiency in management teaching and contribution to development of management pedagogy

All India Management Association, New Delhi
2009

eINDIA09 award’ for the “best ICT enabled agricultural initiative of the year” for the project, “e-Velanmai” (electronic agriculture)

Government of India and Centre for Science Development and Media Studies
2009

e-India “Public Choice award” for the project, “e-Velanmai” (electronic agriculture)

Ministry of IT and Communications, Government of India
2008

‘Best Reusable Learning Objects (RLO) Award’ – First Place for the RLO on “Assessing the Performance of Tank Irrigation systems”

University of Florida, USA
2008

‘Best RLO Award’ – Second place for the Preparation of Reusable Learning Objects ( RLO) on “ Harvesting Rainwater”

University of Florida, USA
2006

‘Residential Fellowship Award’ to work on a project at Rockefeller Study and Conference Centre, Italy

The Rockefeller Foundation, USA
2004

Best Book Award’ based on the research project entitled “Low Cost and No Cost Technology in Dry land Agriculture”

Tamil Nadu Agricultural University.
2000

‘Best Book in English Award’(Book Title: Farmers Participation in Irrigation Management: Sociological Approaches and Tools)

Madras Agricultural Students Union
2000

Young Scientist Award’

International Society for Environmental Protection Science Academy (ISEPA), Gorakhpur, Uttar Pradesh
1998

Kirubabai Williams Medal’ for Best Student in Ph.D. (Agricultural Extension)

Tamil Nadu Agricultural University.
2021

Scientist of Excellence Award in Niche Area of Research (Cyber Extension)

Tamil Nadu Agricultural University, Coimbatore
2023

25 Years of Unblemished Service

Tamil Nadu Agricultural University, Coimbatore

Community & Membership

Career advancement scheme for the year 2020 to scrutinize the applications received from

Screening committee member

“NGO in basic Rural Development Issues” in the 2nd International Extension Education Confe

Chairperson
2020

Prospects of Sugarcane Cultivation for Jiggery in Andhra Pradesh – A critical Analysis”.

External examiner

Adoption process in ICT enabled technology transfer model at the National Conference on “

Chairperson

“Adoption and diffusion studies in farming” in the National Conference on “ Transformation

Chairman
2020

Screening of research papers discipline wise on 20.07.2020 by Directorate of Research

Committee member

International Conference on “Recent Trends in Agriculture Towards Food Security and Rural

Invited speaker

International Conference on “ Recent Trends in Agriculture Towards Food Security and Rural

Chairperson

“ A study on assessing the production, marketing and export of fruits and vegetables in In

Proctor
2020

39th Board of studies meeting held on 30.01.2020 at TNAU, Coimbatore.

Member of Board of Studies

“ An Economic Analysis of Production and Marketing of Pulses in Tirunelveli district” of M

Proctor

To evaluate the assignments of candidates of PGDAEM course for first semester examinations

Expert

To evaluate the answer sheets of candidates of PGDAEM course for first semester examinatio

Expert

The Technical session on IT acts and policy framework: Concerns, issues and challenges in

Co - Chairman

The International Extension Education Conference on Education, Research and Services organ

Chairperson

Evaluation of M.Sc (Ag.) in Agricultural Extension thesis submitted by Ms. Seenu Joseph of

External examiner

University of Agricultural Sciences, Bangalore for evaluation of M.Sc. (Ag.) in Agricultur

External examiner

Tamil Nadu Veterinary and Animal Sciences University (TANUVAS) for evaluation of Ph.D in V

External expert

Annamalai University, Chidambaram for the course, “Development Communication and Informati

Question paper setter

To set question paper for the courses, Fundamentals of Rural Sociology and Educational Psy

Expert

To set question paper for the courses, Entrepreneurship Development (1+1) and Fundamentals

Expert

National Institute of Agricultural Extension Management (MANAGE), Hyderabad for preparing

Expert

Kerala Agricultural University for evaluation of M.Sc (Ag.) in Agricultural Extension thes

External examiner

To set question paper by Annamalai University, Chidambaram for the courses, “Development P

Expert

Annamalai University, Chidambaram for evaluation of M.Sc (Ag.) in Agricultural Extension t

External examiner

The National Conference on “Sustainable Agriculture and Rural Livelihoods (SARL-2019)” hel

Chairperson
2019

To oversee the public defense of P. Jagadeshwaran (Master Degree) on 26.07.2019.

Proctor

The Second Doctoral Committee meeting of a Ph.D candidate Mrs. Renjini M U, at the Departm

Subject Expert

The Second Doctoral Committee meeting of a Ph.D candidate Ms. R.Rani and Ms.V.Malarmangai

Subject Expert

JRF to SRF Review Meeting of Ph.D candidate Mrs. Renjini M U, at the Department of Home Sc

Subject Expert

The evaluation of varieties and technologies developed by TNAU and participated in the mee

Scientist

To evaluate the Ph.D. thesis submitted by the student Jeevitha .C of Tamil Nadu Dr.J.Jayal

Member of Examining Committee

The International conference on ‘Changing Perspectives in Agricultural and Horticultural

Key note speaker

To evaluate the Ph.D., Thesis of the student M.Usha pf Acharya N.G.Ranga Agricultural Univ

External examiner
2022

Uzhavarin Valarum Velanmai

Editorial Committee member
2022

Research Project Advisory Committee (RPAC)

Member
2022

Special Semester Practical Exam at VIA, Pollachi

External Examiner

Screening Committee for verification of certificates of candidates applied for Career Adva

Co-Chairman
2022

Recruitment of Facilitator in KVK Pongalur

Selection committee member
2022

Selection committee for CAS Promotions of Scientists of KAU , Kerala

Expert Member
2021

Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission

Question Paper Setter

Ex-Officio Technical Support group in Thoothukudi district to assist the Bio Diversity Man

Member

International Water Technology Association, Egypt

Life Member

International Society of Extension Education, India

Life Member

International Extension Forum, India

Life Member

International Society for Environmental Protection Science Academy, Uttar Pradesh, India

Life Member

Society for Advancement of Human and Nature

Life Member

American Biographical Institute, USA

Member

Gender and Water Alliance, The Netherlands

Member

Madras Agricultural Students Union, India

Life Member

Indian Society of Extension Education, India

Life Member

Extension Education Society, India

Life Member

Society of Extension Education, India

Life Member

Society of Social Scientists, India

Life Member

Agricultural Economics Research Association, India

Life Member

Society of Extension Education, Agra

Life Member

Society of Krishi Vigyan

Member

All India Agricultural Students Association, New Delhi

Life Member

Bio

Cyber Extension for Technology Transfer

Personal Details

  • Male
  • Head of the Department , Tamilnadu Agricultural University, Coimbatore
  • Tamil Nadu Agricultural University, Lawley Road
Ph.D
Other Institute 1997
Head of the Department May 2022 – Present
Tamilnadu Agricultural University, Coimbatore | Department of Agricultural Extension and Rural Sociology

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Scholarly Work

Adaptive Rice Technology for a Changing ClimatE (Ad- RiCCE)

Funding Agency: DBT – Ministry of SNT, GoI

Co-PI

Rs. 558 lakhs

2022 - Ongoing

Ongoing
Formalization of Micro Food Processing Enterprises (PMFME)

Funding Agency: Centrally sponsored GoI scheme

Co- Principal Investigator

Rs. 75 lakhs

2021 - Ongoing

Ongoing
Preparation of Study on Groups (Part II) and State Level Up Gradation Plan (Part III) under Prime Minister’s Formalization of Micro-Food Processing Enterprises (PMFPE)

Funding Agency: Centrally sponsored GoI scheme

Co-PI

Rs. 75 lakhs

2021 - Ongoing

Ongoing
M-Velanmai

Funding Agency: World Bank under TN-IAMP project

Principal Investigator

Rs. 175 lakhs

2019 - Ongoing

Ongoing
Evaluation of Social and Economic Impacts of TNAU technologies

Funding Agency: Tamil Nadu Agricultural University

Core commitee member of the project team

Rs. 35 lakhs

2019 - 2021

Completed
Performance Evaluation of Farm Ponds in Dryland Areas of Tamil Nadu

Funding Agency: Department of Science and Technology, Govt. of India

Mentor

Rs. 27.35 lakhs

2018 - 2021

Completed
Diversified Agricultural Cafeteria with the state of the Art Technologies for third generation under NADP

Funding Agency: GOI - National Agricultural Development Project

Co- Project Leader

Rs.170.35 lakhs

2018 - 2019

Completed
Sustaining e-Velanmai (TNAU Model) in Tamil Nadu

Funding Agency: World Bank under TN-IAMWARM project

Principal Investigator

Rs. 20 lakhs

2015 - 2016

Completed
Impact of TNAU community radio programmes on millet growers – Dissemination of Technologies on Millet Production and Value Addition

Funding Agency: NABARD

Co- Principal Investigator

Rs. 4.54 lakhs

2014 - 2015

Completed
Invigorating Extension through ICT tools

Funding Agency: Government of Tamil Nadu

Principal Investigator

Rs. 250 lakhs

2013 - 2018

Completed
Establishment of back office at TNAU to interface with e-Resource division of agro marketing intelligence and business promotion centre (AMI & BPC)-Phase II

Funding Agency: Government of Tamil Nadu (Agricultural Department)

Co- Principal Investigator

Rs. 47.72 lakhs

2013 - 2015

Completed
Upscaling and Sustainability of e-Velanmai in Tamil Nadu

Funding Agency: World Bank &Government of Tamil Nadu

Principal Investigator

Rs. 4.12 lakhs

2012 - 2013

Completed
Upscaling of e-Velanmai in Tamil Nadu

Funding Agency: World Bank & Government of Tamil Nadu

Principal Investigator

Rs. 58.90 lakhs

2011 - 2012

Completed
Impact Evaluation of Drip Irrigation in Tamil Nadu

Funding Agency: International Water Management Institute (IWMI)

Consultant

Rs. 1 lakhs

2010 - 2011

Completed
Tank irrigation management: Institutional landscape and roles with panchayat in Tamil Nadu.

Funding Agency: FORD Foundation, USA.

Principal Investigator

Rs. 2.51 lakhs

2009 - 2011

Completed
‘e-Velanmai’

Funding Agency: World Bank & Government of Tamil Nadu

Principal Investigator

Rs.16.50 lakhs

2009 - 2011

Completed
Innovations in the conservation and sustainable management of water resource: The role of water rights, gender and institutional environment in South India.(

Funding Agency: International Foundation for Science (IFS), Sweden.

Principal Investigator

Rs. 4.75 lakhs

2007 - 2011

Completed
Institutional Options for Improving Water Management in India-Potential Role of River Basin Management’ USA

Funding Agency: International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI), USA

Consultant

Rs. 1.50 lakhs

2007 - 2007

Completed
Information and Communication Technologies for Efficient Water Management: US-India Collaborative Extension/Outreach and Distance Education’

Funding Agency: ICAR-AKI, New Delhi and University of Florida, USA.

Principal Investigator

Rs. 11.80 lakhs

2006 - 2008

Completed
Impact study on ‘Quantity and Quality Project in Cotton’

Funding Agency: Super Spinning Mills and Syngenta India Ltd., Tamil Nadu

Consultant

Rs. 1.25 lakhs

2006 - 2006

Completed
Documentation of Low Cost and No Cost Indigenous Practices for Sustaining Water and Crop Productivity in Tamil Nadu’

Funding Agency: Part II plan, Government of Tamil Nadu.

Principal Investigator

Rs.4.50 lakhs

2004 - 2006

Completed
Impact evaluation of Irrigated Agriculture Intensification Project (IAIP) in Tamil Nadu’

Funding Agency: World Bank-TNWRCP

Consultant

Rs.15 lakhs

2003 - 2003

Completed
Action Research on Designing Effective Communication Strategy in the Existing System of Broad Based Agricultural Extension’

Funding Agency: NATP – ICAR (CGP mode)

Co- Principal Investigator

Rs.19.60 lakhs

2001 - 2003

Completed
A Reconnaissance Study on the Status and Role of Farm Women Labourers and Youth in Sugarcane Farming System in Farm Modernization and Scope for their Development’ sponsored by NATP-ICAR (PSR mode

Funding Agency: NATP-ICAR (PSR mode)

Principal Investigator

Rs. 11.98 lakhs

2001 - 2003

Completed
Impact study on Agricultural Human Resources Development Project Implemented in TNAU

Funding Agency: AHRDP-TNAU

Project Scientist

Rs. 0.50 lakhs

2001 - 2001

Completed
An empirical study of sociological aspect and benefit sharing in Tamil Nadu- Afforestation project villages

Funding Agency: Tamil Nadu Agricultural University

Project leader

Rs. 0.10 lakhs

2000 - 2002

Completed
Content analysis of Agricultural Extension Research projects completed by the Scientists of TNAU

Funding Agency: Tamil Nadu Agricultural University

Project leader

Rs. 0.10 lakhs

2000 - 2002

Completed
Critical analysis on the participation of Farmers and consumers in the Ulavarsandai of Coimbatore

Funding Agency: Tamil Nadu Agricultural University

Project leader

Rs. 0.10 lakhs

2000 - 2001

Completed
A Study on the Effectiveness of the Tank Irrigation Institutions of Tamil Nadu

Funding Agency: Tamil Nadu Agricultural University

Project leader

Rs. 0.10 lakhs

1997 - 2000

Completed

An action research on evaluating the relative effectiveness of selected smartphone enabled modes for dissemination of weather based agro advisories to farmers

University Tamil Nadu Agricultura University
Year 2019

A Socio Economic Impact of Thane Storm on Cashew Growers in Cuddalore District of Tamil Nadu

University Tamil Nadu Agricultural University
Year 2015

Impact of Dying Industrial Effluents on Agriculture and Coping Behaviour of Farmers in Noyyal River Basin of Tamil Nadu

University Tamil Nadu Agricultural University
Year 2015

Improving the Outcomes of Tank Irrigated Agriculture under the Changing Climate

University Tamil Nadu Agricultural University
Year 2014
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Scholarly Publications

Indigenous Farm Tools used by Agricultural Labourers in Sugarcane Based Farming System

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Authors: Karthikeyan.C. J, Venkata Pirabu, G.Selvarani, S.Amudha, R.Netaji Seetharaman

Employment Status, Migration Behaviour and Training needs of Agricultural Labourers

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Authors: Karthikeyan.C. J, Venkata Pirabu, G.Selvarani, S.Amudha, R.Netaji Seetharaman

Innovation Diffusion and Decision--making

Open Access
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Authors: Chandrakandan, K. and and Karthikeyan, C. and Venkata pirabu, J. and Venkatesan, C. and Balaji Babu, C.

32nd Annual Report of TNAU

Open Access
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Authors: Veeraragavathatham, D. and Sundaresan, R. and Ponnusamy, B. and Karthikeyan, C.

32nd Annual Report of TNAU (In Tamil).

Open Access
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Authors: Veeraragavathatham, D. and Sundaresan, R. and Loganathan, Karnam and Ponnusamy, B. and Karthikeyan, C.

Educating Farm Women through Non-projected Aids.

Open Access
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Authors: Parvathi, S., Chandrakandan,K. and Karthikeyan,C.

Content Analysis of Agricultural Extension

Open Access
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Authors: Chandrakandan, K; Karthikeyan,C; Selvarani,G. and Amudha,S.

Agricultural Extension through Interactive Multimedia Compact Disc (IMCD).

Open Access
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Authors: Anandaraja, N.,Chandrakandan,K. and Karthikeyan,C.