Dr. Ravindra Kumar Sohane holds Master’s and Doctoral degrees in Animal Nutrition from GBPUA&T, Pantnagar, where his research focused on identifying rice cultivars with superior straw quality for animal feed. He began his professional career as Junior Scientist-cum-Assistant Professor at RAU, Pusa, significantly contributing to the growth of the Department of Animal Nutrition and rising to the position of University Professor-cum-Chief Scientist in 2008. Over the years, Dr. Sohane has served in multiple key capacities — including Programme Coordinator, KVK; District Project Coordinator, Mainpuri (U.P.); and Director, BAMETI, Patna. Presently serving as Director Extension Education, Bihar Agricultural University, Sabour, Dr. Sohane has made outstanding contributions to agricultural extension, innovation, and ICT-based knowledge dissemination. He has also held several important administrative roles including Acting Vice-Chancellor, Registrar, Director Student Welfare, Nodal Officer (ICAR & RKVY), Director CAFT, and Chairman, Department of Extension Education, as well as membership and chairmanship of various state and national committees and governing bodies. Dr. Sohane has successfully implemented projects worth ₹169.15 crore in the field of agriculture and rural development. He has authored over 200 publications, including research and review papers, popular and technical articles, book chapters, and farmers’ diaries. He has conceptualized and implemented several innovative e
Bihar Agricultural University
Bhāgalpur, Bihār, International
National Award for e-Governance
Department of Administrative Reforms and Public Grievances, Under Ministry of Personal, Public Griev
National Award for e-Governance 2019-20 (Silver) for ICT based e-Agricultural Extension for enhanced Technology and information delivery of Bihar Agricultural University, Sabour, Bihar for Outstanding Research on citizen centric services by Academic/Research Institutions
GoI Award (Best film/Documentary award)
5th National Film Festival n Rural Development 2021 at NIRD, Hyderabad
TSP (Tribal Sub Plan) work documentary “Umeed: A Hope” secured Second Prize on 25th November, 2021
International Award (Best film/Documentary award)
Consortium for educational communication IUAC Campus, Aruna Asaf Ali Marg, New Delhi on October 28-3
15th Prakrati International Documentary film festival, screening certificate for-Category development to “Water for Tomorrow
GoI Award (Best film/Documentary award)
MANAGAE Agri Film Festival 2023 held at MANAGE Hyderabad on 22nd February, 2024
“Parivartan (Hindi)” 2nd prize (along with Rs 75000 /-)
GoI Award (Best film/Documentary award)
Consortium for educational communication IUAC Campus, Aruna Asaf Ali Marg, New Delhi in 25th CEC-UGC
Best film/Documentary award on “Parali-A byproduct, not a residue” along with Rs 1 Lakh.
Swami Sahajanand Sarswati Extension Scientist/Worker Award
ICAR New Delhi, (National)
Swami Sahajanand Sarswati Extension Scientist/Worker Award
Best Young Agricultural Scientist (Male) Award 2001
U.P. Agricultural Research Council Lucknow (National) (UPCAR)
Best Young Agricultural Scientist (Male) Award
Best Paper Award
Animal Nutritional Society of India (ANSI)
Dr. S. P. Arora Award for Best Research Paper 1999-2001
Best Paper Award 2019
Animal Nutritional Society of India (ANSI)
ANSI best oral presentation Award 2019
Best Extensionist Award
Animal Nutrition Society of India, Karnal
ANSI-Best Extensionist Award for outstanding contribution in the field of Extension Education 2019
Best Extension Professional Award 2018
Society of Extension Education, Agra
Best Extension Professional Award for outstanding contribution in the field of Extension Education during 9th National Extension Education Congress 2018 held at CAEPHT, Ranipool, Sikkim from November 15-17 2018
Agri Extension award 2021
Agriculture Today Group
Agri Extension awards for excellence in the category of leadership in agricultural extension projects.
Academic Excellence 2020
Global Management Council, Ahmedabad
Adarsh Vidya Saraswati Rastriya Pusruskar
Academic Excellence 2020
AEA Conference organised by Kites production
Asian Education Awards for Contribution to Education Community
Life Time Achievement Award 2017
Society for Agriculture and Development (SAID) Ranchi (Jharkhand) India
Outstanding contribution in the field of Extension Education during the three days International Conference on Advances in Agricultural and Applied Sciences for Promoting Food Security” on 13th – 15th May, 2017 at Hotel Mirage Lord Inn, Battishputli, Kathmandu, Nepal.
Outstanding Achievement Award 2017
Astha Foundation
Outstanding contribution in the field of Agriculture Extension on the Occasion of international conference on Global Research initiatives for suitable agriculture and allied sciences (GRISAAS – 2017) during 02-04 December, 2017 held at MPUAT-RAC Udaipur (Rajasthan)
Award for Excellence 2008
International Business Productivity Forum (Society), New Delhi
For contribution in the field of Extension Education
Sustainable agriculture Summit & Awards 2024
Agriculture Post, Indi Agri & greymatters held on India Habitat Centre New Delhi on 7th August 2024
Extension & Training Excellence Award for Educating Sustainable Practices
Sustainable agriculture Summit & Awards
Agriculture Post, Indi Agri & greymatters held on India Habitat Centre New Delhi on 7th August 2024
Green harvest Innovator Award for Environment Friendly Farming Practices 2024
AIASA Awards 2024
8th National Youth Convention on New perspectives for Sustainable agriculture and Livelihood securit
Harit Kranti Awards 2022-23-for outstanding contribution in mobilizing progressive farmers for adopting innovative technologies.
2nd Sustainable agriculture Summit & Awards 2025
Agriculture Post, Indi Agri & greymatters held on India Habitat Centre New Delhi on 7th August 2025
Regenerative Agriculture Award in recognition of Climate Resilient agriculture.
2nd Sustainable agriculture Summit & Awards
Agriculture Post, Indi Agri & greymatters held on India Habitat Centre New Delhi on 7th August 2025
Regenerative Agriculture Award in recognition of Climate Resilient agriculture.
Sustainable agriculture Summit & Awards 2025
Agriculture Post, Indi Agri & greymatters held on India Habitat Centre New Delhi on 7th August 2025
Waste Management Innovative Award for Rohtas Straw Bale Model for Crop Residue management.
Asian Education Awards 2020
AEA Conference 2020 Virtually on 05.09.2020)
Contribution to education committee
Dr. R. S. Paroda Medal 2020
Bioved Research Institute for Agriculture, Technology & Science, Allahabad (Society)& Rama Universit
Outstanding contribution in the field of Animal Nutrition on the occasion of National Conference on Technological Approaches for Enhancement of Employment and Income in Agriculture at Kanpur from 2-4 March, 2020
Distinguished Service Award 2016
Bioved Research Institute for Agriculture, Technology & Science, Allahabad (Society
Outstanding contribution in the field of Extension Education on the occasion of 18th Indian Agricultural Scientists &Farmer’s Congress at Allahabad from 20-21 February, 2016
Excellence in Education Award 2021
Distinguished Service Award
Award for Contribution to Education Community on 23rd October, 2021.
Promising Innovation Awards 2007
Bihar Rural Livelihoods Promotion Society (Society), Patna, Government of Bihar
In Recognition for Promoting Sustainable Agriculture in KVK, Birauli, Samastipur
Fellow of CHAI Award
Confederation of Horticulture Association of India, New Delhi
Fellow of CHAI Award-2025
Fellow Mobilization Award-2022
Society for community mobilization for sustainable development (MOBILIZATION) New Delhi
Fellow Mobilization Award-2022 on the occasion of 10th National Seminar on Agriculture and More : Beyond 4.0 organized at SUKAST, Srinagar from May, 26-28
Bioved Fellowship Award
Bioved Research Institute of Agriculture, Technology & Sciences, Prayagraj
Bioved Fellowship Award for outstanding contribution in the field of Extension Education on the occasion of 21st Indian Agricultural Scientists and Farmers’ Congress on 16-17 February, 2019
Fellow of the Animal Nutrition Association 2018
Animal Nutrition Association
Fellow of the Animal Nutrition Association, ICAR Indian Veterinary Research Institute during XI Biennial Conference of Animal Nutrition on “Reorienting Animal Nutrition Research in the Perspective of Farmers Welfare” from 19-21 November, 2018 at Patna
Fellow Award 2018
Society for upliftment of Rural Economy
Fellow award has received for outstanding contribution in the field of agriculture by the Society for upliftment of Rural Economy during International Conference on Rural livelihood improvement for enhancing farmers’ income through sustainable innovative Agri and allied enterprises held at BIT, Mesra, Patna during October, 30, 2018 to Nov. 01, 2018
ward 2018
Society for Agriculture and Development (SAID) Ranchi (Jharkhand) India
Fellow of Society in recognition of outstanding contribution in the fields of agriculture and education, in the SAID Society 2018 on “National Conference on Livelihood Promotion and Food Security”, held at Bihar Veterinary College, Patna on January 27-28, 2018.
ISEE Fellow Award 2017
Indian Society of Extension Education, IARI, New Delhi
ISEE Fellow Award – in recognition of outstanding contribution in the fields of Extension Education, in the ISEE national Seminar 2017 on “Doubling Farmers’ Income and Farm Production through Skill Development and Technology Application”, held at Bihar Agricultural University, Sabour, Bhagalpur, Bihar November 28-30, 2017
Institute, Department or Faculty Head
Bihar Agricultural University, Bhāgalpur, International
01 Jan 2012 - present
University Educator/Researcher
Dr. Rajendra Prasad Central Agriculture University, Samāstipur, India
01 Mar 1991 - 01 Jan 2008