Sri Karan Narendra Agriculture University, Jobner

About Directorate

The Directorate of Research was established in November 2013. There are seven research stations encompassing three agro-climatic zones under the administrative control of Directorate of Research, SKNAU, Jobner. These include Rajasthan Agricultural Research Institute (RARI) at Durgapura, Jaipur, two Agricultural Research Stations located at Navgaon (Alwar) and Fatehpur-Shekhawati (Sikar) and four Agricultural Research Sub-Stations at Tabiji (Ajmer), Kumher (Bharatpur), Gonera - Kotputli (Jaipur) and Diggi (Tonk).

Rajasthan Agricultural Research Institute, Durgapura is the main Agriculture research station of the University. There are 17 short and long term AICRP and AINP projects operating in Directorate of Research. The research grant mainly comes from ICAR & matching grant from the state govt. in proportion of 75:25. Out of these 17 projects, twelve are operating at Rajasthan Agricultural Research Institute, four at SKN College of Agriculture, Jobner and one at ARS Fatehpur-Shekhawati. The research is being conducted on most of the crops, fruits, vegetables and other crops suitable for this region. About 879.43 ha land is available in different units of the University to conduct research and for seed production.

Mandates

Basic, strategic and anticipatory research in field and horticultural crops for enhanced productivity and quality.
Research in frontier areas to develop resource use efficient integrated crop management technologies for sustainable agricultural production system.
Breeding and evaluation of new crop varieties and hybrids in wheat, barley, pearlmillet, groundnut, pulses, and seed spices for the zones of SKNAUSA.
Development of low cost agro-technologies for agricultural and horticultural crops and cropping systems.

Objectives

To plan, coordinate and monitor the Agroclimatic zones need oriented agricultural research
To develop appropriate production technologies for sustainable production
To develop linkages with national and international organizations for research and various current aspects
To extend consultancy services.

Research Setup

The territorial jurisdiction and responsibility of this University extend to the districts of Jaipur, Sikar, Alwar, Dausa, Tonk, Ajmer, Bhartpur and Dholpur which comprises about 16 percent geographical area of the state. University jurisdiction covers three agro-climatic zones of the Rajasthan:

Plain of inland drainage (IIA)
Semi-arid eastern plain zone (IIIA)
Flood prone eastern plains (IIIB)

Land Resources

The land area is available at different research units of SKNAU, Jobner for research experiments and production of quality seed is as follows:

Director's Profile

Dr. Ummed Singh

Director Research

Dr. Ummed Singh is a Distinguished University Professor of Agronomy and Director Research, SKNAU, Jobner. Prof. Ummed Singh obtained BSc (Honours) Agriculture (1998) and MSc (Ag) Agronomy (2000) from Rajasthan Agricultural University, Bikaner; PhD Agronomy (2005) from Indian Agricultural Research Institute, New Delhi; and Post Doctorate (2011) from Nanjing Agricultural University, Nanjing, P R China. Prof. Singh have served as Assistant Professor-cum-Jr Scientist (2005-2012) at SKUAST-K, Srinagar; Senior Scientist (2012-18) and Principal Scientist (2018) at ICAR-Indian Institute of Pulses Research, Kanpur; Dean, College of Agriculture, Jodhpur (2018-19); Director, Directorate of Prioritization, Monitoring & Evaluation, Agriculture University, Jodhpur (2020-21); Dean, College of Agriculture, Baytu, Barmer (2021-23); Associate Dean (Academics), Rajasthan Agricultural Research Institute, Durgapura, Jaipur (2023-24).

Prof. Singh has made outstanding research contribution in the field of Biofortification, Cropping Systems Research and Plant Nutrition. He has handled and concluded 23 inhouse research projects and 6 externally funded projects in the capacity of PI and Co-PI/Nodal officer. He has delivered 132 invited lectures in trainings/refresher courses/conferences, 31 TV/Radio talks, organized 19 trainings/winter/summer schools/workshop for Scientists/Teachers, participated in 74 national/international conferences, symposia, webinar, seminar, workshops and have attended 19 summer/winter schools/short trainings.

He has published 79 research papers, 14 review paper, 18 proceeding/lead Paper, 12 technical bulletin/training manual, 4 extension folders, 35 book chapters, 2 book, 1 conference souvenir, 3 annual report, 2 knowledge papers, 44 compendium chapters, 27 conference/symposia/seminar papers, 67 popular articles, 22 extended summaries and 53 abstracts. As a distinguished academician, he is teaching advance courses of Agronomy to the students of PhD (Agronomy), MSc (Ag) Agronomy and BSc (Hons) Agriculture and guiding PhD (Agronomy) and MSc (Ag) Agronomy students. He is and has been life membership of 15 Scientific/Professional Societies, reviewer of 25 journals, editor of 10 journals.

Prof. Singh was conferred Appreciation Award by the District Administration, Barmer, Government of Rajasthan on 74th Republic Day i.e. 26th January, 2023 in the field of ‘Outstanding services rendered in the field of agricultural education', SHRIRAM PURUSKAR (2019–20), GKV Society Fellow (2018), Distinguished Scientist Award (2017), ISPRD Fellow (2016), Reviewer Excellence Award (2016), Indian Society of Agronomy Associateship (2015), SERS Fellow (2015), Innovative Scientist of the Year (2014), SHRIRAM PURUSKAR (2013-14), IMPHOS-FAI Award (2013), Chinese Government Scholarship (2009-11), Best Oral Presentations, Best Poster Presentations etc. Prof. Singh is having international exposure and has been visited to the countries viz; P R China, Malaysia, Hong Kong, Thailand, United Arab Emirates and United States of America.

Contact: 8299837429

Staff Details

Photo	Name	Designation	Specialization	Contact & Profiles
	Dr. Roshan Choudhary	Deputy Director Research (Agronomy)	-	roshan.agro@sknau.ac.in 9571233592 Profile

Photo	Name	Designation	Contact
	Sh. Suraj Mali	Personal Assistant (PA) & PA to Director	surajmali@sknau.ac.in Ph: 7610811610
	Smt. Sangeeta Kumari Boori	Clerk Grade-II	sangeetakumari@sknau.ac.in Ph: 8529838911

Former Directors

S.No.	Name of Director	Duration
1.	Dr. K. Ram Krishna	13.11.2013 to 06.01.2015
2.	Dr. N.K. Sharma	07.01.2015 to 06.10.2015
3.	Dr. (Mrs.) Neelam Yadav	07.10.2015 to 01.07.2016
4.	Dr. V.K. Yadav	02.07.2016 to 31.07.2019
5.	Dr. A.K. Gupta	31.07.2019 to 03.07.2020
6.	Dr. M.L. Jakhar	04.07.2020 to 07.06.2023
7.	Dr. B.L. Kakralia	07.06.2023-02.01.2024
8.	Dr. M.L. Jakhar	02.01.2024-23.10.2024
9.	Dr. N.K. Gupta	25.10.2024-22.04.2025
10.	Dr. S. Marker	22.04.2025-13.07.2025
11.	Dr. Ummed Singh	14.07.2025-.................

Commercialization of Varieties

The Directorate of Research, SKNAU, Jobner invites Expressions of Interest (EOI) from Companies/Firms/Agencies interested in seed production and commercialization of crop varieties developed by the University. Interested parties must submit a proposal along with the requisite checklist of documents to the Director Research office.

Documentation and Compliance Checklist (Annexure-II)

The Licensee shall submit all valid, current and requisite documents necessary for the execution of the MoU and commercialization of the licensed crop variety/hybrid. The documents shall include, but shall not be limited to, the following:

Certificate of Registration/Incorporation of the Company/Firm/Agency
GST Registration Certificate
PAN Card
Valid Seed Licence/Registration Certificate for seed production, multiplication, processing, storage, sale and distribution, as applicable
Aadhaar Card/valid identity proof of the authorized representative
Authorization letter/Board Resolution or any other document establishing the authority of the person signing the MoU on behalf of the Licensee
Any other licence, registration, certificate, approval, NOC, or statutory document required for commercialization of the licensed variety
Any other relevant documents as may be required by the University from time to time

Note: A Memorandum of Understanding on Non-Judicial Stamp paper of ₹500/- (Rupees Five Hundred only) is to be executed upon approval of the draft and consent of the Directorate of Research, SKNAU, Jobner. All correspondence should be addressed to the Director Research, Directorate of Research, Sri Karan Narendra Agriculture University, Jobner.

Steps for Execution of the MoU (Annexure-III)

The following procedure shall be followed for processing and execution of the MoU between the University and the Company/Firm/Agency:

Submission of Request
The interested Company/Firm/Agency shall approach the Directorate of Research, SKNAU, Jobner through email at director.research@sknau.ac.in, expressing its interest in entering into an MoU for commercialization of the University’s notified crop varieties/hybrids.
Scrutiny of Eligibility
The eligibility, credentials, technical capability, and interest of the Company/Firm/Agency shall be examined and verified by the ADR (Seeds) in accordance with the prescribed rules, guidelines, and requirements of the University.
Communication of Verification
After completion of scrutiny and verification, the ADR (Seeds) shall communicate the findings/recommendation to the Directorate of Research for further necessary action.
Initiation of MoU Process
Upon receipt of satisfactory verification/recommendation, the Directorate of Research shall initiate the process for execution of the MoU.
Submission of Documents and Draft MoU
The Company/Firm/Agency shall submit the prescribed Documentation Checklist, Draft MoU, and all necessary supporting documents required for processing and execution of the MoU.
Submission of Draft MoU for Scrutiny
The Company/Firm/Agency shall submit the draft MoU, duly filled in with the required details of the Company/Firm/Agency, on plain A4-size paper without any non-judicial stamp paper, for examination and verification by the University.
Verification and Consent
The Directorate of Research shall scrutinize and verify the submitted documents and draft MoU. Upon satisfactory completion of the verification process, consent/approval for further execution of the MoU shall be communicated to the Company/Firm/Agency.
Payment of Applicable Fees
After receipt of consent from the Directorate of Research, the Company/Firm/Agency shall deposit the prescribed fees, royalty, registration charges, licence fees, and other applicable charges, as per the approved schedule, into the designated account of ADR (Seeds)/University.
Submission of Payment Proof
After depositing the prescribed amount, the Company/Firm/Agency shall submit the UTR/transaction details and proof of payment to the Directorate of Research for verification and record.
Execution and Signing of MoU
After verification of the payment and completion of all required formalities, the MoU shall be executed on the prescribed non-judicial stamp paper and duly signed by the authorized representatives of both parties.
Exchange of Executed MoU
The duly signed and executed copies of the MoU shall be exchanged between the University and the Company/Firm/Agency for record and further implementation.

Note: The entire process shall be subject to the applicable rules, regulations, guidelines, fee structure, and approval of the University, as amended from time to time.

MoU Draft for Commercialization of SKNAU Varieties Annexure-I: Rate Approved for Commercialization Annexure-II: Documents Checklist for MoU Annexure-III: Steps for MoU Signing

PVT Guidelines

1. Testing Charges Approved for Various Products

Testing Category	Fee Structure
Testing Fee for Normal Products	Rs. 2.50 lakh per crop per season per product on a single location basis. For succeeding crop: Rs. 1.00 lakh.
Testing Fee for Combo Products (covering both entomological and pathological parameters, bio-stimulants, growth promoters, etc.)	Rs. 3.00 lakh per crop per season per product on a single location basis.

2. Procedure

Proposal for testing of product to be e-mailed at director.research@sknau.ac.in addressing to Director.
Upon acceptance of the proposal, the quotation will be shared in the office of Directorate of Research, SKNAU, Jobner for payment.
Experiment shall be initiated/executed after receipt of payment in the bank account of the University shared thereof.

Seed Production

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