The college of agriculture was established on 31st July, 2012 as a constituent college of Swami Keshwanand Rajasthan Agriculture University, Bikaner. After declaration of Agriculture University, Jodhpur, as separate university, it is now under jurisdiction of Agriculture University, Jodhpur since 14th September, 2013. At the set up stage, the teaching work was completely carried out by ARS faculties. However, after requirement of teachers for few disciplines (4) in 2013, teaching in rest of subjects is now carried out by ARS and guest faculties.
| Entrance of Students | : | through JET/ICAR entrance test |
| Present Address | : | Opp. Mandor Railway Station, Mandor, Jodhpur |
| Phone Number | : | 0291-2572565 |
| Email address | : | coajodhpur@gmail.com |
Dr. Sita Ram Kumhar , Dean - College of Agriculture, Jodhpur
Dr. Sita Ram Kumhar born on 01-10-1965 at village, Bhagwatpura, Jobner, Jaipur. He has obtained his B. Sc. (Ag.) in 1990, M. Sc. (Ag.) Plant Breeding & Genetics in 1993 and Ph. D. (Plant Breeding & Genetics) degree in 2005 from Rajasthan Agricultural University, Bikaner. He started his career as Assistant Professor in 1996 from ARS, Umedganj Kota, then promoted as Associated Professor in 2008 and Professor in 2011. He has worked on breeding work of soybean, linseed, pearl millet, isabgol and sesame and actively involved in development of varieties viz., RL 914 and Pratap Alsi-1 (RLU 6) of linseed, RI 1 of isabgol, RMA-4 and RMA-7 of Grain Amaranth, MBC 2 of pearl millet and RT 346, RT 351, RT 372 and RT 392 of sesame. He has published more than 50 research papers, booklets, popular articles and book chapters and he is the member of prestigious scientific societies in India like Life member of The Indian Society of Genetics & Plant Breeding, The Indian Society of Oilseeds Research, Sesame and Niger Workers Association (SANWA).
He also served the University as Additional Director Research (Seeds) (19.10.2013 to 02.09.20219}, Zonal Director Research, ARS, Mandor (10.08.2016 to 17.02.2019 and 31.08.2019 to 04.09.2021), Director Research (31.08.2019 to 31.08.2021 and 13.09.2023 to 02.08.2024), Comptroller of AU, Jodhpur (01.01.2018 to 19.03.2018), Director Education (14.02.2019 to 05.05.2020 and 01.09.2021 to 11.07.2024), Dean & Faculty Chairman (01.09.2021 to 27.09.2023). He is also Professor Member of Board of Management of AU, Jodhpur for two years (07.10.2016 to 06.10.2018), Dean and Faculty Chairman Member of Board of Management of AU, Jodhpur for two years (14.09.2021 to 13.09.2023).
Presently he is holding the post of Dean & Faculty Chairman from 03.8.2024.
Future Strategies
- To create facilities of library, computer and soil laboratory
- Development of instructional farm for practicals, plantation of trees, and organic vegetable production
- Soil mapping of instructional farm according to fertility gradient
- Development of net house to initiate production of vegetables, ornamental plants, flowers, and nursery plantation
- To create facilities for games and sports (Badminton, Volleyball, and other indoor games).
- To create post-graduate course and curriculum (Agronomy, Horticulture, and Plant Breeding)
- To emphasize skill development (vermicomposting, organic production, post-harvest management in vegetables and fruits) for students.
- To organize a capacity-building program for students.
Staff of College of Agriculture, Jodhpur
| S.No. |
Name |
Designation |
| 1 |
Dr. Sita Ram Kumhar |
Dean |
| 2 |
Dr. S K Moond |
Professor (Horticulture) |
| 3 |
Dr. J. R. Verma |
Professor (Plant Pathology) |
| 4 |
Dr. Ramdev Sutaliya |
Professor (Agronomy) |
| 5 |
Dr. U.N. Shukla |
Associate Professor (Agronomy) |
| 6 |
Dr. Chandan Roy |
Associate Professor (Genetics and Plant Breeding) |
| 7 |
Dr. Naleeni Ramawat |
Associate Professor (Agronomy) |
| 8 |
Dr. Durga Prasad |
Associate Professor (Plant Pathology) |
| 9 |
Dr. Pankaj Lavania |
Assistant Professor (Animal Science) |
| 10 |
Dr. Banwari Lal |
Assistant Professor (Extension Education) |
| 11 |
Dr. Dama Ram |
Assistant Professor (Plant Pathology) |
| 12 |
Dr. (Mrs.) Santosh Choudhary |
Assistant Professor (Horticulture) |
| 13 |
Sh. P.R. Raiger |
Assistant Professor (Soil Science) |
| 14 |
Ms. Rupal Dhoot |
Assistant Professor (Genetics and Plant Breeding) |
| 15 |
Dr. Krishna Saharan |
Assistant Professor (Microbiology) |
| 16 |
Dr. L. Netajit Singh |
Assistant Professor (Agricultural Statistics) |
| 17 |
Dr. Rakesh Kumar |
Assistant Professor (Agronomy) |
| 18 |
Dr. Rashmi Bhinda |
Assistant Professor (Animal Production) |
| 19 |
Dr. Dinesh Kumar |
Assistant Professor (Mathematics) |
| 20 |
Mrs. Maya Sharma |
Assistant Professor (Agriculture Process and Food Engineering) |
| 21 |
Dr. Tara Yadav |
Assistant Professor (Entomology) |
| 22 |
Mr. Prashant Sahani |
Assistant Professor (Agriculture Process and Food Engineering) |
| 23 |
Dr. Seema |
Assistant Professor (Soil Science and Agricultural Chemistry) |
| 24 |
Dr. Rekha Ratanoo |
Assistant Professor (Agronomy) |
| 25 |
Dr. Priyanka Swami |
Assistant Professor (Agrometeorology) |
| 26 |
Dr. Ajit Singh |
Assistant Professor (Agricultural Economics) |
| 27 |
Dr. Ankur Tripathi |
Assistant Professor (Plant Biochemistry) |
| 28 |
Dr. Annu Devi Gora |
Assistant Professor (Extension Education) |
| 29 |
Dr. Divya Chouhan |
Assistant Professor (Genetics and Plant Breeding) |
| 30 |
Dr. Gaurang Chhangani |
Assistant Professor (Entomology) |
| 31 |
Dr. Priyanka Revansiddha Chaudhary |
Assistant Professor (Horticulture) |
| 32 |
Dr. Suresh Yadav |
Assistant Professor (Genetics and Plant Breeding) |
| 33 |
Dr. Dalpat Lal |
Assistant Professor (Plant Biotechnology) |
| 34 |
Sh. Laxman Singh Rathore |
Coach |
| 35 |
Sh. Madan Mohan Sarvate |
Section Officer |
| 36 |
Sh. Sanjay Solanki |
Section Officer |
| 37 |
Ms Anita Todawat |
Farm Manager |
| 38 |
Mr. Krishna Gehlot |
Program Assistant (Computer) |
| 39 |
Sh. Budharam |
Agriculture Supervisor |
| 40 |
Mrs Sonee Devi Jat |
Lab. Assistant |
| 41 |
Smt. Premi Devi |
Class –IV |
