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Dr Ishtiyaq Ahmad Khan

Dr Ishtiyaq Ahmad Khan

Sr. Scientist & Head KVK Anantnag
Anantnag

Summary

To excel in a dynamic and competitive environment, contributing my expertise in horticultural science, extension education, and innovation towards transforming agriculture through research, capacity building, and institutional development for farmer-centric outcomes.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience
4
4
Languages

Work History

Scientist & Head

KVK-Anantnag, SKUAST-K
01.2011 - Current
  • Over 13 years of impactful service in extension, research and capacity building.
  • Quality Control Lab Experience: 2 years
  • Horticulture Department (Planning & Marketing): 6 months
  • Leadership & Institutional Development
  • Established KVK-Anantnag as a Knowledge and Resource Centre (KRC).
  • Led strategic projects under Natural Farming, TDC-NICRA, CFLDs, and Oilseed Model Villages.
  • Formulated over 70 demonstration units and 50+ agri-enterprises.
  • Technology Integration & Impact
  • Introduced climate-resilient varieties of rice, maize, pulses, oilseeds.
  • Boosted apple productivity by 35% through various interventions like promotion of High-Density Orchards, canopy management, IPM/INM.
  • Developed and patented an innovative Multi-use Foldable Orchard Ladder (Design Patent No. 457950-001, dated 2025-05-07).
  • Extension, Training & Outreach
  • Conducted 60+ OFTs, 200+ FLDs, and 300+ training/demo programs.
  • Trained over 7,000 farmers, youth, and extension officials.
  • Distributed 20,000+ QPMs and 50,000 kg of improved seeds.
  • Promoted convergence with FPOs, SHGs, NGOs, and line departments.
  • Entrepreneurship Development
  • Skilling and mentoring of 50+ successful entrepreneurs with turnovers up to ₹1.5 crore.
  • Supported startups in fruit nurseries, vermicompost, poultry, and agro-tools.

Education

Ph.D (Agri.) - Pomology

SKUAST-Kashmir
Kashmir, J&K

M.Sc (Agri.) - Pomology

SKUAST-Kashmir
Kashmir, J&K

B.Sc (Agri.) - Agriculture

SKUAST-Kashmir
Kashmir, J&K

NET - Horticulture

ICAR-ASRB

Skills

Outputs

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References

Available upon request

Awards

Outstanding Contribution Award, ICAR-ATARI, Zone-I, Multiple recognitions at District/State/National level for innovation, extension, and farmer development.

Publications

  • Research Publications: 25+ (NAAS-rated Journals)
  • [List available upon request or in annexure]
  • Book Chapter: Advances in Horticulture, Volume 16
  • Extension Literature: 10+ technical pamphlets/bulletins in English & Urdu
  • Conference Papers/Proceedings: 7+ national-level presentations

Disclaimer

I hereby declare that all the information furnished above is true to the best of my knowledge and belief. Date: Place: Anantnag (Dr. Ishtiyaq Ahmad Khan) Scientist & Head, KVK-Anantnag

Timeline

Scientist & Head

KVK-Anantnag, SKUAST-K
01.2011 - Current

Ph.D (Agri.) - Pomology

SKUAST-Kashmir

M.Sc (Agri.) - Pomology

SKUAST-Kashmir

B.Sc (Agri.) - Agriculture

SKUAST-Kashmir

NET - Horticulture

ICAR-ASRB

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