Rishav Kumar

Detail-oriented M.Sc. in Genetics and Plant Breeding with proficiency in Statistical Analysis using R and MS Excel for climate-resilient crop research. Proven expertise in synthesizing agricultural datasets—ranging from pesticide footprint surveys to biofortification studies to drive sustainable food system outcomes. Specialized in evaluating crop morphology and nutritional profiles to enhance food density and quality, directly supporting Environmental and Social (E&S) sustainability goals. Seeking to leverage technical expertise in biofortification and resource efficient cultivation (Hydroponics/Organic Farming) to transition into ESG Data Analytics, focusing on sustainable supply chain transparency.

• Master’s Thesis, College of Agriculture, Central Agricultural University, Imphal, Morphological evaluation and molecularization in rice genotypes for iron and zinc content, Focused on biofortification and genetic mapping to improve nutritional sustainability in staple crops.
• Book Chapter, Role of Genomic Prediction in Speeding Up Crop Breeding, 60191, Agriculture & Food e-Newsletter, 2581-8317, Volume 06, Issue 11, 11/01/24
• Review Article, Exploring Genetic Divergence in Cowpea: A Comprehensive Review, Asian Journal of Soil Science and Plant Nutrition, 2024, 10.9734/AJSSPN/2024/v10i2263

• Sustainable Agriculture & Impact Innovation, National Conference (EAG-2025), Participated in 'Enhancing Agricultural Growth with special reference to North East India: Synergizing Industry and Scientific Innovations for Demand-Driven Crop Improvement' at CPGS-AS, CAU (Imphal), Umiam, Meghalaya.
• Sustainable Mushroom Cultivation, ICAR, Three-day intensive training on 'Scientific Cultivation of Oyster and Split gill Mushroom Cultivation Technology for Scaling up Production and Entrepreneurship Development', Imphal, 03/01/25
• Crop Improvement & Mutation Breeding, Participated in the capacity building program 'Role of Induced Mutations in Improvement of Pulses Crops in the World' under the NEH Programme of AICRP on Kharif Pulses., 01/01/25
• Hydroponic Technology for Future Startups, Completed a specialized two-day National Webinar on soil-less cultivation and sustainable urban farming systems.
• Post-Harvest Management, Completed a 7-day National Training Webinar on 'Cutting Edge Epitome of Post-Harvest Processing and Management of Horticulture Crops'.
• Data Analytics & Research Methodology, Statistical Analysis Using R: Completed a 10-Day National Training Program organized by the 360 Research Foundation., 04/01/25
• Scientific Writing & Statistical Methods, Completed a 30-hour professional course focused on the formulation of research papers and review manuscripts.
• Intellectual Property (IP) Awareness, Participated in the National Intellectual Property Awareness Mission (NIPAM) by the Intellectual Property Office, India.

Hydroponics Systems for Growing Plants: Researched soil-less cultivation techniques for resource-efficient agriculture.

Organic Farming: Analyzed sustainable input methods and soil health management for ESG-aligned farming.