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Staff Id : 09803
Name : Dr. M. KAVASKAR (Deputed)
Designation : ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR
Department : AGRICULTURAL EXTENSION
Qualification : M.Sc(Agri),Ph.D.,
Specialization : 1. Information and communication technology 2. Transfer of technology 3. Media studies
Date of Birth : 02-06-1978
Date of Joining : 11-03-2004

Present Address Contact Number E-Mail Address
196, 4th South Cross,
Mariyappanagar
Annamalainagr – 608 002		9787069558kavasag@yahoo.co.in

Research Guidance
Discipline Awarded Guidance
M.Phil./M.E./M.Sc. 42
Ph.D. 04


Conference /Seminar / Symposia / Workshop
Conference Seminar Symposia Workshop
National International
Attended 251525-1
Conducted 11--2


Research Projects
Major Projects Minor Projects Total Amount (Rs.)
Completed 1114.8 Lakhs
Ongoing 1-77.50 Lakhs

Teaching and Research Experience Industry Experience
20 Years -

Journals Conference Books Published Popular Article
National International National International
9 26 2 1 21

List of Publications - National
Kavaskar, M. Suriyapriya,E and Santha Govind, "A Study on Farmers Perception of Mobile Agro Advisory Service (MAAS).", Journal of Pharmacognosy and Phytochemistry, Volume 8, Number 2, Mar 2019, pp. 341-343. 2019.
Santha Govind, Chigasil,M Sangma and M. Kavaskar, "Adoption of Indigenous Paddy cultivation Practices among Tribal Farm women of west Garo Hills district of Meghalaya.", Mysore Journal of Agricultural Sciences, Volume 52, Number 3, Sep 2018, pp. 613-620. 2018.
Santha Govind, Kavaskar,M and Ajoickam Christina, "Perception of Farmers on Usefulness of Mobile Service in Manipur.", Journal of Extension Education, Volume 29, Number 2, Jun 2017, pp. 5850-5856. 2017.
Santha Govind and M.Kavaskar, "Creating an Environment for Rural Women Entrepreneurship in India-opportunities and challenges.", Annamalai Business Review, Volume Spl Issue, Number 1, Apr 2015, pp. 1-8. 2015.
Kavaskar,M and Santha Govind , "Communication Sources Utilized by Paddy Farmers in Organic Farming Practices.", Journal of Communication Studies, Volume 26, Number 1, Apr 2008, pp. 83-87. 2008.
Kavaskar, M and Santha Govind, "Knowledge Level of Farmers on Banana Cultivation Practices.", Indian Journal of Extension Education, Volume 42, Number 3&4, Dec 2006, pp. 51-55. 2006.
Kavaskar, M. and Santha Govind, "Information Sharing Behaviour among Banana Growers.", Journal of Communication Studies, Volume 23, Number 1, Jun 2005, pp. 44-46. 2005.
Kavaskar, M. and Santha Govind, "Adoption of Recommended Production Technologies by Banana Growers.", Journal of Extension Education, Volume 16, Number 1&2, Jun 2005, pp. 3773-3778. 2005.
Kavaskar, M and Santha Govind, "Constraints in the Adoption of recommended Technologies in Banana.", Maharashtra Journal of Extension Education, Volume 22, Number 1, Dec 2003, pp. 110-112. 2003.
List of Publications - International
Kalidasan.T., Kavaskar,M and R.Kanimozhi, "Factors Influencing the Participation of the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA) Beneficiaries in Salem District.", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research, Volume 6, Number 5, Jun 2019, pp. 272-275. 2019.
Kavaskar, M and Santha Govind, "Sustainable Environment Management through Eco-friendly Agricultural Practices.", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research, Volume 6, Number 2, Mar 2019, pp. 24-28. 2019.
Balu D., Kavaskar M and Santha Govind, "Perception and Utilization Pattern of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Tools by the Farm Youth in Tiruvannamalai District of Tamil Nadu.", Research Journal of Agricultural Sciences, Volume 9, Number 4, Jun 2018, pp. 762-765. 2018.
Suganya,S and M.Kavaskar, "A Study on the Yield Gap and Constraints in Sugarcane Cultivation.", International Journal of Farm Science, Volume 8, Number 4, Oct 2018, pp. 113-115. 2018.
Balu. D, Kavaskar, M and Santha Govind, "Constraints Faced by the Farm Youth in Utilization of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Tools.", International Journal of Farm Science, Volume 8, Number 4, Jul 2018, pp. 14-18. 2018.
Santha Govind, Kavaskar.M and T.Mukesh, "Perceived Usefulness of Training Programmes by Women SHG Members of Thanjavur District.", International Journal of Inclusive Development, Volume 4, Number 2, Sep 2018, pp. 27-31. 2018.
Suriyapriya E, Kavaskar M and Santha Govind, "Utilization pattern of Mobile Agro Advisory Service among the members of Farmer Producer Organization.", Research Journal of Agricultural Sciences, Volume 9, Number 4, Aug 2018, pp. 747-750. 2018.
M.Kavaskar and Santha Govind, "A Study on IMCD – An Innovative Tool for Diffusion of Farm Technologies and Doubling Farm Women’s Income.", Multilogic in Science, Volume 8, Number SPL, Aug 2018, pp. 214-216. 2018.
D.Balu, M.Kavaskar, Santha Govind and E.Suriyapriya , "A Study of Knowledge Level in Farm Youth on ICT Tools.", Multilogic in Science, Volume 8, Number SPL, Jun 2018, pp. 211-213. 2018.
Suganya,S., M.Kavaskar and R.Jeya, "Study on Knowledge Level of Recommended Cultivation Practices of Sugarcane Growers in Tamil Nadu.", International Journal of Agriculture Sciences, Volume 10, Number 14, Apr 2018, pp. 6739-6741. 2018.
Suriyapriya.E., Kavaskar,M and Santha Govind, "Effectiveness of Mobile Agro Advisory Service as Perceived by the Members of Farmer Producer Organisation.", Bulletin of Environment, Pharmacology and Life Sciences, Volume 7, Number 7, Mar 2018, pp. 32-36. 2019.
Sharmila. A and M.Kavaskar, "Knowledge Level of Extension Personnel on Information and communication Technology (ICT).", Journal of Global Communication, Volume 10, Number 2, Aug 2017, pp. 91-95. 2017.
Sharmila. A and M.Kavaskar, "Attitude of Extension Personnel towards Information and communication Technology (ICT).", Research Journal of Agricultural Sciences, Volume 8, Number 6, Sep 2017, pp. 1455-1457. 2017.
Kavaskar,M ., Santha Govind and A. Sharmila, "Awareness of information and Communication Technologies among Extension Personnel of State Department of Agriculture in Tamil Nadu.", Progressive Research – An International Journal , Volume 12, Number 1, Jun 2017, pp. 1047-1049. 2017.
Kavaskar,M ., Santha Govind and S. Mariappan, "Suggestions for Effective Utilization of Interactive Multi Media Compact Disc (IMCD) - As a Tool for Transfer of Technology.", Progressive Research ââ,¬â€œ An International Journal , Volume 7, Number SPl, Jan 2016, pp. 3446-3449. 2016.
Kavaskar, M and K.Raman , "Communication Behaviour of Farm Youth in Sugarcane Cultivation.", Research Journal of Agricultural Sciences, Volume 7, Number 2, May 2016, pp. 122-124. 2016.
Kavaskar,M and Santha Govind , "A Mobile Phone based Agro Advisory System in India.", Global Journal of Business and Management Research, Volume SPl, Number 1, May 2015, pp. 138-142. 2015.
Kavaskar,M and Santha Govind , "Communication Behaviour of Banana Growers on Banana Production Technologies.", International Journal of Economic and Business Review, Volume 2, Number 12, Dec 2014, pp. 126-130. 2014.
Kavaskar, M. and Santha Govind, "Profile Characteristics and Knowledge Level of Paddy Growers about Organic Farming Practices in Tamil Nadu.", Research Journal of Agricultural Sciences, Volume 3, Number 2, Apr 2012, pp. 385-388. 2012.
Kavaskar,M and Santha Govind , "Farmers Perception about IMCD on Organic Farming Practices in Paddy.", Journal of Global Communication, Volume 4, Number 2, Aug 2011, pp. 127-130. 2011.
Kavaskar,M and Santha Govind , "Dissemination of Agricultural Technologies through Interactive Multimedia Compact Disc (IMCD)– An Impact Study .", Research Journal of Agricultural Sciences, Volume 2, Number 1, Mar 2011, pp. 52-54. 2011.
Kavaskar,M and Santha Govind, "Extent of Knowledge Retention through IMCD on Organic Farming Practices.", Plant Archives, Volume 8, Number 2, Sep 2008, pp. 593-595. 2008.
Kavaskar,M and Santha Govind, "Effectiveness of Interactive Multimedia Compact Disc (IMCD) in Knowledge Gain on Organic Farming Practices.", Agriculture Update, Volume 3, Number 3&4, Nov 2008, pp. 346-349. 2008.
Kavaskar, M. and Santha Govind, "Factors Influencing Adoption Level among Banana Grower.", International Journal of Agricultural Sciences, Volume 2, Number 1, Jan 2006, pp. 224-246. 2006.
Kavaskar, M and Santha Govind , "Correlates of Independent Variables with knowledge Level of Banana Growers.", Asian Journal of Extension Education, Volume 25, Number 1&2, Feb 2006, pp. 64-67. 2006.
Kavaskar, M. and Santha Govind, "Adoption of Recommended Plant Protection Practices by Banana Growers.", International Journal of Research on Crops, Volume 7, Number 2, Aug 2006, pp. 64-65. 2006.
List of Conferences - National
Kavaskar, M. and T.Kalidasan, Information and Communication Technologies for Sustainable Agriculture, Recent Advances in Soil Health and Crop Management for Sustainable Agriculture, Feb 26-27, 2009, Annamalai Nagar , pp. 478-484. Published by Department of Soil Science and Agricultural Chemistry, Annamalai University, Chidambaram.
Santha Govind and M. Kavaskar, TOT through Cyber Extension, New Dimensions and Approaches in Extension Pluralism for Rural Development, Feb 25-26, 2005, TNAU,Coimbatore, pp. 265-274. AGROBIOS(INDIA), Jodhpur.
List of Conferences - International
Kavaskar, M. and Santha Govind, Information and Communication Technologies for Accelerating Agricultural Development, Synchronizing Management theories and Business Practices, Jul 27-29, 2012, Annamalai Nagar , pp. 78-82. Bonfring Publisher, Coimbatore.
List of Book Published
Kavaskar, M and Santha Govind, Computer Aided Transfer of Technology in Agriculture: An Impact Study in India, Germany: LAMBERT Academic Publishing, 3848440830, pp. 1-260. Jan 2012, https://www.lap-publishing.com/.
Santha Govind., Vengatesan,D and M.Kavaskar, Sustainable Agriculture and Rural Livelihoods, Morrisville, North Carolina,USA: Lulu Publisher, 978035958134-4, pp. 1-185. Apr 2019, http://www.lulu.com/shop/search.ep?contributorId=1651867.
List of Popular Article
Kavaskar, M. and Santha Govind and T.Sujaivelu, Kisan Call Centre an Effective Demand Driven Extension Approach,Agrobios Newsletter, Agrobios (India): Jodhpur, 81-7754-246-X, pp. 33-34. Aug 2005.

List of Awards /Honours / Memberships
Serving as a Editor for the Journal of Agronomy and Agricultural Aspects - ISSN-2574-2914
Serving as a Associate Editor for the Open Access Journal of Agricultural Research (OAJAR) - ISSN :2474-8846
Serving as a Editorial Board Member for the International Journal of Inclusive Development - ISSN:2454-4132
Serving as a Editorial Board Member for the International Journal of Applied Agricultural Sciences - ISSN:2469-7877
Serving as a Editorial Review Board for the Amity Journal of Agribusiness (AJAB) - ISSN: 2455-9873
Science and Technology society for Integrated Rural Improvement Confers Best Young scientist Award - 2018
Society for Scientific Development in Agriculture and Technology Confers Excellence in Teaching Award - 2015
Life Member - International Journal of Farm Science, Society for Advancement of Human and Nature, Himachal Pradesh, - Membership No.3526
Life Member - Mysore Journal of Agricultural sciences, UAS, Bengaluru, Karnataka. - Membership No.MJAS-LM-270
Life Member- Journal of Extension Education, Extension Education Society,TN - Membership No.3670.
Member in the e-Agriculture Forum - UK
Member in the Global Forum for Rural Advisory Services (GFRAS) - Switzerland
Member of Agricultural Research and Extension Network - UK
Peer Review Panel Member for International Journal of Education and Development using ICT, - West Indies
Reviewer for the International Journal of Information Technology in Agriculture, - USA