Objective

Seeking a challenging position that is goal-oriented with strong emphasis to use education and experience.

Awards

Hexamar Foundation Gold Medal (1999) for standing First in Agronomy in M.Sc. (Agri.) from Dr. Balasaheb Sawant Konkan Krishi Vidyapeeth, Dapoli.

Experience

From 2/2003 Indian Agribusiness Systems Pvt. Ltd., New Delhi
Research Analyst
* Price analysis of major national & international markets for rice & wheat. Demand supply analysis, trend forecasting, export import trade flows and port statistics of rice & wheat.
* Crop forecasting, news analysis, freight market information, weather news and its impact, expert opinion about rice, wheat & dairy products

5 years experience of field research, statistical analysis using Indostat, Markstat and Basica designs, analytical methods of plant and soil by use of Kjeldotherm, flame photometer and spectrometer.

1999-2002 (Part time) Unique Computers, Dapoli
Manager
* Prepared 44 M.Sc and Ph.D. thesis and dissertations in all branches of agriculture.
* Managed 5 annual maintenance contracts (AMC) of computers.

1999 Dr. Balasaheb Sawant Konkan Krishi Vidyapeeth, Hodavade
Rural Agricultural Work Experience
* Worked in Integrated Village Linkage Programme, a Central Government Undertaking.

Education

2002 Dr. Balasaheb Sawant Konkan Krishi Vidyapeeth 80.10%
Ph.D. (Agri.) in Agronomy
* Thesis Integrated nutrient management system for productivity potential of hybrid rice (Oryza sativa L.)-mustard [Brassica juncea (L.) Czernj. & Cosson] cropping sequence

1999 Dr. Balasaheb Sawant Konkan Krishi Vidyapeeth 84.70%
M.Sc. (Agri.) in Agronomy (Gold Medalist)
* Thesis Effect of weed control measures and plant populations on the performance of transplanted rice

1993-1997 Dr. Balasaheb Sawant Konkan Krishi Vidyapeeth 83.20%
B.Sc. (Agri.)

Other qualifications

1998-1999 Authentic Computer Education
Diploma in Computer Hardware (D.C.H.)

1997-1998 Aptech Computer Education
Diploma in Computer Software (D.C.S.)

1996-1997 Dapoli Institute for Typewriting and Shorthand
English T/W 30 & 40 W.P.M.

Papers published

1. Ph.D. (Agri.) Thesis Title – Integrated Nutrient Management (INM) System for productivity potential of Hybrid Rice (Oryza sativa L.)-Mustard [Brassica juncea (L.) Czernj & Cosson] Cropping Sequence.
2. M.Sc. (Agri.) Thesis Title – Effect of Weed Control Measures and Plant Populations on performance of Transplanted Rice (Oryza sativa L.).
3. Correlation analysis of different weeds with yield of paddy variety Palghar-1. By Murudkar R.D.; Ramteke, J.R.; Patil, R.A. and Mahadkar, U.V. presented at State level seminar on integrated weed control in new millennium held at Dr. Balasaheb Sawant Konkan Krishi Vidyapeeth, Dapoli (India) on 27-28^th February 2002. No. 2 Page 1
4. Studies on the efficacy of different herbicides in kharif groundnut. By Pawar, S.S.; Mahadkar, U.V. and Murudkar R.D. presented at State level seminar on integrated weed control in new millennium held at Dr. Balasaheb Sawant Konkan Krishi Vidyapeeth, Dapoli (India) on 27-28^th February 2002. No. 8 Page 4
5. Effect of herbicides on weed control in kharif soybean. By Walanju, C.K.; Kadse, R.R. and Murudkar, R.D. presented at State level seminar on integrated weed control in new millennium held at Dr. Balasaheb Sawant Konkan Krishi Vidyapeeth, Dapoli (India) on 27-28^th February 2002. No. 11 Page 6
6. Weed management in transplanted rice. By Lamkane, M.V.; Mahadkar, U.V. and Murudkar, R.D. presented at State level seminar on integrated weed control in new millennium held at Dr. Balasaheb Sawant Konkan Krishi Vidyapeeth, Dapoli (India) on 27-28^th February 2002. No. 23 Page 13
7. Effect of weed control measures and plant population on transplanted rice. By Mane, M.N.; Murudkar R.D.; Kadse, R.R.; Shinde, P.P.; Patil, R.A. and More, V.G. presented at State level seminar on integrated weed control in new millennium held at Dr. Balasaheb Sawant Konkan Krishi Vidyapeeth, Dapoli (India) on 27-28^th February 2002. No. 25 Page 13
8. Effect of pre-emergence herbicides on weed control efficiency in transplanted lowland rice. By Murudkar R.D.; Ramteke, J.R.; Patil, R.A. and Raut, S.P. presented at State level seminar on integrated weed control in new millennium held at Dr. Balasaheb Sawant Konkan Krishi Vidyapeeth, Dapoli (India) on 27-28^th February 2002. No. 26 page 14

Seminars Presented

1. Weed Control Measures in Transplanted Rice (Oryza sativa L.) during M.Sc. (Agri.).
2. Integrated Nutrient Management (INM) in pulses during Ph.D. (Agri.).
3. Irrigation and Nutrient Management in coconut during Ph.D. (Agri.).
4. Genetically Modified crops – The Hope and the Hype during Ph.D. (Agri.).

Key role in important events

1. Active participation in Integrated Village Linkage Programme of Government of India during the RAWE (Rural Agricultural Work Experience) conducted at Hodavade, Dist. Sindhudurg.
2. Conducted farmers rally at Hodavade, Dist. Sindhudurg during the year 1996.
3. Organization of National Level Training Course on integrated farming Systems held by Dr. Balasaheb Sawant Konkan Krishi Vidyapeeth, Dapoli on January 8-15, 2002.
4. Organization of State Level Seminar on Integrated Weed Management in New Millennium held by Dr. Balasaheb Sawant Konkan Krishi Vidyapeeth, Dapoli between February 27-28, 2002.

Certificates awarded

1. Body Building competition (1997). Consolation Prize in Sunshine Shree conducted by Sunshine Gymnasium, Dapoli Body Building Event (Ratnagiri District Body Building Committee).
2. Kabaddi competition (1997) Runner Up held by College of Agriculture, Dr. Balasaheb Sawant Konkan Krishi Vidyapeeth, Dapoli.
3. Kabaddi competition (1996) Runner Up held by College of Agriculture, Dr. Balasaheb Sawant Konkan Krishi Vidyapeeth, Dapoli
4. Surya Namaskar competition (1990) First prize held by Shikshana Prasaraka Mandali, Pune Primary and Secondary Schools (English Medium) Shri. Kshetra Parshuram, Tal. Chiplun.
5. Long Jump competition (1990) Second prize held by Shikshana Prasaraka Mandali, Pune Primary and Secondary Schools (English Medium) Shri. Kshetra Parshuram, Tal. Chiplun.
6. Throw Ball competition (1990) Winner held by Shikshana Prasaraka Mandali, Pune Primary and Secondary Schools (English Medium) Shri. Kshetra Parshuram, Tal. Chiplun.
7. Poem Composition in Hindi (1989) Consolation prize held by Shikshana Prasaraka Mandali, Pune Primary and Secondary Schools (English Medium) Shri. Kshetra Parshuram, Tal. Chiplun.
8. Poem Composition in English (1989) First prize held by Shikshana Prasaraka Mandali, Pune Primary and Secondary Schools (English Medium) Shri. Kshetra Parshuram, Tal. Chiplun.
9. Drawing competition (1988-89) Second prize held by Dapoli Mandangad Shikshan Prasarak Mandal’s English Medium School, Dapoli.
10. Kho-Kho competition (1987) for Participation held by Dapoli Mandangad Shikshan Prasarak Mandal’s English Medium School, Dapoli.
11. Drawing competition (1987) First prize held by Dapoli Mandangad Shikshan Prasarak Mandal’s English Medium School, Dapoli.
12. General Proficiency (1985-86) held by Dapoli Mandangad Shikshan Prasarak Mandal’s English Medium School, Dapoli.
13. General Proficiency (1984-85) held by Dapoli Mandangad Shikshan Prasarak Mandal’s English Medium School, Dapoli.
14. Elocution competition (1984) Second prize held by Dapoli Mandangad Shikshan Prasarak Mandal’s English Medium School, Dapoli.
15. Hopping competition (1983) Second prize held by Dapoli Mandangad Shikshan Prasarak Mandal’s English Medium School, Dapoli.
16. Lucky game competition (1983) Second prize held by Dapoli Mandangad Shikshan Prasarak Mandal’s English Medium School, Dapoli.

Other certificates

1. Passed the “Rashtra Bhasha Balbodhini” in Distinction conducted by Maharashtra Rashtra Bhasha Sabha, Pune in the year 1986.
2. Passed the “Elementary Grade Drawing Examination” conducted by Government of Maharashtra Drawing Examinations in the year 1989
3. Satisfactorily participated in Sericulture project under the “Earn while you learn” Scheme in the Department of Agricultural Entomology, College of Agriculture, Dr. Balasaheb Sawant Konkan Krishi Vidyapeeth, Dapoli, Dist. Ratnagiri in the year 1995-96.

Social Activities

Enrolled as a NSS volunteer and completed 240 hours of Social Service in the year 1996-97 under the National Service Scheme. Also attended the camp held at Chandranagar during the year 1995 on the theme of National Reconstruction.

Interests

Running, traveling, gardening, computers

Personal

Single male, fluent in English, Marathi and Hindi, excellent health, possess passport, strong knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel and Powerpoint.