Dr. RAM NIWAS Mobile Mobile No. : +91 8765408809 E-mail: ramniwasbhu@gmail.com CAREER OBJECTIVES: I am enthusiastic, hard working person. I would like to work in an organization with full dedication which improves my knowledge and skills. ACADEMIC QUALIFICATION: Ph.D. from Banaras Hindu University in the year 2013 in ‘Livestock Production & Management’ subject with first division (85.00%). Post-Graduation from Banaras Hindu University in the year 2010 in A. H. & Dairying (Livestock Production & Management) subject with first division (78.30%). Graduation from S.K.N. COA, Jobner, Rajasthan Agricultural University in the year 2008 in ‘Agriculture’ subject with first division (69.90%). Intermediate from Rajasthan Board in the year 2003 in Biology subject with second division (54.77). High School from Rajasthan Board in the year 2001 in all subjects with second division (55.50%). AREA OF SPECIALISATION: Indigenous Herbs and Herbal drugs, Ruminants and Poultry Production. THESIS TOPIC IN MASTER RESEARCH: The topic of my thesis in M.Sc. (Livestock Production & Management) was “Effect of herbal drugs on Broiler performance”, under the supervision of Dr. D. P. Singh, Professor, Department of Animal Husbandry & Dairying, Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, India. THESIS TOPIC IN Ph.D. RESEARCH: The topic of my thesis in Ph.D. (Livestock Production & Management) was “Effect of polyherbal drug on growth performance and rumen ecology of crossbred calves”, under the supervision of Dr. D. P. Singh, Professor Department of Animal Husbandry & Dairying, Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, India. SCHOLARSHIP/ FELLOWSHIP AWARDED: I was the recipient of UGC Research Fellowship in my Ph.D and Qualified SRF (LPM), ICAR-2011. TECHNICAL KNOWLEDGE: I have a good technical knowledge of preparation of research paper for the publication. I have a good level of skills in Biochemical, Hematological attributes and microbial analysis. COMPUTER KNOWLEDGE: I have a good knowledge of computer and am skilled in operating Microsoft Office. I have a proficient knowledge of internet and networking I have pursued a Diploma in computer application from Computer Zone, Lanka, Varanasi. MEMBERSHIPS ● Member of Magazine of Popular Kheti, Rajasthan ● Editorial Member of Sustainable Agricultural Research, Canada. WORKSHOP ATTAINED: ● International Workshop on Food Safety and Risk Analysis. Emerging Trends in Food Safety with Reference to Animal Health Pathogens., July 6-9, 2011, Hyderabad, India. “Technical Communication for Research Scholars” Organised by Institute of Agricultural Sciences, Banaras Hindu University, held on 25th Sept. to 1st Oct. 2011 at Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, India. TRAINING UNDERTAKEN: “Fruit and Vegetable preservation” Organised by State Agricultural Department of Uttar Pradesh held on Jul. 9-11th, 2012 at Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, India. “Training regarding Yoga programme” Organised by Malviya bhavan, held on 3rd Jan. to 3rd Feb. 2011 at Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, India. PUBLICATIONS (RESEARCH PAPERS): S. No . Research Publication in referred journal NAAS Journal ID 1. S.M. Yadav, R.K. Patil, Rai Ajay Kumar, L.P. Balai, S. Singh and Ram Niwas. A survey: Occurrence of post harvest rots of Anola with new reported pathogen (Penicillium funiculosum Thom.) (2013). Plant Pathology Journal, DOI: 10.3923/ppj.2013.120.123. Ram Niwas, D.P.Singh, Shailesh Bhushan Srivastava and D.C. Rai (2012). Efficacy of feeding herbal drug on growth performance and blood biochemical profile in broiler chickens. Indian Journal of Poultry Science. 47(2):258-259. Ram Niwas, D.P.Singh, Shailesh Bhushan Srivastav and D.C.Rai (2011). Livkey (Herbal Drug) Vis-a Vis Broiler Production. Environment and Ecology. 29 (4A): 2128-2131. Chandrapal, D.P. Singh, Ram Niwas, and Shailesh Bhushan Srivastava (2011). Feed cost and milk production at various dairy farms of Varanasi region. Indian Journal of Environment and Ecoplanning.18 (2-3): 393-398. Abed AL-Bial, Jai Singh, D.P. Singh and Ram Niwas (2012). Environmental and genetic factors on growth traits of black Boni Sheep in Yemen. The Bioscan, 7(2): 185-188. P085 NAAS Journa l Rating 6.67 I065 5.01 E048 4.09 - - T017 4.57 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Shailesh Bhushan Srivastava, D.P. Singh, Ram Niwas and V.K. T017 Paswan (2012). Effect of herbal drugs as a feed additive in broiler ration. The Bioscan, 7(2): 267-269. S.K. Singh, D.P.Singh, Ram Niwas, Shailesh Bhushan Srivastava T017 and V.K.Paswan (2012). Biochemical attributes Vis-à-Vis estrus response in cross bred heifers treated with compounded herbal drugs. The Bioscan 7(3):513-516. Shailesh Bhushan Srivastava, D.P.Singh, Ram Niwas and V. K. E048 Paswan (2012). Efficacy of Indigenous herbal drug on growth performance and biochemical attributes of broiler chicks in the winter season. Environment and Ecology 30(3B):838-840. 4.57 9. Shailesh Bhushan Srivastava, Ram Niwas and D.P.Singh (2012). G033 Impact of herbal drugs as a feed additive on cost of broiler production. Green Farming, Vol. 3(5):621-622. 4.79 10. Vishal Raj, D.P. Singh and Ram Niwas (2013). A study on the slaughter pattern of various chicken shops situated in Varanasi city. Green Farming, Vol. 4(1): 110-112. Shailesh Bhushan Srivastava, Ram Niwas and D.P. Singh (2013). Production performance of commercial broiler influenced with herbal drugs. Green Farming Vol. 4 (1): 106-109. Ram Niwas, D.P. Singh, V.K. Paswan, Brijpal Bisen and Abed M. Albial (2012). Herbal drugs and their effect on biochemical attributes of crossbred calves. The Bioscan, 7(4): 665-667. Abed M. Albial, Jai Singh, D.P. Singh and Ram Niwas (2012). Effect of non genetic parameters on growth performance of Nali, Russian Merino and their Cross breed Sheep. Indian Journal of Animal Production and Management, 28 (1-2):71-74. Ram Niwas, D. P. Singh, V.K. paswan And Abed M Labial (2013). Haematological Response Influenced By Herbal Drugs on Crossbred Calves. Bioinfolet, Vol. 10 (1A): 99-101. Shailesh Bhushan Srivastava, Ram Niwas, D.P. Singh and Brijpal Bisen (2013). Impact of herbal based diets on production efficiency of broiler. The Bioscan, 8(1): 119-122. N.K. Pandey, D.P. Singh, Ram Niwas and Brijpal Bisen (2013). Effect of herbal bio-stimulator on performance of broilers. Environment and Ecology 31(2B): 922-925. Balwant Kumar Singh, S.K. Singh and Ram Niwas (2013). Some marketing aspects of Guava in Kaushambi District of Uttar Pradesh. Environment and Ecology 31(3): 1356-1359. R.D. Gautam, D.P. Singh, Ram Niwas and Abed M. Albial (2013). Herbal Rumenotoric Drugs and their effect on digestion and growth performance of crossbred calves. Trends in Biosciences, 6 (1): 50-53. Ram Niwas, D.P. Singh, V.K. Paswan, Abed M. Albial and S. Kumar (2013). Comparative Impact of formulated herbal nutraceuticals on performance of crossbred calves. The Bioscan, 8 G033 4.79 G033 4.79 T017 4.57 I028 3.10 B064 3.75 T017 4.57 E048 4.09 E048 4.09 T072 2.74 T017 4.57 7. 8. 11. 12. 13. 14 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 4.57 4.09 20. 21. 22. 23. 24. 25. (2): 519-521. Pushpendra Kumar, R. K. Kushwaha and Ram Niwas (2013). Causes of Low Productivity of Pulse Crop in District Hardoi of Uttar Pradesh. Environment & Ecology, 31 (3A): 1508—1510. N.K. Pandey, D.P. Singh, Ram Niwas (2013). Broiler characteristics, sensory qualities, and economic efficiency in vencobb - 400 chicks supplemented with a conjugated herbal feed additive in diet. Animal Science Reporter, Volume 7, Issue 4,128-132 Abed M. Albial, Jai Singh, D.P. Singh and Ram Niwas (2014). Environmental Influences on Growth Traits of Nali Sheep. Indian Journal of Animal Research. 48 (1):75-77. R. D. Gautam, D. P. Singh, Ram Niwas (2014). Effect of Polyherbal Formulation on Hematological and Metabolic Enzymes of Crossbred Calves. Environment & Ecology, 32 (3): 821—824. A. K. Pal, D. S. Dalal, A. S. Khanna, Ram Niwas (2014). Comparison of Progeny Testing of Hariana Sires by Different Methods of Sire Evaluation. Environment & Ecology, 32 (3A): 1158—1162. Ram Niwas, D. P. Singh, U.B.Chaudhary and Tarun Verma (2014).Impact of Different Herbal Drugs on Ruminal Bacterial Population of Crossbred Calves. Environment & Ecology, 32 (4): 1286—1290. E048 4.09 A120 3.62 I029 6.03 E048 4.09 E048 4.09 E048 4.09 (B) Review articles (Referred Journals) S. Review article published in referred journal No. 1. 2 3. 4. 5. 6. NAAS Journal ID D.P. Singh, Ram Niwas and D.C. Rai (2011). Effect of various E048 feed additives on rumen calves ecology. Environment and Ecology, 29 (4): 1889-1896. Ram Niwas, D.P. Singh, Shailesh Bhushan Srivastava, V.K. E048 Paswan and Abed M Bial (2012). Feed Supplements and methane emission. Environment and Ecology, 30(3C): 11091114. Ram Niwas, D.P. Singh, Shailesh Bhushan Srivastava, and V.K. A060 Paswan (2012). Feed supplements vis-à-vis safe food through animal husbandry: a review. Agricultural Reviews, 33 (4): 315321. D.P. Singh and Ram Niwas (2012). Up liftment of Rajasthan R006 through livestock farming. Rajasthan Journal of Extension Education, 20 :27-31. Dinker Singh, Swashankh Kumar and Ram Niwas (2013). E048 Recent trend in development of natural preservation technique for raw milk with Latoperoxidase System (LPS): A Review. Environment and Ecology, 31(2A): 605-612. Ram Niwas, D.P. Singh, Shailesh Bhushan Srivastava and Abed I028 M. Albial (2012). Methane emission vis-à-vis livestock and NAAS Journal Rating 4.09 4.09 3.31 2.1 4.09 3.10 7. mitigation strategies: A review. Indian J. Anim. Prod. Mgmt., 28 (3-4):230-233. Ram Niwas and Devi Prasad Singh (2014). Effect of organic A052 bio-stimulators on broiler performance: A review. African Journal of Agricultural Research, Vol. 9(21), pp. 1623-1627. 0.023 (I.F.) (C) Books/Book chapter CHAPTERS CONTRIBUTED IN THE BOOKS 1. Abed M Al-Bial, Jai Singh and Ram Niwas (2013). Cactus (Opuntia) as Strategic Source of Feed for Farm Animals in Arid and Semi-arid Regions. Livestock Production and Management: Recent Trends and Future Prospects. New India Publishing Agency, New Delhi. Pages 96-101. 2. D.P. Singh and Ram Niwas (2013). “Feed additives: A boon for Livestock Farming.” Advances in Livestock Production and Management. Jaya Publishing House, Delhi, India. Pages 93–110. 3. Ram Niwas and D.P. Singh (2013). Vaccination: a boon for the Animals. Livestock Production and Management: Recent Trends and Future Prospects. New India Publishing Agency, New Delhi. Pages 353-366. 4. Ram Niwas, D.P. Singh, Saurbh Singh and S.M. Yadav (2014). Milk as a food and Milk Microbiology. Microbial Biodiversity: A boon for Agriculture Sustainability. Biotech Books, Delhi (D) Others S. Articles Published in popular journal No. 1. 2. 3. 4. NAAS Journal ID S. M. Yadav, R. K. Patil, L. P. Balai and Ram Niwas (2013). Post-Harvest Diseases of Horticultural Crops and Their Management. Popular Kheti, 1(3): 20-25. Ram Niwas, Dinker Singh, S.M. Yadav and L.P. Balai (2013). Traditional wisdom for diseases treatment in animal husbandry. Popular Kheti, 2(1):30-38. T. Verma, Jai Singh, Ram Niwas, D. Singh, A.K. Gautam and S. Kumar (2013). Impact of feeding soy enriched burfi on the internal body parts of the albino rats. International Journal of Agricultural Research, 3(6):550-552. R.D. Gautam, D.P. Singh, Ram Niwas and Abed M. Albial (2013). Manipulation of ruminal protozoa of crossbred calves by herbal rumenotoric drugs. International Journal of Medicinal Plants Research. 2 (2): 162-165. NAAS Journal Rating - - - - Paper Presented in National/International Seminars/Workshop 1. Ram Niwas, Shailesh Bhushan Srivastava and D.P.Singh. Factors influencing reproduction in dairy animals. National Symposium & XIX ISAPMCON, November 02-04, 2011, GADVASU, Ludhiana. 2. Ram Niwas, D.P.Singh, V.K.Paswan, Abed M. Albial and Shailesh Bhushan Srivastava. Present scenario of animal husbandry in India. National Seminar on Agricultural Education, Research and Extension: Problems, Solution and Prospects, on 11th April, 2012 at KVK, IAS, Banaras Hindu University, RGSC, Barkachha, Mirzapur (U.P.). 3. Ram Niwas, D.P. Singh and V.K. Paswan. Conservation of fodder in the form of silage and hay for dairy farming. National Seminar on Agricultural Education, Research and Extension: Problems, Solution and Prospects, on 11th April, 2012 at KVK, IAS, Banaras Hindu University, RGSC, Barkachha, Mirzapur (U.P.). 4. Ram Niwas, D.P.Singh, S. Kumar, T.Verma, A.K.Gautam and Ashok Kumar. Global Environment Vis-à-vis Animal Husbandry. National Seminar on Agricultural Education, Research and Extension: Problems, Solution and Prospects, on 11th April, 2012 at KVK, IAS, Banaras Hindu University, RGSC, Barkachha, Mirzapur (U.P.). 5. Ram Niwas, Dinker Singh, Abed M. Albial and D. P. Singh. Conservation of natural resources through livestock based farming. 3rd National Symposium on “Agriculture Production and Protection in Context of Climate Changes” on 03-05 November, 2012 at Birsa Agricultural University, Ranchi (Jharkhand). 6. Shailesh Bhushan Srivastava, D.P. Singh, V.K. Paswan, Ram Niwas and Abed M. Albial. Role of backyard poultry farming in sustainable development of agriculture. National Seminar on Environmental concern and sustainable development: Issues and challenges for India, 2-4 March 2012, BHU Varanasi. 7. Shailesh Bhushan Srivastava, Ram Niwas and D.P.Singh. Compounded Herbal Drug Visà-Vis Broiler Production. National Symposium & XIX ISAPMCON, November 02-04, 2011, GADVASU, Ludhiana. 8. Kumar, S., Rai D.C., Verma, T., Singh, D., Ram Niwas and Gautam, A.K. Sensory evaluation of Holy Basil (Ocimum sanctum) and Fennel (Foeniculum valgare) Extract based Ice cream. National Seminar on Agricultural Education, Research and Extension: Problems, Solution and Prospects, on 11th April, 2012 at KVK, IAS, Banaras Hindu University, RGSC, Barkachha, Mirzapur (U.P.). 9. Kumar, S., Singh, D., Verma, T., Ram Niwas and Gautam, A.K. Lactoperoxidase System (LPS): A natural preservative for dairy and food products. National Seminar on Agricultural Education, Research and Extension: Problems, Solution and Prospects, on 11th April, 2012 at KVK, IAS, Banaras Hindu University, RGSC, Barkachha, Mirzapur (U.P.). 10. Tarun Verma, Jai Singh, A.K.Gautam, Swashank Kumar and Ram Niwas. Impact of Cassia tora and Lathyrus sativus feed on the performance of Albino Rats. National Seminar on Agricultural Education, Research and Extension: Problems, Solution and Prospects, on 11th April, 2012 at KVK, IAS, Banaras Hindu University, RGSC, Barkachha, Mirzapur (U.P.). 11. Tarun Verma, Jai Singh, A.K.Gautam, Swashank Kumar and Ram Niwas. Soya Bean, A boon for Dairy Industry: A review Article. National Seminar on Agricultural Education, Research and Extension: Problems, Solution and Prospects, on 11th April, 2012 at KVK, IAS, Banaras Hindu University, RGSC, Barkachha, Mirzapur (U.P.). 12. Dinker Singh, Ram Niwas and Abed M. Albial. Genetic resources, climate change and the future of food production. 3rd National Symposium on “Agriculture Production and Protection in Context of Climate Changes” on 03-05 November, 2012 at Birsa Agricultural University, Ranchi (Jharkhand). 13. Abed M. Albial, Jai Singh, Dinker Singh and Ram Niwas. Cactus (Opuntia ficus-indica) as feed to small ruminants. 3rd National Symposium on “Agriculture Production and Protection in Context of Climate Changes” on 03-05 November, 2012 at Birsa Agricultural University, Ranchi (Jharkhand). 14. Ram Niwas. Conservation of indigenous germplasm of livestock’s through modern technologies. 3rd National Symposium on “Agriculture Production and Protection in Context of Climate Changes” on 03-05 November, 2012 at Birsa Agricultural University, Ranchi (Jharkhand). 15. Ram Niwas, Dinker Singh, Abed M. Albial and D.P.Singh. Implication of knowledge of rumen biotechnology with animals. 3rd National Symposium on “Agriculture Production and Protection in Context of Climate Changes” on 03-05 November, 2012 at Birsa Agricultural University, Ranchi (Jharkhand). 16. Dinker Singh, Abed M. Albial and Ram Niwas. Organic farming: a modern approach to farming. 3rd National Symposium on “Agriculture Production and Protection in Context of Climate Changes” on 03-05 November, 2012 at Birsa Agricultural University, Ranchi (Jharkhand). 17. Dinker Singh, Ram Niwas and Abed M. Albial. Changes in extreme climate events and their management in India. 3rd National Symposium on “Agriculture Production and Protection in Context of Climate Changes” on 03-05 November, 2012 at Birsa Agricultural University, Ranchi (Jharkhand). 18. Ram Niwas, Dinker Singh, Abed M. Albial and D.P.Singh. Impacts of Anthropogenic activities of agriculture on biodiversity. IV International Conference of National Environmentalists Association on Anthropogenic impact on environment and conservation strategy on November 2-4, 2012 at Department of Zoology and Botany, Ranchi University, Ranchi (Jharkhand). 19. Dinker Singh, Ram Niwas and Abed M. Albial. Efficacy of indoor air pollution on human health. IV International Conference of National Environmentalists Association on Anthropogenic impact on environment and conservation strategy on November 2-4, 2012 at Department of Zoology and Botany, Ranchi University, Ranchi (Jharkhand). 20. Ram Niwas, D.P. Singh, Dinker Singh and Abed M. Albial. Industrial livestock production impacts on environmental pollution. IV International Conference of National Environmentalists Association on Anthropogenic impact on environment and conservation strategy on November 2-4, 2012 at Department of Zoology and Botany, Ranchi University, Ranchi (Jharkhand). 21. Abed M. Albial, Jai Singh, Dinker Singh and Ram Niwas. Cactus (Opuntia ficus-indica) as feed and sourse of water for sheep in arid and semi-arid areas. IV International Conference of National Environmentalists Association on Anthropogenic impact on environment and conservation strategy on November 2-4, 2012 at Department of Zoology and Botany, Ranchi University, Ranchi (Jharkhand). 22. Abed M. Albial, Jai Singh, Ram Niwas and Shailesh B. Srivastava. Cactus (Opuntia) as strategic sources of feed for farm animals in arid and semiarid regions. National Seminar on Environmental concern and sustainable development: Issues and challenges for India, 2-4 March 2012, BHU Varanasi. 23. Ram Niwas, D.P. Singh, Abed M. Albial, S. B. Srivastava, V.K. Paswan and H.R. Koodi Prospects of organic livestock farming in India. National Seminar on Environmental concern and sustainable development: Issues and challenges for India, 2-4 March 2012, BHU Varanasi. 24. Abed Al-Bial, Maynk Dubey, Ram Niwas and Dinker Singh. Livestock genomics: Current status and future perspectives. National Seminar on Future challenges and opportunities to improve health and production of small ruminants, December 22-23, 2012, CIRG, Makhdoom, Mathura (U.P.), India. 25. R.D. Gautam, Ram Niwas, D.P. Singh and Abed M. Al-Bial. Utility of goat meat (chevon) as a food for the Indian society. National Seminar on Future challenges and opportunities to improve health and production of small ruminants, December 22-23, 2012, CIRG, Makhdoom, Mathura (U.P.), India. 26. Ram Niwas, D.P. Singh, R.D. Gautam and Abed M. Al-Bial. Rearing challenges faced by the goat farmer in the rural areas of India. National Seminar on Future challenges and opportunities to improve health and production of small ruminants, December 22-23, 2012, CIRG, Makhdoom, Mathura (U.P.), India. 27. Dilip Kumar, S.N. Thakur, Dinker Singh, Swashankh Kumar, Ram Niwas and Mukesh Kumar. Sensory evaluation of soy based probiotic yoghurt. International Conference on Food processing and development of backward regions: Preparing a Roadmap with special reference to Eastern U.P. December 27 – 28, 2012 at University of Allahabad, Allahabad (U.P.), India. 28. Ram Niwas, Dinker Singh, Dilip Kumar and Swashankh Kumar. Global trend towards consumption of poultry meat. International Conference on Food processing and development of backward regions: Preparing a Roadmap with special reference to Eastern U.P. December 27 – 28, 2012 at University of Allahabad, Allahabad (U.P.), India. 29. D.P. Singh and Ram Niwas. Livestock production Vis-À-Vis global food crisis. National Conference on Integrated farming system sustainable agriculture in global market: Challenges and opportunities on Dec 22-23, 2012 at B.H.U., Varanasi. 30. R.D. Gautam, Ram Niwas and D.P. Singh and Santosh Kumar. Recent Trends in commercial dairy farming in India. National Seminar on New paradigms in Livestock Production: From Traditional to Commercial Farming and Beyond and XXth Annual Convention of Indian Society of Animal Production and Management on Jan 28-30, 2013 at NDRI, Karnal. PERSONAL DETAIL: Father’s Name Mother’s Name Date of Birth Birth Palace Category Marital Status Permanent add. Current Designation : Shri Chotu Ram : Smt. Jamna Devi : 24th Feb 1980 : Nagaur, Rajasthan : OBC-NCL : Unmarried : Village-Solayan, Post-Maroth, Tehsil-Nawa city, DistrictNagaur, State-Rajasthan, Pin Code-341507, India. : Senior Instructor (Animal Husbandry), District Institute of Rural Development, Dadri-203204, G.B. Nagar (U.P.), India. STRENGTHS: I am a disciplined person, a positive thinker and believe in team work and cooperation. HOBBY: I like to listen to casual music and play Volleyball as for recreation. REFERENCES: Dr. D. P. Singh; Professor, Department of Animal Husbandry & Dairying, Institute of Agricultural Sciences, Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, India. Contact No.-09450369769(Mo.), 05426301771 (R). Dr. D. C. Rai, Professor & Head, Department of Animal Husbandry & Dairying, Institute of Agricultural Sciences, Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, India. Contact No.-09415256645(Mo.), 05422220911(R). Dr. V. K. Paswan, Assistant Professor, Department of Animal Husbandry & Dairying, Institute of Agricultural Sciences, Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, India. Contact No.-07499352051 (Mo.), 05426301773 (R). DECLARATION: I hereby declare that the above information is true to the best of my knowledge. If given a chance, I will do my best to satisfy you with my hardworking and conduct. Date: 17 July, 2014 Place: Dadri (U.P.) ( Dr. Ram Niwas)