Scientific personals of Sikkim:
| NAME | Dr. Ravikant Avasthe |
| DESIGNATION | Senior Scientist (Soil Science) |
| NAME OF THE INSTITUTION/DEPARTMENT | Indian Council of Agricultural Research |
| AFFILIATION/UNDERTAKING | ICAR Rresearch Complex for N.E.H. Region |
| MAILING ADDRESS | ICAR Research Complex for NEH Region Sikkim Centre, Tadong, Gangtok 737 102, Sikkim |
| CONTACT NUMBER | 03592-231030(landline) 094341-84200 (Mobile) |
| E-MAIL ADDRESS | ravisikkim@yahoo.co.in |
| ACADEMIC QUALIFICATION (AFTER GRADUATION) | M.Sc.(Agri.); Ph.D (Soil Science) |
| ADDITIONAL PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATION (IF ANY) | |
| FIELD OF SPECIALIZATION | Soil fertility management |
| RESEARCH EXPERIENCE | 15+ years |
| BOOKS /BOOK CHAPTERS |
1. Patiram, Subba, J.R. and Avasthe, R.K. 2001. Indigenous nutrient management for crop production in Sikkim Hills. In: Indigenous Nutrient Management practices - Wisdom Alive in India (Eds. Acharya, C.L., ghosh, P.K. and Subba Rao, A), Indian Institute of Soil Science, Nabibagh, Bhopal - 462 038, India, pp. 274-284. 2. Srivastava, L.S. and Avasthe, R.K. 2002. Agro-technological interventions for mountain farming systems of Sikkim. In: South Asia Perspectives on Ecotourism and Conservation (Eds. Krishna, A.P., Rai,P.D. and Subba, J.) Ecotourism and Conservation Society of Sikkim, gangtok, pp. 123 -130. 3. Avasthe, R.K. 2006. Non-timber forrest |