Nicobar Agro-Ecosystems: Indigenous Heritage and Scientific Interventions explores indigenous farming traditions, biodiversity, and unique agro-ecosystems of Nicobar. It highlights sustainable practices, scientific innovations, climate resilience, resource conservation, and integration of traditional knowledge with modern agriculture.
Santosh Kumar is a Senior Scientist-cum-Head at ICAR Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Nicobar, specializing in horticulture and vegetable science. He has published extensively, led research projects, and contributed significantly to sustainable agricultural development.
Jai Sunder is Director (Acting) at ICAR-CIARI, specializing in tropical island agriculture, livestock production, genetic conservation, One Health, and climate-resilient farming. He has authored extensively, led research projects, and developed farmer-centric technologies.
Sanketh G.D. is a Subject Matter Specialist at KVK Nicobar, specializing in agronomy, weed science, and precision nutrient management. An ICAR-JRF/SRF achiever and ASRB-NET qualifier, he promotes sustainable agricultural practices and farmer empowerment.
Deepoo Meena is a Subject Matter Specialist in Food Process Engineering at ICAR-CIARI, Nicobar. His research focuses on advanced food processing, quality assessment, precision agriculture, and AI-driven NIR, FTIR, and hyperspectral imaging technologies.
Ajmal S. is a Subject Matter Specialist in Agricultural Economics at ICAR-KVK, Nicobar. An ICAR-SRF AIR 1 and UGC-JRF recipient, his expertise includes resource economics, impact assessment, agricultural development, and policy evaluation.
T. Sujatha is a distinguished poultry scientist at ICAR-CIARI with over two decades of experience. She has led numerous research projects, developed farming technologies, published extensively, and received several national awards and recognitions.
Pradip Dey is Director of ICAR-ATARI, Kolkata, with over 33 years of experience in agricultural research, extension, and leadership. He specializes in natural resource management, precision agriculture, and sustainable food systems, with extensive publications, patents, and national recognitions.