School of Social Sciences
PG / Ph.D. Thesis:
I. PG. Degree:
i) M. Sc in Agricultural Economics disciplines :
During the last five years (2020–21 to 2024–25), a total of 25 M.Sc. students ave successfully completed the M.Sc. programme in Agricultural Economics.
| S.No. | Degree Programme Enrolled along with Discipline | Name of the students | Title of the Thesis | Name of the Major Advisor | Year of Passing |
| 1 | M. Sc in Agricultural Economics | Mr. Richu Mathew Sunil | Value chain analysis of Pork in Meghalaya: a special reference to Khasi Hills region | Dr. Ram Singh | 2021 |
| 2 | M. Sc in Agricultural Economics | Ms. Sumithra. S | Value chain Analysis of Fish in Meghalaya with special reference to Khasi Hills district | Dr. Ram Singh | 2021 |
| 3 | M. Sc in Agricultural Economics | Palnati Naveen Reddy | A study on Pradhan mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM Kisan) in Ri-Bhoi District of Meghalaya: An Economic Analysis | Dr. A. Choudhury | 2021 |
| 4 | M. Sc in Agricultural Economics | Mr. Harigovind P | Impact of Bio-pesticides use in major vegetables of Meghalaya: An economic analysis | Dr. Ram Singh | 2022 |
| 5 | M. Sc in Agricultural Economics | Mr. Nilay Adhikari | Economic analysis of cattle husbandry in Lakhimpur district of Assam |
Dr. Ram Singh | 2022 |
| 6 | M. Sc in Agricultural Economics | Ms. A. Geethika Reddy | Economic Analysis of Muga culture in Lakhimpur District of Assam | Dr. N. A. Singh | 2022 |
| 7 | M. Sc in Agricultural Economics | Mr. Ravi Prasad S Nidagundi | Economic analysis of Production and Marketing of Tomato in West Jaintia hills district of Meghalaya | Dr. N. A. Singh | 2022 |
| 8 | M. Sc in Agricultural Economics | Ms. Bhabna Talukdar | Post Harvest Management of Sponge gourd (Luffa cylindrica) in Meghalaya: An Economic analysis | Dr. Ram Singh | 2023 |
| 9 | M. Sc in Agricultural Economics | Mr. Soubam Hazarjit Singh | Economics Analysis of Poultry farming in Manipur. |
Dr. Ram Singh | 2023 |
| 10 | M. Sc in Agricultural Economics | Mr. L. Vikas | An Economic Analysis of Black pepper in East Khasi Hills District of Meghalaya. | Dr. N. A. Singh | 2023 |
| 11 | M. Sc in Agricultural Economics | Ms. Vidhu Bala. M | Yield Gap Analysis of Potato in Meghalaya. | Dr. B. Sethi | 2023 |
| 12 | M. Sc in Agricultural Economics | Mr. Ronit Barman | Economic Impact of Micro Rainwater Harvesting on livelihood of farming households in Meghalaya | Mr. C. Gowda | 2023 |
| 13 | M. Sc in Agricultural Economics | Ms. Florenz Bhutia | Cultivation of orchids in Sikkim: An Economics Analysis | Dr. N. A. Singh | 2023 |
| 14 | M. Sc in Agricultural Economics | Ms. Ashrini Borah | Economic Analysis of Stone flower in Meghalaya. | Dr. Ram Singh | 2023 |
| 15 | M. Sc in Agricultural Economics | Mr. Bhaskar J. Bhuyan | Effect of Rural Tourism on the Livelihood of Stakeholders in East-Khasi Hills District of Meghalaya: An economic analysis | Dr. Ram Singh | 2024 |
| 16 | M. Sc in Agricultural Economics | Ms. Gelung Pertin | Apatani Paddy-Cum-Fish Farming in Arunachal Pradesh: An Economic Analysis | Dr. N. A. Singh | 2024 |
| 17 | M. Sc in Agricultural Economics | Ms. Ipshita Bhuyan | Study of Custom Hiring Centre (CHC) in Meghalaya: An Economic Analysis | Dr. N. A. Singh | 2024 |
| 18 | M. Sc in Agricultural Economics | Mr. Navneet Prabhakar Sukla | Impact of Farmer Producer Organization in Meghalaya: An Economic Analysis | Dr. Ram Singh | 2024 |
| 19 | M. Sc in Agricultural Economics | Mr. Ananda A. | Study of Handloom Silk Weaving in Ri-Bhoi District of Meghalaya: Economic Analysis | Dr. N. A. Singh | 2024 |
| 20 | M. Sc in Agricultural Economics | Ms. Pushpanjali Saikia | Study of Farmers’ Collectivization for Upscaling Production and Marketing System (FOCUS) of Meghalaya: Economic Analysis | Dr. Ram Singh | 2024 |
| 21 | M. Sc in Agricultural Economics | Mr. Pankaj | Study the viability of power tiller in paddy cultivation in Sikkim: Economic Analysis. | Dr. A. Anuradha Devi | 2025 |
| 22 | M. Sc in Agricultural Economics | Mr. Vipin Mehta | Role of Self Help Groups in Empowering Rural Women: A Socio Economic Study of Ri-Bhoi District of Meghalaya | Dr. Lalrinsangpuii, | 2025 |
| 23 | M. Sc in Agricultural Economics | Satyasiba Sundar Sahoo | Impact of Organic Packages and Practices of Orange Production Technology by CHF, Pasighat in Arunachal Pradesh: Economic Analysis | Dr. Lakshmi Dhar Hatai | 2025 |
| 24 | M. Sc in Agricultural Economics | Ms. Madhumita Naskar | Stature of Integrated Farming System (IFS) of Central Agricultural University, Imphal in Ri Bhoi District of Meghalaya: An Economic Analysis. | Dr. Anju Choudhury | 2025 |
| 25 | M. Sc in Agricultural Economics | Ms. Kanzam Shubhrata Singha | Study the Impact of Improved Animal Drawn Wedge Plough Intervention in Paddy Cultivation in Sikkim: Economics Analysis. | Dr. A. Anuradha Devi | 2025 |
ii) M. Sc in Agricultural Extension disciplines:
During the last five years (2020–21 to 2024–25), a total of 30 students have successfully completed the M.Sc. programme in Agricultural Extension.
| S.No. | Degree Programme Enrolled along with Discipline | Name of the students | Title of the Thesis | Name of the Major Advisor | Year of Passing |
| 1 | M. Sc in Agricultural Extension |
Mr. Bitu Nangkar |
Internalizing Design Thinking on Remunerative Agricultural Enterprises Amongst Under-Graduate Students in Agriculture of Central Agricultural University, Imphal. |
Dr. R. J. Singh |
2021 |
| 2 | M. Sc in Agricultural Extension |
Ms. Progati Borah |
Online-teaching competencies required for teaching agricultural undergraduates in North-East India during COVID-19 pandemic |
Dr. L. Devarani |
2021 |
| 3 | M. Sc in Agricultural Extension |
Mr. Srikanth Reddy |
Yield Gap Analysis of Organic Turmeric Cultivation in Meghalaya |
Dr. A.K. Singha |
2022 |
| 4 | M. Sc in Agricultural Extension |
Ms. Th. Onchoila Maring |
Entrepreneurial behaviour and situation analysis of mushroom growers in Meghalaya in the wake of COVID-19 pandemic |
Dr. L. Devarani |
2022 |
| 5 | M. Sc in Agricultural Extension |
Ms. Th. Sarjubala Devi |
Impact Assessment of Farmer FIRST Programme Implemented by Central Agricultural University, Imphal” |
Dr. A.K. Singha |
2022 |
| 6 | M. Sc in Agricultural Extension |
Devagupthapu Yaswant Kumar |
Validation of Participatory-GlS Mapping on AgroEcological Landscape Pursuits of Cabbage Farmers of Mawkynrew, East-Khasi Hills, Meghalaya using Unmanned Aerial Vehicle: A Case Study |
Dr. R. J. Singh |
2022 |
| 7 | M. Sc in Agricultural Extension |
Mr. Jerrycane Dkhar |
Influence of farmers' preferences and perception of varietal traits on adoption of improved rice varieties in Meghalaya |
Dr. L. Devarani |
2022 |
| 8 | M. Sc in Agricultural Extension |
Ms. Yelasani Ishwarya |
Farmer's Aspiration on lnception of Farming System for Nutrition at Bhoirymbong, Ri-bhoi, Meghalaya: A Bayesian Belief Network-GlS Analysis. |
Dr. R. J. Singh |
2022 |
| 9 | M. Sc in Agricultural Extension |
Mr. Rohit Hemam |
Impact of Attracting and Retaining Youth in Agriculture (ARYA) Project towards Economic Development of Rural Youth in Manipur |
Dr. A.K. Singha |
2022 |
| 10 | M. Sc in Agricultural Extension |
Mr. Ritesh Debnath |
Gender Differential Vulnerability assessment to climate change of farm-households: A cross-sectional study |
Dr. L. Devarani |
2023 |
| 11 | M. Sc in Agricultural Extension |
Ms. Vaishnu Rai |
Training Need Assessment of Agricultural Extension Personnel on Organic Farming in Sikkim |
Dr. R. Bordoloi |
2023 |
| 12 | M. Sc in Agricultural Extension |
Mr. Dering K Phawa |
Value chain and situation analysis of Khasi Mandarin in Meghalaya. |
Dr. L. Devarani |
2023 |
| 13 | M. Sc in Agricultural Extension |
Ms. Puja Debnath |
Extent of Adoption of Recommended Rapeseed and Mustard Production Technologies by Cluster Frontline Demonstration (CFLD) Farmers in Tripura |
Dr. R. Bordoloi |
2023 |
| 14 | M. Sc in Agricultural Extension |
Mr. Maibam Suraj Singh |
An Exploratory Study on the Entrepreneurial Ecosystem of Kouna (Schoenoplectus lacustris L.) Crafts in Manipur |
Dr. L. Devarani |
2023 |
| 15 | M. Sc in Agricultural Extension |
Ms. Sharmistha Swayamprava |
Prediction of Consumer Behaviour on Purchasing Ginger in Ri- Bhoi District, Meghalaya: An Artificial Intelligence Approach through Machine Learning. |
Dr. R. J. Singh |
2023 |
| 16 | M. Sc in Agricultural Extension |
Mr. Rishikesh Kumar |
Case Study on Perceived Feasibility of Natural Farming of Ginger at Ri-Bhoi District, Meghalaya. |
Dr. R. J. Singh |
2023 |
| 17 | M. Sc in Agricultural Extension |
Ms. Pallavi Shaktawat |
Farmers’ preference on Integration of UAV Imageries in Interface of Mobile Applications for Marketing of Pineapple of Meghalaya. |
Dr. R. J. Singh |
2023 |
| 18 | M. Sc in Agricultural Extension |
Mr. Arvind Singh Rao |
A Predictive study on AI-Tech Savviness of M.Sc. (Agriculture) students of CAU, Imphal for future education: A Supervised Machine Learning Approach |
Dr. R. J. Singh |
2024 |
| 19 | M. Sc in Agricultural Extension |
Ms. Hiba Meeyo |
Assessment of the Major Concerns Faced by Kiwi Growers in Lower Subansiri District of Arunachal Pradesh |
Dr. M. B. Tengli |
2024 |
| 20 | M. Sc in Agricultural Extension |
Ms. Nancy Zomuanpuii |
Assessment of sustainability of oil palm cultivation for smallholder farmers of Mizoram |
Dr. L. Devarani |
2024 |
| 21 | M. Sc in Agricultural Extension |
Mr. Shubham Gaurav |
Assessment of Entrepreneurial Intention of Students of Central Agricultural University, Imphal |
Dr. M. B. Tengli |
2024 |
| 22 | M. Sc in Agricultural Extension |
Mr. Santosh Kumar Sahoo |
Development of Agro-Eco-Tourism Model for East Khasi Hills District of Meghalaya |
Dr. M. B. Tengli |
2024 |
| 23 | M. Sc in Agricultural Extension |
Ms. Tuhani Akhtar |
A study on performance and impact of Village Organizations (VOs) in the aspirational district of Meghalaya |
Dr. L. Devarani |
2024 |
| 24 | M. Sc in Agricultural Extension |
Mr. Pibarel Khunjanmayum |
Identification of AI-Agri-preneurial Models for Under-Graduate Students of CAU, Imphal at Meghalaya: An Exploratory Research |
Dr. R. J. Singh |
2024 |
| 25 | M. Sc in Agricultural Extension |
Ms. Debojani Bora |
Impact of Women-led Small-scale Mushroom Farming: A Study in aspirational District of Meghalaya |
Dr. T. M. Chanu |
2025 |
| 26 | M. Sc in Agricultural Extension |
Mr. Raghuveer |
Development of Millet- Management Information System (Mil-MIS) for Meghalaya. |
Dr. M. B. Tengli |
2025 |
| 27 | M. Sc in Agricultural Extension |
Mr. Utsav Pandey |
Impact Assessment and Geo-Spatial Mapping of Scientific Beekeeping Technology Promoted by CAU, Imphal in Manipur |
Dr. Khumukcham Stina |
2025 |
| 28 | M. Sc in Agricultural Extension |
Ms. Bomyir Perme |
Development of Decision Support System Framework for FPO Management in Arunachal Pradesh |
Dr. C. Victoria Devi |
2025 |
| 29 | M. Sc in Agricultural Extension |
Mr. Saurabh Suman |
Impact Assessment of Training on Jackfruit Processing Technology under CAU, Imphal in West Garo Hills District of Meghalaya |
Dr. T. M. Chanu |
2025 |
| 30 | M. Sc in Agricultural Extension |
Mr. Yash Dwivedi |
Socio-Psycho-Economic and Technological Evaluation of the Adopters of CAU Bioenhancer in Meghalaya: An After-only comparative Design. |
Dr. Mayanglambam Victoria Devi |
2025 |
iii) Agri Business Management (ABM) disciplines:
During the last five years (2020–21 to 2024–25), a total of 15 students have successfully completed the M.Sc. programme in Agri-Business Management (ABM).
| S.No. | Degree Programme Enrolled along with Discipline | Name of the students | Title of the Thesis | Name of the Major Advisor | Year of Passing |
| 1 | MBA in Agri Business Management | Kishan Reang | Evaluation of supply chain management of Pineapple in Tripura. | Dr. B. Sethi | 2021 |
| 2 | MBA in Agri Business Management | Mr. Gollapalli Akhil Siddhardha Kashyap | Economic Analysis of Value Added Milk Products in East Khasi Hills District Milk Co-operative Union Limited of Meghalaya | Dr. B. Sethi | 2022 |
| 3 | MBA in Agri Business Management | Mr. Pavan Kumar Jat | Study on Milk Marketing Model of East Khasi Hills District Cooperative Milk Union Limited in Meghalaya | Dr. B. Sethi | 2022 |
| 4 | MBA in Agri Business Management | Mr. Vallamulla prasad | Study on potential ventures under Agri-business incubation centre ICAR Research complex for NEH region | Dr. N. A. Singh | 2022 |
| 5 | MBA in Agri Business Management | Mr. Abhishek Prakash | Supply chain analysis of Gerbera in East khasi hills of Meghalaya during COVID-19 Pandemic: A case study | Dr. B. Sethi | 2022 |
| 6 | MBA in Agri Business Management | Imlitemsu Ao | Supply Chain Management of Kiwifruit in Phek District of Nagaland: A Case Study | Dr. B. Sethi | 2023 |
| 7 | MBA in Agri Business Management | Dippuraj Laishram | Value Addition of Black Rice of Taret Foods Pvt. Ltd., Manipur: A Case study | Dr. B. Sethi | 2023 |
| 8 | MBA in Agri Business Management | Mr. Abhay Gautam | A study on the organizational structure and linkages of NOSAAP FPC in Namsai District of Arunachal Pradesh | Dr. B. Sethi | 2024 |
| 9 | MBA in Agri Business Management | Mr. Vallabhapurapu Vinay Kumar | Study on business linkages and consumers perception of the products of NEloc2glo in Meghalaya | Dr. B. Sethi | 2024 |
| 10 | MBA in Agri Business Management | Mr. Uday Kumar | Value Chain analysis of Agro-Products of Ri-Lajong FPO in Ri- Bhoi District, Meghalaya: A Case study | Dr. B. Sethi | 2024 |
| 11 | MBA in Agri Business Management | Mr. Yashasvi Ramaul | Study on Business Model of NE origins Private Limited: A case of Sikkim | Dr. B. Sethi | 2024 |
| 12 | MBA in Agri Business Management | Ms. Archana Sigh | Economic impact of mushroom enterprise as a livelihood option for farmers in Sikkim. | Dr. A. Anuradha. Devi | 2025 |
| 13 | MBA in Agri Business Management | Ms. Laldinmawii | Study on Consumer Preference and Market Potential towards Local Wine Industries in Mizoram | Dr. Lalrinsangpuii | 2025 |
| 14 | MBA in Agri Business Management | Ms. Nakisaka Syngkon | Study on Effectiveness of Late Sowing Technology of Onion in Garo Hills Region of Meghalaya: An Empirical Analysis. |
Dr. B. Sethi | 2025 |
| 15 | MBA in Agri Business Management | Mr. Pukhrihongbamn Bishworjit Meitei | Performance of Value Added Agro-Products in Bishnupur District of Manipur: A Case Study of Imaloktak Farmer Producer Company. |
Dr. Anju Choudhury, | 2025 |
II. Ph. D. Degree:
i) Ph. D in Agricultural Economics disciplines:
Over the past five academic years, a total of 10 scholars have successfully completed the Ph.D. programme in Agricultural Economics
| S.No. | Degree Programme Enrolled along with Discipline | Name of the students | Title of the Thesis | Name of the Major Advisor | Year of Passing |
| 1 | Ph. D in Agricultural Economics | Mr. Baiarbor Nongbri | Food and Nutritional Security at Farm Household Level in Meghalaya: Impact of Government Schemes | Dr. Ram Singh | 2021 |
| 2 | Ph. D in Agricultural Economics | Ms. Jeemoni Gogoi | Value Chain Analysis of Bamboo in North Eastern Region of India | Dr. Ram Singh | 2022 |
| 3 | Ph. D in Agricultural Economics | Mr. Hehlangki Tyngkan | Economics of Soil Conservation in Meghalaya | Dr. S. Basanta Singh | 2022 |
| 4 | Ph. D in Agricultural Economics | Ms. Dipriya R. Lyngkhoi | Transformation from Shifting Cultivation to Settled Agriculture in North east India: a case study of Meghalaya | Dr. S. Basanta Singh | 2023 |
| 5 | Ph. D in Agricultural Economics | Mr. Manish Sharma | Policy Imperative for promoting Value Chain of Black Rice in State of Manipur. | Dr. Ram Singh | 2023 |
| 6 | Ph. D in Agricultural Economics | Mr. Rizwan Ahmed | Production and Value Chain analysis of Cattle Milk Production in Lower Brahmaputra valley zone region of Assam. | Dr. S. Basanta Singh | 2023 |
| 7 | Ph. D in Agricultural Economics | Ms. Raplang Lapasam | Value Chain Analysis of Major Spices of Meghalaya: Policy Imperatives Study | Dr. S. Basanta Singh | 2024 |
| 8 | Ph. D in Agricultural Economics | Mr. Brota Sing Bey | Competitiveness and sustainability of organic commodities in North Eastern Hill Region of India: Economic Evaluation | Dr. Ram Singh | 2025 |
| 9 | Ph. D in Agricultural Economics | Ms. Athawale Snehal Shivlal | Economic Analysis of Natural Farming in North- Eastern Hill Region of India: A Comparative Study”. | Dr. Ram Singh | 2025 |
| 10 | Ph. D in Agricultural Economics |
Mr. Jiaul Hoque | Trade performance and export competitiveness of major agricultural commodities in North East India (NEI) | Dr. Ram Singh | 2026 |
ii) Ph. D in Agricultural Extension disciplines:
Over the past five academic years, a total of 08 scholars have successfully completed the Ph.D. programme in Agricultural Extension.
| S.No. | Degree Programme Enrolled along with Discipline | Name of the students | Title of the Thesis | Name of the Major Advisor | Year of Passing |
| 1 | Ph. D in Agricultural Extension | Mr. Ereneus K. Marbaniang | Role performance of village councils in implementation of rural development programmes in Meghalaya | Dr. J. K. Chauhan | 2022 |
| 2 | Ph. D in Agricultural Extension | Mr. Pynbianglang Kharumnuid | An analysis of Agricultural Innovation System of potato production and marketing in North-East India | Dr. L. Devarani | 2023 |
| 3 | Ph. D in Agricultural Extension | Mr. Sanjembam Sher Singh | Impact of Rubber Plantation Development and Extension Scheme in North-East India vis-à-vis COVID-19 Pandemic: A Propensity Score Matching Approach | Dr. R.J. Singh | 2023 |
| 4 | Ph. D in Agricultural Extension | Mr. Golla Ravi | Participatory Permaculture Modeling of Paddy based Agroforestry System using UAV in Sub-Tropical Hill Agro-Climatic Zone of Meghalaya: A Diagnostic Study | Dr. R.J. Singh | 2024 |
| 5 | Ph. D in Agricultural Extension | Mr. Shanmukh Raju | An Exploratory Study on Market Oriented Extension Landscape of Horticultural Crops in Meghalaya | Dr. L. Devarani | 2025 |
| 6 | Ph. D in Agricultural Extension | Mr. Katiki Srikar | Assessment of Mushroom Entrepreneurial Ecosystem of Meghalaya: Policy Implications for Improving Performance of the System | Dr. L. Devarani | 2025 |
| 7 | Ph. D in Agricultural Extension | Bhanita | Development and Evaluation of a Mobile-based Expert System for Mushroom: An Application of ADDIE Framework | Dr. L. Devarani | 2026 |
| 8 | Ph. D in Agricultural Extension | Ms. Wangshitula Longchar | A Quasi-Experiment on Ascertaining Effectiveness of Fuzzy Cognitive Models on Farming System for Nutrition using UAV at Sub-Tropical Hill Agro-Climatic Zone of Meghalaya | Dr. R.J. Singh | 2026 |