Mr. Pradeepto Pal: Student at College of Horticulture, Central Agricultural University (Imphal) Thenzawl, Mizoram, India
Pradeepto Pal is a dedicated postgraduate student specializing in Vegetable Science at the College of Horticulture, Central Agricultural University, Mizoram, and currently serves as a Student Ambassador at PUSA Krishi, New Delhi, India. He holds strong academic and research experience in smart agriculture, IoT-based automation systems, sericulture, organic crop production, seed technology, and sustainable horticultural practices. With hands-on exposure to field research, data collection, remote sensing, precision agriculture, and farmers’ training programs under ICAR-KVK projects, he aims to contribute towards the advancement of innovative, climate-resilient, and technology-driven agricultural systems. He is also actively involved as a reviewer for multiple reputed journals and has contributed significantly in research publications, patents, and book chapters.
Online Profiles
The researcher has a total of 33 citations, all of which have been accumulated since 2020, indicating a growing academic influence in recent years. The h-index of 3 reflects that at least three of the researcher’s publications have been cited three or more times. Additionally, the i10-index of 1 shows that one publication has received at least ten citations. These metrics collectively demonstrate a developing research profile with increasing scholarly impact.
Education
Pradeepto is currently pursuing M.Sc. (Horticulture) in Vegetable Science at the College of Horticulture, CAU (Imphal), Thenzawl, Mizoram. He completed his B.Sc. (Hons.) Agriculture from Uttaranchal University, Uttarakhand, with a commendable CGPA of 8.41. He also holds a Diploma in Computer Applications (DCA) from IFDA Institute, New Delhi, and completed his Intermediate and Secondary Education under CBSE with strong academic performance.
Research Focus
His research interests lie in precision horticulture, climate-resilient agriculture, sericulture technology, IoT and AI applications in agriculture, seed and nursery management, sustainable organic production systems, and remote sensing for environmental monitoring. He is particularly focused on integrating smart agriculture technologies to enhance crop productivity, crop monitoring, input efficiency, and post-harvest quality management.
Experience, Research Timeline & Activities
He has actively assisted in research programs under NICRA, SCSP, and KISAN SARTHI initiatives at ICAR-KVK Uttarkashi, contributing to survey enumeration, data analysis, farmer training, and extension activities. He has organized and supported national agricultural events, bootcamps, workshops, and field demonstrations in collaboration with state agricultural departments. His internship and training experiences span IoT-enabled agricultural systems, machine learning applications, soil-water conservation, plant taxonomy, remote sensing, drone-based precision farming, and agribusiness development across multiple ICAR institutes and universities.
Awards & Honors
Pradeepto has been recognized with multiple national and international honors including Student of the Year (NUTRIENT-2025), Young Professional Award (GRIAST-2025 and GRISAAS-2024), Outstanding Student Award (RTAAAS-2024), and Young Researcher Award (FARMERS-2025) for his academic excellence, innovative contributions, research leadership, and active participation in scientific conferences.
Top Noted Publications
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Artificial Intelligence Role in Electronic Invoice Under Goods and Services Tax
R. Kumar, R.K. Malholtra, R. Singh, S. Kathuria, R. Balyan, P. Pal
2023 International Conference on Computational Intelligence, Communication Systems and Networks
Citations: 14 | Year: 2023 -
Artificial Intelligence (AI) in the Field of Corporate Social Responsibility
H. Khan, S. Pandey, B.V. Kumar, S.V. Akram, P. Pal
2024 3rd International Conference on Sentiment Analysis and Deep Learning
Citations: 6 | Year: 2024 -
Internet of Things and Cloud Server-based Indoor Talking Plant
P. Pal, D. Singh, R. Kumar, R. Balyan, A. Gehlot, R. Singh, H. Anandaram, …
SSRG International Journal of Electrical and Electronics Engineering, Vol. 10(4)
Citations: 5 | Year: 2023 -
Artificial Intelligence and its Role in Language Games in Mathematics Classrooms
S. Choudhary, S. Kathuria, G.R. Kumar, P. Pal, M. Gupta
2024 3rd International Conference on Sentiment Analysis and Deep Learning
Citations: 3 | Year: 2024 -
Role of Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Deep Learning for Sericulture: A Technological Perspective
P. Pal, D. Singh, R. Singh, A. Gehlot, S.V. Akram
2023 International Conference on Artificial Intelligence and Smart Systems
Citations: 2 | Year: 2023
Strengths for the Best Innovator Award
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Interdisciplinary Innovation in Smart Agriculture:
Demonstrated ability to integrate IoT, AI, machine learning, and remote sensing into horticultural and sericulture systems, creating practical, technology-driven solutions that improve crop monitoring, productivity, and resource efficiency. -
Strong Research Output with Growing Academic Impact:
Authored multiple Scopus and conference-indexed research papers with a total of 33 citations, h-index of 3, and i10-index of 1, reflecting a noteworthy and rising influence in emerging technological research within agriculture. -
Hands-on Field Implementation and Community Impact:
Actively involved in ICAR-KVK field initiatives, farmer training programs, and extension activities under NICRA, SCSP, and KISAN SARTHI, contributing to the real-world adoption of sustainable and climate-adaptive farming practices. -
Leadership in Student and Academic Engagement:
Serves as a Student Ambassador at PUSA Krishi, coordinating workshops, awareness programs, and interdisciplinary collaborations while promoting youth participation in science, agriculture, and innovation-based development sectors. -
Recognized Excellence Through National and International Awards:
Recipient of awards such as Student of the Year (NUTRIENT-2025), Young Professional Awards (GRIAST-2025, GRISAAS-2024), Outstanding Student Award (RTAAAS-2024), and Young Researcher Award (FARMERS-2025), acknowledging research leadership and innovative contributions.