Introduction
Department of Agricultural Engineering is the constituent department of the Sri Karan Narendra College of Agriculture, Jobner since its inception. The department is actively engaged in the teaching, research and extension activities. Department offers various introductory courses from the agricultural engineering discipline to the undergraduate students of B.Sc. (Hons.) Agriculture. The department also includes the Workshop of the college which manages the tractor operations for farm and other activities, drinking water supply of the whole Campus along with the management of the solar power plants of the college. The department has also started the DGCA approved “Remote Pilot Training Organization (RPTO)” in the month of June, 2023 which is the first RPTO in the Rajasthan State.
Aims & Objectives
- To increase the awareness of the students and farmers about latest agricultural engineering machines/technologies/inventions though teaching, research and extension activities.
- Enhance learning and understanding of the subjects through practical based education.
- To enhance agriculture production and productivity through precision agriculture and mechanized farming.
- To make agriculture a profitable enterprise by value addition through processing of agricultural products.
- To develop small machines/tools/equipment for different agricultural operations to enhance operation efficiency.
Facilities/Infrastructure
A.Classrooms
- The department has two well-equipped Smart Class Rooms consisting of an 86” IFPD, e-podium, auto-tracking camera and effective AV system with uninterrupted internet connectivity for UG classes.
B.Laboratories
- Well-equipped Farm Machinery and Power Laboratory with working models of different mechanisms of the tractor and engines.
- Fully furnished Aonla and Aloe Vera processing laboratory for making different processed products from Aonla and Aloe Vera.
- Laboratory for Centre of Excellence on Applications of AI in Agriculture with drone maintenance and battery charging station.
- RPTO simulation laboratory for simulation training of RPC.
C.Workshop
D.Farm Machinery Testing Centre
E.Remote Pilot Training Organization (RPTO)
Achievements
- Department was visited by Sh. Kalraj Mishra, Hon’ble Governor of Rajasthan State on 24th March 2022 along with Hon’ble Vice Chancellor, SKNAU, Jobner Dr. J.S. Sandhu
Staff Information
Teaching staff 3
Dr. Upendra Singh
Assistant Professor (Agricultural Engineering) & Incharge of Department
upendra.aspe.rari@sknau.ac.in9460515989
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Dr. Naveen Kumar
Assistant Professor (Agricultural Engineering)
Also: Deputy Estate Officer, Estate Officer
nkjangra.agengg@sknau.ac.in9468468401
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Dr. Mohit Kumar
Assistant Professor (Agricultural Engineering)
mohit.agengg@sknau.ac.in7875743742
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Sh. Sharwan Kumar Kumawat
Driver
Also: Driver, Vice Chancellors Secretariat
sarwankumar@sknau.ac.in9461822064
Full profileResearch Projects
| Title of the Project | Name of PI | Budget (Lakhs) | Duration of Project | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Augmentation of Entrepreneurship for Rural People through Processing (RKVY-13) | Dr. Upendra Singh | 56.01 | 3 Years (2016-2019) | Completed |
| Centre of Excellence on Applications of Artificial Intelligence in Agriculture (RKVY-32) | Dr. Wandkar Sachin Vilas | 153.23 | 3 Years (2022-2024) | Completed |
| Establishment of Farm Machines Testing Centre (RKVY-35) | Dr. Upendra Singh | 100.00 | 3 Years (2023-2026) | Running |
Courses offered in the Department
| Level | Class | Course No. | Course Title |
|---|---|---|---|
| UG | B.Sc. (Hons.) Ag. Part I, Sem. II | AGENGG-221 | Introductory Soil and Water Conservation Engineering |
| UG | B.Sc. (Hons.) Ag. Part II, Sem. I | AGENGG-211 | Farm Machinery and Power |
| UG | B.Sc. (Hons.) Ag. Part II, Sem. II | AGENGG-221 | Renewable Energy and Green Technology |
| UG | B.Sc. (Hons.) Ag. Part III, Sem. II | AGENGG-321 | Protected Cultivation and Secondary Agriculture |
Sow the Seeds of Tomorrow
Drone Engineering..
Agriculture drone empowers the farmer to adapt to specific environments and make mindful choices accordingly. The gained data helps regulate crop health, crop treatment, crop scouting, irrigation, and carry out field soil analysis and crop damage assessments.
Drone RPTO Simulator Laboratory
Centre of Excellence on App of AI in Agriculture Lab
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Last updated 1 Nov 2026