Mr. Dharmik Barot

M. Sc. (Agri.) in Horticulture from Gujarat Agricultural University.

• Administrator with diversified background in agriculture based organizations over the period of thirty years. Remarkable stint in performing extension of technologies in agriculture field to the farmers and instrumental in various planning and policy making in department of Agriculture and Horticulture. As Additional Director of Agriculture (extension) carved new schemes for welfare of farmers , whereas also played pivotal role in Human resource development through timely proposal for recruitment and by providing timely basis training to staff of department of
  agriculture at various national and international institutes.

• Played proactive role in budgeting of department of agriculture. Assured the smooth quality control of various inputs use in agriculture in the state.

• Government of Gujarat entrusted as member of selection committee of Gujarat Public Service Commission.

• Researcher with substantial past.

• Tirelessly advocate of organic farming research, education and extension.

Professional Career

• Additional Director of Agriculture (Extension)
  Department of Agriculture, Farmer Welfare and Cooperation, Government of Gujarat. (From 2018)

• Director (Additional Charge) (Retired)
  Agricultural Technology Management Agency (ATMA), Government of Gujarat (2021-2022)

• Joint Director of Agriculture (Extension) – Ahmedabad Division
  Department of Agriculture, Farmer Welfare and Cooperation, Government of Gujarat. (2014-2018)

• Joint Director of Agriculture (Oilseeds)
  Department of Agriculture, Farmer Welfare and Cooperation, Government of Gujarat. (2010-2014)

• Deputy Director of Horticulture
  Department of Horticulture, Government of Gujarat. (2003-2010)

• Deputy Director of Agriculture (Training) at Farmer Training Center
  Department of Agriculture, Farmer Welfare and Cooperation, Government of Gujarat. (2003-2010)

• Agriculture Officer, Gujarat Agricultural University  (2091-2099)