About ARSS, Diggi

This is one of the important research sub stations of Sri Karan Narendra Agriculture University, Jobner (Jaipur). It came into existence in 1976. In addition to various research activities, the station has been producing different important seeds of Kharif and Rabi crops. During Kharif season, Moong, Urdbean, Til, Sorghum, Arhar, etc., and during Rabi, Wheat, Barley, Gram, Mustard, Fenugreek, Coriander, Cumin are being produced. Climatically, the station is classified under zone IIIa, i.e., semi-arid eastern plain with an average 525 mm annual rainfall. Abnormal rainfall pattern coupled with irregular distribution is one of the critical bottleneck hurdles in agricultural production. Further, the geographical area of Tonk district is 717,958 ha, and cultivable area is about 475,115 ha, with land under important crops and vegetables. The famous Kalyanji Temple is situated in the village Diggi, which is about 2 km away from this research station. This station is about 60 km away from the district headquarters, 120 km from SKN Agriculture University - Jobner. The station is situated about 80 km from Jaipur on Jaipur - Kekri - Bhilwara road. CSWRI, Avikanagar, is about 9 km away from this station. This station has about 50 ha of land, and the soils of the farm are loamy to clay loam with cultivable area of 42 ha.

Identity of the Unit

• Quality seed production of important crops of Kharif viz. Moong, Urd, Til, Sorghum, Guar, Arhar etc and Rabi viz. Wheat, Barley, Gram, Field pea, Mustard, Taramira, Fenugreek, Cumin, Coriander etc.
• Seed processing, packing and selling of seeds to government agencies and farming community.

Head's Profile

Dr. Ravi Kumar Meena

Assistant Professor (Soil Science) and officer in charge

Email: incharge.arss.diggi@sknau.ac.in

Contact: 9910993608

Mr. Ravi Kumar Meena, Officer In-charge, ARSS Diggi, is serving as an Assistant Professor (Soil Science) at Sri Karan Narendra Agriculture University (SKNAU), Jobner. He joined the university on 20 February 2018. He holds a B.Sc. (Ag.) from Bikaner (2012) and M.Sc. (Soil Science) from CSAUAT, Kanpur (2014), and is currently pursuing his Ph.D. from SKNAU, Jobner. His academic and research interests include Soil Fertility, Soil Carbon Dynamics, and Carbon Sequestration in arid and semi-arid ecosystems. He has published 20+ research papers, 10 book chapters, and 50+ popular articles in reputed national and international platforms. Originally from Karauli (Rajasthan), Mr. Meena has contributed actively to teaching, research, and extension activities. As Officer In-charge, ARSS Diggi (since 14 July 2025), he oversees research trials, farm management, and farmer outreach programs aimed at improving soil health and agricultural productivity.

Former In-charges

Aims and Objectives

• To conduct verification trials of various units of SKNAU, Jobner.
• To produce Breeder and TFL seeds of important crops of Kharif and Rabi.
• To provide high quality Seeds and technological knowledge how to farming community for their betterment.

Mandates & Thrust Areas

Mandates

• To plan, coordinate and monitor based agricultural research.
• To coordinate and monitor the Breeder and TFL seed programme.
• Processing, packing and selling of seeds.
• Verification of different genotypes and various technologies conducted by various units of the university.
• To impart technical guidance to farmers of the area through various types of training programmes being organized by line department.
• To develop linkage with other organization for crop oriented research.

Thrust Areas

ARSS, Diggi (Tonk) has identified major thrust areas as following: -

• Development & assessment of specific technologies suitable for the zone.
• To carry out basic and strategic need-based research on major crops.
• To identify suitable crop varieties and their crop management practices for rainfed and irrigated crops.
• Production and supply high quality seeds of important crops of the area.
• To provide technical guidance to farmer community.

Staff Details

Photo	Name	Designation	Specialization	Contact & Profiles
	Sh. Ravi Kumar Meena	Asstt. Prof. & O/I	Soil sciences	Rkmeena.soils@sknau.ac.in 9910993608 Profile

Photo	Name	Designation	Contact
	Dr. Ram Narayan Jat	STA	Rnjat.arss.diggi@sknau.ac.in Ph: 9413710389
	Govind Sharma	Clerk Gr.-II	govind.sharma@sknau.ac.in Ph: 7791035159
	Sh. Ram Sukh Jat	Ag. Supervisor	Rsjat.arss.diggi@sknau.ac.in Ph: 9414439415
	Sh. Raju Lal Mali	Driver	Ph: 9982777745

Projects

Projects – On-going: This ARSS is working as a voluntary center for following AICRP’s

• All India coordinated Research improvement project on Wheat & Barley.
• All India coordinated Research improvement project on Pearl millet.
• All India coordinated Research improvement project on Arid legumes.

Facilities & Infrastructure

• Total Farm area : 50.0 ha.
• Cultivated area : 42.0 ha.
• Rainfed : 42.0 ha.
• Irrigated : Not assured
• Office Building : 4 room , 4 hall and Lat bath
• Seed processing unit : one
• Seed Godowns : Three
• General store : Two
• Implement shade : Two
• Threshing floor with tin shed : Two
• Open Well : Two
• Farm ponds : Two

Note : Seed production being carried out at this station entirely depends on the quantity of water stored in ponds through water harvesting in rains.