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Dr. Archana Kushwaha
Department of Food & Nutrition

Dr. Archana Kushwaha

Professor & Head
  • DesignationProfessor & Head
  • QualificationPh.D. Human Nutrition
  • SpecialisationFood Science and Human Nutrition
  • Emailarchkush08@gmail.com
  • Contact No.8630892997; 9411321631

Experience

  • Teaching — 27 years
  • Research — 22 years

Research Areas / Areas of Interest

Nutritional evaluation of food with special emphasis on legumes, cereals, fruits and vegetables, spices etc.; Development and quality evaluation of functional food, Value addition, Food quality and safety assessment; Community nutrition assessment and management; Diet Counselling.

Awards and Recognitions

  1. Dr. Radhakrishnan Best Teacher–Researcher Award-2025 (II) was conferred by the Hon’ble Vice-Chancellor, Dr. Manmohan Singh Chauhan Ji, during the 4th Research Council Meeting and New Year Celebration of GBPUAT, Pantnagar, held on 01.01.2026 at Gandhi Hall, GBPUAT, Pantnagar.
  2. Certificate of Appreciation for contribution as resource person for online course on Comprehensive Health and Fitness Coaching organized by Suvernada Foundation during 2nd -28th Feb., 2026.
  3. Awarded Excellence in Research Award for outstanding contribution in the field of Food and Nutrition on the occasion of 7th International Conference in Hybrid Mode on Hybrid Mode on Innovative and Current Advances in Agriculture and Allied Sciences (ICAAAS-2025) during 15-16 December, 2025 held at UoU, Haldwani.
  4. Certification of Appreciation awarded for contribution as Judge in Poster Session during 57th Annual Conference of the Nutrition Society of India held at the ICMR-National Institute of Nutrition, Hyderabad, Telangana, India.
  5. Certificate of Appreciation for contribution as resource person for online course on Comprehensive Health and Fitness Coaching organized by Suvernada Foundation during 1st -30th Nov., 2025.
  6. Certification of Appreciation awarded for presenting a paper on “Millets in ASC ration: New paradigm and measures to enhance acceptability” in the Surya Supply and Transport Symposium held at HQ Central command, Lucknow on 18 August 2025.
  7. Certificate of Appreciation for contribution as resource person for online course on Comprehensive Health and Fitness Coaching organized by Suvernada Foundation during 2nd Jun. -1st Jul., 2025.
  8. Certificate of Appreciation for contribution as resource person for online course on Comprehensive Health and Fitness Coaching organized by Suvernada Foundation during Jan. 5th -4th Feb., 2025.
  9. Certification of Appreciation awarded for being a Member of Organizing Committee and contributing significantly in successful organization of the XVII Agricultural Science Congress during 20-22 February 2025 at GBPUAT, Pantnagar.
  10. Certification of Appreciation awarded for taking new initiative in year 2024 at College of Community Science, GBPUAT, Pantnagar.
  11. Certification of Appreciation awarded for delivering keynote address during Guru Diwas Vyakhyan Mela organized by PNG Govt. PG College, Ramnagar, Nainital.
  12. Certificate of Appreciation for contribution as resource person for online course on Comprehensive Health and Fitness Coaching organized by Suvernada Foundation during 5th Sept.-4th Oct., 2024.
  13. Certificate of Appreciation for contribution as resource person for online course on Comprehensive Health and Fitness Coaching organized by Suvernada Foundation during 1st -30th Jun., 2024.
  14. Awarded International Fellowship for 1 month at UGA, Athens, USA under Faculty exchange programme of IDP-NAHEP, Pantnagar vide letter no. IDP-NAHEP/1405, Dated: 03-08-2023.
  15. Certificate of Appreciation for contribution in the International brainstorming Workshop on “Global Food security Centre: Structure and Functionalities” organized by DES, GBPUAT, Pantnagar (Feb. 12, 2023).
  16. Certificate of Appreciation as Convener of the programme for outstanding contribution in the 3 days training on Capacity Building for Skill Development (Baking) among Sc women of Uttarakhand sponsored by ICAR-NIAP, New Delhi during Mar. 25-27, 2022.
  17. Certificate for successfully conducting 74th Constitution Day celebration week event organized by SC/ST Cell, GBPUAT, Pantnagar as Session Convener during 21 to 26th November 2022.
  18. Excellence in Research Award during 3rd International Conference on Food, Agriculture and Innovations (3rd ICFAI) at Ranchi, Jharkhand held from 24-26th December, 2021.
  19. Best Oral Presentation Award during 3rd International Conference on Food, Agriculture and Innovations (3rd ICFAI) at Ranchi, Jharkhand held from 24-26th December, 2021 for paper entitled “Nutritional Quality Evaluation of Lentil Burger Patty Mix”.
  20. Certificate awarded for Master Trainer, Grain Processing for Food Micro and Small Enterprises by IIFPT, Thanjavur; NIFTEM, New Delhi in association with MOFPI, GoI, New Delhi on 7.8.2021.
  21. Excellence in Teaching Award in Food and Nutrition in absentia during 4th National Conference on Doubling Farmers Income for Sustainable and Harmonious Agriculture (DISHA 2021) at Dhanbad, Jharkhand held from 13-14th March, 2021.
  22. Fellow Award for outstanding contribution in the field of Food and Nutrition in absentia during International Web Conference on Global Research Initiatives for Sustainable Agriculture and Applies Sciences (GRISAAS 2020) held from 28th-30th December, 2020.
  23. Women Scientist Award in the field of Food & Nutrition in absentia during International Conference on Innovative and Current Advances in Agriculture and Allied Sciences (ICAAAS-2020) from 27th Jan. – 1st Feb., 2020 held at Bangkok, Thailand.
  24. Best Oral Presentation Award to Archana Kushwaha and R.S. Raghuvanshi for paper entitled “Glycaemic index of commonly consumed food products of horse gram and rice bean. In: 3rd National Conference on “Promoting & Reinvigorating Agri-Horti, technological Innovations (Pragati-2019)” (24th-25th December 2019) organized by Green Agri Professional Society, Dhanbad, Jharkhand held at Dhanbad.
  25. Outstanding Achievement Award by Astha Foundation, Meerut awarded in International Conference on “GRISAAS-2019” Oct. 20-22, 2019 at ICAR-NAARM, Hyderabad (India).
  26. Food Safety Trainer Certificate of Competence awarded in Catering (Advanced) by FSSAI on 14.02.2019.
  27. NAAC assessor since 28.01.2019.
  28. MASHAV Scholarship to attend International Training on “Nutrition in a Changing Global Environment” scheduled from 27 May- 15 June, 2018 in Israel on 11.04.2018 by Embassy of Israel, New Delhi.
  29. Distinguished Scientist Award by Astha Foundation, Meerut awarded in International Conference on “GRISAAS-2017” Dec. 2-4, 2017 at MPUAT-RCA, Udaipur (India).
  30. SERS Fellow-2015 Award for outstanding contribution in field of Human Nutrition and Food Technology conferred on the occasion of International Conference on “Innovative approaches in Applied Sciences and Technologies (iCiAsT-2016) Feb. 1-5, 2016 at Kasetsart University, Bangkok (Thailand).
  31. Young Scientist Award in Food and Nutrition Sciences conferred by Samagra Vikas Welfare Society, Lucknow In: International Symposium on “Peri-urban Agriculture for Improving Livelihood Opportunities” Nov. 25-26, 2014 at IFMTR, Lucknow.
  32. Ist prize in Oral presentation on ‘Consumer acceptability trial of Cowpea incorporated extruded snack’ In: National Seminar on ‘Nutritional Strategies for Improving Quality of Life’ Sept 11-12, 2009 at Department of Food & Nutrition, College of Home Science, GBPUAT, Pantnagar.
  33. Appreciation award for organizing National Seminar on ‘Nutritional Strategies for Improving Quality of Life’ Sept 11-12, 2009 at Department of Food & Nutrition, College of Home Science, GBPUAT, Pantnagar.
  34. Appreciation award for organizing National Seminar on ‘Serving Farmers and Saving Farming’ Jan. 10-12, 2007 at College of Home Science, GBPUAT, Pantnagar.

Students Guided

  • M.Sc. — 24
  • Ph.D. — 09

Administrative / Other Responsibilities Handled

  • Head, Department of Food Science & Nutrition, College of Community Science, GBPUAT, Pantnagar.
  • Member, Sexual Harassment and Gender Justice Committee, GBPUAT, Pantnagar.
  • Chairman, Timekeepers, University Athletic Meet.
  • Coordinator, External Examination Cell, College of Community Science.
  • College Coordinator, Indo-French Student Exchange Programme.
  • Manager, Bal Nilayam Junior High School and Bal Mangalam School, GBPUAT, Pantnagar.
  • In-charge, Kisan Mela, GBPUAT, Pantnagar.
  • Examination Superintendent, Semester Final Examinations.
  • In-charge, Confidential Room, Semester Final Examinations.
  • In-charge, Graduate Teaching Assistantship Examination.
  • In-charge, Placement Counselling Cell.
  • In-charge, College Stores.
  • Staff Counsellor, Home Science Society.
  • Warden, Sarojini Bhawan, GBPUAT, Pantnagar.
  • Member, College Discipline Board.
  • Member, Selection Committee for Teaching Personnel, College of Home Science.
  • Paper Setter, Subject Matter Test for admission to Ph.D. Programme in Human Nutrition.
  • Subject Expert, meeting under the Integrated Child Development Services (ICDS), Directorate of ICDS, Department of Women Empowerment and Child Development, Dehradun, Uttarakhand.
  • Member, Organizing Committee, National Students and Food Professionals Conference on Emerging Issues in Food Processing and Food Science Education, Department of Food Science and Technology, College of Agriculture, GBPUAT, Pantnagar.
  • Member, Registration and Reception Committee, National Seminar on Role of Community Science Education in Rural Development, College of Home Science, GBPUAT, Pantnagar.
  • Rapporteur, International Conference on Ergonomics and Human Factors, ERGO-2012: Safety for All, organized at College of Home Science, GBPUAT, Pantnagar.

Projects Handled / Associated

Sl. No. Title of the Project Name of the Funding Agency Duration (Years) Budget (Rs. In Lakhs) Designation Status
1. Studies on Systems Productivity, Crop Quality and Economic Viability under Natural Farming in Foothills of Central Himalayas (Project code: 3093) ICAR-Indian Institute of Farming Systems Research under CRG-NMNF 3 (Granted 17th Oct. 2025) ₹ 24 Lakhs Co-PI Ongoing
2. Undertaking Capacity Building Programme of Prime Ministers Formalization of Micro Food Enterprises (PMFME) Scheme as State Level Technical Institution (SLTI) for Uttarakhand (Project code: 8025) Horticulture and Food processing Department Uttarakhand / Government of India, Ministry of Food Processing Industry, Uttarakhand 5 (Granted 25th Nov, 2021) 1.86 Crores Budget of grant but released ₹12.07936 Lakhs and utilized ₹ 11.25987 Lakhs Co-Principal Investigator cum Dy. Nodal Officer —
3. Institutional Development Programme- National Agricultural Higher Education Project (IDP-NAHEP), GBPUAT, Pantnagar ICAR and World Bank 2019-2023 23 crores Project Scientist, Academic component (Under PI Dr. S.K. Kashyap) Completed
4. Increasing Awareness on Nutrition and Health among Adolescent Girls M/S Nestle India Ltd., New Delhi 0.6 (Sept, 2011- Feb, 2012) 5.07 Worked as Co-Principal Investigator Completed
5. Comparative Study to Assess the Impact of Mid Day Meal Scheme on Quality of Education and Health of Children State Project Office, Sarva Shiksha Abhiyaan, Dehradun 0.7 (Jan, 09- Aug, 09) 15.864 Worked as Principal Investigator Completed
6. Capacity Building on Street Food Services IIIrd phase- Action Research in Rudrapur City Ministry of Health & Family Welfare, GOI, New Delhi and assisted by World Bank. 0.10 (Sept, 07-Jun, 08) 3.335 Worked as Co-Principal Investigator Completed
7. Experiential Learning Set up grant project on ‘Dietetics and Food service Management’ ICAR, New Delhi 1 30.0 Worked as Associate Faculty Completed
8. World Bank assisted Capacity Building on Foods & Drug Safety Project on Action Research in Rudrapur City (IInd Phase) Ministry of Health & Family Welfare, GOI, New Delhi assisted by World Bank 0.10 (Sept 06-Jul, 07) 3.335 Worked as Co-Principal Investigator Completed

Publications

  • Research papers / Review Articles Published in National / International Journals: 59
  • E-course developed: 01
  • Books / Booklets / Manuals: 14
  • Book chapters / souvenirs: 17
  • Books edited: 04
  • Articles in Souvenir / Proceedings: 40
  • Technical / Popular articles: 22

Research Papers

  1. Durgapal, S., Kushwaha, A., Meenal, Srivastava, S., Shahi, N.C. and Kumar, A. (2026). Standardization and Assessment of Nutritional, Textural and Sensory Qualities of Lentil Burger Patty Mix. Asian Journal of Dairy and Food Research. 1-8. doi: 10.18805/ajdfr.DR-2486. ISSN 0971-4456 NAAS rating 5.44
  2. Shikha, Archana Kushwaha, Sarita Srivastava, Anuradha Dutta, NC Shahi, Anil Kumar and Shikhangi Singh. 2026. Physical and nutritional characterization of Amaranth and Quinoa. International Journal of Agriculture and Nutrition. 8(7): 23-29. www.doi.org/10.33545/26646064.2026.v8.i7a.686 ISSN 2664-6064 NAAS rating 4.69
  3. Jyoti Singh; Neetu Dobhal; Archana Kushwaha; N.C. Shahi and Sabbu Sangeeta. 2026. Prevalence and associated risk factors of functional constipation among the selected adult population of Pantnagar, U.S. Nagar, Uttarakhand, India. Pantnagar Journal of Research. 24(1): 204-211. ISSN 0972-8813 NAAS rating 4.86
  4. Inumala, Chandini; Kushwaha, Archana; Dutta, Anuradha; Rai, Sweta; Kumar, Anil; Sharma, Satish Kumar and T., Tamilselvan. 2026. Comparative evaluation of physical, milling, and cooking properties of two black rice varieties and a non-pigmented rice variety from Andhra Pradesh, India. Journal of Food Measurement and Characterization https://doi.org/10.1007/s11694-026-04473-w Impact factor 3.3 NAAS rating 9.3
  5. RK Anushree, Archana Kushwaha, Ravindra Kumar Panwar, Umesh Chandra Lohani, Okram Ricky Devi, Manoj Tukaram Kamble, Nopadon Pirarat and Seema Vijay Medhe. 2025. Effect of lentil flour incorporation on the sensory, nutritional, and functional properties of noodles. Discover Food 5, 390 (2025). https://doi.org/10.1007/s44187-025-00669-z ISSN No. 2731-4286 Impact factor 3.7
  6. Anil Kumar, S.P. Singh, Divya Mahto, Khushboo Chandra and Archana Kushwaha. (2025). Quantitative Genetic Analysis of Mungbean (Vigna radiata L. Wilczek): Variability, Heritability, and Genetic Advance. Frontiers in Crop Improvement. 13(2): 146-148. NAAS rating 4.20
  7. Anil Kumar, S.P. Singh, Divya Mahto, Khushboo Chandra and Archana Kushwaha. (2025). Genetic Divergence and Character Association Analysis in Lentil (Lens culinaris Medik.) Genotypes: A Comprehensive Breeding Strategy for Yield Enhancement. Frontiers in Crop Improvement. 13(2): 149-153. NAAS rating 4.20
  8. Goel K, Kushwaha A, Dutta A, Sharma SK, Shahi NC, Joshi DC, Bhartiya A and Gupta P (2025) Impact of bio-processing treatments on the nutritional and anti-diabetic enzyme inhibitory properties of black wheat, barnyard millet, and black soybean. Front. Nutr. 12:1554993. doi: 10.3389/fnut.2025.1554993 NAAS rating 10.00 Impact factor 4.0
  9. Anugya Bharti, Archana Kushwaha, Surabhi Singh Yadav. 2024. Tri-Ponderal Mass Index (TMI)- A Reliable Anthropometric Indices for Early Screening of Adolescent Obesity in a School-Based Setting: A Cross-Sectional Study. Nutrition. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.nut.2024.112639 131(3) NAAS rating 10.40
  10. Fariha Adan, Anil Kumar, Chandan Kishore, Ravi Ranjan Kumar, Archana Kushwaha, S.P. Singh and Aradhana Suman. 2024. Genetic Characterization in Lentil (Lens culinaris Medik.) Using DNA-Based SSR Markers. Frontiers in Crop Improvement. 12(2): 77-83. NAAS rating 4.2
  11. Bhumika Kabdal, Archana Kushwaha, Anuradha Dutta, Satish Kumar Sharma, Umesh Chandra Lohani and Navin Chand Shahi. 2024. Comparative study of physical and nutritional characteristics of rice and barnyard millet: Assessing barnyard millet as an alternative to rice. International Journal of Advanced Biochemistry Research. 8(9): 11-15. NAAS rating 5.29
  12. Fariha Adan, Anil Kumar, Chandan Kishore, Archana Kushwaha, S.P. Singh and Aradhana Suman. 2024. Assessment of yield and morphological traits in lentil (Lens culinaris Medik.) grown under late sowing conditions. Progressive Research: An International Journal. 19 (2): 99-104. NAAS rating 4.32
  13. Ayushi Joshi, Archana Kushwaha, Anuradha Dutta, Anil Kumar and Navin Chandra Shahi. 2024. Processing mediated changes on protein digestibility and iron bioavailability of selected underutilized millet and legume. Annals of Phytomedicine. 13(1):958-965. NAAS rating 8.7
  14. Krati Goel, Archana Kushwaha, Anuradha Dutta, Satish Kumar Sharma, Navin Chandra Shahi and Anil Kumar. 2024. Nutritional quality of black wheat flatbread: A therapeutic alternative for diabetes management. Annals of Phytomedicine. 13(1):602-611. NAAS rating 8.7
  15. Anushree R.K.; Archana Kushwaha; R.K. Panwar; U.C. Lohani and Okram Ricky Devi. 2024. Examining the sensory and cooking qualities of noodles enriched with lentils and investigating the physical and functional attributes of composite flour. Annals of Phytomedicine. 13(1):916-923. NAAS rating 8.7
  16. Joshi, A., Srivastava, S., Shahi, N. C., Kushwaha, A., and Acharya, R. 2024. Optimization and Quality Evaluation of Finger Millet and Quinoa Incorporated Eggless Doughnuts. Journal of Community Mobilisation and Sustainable Development. 19(2): 1-8. NAAS rating 5.02
  17. Joshi, A., Kushwaha, A., Dutta, A., Kumar, A., and Shahi, N. C. 2024. Nutritional and sensory evaluation of gluten free chapatti developed using underutilized food sources. Pantnagar Journal of Research. 22(1): 93-98. NAAS rating 4.86
  18. Meenal, Anuradha Dutta, Archana Kushwaha, Neetu Dobhal, Shailja Durgapal, N.C. Shahi, Anil Kumar. 2024. Assessment of Physical, Nutritional, Antioxidant, Antinutritional and Cooking Characteristics of Lentil Cultivar PL 8. Asian Journal of Dairy and Food Research. 43(1): 65-70. Doi: 10.18805/ajdfr.DR-2056 NAAS rating 5.75
  19. Ranjana Acharya, Anuradha Dutta, Archana Kushwaha, S.K. Mishra, Anil Kumar, U.C. Lohani and G.S. Kushwaha. 2023. Effect of pretreatment on the nutritional quality of white button mushroom (Agaricus bisporus). Mushroom Research 32 (1): 75-80. NAAS rating 4.34
  20. Ayushi Joshi, Sarita Srivastava, Navin Chandra Shahi, Archana Kushwaha and Ranjana Acharya. 2023. Formulation and Numerical Optimization of Finger Millet and Quinoa Incorporated Eggless Doughnuts. Asian Journal of Dairy and Food Research. Doi 10.18805/ajdfr.DR-2072. NAAS rating 5.75
  21. Shikha, Archana Kushwaha, Sarita Srivastava, Anuradha Dutta, NC Shahi and Anil Kumar. 2023. Effect of replacement of wheat by amaranth and quinoa blend ratio on sensory, nutritional and keeping quality of instant paratha. The Pharma Innovation Journal; 12(3): 2868-2873. NAAS rating 5.23
  22. Anuradha Dutta, Archana Kushwaha, Neetu Dobhal and Jyoti Singh. 2023. Comparative evaluation of nutritional anthropometry and dietary recall methods for assessing the nutritional status of population. Pantnagar Journal of Research. 20(3): 466-472. NAAS rating 3.71
  23. Anugya Bharti, Archana Kushwaha, Sarita Srivastava, Anil Kumar and A.K. Shukla. 2022. Elevated Neck Circumference as an Indicator of Obesity Among Indian Adolescents. Journal of Community Mobilization and Sustainable Development. 17(4): 1289-1297. NAAS rating 5.67
  24. Harapriya Nayak, Archana Kushwaha, Sarita Srivastava, K.P.S Kushwaha, Prakash Chandra Behera, Prakash Bala, N.C Shahi and Anil Kumar. 2022. Pleurotus djamor (Mushroom) farming for nutritional security is economically viable in Uttarakhand. The Indian Journal of Agricultural Sciences. 92(5): 577-581. ISSN 0019-5022 NAAS rating: 6.37
  25. Anil Kumar, P. Yadav, Seema, R.R. Kumar, A. Kushwaha, Md. H. Rashid and N. Tarannum. 2022. Lentil breeding: Present state and future prospects. International Journal of Environment and Climate Change. 12(5): 122-132. ISSN: 2581-8627 NAAS rating: 5.13.
  26. Anil Kumar, P. Yadav, Seema, R. R. Kumar, A. Kushwaha, Md. H. Rashid, N. Tarannum and S. Chakraborty. 2022. Mungbean (Vigna radiata (L.) R. Wilczek): Progress in breeding and future challenges. International Journal of Plant & Soil Science. 34(3): 50-59. ISSN 2320-7035 NAAS rating: 5.07
  27. Ekta Belwal, Archana Kushwaha, Sarita Srivastava, C.S. Chopra and Anil Kumar Shukla. 2021. A valid and reliable nutrition knowledge questionnaire: an aid to assess the nutrition friendliness of schools of Dehradun, Uttarakhand. Pantnagar Journal of Research. 19(3): 452-459. ISSN 0972-8813 NAAS rating: 3.71
  28. Harapriya Nayak, Archana Kushwaha, Prakash C. Behera, Naveen C. Shahi, Kailash P.S. Kushwaha, Anil Kumar & Krishna K. Mishra. 2021. The Pink Oyster Mushroom, Pleurotus djamor (Agaricomycetes): A Potent Antioxidant and Hypoglycemic Agent. International Journal of Medicinal Mushrooms. 23(12): 29-36. (DOI: 10.1615/IntJMedMushrooms.2021041411). ISSN 1521-9437 NAAS rating: 7.92
  29. Archana Kushwaha, V. Gupta, Harapriya Nayak, Vijay K. Singh, S.K. Sharma, Arun Kushwaha and Anil Kumar. 2021. Integrated Farming System for Sustainable Livelihood, Family Food and Nutritional Security of Uttarakhand Farmers- A Case Study. Journal of the Inland Fisheries Society of India. 53(1&2): 109-113. ISSN 0379-3435 NAAS rating: 5.71
  30. Anugya Bharti and Archana Kushwaha. (2021). Prevalence of obesity and associated sociodemographic factors among adolescents in Udham Singh Nagar, Uttarakhand, India. The Pharma Innovation Journal. 10(6): 135-141. ISSN 2349-8242 NAAS rating: 5.23
  31. Anugya Bharti; K. Kulshrestha and Archana Kushwaha. (2021). Enhancing nutrition knowledge: A step towards childhood obesity prevention. The Pharma Innovation Journal. 10(3): 259-260. ISSN 2349-8242 NAAS rating: 5.23
  32. T. Tamilselvan and Archana Kushwaha. (2020). Effect of traditional processing methods on the nutritional composition of sorghum (Sorghum bicolour L. Moench) flour. European Journal of Nutrition and Food Safety. 12(7): 69-77. ISSN 2347-5641 NAAS rating: 4.67
  33. Anugya Bharti and Archana Kushwaha. (2020). Metabolic syndrome: Pathophysiology and consequences. International Journal of Current Microbiology and Applied Sciences. 9(9): 3723-3728. ISSN 2319-7706 NAAS rating: 5.38
  34. Anugya Bharti and Archana Kushwaha. (2020). Cardioprotective Benefits and Nutritional Criteria of Omega -3 Fatty Acids. International Journal of Current Microbiology and Applied Sciences. 9(1): 290-307. ISSN 2319-7706 NAAS rating: 5.38
  35. Vandana, Preeti and Archana Kushwaha. (2019). Study of Effect of Cowpea Biscuits Supplementation on Nutritional and Cognitive Development of Malnourished Pre-school Children. Current Journal of Applied Science and Technology. 37(4): 1-10. ISSN 2457-1024 NAAS rating: 4.71
  36. Shweta Joshi and Archana Kushwaha. (2019). Assessment of direct and indirect factors affecting the nutrition status of hostel girls in Pantnagar (India). Int. J. Curr. Microbiol. App. Sci. 8(8): 1034-1044. ISSN 2319-7706 NAAS rating: 5.38
  37. Astuti Verma, Archana Kushwaha, Anil Kumar and Suman S Baghel. (2019). Physico-Chemical Properties and Nutritional Composition of Improved Varieties of Grain Cowpea Grown in Pantnagar. Journal of Pharmacognosy and Phytochemistry. SP5: 334-338. ISSN 2278-4136 NAAS rating: 5.21
  38. Kanchan Joshi, Archana Kushwaha and Kalpana Kulshrestha. (2019). Development and Evaluation of Amaranth-Soy-Wheat Composite Flours. European Journal of Nutrition and Food Safety. 9(2): 122-133. ISSN 2347-5641 NAAS rating: 4.67
  39. Deepa Joshi and Archana Kushwaha. (2018). Prevalence and Correlates of Nutritional Anaemia among Adolescent Girls of Distt. U.S. Nagar, Uttarakhand. European Journal of Nutrition & Food Safety. 8(4): 348-360. ISSN 2347-5641 NAAS rating: 4.67
  40. Harapriya Nayak, Archana Kushwaha, N.C Shahi, Khan Chand, K.P.S Kushwaha, Kalpana Kulshrestha and C.S. Chopra. (2018). Effect of Drying Parameters on Water activity of Pink Oyster Mushroom (Pleurotus djamor) Powder. Journal of Pharmacognosy and Phytochemistry. 7(2): 2288-2892. ISSN 2278-4136 NAAS rating: 5.21
  41. Astuti Verma and Archana Kushwaha. (2018). Effect of maturation on Physicochemical characteristics of ‘Gola’ Pear (Pyrus pyrifolia) fruit. International Journal of Current Microbiology and Applied Sciences. Special issue 7: 2985-2995. ISSN 2319-7706 NAAS rating: 5.38
  42. Shivani Vyas and Archana Kushwaha. (2017). Consumer’s perception and knowledge concerning safety of street food services in Pantnagar, India. Journal of Food Safety and Hygiene. 3(1-2): 34-39. NAAS rating: 6.92
  43. Richa Mathpal, Kalpana Kulshrestha & Archana Kushwaha. (2017). Quality and safety of market vs home made carrot halwa: Designing a safe process. International Journal of Food Science and Technology (IJFST). 7(2): 1-12. Non-NAAS rated
  44. C. Basanti Devi; Kushwaha, A. and Anil Kumar. (2015). Sprouting characteristics and associated changes in nutritional composition of cowpea (Vigna unguiculata). Journal of Food Science & Technology. 52(10): 6821-6827. ISSN 0022-1185 NAAS rating: 8.70
  45. Astuti Verma and Archana Kushwaha. (2015). Yield and acceptability trial of mix fruit jams from Gola pear. Journal of Environmental and Applied Bioresearch. 3(3): 133-136. NAAS rating: 4.65
  46. Yogita Navani, S.K. Kashyap and A. Kushwaha. (2015). Knowledge level of students studying agriculture in Pantnagar university with their communication skills. Trends in Biosciences. 8(17): 4515-4517. ISSN 0165-9936 NAAS rating: 2.74
  47. Arti Pandey and Archana Kushwaha. (2014). Evaluating potential of karonda fruit extract as source of natural pectin in babugosha jam preparation. Ecology, Environment and Conservation. 20(4): 191-196. ISSN 0971-765X NAAS rating: 5.41
  48. Vandana; Kushwaha, Archana and Anil Kumar. (2014). Development of high protein biscuits from cowpea (Vigna unguiculata) flour. International Journal Basic and Applied Agricultural Research. 12(2): 288-291. ISSN 2349-8765 NAAS rating: 3.71
  49. Astuti Verma and Archana Kushwaha. (2014). Extraction of Pear (Pyrus Pyrifolia cv. Gola) Fruit Pulp and its Storage Stability. International Journal of Advances in Agricultural Science and Technology. 2(2): 85-93. ISSN: 2348-1358 NAAS rating: 4.73
  50. Archana Kushwaha; Astuti Verma and Anil Kumar. (2014). Nutritional quality evaluation of cowpea supplemented food products. Journal of Postharvest Technology. 02(02): 146-151. ISSN 2348-4330 NAAS rating: 4.25
  51. Ankita Yadav; Archana Kushwaha and Anil Kumar. (2014). Antioxidant Activity Potential of Selected Genotypes of Cowpea (Vigna unguiculata). Int. J. Pure App. Biosci. 2 (2): 291-298. ISSN 2582-2845 NAAS rating: 4.74
  52. Archana Kushwaha and Anil Kumar. (2013). A Comprehensive Review on Physical Properties, Nutritional Composition, Culinary Uses and Processing of Cowpea (Vigna unguiculata L.). Int. J. Pure App. Biosci. 1(5): 51-69. ISSN 2582-2845 NAAS rating: 4.74
  53. Kushwaha, A. and Raghuvanshi, R.S. (2010). Physico-chemical and functional characteristics of different varieties of horse gram grown in Uttarakhand. International Journal of Food Science, Technology and Nutrition. 4(1): 81-92. ISSN 0973-841X Non-NAAS rated
  54. Bisht, L.R.; Kulshrestha, K. and Kushwaha, A. (2009). Microbiological quality of fresh fruit and vegetable juices sold in mobile carts. Pantnagar Journal of Research. 7(1): 101-104. ISSN 0972-8813 NAAS rating: 3.71
  55. Kushwaha, A. 2008-09. Income generation through food products of Lobia in food services. Defence Food Science Magazine. 17: 52-54.
  56. Kushwaha, A. and Kadam, Dattatreya M. (2008). What all one needs to bake a good quality bread? Processed Food Industry. 11(4): 20-21, 23-28.
  57. Kushwaha, A.; Kulshrestha, K. and Srivastava, S. (2004). Food processing: Small Scale Enterprises. Beverage and Food World. 31(10): 34- 37, 47. ISSN 0970-6194
  58. Kushwaha, A. and Shukla, P. (2003). Impact of processing on nutritional composition of cauliflower greens and spinach. Pantnagar Journal of Research. 1(2): 109-111. ISSN 0972-8813 NAAS rating: 3.71
  59. Kushwaha, A. and Raghuvanshi, R.S. (2003). Nutritional composition of underutilized Indian pulses. Poster Paper presented in National Symposium on ‘Food and Nutritional Security: Biotechnology and Genetic Options’ Sept 9-11, 2003 at CSKHPKV, Palampur, H.P. (India). Proceedings volume I, page162-165.

Books / Booklets / Manuals

  1. Kushwaha, Archana and Joshi, A. (2025). Millet 77: A Recipe Book. 2nd Ed. Directorate of Research. GBPUAT, Pantnagar. 168p. ISBN 978-81-977948-3-4.
  2. Kushwaha, Archana and Joshi, A. (2025). Millet 65: A Recipe Book. Society of Research and Development in Agriculture, Baghpat. 145p. ISBN 978-81-975330-4-4.
  3. Kushwaha, Archana; Dobhal, N.; Singh, Ritu and Raghuvanshi, R.S. (2012). cPpksa ds fy, iks’kd O;atu o vkgkj fu;kstu- G.B.P.U.A.&T., Pantnagar. 75p.
  4. Kushwaha, Archana; Dobhal, N.; Singh, Ritu and Raghuvanshi, R.S. (2012). Meal planning for maximizing nutrition among school age children. G.B.P.U.A.&T., Pantnagar. 58p.
  5. Kushwaha, Archana; Singh, Ritu; Dobhal, N. and Raghuvanshi, R.S. (2011). Mid-day meal programme in Uttarakhand: Present scenario and future prospects. G.B.P.U.A.&T., Pantnagar. 122p.
  6. Singh, B.B.; Singh, Y.V.; Nautiyal, M.K.; Sharma, C.L.; Kumar Anil; Bora, L.; Kushwaha, A. and Bisht, C.P. (2010). Ykksfc;k dh oSKkfud [ksrh ,oa cht mRiknu dh rduhd- Deptt. of Veg. Sci., Coll. of Agri., G.B.P.U.A.&T., Pantnagar. 18p.
  7. Dohare, V.K. and Kushwaha, A. (2009). Qy ,oa lfCt;ksa ls fufeZr Áeq[k ÁlaLd`r mRikn ,oa x`g Lrj ij cukus dh fof/k;k¡- Directorate of Extension Education, G.B.P.U.A.&T., Pantnagar. 16p.
  8. Dohare, V.K.; Devi, G. and Kushwaha, A. (2009). Qy ÁlaLdj.k m|ksx LFkkfir djus gsrq vko”;d tkudkfj;k¡¡- Directorate of Extension Education, G.B.P.U.A.&T., Pantnagar. 60p.
  9. Raghuvanshi, R.S.; Kushwaha, A.; Dobhal, N. and Singh, R.S. (2009). lw{e iks’kdrRoksa ls ifjiw.kZ ikSf’Vd ,oa Lokfn’V O;atu iqfLrdk- Published under the project titled ‘Comparative Study to Assess the Impact of Mid Day Meal Scheme on Quality of Education and Health of Children’ (2009). 77p.
  10. Kulshrestha, K. and Kushwaha, A. (2008). Training Manual on ‘Food Hygiene & Safety’ for Street Food Vendors under the project titled ‘Capacity Building on Street Food Services IIIrd phase- Action Research in Rudrapur City’ (2008).
  11. Kulshrestha, K. and Kushwaha, A. (2007). [kk| LoPNrk ,oa lqj{kk. Under the project titled ‘Capacity Building on Street Food Services IInd phase- Action Research in Rudrapur City’ (2007). 68p.
  12. Kulshrestha, K.; Kushwaha, A.; et al. (2006). ‘Recipes of Finger Millet based Supplementary Food Formulations’. Under the project titled ‘Acceptability of Supplementary Fortified Food Using Finger Millet (Jan., 2006).
  13. Kumar, A.R. and Kushwaha, A. (2005). ‘Laboratory manual on Diet & Nutrition Counselling’ published by University Publication Division, Allahabad Agricultural Institute-Deemed University, Allahabad-211007.
  14. Kulshrestha, K.; Kushwaha, A. and Kohli, U. (2004). ‘HkksT; O;oLFkk% lkS O;fDr;ksa ds fy,. Pub.: Department of Foods & Nutrition, College of Home Science, G. B. Pant University of Agriculture & Technology, Pantnagar. 22p.

Books Edited

  1. S.P. Singh; Anand S. Jeena, B.V. Tembhurne; Mahender Singh; Anil Kumar; Rakesh Kumar; Dilip Kr. Jha; Pratap Bhan Singh; Rohit Rana; Yogendra Kr. Singh; Ved Prakash Yadav; Binay Kr. Charkraborty; Chamindri Witharana; Hiranmayee Nayak; Harish Pal Bhati; Archana Kushwaha. 2024. Souvenir and Conference Book. IXth International Conference in Hybrid mode on Global Research Initiatives for Sustainable Agriculture and Allied Sciences ‘GRISAAS-2024’ 10-12th Dec., 2024 at Maharana Pratap Auditorium, SKNAU-RARI, Durgapura, Jaipur, Rajasthan. ISBN 978-81-981486-2-9.
  2. S.K. Sinha; MD. N. Ali; S. Bhushan; R. S. Singh; Anil Kumar; E. Ahmad; Archana Kushwaha; R.R. Kumar; B.K. Yadav; J. Kumar; A. Kumar; R. Kumari; A.K. Singh. Eds. (2021). Abstracts Proceedings Book. 4th National Conference and Webinar on Doubling Farmers Income for Sustainable & Harmonious Agriculture ‘DISHA-2021’ 13-14th March, 2021 at Dhanbad, Jharkhand. 314p. Parmar Publication, Dhanbad, Jharkhand. ISBN: 978-81-925878-8-0
  3. A. Rasool, V. Kumar, V. Rani, Fayaz Ahmad, K.R. Saravanan, C. Asaf, Anil Kumar, L.M. Ahire, V. Ananthapur, V.V. Das, and Archana Kushwaha. Eds. (2020) Souvenir Cum Lead/Abstracts Proceedings Book. United Lightening Vision, Hyderabad. 86p.
  4. Souvenir cum Lead/ Abstracts Proceeding Book in 3rd National Conference on “Promoting & Reinvigorating Agri-Horti, technological Innovations (Pragati-2019)” (24th-25th December 2019) organized by Green Agri Professional Society, Dhanbad, Jharkhand held at Dhanbad. Pages 197. ISBN: 978-81-92587-537.

Book Chapters

  1. Anil Kumar, S.P. Singh, Divya Mahto and Archana Kushwaha. 2026. Plant Biotechnology: Tools, applications and pathways to sustainable agriculture. In: ICAAAS–An Edited Book (Volume-4). Singh, S.P.; Singh, M.; Singh, P.B.; Rana, R.; Tamburne, B.V.; Nayak, H. and Bhati, H.P. Eds. Astha Foundation, Meerut. Pp. 84-92. ISBN: 978-81-981486-1-2.
  2. Anil Kumar, S.P. Singh, Divya Mahto and Archana Kushwaha. 2026. Molecular biology and genetic engineering: Principles, tools and applications. In: ICAAAS–An Edited Book (Volume-4). Singh, S.P.; Singh, M.; Singh, P.B.; Rana, R.; Tamburne, B.V.; Nayak, H. and Bhati, H.P. Eds. Astha Foundation, Meerut. Pp. 121-125. ISBN: 978-81-981486-1-2.
  3. Archana Kushwaha (2026). Technological valorization and product development of millets into nutrient-dense snacks, breakfast cereals and instant foods. In: Chauhan, M.S. and Verma, S.K. (eds) Millets-The Super Food for Nutritional Security, Climate Resilience and Livelihood Enhancement in Uttarakhand. GBPUAT, Pantnagar. Pp. 95-101. ISBN 978-81-977948-0-3.
  4. Anil Kumar, Pooja Yadav, Archana Kushwaha, Ravi Ranjan Kumar, Chandan Kishore, Anand Kumar, Seema Prajapati, Kumari Rajani, Sunita Pandey, Prem Chand Gyani & Jitesh Kumar. (2025). Genomics and Transcriptomics Approaches for Developing Biotic and Abiotic Stress Tolerant Lentil Cultivars. In: Pratap, A., Singh, C.M., Verma, D.K., Mishra, A.K. (eds) Integrated Improvement of Food Legumes. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-82629-0_10.
  5. Archana Kushwaha, Krati Goel, Ayushi Joshi, and Anil Kumar. (2025). Technology for the Development of Value-Added Products in Minor Millets. In: Joshi, D.C., Singh, A.K., Sood, S., Prasad, M. (eds) Minor Millets. Springer, Singapore. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-96-4265-6_12. Print ISBN 978-981-96-4264-9 Online ISBN 978-981-96-4265-6.
  6. Archana Kushwaha, Anil Kumar, Ayushi Joshi, Krati Goel and S.P. Singh. (2024). The Golden Grain: Exploring Finger Millets. In: GRISAAS–An Edited Book (Volume-4). S.P. Singh; Anand S. Jeena, B.V. Tembhurne; Mahender Singh; Anil Kumar; Rakesh Kumar; Dilip Kr. Jha; Pratap Bhan Singh; Rohit Rana; Yogendra Kr. Singh; Ved Prakash Yadav; Binay Kr. Charkraborty; Chamindri Witharana; Hiranmayee Nayak; Harish Pal Bhati; Archana Kushwaha. Eds. Astha Foundation, Meerut. Pp. 15-19. ISBN: 978-81-981486-5-0.
  7. Archana Kushwaha; Krati Goel; Ayushi Joshi and Anil Kumar. (2024). Technology for the development of Value Added Products in Minor Millets. In: Minor Millets- Cultivation, Breeding, Genomics and Uses. Submitted in Springer.
  8. Anil Kumar, Chandan Kishore, Harish Pal Bhati, S.P. Singh, Archana Kushwaha and Aradhana Suman. (2024). Genomic assisted breeding in chick pea: Historical overview, current progress and future prospects. In: ICAAAS–An Edited Book (Volume-3). Singh, M.; Singh, P.B.; Rana, R.; Tamburne, B.V.; Nayak, H. and Bhati, H.P. Eds. Astha Foundation, Meerut. Pp. 71-82. ISBN: 978-81-958010-7-7.
  9. Anil Kumar, Chandan Kishore, Harish Pal Bhati, S.P. Singh, Archana Kushwaha and Aradhana Suman. (2024). Advancements in pigeon pea breeding. In: ICAAAS–An Edited Book (Volume-3). Singh, M.; Singh, P.B.; Rana, R.; Tamburne, B.V.; Nayak, H. and Bhati, H.P. Eds. Astha Foundation, Meerut. Pp. 90-96. ISBN: 978-81-958010-7-7.
  10. Archana Kushwaha, Anil Kumar and S.P. Singh (2023). Biofortification of pulses: Enhancing nutritional value and addressing global health challenges. In: ICAAAS–An Edited Book (Volume-2). Singh, M.; Singh, P.B.; Rana, R.; Tamburne, B.V.; Nayak, H. and Bhati, H.P. Eds. Astha Foundation, Meerut. Pp. 9-19. ISBN: 978-81-958010-5-3.
  11. Kumar A., Kushwaha A., Kumar R.R., Seema, Kumari R., Kishore C. and Kumar A. (2021) Genetic Enhancement of Chickpea through Molecular Approaches. In: Advances in Plant Biotechnology. Kumar A., Verma O.P., Kumar, R.R., Mishra R. and Lashmi B. Eds. Parmar Publishers and Distributors, Dhanbad, Jharkhand. Pp. 96- 134. ISBN: 978-81-927825-3-5.
  12. Kumar A., Kushwaha A., Kumar R.R., Seema, Kumari R., Kishore C. and Kumar A. (2018). Genetic Enhancement of Chickpea through Conventional Method. In: Food, Agriculture and Sustainability. Bhushan S., Choudhary V.K., Kumar A., Prasad B., Singh S.N., Choudhary C.S., Choudhary R.K., Kumari M., Prabhakar M., Kumar J., Minnatullah M., Paswan A.K., Ranjan R.K. Mishra A.K. and Brajendra. Eds. Weser Books, Germany. Pp. 109-162. ISBN: 978-3-964-92-188-8.
  13. Kumar A., Kushwaha A., Kishore C., Kumar R.R. and Kumari R. (2018). Genetic Improvement of Pulses through Conventional Method in Bihar. In: Advances in Agriculture and Applied Sciences for Promoting Food Security. Kumar A., Kumar, S.B., Nirala, R.B.P., Kumar, A., Kumar, M., Bharati, V., Prasad R., Singh S.S., Kishore C., Senuguttvel P., Chimmli S.R., Sirisha T., Kumar R., Kumar M., Ranjan R. and Jha A.K. Eds. Parmar Publishers and Distributors, Dhanbad, Jharkhand. Pp. 151-189. ISBN: 978-93-84113-41-4.
  14. Kushwaha, A. (2012-13). [kk| çlaLdj.k ,oa ekuo iks"k.k- In: fdlkuksa dh leL;k,a ,oa lek/kku- d`f’k ÁkS|ksfxdh lwpuk dsUnz ¼,fVd½] Álkj f”k{kk funs”kky;] xks- c- i- d`f’k ,oa ÁkS|ksfxdh fo”ofOk|ky;] iaruxj- pp. 237-246. (ISBN: 978-81-921031-5-0)
  15. Raghuvanshi, R.S.; Kushwaha, A. and Singh, R.S. (2010). Food production via-a-vis school education and nutritional status of children. In: Souvenir titled ‘Sustaining Food Production in Fragile Ecosystems’ published on the occasion of XXVI convocation of the university (19.6.2010). pp. 36-45.
  16. Kushwaha, A. (2009). lfCt;ksa ds ifjj{k.k }kjk vk;ksiktZu- y?kq m|ksx gsrq [kk| ewY;o/kZu rduhfd;k¡- i¡"B la[;k 39&48-
  17. Kushwaha, A. (2009). vuktksa] Qyksa o lfCt;ksa ds ewY;of/kZr [kk| mRikn- In: Souvenir titled ‘tykxe ÁcU/ku }kjk ty mRikndrk esa o`f)’ Published under the project ‘Scaling up of water productivity’ (2008) of Deptt. of Irrigation and Drainage Engg., CoT, G.B.P.U.A.&T., Pantnagar. Pp. 166-180.

Popular Articles

  1. Anil Kumar, Archana Kushwaha, Chandan Kishore, Ajeet Kumar Mandal and Aradhana suman. 2024. vjgj dh mUur [ksrh% fBdkm [ksrh dh vksj ,d dne- d`’kd lans”k. Jul. Vol. 49: 3-5.
  2. Anil Kumar, Archana Kushwaha, Chandan Kishore, Ajeet Kumar Mandal and Aradhana suman. 2024. mnZ dh [ksrh% fcgkj esa ,d vPNk fodYi- d`’kd lans”k. Jul. Vol. 49: 40-43.
  3. Anil Kumar and Archana Kushwaha. 2023. Advanced Cultivation of Pigeon Pea for Sustainable Agriculture. Agriblossom. Mar Vol. 3 Issue 11: 31-35.
  4. Anil Kumar and Archana Kushwaha. 2023. Scientific Cultivation of Lentil and Quality Seed Production. Agriblossom. Mar Vol. 3 Issue 9: 6-12.
  5. Archana Kushwaha, Krati Goel and Pranshi Gupta. 2023. Diversifying Staples with Millets in Diet: A Sustainable way to Nutritional and Health Benefits. Indian Farmer’s Digest. June: 14-17.
  6. Anugya Bharti and Archana Kushwaha. 2021. Goitrogens. Agriculture & Food: E-Newsletter. Vol. 3, Issue 4. Pp. 67-69.
  7. Anugya Bharti and Archana Kushwaha. 2021. Cyanogenic Glycosides. Agriculture & Food: E-Newsletter. Vol. 3, Issue 4. Pp. 58-60.
  8. Anugya Bharti and Archana Kushwaha. 2021. Food Safety and Consumer Protection. Agriculture & Food: E-Newsletter. Vol. 3, Issue 4. Pp. 64-66.
  9. Anugya Bharti and Archana Kushwaha. 2021. Traveller’s Diarrhoea. Agriculture & Food: E-Newsletter. Vol. 3, Issue 4. Pp. 75-77.
  10. Anugya Bharti and Archana Kushwaha. 2021. E. Coli. Agriculture & Food: E-Newsletter. Vol. 3, Issue 4. Pp. 48-50.
  11. Anugya Bharti and Archana Kushwaha. 2021. Achieving Nutritional Security by Means of Kitchen Garden. Agriculture & Food: E-Newsletter. Vol. 3, Issue 4. Pp. 38-41.
  12. Anugya Bharti and Archana Kushwaha. 2021. Hypertension. Agriculture & Food: E-Newsletter. Vol. 3, Issue 4. Pp. 54-57.
  13. Anugya Bharti and Archana Kushwaha. 2021. Phytoestrogen and Cancer. Agriculture & Food: E-Newsletter. Vol. 3, Issue 4. Pp. 61-63.
  14. Archana Kushwaha and Harapriya Nayak. 2018. Strategies to improve food and nutrition security for farmers. Indian Farmer’s Digest. February: 27-31.
  15. vpZuk dq”kokgk] ;”kohj flag ,oa vfuy dqekj- ¼2012½- Ykksfc;k ds O;atu- fdlku Hkkjrh- ekpZ] 2012- i¡"B la[;k 38-
  16. Kushwaha, A. (2010-11). e/kqesg o ân; jksxksa ls cpko gsrq vkgkjh; Kku- iaruxj fdlku Mk;jh- d`f’k ÁkS|ksfxdh lwpuk dsUnz ¼,fVd½] Álkj f”k{kk funs”kky;] xks- c- i- d`f’k ,oa ÁkS|ksfxdh fo”ofOk|ky;] iaruxj-
  17. Kushwaha, A. and Kushwaha, S. (2008). y?kq Lrj ds Qy ,oa lCth ifjj{k.k m|ksxksa esa xq.koRrk fu;a=.k- Kisan Bharti. December: 31-33.
  18. Kushwaha, A. and Kushwaha, S. (2008). Qy ,oa lCth ifjj{k.k m|ksx ds fy, cqfu;knh vko”;drk;sa- Kisan Bharti. November: 24-26.
  19. Kushwaha, A. (2006). lfCt;ksa dh iks"kd xq.koRrk dk laj{k.k. Kisan Bharti. October: 35-36.
  20. Bisht, K.; Kulshrestha, K. and Kushwaha, A. (2006). Hkkjr esa iks"k.k lac/kh leL;k;sa% O;kidrk ,oa funku. Kisan Bharti. April: 36-40.
  21. Kushwaha, A.; Kulshrestha, K. and Singh, P. (2004). Food that heal: ginger. Indian Farmer’s Digest. May- June: 61-64.
  22. Singh, P.; Kulshrestha, K. and Kushwaha, A. (2004). vnjd ds Áeq[k mRikn o mlds vkS"k/kh; xq.k. Kisan Bharti. April: 36-38.

Technologies Developed

  1. Low GI Amaranth and Quinoa incorporated wheat flour (Commercialized)
  2. Nutrient Rich Gluten Free Composite Flour
  3. High protein and antioxidant rich vadiyalu
  4. High protein and fibre noodles
  5. High protein vermicelli
  6. Protein and antioxidant rich cutlet mix
  7. High protein puffs
  8. Vitamin A and C rich beverage
  9. Low calorie gola pear jam and jelly
  10. High protein burger patty mix

Positions in Professional Bodies

  • Secretary, Nutrition Society of India (NSI)- Pantnagar Chapter, 2024-26

Positions in Expert Committees of Regulatory, Voluntary and Academic Organizations

  • Jury member for the BHARATI- Startup Challenge on 8th Jan. 2026 organized by APEDA at India Expo Mart, NOIDA.
  • Member of FAD 16, Bureau of Indian Standards, 2024-till date.

Seminars / Workshops / Conferences / Trainings / Webinars Organized

  • A stall under the theme “Poshan-Pahad” was jointly under the aegis of Saras Mela-2026 sponsored by the Rural Development Department, Udham Singh Nagar at Gandhi Park, Rudrapur.
  • An Online Debate Competition to commemorate National Science Day with the debate topic “Ultra-Processed Foods: Convenience or a Catastrophe” on 28th Mar. 2026.
  • An expert lecture titled “Body Pain: Friend or Foe” delivered by Dr. D.K. Bhatt, an Orthopaedic Surgeon on 23.05.2026 on the occasion of World Health Day.
  • 7th International Conference in Hybrid Mode on Hybrid Mode on Innovative and Current Advances in Agriculture and Allied Sciences (ICAAAS-2025) during 15-16 Dec., 2025 as Co-Convener.
  • Expert lecture on “Community based approaches for sustainable food security: lessons from the islands” to mark World Food Day (16.10.2025).
  • A Month-long program to commemorate National Nutrition Month-2025 under the theme “Eat Right for a Healthy Life” from 1st to 30th Sept. 2025. It included
    • Chart Making Competition on the theme “Traditional Food for Health Potential” held from 1-6 Sept. 2025.
    • a Crossword Puzzle Competition during the 2nd & 3rd weeks of September 2025, with level-specific themes: Nutrients in Food (B.Sc. 1st year), Food Science: Principles and Applications (B.Sc. 2nd year), Diet Therapy (B.Sc. 3rd year), and Community Nutrition (B.Sc. 4th year).
    • a Word Search Puzzle Competition for college students was conducted in the 2nd week of September 2025 on the theme “Eat Right for a Healthy Life.”
    • An Expert Lecture titled “Unlocking Professional Growth: Key Learning from the NURTURE-2025” was organized on 29th Sept. 2025.
    • The celebrations concluded with a Closing Ceremony and Distribution of Prizes and Certificates on 29th Sept. 2025.
  • Guest lecture on “Incorporation of millets in daily diet” on 13.08.2025.
  • An online Inter-university Digital Poster Competition during Breastfeeding Week (1–8 August 2025) on the theme “Prioritize Breastfeeding: Create Sustainable Support Systems” to promote breastfeeding awareness and effective health communication.
  • Expert lecture on “Food Safety & Nutritional Aspects in New Product Development” to mark World Food Safety Day (12.06.2025).
  • A one-day diet awareness campaign, centered on the theme “Healthy Diet and Dietary Habits,” on April 7, 2025, to mark World Health Day at Primary School Phoolbagh, Pantnagar. The campaign, witnessed the enthusiastic participation of more than 50 school children and teachers.
  • An Expert lecture and Interaction Meet entitled “Emerging Trends in Food and Nutrition Research” on 22nd Feb., 2025.
  • Coordinated Technical Sessions I: Capacity Building of Women for Community Development and II: Technological Breakthrough for Community Development during the Symposia-VI: Frontier Science and Technology for Community Development during the XVII Agricultural Science Congress jointly with the Govind Ballabh Pant University of Agriculture and Technology at Pantnagar, Uttarakhand, India from Feb. 20-22, 2025, on the theme “Frontier Sciences and Technologies in Agriculture for Developed India”.
  • IX International Conference in Hybrid Mode on Global Research Initiatives for Sustainable Agriculture & Allied Sciences (GRISAAS-2024) during 10-12 Dec., 2024 as Co-Convener.
  • 6th International Conference in Hybrid Mode on Hybrid Mode on Innovative and Current Advances in Agriculture and Allied Sciences (ICAAAS-2024) during 15-20 July, 2024 as Co-Convener.
  • Display of the technologies and millet-based food products viz cake, muffins, noodles, sev, pizza base and kachri in the exhibition representing Department in “Academia-Industry Interface Meet” organized by Directorate of Experiment Station of GBPUAT, Pantnagar on March 04, 2024 at GBPUAT, Pantnagar as a HoD.
  • Display of millet based techniques of the department and High-fibre millet cake in the stall of Department of Food Science & Nutrition in “Fisheries Resources Awareness Campaign under PMMSY Scheme” held on February 21, 2024 as HoD.
  • National level Workshop on “Nutritional and Health Potential, Diversity, Processing and Value Addition of Millets” during 11-12 Sept., 2023 at College of Community Science, GBPUAT, Pantnagar.
  • VIII International Conference in Hybrid Mode on Global Research Initiatives for Sustainable Agriculture & Allied Sciences (GRISAAS-2023) during 18-20th Dec., 2023 as Co-Convener.
  • 5th International Conference in Hybrid Mode on Hybrid Mode on Innovative and Current Advances in Agriculture and Allied Sciences (ICAAAS-2023) during 10-16 Jul., 2023 as Co-Convener.
  • Capacity Building Program on “Skill Development among SC Women of Uttarakhand” during 25-27th March 2022 at Department of Foods & Nutrition, College of Home Science, GBPUAT, Pantnagar sponsored by ICAR-National Institute of Agricultural Economics and Policy Research (NIAP), New Delhi.
  • VII International Conference in Hybrid Mode on Global Research Initiatives for Sustainable Agriculture & Allied Sciences (GRISAAS-2022) during 21-23th Nov., 2022 as Co-Convener.
  • 74th Constitution Day Celebration Week Event organized by Sc/ST Cell, GBPUAT, Pantnagar during 21-26th Nov., 2022 as Session Convener.
  • 3rd International Conference (Hybrid mode) on Food, Agriculture and Innovation (3rd ICFAI) during 24-26-Dec., 2021 at Ranchi, Jharkhand as Member of National steering committee.
  • VIth International web conference on Global Research Initiatives for Sustainable Agriculture and Allied Sciences (GRISAAS-2021) held at SKRAU, Bikaner, Rajasthan, India during 13-15 Dec., 2021 organised by Society for scientific development in Agriculture and Technology, Meerut, UP, India and Astha Foundation, Meerut (UP) India as Co-Convener.
  • International Webinar on ‘Nutritional Considerations for Women using Life Cycle Approach’ sponsored by National Commission for Women, New Delhi on the occasion of National Nutrition Month 2021 on 28.09.2021 as Convener.
  • 4th National Conference and Webinar on “Doubling Farmers Income for Sustainable & Harmonious Agriculture” (DISHA-2021) during 13-14th March, 2021 at Dhanbad, Jharkhand as Convener.
  • International Web Conference on Innovative and Current Advances in Agriculture and Allied Sciences (ICAAAS-2021) during 19-21 Jul., 2021 as Co-Convener.
  • International web conference on Global Research Initiatives for Sustainable Agriculture and Allied Sciences (GRISAAS-2020) held at Gwalior (MP) during 28-30 Dec., 2020 organised by Society for scientific development in Agriculture and Technology, Meerut, UP, India and Astha Foundation, Meerut (UP) India as Co-Convener.
  • International conference on Innovative and Current Advances in Agriculture and Allied Sciences (ICAAAS-2020) during 27 Jan. -01 Feb., 2020 as Co-Convener.
  • Training on ‘Cowpea value added food products’ (29.6.2010) for farm women and street food vendors at COHS, Pantnagar.
  • Training Workshop on ‘Upkeep and Maintenance of Hostel Cafeteria for Food Safety’ from June 6-8, 2005 as Co-convener at COHS, GBPUA&T, Pantnagar.
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