Department of Botany - Activities & Events in 2023-24

Department of Botany, organized various Curricular and Co-Curricular Activities during the Academic year 2023-24. The details of the activities are as follows:

Workshops:

Department of botany organized a workshop on “Refer the Reference Book” on 12th July, 2023 from 1.30 pm to 3.30 p.m. for the students of S. Y. B. Sc. (CB) and T.Y. B.Sc. Botany, to make them understand importance of the reference books in higher studies and practical knowledge to refer the reference books. 32 students attended the workshop. Dr. Vinit Vaidya was the Resource person for the workshop.

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Workshop on Refer the Reference Book on 12th July 2023

Workshop on “How to arrange and use your Reference Books effectively ” was organized by the department of Botany on August, 19th, 2022. 65 students from U.G. and P.G., participated in the workshop. Mr. Sahasdeo Taware, Librarian and Ms. Monisha Paradkar, Asst. Librarian, Thakur College of Science and Commerce, were the Resource person for the workshop. Students were explained the history of Library Science and process of arranging the books. They were taught how to use the reference books effectively for academics.

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Workshop on “How to arrange and use your Reference Books effectively” on 19th Aug 2023

On 6th March, 2024, Department of Botany, organized a workshop on “Applications of Coefficient of Correlation as Bio-statistical Tool”. Dr. Gulab Nibrad, Assistant Professor, Department of Statistics, Thakur College of Science and Commerce, was the resource person. He explained basics of Biostatistics as well as how different bio-statistical tools can be used in Botanical study. 32 students attended the workshop.

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Guest Lecture:

On 27th January, 2024, Department of Botany organized a Guest lecture on "Understanding Cancer and Its Management ". Resource person Dr. Nitin Malekar, Director, India at Onkos DX, Mumbai addressed the students from F.Y. B. Sc, S.Y. B.Sc., T. Y. B. Sc. & M.Sc. class from Science streams. 78 participants attended the session. Dr. Malekar explained the types of cancer, agents which can cause cancer, cytological and molecular changes in cancerous cells and what precautions should be taken to minimize the same.

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Orientation & Refresher Course/FDP:

Dr. Chandra Prakash Shukla, Completed FDP on “Industry led innovations and cutting edge technologies” organized by MSFDA, Pune, from 11th September to 15th September 2023.
Dr. Chandra Prakash Shukla, successfully completed Faculty Development Programme on “Research methodology in Digital humanities. A case computational analysis of non invasive interventions “organized by Department of Computer Science University of Mumbai in collaboration with Thakur Collge of Science and Commerce (Autonomous), Kandivali (E), Mumbai, from 26th February to 29th February, 2024.
Dr. Chandra Prakash Shukla, successfully completed two week (online) Refresher Course in Botany with A+ grade, conducted by Teaching Learning Centre, Ramanujan College, University of Delhi, under the aegis of Ministry of Education, Pandit Madan Mohan Malviya National Mission on Teachers and Teaching, from 29th July to 13th Aug 2023.
Dr. Vinit Vaidya, Completed FDP on “Assessment in Higher Education” organized by MSFDA, Pune, from 28th August to 01st September 2023.
Ms. Akanksha Singh successfully completed in One Week National Level Faculty Development Program on “Cloud Infrastructure (AWS)”, Organized by Thakur Collge of Science and Commerce (Autonomous), Kandivali (E), Mumbai, in Collaboration with Brainovision Solutions India PVT. LTD and all India Council for Technical Education (AICTE), from 21st to 25th August, 2023.
Ms. Priya Pandey, completed FDP on “Ethics and values in higher Education" organized by MSFDA Pune, in collaboration with IOFC Panchgani, from 12th Dec. to 16th December 2023.

Teachers Achievements:
Dr. Chandra Prakash Shukla:
Patent:
Dr. Chandra Prakash Shukla, granted Patent titled “Device for Determining Angle of Repose for

Grains” under Agriculture and Forestry Machinery.” filed on 11/04/2023 and Date of Issue: 13/07/2023

Dr. Chandra Prakash Shukla, granted Patent on the invented Design: “Bottle of Herbal Toothpaste with Baked Clay Texture and Power Slider” Filed on 11.08.2023 in UK Patent office and Date of grant: 23.08.2023
Books:
Dr. Chandra Prakash Shukla (2024): Coauthored a Book on “Exploring Genetic and Biotechnology Innovations”. Parab Publications p. 157. (ISBN: 978-81-19585-56-4)
Dr. Chandra Prakash Shukla (2024): Coauthored a Book Chapter on “Exploration of Modern Bioremediation Techniques Genetic and Biotechnology Innovations” in Futuristic Trends in Biotechnology, IIP Series 3 (16) Chapter 2, 232-248. (e-ISBN: 978-93-6252-520-8).
Dr. Chandra Prakash Shukla (2024): Authored a Book Chapter on “Cytomorphological Study of Medicinal Plants” in Cytogentics of Plants & Its Recent Approaches, Integrity Media, New Delhi. 1-5. (ISBN:13:978-81-19622-72-6).
Ms. Priya V. Pandey, Ms. Akanksha Anil Singh Dr. Chandra Prakash Shukla, (2024): Authored a Book on “Buckthorn: The Versatile Plant for Health, Beauty, and Sustaining human health” in The Handbook of Medicinal Plants & Sustainable Human Health.
Ms. Priya V. Pandey, Ms. Akanksha Anil Singh Dr. Chandra Prakash Shukla, (2024): “COLEUS – A COMPENDIUM ON ITS BOTANY AND MEDICINAL USES”, in The Handbook of Medicinal Plants & Sustainable Human Health.
Dr. Chandra Prakash Shukla (2024): Authored a Book Chapter on “Microbial Indicators for monitoring Pollution and Bioremediation” in upcoming Book Microbial Inoculants: Soil Dynamics and Nutrient Bioavailability (Accepted in Elsevier).

Awards and Recognition:
Dr. Chandra Prakash Shukla: was awarded “Distinguished Academician award” at international award ceremony held at Dubai, UAE, organised by SARPS on 10-11th Feb, 2024.
Dr. Chandra Prakash Shukla: was invited as Chief Patron at International Conference on Plant Science & Sustainable Agriculture (ICPSSA-2024), held at Dubai, UAE, organised by Society for Advanced Research in Plant Science on 10-11th Feb, 2024
Papers Presented/Published:

Dr. Chandra Prakash Shukla (2023): Published a Research Paper on “Milletes-Neglected Cereals

with High Potential in Health Benefits in Malnutrition.” Journal of Advanced Zoology. 44 (5-7); 94-99.

Dr. Vinit Vaidya:

Selected as the Master Trainer for Green Club Activity of the Ministry of Higher Education, Government of Maharashtra

Dr. Vinit Vaidya editor in IIP book series ‘Futuristic trends in biotechnology’. IIP Series 3 (16)

(e-ISBN: 978-93-6252-520-8).

Students Achievements:

Mr. Tatwajna Shetty S.Y.B.Sc. (CB) has secured First rank in Inter-collegiate Tournament 2023-24 organized by Gymmkhana Committee, from 4th to 6th January 2024.

Mr. Tatwajna Shetty S.Y.B.Sc. (CB) has secured First rank in Carrom Competition at Brahmotsav -23 organized by Thakur Vidya Madir High School and Junior College -2023.

Head, Department of Botany

Dr. C. P. Shukla

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