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Department of Botany
DEPARTMENT OF BOTANY
BRIEF HISTORY OF THE DEPARTMENT
Establishment: 1962
| Name of the program |
Year of Introduction |
| B.Sc. |
1962 |
| M.Sc. |
2016-2017 |
| M. Phil and Ph.D. |
2012-2013 |
Vision: - To explore, and conserve the botanical world and conduct innovative research on
plants and their environments.To promote the culture of learning by educating students in the basics of plant science, its related components, and evolving advancements that will serve science and the nation in the twenty-first century.
Mission: To educate students with the fundamental knowledge and application of scientific methods, skills and attitudes with the help of conventional and modern tools to understand everything related to plants. Empowerment of students
towards excellence with scientific culture and skills. To serve society's needs and contribute to transforming society into a knowledge society.
Objectives:
- To inculcate experimental and fundamental skills for identification of components of botanical science.
- To develop research skills among stakeholders.
- To develop career opportunities
- To impart the quality education in Botany
- To create awareness about environmental problems
- To preserve and conserve the Biodiversity
The department has well-qualified faculties. The department is actively engaged in research and environmental awareness activities. The botany department is actively engaged in various social and environmental awareness activities.
Department has started a "Plant Health Clinic". It is a free-of-cost consultancy service provided to nearby farmers about nutrient requirements of crops, problems related to growth, control of plant diseases, etc. The Department has established a
Botany club for the display of plant of the week.
Bridge courses for B. Sc I students has been conducted by the department. The department conducts internal evaluation, pre-semester, remedial coaching, and student mentoring and encourages teaching-learning process. The department runs
three certificate courses for career opportunities. Faculty involved in encouraging student’s participation in co - curricular activities. Department organized lectures of eminent experts.
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