About Department of Botany
Department of Botany is oldest Department, established in 1948. The Department offers a graduate and post-graduate course in Botany. Department started Post Graduate course in Botany from 2006 with Plant Biotechnology and then Genetics from the year 2015 as a specialization. Department has recognized research center in Botany by the Savitribai Phule University, Pune. All the Faculty members are Ph.D. holder and got recognition as a post-graduate teacher and Ph.D. guide by the University. Faculty members has completed 3 Major research projects and more than 7 minor projects with more than 65 publications in National and International Journals. Number of activities organized for holistic development of students like Botanica (Botany Day /Green Day), Biodiversity camp etc. Our students remain University topper (Gold medal) in 2007, 2011, 2012, 2014 and many times in the list of University rank holder, participated in various Universities, regional and state level competition. Department has well develop Botanical garden with more than 250 plants which includes endemic and rare plants.
| Degree | Eligibility | Course Type | Intake | Note | Admission Procedure | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B.Sc(Botany) | An applicant who has passed the H.S.C(12th Science) Examination of the Maharashtra State Board or equivalent of any other statutory Board or University with English and 3 science subjects out of 1)Chemistry 2)Biology 3)Physics 4)Mathematics is eligible for F.Y.B.Sc. | Grant | 35 Seats (TYBSc) | Reservation as per Government Rules | Selection through merit list | Under Graduate |
| M.Sc. (Botany) | B.Sc. Botany | Non-Grant | 24 Seats | Reservation as per Government Rules | On merit basis (Marks obtained at degree level) | Post Graduate |
| Ph.D. | M.Sc. WITH PET / NET / SET | Non-Grant | 24 Seats | Reservation as per Government Rules | As per Savitribai Phule Pune University Norms | Doctorate |
Faculty List
| Faculty | Qualification | Designation | Experience(Yrs) | Profile | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dr. Sanjay Gajanan Auti | M.Sc.Ph.D. | Professor and HOD | 34 years | autisanjay66@gmail.com | View |
| Dr. Hemantkumar A. Thakur | M.Sc. Ph. D. | Professor & CEO | 28 years | hemant13570@gmail.com | View |
| Dr. UDAYA GANESH BASARKAR | M.Sc., Ph. D., DPQCQAM | Associate Professor | 15 Years | padmakarpaithankar@gmail.com | View |
| KUMAR VINOD CHHOTUPURI GOSAVI | M.Sc. Ph.D. | Assistant Professor | 8 years | kumarvinodgosavi@gmail.com | View |
| Shilpa Jadhav | M.Sc. SET | Assistant Professor | 3 years |
NON-TEACHING STAFF-
Sr. No. NAME Designation
1 Shri. V.G. Sandhan Lab Assistant
2 Mr. R.V. Gulave Lab Attendant
3 Mr. K.D. Bhosale Lab Attendant
4 Smt. H.G. Gadhakh Peon
DEPARTMENT OF BOTANY
INTRODUCTION
Botany is one of the fundamental branches of life Sciences which deals with the basic needs of human society, livelihood and environment.
History
Gokhale Education Society was established in 1918. H.P.T. College was established in 1924 when only arts stream was started. Science stream was started in 1948 and Botany was one of the subjects at first year was started in June 1948. Dr. S. M. Gadgil was appointed as Head, Department of Biology from June 1948 and was continued on the same post till June 1964.
Dr. P. B. Vaidya was appointed as Head, Department of Botany in June 1964 and continued as head of this department till December 1989. T. Y. B. Sc. started in his regime in 1971. We take pride in stating that our college was 1st in Nashik District who has started teaching of Botany at T. Y. B. Sc. level as a principal subject. Thus T. Y. B. Sc. level teaching continued for last 54 years. Department received permanent affiliation from Government of Maharashtra No. UPF 2074/5526-1/1, Sachivalaya, Mumbai Dated 19.02/75 and from University of Pune from June 1974, letter No. 74-75/1049 dated 18/06/74.
Department started Post Graduate course in Botany from 2007-2008 with Plant Biotechnology and Genetics from the year 2015 as a specialization. Department has recognized research Center in Botany by the Savitribai Phule University, Pune since 2011-2012. Department continues to excel in all its domains. All the Faculty members are Ph.D. holder with P.G. recognition and Ph.D. guide recognition by the University. Faculty members have completed Major and Minor research projects funded by different agencies. Faculty members have published around 125 research publications since 2019. Nine new plant species (10) were discovered by the faculty members. Since 2011, faculty members have been working on the conservation and cultivation of minor millets by involving tribal farmers and students. Our students remain University topper in 2007, 2011, 2012, 2014, 2017, 2018, 2020,2021 and 2022 and many times in the list of University rank holder. Our students have been actively participated in various University, regional and state level competition (Avishkar), National and International conferences and seminars. Department provide platform for the holistic development of students through Botany festival, Botanica, Botany quiz, excursions, hands on training etc.
HEADS OF DEPARTMENT (PREVIOUS/PRESENT)
- Late Dr. S. N. Gadgil Head, Dept. of Botany 1948 – 1964
- Dr. P. B. Vaidya Head, Dept of Botany 1964 – 1989
- Dr. A. B. Kulkarni Head, Dept of Botany 1990 – 2004
- Dr. M. R. Meshram Head, Dept of Botany 2004 – 2006
- Prof (Dr.) S.G. Auti Head, Dept of Botany 2006- till date
INFRASTRUCTURAL FACILITIES
- a) LABORATORY ROOMS & OTHER FACILITIES
Built-up area of the department is 4037 square meter. Department has three laboratories and one research laboratory, 2 classrooms. tissue culture lab, store room and staff room. Map is encloses.
- b) EQUIPMENT & INSTRUMENTS
| Name of the Instrument | |
| Computer with printer |
Electrophoresis Apparatus |
| Laminar flow
|
Autoclave
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| Electronic Balance
|
Tilak air sampler
|
| Colorimeter
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Incubator
|
| Oven | Centrifuge |
| Microtome | Overhead projector |
| Hot plate | Refrigerator |
| LCD projector | Water Analysis Kit |
| Blotting Kit | Air cooler |
| Research Microscope: Binocular and Trinocular | Visible Spectrophotometer |
| Soxhlet Apparatus | |
| Micropipette | |
- LIBRARY FACILITY
The Department has its Library having nearly 405 books covering all the branches of Botany. In addition, Central Library of the College has 1350 books including text books for under graduate course and reference books for both under graduate and post-graduate courses.
- HERBARIUM COLLECTION
Department of Botany has maintained the herbarium specimen of different plant species, number is around 800.
e) PLANT MATERIAL
Our department has maintained various preserved specimens. We have preserved the specimens of branches of Botany like Algae, Fungi, Bryophytes, Pteridophytes & Gymnosperms, fossil specimens.
- f) BOTANICAL GARDEN
Botanical garden is one of the most important assets of the Department and college. Botanical garden consists of –125 plant species containing medicinal plants, ornamental plants, and common economically important plants. We have develop and conserve seedlings of endemic plant species ( Around 50).
- g) TISSUE CULTURE LAB
In 1996 departments has established Tissue Culture Laboratory
STUDENT STRENGTH – Under-Graduate Courses
| Year | Class | ||||
| F.Y. B.Sc | S.Y. B.Sc | T.Y. B.Sc | M. Sc-I | M. Sc-II | |
| 2018-19 | 176 | 67 | 25 | 24 | 19 |
| 2019-20 | 220 | 82 | 10 | 18 | 23 |
| 2020-21 | 151 | 85 | 28 | 25 | 18 |
| 2021-22 | 138 | 77 | 24 | 25 | 24 |
| 2022-23 | 131 | 83 | 21 | 17 | 19 |
| 2023-24 | 138 | 40 | 12 | 05 | 06 |
RESULT ANALYSIS – Under-Graduate Courses
| Batch | Class | Students | Pass students | Fail students | Results (%) |
| 2018-19 | T.Y. B.Sc | 19 | 16 | 03 | 84.21% |
| 2019-20 | T.Y. B.Sc | 10 | 10 | 00 | 100% |
| 2020-21 | T.Y. B.Sc | 24 | 24 | 00 | 100% |
| 2021-22 | T.Y. B.Sc | 24 | 23 | 01 | 95.83% |
| 2022-23 | T.Y. B.Sc | 20 | 12 | 08 | 60% |
| 2023-24 | T.Y. B.Sc | 11 | 07 | 04 | 64% |
STUDENT STRENGTH – Post-Graduate Courses
RESULT ANALYSIS
| Batch | CLASS | Admitted students | I st Class With Distinction | I st Class | II nd Class | Fail students | Results
(%) |
| 2017-18
2018-19 |
M.Sc. | 19 | 04 | 12 | 01 | 02 | 89.47 % |
| 2018-19
2019-20 |
M.Sc. | 23 | 09 | 14 | 00 | 00 | 100% |
| 2019-20
2020-21 |
M.Sc. | 18 | 00 | 00 | 00 | 00 | 100% |
| 2020-21
2021-22 |
M.Sc. | 24 | 19 | 00 | 00 | 05 | 79.16% |
| 2021-22
2022-23 |
M.Sc. | 18 | 18 | 00 | 00 | 00 | 100% |
| 2022-23
2023-24 |
M.Sc. | 06 | 04 | 00 | 00 | 02 | 66.66% |
Passing percentage from the year 2018 to 2024
MEASURES TO IMPROVE RESULTS –
- Group discussions
- Field visits
- Counselling for academic preparation
- Demonstrations
- Use of ICT tools
- Parent meet
RESEARCH CONTRIBUTION OF FACULTY –
- Patent
| Sr. no. | Title of Patent | The Patent Office Journal No. | Page number | Present status |
| 1. | A NEW ECO-FRIENDLY NUCLEAR STAIN FROM FRUITS OF COCCULUS HIRSUT0US (L.) W.THEOB. | 24/2023 Dated 16/06/2023 (Indian Patent Office) | 42707 | Published |
| 2. | A NEW ORGANIC STAIN FOR VASCULAR BUNDLES FROM RIPEN FRUITS OF BROOM CREEPER (COCCULUS HIRSUTUS (L.) W.THEOB.). | 24/2023 Dated 16/06/2023 (Indian Patent Office) | 42757 | Published |
- Research publications – 68 since 2019 (Total 150)
- Research projects –
Title of the Project – Taxonomic Revision and Cytological Studies of the Tribe Maydeae (Poaceae) in India
Funding Agency – Science and Engineering Research Board
Details –
Name of P.I. – Dr. Kumar Vinod Chhotupuri Gosavi
Duration – July, 2019 to March 2023
Amount – 28,98,764.00
- New 10 plant species added to Science (Discovery) by Gosavi KVC
Dr. KVC Gosavi has explored different regions of Maharashtra and find out new plant species. These plant species are new to Science
- Momordica janarthanamii Gosavi, Gholave, Madhav & Kambale
- Crotalaria gajureliana Gholave, Madhav and Gosavi
- Dipcadi janae-shrirangii Chandore, Borude, Bhalekar, Madhav & Gosavi
- Pinda shrirangii Gosavi & Chandore
- Lepidagathis ushaii Borude, Gosavi & Chandore
- Eriocaulon shrirangii Chandore, Borude, Bhalekar, Madhav & Gosavi
- Shrirangia Gosavi, Madhav & Chandore
- Shrirangia concanensis Gosavi, Madhav & Chandore
- Tripogon salunkhei Gosavi, Madhav & Chandore
- Dimeria anandibaiana Paithane, Bhuktar, Chorghe, Gosavi, Kashetti, S. B. Patil
Coordinator: Dr. KVC Gosavi National workshop: Two days national workshop entitled “Fundamental tools in plant systematics” Date _2nd and 3rd March 2023, under SERB- CORE RESEARCH GRANT
Research contribution of Prof. (Dr.) S.G. Auti
- Millet research –
Since 2011, working on minor millets of North Maharashtra, and parts of a Palghar (Jawhar and Wada region) and Kolhapur districts. Field survey and research on minor millets (Finger millet and little millet) substantially validate the fact that they are highly nutritious, rain feed crop which does not need chemical fertilizers, fungicides or pesticides and grow well on marginal lands. In our field survey, we have noted that most of the tribal farmers used to cultivate traditional seeds as they are not aware with varieties released by Agricultural Universities. Landraces are more nutritious than the varieties specifically with reference to minerals and antioxidant activity. In the present scenario it is one of the best options to overcome problem of water scarcity and climate change. The majority people are not aware about diversity and potential of millets such as Nachani, Varai, Sava, Rala, Kodra, and Morbanti
During our research, we have gathered and documented 120 landraces from Maharashtra, evaluated for nutritional composition and antioxidant potential, and the best nutritious 10 landraces were preserved for seed multiplication and distribution with the support of farmers and students from remote localities.
- Formulation of Millet Products –
Product Formulation: One of PhD student, Dr. Tahsin Kazi has worked on millet-based food product formulations. Commercial production has been initiated under the brand name: Dr. Ragi (http://drragi.in/). Some of the products are ragi drink, ragi cake, ragi pancake, ragi soup premixes and, ragi daliya, rava, malt, flour, multigrain khichdi etc.
- Work on Floristic diversity
First paper on floral diversity of Anjaneri plateau (28 Km away from Nashik), Documented 385 plant species, out of which 125 are endemic.
Working on seed germination and restoration of endemic plant species from Northern Western Ghats lies in the Nashik district of Maharashtra (India).
RESEARCH CONTRIBUTION OF STUDENTS –
Ph.D. students –
| S/N | Name of the Student | Title of the Thesis/Topic | Year of Award |
| 1. | Tahsin Shakiloddin Kazi | Antioxidant Potential of Finger Millet (Elusine coracana (L.) Gaertn.) | 17/02/2021 |
| 2. | Sachin Dayaram Golait | Studies on wild edible plants ,Nashik dist.(M.S )India | 10/11/2022 |
| 3. | Mayur Suresh Patil | Study of wild grain legumes from western ghats Nashik.Dist (M.S) | 12/11/2021 |
| 4. | Sucheta Bidve | Bioprospecting of bioactive compounds from Pinda Cocanensis and HHearcelum grande | 11/07/2022 |
| 5 | Mukta Bhamare | In vitro studies and molecular characterization of Ceropegia species from Nasik dist (M.S.)India | 15/05/2021 |
| 6 | Yogita Patil | Limnological studies on Darna river,Nashik dist (M.S) | 3/12/2021 |
| S/N | Name of the Student | Title of the Thesis/Topic | Year of Award |
| 1. | Tahsin Shakiloddin Kazi | Antioxidant Potential of Finger Millet (Elusine coracana (L.) Gaertn.) | 17/02/2021 |
| 2. | Sachin Dayaram Golait | Studies on wild edible plants ,Nashik dist.(M.S )India | 10/11/2022 |
| 3. | Mayur Suresh Patil | Study of wild grain legumes from western ghats Nashik.Dist (M.S) | 12/11/2021 |
| 4. | Sucheta Bidve | Bioprospecting of bioactive compounds from Pinda Cocanensis and HHearcelum grande | 11/07/2022 |
| 5 | Mukta Bhamare | In vitro studies and molecular characterization of Ceropegia species from Nasik dist (M.S.)India | 15/05/2021 |
| 6 | Yogita Patil | Limnological studies on Darna river,Nashik dist (M.S) | 3/12/2021 |
Post- graduate Research Projects – 60
- Post -graduate students attended and presented paper at National and International conferences
- One of the Research scholars Mr. Rushikesh Jadhav Awarded by prestigious “Prof. R.S. Rao Award” for best paper presentation on Biodiversity conservation by Indian Association for Angiosperm Taxonomy (2023)
Innovative Programs:
- Botanica – Program provide platform for all the students for their creativity and inspired to think out of box
- Have been organizing programme/ workshop for the students and millet farmers
- Guidance to School students for the preparation of Homi Bhabha Young Scientist examination
- Documentary Screening on “ Anjaneri – The hidden treasure”
- Development of the seedlings of important species
- University toppers and Rank holders –
| Year | Class | Award | Name |
| 2009-2010 | M.Sc. | Gold Medal | Pooja Daiya |
| 2011-2012 | M.Sc. | Gold Medal | Tahsin Kazi |
| 2012-2013 | M.Sc. | Gold Medal | Alka Rai |
| 2012-2013 | M.Sc | 2nd rank | Sakshi Arora |
| 2012-2013 | M.Sc | 3rd rank | Diksha Agralwal |
| 2012-2013 | B.Sc | 5th rank | Drishtant Buch |
| 2012-2013 | B.Sc | 6th rank | Megha Bharate |
| 2012-2013 | B.Sc | 10th rank | Kalyani Gunjal |
| 2013 -2014 | M.Sc. | Gold Medal | Pratima Yada |
| 2013-2014 | M.Sc | 3rd rank | Kirti Deshmukh |
| 2014 -2015 | M.Sc. | Gold Medal | Afra Akbani |
| 2014-2015 | M.Sc. | 5th rank | Jyoti Kamath |
| 2014-2015 | M.Sc. | 6th rank | Rahul Shejwal |
| 2017-2018 | B.SC. | 5th rank | Riya Gulchait |
| 2017-2018 | M.Sc. | Gold Medal | Ashwini Shimpi |
| 2017-2018 | M.Sc. | 6th rank | Renuka Kulkarni |
| 2018-2019 | M.Sc | 6th rank | Ashwini Pagare |
| 2018-2019 | M.Sc | 7th rank | Kajal Jaju |
| 2020-2021 | M.Sc. | 5th rank | Pranjali Devda |
| 2021-2022 | B.Sc | Gold Medal | Nikita Kambale |
| 2022-2023 | BSc | 10th rank | Rasika Jagtap |
- Student progression details
| Year | Name of students | Contact details | Program graduated | Name of program admitted to |
| 2018-2019
|
Tejaswini Chavan | 9545626121
|
B.Sc.
(G.E.Society’s HPT Arts and RYK Science College, Nashik) |
M.Sc.
(G.E.Society’s HPT Arts and RYK Science College, Nashik) |
| Shital Sonawne | 9604916327 | B.Sc.
(G.E.Society’s HPT Arts and RYK Science College, Nashik) |
M.Sc.
(G.E.Society’s HPT Arts and RYK Science College, Nashik) |
|
| 2019-2020 | Nikita Kothawade | 9763580250 | M.Sc.
(G.E.Society’s HPT Arts and RYK Science College, Nashik) |
B.Ed.
Shri Jain Vidyaprasarak Mandal College of Education,Pune |
| Nikita Kamble | 8788495915 | B.Sc.
(HPT Arts and RYK Science College, Nashik) |
M.Sc.
(University of Pune) |
|
| Atul Wagh
|
9158929642
|
M.Sc.
(G.E.Society’s HPT Arts and RYK Science College, Nashik) |
Ph.D
Panchavati college,Nashik
|
|
| Meenal Avasthi | 7083678775 | B.Sc
(G.E.Society’s HPT Arts and RYK Science College, Nashik) |
M.Sc.
(G.E.Society’s HPT Arts and RYK Science College, Nashik) |
|
| Ujawala Gavali | 7083529878 | B.Sc
(G.E.Society’s HPT Arts and RYK Science College, Nashik) |
M.Sc.
(G.E.Society’s HPT Arts and RYK Science College, Nashik) |
|
| Sudip Meshram | 7720083228 | B.Sc
(G.E.Society’s HPT Arts and RYK Science College, Nashik) |
M.Sc.
(G.E.Society’s HPT Arts and RYK Science College, Nashik) |
|
| Shivani Pange | 9403048664 | B.Sc
(G.E.Society’s HPT Arts and RYK Science College, Nashik) |
M.Sc.
(G.E.Society’s HPT Arts and RYK Science College, Nashik) |
| Ruhiranjan Singh
|
9588436798
|
B.Sc
(G.E.Society’s HPT Arts and RYK Science College, Nashik)
|
M.Sc.
(G.E.Society’s HPT Arts and RYK Science College, Nashik)
|
|
| Pranjali Devda | M.Sc.
(G.E.Society’s HPT Arts and RYK Science College, Nashik)
|
M.B.A
at canada |
||
| 2020-2021
|
Harshada Patil
|
8805607348
|
B.Sc
(G.E.Society’s HPT Arts and RYK Science College, Nashik)
|
M.Sc.
(G.E.Society’s HPT Arts and RYK Science College, Nashik)
|
| Gaurav Aher
|
9403052820
|
B.Sc.
(G.E.Society’s HPT Arts and RYK Science College, Nashik)
|
M.Sc.
(G.E.Society’s HPT Arts and RYK Science College, Nashik)
|
|
| Rasika Jagatp | 9764782163
|
B.Sc.
(G.E.Society’s HPT Arts and RYK Science College, Nashik)
|
M.Sc.
(G.E.Society’s HPT Arts and RYK Science College, Nashik |
|
| Shruti Ahire | 9168836976
|
B.Sc.
(G.E.Society’s HPT Arts and RYK Science College, Nashik)
|
M.Sc.
(G.E.Society’s HPT Arts and RYK Science College, Nashik |
|
| Snehal Borkar | 8010456679
|
B.Sc.
(G.E.Society’s HPT Arts and RYK Science College, Nashik)
|
M.Sc.
(G.E.Society’s HPT Arts and RYK Science College, Nashik |
|
| 2021-2022 | Chandrika Paul
|
7083861221
|
M.Sc.
(G.E.Society’s HPT Arts and RYK Science College, Nashik |
Ph.D. |
| Rushikesh Jadhav
|
9373082700
|
M.Sc.
(G.E.Society’s HPT Arts and RYK Science College, Nashik |
Ph.D. | |
| Vaishnavi Motkari
|
8329934645
|
M.Sc.
(G.E.Society’s HPT Arts and RYK Science College, Nashik |
Ph.D. | |
| Afra Akbani
|
8459290968
|
M.Sc.
(G.E.Society’s HPT Arts and RYK Science College, Nashik |
Ph.D. | |
| Vaibhavi Todkar
|
777592200
|
B.Sc.
(G.E.Society’s HPT Arts and RYK Science College, Nashik |
Ph.D. | |
| Sneha Dhum
|
8805248206
|
M.Sc.
(G.E.Society’s HPT Arts and RYK Science College, Nashik |
Ph.D. | |
| Aditi Kale
|
7741838904
|
M.Sc.
(G.E.Society’s HPT Arts and RYK Science College, Nashik |
Ph.D. | |
| Sudip Meshram
|
7720083228
|
M.Sc.
(G.E.Society’s HPT Arts and RYK Science College, Nashik |
B.Ed.
Brahmavalley college of education, Nashik
|
|
| Madhuri Khairnar
|
8275836398
|
M.Sc.
(G.E.Society’s HPT Arts and RYK Science College, Nashik |
MBA
MET’S institute of management Nashik
|
|
| Priyanka Salunkhe
|
7038529277
|
M.Sc.
(G.E.Society’s HPT Arts and RYK Science College, Nashik |
B.Ed.
Bapusaheb DD vispute college of education,Dhule
|
|
| Devyani Thombare
|
7875888787
|
M.Sc.
(G.E.Society’s HPT Arts and RYK Science College, Nashik |
B.Ed.
Matoshree college of education
|
|
| 2022-2023 | Manoj Pawar
|
8530652536
|
M.Sc.
(G.E.Society’s HPT Arts and RYK Science College, Nashik |
B.Ed.
Brahmavalley college of education, Nashik
|
| Jagan Chaudhary
|
9409101790
|
M.Sc.
(G.E.Society’s HPT Arts and RYK Science College, Nashik |
B.Ed.
KTHM college , Nashik
|
|
| Vipul Bharat
|
9737469124
|
M.Sc.
(G.E.Society’s HPT Arts and RYK Science College, Nashik |
B.Ed.
SSR college of Education,Silvassa
|
|
| Razina Shaikh
|
8411083964
|
M.Sc.
(G.E.Society’s HPT Arts and RYK Science College, Nashik |
Humber college Institute of technology,Canada
|
- PLACEMENT OF THE STUDENTS –
| Year | Name of students | Contact details | Program graduated | Currently working |
| 2017-2018
|
Pravin Chaure
|
9421031948
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M.Sc. | Assistant professor at Kalwan College
|
| Chandrika Paul
|
7083861221
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M.Sc. | Assistant professor at Gokhale education society, Nashik
|
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| Devyani Thombare
|
7875888787
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M.Sc. | Assistant professor at Orchid international school and junior college, Nashik
|
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| 2018-2019 | Ganesh Deore
|
9561091843
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M.Sc. | Turtle shell technology
|
| Pradyumna Shejwadkar
|
9623344379
|
M.Sc. | Assistant manager at Datar genetics, Nashik
|
|
| Vaishnavi Motkari
|
8329934645
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M.Sc. | Assistant professor at Panchvati college Nashik
|
|
| Tausif Shaikh
|
9545251881
|
M.Sc. | ||
| Mayuree Rathod
|
7058016113
|
M.Sc. | Assistant professor at Bytco college Nasik
|
|
| Mahendra Zirwal
|
7620410751
|
B.Sc. | Assistant professor at karad college
|
|
| 2019-2020 | Pratiksha Patil
|
7038540685
|
M.Sc. | Research Assistant at Vasant dada sugar institute , Pune
|
| Vaishali Borse
|
8530326396
|
M.Sc. | Assistant professor at Kalwan College
|
|
| Mahesh Wagh
|
7745831336
|
M.Sc. | Police Constable Maharashtra police Academy,
|
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| 2020-2021 | Sudip Meshram
|
7720083228
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M.Sc. | Assistant professor Gokhale education society Nashik
|
| Gaurav Achari
|
9403052820
|
M.Sc. | Actor
|
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| 2021-2022 | Fatima Pankhawala
|
8788309090
|
M.Sc. | Teacher at MSB educational ins
|
| Harshada patil | 8805607348 | M.Sc. | Deep education | |
| group of classes Nashik
|
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| Mansi Kawale
|
9175893116
|
M.Sc. | Actor , Writer
|
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| 2022-2023 | Gayatri Chaudhary
|
7263950490
|
M.Sc. | laza Institute (English Speaking)
|
| Vrushali Pagar
|
7378563126
|
M.Sc. | Apple Public School
|
|
| 2019-2020 | Gaurav Panchal | M.Sc. | Professional Actor | |
| 2021-2022 | Miss. Manasi Kawale | M.SC. | Professional Actor |
SOCIAL CONTRIBUTION OF DEPARTMENT –
- Millet Mission:
One of the staff members have been working on conservation, cultivation and promotion of Finger millet and little millet since 2011. During our survey, we have noted that most of the tribal farmers used to cultivate traditional seeds as they are not aware with varieties released by Agricultural Universities. During our research, we have gathered and documented 120 landraces from Maharashtra, evaluated for nutritional composition and antioxidant potential, and the best nutritious 10 landraces were preserved for seed multiplication and distribution with the support of farmers and students from remote localities.
To create awareness delivered more than 30 lectures at various places and organized workshops for the students, farmers and tribal women during the period of international year of Millets -2023. Delivered talk on “Nashik Akaswani” for people awareness.
The goal of the work is to mobilize students and the general public in support of millet promotion, conservation, and cultivation of millet landraces for their valuable nutritional compounds, gene pool, and ultimately, the empowerment of millet-growing farmers. The majority of the farmers are from tribal areas. To accomplish this goal, the development of expertise or human resources is critical, and I am working to enhance and strengthen the capacity and necessary skills in the students and people from millet growing areas.
Our observations and research on Minor millets substantially validate the fact that they are highly nutritious, rain feed crop which does not need chemical fertilizers, fungicides or pesticides and grow well on marginal lands. In the present scenario it is one of the best options to overcome problem of water scarcity and climate change.
- Mission – “Save Anjaneri”
Anjaneri is high altitude basaltic plateau, 25 Km from Nashik. The Plateau harbor great diversity of floral diversity, exhibits more 400 flowering plant species out of which 125 are endemic. We have been creating awareness towards its ecological importance by involving students in this mission and delivering talk at various places, Nashik Akaswani and articles in newspapers.
Our students were involved in the protest against encroachment and development of road on Anjaneri plateau. Create a awareness among people. Made a documentary film on floral diversity of “Anjaneri- The hidden treasure”. The purpose of documentary film making is to create awareness among people towards importance of plateaus and its floral diversity Film screen at various places, specifically at Ankur International film festival and Kirloskar Vasundhara International film festival.
3.Create awareness among the students by providing detail information on campus plant species
4.Restoration of endemic plant species in the ecosystem
- Tree plantation program
MEASURES TO IMPLEMENT NEP IN THE DEPARTMENT –
- Faculty members attended workshops on NEP
- Faculty members attended “Online NEP orientation and sensitization program” organized by Gujarat University and UGC – MMTTC
- Introduce students to the importance of NEP with reference to On job training and holistic development
BEST PRACTICES OF THE DEPARTMENT –
- Mushroom cultivation training
- Botanica
- Plant of the day
- Millet awareness mission
- Training on “Field Botany”
SWOC ANALYSIS OF DEPARTMENT –
- Strength –
Qualified faculty and well equip laboratories, Recognized research center by SPPU, Consistency of the students as rank holders in the University list, Well maintained Botanical Garden, Consistency in the research (Taxonomy), Society oriented research and Sectional library
- Weakness –
Non grant courses, Lack of skill base courses and professional courses
Opportunities –
In the existing scenario of climate change and malnutrition of food, Plant sciences students have different opportunities in the food industries, Seed Bank and Seed industries, restoration of biodiversity program, Herbal industries, Small industries such as Mushroom cultivation , Algal cultivation , Food processing industries, Floriculture and Biofertilizers
- Challenges –
To maintain student strength for Basic sciences and availability of funding
SSELECTIVE PHOTOS OF DEPARTMENT / DOCUMENTARY/ FILM
Documentary film – “Anjaneri – the hidden treasure” 29 minutes film on Floral diversity of Anjaneri plateau.
Video clip (3 min.) on “Millets – Conservation and Cultivation”