Zoology

AWARENESS PROGRAMME ON NUTRITION AND HEALTH

 Awareness programme on nutrition and health has been  conducted by the department of zoology. Students participated in various   competitions  like poster making  and gave presentations on the topic. 

GENDER SENSITISATION PROGRAMME OF 2018-19 YR

Gender sensitization programme was conducted  by the department of Zoology in  Oct. 2018-19 .   Students of different department participated in  poster making competition.  Skit on female foeticide was performed  by the students.    Self defense    techniques  were performed by a student.Two students  gave PPT  presentation on the topic.

EXPOSURE TO IIT LABS

All the students of Zoology department visited Bio X labs in IIT Mandi  to learn about different techniques. Demonstration of Centrifuge, PCR, DNA extraction  was given by the attendants. IIT faculty  gave lecture on different  research topics.  

DNA FINGERPRINTING WORKSHOP

Two days workshop on DNA fingerprinting was organised by the department of Zoology on  date 23rd July & 24th July  2019 . Students were  given the opportunity to  perform the techniques. All the students of B.Sc final year attended the programme and  40  student qualified the test  of DNA Fingerprinting. 

WORKSHOP ON TIME MANAGEMENT FOR STUDENTS & USE OF E RESOURCES FOR FACULTY

A workshop on time management for students and use of e resources for teachers was organised  on date  4 th March 2020 by the department of Zoology. Students of  all the departments and all the faculty members  participated in the event . This workshop was  organised under the social -corporate responsibility of the Institute. Resource person interacted with the students.  Teachers  learnt about online teaching and  google classroom.  

COUNSELING OF STUDENTS REGARDING EXAMS

Counseling of students of B.Sc first year  regarding exams    was   done on 29th April 2022. In this session    
  doubts were cleared by the HOD and all faculty members of the department of Zoology. 

ORGANIZATION OF POPULAR SCIENCE LECTURE SERIES

      Himachal  Pradesh Council for science ,Technology & Environment (HIMCOSTE) organized popular science  lecture series in the college in association with Zoology department on dt 27th july 2017. Invited speakers delivered lectures on different topics.  Lecture  on Biodiversity  was  given by Dr. Tejpal Singh   and Remote sensing  by Dr. Kunal Satyarthi. 

POWERPOINT PRESENTATIONS BY STUDENTS

14 Students of B.Sc Zoology 5th semester prepared and presented   power point presentations  on dt 18th September 2017.About 90 students and all faculty members attended the seminar.Different topics were selected by the participants like DNA structure, Nucleotides, Mutations, Restriction Endonuclease, DNA fingerprinting, Human karyotype etc. 

POSTER MAKING BY STUDENTS ON NATIONAL SCIENCE DAY

 On the occasion of National Science  day celebration on 28th feb 2018  ,the students of zoology department prepared  posters on the theme "Science and Technology for a sustainable Future". The topics of interest were Global warming, Environmental pollution, wildlife conservation , greenhouse gases , renewable energy resources. 

VISIT TO HIM HATCHERY

One day  study tour /field visit  to HIM Hatchery a Govt. Poultry farm and hatchery at Sundernagar distt. Mandi  was organised  for the students of B.Sc 5th semester. About 230 students  and  faculty  members   visited the hatchery Various developmental stages  and equipments were demonstrated  by the attendants.  

SCIENCE EXHIBITION BY STUDENTS

During the Platinum  Jubilee Celebration function of VGC Mandi  30 students of the zoology department  participated in science exhibition . Students  prepared  models and posters. Models  on Sericulture, Animal diversity , Working kidney and lungs , Human heart and wildlife of Himachal Pradesh   were displayed by the students. 

ORIENTATION PROGRAMME ON AIDS AND TUBERCULOSIS

Students of department of Zoology  participated  in the orientation programme on AIDS &Tuberculosis  organized by the District AIDS  control society on dt 27 th september 2018. A total of 150 students participated  in the programme. Students also visited the Blood bank ,ICTC and ART Centre of the Zonal hospital. 

AWARENESS PROGRAMME ON BLOOD DONATION

Awareness programme on voluntary blood donation  among the students  was organised   by the department of zoology in association with red ribbon club.

POPULAR SCIENCE LECTURE SERIES

Popular science lecture series was organised by the Himachal Pradesh Council for science technology  & environment  in the department . About 250 students and all the faculty  members attended the seminar.llectures on effect of change on flora &fauna by Dr. Shubhra Banerjee, Role of science in rural development by Prof. Kshama Maitra, Artificial   Intelligence by prof. Lalit kumar Awasthi  were delivered. 

AWARENESS PROGRAMME ON AIDS

On commemorating  WORLD AIDS DAY Students of Zoology department participated in poster making competition in the year 202-22 .

Counselling of girls for health & hygiene

 In the month of September in session 2022-23  counselling  of girls students  was done by the nursing college trainee In which various issues of girl's health and hygiene were discussed.

Demonstration of models & specimens of museum

 All the  specimens and models  of their syllabus   have been shown and demonstrated in detail  to the students  as a regular feature.

Use of intereactive board for presentations,Seminar by the students

Power point presentations and seminar were  given by the students on the particular topic  for subject knowledge and expression.

Seminar on stress management & career guidance

In the month of October a seminar on stress management  under the program  career guidance was conducted  in which students of zoology department  participated actively.

EDUCATIONAL EXCURSION

Department of Zoology organised  one day educational  field visit to Fish farm at Patlikuhl  and  nature park at Manali. All the students of B.Sc 3 rd year Zoology  major  visited  the  above mentioned locations on dated  7th Nov. 2022.Three Faculty members  of Zoology  department & 1 from botany department accompanied the   students. Mr Hem Singh Thakur Deputy director, Fishery department   & Mr. Rajender kumar Senior  fishery officer  interacted with the students  and delivered the lecture to the students.   

POSTER MAKING & COLLAGE MAKING COMPETITION

 Poster making & Collage making competition was organised on date 28^th November 23 by the  department of Zoology in the college. About 34 students participated actively in both competitions. More than 130 students attended the programme. Main purpose of the event was to provide platform for expression of artistic,creative and innovative skills among the students. Results were declared by the  judges and mementoes were given to the winners for 1^st , 2 ^nd 3 ^rd  positions and  for consolation. Dr. JaswantSingh Thakur HOD was the chief guest.  All the faculty members of Zoology department  Dr. Monika, Dr Sanjay Narang,Dr. Radhika  and from Botany department Prof. Priyanka Thakur , Prof. Neelam Sharma from department of Chemistry  attended the programme.

INVITED TALK ON FOREST & ITS MANAGEMENT

 Department of zoology organized seminar on Job opportunities and challenges in Forest department on dated 29th November 22. Lectures were delivered by the invited speakers Dr. Chaman Rao  DFO  Rampur  and   Sh Ashok Negi  DFO Sarahan  on the topic :job opportunities & Challenges , land use , People's rights and duties.  it was  an interactive  & participative session.200 students of B.Sc medical and all the faculty members of the Zoology department attended the programme. 

NAAC Visit

  In session 2022-23  team of NAAC visited  the Institute for next cycle of accreditation . Presentation  of all the activities of department was given. Team visited  all the labs / equipments and infrastructure . 

Induction and Counseling of students

In the beginning of the session an induction programme  with B.sc 1 st yr students was   carried out  in room no 22. Brief introduction was given about the subject courses and students introduced themselves  to all the faculty members. 

VISIT TO LABORATORIES AND MUSEUM

Students were given opportunity to visit the zoology labs and museum  to  get practical knowledge . Skeletons of various animals   displayed were shown to them .

Demonstration of Aquarium

All the students  of B.Sc  3rd yr  visited the  lab and  prepared the assignment on the aquarium fishes.  Working of Aquarium   was   demonstrated  with   live  examples . 

Guest lecture on Biosensors

 On 4 September Guest lecture was delivered by  Dr. Dhanjay  AP Allahabad  Central University . His topic was Biosensor and healthcare. All the faculty members of department of  Zoology   organised the event. Worthy principal Ms. Surina Sharma presided the event .

Guest lecture on Biosensors

 On 4 September Guest lecture was delivered by  Dr. Dhanjay  AP Allahabad  Central University .His topic was Biosensor and healthcare. All the faculty members of department of  Zoology   organised the event. Worthy principal Ms. Surina Sharma presided the event .

TEACHERS DAY CELEBRATION

On 5 th September  teachers day was celebrated . 

Short term course on Vermicomposting

 Short term course on organic farming and vermicompost  for science students  has been started in the month of october on 5 th Oct.  under Utkrish   yojna .About 40 students were enrolled for the course. They will learn about different methods of organic farming and  biopesticides. These students were involved in practical  work.After completion of the course   Certificates  will be provided to all the participants.

Wildlife conservation &animal diversity week

Report on Wildlife Week Celebrations-2023 held on 10^th Oct, 2023

On the occasion of the69^th National Wildlife Week celebrations the Department of Zoology  and Department of Environment Science of Vallabh Government College organized a  poster making and collage making competition on Wildlife conservation and  Animal Diversity. A total number 25 student participated in the poster making  and collage making competition and 150 students attended the function. Prof. Surina Sharma, Principal, VGC Mandi presided over the event as Chief Guest of  the event.

Ms. Alisha and Ms. Akansha of BSc Zoology started the event by welcoming the Chief Guest ,Professors and students. Dr. Monika Panchani, Associate Professor and Head, Zoology Department, briefed the audience about the importance of National  Wildlife week and mentioned National Wildlife Week is being organized since1952 and it aims to improve the awareness among masses and to educate them about the importance of Wildlife and its conservation. She also conveyed the  message that we all should have compassion towards wildlife and should work for   its conservation.

A wonderful  presentation prepared by the students was showcased on variety of animal  diversity and its importance. The presentation was followed by a group song the BSc Zoology students. A brief on the spot quiz competition on Wildlife was also organized by Dr. Manoj Thakur, Assistant Professor, and Department of Environment Science in which students participated very actively.

Dr. Radhika Jamwal, Assistant Professor, Department of Zoology announced the winners of the postermaking and collage making competition and facilitated the overall prizedistribution function. Ms. Vaishanvi Gaur Bsc 2^nd year, Samriti Thakur  Bsc 2^nd year, Kartik Sharma Bsc 3^rd year and Abhay Pratap  Singh, Bsc 2^nd year got the 1^st, 2^nd, 3^rdand consolation prize in Poster making competition. Pallavi Thakur Bsc 2^ndyear, Yukti Bsc 2^nd year, Siya Bsc 2^nd year and Shayna Thakur Bsc 3^rd year got 1^st, 2^nd, 3^rdand consolation prize in Collage making competition.

Prof. Surina Sharma in  her address mentioned that such events are regularly being organized in the  college as a part of extracurricular activity to boost student knowledge and  their overall mental development besides their studies. She said students have  lot of talent and they should actively participate in different events organized  at college, inter-college, regional level. Other Professors present in the  event were Prof. Devika Vaidya, Prof. Neetu, Prof. Madhavi Joshi, Prof. Anita  and Prof. Rajeev. Dr. Sanjay Narang, Associate Professor, Department of Zoology  gave the vote of thanks.

International Conference on Emerging Issues of Biodiversity and Environment for Sustainable Development

Two days  InternationalConference on “Emerging issues in Biodiversityand Environment for Sustainable Development” on 14^th and 15^th February 2024  was organised by the  Department of Zoology and Environment Science of Vallabh Government College Mandi organized under the guidance ofPrincipal Ms. Surina Sharma. This conference coveredimportant issues on various aspectsof biodiversity conservation and environmentprotection in meeting the objectives of sustainable development. Sh. Krishan Vaidya,Additional Director (Retired), Department of Higher Education, GoHP graced theinaugural function of the event as our esteemed Chief Guest. The valedictory function of the event was gracedby Prof. Lalit Kumar Awasthi, Director, NIT Uttarakhand as Chief Guest of theevent. A total no of 66 research papers were presentedoffline, 78 online and 16 poster presentations were there. Besides the collegesand universities located in Himachal Pradesh, research papers were presentedfrom NIT and IIT, Panjab University, BHU, GHNB University Gharwal, PatnaUniversity, Chandigarh University, Sher-e-Kashmir University of AgriculturalSciences and Technology of Kashmir, Kurukshetra University, Ch. Charan SinghUniversity, Meerut,  Konkuk UniversitySeoul, South Korea , Manitoba Real Estate Association Canada, University ofIllinois, USA.

Two Week Capacity Building Training Programme For Laboratory Assistants

Two week capacity building programme  was conducted in month of  April and May . Department of Zoology  have taken four sessions  on 2nd and 3rd May.  Dr. Monika  covered “General instructions regarding running maintenance of laboratory, zoo museum and fish aquarium”  through  power point presentation  and then briefed about “Ethical rules for handling animal products, serological tests and maintaining hygiene, safety in the lab” in 1^st half. Dr Radhika Jamwal explained about “The instruction to deal with specimens and  demonstrated about the collection and preservation techniques”. 

They also acquired practical knowledge of collection and preservation of specimen. All of then watched the different fishes in aquarium and learn about the maintenance of aquarium. Dr. Sanjay Narang  presented power point on topic “How to handle different equipments and apparatus” then briefed about “Functioning of equipments in the lab” in 1^st half. All the participants showed interest in this session. Practically all the participants observed the blood pressure of each other and perform blood group examinations. Ms Jyoti Thakur provided “Instructions on maintaining slides and charts, and also briefed about the microscope focusing techniques in the lab”. After presentations, all the participants gained practical knowledge in the laboratory.

Induction Programme for lifscience students session 2024-25

Induction programme (6-8-2024)

Orientation Programme for session 2024-25

12 Aug 2024  

Time=11.00 am 

Venue : Zoology department VGC Mandi 

Program Outline :Orientation progamme was successfully organised by the department of Zoology for all the students. During this programme exhibition of charts and nodels were displayed .

 Dr. Sanjay Kumar Narang gave welcome and introduction  thereafter HOD Dr. Monika Panchani addressed the students and encouraged them to participate vin all departmental activities. Introduction of the zoology club and it’s members was given by president Himanshu Vardhan  and general secretory Nitasha   told about   the objectives of the club .  Glimpse of activities of zoology department  was presented  through  PPT by president. After that 1^st year students explored the zoology department including labs museum and different projects /models presented by 2^nd and 3^rd year students Dr. Radhika Jamwal  and MS Jyoti Thakur  gave them details of  exhibition .  About 180 students  attended the program  and  30 participated in charts and models prepration. 

TEACHER'S DAY CELEBRATION BY LIFESCIENCE CLUB

 On 5th September 2024  teacher's day has been celebrated by the students. As  5th September has been celebrated in the honour of Dr. Sarvepalli Radhkrishan ,   students paid  tribute to him by highlighting  his achievement .     It was organised by Lifescience club  of zoology department.  President Himanshu  welcomed all the teachers and  introduced  about the progamme. All the members actively participated and managed different activities .Many students gave performances on dance  and music.  Club  members greeted the all science faculty and honoured them  by presenting beautiful  hand made small gifts . All the teachers  gave blessings and best wishes for future accomplishments. 

INSECT PEST OBSERVATION

Pest Watching activity was organized by Department of Zoology on 09.11.2024. The activity started from college campus up to Helipad area and vice versa.  A total no. of 130 students of BSc III year (Zoology, Botany and Chemistry) participated accompanied by Dr. Radhika Jamwal, Ms. Jyoti Thakur and LA Sh. Sunder Singh.

Mussoorie-Dehradun Haridwar Educational Trip

Organizedby:Department of Zoology & Department ofBotany 

TotalParticipants: 47 students and 3 Professors (Dr.DeepaliAshok, Dr. Neetu Pathania, Ms. Jyoti Thakur), 1 Lab Assistant 

Participantsfromzoology department: 26 Zoologystudents and ProfessorJyoti Thakur

TripDuration: 28 September– 3 October, 2024

TripOverview

The educational tripcommenced on September 28th,2024 with a departure from Mandi to Haridwar. Thepurpose of the trip was toprovide final-year medical students with firsthandexperience in variousbiological fields, enhancing their understanding of medicinalplants,entomology, and cultural aspects of the regions visited.

 September 28 :Overnight Travel To Haridwar

Overnight Travel toHaridwar by 7:00 AM the nextmorning, we arrived at Haridwar. After fresheningup, we proceeded to visitPatanjali Botanical Garden in Haridwar.

September29: Visit toPatanjali Botanical Garden and Ganga Arti

ThePatanjali BotanicalGarden was a beautifully organized space, featuring acomprehensive database ofover 550 medicinal plants categorized by theirhealing properties. Among theprominent plants were Ashwagandha, Tulsi, Neem,and Giloy, all widely used inAyurvedic treatments, including Panchkarmas.Students explored the garden,gaining valuable insights into various medicinalplants and their applicationsin traditional medicine. They also had the chanceto observe different speciesof pigeons, Swans and a flightless  bird Emu.

Theday concluded witha spiritual experience at the Ganga Arti, which leftstudents inspired by thelocal culture and traditions. The melodic chants,flickering lamps, andshimmering reflections on the Ganga beautifully capturedthe essence ofdevotion, making it an unforgettable highlight of our journey.

September30: Visit to Rishikesh

Next day, thejourneystarts to Rishikesh, where students explored several ancient temples(RishikeshTemple, Chandreshwar Mahadev Temple), Triveni ghat and the Iconic RamandLaxman Jhula. Students explored the cultural and spiritual significanceofRishikesh, gaining valuable insights into its rich heritage andpractices.After Rishikesh, we continued to Dehradun, there In the evening,studentsenjoyed a lively DJ party, providing a perfect opportunity to relaxandstrengthen their bonds as a group.

October1: ForestResearch Institute (FRI), Dehradun and Fun 'N' Food Kingdom:

During our visit tothe ForestResearch Institute (FRI), students explored its various museums, eachofferingunique insights into biodiversity and environmental science.

• Forest Pathology Museum: Featured over 100 types of fungal infections affecting trees, highlighting research on prevention and treatment.
• Timber Museum: Showcased 20+ timber varieties and included a transverse section of a 704-year-old Deodar tree, illustrating natural events through its annual rings.
• Non-Wood Forest Products Museum: Highlighted non-timber products like resins and medicinal plants, featuring over 50 samples with commercial and medicinal value.
• Entomology Museum: Contained around 3,000 exhibits on insect pests and their damage to forests, with information on control methods. Important forestry pests like sal heart-wood borer, teak defoliator, Meliaceae shoot borer, deodar defoliator, sissoo defoliator, babul stem and root borer, their biology, life history and nature of damage have been depicted along with methods to control them.
• Silviculture Museum: Focused on forest growth and management, covering afforestation techniques and threats to forests through informative panels and various samples.

In the evening,students visited Fun 'N' Food Kingdom where students enjoyed water rides andactivities,including the thrilling zero-gravity ride, making it a perfectopportunity tounwind and relive childhood memories.

October2: Visit toMussoorie

Students enjoyed thescenic beauty of Mussoorie andvisited Kampty Falls, reinforcing theirconnection to nature and biodiversity.After kampty fall students exploredMussoorie's local markets and  famous Mall road, where students observedtraditionalhandicrafts and unique architecture, gaining insights into theregion's cultureand economy.

Overnight travel toMandi.

 October 3:Arrival in Mandi at 8:00 AM.

Conclusion:

The trip providedinvaluable learning opportunitiesand fostered a deeper appreciation for boththe biological sciences andcultural heritage. The collaboration between theDepartments of Zoology andBotany enriched the experience, enabling students toengage with diverseaspects of their fields. Overall, the trip was a success,leaving participantswith lasting memories and a greater understanding of thesubjects explored.

Wildlife Week Organized by the Department of Zoology (October 4-8, 2024)

Wildlife WeekOrganized by the Department of Zoology (October 4-8, 2024)

The Department ofZoology successfully organized Wildlife Week from October 4 to 8, 2024,celebrating the importance of wildlife conservation and raising awareness aboutStray, wild and pet animals. The event featured various engaging activities andcompetitions aimed at fostering a deeper understanding of wildlife and itsprotection among students.

The week commenced onOctober 4,coinciding with Animal Day. A digital photography and presentationcompetition was held under the theme “The World Is Their Home Too.” Studentsshowcased their creativity and passion for wildlife through their entries.Additionally, Dr. Pallavi Sharma delivered an insightful lecture on"Rabies Awareness," highlighting the importance of understandingzoonotic diseases and their prevention. On October 5, a quiz competition wasorganized, drawing participation from various teams. The Dolphin team,comprising Kashish Kant, Yogita Thakur, and Ruchita, emerged as the winners,followed closely by the Jaguar team (Tushar, Pannikaran, and Vishal) in secondplace, and the Hawk team(Robin and Ritesh) securing third. The quiz wasdesigned to test participants' knowledge about wildlife and conservationissues.

A field visit to a cowshelter near Panchvaktra took place on October 7, attended by approximately 30students. This visit allowed students to connect with animals directly andlearn about their care and welfare.

Throughout the week,several competitions were held, including Poster Making, Collage Making,Digital Photography, and Digital Presentations. The judging panel comprisedesteemed faculty members: Dr. Sanjay Narang, Dr. Radhika Jamwal, Dr. Tara Sen,Dr.Deepali Ashok, Dr. Banita Saklani, Dr. Manoj Thakur, and Professor JyotiThakur. In Poster Making competition winners were Monika (BSc 2nd), UjjwalSharma (BSc 1st), Urmila (BSc 1st). Winners in Collage Making were Samiksha(BSc2nd), Kashish Kant (BSc 1st), Anamika (BSc 1st). Rahul Thakur (BSc 3rd),Navdeep(BSc 2nd), Shreya Sharma (BSc 3rd) bagged the positions in Digital Photography.Digital Presentation winners were  Sneha (BSc 1st), Smriti Thakur (BSc3rd),Vishal (BSc 1st).

The program concludedon October 8 with a grand award distribution ceremony attended by the ChiefGuest and Principal, Ms. Surina Sharma. In her address, she emphasized thesignificance of wildlife conservation and encouraged students to engageactively in environmental protection. Dr. Monika Panchani, Head of the ZoologyDepartment, delivered a welcome speech, outlining the week’s activities andtheir impact on students. After the prize distribution, Dr. Sanjay Narangexpressed gratitude to all participants, organizers, and judges for theircontributions, ensuring the success of Wildlife Week.

 Conclusion:

Around 200 studentsand 10 teachers participated during this week. The Wildlife Week was aremarkable success, promoting awareness and appreciation for wildlife amongstudents. The various activities not only enriched students  knowledge butalso encouraged them to become advocates for wildlife conservation in theircommunities. The event's impact will resonate beyond the week, inspiringstudents to actively engage in wildlife protection initiatives.

sketch making competition on female foeticide

On theoccasion of Children’s Day, the Life Sciences Club celebrated with greatenthusiasm on 14^th November 2024. A sketch-making competition wasorganized on the theme of Female Foeticide to raise awareness about thiscritical issue.The competition saw active participation, and the winners wereas follows:

1^stPosition: Poonam (2^nd Year)

2^ndPosition: Ujjwal (1^st Year)

3^rdPosition: Kritika (3^rd Year)

Consolationprizes were awarded to Anshika (1^st Year), Vishal Verma (3^rdYear), Himanshu  vardhan (3^rdYear), Kalpana Kumari (3^rd Year), and Priyani (3^rdYear).The Head of the Zoology Department, Dr. Monika Panchani, graced the eventand presented prizes to the winners. She extended her best wishes to thestudents for their future endeavors.As part of the celebration, a motivationalvideo was shown to inspire the attendees. The President of the Life SciencesClub, Himanshu Vardhan, also contributed by sharing a motivational poem withthe students, adding to the spirit of the occasion.Approximately 200 studentsparticipated in the event. The celebration concluded with a cake-cuttingceremony led by the students, marking the joy and significance of Children’sDay.Distinguished guests, including Dr. Sanjay Narang, Dr. Radhika Jamwal, andMs. Jyoti Thakur, were present and added to the event’s success.The celebrationwas a meaningful and memorable experience for everyone involved.

Excursion Trip to BijliMahadev

On 19th November 2024, our college organized an excursion trip to the Bijli Mahadev Temple for first-year and final-year students of the Zoology department. A total of 52 students and 4 teachers visited on this adventurous and cultural journey. The trip began early in the morning from the college premises. Everyone was filled with excitement as we boarded the buses and traveled along the scenic Kullu-Manali highway. We reached Chansari village, the starting point of the trek, and began the 3-kilometer journey to the Bijli Mahadev Temple. The trail featured a mix of steep ascents and flat stretches, surrounded by lush forests and offering breathtaking views of the Kullu and Parvati valleys. Students learned about ecology, topography, and biodiversity in this beautiful landscape. Members of the Life Science Club took the lead, and all students gained practical knowledge of cultural values, mythology, connections with Lord Shiva, and co-evolution. We encountered evolved crows, black kites, monkeys, and indigenous cows. Along the way, we also met many tourists from Uttar Pradesh, Gujarat, and Haryana, as well as local residents.

Guest Lecture on Cancer Diagnosis and Treatment.

On November 29, 2024, the Department of Zoology, in collaboration with the Career Counseling and Placement Cell, organized a one-day invited lecture featuring an expert in the field of cancer research. Dr. Neelam Thakur, an alumnus of Vallabh Govt. College, delivered a lecture on Recent advances in Nanotechnology for Cancer Diagnostics and Treatment. Dr. Monika Panchani gave the welcome speech, and afterward, Dr. Radhika Jamwal introduced the speaker. Early detection and treatment are crucial for combating this deadly disease, and Dr. Thakur’s presentation was both informative and engaging, fostering an interactive session that left a significant impact on the students, particularly in raising awareness about cancer in their communities. Dr. Sanjay Narang delivered the vote of thanks, Dr. Anita Thakur and Ms. Jyoti Thakur were also present during this event. 200 students of life science attended the lecture and members of the Life Science Club managed the event effectively, maintaining decorum throughout.

Lecture on professional opportunities in life science.

The Department of Zoology, in collaboration with the Career Counseling and Placement Cell, organized a seminar on professional opportunities in life science on 7th February 2025. The event featured Dr. Rakesh Negi, Associate Professor at Himachal Pradesh University (HPU), as the keynote speaker.  He delivered an insightful lecture on various career opportunities in the field of life sciences and engaged in an interactive session with students, addressing their queries and providing guidance. The seminar was attended by all faculty members of the department, along with 120 students. The session proved to be highly informative, equipping students with valuable knowledge about career pathways in life sciences and enhancing their awareness of potential professional opportunities.

Science Day Celebration

The Department of Zoology celebratedNational Science Day with great enthusiasm. The event focused on this year’stheme, "Involvement of Youth in Science Innovation for ViksitBharat."  As part of thecelebration, students from the Life Science Club presented a skit on the theme “MythVersus Reality” that creatively highlighted key scientific and social issues. Life Science club bagged 1^stPosition in activity corner, quiz competition and 2^nd in poster competition.Live activities such as blood testing, blood pressure measurement, and BMIcalculation were performed, providing students with hands-on experience inbasic health assessments. Additionally, working models of the human heart andother skill-based course models were displayed, demonstrating practical applicationsof scientific concepts. The event successfully inspired students to embracescience and innovation while raising awareness about critical societal andenvironmental issues.

Models and charts exhibition

The Exhibition  of models and charts was organized on 3rd march 2025. Principal Ms. Surina Sharma graced the event as the Chief Guest, with Dr. Monika Panchani (HOD Zoology) welcoming her and highlighting the club’s achievements. Ms. Surina Sharma honored the winners and outstanding performers by giving prizes . in her address she motivated students to participate in different inter college competitions and blessed the students for future endeavors. Samriti was awarded the overall champion in the chart competition, while Himanshu secured the title for the best model competition. Additionally, all members of the Life Sciences Club Rahul, Suryansh, Kritika, Nitasha, Garima, Sanjana, Vipasha, Prachi, Akash, Sumit and Abhilasha  were recognized and awarded for their valuable contributions. The event concluded with a vote of thanks by Dr. Sanjay Narang and saw the participation of around 130 students. Faculty members Dr. Radhika Jamwal, Dr. Banita Saklani, Dr. Madhavi Joshi, and Dr. Jyoti Thakur were also present.