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Name of the Head of Department : Prof. Shweta Yadav Contact Details : 9479983812 Email : This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it., This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. X (Twitter) Handle: HoD_Zoology NAAC Peer Team Visit 2023: https://youtu.be/z4Bz2jWl3QU |
| Criterion 1 : | Curricular Aspects |
| Criterion 2 : | Teaching-Learning and Evaluation |
| Criterion 3 : | Research, Innovations and Extension |
| Criterion 4 : | Infrastructure and Learning Resources |
| Criterion 5 : | Student Support and Progression |
| Criterion 6 : | Governance, Leadership and Management |
| Criterion 7 : | Institutional values and Best Practices |
Year of Establishment: 1946 |
Brief Introduction of the Department: |
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The Department of Zoology is one of the pioneer departments of the university. It started with the establishment of the university itself on July 18, 1946. The founder Vice Chancellor, Dr. Harisingh Gour, invited Dr. D. S. Shrivastava from Agra University to start the department. He was a Reader and Head until 1951, when he left for Belfast (UK) for research work. Dr. Panna Lal Mishra from Lucknow joined the department as Reader and Head (1951–1953). Dr. D. S. Shrivastava came back in 1953, took over as Professor and Head in 1955 and continued until his retirement in 1968. Prof. Har Swaroop joined the department as a lecturer in 1947, he left the department in 1960 and joined Vikram University, Ujjain (M.P.), as Professor and Head, later he became Vice Chancellor of Jiwaji University, Gwalior (M.P.). Prof. H. N. Bhargava joined the department in 1948, he retired in 1985. Prof. R. S. Saini joined the department in 1949 and retired in 1985. Dr. S. D. Mishra joined the department in 1951, later in 1967 he left and joined Jodhpur University, Rajasthan. Prof. R. K. Shrivastava was the first M. Sc. of the department joined the department in 1949, he retired in 1988. Prof. H. K. Saxena, Dr. D. D. Soni, Dr. S. K. Tiwari, Prof. B.K. Shrivastava, Prof. Y. N. Sahay, Prof. D. P. Gupta, Prof. A. K. Raizada, Prof. S. Sahai, Prof. O. P. Gupta, Prof. Sunita Bhargava, Prof. Smita Banerjee, Dr. V. S. Bais, Prof. D. K. Saraf, Prof. U. S. Gupta, Prof. Mangla Bhide, Prof. Janak Dulari Ahi, Prof. Subodh Kumar Jain (FIAN, FNASc), have been working in the department. Presently, Prof. Versha Sharma (Dean-SBS), Prof. Shweta Yadav (HoD), Dr. Malabika Sikdar, Dr. Payal Mahobia, Dr. Deepali Jat, and Dr. Raj Kumar Koiri are working in the department as permanent faculty members. Over years the department has developed comprehensive collaborations with Zoological Survey of India and has been pursuing cutting-edge research in areas of top national priority. The department has a core strength of faculty members trained in advanced scientific biological research at institutes of national/international repute. The renewed focus of the department presently involves biochemistry, earthworm biology, endocrinology, environmental biotechnology, molecular systematics, and neurobiology. |
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Vision: |
| We at the Department of Zoology, are committed to develop science and technology solutions for the world by bringing together multidisciplinary researchers and creating world-class approaches for scientific discoveries. |
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Mission: |
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♦ Developing comprehensive and effective approaches to impart quality training to the students. ♦ To solve the most pressing and profound scientific problems faced by mankind. ♦ Understand living systems to improve environment and human health. ♦ Train the next generation of scientists and academicians. ♦ To identify both global and local issues that need intervention by a Zoologist, and to develop intelligent strategies and biological approaches in problem solving methods. ♦ To enhance and foster collaborative research to improve the critical thinking and to develop novel ideas. |
| S.No. | Name | Designation | Mobile No. | E-mail Id |
| 1. | Prof. Versha Sharma | Professor | 7224972111 | This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. |
| 2. | Prof. Shweta Yadav | Professor & HoD | 9479983812 | This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. |
| 3. | Dr. Malabika Sikdar | Associate Professor | 8319894003 | This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. |
| 4. | Dr. Payal Mahobiya | Associate Professor | 9407265618 | This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. |
| 5. | Dr. Deepali Jat | Assistant Professor (Senior Grade) | 9977229699 | This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. |
| 6. | Dr. Raj Kumar Koiri | Assistant Professor | 9179562075 | This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. |
| 7. | Dr. Shashwat Singh | Assistant Professor | 8982369325 | This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. |
| 8. | Dr. Smita Shukla | Assistant Professor | 7376013843 | This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. |
| 9. | Dr. Priyoneel Basu | Assistant Professor | 9919499993 | This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. |
| 10. | Dr. Sandeep Kumar | Assistant Professor | 9906439049 | This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. |
| 11. | Dr. Somenath Ghosh | Assistant Professor | 9936439419 | This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. |
| 12. | Dr. Kashmeera N. A. | Assistant Professor | 8921797672 | This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. |
| 13. | Dr. Brajesh K. Maurya | Assistant Professor | 9450061618 | This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. |
EVENT CALENDAR 2025-26
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Month |
Date |
Event |
Academic/research Activities |
Convener/Convener |
Coordinator/coordinators |
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June |
5 |
World Environment Day |
Key note lecture on 2025 theme "Beating Plastic pollution" |
Prof. Shweta Yadav |
Dr. Smita Shukla/ Dr. Somnath Ghosh |
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July |
26 |
International Day for the Conservation of the Mangrove Ecosystem |
Lecture of the ecological role of Mangrove ecosystem |
Prof. Shweta Yadav/Dr. Payal Mahobia |
Dr. Kashmeera N. A. |
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28 |
World Nature Conservation Day |
Endangered species and their conservation/current challenges in species conservation. |
Prof. Shweta Yadav/Prof. Malvika Sikadar |
Dr. Shashwat Singh |
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September |
4 |
National wildlife day |
Know your Fauna |
Prof. Shweta Yadav/Dr. Payal Mahobia |
Dr. Kashmeera N. A. |
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16 |
Ozone day |
Ozone and Animal health lecture |
Prof. Shweta Yadav/Raj Kumar Koiri |
Dr. Brajesh K. Maurya |
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October
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12 |
National Bird Watching Day (India) |
Bird watching |
Prof. Shweta Yadav/Dr. Deepali Jat |
Dr. Priyoneel Basu |
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21 |
Vigyan Bharati Foundation Day & World Fisheries day |
Invited lecture |
Prof. Shweta Yadav |
Dr. Sandeep Kumar |
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December |
4 |
Wildlife conservation day |
Visit to wildlife sanctuary |
Prof. Shweta Yadav/Deepali Jat |
Dr. Smita Shukla |
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February |
2 |
World Wetland day |
Invited lecture |
Prof. Shweta Yadav/Dr. Payal Mahobia |
Dr. Somnath Ghosh |
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14 |
International Day of Action for rivers |
Field visit to the nearby river and biomonitoring the biological quality elements; Invited Lecture |
Prof. Shweta Yadav/Dr. Malvika Sikdar |
Dr. Sandeep Kumar |
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22 |
World water day |
Invited Lecture |
Prof. Shweta Yadav/Dr. Rajkumar Koiri |
Dr. Sandeep Kumar/ Dr. Brajesh K. Maurya |
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28 |
National Science Day |
Invited Lecture/ Quiz competition |
Prof. Shweta Yadav |
Dr. Priyoneel Basu |
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30 |
International day for zero waste |
Invited Lecture and quiz competition |
Prof. Shweta Yadav/Dr. Raj Kumar Koiri |
Dr.Priyoneel Basu |
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April |
22 |
International mother earth day |
Invited Lecture/ Paining and Rangoli competition |
Prof. Shweta Yadav/Prof. Versha Sharma |
Dr. Somnath Ghosh |
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May |
22 |
International day for biological diversity |
Invited Lecture; Painting; Debate and Photography competition |
Prof. Shweta Yadav/Prof. Versha Sharma |
Dr. Shashwat Singh Dr. Sandeep Kumar Dr. Kashmeera NA |
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10 |
World Migratory bird day |
Field visit (Campus) |
Prof. Shweta Yadav/Dr. Deepali Jat |
Dr. Shashwat Singh |
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11 |
National Technology Day |
Invited Lecture |
Prof. Shweta Yadav |
Dr. Shashwat Singh |
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20 |
World Honey bee day |
Invited Lecture/ Quiz competition |
Prof. Shweta Yadav/Prof. Versha Sharma |
Dr. Smita Shukla |
