Botany Department

The Department of Botany was established in 1959 with an aim to provide quality education in the field of Botany to make students acquire an in- depth knowledge to apply themselves meaningfully in an activity requiring botanical expertise. The Department is well known for its untiring efforts and sincere dedication for setting the best standards of teaching-learning process. We strongly believe that pedagogy is well strengthened not only by imparting best lectures but also by giving students an exposure of 'hands on practice' through practical classes and projects. The department has very experienced and trained dedicated-members in its faculty list. The proficient faculty has reputed publications in diverse fields of biological sciences. The course provides all-inclusive knowledge in a diverse range of subjects with lower to higher plants, microbes, biochemistry, cell biology, systematics of plant flora, Indian ecology, environment, commodities and forestry, cytogenetics, molecular genetics, biotechnology, and analytical techniques. The course is covered with classroom lectures, practicals, field studies and instructional excursions. The department has well-ventilated Wi Fi enabled and fire-safe laboratories for conducting the practical classes to cater various needs of the students. Laboratories are well furnished with expert laboratory assistants. One laboratory has provision of projection systems and other is equipped with smart TV besides various instruments, and many specimens of plants. Botanical garden of the department is known for the cultivation of several crop, exotic, medicinal, and ornamental plants.
Students have the prospects of connecting with different societies of the college in co-curricular activities to upgrade their skill-set along with exposure to numerous career paths. The department provides students to become a part of the Science Society, which endows its members with innumerable opportunities to broaden their knowledge towards holistic development. It is a platform where students interact, grow together, and endeavor to attain their true potential. The society provides a friendly environment and has objectives of accelerating the spirit of teamwork, confidence, creativity, management, and leadership qualities among students. Scientific spirit is nurtured with opportunities for organizing various conferences, debates, educational trips, presentations, quizzes, webinars, workshops, and various other competitions and events.

Sr. No. Employee Name Designation Regular/Extension Ph.D/M.Phil/M.A
1 Dr. Veena Sachdeva Associate Professor (HOD) Regular M.Sc, M.Phil, Ph.D In Botany with Specialization in Microbiology, Plant Pathology (M.Sc M.Phil) and Enzyme Technology (PhD)
2 Dr. Renu Budhwar Assistant Professor Regular M.Sc, M.Phil, Ph.D In Botany with Specialization in Ethnobotany
3 Dr. Savita Assistant Professor Extension M.Sc., Ph.D Specialization in Plant Biotechnology
4 Dr. Nidhi Verma Assistant Professor Extension M.Sc., Ph.D Specialization in Molecular Biology
5 Ms. Mausam Assistant Professor Extension M.Sc. Food Technology
6 Sh Mukesh Kumar Lab Attendant Regular M.A.(History)
7 Smt Kusum Lata Lab Assistant 10+2
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