In 2016, the Department of Zoology was introduced in Government College Jhandutta as one of the major subjects along with Botany and Chemistry. It is one of the most important departments for students graduating in life sciences. Presently, there is one Assistant Professor and one Laboratory Assistant, serving in the department. Zoology in the college is offered to UG students as an integral part of B.Sc. Medical degree (a three-year duration full-time course) affiliated with Himachal Pradesh University. The candidates are admitted based on the merit of marks obtained in the previous qualifying exam i.e. 10+2, as strictly per HPU rules.
The department follows the CBCS pattern adopted under RUSA thereby providing an opportunity for the students to choose courses from the prescribed courses comprising core, elective or skill-based courses. The student’s performance is assessed based on CGPA (Cumulative Grade Point Average) grades. The department aims to impart the knowledge of animal science among the students by making them understand the scientific terms, facts, various phenomena and their relationship with nature. Also, the various skill enhancement and elective courses have been carefully designed to ensure the enhanced application of acquired knowledge in animal sciences. The teaching faculty members and students make their contribution towards society by learning Skill enhancement courses in Apiculture, Sericulture, Aquarium Fish Keeping, and Medical Diagnostics and by participating in various activities of Eco-Club, Red-Ribbon Club, Women Cell, Anti-Drug Cell etc. of the college. The department has a temporary zoology lab with one interactive smart board and with internet facility.
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Name |
Dr. Kamlesh Kumari |
| 2. |
Designation |
Assistant Professor, Zoology Department Govt. College Jhandutta, Distt. Bilaspur (HP) |
| 3. |
Date of Birth |
December 24, 1988 |
| 4. |
Father's Name |
Lt. Sh. Jagdish Chand |
| 5. |
Permanent Address |
Village –Samlah, P.O. – Bhatwara,
Tehsil – Ghumarwin, District – Bilaspur
Himachal Pradesh Pin – 174028
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| 6. |
Contact Numbers |
+91-9418995262, +91-7018821430 |
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E-mail |
kamlesh.neenu@gmail.com |
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Academic Qualification |
| Degree |
Year |
University |
| M.Sc. |
2011 |
H.P. University, Shimla |
| M.Phil. |
2012 |
H.P. University, Shimla |
| Ph.D. |
2021 |
H.P. University, Shimla |
| 9. |
Field of Specialisation |
Cytogenetics |
Published Work: 4
- Research paper entitled “Karyotypic studies on aphids of rose plants” was published in the Journal of Cytology and Genetics, Volume 15 (NS) 2014.
- The research paper entitled “Karyotypic studies in five species of Chaetosiphon from Shimla” was published in the Journal of Cytology and Genetics, Volume 20 (NS) 2019.
- The research paper entitled “Karyotypic studies on five species of Macrosiphum from Himachal Pradesh” was published in the Journal of Cytology and Genetics, Volume 21 (NS) 2020.
- Research paper entitled “Karyotypic studies on Toxoptera aurantii and Myzus persicae infesting Rose plants from Himachal Pradesh, India” published in Journal of Cytology and Genetics, Volume 22 (NS) 2021.
Achievements
- Awarded Dr. H.M. Revanasiddaiah cash prize for best paper in the area of Animal Cytogenetics and Evolution for the year 2019.
- Qualified ICMR-JRF, Junior Research Fellowship (JRF), Conducted by the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) in the year 2013.
- Qualified CSIR-UGC NET (LS), National Eligibility Test (NET), Conducted by HRD Ministry, and Council of Scientific & Industrial Research (CSIR) in the year 2012.
- Qualified SET, State Eligibility Test (SET), Conducted by Himachal Pradesh Public Service Commission (HPPSC) in the year 2012.
- Gold Medalist of M.Sc. Zoology in the year 2011 (Himachal Pradesh University).
Paper Presentations: 3
- Presented paper entitled “Karyotypic studies on five species of Macrosiphum from Rose plants” in National Seminar on “Science as a tool for skill enhancement among Entrepreneurs-2020” organized by Swami Vivekananda Government College, Ghumarwin (Himachal Pradesh) held on February 7-8, 2020.
- Presented paper entitled “Morphological and Karyotypic studies on two species of aphids infesting Rose plants from Kullu valley of Himachal Pradesh” in 2nd SSHP International conference Transforming Asia: Development, Tourism and Environment in Mountains, Manali Tourism Meet-2021, from 18-20 Nov 2021.
- Presented a paper entitled “Karyotypic Studies on Aphid Diversity Infesting Rose Plants from Bilaspur District of Himachal Pradesh” in “National Conference on Environmental Concerns in the Himalayan Region” organized by IQAC, Government College, Jukhala Distt. Bilaspur (HP) on 20/05/2023.
Faculty Induction Programme/ Faculty Development Programme/ Workshop: 5
- Attended 4 weeks Faculty Induction Programme organized by Teaching Learning Centre, Ramanujan College, University of Delhi, w.e.f. 21 March 2022- 19 April 2022.
- Attended 2 weeks Faculty Development Programme organized by Teaching Learning Centre, Ramanujan College, University of Delhi, w.e.f. 25 April 2022- 09 May 2022.
- Attended 2 weeks Faculty Development Programme organized by Teaching Learning Centre, Ramanujan College, University of Delhi, w.e.f. 17 March 2023- 01 April 2023.
- Attended a 1-week workshop at Government College Jhandutta, Distt. Bilaspur, on “National Education Policy-2020” w.e.f. 20 March 2023– 27 March 2023.
- Attended a 1-week Faculty Development Programme organized by Teaching Learning Centre, Ramanujan College, University of Delhi, w.e.f. 25 June 2023– 01 July 2023.
Teaching Experience: 6 years
Working as Assistant Professor w.e.f. April 10 2017, till date in Department of Higher Education Govt. of Himachal Pradesh.
- Govt. College Dhaliara Distt. Kangra (HP) - Served for one and a half years.
- Govt. College Jhandutta, Distt. Bilaspur (HP) - October 08, 2018 to till date