Activities

ACTIVITIES OF THE DEPARTMENT

Year 2020 – 21

7 Dec, 2020 – Online Parents Meet

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Year 2019 – 20

S. No	Study tour/ Field trip/Seminar/ workshop/Conference/Program	Animator/ Organizers/ Coordinator/ Resource person/Chief guest/participated/conducted	Place/Venue	Date
1.	National workshop on Foldscope	S.Rajkumar, HOD, Department of Biotechnology, DBC,Maram	Adiparasakthi college,Vellore,Tamil Nadu	17.06.2019
2	National Twinning program on Foldscope	S.Rajkumar, HOD, Department of Biotechnology, DBC,Maram	Madras veterinary college, Chennai	18.06.2019
3	National workshop on Assembly and usage of Foldscope	S.Rajkumar, HOD, Department of Biotechnology, DBC,Maram	Muthyammal college, Rasipuram, Tamil Nadu	19.06.2019
4	National Twinning program on Foldscope	S.Rajkumar, HOD, Department of Biotechnology, DBC,Maram	Maraimalai Adigalar Higher secondary school, puducherry.	20.06.2019
5	Interaction session Foldscope	S.Rajkumar, HOD, Department of Biotechnology, DBC,Maram	CSIR-Karaikudi, Tamilnadu.	24.06.2019
6	Orientation program on Biotechnology	S.Rajkumar, HOD, Department of Biotechnology, DBC,Maram	Hall no:90,Department of Biotechnology,DBC, Maram	16.07.2019
7	One Day Guest Lecture Programme On “Foldscope For Rumen Protozoa Biodiversity Studies And Parasitic Infecions Diagnosis In Cattle”	Dr.S.Meignanalakshmi ,Professor, Dept of Animal Biotechnology,Madras veterinary college,chennai & Dr.Edith,Assistant professor,Dept of veterinary parasitology ,Madras veterinary college,chennai	HRC ,DBC,Maram	12.08.2019
8	Field visit to ICAR,Imphal	Dr. Suraj Singh, Mr. Henary Singh & Ms Ela A Justina	Imphal	07.09.2019
9	Faculty orientation in Research & Teaching	S.Rajkumar, HOD, Department of Biotechnology, DBC,Maram	Salesian college,sonada	23.09.2019 to 25.09.2019
10	ONE DAY GUEST LECTURE PROGRAMME ON “Exploring The Microbial Universe: Precious Gift From Our Invisible Friends and Bioinformatics”	Dr.Debananda Singh Professor,Dept of Biochemisrty,Manipur University & Dr.W.Robindro Singh,HOD,Dept of Biotechnology, S.Kula Women’s College, Nambol	Conference Hall,DBC,Maram	18.09.2019
11	Visit to IBSD,Imphal	S.Rajkumar, HOD, Department of Biotechnology, DBC, Maram with Biotechnology Students of DBC .	Imphal	23.10.2019

YEAR 2018 – 19

23^rdMarch 2019 – Twinning Programme with Vivekanandha college(Autonomous), Tamil Nadu. S.Rajkumar, HOD, Department of Biotechnology, DBC,Maram was the Chief Guest as well as Participated on Foldscope as a diagnostic & Learning Resource.

22^ndMarch 2019 – S.Rajkumar, HOD, Department of Biotechnology, DBC,Maram Delivered a Talk on Foldscope at Anna University,Chennai.

15 ^th March 2019 to 21^st March 2019 – Training programme on Mushroom production Techniques at Krishi Vigyan Kendra – Hengbung, Kangpokpi by Mr. Henary Singh, Assistant professor, DBC, Maram.

24th Jan, 2019 – Students – Faculty interaction Programme on Advances in Plant Biotechnology

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21st Jan, 2019 – One day Guest Lecture Programme on Foldscope as a Tool for Harmful Algal Identification

This was sponsored programme of Ministry of Science and Technology, New Delhi. We had welcome note from William Ngamminlen Baite, Message given by Fr. Dr. K.O Sebastian, Principal of the college.

The guest Lecture was Dr. Shyamkumar, Senior Assistant professor, Department of Botany, Maharaja’s College, Ernakulam, Kerala.

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14th to 16th Nov, 2018 – Training of Trainers on Climate Change Adaptation at the institute of Cooperative Management (ICM) Premises at Lamphelpat in Imphal

It was organised by the Indian Himalayas Climate Adaptation program (IHCAP) and State climate Change cell of the Directorate of Environment, Government of Manipur under the National Mission for sustaining the Himalayan Ecosystem (NMSHE).

A three days level for training of trainers programme on climate change adaptation was held at the institute of cooperative Management ICM) premises at Lamphelpat in Imphal to create awareness about the climate change and adaptation.

Many Professional mostly college teachers working under different subjects from various parts of the state, and also NGO’s and Media people participated in the training programme. Three faculty members from Don Bosco, Maram Dr. Neli Sougrakpam from the department of Zoology, Madam Lamnngambi Devi from the department of Botany and Miss D. Ela -a Justina from department of Biotechnology attended the programme.

These training programmes aim at creating a pool of master trainers for disseminating the issues and knowledge to the people of their respective places. Many eminent scientists and professors from different field spoke on various subjects in relation with climate change, adaptation polices an planning.

15^thDec to 23^rdDec 2018 – An Educational tour to Sikkim and it was accompanied two faculties by Ms. Justina & Dr. Suraj Singh

31st Oct ’18 – One Day Guest leture progrmme

On Use Of The Foldscope As A Research And Education Tool” at Motbung , Manipur

Mr.S.Rajkumar (principal Investigator(PI) –Foldscope project work) HOD, Department of Biotechnology,Don Bosco College,Maram conducted a “One Day Guest Lecture Programme On Use Of The Foldscope As A Research And Education Tool” on 31^st October,2018 at Apex Christian High School, Motbung , Manipur-795 107.

29th & 30th Oct ’18 – National Twinning Programme on Use of the Foldscope as a Research & Education Tool with MHSS, Chennai at Maram, Manipur

The two days National Twinning programme on Use of the Foldscope as a Research & Education Tool was held at Don Bosco College, Maram, Manipur on October 29 & 30, 2018.The 11 students and four teachers from MHSS, Chennai and 85 students, 04 teachers of DBC, Maram attended the programme. On first day Inauguration cum power point presentation on Foldscope given by Mrs.V.Sangeetha the principal investigator (PI) Foldscope Project Work, MHSS. On second day Mrs.S.Nivedita the Assistant principal investigator (API) Foldscope Project Work MHSS given a power point presentation on Introduction to the Foldscope to the teachers and Students of DBC, Maram, Manipur.

10th & 11th Oct ’18 – National Twinning Programme on Use of the Foldscope as a Research & Education Tool with MTVS, Puducherry at Maram, Manipur.

The two days National Twinning programme on Use of the Foldscope as a Research & Education Tool was held at Don Bosco College, Maram, Manipur on October 10 & 11, 2018.The 09 students and two teachers namely by Mr. Bharathiraja the principal investigator (PI) Foldscope Project Work & Mr. Balamurugan the Assistant principal investigator (API) Foldscope Project Work, from MTVS, puducherry and 87 students, 04 teachers of DBC, Maram attended the programme. On first day Inauguration cum power point presentation on Foldscope given by Mr. Bharathiraja the principal investigator (PI) Foldscope Project Work, MTVS. On second day Mr. Balamurugan the Assistant principal investigator (API) Foldscope Project Work MTVS given a power point presentation on Introduction to the Foldscope to the teachers and Students of DBC, Maram, Manipur.

05th Oct ’18 – One Day National Level Workshop On Use Of The Foldscope As A Research And Education Tool”

Mr.S.Rajkumar (principal Investigator(PI) –Foldscope project work) HOD, Department of Biotechnology,Don Bosco College,Maram conducted a “ONE DAY NATIONAL LEVEL WORKSHOP ON USE OF THE FOLDSCOPE AS A RESEARCH AND EDUCATION TOOL” on 05^th October,2018 at PG & Research Dept. of Microbiology, Marudupandiyar college Vallam, Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu-513 403 .

29th Sept & 01 Oct ’18 – National Twinning Programme on Use of the Foldscope as a Research & Education Tool with MHSS, at Chennai

The two days National Twinning programme on Use of the Foldscope as a Research & Education Tool was held at Municipal Higher secondary School, Chennai on September 29 & October 01, 2018.The 14 students and two teachers namely S.Rajkumar & MS. Justina from the Department of Biotechnology, DBC, Maram and 73 students, 12 teachers of MHSS attended the programme. On first day Inauguration cum Speech on Foldscope given by Mrs.V.Sangeetha the principal investigator (PI) Foldscope Project Work & Mrs.S.Nivedita the Assistant principal investigator (API) Foldscope Project Work, MHSS. On second day the principal investigator (PI) Foldscope Project Work S.Rajkumar (DBC, Maram) given a power point presentation on Introduction to the Foldscope to the teachers and Students of MHSS, Chennai.

27th & 28th Sept ’18 – National Twinning Programme on Use of the Foldscope as a Research & Education Tool with MTVS, at Puducherry.

The two days National Twinning programme on Use of the Foldscope as a Research & Education Tool was held at MTVS, Puducherry on September 27 & 28, 2018.The 14 students and two teachers namely S.Rajkumar & MS. Justina from the Department of Biotechnology, DBC, Maram and 51 students, 13 teachers of MTVS attended the programme. On first day Inauguration cum Speech on Foldscope given by Mr. Bharathiraja the principal investigator (PI) Foldscope Project Work, MTVS. On second day the principal investigator (PI) Foldscope Project Work S.Rajkumar (DBC, Maram) given a power point presentation on Introduction to the Foldscope to the teachers and Students of MTVS, Puducherry.

9th Sept ’18 – Field Visit-The Study of Fungal Infection in Crops of New Magamai Village Using a Foldscope (3 Year Students)

The Third year students of Biotechnology, Don Bosco College Maram went for a field study to New Magamai village on 09.09.18. The students were guided and Assisted by S. Rajkumar (principal Investigator-PI), Ms. Justina (Assistant Principal Investigator-API) and Dr. RK Suraj Singh (Assistant Professor, Department of Biotechnology) of Foldscope project work funded by Ministry of science and technology, Govt of India. The field study was based on the study of fungal infection in crops of New Magamai by using a Foldscope. The students were divided into three groups in which every group has ten members each. Every groups were collected fungal infected crops samples (leaves and stem part) from New Magamai village.

The list of the fungal infected crops collected at New Magamai village: Cabbage, Naga Beans, Pumpkin, Cucumber, Squash, Ginger, King chilli, Maize, Banana, Paddy.

After the collection of infected crops samples were taken Biotechnology lab, Don Bosco College, Maram for plating method (Potato Dextrose Agar Medium-PDA).

2nd Sept ’18 – Field Visit-The Study of Fungal Infection in Crops of Maram Village Using a Foldscope (2 Year Students)

 

 

The Second year students of Biotechnology, Don Bosco College Maram went for a field study to Maram khullen village on 02.09.18. The students were guided and assisted by S.Rajkumar (principal Investigator-PI) and Ms. Justina (Assistant Principal Investigator-API) of Foldscope project work funded by Ministry of science and technology, Govt of India. The field study was based on the study of fungal infection in crops of maram village by using a Foldscope. The students were divided into three groups in which every group has nine members each. Every groups were collected fungal infected crops samples (leaves and stem part) from maram khullen village. After the collection of infected crops samples were sliced into number of pieces. The sliced samples were placed on slide and stained with lacto phenol cotton blue. After the staining method observation of slide done by using a Foldscope and images were recorded.

21st August, ’18 – One day Workshop on Foldscope

The department of Biotechnology organised a one day workshop on Foldscope. The workshop is conducted under the Foldscope project grant from the Department of Biotechnology, Ministry of Science and Technology, New Delhi. The purpose of the workshop is to promote Using Foldscope as research and Educational Tools. During the one day workshop, students got an opportunity to learn about applications and concept of Foldscope. The Foldscope is an optical microscope that can be assembled from simple components, including a sheet of paper and a lens. The students of Biotechnology observed various fungal infected samples by cotton Blue method and plants tissues samples by staining method through Foldscope.

What is Foldscope?

Foldscope has been invented by Dr Manu Prakash, an India Born scientist who is a professor of Bioengineering at Stanford University, California, USA. DBT, is promoting and sponsoring the Foldscope projects with emphasis on twinning with Educational institutions from the North East. The advantage of a Foldscope is that it can be a substitute for a conventional microscope in field studies. It is light weight (8 Grams) made of paper and can be easily assembled. The interesting part that it can be attached to smart phone and images and videos can be recorded. Program Details – Download

23^rd July ’18 – An Orientation Programme

An orientation programme was organized by the Faculty member of the Department S. Rajkumar (HOD) and the students of 3^rd Semester and 5^th semester for (new comers) 1^st Semester students on July 23^rd 2018. The aim of the programme was to enlighten, encourage and broaden their knowledge on biotechnology. Mr.S.Rajkumar HOD and Assistant professor of the Biotechnology Department, in his address through power point presentation encouraged the students and gave a brief idea of the course of biotechnology.

YEAR 2017-2018

BBT-2017-2018 – Download Photo Gallery

AN ORIENTATION PROGRAMME

An orientation programme was organized by the members of the various Department and the students of 3^rd Semester for (new comers) 1^st Semester students on July 2017. The aim of the programme was to enlighten, encourage and broaden their knowledge on biotechnology. Rev. Fr. Dr. K.O Sebastian,Rector and Principal of the college, in his address encouragedthe students and gave a brief idea of the course of biotechnology.

VISIT TO MANIPUR UNIVERSITY

53 students along with three Assistant Professors Sir Rajkumar (HOD), Dr. Ganapathy and Sir Rk Suraj Singh visited the Department of Biotechnology, Manipur University. The students visited the following labs:

1. Cancer and Molecular Biology lab
2. Plant Tissue Culture lab
3. Animal Tissue Culture lab

The students had the opportunity to acquaint with equipment like PCR, GE (Gel Electrophoresis), Gel Doc, Spin win, SPINX, Water bath, Incubator, Horizontal GE, UV Tran illuminator, Hot air oven, Rotatory Evaporator, Laminar air flow, Autoclave and HPLC.

The students interacted with Dr. R. Varatharajan, Asst. Professor of Life Science Department. He told the students that almost 95% of insects are useful to our day today life and we should consider that before harm them. The faculty and students also visited the MU insect museum and fish museum.

105 ^TH INDIAN SCIENCE CONGRESS

Many students of the department participated in 105^th Indian Science Congress held at MU. In ‘On the Spot Quiz Competition’, Chandrabhan Prasad and Krishna Kumar Gautam of the department received the first prize with certificates from the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research New Delhi, entitled ‘A certificate of Excellence for Participation and Achieving Excellence’.

ACHIEVEMENTS

• The First and Second semester students secured Cent percent passin the Manipur University exams (First Batch-2016-19).
• Assistant Professor Rajkumar participated in DBT-Prakash Lab’s Workshop on ‘Foldscope’ organized by IIT Bombay and NIRRH on 28^th& 29^th August in Mumbai.
• Proposal to use Fold scopeas an Educational and Training Tool has been approved by the Department of Biotechnology, Ministry of Science and Technology, Govt. of India.

YEAR 2016-2017

1.BBT-2016-2017 – Download Photo Gallery

Department year planner:-

1. An Orientation programme for first semester students (New comers) by W. Robindro Singh, HOD, Department of Bio-technology, S. Kula Women’s College, Nambol- July, 2016.
2. Guest Lecture cum Science Exhibition -March, 2017.

Plan executed:-

S. No	Programme/ study tour/ Field trip/ Seminar	Animator/ Organizers/ Coordinator/ Resource person/Chief guest	lace	Date
1.	An Orientation programme	Mr. W. Robindro Singh, HOD, Department of Bio-technology, S. Kula Women’s College, Nambol	DBC, Maram	13-07-2016
2.	Guest Lecture cum Science Exhibition	Dr. Leimapokpam Amarjit Singh, Assistant Professor, Department of Zoology, S. Kula Women’s College and Dr. Zenith Ngaseppam, Assistant Professor, Department of Zoology, Mayai Lambi College.	DBC, Maram	06-07 April ,2017

ORIENTATION PROGRAM

July 13th: An orientation program was held for 30 students and staff of Bio-technology Department from 11 am to 2 pm at Don Bosco College, Maram. Mr. W. Robindro Singh, HOD, Department of Biotechnology, S. Kula Women’s College was the Resource Person for the day. The schedule of the program was highlighted by Miss Alice, the Vice-captain of B.Sc. Biotechnology-First semester. Mr.S.Rajkumar, HOD, Department of Biotechnology, DBC, Maram welcomed the gathering and introduced the speaker. Then Fr.Dr.K.O.Sebastian, the Principal of DBC, Maram in his motivational message encouraged and appreciated the students for taking up the challenge and securing admission in Biotechnology (B.Sc. Honours) in DBC, Maram. He said, “Mr. W. Robindro is now a family member of DBC, Maram as we began B.Sc.-Biotechnology this academic year. Then Prof. W. Robindro Singh gave a review about the course of Bio-technology. Some of the topics dealt were: Biotechnological techniques with Bioinstrumentations, Transgenic plants and organisms, DNA structure, Major areas of Biotechnology, Tools of Biotechnologist and Advantages of Biotechnology. Time was given for the students to clarify and ask questions and Sir Robindro was kind and patient enough to answer all the queries.

We are grateful to Rev.Fr. Dr. K.O.Sebastian, the Principal of our college for his motivational message and for collaborating with S.Kula Women College and approving the program. Thanks to Asst. Prof. S. RajKumar, HOD, Department of Biotechnology for inviting Sir Robindro to our college.

We acknowledge the presence and support of Asst. Prof. J. Michael HOD, Chemistry Department, Asst. Prof. Mr. Jayasen, HOD, Physics Department, Asst. Prof. Athishu, Chemistry Department, and Asst. Prof. Jiten Singh Computer Science Department and to Sr. Rosy Pallath CCV, Asst. Prof. Biotechnology Department for coordinating the program.

REPORT ON GUEST LECTURE, SCIENCE EXHIBITION CUM SEMINAR PROGRAMME

April 6th and 7th:Two day guest lecture, science exhibition cum Seminar Programme at the auditorium hall of Don Bosco College, Maram. This programme was organized by the Science Departments of the College under the theme “Recreating interest in Basic Science” with a view to impart interest and encourages the inquisitiveness in a student to understand the fundamentals of science. The first day was graced by the presence of Rev. Fr. Dr. K.O. Sebastian, the Principal and the Rector of the college, two guests Lectures Dr. Leimapokpam Amarjit Singh, Assistant Professor, Department of Zoology, S. Kula Women’s College and Dr. Zenith Ngaseppam, Assistant Professor, Department of Zoology, Mayai Lambi College. The Guest Lectures talked on the topic about research work and how one can work on his or her own and get experience working as Assistants. They left an indelible mark on the minds of all the students. It was followed by Science Exhibition in which the students from various Science Departments show cased their scientific fervor in many ways and relate the same with everyday life.

The different exhibits displayed by the students demonstrated a good Degree of innovation and research. A total of 17 models were displayed and all those witnessing the exhibition were impressed by the creative designs put forward by the participants in their model which showed a lot of hard work done by them. The day was called off at 3:00p.m and all awaited the second day of the programme. The second day of the programme is about power point presentation of different topics. These presentations were taken up by the students of various science departments in connection with the theme. The participants gave well prepared presentations based on the topics such as – Genetics, Solar Energy, Fish Diversity of Barak River, Insects as source of food and other topics related with science. The presentations were educative and all learned something new. The programme ended successfully with words of prayer from Sr. Rosemary Adaphro, the Vice Principal of the college.

The following students were participated in the Science exhibition and power point presentation.

S.No	Programme	Name of the students	Position/Participation
1.	Science Exhibition	Ningrinshim Ng, T Stanis Mangsianlun, Thesongti Beningha, Hriiziini Alice, Kadoliu Asha Gonmei, Lamkhohat Kipgen, Monica Chingchuilin Gonmei, Sandhya Pradhan, Sweta Giri, Yarchanphi Keishing, Yuithingwon Vashai &Themreichon Asaiwo	Participated
2	Power point presentation	Hriiziini Alice& Thotmachan L Shimray	Participated

Report on BSc Football Tournament 2017

The 3^rd Inter-Departmental BSC Football tournament of Don Bosco College, Maram was held in a befitting manner in the College Ground organized by the Department of Botany. With 7 teams, it was a great opportunity for the students to lead themselves and all students shared a great level of independence. A total of 9 matches was played between them. It commenced on the 14^th of February 2017 and played its final match on the 23^rd of the same month.

The main focus of holding such a tournament is to provide a platform for students to showcase their football tactics and to provide an opportunity for students to take part in football matches, to assist them display their skills in a fun environment and to teach the students to work as a team and strengthened sportsmanship.

The winner of the tournament goes to the BSC-2^nd Semester Section B (PCM) and the Biotechnology 2^nd semester team were the runners up. The top scorer was Mr. Lunminlian Neihsial of Biotechnology department , Best Keeper Mr Nikhini Diahrii of BSC 2^nd Sem B and the most promising player goes to Mr Thesoongti Koningha of Biotechnology Department (2^nd semester). Appreciation and Cash prizes were given out to all these three player for their skills and to the winner teams as well. The matches were all full of excitement and all the teams played very well displaying and showing their excellent skills and performance. All the players and the spectators too enjoyed it well.