Message from the Chairman
Welcome to the Department of Botany
I like to express my sincere thanks and appreciation to you and your parents/guardians for getting admission to this department. Now, you are one of the valued members of this department.
With a wide range of courses, offered by the talent and energetic faculty members, we, here, strive to provide our students with an effective educational experience to create and apply the highest form of academic excellence. Faculty members of this department are conducting researches on UGC and government-funded projects. Some teachers are doing research leading to a Ph.D. in reputed universities of home and abroad. They have published their research findings in national and international journals. They are also actively engaged in various professional organizations to serve the society and academic community.
I encourage you to begin to consider the use of your time to flourish your talents and merits. Good grades and results are a stepping stone towards a good job and eventually living a standard life. I hope you would devote yourselves to serve your community, humanity and country. I think you will define you and write the life story of Jagannath chapter with pride and honor. I can assure that you will find your teachers, staff and senior students as passionate, friendly, and cooperative. You will be a unique example for others. I am looking forward to having your education, behavior, belongingness to a positive change.
I hope you will do your best and you will be the best.
About Department of Botany
Department of Botany has started its journey since the establishment of the University with the aim of development of highly qualified Botanists/ Plant Scientists who will be responsible for the development of environmental and social issues for our livings and surroundings. Improving crops and food products, conservation of plant and natural resources, pest control and gene-modified organisms, aquatic flora and climate related issues are the main vision of the department. Most promising aspects of plant science are covered at the department, both in education and research. We interact with scientists in the disciplines of Zoology, Chemistry, Statistics and Earth Sciences and collaborate across boundaries to design new experiments and find innovative ideas. Our premises and infrastructure are modern and include almost everything a plant scientist might need. Co-operations are available both locally and nationally in government, private industry and research facilities.