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CENTRE Profile : The research and development activities in the field of Microbial Biotechnology in this backward region of Vidarbha have strengthened owing to the establishment of an R & D Centre, namely Rajiv Gandhi Biotechnology Centre, since 1995, which aims to conduct mission -oriented research work with well-defined mandate, for the use of proven bio-tech product / process development and transfer of technology with regard to Biofertilizers and Biopesticides etc. to the tribal, rural and semi-urban areas in the local language for use in Agriculture, Health and Environmental protection.
The Centre’s efforts towards an indigenous, low cost, eco-friendly lab to land transfer of technology especially implemented in the backward region of Vidarbha for socio-economic upliftment of rural and tribal areas has been appreciated remarkably by the National Assessment and Accreditation Council and University Grants Commission.
The prime objective of the centre is to build up a strong foundation with necessary infrastructure for expanding the horizons of knowledge and its efficient dissemination. In pursuit of this, a Post Graduate teaching programme in Biotechnology has been entrusted to the centre via Department of Biotechnology, Min. of Sci. & Tech. Govt. of India. The course is envisaged to cater to the needs of the food industries, pharmaceutical industries, molecular biology and also environmentally friendly applications of the biotechnology. The M.Sc. Biotechnology Course related to “Fermentation Biotechnology, Environmental/ Industrial Biotechnology, Plant & Health Molecular Biology” is based on semester pattern, with incorporated project work. Rajiv Gandhi Biotechnology Centre has active interaction of both teaching and research with various departments in the University and a number of neighboring research institutions. The Centre is well equipped with modern instrumentations so well and infrastructure to allow and encourage the students to explore the horizons of knowledge in varied aspects of Biotechnology and its efficient dissemination.
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POLICY, PLANNING AND EXECUTION
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R&D PROGRAMME
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ORGANISATION , MANAGEMENT AND ADMINISTRATION
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PRESERVATION & MAINTENANCE OF ECO-FRIENDLY GERMPLASM
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EDUCATION ,TRAINING ,EXTENSION AND PUBLICATION
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CONSULTANCY SERVICES
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MANUFACTURE AND PRODUCTION TECHNOLOGY
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TRANSFER OF TECHNOLOGY (FROM LAB TO LAND) IN REMOTE VILLAGES
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QUALITY CONTROL AND EVALUATION
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PLACEMENT POOL
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To promote the state of art of biotechnology for the benefit of the public in the region, making highereducation socially relevant & economically viable so that the technology percolates in the villages and also helps the growth of small scale cottage industries.
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To discover new biological traits and to create a national and global range of sustainable perspective with major impact on health, pharmaceuticals, agriculture, food and the environment.
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To develop trained human resources in biotechnology with special emphasis on food & Fermentation Biotechnology, Environmental Biotechnology & Molecular Biotechnology.
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To generate the basic knowledge required to resolve practical socio-economic oriented issues encountered by the society in various sectors.
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To build modest infrastructure for developing innovative trends in biotechnology such as transgenic crop plants, probiotic foods, farm animals and gene therapy etc. that would fetch huge benefits to mankind.
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To upgrade & develop the modest infra-structure for marketing and consultancy oriented R&D, teaching programme as well as extension services.
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To balance the horizontal expansion of higher education with vertical excellence.
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To develop the scientific & technical expertise so as to accelerate the national economic growth.
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To create public awareness for the new conceptualization of biotechnologies, promoting communication and collaboration in varied biotechnological sectors.
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3 days training programmes of farmers from tribal and remote villages of backward region of Vidarbha viz; Districts Gadchiroli, Bhandara, Wardha, Chandrapur, Ta. Chikhaldara, Amaraoti and Nagpur including Ladies special batches, were organised at Rajiv Gandhi Biotechnology Centre, R.T.M., Nagpur University, Nagpur in regard to know-how adoption of “Biotechnology of Biofertilizer-Biopesticides” under DBT, Min. of Sci. & Tech. (GOI), New Delhi Sanctioned project entitled “Demonstration -Cum-Training on Biotechnology of Biofertilizer as an integrated farming”. To & fro fare with free accommodation was provided. In addition to this, stipend of Rs. 100/- per head/day has been provided to each participant with other facilities free of cost. Such lab-to-land transfer technology is being executed at regular intervals.
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Orientation & Interaction with Postgraduate & undergraduate students of Biotechnology /Life Sciences along with faculty members of varied affiliated colleges of R.T.M. Nagpur University as well as other universities in regard to know-how indigenously developed sustainable Biotechnology at the Centre.
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“Nitmiti Study Circle” weekly display activity jointly collaborated by the students of M.Sc. Part-I & II based on current research activities.
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Counseling/Consultancy services to Farmers, Research Scholars, Entrepreneurs in regard to their research & allied activities.
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Microbial field demonstration trials are being conducted at various field sites adopted during R&D Programme entitled “Demonstration-Cum-Training on Biotechnology of Biofertilizer as an integrated farming” Sanctioned by DBT , Min. of Sci. & Tech., (Govt. of India), New Delhi.
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Autoclave Room
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Fermentor Lab
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Cold Storage Room
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Inoculation Room
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Bioenergy / Biomedical Lab
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Central R & D Lab
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Tissue Culture Lab
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Gene Lab
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Class Rooms M.Sc.-I & II
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Library
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Stock Room
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Computer Room
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Visitor’s/Student’s Common Room
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Radio – Isotope Lab
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Pump House
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Administration Block
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R & D Experimental field sites
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R & D Experimental Aquatanks
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Animal House facilities extended by Deptt. of Biochemistry, NU
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Computing & Networking facilities
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Nagpur University’s Central Instrumentation Centres (RSIC & USIC)
The labs are designed in such a manner that students & scientists conducting various experiments can converge for the use of instruments like Spectrophotometers, Fermentors, Colorimeters, Lyophilizer, Binocular Research Microscope with photographic attachment, Computer with accessories, Cooling centrifuges, Deep freezers, Incubator Shakers, Flame Photometer, Deioniser, Transilluminators, Recording Spectroflurometer with Scanner- SL 174, Double distillation unit, Zone Reader, Electronic balances, BOD incubactors, Electrophoresis unit , Autoanalyser, PCR system, CO2 incubator with T/C sensor, High speed microcentrifuge, Gel Documentation system etc. The labs receive electric supply through distinct terminals via stabilizer.
Head of The Department
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Prof. Sudhir U. Meshram, Director Rajiv Gandhi Biotechnology Centre, R. T. M. Nagpur University, Nagpur-440 033 (M.S.) India Phone No.: -91(0712) 2552080 Fax No. : -91(0712) 2560620 Mobile No. : 09823074734 E-mail : rgvbc_sum123@rediffmail.com Web: www.biotechprogrammergvbcnu.com |
Ph. D., (IARI, New Delhi) Post Doctorate, (IAC) Holland |
Environmental & Agricultural |
The centre has successfully organised Global Sustainable -2nd Biotech Congress 2006 A.D. in Nagpur during 18th to 21st December 2006.One of the unique features of the conference is the organisation of “ Lab to Land” Parallel Technical Sessions at tribal & remote villages of Five Distts. of Vidarbha region i.e. Anglekheda, Tah. Kurkheda, Dist. Gadchiroli, Telkamptee, Tal. Kalmeshawar, Dist. Nagpur, Kelzar, Dist. Wardha, Pisdura, Dist. Chandrapur & Ghatang, Tah. Chikhaldara (Melghat), Dist. Amravati in which more than 20,000 villagers have participated and benefited through local language translated on the theme of “Role of Sustainable Biotechnology” involving 62 invited speakers including Chairmen & Co-ordinators from India & abroad. The technical sessions dealt with 15 status papers on frontline areas of Biotechnology from the esteemed scientists representing countries like USA, Australia, Romania, Belgium, Mexico & Czech Republic etc. More than 1500 delegates and invitees from 120 renowned R&D organisations & educational institutions have participated .About 200 research papers through Poster sessions were presented on varied Biotechnological applications. On the whole , the congress was hailed by everyone as a memorable and fulfilling academic aspirations & activity by the centre.
The major thrust areas of biotechnology were :
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Recombinant DNA technology and its implications
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Molecular Pharmacology; Genome Mapping & Gene Therapy
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Plant Tissue Culture & Biotechnology
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Microbial Fermentation & Biotechnology
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Synthetic & Transgenic Edible Vaccines
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Immunology, Toxicology & Animal Biotechnology
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Sustainable Management of Waste land/ Barren Land, Crop Productivity and Aquaculture
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Conservation of Bio-diversity and Genetic Resources
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Environmental pollution monitoring and control
Several inputs and recommendations which emerged out of this liberal open discussion including those during technical parallel sessions, “Lab-to-Land” at villages, proved this congress to be one of the most vigorous brain-storming biotech sessions.
The four day long extensive deliberations among the scientists, the interface between the scientists and village farmers both men & women, and the follow up panel discussion with vigorous participation of both under-graduate & post-graduate students on the last day of the Congress, threw up several important and cogent recommendations. Some of these recommendations are being forwarded for the consideration and implementation by the developing and developed countries of the world.
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Research
The ongoing Research Projects:
The On-going Rajiv Gandhi Biotechnology Centre - Department of Biotechnology (RGBC-DBT) Support Programme i.e. M.Sc. Biotechnology Teaching programme which is approved & sanctioned by DBT, Min. of Sci. & Tech. Govt. of India, NewDelhi has been started in the year 2004. The students selection and admission are made on All India Combined Entrance Examination basis Conducted by Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi under the DBT, Min. of Sci. & Tech. Govt. ofIndia, New Delhi.
The basic mandate of the Centre is to build up a strong foundation with necessary infrastructure for expanding the horizons of knowledge and its efficient dissemination thereby fulfilling the following objectives:
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Development of trained man-power in biotechnology field with special emphasis onEnvironmental & Fermentation Biotechnology
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Design & Development of indigenous fermentation technology through practical knowledge
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Development of indigenous Fermented Food products/ Low cost Medial New Biotech-pharmaceuticals etc.
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Prevention of Environmental deterioration through adoption of environment friendly biotech approach
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Protection of local germplasm & natural resources in view of sustainable development concept
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Awareness building and public education & orientation
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Development of the modest infra-structure through submission of more job oriented, marketing & consultancy oriented R&D proposals
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Interactions of students with nationally & internationally acclaimed scientists for exploring more collaboration in recent scientific development by organizing the Conferences,Seminars, Workshops at National as well as Intemational level
Collaborations
Collaborations with other Institutions / Departments:
The Centre has an academic collaboration with various esteemed Organizations / Institutes like:
Institute of Genomics & Integrative Biology, New Delhi, Agharkar Research Institute, Pune, Deptt.of Life Sciences, Mumbai University, Mumbai, Defense Research Development Establishment, Gwalior, Divisions of Microbiology and Fruits & Horticulture ,Indian Agricultural Research Institute, New Delhi, Indian Institute of Horticultural Research, Varanasi, Central Institute for Cotton Research,
Nagpur, National Research Centre for Citrus Nagpur, National Environmental Engineering Research Institute, Nagpur, Krishna Agro Bio products, Hyderabad, Centre for Sericulture & Biological Pest Management Research, R.T.M. Nagpur University, Nagpur, University Department of Pharmaceutical Science, RT.M. Nagpur University, Nagpur, P.G. Departments of Chemistry, Botany, Zoology,
Electronics & Computer Science, Biochemistry, Physics, R.T.M. Nagpur University, S. P. College of Pharmacy, Nagpur and Deptt. of Food Technology, L.I.T., R.T.M. Nagpur University, Nagpur etc.
The following Research Projects/Proposals were submitted to the concerned agencies during the academic year of 2006-2007:
- ‘Letter of Intent’ under call for proposal for DBT Centres of Excellence in areas of Biotechnology entitled “Biotechnological approach for the development of neutraceutical products fortified with Ayurvedic Herbal extract” has been submitted to the Department of Biotechnology, Min. of Sci. & Tech., Govt. of India, New Delhi.
- ‘Concept Note’ under the National Fund for basic and strategic research in agricultural science programme for the priority area Natural resource management and Integrated pest management entitled “Genetic diversity among Azotobacter strains in Indian soils” has been submitted to National Agricultural Innovation Project, Krishi Anusandhan Bhawan, New Delhi in collaboration with Division of Microbiology, Pusa Institute, New Delhi.
- Research project proposal under the National Agricultural Innovation Project (NAIP) under competitive mode entitled “Development of Biofertilizer based nutrient management package for the crop Soybean” has been submitted to National Agricultural Innovation Project, Krishi Anusandhan Bhawan, New Delhi in collaboration with Division of Microbiology, Pusa Institute, New Delhi.
- Research Concept Note under the National Agricultural Innovation Project (NAIP) under competitive mode entitled “Development of Biofertilizer based nutrient management package for the crop Sorghum/Soybean” has been submitted to National Agricultural Innovation Project, Krishi Anusandhan Bhawan, New Delhi in collaboration with Division of Microbiology, Pusa Institute, New Delhi.
- Research project proposal under the National Agricultural Innovation Project (NAIP) under competitive mode entitled “Bioreclamation of Aquaculture through Biopesticides” has been submitted to National Agricultural Innovation Project, Krishi Anusandhan Bhawan, New Delhi.
- Revised R&D project proposal entitled “Development of Biofertilizer based nutrient management package for Nagpur Mandarin” has been submitted to Department of Biotechnology, Min. of Sci. & Tech. Govt. of India, New Delhi in collaboration with NRCC (ICAR),Nagpur and Division of Fruits & Horticulture, IARI, New Delhi.