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B. P. Chaliha College
Accredited with “B+” Grade (CGPA 2.69) by NAAC – A Mark of Academic Excellence
An overview
The Institutional Biotech Hub at B.P. Chaliha College was established in the year 2011 under the aegis of the Department of Biotechnology (DBT), Ministry of Science and Technology, Government of India. The primary objective of establishing this advanced laboratory facility at the college level is to promote interest in biotechnology among students and researchers at the undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral levels, while also providing hands-on training in modern biological techniques through adequate infrastructural support. In addition to its research activities, the Biotech Hub has been actively involved in various academic and outreach programmes related to biological sciences. Since its inception, the Hub has regularly organized workshops, seminars, awareness programmes, and hands-on training sessions for students, teachers, and stakeholders from the institution as well as nearby schools and colleges.
After the successful completion of Phase I, the Department of Biotechnology (DBT), Ministry of Science and Technology, Government of India, has been sanctioned Rs. 31,55,200.00 (Rupees Thirty-one Lakh Fifty-Five Thousand Two Hundred only) on 21 February, 2023 for the implementation of the project entitled “DBT-NER Institutional Level Biotech Hub at B.P. Chaliha College, Kamrup, Assam (Phase II)” for a period of 3 years 0 Months with the following Objectives:
1. To conduct hands-on training/workshops.
2. To perform outreach activities.
3. To organize faculty improvement programmes.
4. To implement student-oriented small research projects on local resources.
5. To produce compost manures, mushrooms, biofertilizers, etc.
2024-03-26
Five-day Hands-on training on “Basic Instrumentation of Microbial Biotechnology” was organized on 26 -30th March 2024 in collaboration with the Department of Botany, B.P. Chaliha College. The program was inaugurated by the principal and delivered a warm welcome speech. Resource persons were Prof. Kumanand Tayung, Department of Botany, Gauhati Univerisity and Subham Roy, Research Scholar, Gauhati University. A total number of 47 students participated in the program.
2024-03-22
Two days hands-on training on DNA Isolation Technique was organized on 22-23rd March 2024. The program was chaired by Dr. Kamal Chandra Pathak, Principal, B.P. Chaliha College. Mr. Arun Kr. Sarkar, Coordinator of the IQAC, inaugurated the program by delivering a speech about the importance of the program. Resource person Dr. Sanjib Kumar Das, NITS, Mirza, Assam led the practical session. A total of 29 participants participated in the program.
2024-03-15
Two days of hands-on training on Basic Bioinformatics tools were organized by Biotech Hub on 15-16th March 2024. The coordinator of the Biotech Hub Chiranjib Mili stated the objective of the meeting, which was chaired by Dr. S.N. Das, Head of the Department. Resource person Miss Pratisha Das, Research Scholar, Gauhati University, Guwahati explained the different bioinformatics tools used in the modern research field. She also demonstrated the database retrieval system from GenBank, BLAST search,
2023-12-08
A workshop on the ‘Mushroom Cultivation Technique” was organized by the Department of Botany, B.P. Chaliha College, Nagarbera, Kamrup on 8-10th Dec 2023 under the guidance of Dr. Kamal Ch. Pathak, Principal of the College. The programme was held in collaboration with the Department of Botany, B.P.Chaliha College, sponsored by DBT, Govt. of India. The coordinator of the Biotech Hub Chiranjib Mili stated the objective of the meeting, which was chaired by Dr. S.N. Das, Head of the Department. Arun
2023-11-25
An awareness program entitled “Basic Life Support and First Aid Training” in collaboration with NEMCARE Group of Institution, Mirza is being organized on 25/11/2023.
2023-11-07
Institution: Child’s Academy, Nagarbera Participants: 31 Level: Class-VII,VIII,IX
2023-10-15
Biotech hub (phase-II) catalyzed two students (Higher Secondary level) of B. P. Chaliha College at the 31st National Children Science Congress (NSSC) and the students were selected for state-level NCSC that was held in Haflong, Dima-Hasao (2023).
2023-10-14
Institution: Sankardev Sishu Bidya Niketan, Nagarbera Participants: 65 Level: Class-IV,VIII
2023-10-10
A workshop on UV-Vis Spectrophotometry was arranged on 10th November, 2023 to enhance the practical knowledge on OD reading of samples. The programme was successfully conducted by the resource person Dr. Manash Jyoti Deka, Department of Chemistry, B.P.Chaliha College, Nagarbera. A total number of 09 participants participated in the programme.
2023-10-09
One day workshop on "Stomatal Analysis" was conducted on October 09, 2023. A total number of 40 students participated from neighboring schools.
2023-10-09
Institution: B.P. High School, Paharpara Participants: 43 Level: Class - IX and X
2023-09-28
An awareness programme on ‘Eco-friendly farming’ was conducted villeges such as 44 No. Bhakuradiya-Rangeswari Gaon panchayat (28/09/23) and Adopted village –Daspara (28/02/2024).
2023-09-14
Two-day workshop was organized on “Basic Microscopy” on 14th-15th September, 2023 to enhance the skill of microscopic observation among the students of neighboring institutes. In the programme, a total number of 45 students participated. The participants included both H.S. and UG students.
2023-09-14
Institution: Nagarbera Girls’ High School Participants: 41 Level: Class-IX
2023-08-08
Invited talk on ‘Basic biotechnological tools’ at Champupara HS School, Boko, Kamrup, Assam on 08/08/2023.
2023-07-21
A talk on “Chromosome-a detailed account” was carried out at Nagarbera Higher Secondary School, Nagarbera, Kamrup, Assam on 21th July and 22nd July 2023.
2023-04-03
Advanced lab such as Indian Council of Agricultural Research, National Bureau of Plant Genetic Resources, New Delhi were visited on April 03 – 07, 2023 to encourage the UG students of the department. There are 43 numbers of students guided by 3 faculty members.
| Name | Designation | Photo |
|---|---|---|
| Dr Manash Jyoti Deka | Joint co-ordinator |  |
| Chiranjib Mili | Co-ordinator |  |
Mushroom Production
Collection of banana tree waste (used in Diwali celebration) for vermicomposting
Invited lecture
Students involved in Vermicomposting technique
Plantation programme
Invited Talk
Vermicomposting Unit
Mushroom cultivation
Gardening
Carrying out experiment in Green house
Earthworm culture
Celebration of World Soil Day, 2019
Equipment list
Muffle Furnace
Weight machine
Vortex
UV-Vis Spectrophotometer
Static stirrer hot plate
Photo colorimeter
pH Meter
PCR
Microwave Oven
Laminar Air Flow
Incubator Orbital Shaker
Hot Air Oven
Gel Doc EZ system
Centrifuge
Centrifuge
BOD incubator
Binocular microscope
Autoclave
