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CSKHPAU to speed up research work
on sheep and goat: Prof H.K.Chaudhary, VC
Palampur 23 September. The CSK HP
Agricultural University will speed up research work on sheep and goat. This was
disclosed by Prof.H.K.Chaudhary, Vice-Chancellor while chairing a joint meeting
of the scientists and officers from Dr.G.C.Negi College of Veterinary and
Animal Science(COVAS) and H.P.Wool Federation on Tuesday evening.
Prof. Chaudhary said that
COVAS has got specialization in preparing high quality animal feed and there was
a need to establish a modern demonstration farm on sheep and got in the
University. Similarly, wool testing lab was also required to fetch good wool
price to the sheep and goat farmers. He sought financial help from the wool
federation to establish theses facilities. The Vice-Chancellor also elaborated
about the top quality of meat of these animals as they graze in alpine
pastures.
Shri Trilok Kapoor, Chairman,
H.P.Wool Federation, told that there were eight lakh sheep and eleven lakh
goats in the state, and twenty thousand families were engaged in rearing these
valuable small animals. He asked the veterinary scientists to develop a vaccine
for foot rot disease of small ruminants and conducting research and extension
education activities. He told that training for sheep-goat farmers will be
organized in January-February 2021.
Dr.Mandeep Sharma, Dean, COVAS elaborated about the existing research facilities in his college. Some Heads of the Department made presentations. Dr.Y.P.Thakur, Director of Extension Education, Sh. Deepak Saini, Manager, H.P.Wool Federation also participated in the meeting.
CSKHPAU plans will be
farmer-centric: Prof H.K.Chaudhary, Vice-Chancellor
Palampur 8 September.
"The farmers of Himachal Pradesh will be central in all plans of the
University", announced Prof. H.K.Chaudhary, Vice-Chancellor, CSK H.P.
Agriculture University during his maiden Press Conference, here today.
Prof Chaudhary said that his
efforts will be directed to get international recognition to this prestigious
hill farm varsity. Besides, working in the mandated areas of academics,
research, and extension education, the farmers will be consulted to reorient
the system to meet the emerging challenges. "My priority is to make
farmers happy with new innovations", said Prof Chaudhary. He told that the
University has initiated work to frame a vision document considering short and
long term goals. As the new education policy will revolutionize the education
sector so his University has started taking steps to implement it at the
earliest. Effective and quick decision making mechanism is being developed to
meet the new challenges. Adopting multi-disciplinary approach, students will be
provided a bouquet of subjects to pursue profession with passion. Many
certificate courses have been planned to engage and train the youth, especially
the rural youth and others who returned to roots after the pandemic. Start-up
programmes have also been started in the University.
The Vice-Chancellor said that
all Krishi Vigyan Kendras and Research Station scattered all over the
state will be strengthened. It has been decided to hold major extension and
research related meetings amidst farmers in their homes or farms. Prof
Chaudhary said that his University scientists were tuned to work in the hills
and effort will be made to get more such research projects sanctioned
which help in resolving problems of farming community. He expects that each
scientist will bring at least one research project to the University. The
Vice-Chancellor said that rich diversity in the state needs focussed work to
get geographical indicators (GIs) so that benefits reach the farmers of
concerned area. The University will undertake new research work on high
potential crops like garlic, Kalazeera, ginger, etc. and will also take up
research on Chiggu goat, Churri, Gaddi dog (Himachali
hound), poultry etc. with biotechnological interventions.
Prof H.K.Chaudhary said that it was
his dream to establish Agricultural Technology Park for providing a single
window solutions to the farmers. He said that he will develop synergy between
farmers, scientists and farm officers. There is need of perfect coordination
between private sector, public sector and farmers for quality farm inputs and
developing storage and marketing facilities. He said that serious efforts
will be made to enhance the domestic income and adopt austerity measures.
Efforts will be made to fill vacant positions of teaching and non-teaching
staff. The University will work with utmost dedication and in a transparent
manner following all rules and regulations. The Vice-Chancellor expressed
his gratitude to the Governor and Chief Minister for imposing their faith in
him and expressed his commitment to serve the farming community to the best of
his capability.
Shri Pankaj Sharma, HAS, Registrar
and Dr.Hirday Paul Singh, Jt. Director (Info & PR) were present during the
press conference.
CSKHPAU will involve
rural youth in farming: Vice-Chancellor Prof H.K.Chaudhary
Palampur 4 September. Prof. H.K.
Chaudhary, Vice-Chancellor, CSK H.P. Agriculture University said that his
University will take effective steps to involve rural youth in agriculture.
The Vice-Chancellor, after
attending a webinar by Padma Bhushan Dr. R. S. Paroda, former
Director General, Indian Council of Agricultural Research on
"Challenges and opportunities before youth in agriculture" said that
several suggestions and ideas by the the eminent scientist can be implemented
in Himachal Pradesh.
The Vice-Chancellor asked the Deans
and Directors to take steps to involve the youth, especially rural youth
in agriculture. He said that efforts should be made to motivate youth with
exact knowledge about agriculture, animal husbandry and allied avocations. They
need institutional back stocking and financial support to initiate farm-related
avocations. The Vice-Chancellor said that many programmes at the national and
state level have been initiated to involve youth in agriculture. The farm
students were involved in rural agricultural work experience which has been
transformed to a new student ready programme , Stand-up and Start-up
programmes, Make in India, Skill India Mission, P.M.Kisan Vikas Yojna and many
other entrepreneurship development programmes have been started to empower the
youth.
Prof Chaudhary said that unless
youth start earning more they will feel discouraged. As attracting youth to
agriculture is a buzz word so they need to be trained to job creators and job
providers to others. The Vice-Chancellor said that rural youth can be trained to
be good extension workers, farm input suppliers, they can provide custom hire
services for farm implements, etc. Some other areas where youth can
be trained include conservation agriculture, protected agriculture, improved
seed suppliers, certified nursery and quality flower growers,
mechanization, post harvest processing, micro-irrigation, labs for water and
soil testing, organic certification, bio-fertilizer and bio pesticides
suppliers for organic agriculture., agro-tourism, etc.
Shri Pankaj Sharma, HAS, Registrar, Dr.Mandeep Sharma, Director of Research-cum-Dean, College of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, Dr.Y.P.Thakur, Director of Research, Dr.Madhumeet Singh, Dean Post Graduate Studies, etc. attended the meeting.
Prof.H.K. Chaudhary,
Vice-Chancellor releases a compendium on 'Reproductive ailments in abandoned
cows and their treatment'
Palampur 28 August. Prof. Harinder
Kumar Chaudhary, Vice-Chancellor, CSK H.P. Agriculture University released a
compendium entitled "Reproductive ailments and effect of different
treatments on fertility status of abandoned cows in Goshalas of
Himachal Pradesh - a rehabilitation effort", here today.
The Vice-Chancellor appreciated the
research work of Prof. Madhumeet Singh and his team including Drs. Pravesh
Kumar, Khursheed Sofi, Rohit Sharma, and Akshay Sharma. He said that this work
will enable the policymakers to plan and effectively deal with stray cattle
problem in Himachal Pradesh.
Prof. Madhumeet Singh, Dean,
Post-graduate Studies-cum- Head of the Department of Veterinary Gynaecology and
Obstetrics in the University who was Principal Investigator of the projects to
study the reproductive problems in abandoned cows kept in
various Goshalas in different parts of H.P., told that the study was
conducted under 'Rashtriya Krishi Vikas Yojna' sponsored projects. The study
was conducted all over the state and more than 1500 cows were examined on
various reproductive parameters. Dr.Y.P.Thakur, Director Extension Education
and Dr. Hirday Paul Singh, Jt. Director (Info & PR) were also present
during the release ceremony.
Palampur 11 March. 2020. Prof.
Ashok Kumar Sarial, Vice Chancellor, CSK Himachal Pradesh Agriculture
University underlined the importance of goat farming in Himachal Pradesh.While
interacting with goat farmers during distribution of 21 superior Gaddi breeding
bucks to 21 different progressive goat farmers of the State, the
Vice-Chancellor said that the state is endowed with high altitude alpine
pastures and so goat farming, has a bright future in Himachal Pradesh which can
help in doubling the farmers' income.
Prof Sarial said that
bucks were provided to the farmers with the objectives to bring about
overall breed improvement of the existing Gaddi goats. He told that the
scientists from the Department of Animal Genetics and Breeding, DGCN
College of Veterinary & Animal Sciences (COVAS) have raised the bucks
after two stages of selection and scientific management. The bucks are free
from any disease which can be transmitted to the progeny like brucellosis which
results in abortions and ultimately heavy economic losses to the farmers. He
advised them to fully utilize the potential of these breeding bucks being
provided to them, because superior breeding buck will pass on desired
productivity traits in the progeny and ultimately it will improve the income of
the farmers. He also congratulated the project team for their hard work under
migratory field conditions for the benefit of tribal people.
Dr Y.P. Thakur, Director Extension
Education, highlighted the role of breeding bucks for improving the overall
productivity of the flock. Dr.Mandeep Sharma, Dean COVAS emphasized the
utility of the project to the farmers.
Dr. P.K. Dogra, Principal Investigator
of the project, told that the ongoing All India Co-ordinated Research Project
on Goat Improvement was being implemented under the umbrella of Central
Institute for Research on Goats located at Makhdoom, Mathura. During the last
five years, 129 such superior breeding bucks had been provided to the farmers.
These were performing very well in the field. He told that about 1000 pure
Gaddi goats were being monitored under the project. The project was being
implemented under migratory field conditions by providing strategic breeding,
feeding and health control inputs.
Dr.Virender Patial, Assistant
Director,AH Palampur and Project team members Drs. Nishant Verma, Ankaj
Thakur, Dr. Madhu Suman and Dr. Parveen Sharma were also present on this
occasion.
Training on the Job Role of Dairy Farmer
at COVAS
Vice-Chancellor Prof Ashok Kumar Sarial emphasizes the
significance of scientific trainings in developing entrepreneurship among
farmers
Palampur 25 February. 2020. Prof. Ashok Kumar Sarial,
Vice-Chancellor, inaugurated a month long training program on the job role
"Dairy farmer-Entrepreneur" at DGCN College of Veterinary and Animal
Sciences (COVAS), CSK Himachal Pradesh Agriculture University, here today.
While addressing trainees and scientists, the Vice-Chancellor
emphasised the importance of practical knowledge of scientific techniques and
skills for success. Dr Sarial asked the farmers to be particular in honing
their skills and knowledge on every aspect of dairy farming and the training
will be followed up by evaluation by an independent agency. The Vice-Chancellor
also appreciated the ladies and young qualified farmers from faraway places for
voluntarily taking part in the training and expressed the hope that such
trainees will also extend newly acquired skills among other villagers of their
areas. He asked the trainees to be in touch with university scientists and
specialists for further guidance and solving their farm related
problems. He appreciated the university scientists for helping in getting
'Himachali Pahari' cattle registered.
Dr Mandeep Sharma, Dean, COVAS, invited as guest of honour asked
the farmers to learn the skills of dairy farming to be a successful
entrepreneur as there was huge demand of milk in the State. He said that the
governments was making massive efforts to double the income of farmers and such
trainings could help to achieve this. He also elaborated on the importance of
rearing 'Himachali Pahari' cattle.
Dr. Yash Pal Thakur, Director of Extension Education, told that
sixteen trainings on farm based avocations, including this one, have been
sponsored by the Agricultural Skill Council of India. He also elaborated on the
importance of dairy farming which has been an important component of integrated
farming since ages.
Dr A.K.Panda, Head, Department of Veterinary & Animal
Husbandry Extension Education, Dr. Manoj Sharma, Course Director and Dr.
Devesh Thakur, Co-course Director informed that among twenty trainees, most
were qualified persons including engineers and ex-servicemen. Shri Jeet Ram
Kaundal, Secretary, Kamdhenu Milk Cooperative Society, Namhol (Bilaspur) shared
his successful experiences in milk production and marketing.
Drs R.K. Agnihotri, Dean Post Graduate Studies; Dr.Ashwani
Basandrai, Dean College of Agriculture; Er.Dinesh Kumar Vatsa, Director of
Research; Dr.Vipin Kumar Gupta, Students' Welfare Officer; Mrs. Suman Sharma,
Estate Officer; Heads of Department and scientists and students also attended
the inaugural ceremony.
First indigenous cattle breed of H.P. registered
at NBAGR: Prof. A.K. Sarial, Vice-Chancellor
Palampur 22 February.
2020. Finally, Himachal Pradesh has its very first officially recognized
indigenous cattle breed, "Himachali Pahari" thanks to the scientific
work by Scientists of Department of Animal Breeding and Genetics, DGCN College
of Veterinary & Animal Sciences, CSK Himachal Pradesh Agriculture
University, Palampur.
Prof Ashok Kumar Sarial, Vice-Chancellor informed that the Breed
Registration Committee of National Bureau of Animal Genetic Resources (NBAGR),
Karnal has approved and registered "Himachali Pahari" as very first
indigenous cattle breed of the State. He told that the veterinary scientists of
his university led by Dr.Y.P.Thakur, Head, Animal genetics and Breeding and Director
of Extension Education has done all the scientific research work to get this
breed with unique features, registered with the NBAGR --nodal agency for
registration of newly identified germplasms of livestock and poultry of the
country.
The Vice-Chancellor told that among the seven cattle breeds
recently registered, "Himachali Pahari" with an approximate
population of 8,00,000 was primarily distributed in mid-hills to high hills
region of the State like Kullu, Chamba, Mandi, Kangra, Sirmour, Kinnaur and
Lahaul-Spiti districts and adapted to mountain topography, extremely cold
climate and fodder scarcity. It is small to medium in size animal primarily
black and blackish-brown in colour with compact cylindrical body, short legs,
medium hump, horizontally placed ears and comparatively long tail. Horns are
medium in size and are mainly curved in the lateral and upward direction. It is
well suited to the mountainous livestock production system as a source of milk,
draught and manure. Adult weight varies from 200 to 280 Kg in males and 140 to
230 in females. Its height varies from 90 to 120 cms. Daily milk yield ranges
from 1 to 3 Liters and lactation milk yield from 350 to 650 Liters.
The Vice-Chancellor expected that with the registration of this
breed, research and conservation work will be expedited as there will be a
regular flow of funds from the funding agencies. "Since it has been
registered as a distinct indigenous breed of Himachal Pradesh, so the
livestock keepers will have exclusive rights on its ownership. They will feel
encouraged to rear it as it is sustainable for Natural Farming due to its
unique characteristics, especially its adaptability and A2 milk quality
with high contents of amino acids and resistance to dozens of diseases"
added Prof Sarial.
Prof Sarial said that a buffalo breed 'Gojri' reared in Kangra,
Chamba and some parts of Punjab by migratory Gujjars has also been registered
by NBAGR, Karnal. Intellectual Property Right in
India excludes Patentability of plants and animals. It provides an
alternative sui generis system called Registration of
Plants and Animal Genetic Stock.
Palampur 31 January,
2020. New Executive
committee of Veterinary and Animal Science Teachers Association took charge
under the Presidentship of Dr S P Tyagi, Professor. Newly formed executive
committee unanimously elected include Dr Ankur Sharma General Secretary, Dr
Virender PAthak, Vice President, Dr Varun Sankhyan, Joint Secretary and Dr.
Nishant Verma as Treasurer.
Palampur 25 November. 2019.Prof.
Ashok Kumar Sarial, Vice-Chancellor inaugurated a month long 'Training
Programme on the Job Role of Small Poultry Farmer' at Dr G.C.Negi College of
Veterinary & Animal Sciences (COVAS) in CSK H.P. Agriculture University,
here today.
While addressing the twenty farmer trainees, the Vice-Chancellor
said that some very promising schemes to encourage farming and farm enterprises
have been initiated by central and state governments and progressive farmers,
especially young farmers should come forward to avail the benefits of such
programmes. He exhorted them to become job providers rather than job seekers
and propel farming for the common good of all. He said that his university was
making massive efforts to train a large number of trainings so that young farmers
were attractive towards farming.
Prof Ashok Kumar Sarial, told that his university has
developed twenty farm and animal husbandry based models. He exhorted farmers to
adopt any model or combination of models as per their region and need.The
Vice-Chancellor also interacted with all farmers. He advised them to make full
use of special training as government was spending huge amount for the effort
which should not go waste. The Vice-Chancellor said that the university
scientists will be visiting some of the trainees after some months to see the
progress. He advised them to be in touch with scientists at University or
its Krishi Vigyan Kendras at district level to seek timely help
and guidance. He also underlined the importance of natural farming
and Desi cow.
Dr Yash Pal Thakur, Director of Extension Education, said that
backyard poultry has good potential in the State. It is helpful for providing
additional income and nutrition to farm families. He said that sixteen
trainings sponsored by Agricultural Skill Council of India will be organized by
the University.
Dr Mandeep Sharma, Dean, COVAS), said that a promising
"Karaknath" breed of poultry has been adopted by some progressive
farmers of the State. He said that the University has developed "Him
Samridhi" poultry breed which was becoming popular.
Vice-Chancellor Prof A.K. Sarial advises
organizing annual Animal Husbandry Officers' workshop
Palampur 22 November. 2019.
A six days refresher course on 'Recent advances in treatment and control of
animal diseases' for the veterinary officers of State Department of Animal
Husbandry concluded at Dr G.C.Negi College of Veterinary & Animal
Sciences (COVAS) in CSK H.P. Agriculture University, here today.
Chief Guest Prof. Ashok Kumar Sarial, Vice-Chancellor, while addressing
the trainee veterinary officers, said that said that field veterinarians need
regular updating of their knowledge and skills to face the new emerging
challenges in the profession. He advised that on the lines of farm officers'
workshop, animal husbandry officers' workshop should be organized annually to
share advancement of technology which was helpful to the staff. He also advised
that there should be collaborative projects between the COVAS and State
Department of Animal Husbandry.
Prof Ashok Kumar Sarial, Vice-Chancellor, said that animal
husbandry sector will play crucial role in doubling the income of farmers. He
informed that his university has developed twenty farm and animal husbandry
based models. "If adopted religiously, such models will help livestock
keepers and farmers to double their income", opined Prof Sarial.The
Vice-Chancellor also underlined the importance of indigenous cattle breeds in
natural farming. He also released a training manual and distributed training
certificates to trainees.
Dr Mandeep Sharma, Dean, COVAS), said that it has become more
important to diagnose, treat and prevent new kind of diseases which
have appeared in the state and country due to affects of climate change.
Dr Yash Pal Thakur, Director of Extension Education, said that
animal husbandry was important for small and marginal farmers for their
livelihood concerns and nutritional security in Himachal Pradesh. Dr. Desh Raj,
Course coordinator-cum- Head, Department of Veterinary Medicine told that 18
officers took part in the refresher course.Dr. Surinder Kapil, Joint Director,
State Department of Animal Husbandry and Dr Pardeep Sharma, training
coordinator told that the course was sponsored by the State Department of
Animal Husbandry.
Besides university scientists, local veterinary officers from the
State Department of Animal Husbandry were present in the function.
Investment invited in organic meat production:
Shri Virender Kanwar, Animal Husbandry Minister
Palampur 8 November.2019.
A three days international symposium and conference of Indian Meat Science
Association (IMSA) on "Advances in Production, Processing and Quality
Assurance of Muscle Foods for Improved Health and Nutritional Security"
concluded at CSK H.P. Agriculture University, here today.
Chief Guest Virender Kanwar, Minister of Animal Husbandry,
Fisheries and Rural Development, Himachal Pradesh while addressing the
delegates, said that ever growing population and higher meat demand offer new
entrepreneurial opportunities in the meat sector. He told that Himachal has 48
lakh animal number and there was substantial increase in goat and sheep number.
He said that animal breed improvement can help in improving animal production.
He said that improved goat breeds have been introduced in the State but market
linkages were needed. He told that investment has been invited in animal
husbandry sector especially in organic meat production of goat and sheep. He
said that Pahari cow milk will be marketed
with 'Gauri' brand. Shri Kanwar said that recommendations of
symposium should reach all stakeholders.
He said that livestock meat production was a promising area for
food production, nutritional security and doubling the income of farmers. He
said that farmer commodity groups should be formed at grass root level to
organize meat production and marketing. The Minister also awarded five
scientists and distributed appreciation certificates.
Dr.S.K.Mendiratta, President, IMSA, told that during the three
days conference, major recommendations have emerged for vibrant Indian meat
sector to enhance the sustainability of livestock sector, double the farmers'
income and employment generation. Dr M.Muthukumar, General Secretary, IMSA,
told that major recommendations include intensive farming, organic farming,
meat value chain, post harvest processing, artificial intelligence, big data,
food safety management system , biotechnology, functional and eco friendly
packaging system, efficient by product processing and utilization, etc.
Dr Mandeep Sharma, Dean, Dr G.C.Negi College of Veterinary &
Animal Sciences, said that the symposium has been very successful as useful
recommendations have emerged. He said that goat meat production could prove
highly remunerative area for the livestock keepers of Himachal Pradesh.
Drs. Dinesh Krofa and B.G.Mane, organizing secretaries told that
around two hundred delegates from all over the country and four delegates from
Nepal and Bangladesh took part in the conference. Besides university statutory
officers and scientists, Dr Jagdeep Kumar, Director,
Department of Animal Husbandry, H.P. and Shri Ashok Sharma,
Vice-Chairman, H.P.Gau Seva Ayog were also present in the valedictory
function.
International symposium & conference of
Indian Meat Science Association
Livestock sector can play important role
in doubling the income of farmers: Dr.Ram Lal Markanda, Agriculture
Minister
Palampur 6 November. 2019.
A three days international symposium and conference of Indian Meat Science
Association (IMSA) on "Advances in Production, Processing and Quality
Assurance of Muscle Foods for Improved Health and Nutritional Security"
began at CSK H.P. Agriculture University, here today.
Chief Guest Dr Ram Lal Markanda, Minister of Agriculture, Tribal
Development and Information Technology, H.P. while inaugurating the conference,
said that as envisaged by the Government, livestock sector can play an
important role in doubling the income of farmers. He said that processing
of muscle foods from livestock, poultry and fish sector plays an important role
in the economics, social and nutritional well being of people which is an
important component in rural development and poverty alleviation. In India, the
processing sector has been recognized as a potential arena for income and
employment generation to over 48 million farmers and processors. These sectors
also provide quality animal protein to the people and ensuring nutritional
security. With a value of export of fisheries, meat and poultry to a tune of
about Rs. 60,000 crore, the processing of muscle foods from livestock, poultry
and fish sector was playing a major role in stimulating and strengthening the
economic growth of the nation.
Dr. Markanda drew the attention of scientists towards hygienic
processing, value addition, effective utilization of by-products, modern
preservation techniques, impact of climate change, quality and safety of muscle
food. He asked them to develop strategies for multi-sectoral approaches for
enhancing state of art technologies and innovations for processing of muscle
food from livestock, poultry and fish. The Chief Guest also released some
publications.
Dr Mandeep Sharma, Dean, Dr G.C.Negi College of Veterinary &
Animal Sciences, detailed about the major achievements of his college. He hoped
that the conference outcomes will help future course of action in
research, training and technology development in the muscle food processing
sector.
Dr. S.K. Mendiratta, President, IMSA, spoke on the activities of
his association and the importance of the conference. He said that India was
exporting meat to more than 70 countries.
Drs. Dinesh Krofa and B.G.Mane, organizing secretaries and Dr
Devesh Thakur told that around hundred delegates from all over the country and
some delegates from Nepal and Bangladesh were taking part in the conference.
University statutory officers, scientists and students also
attended the inaugural ceremony of the conference.
Eight Day Long Model Training Course begins at Veterinary College, CSKHPKV Palampur
September, 24,
2019: An eight day model training course on Innovative Entrepreneurial
approaches in Hill Farming system for doubling the farmers’ income was
inaugurated in the training hall of College of Veterinary & Animal
Sciences, CSKHPKV Palampur. The training course is being conducted by
Department of Veterinary & AH Extension Education in collaboration with
Directorate of Extension Education. The training course has participants from
three different states of Uttrakhand, Jammu & Kashmir & Himachal
Pradesh. The participants involve extension functionaries from the department
of Animal Husbandry, Agriculture, Fisheries & horticulture. Speaking on the
occasion, Chief Guest, Dean Post Graduate Studies Prof. R. K. Agnihotri said
that growth & productivity of agriculture sector has been sluggish and many
young farmers are leaving the farming. Therefore, the emphasis has to be on
innovative entrepreneurial approaches to take farming as a business. This will
make farming attractive for youth and will enhance the income of the farmers.
Prof. Y P Thakur, Guest of Honour & Director Extension informed that the
university has received three model training course on competitive basis from
the Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare and this course was second in
series. Prof. Mandeep Sharma, Dean College of Veterinary & Animal Sciences
also deliberated during the occasion and extended all kind of support to the
participants. The participants were welcomed by Dr Devesh Thakur, Course
Director. Dr Manoj Sharma, Training co-ordinator, delivered the vote of thanks.
Celebrations
on 150th birth anniversary of the ‘Father of Nation - Mahatma Gandhi’
September, 23: DGCN College of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, CSKHPKV,
Palampur celebrated 150th birth anniversary of the ‘Father of Nation - Mahatma
Gandhi’. Literary events included debate, declamation, painting competitions as
well as cultural activities comprising of solo songs, mimes, mono actings and
solo dances were performed. The students of the college participated in these
events with great enthusiasm. Eva Sharma, Sneha and Ribha bagged first, second
and third position, respectively in declamation competition. Abhishek and
Jaswinder stood first in debate competition. In painting competition, Neha
Sharma bagged first position, Shreya Thakur and Shubhani got second
prize and Akanshsha stood third. Rajat Sood stood First in mono acting,
Abhishek and his team from III Prof secured First position in mime, Manvi stood
First in solo dance, Anubhav and Vaishali stood first in singing while shefali
chandel stood second. Dr. V.K. Gupta, Students Welfare Officer, CSKHPKV,
Palampur paid tribute to Mahatma Gandhi and congratulated the winners. Dr.
Mandeep Sharma, Dean, DGCN COVAS, appreciated the efforts of Dr. Pallavi
Bhardwaj, Literary Incharge and Dr Rakesh Kumar, Cultural incharge DGCN COVAS
and their team for organizing the event. He appreciated the students for
showing great enthusiasm and motivated them to participate in such type of
events in future also. The SWO and Dean distributed appreciation certificates
to all participants. The Dean applauded the role of Judges Dr Adarsh, Dr
Geetanjali, Dr. Virender, Dr Prasenjit, Dr Devina in evaluating the
performaces. Dr Subhash Verma, Professor- In charge, Literary, Cultural and
Sports activities was present along with various Heads, faculty members and
students.
OATH TAKING CEREMONY OF THE
PASSING OUT 29TH BATCH VETERINARY GRADUATES:
Palampur 7
July. Oath taking ceremony was organised for freshly passing out VET graduates
(5 year Program) of DGCN College of Veterinary & Animal Sciences, CSK H.P.
Agriculture University, here today. This is the 29th Batch passing out
with 47 VETS including 20 girls. Chief Guest Prof. A.K. Misra, Chairman,
Agricultural Scientist Recruitment Board, Indian Council of Agricultural
Research (ICAR), during his address, emphasised the importance of integrated farming
to make agriculture more profitable. He said that a lot of emphasis was
given to livestock sector as the country needed to move from food security to
nutritional security. Integrated farming can help farmers to derive maximum
benefits.
The Chief Guest
said that good teachers provide professional birth to the students and
good training allows them to excel in life. He expressed his happiness that a
large number of girls were entering the veterinary and animal science
profession as it allows them to treat all creatures except human beings. He
said that it was easier for Himachal Pradesh to transform into an organic state
and livestock was essential component for it. Dr A.K.Misra told that
veterinarians have ample scope in profession as government and private sectors
were providing them huge opportunities.He asked the graduates to uphold the
dignity of profession and regularly update their knowledge.
Guest of Honour
Prof Ashok Kumar Sarial, Vice-Chancellor, appreciated the
academic, research and extension work in the college and called it 'pride
of the University' and expressed his happiness that the staff and students were
consistently brining accolades to the institution at national and international
levels.
Dr Mandeep
Sharma, Dean, told that it was 29th batch of 47 students including 20 girls.
Since the inception of the college in 1986, 840 students have completed their B.V.Sc.
& A.H. degree from the College. The Dean also detailed academic, research
and extension education activities of his college. He also administrated
professional oath to the passing out students. Three girl students remained
toppers of the outgoing batch with Swatilika, Yamini Thakur and Visva
Bharti bagging first, second and third positions respectively.The chief
guest awarded internship completion certificates to the neo-graduates. Drs.
Desh Raj Wadhawa and Subhash Verma also detailed about the internship programme
of passing out graduates.University statutory officers, scientists and parents
of passing out students were present during the ceremony.
WORLD
VETERINARY DAY CELEBRATED
Palampur 27
April. World veterinary day on the theme, 'Value for vaccination' was
celebrated enthusiastically at CSK H.P. Agriculture University, here
today.While addressing the veterinary scientists and students, Chief Guest Maj
Gen (Dr) Shri Kant Sharma, VSM, SM (Retd), President, National Academy of
Veterinary Sciences, said that learning was a continuous process and asked the
scientists and students to serve the livestock keepers with dedication. He said
that they should be motivated for getting their animals vaccinated.
Prof Ashok
Kumar Sarial, Vice-Chancellor, in his presidential remarks appreciated the work
at Dr G C Negi College of Veterinary and Animal Sciences (COVAS). The
Vice-Chancellor said that many diseases can be controlled by timely
vaccination. He said that it was worth appreciating that COVAS was regularly
organizing vaccination camps in the rural areas. Dr Mandeep Sharma, Dean,
COVAS, detailed major activities and achievements of his college. He said that
scientists and students have always brought glory to the alma mater by their
excellent performances. Dr Subhash Verma, delivered a talk on "Value of
vaccination". Dr R.K.Asrani , President, Veterinary and Animal Sciences
Teachers' Association (VASTA) and Dr Pradeep Sharma, General Secretary,
told that the function was jointly organised by their association and COVAS.
Activities like blood donation camp, marathon, slogan writing, poetry, poster
making and quiz competitions, etc were organised to mark the occasion.
The Chief Guest and the Vice-Chancellor awarded winners of these
competitions.Statutory officers, heads and officers also attended the inaugural
ceremony.
Vice
Chancellor Prof. A.K. Sarial distributes 22 breeding bucks to nomadic Gaddi
goat farmers
Palampur 6 March.
Prof. A.K. Sarial, Vice Chancellor, CSK Himachal Pradesh Agriculture University
has appreciated the migratory Gaddi nomads for helping in bridging
the gap for fulfilling the demand for quality meat to the consumers in the State. The Vice-Chancellor was
interacting with progressive Gaddi nomads after distributing
22 Gaddi breeding bucks to them, here today.
The bucks were
provided under the ongoing All India Co-ordinated Research Project on Goat
Improvement (Gaddi Field Unit) for breed improvement of the
existing Gaddi goats of the State running in the Department of Animal
Genetics and Breeding, Dr.G.C.Negi College of Veterinary & Animal Sciences
(COVAS). Prof Sarial told that Gaddi goat meat was of high
quality as the goats feed on wild vegetation in high altitude areas free from
any chemical use in such grazing lands. He asked the scientists to help
the Gaddi nomads in marketing of quality meat and asked the farmers
to fully utilize the potential of the breeding bucks being provided to them. He
also underlined the utility of the project to the farmers.
The
Vice-Chancellor appreciated Dr. P.K. Dogra, Principal Investigator of the
project and his team for their hard work under migratory field conditions for
the benefit of tribal farmers.
Dr. P.K. Dogra said
that the university was serving the nomadic Gaddi goat farmers
through this project for the last eight years. This project is being
implemented under the umbrella of Central Institute for Research on Goats
located at Makhdoom, Mathura. The unit provided 22 breeding bucks to 22
different farmers from Kangra, Chamba and Mandi districts of the state for
breed improvement of their flocks. This year the Gaddi field unit
carried out research on 1152 Gaddi goat of four field units and recorded
different production and reproduction parameters. The selected flocks were
monitored throughout the year by providing
breeding, health care and nutritional inputs. All selected animals were
provided health coverage under migratory field conditions viz. vaccination
against goat plague, de-worming, periodic health checkups etc. Strategic
supplementary feeding was also provided in the form of mineral mixture and
concentrate feed.
Dr. Y.P. Thakur
Director Extension Education and Research, Dr. Mandeep Sharma, Dean, COVAS,
Dr.R.K.Agnihotri, Dean, Post Graduate Studies, Dr Virender Patial, Assistant
Director Animal Husbandry and Drs Varun Sankhyan, Parveen Sharma, Ankaj Thakur
and Nishant Verma, all team members, were present during the ceremony.
CSKHPAU
Veterinary Scientists organize animal infertility treatment camps in District
Solan
Palampur 5
March. A team of veterinary scientists organized nine infertility treatment
camps in different parts of district Solan, last week. The camps were organized
in collaboration with State Department of Animal Husbandry at Bag Ka Jubar,
Kunihar, Wakna, Ruhra, Kuthar, Kot, Chaha, Gunai and Lodhi-Majra villages under
Rashtriya Krishi Vikas Yojna(RKVY) project to investigate status of infertility
in bovines of Himachal Pradesh.
Prof. Madhumeet Singh, head of the Department of Veterinary Gynaecology
and Obstetrics and team leader, told that around 200 cows and
buffaloes were examined in these camps with main emphasis to record
reproductive status and abnormalities in bovines reared by the farmers in this
district. The scientists collected blood samples to study their minerals,
biochemical and hormonal profile and also genital discharge samples for
detailed diagnosis of uterine infections. Faecal samples were also collected to
study the parasitic load in animals in this area and their relationship with
infertility. Free medicines were distributed to the farmers.
He informed
that department is rendering specialized services to the farmers in
different parts of the State for treatment of various reproductive disorders
with an aim to reduce incidence of infertility. Since last six years,
scientists have organized 245 infertility treatment camps under RKVY projects
in diverse parts of Himachal Pradesh, including around 90 camps in tribal and
other very remote locations. Around 6000 cows and buffaloes have been examined and
treated in these camps. Around 1200 blood, 700 uterine discharge and 500 fecal
samples have been collected and analyzed for detailed investigations of various
diseases. Area wise mapping of reproductive ailments through
clinic-gynecological examination, nutritional deficiencies through blood
investigations, parasitic infestation responsible for reproduction problems and
micro flora responsible for uterine infections is being done.Besides
Prof. Madhumeet Singh, the team members included Dr. Pravesh Kumar and Mr.
Vijay Rana from the Department of Veterinary Gynaecology and Obstetrics.Prof
Ashok Kumat Sarial, Vice-Chancellor, while appreciating the team, expressed his
happiness that in the last six years, veterinary scientists from department
have organized 245 infertility treatment camps in different parts of Himachal
Pradesh, including around 90 camps in tribal and other very remote locations.
Palampur 25
May. Prof Ashok Kumar Sarial, Vice-Chancellor, CSK Himachal Pradesh
Agriculture University has underlined the importance of scientific
training of farmers to improve their knowledge.He was addressing
participants and scientists during the concluding ceremony of a three
days training programme on "Para veterinary training of mountain
women partners involved in goat and poultry rearing" for 24 farm ladies.
The
Vice-Chancellor said that backyard poultry farming and small-scale goat farming
require low investment and provide better returns in a short duration. Such
farm-based avocations were good source of income and a source of quality
protein to the farm families. He elaborated about the efforts of the university
to double the farmers income by developing twenty agriculture based models
and asked them to adopt such models to increase their income.
Prof Ashok
Kumar Sarial while appreciating the role of farm women in agriculture and
livestock rearing, said that they need specialised trainings as they perform
many farm operations. He said that despite heavy workload of scientists, they
were regularly conducting trainings and workshops to enlighten the stakeholders,
so it was imperative that genuine farmers were sent for such highly specialised
trainings. He also asked the farmers to be in touch with farm officers at Block
level and university specialists at Krishi Vigyan Kendras(KVKs). He asked
the farmers to take advantage of some new schemes of the government like
"Mukhymantri Bakri Palan Yojna" for increasing their income.
Dr Atul,
Director of Extension Education, told that the university and its KVKs
were conducting a large number of trainings in collaboration with line
departments, NGOs, etc to benefit the farming community.
Dr Y.P.Thakur,
Head, Department of Animal Genetics and Breeding told that the 24
women from different villages from Mandi and Kangra districts were
provided training on different aspects of scientific livestock rearing
especially goat and poultry keeping so that they can improve the production and
income from the livestock.
Dr. Devesh
Thakur and Dr. Varun Sankhyan told that during the training, exposure visits
were also conducted to dairy farm, poultry farm, feed plant, poultry hatchery
and milk plant. Shri Sukhdev Premi from Rural Technology and Development
Centre, a Palampur based NGO, thanked the university for collaborating to
conduct the training.
The Vice
Chancellor also distributed certificates to the trainees.
Dr Rajinder
Singh Jamwal, Director of Research, heads and scientists were present during
the concluding ceremony.
World
veterinary Day Celebrations by VASTA: Palampur 28 April.
World
Veterinary Day was celebrated enthusiastically by Veterinary & Animal Science
Teachers Association at DGCN College of Veterinary and Animal Sciences (COVAS),
CSK Himachal Pradesh Agriculture University, here today. Shri Virender Kanwar,
Minister of Animal Husbandry Fisheries, Rural Development and Panchayat Raj was
Chief Guest. In his address, the Minister said that animals have been useful to
society since ages. He said that indigenous cattle breeds were known for their
high quality milk with unique medicinal properties like A2 protein. He called
animals as ATMs for the farming community but regretted that people were
abandoning animal husbandry and agriculture. He told that all BPL families in
the State will be linked to livelihood mission.
Shri Virender Kanwar
asked the University scientists to work on providing solutions for monkey
menace and abandoned animals which had become a threat to the farming. He also
asked the university to test the quality of feed available in the market as
there were reports that it was also one of the reasons to make animals
un-productive. He said that cow sanctuaries will be made and farmers will be
provided with high quality milch animals. The Minister said that animal
husbandry facilities will be strengthened in the State including animal
ambulance at door step of the farmers. He also announced regular recruitments
of veterinarians and consideration of increasing grant to the COVAS.
President of
the Association, VASTA, Dr Shivani Katoch informed that this year the theme for
the World Veterinary Day 2018 is "The role of the Veterinary Profession in
Sustainable Development to improve livelihoods, food security and safety".
He informed that World Veterinary Day is celebrated through out the world by
the animal lovers and veterinary professionals every year in the last Saturday
of April. This year VASTA also organized Half Marathon “Run for Animals” to
mark the event on 28 April at 6:30 AM which started from the campus of the
college uptill Subhash Chowk Palampur and back to CSK HPKV Gate No.1. Numerous
other events were also organized to commemorate WVD including Free Anti Rabbies
Vaccination in the College Veterinary Clinic, Quiz, Poster and Slogan
competition. The day is celebrated through out the world to apprise the society
about the contribution of the veterinary professionals for animal and human
health, food security and safety.
Dr A.K.Sarial,
Vice-Chancellor, while lauding the efforts of veterinarians in the treatment
and welfare of animals, said that animal husbandry sector can play a pivotal
role in doubling the income of farmers. He told that this day helps to promote
the veterinary profession and reiterates the importance of professional towards
the clients. He discussed the issue of abandoned animals and asked the students
and professionals to think over the problem and provide practical and viable
solutions. He asked the Minister to provide liberal grant to COVAS to work on
various problems being faced by the livestock keepers. Prof A.K.Sarial also
discussed issues like importance of native cow in zero budget natural farming,
extinction of local cattle breeds, making abandoned cattle productive by
rehabilitation in 'Gaushalas', etc. and appreciated the academic, research and
extension education achievements of COVAS.
Dr Mandeep
Sharma, Dean, COVAS, elaborated about the achievements of his college and
informed that 795 students have passed out at graduate level, 392 students have
done masters degrees and 36 students have done Ph.D degree since inception of
the college in 1986.
Dr Y.P.Thakur
delivered a special lecture on "The role of the veterinary profession in
sustainable development to improve livelihoods, food security and safety".
Dr Shivani Katoch, President, Veterinary and Animal Sciences Teachers
Association (VASTA) informed about activities of his association.
The Chief Guest
released six publications and also awarded 17 students who won prizes in
various competitions organized to mark the occasion. Earlier, the Minister
visited the veterinary clinical complex and sought information about the
on-going activities. The Vice Chancellor accompanied him during the visit.
06/03/2018
Himachal
Pradesh Public Service Commission today declared the results of interviews
conducted w.e.f. 19-02-2018 to 27-02-2018 for recruitment to 35 posts of
Veterinary Officer, Class-I (Gazetted) in the Department of Animal Husbandry,
H.P. The name(s) of following candidate(s) have been recommended to the
Government of Himachal Pradesh for appointment. The result is also available on
the Commission’s website www.hppsc.hp.gov.in/hppsc.
1 106140 Shri
Tejender Kumar General 2 106002 Ms. Sonali Mishra General 3 106123 Ms. Preeti Rana
General 4 106037 Shri Kunal Pandit General 5 106137 Ms. Radhika General 6
106092 Ms. Pallvi Sharma General 7 106030 Ms. Hem Lata Gautam General 8 106047
Shri Sumit Chandel General 9 106251 Ms. Jyotsna Chauhan General 10 106036 Shri
Vishwjeet Singh Chandel General 11 106065 Ms. Palvi Thakur General 12 106192
Ms. Radhika Rajshree Sood General 13 106263 Ms. Poonam Kumari General 14 106136
Shri Pranshu Sharma General 15 106132 Shri Deepak Sobti General 16 106128 Shri
Mukesh Kumar Thakur General 17 106068 Shri Nishant General 18 106214 Ms. Dipali
Parmar General 19 106276 Ms. Anupama Thakur General 20 106161 Ms. Shalini
Thakur General 21 106033 Ms. Richa Thakur General 22 106059 Ms. Pooja Sharma
General 23 106159 Ms. Aanchal Sharma General 24 106206 Shri Varun Puri General
25 106235 Ms. Abhilasha Patial General 26 106084 Shri Vishal Thakur General 27
106034 Shri Dushyant Dogra S.C. 28 106170 Ms. Yavnika Kashyap S.C. 29 106111
Ms. Pinki Saini OBC 30 106237 Shri. Roshan Lal S.C. 31 106191 Ms. Sakshi
Chauhan S.T. 32 106171 Ms. Preeti Bhatia S.C. 33 106198 Shri Varun Kumar OBC 34
106258 Shri Manish Kharwal S.C. 35 106004 Shri Kunal Koundal
1-8-2017
Prof. Mandeep Sharma joins as Dean, DGCN COVAS and Prof R.K.Agnihotri as
Dean, PG Studies CSK HPKV as per the order of the Hon'ble Vice Chancellor CSK
HPKV on dated 1-8-2017.
COVAS students secure top positions in All India ICAR JRF-2017: July ,
2017
Like
previous years, Students of the college this time too bagged top positions at
the National Level in ICAR JRF examination for admission to post graduate
programs through out India. It is notable to mention here that only 38 students
secured position for admission to PG program at all India level through ICAR
where as Rahul Kumar was ranked 1st in category and pallavi Chauhan was ranked
3rd among ST category. The detailed list is as follows
|
Sr. No. |
Name |
|
Marks in JRF |
Institutional standing |
All India Rank |
|
1 |
Vety. Sci |
490.4 |
1 |
14 |
|
|
2 |
Vety. Sci |
479 |
2 |
Gen-29 Category-1 |
|
|
3 |
Vety. Sci |
453.4 |
3 |
||
|
4 |
Vety. Sci |
451.4 |
4 |
63 |
|
|
5 |
Vety. Sci |
450.2 |
5 |
||
|
6 |
Vety. Sci |
446 |
6 |
ST-AIR-3 |
|
|
7 |
Vety. Sci |
433 |
7 |
||
|
8 |
Pankaj Rana |
Vety. Sci |
429 |
8 |
117 |
|
9 |
Akshay Kumar |
Vety. Sci |
424.2 |
9 |
|
|
10 |
Abhishek Bhardwaj |
Vety. Sci |
422.2 |
10 |
JNU |
|
11 |
Vety. Sci |
419.2 |
11 |
Category-AIR-8 |
|
|
12 |
Charlie Sharma |
Vety. Sci |
415.2 |
12 |
|
|
13 |
Rishabh kalia |
Vety. Sci |
401.2 |
13 |
|
|
14 |
Anikshit Verma |
Vety. Sci |
393.4 |
14 |
|
|
15 |
Aditya Sharma |
Vety. Sci |
386 |
15 |
|
|
16 |
Palak |
Vety. Sci |
384 |
16 |
|
|
17 |
Rupali Masand |
Vety. Sci |
383.6 |
17 |
|
|
18 |
Akshima Dogra |
Vety. Sci |
373 |
18 |
|
|
19 |
Shreya Bahl |
Vety. Sci |
365 |
19 |
|
|
20 |
Nitesh koundal |
Vety. Sci |
361.5 |
20 |
|
|
21 |
Sameeksha |
Vety. Sci |
359.8 |
21 |
|
|
22 |
Shivani Angaria |
Vety. Sci |
349 |
22 |
|
|
23 |
Arvind Negi |
Vety. Sci |
341 |
23 |
390/9 ST |
|
24 |
Vety. Sci |
334.6 |
24 |
||
|
25 |
Sunaina |
Vety. Sci |
334.2 |
25 |
|
|
26 |
Kiran Thakur |
Vety. Sci |
333.2 |
26 |
|
|
27 |
Ankita Kumari |
Vety. Sci |
329.6 |
27 |
|
|
28 |
Vety. Sci |
326.2 |
28 |
||
|
29 |
Sakshi Rawal |
Vety. Sci |
323.8 |
29 |
|
|
30 |
Shubham Koundal |
Vety. Sci |
321.6 |
30 |
|
|
31 |
Avantika Sharma |
Vety. Sci |
316.2 |
31 |
|
|
32 |
Smriti Kapoor |
Vety. Sci |
294 |
32 |
|
|
33 |
Vaishali Sharma |
Vety. Sci |
277.2 |
33 |
|
|
ANIMAL SCIENCES |
|||||
|
1 |
Ani Sci |
360.2 |
1 |
55 |
|
|
2 |
Ani Sci |
337.6 |
2 |
81 |
|
|
3 |
Ani Sci |
327 |
3 |
||
|
4 |
Ani Sci |
300 |
4 |
||
|
5 |
Ani Sci |
287.4 |
5 |
146 |
Oath
Taking Ceremony at COVAS: July 10, 2017: Palampur 10 July. Oath taking
ceremony for passing-out graduates of Dr.G.C.Negi College of Veterinary &
Animal Sciences (COVAS) was held at CSK Himachal Pradesh Agriculture
University, here today.
Dr.N.S.Rathore,
Deputy Director General, Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR), as
chief guest, asked the neo-graduates to work sincerely for the empowerment of
the farming community. He said that among the teaming 125 crore
plus population of the India, there were hardly 0.36
percent farm graduates so they have added responsibility for the
rural population engaged in agriculture and allied avocations. Dr Rathore said
that animal husbandry sector has played an important role in tremendous farm
growth in the country yet this sector has to remodel itself with the
aim to double the income of farmers.
The Deputy
Director General complimented the Vice-Chancellor Prof A.K,Sarial for his
initiative for record breaking clearance of ICAR Junior Research Fellowship
examinations by his more than sixty students. He also distributed Internship
Certificates to the neo-graduates and released some practical manuals.
Prof Ashok
Kumar Sarial, Vice-Chancellor, in his presidential remarks, while complimenting
the graduates, their parents and teachers, appreciated the effective
contribution by the COVAS in the areas of academics, research and extension
work.He advised the graduates to prefer serving the farmers rather than
looking for greener pastures as rural India needed their dedicated services. He
also advised them to maintain a live link with their alma mater and help in
creating a batchwise endowment fund as the society had contributed for
their professional attainment. The Vice-Chancellor expressed the hope that the
students would continue to excel in their professional life.
Dr.Rajiv Kumar
Agnihotri, Dean, COVAS, informed that 27th batch of graduates was passing out
from his college. He administered oath of professional ethics to 55 graduates
including 26 girls. So far, 740 graduates have
passed-out since the establishment of the college three decades back. He also
elaborated about major academic, research and extension education activities.
Drs. Mandeep
Sharma and Pankaj Sood informed about the rigorous training of passing out
graduates.
University
officers, scientists and officers from the state department of animal husbandry
also attended the oath taking ceremony.
26-4-2017:
World veterinary Day
World
veterinary Day will be celebrated by VASTA in college premises on 29 April 2017
on the theme Antimicrobial resistance- From awareness to action. HP State
veterianry Council has agreed to finance one awareness camp/ seminar in College
of veterinary & Animal Sciences.
Media Cell:
Press Release: No. QSD/MC/118 Dated: April 19, 2017
CSK H.P.
Agriculture University appoints 21 Assistant Professors in COVAS: Palampur 19 April. CSK
H.P. Agriculture University has issued appointment letters to 21 Assistant
Professors in different disciplines of veterinary sciences. All the newly
appointed teachers have been posted in different departments of Dr.G.C.Negi
College of Veterinary & Animal Sciences(COVAS). The newly appointed
teachers include Drs. Aman Dev Moudgil (Veterinary Parasitology), Ajayta
Rialch (Veterinary Parasitology), Madhu Suman (Animal Nutriton), Prashant
Sudamrao Daundkar (Veterinary Pharmacology & Toxicology), Anjali Somal(
Veterinary Physiology), Surender Kumar (Veterinary Medicine), Sanjay
Kumar ( Livestock Products Technology), Anjali Kumari (Livestock Production Management),
Ankaj Thakur (Livestock Production Management ), Narender Kumar(Livestock
Production Management), Rakesh Kumar( Veterinary Pathology) ,Swati
Sharma(Veterinary Pathology), Manoj Kumar Sharma( Veterinary & Animal
Husbandry Education, Krishanender Dinesh (Animal Genetics & Breeding),
Rajesh Kumar (Animal Genetics & Breeding), Nishant Verma (Animal Genetics
& Breeding), RishikaVij( Veterinary Biochemistry), Parul Shukla(Veterinary
Anatomy), Raheeqa Razvi (Veterinary Anatomy), Shama Khan( Veterinary Gynaecology
& Obstetrics) and Madhu Sharma( Fisheries).
According to
Prof. Ashok K. Sarial, Vice-Chancellor, the recruitment has been done as per
the policy of State Government after a long gap of almost eight years. He told
that it was essential to fill-up the positions to maintain high academic
standards in COVAS as the staff was over burdened due to faculty positions
fallen vacant on retirement. The Veterinary Council of India, a
regulatory body at all India level of veterinary education, during inspection
of the college last year had also raised concern about shortage of faculty.
Prof Sarial said that majority of the freshly recruited
candidates have their B. V. Sc degree from this university but
acquired their M.V. Sc and Ph. D degrees outside the state
from reputed national institutes like Indian Veterinary
Research Institute (IVRI), Izatnagar and National Dairy Research
Institute (NDRI), Karnal, hence possess wide exposure to academic standards
that will help in the long run to accelerate the pace of
teaching, research and extension education activities of the university.
Acquiring degrees from different institutes outside the state is
considered an essential ingredient to prevent inbreeding in faculty which
according to the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) is a cause of
deteriorating academic norms in many of the state agricultural universities in
India. Prof Sarial said that all the newly selected teachers not only
possess wide academic excellence but have qualified the all India National
Eligibility Test (NET) of Assistant Professor conducted by Agricultural
Scientists Recruitment Board of the ICAR.
The
Vice-Chancellor informed that the process to fill- up more posts of teachers in
other three colleges and non-teaching staff in the university was underway
after receiving permission from the state government. He thanked the
Chief Minister in particular and Govt. of Himachal Pradesh in general for
granting permission to recruit staff in the university.
Oath
taking ceremony: 9 July, 2016
Oath taking
ceremony, a pious ritual for the passing out veterinary graduates of 26th batch
was held on 9 July 2016 at 11 AM in the college auditorium. Dr A.Rahman, Deputy
Director General (Ani. Sci.) ICAR, New Delhi was the chief Guest of the function
and Dr K.K.Katoch, Vice Chancellor CSK HPKV, Palampur presided over the
function. A total of 45 graduates took the oath of the profession, listed
below. During his address, Dr Rahman outlined the progress made by the country
in terms of self suficency in milk and meat products and the contribution of
veterinarians in achieving the same. He also lauded the efforts of the students
for achieving high ranks in ICAR JRF exams 2016.
|
1. Dr. Aarti Thakur |
|
2. Dr. Abhilasha
Patial |
|
3. Dr. Abhimanyu Sharma |
|
4. Dr. Aishwarya
Baltoo |
|
5. Dr. Ajay Patial |
|
6. Dr. Amit Kashyap |
|
7. Dr. Aanchal Sharma |
|
8. Dr. Anukarna Singh |
|
9. Dr. Anupama Thakur |
|
10. Dr. Atal Kumar |
|
11. Dr. Deepak Kumar |
|
12. Dr. Dipali Parmar |
|
13. Dr. Deepika Negi |
|
14. Dr. Dikshant
Kanwar |
|
15. Dr. Divya Sharma |
|
16. Dr. Dushyant Dogra |
|
17. Dr. Harshita Sood |
|
18. Dr. Himani Sharma |
|
19. Dr. Kritika Dhial |
|
20. Dr. Kunal Kaundal |
|
21. Dr. Manisha Thakur |
|
22. Dr. Neha Rana |
|
23. Dr. Neha Thakur |
|
24. Dr. Niharika
Thakur |
|
25. Dr. Neetika |
|
26. Dr. Pinki Saini |
|
27. Dr. Poonam Thakur |
|
28. Dr. Pooja Sharma |
|
29. Dr. Preeti Bhatia |
|
30. Dr. Radhika R.
Sood |
|
31. Dr. Rakshita
Sharma |
|
32. Dr. Rohit Kumar |
|
33. Dr. Sahil Sharma |
|
34. Dr. Sakshi Chauhan |
|
35. Dr. Sakshi Vij |
|
36. Dr. Sanjeev Kumar |
|
37. Dr. Shriya Gupta |
|
38. Dr. Shubham Thakur |
|
39. Dr.Smriti Saklani |
|
40. Dr. Sonali Mishra |
|
41. Dr. Tanu Palsra |
|
42. Dr. Mohd. Rais |
|
43. Dr. Archana Thakur |
|
|
|
44. Dr. Heena Soni |
|
45. Dr. Susheel Kumar |
COVAS students secure top positions in All India ICAR JRF-2016: June 11,
2016
Like
previous years, Students of the college this time too bagged top positions at
the National Level in ICAR JRF examination for admission to post graduate
programs through out India. It is notable to mention here that only 28 students
appeared for JRF ICAR where as 11 secured top poistions in the country. The detailed list is as follows
|
Name |
Rank at All India
Level |
|
Veterinary
Biotechnology |
|
|
Dr Preeti Bhatia |
All India 2nd Rank (Ist Category) |
|
Veterinary Sciences |
|
|
Dr. Sakshi Chauhan |
All India 3rd rank (Category 1st Rank) |
|
Dr. Sonali Mishra |
All India 4th Rank |
|
Dr Deepali Parma |
All India 53 Rank |
|
Dr Archana Thakur |
All India 54th Rank |
|
Dr Poonam Thakur |
All India 57th Rank |
|
Animal Sciences |
|
|
Dr Neha Thakur |
All India 22nd Rank |
|
Dr Shubham Thakur |
All India 30th Rank |
|
Dr Anukarna Singh |
All India 4th Rank in
category |
|
Dr Harshita Sood |
All India 37th Rank |
|
Dr Ajay patial |
All India 74th Rank |
Media
Visit to Department of Animal Nutrition; 1 October, 2015
Palampur 1
October. The University Media Cell conducted a media visit to the Department of
Animal Nutrition , Dr.G.C.Negi College of Veterinary & Animal
Sciences(COVAS), CSK H.P. Agriculture University, here today.
The reporters
representing various vernacular newspapers and news channels attended the visit
and interacted with Dr.R.K.Agnihotri, Dean, COVAS and department scientists and
PG students. They were taken around the Metabolic Stall and its three units.
The reporters
were informed that the revolving fund scheme in this department was started in
the year 1994-95 with the seed money of Rs. 25,000 provided by the University
for the manufacturing of the various feed materials with the objective to
facilitate the supply of standard quality feed products like mineral mixture,
uro-mol-min bricks, milk ration, calf ration, milk replacer, poultry mash, lab.
Animal feeds and dog biscuits etc. on economical rates, to develop
infrastructure in the department out of the funds generated, to provide hand on
practice to the undergraduate and post graduate students.
The technology
formulation and manufacturing of material was being transferred by
participating in training program, exhibitions fairs and festivals. The
major materials which were being produced included
Maintenance / milk production/pregnancy ration to the milk animals;
Modified milk replacer/calf starter for grower calves; Area Specific mineral
mixture/ Mineral mixture/ fortified mineral mixture; Protected protein ration
for high yielding cattle; Different type of poultry feeds; Uromol-min bricks
for cattle (Animal Chocklate); Dog biscuits; Probiotics; Complete feed block;
Lab Animal Feeds; Any type of feed and feed supplement on demand; Silage; Sheep
fed; Emu feed; Fish feed; Rabbit feed; Goat feed and Laboratory Animal feed
The total sale
turnover of feed production Unit was Rs 2.84 Crore for the year 2013-2014, 2.20
crore for the year 2014-15 and was likely to cross 2.20 crore at the end
of current financial year. The feed production unit has contributed in a
big way from time to time since its inception towards meeting the financial
liabilities of the University.
During the year
2014-2015, the department manufactured and sold 5955 quintal of cattle feed,
1625 quintal of Poultry feed, 7 quintal of Lab animal feed, 401 quintal of Area
specific mineral mixture, 15633 UMMB and 30 quintal of Silage in Drums.
Similarly during the year 2015 until today, 2344 quintal of cattle feed, 960
quintal of poultry feed, 4.5 quintal of lab animal feed, 482 quintal of Area
Specific Mineral mixture and 29973 number of UMMB have been manufactured and
sold.
The R & D
products of the department were catering mainly to the each and every
livestock farmer of the state including tribal regions through a network of
veterinary institutions of the State Department of Animal Husbandry as well as
through NGO, Milkfed, KVK and ATIC of the University. The department has been
mainly instrumental in development, production and supply of Area Specific
Mineral Mixture based on the four agro climatic zones of the state. The
income generated from the Feed Production Unit has been spent for raising
university infrastructure and to meet the financial requirements.
The
departmental research projects have been undertaken for incorporation of
Azolla, Apple-pomace and Sea-buckthorn by products (Sea-buckthorn Cake) -
unconventional feed resources for inclusion in the cattle and poultry ration
for economizing the cost of production. The research work is underway to study
their effect of production, health and performance at different levels of substitution
The feed
Production Unit has been facilitating livelihood of the local populace by
employment generation in the feed Production by creating job of around 3000 man
days every year. The feed Production unit not only caters to the livestock
farmer of the State but Was also providing quality feed and feed
additives to the government Poultry farms throughout the State, the Wildlife
National Park, Gopalpur and the Bull/ Cow farms under State government.
The reporters
also interacted with Drs. Shivani Katoch, Daisy and Vinod Sharma. Dr.Hirday
Paul Singh, Joint Director (Information & Public Relations) was also
present during the Media Visit.
Campus
Placements; 14 July, 2015:
Godrej
Agvet Limited, a leading company in the field of feed manufacturing, poultry
processing conducted Campus placement for the passing out graduate and post
graduate students of the college facilitated by the Student Counselling and
Placement centre of the college led by Dr Shivani Katoch. Campus interview was
held to select potential people for Technical Services, R& D and Sales in
Godrej Agrovet Limted with Rs 5.5 Lac as annual CTC to MVSc pass out. Around 15
students participated and the company is expected to hire substantial graduates
in various divisions. This was the second company which showed interest for
hiring graduates from this college during the year indicating a demand of the
graduates passing out from the college in corporate sector. Earlier Baani Milk
Prodcuers LTD, Patiala had also shortlisted graduates from the college by
conducting campus interviews.
Oath
taking ceremony: 10 July, 2015
Oath taking
ceremony, a pious ritual for the passing out veterinary graduates of 25th batch
was held on 10 July 2015 at 11 AM in the college auditorium. Dr A.K.Srivastava,
Director cum Vice Chancellor, NDRI Karnal was the chief Guest of the function
and Dr K.K.Katoch, Vice Chancellor CSK HPKV, Palampur presided over the
function. A total of 39 graduates took the oath of the profession, listed
below. It is notable to mention here that this time 47 graduates are passing
out and 39 took the oath of profession on 10 July and the remaining 8 will pass
out a month later since their internship program is delayed by a month.
It is
worthwhile to mention here that already a few passing out grauates have found
placement with leading Milk corporates working in the region through campus
placements and many have qualified the All India ICAR JRF to pursue higher
education.
|
1 |
Tushar Sood |
|
2 |
Prince Chauhan |
|
3 |
Anurag Sharma |
|
4 |
Manish Kharwal |
|
5 |
Deepak Sobti |
|
6 |
Ankush Kumar |
|
7 |
Kunal Pandit |
|
8 |
Hemlata Gautam |
|
9 |
Jyotsna Chauhan |
|
10 |
Manvi Chaudhary |
|
11 |
Neelam |
|
12 |
Ruchi Malhotra |
|
13 |
Shraya Thakur |
|
14 |
Brij Vanita |
|
15 |
Monika Sharma |
|
16 |
Rohit Kumar |
|
17 |
Takshi Rehalia |
|
18 |
Preeti Rana |
|
19 |
Rajat Dutta |
|
20 |
Naresh Pundir |
|
21 |
Deepa Garpha |
|
22 |
Ashmita Anand |
|
23 |
Aditya Sharma |
|
24 |
Neeraj Thakur |
|
25 |
Indu Bala |
|
26 |
Nirdeshika Chaudhary |
|
27 |
Pallvi Sharma |
|
28 |
Vinay Singh |
|
29 |
Yamika Kashayap |
|
30 |
Shagun Mahajan |
|
31 |
Pranshu Sharma |
|
32 |
Akshay sharma |
|
33 |
Shambhvi |
|
34 |
Rajeev Kumar Kandal |
|
35 |
Roshan Lal |
|
36 |
Tejender Kumar Chauhan |
|
37 |
Pawan Kumar
singh |
|
38 |
Swati Sharma |
|
39 |
Shilpa Thakur |
Retirement
functions:
Dr .K K Chadha,
Program Co-ordiantor (Animal And Veterianry Sciecnes) KVK Dhaulakuan will be retiring
from the services on 31 May 2015. VASTA organized the official retirement
function in his honor at college campus on 25 May. Dean of the college Dr
Sanjeet Katoch chaired the function organized by VASTA. On this occasion Dr K K
Chadha was presented a departing Momento from the association Presiedent Dr
Shiv-Vani Katoch in recognition of the services rendered by him in the field of
Veterinary & Animal sciences. He is credited with raising a pure bred
Murrah buffalo farm in KVK Dhaulakuan (Sirmaur)
COVAS students secure top positions in All India ICAR JRF-2015: May 25,
2015
Like
previous years, Students of the college this time too bagged top positions at
the National Level in ICAR JRF examination for admission to post graduate
programs through out India. The detailed list is as follows
Veterinary
Sciences
|
Name |
Rank at All India
Level |
|
Dr. Jyotsna Chauhan |
16 rank |
|
Dr. Pallvi Sharma |
20 rank |
|
Dr Neeraj Thakur |
21 rank |
|
Dr Manish Kharwal |
70 (1st rank in SC
category) |
|
Dr Nirdeshika
Chaudhary |
77 rank |
|
Dr Tejender Chauhan |
94 rank |
|
Dr Deepa garpha |
11rank in (In ST
Category) |
|
Dr Ankush Kumar |
15th rank in SC
category) |
|
Dr Tushar Sood |
3rd rank in physically
disabled |
|
Dr Yavnika Kashyap |
25 rank in SC category
|
Animal
Sciences
|
Name |
Rank at All India
Level |
|
Dr Preeti Rana |
9th Rank |
|
Dr Ruchi Malhotra |
68th (5th in SC
category) |
|
Dr Akshay Sharma |
76th Rank |
CAP
congratulates and wishes a successful career to all the students who made it in
the JRF this year.
Tit Bits: May 2015:
Prof.MS Kanwar
retired from the services on 31 April 2015. VASTA organized the official
retirement function
The process of filling
up the seats for admission to UG and PG program has been inititated w.e.f 20
April and will continue till 20 May 2015. This year the applications are being
filled online by logging on to University portla www.hillagric.ac.in. The
entrance test will be held in the selected examination centres through out the
state in HP on 13 June 2015. This year, the academic council also approved 6
seats for NRI or wards of NRI and 4 foreign nationals who can apply directly
(without sitting in Entrance exam) by filling in the admission form available
on the university web portal.
VASTA organized
World Veterinary Day on 25 April 2015 in the college campus. A marathon rally
including participants from students and faculty was flagged off on this
occasion which covered a distanc eof 5.5 KM inside the campus.
Tit
Bits: April 2015:
Prof. R. L.
Bhardwaj and Prof. K.B.Sharma retired from the services on 31 March 2015. VASTA
organized the official retirement function for the first time
This year, the
academic council approved a total of 55 seats including VCI nominations for
BVSc & AH in the college. A provision of 6 seats for NRI or wards of NRI, 4
foreign nationals and 3 Self finance seats have been made.
Prof.
M.S.Kanwar, Hospital Suprintendent will be superannuating from the services on
30 April 2015. VASTA will be organizing the retirement function on 30 April
2015.
VASTA will be
organizing World Veterinary Day on 25 April 2015 in the college campus. A
marathon rally is proposed on this day.
Palampur
13 Febraury 2015:
Campus
interviews for placement of the passing out Veterinary Graduates of 25 Batch
were held on 13 Febraury 2015 in the campus of College of Veterinary &
Animal Sciences Palampur. M/S Baani Milk Producers limited, based at Patiala
conducted the interview led by its Head, HR Sh Gagandeep Sharma. The interviews
were facilitated by the Incharge Dr R S Chandel and Dr Shivani Katoch (COVAS)
Student Counselling & Placement Cell CSK HPKV. A total of 19 internees
participated comprising of a written test followed by interviews. 10 internees
have been shortlisted who be called for further interview at Patiala at a later
date to be intimated shortly. Job profile includes provision of veterinary
services to the adopted farmers of the company in Patiala region.
Palampur
22 December.
A team of
veterinary scientists from the Department of Gynaecology & obstetrics, Dr.G
C Negi College of Veterinary & Animal Sciences organized six clinical camps
in remote villages of district Sirmour. The camps organized at village Barma-Papdi,
Sataun, Jamna, Khala-Kyar, Nauradhar and Bhalta-Macher benefitted
around 215 livestock keepers. These camps were organized under Rashtirya
Krishi Vikas Yojna(RKVY) project to investigate status and incidence of
infertility in bovines of Himachal Pradesh.
According to
Dr.Madhumeet Singh, Professor and team leader, blood samples and uterine
discharge samples were collected for investigations of various diseases and
free medicines were distributed to farmers. In the last one and a half year, 80
camps have been organized all over the State including Pangi, Bharmour, Lahaul
& Spiti and Kinnaur and also some very remote locations like Dodra-Kwar and
Janjehli. Around 2500 livestock keepers received treatment for their
animals in these camps. More such camps will be organized next year also.
Drs. Pravesh Kumar and Rohit Sharma and Mr Vijay Rana were other
members of the team.
Tit Bits: 13 August
2014:
Academics: New session starts:
All seats fill up and 61 students admitted to First Year BVSc & AH for the
session 2014-15. 31 seats in self finance category where as 5 through VCI and
the remaining as per the seat plan. Entrance test was conducted in June 2014
and counselling was done on 1 July 2014. 38 graduates passed out from the
college during the Oath taking ceremony held on 10 July 2014 in which Vice
Chancellor Dr KK Katoch was the Chief Guest where as Director Animal Husbandry
Dr KS Pathania was the Guest of Honor. Out of the pased out batch, 8 students
have taken admission for Master's in different departments of the college, 4
have joined services with NGO, corporate sector, 2 joined back state department
of animal husbandry as VO, where as 24 have taaken admission in PG programs in
different institutes namely IVRI-Bareilly, NDRI Karnal, GADVASU, Ludhiana.
Events: Convocation for the
under graduate students of College of Veterinary & Animal Sciences CSK HPKV
will be held on 15 September 2015 in the University Auditorium in which Sh Anil
Sharma, Animal Husbnadry, Panchayati Raj & Rural Development Minister will
be the Chief Guest.
Seven days NSS camp was
organized at village Bharmat(Palampur) w.e.f. 01July to 07 July by Dr GCN COVAS
in which 53 students participated.
Retirements: Dr C Varshneya,
Professor & Head, Veterinary Pharmocology retired from the university
services on 31 July 2014.
Inaugrations: Dr.K.K.Katoch,
Vice-Chancellor, inaugurated Chamundeshwari girls’ hostel (phase-II) on 3
July. He said that the University was known for providing quality
education and all possible facilities will be provided for their overall
development of the students . He also announced a grant of Rs. 20 lakh for
adding furniture and other facilities in the newly inaugurated hostel. The
Vice-Chancellor also thanked the ICAR for a grant of Rs.1.5 crore for the
construction of this hostel.Dr.S.S.Kanwar, Students’ Welfare Officer, informed
that the new hostel has 19 dormitories to accommodate 57 students.
Dr Shivani Katoch wins
election to HP State Veterinary Council: 21 June 2014:
Dr Shivani Katoch, A.
Professor Department of Animal Nutrition was elected Member, HP State
Veterinary Council consecutively for the II term in a recently held elections.
Apart from Dr Shivani Katoch, other members elected were Dr Munish Batta, Dr
Anupam Mittal & Dr H S Sumra. HP State Veterinary Council is a statuary
body constituted by the act of Parliament VCI-1984 and has 11 members which
comprises of 4 elected members, 3 members are nominated by the state
government, ex-officio members include Director, AH, Dean, COVAS, President HP
VO Assoc. and Registrar who is also the member secretary. Hp State Veterinary
Council is concerned with the regulation of veterinary profession in the state
of Himachal Pradesh and maintains the register of qualified veterianry
practioners. It also organizes seminars on important topics related to the
profession from time to time in different parts of the state.
Oath Taking ceremony of
passing out 24th Batch Graduates: 10 June 2014
Oath taking ceremony for
admission to veterinary profession for the newly passing out graduates of 24th
batch (2009-2014) has been fixed on 10 July 2014 in the campus of College of
Veterinary & Animal Sciences Palampur. Dr K K Katoch Vice Chancellor CSK
Himachal Pradesh Agriculture University, Palampur will be the Chief Guest where
as Dr K S Pathania Director, Anaimal Husbandry, Govt of Himachal Pradesh has
been invited as Guest Of Honor on this occasion. A total of 38 graduates will
be passing out this year as part of 24 Batch. Out of this 38 graduates, 2 are
in service candidates. A total of 15 students have already passed ICAR JRF
examination and are likely to pursue their PG program in different disciplines
in different institutes of the country including IVRI, NDRI, GADVASU Ludhiana
etc and some will be pursuing PG program in the college itself. Batch wise
recruitment of already passed out batches have already been held and are likely
to get placement in coming few days. Altogather, graduate placement in the
college is around 100 per cent and their is good demand from the corporate
sector. Placement of students of 24 Batch is also in progress and job placement
recommendations have been sent in few cases.
Girls outnumber boys in
ET-2014 of CSK HPKV Palampur : 8 June 2014:
Combined Entrance Test
2014 for admission to the constituent colleges of CSK HPKV Palampur was
succesfully conducted on 8 June 2014 in various centres across the state. A
total of 8771 roll numbers were issued comprising of 3607 male and 5164 female
candidates, out of which 7898 appeared in the entrance test. As per the
statistics 355 appeared in chamba centre, 1885 in Hamirpur, 2964 in Palampur,
1293 in Mandi, 669 in Solan , 547 in Una and 185 candidates appeared in Rampur
centre. The ET-2014 was conducted for admission to BSc Agriculture (4 year
degree program) and BVSc & AH Veterianry Sciences (Five year degree
program) in which 4999 candidates appeared in Biology stream and 2895 in math
where as 4 students appeared in Agri stream. The result of the ET-2014 is
likely to be declared in the last week of June 2014 and can be accessed by
logging on to the University web site www.hillagric.ac.in. Counselling will be
held in CSK HPKV Auditorium on 1 July 2014 for unreserved category and on 2
July 2014 for other categories as per the prospectus.
Dr Shivani Katoch
unanmiously elected President of VASTA: 29 May 2014:
New executive of
Veterinary & Animal sciences teachers Association, for the year 2014-2014
was elected unanmiously in the general house held on 29 May 2014 in the college
premises. Dr Shivani Katoch A. Professor Department of Animal nutrition was
elected President, Dr Rajesh Chahota Vice President, Dr Sidharath Dev Thakur
General Secretary, Dr Ajay katoch, Joint Secreatry and Dr varun Sankhyan was
elected Treasurer. The newly elected office bearers of the VASTA assured the
house to take up the issues concerning the faculty with the higher authorities
and also sought their support for effective resolution of their issues.
Inauguration
of Experiential Learning Units: May 29, 2014.
Vice Chancellor
of HP Agricultural university Palampur Dr K K Katoch inaugurated the newly
constructed “Model Unit for Milk & Value added products” & “Veterinary
Critical care unit cum Skill development & Training Centre” under
Experiential learning on 29 May 2014 in the campus of College of
veterinary & Animal Sciences Palampur. Dean of the college Prof Sanjeet
Katoch informed that these units have been constructed under experiential
learning program with an budget outlay of Rs One Crore each and the funding has
been provided by ICAR New Delhi. He further informed that these are basically
demonstration units for teaching to the students. The Model Unit for Milk
& Value added products is equipped with state of art pasteurization
unit for processing of the milk and preparing value added milk products like
ghee, cheese, ice cream,etc. In future the milk of the livestock farm will be
pasteurized and packed in this unit before sale to the local public. The Vice
Chancellor lauded the efforts of the faculty of the college for bringing this
project and said that such type of facility will be very useful for the
students as well as visiting farmers. All the statuary officers of the
university were present on this occasion.
COVASIANS rock in SSB for entry to RVC; May 22, 2014.
Three boys of the college namely Dr Surjeshwar
Sehgal, Dr Ajay Thakur and Dr Ashish Sharma have made to the final merit list
of the Remount & veterinary Corps of Indian Army in the recently conducted
SSB at Allahabad. A total of 11 vets have been short listed comprising of 3
COVASIANs. The final merit list is expected to be out in the last week of July
2014. CAP
congratulates and wishes a successful career
COVAS students secure top positions in ICAR JRF-2014: May 22, 2014
Like
previous years, Students of the college this time too bagged top positions at
the National Level. As per the result declared, Dr Apoorva Shekhar secured FIRST RANK for admission to Animal
biotechnology conducted by JNU. Similarly In ICAR JRF exams, Dr Richa Thakur
secured 12th rank at the All India Level in Veterinary Sciences followed
closely by Dr Radhika Vaidya (20), Dr Deepti sharma (31) Dr Chaavi Sharma (52),
Dr Ankit Ahuja (59), Dr Swati Chaudhary (61) Dr Varun Puri (74),
Dr Ekta (75) and Dr Sanjay Vivek Negi (11 in ST Category) where as Dr Nipuna Thakur secured 33rd
rank in Animal Sciences followed by Dr Bharti Sharma who got 62 rank at the All
India level. CAP congratulates and wishes a successful career to all the
students who made it in the JRF this year.
Dean: 1 September 2013.
Dr Sanjeet Katoch Prof. & Head, Animal Breeding & Genetics has
taken over as acting Dean, COVAS, Palampur where as Dr C Varshneya who was earlier acting as
Dean, COVAS has been entrusted with the responsibility of Dean, PGS , CSK HPKV
as per the communiqué received from the office of Vice Chancellor CSK HPKV .
Retirements:31 August 2012
Dr KS Sharma, Prof. Animal Nutrition retired from service on 31 August
2012 after putting in more then 30 years of valuable services in the college. Dr.
Sharma, active and pleasant personality was given a warm farewell by the
Faculty Club wishing him a happy retired life. Dr. Sharma rendered his services
since the inception of the college and was instrumental in shaping the
Department of Animal Nutrition. After retirement, Dr KS Sharma has settled in
Kangra, his native place.
Palampur. 11 April, 2012.
Principal Secretary (A.H.) Dr.P.C.Kapoor
inaugurates Animal Husbandry Workshop at CSKHPAU
Palampur 11 April. A State level two days
Animal Husbandry Workshop was inaugurated at CSK H.P. Agriculture University,
here today. Chief Guest Dr. P.C.Kapoor, Principal Secretary, Animal Husbandry,
Fisheries and Tribal Development, Govt. of H.P., said that the Department of
Animal Husbandry and the University should develop effective technologies which
realize the needs of the society. He also called for effective transfer of
scientific knowledge to the livestock keepers.
He said that there should be perfect skill
in the hands of veterinarians and supporting staff, especially among
pharmacists, and there was need of regular trainings of staff on the lines of
Department of Health. He also felt the need of training institute for the staff
of department. He appreciated the work in Dr G C Negi College of Veterinary &
Animal Sciences(COVAS) and suggested regular interaction between the field
veterinarian and scientists to resolve the problems faced by the livestock
keepers. He assured all help to the college from the government.
Dr S.K.Sharma,Vice-Chancellor, said that
to achieve required four percent growth in agriculture sector as envisaged in
National Agricultural Policy, animal husbandry sector can play a pivotal role.
He declared that animal husbandry workshop would be annual feature henceforth
and all steps would be taken for better interaction and collaborative
programmes between the University and department. He said that some areas for
future research like effect of climate change on animals, migratory sheep and
goats, animal production and product technology, infertility ,etc have been
identified. He said that the University was conducting research which was
relevant to some neighboring hilly states like J&K and Uttarkhand. He told
that 37 research projects worth Rs.14.59 crore were in operation in the college.
Dr.B.P.Malhotra, Director, Department of
Animal Husbandry, said there was need to accelerate work on induced lactation
in abandoned milch cattle so that such stray cattle be made productive. He
informed that per capita milk availability in the State was higher than
national average.
Dr.A.C.Varshney, Dean of the college,
detailed about teaching and research activities in and requested the chief
guest to provide liberal grants for many new proposals.
Dr.Desh Raj, Director of Extension
Education, informed about veterinary extension education programmes and
Dr.S.P.Sharma, Director of Research informed about various research activities
in the University. The Chief Guest also released two publications on the
occasion. Statutory officers and heads of departments also attended the
function.
Source; Public
Relations Unit - CSK HPKV Palampur.
International Conference: 1 April, 2012.
Dr
Shivani Katoch, Assistant Professor, Department of Veterinary & AH
Extension Education recently visited Egypt to attend the 3rd Mediterranean
Poultry Network, 6th International Poultry Conference organized by Egypt
Chapter of World poultry Science Association at Porto- Marina, Alexandria
w.e.f. 26 to 29 March, 2012. Dr Katoch was invited to deliver oral presentation
on his research paper concerning probiotics in Poultry feeding. Around 250
delegates all around the globe participated coming mainly from Italy, France,
UK, Greece, Germany, Turkey, South Korea, Thailand etc to name a few. Dr Katoch
was granted Travel Award by WPSA to attend the conference. Participants
in the conference included Dr Bob Pym (Australia), President, WPSA, Prof Dr.
Ruveyde Akbay (Turkey) , Past president WPSA, Prof. Dr Y.Nyes, (France)
President Europe Chapter of WPSA.
Silver Jubilee Cum Second Alumni reunion: 23 September, 2011.
Silver
Jubilee celebrations on completion of 25 years of the College of Veterinary and
Animal Sciences Cum2nd Reunion of Covas Alumni palampur (CAP)
is being held on 4th and 5th Nov, 2011 at Palampur.
Dean, of the College, Prof AC Varshney has extended a very warm invitation to
all the former students and faculty members, who so ever associated with the
college to become part of this celebration. On 4th Nov. 2011, the
college is organizing a formal function to commemorate 25 years of existence
& rejoice the contributions of each & everyone of those including
teachers, students & others who have been associated with this college
either directly or indirectly.
Retirement:31 August, 2011.
Dr.
LS Sudhakar, Professor Veterinary Anatomy retired after putting in more then 30
years of valuable services in the college. Dr. Sudhakar, a quiet and pleasant
personality was given a warm farewell by the Faculty Club wishing him a happy
retired life. Dr. LS Sudhakar rendered his services since the inception of the
college and was instrumental in shaping the Department of Veterinary Anatomy
and Histology. After retirement, Dr Sudhakar has settled in Hyderabad, his
native place.
Obituary: 21 August, 2011: Former Deans of the College Dr BS Katoch (1942-2011)
and Dr RC Katoch (1947-2011) expired in the month of July 2011. Stalwarts in
their own field, made a tremendous contribution in the shaping of the College
of Veterinary & Animal Sciences. Dr BS Katoch joined HPKV in the year
1968, where as Dr RC Katoch joined in 1973-74 when HPKV was functioning as
College of Agriculture under PAU Ludhiana. Both of them were known for their
honesty, uprightness and professionalism and always sincerely guided the
students for hard work and devotion in studies. Faculty and the students got
together to pay obeisance to the departed souls by keeping a 2 minute silence
in the college premises.
Oath Taking ceremony of the passing out 21st Batch
Source; Public Relations Unit - CSK HPKV Palampur.
Palampur 6 July. Mr Shanta Kumar, member,
Rajya Sabha and former Chief Minister, H.P., has sanctioned Rs.25 lac to CSK
Himachal Pradesh Agriculture University from his M.P. Area Development Fund. He
was in the University as Chief Guest of oath taking ceremony of passing out
veterinary graduates in Dr.G.C.Negi College of Veterinary & Animal
Sciences.
While addressing the 19 neo-graduates and
scientists, he said that there was need to increase milk production as milk
worth Rs.50 crore was imported in Kangra district alone annually from the
neighbouring States. The dairy industry should be popularized among youth. He
lamented that most of the unemployed persons were only interested in government
job as they have no love for labour. He also advised to improve the quality and
quantity of fodder for animal wealth.
Placement of Veterinary Graduates of 21 Batch
July 5, 2011.
|
|
Name of graduate |
Rank |
Placement |
|
|
1 |
Dr Pallavi Bhardwaj |
ICAR Rank-26 (Vety.Sciences) |
Higher Education (MVSc) |
IVRI (Public Health) |
|
2 |
Dr Monika Bhardwaj |
ICAR Rank-34 (vety.sciences) |
Higher Education (MVSc) |
IVRI Vety. Bacteriology |
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Dr Anjali Somat |
ICAR Rank-79 (Animal sciences) |
Higher Education (MVSc) |
NDRI (Animal Physiology) |
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Dr Hitesh Jaswal |
ICAR Rank-109 (vety.sciences) |
Higher Education (MVSc) |
GADVASU,(Vety,Parasitology) |
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5 |
Dr Rajesh Sharma |
ICAR Rank-114 (Animal sciences) |
Higher Education (MVSc) |
GBPATU,Pantnagar,(LPM) |
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6 |
Dr Vijay Singh |
ICAR
Rank-107 Category Rank-12
(Animal sciences) |
Higher Education (MVSc) |
IVRI,(Poultry Sciences) |
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7 |
Dr Gauri Jairath |
ICAR
Rank-121 (Animal sciences) |
Higher Education (MVSc) |
GADVASU,(LPT) |
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8 |
Dr Anil Sharma |
ICAR Rank-165 (Animal sciences) |
Higher Education (MVSc) |
GADVASU,(LPM) |
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9 |
Dr Ankaj Sharma |
JNU Rank-4 (Biotechnology) |
Selected for Indian Institute of Forest
Management (IIFM) through score obtained in CAT |
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10 |
Dr Surinder Bansal |
ICAR Rank-183
CAT Rank-9 (vety.sciences) |
Higher Education (MVSc) |
IVRI,(Vety.Clinical Medicine) |
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Dr Surinder Chauhan |
ICAR
Rank-200 CAT
Rank-11 |
Appointed as Vety.Officer in Brooks
Hospital for Animals in Distt.Rampur(U.P) |
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Dr Navjot Sharma |
As Field Executive in “BASIT” |
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Dr Achari Jamwal |
Appointed as Vety.Officer in Brooks
Hospital for Animals at Katra(Jammu) |
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Oath taking ceremony of the 21st Batch:
July 5, 2011.
Oath taking
ceremony for the 20 vet-graduates of the outgoing 21st Batch of DGCN College of
Veterinary and Animal Sciences will be organized at CSK H.P. Agriculture
University, on 6th July 2011. Ex Chief Minster of Himachal Pradesh, Sh. Shanta
Kumar will be the Chief Guest on the occasion. It is worthwhile to mention here
that till date 532 students have graduated from the college since its inception
in 1986 and this is the 21st Batch to pass out from the college and
commensurate with the Silver Jubilee year of the institution.
COVAS students secure top positions in ICAR JRF-2011:
May 30, 2011
Like
previous years, Students of the college this time too bagged top positions
during the ICAR JRF examinations. As per the result declared, Pallavi Joshi
secured 26th rank at the All India Level in Veterinary Sciences followed
closely by Monika (26th) and Anjali getting 79th rank in Animal Sciences.
other students who secured ranks include Gauri jairath (126), Rajesh Sharma
(114), Hitesh Jaswal (109), Vijay Kumar (107), Anil Sharma (166), Surinder
Bansal (183), Surinder Chauhan (200), Akansha (255) and Sudershan(400). 22
students of the college appeared in the ICAR JRF exams during this year and 12
of them were able to secure positions. CAP congratulates and wishes a successful
career to all the students who made it in the JRF this year.
VASTA celebrates World Veterinary Day at Veterinary College Palampur on
30 April, 2011.
Palampur 30 April-2011:
Students and Faculty, led by Veterinary & Animal Science Teachers Association
of COVAS Palampur celebrated with great fervor and enthusiasm the World
veterinary Day on 30 April, 2011 i.e last Saturday in the month of April. A
large number of students and faculty members participated in the events
organized including competition in the category of Digital Photography on the
theme "Rural people and their animals" in which a large number
of participants showed keen interest and the event was won by Mr.Naresh
Pundheer closely followed by Miss. Shyambhavi and Mr. Rakesh, all
students of the college. Further, students also participated in an Photo
Journalism contest in which Mr. Ankush Rana, student of First year BVSc &AH
was declared the winner. On this occasion Dr. A.K.Panda, Assoc. Prof.
Veterinary Public Health presented his lecture on Rabbies. He emphasized on
prevention programmes for this deadly disease and made aware the august
gathering that Rs 2 billion cost of medicine is being spend on this
deadly disease annually. Dr. S.P.Tyagi Assoc. Prof. veterinary Surgery delivered
a talk on the role of veterinarians in the society. He emphasised on the
increasing role of Veterinarians in the current scenario of emerging zoonotic
diseases like Swine Flu, bird Flu, rabbies, TB. Ashish Sharma, Fourth year
student spoke on the topic, Role of students in Veterinary profession. The
event was hosted by the VASTA and Dr. S.K.Sharma, Hon'ble Vice Chancellor CSK
HPKV Palampur was the chief guest on the occasion. Speaking on the occasion Dr.
S.K.Sharma emphasised on the increasing role of veterinarians in bio security,
food security and environmental protection. Dr. A.C.varshney, Dean of the
college presented the scenario of the college and also highlighted the
importance of celebrating the World veterinary Day. President of VASTA Dr. R.L.Bhardwaj
welcomed the Chief Guest and appreciated the efforts of the faculty in
the development of the college. The Chief Guest distributed the prizes to all
the winners followed by a Dham organized at Gopal Mandir Holta to all the
participants.
A Mega DST- FIST Project for Deptt.
of Surgery & Radiology, COVAS
Palampur 30
April-2011.
A Mega Project amounting to Rs. 32 lac has been sanctioned to Department
of Veterinary Surgery & Radiology, Dr. G.C. Negi College of Veterinary and
Animal Sciences, CSKHPKV, Palampur for five years under FIST (Funds For
Development of S&T Infrastructure in Universities and Higher Educational
Institutions) by the department of Science and Technology, New Delhi. It is
matter of great honour to all the faculty members of the department. This
project is in operation w.e.f. April 2011. Dr. M.S. Kanwar, Professor
& Head, Surgery & Radiology has been designated as Program Coordinator
to run this project. The grand in aid under this project will be to establish
infrastructural facilities for post graduate research and teaching in the
department.
Palampur 4 April, 2011
The admission notice for conducting
entrance test for admissions to BVSc & AH for the year 2011-12 has been
issued by the office of Registrar, CSK HPKV, Palampur. As per the notification
issued, the prospectus and forms have been uploaded on the university web site
www.hillagric.ernet.in which can also be procured form the general post offices
through out the state. The prospectus are out for sale since 1-4-2011 and will
be available till 20-4-11 which is also the last date of submission. Further,
the forms can be deposited with a late fee of Rs 1000/- till 25-4-2011.The
entrance test will be held on 8 May 2011 at the centers notified in the
University prospectus.
Palampur 4 April, 2011
Out of the seven vacancies offered for
commission in Remount Veterinary Corps at the Bhopal SSB centre, 4 were bagged
by the COVASIANS-Palampur. It was a proud moment for the Palampur fraternity,
as the boys once again showed that COVASIANS-Palampur rock. The Teacher
association (VASTA), Covas Alumni Palampur and HP Veterianry officers
association have all expressed their pleasure. Those selected include Dr.
Nikhil Chopra, Dr. Aman Sood, Dr.Abhinav Sharma and Dr.Pankaj Sharma
Palampur 21 March, 2011
The renovation of the decade old building
of the Veterinary teaching clinical complex was finally taken and completed.
The old building housing the veterinary clinics had out lived its utility
regards to treatment of the animals as per the advances in the treatment
protocol of the animals. The renovation was completed after the funds received
from the ICAR as central development assistance were released by the university
authorities. An estimated amount of Rs 7 lac were spent. Major alterations
included provision of aluminium panels with glass replacing the age old brick
walls on the sides, floor tiling, laying of granite shelves and white washing.
Apart from this, a new laboratory adjoining the clinics was renovated and
prepared for multi functional works.
Palampur 12 March, 2011.
The construction of the long awaited
Advanced veterinary clinics cum farmer capacity building centre finally kicked
off with the completion of all the processes involved with the award of the
tendering process. it is worth while to mention here that the foundation stone
of the complex was laid by the hon'ble Chief Minister of Himachal Pradesh in
the month of May 2010. There after the site on which the building was to be
constructed became disputed with one of the person claiming the owner ship of
the land by erecting fence. The university authorities there after shifted the
site of the construction behind the main building. The state government
highlighting its achievements has mentioned about the new up coming specialty
facilities for animals at Palampur. The funding has been done through RKKVY.
Palampur 12 July.
Oath taking ceremony for the 31
vet-graduates of DGCN College of Veterinary and Animal Sciences was organized
at CSK H.P. Agriculture University, here today.
Dr.S.K.Sharma, Vice-Chancellor, appealed
to the outgoing B.V.Sc. graduates and university scientists to continue working
hard to grow higher and make a mark in their profession. He said that the
scientists need to create work for themselves so that the institution may
attain new heights. Similarly, the students should also try to diversify ,
which is the need of the hour. Dr.Sharma appreciated the college for quality
research work alongside teaching as it hones the skills of students.
Dr.A.P.Singh, Vice-chancellor, Veterinary
University, Mathura, who was chief guest, gave away the certificates to the
passing out 31 students and said that 13 students from this batch has
bagged junior research fellowships of Indian Council of Agricultural Research
and JNU which was commendable.
Dr.A.C.Varshney, Dean of the college read
annual report highlighting teaching, research and extension education
activities. He informed that so far 532 students have graduated from the
college since its inception in 1986. He said that a multidisciplinary modern
veterinary hospital worth Rs.11 crore was under construction with full support
of the state government.
Statutory officers, heads of departments
and parents of passing out graduates attended the ceremony. The chief guest and
vice chancellor released three publications to mark the occasion.
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Palampur: 11 May, 2010: Appointments
(Alumnus)
Dr. Rajesh Kumar (Batch-XIII) has been selected as
Assistant Professor Animal Breeding & Genetics at
Faculty of Veterinary Sciences, Sher-E-kashmir University of Agricultural
Sciences & Technology, RS Pura Jammu. Dr. Rajesh is basically from Lahaul
& Spiti who did his BVSc from COVAS palampur during the year 2003 and later
completed his MVSc & PhD in Animal Breeding & Genetics from IVRI
Izaatnagar. CAP congratulates him for his selection and wishes him all the best
in his career.
Palampur:30 April, 2010: Retirements:
Dr. Kamlesh Gupta Professor (Animal Breeding) retired on 30 April 2010 after
putting in more then 30 years of service.
Palampur:30 April, 2010:Farmer information cum modern veterinary Hospital
and diagnostic centre.
Government of Himachal Pradesh in principle agreed to the proposal of the Dean
COVAS for the establishment of Farmer information cum modern veterinary
Hospital and diagnostic centre in the College campus. Proposed centre is to be
built in two phases with an initial outlay of Rs 7 crore for building and rd 4
crore for the equipments. Already Rs 2.8 crore has been released to take up the
First phase of the project. The funding has been made partially from RKVY and
partially by the state government. The foundation stone for the centre is
likely to be laid by in the Second week of May. When completed this centre will
go a long way in meeting the specialized requirement in Animal health/
diagnostics and for dissemination of information using modern means.
Palampur:30 April, 2010: World veterinary day:
World veterinary Day Was celebrated with enthusiasm and fervour by the faculty
and students of COVAS on 24 April 2010 in the college. The event was organized
by Veterinary Animal Science teachers association. Dr. Tej Partap Vice
Chancellor of CSK HPKV was the chief guest on the occasion. To mark the event,
a painting competition was organized. Students and faculty members presented
their views with Dr. P.Dhar giving an interesting talk on Immuno therapy to
fight cancer. The slogan for World veterinary Day this time was One Health One
World. A dham was organized by the VASTA in the Gopal Mandir Holta which was
attended by student and faculty members.
Palampur:30 April, 2010:COVAS Students win Overall Championship at NDRI
Karnal
A team of 35 students form Veterinary College CSKHPKV gave a competition to all
other teams coming from various parts of the country and won the Overall
Champion trophy in all India youth festival held in National Dairy Research
Institute at Karnal, Haryana from 2nd April to 4th April 2010. Hon’ble Vice
Chancellor CSK HPKV, Dr. Tej Pratap was the chief guest of this function. The
students took part in various competitions like quiz, acting, dances, singing,
skits, mime, poster making and other art activities. ‘Naati’ folk was
especially admired very much by the audience and won the best folk dance award.
Mr. Suneel Kumar also won the best actor award. The group was led by Dr.
Geetanjali Singh and Dr. Ashutosh Tiwari. The students especially Ashish
Sharma, Anjali Somal, Shivani Chaudhari, Anjali Rana, Surendra Chauhan, Hitesh
Jaswal, Dakpa Tenzin and Mayank performed very well in this youth festival.
Palampur:30 April, 2010: Seats for admission to BVSc & AH program
increased to 60 in Veterinary College Palampur:
In a major decision, the university administration has decided to enhance the
overall number of seats for admission in First year B.V.Sc & AH from
present 47 to 60 during this academic year. Further as per the CSKHPKV 2015
Frameworks for reforms and structuring approved by State Council for
Agriculture, Horticulture and Forestry education and research, Government of
HP, the number of seats will be increased to 75 in 2012 and finally to 100 in
2013. University is in the process of running a veterinary Pharmacist diploma
course where it is proposed to impart training to about 400 veterinary
Pharmacists for 2 year duration. The proposed course will be run in overall
supervision of COVAS most probably at KVK Dhaulakuan from this session.
Research Project: A new research GEF project funded by the World bank
under NAIP entitled " Harmonizing biodiversity conservation and agricultural
intensification through integration of plant, animal and fish genetic resources
for livelihood security in fragile eco system" worth 1 crore was
sanctioned to CSKHPKV Palampur. National Bureau of Plant genetic resources New
Delhi wil be the lead centre for implementing the project where as CSK HPKV
Palampur has been made the consortia partner in addition to NBAGR Karnal, RAU
Bikaner, APAAU Hyderabad. Total budgentary sanction for the project has been
worked out to Rs. 8.83 crore. The area of implementation in HP will be district
Chamba. The Animal Husbandry component will be implemented by the faculty
member of Department of Veterinary & AH Extension education.
23/2/2010 : NSS wing of COVAS organised a debate on GM crops ,need of
the hour . Some of the speakers who spoke in favour of the topic were of the
view that in the wake of ever-growing population and increased chemical
population due to pesticides ,GM foods can ensure food security with minimal
environmental pollution .Those who were against the view said that GM crops
have detrimental effects on human health ,biological diversity and it would
shift the ownership from farmers hands in favour of multinational companies. DO
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Palampur- 24 October, 2009.Dr. Karam Chand Negi (Batch-XVI) qualifies ARSB Exams
and will be joining as Scientist in ICAR Currently he is pusuing Ph.D program
in Virology from IVRI, Mukteshwar centre.
Students of the college celebrate International day on climate change 350.org
under the leadership of Dr. Kailash Mahajan in the campus of college of
veterinary and animal sciences, Palampur. Dr. Sanjeet Katoch (Prof. & Head
-Animal Breeding) Flagged off the rally to mark the occassion.
Awards and Honors: Palampur: 10 November: Faculty members of the
Department of Veterinary Anatomy & Histology namely Dr. Rajesh Rajput,
Assoc. Professor and Dr. R.L.Bhardwaj, Professor & Head, bagged Best paper
Award along with Gold medal for their research paper during the recently held
International Conference of Veterinary Anatomy held at Luckhnow.Best paper was
awarded for "Study of the angioarchitecture of the caprine reproductive
organs with special reference to anastomosis of the utero-ovarian
arteries" Presented by Rajesh Rajput in International congress on
Veterinary Anatomy & symposium on "New concept & innovative
Technologies in Veterinary Anatomy of the sustainable Livestock production in
the New Millennium" & 24th convocation of Indian Association of
Veterinary Anatomists from November4-6,2009 at Hotel Taj Residency,Lucknow. Dr
R.L.Bhardwaj acted as rapporteur in a scientific session and got plaque of
honour.
Vet Fair 2K9:Palampur Dated 10 November: vet Fair 2K9 was held on
31 October and 1 November, 2009 in the college campus.Event was inaugrated by
Dr. B.C.Bisht (Director- Animal Husbandry, HP) while it was presided over by
Dr. Tej Partap Vice Chancellor of CSK HPKV Palampur. Highlights of vet Fair 2K9
included Inter College sports and cultural competitions, Flower Show, Dog Show,
cultural night - MEHAK and an exhibition depicting advancements in the field of
veterinary and Animal Sciences. Only 34 entries were recieved in various
categories of Dog Show where as people showed less enthusiasm in turning up as
compared to previous VetFairs held. Students worked hard for the cultural night
MEHAK which was appreciated by one and all incuding Ambassador of Mongolia who
was the chief guest of the evening. CAP appreciates the efforts made by the
students in reviving VET FAIR and hopes that the coming batches will take up
the event with more enthusiasm.
First Reunion-2009. 10-11 October, 2009:
The first formal reunion of alumni of the College of
Veterinary and Animal Sciences, Palampur (CAP) was held on 10-11 Oct, 2009. The
event was attended by more than 120 alumni members all over India and abroad.
The alumni were accompanied to this memorable feat by their spouses and kids
taking the total numbers of attendees to around 250. The occasion was full with
happiness, pride and love; zeal and commitment to excel professionally to raise
the flag of alma-mater to greater heights.
On the day of inauguration, the alumni and faculty of this young veterinary
college Palampur were addressed by Dr. A. K.Srivastava, Director, National Dairy
Research Institute, Karnal who highlighted the role of veterinarians and animal
scientists in the present era. He also emphasized the need to organize such
functions to keep the spirit of bond and sharing alive amongst alumni.
The Dean of the college, Dr. A.C. Varshney formally welcomed the guests and
presented the technical report of the college and summarized the journey this
college has made since its inception in 1986. He proudly emphasized that
college can now boast of being the highest centre of specialized education and
learning in different areas of veterinary sciences. He congratulated the alumni
and faculty in same breath for working towards the betterment of society and
for their alma-mater.
Dr. Subhash Verma, General Secretary of the COVAS Alumni Palampur, who was also
an organizing secretary of the event, facilitated this formal reunion. He said
that 19 batches of veterinary graduates have already walked through the gates
of this beautiful campus and this reunion was therefore very much awaited. He
said that the reunion is not only a time of rejoicing our decisions to join the
noblest profession, to enjoy the reminiscent of our student lives, to admire
the achievements of our mates in diverse fields, to see the fulfillment and
sense of satisfaction that this education and profession has brought into our
lives; but also is a time to analyze our actions, to dwell upon our
shortcomings, to motivate each other to give back to the society to the best
our potential and to think and plan for the future of this profession.The
alumni and faculty interacted with each other over the traditional “dham” in
Villa Camellia and enjoyed the extravagant dine and dance reception in the
evening. The next day, on 11th October, CAP remembered all those alumni members
who are no more in this world and were snatched by the cruel hands of death. On
this occasion, the organizing secretary briefly read their biography to the
house.The event came to close after lunch. The general body meeting was held
and new executive body was constituted, Dr. Rajesh Rajput (President), Dr.
Sujay Sharma (Sr. VP), Dr. Saniv Kumari (VP), Dr. Subhash Verma (Gen. Secy.),
Dr. Shivani katoch (Web Manager), Dr. Arun Sharma (Treasurer), Dr. Devesh
Thakur (Press Secy), Dr. Surender Gupta (Special invitee-Jammu) and
auditors as Dr. Sanjiv Katoch and Dr. Geetanjali Singh. Apart from this, batch
secretary were also elected to maintain better coordination amongst alumni
members. It was decided that next event of grand scale will be organized to celebrate
silver jubilee of the college. The alumni and their family members after having
wonderful time finally parted to meet again.
2. Elections of Himachal Veterinary Council: 16 October, 2009.
About 450 Vets registered with HVC cast their votes
through postal ballot for electing 4 councilor to Himachal veterinary Council,
the result of which was declared on 15 October at Shimla. 7 candidates were in
the fray out of which highest votes were polled in favor of Dr. Shivani Katoch
(236) followed by Dr. Munish Batta, Dr. Anupam Mittal and Dr. Amit Sharma
(B-XVII). CAP congratulates them all.
3.New faculty members join: 16 October, 2009.
Palampur. New faculty members joined various
departments in DGCN College of Veterinary & AnimalSciences, Palampur (HP).
Dr. Ankur Sharma, Dr. Ajay Katoch and Dr. Pardeep Sharma joined as Asstt.
Professor in Department of Clinical Medicine. Dr. Atul Gupta (Veterinary Public
Health) Dr. Anish Thakur (Veterinary Microbiology), Dr. Varun Sakhyan (Animal
Breeding & Genetics), Dr. Gopal Puri (Veterinary Physiology), Dr. Pallavi
Bhardwaj, Dr. Dinesh Sharma (Veterinary Pharmocology) and Dr. Devina Pathak
joined in Department of Veterinary Parasitology. Apart from them, Dr. Rajesh
Chahota and Dr. Subhash Verma joined as Associate Professor in Department of
Veterinary Microbiology.
4.Merger of departments: 16 October, 2009.
As per the guidelines issued by VCI regarding
Veterinary Education, the deprtment of Veterinary Epidemeology & Preventive
medicine was disbanded and merged partially with Veterinary Clinical Medicine
and partially with Veterinary Public Health. The revised curriculum for B.V.Sc
and AH was adopted from this academic session after it was passed by the Borad
of studies.
Palampur Vets bag top positions in
ICAR-JRF conducted in May-2009. 16 June, 2009
The 19th batch passing out Students of the College of Veterinary & Animal
Sciences maintained the tradition of bagging top positions at the National
level in recently conducted All India Entrance test by ICAR for JRF. Sagar Chand
got 2nd Rank in Animal Science category at the national level followed by
Ashish gupta who bagged 10th Rank in Veterinary Science. Shyam Lal got 16th
Rank in AnimalScience, Suresh Kapoor (104th Rank (Animal Science) Ajay Thakur-
(120th Rank Animal Science) Himani Dhanze (145th rank- Veterinary Science)
CAP wishes a successful career to all successful candidates.
College vets bag top positions in selection list of RVC: 16 June, 2009:
Dr. Vikas Sharma and Dr. Mayur Varshney were rated amongst the first five
position holder in the overall merit list for selection in SSB board of Remount
Veterinary Corps The selected incumbents have joined RVC training centre and
college- Meerut cantt. on 31sy May 2009. They have been commissioned as Captain
in Indian Army on 31 May, 2009 They will be sent to post commissioned young
officers course at RVC training centre and college Meerut cantt for a period of
17 weeks. This time a total of 10 vets were selected out of which 3 namely (Dr.
Vikas Sharma, Dr. Mayur Varshney and Dr. Inderjeet Singh) include Palampur
vets.
CAP congratulates all of them and wish a succesful career in Indian Army.
Condolence: Prof. B.Parsad, Former Professor & Head, Department of Veterinary
Medicine, COVAS palampur and currently working as Professor at Central
University (North East) passed away on 26 June 2009 at Palampur. Prof. Parsad
was diagnosed with Pancreatic cancer in March, 2009. CAP joins all students and
faculty members of COVAS in offering condolences to the bereaved family members.
College Update:13 March, 2009:
Palampur. Team led by Dr. Rajesh Chahota (Batch-IV) of four veterinary
scientists of Dr.G.C.Negi College of Veterinary and Animal Sciences (COVAS)
have brought laurels to CSK Himachal Pradesh Agricultural University.
Recognizing the excellent team work in the fields of Veterinary Immunology and
Biotechnology, the Indian Society for Veterinary Immunology and Biotechnology
(ISVIB) has presented Sir F. M. Burnett Memorial Team Award- 2008 to Drs.
Rajesh Chahota, Mandeep Sharma, S. Mittra and S. D. Thakur. The team has been
awarded for their work on Molecular epidemiological investigation of a
flea-borne Rickettsial outbreak in the Deol village of Baijnath in Himachal
Pradesh, which infected about 300 people of the village. The team leader Dr.
Rajesh Chahota, who identified the Rickettsial strain involved in that outbreak
and presented the research work in the ISVIB national symposium and conference
held w.e.f. Feb. 26- 28, 2009 in CCS HAU, Hisar (Haryana) was honored with the
gold medal and citation. The conference was attended by more than 100 eminent
scientists from different institutes of the country. Dr.Tej Partap,
Vice-Chancellor, has commended the work of scientists and expressed the hope
that other scientists will also emulate this team to serve the farming
community of the State.
Palampur: New Faculty members: All the newly recruited faculty members
in the College of veterinary & Animal Sciences, Palampur have joined their
place of posting in their respective departments. Most of them had already
joined where as the remaining incumbents selected to the post of Assistant
Professor in the disciplines of Veterinary Pathology and Veterinary
Biochemistry have also joined.
Palampur: Trainings: 2 batches of Field veterinarians attended the 4 day
Training program entitled Post mortem examination and veterolegal cases from 24
Feb to 27 Feb, with 20 Vets and then from 3 March to 6 March with 15 Vets
attending the program. The training program was sponsored by Veterinary Council
of India under Continuing veterinary education program . The participating Vets
felt satisfied and were all appreciative of the training module and the way it
was conducted. The program co-ordinator Dr. V.K.Gupta, Head, veterinary
Pathology felt that all vets shopuld get exposure to such training modules
which will increase the professional efficiency. The training module focussed
on how to read a lesion, write about it and how to conclude it. A brain
storming session for Vetero legal cases practice was held during the training
which was helpful in resolving many vetero legal issues comong across
practising vets from time to time.
2 May, 2009: Friendly match between Faculty and Students of COVAS: A friendly
cricket match was played between the students and faculty members of the
college of veterinary & Animal sciences Palampur on 1 May, 2009.The Student
team won the match by 5 wickets and 7 overs to bowl. The Faculty team led by
Dr. Madhumeet Singh won the toss and elected to bat first and made 104 runs in
20 overs with 1 wicket to spare. Scoring was done by Dr. MM Singh with 22,
followed by Dr. Shivani Katoch-21 and Dr. Surinder Chauhan remained unbeaten at
14 runs. Altogather, the faculty team put up good resistance and were able to
put up a fighting total. The students team had a slow start loosing 3 wickets
in quick succesion but later on Arvind Bharti, final year student, hammered the
faculty bowlers quickly scoring 105 runs in 13 Overs leading the students team
to a comfortable victory.
College Update: 2 February 2009.
1. A four day training under continuing veterinary education programme
sponsored by Veterinary Council of India was organized by the Department of
Animal reproduction, gynecology and obstetrics
w.e.f 3 to 6 Febraury. Veterinarians working with the state department of
animal husbandry
participated from all over the state. The training programme focussed on
Reproductive
health management and the training methodology included lectures as well as
demonstration on the practical handling of animals for reproductive disorders.
Notably among those participated included Dr. Bhag chand chauhan, Dr. Rajiv
Walia, Dr. Neeraj Kumar, Dr. Mansi Sharma, Dr. Yudhvir Rana, Dr. Sanjev
Chauhan, Dr. Ramesh Kumar.
2. College literary club: Verve: Web site of VERVE was launched on 6 February
in a function organized by the Club. SWO of the university was the chief guest
on the occasion. Activities included holding of a Quiz Competition, Arm
wrestling and painting competition. The prizes were distributed on the occasion.
3. Faculty club hosted a tea party on the occasion of retirement of Dr.
J.R.Dhanze from
CSKHPKV and welcoming the newly joined faculty members. A momento on the
occasion was given
to Dr. Dhanze who shared his pleasent experiences with the faculty members.
Aqua Feed Seminar: 22-10-2008. A one day Aqua Feed Seminar was organized
by Department of Fisheries at Veterinary College Palampur on 21 October, 2008.
It was Organized jointly by American Soyabean Association and Department of
Fisheries, COVAS, CSKHPKV Palampur and included technical session and
interaction between scientists and farmers. The Chief Guest of the show, Dr.
P.K.Sharma Dean, PG Studies,while Speaking on the occasion,highlighted the
increasing importance of Aquaculture in providing livelihood to a large number
of farmers in our country and said that after Green and white revolution, the
country is heading for a Blue revolution. A presentation on Culture and feeding
of carps was given by Dr. G.Ramesh (Technical Manager, ASA-IM) & Dr. J.R.Dhanze,
Dean, College of Fisheries, NE Central University, Agaratala (Tripura). A
similar, one day seminar will also be organized jointly at Kullu on 23 October,
2008.
College update:06 August 2008.
1. The interviews for selection to the various posts advertised for appointment
to the posts of Assistant Professor & Associate Professor were held on 1
& 2 August, 2008 respectively in the University campus. The disciplines in
which the interviews were held included Veterinary Surgery, Veterinary & AH
Extension, Gynecology & Obstetrics, Veterinary Public Health, Veterinary
Anatomy, Veterinary Pathology, Veterinary Biochemistry & Livestock Product
Technology. The dates for the interviews for the remaining posts in the
disciplines including Veterinary Parasitology, Veterinary Pharmacology,
Veterinary Physiology, Animal Breeding, Veterinary Epidemiology Preventive
Medicine,& Veterinary Clinical Medicine have not been intimated yet by the
university administration.
2. Seats increased: In a major decision, the university administration has
allowed 5 more seats to be filled in the B.V.Sc & AH program under self
finance category from this academic session. Currently, only 5 number seats are
filled on Self finance basis but with the increase in 5 more seats the total has
increased to 10 number. it is pertinent to mention here that during 1999, the
Self finance category included 10 seats but were later on reduced to 5. Self
finance seats is a major source of revenue generation for University and B.V.Sc
& AH program attracts lot of takers under this category.
3. Training at Kansas State University (USA). Dr. Arun Sharma (Batch-VII)
currently working as Assistant Professor, in the Department of Animal
Nutrition, COVAS Palampur, will be flying to USA in Kansas State to attend
training program on Feed Extrusion at Kansas (USA) organized by Kansas State
University & ASOCHAM w.e.f 11 to 15, August, 2008. There after, he will be
attending a lab work program in Kansas State university in Deptt of Grain
Science till 30 August 2008. During the visit to USA he will also be delivering
a lecture on Feed Processing & Formulation at Las Vegas (USA). His visit
has been partly funded by American Soybean Association.
College update: Promotions: 7 April, 2008.
College update: Orders for promotion to
higher Posts under career Advancement Scheme were issued in the first week of
April. Dr. Adarsh Kumar, Dr. Sanjay Khurana, Dr. Rajesh Rajput, Dr. S.P.Tyagi
were promoted to the post of Associate professor where as Dr. Alok Sharma, Dr.
Ravinder Kumar, Dr. O.P.Kaila, Dr. V.K.Sharma, Dr. P.K.Dogra, Dr. Des Raj, Dr.
S.Mitra were all promoted as Professors in their respective disciplines. The
Alumni congratulates them all and wishes all the best in their career.
2. The work for construction of Feed Production Unit is in full swing and is
likely to be completed with in a short period of time. According to Dr. Arun
Sharma Incharge Metabolic Stall, Department of Animal Nutrition, the total
estimate for the project is envisaged to Rs. 29 lac and state of the art Cattle
and Poultry feed manufacturing unit will be installed. Currently, all the
Cattle and poultry feed requirement of HP State Animal Husbandry department is
being met through Department of Animal Nutrition.
3. The new block of the Post graduate hostel near the Monal Hostel is nearing
completion. The New block has facilities with individual cubicles for the
research scholars.
College Update: Furnishing of the newly constructed Seminar Hall of the college is in
progress. Liberal grant was sanctioned by the Vice Chancellor for furnishing
the seminar hall with the capacity of seating 200 delegates which is fully
conditioned. The seminar hall was a long term pending need for the college and
will serve to organise college level functions for which earlier the university
auditorium was used.
The preparations for conducting the Entrance test
scheduled on 22 June, 2008 at various centres in HP are in full swing. More
then 2000 applications have been recieved out of which 30 seats will be filled
up and the remaining 5 will be filled through VCI.
ICAR JRF: Sonia Pathania and Anil Patial (Batch-XVIII) secured 21 and 23 rank
respectively in veterinary Sciences JRF organised by ICAR. Apart from them, 2
more students have secured JRF in Animal Science group.
College Update: March, 27, 2008. Second batch of the field veterinarians
under went 3 days training on Brucellosis which was organised by the Department
of Veterinary Microbiology. The 3 day program was organised w.e.f 24 to 26
March, 2007 and was funded by Veterinary Council of India under the head,
Continuing veterinary Education. More such trainings are proposed in the next
financial year. Participants included Dr. Anish Kumar, Dr. Sanjeev katoch, Dr.
Dinesh parmar, Dr. Neeraj Mohan, Dr. Vikram Vashisht, Dr. Hitender Grahake, Dr.
Joginder verma, Dr. Sujay Sharma, Dr. Sanjay thakur, Dr. Anshul Raj, Dr. varun
Sankhyan, Dr. Seema Sharma.
Teaching posts to be filled up : 4 March, 2008. The posts of Assistant
Professors lying vacant in Veterinary College Palampur were again readvertised
. According to the notification issued the last date for submission of
application form has been fixed on 15 March, 2008. All those candidates who had
earlier applied need not to apply again but will have to submit a written
request.TThe condition of NET will be applicable as "all those likely to
qualify NET will be considered" For details log on to
www.hillagric.ernet.in
Palampur Vets fly to Dubai: 4 March, 2008. Consequent to the role played
by the Alumni, 2 passed out graduates of the college namely Dr. Dushyant Sharma
and Dr. Amit Dogra flew to Dubai to join the front level marketing team team
led by Dr. Vikram Sharma in the field of veterinary Products.Before flying to
Dubai they were interviewed at Delhi and were selected. The Alumni wishes them
all the best in their career.
Interview for the post of Dean, COVAS Palampur held:4 March , 2008. The
interviews for the post of Dean, College of Veterinary & Animal Sciences,
Palampur was held on 15 Febraury, 2008. The post of Dean, fell vacant after the
retirement of Prof. R.C.Katoch, on 31 May, 2007 and Dr. A.C.Varshney had been
holding the acting charge of the post of Dean The candidates namely Dr,.
Sanjeet Katoch, Dr. A.C.varshney and Dr. C.Varshney appeared in the interview.
The final selection order will be issued after the meeting of the university
BOM likely to be held in the month of March, 2008.
Training on Brucellosis to field Veterinarians : 4 March, 2008 :
A 5 day training programme for the field veterinarians of HP state animal
husbandry department will be organised by the Department of Veterinary
Microbiology w.e.f 12 to 16 March, 2008.. According to Dr. Chahota the 5 day
module will be focussing mainly on the prevalent Zoonotic disease.The funding
has been provided by the veterinary Council of India
Recruitments: After getting interviewed at Delhi, 2 Alumnus of the
College namely Dr. Amit Sharma and Dr. Dushyant Gupta have been selected to
join marketing Sale position in Dubai. Currently under going important formalities
are expected to fly on to their new destination. Alumni wishes them all the
best in their career.
News Item :
The Eighteenth Batch of the college joined the Internship programme on 22
January 2008. This time a total of 36 Internees including 6 girls and 30 boys
will be under going compulsory internship training for a total duration of 6
months. This time their has been a major change in the Internship schedule with
the Internees spending a major chunk of time on the college campus and will be working
at Veterinary Institution Shimla for 7 days and at Sheep breeding farm Tal for
7 days. The Details of the Eighteenth Batch are being uploaded on the Web site.
4 Febraury, 2008: Dr. Adarsh Kuamr Honored in the 33rd annual
function of the Himotkarsh, Sahitaya, Sanskriti Avam Jan Kalyan Parishad Governor
V.S. Kokje has underlined the role of social organisations in reconstruction of
the society.Presiding over the 33rd annual function of the Himotkarsh, Sahitaya,
Sanskriti Avam Jan Kalyan Parishad at Una today he honoured toppers of various
exams including Dr. Adarsh Kumar (Batch-II for topping the Ph.D examinations of
the University.
College boys qualify Army tests: Three passed out Alumnus of the College namely Dr.
Vikas Sharma (Batch-XVI) Dr. Vikas Saklani (Batch-XVI) and Dr. Avaninder Sharma
(Batch-XVI) underwent final medical fitness test at Bhopal after coming out
with flying colours in the SSB at Bhopal to Join Remount Veterinary Corps,
though Dr. Vikas Sharma has been asked to again appear for Medical tests in
front of the board. As per the informed sources, a total of 8 eight candidate
will be selected and final merit list will be prepared shortly. Hopefully, al;l
the boys from the college will make it to RVC. Once selected, all of them will
be commisioned to RVC and will have to under go Six month training programme at
RVC centre & College Meerut cantt. Alumni wishes them all the the best in
their career.