Progress Report

Evaluation of Star College Programme 7 April 2014

Coordinator

Dr Nazir A Ganai

Star College Program Theme

Strengthening Life Science and Biotechnology Education and training at UG level

Objectives • Improving knowledge and skills of teachers

• Curriculum revision to include advancements in science

• Substantial hands-on experience in designing and conducting practicals by students,

• Access to specialized infrastructure to students

• Assurance of consumables, reagents and chemicals for students,

• Summer school for exposure to platform biotechnologies and critical thinking,

• Access to knowledge banks - books, journals and E-resources

U- Graduate

program

Masters

Programs

PhD

programs

Degree

program /

Courses

1. BVSc and AH

2. Certificate

Courses

1. Biochemistry

2. Microbiology

3. Genetics

4. LPM

5. Poultry Sciences

6. Medicine +

9 in other deptts

1. Microbiology

2. Medicine

3. LPM

4. Genetics + 5

in other deptts

Duration:

5 years prog

4 semester

Course work: 2

Research work: 2

6 semesters

Admission:

Common

Entrance Test

CET

Seats:

80 / 15000

18+ 22 15

Courses Offered

Departments Supported:

1. Animal Biochemistry

2. Livestock Production and Management

3. Veterinary Clinical Medicine

4. Veterinary Microbiology and Immunology

5. Animal Genetics & Breeding

6. Animal Physiology

Student Enrolment

• All the participating departments have only one feeder system of students at UG and PG level:

• Entrance for BVSc and MVSc degree programs through UET

Financial Progress Grants Received (Rs lacs)

Year Recurring Non-Rec Total 2008-09 12.0 4.0 16.0

2009-10 - 26.0 26.0

2010-11 10.22 - 10.22

2011-12 11.50 - 11.50

2012-13 - - -

2013-14 17.68 - 17.68

Total 51.4 30.0 81.4

2014-15 19.0 - 19.0

2015-16 19.0 - 19.0

Expenditures on Different Activities

Major indicators of the progress made

– Progressive increase in Student enrollment at UG level

– Placement of Graduate students

• Enrollment for higher studies in SKUAST-K

• Placement in premier national and international institutes

• Type and No. of fellowships received

– Modernisation of teaching and learning process

– Extramural grants received

– Trainings for students

– Capacity building of faculty

– Library services

Student enrolment in U.G. Program

Student enrolment in U.G. Program

Student enrolment in higher studies

Performance in National Level Entrance exams

ICAR Performance award: SKUAST-K ranks 3rd in 2012 and 2013

Our students grab highest JRFs (ICAR) in Veterinary Sciences in the country

Project work by Students S.No. Type of Project work Areas / programs

1 Tracking Program:

(Each student : 2 programs of 2 credit each)

• Cryobiology of gametes • Animal Disease diagnosis • Feline Medicine • Dermatology • Small animal critical care • Alternate Veterinary medicine

2 Study Circles:

(Each student : one program of 2 credits)

• Diagnostic study circle • Livestock and livelihood study circle • Production system study circle • Equine study circle • Animal Ethology

3 Entrepreneurial Training

• Earn while learn • Self employement

4 Internship 6 months

5 •Star Innovator Studentship •Star Presenter Award

From 2013….

Projects by students

2

3 3 3

4

0

1

2

3

4

5

2008-09 2009-10 2010-11 2011-12 2012-13

Trainings / Workshops Conducted for students

Extramural Funding of the College

Our College receives highest no of externally funded projects

Extramural Research projects

Project Budget (Rs lac)

Period

Bioprospecting of genes and allele mining for cold stress tolerance in animals

70.0 2010-14

Somatic Cell Cloning 120.0 2009-14

Vaccine Development foot rot sheep 350.0 2008-14

Value Chain on Pashmina 1259.0 -do-

Total 1800

Project Budget Period

Introgression of Fec B gene in sheep 75.0 2009-12

Bioinformatics Infrastructural facility 60.0 2012-2017

Star College Scheme 80.0

HRD Program (Masters) 120.0

Total 330.0

ICAR-NAIP

DBT

Project Budget Period

Molecular Characterization of cold water fish of kashmir

55.0 2011-14

Ecological and socio-economic study on Tibetian Antelop

30.0 2012-14

DST

Deptts. Budget Period

Microbiology and Virology 20.0 2010-14

Biochemistry 25.0

Pathology 15.0

Animal genetics 25.0

Parasitology 15.0

DST-FIST

DBT- BBSRC – (submitted in 2013)

Impact of Climate on epidimiology of Dichlobacter

nodosus and possibilities for elimination

Project Budget Period

Epigenetics of gastric cancer 30.0 2009-11

Population of gastric cancers by Biomarkers 40.0 2013-16

Project Budget Period

Association of OLA to helminth resistance in sheep

23.0 2010-13

G X E interaction of Boer Goat with the temperate climate of Kashmir

18.0 2010-13

Herbs for urolithaisis in calves 20.0 2012-14

Molecular Characterisation of Animal Rota virus

31.5 lac 2011-14

ICMR

JKCST

CSIR Kothari fellowship to Dr Showkat: 2013-15 MOEF Hangul Movement Study using Satellite Telemetry 32 lac 2012-16

Qualitative improvements

due to DBT support:

Progressive Improvement in Learning & Teaching

– Students in National Institutes:

• Performance in ICAR –AIEEA: 100% success

• Junior Research Fellowship: bagged the highest number of JRFs (ICAR) in the

country than any other Vet College over the last 3 years

• SKUAST-K : ranked third best institute by ICAR for 2012 and 2013

• Students in premier institutes: NDRI: 20 , IVRI : 25, GADVASU,

– Students abroad: 5 Student alumini joined overseas labs for higher studies:

– Mr Towseef A, MSc (Reproduction) University of Wisconsin, Madison USA from Sep 2011

– Mr Rayees A Mir, PhD (Vet Microbiology) University of Florida, USA March 2012

– Mr Firdous A Khan, PhD University of Florida, USA Jan 2011

– Mr Nadeem, PhD, Soul University Korea, 2010

– Mr Muzaffer Mukhdoomi, PhD, Warwick University, UK, 2011

– Placement in National and State Civil Services:

– Our students have excelled in these civil services. In the year 2013, our students bagged 35% seats (23/64) in KAS 2013 exam. It reflects the improvement in the overall quality of education imparted by the College.

Modernisation of teaching : – SMART Classrooms: Classrooms

made internet ready for web-based teaching.

– e-learning introduced in the college. E-learning portal www.starelearning.org in Veterinary Sciences developed and is being up-dated with new resources.

– Web-site of the College under Star College program launched: www.starvetcol.ac.in

– U G students have full access to Central Computer Lab and Bioinformatics Centre.

Modernization of laboratories: Following new laboratory facilities have been established during the period: – Molecular Genetics Lab in Deptt of Animal Genetics

– Cytogenetics Lab in Deptt of Animal Genetics

– Tissue Culture Lab in Deptt of Microbiology

– Bioinformatics Lab strengthened

– Molecular Diagnostics lab in Deptt of Microbiology

– Vaccine production and analysis lab in Microbiology

– Molecular Biology Lab in Deptt of Biochemistry

– Embryo Transfer Technology lab

– Modern Hatchery in Deptt of LPM

Trainings for the students: The participating deptts routinely conduct the summer schools / specialised trainings for the students.

Library Services enriched: Recent database and information retrieval services like SOUL and OPAC have been instituted in library.

Our New Initiatives

Award Purpose Features

Star Innovator

Studentship

• attract bright talented students to stimulate education, and provide them with an opportunity to test their novel ideas.

• unleash their energy through creativity and innovation,

• produce a new generation of leaders filled with confidence, skill and commitment to contribute to the betterment of the society

• 3 studentships by each deptt

• Competetitive Open call by the Deptt

• Rs 1000 each student / month

• 6-12 month duration

• Deliverables: Project demonstration and project report

Award Purpose Features

Star Presenter

Award

Inculcate among the students the art of : • Public Speaking Skills, • Analytical Skills, • Research Skills, • Listening & Note taking Skills, -

Generate a debate among the students on a burning issues which challenge country in the march towards a Developed India

• How do the young generation see research and innovation making a difference for a better future?

• What are the main concerns for the growth of agriculture in future ?

• If not industrial revolution, can Bioeconomy be a solution to the growth and development in J&K?

• e-governance for efficiency and transparency

• what determines the 2nd green revolution in india vis-à-vis J & K state?

• Etc etc

Article: published in a leading daily newspaper Power point Presentation before an expert committee (50% weightage)

Our New Initiatives

3 Reasons for up-gradation to Star College Status

Reason Indicator Prospects

1. Progressive

improvement in

Quality of

Teaching and

Learning

Excellent performance in National Level Entrance Examinations- 100% success rate in ICAR-AIEE

3rd rank in the country in JRFs awarded by ICAR for PG studies

Excellent placement of graduates in higher education, and jobs in govt, private and research institutes.

Highest number of self financing seats in the University due to the quality of education and placement of graduates

Award of the Star Status: Shall help to further

consolidate the efforts of bringing excellence in teaching and learning

Shall help placement of our graduates in international institutions of repute

Shall help to attract the students from across the country and the globe for education & research

Shall help consolidate our initiative on entrepreneurial Trainings under Earn while Learn mode

Reason Indicator Prospects

2. Recognition

by Leading

National

Funding

agencies

Highest funding than other colleges in the university from National agencies viz. DBT, DST, ICAR, ICMR, MOEF,

Quality research at PG and PhD level as depicted by papers published in peer reviewed journals

Birth of the world’s first cloned Pashmina Goat- the Noori

Vaccine development against the FootRot

Award of the Star Status:: Shall help gain more confidence in

the funding agencies and attract more grants to build the world class research facilities.

Shall help network us with the premier R & D institutes in the country

Shall help to produce the Next Gen leaders to tackle the challenges of 21st century – viz sustainability in food & nutritional security, clean environment,

Reasons for up-gradation to Star College Status

Reasons for up-gradation to Star College Status

Reason Indicator Prospects

3. Socio-political reason

First college in Temperate & Cold arid Himalyan zone

Immediately after its birth in 1984, had to pass through difficulty period of turbulence and strife for 2 decades

Excellent performance in education and research under such difficult circumstances deserve it a Star Status

A United and Developed India demand all regions with equitable development

Grant of Star Status shall:

Help to produce the NG leaders in R & D who shall address the challenges in the hill and mountain agriculture under temperate and cold arid conditions

Bridge the cultural and geographical barriers , and inculcate the local graduates to work in a pluralistic society

Inclusion of other Departments under Star College Program

Department Justification 1. Animal Biotechnology Major Deptt Supporting Star College Scheme by

offering :

2. Reproduction & Gynecology

• Integral part of the Curriculum at UG level

• To bring all deptts at par in teaching and training facilities

• To build excellence in teaching and research in all departments

3. Vet. Public Health

4. Vet Parasitology

5. Vet Surgery and Radiology

6. Vet Pathology

7. Livestock Production Technology

8. Anatomy

9. Nutrition

Trainings to Students

Trainings Conducted for Students

Trainings to the Students

Trainings to the Students

Title of Training / Workshop conducted

Duration No of participants

• Customized Training Program For Post Graduate Students In DNA Technologies

10 days

Dec 6-15, 2011

23

PG & Field

Veterinarians

• Essential Molecular Techniques 10 days

Feb 20- March 1, 2010

21

PG & Field

Veterinarians

• Methods In Recombinant DNA Technology

Sep 2013

(15 days) To be done

• 1st J & K Agricultural Science Congress

8-10 Sep, 2011 500 delegates (scientists and scholars)

• Advanced Techniques in Animal Disease Diagnosis

15-21 March 2010 15

• Animal Physiology and Health Feb 5-12, 2010 25

• Development and management of e-modules

Dec 21-23, 2008 18

• International Conference on Hangul 10-12th Oct 2009 200 delegates

Trainings to the Students

Title of training / workshop Dates Participa

nts Disease Diagnostic Techniques for parasitic diseases in Livestock

3-12 March 2008 20

Procedure for collection and examination of clinical samples for parasitic investigation

19-25 may 2009 15

Role of Veterinarian in Meeting Challenges of Modern India

July 5-6, 2009

Diseases of recent concern in veterinary practice and their diagnosis,

March 28-31, 2011

25

An update on productivity related diseases of livestock

March 28-30, 2012

20

Insights into Physiology March 24 to 31,2012

30

Assisted Reproductive Technologies in Small Ruminants

7-17 March, 2012 15

Applications of Bioinformatics in Post Genomics Era

20-23 march 2012 20

Newer concepts in Poultry Production 11-12th April 2012 20

New Practicals introduced

Deptt of LPM

Experiential learning for Entrepreneurship introduced in Poultry, sheep, cow

Experiential learning introduced in meat, fibre technology

Biochemistry

Year 2: New techniques in Molecular Biology with bench

training DNA isolation

Agarose gel electrophoresis of DNA

RNA isolation

Polymerase chain reaction

Agarose gel electrophoresis of PCR products

PCR-RFLP

ELISA

Polyacrilamide gel electrophoresis

Single Strand confirmation polymorphism

Clinical Medicine

Year 4: VMD 411 Veterinary Clinical Medicine I

Emergency medicine and critical care

Radio-imaging for treatment and diagnosis of animal diseases Ultra-sonograpgy

Endoscopy

ECG

Year 4: VMD 421 Veterinary Clinical Medicne II

management of common poisonings

role of alternative integrated/ethno-veterinary medicine in animal diseases management

Mastitis Screening Tests

Year 5: VMD 511 Animal Welfare, Ethics & Jurisprudence

animal welfare and ethics

human and animal welfare in relation to ecosystems and environmental factors

animal welfare organization, animal welfare of india, their role, function and current status

animal welfare during natural calamities and disaster management Year 5: VMD 512 Zoo/Wild Animals New Course

Year 5: VMD 513 Pet Animal Management New Course

Microbiology

Year Two: VMC -221

Precipitation test counter immunoelectrophoresis test Assay of cell mediated immune responses Concentration and partial purification of immunoglobulin from

serum Year Three: VMC -321

Chicken embryo cell culture Detection and identification of haemagglutinating viruses by

haemagglutination test Detection of viral antigen or antibody by immunoelectrophoresis

Animal Genetics

Year 1: Course ABG-111- Biostatistics and Computer Applications Geographical Information system

Database Management Systems

Online tools for statistical analysis of data

Year 1: Course ABG-121 Principles of Genetics and Population genetics

Demonstration of Karyotype of farm animal species

Calculation of effects off various forces that change gene & genotype frequencies

Year 2: Course ABG-211 Livestock and Poultry Breeding Estimation of selection differential and Response to Selection and

Methods of its Prediction

Selection intensity, generation interval and expected genetic gain. Computation of coefficient of inbreeding by the path tracing

method, Co-ancestry and Variance-Covariance Methods

Visits by Students to other Institutes All India Educational Tours :

Two weeks tour to other institutions around the country

Once every year during winter break:

Student participation: 3rd and 4th year students

Visits to institutes in the State

Visit to SKIMS (Deptt. of Preventive and Community Medicine)

Visit to Animal Biological Division, Deptt. Of Animal Husbandry

Visit to Govt. Yak Farm Leh

Visit to Indo-Danish Semen Bank Ganderbal.

Visit to University of Kashmir Srinagar

• Visit to IIIM Srinagar

• Entrepreneurial Training:

Milk Processing Technology : Khyber Industries, Srinagar

Production of Diagnostics : Institute of Animal Health and (Vaccines,

Kits ) Biological Products , Zakura

Meat production and Processing: Modern Abattoir, Sgr

Animal Fibre Technology: Woolen Mills J & K Animal Feed

Technology: Feed Mill , DAH Kashmir

Visits of the students to other institutes

Banglore Veterinary College Mumbai Veterinary College

Visits of the students to other institutes

Madras Vet College Hyderabad- C V S

Visits of the students to other institutes

NDRI South Campus- Banglore Mumbai

Visits of the students to other institutes

CIFNET - Kochi Kochi- CMFRI

Deptt Neighboring College / institute

Activity

Vet Biochemistry

Sri Pratap College of Science, Srinagar

Jointly organized National Conference on Recent Trends in Biosciences with the S.P College Srinagar 3-4 Oct, 2011

Hands on Training to U G students of the Deptt of

Biotechnology , SP College on Techniques in Molecular Biology 5-10 May , 2012

Deptt of Clinical Biochemistry , K Univ.

Five students from KU have done project work

cum internship program in the Deptt.

Microbiology Islamia College of Science and Commerce

Training to students of biology in sampling (collection, preservation , transport) and basic microbiological culture techniques and sensitivity tests.

Animal Genetics

Govt Degree College Baramullah

Two day training –cum-awareness program in

Laboratory techniques in genetics for the students (27) and teachers (3) April, 2012

Clinical Medicine

Dept of Preventive and Community Medicine, S.K. Institute of Medical Sciences Soura.

Seminar on “awareness activity about the prevention of the zoonotic diseases like tuberculosis, brucellosis, rabies etc”

LPM Poultry Project Hariparbat, GoJK

Consultation regarding improving hatachability in poultry Improving production of breeder stock

Student visits for practical training at their farms

Feed analysis

Resources Generated Deptt Resources generated Deptt of LPM Experiential learning for Entrepreneurship at a cost of Rs 50 .0 lac from ICAR

Laboratory Manuals for all the 5 courses offered by the department e-modules developed for all the 5 courses, and available on

www.starelearning.org Biochemistry Three lab manuals published by the division

Practical’s in Veterinary Biochemistry (Course name: General Biochemistry)

Practical’s in Veterinary Biochemistry (Course name: Intermediary metabolism)

Practical’s in Molecular Biochemistry (Course name: Vety. Biotechnology)

Power point presentations for different courses prepared for e-learning

Clinical Medicine Prepared Teaching Aids in the form of power point presentations, Charts, Posters etc. for UG students. Some of the topics include: o Diseases caused by the deficiency of Iron, Cobalt, Zinc, Manganese,

Calcium, Phosphorus, Vitamin A, D, Selenium and Vit. E. o Milk Fever, Osteodystrophia fibrosa, Lactation tetany, Downer Cow

Syndrome, Ketosis, Azoturia in Equines, Hypothyroidism and Diabetes in dogs.

Microbiology

Animal Genetics e-modules for the courses offered by the department at UG level Practical manual for two courses offered at UG level

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