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MIDNAPORE CITY COLLEGE
Employee Information System
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Name : Mr. Avik Bhanja
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Designation : Assistant Professor |
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Qualification : M.Sc., PhD (Purs.) |
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Subject : Fishery Science |
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Department Name : Biological Science |
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D.O.B : 27th September, 1998 |
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Contact No. : 7427929799 |
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Email ID : bhanjaavik1@gmail.com |
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Address : Barsolemanpur, Ramnagar, Purba Medinipur, West Bengal - 721441, India |
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Educational qualification
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| Degree Name |
Board / University |
Subject/Field of Specialization |
Year of passing/awarded |
| Ph.D. (Pursuing) |
Vidyasagar University |
Fisheries Science |
0 |
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| Post Graduation |
Vidyasagar University |
Fisheries Science |
9.34 |
2021 |
| Graduation (B.Sc.) |
Vidyasagar University |
Industrial Fish and Fisheries |
74.44 |
2019 |
| Higher Secondary |
West Bengal Council of Higher Secondary Education (W.B.C.H.S.E.) |
BNGA, ENGB, BIOS, CHEM, MATH, PHYS |
77.4 |
2016 |
| Secondary |
West Bengal Board of Secondary Education (W.B.B.S.E.) |
BNGA, ENGB, MATH, PHY Sc., LF Sc., HIST, GEO |
83.29 |
2014 |
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CAREER PROFILE / TEACHING EXPERIENCE
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- *Assistant Professor, Department of Biological Science, Subject- Fishery Science, Midnapore City College, Since December, 2024.
- *Worked as Guest Lecturer in Aquaculture Management (B.Sc. Hons.) at Prabhat Kumar College, Contai, Purba Medinipur, West Bengal from December 2022 to June 2024.
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SPECIALIZATION / RESEARCH AREA
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| Field of Specialization |
Research Area/ Areas of Interest |
| Fisheries Science, Aquaculture |
Aquaponics, Innovative Farming, Fish Diversity |
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COURSE/ SUBJECT TAUGHT
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- B.F.Sc. in Fishery Science
- M.Sc. in Fisheries Science
- M.F.Sc. in Aquaculture
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CONFERENCE/ SYMPOSIUM /JOURNAL PAPER / BOOKS PUBLISHED Total : 33
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International Publication |
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| Sl no. | Title |
Author |
Journal Name |
ISBN/ISSN |
Page No/Internet DOI |
Impact Factor |
Year |
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| 1 |
Length-weight Relationship and Condition Factors of Periophthalmus novemradiatus
(Hamilton, 1822) from Negua Diversion Canal, Purba Medinipur, West Bengal, India |
Moumita Samanta, Manas Das, Avik Bhanja, Prabir Sahoo and Pijush Payra |
Techniques - Sciences - Methodes |
ISSN : 0299-7258 |
16-32 |
0.139 |
2026 |
| 2 |
First record of leucosiid crab Lyphira perplexa Galil, 2009 (Decapoda:
Brachyura: Leucosiidae) from the eastern coast of India in West Bengal |
Prabir Sahoo, Sagar Samanta, Avik Bhanja, Manas Das & Pijush Payra |
Journal of Threatened Taxa |
ISSN 0974-7907 (Online) |
29114–29119 |
0.61 |
2026 |
| 3 |
The Socio-Economic Status of the Fishermen Community at the Bank of the Hooghly River, West Bengal |
Md.G. Laskar, Sayan Mandal, Manas Das, Avik Bhanja, Ganga Mandal, & Basudev Mandal. |
Asian Journal of Fisheries and Aquatic Research |
2582-3760 |
61-75 |
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2026 |
| 4 |
Length-Weight Relationship and Condition Factors of Clarias magur (Hamilton, 1822) Reared in an Aquaponic System with Lettuce (Lactuca sativa L.) |
Avik Bhanja, Basudev Mandal, Manoj Kumar Pati |
Techniques Sciences Méthodes |
0299-7258 |
7-19 |
0.139 |
2026 |
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Water quality management in freshwater aquarium through submerged aquatic macrophytes (Hydrilla verticillata and Vallisneria americana) and their effects on servility of Labeo rohita fingerlings |
International Journal of Forest Animal and Fisheries Research |
International Journal of Forest Animal and Fisheries Research |
2456-8791 |
41-55 |
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2026 |
| 6 |
Diversity and Composition of Aquatic Insects in Three Perennial Rural Ponds of Ramnagar-I Block, East Midnapore, West Bengal, India |
Pijus Payra, Avik Bhanja, Prashanta Kandar |
International Journal of Ecology and Environmental Sciences |
ISSN: 2320-5199 (Online) |
297-309 |
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2025 |
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Diversity of Naturally Colonized True Mangroves and Mangrove Associates Along the Bank of Champa Canal, West Bengal, India, with Emphasis on Different Environmental Factors |
Avik Bhanja, Pijush Payra, Indrajit Sau, Sandip Makur, Dishani Biswas, Tapas Bhunia, Nibedita Sinha |
Current World Environment |
ISSN:0973-4929, Online ISSN:2320-8031 |
798-819 |
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2025 |
| 8 |
Reproductive Biology of One-Stripe Spiny Eel, Macrognathus aral (Bloch and Schneider, 1801) |
Manas Das, Avik Bhanja, Sayan Mandal, Joydev Maity, Basudev Mandal |
International Journal of Agriculture System |
10.20956/ijas.v12i2.4866 |
130-143 |
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2024 |
| 9 |
Aquaponics Advancements: A Comprehensive Exploration of Sustainable Aqua-Agriculture Practices in the Indian Context |
Avik Bhanja, Pijush Payra, Basudev Mandal |
Current Agriculture Research Journal |
ISSN No. (Print): 2347-4688; ISSN No. (Online): 2321-9971 |
01-15 |
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2024 |
| 10 |
A Study on the Availability of Marine Fishes in Digha Mohana Fish Landing Centre, Purba Medinipur, West Bengal, India |
Avik Bhanja, Pijush Payra, Basudev Mandal, Manas Das, Sayan Mandal and Tapas Bhunia |
Biological Forum – An International Journal |
ISSN No. (Print): 0975-1130; ISSN No. (Online): 2249-3239 |
279-292 |
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2023 |
| 11 |
Impact of Covid-19 pandemic on fisheries sector and mitigation measures: A brief review on Indian perspectives |
Avik Bhanja, Sayan Mandal, Manas Das, Pijush Payra and Basudev Mandal |
Research Journal of Agricultural Sciences |
ISSN: 0976-1675 (P); ISSN: 2249-4538 (E) |
247–262 |
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2023 |
| 12 |
Morphomeristic characteristics, length-weight relationship, and condition factors of one stripe spiny Eel, Macrognathus aral (BLOCH and J. G. Schneider, 1801) |
Manas Das, Sayan Mandal, Avik Bhanja, and Basudev Mandal |
Research Journal of Agricultural Sciences |
ISSN: 0976-1675 (P); ISSN: 2249-4538 (E) |
131-138 |
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2023 |
| 13 |
Phytobiotics: Response to Aquaculture as Substitute of Antibiotics and other Chemical Additives
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Avik Bhanja, Pijush Payra and Basudev Mandal |
South Asian Journal of Experimental Biology |
ISSN: 2230 9799 |
341-355 |
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2023 |
| 14 |
Review on aquaponics exordium: A key towards sustainable resource management |
Sayan Mandal, Avik Bhanja, Manas Das, |
Biological Forum – An International Journal |
ISSN No. (Print): 0975-1130; ISSN No. (Online): 2249-3239 |
561-573 |
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2023 |
National Publication |
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Title |
Author |
Journal Name |
ISBN/ISSN |
Page No/Internet DOI |
Impact Factor |
Year |
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Review on the Role of Microbiota in Successful Fish Breeding and Reproduction |
Manas Das, Joydev Maity, Basudev Mandal, Pijush Payra, Avik Bhanja, Monjit Paul, Bidipta Roy, Prabir Sahoo |
Uttar Pradesh Journal of Zoology |
ISSN: 0256-971X (P) |
24-37 |
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2025 |
| 2 |
A Study on the Selectivity of Different Fishing Gear
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Avik Bhanja, Pijush Payra, and Basudev Mandal |
Indian Journal of Pure & Applied Biosciences |
ISSN: 2582 – 2845 |
08-19 |
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2024 |
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Impact of Yaas cyclone on shrimp farming along the coastal belt of West Bengal and Odisha |
Avik Bhanja, Pijush Payra, Manas Das, Sayan Mandal and Basudev Mandal |
The Pharma Innovation Journal |
ISSN (E): 2277-7695; ISSN (P): 2349-8242 |
2621-2625 |
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2023 |
| 4 |
Diversity of Aquatic Macrophytes in Four Blocks of Purba Medinipur District, West Bengal, India |
Avik Bhanja, Nibedita Sinha, Basudev Mandal and Pijush Payra |
Indian Journal of Pure & Applied Biosciences |
ISSN: 2582 – 2845 |
1-8 |
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2023 |
Other Publication |
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Title |
Author |
Journal Name |
ISBN/ISSN |
Page No/Internet DOI |
Impact Factor |
Year |
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Advancing Physiological and Agronomical Insights in Vertical Farming |
M. P. Ellampirai,
Pradosh Kumar Parida,
Banoth Venkateswarlu,
Avik Bhanja and
Vishal O. Kohirepatil |
Current Agriculture Trends |
ISSN (E): 2583 – 1933 |
49-53 |
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2026 |
| 2 |
Urban Horticulture Production: Transforming Cities into Green Food Hubs |
Krishna Kaushik, Kedar Mahadev Gheware, Devanshu Shukla, Avik Bhanja |
Agriculture and Food: E-News Letter |
E-ISSN: 2581-8317 |
474-476 |
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2025 |
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Forest Carbon Monitoring and Reporting Techniques |
Ashutosh Kumar, Divya D, Avik Bhanja, Rahul Pradhan |
Agriculture and Food: E-News Letter |
E-ISSN: 2581-8317 |
353-355 |
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2025 |
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The Role of Microbes in Food Spoilage and Food Safety |
Janga Prasanth, Yogeshwari Anusaya Satishrao Pawar, Anil Kumar, Avik Bhanja |
Agriculture and Food: E-News Letter |
E-ISSN: 2581-8317 |
456-458 |
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2025 |
Book Published |
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Title |
Author |
Journal Name |
ISBN/ISSN |
Page No/Internet DOI |
Impact Factor |
Year |
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Prospects of Ecotourism |
Avik Bhanja, Manas Das, Basudev Mandal, Pijush Payra |
VITAL BIOTECH PUBLICATION |
ISBN: 978-81-966753-5-6 |
181–200 |
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2024 |
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Exploring the Potential of Medicinal Herbs in Sustainable Aquaculture Practices |
Avik Bhanja, Pijush Payra. A. K. Upadhyay, S. Gupta, & P Kumar |
Satish Serial Publishing House, Azadpur, Delhi |
ISBN: 978-93-53874-79-7, E-ISBN: 978-93-53872-82-3 |
105-124 |
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2024 |
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Aquaponics: A Pathway to Boosting the Aqua-Agri
Revolution in Eco-Farming |
Avik Bhanja, Pijush Payra, and Basudev Mandal |
Satish Serial Publishing House, Azadpur, Delhi |
ISBN: 978-93-53874-79-7, E-ISBN: 978-93-53872-82-3 |
183- 200 |
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2024 |
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Blockchain Technology and Artificial
Intelligence in Fisheries Management |
Avik Bhanja, Pijush Payra, Atanu Ghara, and Basudev Mandal |
International Books & Periodical Supply Service, Delhi |
ISBN: 978-81-19105-48-9, E-ISBN: 978-81-19105-63-2 |
153–174 |
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2024 |
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Emerging Trends in Disease Outbreaks Impacting Litopenaeus vannamei Culture in India |
Atanu Ghara, Pijush Payra and Avik Bhanja |
AkiNik Publications, Rohini, Delhi, India |
ISBN: 97893-6135-416-8 |
99-125 |
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2024 |
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Revolutionizing Aquaculture with Artificial Intelligence: Enhancing Sustainability and Productivity |
Avik Bhanja, Nibedita Sinha, Basudev Mandal and Pijush Payra |
Research Club, Ramnagar College, West Bengal |
ISBN: 978-81-19675-04-3 |
134-149 |
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2024 |
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Zero Tillage Fish Farming and its Importance |
Avik Bhanja, Prabir Sahoo, Sagar Samanta, Basudev Mandal and Pijush Payra |
NIPA GENX ELECTRONIC RESOURCES & SOLUTIONS PVT LTD., New Delhi |
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321-332 |
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2024 |
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Aquaculture and Technology for Significant Income Generation of Fish Farmers |
Prabir Sahoo, Sagar Samanta, Pijush Payra, and Avik Bhanja |
NIPA GENX ELECTRONIC RESOURCES & SOLUTIONS PVT LTD., New Delhi |
ISBN: 9789358878691 |
333-354 |
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2024 |
| 9 |
Remote Sensing in Fisheries and Aquaculture Its Possibilities and Difficulties to Small Fish Farmers |
Sagar Samanta, Prabir Sahoo, Pijush Payra, and Avik Bhanja |
Narendra Publishing House, Delhi, India |
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193-200 |
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2024 |
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High-density fish farming system with autotrophic bacteria: A replacement of biofloc technology |
Biswajit Manna, Avik Bhanja, and Pijush Payra |
Kholapata |
Ramnagar college, West Bengal |
43–46 |
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2023 |
| 11 |
Bycatch and its detrimental impact on fishing industry |
Avik Bhanja, Pijush Payra, and Basudev Mandal |
Kholapata |
Ramnagar college, West Bengal |
63-67 |
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2022 |
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INVITED LECTURES Total : 8
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Title |
Organized by |
Venue |
Year |
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‘Ornamental Fish Production’ |
NSS Cell, Prabhat Kumar College, Contai, Purba Medinipur |
Prabhat Kumar College, Contai, Purba Medinipur |
2023 |
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Ornamental Fish Breeding and Culture |
Department of Zoology, Yogoda Satsanga Palpara Mahavidyalaya |
Yogoda Satsanga Palpara Mahavidyalaya, Palpara, Purba Medinipur, West Bengal |
2023 |
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3 days Hands-on training program on Jeol fish breeding and culture |
Department of Aquaculture Management, Prabhat Kumar College |
Prabhat Kumar College, Contai, Purba Medinipur, West Bengal |
2023 |
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Six-day hands-on training programme on Aquaponics Farming |
Mr. Avik Bhanja |
Experimental aquaponics set-up, Barsolemanpur, Ramnagar, Purba Medinipur, West Bengal, India |
2024 |
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Ten-day training programme on ‘Pisciculture’ |
RSETI, Punjab National Bank (MIS Batch No. 317) |
Barsolemanpur, Ramnagar, Purba Medinipur, West Bengal, India |
2024 |
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Soil and water quality management in freshwater aquaculture |
Dept. of Fishery Sciences, Vidyasagar University, Midnapore, West Bengal
Funded by NFDB |
Dept. of Fishery Sciences, Vidyasagar University, Midnapore, West Bengal |
2026 |
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Fish disease diagnosis and management |
Dept. of Fishery Sciences, Vidyasagar University, Midnapore, West Bengal
Funded by NFDB |
Dept. of Fishery Sciences, Vidyasagar University, Midnapore, West Bengal |
2026 |
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Present and Future Prospects in Indian Fisheries and Aquaculture Sector for DAESI (Diploma in Agricultural Extension Services for Input Dealers |
Department of Biological Sciences (Agriculture), Midnapore City College |
Department of Biological Sciences (Agriculture), Midnapore City College |
2026 |
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MEMBERSHIP OF LEARNED SOCIETY Total : 6
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- Life member of the Indian Science Congress Association, Kolkata, India. (Life Membership No. L39009)
- Life member of the Journal of Fisheries and Life Sciences published by the Society of Fisheries and Life Sciences, College of Fisheries, Mangaluru-575002, Karnataka, India. (Life Membership code. DKM/S-47/SFLS/JFLS/684/2024-25)
- Ganga Prahari, Department of Water Resources, River Development & Ganga Rejuvenation, Ministry of Jalshakti, Govt. of India
- Life member of the Institute of Researchers, Wayanad, Kerala, India. (Life Membership No. LM102311)
- Life member of Indian Society of Agriculture Science and Technology Research (ISASTR), Noida, India. (Life Membership No. L/9016)
- Life member of Agriculture Forum for Technical Education of Farming Society (AFTEFS), Kota, Rajasthan-324009 India. (Life Membership No. AFTEFS/24/11)
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ASSOCIATION WITH PROFESSIONAL BODIES Total : 4
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Type of Professional Activity |
Period |
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Trained Cadre- Ganga Prahari: WII-NMCG, Department of Water Resources, River Development & Ganga Rejuvenation, Ministry of Jalshakti, Government of India |
2022 - till date |
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Certified Trainer (Reg. No.TR446340) for Fishing Net Maker: National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC), Skill India, Agriculture Skill Council of India |
April 2024 - October 2024 & December 2024 – December 2026 |
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Certified Assessor (Reg. No. AR98022): National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC), Skill India, Agriculture Skill Council of India |
June 2024 - June 2026 |
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Member of the Board of Studies (BoS) of Fisheries Science, Midnapore City College |
December 2024 – till date |
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CONFERENCE / SEMINAR / WORKSHOP - ATTENDED / ORGANISED / OTHERS Total : 12
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Year |
Role |
Held at and Organiser |
Funding agency |
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Zilla Vigyan Manasikata-O-Medha Aviksha |
2008 |
Examinee |
Vivekananda Children's Mission School, Ramnagar, Purba Medinipur |
Zilla Vigyan Mancha |
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*Pathfinder National Talent Search Examination (PNTSE) |
2014 |
Participator |
Balisai, Purba Medinipur |
Pathfinder |
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*Science Awareness Lecture Programme |
2015 |
Participator |
Ramnagar Rao High School, Purba Medinipur |
National Academy of Sciences (NASI) |
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* 10 days training programme on ‘Pisciculture’ |
2024 |
External field visit mentor |
Barsolemanpur, Ramnagar, Purba Medinipur, West Bengal, India |
RSETI, Punjab National Bank |
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*7th Regional Science & Technology Congress 2024-25 (Region 4) |
2025 |
Paper Paper Presenter |
Midnapore College (Autonomous), West Midnapore, West Bengal
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Department of Science & Technology and Biotechnology, Government of West Bengal |
| 6 |
*Research Scholar Orientation Programme |
2025 |
Participation |
Vidyasagar University |
Internal Quality Assurance Cell (IQAC) |
| 7 |
Advanced Aquaculture Technology |
2025 |
Participation |
Online |
MoE, Govt. of India |
| 8 |
Tech-Fest 2026 |
2026 |
Demonstrater |
Vidyasagar University |
Vidyasagar University |
| 9 |
Empowering fish farmers through innovation and sustainable aquaculture practices. |
2025 |
Organizing Committee Member |
Department of Biological Sciences (Fishery Science), Midnapore City College |
Midnapore City College |
| 10 |
Entrepreneurship development programme on ornamental fish trading and marketing |
2025 |
Organizing Committee Member |
Department of Biological Sciences (Fishery Science), Midnapore City College |
Midnapore City College |
| 11 |
National Seminar on World Environmental Day |
2026 |
Organizing Committee Member |
Department of Biological Sciences (Fishery Science), Midnapore City College |
Midnapore City College |
| 12 |
National Seminar on Fish Farmer’s Day |
2026 |
Organizing Committee Member |
Department of Biological Sciences (Fishery Science), Midnapore City College |
Midnapore City College |
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Mr. Avik Bhanja |