Department of Zoology under DBT Star
Scheme organized education trip of students to College of Fisheries and Centre
for One Health at GADVASU, Punjab Agricultural University, Ludhiana, under the
inspiring guidance of Principal, Prof. (Dr.) Mrs. Ajay Sareen. The visit
aimed to provide students with practical exposure to fisheries science,
aquaculture practices, and interdisciplinary approaches to human, animal, and
environmental health. The head of
the Zoology Department, Dr. Seema Marwaha, encouraged the students to
participate enthusiastically in the visit and gave them instructions on how to
write a project report about it. The visit commenced with an introductory
session by Dr. S.N. Datta, Associate Professor, about the College of Fisheries,
highlighting its contributions to aquaculture, fish breeding, and aquatic
resource management. Students observed the breeding and rearing of fish species
such as Indian Major carps, Exotic carps, Pangasius, Koi carp etc.
Demonstrations of management of ponds, hatchery and breeding ponds as well as
stocking of fishes and induced breeding was given to students. The Students
gained the deep insights of functioning of Aquaponics, Hydroponics and
Integrated fish farming system with Duckery and Poultry. Following the visit to
the College of Fisheries, students proceeded to the Centre for One Health,
where they were introduced to the concept of integrating human, animal, and
environmental health. Dr. Simranpreet Kaur, Associate Professor, explained the
transmission of zoonotic diseases and preventive measures along with the
importance of safe handling and processing of animal-derived food products.
Around 45 students accompanied by Dr. Sakshi Verma and Mr. Ravi Kumar assistant
professors, Zoology Department and Mr. Sachin, Supporting staff member visited
the two departments and students actively interacted with experts and gain
insights into ongoing research and development in the field of fisheries sciences
and the significance of the One Health approach.
