We are proud to share that Prof. Kole had the honor to Chair the special session on “Harnessing the Untapped Potential of Millets for Food Security, Nutrition and Sustainable Agriculture” hosted by the Genome India International during the international conference on ‘Feeding the Future through Sustainable Eco-friendly Innovations in Rangeland, Forages and Animal Sciences ‘ held at University of Agricultural Sciences, Bangalore on 3rd December, 2023.

We feel proud to share that Prof. Kole has been honored as the Chief Guest in the Inaugural Ceremony of the international conference on “Feeding the Future through Sustainable Eco-friendly Innovations in Rangeland, Forages, and Animal Sciences” organized by the Range Management Society of India, ICAR- Indian Grassland, Fodder Research Institute and University of Agricultural Sciences, Bangalore on 2nd December 2023. We are also proud to share that Prof. Kole had the honor to light the lamp, release some publications, give away many awards, receive felicitation, and deliver a talk!

CONSTITUTION DAY
DATE: 25TH – 26TH NOVEMBER, 2023

ORGANIZED BY
SCHOOL OF LEGAL STUDIES
THE NEOTIA UNIVERSITY

ORGANIZING COMMITTEE

PATRON
Shri Pradip Jyoti Agarwal,
Hon’ble Pro-Chancellor, The Neotia University

Professor Biswajit Ghosh,
Hon’ble Vice Chancellor, The Neotia University

Faculty Coordinators
1. Dr. Paramita Dhar Chakraborty
2. Souvik Dhar
3. Ayush Jha
4. Utsa Sarkar
5. Manisha Sikdar

Student Coordinators
1. Binit Kumar
2. Arka Prava Chakraborty
3. Md. Nesab Sarkar
4. Mustaj Ali
5. Sk. Mrinal
6. Simon Sarkar
7. Udayan De

Report

As per the guidelines of UGC, The School of Legal Studies, The Neotia University, organized
the Constitution Day on the 25th and 26th of November 2023, to provide an awareness programme on
constitutional rights and duties to its students. The programme witnessed significant
participation of the students.
Objectives:
• To aware students of the Constitution of India and its history.
• To aware students about the importance of the Constitution of India in our life
• To aware students about several fundamental and constitutional rights provided under
Indian Constitution
• To aware students about fundamental duties provided under the Indian Constitution
• To aware students about the remedy provided under the Indian Constitution in violation of
fundamental rights
• To aware students about the law-making process as provided under the Indian Constitution
Activities:
As part of Observance of the Constitution Day, 2023, the following programmes were organized –
1. Reading of Preamble
2. Poster Making Competition
3. Intra-Department Extempore Moot Court Competition.

▪ Reading of Preamble
As part of the Reading of the Preamble, Dr. Paramita Dhar Chakraborty, Dean (Acting), School of
Legal Studies, The Neotia University, read the preamble of the Constitution with the participants.
▪ Poster Making Competition
• 1st– Deboshree Mondal (1st Semester, BA LLB)
• 2nd – Rumi Khatun (3rd Semester, BBA LLB)
• 3rd– Labani Ghosh (7th Semester, BA LLB)

▪ Intra-Department Extempore Moot Court Competition
• 1st– Ananya Halder (5th Semester, BBA LLB)

• 2nd– Paulomi Sarkar (5th Semester, BA LLB)

• 3rd– Sunidhi Kumari (3rd Semester, BBA LLB)

Conclusion:
The event highlighted the importance of the Constitution in the law-making process in India.
Moreover, the participants were made aware of the fundamental rights and fundamental duties of the citizens. School of Legal Studies, The Neotia University, remains committed to conducting
such programmes in the future and making a positive impact on students.

TNU family congratulates and feel privileged to share that Dr. Chinmaya Mahapatra, Associate
Professor, School of Pharmacy, TNU served as keynote speaker on the topic
“Ecopharmacovigilance: Current Regulations and Required Strategies for Environmental
Safety”, in the 22nd Annual Meeting/Conference on the theme “Putting Patients First in
Pharmacovigilance: International Perspectives from Global South”, organized by
International Society of Pharmacovigilance (ISoP), held from 06-Nov-2023 to 09-Nov-2023 at
Bali, Indonesia.

We are feeling proud to share that Prof. (Dr.) Kole has received ‘Honorary Fellowship‘ conferred by the ‘Indian Academy of Horticultural Sciences (IAHS)‘ on November 6, 2023 for “outstanding contributions to Plant and Horticultural Sciences” from Shri Atul Bora, Minister of Agriculture, Horticulture & Food Processing, Animal Husbandry & Veterinary, Urban Development, Town & Country Planning, Govt. of Assam in the gracious presence of Padmashri Dr. K. L. Chadha, President, IAHS; Dr. Bidyut C. Deka, Vice Chancellor, Assam Agricultural University (AAU); Dr. Kamal Malla Bujarbaruah, Former Vice Chancellor, AAU; Dr. H. S. Gupta, Chairman, Assam Agriculture Commission; Dr. Sanjay Kumar Singh, Vice President, IAHS; and Dr. V.B. Patel, ADG (Fruits & Plantation Crops), ICAR on the stage; and Vice Chancellors of a number of universities, Directors of a number of national research institutes and a large number of eminent scientists from all over the country in the audience during the 10th Indian Horticulture Congress-2023 organized by the IAHS and AAU held in the College of Veterinary Science Campus, Guwahati, Assam on November 6-9, 2023.

Sharing glimpses of a Panel Discussion under Prof. (Dr.) Kole’s Chairmanship on “Genome Editing in Horticultural Crops” held on November 07, 2023, during the 10th Indian Horticulture Congress-2023 at the College of Veterinary Science Campus, Assam Agricultural University, Guwahati. Several eminent scientists and science administrations of ICAR and DBT organizations participated in the deliberations!

We are feeling proud to share about the Lifetime Achievement Award conferred on Prof. Kole by the Hon’ble Vice Chancellor of the Berhampur University during the National Conference on Biological Sciences in Post-Genomic Era held on 03 & 04 Nov, 2023.

We are specifically happy to note that Prof. Kole has been recognized as The Father of Agri-Nanotechnology in the world and the Father of Plant and Agricultural Genomics in India among other ‘statements of praise’.

School Of Health Science & School Of Skill Education & Vocational Studies of The Neotia University finally become the academic partner of the Health Sector Skill Council Government Of India and exchange the Memorandum Of Understanding in presence of Mr.Rupak Barua Chairman Health Sector Skill Council, East & North East and Mr.Ashis Jain CEO, HealthSector Skill Council Government of India and Dr.Soumen Mukherjee Dean , School Of Health Sciences, TNU at Kolkata.

The Neotia University, School of Maritime Studies celebrated World Maritime Day on 29 th
September 2023 by holding a seminar on “ MARPOL AT 50 “ and a poster competition on Marine
Environment Pollution.
The seminar was inaugurated through a lighting lamp by the Honorable Vice Chancellor, Chief Guest Capt.
D. Basu and Special guest Capt. Nilesh Jethwa.
In his opening speech, respected Vice Chancellor explained how the emission from fossil fuels
changing the environment for which there is an urgent need to look for an alternative fuel and
hence, in the Shipping sector, lots of research going on over alternative fuels like hydrogen/bio-
fuel to curb the emission.
Director, School of Maritime Studies encouraged the students to be disciplined, committed,
mentally strong and to join the Merchant Navy with an inherent pride of being the best.
Chief Guest Capt. Basu clarified in his speech how the world felt the need for a strong regulatory
a regime like MARPOL subsequent to a large oil spill from a ship and went on to explain how MARPOL
became the most important international instrument.
Special guest Capt. Jethwa emphasized the need for seafarer mental health and spoke from his
experience how to combat various challenges on board.
Various speakers enlighten the audience by various innovations & technology developments to
reduce the risk of Marine pollution.
Cadets presented their creative posters on MARPOL and drew large appreciation from the audience.
The seminar ended with prize distribution and a vote of thanks by HOD – MRE.