College of Veterinary Science, Rampura Phul
Know About the College
The foundation stone of the College was laid on 30th October, 2014 by the Hon’ble Chief Minister of Punjab. The college became functional from the academic session 2019-20 with the admission of first batch of undergraduate students, B.V.Sc & A.H programme. The college campus is spread over an area of 67 acres comprising of College Buildings, hospital, animal farms, and fodder production area. There is hostel facility for the boys and girls students. There is a well-equipped Teaching Veterinary Hospital to cater the needs of large and small animal health care. The latest diagnostic equipments including X-ray machines, ultrasound etc are available. The college has a well-established diagnostic laboratory for the examination of blood, urine, faeces and tissues etc.
Mandate
- To provide opportunities for enduring education for budding professionals in Veterinary Science.
- To run “Referral” hospital for specialized treatment and provide clinical training to students.
- To provide consultancy and specialist services to livestock owners, government, semi-government and allied agencies.
- To encourage faculty development by providing opportunities to participate in appropriate training programmes, conferences, workshops, seminars, symposia etc.
- To encourage teamwork and collaboration with other departments, colleges, universities and industries, both nationwide and globally
Goals
- To train veterinary professionals including Master’s and Doctorate level specialists competent of handling livestock vigor and production aspects according to the needs of State Government and allied agencies.
- To coordinate research in all sectors of veterinary and animal sciences with emphasis on animal health, production and processing technologies with multidisciplinary approach.
- To develop collaborative research linkages with other international and national research institutes and universities.
- To guide and assist the university scientists in acquiring funding for new research projects from national/international funding agencies.
Future Strategies:
- To define future thrust areas and execute short term/long term research strategies.
- To organize research activities designed to improve health and production of animals in state.
- Developing low cost, cutting-edge technologies that are proficiently transferable to state farmers, entrepreneurs and other stake holders.
- To orient the research mandates for economic upliftment of the state livestock farmers
Dean, College of Veterinary Science, Rampura Phul
Dr. Digvijay Singh
Address: Dean, College of Veterinary Science, Rampura Phul, Guru Angad Dev Veterinary and Animal Sciences University, Ludhiana
Email: deancovsrampura@gadvasu.in
Call: +91-1651-222644
Brief Introduction
Dr. Digvijay Singh former Professor & Head, Department of Veterinary Physiology and Biochemistry, GADVASU, Ludhiana has joined as Dean, College of Veterinary Science, GADVASU, Rampura Phul on 31.10.2024. Earlier, he has led the Department of Veterinary Physiology and Biochemistry, GADVASU, Ludhiana twice as Professor & Head from 2011 to 2015 and 2020 to 2024. Apart from being the Professor and Head, he has also worked as the University Librarian, GADVASU, Ludhiana from 01.04.2021 to 30.05.2022. Besides being involved in academics, he has published a total of 64 publications (23 as the first author), 12 in International journals, 40 in Indian journals and 01 review article in International Journal. Apart from this, he has 11 Invited papers in different CAFT and other training. He has presented 06 Research papers in international conferences besides presenting 27 Research papers in National Conferences along with 21 Abstracts published in the National and 15 Abstracts published in International conferences. He successfully completed the first private-sector research project undertaken by GADVASU entitled “Effect of Herbal formulation on digestibility and nutrient utilization of wheat straw in buffalo calves” sponsored by AYURVET, BADDI, guided 6 M.V. Sc. Students and compiled 3 manuals. The research carried under this project has been highly appreciated by the sponsors. Through this project, He had tried to establish industry-institution linkage. He was Co-PI in the project Clinical application of bone marrow-derived mesenchymal stem cells from buffalo for allogenic and xenogenic cutaneous regeneration of chronic wounds with PI- Dr (Mrs.) Manjinder Sharma 1.07.2015 to 31.03.2017. UGC (MRP) Further to facilitate the research work in the college, He developed the small animal colony as its in-charge.
Besides being a referee to a number of journals, he has 3 best research paper presentation awards, D. N. Mullick memorial award presented at XXII annual conference of SAPI held at DUVASU, Mathura from Nov. 19-21, 2013 and ‘BHARAT JYOTI AWARD’ from India International Friendship Society, New Delhi for meritorious services, outstanding performance and remarkable role in his field. Dr. Singh is a life member of a number of scientific societies besides being an executive member of the Society of Animal Physiologists of India (SAPI) from 2007 to 2011. Presently he is general secretary (North India) of the Society of Animal Physiologists of India (SAPI). He has attended a number of national conferences where he has presented his research and co-chaired sessions.
Former Dean
| Sr. No. | Name | Duration on the post | Date of Retirement | Photograph |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Dr. Gurcharan Singh Dhaliwal | 31.10.2019-26.05.2020 | 31.05.2020 |  |
| 2. | Dr. Vinod Kumar Gandotra | 27.05.2020-31.07.2020 | 31.08.2020 |  |
| 3. | Dr. Harmanjit Singh Banga | 01.08.2020-13.09.2020 | -- |  |
| 4. | Dr. Manish Kumar Chatli | 14.09.2020-15.11.2022 | -- |  |
| 5. | Dr. Baljinder Kumar Bansal | 15.11.2022- 29.10.2024 | 31.10.2024 |  |
- Main Veterinary College Building Complex
- Small and Large animal Hospital/Clinic (TVCC)
- Clinical diagnostic laboratory
- Lecture Halls with audio visual teaching aids
- UG/PG Laboratories
- Examination Hall
- Student’s Library
- Computer Centre
- Post Mortem Hall
- Livestock Farm
- Poultry Farm
- Hostels for boys and girls
- Guest House
- Farmer Information Centre
Faculty Detail
Dr. Narinder Singh Sharma
Designation : Professor
Contact Address : Department of Veterinary Microbiology, College of Veterinary Sciences, Guru Angad Dev Veterinary & Animal Sciences University, Rampura Phul Bathinda, Punjab – 151103.
Telephone :
Mobile : +91 9814198031
Email : singhsharman@yahoo.com
Academic Credentials
- Bachelor B.V.Sc. & A.H. COVS, PAU, Ludhiana 1984 OGPA 3.07/4.00
- Master M.V.Sc. COVS, PAU, Ludhiana 1988 OGPA 3.84/4.00
- Post Graduate Ph.D. COVS, PAU, Ludhiana 1997 OCPA 8.34/10.00
Other appointments
- As Major Advisor, guided M.V.Sc. (16) and Ph.D. (2) students and minor advisor & Collaborative Scientist for PG students
- Class incharge of 3rd year professional and Advisor of B.V.Sc. & A.H. students.
- Teaching UG & PG (M.V.Sc. & Ph.D.) courses, Training course for outside students.
- External Examiner, Thesis & Synopsis Evaluation and Paper setter for outside universities.
- Course Director for the 8 Training courses and Coordinator/Associated with 12 training courses.
- Actively contributed for Lab and course development, teaching innovations/aids, preparation of resource materials,
- Expert of selection committee of other universities
- Dean PGS Nominee of the college-2009 to Feb 2013 and May to Sept 2014 & associate with office of Dean PGS since inception.
- Actively involved in Preparation and printing of documents related to university – GADVASU at a Glance, Vision 2030, Semester and Hostel Rules of GADVASU, PG Semester rules, PG guidelines, Guidelines of Synopsis/Thesis writing, Prospectus, Annual Reports and RIB ( old & new), AIU handbook, Convocation report etc
- Instrumental in framing of rules & regulations and other reforms, Accreditation from ICAR, AIU, UGC; CAS; Score cards for direct recruitment and CAS, Prospectus, Annual & other reports
Area of research
- Research impetus to the department which results in sanctioning of nine Extra Mural Research Project –ICAR(2), DBT(2), UGC(3), DST(1), BBSRC UK(1).
- Research Administration: PI in 4 Extra Mural Projects involving expertise of scientists working in different disciplines/deptt. (a) Internationally with Royal Vet College London & (b) Nationally: ICAR Niche area of excellence involving 15 scientists across disciplines, DBT network on brucellosis & ICAR Network on HS.
- DST FIST program for PG infrastructure development: First time earned by Uni &helped in establishing advance infrastructure facilities
- Students Research: Guided Masters (14+2*) & PhD (2) for keeping in view the mandate & priority of the department, university and State. The work has culminated in development & standardisation of newer techniques which are now being used routinely in the department and have potential field application vis-a-vis rapid diagnosis & strategic control program. As dean PGS nominee, evaluated the synopsis of research work of different disciplines and gave suggestions w.r.t. mandate of the university and department vis-a-vis priority of the state.
- Conducted research on Brucellosis, HS, Genital campylobacteriolsis, JD, mycotic diseases, mycotoxicology etc.
- Development and standardization of pressure mini column technique for the rapid and economical detection of aflatoxins in animal feeds/ fodder-routinely used, ELISA for aflatoxin B1, Molecular detection of important pathogens using PCR and qPCR, molecular heterogeneity among bacterial pathogens (Brucella, Pasteurella multocida) on the basis of different molecular markers, Development of new & rapid nucleic acid detection based techniques- LAMP for detection Brucella and Pasteurella, cytokine gene expression in response to Pasteurella multocida, multiplex PCR for detection of Brucella spp. & str19, multiplex PCR for detection of pathogens of abortion.
- PI (9)& Co-PI (2) (4+3 extra mural projects-ICAR, DST, DBT, BBSRC).
- Published - Research articles (94), Reviews (2), FAO Monograph (1), brochures (3), extension articles (48), book chapters (2+19), manual (5), abstract in conferences (134), Training compendiums (102), Invited lectures (170), Practical Demonstrations (20),
- Attended International conferences (8), workshops (4) and National Conferences/workshops (38), Annual Scientists meet (19).
- Annual Scientist meet organized (2)
Ongoing projects
University Merit Scholarship Holder during B.V.Sc. & A.H. and Distinction in the subject of Vety Surgery in B.V.Sc & A.H.No of publications
| Research: 94 | Extension: 48 | Books: | NIL Manuals: 05 |
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