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The School of Agriculture & Allied Sciences celebrated the 6th World DNA Day programme

May 22, 2025: The School of Agriculture & Allied Sciences celebrated the 6th World DNA Day programme. The keynote address was delivered by Dr. Ashutosh Sawarkar, Head Agriculture Division, IRDM, Narendrapur, Kolkata. Dr. Sawarkar presented an interesting topic " DNA TO DINNER PLATE– How Genetics shaped the food we eat” covering the discovery of DNA, the scientists related to the integration of DNA with heredity, DNA extraction techniques, molecular techniques such as TILLING, gene editing, CRISPR/Cas9 technologies and their application in developing climate resilient futuristic crop ideotypes, designing customized varieties according to consumer need, space phyto-habitation, human origin, ancestry to cutting-edge modular genetics.

The cultural programme included a social drama on Genetics as a tool to fight social discriminations, DNA based recitation and musicals, vibrating song and dance performances by the BSc Agriculture students. The second session included student scientific presentations and the students displayed magnificent model and PowerPoint presentations on diverse topics covering classical and contemporary genetics. The celebration showcased the extraordinary skill of our students in both co-curricular and extra-curricular components integral part of academic performance of a university. The program was a great success. School of Agriculture & Allied Sciences heartily and humbly thanks all concerned for their support and cooperation.

TNU becomes the first private university in West Bengal to receive ICAR Accreditation

July 18, 2024: TNU becomes the first private university in West Bengal to receive ICAR Accreditation 

The Neotia University (TNU) is delighted to announce ICAR accreditation to B.Sc. (Hons.) Agriculture Program of the School of Agriculture & Allied Sciences, making it the first private university in West Bengal to receive this esteemed recognition. The university reaffirms the following:

• TNU’s state-of-the-art facilities, including well-equipped labs, smart classrooms, libraries, instructional farms, and modern hostel facilities help students to be top-class professionals.
• The university commits to delivering agricultural education & research that meets rigorous high standards with industrially and academically experienced faculty members.
• ICAR Accreditation will help TNU students pursuing higher education in all ICAR-accredited universities/ institutions.
• It will enhance job opportunities for TNU students across all government & private sectors.
• Neotia University also offers some other related courses (Non-ICAR) such as Bachelor of Fisheries Science, M.Sc. Agriculture in Horticulture, Soil Science, Genetics & Plant Breeding and Agronomy, B.Voc in Agriculture, etc.

Students can create some campaigns mainly for Bachelor of Fisheries Science and B.Voc. in Agriculture as the TNU B.Sc.(Hons.) Agriculture seats are almost filled up.

The Neotia University Signs Mou with Grape Xpectations

May 1, 2024: Neotia University gladly announced the signing of Memorandum of Understanding with Grape Xpectations providing the Official Program of Professional Courses of Wines and Spirits Education Trust, London. This will provide the students at the School of Hospitality and Culinary Art (Neotia University) with increased opportunity to work as wine sommeliers abroad. 

NTU Conducts National Seminar (Virtual) On “Recent Advances In Technology For Conservation And Management Of Turtle And Marine Mammals”

February 18, 2023: The Neotia University's Division of Fisheries hosted a national virtual seminar on "Recent Developments in Technology for Conservation and Management of Turtle and Marine Mammals" on February 16, 2023. (Thursday). Prof. H. Shivananda Murthy, Chair Professor, Division of Fisheries, The Neotia University, opened the event with a brief welcoming statement. Prof. Murthy introduced The Neotia University and welcomed the principal visitors, keynote speakers, participants, teachers, and students, highlighting the seminar's goal and the recent growth of fisheries on a national and global scale. The Neotia University's Vice Chancellor, Prof. Biswajit Ghosh, gave the opening address, and the chief guest, Suhas Mukherjee, Associate Vice President, Neotia University, addressed the audience.

This lecture attracted more than 300 attendees from around the nation and a few from abroad. Dr. Suman Takar, Assistant Professor & Head, Department of Fisheries Resource Management, Division of Fisheries Sciences, The Neotia University, gave a vote of gratitude at the conclusion of the event. There was a tremendous response, and participation was excellent. The participants gave extremely positive comments and expressed their appreciation for the speakers' sophisticated treatment of the topics and challenges as well as the effective organising of the event. The organising committee would like to take this opportunity to thank the University Management, various officers, and the Pro-Chancellor sir for their encouragement and assistance in making the seminar a success.

NTU Conducts Training Program For Fish Farmers On High-Tech Aquaculture Organized By The Division Of Fisheries Science

February 10, 2023: A three-day physical/on-campus training session has been organised by The Neotia University's Division of Fisheries Science for 50 selected fish producers from February 8–10, 2023, in the Seminar Hall of the SB-3 Building.
The opening ceremony took place on August 8 at 11:00 AM. Dr. Biswajith Ghosh, vice chancellor, Mr. Suhas Mukherjee, assistant vice president and director of admissions, Mr. Manish Jha, registrar, Prof. H. Shivananda Murthy, chair professor, and Mr. Debtanu Barman, chief executive officer of corporate aquaculture companies attended the ceremony. During the official ceremony, an MOU will also be signed with the names of Corporate Fisheries Industries, Aqua Doctor Solutions, Aqua One Center, and Aqua World.

More than 15 of the 50 farmers that participated were women, promoting gender equality and women's empowerment. Prof. H. Shivannada Murthy, Professor of the Fisheries Division, and four other outside specialists participated in the training session and gave lectures on various topics. In addition to hands-on exercises on campus, a field trip to a cutting-edge private fish farm was planned.