Projects

slno Department Name of the Project Name of the Principal Investigator Name of the Funding agency Type (Government/Non-Government) Year Funds sanctioned (INR in lakhs) Duration of the project
1 Zoology Dyeing of eri silk with indigenous natural dyes: A non toxic alternative approach Dr. Tarali Kalita Cotton University In House 2024 150000 1 year
2 Zoology INNOVATIVE IN NUCLEUS DESIGN AND IMPLANTATION IN PEARL OYSTERS,FOLLOWED BY COMMUNITY MOBILIZATION AND SENSITIZATION FOR PEARL FARMING LEADING TO ENTREPRENEURSHIP DEVELOPMENT DR. AKALESH KR. VERMA NECTAR-NIPER Government 2023 650000.00 18 months
3 Zoology Development and commercialization of standardized dyeing technology of silk fibre with traditional natural dyes :An eco- friendly and non-toxic alternative approach Dr. Tarali Kalita COTTON UNIVERSITY In House 2023 100000.00 1 Year
4 Zoology Comparative analysis in the changes in biochemical composition of selected fish species namely Puntius sophore, Amblypharyngodon mola, Gudusia chapra in fresh and sun-dried preserved condition Dr. Devajit Basumatari COTTON UNIVERSITY In House 2023 100000.00 1 Year
5 Zoology Study of pearl-producing potential of freshwater mussels from different parts of Assam and their commercial utilization for quality pearl production Dr. Namram Sushindrajit Singh COTTON UNIVERSITY In House 2023 100000.00 1 Year
6 Zoology From Curiosity to Discovery: Enhancing Science Engagement through Foldscope in Schools Dr. Anjana Singha Naorem COTTON UNIVERSITY In House 2023 100000.00 1 Year
7 Zoology Exploring the Health Potential of Edible Insects in Northeast India: Assessing Anti- inflammatory, Antioxidant, Digestibility, and Anti-nutritional Properties "Prof. (Dr.) Arup Kr. Hazarika" COTTON UNIVERSITY In House 2023 100000.00 1 Year
8 Zoology Grasshopper Species Diversity in Certain Rural Areas of Kamrup District of Assam and An Assessment of the Efficacy of Bioinsecticide Formulations from Herbal and Animal Waste Products on Grasshopper Species: For Sustainable Pest Control Dr. Uma Dutta COTTON UNIVERSITY In House 2023 100000.00 1 Year
9 Zoology Creating educational and gaming resource for kids utilizing shell crafts from North East Indian freshwater mussels: A step towards waste-to-wealth management and the promotion of a circular economy Dr. Akalesh Kumar Verma COTTON UNIVERSITY In House 2023 100000.00 1 Year
10 Zoology A study on the structure and properties of silk fibres from the sericigenous insects in Assam for their promotion in the global market. Dr. Tarali Kalita Cotton University In House 2022 100000/- 1 year
11 Zoology DBT-BUILDER: Cotton University Interdisciplinary Life Science Programme for Advance Research and Education focusing Medicinal Plant Research and Biodiversity Conservation. Dr. Akalesh K Verma DBT Government 2022 5 Cr 5 Years
12 Zoology Design of positively charged biomaterial/biopolymer coated pearl nucleus, and implantation into freshwater pearl oyster followed by survivability study and pearl quality assessment. Dr. Akalesh K Verma Cotton University (In house) In House 2022 1L 1 year
13 Zoology A survey study on the socio-cultural practice of ethnic food habits and its healthy impact on the people of North Eastern region of India with reference to analysis of toxic components(carcinogens), if any. Dr. Uma Dutta COTTON UNIVERSITY In House 2022 100000.00 1 Year
14 Zoology Study of traditionally used dyes yielding plants for staining cells and cellular components and identification thereof: An eco- friendly and non- toxic alternative method Dr. Akalesh K Verma ASTEC Government 2019 1.40L 2 years
15 Zoology Biodiversity, Nutritive Value and Conservation Strategies of Aquatic Insects in the Wetland Ecosystem of Manipur Dr. Karobi Saikia (PI), Dr. Rezina Ahmed (Co-PI) DBT (NER-BPMC) Government 2019 65.0736 3 years
16 Zoology Outreach Programme in rural schools Dr. Tarali Kalita Assam Science Technology and Environment Council Government 2019 1,45,000/- 1 year
17 Zoology Popular talk on scientific topics Dr. Tarali Kalita Assam Science Technology and Environment Council Government 2019 15000/- 6 months
18 Zoology Study of toxicological potential of certain plant extracts for the control of Megacopta cribraria (F.) (Hemiptera: Heteroptera: Plataspidae) Dr. Anjana Singha Naorem Cotton University In House 2019 1 Lakhs 1 year
19 Zoology Structure-based pharmacophore modeling and biological evaluation of novel CCR9 inhibitor(s) for the treatment of prostate cancer Dr. Akalesh K Verma Cotton University (In house) In House 2019 1L 1 year
20 Zoology Study and comparison of heteropteran diversity in two areas of Guwahati region Dr. Anjana Singha Naorem DBT Government 2018 Rs. 8 Lakhs 1 year
21 Zoology Study of anticancer potential of North East Indian propolis and isolation of possible active principle(s) Dr. Akalesh K Verma DST Government 2016 20.35L 3 years
22 Zoology Time is on your side : the important of short photoperiod in reproduction of bird Dr. Namram Sushindrajit Singh DST-SERB Government 2016 2360000.00 3 Years
23 Zoology Time is on your side : the important of short photoperiod in reproduction of bird Dr. Namram Sushindrajit Singh DST-SERB Government 2016 2360000.00 3 Years
24 Zoology Designing a man-made ecosystem for the restoration and management of Tasek Lake of Garo Hills (A Tectonic Lake). University Grants Commission Government 2010 140000 2 years
25 Zoology Ecological Monitoring of Flora and Fauna of Kaziranga National Park with special reference to Rhinoceros unicornis. University Grants Commission Government 2003 100000 2 years
26 Zoology Impact of Environmental Perturbation of Bharalu River, Guwahati. University Grants Commission Government 2000 100000 2 years
27 Zoology Comparative Limnology of Tasek Lake, Meghalaya and two fresh water fish ponds of Assam. University Grants Commission Government 1998 50000 2 years