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RAJIV GANDHI INSTITUE OF VETERINARY EDUCATION AND RESEARCH
PUDUCHERRY -605 009
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Annual Quality Assurance Report (AQAR)
2017-2018
CRITERION I – CURRICULAR ASPECTS
1.1 Curriculum Planning and Implementation
Institution has the mechanism for well planned curriculum delivery and documentation.
BVSc & AH Degree Programme as per MSVE 2016 Regulations as stipulated by Veterinary
Council of India(VCI), SRA and as approved by Pondicherry University
A. Degree Course
1. A degree course of Bachelor of Veterinary Science and Animal Husbandry shall comprise of
a course of study spread over five and half complete professional years including a
compulsory internship of “one year” duration undertaken after successful completion of all
credits as prescribed in the syllabus.
B. Duration of professional year-
1. First professional year of Bachelor of Veterinary Science and Animal Husbandry classes
commences latest by 1st September of every year.
2. Each professional year covers at least two hundred ten days of instruction excluding time
spent for annual examinations except fourth professional year which consists of 315
instructional days.
C. Veterinary Curriculum –.
The following is the veterinary curriculum, namely:-
a) (i) Core Courses; and (ii) Internship including Entrepreneurial Training;
b) Medium of instruction for B.V.Sc. and A.H. degree course is English;
c) Practical training at Livestock Farm Complex or Clinical practices is organised in small
groups of 5 to 10 students so that each teacher can give personal attention to each student
with a view to improve his or her skill and competence in handling of the patients and each
practical batch for a courses is not more than twenty students;
(1) FIRST PROFESSIONAL Credits
Veterinary Anatomy 4+3=7
Veterinary Physiology 4+1=5
Livestock Production Management 4+2=6
Total 12+6=18
(2) SECOND PROFESSIONAL
Veterinary Biochemistry 2+1=3
Veterinary Microbiology 3+2=5
Veterinary Pathology 4+2=6
Animal Genetics and Breeding 3+1=4
Animal Nutrition 3+1=4
Total 15+7=22
(3) THIRD PROFESSIONAL
Veterinary Pharmacology and Toxicology 4+1=5
Veterinary Public Health and Epidemiology 3+1=4
Veterinary Parasitology 3+2=5
Livestock Products Technology 2+1=3
Veterinary and Animal Husbandry Extension Education 3+1=4
Veterinary Clinical Practices – I 0+1=1
Livestock Farm Practices 0+2=2
Total 15+9=24
(4) FOURTH PROFESSIONAL
Veterinary Surgery and Radiology 2+1=3
Veterinary Medicine 4+1=5
Veterinary Gynaecology and Obstetrics 2+1=3
Veterinary Clinical Practices –II 0+6=6
Total 8+9=17
Attendance
A candidate having attendance below 75% in a subject shall not be eligible to appear in the
annual examination of that subject.
Promotion
a) Promotion of a student in a professional year is decided only on the basis of aggregate marks of
internal assessment and annual examinations.
b) A student is promoted to next higher professional class only if he or she has passed in all the
subjects of his or her class by obtaining at least 50% marks in theory (internal and external
combined) and practical separately.
c) A student should secure OGPA of 5.00 out of 10.00 at the end of degree programme to be
eligible to get Bachelor of Veterinary Science and Animal Husbandry degree.
d) A student is also be allowed provisional promotion to next higher class till the declaration of
the result of the compartment examination, provided the provisional promotion is subjected to
clearance in the compartment examination of that or those subject(s) and is provisional and if
the student fails in the compartment examination, he or she stands automatically reverted to the
class from where he or she was allowed provisional promotion.
e) Failed students registers again for the concerned subject and has to fulfill all requirements of
the course afresh.
f) A student failing in the annual examination for three consecutive years in a professional year of
Bachelor of Veterinary Science and Animal Husbandry degree programme is finally dropped
automatically from the University on account of poor academic performance (except fourth
professional year).
g) In no case, a student is allowed to continue his or her Bachelor of Veterinary Science and
Animal Husbandry studies beyond Nine academic years (excluding Internship) in a Veterinary
College
Grading
a) Grade Point in a subject is the total marks obtained by a student out of 100 divided by 10
b) Credit Pont in a subject is Grade Point multiplied by the credit hours.
c) Total Credit Points shall be the sum of the credit points secured.
d) Grade Point Average is the sum of the total credit points earned divided by the sum of credit
hours.
e) Overall Grade Point Average is the sum of the grand total of credit points earned divided by
the grand sum of credit hours.
f) The corresponding ranking of Overall Grade Point Average with respect to traditional scoring
system of division ranking shall be as follows, namely:-
8.000 and above - First Division with Distinction
7.000 -7.999 - First Division
6.000 - 6.999 - Second Division
5.000 - 5.999 - Pass
MVSc Degree as per the regulation stipulated by the ICAR as approved by the Pondicherry
University since 2016-17
A. Credit requirements The M.V.Sc. programme shall have one-year (two semesters) course work followed by one-year
thesis work.
Course credits : 40
Research (Thesis) credits : 20
Total credits : 60
B.Distribution of credits: The requirement of total course credits shall consist of 28 credits in major
field, 11 in minor & supporting fields( which is choice based) and 1 for seminar (major field).
C.Credit load: A candidate shall be allowed to register for a maximum of 18 credits excluding non-
credit courses in a semester. However, for enabling marginal adjustments, the student may register
two extra credits (a total of 20) in a semester with the permission of the Dean.
D.Seminar: A student of Master‟s Degree shall be required to give one seminar of one credit in
major field.
E.Residential requirements Minimum residential requirement for M.V.Sc degree programme is
four semesters and the maximum limit for completion of M.V.Sc. programme is four years (inclusive
of duration of discontinuation, if any). If a student fails to complete his/her Master‟s programme with
in the maximum time limit prescribed, his/her admission shall stand cancelled.
F.Attendance: The student is required to have an attendance of at least 85% of total classes in each
course. The Dean may condone a shortage of up to 10% of attendance on valid grounds. If any
student fails short of the required attendance he/she will not be permitted to appear in the University
examinations.
G. Research Problem: On successful completion of 75% of the Course work in the Major Subject,
the student can register eligible research credits in the subsequent semester. The Chairman in
consultation with the members of the advisory committee shall identify the topic of research project
and submit the Synopsis of the proposed Research Project in prescribed format to the Dean for
approval. He/she will also present a seminar on the proposed work to the faculty of the college
including the members of the Research Advisory Committee (RAC) of the college. Based on the
recommendations of the RAC the Dean will accord the approval to the synopsis. Subsequent
change(s) if any in the synopsis need to be approved by the Dean on the recommendation of the
RAC. The student will carry out the research work as per the approved synopsis under the
supervision and guidance of the Advisory Committee. Approval of the synopsis: The synopsis
approval must be accomplished in the semester in which the registration of the research credits
started. The time between submission of synopsis and thesis shall be at least one semester
H. Preparation and submission of thesis: On successful completion of the research credits and
research work to the satisfaction of the advisory committee, the candidate will present a seminar on
the research work before the faculty members. After incorporating the necessary suggestions in
consultation with the Advisory Committee, the candidate will submit three draft copies of the thesis
and the approved synopsis to the Dean along with a certificate in the prescribed proforma duly
signed by the advisory committee.
I. Evaluation of the thesis: Recommendation of the Examiner: In case the external examiner
recommends for the acceptance of the thesis with remarks as ” HIGHLY COMMENDED OR
COMMENDED,” the report will be forwarded to the concerned Head of the Department for conduct
of the Vive voce examination. The viva voce will be conducted by the external examiner, HOD and
the members of the Advisory Committee. A certificate regarding the performance of the candidate in
final viva-voce examination on the thesis in the prescribed form, duly signed by all the members of
the Advisory committee and the external examiner shall be forwarded to the Dean by the concerned
HOD. The result of the examination should clearly indicate the performance of the student either as ”
SATISFACTORY” or “UNSATISFACTORY” and the same will be communicated to the University
for the declaration of the result.
J. Grading & Transcript: The University will award the grades to the students on a 10-point
scale. A grade report / Transcript for each semester will be issued by the University during the
subsequent semester. The University will issue a final transcript indicating the courses, credits and
OGPA after the successful completion of all the courses and thesis viva voce examination.
K. Eligibility for Degree: A candidate is eligible for the award of M.V.Sc. degree after successful
completion of the prescribed course and research credits including final viva voce examination.
Candidate securing an OGPA of 7.5 and above and completing the courses, and final thesis
examination satisfactorily in the first attempt will be awarded degree in FIRST CLASS WITH
DISTINCTION. Candidate securing an OGPA ranging from 6.00 to 7.49 and completing the
courses, and final thesis examination satisfactorily in the first attempt will be awarded degree in
FIRST CLASS. All the other passed candidates will be placed in SECOND CLASS.
Programmes in which Choice Based Credit System (CBCS)/Elective course system implemented at
the affiliated Colleges (if applicable) during the Academic year.
Name of Programmes
adopting CBCS
UG PG Date of implementation of
CBCS / Elective Course
System
UG PG
MVSc √ Applicable since 2005-06
Revised during the year 2016-
17
√
Already adopted (mention the year)
1.3 Curriculum Enrichment
Value-added courses imparting transferable and life skills offered during the year
Value added courses Date of introduction Number of students enrolled
Study Circle Sep.,2008 54 students/year
Tracking Programme Sep., 2008 54 Students/year
Earn while learn Sep., 2008 22 Students/year
Field Projects / Internships under taken during the year
Project/Programme Title No. of students enrolled for Field Projects /
Internships
Village adoption 54 Students/year
Ambulatory Clinics 52Students/year
Compulsory rotatory Internship 54 Students/year
Feedback System
1.4.1 Whether structured feedback received from all the stakeholders.
1) Students 2) Teachers 3) Employers 4) Alumni 5) Parents
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes/
How the feedback obtained is being analyzed and utilized for overall development of the institution?
At the end of every academic year, the feed back was obtained from the students in the form of
questionnaire on five point scale. The responses were analyzed and the outcome was shared with the
concerned faculty for further improvement of teaching and learning process. Regularly meetings of
Head of departments were conducted to elicit the response to improve the academic and
administrative functioning of the Institute. In turn Heads of the departments conduct departmental
meetings. The targets were set with reasonable time frame. Various form committees are operating
in the institute with selective objectives. The committee regularly meet and addressed the issue
cropped up during the period.
Various level of interaction for the development of academics of the institute
PG Advisory committee
Advisory committee to guide the PG research
Interaction with parents at the start of the academic year.
Student advisory system for mentoring
Students‟ council
Class teachers meeting with students
Alumni meet
Criterion II -Teaching-Learning and Evaluation
2.1 Student Enrolment and Profile
Demand Ratio during the year 2017-18
Name of the Programme
Number of
seats
available
Number of
applications
received
Students
Enrolled
BVSc & AH 60 --- 60
MVSc 15 22 8
2.2 Catering to Student Diversity
Composition of Student
Year Undergraduate Postgraduate
Within the State
Outside State
Foreign Within the
State Outside
State Foreign
No. % No. % No. % No. % No. % No. %
2017 31 51.67 29 48.33 - - 5 55.56 4 44.44 - -
Categories 1st Year UG 2nd Year UG 3rd Year UG 4th Year UG 5th Year UG
Male Female Male Female Male Female Male Female Male Female Total
SC 4 4 6 4 5 3 1 2 3 3 35
ST 2 4 3 5 1 4 4 1 3 1 28
OBC 5 12 4 2 3 5 4 8 3 6 52
MBC 5 5 4 6 1 5 1 2 6 3 38
Gen 11 6 14 25 16 10 11 17 9 18 137
Others 2 3 3 4 2 1 15
29 34 34 46 26 27 23 30 24 32 305
Student - Full time teacher ratio
Year Number
of
students
enrolled in
the
institution
(UG)
Number of
students
enrolled in
the
institution
(PG)
Number of full
time teachers
available in
the institution
teaching only
UG courses
Number of full time
teachers available in
the institution
teaching only PG
courses
Number of
teachers teaching
both UG and PG
courses
2017-18 60 8 19 --- 36
2.3 Teaching - Learning Process
Percentage of teachers using ICT for effective teaching with Learning Management Systems (LMS),
E-learning resources etc. (2014-15)
Number of
teachers on roll
Number of
teachers using
ICT (LMS, e-
Resources)
ICT tools and
resources
available
Number of
ICT
enabled
classrooms
Number of
smart
classrooms
E-
resources
and
techniques
used
55 55 LCD Projectors
Fibre optic
broadband
connectivity
Educational CDs
– VetCD/
5 -- e-
journals,
e-books,
Ppt with
animation
BeastCD
Students mentoring system available in the institution? Give details.
Student advisory system is operating in the institute since the inception. Every teacher is
allotted with 10 under-graduate students, where the teacher is known as student advisor and
the students are called advisees. The advisees can approach the advisors for any help –
academic and personal. The advisor will have close watch on the academic and personal
progression of the advisees.
In the PG programme, there is a system of advisory committee headed by chairman and few
members of faculty as its member with the mandate to guide the academic progression of the
candidates in terms of research. The chairman of the committee, in addition to research
guidance also responsible for personal progression of the candidate.
There is a placement cell which will facilitate the job placements and mentor the students
through seminars on different prospects of employment and entrepreneurship.
Special lectures organized for the undergraduate students
Date Topic
03.05.2017 Motivational talk on “Challenging the changes” by Thiru R.
Muralidharan (Director, Catalyst- The training people).
8.5.2018 Motivational cum anti-suicidal talk by Dr. S. Saravanan (Clinical
Psychologist), Assistant Professor, Department of Psychiatry,
Pondicherry Institute of Medical Sciences (PIMS), Kalapet,
Puducherry
Number of students enrolled in the institution Number of fulltime
teachers
Mentor:
Mentee Ratio
355
55 (including
contractual) 1:10
2.4 Teacher Profile and Quality
Number of full time teachers appointed during the year
No. of sanctioned
positions
No. of filled positions Vacant positions Positions
filled during
the current
year
No. of
faculty
with Ph.D
64 43 regular +
11 contractual
21 -Nil- 39
Honours and recognitions received by teachers
(received awards, recognition, fellowships at State, National, International level from Government,
recognised bodies during the year )
Year of award Name of full time
teachers receiving
awards from state level,
national level,
international level
Designation Name of the award, fellowship,
received from Government or
recognized bodies
2017-18 Dr.T.P.Balagopalan Professor Best Clinical Case Presentation,
TANUVAS
2017-18 Dr.R.Lakshmi Asst.Professor Best Paper
National Symposium, SVBBI,
Bangalore
2017-18 Dr.N.Aruljoythi Professor Best Clinical Case Presentation,
TANUVAS
2017-18 Dr.V.Bhanurekha Professor Best Paper, KVASU
Best Paper, Indian Association of
Women Veterinarians
Merit Award, IAAVR
2017-18 Dr.V.Ajay Kumar Professor Best Paper, KVASU
2017-18 Dr.K.RajKumar Assoc.Professor Best Paper
National Symposium, Tirunelvelli
2017-18 Dr.S.Kantharaj Asst.Professor Gold Medal Highest OGPA, PhD
2.5 Evaluation Process and Reforms
Number of days from the date of semester-end/ year- end examination till the declaration of results
during the year
Programme Name Semester/ year Last date of the last
semester-end/ year- end
examination
Date of declaration of
results of semester-end/
year- end examination
BVSc & AH 2017-18
MSVE2008 -
6thSep.2018.
MSVE2016-21st Jul2018
MSVE2008 – 17th
Sep.2018.
MSVE2016-7th Aug
2018
MVSc I Sem/2017-18 28th May 2018 7th June 2018
II Sem/ 2017-18 30th Nov.,2018 5th Dec., 2019
Reforms initiated on Continuous Internal Evaluation(CIE) system at the institutional level
Examination and Evaluation – BVSc & AH
The examination is conducted to assess whether the student has been able to achieve a level
of competence and for academic assessment, evaluation of practical aspects of the curriculum
shall receive much greater emphasis leading to separate examinations and requires the student
to secure a minimum of 50% marks, in theory as well as in practical, in each such
examination.
The weightage of theory and practical is in the ratio of 60:40 respectively.
The distribution of marks for objective and subjective questions in each subject is in the ratio
of 40:60 respectively in annual examinations.
The schedule of examination during Bachelor of Veterinary Science and Animal Husbandry
course consist of internal assessment and annual examinations as detailed below, namely:-
Internal Assessment Course coverage
First 30% Max. Marks 40 Weightage 10
Second 60% Max. Marks 40 Weightage 10
Third 90% Max. Marks 40 Weightage 10
Annual examination
(Theory)
Paper-I Max. Marks 100 Weightage 20
Paper-II Max. Marks 100 Weightage 20
Annual examination
(Practical)
Paper Max. Marks 60 Weightage 20
Paper Max. Marks 60 Weightage 20
Four professional examinations- one each after 1st, 2nd, and 3rd year, and the fourth after one
and half year and these professional examinations is the only theory component with external
system and the practical component is dealt with internally.
The examination for Livestock Farm Complex and Veterinary Clinical Complex is
conducted twice a year i.e. first practical exam after completion of 50% syllabus and the
second one, when the course is completed but the second exam comprises of entire syllabus
and annual professional examination is held after the completion of 100% course content in
each subject and the result of the best of two internal assessments is accounted for.
The evaluation of answer books of internal examinations is done by the concerned teacher(s)
whereas evaluation of answer books of annual theory examinations is done by the external
examiner(s).
The practical examinations is conducted by a Board of Examiners consisting of concerned
Head of the Department, teacher(s) and a representative of the Dean and the teachers while
evaluating practical, the following is taken into account, namely:-
o a record maintained by each student as practical records;
o written test or observation and recording of the skill with which each student executes
the practical;
o assessment of the comprehensive skill and knowledge of each student through an oral
examination (viva-voce).
The annual theory examination(s) is conducted by inviting the question paper from appointed
paper setter(s) and a paper setter is provided the courses and syllabus prescribed by the
Veterinary Council of India including detailed course outline and the paper setter is requested
to prepare two sets of question subjects, each for main examination and compartment
examination (if any).
the annual board examination is conducted at the end of academic year based on the schedule
provided by the Pondicherry University.
The compartment examination is conducted within twenty calendar days of subsequent year
registration. The compartment examination is conducted for the candidates failed maximum
of two subjects. The candidate is not promoted to next Bachelor of Veterinary Science and
Animal Husbandry class unless he or she has cleared the failed subject(s).
Examination and Evaluation – MVSc
Evaluation of a student in each course is based on Internal and External Examinations with
equal weightage. The students registering for a particular course shall take all the
examinations conducted during the semester.
Internal Examinations The internal examination in theory consists of one mid-term
examination of 30 marks and a seminar or assignments carrying 20 marks. The internal
practical examination will be conducted at the end of the semester for 100 marks comprising
70 marks for practicals, 20 marks for practical assignments / records and 10 marks for Viva-
voce.
Submission of records / assignments and attendance in viva-voce examination are
compulsory.
External Examinations: The external examination in each course will be conducted in theory
after the end of the semester.
The paper will be double evaluated – by the external examiner and by the internal examiner.
The external examination for each course in theory will consist of one paper for 100 marks
comprising subjective questions for 3-hour duration.
The external practical examination for 100 marks (80 marks for practical, 10 marks for
records and 10 marks for viva-voce) will be conducted with one internal and one external
examiner nominated by the Controller of Examinations, Pondicherry University
Comprehensive Examinations: The comprehensive examination should be conducted after
the completion of 75% of the course work in major subject (proportionately covering those
courses) by obtaining the question paper from an external examiner by the Pondicherry
University.
The comprehensive written examination in major subject will be for 100 marks comprising
subjective questions for 3-hour duration.
Minimum Marks for Pass: If a candidate fails in any course in aggregate of theory and
practical with GP of less than 6.00, he/she should reappear for all the examinations in theory
and practical (internal and external) in that course conducted in the ensuing semester.
Academic calendar prepared and adhered for conduct of Examination and other related matters
On the commencement of the semester, the academic calendar is prepared with following
details and circulated to the students in the e-communication portal of the Institute and
displayed in the notice board. The details in the academic calendar are:
o Date of registration
o Commencement and closure of the semester
o List of public holidays
o Dates of 1st internal examination
o Dates of 2nd internal examination
o Dates of 3rd internal examination
o Model Practical Examination
o Commencement of Annual Board Theory Examination
o Commencement of Annual Board Practical Examination
o Period of Annual break
o Tentative date of next academic year registration
2.6 Student Performance and Learning Outcomes
Program outcomes, program specific outcomes and course outcomes
for all programs offered by the institution are stated and displayed in website of the institution
Programme No.of Students
appeared in ABE
No. of students
Promoted to next
year/semester
Pass Percentage
I BVSc & AH 63 59 94
II BVSc & AH 80 75 944
III BVSc & AH 53 52 98
IV BVSc & AH 53 53 100
Final Year BVSc &
AH
56 56 100
I MVSc ---
II MVSc 16 16 100
Student Participation and awards in academic events:
First two Ranks in ICAR All India Entrance Examination for admission to PG studies in
Veterinary sciences.
Dr.Vishnu Priya (VPH), MVSc Student, First prie in Oral Presentation inhte national seminar
on „Food Adeuacy and Climate change Strategies for sustainable food production‟ held at
Thriussur, Kerala on 3rd
to 4th
November 2017.
the following students won prizes in 9th
Clincial case confereneces on farm and Companion
animal practice for the veterinary students. held at TANUVAS, chenaai on 3 to August, 2018
PG Students
Dr.Ameena, B. II Proize in Companion Animal Surgery
Dr.Chikkala Premsairam, I in farm Animal Surgery
UG Students
Anuradha Pai, I Prize in Companion Animal Surgery
Aayyushi P.Shetye, II Prize companion surgery
Karthiga P.Shetye, II Prize Companino Animal surgery
Karthiga Kesavan, II Prize
Denise Almedia, III Prize – Farm Animal Surgery
Bhargavi Chidambaram, I Prize, Small Ruminat Practice
Brinda Sundar, I Prize, Exotic Pet and Avain Practice.
Pass percentage of students(2017-18)
No. of final year Students Dropped Appeared in final
examination %
passed*
Programs M F M F M F M F
Graduating Year
No. % No. % No. % No. % No. % No. % 100 2017-18 UG 24 42.86 32 57.14 - - - - 24 42.86 32 57.14
PG 6 60 4 40 - - 1 10 6 66.67 3 33.33
Programme name Number of students
appeared in the final
year examination
Number of students passed
in final semester/year
examination
Pass Percentage
BVSc & AH 56 56 100%
MVSc(I Y) 09 09 100%
2.7 Student Satisfaction Survey
Student Satisfaction Survey (SSS) on overall institutional performance (Institution may design the
questionnaire)
Rajiv Gandhi Institute of Veterinary Education and Research,
Puducherry
TEACHER EVALUATION FORM – Academic year 2017-18
(To be filled by the Students)
Class:
(Use the scale to answer the following 20 questions below:
1-Srongly Disagree, 2-Disagree, 3-Uncertain, 4-Agree, 5-Strongly Agree)
Sl# Questions pertaining to teacher Score
1 Arrives on time for lecture/class and leaves on time.
2 Distributes course outline on the course at the start of the course
3 Regularly takes attendance in class
4 Well prepared for each class.
5 Demonstrates good knowledge of the subject.
6 Teaches the subject matter clearly.
7 The subject matter discussed in every class is connected sequentially to the
topic discussed in the previous class
8 Completes the whole course within the allotted months
9 Provides additional study materials apart from the textbook or notes
10 Makes the students to participate during class.
11 Receptive to new ideas.
12 Listens to the problems of students
13 Creates a free and friendly atmosphere in the class which is conducive for
learning.
14 Enthusiastic
15 The Classes are in general interesting
16 Unbiased in grading / allotment of marks
17 Returns the corrected answer sheets in time.
18 Guides as to how to avoid mistakes made in the answer sheet while
distributing.
19 Available during the specified office hours for after class consultations.
20 The teacher is approachable.
Should the teacher continue teaching this course? (yes / no):
Overall grading of the teacher
(O- Outstanding / VG - Very good / G- Good / A- Average):
Rajiv Gandhi Institute of Veterinary Education and Research
Puducherry – 605 009
Feedback of the Internship Programme 2017-18 Usefulness of the Internship Module Skills learned in the Internship Module
Internship Location Very
Useful
Useful Not
Useful
Not at
all
Useful
Learned
Much
Learned
Some
Not
Learned
much
Not at all
Learned
1 TVCC,
Mettupalayam
2 Vet. Dispensary
Puducherry
Vet. Dispensary
Karai / Goa/ Nag
3 Municipality
Slaughter House
Municipality
ABC Program
4 Race Course Mysuru
5 Zoo Mysuru
6 Hessarghatta
SLBTC
Hessarghatta
CFSPTI
Hessarghatta
CPDO
7 Mattupatty Farm
Criterion III – Research, Innovations and Extension
3.1 Resource Mobilization for Research
Research funds sanctioned and received from various agencies, industry and other organisations
Nature of the Project Duration
Name of the
funding
Agency
Total grant
sanctioned
Amount received
during the Academic
year
Major projects 2 years DST-SERB Rs.19.20 L Rs.9.60 L
Revovling DAH,D&F,
GoI Rs.85.00 L Rs.34.00 L
1 Year NABARD Rs.9.6 L Rs.9.6 L
Revolvong ICAR Rs.4.30 L Rs.4.30 L
Minor Projects 1 year DST&E, GoP Rs.0.50 L Rs.0.50 L
Total 5 no. Rs.137.0 L Rs.58.00 L
3.2 Innovation Ecosystem
Workshops/Seminars Conducted during the year 2017-18
Title of Workshop/Seminar Name of the Dept. Date(s)
International DNA Day, 2017 Veterinary Biochemistry April 2017
Molecular and Seroepidemiology of
Canine Parvovirus circulating in
Puducherry and India and
on Anti Microbial Resistance in
Livestock
Veterinary Microbiology April 2017
Statistical Data Analysis using
SPSS Software” Animal Genetics and Breeding May 2017
World Environment Day , World
Zoonosis Day and Clean Milk
Production for Farmers
Veterinary Public Health and
Epidemiology
June, 2017,
July 2017
Vijaya Bank endowment Lecture RIVER November 2017
Awards for Innovation won by Institution/Teachers/Research scholars/Students during the year
Title of the
innovation
Name of the
Awardee
Awarding
Agency
Date of Award Category
Comparison of
Innate Immunity
Related Genes in
Bovine Sub-clinical
and Clinical Mastitis
Dr.R.Lakshmi SVBBI July,2017
Best Research
Paper
Studies on
hypertrophic
cardiomyopathy in
dog
Dr.K.RajKumar ISVM Feb.,2017 Best Research
paper
Food habits of
nomadic tribals
settlers in
Puducherry, India”
from the
Dr.V.Ajay Kumar
Association of
Meat Scientists
and
Technologists,
KVASU
July 2017
Best Research
Paper
Food Adequacy and
Climate Change:
Strategies for
Dr.V.Bhanu rekha KVASU July 2017 Best Research
Paper
Sustainable Food
Production
3.3 Research Publications and Awards
Research Publications in the Journals notified on UGC website during the year 2017
Department No. of Publication
National
VBC 5
VPP 7
ANN 3
LPT 2
VPT 1
VMC 1
VPH 3
AGB 2
VOG 3
VCM 2
International
VBC 11
VPP 2
ANN 1
VAE 1
VPY 2
VMC 1
VPH 1
VCM 5
LPM 1
Research Publications in the Journals notified on UGC website during the year 2018
Department No. of Publication
National
VAN 3
VBC 3
VPA 3
VPP 5
LPT 1
VSR 2
VAE 1
VPY 4
VMC 4
VPH 3
AGB 2
VOG 19
VCM 11
LPM 2
International
VAN 1
VBC 4
VPP 7
VSR 7
VAE 4
VPY 6
VMC 2
AGB 5
VOG 2
VCM 4
LPM 4
Books and Chapters in edited Volumes / Books published, and papers in National/International
Conference Proceedings per Teacher during the year
BOOKS PUBLISHED in 2017
1. A.K. Biswas and P.K. Mandal (2017). Practical Meat Science. Satish Serial Publisher, New Delhi
(ISBN 978-93-86200-39-6.
2. P.K. Mandal and A.K. Biswas (2017). Handbook of Meat Science, Satish Serial Publisher, New
Delhi (ISBN: 978-93-86200-41-9.
3. P K Mandal and U.K. Pal (2017) Use of functional phyto-preservatives in poultry meat and meat
products, In: Climate Change & Sustainable Food Production (Eds) Sunil B, Irshad A,
Vasudevan VN and Sathu T, Excel India Pub. ISBN: 978-93-86724-13-7, PP 237-250.
4. U.K. Pal, Lalchamliani. L, P.K. Mandal and Kasthuri. S (2017) Traditional Meat Products
/Preparations of Bengal and North Eastern India – Present Status and Future Prospects In:
Climate Change & Sustainable Food Production (Eds) Sunil B, Irshad A, Vasudevan VN and
Sathu T, Excel India Pub. ISBN: 978-93-86724-13-7, 265-278.
5. Mukesh B, Indu B, Irfan Bhat, Sriti Pandey, Vikrant S. Chouhan, Vikash Chandra and G. Taru
Sharma. Immunohistochemistry. Biology of Physiological Adaptation and Production Stress in
Farm Animals. January 2017; P137-138.
6. Indu B, Irfan Bhat, Mukesh B, Anand J, Vikash Chandra and G. Taru Sharma. Isolation and
Culture of Mesenchymal Stem Cells and its Therapeutic Application. Biology of Physiological
Adaptation and Production Stress in Farm Animals. January 2017; P-142-143
7. Mukesh Kumar Bharti, Irfan Ahmad Bhat, Uffaq Shabir, Vikash Chandra and G. Taru Sharma.
In vivo tracking of MSC in experimental model. Upstream Reproductive Technologies for
Augmentation of Livestock Production. June 2017; P-177.
8. Sriti Pandey Uffaq, Irfan B. Mukesh B, Indu B, Vikash Chandra, and G.Taru Sharma. In Vitro
Embryo Production. Upstream Reproductive Technologies for Augmentation of Livestock
Production. June 2017; P-177.
9. MCQs in Veterinary Public Health and Epidemiology, (2017). Jaya Publishing House,
V.BhanuRekha, V.J. Ajay Kumar & A. Bhattacharya. 2017, 978-93-86110-52-7.
10. One Chapter in the book published on food safety – Chapter -Exotic foods and food safety
concerns Published in 2017
BOOKS PUBLISHED in 2018
1. Enzyme production for ruminant diets using common agricultural by products (2018). D.Uma
Maheswari, C.Valli and N.Elanchezhian. Jaya Publishing House, Delhi.
2. Ninan Jacob and Arya, J.S. (2018). Physiological Haematological Biochemical Changes In
Neonate lambs Kids. Lambert Academic Publishing, international Book Market Service Ltd.,
OmniScriptum Publishing Group, Mauritius. ISBN: 978-620-2-09449-8.
3. Porteen Kannan, S. Wilfred Ruban and M.Nithya Quintoil ( July 2018 ). Food-borne viruses:
role of one health in food safety: “Food Safety is everybody‟s business”. Chapter 11. In Book :
Physical Chemistry and Applied Sciences Edited by A.K.Haghi, Cristobal Noe Aguilar , Sabu
Thomas and Praveen K.M.Hardback ISBN:9781771886277 E-Book ISBN; 9781315109725
Apple Academic Press
4. K.Porteen, S.Wilfred Ruban and M.Nithya Quintoil (July 2018).Foodborne Viruses : One Health
Perspective . Chapter 4 in PART I: Research Methodology and practice in Book : Research
Methodology in FOOD SCIENCES Edited by C.O. Mohan, Elizabeth Carvajal- Millan and
C.N.Ravishankar Hardback ISBN: 978-1-77188-624-6, E-Book ISBN: 978-1-315-11435-4
Apple Academic Press
5. Booklet on Clean milk production, 2018- Dept. of VPE, RIVER sponsored by NABARD under
CAT project. V.BhanuRekha, V.J. Ajay Kumar, A. Bhattacharya and Nithya Quintoil.
Bibliometrics of the publications during the last Academic year(2017-18 )
Title of the paper Name of the
author
Title of the
journal
Year of
publication
Sequence Characterization of Toll-like
receptor 4 Gene in Vechur Cattle
R. Lakshmi et al., Journal of Animal
Research
2017
Expression of TLR2 gene in bovine mastitis
associated with Staphylococcus aureus
R. Lakshmi et al., Journal of
Entomology and
Zoological
studies
2017
Staphylococcus aureus elicit an increased
expression of TLR9 geneto the innate
immune response in bovine mastitis
R. Lakshmi et al., International
Journal of
Livestock
Research
2017
Toll like receptor-4 gene expression assay in
mastitis caused by Stapylococcusaureus in
crossbred cattle
R. Lakshmi et al., International
Journal of
Chemical studies
2017
Quantitation of TLR-2 mRNA expression in
Bovine mastitis caused by E. coli
R. Lakshmi et al., International
journal of
Biochemistry
Research and
Review
2017
Comprehensive sequence analysis of TLR
genes in Vechur cattle
R. Lakshmi et al., International
Journal of Pure
and Applied
Bioscience
2017
Expression of TLR4 gene in spontaneous
bovine subclinical and clinical mastitis
caused by Escherichia coli
R. Lakshmi et al., International
Journal of Pure
and Applied
Bioscience
2017
Relative Expression of TLR9 Gene in
Natural Subclinical and Clinical Cases of
Bovine Mastitis caused by Escherichia coli.
R. Lakshmi et al. International
Journal of Current
Microbiology and
Applied Sciences
2017
Comparative Study on SSCP Pattern of V3
and V4-V5 Region of 16S rRNA of
Metagenomic DNA for the Identification of
Rumen Microbial Diversity
Thanislass, J et
al.,
International
Journal of
Livestock
Research
2017
Oxidative Stress and the Level of
Antioxidants in the Condition of Sub-
Clinical Ketosis Associated with the
Increased Milk Somatic Cell Count.
Thanislass, J et
al.,
International
Journal of
Livestock
Research
2017
Lymphocyte Activation by IL28B Protein in
Mice
S. Barathiraja et
al.,
International
Journal of Current
Microbiology and
Applied Sciences
2017
Comparative Studies on Blood Biochemical
Profile of Anestrus and Normal Cyclic
Jersey Cross-Bred Cows
S. Barathiraja et
al.,
International
Journal of
Livestock
Research
2017
Adjuvantation of inactivated Foot and S. Barathiraja et Biologicas 2017
Mouth Disease Virus vaccine with IL-15
expressing plasmid improves the immune
response in Guinea Pigs
al.,
Immuno-Detection of C3a, a C3
Complement Activated Product in Mastitis
Milk, a Potential Diagnostic Marker
Thanislass J et
al.,
Journal of
Veterinary
Science
2017
Care and Management of Poultry during
monsoon season
A.W. Lakkawar
et al.,
European Journal
of Biomedical and
Pharmaceutical
Sciences
2017
Patho-morphological Studies on
Mycoplasmosis in Turkeys
R. Kumar et al., International
Journal of
Livestock
Research
2017
Biochemical alterations in aflatoxicosis and
its amelioration using Diatomacious Earth
as toxin binder in broilers
A.W. Lakkawar
et al.,
European Journal
of Biomedical and
Pharmaceutical
Sciences
2017
Pathology of Cystic ovarian degeneration in
Buffaloes
A.W. Lakkawar
et al.,
International
Journal of
Livestock
Research
2017
Study on efficacy of Diatomaceous Earth to
ameliorate Aflatoxin induced patho-
morphological changes in liver and
intestines of broiler chicken
A.W. Lakkawar
et al.,
International
Journal of
Livestock
Research
2017
Study on effect of diatomaceous earth
(DAE) on aflatoxin-induced DNA damage
in visceral and lymphoid organs in broiler
chicken
A.W. Lakkawar
et al.,
International
Journal of
Veterinary
Science and
Research
2017
Study on Efficacy of Diatomaceous Earth to
ameliorate Aflatoxin induced Patho-
Morphological changes in Lymphoid
Organs of Broiler chicken
A.W. Lakkawar
et al.,
Veterinaria 2017
Study on Efficacy of Diatomaceous Earth to
Ameliorate Toxic Effects of Aflatoxin on
Internal Organ Weights in Broiler Chicken
A.W. Lakkawar
et al.,
Journal of Animal
Health and
Production
2017
Study on efficacy of Diatomaceous Earth to
ameliorate Aflatoxin induced Patho-
Morphological changes in Kidneys of
Broiler Chicken
A.W. Lakkawar Journal of
Entomology and
Zoology Studies
2017
Replacement of maize by wheat bran on
energy utilization in pigs.
N.Elanchezhian
et al.,
The Indian
Veterinary
Journal.
2017
Replacement of maize by wheat bran on
lipid profile of pigs.
N.Elanchezhian
et al.,
The Indian
Veterinary
Journal.
2017
Efficacy of drumstick leaf and jamun seed
powder as preservative in chicken chips
Kasthuri, S et al., Journal of Meat
Science
2017
Effect of incorporation of drumstick leaf
and jamun seed powder on sensory quality
of functional chicken chips
Kasthuri, S et al., Journal of Meat
Science
2017
Carcass Characteristics and bone
measurements of commercial broilers fed
with inorganic, organic and nano Zn
containing Diets. International Journal of
Current Microbiology and Applied Sciences
Tamizhkumaran J
et al.,
International
Journal of Current
Microbiology and
Applied Sciences
2017
Alteration in some pro and anti-
inflammatory cytokines associated with
complete and incomplete gestation cycle of
cows
Gachuiwo
Shimray, P et al.,
Biological
Rhythm Research
2017
Potential Applications of Stem Cells in
Livestock Production
Ninan Jacob et
al.,
International
Journal of Current
Microbiology and
Applied Sciences
2017
In vitro anthelmintic activity of Aristolochia
indica extracts against Haemonchus
contortus
Mini K.P et al., Journal of
Veterinary and
Animal Sciences
2017
Comparative Study on Serodiagnosis of
Bovine Leptospirosis by Microagglutination
Test (MAT) and Indirect ELISA
P X Antony et
al.,
International
Journal of Current
Microbiology and
Applied Sciences
2017
Detection of enterohaemorrhagicE. Coli
O157: H7 from beef and chevon sold in and
around Puducherry
VJ Ajaykumar et
al.,
Journal of
Entomology and
Zoology Studies
2017
Bacteriocin Production by Immobilized
Lactobacillus casei inPaneer Whey is
enhanced upon continuous fermentation
M.NithyaQuintoil
et al.,
Indian Veterinary
Journal
2017
Detection of Vibrio parahaemolyticus from
Marine Crabs Sold in and around
Puducherry and Its Public Health
Significance
VJ Ajaykumar et
al.,
International
Journal of
Livestock
Research
2017
Detection of anti-microbial residues in milk
sold in Puducherry by microbial growth
inhibition test
VJ Ajaykumar et
al.,
Journal of
Veterinary Public
Health
2017
Effect of sex ratio on fertility in field flocks
of Madras Red sheep
V. Arthy et al., The Indian
veterinary journal
2017
Husbandry and traditional practices in field
flocks of Madras Red sheep
V. Arthy et al., Journal of
Livestock
Biodiversity
2017
Amorphous Globosus Monster Co-Twin
With Live fetus In a Cow - A Case Report
Kantharaj, S et
al.,
The Indian
veterinary Journal
2017
Ultrasonographic diagnosis and treatment of
hydrometra in Jamnapari Goats
Kantharaj, S et
al.,
Indian Journal of
Animal
Reproduction
2017
C-reactive protein (CRP) levels in pre and
post-ovariohysterectomised dogs affected
with pyometra
Kantharaj, S et
al.,
Indian Journal of
Canine Practise
2017
Effect of Filgrastim in a severe Leucopenia
associated Parvoviral Enteritis in Rottweiler.
P. Vijayalakshmi
et al.,
International
Journal of Current
Microbiology and
Applied Sciences
2017
Concurrent hemoprotozoan and
endoparasitic infection in goats
Rajkumar. K et
al.,
International J.
Science,
environment and
technology
2017
Successful management of Heterakis sp in a
turkey
Selvi. D et al., International
Journal of
Science,
Environment and
Technology
2017
Polymyositis in a Doberman bitch – A case
report
Abiramy
Prabavathy,A et
al.,
Indian Journal of
Animal Health
2017
Successful management of Idiopathoic
Vestibular Syndrome in a German Shepherd
Dog
Selvi. D et al., European Journal
of Biomedical and
Pharmaceutical
Sciences
2017
An unusual case of chronic masticatory
muscle myositis (MMM) in a mongrel
Abiramy
Prabavathy,A et
al.,
International
Journal of
Science,
Environment and
Technology
2017
Sonographic studies on Intestinal
obstruction in dogs
Rajkumar, K et
al.,.
Research in
Environment and
Life Sciences
2017
Clinical management of sarcoptic mange –
A zoonotic ectoparasite in a dog
P. Vijayalakshmi
et al.,
International
journal of
Veterinary
Science
2017
Microanatomy of the parathyroid
glands in sheep (Ovies aries)
K Rajalakshmi
et al.,
Journal of Entomology and
Zoology Studies
2018
Histomorphology and Histochemistry
of the Thyroid and Parathyroid Glands
in Sheep - An Overview
K Rajalakshmi
et al.,
International Journal of
Current Microbiology and
Applied Sciences
2018
Gross morphology of tongue of the
mute swan (Cygnus olor)
P Sridevi et al., The Pharma Innovation
Journal
2018
Gross morphology study of oropharynx
of the mute swan (Cygnus olor)
P Sridevi et al., The Pharma Innovation
Journal
2018
SSCP Analysis of V3 Region of 16S
rRNA for the Characterization of
Rumen Microbiome of Goat
Thanislass J et
al.,
Journal of Animal Science
and Research
2018
Expression and purification of
biologically active bovine Interferon λ3
(IL28B) in Pichia pastoris
Barathiraja S et
al.,
Protein expression and
purification
2018
Identification of single nucleotide
variations in the Toll-like receptor 9
(TLR9) gene and its association to
mastitis susceptibility in dairy cattle.
Biological Rhythm Research
Barathiraja S Biological Rhythm Research 2018
Incidence of developmental stages
(cercariae) of trematodes in aquatic
snails
Das, S.S et al., Indian Journal of veterinary
Research.
2018
Use of colouring agents in wet faecal
mounts for diagnosis of parasite eggs
Das, S.S et al., Journal of Veterinary
Parasitology
2018
Comparison of unconventional and
conventional floatation fluids for
recovery of ova of Toxocara canis
from faeces of stray dogs
Das, S.S et al., Journal of Veterinary
Parasitology
2018
Ceruminous gland adenoma in a dog: A
histopathological examination
R. Kumar et
al.,
Journal of Entomology and
Zoology Studies
2018
Renal Stephanuriosis in Desi Pigs R. Kumar et
al.,
International Journal of
Livestock Research
2018
Pathology and management of gout in
Giriraja breeder chicks
A.W.
Lakkawar et
al.,
Journal of Entomology and
Zoology Studies
2018
In vivo bio-distribution, clearance and
toxicity assessment of biogenic silver
and gold nanoparticles synthesized
from Abutilon indicum in Wistar rats
R. Kumar et
al.,
Journal of Trace Elements in
Medicine and Biology
2018
A study on the occurrence of mammary
neoplasms in dogs at Puducherry, India
R. Kumar et
al.,
The Pharma Innovation
Journal
2018
Pathological changes and
Immunohistochemical characterization
of lung lesions in small ruminants
naturally infected with Mycoplasma
agalactiae
Uma S et al., Journal of Entomology and
Zoology Studies
2018
Hematological alterations in
methotrexate induced toxicity in rats
and its amelioration by Tinospora
cordifolia
A.W.
Lakkawar et
al.,
International Journal of
Chemical Studies
2018
Serum Biochemical changes in
Ochratoxin induced toxicity and its
amelioration using Diatomacious earth
in broiler chicken
A.W.
Lakkawar et
al.,
International Journal of
Chemical Studies
2018
Study on efficacy of diatomaceous
earth on growth parameters in
experimental ochratoxicosis in broiler
chickens
A.W.
Lakkawar et
al.,
International Journal of
Veterinary Sciences and
Animal Husbandry
2018
Cystolith in a dog- A case report Uma S et al., Journal of Entomology and
Zoology Studies
2018
Histochemical Assessment of AgNORs
in Cutaneous Neoplasms of Cattle
A.W.
Lakkawar et
al.,
International Journal of
Current Microbiology and
Applied Sciences
2018
Antimicrobial efficacy of cardamom
and star anise on E. coli O157:H7 and
other microbial quality indicators in
minced beef under refrigeration
storage (5 ± 1 ºC)
Pal UK et al., Journal of Meat Science 2018
Evaluation of collagen, calcium
alginate protectants on healing of
external wound on teat in cows.
Aruljothi, N. et
al.,
World J.Vet.Sci. 2018
Diffuse iris melanoma in a dog. Balagopalan,
T.P., et al.,
Res.J.Chem.Environ. Sci. 2018
Management of cutaneous canine
transmissible venereal tumour in a dog-
A case report.
Balagopalan,
T.P., et al.,
Int. J.Sci.Environ.Tech. 2018
Surgical management of fibrosarcoma
of teat in a cow.
Aruljothi, N et
al.,.
Int.J.Curr.Microbiol.App.Sci. 2018
Application of disposable skin staples
for external wounds on teat.
Aruljothi, N.et
al.,
J. Entomol. Zool. Stud. 2018
Evaluation of Theloresectoscopy for Aruljothi, N. et World J.Vet.Sci. 2018
Management of Teat Obstruction in
Dairy Cows.
al.,
Surgical Reconstruction of carapace
Fracture in an Indian Black. Turtle.
Aruljothi, N. et
al.,
World J.Vet.Sci. 2018
Surgical Management of a Wound with
Myiasis in a Bengal Monitor Lizard
(Varanus bengalensis)
Aruljothi, N. et
al.,
World J.Vet.Sci. 2018
An unusual case of cutaneous
histiocytoma in a dog.
Balagopalan,
T.P., et al.,
Int.Arc..App.Sci. Tech. 2018
Socio-economic Profile of buffalo
farmers in Guntur and Prakasam
Districts of Andhra Pradesh, India
Natchimuthu,
K et al.,
International Journal of
Current Microbiology and
Applied Sciences
2018
A Study on Aspirations of buffalo
farmers and its relationship with Socio-
economic variables in Andhra Pradesh
Natchimuthu,
K et al.,
International Journal of
Advanced Biological
Research
2018
A study on adoption of Buffalo
Husbandry Practices in Guntur and
Prakasam Districts of Andhra Pradesh
Natchimuthu,
K et al.,
Research Journal of
Chemical and Environmental
Sciences
2018
Effect of Feed Restriction on Physio-
Biochemical Changes, Milk Yield and
Expression Profile of Leptin in
Crossbred Cow
Mukesh Kumar
Bharti et al.,
International Journal of
Advanced Biological
Research
2018
An allogenic therapeutic strategy for
canine spinal cord injury using
mesenchymal stem cells
Mukesh Kumar
Bharti et al.,
Journal of Cellular
Physiology
2018
Impact of L-carnitine on lipid content
and post thaw survivability of buffalo
embryos produced in vitro
Mukesh Kumar
Bharti et al.,
Cryobiology 2018
Effect of roscovitine on developmental
competence of small follicle derived
Buffalo oocytes
Mukesh Kumar
Bharti et al.,
Indian Journal of Medical
Research
2018
Interferon tau stimulated gene
expression: A proxy to predict
embryonic mortality in dairy cows
Shimray, P.G
et al.,
Theriogenology 2018
Plasma Enzymes Activity in Gir Cattle
and Jaffarabadi Buffaloes at Different
Ages
Ninan Jacob et
al.,
International Journal of
Current Microbiology and
Applied Sciences
2018
Gonadal Steroids during growth in Gir
and Jaffarabadi
Ninan Jacob et
al.,
International Journal of
Current Microbiology and
Applied Sciences
2018
Sperm Transcriptomics: An Emerging
Technique to Assess Male Fertility
Ninan Jacob et
al.,
International Journal of
Current Microbiology and
Applied Sciences
2018
Plasma sodium and potassium levels in
Gir and Jaffarabadi breeds:Effect of
age, sex and lactation
Ninan Jacob et
al.,
Indian J. Anim. Prod. Mgmt 2018
Seroprevalence Study of Brucellosis in
slaughtered livestock of Puducherry
and Tamil Nadu by application of
Indirect ELISA Test
P.X.Antony et
al.,
Biomedicine 2018
Cloning and Expression of
Recombinant VP2 Capsid Protein Gene
of Canine Parvovirus in E. coli System
H K
Mukhopadhyay
et al.,
International Journal of
Current Microbiology and
Applied Sciences
2018
Malassezia Species Associated With
Dermatitis in Dogs and Their
Antifungal Susceptibility
Mouttou Vivek
Srinivas et al.,
International Journal of
Current Microbiology and
Applied Sciences
2018
An epidemiological concept to
eradicate infectious diseases
BhanuRekha V
et al.,
Journal of Entomology and
Zoology Studies
2018
Screening of salmonella and Shigella
from foodborne diarrheal cases in
Puducherry, India
VJ Ajay kumar
et al.,
The Pharma Innovation
Journal
2018
An exploration on animal and public
health significance of salmonella from
major meat sources in Puducherry
VJ Ajay kumar
et al.,
Journal of Entomology and
Zoology Studies
2018
Genetic evaluation of growth in
farmers‟ flocks of Madras Red sheep
under long term selection in a group
breeding scheme
V. Arthy et al., Tropical Animal Health and
Production
2018
Factors affecting growth in farmers‟
flocks of Madras Red sheep in their
native tract
V. Arthy et al., Indian journal of small
ruminants
2018
Efficacy of modified presynch-
ovsynch-56 protocol on conception rate
in repeat breeder cows.
Kantharaj, S et
al.,
The Indian veterinary
Journal
2018
Fetal mummification in a heifer Murugavel, K
et al.,
The Indian veterinary
Journal
2018
Relationship of body condition score
and White side test on conception rate
in progesterone based synchronized
repeat breeder cows
Murugavel, K
et al.,
The Indian veterinary
Journal
2018
Dystocia due to schistosomus reflexus
in cattle-A report of three cases
Murugavel, K
et al.,
The Indian veterinary
Journal
2018
Fetal maceration in a crossbred cow Murugavel, K
et al.,
The Indian veterinary
Journal
2018
Treatment of open pyometra with
methylergometrine in bitches
Kantharaj, S et
al.,
The Indian veterinary
Journal
2018
Biochemical profile on conception rate
following synchronization of estrus in
repeat breeder cows
Kantharaj, S et
al.,
The Indian veterinary
Journal
2018
Testicular volume and Seminal
Attributes in an Infertile Labrador
Antoine, D et
al.,
The Indian veterinary
Journal
2018
Estrous synchronization with and
without progesterone in dairy cows
with follicular cyst under field
conditions
Murugavel, K
et al.,
The Indian veterinary
Journal
2018
Conception rate following two estrous
synchronization program in repeat
breeder cows
Murugavel, K
et al.,
The Indian veterinary
Journal
2018
Testicular volume, seminal attributes
and body condition score in infertile
dogs
Antoine, D et
al.,
International Journal of
Current Microbial and
Applied Sciences
2018
Fetal maceration in a crossbred jersey
cow
Murugavel,
Ket al.,
The Indian veterinary
Journal
2018
Influence of follicle size at
insemination and ovulation time on
pregnancy success in crossbred jersey
Murugavel, K
et al.,
The Indian veterinary
Journal
2018
cows
Progesterone level in cows at
spontaneous estrum and its influence on
ovulation and pregnancy rates
Murugavel, K
et al.,
The Indian veterinary
Journal
2018
Semen characteristics in German
Shepherd Dogs
Antoine, D et
al.,
International Journal of
Current Microbial and
Applied Sciences
2018
Use of progesterone-based FTAI
protocol followed by GnRH or hCG
treatment on day 6 post-AI in repeat
breeder cattle
Murugavel Ket
al.
Indian Journal of Animal
Production
2018
Serum progesterone and ovulation time
in cows presented for AI and the
subsequent pregnancy rate.
Murugavel K
et al.,
Indian Journal of Animal
Production
2018
Effect of Ovsynch and Presynch
protocols on fertility and serum
progesterone in repeat breeder cows
under field conditions.
Murugavel K
et al.,
Indian Journal of Animal
Production
2018
Influence of body condition score at the
time of AI and duration of estrus on
ovulation rate and fertility in crossbred
Jersey cows.
Murugavel K
et al.,
Indian Journal of Animal
Production
2018
Mummified fetus co-twin to a live kid
in a goat
Murugavel K
et al,
Indian Journal of Animal
Production
2018
Episiotomy to relieve dystocia due to
infantile vulva in a goat.
Murugavel K
et al.,
Indian Journal of Animal
Production
2018
Molecular Diagnosis of Babesia gibsoni
Infection
Rajkumar K et
al.,
International Journal of
Livestock Research
2018
Clinical, HaematoBiochemical Changes
in Cattle with Theileria orientalis
Infection
Devadevi, N t
al.,
International Journal of
Livestock Research
2018
Molecular Studies on Bovine Benign
Theileriosis (Theileria orientalis) in
Cattle of Puducherry Region
Devadevi, N et
al.,
Journal of Animal Research 2018
Prevalence of Babesia gibsoni infection
in dogs of Puducherry region
Rajkumar, K et
al.,
International Journal of
Current Microbial and
Applied Sciences
2018
Ivermectin toxicity in dogs Selvi. D et al., Raksha Technical Review 2018
A Study on the level of awareness and
knowledge on carcasses and animal
waste disposal among farmers in
Puducherry region
Rajkumar, Ket
al.,
International Journal of
Agriculture, Environment
and Biotechnology
2018
Haemorrhagic colitis associated with
Babesiosis in a cocker spaniel dog: A
Case report
Abiramy @
Prabavathy et
al.,
Indian Journal of Canine
Practice
2018
Efficacy of buparavaquone in the
treatment of bovine benign theileriosis
Rajkumar, K et
al.,
International Journal of
Chemical Studies
2018
Haemato-Biochemical changes in dogs
infected with Babesia sp
Rajkumar, Ket
al.,
Indian Journal of Animal
Health.
2018
Occurrence of tick in bovine benign
theileriosis in cattle of Puducherry
region
Devadevi, N et
al.,
Journal of Entomology and
Zoology studies
2018
Incidence of Feline babesiosis and its
diagnosis with Acridine orange staining
Rajkumar, K et
al.,
Research in Environment
and Life Sciences
2018
technique
Electrocardiographic changes in cattle
with bovine benign theileriosis
Devadevi, N et
al.,
Journal of Cell and Tissue
Research
2018
Awareness and socio-Economic loss
due to dog bite among goat owners in
Puducherry region
Rajkumar, K et
al.,
International Journal of
Current Microbiol and
Applied Sciences
2018
Ultrasonography of liver and spleen in
Bovine benign theileriosis
Devadevi, N et
al.,
Indian Journal of Animal
Health
2018
Myocardial Tei Index in Dilated
Cardiomyopathy and Mitral Valve
Disease Affected Dogs
Rajkumar, K et
al.,
Journal of Animal Research 2018
Acridine orange staining technique – a
quick diagnosis for Babesia gibsoni
infection
Rajkumar, K et
al.,
Intas Polivet 2018
Electrocardiographic findings in dogs
with Babesia gibsoni infection
Rajkumar, K et
al.,
Raksha Technical Review 2018
Socio-economic profile of pure-bred
dog owners in Puducherry
D. Sreekumar
et al.,
Indian J. Anim. Prod. Mgmt 2018
Socio-economic profile of the dairy
farmers in Puducherry
Rajaganapathy,
V et al.,
International Journal of
Advanced Research in
Biological Sciences
2018
Constraints Faced by the Dairy Farmers
in Puducherry
Rajaganapathy,
V et al.,
International Journal of
Advanced Research in
Biological Sciences
2018
NAAS Rating of Institutional Publications during the year 2017 - 18
S.No Name of the Journal NAAS rating
VAN
1. Journal of Entomology and Zoology Studies 5.53
2. International Journal of Current Microbiology and Applied Sciences 5.38
3. The Pharma Innovation Journal 5.03
4. International Journal of Chemical Studies 5.31
VBC
1. Journal of Animal Research 5.68
2. Journal of Entomology and Zoological studies 5.53
3. International Journal of Livestock Research 5.36
4. International Journal of Chemical studies 5.31
5. International journal of Biochemistry Research and Review 4.90
6. International Journal of Pure and Applied Bioscience 4.74
7. International Journal of Current Microbiology and Applied Sciences 5.38
8. Journal of Meat Science 4.22
9. Journal of Veterinary Science 7.33
10. Biological Rhythm Research 6.70
11. Protein Expression and Purification 7.34
12. Indian Veterinary Journal 4.42
13. Animal Biotechnology 6.93
14. Multilogic in Science 5.20
VPA
1. Journal of Veterinary Parasitology 2.81
2. Indian Journal of veterinary Research 4.4
VPP
1. European Journal of Biomedical and Pharmaceutical Sciences -
2. International Journal of Livestock Research 5.36
3. International Journal of Veterinary Science and Research -
4. Veterinaria -
5. Journal of Animal Health and Production 4.62
6. Journal of Entomology and Zoology Studies 5.53
7. Journal of Trace Elements in Medicine and Biology 9.76
8. The Pharma Innovation Journal 5.03
9. International Journal of Chemical Studies 5.31
10. International Journal of Veterinary Sciences and Animal Husbandry -
11. International Journal of Current Microbiology and Applied Sciences 5.38
ANN
1. The Indian Veterinary Journal 4.42
LPT
1. Journal of Meat Science 4.22
VAE
1. International Journal of Advanced Biological Research 4.64
2. Research Journal of Chemical and Environmental Sciences 4.64
3. International Journal of Current Microbiology and Applied Sciences 5.38
4. International Journal of Advanced Research in Biological Sciences 3.33
5. Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology 4.35
6. Asian Journal of Research in Animal and Veterinary Sciences -
7. The Indian Journal of Applied Research -
8. Journal of Entomology and Zoology Studies 5.53
VPY
1. Biological Rhythm Research 6.70
2. International Journal of Current Microbiology and Applied Sciences 5.38
3. Indian Journal of Animal Production and Management 3.56
4. Journal of Cellular Physiology 9.92
5. Cryobiology 8.05
6. Indian Journal of Medical Research 7.51
7. Theriogenology 8.14
VSR
1. World Veterinary Journal
VPT
1. Journal of Veterinary and Animal Sciences 3.65
2. Journal of Veterinary Pharmacology and Therapeutics
VMC
1. International Journal of Current Microbiology and Applied Sciences 5.38
VPH
1. Journal of Entomology and Zoology Studies 5.53
2. The Indian Veterinary Journal 4.42
3. International Journal of Livestock Research 5.36
4. Journal of Veterinary Public Health 4.44
5. The Pharma Innovation Journal 5.03
AGB
1. Tropical animal health production 6.98
2. Indian journal of small ruminants 5.25
3. The Indian veterinary journal 4.42
4. Journal of Livestock Biodiversity 2.38
VOG
1. Indian Veterinary Journal 4.42
2. The Indian veterinary Journal
3. Indian Journal of Animal Reproduction
VCM
1. International Journal of Livestock Research 5.36
2. Indian Journal of Canine Practice 4.42
3. International Journal of Science, Environment and Technology 3.98
4. Biomedicine -
5. Journal of Animal Research 5.68
6. Indian Journal of Animal Health 4.08
7. European Journal of Biomedical and Pharmaceutical Sciences -
8. Research in Environment and Life Sciences 3.74
9. International journal of Veterinary Science -
10. Raksha Technical Review 2.31
11. Journal of Cell and Tissue Research 4.04
12. Intas Polivet 4.79
LPM
1. Indian Journal of Animal Production and Management 3.56
2. International Journal of Advanced Research in Biological Sciences 3.33
Faculty participation in Seminars/Conferences and Symposia during the year 2017-18
No. of Faculty International level National level State level Local
level
Attended Seminars/
Workshops --- 5 1 ---
Presented papers --- 20 --- ---
Resource Persons --- 11 --- ---
3.4 Extension Activities
Number of extension and outreach programmes conducted in collaboration with industry, community
and Non- Government Organisations through NSS/NCC/Red cross/Youth Red Cross (YRC) etc.,
during the year
Title of the Activities Organising unit/ agency/
collaborating agency
Number of teachers co-
ordinated such
activities
Number of
students
participated in
such activities
A training programme on
Poultry Production to
farmers
CPDO, GoI & Dept of
LPM,RIVER 5 30
Skill development training
to farmers
Ponlait, CPDO, NABARD,
Labor Departmetn, GoP &
Dept. of VAE, RIVER 10
15(377
farmers)
Ambulatory Clinics VCC, RIVER 15 54
Number of extension and outreach programmes conducted through NSS/during the year
Date Activities
29.03.2018 AIDS Awareness rally
27.04.2018 Village Adoption Programme @ Sellipet Village Mannadipet
Commune
Title of the
Activities
Organising
unit/agency/collaborating
agency
Number of
teachers co-
ordinated such
activities
Number of students participated
in such activities
Coastal
cleanup day
Government of
puducherry/NSS
Puducherry
1 25
Live demo on RIVER NSS and 15 100
VVPAT Election department,
Govt of Puducherry
Students participating in extension activities with Government Organisations, Non-Government
Organisations and programmes such as Swachh Bharat, Aids Awareness, Gender Issue, etc. during
the year 2017-18
Name of the
scheme
Organising
unit/agency/collaborating
agency
Name of the
activity
Number of
teachers
coordinated
such activities
Number of
students
participated in
such activities
Blood
Donation
Camp
NSS RIVER and
JIPMER
Blood donation 1 15
Village
Adoption
Programme
RIVER and Pondicherry
University
Bench mark
survey
8 53
RYLA Youth
Programme
Rotary Club Puduchery RYLA Youth
Programme
- 6
3.5 Collaborations
Number of Collaborative activities for research, faculty exchange, student exchange during the year
Nature of Activity Participant Source of financial support Duration
Student Exchange 12+3+95 Respective
Institutions/Universities and
individuals
15 to 30 days
Linkages with institutions/industries for internship, on-the-job training, project work, sharing of
research facilities etc. during the year 2017-18
Nature of
linkage
Title of the
linkage
Name of the partnering institution/
industry /research lab with contact
details
Duration
(From-To)
participant
Institutional Internship Identified veterinary dispensaries
in Pondicherry region and other
states (Goa & Nagaland).
3 months 56
Final year
students
State Livestock Breeding and
Training Centre (SLBTC),
Hessarghatta, Government of
Karnataka
10 days
Central Poultry Development
Organization (CPDO),
Hessarghatta, Ministry of
Agriculture and Farmers Welfare,
Government of India.
10 days
Central Frozen Semen Production
& Training Institute (CFSPTI),
Hessarghatta, Governement of
India.
10 days
Kerala Livestock Development
Board Ltd. (KLDB) Government
of Kerala, Mattupatti, Kerala
2 weeks
Sri Chamarajendra Zoological
Garden, Mysuru, Karnataka 1 week
Mysore Race Club, Mysuru,
Karnataka 1 week
Animal Birth Control (ABC)
Programme at Pondicherry /
Oulgrate Municipality
1 week
Ponlait (Dairy Technology) 1 week
MoUs signed with institutions of national, international importance, other universities, industries,
corporate houses etc. during the year
Organisation Date of MoU
signed
Purpose and
Activities
Number of students/teachers
participated under MoUs
University Malaysia Kelantan,
Malaysia
July-9th of
August, 2017.
student
Exchange
12
College of Veterinary
Medicine, Kansas State
University (KSU)
25 Sept-20
Oct, 2017.
31stJuly- 14th
August,2017.
Externship 3
Hajee Mohammed Danesh
Science and Technology
University, Bangladesh
9-23 March
and 26- Mar-
10 April,2018
Externship 95
CRITERION IV – INFRASTRUCTURE AND LEARNING RESOURCES
4.1 Physical Facilities
Budget allocation, excluding salary for infrastructure augmentation during the year
Budget allocated for infrastructure
augmentation
Budget utilized for infrastructure development
--- Rs.30,10,000/-
Details of augmentation in infrastructure facilities during the year
Facilities Existing Newly added
Campus area 59 acres ---
Class rooms 05 01
Laboratories 50 ---
Seminar Halls 02 ---
Classrooms with LCD facilities 05 ---
Seminar halls with ICT facilities 01 ---
4.2 Library as a Learning Resource
Library is automated {Integrated Library Management System -ILMS}
Under process
Library Services Existing no.
of books
Newly added
2017-18
Total no. of
books as on
date
No. Value in Rs.
5235
Text Books 4660 50 21,424
Reference Books 525 ---- ----
Indian Journals 25 10 Rs. 8000/-
50 Foreign Journals 22 ----- ----
e-Journals Thirteen (13) e-journals are available on veterinary
sciences under open sources.
CD & Video VET CD - for Rs. 1,10,867/- (from 1973 to 1999)
BEAST CD – for Rs. 1,23,827/- (from 1973 to 2000)
Weeding (Hard & Soft) -- --- --- ---
Others (specify) 1. Eminent Professor Dr .C. R. Krishnamurthy (Retd.)
had donated eighty seven (87) his personal books on
veterinary sciences to the library.
2. Prof. Dr. V. Gnanaprakasam (Former Vice-Chancellor,
TANUVAS, Chennai) has donated twenty five (25)
copies of the book to the library, written by him.
4.3 IT Infrastructure
Technology Up gradation (overall)
Well-equipped air conditioned computer centre is available in the first floor of the
administrative block of the institute with a plinth area of 180.0 square meters. The computer
centre is equipped with Desktops and Laptops for the use of staff and students of this
institute. All these desktops and laptops are connected with internet for browsing. Since
2012, the computer centre is connected with 24 x 7 10 Mbps Internet Access.
The facilities available in the computer centre are:
24 hours x 7 days / week free Internet access (10 Mbps) through NME-ICT project
Students are trained in Basic computer operations
SPSS software analysis training for the PG and faculties.
Computers with Internet access are available in all departments through Optic Fiber
Cable
E-content developed by teachers such as: e-PG-Pathshala, CEC (under e-PG-Pathshala CEC
(Under Graduate) SWAYAM other MOOCs platform NPTEL/NMEICT/any other
Government initiatives & institutional (Learning Management System (LMS) etc
Faculty of RIVER were involved in the content development of e-course of B.V.Sc
and AH programme developed by TANUVAS under NAIP project
4.4 Maintenance of Campus Infrastructure
Expenditure incurred on maintenance of physical facilities and academic support facilities,
excluding salary component, during the year
Assigned
budget on
academic
facilities for the
year
Expenditure
incurred on
maintenance of
academic
facilities
Assigned budget
on physical
facilities for the
year
Expenditure incurred on
maintenance of physical facilities
--- Rs. 14,46,000/- --- Rs. 30,10,000/-
CRITERION V - STUDENT SUPPORT AND PROGRESSION
5.1 Student Support
Scholarships and Financial Support
Name /Title of the
scheme
Number of
students Amount in Rupees
Financial support
from institution
Stipend for PG
studies
8 Rs.6000/month
UG internship
stipend
53 Rs.6000/month
Financial support from other sources
a) National Minority
Scholarship
2
JKPMS 2
Dr.Ambedkar
Scholarship
28
Post Matric
Scholarship
1
Isham Uday
Scholarship
17
National
Scholarship
16
Nagaland
Scholarship
5
Police Scholarship 1
Building &
Construction
workers
1
North East Railway 1
Endowments for outstanding students in academic performances namely – Chief Secretary‟s cash award,
Intas best student award,
Prof. B. Nandakumaran memorial gold medal,
Prof. Y.B.B. Gangadhara Rao memorial gold medal,
Prof. K.V. Subba Reddy award,
Esharani–Arabina gold medal and
Tmt. V. Geetha endowment award for the best outstanding girl student in B. V. Sc & A.H
programme, best outstanding boy student in B. V. Sc & A.H programme, outstanding girl
student in Veterinary biochemistry and outstanding boy student in Veterinary Biochemistry
Number of capability enhancement and development schemes such as Soft skill development,
Remedial coaching, Language lab, Bridge courses, Yoga, Meditation, Personal Counselling and
Mentoring etc.,
Date Topic
03.05.2017 Motivational talk on “Challenging the changes” by Thiru R.
Muralidharan (Director, Catalyst- The training people).
08.05.2018 Motivational cum anti-suicidal talk by Dr. S. Saravanan (Clinical
Psychologist), Assistant Professor, Department of Psychiatry,
Pondicherry Institute of Medical Sciences (PIMS), Kalapet,
Puducherry
Students benefited by guidance for competitive examinations and career counselling offered by the
institution during the year
Date Topic
29-03-2017 Research in Veterinary Sciences: Integrated and Multidisciplinary
Approach, Dr. Sriveny gave them a different outlook about the
Subject.
29-03-2017 Dr. Kalamegam opened the door to the world of equines in his talk
about Equine management.
28-06-2017 Distance Education and Scope for Veterinarians was the topic for
Dr.Vijayakumar he explained the opportunities available for them.
02-08-2017 Innovations from farmers a new approach was discussed by
Dr. R. K. Ravikumar.
27-10-2017 Strategies to face competitive exams was dealt by
Dr. S. Vadivukarasi to help the students in facing exams
Institutional mechanism for transparency, timely redressal of student grievances, Prevention of
sexual harassment and ragging cases during the year
Total grievances
received
No. of grievances redressed Average number of days for grievance
redressal
--- --- ---
5.2 Student Progression
Details of campus placement during the year 2017-18
On campus Off Campus
Name of
Organizations
Visited
Number of
Students
Participated
Number of
Students
Placed
Name of
Organizations
Visited
Number of
Students
Participated
Number of
Students Placed
M/S Intas
Pharmaceuti
cals Ltd,
Suguna
Foods Pvt.
Ltd,
Coimbatore
17 05 --- 01 ----
Student progression to higher education in percentage during the year 2017-18
Year Number of students
enrolling into higher
education
Programme graduated from Department graduated from
2017-18 35% BVSc & AH RIVER
Students qualifying in state/ national/ international level examinations during the year (eg:
NET/SET/SLET/GATE/GMAT/CAT/GRE/TOFEL/Civil Services/State Government Services)
First two Ranks in ICAR All India Entrance Examination for admission to PG studies in
Veterinary sciences, 2017-18
Four students qualified NET, 2017-18
Sports and cultural activities / competitions organised at the institution level during the year
A three-day cultural program named Zest is organized and conducted every year by Students‟
council of the college, which includes Arts, Literary and cultural events.
Day 1: Includes competitions like rangoli, flower carpet, glass painting, face painting, Debate Tamil
& English, hair dressing, best out of waste.
Day 2: Treasure hunt, cooking, shipwreck, adzap, Pictionary, Dance off, quiz
Day 3: Variety, Dance: solo& group, fancy dress, Singing: Solo, duet and group , photography and
fashion show
Apart from the student‟s council several retreat and student interaction forums functioning in the
institute is detailed below.
1. Alumni meet
2. Red Ribbon Club
3. Nature Club
4. Electoral Literacy Club
5. Rotaract Club
Annual Sport Meet:
2017-18: 16th
Feb., 2018
Inter-Collegiate Shuttle Badminton, 11 to 12 Oct., 2017, 21 colleges participated.
Inter-Collegiate Voleyball Tournament, 32 Colleges participated
5.3 Student Participation and Activities
Number of awards/medals for outstanding performance in sports/cultural activities at
national/international level (award for a team event should be counted as one)
2017-1
8
National level Handball (M) championship Selected and represented for
Pondicherry University team
Interuniversity Cricket (M) championship,
Chennai
Selected and represented for
Pondicherry University team
Interuniversity Cricket (M) championship,
Andhra Pradesh
Selected and represented for
Pondicherry University team
Interuniversity Handball (M) championship Selected and represented for
Pondicherry University team
Interuniversity Badminton (F) championship Selected and represented for
Pondicherry University team
Intercollegiate Swimming championship 2nd
50mts butterfly style
Intercollegiate Swimming championship 2nd
200mts free style
Intercollegiate Swimming championship 1st 200mts breast stroke
Intercollegiate Swimming championship 2nd
50mts breast stroke
5.3.2 Activity of Student Council & representation of students on academic & administrative
bodies/committees of the institution
The student‟s council is formed every year under the guidance of the Dean of the Institute
and the Associate Patron.
The office bearers of the student‟s council is selected by a process of election by the students.
The students council of the Institute provides the opportunity for every student to learn,
express and develop their talent and skill in various art and literary, debating as well dramatic
events as each of these activities are performed under the banner of various societies viz.,
debating, art and literature and dramatic societies.
Every society is led by a teaching staff with interest, skill and exposure in the relevant field.
The students themselves are given opportunity to organize various programmes to express
their talents and they are also supported well in participating in the events organized outside
the campus, which includes competitions organized at University, District, Regional and
State level .
The student council meets time to time to discuss matters related to students welfare and to
organize other events such as college days, sports day etc.
5.3 Alumni Engagement
Whether the institution has registered Alumni Association? Yes/, if yes give details :
Alumni can play an active role in voluntary programs like mentoring students in their areas of
expertise. They also play a significant role in contributing scholarships to deserving students.
Alumni get in touch with students and share their expertise and best practices in a given field.
RAGACOVAS @ RIVER Alumni Association was registered under the Registration of
Societies act no 275/ 2016. R@RAA has so far conducted ----- EC meetings and three GB meetings.
As a part of our Alumni Outreach Programme we invite our Alumni from around the globe to deliver
lecture to our students about their field of Research and career guidance. We have conducted 8
Outreach programmes on various topics for the benefit of the students.
No. of enrolled Alumni: Alumni enrolled as members of R@RAA are 148
Meetings/activities organized by Alumni Association :
Research in Veterinary Sciences: Integrated and Multidisciplinary Approach, Dr. Sriveny
gave them a different outlook about the Subject.
Dr. Kalamegam opened the door to the world of equines in his talk about Equine
management.
Distance Education and Scope for Veterinarians was the topic for Dr.Vijayakumar he
explained the opportunities available for them.
Innovations from farmers a new approach was discussed by Dr. R. K. Ravikumar.
Strategies to face competitive exams was dealt by Dr. S. Vadivukarasi to help the students in
facing exams.
Climate change and livestock production was explained by Dr. Sejian.
The Third General Body meeting of Alumni was held in the Sunway Grand Hotel on
20.05.2018 and website was launched on the same day with the web address r-ralumni.org.
About 30 alumni participated in the meet.
Financial Assistance
We have installed and taking care of the maintenance of Water RO system in three
departments of our college for our students.
With the financial support of 2005 passed out batch we have initiated the „Azhgammal
Award‟ for the Students who are excelling in Veterinary Anatomy.
CRITERION VI –GOVERNANCE, LEADERSHIP AND MANAGEMENT
6.1 Institutional Vision and Leadership
Mention two practices of decentralization and participative management during the last year
The Institute focused on Student-First motto in which the students were addressed to bring in
suggestions in academic and non-academic but important matters as they feel. The
suggestions were collected from each student as a note and was discussed with the relevant
officers so as to address them
The Heads of the Departments and section Heads are responsible for the implementation of
policies and the progress of their units which are supervised by the Dean of the Institute and
regular meetings are called for to discuss on emerging issues, analysis of the situation and
informing the developments.
Department Development Plan (DDP): Provided by the concerned HoDs in consultation with
the other staff of the Department.
The students provide their inputs through their feedback and also during their meetings with
the Dean.
The Students‟ Council also provides their requirements.
Supporting staff meeting was organized so as provide information concerning their issues.
Association of Teachers and that of supporting staff do participate in the process.
The DDPs and the inputs received from the students and staffs are discussed in the presence
of the Dean during Annual Review Meeting.
The outcome of the annual review meetings forms the basis of Institutional Development
Plan (IDP).
The Dean / Member secretary presents the IDP in the Board of Governors‟ meeting for
approval.
The approved IDP forms the basis of priority setting process and the development of the
institution
6.2 Strategy Development and Deployment
Creation of Internal Quality Assurance Cell (IQAC)
Introduction of Diploma courses in collaboration with IGNOU
MoU with Kansas State University, USA
Study tour to cattle farms for I BVSc & AH students.
Proposal for allocation of funds to RIVER under MPLAD scheme for the construction
of Poultry sheds
Establishment of Sales Counter at RIVER to sell poultry feed, mineral mixture and
animal products.
Modernization of slaughter house attached to the Dept. of LPT.
Conduct of skill development training to farmers.
Construction of vermi compost pit at Livestock farm Complex, RIVER.
Implementation of e-governance in areas of operations:
Admission through online registration and counselling by Centralized Admission
Committee (CENTAC)
Examination – Online registration, Online entry of marks and declaration of results
Institute is adopting e- Tendering / e-Procurement process through the Government of
Puducherry portal at https://pudutenders.gov.in
Active participant in the annual web-based All India Survey on Higher Education
6.3 Faculty Empowerment Strategies
The institute has the policy of deputing faculty for doctoral /Post-Doctoral degree programmes at
international, national and state universities.
Faculty members are deputed for various faculty development programmes –
Summer/Winter/Short Courses/ Orientation/Refresher/Workshop/Training sponsored by
ICAR/DBT/DST/UGC held at various Central/State Agriculture / Veterinary Universities
throughout the country.
Faculty members are encouraged to attend National/International
Conferences/Seminars/Symposia.
RIVER also organizes in-house faculty development programme.
No. of faculty attended seminars/symposia/conferences/workshop during the year: 2017-18
No. of Faculty International level National level State level Local level
Attended
Seminars/
Workshops
--- 5 1 ---
Presented papers --- 20 --- ---
Resource Persons --- 11 --- ---
Faculty and Staff recruitment (no. for permanent/fulltime recruitment):
Teaching Non-teaching
Permanent – 8 (in process) Fulltime -11 Permanent --- Fulltime/temporary ---
Welfare schemes for
Teaching Pension, Gratuity
Non teaching Pension, Gratuity
Students Health Insurance
6.4 Financial Management and Resource Mobilization
Institution conducts internal and external financial audits regularly at the end of of financial year
Funds / Grants received from management, non-government bodies, individuals, philanthropies
during the year 2017-18
Name of the non government funding
agencies/ individuals
Funds/ Grants received in Rs. Purpose
--- ---- ----
Total corpus fund generated ----
6.5 Internal Quality Assurance System
Whether Academic and Administrative Audit (AAA) has been done?
Audit Type External Internal
Yes/No Agency Yes/No Authority
Academic
Yes Pondicherry
University
Yes Dean
Administrative
Yes AG Audit
Govt of Indiat
Yes
Govt. of
Puducherry
Development programmes for support staff (at least three)
Time bound promotion through DPC
Training on soft skills
Training on computer literacy
Post Accreditation initiative(s) (mention at least three)
a. Submission of Data for AISHE portal : Yes , every year
b. Participation in NIRF : Yes for the year 2019-20
c. Accreditation : ICAR
d. Autonomous : UGC
e. Swacchatha Ranking of Institution MHRD
CRITERION VII – INSTITUTIONAL VALUES AND BEST PRACTICES
7.1 - Institutional Values and Social Responsibilities
7.1.1 Gender Equity (Number of gender equity promotion programmes organized by the institution
during the year)
Creating positive social norms in educational institutions that value women and their rights is
important to improve the well-being of women and achieve long-term and sustainable social change.
.Educating the students about gender equality will facilitate an enabling environment within the
academic institutions where women are treated with dignity and respect. This will strengthen the
potential of these young people to advocate for gender equality and monitor progress towards gender
justice.
RIVER organizes various competitions during the college fest on theme of gender equality
and women‟s empowerment and encourages students to express their support for gender
justice and equality.
„Empowering Women‟ - Celebrating Women‟s day in the institution every year.
Advice and help about gender issues to the student advisor and women faculty what creates a
sense of fairness and equity is vital for all workers.
Internal Complaints Committee (ICC) provide overall guidance to the peer group in
integrating /mainstreaming gender in all activities of the Institution in the form of focused
group discussions, talks etc.
Reporting about gender related issues to ICC and solving the issues at most care instantly.
Environmental Consciousness and Sustainability/Alternate Energy initiatives such as:
Percentage of power requirement of the College met by the renewable energy sources
Organic Vegetable Farming.
Value added Organic manure Production: One each of Vermi-compost unit and Panchagavya
unit have been started to manufacture value added products (organic manure) from livestock /
farm wastes. An organic compost unit is also under operation. Organic manure (goat): Fresh
dung pellets from goats is dried and powdered and converted into organic manure.
Use of LED street lighting.
Inclusion and Situatedness
Year Number of
initiatives to
address
locational
advantages and
disadvantages
Number of
initiatives
taken to
engage with
and contribute
to local
community
Date and
duration
of the
initiative
Name of the
initiative
Issues addressed
2017-18 3 3 3-10 July
2017
3-10 Aug
2017
22 -27 Jan
2018
Farm Outreach Skill
development in
Poultry rearing,
Dairy
development
2017-18 1 1 Sep, 2017
to Aug
2018
Ambulatory
clinics
Village level
Veterinary
Clinical Service
Activities conducted for promotion of universal Values and Ethics
Date Topic
03.05.2017 Motivational talk on “Challenging the changes” by Thiru R.
Muralidharan (Director, Catalyst- The training people).
08.05.2018 Motivational cum anti-suicidal talk by Dr. S. Saravanan (Clinical
Psychologist), Assistant Professor, Department of Psychiatry,
Pondicherry Institute of Medical Sciences (PIMS), Kalapet,
Puducherry
Initiatives taken by the institution to make the campus eco-friendly (at least five)
Organic farming supplies organically grown vegetable supplies to hostels and staff
Vermicompost and panchgavya unit
Segregation of waste at source
Plastic free campus on a phased manner
LED street lighting.
Best Practices
Conduct of Annual Board examination entirely external where the question papers obtained
externally and evolution of answer scripts by the external examiner.
Course curriculum includes one year of compulsory rotating internship programme where
competence building measures are taken in the area of clinical practice, farm management
and entrepreneurship
One year of research included in the curriculum of MVSc Programme.
Organization of village visits and village adoption programme improves the extension skill of
students.
Skill development in dairy development, sheep & goat rearing and poultry production for the
farming community.
Faculty members are encouraged to attend seminars/symposia/conferences/work-shops.
Green campus initiative.
Community practice especially for children afflicted with cancer with student participation
initiated by Rotaract.
Institutional Distinctiveness
Seventy percent of the faculty members are doctoral degree holders.
Average years of teaching experience of the faculty is 20years.
On a continuous education initiative, each faculty members is deputed for the
training programmes, on an average each faculty member had under gone ten
training programmes as on today.
On an average each faculty member publishes one research article per year in a
NASS rated journal.
Four hundred and forty research papers were presented in various
national/international conferences/seminars/symposia by the faculty
Forty one(41) externally funded research projects were completed by the faculty. Of
which fourteen (14) are major research projects with 10 lakhs and above budget and
twenty seven (27) are minor research projects with below 10 lakhs.