Department of Botany

Welcome to the Department of Botany. The Department established in 1964 pioneered science education in Manipur with Pre-University Science courses under Gauhati University. Under the same University B. Sc. Botany pass course was introduced from the academic year 1969-1970. The Botany subject is taught to cover study of plants diversity and economic importance, life form, basic and applied cell and molecular biology, genetics, biochemistry, microbiology, biotechnology, bioinformatics, ecology and environment management. The Department organizes field trips to various places of botanical interest so as the botany students can inculcate the nature and diversity of life forms that had already studied in the classes. The Department of Botany has also opened Post-Graduate in M.Sc. Botany from the year 2016 under Manipur University.

Smt. Kh. Ruhini Devi was the first Head of the Department. She continued upto 30.11.1991 when she was promoted as the Principal of the College. Shri. N. Raghumani Singh became Head of Department from 1991 and continued till his retirement in February, 2019. During his headship, one of the most remarkable academic achievements was the opening of Post Graduate course. At present there are 9 faculty members (including 2 utilized teachers) and have 2 non-teaching part time Laboratory attendants. The faculty members have published quality research papers in reputed National and International journals. They also participate in several seminars and conferences.

1.Courses offered.

B.Sc. Honours (10 Papers) and  P.G. Course  in Botany (6 Papers)

2. Recent activities and major achievements (including University toppers)

Sangita Yanglem Devi of the Department secured 2nd position in 2015 in Botany (Hons)  under Manipur University and was the Gold medalist in P.G. Life Science under Manipur University.

3. Eminent/distinguished former students:

  • Dr. M. Dabayanti Devi, Associate Professor, D.M.C Sc. Imphal
  • Dr. N. Nabachandra Singh, Assoc. Professor and HOD Botany, Churachandpur College
  • Dr. H. Suniti Devi, Senior Scientist, IBSD
  • Dr. Y. Pramoda Devi, Associate Professor, Oriental College, Imphal
  • Dr. Dorycanta, Assoc. Professor, Standard College
  • I. Bikram Singh, Lecturer Trinity B.Ed College, Chumbreithong
  • Dr. Pritam Singh, MBBS
  • Dr. Aahen chanu, Contract Assistant Professor M.U.
  • L. Mema Devi, Associate Professor, Nambol Sanoi College
  • Dr. Th. Ranibala Devi. Assistant Professor, Ng. Mani College, Khurai Chairenthong

4. List of Faculty Members and Non-Teaching Staff :
Smt. S. Subadani Devi, Associate Professor and Head of Department.
Contact Number : 9436891018

 

SL. No.
Photo
Name of faculty
Designation
Qualification
Specialization
Teaching experience
1.
S. Subadani Devi
Associate Professor & Head of

Department
M.SC.
Microbiology
38 yrs.
2.
Dr. L. Inakhunbi Devi
Associate professor
M.Sc. Ph.D.
Ecology
33 yrs.
3.
Dr. Th. Sunita Devi
Associate Professor
M.Sc.,

M.Phil. , B.Ed., Ph.D.
Taxonomy
18 yrs.
4.
Th. Griharani Devi
Assistant

professor
M.Sc.,

M.Phil.
Plant

Pathology
23 yrs.
5.
U. Nomita Devi
Assistant Professor
M.Sc.,

M.Phil. , B.Ed
Plant Pathology
23 yrs.
6.
Dr. M. Haripriya Devi
Assistant Professor
M.Sc.,

M.Phil. , Ph.D
Plant Pathology
23 yrs.
7.
Dr. Sochanngam Kashung
Assistant Professor
M.Sc. Ph.D.
Molecular Biology and Bioinformatics
3.9 years
8.
Dr. I. Jamuna Devi
Assistant

Professor
M.Sc. Ph.D.
Plant

Pathology
23 yrs.
9.
Dr. K. Indira Devi
Assistant Professor
M.Sc. Ph.D.
Ecology
23 yrs.
10.
Sana khomba Singh
Part-time

Lab attendant
11.
Mema Devi
Part-time Lab attendant