| SDG6: Clean Water and Sanitation |
- Major Research Project on “Understanding the surface and ground water quality parameters for sustainable development: Case studies of Bankura, Birbhum, Purulia, East Bardhaman and West Bardhaman, West Bengal” funded by West Bengal Pollution Control Board
- Student project on water collection and analysis of Industrial Pollutant Concentration Assessment of Ground Water in the locality under DBT STAR COLLEGE SCHEME
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SDG13: Climate Action
SDG14: Life Below Water
SDG15: Life on Land |
- Major Research Project on “Systematic study of molluscs and other benthic faunal diversity and their palaeoecological, palaeobiogeographical, distribution during jurassic-cretaceous transition in kutch, western India” funded by Department of Science and Technology, Government of India
- Major Research Project on “Tectonothermal history of the high-grade rocks of Angul and Tikadpada domains and its bearing on the evolution of the northern Eastern Ghats Belt, India” funded by Department of Science and Technology, Government of India
- Major Research Project on “Assessment of current conservation prospects of two endangered pangolin species in West Bengal and preparation of future conservation plan in the context of illegal trade” of West Bengal Zoo Authority, Government of West Bengal
- Major Research Project on “Effects of density and limnological parameters on the life history traits of freshwater soft shelled turtle at Garhchumuk Mini Zoo: Implications for management” of West Bengal Zoo Authority, Government of West Bengal
- Major Research Project on “The end Permian mass extinction event (EPME) and its effects on the non-marine, triassic vertebrates: an integrated study from the Indian Gondwana basins” funded by Department of Science and Technology, Government of India
- MOUs with local NGOs, Durgapur Wildlife Information and Nature Guide Society (WINGS); Birdwatchers Society; Estuaraine and Coastal Studies Foundation; Sarisha Wildlife and Ecology Society and other agencies to promote environmental consciousness
- Department of Conservation Biology, the one of its kind in eastern India for post-graduate and doctoral studies
- Workshop on the use of Camera Trap and CCTV for wildlife monitoring organized as a collaborative initiative of Durgapur Government College with the Wildlife Information and Nature Guide Society (WINGS), Durgapur, under the Conservation Catalyst Program funded by WWF-India
- National level e-Poster Competition in COVID-19 Lockdown on “March towards better future with clean environment”
- State Level Quiz Competition on Our Croaking Neighbours (All about Indian Amphibians)
- Documentary Preparation by students and Competition on Nature Conservation
- National Webinar on Think Green Live Green
- National level Webinar cum Photography Competition on “Bring them back before there is none” on Biological Diversity
- State Level Seminar cum awareness campaign on “Save the Pangolins”
- Events on “Fish Diversity and Conservation”
- Hands-on training on Nature Walk on ‘Backyard Biodiversity: Click while you Walk’
- Event on ‘Wildlife Conservation Issues in North East India: Dampa Tiger Reserve as a Case Study”
- Hands on training on Bird watching under DBT STAR COLLEGE SCHEME
- Event on “Wildlife Management, Bioinformatics and Ecological Modelling”
- Event on “Effect of Climatic Amelioration on Environment, Biodiversity and Future of the Biosphere” under DBT STAR COLLEGE SCHEME
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| SDG10: Reduced Inequalities |
- Major Research Project on “Inequality, Opportunity, Skill Formation and Labour Market Outcome Across Well-Defined Groups: Evidence from the Two Districts of West Bengal” funded by Indian Council of Social Scientific Research
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SDG1: No Poverty
SDG2: Zero Hunger
(Helping local farmers)
SDG11: Sustainable Cities and Communities |
- Major Research Project on Assessment of the environmental Stress and Biochemical effects on selective plant species and algal population due to pollution in Durgapur Industrial Belt funded by Department of Science and Technology, Government of West Bengal
- Ongoing Ph.D. research work titled as “Non-timber forest products and their utilization for sustainable livelihood development in some parts of Birbhum District, West Bengal, India”
- Ongoing Ph.D. research work titled as “Mass cultivation of white sandalwoods (Santalum album L) for sustainable yield in Rarh Bengal, India”
- Ongoing Ph.D. research work titled as “Potentiality of Dragon fruits (Hylocereous lemairei (Hook.) Britton and Rose) as an alternative cultivation in Southern parts of Sunderban, West Bengal, India”
- Published Research study on Value addition and advertising of Non Timber Forest Products for promoting livelihood of Forest-Fringe Tribes: A case study of Sonajhuri Haat under Bolpur-Sriniketan Block in Birbhum District, West Bengal
- Research work on Agroecology for sustainable food system and footprint mitigation published as Springer Book Chapter
- Workshop on “Mushroom Cultivation and Entrepreneurship” for students and local farmers under DBT STAR COLLEGE SCHEME
- Workshop on “Soil Testing and Fundamentals of Fertilizer Recommendation” under DBT STAR COLLEGE SCHEME
- Following Research work conducted and published in reputed international journals and book chapters of Elsevier, Wiley and Springer Publications on the Sustainable Cities and Communities as location specific approaches
- Development of an effective Green belt to combat air pollution in urban industrial regions which can serve as a guide for the forest managers to analyze pollution induced variables of model tree species and
- Ecological Intensification for sustainable agriculture and environment in India
- Sustainable Utilization and Eco-restoration of Wetlands of Birbhum District of West Bengal, India
- Developmental perspective of wetlands in Birbhum district, West Bengal
- Innovative approaches to Sustainable Development and Biodiversity Conservation
- Soil reclamation technologies in Raniganj Coal Field Area
- Prospects of Biotechnology for sustainable development
- Geospatial techniques in sustainable forest management for ecorestoration
- Phytoremediation: An advance approach for stabilization of Coal Mine Wastelands
- Evaluation of the physiological, biochemical, and morphological symptoms of plant species under air pollution stress.
- Effect of air pollution on human and animal populations regarding various diseases like bronchitis, cardiopulmonary arrest, cancer, liver and kidney dysfunction etc
- Sustainable utilization of the Raniganj Pitlake resources for socioeconomic development of the local stakeholders
- Assessment of water quality in pitlakes was used in various aquaculture practices as well as in irrigation for their sustainable use.
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SDG8: Decent Work and Economic Growth
SDG9: Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure |
- Add on Course on “Foundation of Share Market”
- Add on Course on “Basics of Banking and Insurance”
- Add on Course on “Office Management and Secretarial Practice”
- Add on Course on “Basic Statistics: Data Collection, Presentation and Understanding Data Characteristics”
- Add on Course on MS Excel (Introduction from Basic to Advanced)
- Add on Course on “Fostering Entrepreneurship through Economic Zoology”
- Basic Computer and Soft Skill Training for students
- Industrial Training and visits for students under DBT STAR COLLEGE SCHEME
- Regular skill development software training programs on LATEX, Mathematica, MATLAB, Arc-GIS for students
- Establishment and organization of several events/assistance by the Entrepreneurship Development Cell and Institution’s Innovation Council
- Event on Intellectual Property Rights in association with National Patent Office, under National Intellectual Property Awareness Mission (NIPAM), Government of India
- Events on Moral Responsibilities of Young Professionals
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| SDG4: Quality Education |
- Outreach activity in local schools on “Understanding the scientific facts underlying common superstitious beliefs” under DBT STAR COLLEGE SCHEME
- Outreach Activity on “Laboratory Equipment Training, Software Applications and Lab Safety Measures in Geological and Chemical Laboratories” under DBT STAR COLLEGE SCHEME
- Regular workshops on use of equipment, new experiments, student projects, field training, research laboratory visits, industrial visits for students
- Add on Course on “Applied English”
- Add on Course on “Research Methodology”
- Add on Course on “Sanskrit Bhasha-Porichoy, Onubad, Pathankaushal, Likhonkousha”
- Workshops on Effective Communication Skills
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| SDG3: Good Health and Well Being |
- Add on Course on “Concept of Value and Mindfulness in Yoga Darsana”
- Demonstration and Interactive Session on “Addressing Health Issues: Transformative Benefits of Yoga”
- Workshop session on “Coping with Stress and Anxiety: Self Care and Mental Well Being”
- Awareness Seminar on “Ill Effects of Consuming Tobacco and its accompanying health hazards” in collaboration with Department of Health and Family Welfare, Government of West Bengal
- Workshop on “Haemoglobin Estimation from Human Blood Sample” under DBT STAR COLLEGE SCHEME
- Event on “‘Spiritual wellbeing for Career Prospects and Personality development’”
- Awareness events on “Lifestyle Diseases”, “Depression:”, “Impact of Colours on Life”, “Music Therapy”, “Mental Heath”
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| SDG5: Gender Equality |
- More than 65% female students in the student statistics
- Female Teachers as Head of seven departments, Conveners of several administrative and academic committees, Coordinator of the DBT STAR COLLEGE SCHEME and the NAAC Steering Committee of the institution
- Gender Audit of Five Years of the Institution
- Events on “Towards a Gender Just Society: Challenges and Opportunities”; “Understanding Equality through the lens of Gender”, Equal Opportunities in Education: A Gender Sensitive View, “Psycho-Social and Gender Issues affecting the Mental Health of Young Adults
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| SDG16: Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions |
- Poster Competition on “Equality, Justice and Human Dignity”
- Observance of National Integration Day
- Basanta Utsav, the colour festival of happiness is celebrated every year in the institution to sensitize students towards communal harmony irrespective of religion, caste, creed and gender
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| SDG12: Responsible Consumption and Production |
- Add on Course on “The Consumer Protection Act: An Overview – Imperatives to Establish Your Right”
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| SDG7: Affordable and Clean Energy |
- Add on Course on “Electrical House Wiring and Electrical Safety”
- Green Audit including the energy audit of the institution
- Workshop on “Electrical House Wiring and Electrical Safety” under DBT STAR COLLEGE SCHEME
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