The College of Fisheries, Kishanganj was incorporated in the Bihar Animal Sciences University Act as one of its constituent college. This College is situated on the banks of river Mahananda in the campus of Dr. Kalam Agriculture College at Arrabari in Kishanganj district of Bihar. The Hon’ble Chief Minister of Bihar, Shri Nitish Kumar formally inaugurated and announced the start of first academic session of this college on 29th August 2018. This college offers a credible fisheries education institution that nurtures the next-generation of professionals and entrepreneurs in the fisheries sector and contributes to the state and nation by pursuing innovations and research which is relevant to local needs and directed towards maximizing outcomes for economic, social and environmental well-being. The College of Fisheries is committed to become a centre of excellence in Fisheries education in the region.
The college is unique with state-of-the-art infrastructure including centrally air-conditioned academic and administrative buildings with smart classrooms, modern laboratories, and single-bedded hostel rooms for girls and boys, residential accommodation for faculty and staff, playground, indoor game facilities, health clinic, auditorium, well-equipped gymnasium, farm offices, wet laboratory and 36 acres of farmland.
VisionA credible fisheries education institution that nurtures the next generation of professionals and entrepreneurs in fisheries sector and contributes to the state and nation by pursuing innovation and research that is relevant to local needs and directed towards maximizing outcomes for economic, social and environmental wellbeing. |
MissionProducing fisheries graduates and entrepreneurs with credible skill, capabilities and commitment to transform the sector through innovative, inclusive and sustainable technology, practices and policy inputs. |
Objectives
- To provide professional and quality education in fisheries
- To enhance knowledge in the field of fisheries and related aspects through teaching and research.
- To provide scientific information regarding exploitation and management of fisheries resources in the state of Bihar.
- To popularize various concepts of aquaculture and allied activities for the benefit of rural and urban masses.
- To develop trained human resource for promoting entrepreneurship in the field of aquaculture and fisheries.
- To make innovations in teaching and research related to fisheries.
- To make consolidated efforts in fisheries education up-gradation through skilful learning with appropriate linkages with related subjects, departments and institutes.
- To promote need based research on fisheries, inland fisheries in particular, to cope with upcoming environmental challenges.
Name :- Dr. Ved Prakash Saini | About DeanDr. Ved Prakash Saini, on 13th February, 2020, has joined his new assignment as Dean, College of Fisheries Kishanganj, Bihar Animal Sciences University (BASU), Patna. Dr. Saini has successfully achieved his degrees in M.Sc. (Limnology and Fisheries) and Ph.D. (Limnology and Fisheries) from Rajasthan Agricultural University, Bikaner (Rajasthan) in the year 1990 and 1994 respectively. In the year 1998 he got certificate course – CES (Certificate in Environmental Studies) from Indira Gandhi Open University, New Delhi. With the onset of his professional career in 1994, Dr. Saini has worked at RTADCF Ltd (Rajasthan Tribal Areas Development Cooperative Federation Ltd), Udaipur as Hatchery Development Officer. In the year 1996, Dr. Saini joined his university services, after getting appointed as an Assistant Professor (Limnology and Fisheries) in Rajasthan Agricultural University, Bikaner (Rajasthan) and subsequently being promoted at the post of Associate Professor in the same department in the year 2008. In the year 2011, Dr. Saini has joined as Professor, Aquaculture Research & Seed Unit, Maharana Pratap University of Agriculture & Technology, Udaipur (Rajasthan). For more than 25 years, he has been providing his continuous, dedicated and valued services in the fields of research and teaching. |
Dr. Saini has already got published more than 90 research papers in reputed national as well as international journals, ten books, 4 manuals, 12 book chapters and 25 popular articles on different aspects of fisheries science. Dr. Saini has guided 6 PG and 3 Ph.D. scholars of MPUAT & was Co-Chairman for 3 Ph.D. as well as 1 M.F.Sc scholar of ICAR-CIFE. Beside these, he has been co-adviser of more than 20, PG and Ph.D. scholars. He has been awarded the life membership of professional fisheries societies (02) and designated as a reviewer for peer reviewed national & International Journals (Indian Journal of Fisheries, Fishery Technology, Indian Journal of Animal Science, Molecular Biology Reports, Journal of Environmental Biology, etc). He is also providing his renowned services an Associate Editor for two Journals. Dr. Saini has been nominated as Nodal Scientist (nominated to NBFGR, Lucknow by MPUAT for studies related to biology, taxonomy, ecology etc.), member, ICAR Committee on Fish Germplasm Registration, member, Board of studies MPUAT, Udaipur and member, Academic Council , MPUAT, Udaipur.
During his university services in MPUAT, Udaipur Dr. Saini has established the authentic working laboratories for advanced study of Molecular Genetics /Biotechnology and Aquaculture Health Management. To count/name a few more time tested; reputed achievements include the establishment of new infrastructures for freshwater Fish farm, Carp hatchery complex, Wet laboratory, RAS, and mobile laboratory for water quality testing & seed transportation at any point of time, throughout the year. Dr. Saini has been to overseas for his further academic advancements, in the year 2008 to Philippines (SEAFDC) for fish breeding training and in the following year 2009, he was awarded ICAR fellowship for providing and felicitating international training in fish molecular breeding techniques at Institute of Aquaculture, University of Stirling, Scotland, UK. Dr. Saini has already fruitfully completed 13 Research / Development/Extension projects in the capacity of PI(10) and Co-PI(3) which were funded by different agencies and amounting a total more than Rs. 750.00 lacs were obtained from the national as well as International funding agencies namely ICAR, RKVY, World Bank/GEF, etc. in addition to Non plan Research. He has also developed/invented two water samplers, in addition to this, one field kit for microbiological analysis of water and developed a device for live weight measurement under field conditions. He has developed Golden variant of Labeo rajasthanicus through mass selection in recent time.
Furthermore, in his professional career, he organized an International Collaborative Research Programme (With Dr. H. J. Goos of Utrecht University, Netherland) for the advancement of carp maturity for early and multiple breeding, which was successfully completed. In the externally funded projects (MPEDA, NFDB, RMoL, Mega Seed and GEF) empowerment of Tribal Community through Capacity building & Demonstration on livelihood and nutritional security was ensured.
Dr. Saini is significantly contributing to the enrichment and quality upliftment of university class room teaching programme, in the field of Research, extension as well as in the developmental activities at various levels. To recognize and honour his invaluable selfless contributions, he has been awarded ICAR Fellowship, the best teacher award, many appreciation certificates from the Board of Management, MPUAT, Udaipur and felicitation by Lions Club Udaipur, etc. He is still leading the enthusiastic path for yet another successful journey, as the Dean, CoF Kishanganj, ahead!
Faculty Position in College (Approved, Filled and Vacant)
| S. No | Designation | Sanctioned Posts | Posts Filled | Vacant Posts | Posts recommended by ICAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Professor | 15 | — | 15 | 7 |
| 2. | Assoc. Professor | 27 | 02 | 25 | 11 |
| 3. | Asstt. Professor | 42 | 32 | 10 | 20 |
Non-Teaching Faculty
| S. No. | Designation | Sanctioned Post(s) | Filled | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Asstt. Engineer | 1 | – | – |
| 2. | Student Welfare Officer | 1 | – | – |
| 3. | Asstt Librarian | 1 | – | – |
| 4. | Medical Officer | 1 | – | – |
| 5. | Assistant Comptroller | 1 | – | – |
| 6. | PS to Dean | 1 | – | – |
| 7. | Junior Engineer | 1 | – | – |
| 8. | Accountant | 2 | – | – |
| 9. | Multi Task Office Asstt. | 24 | 3# | 3 |
| 10. | Library Asstt. | 1 | 1* | 1 |
| 11. | Farm Manager | 1 | – | – |
| 12. | Hatchery Manager | 2 | – | – |
| 13. | IT Technician-cum-Web Manager | 2 | 1# | 1 |
| 14. | Lab Equ. Maintenance Technician | 1 | – | – |
| 15. | Wet Lab Supervisor | 2 | 1# | 1 |
| 16. | Cashier | 1 | – | – |
| 17. | Livestock/Farm/Lab Asstt | 24 | – | – |
| 18. | Audio Visual Tech. cum Photographer | 1 | 1* | 1 |
| 19 | PTI-cum-Hostel Care Taker | 4 | – | – |
| 20 | Plumber | 2 | – | – |
| 21 | Medical lab Attendant | 3 | – | – |
| 22 | Carpenter | 2 | – | – |
| 23 | Clerk cum Storekeeper | 3 | 1* | 1 |
| 24 | Electrician | 3 | 1# | 1 |
| 25 | Compounder | 1 | – | – |
| 26 | Driver | 6 | 2# | 2 |
| 27 | Lab Attendant | 12 | 2# | 2 |
| 28 | Pump operator | 3 | – | – |
| 29 | Library Attendant | 2 | 1* | 1 |
| 30 | Security Guard | 16 | 12# | 12 |
| 31 | Multi Task Staff | 50 | 15# | 15 |
| 32 | Fisherman | 10 | 3# | 3 |
| Grand Total | 185 | 45 | 45 | |
| *Permanent, # Outsourced | ||||
Staff Contact
| Name | Dean / Officer Incharge | Mobile | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dr. V. P. Saini | Dean | Deancof-basu-bih@gov.in | 7976237240 |
| Dr. Mamta Singh | Academics | mamta0131@gmail.com | 9612051829 |
| Dr. Sangeeta Kumari | Examination | sksangeeta93@gmail.com | 7666978371 |
| Dr. Abhishek Thakur | Procurement | abhiat229@gmail.com | 7977130216 |
| Mr. Ashutosh Kr. Singh | Chief Warden | ashutosh.singh1091@gmail.com | 8108406415 |
| Mr. Vivek Kumar | Boys Hostel Warden | Vivek.hau@gmail.com | 7477708888 |
| Ms. Aishwarya Sharma | Girls Hostel Warden | aishwaryasharma974@gmail.com | 06205803094 |
| Dr. Tapas Paul | Placement Cell | tapaspaul0511@gmail.com | 7506901366 |
| Dr. Showkat Ahmed Dar | Technical Cell | Showkatdar53@gmail.com | 7006414883 |
| Mr. Rajesh Kumar | Accounts | raj4822@gmail.com | 9476072055 |