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Department of Natural Resource Management
The Department of Natural Resource Management launched its post-graduate degree program in 2022, with an annual intake capacity of four students. In 2023, two students enrolled in the program. This initiative was introduced following the recommendation of the 19 BSMA Committee of ICAR. The department boasts a team of highly qualified faculty members, all of whom are NET-qualified, and have extensive teaching and research experience in Agronomy, Soil Science, Environmental Science, and Agricultural Engineering (Land and water resources management). The department actively engages in research focused on the management of natural resources and is equipped with state-of-the-art laboratories for both undergraduate and postgraduate students.
Vision:
- To promote excellence in education, research, and outreach in the field of Natural Resource Management, addressing the growing need for skilled professionals dedicated to the sustainable management and conservation of natural resources.
Mission:
- To educate the students on contemporary concepts of natural resources, environmental challenges, and sustainable management strategies.
- To generate and disseminate knowledge on management of natural resources and their critical connections to environmental sustainability and quality.
Objectives of the degree program:
- To foster scientific thinking and curiosity among students through the use of modern educational tools and technologies.
- To produce technically proficient graduates and postgraduates in the field of Natural Resource Management.
- To conduct both fundamental and applied research in the area of Natural Resource Management.
Thrust Areas:
- Rainwater harvesting, conjunctive use of surface and groundwater resources, and sustainable management of forest watersheds.
- Improving soil fertility and management of physical and chemical soil constraints and nutrient dynamics in agro-forestry system.
- Importance of micro flora and fauna under agriculture and forest soils
- Removal of organic and inorganic pollutants from wastewater using nanomaterials and nanocomposites.
Faculty Profile:
S. No. | Name | Designation | Experience (Year) | Specialization | Email ID. |
1 | Dr. Sharad Kumar Singh | Associate Professor | 18 | Agronomy | sksiddhu.rajput@gmail.com |
2 | Er. Sanjay Kumar | Assistant Professor | 17 | Agricultural Engineering | Sanjaykumar@buat.edu.in |
3 | Dr. Arbind Kumar Gupta | Assistant Professor | 07 | Soil Science | arbindkumargupta@buat.edu.in |
4 | Dr. Monika Jain | Assistant Professor | 11 | Environmental Science | monika.biorem@gmail.com |
Degree Programmes:
- Degree Program offered in the department.• M.Sc. (Forestry) Forest Resource Management.
- B. Students enrolled in the department.
| Academic year | 2023-24 | 2024-25 |
| No. of students | 02 | 02 |
Minimum Credit hour Requirements: Minimum Credit requirements shall be given below subject to revision by ICAR.
| PG program | Credit Hours |
| I) Courses work | 40 |
| Major Courses | 20 |
| Minor Courses | 08 |
| Supporting Course (s) | 06 |
| Common Compulsory Courses | 05 |
| Seminar | 01 |
| II) Thesis/ Research | 30 |
| Total | 70 |
List of courses:
| S. No. | Course Code | Course Title | Credit Hours |
| A. | Major Course (Core Compulsory Courses) | ||
| 1 | FRM 501 | Forest Biometry and Management | 3(2+1) |
| 2 | FRM 503 | Remote Sensing and Geographical Information System in Natural Resource Management | 2(1+1) |
| 3 | FRM 505 | Forest Resource Economics | 2 (1+1) |
| 4 | FRM 506 | Forest Ecosystem Services and Valuation | 3 (2+1) |
| 5 | FRM 508 | Forest Policy, law and International Conventions | 2 (2+0) |
| 6 | FRM 510 | Participatory Approaches in Forest Resource Management | 2 (1+1) |
| B. | Optional Courses | ||
| 1 | FRM 502 | Ecology and Management of Forest Soils | 3(2+1) |
| 2 | FRM 504 | Land Use Planning and Watershed Management | 3 (2+1) |
| 3 | FRM507 | Environmental Impact Assessment and Auditing | 2(1+1) |
| 4 | FRM509 | Global climate change impact, mitigation and adaptation | 2 (2+0) |
| 5 | FRM511 | Management of Tree Insect-Pests and diseases | 3 (2+1) |
| 6 | FRM 512 | Forest Ecology, Biodiversity and Management | 3 (2+1) |
| C. | Seminar & Research | ||
| 1 | FRM591 | Master’s Seminar | 1(0+1) |
| 2 | FRM 599 | Master’s Research | 30 (0+30) |
| D. | Common Compulsory Courses | ||
| 1. | PGS 501 | Library and Information Services | 1(0+1) |
| 2. | PGS 502 | Technical Writing and Communications Skills | 1(0+1) |
| 3. | PGS 503 | Intellectual Property and its Management is Agriculture | 1(1+0) |
| 4. | PGS 504 | Basic Compacts in Laboratory Techniques | 1(0+1) |
| 5. | PGS 505 | Agricultural Research, Research Ethics and Rural Development Programmes | 1(1+0) |
Facilities in the departments:
1. Soil and Water Management Laboratory:
Soil and Water Management Laboratory was established in the department of Natural Resource Management during 2018. The laboratory is well equipped. Presently, this lab is dealing with physical and chemical analysis of soil, water and plant samples. The UG, PG and PhD students carried out their research work, practical classes and hands on training in this laboratory. The basic and advanced equipment like Nitrogen analyzer, UV-spectrophotometer, Flame photometer, Double distillation unit etc. are available in this laboratory.
2. GIS and Remote sensing laboratory:
GIS and Remote Sensing laboratory was established in the Department of Natural Resource Management. This lab deals with Spatial data analysis and preparation of thematic layers, development of GIS database. Practical learning about basics of RS and GIS operation to UG & PG students. The basic and advanced software like ArcGIS, ERDAS Imagine Software, Map Printing solution (Plotter) etc. are available in this laboratory.
3. Environmental Science Laboratory:
The Environmental Science laboratory was established in the Dept. of Natural Resource Management under DST-SERB project during March 2019. The lab. was established to treat the wastewater released from various industries using various kinds of nanomaterials. The lab is well equipped with various instruments for treatment of water and wastewater and synthesis of nanomaterials. The instruments like UV-Visible spectrophotometer, Orbital Shaker, Muffle Furnace, Centrifuge, Double distillation Unit, Magnetic stirrer, Weighing Balance, Hot Air Oven are present in the lab.
4. Vermicompost Unit:
A demonstration unit of vermicompost was established in year of 2018 in the Department of Natural Resource Management. The primary objective of this unit is to demonstrate vermicompost production to farmers, students and young professionals. Based on waste to wealth concept, organic matter such as animal dung, crop residues, water hyacinth etc. are used for the preparation of vermicompost. This unit is also helpful for UG and PG students for their skill development, research, project work, and training. The prepared vermicompost is used for different research trails and plantation program of the college.
Instruments available in the department:
| S. No. | Name of the instrument/tool/Item | Number |
| 1 | pH meter | 02 |
| 2 | EC meter | 01 |
| 3 | Flame photometer | 01 |
| 4 | Nitrogen analyzer (Kel plus) | 01 |
| 5 | Lab stirrer | 01 |
| 6 | Electronic balance | 02 |
| 7 | Water bath | 01 |
| 8 | Double distillation unit | 02 |
| 9 | Magnetic stirrer | 02 |
| 10 | Soil augur | 01 |
| 11 | Mechanical shaker | 01 |
| 12 | Refrigerator | 02 |
| 13 | Core sampler | 01 |
| 14 | Penetrometer | 01 |
| 15 | Pycnometer/specific gravity bottle | 01 |
| 16 | Hydrometer | 01 |
| 17 | UV-visible spectrophotometer | 02 |
| 18 | Orbital shaker | 01 |
| 19 | Ultrasonicator | 01 |
| 20 | Centrifuge | 01 |
| 21 | Muffle furnace | 01 |
| 22 | Filtration assembly | 01 |
| 23 | Hot air oven | 01 |
| 24 | Digital level | 01 |
| 25 | Water Level loggers (Shallow) | 04 |
| 26 | Water Level loggers (Deep) | 02 |
| 27 | Water quality logger | 01 |
| 28 | ArcGIS | 01 (4 Extensions) |
| 29 | ERDAS Imagine Software | 01 (2 seats) |
| 30 | Map Printing solution (Plotter) | 01 |
| 31 | GPS | 01 |
| 32 | GPS (Android) | 01 |
| 33 | Desktop computer | 15 |
| 34 | Ethernet networking | 15 |
| 35 | Projector | 01 |
| 36 | Plotter | 01 |
List of Research Projects in the department:
| S. No. | Name of the Project | Funding Agencies | Status |
| 1 | Development of Integrated Model for Promoting Conjunctive and Multiple Use of Surface and Groundwater Resources in Bundelkhand Region | RKVY | Ongoing |
| 2 | Development of ground water recharge system for rejuvenating shallow aquifers in Bundelkhand (U.P.) | UPCAR, Lucknow | Ongoing |
| 3 | Assessment and management of residues of agrochemicals used in agricultural lands. | Institutional Project (Seed money) | Ongoing |
| 4 | Synthesis of Biopolymer nanocomposites and their utilization in water purification | DST-SERB | Completed |
Publications:
| 1. Research Paper | 43 |
| 2. Book/Edited Book | 07 |
| 3. Book chapters | 07 |
| 4. Popular articles | 12 |
| 5. Technical bulletin/SSR/Reports | 02 |
| 6. Practical manual/e-manual | 03 |
| 7. Awards/appreciation letters | 08 |
| 8.Policy formulation | 04 |
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Practical class of soil survey and engineering
Soil analysis by the students in the laboratory
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Plantation drive
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