Objectives of Benoy Krishna Choudhury Rural Technology Centre
Rural Technology Centre started its journey at the end of 1998 as a nontraditional unit of the University
of Burdwan. To pay respect to the memory of Sri Benoy Krishna Choudhury, ex-minister of the Government
of West Bengal this unit of the University was renamed as Benoy Krishna Choudhury Rural Technology Centre
in the year 2000. Fixing its target towards creation of adequate scope of self-employment for rural youth and
for overall socio-economic upliftment of rural Bengal, a number of short-term vocational training programme
on Duckery Management, Vermiculture, Cultivation of Aromatic Grass and Plants, Computer Based Office
Management, Repairing and Maintenance of Electrical & Electronic Appliances, Mushroom Cultivation etc. were
introduced.
Director, Benoy Krishna Choudhury Rural Technology Centre
Name:
Prof. Koushik Ghosh
Designation:
Professor
Department:
Zoology
Qualification:
M.Sc.,Ph.D.
Academic Profile:
Specialisation:
Fish nutrition and gastrointestinal microbiology, characterization and evaluation of probiotic strains and bioinactivation of plant derived antinutrients for formulation of non-conventional carp diets.
Vidwan URL:
Address:
Benoy Krishna Choudhury Rural Technology Centre
The University of Burdwan
Bardhaman - 713104
West Bengal, INDIA.
The University of Burdwan
Bardhaman - 713104
West Bengal, INDIA.
List of Research Projects
| Period | Project Name | Funding Agency | P.I./Coordinator |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019-2022 | PREBIOTIC FEED SUPPLEMENT FOR GROWTH IMPROVEMENT OF INDIAN MAJOR CARPS, LABEO ROHITA, CIRRHINUS MRIGALA AND CATLA CATLA UNDER COMPOSITE CULTURE SYSTEM: A GUT MICROBIOME AND NUTRIGENOMICS BASED APPROACH (BT/PR28574/AAQ/3/920/2018) Equipments: 1. UV-VIS Spectrophotometer With Temperature Controlled Cuvette Holder (HITACHI), 2. Vertical gel electrophoresis unit with power pack (BIO-RAD), 3. Vertical freezer (Samsung) | Department of Biotechnology, Govt. of India | Prof. Koushik Ghosh |
| 2018-2024 | FARM-MADE AQUAFEEDS USING NON-CONVENTIONAL PLANT FEEDSTUFFS: NUTRIENT EVALUATION & BIO-PROCESSING FOR FORMULATION OF CARP DIETS (ST/P/S&T/2G-33/2017) Equipments: 1. CLASS II, TYPE A2 BIOLOGICAL SAFETY CABINATE (LAB-X) | Department of Science & Technology and Biotechnology (DSTBT), Government of West Bengal | Prof. Koushik Ghosh |
| 2017-2020 | DEVELOPMENT OF LARVAL DIET FOR OMPOK BIMACULATUS, A HIGH-VALUED FISH OF REGIONAL IMPORTANCE (I-95-G/ICAR-CIFA/2017-2020) | ICAR-CIFA, Bhubaneswar (Institute Funded Project) | Prof. Koushik Ghosh |
| 2012-2015 | INHIBITION OF CARP DIGESTIVE ENZYMES BY TANNIN AND ITS DEACTIVATION BY FISH GUT MICROBIOTA FOR PLANT INGREDIENT INCORPORATED CARP DIET FORMULATION (No. SR/FT/LS-193/2009) Equipments: 1. Gel electrophoresis unit (HOEFER, USA), 2. Cold centrifuge (Plastocrafts), 3. Refrigerated Shaking incubator (LAB-X), 4. Bomb calorimeter (LAB-X) | DST-SERB | Prof. Koushik Ghosh |
| 2010-2013 | BIOINACTIVATION OF PHYTATE BY FISH GUT BACTERIA FOR EFFECTIVE UTILIZATION OF PLANT FEED STUFFS IN CARP DIET FORMULATION [F. No. 37-383/2009 (SR)] Equipments: 1. Automatic Nitrogen/Protein Analyzer (TULIN EQUIPMENTS, Chennai) | University Grants Commission | Prof. Koushik Ghosh |
| 2007-2009 | ENUMERATION AND CHARACTERIZATION OF GASTROINTESTINAL SYMBIOTIC BACTERIA FROM FRESHWATER TELEOSTS [F. No. 32 – 523 / 2006 (SR)] | University Grants Commission | Prof. Koushik Ghosh |
Activities of Benoy Krishna Choudhury Rural Technology Centre
- Organise Workshops on Vermiculture, Soil and Water Testing, cultivation and post-harvest technology of Aeromatic/Medicinal plants
- Extension talks on different aspects for community people
- Participation in fairs with exhibits/products to create science consciousness
- Running of One-Year Post B.Sc. application oriented course in Science for Two years Pass graduates