Sabour: The monthly meeting of the College Teachers-cum-Scientists Council was held at Bihar Agricultural College, Sabour, under the chairmanship of newly appointed Principal Dr. M.K. Sinha, on Tuesday. The meeting serves as a platform for faculty members to present their monthly work reports and discuss any challenges encountered.
The College Teachers-cum-Scientists Council, which has been in existence for several years, functions as an advisory body rather than an administrative unit. Membership is compulsory for all scientists and teachers at the college, with the council being run by a nominated secretary. The council operates independently, funding its activities through annual contributions from its members.
Currently, the council is led by Dr. Ram Bhajan Verma, Senior Scientist in Horticulture (Vegetables), as Secretary, with Dr. Shashikant from the Plant Physiology Department and Dr. Rakesh Dev Ranjan from the Biochemistry Department serving as Joint Secretary and Treasurer, respectively. To ensure smooth operations, a scientist from each department is nominated as a representative on the council.
Dr. Rajesh Kumar, Public Relations Officer of Bihar Agricultural University, said 119 scientists-cum-teachers attended the meeting. During the session, the heads of various departments presented updates on research, education, and extension activities undertaken between January 15 and February 15. They also highlighted departmental challenges, which were discussed in detail.
Principal Dr. M.K. Sinha engaged with council members on these issues and assured them that solutions would be sought. Meanwhile, the council members welcomed newly appointed department chairpersons with applause. Notably, the recent appointment of Dr. Ruby Rani, Dr. Sangeeta Shri, and Dr. Kiran Kumari as chairpersons of the Horticulture (Fruits), Horticulture (Vegetables), and Entomology departments, respectively, was hailed as a historic moment.
