Awareness programme to prevent early child marriage

On 24th December 2025, the Department of Botany, in collaboration with IQAC, NSS, Department of History, and Department of Zoology, organized a significant awareness program on the prevention of early child marriage that prevail in the society. The event successfully engaged 64 students and 9 faculty members.

This programme was aligned with government campaign towards preventing early child marriage through the campaign titled BAL VIVAH MUKH BHARAT (BVMB).

Program Highlights

Dr. Sushmita Thakur, Assistant Professor from the Department of Zoology, served as the resource person. In her engaging and approachable lecture, she elucidated the profound physical and mental health impacts of early child marriage, using relatable examples to drive home the message.

Impact & Relevance

Students responded positively, expressing satisfaction with the informative session. The program addressed a critical issue, as early marriage remains a primary cause of student dropouts in the college and region.

This initiative underscores Namrup College's commitment to social awareness and student welfare, fostering a supportive environment for higher education continuation.

VOC- Agri -Horticulture (Group 1)

The HS First Year students who have opted for the Vocational Course in Agriculture–Horticulture are actively engaged in practical learning. As part of their hands-on training, they have started sowing seeds in their respective plots within the cultivation area. The students have selected a variety of 

 of winter vegetable crops, which will help them understand different aspects of crop growth, duration, maintenance practices, and overall management. Through this activity, they are gaining valuable exposure to real-time agricultural practices and developing essential skills for future horticultural work.

Field Study Conducted by the Department of Botany for Skill Enhancement Course – Nursery and Gardening

On 6th November 2026, the Department of Botany, Namrup College successfully conducted a hands-on practical class and field study for the students of SEC, Semester III (FYUGP), as part of their practical education program.

During the hands-on session, various cutting methods—with and without the use of root hormones—along with the air-layering technique on lemon, guava, and mango trees were demonstrated. Students actively participated by planting leaf and stem cuttings of different ornamental flowering plants and gained practical experience in the process of air layering.

For the field visit, students were taken to the Botanical Garden of Namrup College, where they were introduced to a wide range of horticultural crops, ornamental plants, and indigenous varieties of fruit trees. They also learned about different cultivation, propagation, and maintenance techniques.

This practical learning experience will help students develop the skills required for nurturing plants and inspire creativity in garden design, while also enhancing their understanding of ecosystems and sustainability.

Teachers and students during field study 

Students engaged in practical activities 

Report on Hands-on Practical Classes Conducted by the Department of Botany

The Department of Botany has successfully initiated hands-on practical classes for the Higher Secondary First Year (Agriculture) students as part of their experiential learning programme. The first session focused on field preparation for the raising of seasonal crops, marking the beginning of a series of practical activities designed to enhance students’ agricultural skills.

During this activity, students engaged in the preparation of cultivation plots where they will grow various vegetables and seasonal flowers. The objective of this initiative is to provide students with practical exposure to the complete process of crop production—from land preparation and planting to harvesting and marketing.

After the harvesting phase, students will actively participate in selling their produce in the local market, thereby gaining first-hand experience in marketing and entrepreneurship. Through this integrated approach, the Department aims to develop both management and sales skills, enabling students to understand the economic aspects of agricultural practices.

This practical training will empower every student to raise a nursery or vegetable garden independently and effectively manage its production and sales. The Department remains committed to nurturing students’ practical knowledge, self-reliance, and entrepreneurial spirit through such activity-based learning experiences.

Students in the field 

Workshop on Microbial Culture Technique

Department of Botany and Zoology of Namrup College and Department of Botany and Zoology of Duliajan College under the laboratory facilities of Institional Biotech Hub of Namrup College has organized two day workshop on "Microbial Culture Technique" on 16th and 17th October 2025.

HS 2nd year practical on Floristics Study

The Department of Botany, Namrup College, conducted a field practical within the college campus, which is known for its rich diversity of herbaceous plant species. As part of the practical course and to strengthen field-level understanding, the exercise was organized by Dr. Jayanta Sonowal, Head of the Department of Botany, for the Higher Secondary Second Year Science students. 

Through this activity, beyond the routine laboratory work, an effort was made to acquaint students with species composition in their natural habitats, patterns of distribution, and ecological assessment methodologies. 

A total of eighteen enthusiastic students actively participated in the field experiment and expressed great satisfaction with the valuable hands-on experience they gained.

Students are in the field

Data are collected by students through quadrat sampling

During data collection

Class Seminar

The Botany Department conducted a class seminar for Botany major and minor students on 13-10-2025 at the Conference Hall from 9:30 a.m. onwards. The class seminar is an integral part of the internal assessment for semester students. The number of students who presented seminars is as follows—

1. SEM I (Major)   02 nos.

2. SEM I (Minor)   13 nos.

3. SEM III (Major)  04 nos.

4. SEM III (Minor)  06 nos.

4. SEM V (Major)  03 nos.

5. SEM V (Minor)  03 nos.

Apart from the students, the Departmental Faculty members Dr. Jayanta Sonowal, Dr. Urmika Phangchopi, and Ms. Kakoli Baruah were present. Faculty members from the Zoology Department, Mr. Sajidur Rahman and Ms. Susmita Nag, were also in attendance.