Department of Zoology
Department Activities
Tour Report
Department of Zoology,
Shri Vitthal Rukhmini Mahavidyalaya, Sawana
Date of Tour: 7th March 2025
Destination: Sant Gadge Baba Amravati University, Amravati
20thSTATELEVEL BIO-GENIUS
COMPATITION2026
Department of Zoology, Shri Vitthal Rukhmini
Mahavidyalaya Sawana in Association with Govt. Vidarbha Institute of Science and Humanities,
(Autonomous), Amravati, under the pennant of Zoological Society, State Level “Bio-genius”
Competition.
Conference / Seminars Organized
- 2022-2023: National Seminar on “ Biodiversity Conservation and Climate Change,
- 2023-2024: Workshop on “ Skill Development in Sericulture
- 2024-25: National level workshop on Perl culture
Community Service & Extension Activities
- Blood Group & Hemoglobin Check-up Camps: Organized periodically for college students and local village women.
- Environmental Awareness Drives: Cleanliness campaigns, dengue/malaria awareness programs in nearby rural areas.
Best Practices
- IPM :Integrated paste management for pupil’s of Farmers .
- Water Quality Analysis: Testing drinking water samples from local villages for chemical and biological safety.
- No-Plastic Campus Campaign: Department-led initiative promoting eco-friendly habits among students.
- Kutumb App: Allow platform for rural students of Zoology to express their knowledge and zoology related news from app
Best Practice (Featured Detail)
Title: “Eco-Friendly Vermicomposting and Waste Management”
- Goal: To convert organic canteen and garden waste into nutrient-rich bio-fertilizer while training students in sustainable farming practices.
- The Practice: The department maintains a functional vermicompost unit managed by Zoology students.
- Impact: The produced organic manure is utilized for the campus botanical garden, and the excess is distributed to local farmers, bridging the gap between campus and agricultural communities.
Events & Activities
- National Science Day Celebration: Annual project exhibition and science quiz competition.
- Wild Life Week (1st–7th October): Guest lectures by wildlife experts, photography, and poster competitions.
- Field Excursions: Annual study tours to eco-sensitive regions or research institutes.