07 May, 2026 Industrial Visit to Puresh Daily Foods - MOU Activity

Event Report

Department of Zoology

St. Xavier’s College Ranchi

Title of the Event:

Industrial Visit to Poultry Feed Plant

Date of Visit:

06 May 2026

Organized By:

Department of Zoology, St. Xavier’s College, Ranchi

Report:

The Department of Zoology, St. Xavier’s College, Ranchi, organized an educational industrial visit for the students of Semester VI to a poultry feed plant located in Ranchi on 06 May 2026. The visit was conducted with the objective of providing practical exposure and industrial understanding to the students regarding poultry feed production and management.

During the visit, the students were guided through various sections of the poultry feed manufacturing unit. They observed the processes involved in feed preparation, quality control, packaging, and storage. The officials of the plant explained the importance of balanced nutrition in poultry farming and discussed modern techniques used in feed production.

The educational tour was coordinated under the guidance of faculty members of the Department of Zoology. Mr. Pappu Kumar and Mr. Mohit Upadhyay accompanied the students and provided academic guidance throughout the visit. Faculty members also interacted with the industry experts to help students better understand the practical applications of zoological and animal science concepts.

Students actively participated in the interaction sessions and gained valuable knowledge about industrial operations, poultry nutrition, and employment opportunities in the poultry sector. The visit proved to be highly informative and beneficial for enhancing the practical understanding of the students beyond classroom learning.

The Department of Zoology expresses sincere gratitude to the management and staff of the poultry feed plant for their cooperation and support in making the industrial visit successful.

 

09 May 2026, Higher Education and Career Prospects after B.Sc in Technical Fields and M.Sc Environmental Science & Technology as a Gateway

St. Xavier’s College Ranchi Organizes Interactive Session on Higher Education and Career Prospects in Technical and Environmental Sciences

Ranchi, 09 May 2026: The Department of Zoology, in collaboration with IQAC, St. Xavier’s College, Ranchi, organized an academic interactive session on the topic “Higher Education and Career Prospects after B.Sc in Technical Fields and M.Sc Environmental Science & Technology as a Gateway.” The programme aimed to create awareness among undergraduate science students regarding higher education opportunities, emerging career avenues, research pathways, and skill-based learning in technical and environmental sciences.

Dr. Sukalyan Chakraborty Delivering his Speech

The programme commenced with a warm welcome address delivered by Dr. Bharti Singh Raipat, who emphasized the importance of interdisciplinary learning, research orientation, and skill enhancement in today’s academic environment.

Welcome Address by Dr. Bharti Singh Raipat

The resource persons for the session were Dr. Sukalyan Chakraborty and Dr. Tanushree Bhattacharya. The distinguished speakers were formally introduced by Dr. Priya Srivastava.

Introduction of Speakers by Dr. Priya Srivastava

Dr. Tanushri Bhattacharya Delivering her Speech

During the session, the speakers elaborated on the growing relevance of competency-based education under NEP-2020, interdisciplinary academic pathways, internships, research opportunities, sustainability studies, and career prospects in sectors such as environmental management, biotechnology, renewable energy, climate science, and data-driven industries. The speakers also discussed the newly introduced M.Sc. Environmental Science and Technology programme at BIT Mesra, highlighting its curriculum structure, industrial exposure, internship opportunities, and global research prospects.

The programme was graced by the presence of respected Father Principal, Father Vice Principal, Controller of Examination, Registrar, Heads of various Science Departments, faculty members, and students. Faculty members present during the programme included Ms. Mouli Chakroborty and Dr. Ramita Kumari from the Department of Zoology, along with Dr. Hansda and Ms. Swarnima Jha from the Department of Botany, among others.

The session witnessed enthusiastic participation from students, who actively interacted with the speakers and sought guidance regarding higher education and career planning.

Dr. Manoj Kumar Proposing Vote of Thanks

The programme concluded with a formal Vote of Thanks proposed by Dr. Manoj Kumar, who expressed gratitude to the guest speakers, dignitaries, faculty members, student volunteers, organizers, and participants for making the programme successful and meaningful.