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NAME:     Dr. Tara  Devi Sen Thakur
DATE OF BIRTH: 19 Jan, 1982.
PLACE OF BIRTH:  Mandi, Himachal Pradesh
SPOUSE: Dr. Sanjeet Singh
CONTACT DETAILS:

Dr. Tara  Devi Sen Thakur
Asstt. Professor in Botany
Govt. P.G College Mandi
Himachal Pradesh – 175001
E-mail: [email protected]
Phone: +7018127900
Mobile: + 9857879790

My Guide and Mentor

 1.My P.hd.Guide

Dr.S.S.Samant
Scientist-G, Scientist In-charge (Himachal Regional Centre)
Address: G.B.P.N.I.H.E.S.D., Himachal Unit, Mohal-Kullu, Himachal Pradesh, India.Phone:  (Code: +91-1902) 260208, 260313 Fax: 260207 Mobile: +91-9816316318
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2. My Mentor

Dr. Chiranjit Parmar
164/3 Jail Road, Mandi HP 175001.
01905-222810; 9418181323; [email protected]
www.fruitipedia.com; fruitipedia.blogspot.com

  • He brought me out from pure academics of the subject and initiated me to get connected with people through popular articles on local wild growing food plants. My forthcoming book, “SOME WILD EDIBLE PLANTS OF THE WESTERN HIMALAYAS” written in joint authorship with him and being published by IIT, Mandi, several newspaper articles on wild growing edible plants and even this web site is the result of his advice and continuous encouragement.

AREA OF RESEARCH:

 Ethnobotany and Biodiversity conservation with special focus on wild Food Plants. Activities  undertaken are

1, Community awareness programmes  for women (Mahila Mandal & SHGs) and school children’s for sustainable  utilization of resources specially wild nutritional & medicinally important food plants  by field visits to schools & remote areas of HP India

2, Community awareness through print and social media.

  1. Actively involved in People Biodiversity Register Preparation of 5 blocks of Mandi District of Himachal Pradesh India,
  2.  Engaged in nursery raising, plantation & distribution of  important wild food plants.
  3. Revived traditional dishes of wild edible plants with modern twist.
  4. Engaged in social welfare and environment conservation by engaging students (Rotaracts)
  5. Revived traditional dishes of wild food itemswith modern twist.
  6. Initiated online marketing of local & traditionally processed food items and encouraged SHGs to suastainbly use wild food items to generate income
  7. Initiated a slide making unit for Miss Ravina a student of MSc, Botany 3rdsem along with Rise- up Foundation.
  8. Capacity building & women empowerment (With Rise- Up Foundation Mandi Donated a High-Tech Knitting MachineFor Women of Ritik Self-Help Group & Deputed  4 SHG  to participate & sell  wild food items in exhibition organised by DEST HP.

ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS:

 Ph. D from Department of Botany, Kumaun University Nanital, Uttarakhand (2014)
 M.Sc in Environment science from Sikkim Manipal University (2008)
 M.Sc in Botany from Jiwaji University Gwalior (2004)
 B.Sc from Himachal Pradesh University, Shimla H.P (2002)
 Senior Secondary from H.P Board of School Education Dharamshala, H.P (1999)

 High Secondary from H.P Board of School Education Dharamshala, H.P (1997)

SPECIAL ACHIEVEMENT: Qualified State Level Eligibility Test (SLET) (Accredited by UGC New Delhi)

Research Projects:

  1. PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR of Research Project entitled “Traditional Processing of Wild Edible Plants of Six Tehsils viz Kotli, Mandi Sadar, Sunder Nagar, Padhar, Joginder Nagar, Thunag & Chachoit of Mandi District of Himachal Pradesh, , Their Medicinal Nutritional & Economic Potential Plus Value Addition by Analyzing Scope for Latest Processing Techniques.” Allotted and Funded by DST (Department of Environment and Sciences), Govt. of Himachal Pradesh.
  2. PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR  project entitled “Withania somnifera: Awareness for Cultivation and optimum utilization in Mandi District of Himachal Pradesh for boosting health and immunity”, from National Medicinal Plants Board,Ministry of AYUSH, Govt. of India,

PRESENT POSITION:

 Assistant Professor, Department of Botany, Vallabh Government College  Mandi H.P (10 th June 2010  –Till Date)

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

1.Worked as a Facilitator in Mid Himalayan Watershed Project (2006 – 2009)

(Worked for upliftment of  both human  and non human resources  (Animals, Water, Land, Forest) of watershed. Four department Agriculture, Horticulture, Animal husbandry and Forest worked  as a unit under a umbrella for upliftment of community, flora and fauna, Played a  pivotal role in framing SHGs, User Groups for  biodiversity conservation, sustainable utilization of resources and livelihood promotion,)

2. Assistant Professor, Department of Botany, at SVPU  Mandi H.P ( 20 Oct,2020 to July, 2023_

3.  Warden, Girls Hostel, Govt. P.G College Mandi (June 2015 – 2022)

CONFERENCES/RESEARCH
PAPERS/BOOKS/WORKSHOPS/SEMINAR 

RESEARCH PAPERS PUBLISHED:

Published 18 research paper in various national or international Journals.

  1. “Diversity, Endemism and Economic Potential of Wild Edible Plants in Rissa Khad Watershed of District Mandi, Himachal Pradesh” – Published in Journal of Non-Timber Forest Products, Vol. 20(2): 155-164, 2013.
  2. “Diversity, Distribution, and Indigenous Uses of Medicinal Plants in Rissa Khad, Watershed of District Mandi, Himachal Pradesh” – Published in Journal of Non-Timber Forest Products, Vol. 20(3), 2013.
  3. “Diversity, Nativity, and Sustainable Use of Forest Flora in Watershed Rissa Khad” – Published in Asian Journal of Advanced Basic Science, 5(2): 74-84, 2017.
  4. “Fuel Resource of Watershed Rissa-Khad in H.P. India: Diversity, Assessment, and Utilization Pattern for Conservation and Management” – Published in International Journal of Recent Scientific Research, Vol. 8, Issue 11, pp. 21580-21586, Nov 2017.
  5. “Ethnobotany, Nutritional, Medicinal, Economic Potential, and Sustainable Use of Rhododendron arboreum spp. arboreum in Watershed Rissa-Khad of District Mandi, Himachal Pradesh” – Published in IOSR Journal of Pharmacy and Biological Sciences (IOSR-JPBS), Volume 12, pp. 64-68, 2017.
  6. “Threat Categorization and Conservation Prioritization of Floristic Diversity of Watershed Rissa-Khad for Socio-Economic Development” – Published in International Journal of Recent Scientific Research, Vol. 8, Issue 12, pp. 22516-22522, Dec 2017.
  7. “Diversity, Distribution, Nativity, and Utilization Pattern of Fodder Species in Watershed Rissa-Khad, H.P. India” – Published in International Journal of Current Advanced Research, Vol. 7, Issue 1(D), pp. 8974-8978, Jan 2018.
  8. “Nutritional, Medicinal, and Economic Potential of Khanor (Aesculus Indica) for Socio-Economic Development of Tehsil Thunag, District Mandi, Himachal Pradesh” – Published in IOSR Journal of Environmental Science, Toxicology and Food Technology (IOSR-JESTFT), Volume 14, Issue 2 Ser. II, Feb 2020, pp. 15-20.
  9. “Economic, Edible, and Medicinal Potential of Tinospora cordifolia for Socio-Economic Development of Watershed Rissa-Khad, District Mandi, Himachal Pradesh” – Published in Administrative Development: A Journal of HIPPA, Shimla, Vol. 7 No. 1, 2020, pp. 319-333.
  10. “Traditional Use and Role of Wild Edible Fern Diplazium esculentum and Pteridium aquilinum in Socio-Economic Development of District Mandi, Himachal Pradesh” – Published in International Journal of Scientific Research in Biological Sciences, Vol. 7, Issue 6, pp. 44-50, 2020.
  11. “Role of Wild Food Plants in Culinary Tourism Development of District Mandi, Himachal Pradesh” – Published in International Journal of Scientific Research in Biological Sciences, Vol. 7, Issue 6, pp. 14-38, 2020.
  12. “Diversity, Distribution, Nativity, and Indigenous Uses of Crop Wild Relatives in District Mandi, Himachal Pradesh and Their Potential in Crop Improvement Programs” – Published in International Journal of Scientific Research in Biological Sciences, Vol. 8, Issue 1, pp. 108-121, 2021.
  13. “The Role of Wild Food Plants of Himachal Pradesh in Boosting Immunity to Combat COVID-19” – Published in Journal of Scientific Research in Medical and Biological Sciences (SRMBS), Vol. 2, No. 2, pp. 23-62, May 2021.
  14. “Some Ethnomedicinal Plants of Western Himalayas Useful in Making Local Alcoholic Drinks” – Published in Journal of Scientific Research in Medical and Biological Sciences, 2(3), pp. 75-103, 2021.
  15. “Threatened Plants of Tungal Valley, Northwestern Himalayas: Their Diversity, Distribution, Indigenous Uses, and Need for Conservation” – Published in World Journal of Pharmaceutical and Life Sciences (WJPLS), Vol. 7, Issue 10, pp. 120-132, 2021.
  16. “Past and Present Status of Dioscorea deltoidea: A Highly Threatened Wild Medicinal Plant in Nihri Tehsil of Himachal Pradesh” – Published in World Journal of Pharmaceutical and Life Sciences (WJPLS), Vol. 7, Issue 12, pp. 14-25, 2021.
  17. “Domestication of Some Nutritionally Important Wild Edible Plants of Mandi, Himachal Pradesh, North Western Himalayas for Boosting Health, Immunity, Rural Prosperity, and Food Security” – Published in International Journal of Tropical Agriculture, Vol. 39, Issue 1-2, pp. 87-108, 2021.
  18. “Domestication and Conservation Practices of Dioscorea deltoidea, Hedychium spicatum, Polygonatum verticillatum, Angelica glauca, and Dactylorhiza hatagirea for Boosting Health, Sustainability, and Rural Prosperity” – Published in World Journal of Pharmaceutical and Life Sciences (WJPLS), Vol. 9, Issue 11, pp. 85-96, 2023.PATENT (05):
    1. Herbal Burans Tea (Caffeine-Free)
      • Title: Herbal Tea Composition of Rhododendron arboreum and Method of Preparation Thereof
      • Application No.: 202211029393 A
      • Publication Date: 29/12/2023
      • Details: Developed a caffeine-free herbal tea made from Rhododendron arboreum, offering health benefits and rich flavor.
      • Pages: 22
      • Claims: 2
    1. Value-Added Sepu-Badi (Black Gram Dumpling)
      • Title: Nutritionally Enriched Black Gram Dumpling (Sepu Vadi) and Method of Preparation Thereof
      • Application No.: 202211049534 A
      • Publication Date: 01/03/2024
      • Details: Innovated a value-added version of traditional Sepu-Badi by incorporating Kalanchoe pinnata and Euphorbia hirta, enhancing its nutritional profile.
      • Pages: 18
      • Claims: 5
    1. Value-Added Pasta
      • Title: Pasta Enriched with Tinospora cordifolia and Euphorbia hirta and Method of Preparation Thereof
      • Application No.: 202311004925 A
      • Publication Date: 26/07/2024
      • Details: Created a nutritionally enhanced pasta using medicinal plants Tinospora cordifolia and Euphorbia hirta, suitable for health-conscious consumers.
      • Pages: 16
      • Claims: 3
    1. Amla-Lukath Herbal Tea
      • Title: Herbal Tea Composition of Phyllanthus emblica and Eriobotrya japonica and Method of Preparation Thereof
      • Application No.: 202311004924
      • Details: Designed a herbal tea blend combining Phyllanthus emblica (Amla) and Eriobotrya japonica(Loquat) for improved immunity and taste.
    1. Herbal Noodles
      • Title: Nutritionally Enriched Herbal Noodles with Withania somnifera, Asparagus racemosus, and Tinospora cordifolia
      • Details: Formulated nutrient-rich noodles infused with medicinal herbs to promote health and well-being.

 

Paper Published in Conference Proceeding = 01

 Research Paper Titled: “Distribution Nativity and traditional uses of Taraxacum officinale its Medicinal Nutritional and Economic Potential for Socioeconomic Development” Published by Pratibha Spandan Long View Jutogh Shimla 171008 Himachal Pradesh India. ISBN 978-81-945576-2-3 (eBook).

Research Paper Presented in national or international conferences/ workshops/seminar (20).

  • National Seminar on Quality Concerns in Teacher Education: Challenges and Opportunities organized by Vijay Memorial College of Teacher Education (2013).
  • 3rd. Annual National Conference on Science: Emerging Scenario & Future Challenges –III Organized by Him Science Congress Association 11-12 April 2015 Vallabh Govt. P.G College Mandi H.P.
  • International conference on “Science: Emerging Scenario and Future Challenges” organized by Him Science Congress Association 11-12 June 2016 Dharamshala H.P.
  •  National Conference on “Higher Education: Issues and Challenges” organized by Himachal Government College Teachers’ Association on 18-19 September 2015 at Hotel Peter of Shimla H.P.
  •  National Conference on Environment : Current Scenario and Future Perspectives (9th March 2019) organized by Govt College Dehri sponsored by HIMCOSTE.
  • Multi-Disciplinary International Conference on Natural Resource Management For Socio-Economic Development Of Western Himalayas: Opportunities & Challenges organized by V.G.C. Mandi (10-12 Aug. 2019).
  • International conference on Recent Trends in Interdisciplinary Research organized by HPU Shimla & Pratibha Spandan Society Shimla (9-10 Sept. 2019).
  • National conference on Rethinking the Himalayas: Its Scope and Protection organized by Government College Karsog (12-13 Dec 2019).
  • International Conference on Making India again as World Leader: Future of Learning organized by Science and Management Society HP (6-8th Jan 2020).
  • International Symposium on Science as a Tool for Skill Enhancement Among Entrepreneurs organized by Swami Vivekanand Govt College Ghumarwin (7-8th Feb 2020).
  • International Symposium on Plant Taxonomy and Ethnobotany organized by Botanical Survey of India (BSI) Ministry of Environment Forest & Climate Change.(13-14th Feb 2020).
  • 1st International Conference on Innovation in Biotechnology and Life Sciences (ICIBLS 2020) organized by Delhi Technological University (18-20 Dec 2020).
  • Multi-Disciplinary International Conference on A New world Order: Resilience and Reinvention organized by Science and Management Society HP (25-27th Dec 2020).
  • International Conference cum Buyers Sellers Meet for Medicinal Plants Used in Lifestyle Products organized by Jadavpur University Kolkata (8-10 Feb2021).
  • International Conference on Progress of Science and Technology During Pandemic organized by Him Science Congress Association. (11-12 Sept. 2021).
  • 12th International Conference on Agriculture Horticulture and Food Sciences organized by The Society of Tropical Agriculture. (29-30th Dec 2021).
  • National Hindi Seminar on Livelihood optional for Rural Community In Himalayas organized by GBPNIHE Mohal Kullu (14 July2022).
  • National Seminar on Promoting Sustainable Livelihoods in The north Western Himalayas: Fostering convergence among Research practice and Policy organized by Govt. College Shahpur. Kangra (27-29 May 2023).
  • International Conference and Buyers Sellers Meet for Medicinal Plants Used in Lifestyle Products organized by Jadavpur University Kolkata (6-8 Dec2023).
  • Twelfth Biennial Conference of INSEE on SDGs and Climate Change: Understanding The Imperatives and Intersections organized by the Indian Society For Ecological Economics (31 Jan-2 Feb2024).
  • Participated in  Climate Change Conclave -2021 organised by DEST HP India as a expert delegate. on 18th Dec. 2021.

BOOKS PUBLISHED(06):

  • Biodiversity by Truemen’s Publication, ISBN:81-87223-33-2.
  • Plant Anotomy & Embryology by Truemen’s Publication, ISBN: 81-87223-66-9.
  • Some Wild Edible Plants of Western: Volume II. Self-Publishing 2021. ISBN:978-93-5526-910-2
  • An illustrated Guide to Some Wild Growing Food Plants of Sub-Himalayan Region. Self-Publishing, 2021. ISBN:978-93-5473-475-5.
  • Some Wild Edible Plants of Western Himalayas published by IIT Mandi. ISBN:978-91-95236-6-8.
  • उप हिमालयी क्षेत्र में उगने वाले कुछ विशिस्ट जंगली खाद्य एवं औषधीय पौधे। Self-publishing. ISBN:9355-93240-5.

 

CHAPTER IN BOOK (07):

  • Boosting Health and Immunity During COVID-19 by using Wild Food Plants as a Food and Food Supplement” in book titled,” COVID-19, Human Health And Nutrition.” ISBN: 978-93-5473-518-9.
  • Medicinal effects and Tourism potential of Wild edible Flowers of District Mandi, Himachal Pradesh” in book titled,” Local Food and Community Empowerment through Tourism (Volume1)”, published by Eureka publications. ISBN:978-93-91260-29.
  • Wild Edible Plants of District Mandi of Himachal Pradesh, their resilience  against stress and climate change to ensure food security, climate resilient and sustainable agriculture in book titled “Environmental Issues, Challenges and mitigation Measures In Himachal Pradesh published by GBPNIHE Mohal Kullu” ISBN :9-788194-783732.
  • Climate Resilient Wild Edible Succulents of Mandi Himachal Pradesh, Their Indigenous Uses and Role in Socio-Economic Development of the Region’ in book published by Springer ISBN: 978-981-19-5061-2 .
  • Recipe of Saryara bhalle and video clip on Missa Parantha  to the IWSA publication, Millets for Children: Rhymes, Recipes & Resources for all ages.
  • Hedychium spicatum Smith: An Immunity Boosting Threatened Ethno-medicinal Plant of Mandi, Himachal Pradesh,   In book Socioeconomic Importance and Conservation Approaches to Medicinal Plants Published by : R.P. Publications First Edition: 2023. ISBN: 978-93-91580-89 6. Page No. 58-73.
  • पुस्तक भारतीय हिमालयी क्षेत्र में पर्यावरणीय मुद्दे, चुनौतियाँ और समाधान में शीर्षक जल शुद्धिकरण और पर्यावरण पुनर्स्थापना के लिएसहजन और नागफनी की सामूहिक खेती: एक प्रभावी प्राकृतिक समाधान“  से एक अध्याय का योगदान दिया है। इस पुस्तक को जी.बी. पंत राष्ट्रीय हिमालयी पर्यावरण संस्थान, हिमाचल क्षेत्रीय केंद्र, मौहल, कुल्लू – 175126, हिमाचल प्रदेश, भारत द्वारा प्रकाशित किया गयाहै। इस पुस्तक का आई.एस.बी.एन. क्रमांक: 978-93-341-7903-3 है।Edition: 2024.

Conference:

Organizing secretory of  an International Conference on” Natural resource management for socio-economic development of Western Himalayas ; Opportunities and Challenges” from 10 to 12 August 2019

Workshops:

Organizing secretory  of one week national level workshop in botany department of Vallabh Government College  Mandi; since 14 May to 21 May on “Nursery and gardening techniques of medicinal and ornamental plants” in collaboration with department of forest.

Organized    one day workshop on Biodiversity conservation programme along with G.B. Pant Institute of Himalayan Environment and Development Himachal unit Mohal-Kullu on March 2017.

Organized a one Day Workshop in collaboration with RCFCNR-Jogindernagar on value addition of Medicinal Plants for members of Self Help Groups working in Gohar Block of District Mandi HP on 27,  Feb, 2022

Organized a one Day Workshop in collaboration with RCFCNR-Jogindernagar on cultivation, processing & marketing  of Medicinal Plants for members of Self Help Groups working in Sadar  Block of District Mandi HP on  28, Feb, 2022

Seminar:

Organized  one day on :Self Reliant India Through New Education Policy” on 6th March, 2021 at Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel Cluster University Mandi.

INVITED TALK:

Lectures Delivered as a Resource Person/Keynote Speake in state and national-level refresher courses, conferences, seminars, and training programs. The key topics addressed are as follows:

  1. Capacity Building and Entrepreneurship Development with Special Focus on Wild Food Plants
    22nd Agricultural Scientist and Farmers Congress, 22 February 2020
  2. Nutritional and Medicinal Value of Some Wild Edible Plants of Himachal Pradesh
    Poshan Abhiyan Awareness Programme, Vallabh Government College, Mandi, 21 August 2019
  3. Wild Vegetables of Himachal Pradesh
    Awareness of Science under Rashtriya Avishkar Abhiyan, GSSSS Randhara, District Mandi, 26 February 2020
  4. Wild Food Plants of Himachal Pradesh
    Awareness of Science under Rashtriya Avishkar Abhiyan, GSSSS Randhara, District Mandi, 22 February 2020
  5. People’s Biodiversity Register (PBR) Training Program
    Blocks of Sadar Mandi, Balh, Sundernagar, and Gohar, 18 July 2020
  6. Wild Edibles: Current Status and Future Prospects
    Webinar Celebrating ‘Bharat Ka Amrut Mahotsav,’ GBPNIHE, Mohal, Kullu, 6 July 2021
  7. Health and Hygiene with Wild Food Plants for Sportspersons
    State Youth Leadership Program, 25 November 2021
  8. Role of Wild Food Crops in Combating the Global Food Crisis
    NSS Students, Baselius College, Kottayam, Kerala, 5 December 2021
  9. Culinary Tourism & Medical Tourism
    GSSS Sadiana, Mandi, 22 February 2022
  10. Role of Wild Food Plants in Sustainable Culinary Tourism Development
    National Science Day, BGSB University, Rajouri, J&K, 28 February 2022
  11. Wild Edible Tubers of the North-Western Himalayan Region
    CUHP, Shahpur, Kangra, 9 March 2022
  12. Traditional Value of Medicinal Wild Food Plants
    Refresher Course, UGC-HRDC Shimla, 22 June 2022
  13. Judge for Scientific Project Reports
    30th HP Children Science Congress, HIMCOSTE, IIT Mandi, 31 January – 3 February 2023
  14. Sustainable Harvesting and Nursery Raising Techniques
    DAV Public School, Nerchowk, 9 March 2023
  15. Health Benefits of Local Medicinal Food Plants
    Regional Ayurvedic Research Institute (AYUSH), Pandoh, Mandi, 5 June 2023
  16. Expert in Current Affairs Program
    Prasar Bharati DDK, Shimla, 18 July 2023
  17. Medicinal Wild Food Plants
    Poshan Maah, Regional Ayurvedic Research Institute (AYUSH), Pandoh, Mandi, September 2023
  18. Role of Wild Food Plants in Sustainable Agriculture
    Sardar Patel University, Mandi, 27 December 2023
  19. Current Status and Future Prospects of Medicinal Wild Food Plants
    RCFC Jogindernagar, 7 March 2024
  20. Historical Perspective of Indian Medicinal Plants
    Seminar at Soolani University, Himachal Pradesh. 11 April,2024.
  21. Importance of Medicinal Plants: Rejuvenating Himalayan Ecosystem and Modern Challenges
    National Seminar on World Environment Day, Swami Vivekanand Study Circle, 2024
  22. Timeless Tradition: Harnessing Himalaya’s Wild Food Heritage for a Sustainable Future
    National Conference on Mountain Ecosystem: A Biodiversity Focus, Government College Kullu, 21–22 October 2024
  23. Wild Fruits of Mandi Region: A Historical Perspective with Focus on Plant-People Relationships
    INTACH (Indian National Trust for Art and Cultural Heritage) in Collaboration with Sardar Patel University, Mandi, 21 November 2024
  24. Medicinal Wild Food Plants: Present Status and Future Potential
    Regional Stakeholders Consultation on Quality Planting Material/Nurseries of Medicinal Plants, Chandigarh. RCFC Jogindernagar & NITTT & Research Chandigarh, 12-13 November,2024.
  25. Reviving Wild Edibles for Health and Environmental Harmony
    Regional Workshop and Training Program by GB Pant National Institute of Himalayan Environment (NIHE), Kullu, 13 December 2024

YOU TUBE CHANNEL:

You Tube channel Dr. Tara Sen Thakur is uploaded with 800 plus videos related to Plant science, wild food plants recipes and community awareness programme for sustainable utilization and harvesting of wild food plants.   .

NEWSPAPER ARTICLES:   250

ORIENTATION PROGRAMMES:

 Attended four weeks Orientation Programme at UGC-HRDC HPU Shimla, Since 8 th May, 2017 to 3 rd June, 2017.

REFRESHER COURSES (04):

 Attended two weeks refresher course on Plant taxonomy and Ethnobotany at MDU Rohtaksince 7 th Oct, 2018 to 21 st Oct, 2018
 Attended three weeks interdisciplinary refresher course on women empowerment at UGC-HRDC, Banglore, since 26 th Feb, 2018 to 19 st August, 2018.

. Managing  online classes & co-creating MOOCS from Ramanujan college university of Delhi (24 April-07 May 2024).

 10 days Residential Detox Program with 120 hours (30 hours of theory classes and 90 hours of practical training) from 28 June to 07 July 2024 at Sant Hirdaram Yoga and Nature Cure Hospital

 

 

TRAINING PROGRAMMES:

 Attended two weeks Induction Training Programme since 17 th August, 2013 to 31 st August, 2013.

MEMBERSHIP OF SCIENTIFIC BODIES:

1. Member of editorial board of International Journal on Environment,  Development and Sustainability

2.  Member, Him Science Congress Association

HONOUR:

  1. Received honour from Rural Development & Panchayati Raj Minister of Himachal Pradesh Shri Virender Kanwarji on 19th Sept. 2020.for active involvement in preparation of People’s Biodiversity Register of District Mandi of Himachal Pradesh during Corona period.

2. Received honour from DIG Mandi HP  INDIA Madhusudan Sharma Ji as a Corona Warrior for awaking  community to use and sustainably harvest immunity boosting wild food plants on 23 Foundation Day Celebration of ABVP,

3. Received  honour from INTACH for conservation of TK related to wild food plants of Mandi  on Nov. 14, 2021.

4. Received honour from Art of living Women club Mandi on International Women’s Day 2022 for community services.

                 

5. Child welfare department released annual calendar of most powerful women of state (HP) on International women day 2021 and placed at No 13.

6. Child welfare department displayed my picture in opening ceremony of International  Shivratri  Fair Procession in their special  van  titled “ Beti hai Anmol”

7. Renowned writer of Mandi HP Shri Dinesh Dharmpaul  dedicated his 65 th book & fift literary Gadmay Padha work “ Pratikar” as a honour for  the social work done to upliftment of nutritional status of rural women.  

 

8. Received honour from Hon’ble Governor of HP Shri .Shiv Pratap Shukla ji organized  by  Sunil Upadhyay Education Trust for conservation, awareness and sustainable  utilization of Wild Food plants 18 Nov, 2023.

 

9. Received  honor from Regional -cum-Facilitation Centre, Northern Region-1, Research  Institute in Indian system of Medicine. Joginder Nagar Distt. Mandi for  remarkable contribution and achievement in Medicinal and Aromatic Plants sectoron 7th March, 2024.

AWARDS:

  1. Received  Special Jury Mention for Indian Biodiversity Award 2021 in Sustainable Use of Biological Resources category & Individual Sub-category.

2. Received  FSIA- Real Super Woman Award  2021

3. Received Young Scientist Award 2021 from The Society of Tropical Agriculture New Delhi India

4.Received Fox clues India Prime Women Icon Award 2022

5. Received Focus Himachal award, 2023 in field of Education

6. Received 2nd Prize in HP State leadership Award 2021-22 from Honourable  CM of HP Shri Sukhwinder Singh Sukhu jzzzzz

7. Received National Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan Teachers Award 2023 at Bhiwani  from Yuva Jagriti Evam Jan Kalyan MissionTrust Bhiwani.

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TARA SEN THAKUR
ASSISTANT PROFESSOR,
DEPTT. OF BOTANY,
VGC MANDI H.P
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