One Day Visits

An educational visit to the National Institute of Plant Genome Research (NIPGR), New Delhi, was organized for the fourth-year students of the Department of Botany, Deshbandhu College on 14 November 2025. The visit was conducted under the guidance of Prof. Aparna Nautiyal and Dr. Saurav Singh Deo, Assistant Professors of Botany, whose efforts provided students with a valuable opportunity to gain exposure to advanced research facilities and modern techniques in plant genomics and biotechnology. 

Our academic field visit to the Neela Hauz Biodiversity Park (NHBP) formed an integral component of the Semester VII curriculum and provided valuable exposure to applied ecological restoration, wetland ecology, and bioremediation. Situated near Sanjay Van in South Delhi, this 4.5-hectare biodiversity park stands today not merely as a green space, but as a living laboratory that demonstrates how scientifically planned, nature-based solutions can successfully revive severely degraded urban ecosystems.

As part of the curriculum of SEC–IV, an educational visit was organized to the Regional Mushroom Center, Sonepat, Haryana on 2nd February 2026. The visit aimed to give students practical exposure to mushroom cultivation and help them understand its importance in sustainable agriculture.

The trip was planned and coordinated by Dr. Kumar Shantanu. A group of 50 students participated in the visit with great interest and enthusiasm. They were accompanied by faculty members Dr. Madhu Rani, Dr. Anjana Singh, Dr. Abhay Pratap Vishwakarma, Dr. Ashish Kumar Choudhary, Dr. Priyanka Yadav, and Dr. Ankit Kumar.

The fourth-year undergraduate students went for a day’s visit to the School of Biotechnology at Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU), New Delhi, on 12th February, 2026. As biotechnological interventions continue to evolve at a rapid pace, it is vital for the students to bridge the gap between theoretical coursework and the practical rigors of research environment. 

On 19th Feb 2026, the 4th-semester Life Science students, specializing in the Industrial & Environmental Microbiology paper, embarked on an insightful industrial visit to the Mother Dairy plant in Patparganj, guided by Dr. Abhay Pratap Vishwakarma.

The primary objective of this visit was to provide students with firsthand exposure to an industrial setup and gain a comprehensive understanding of milk processing. 

The Botanical Society “Vrinda” of the Department of Botany, Deshbandhu College, organized an educational visit to Yamuna Biodiversity Park, Delhi, on 25 February 2026. The visit was conducted under the guidance of the Society Advisor, Dr. Anjana Singh, accompanied by faculty members Dr. Roshni, Dr. Rajendra, Dr. Kumar Shantanu, Dr. Madhu, Dr. Abhay, Dr. Ashish, Dr. Shubhangani, Dr. Priyanka, and Dr. Ankit. A total of 75 students participated in the visit along with two non-teaching staff members, Mr. Ravi and Mr. Dharmendra. Yamuna Biodiversity Park is an important conservation and ecological restoration site located in North Delhi on the floodplains of the River Yamuna. Developed to preserve and showcase the rich biodiversity of the Yamuna river basin, the park spans approximately 457 acres. It comprises a diverse landscape of wetlands, grasslands, floodplain forests, medicinal and herbal gardens, a fruit conservatory, a butterfly conservatory, and well-designed nature trails representing native ecosystems. 

An educational visit to Amrit Udyan at Rashtrapati Bhavan on 14th February 2025 was organised as a part of an interdisciplinary exploration of horticultural excellence. The Rashtrapati Bhavan is the official residence of the Honourable President of India. It is an architectural sensation, and its most beautiful gardens are Amrit Udyan (formerly known as the Mughal Gardens). The Udyan spans 15 acres and is a masterpiece of landscape design, featuring Herbal Gardens, the Bonsai Garden, Arogya Vanam, and a stunning display of seasonal blooms. The visit offered invaluable insights into professional landscaping, plant diversity, and sustainable gardening, bridging the gap between theory and practice. The Amrit Udyan reflects the beauty of India’s rich heritage and colonial past. It is the symbol of beauty; it attracts thousands of visitors during its annual openings.

The visit to the Mother Dairy, Patparganj on 28th February 2025, an educational trip was organized by the Department of Botany as a part of the practical curriculum activity for the DSE- Industrial & Environmental Microbiology, under the guidance of Dr. Abhay Pratap Vishwakarma and Dr. Anjana Singh. 

On 3rd April 2025, a field trip was organized for the first- year students by Department of Botany, Deshbandhu College, University of Delhi. The students visited the ‘Aravalli Biodiversity Park’, A nature reserve of Delhi under the Delhi Development Authority. The Aravalli Biodiversity Park is being developed at 693 acres of land that was overmined and completely infected with exotic Prosopis juliflora (Sw.) DC. (synonym of Neltuma juliflora (Sw.) Raf., Vilayati kikar) (Fabaceae), and has lost its native biodiversity. Almost all the first year students participated in this field trip, as the park aims to create ideal setting for the vanishing native of flora and fauna. Besides, the park acts as a natural laboratory for students and researchers to explore and learn complex ecological principles .

The visit to the Department of Biotechnology, South Campus, University of Delhi on April 4 was organized by Department of Botany, Deshbandhu College as a part of the practical curriculum activity for the DSC-16- Plant Biotechnology subject. The primary of the visit was to introduce students to advance laboratory equipment and provide hands on exposure to modern by technological tools And to introduce with developments in the field of biology. The visit was guided by our respected faculty members, Dr. Preeti Rawat and Dr. Shubhangi Sharma.