Dr. Nilotpal Ghosh - BIDHAN CHANDRA KRISHI VISWA VIDYALAYA

NameDr. Nilotpal GhoshDate of Birth 21.09.1966DesignationAssociate ProfessorDepartment of Animal Science, Bidhan Chandra Krishi Viswavidyalaya,Official address/Department Mohanpur, Nadia, West Bengal-741252106/37H, Co-Operative Housing Society, Banerjeepara, PO-Nona ChandanResidential addressPukur, Barrackpore, Kolkata-700122Phone Office: 03473-222269 Ext.74; Mobile: 09830013835E-Mailgnilotpal@yahoo.com, nilotpal@bckv.edu.inWorking in BCKV since 18.05.1995Qualification: B.V.Sc.&A.H. (1 st class 1 st & Gold Medalist), M.V.Sc. in LPM (1 stClass 1 st ), Ph.D.Training (i) Rural Development in India: Recent Trends at Visva BharatiUniversity in 2003; (ii) Rural Development and Administration at University ofProfessional Training Kalyani in 2004.● Vice Chancellor’s Gold Medal for meritorious academic performance atgraduation level (B.V.Sc.&A.H.).●Jawaharlal Nehru Memorial Fund for meritorious academic performancesecuring 1 st class 1 st position both at graduation and post-graduation levels(M.V.Sc. in LPM).● ICAR JRF for Master’s degree (ranked 1 st in LPM in 1989), NET (ICAR).● Invited member of New York Academy of Science (NAS).● Fellow & Life member of Indian Society of Animal Production andManagement, ISAPM (LM-292), Kolkata (www.isapm.info).● Life member of Indian Society of Sheep and Goat Production and Utilization,ISSGPU (No. 0050031994), Rajasthan (www.issgpu.org), Indian Association forthe Advancement of Veterinary Research, IAAVR (N-45), Uttar Pradesh(www.iaavr.org), Association of Agrometeorologists (LM-661), Gujarat(www.agrimetassociation.org), Forum of Scientists, Engineers andTechnologists (LM 1620/2006), Kolkata (www.fosetonline.org).● Registered Member of West Bengal Veterinary Council, Kolkata & IndianVeterinary Council, New Delhi (Regn. No. WB/1975/89); Member of PaschimBanga Vigyan Mancha, Kolkata.● Paper setter and external examiner of Livestock ProductionManagement/Animal Husbandry related courses in various universities in Indialike WBUAFS, Visva Bharati, UBKV, OUAT, BAU, CAU, Tripura University etc.National/Internationalrecognition/awards● Expert / Paper Setter in State Public Service Commission (WBPSC, TPSC)● Referee of various peer reviewed journals.PatentsNilFNAPM (Fellow National of the Indian Society of Animal Production andFellow of the SocietyResearch Interests and areaof specializationManagement)Area of Specialization: Livestock Production ManagementResearch Interest: Livestock Production Management (especially smallruminants, rabbit and poultry); package of practices for homestead animalhusbandry; animal ethology, phenotypic characterization, organic animalhusbandry.

Best 10 Publications withNAAS impact score > 5Books or Chapter in Books1) Ghosh, N. and Pan, S. (1994) Comparative thermo-adaptability of BlackBengal goat and Sahabadi sheep. Indian Journal of Animal Science, 64 (2): 207-209. ISSN 0367-83182) Ghosh, N., Roy, S.K. and Maitra, D.N. (1994) Reproductive performance ofBengal goats (Capra hircus) under deep litter system of management. IndianJournal of Animal Science, 64 (10): 1111-1112. ISSN 0367-83183) Das, K.C., Ghosh, N., Das, M.K. and Sarkar, S. (1997) Status of certain micromineralsin cattle in relation to soil and plants in Midnapore district of WestBengal. Indian Journal of Animal Science, 67 (1): 70-72. ISSN 0367-83184) Chaki, E.K., Ghosh, N., Shit, N.K. and Majumder, S.C. (1997) Relationshipbetween first lactation milk yield and pre-partum udder measurements incrossbred heifers. Indian Journal of Animal Science, 67 (2): 143-145. ISSN0367-83185) Chaki, E.K., Ghosh, N. and Majumdar, S.C. (1999) Relationship of udder andteat types to part lactation milk yield and peak yield in primiparous crossbredcows. Indian Veterinary Journal, 76 (1): 58-60. ISSN 0019-64756) Ghosh, N., Sil, B.K. and Mandal, L. (2006) Reproductive performance of SovietChinchilla and Grey Giant rabbits in hot humid conditions of West Bengal.Indian Journal of Animal Research, 40 (1): 52-54. ISSN 0367-67227) Ghosh, N. and Mandal, L. (2008) Carcass and meat quality traits of rabbits(Oryctolagus cuniculus) under warm-humid condition of West Bengal, India.Livestock Research for Rural Development, Colombia. South America, 20(9),Article #146, Retrieved from http://www.lrrd.org/lrrd20/9/ghos20146.htmISSN 0121-37848) Ghosh, N. (2009) Mortality pattern in broiler rabbits (Oryctolagus cuniculus)under warm humid conditions of West Bengal, India. Indian Journal of AnimalResearch, 43 (2): 127-129. ISSN 0367-67229) Shit, N. K., Ghosh, N. and Senapati, P. K. (2010) Combining ability effects forimportant broiler traits of Japanese quail (Coturnix coturnix japonica). IndianJournal of Animal Research, 44 (2): 127-130. ISSN Print 0367-6722, Online0976-055510) Ghosh, N., Mandal, L. and C. K. Biswas (2011) Income generation throughbroiler rabbit (Oryctolagus cuniculus) rearing in West Bengal. Indian Journal ofAnimal Research, 45 (2): 60 -62. ISSN Print 0367-6722, Online 0976-0555BOOKS IN BENGALI1) Unnata Prathai Pashu Palan O Pashu Chikitsa (Animal Production,Diseases and Treatment), Bengali Edition, 2002 (Reprinted 2003, 2004, 2005,2006, 2007), 2 nd Enlarged Edition, 2008, Reprinted 2010, Kalyani Publishers,New Delhi. pp. 1 – 686. ISBN 978-81-272-4836-92) Unnata Prathai Chhagal Palan O Chikitsa (Goat Production,Diseases andTreatment), Bengali Edition, 2001; Reprinted, 2005; 2 nd Revised & EnlargedEdition, 2008), Kalyani Publishers, New Delhi. pp. 1 - 120. ISBN 978-81-272-4073-83) Unnata Prathai Khargos Palan O Chikitsa (Rabbit Production, Diseasesand Treatment), Bengali Edition, 2006, Kalyani Publishers, New Delhi. pp. 1 –176. ISBN 81-272-2639-44) Poultry Farming (Poultry Farming), Bengali Edition, 2008, KalyaniPublishers, New Delhi. pp. 1 – 280. ISBN 978-81-272-4744-7

5) Khaki Campbell Hans Palan (Rearing of Khaki Campbell Ducks), BengaliEdition, 2000 (Revised and Enlarged Second Edition, 2004), Bharati Book Stall,Kolkata, West Bengal. pp. 1 - 51. (with two co-authors)6) Sahaj Kathai Vigyan Vittik Go-Palan O Swastharoksha (Scientific CattleRearing and Health Care in Simple Language), Bengali Edition, 2008, MehanatiPrakashani, Kolkata, pp.1 – 64.7) Sahaj Kathai Vigyan Vittik Murgee Palan O Swastharoksha (ScientificPoultry Rearing and Health Care in Simple Language), Bengali Edition, 2009,Mehanati Prakashani, Kolkata, pp.1 – 59.8) Sahaj Kathai Vigyan Vittik Shukor Palan O Swastharoksha (Scientific PigRearing and Health Care in Simple Language), Bengali Edition, 2011, MehanatiPrakashani, Kolkata, pp.1 – 84. ISBN 978-81-922479-0-8IN HINDI9) Pashurog Evam Adhunik Chikitsa (Handbook for Veterinary Physicians),Hindi Edition, 2008. It is a translated version of the 2 nd part of the Book ‘UnnataPrathai Pashu Palan O Pashu Chikitsa’ (Animal Production, Diseases andTreatment), translated by Aporna Ghosh. International Book Distributing Co.,Lucknow. pp. 1 – 196. ISBN 81-8189-252-610) Bakri Palan, Rog Evam Adhunik Chikitsa (Goat Production, Diseases andTreatment) Hindi Edition, 2009. It is a translated version of the book ‘UnnataPrathai Chhagol Palan O Chikitsa’ (Goat Production, Diseases and Treatment inBengali), translated by Aporna Ghosh. Daya Publishing House, New Delhi, pp. 1– 132. ISBN 978-81-7035-619-9IN ENGLISH11) Practical Manual on Livestock Production and Management, 1 stEdition, 2008, 2 nd edition 2013 Bidhan Chandra Krishi Viswavidyalaya, WestBengal. pp. 1 – 62. (with two co-authors).12) Practical Manual on Introductory Animal Husbandry, 1 st Edition, 2008,Bidhan Chandra Krishi Viswavidyalaya, West Bengal. pp. 1 – 53. (with two coauthors).13) Manual on Avian Production and Management, 1 st Edition, 2008,International Book Distributing Co., Lucknow. pp. 1 – 156. (with one co-author)ISBN 81-8189-253-414) Essentials of Veterinary Practice, 1 st Edition, 2011, Daya PublishingHouse, New Delhi. pp. 1 – 500 (with one co-author) ISBN 81-7035-707-1;978-81-7035-742-115) Poultry Science and Practice –A Text Book, International BookDistributing Co., Lucknow. In Press (Forthcoming)ISBN 978-81-8189-545-5BOOK CHAPTERS1. Pan, S and Ghosh N (2004) Gramin Arthoniti Changa Korte Krishi O PraniUtpadan Ake Aporer Paripurok (Livestock production is complementary toAgriculture for upliftment of rural economy). Paschim Banglai Krishi Projukti,Part-I, Editors: S K Raj, S K Pan and M K Dasgupta, Bidhan Chandra KrishiViswavidyalaya, West Bengal, pp. 185-192.2. Ghosh, N. (2008) ‘Chhagol Palaner A Aa Ka Kha’ (ABCD of Goat Rearing),Aajker Krishi Bhabna, 1 st Edition 2007, Chief Editor: N Mukherjee, NationalBook Agency Pvt. Ltd., Kolkata, pp. 292-296.3. Ghosh, N. (2009) Gender issues in livestock production. Gender Issues in

Courses teachingResearch Projects/ supportsNumber of Seminar/symposium attendedLaboratory strength, youwork inNumber of scholars, you aresupervisingAdditional duty inadministrationAgri-Horti Enterprises, 1 st Edition 2009, Editors: S K Acharya and A B Sharangi,Agrotech Publishing Academy, Udaipur, India, pp.122-131.4. Naskar, S. and Ghosh, N. (2012) An approach for improving livelihoodsecurity through sustainable pig production in NEH region. LivestockProduction and Rural Development in India, 1st Edition, 2012, Editor: B. K.Mishra, Biotech Books, New Delhi, pp. 337-348.5. Patra, N. K., Odyuo, Ghosh, N., Ch. Victoria Devi, M. N. and Mondal, S. (2012)Meat consumption pattern among major tribes in Nagaland, India. LivestockProduction and Rural Development in India,1st Edition, 2012, Editor: B. K.Mishra, Biotech Books, New Delhi, pp. 307-322.Under graduate level courses( Livestock Production and Management,Introductory Animal Husbandry) and Post-graduate level courses leading to PhDin Animal Science.● Co-PI in an ICAR project, NATP on Technology Assessment and Refinementthrough IVLP under Irrigated Agro-Ecosystem of New Alluvial Zone of WestBengal, Duration: April, 1999 to March, 2005(PI: Prof. S.S.Ghatak)● Scientist member of a research project on Strategies for sustainablemanagement of degraded coastal land and water for enhancing livelihoodsecurity of farming communities (Proponent: CSSRI, Canning Town, WestBengal) – An ICAR-NAIP, ON-GOING Project w.e.f. April, 2010 (CCPI: ProfBiswapati Mandal)● Co-PI of a research project on Development of Organic Package of Practicesof various components in a farming system and their transfer to farmers(Sponsored by Govt of West Bengal under RKVY Programme) – ON-GOINGProject w.e.f. April, 2010 (PI: Prof Mahadeb Pramanick)● PI in an Ad-hoc project on Efficacy of Ascovit and Winoliv-Vet as growthpromoter for broiler chicken, ) – ON-GOING Private Project w.e.f. March, 2013National-17, International-3Livestock Instructional Farm having units for various livestock species forresearch and demonstration.Nutrition lab section with facilities of proximate analysis, digestion trial etc.Haematology and serum biochemistry facilityDairy lab section for milk quality assessment etc.PhD: Completed-1 (as Jt.-Supervisor), Undergoing-2● Officiated as Deputy Director of Extension in the Directorate of ExtensionEducation, BCKV for 1 year (2007-2008)● Worked as Provost in university hostel administration, BCKV for 3 years(1996-1999)● Worked as member of Faculty Council for PG-UG Studies, Faculty ofAgriculture, BCKV● Worked as member of Board of Studies and Departmental Committee,Department of Animal Science, BCKV● Member of Editorial Board of University Agriculture Magazine (Quarterly)entitled ‘Krishi-Bidhan’● Acted as tabulator for preparation of university results● Conducted students’ union election as polling officer and counting officer● Acted as guide in students’ educational tour, as judge in university annualsports, as member of various committees in BCKV like (i) Committee fororganizing refresher / training courses, (ii) Committee to look into the well-

eing and peace amongst the student community in general at thisViswavidyalaya, (iii) Committee to organize and execute the AIDS awarenessprogramme at BCKV etc.● Worked as a resource person in number of training programmes organizedfor agricultural officers, unemployed youths, as well as farmers (especially forSelf Help Groups) on different animal husbandry options in collaboration ofDirectorate of Extension Education, BCKV.