As Head of the Department of Bioresources, I take this opportunity to introduce you to the Department of Bioresources at University of Kashmir. The Department was sanctioned as a PG Programme in Bioresources in 2007 and recognised as a department in 2021 with an aim to impart Multidisciplinary teaching and, research in different areas of Modern Biology. In this pursuit, we maintain the interdisciplinary nature of the Department and have in-house expertise in Animal, Plant, and Microbial sciences.

Our Postgraduate teaching programme is different from other Indian universities in that it incorporates synergy between Zoology, Botany, Microbiology and Chemistry on equal footing with modern and classical biosciences and captures entire spread of life science.

We have established well-equipped research laboratories, the Department maintains Animal cell and tissue culture Lab facility, Fungal and Bacterial cell culture facilities. Our vision is to develop Bioresources as a unique multidisciplinary research and teaching centre to impart and promote interdisciplinary research in applied life sciences which can change the lives of people. In order to achieve this, we have developed and are in the process of developing research linkages with various institutes of national excellence and eminence. Besides every member of the Department is involved in research activities and has got projects from the national funding agencies.

I must confess that with the support and cooperation of all stakeholders within a short span of three years our department has achieved academic and research excellence and placed itself among one of the best departments of the university in terms of research output.

In nutshell Bioresources is a fascinating subject which deals with understanding and efficient and sustainable use of various bioresources from microbes, plants and animals. Here at the Department, we provide challenging research opportunities to the students with a goal to make them world class interdisciplinary scientists and academicians. I encourage each and every one to remain hardworking, persistent, innovative, and consolidative as we are dealing with the Bioresources of our Union Territory of J&K and our work has the potential to transform lives of people and pave way for better and sustainable future.

Vision

P. G. Programme in Bioresources is an innovative programme sanctioned by UGC to the Department of Botany in April 2007. The programme was envisaged to establish a sustainable technology for the exploration, development and commercialization of a spectrum of high value compounds for human and animal health derived from a diversity of bioresources (plants, animals and microbes) based on innovation. The programme is aimed to develop a close and profitable interface between the academic institutions, research laboratories and industries for the sustainable utilization of bioresources. The first batch students have already completed their masters degree in June, 2011. Presently 2nd and 3rd batch students are pursuing their M. Sc. Programme and are in 3rd and 1st semester respectively.

Objectives of the Programme:

 To introduce the job oriented courses with an immediate relevance to the socioeconomic development of the region.

 To assess the potential bioresources of the region and equip the students with the entrepreneurship skills for the sustainable utilization of resources.

 To educate the students regarding the use of eco-friendly technology tools for bio-prospecting.
 To acquaint the students with the urgent need of biodiversity conservation and management.