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Department of Biotechnology
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About the Department
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Under the School of Biotechnology, started in
1995, the 3 year BSc and 2 year MSc Programmes are
offered. The M.Phil. and
Ph.D. programmes were started in 2001-2002.
M.Sc. and PG Diploma in Bioinformatics are
offered by the Bioinformatics centre of the College with which the School of Biotechnology has close
association for student training, project work and research. Add on
courses leading to the Certificate, Diploma and Advanced Diploma Programmes recognized by the University are also
offered at the UG and PG levels.
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Facilities and Fields of Interest
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The School of
biotechnology has well equipped laboratories with facilities not only
to meet the needs of the Post graduate courses, but also to
facilitate advanced research in Plant Tissue Culture, Animal Tissue
Culture, Molecular Biology, Microbial Biotechnology, Immunology,
Downstream Processing, DNA finger printing, Recombinant DNA
technology etc. The School has sophisticated facilities including the
DNA sequencer, UV Spectrophotometer, Refrigerated Microcentrifuge,
High Speed Centrifuge, Ultrasonicator, PCR
Machine(eppendrof and MJ research), Elisa Reader, Electroblotter, Milli-Q-Filtration
system, Minicycler TM, Autoclave, Phase
Contrast Microscope, Inverted
Microscope with microphotograpic
facility, CO2 Incubator,
Fermenter, Gel Photo Documentation Unit, -800C deep freezer, Bioreactor,,Cold Room, Biophotometer
etc.,
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For
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Faculty Profile
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The
School has a team of competent and accomplished faculty members many
of whom are doctorates. The members of faculty are committed to upgradation, quality improvement and student
guidance and are actively engaged in research and extension
activities.
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Dr
R Suganthi HOD M.Sc.,
PGDBI, Ph.D.,
Mrs Fathima Benazir MSc., (Ph.D.,)
PGDBI, UGC Net
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Mrs.
K.P. Renukadevi M.Sc.
M.Phil, PGDBI
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Dr. Tha. Thayumanavan M.Sc.,
Ph.D., ASRB-NET, (PGDNBT)
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Ms.
J.GloryPersial M.Sc.
,M.Phil, PGDCA
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Ms. P.R. Vijayalakshmi M.Sc., M.Phil, PGDHE, MCA, (PhD)
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Ms.K.Shanmugapriya M.Sc.,(M.Phil)
Ms.
Hepziba Suganthi
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Ms.Golda sunder M.Sc.,M.Phil.,DGT.
Ms.M.Jagathambal M.Sc., M.Phil
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M.Sc.
Biotechnology Programme
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The
4 semester (2 year) programme is designed
as a comprehensive mix of uptodate and advanced
study of relevant scientific principles and theory and exceptionally
strong laboratory work in the sate of art protocols and techniques by
a project of professional standard so as to develop innovative
capability of high order.
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Value Addition
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Apart
from the strong open ended practical focus of the course work,
seminars, guest lectures, field and industrial visits and other
interactions serve to highlight areas of current development and
practical applications. Students are helped to undertake summer
training in research labs, hospitals and industries.
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All
the students are encouraged and provided opportunities to become
computer and internet conversant, and to appreciate the potentials of
the Informatics – Bio-science interface.
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Research Interests
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Molecular
Biology, Environmental Biotechnology, Microbial Biotechnology, Tissue
Culture, Downstream processing, DNA finger printing, Recombinant DNA
Technology, Genetic Engineering and Immunology are the broad fields
of research interest.
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Publications
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Click to view the Publications in Biotechnology
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Consultancy
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Consultancy
includes training the protocols and supportive R&D work in RDNA
Technology, Downstream Processing, DNA Finger printing, Immunology,
Plant Tissue Culture, Transgenics, and
Immunology.
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Department of Biochemistry
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About the Department
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Under the Department of Biochemistry,
instituted in 1995-96, the 3 year B Sc and 2 year M Sc programmes are offered. The research programmes
M.Phil and Ph.D commenced from 2006 with the approval of Bharathiar
University. The Department endeavors' to give an orientation
towards molecular biology and related interfaces of Biochemistry with
modern Biotechnology and Genetics. The department is well equipped
with lab research facilities and the well qualified and motivated
faculty are keen to develop research, development, consultancy and
extension activities.
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The Department is actively associated with
the Bioinformatics centre of the College which offers the 2 year M Sc
and the 1 year full time PG Diploma (University) in Bioinformatics as
well as 1 year part time Advanced Diploma (College).
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For
details contact grdcs@grd.org
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Facilities and Fields of Interest :
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The Department has well equipped
laboratories with facilities not only to meet the needs of the Post
graduate courses, but also to facilitate research in thrust areas
including Molecular Biology, Cellular Biochemistry, Immunology, Drug
Biochemistry, Microbial Biochemistry, Fermentation Technology and
Genetic Engineering. The Department has sophisticated facilities for
carrying out Molecular Analysis. A Central Instruments section with Ultrasonicator, PCR Machine, ELISA Reader, -800C
deep freezer, Minicycler TM, Autoclave,
Microscopes, Sequencer, Fermenter, Hybridisation chamber and a Gel Documentation
Unit, Bioreactor, Auto analyzer etc. supports research and project
work. The Department has well equipped state of the art facilities in
Plant Tissue Culture, Herbal Medicine etc.
Mission :
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To import
technical skills and knowledge to the students.
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To promote high
level of Biochemistry basic and applied research
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To promote high
level of industry oriented research.
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To support
knowledge flow between scientific disciplines - through inter
disciplinary
research.
Areas
of Research Interest/ Consultancy :
Phytochemical
and pharmacological screening of economically important medicinal
plants and isolation, purification and characterization of active
secondary metabolites.
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Plant tissue
culture, medicinal plant propagation, plant biotechnology
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cellular and
molecular biology aspects of various diseases.
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serological
students on cotton wool pollution.
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Biosurfactant
production.
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Pesticide
biodegradation.
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Monoclonal
antibodies.
Extension
Activities & Outreach
Active
interest is taken in the extension of scientific knowledge and techniques
to the community around and to the rural and weaker sections. So that
science based income generating ventures could be started by them. In
this endeavour, the members of the technology transfer projects
undertaken by the GRD Trust' s centre for research in social
sciences, technology and culture.(CRSTC). A member of faculty, Mrs.A.Malarvizhi is the co-investigator of DST
sponsored project."setting up a
resource centre for training and support in income generation venture
based on science and technology inputs for rural women of Nammakkal District" under the
"extension and technology transer".Scheme.
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Faculty Profile
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The
Department has a team of competent and accomplished faculty members.
The members of faculty are committed to upgradation,
quality improvement and student guidance, and are actively engaged in
research and extension activities.
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Mrs.A.Malarvizhi, M.Sc., M.Phil, PGDBI
(Ph D), SLET
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Dr. S.Kavitha Bagya M.Sc, DMIB,
PGDCA, Ph D
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Ms.S.Kokila, M.Sc., M.Phil., MBA
Ms. K Uma , M.Sc, M.Phil
Ms.K. Pavithra , M.Sc
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B.Sc. (Biochemistry) Programme
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The B.Sc. Biochemistry programme
was started on 1996 The programme follows the scheme of subjects
– theory and practical framed by the College under autonomous
status to offer the students a sound application-oriented ground in
Biochemistry. Specialized areas like Bioinformatics, Plant and Animal
Biotechnology and Biostatistics are introduced so as to equip
students for advanced levels of innovative work. Stress is placed on
the development of advanced practical knowledge and skills through
extensive laboratory work. The course spans Six semesters and
comprises 23 theory subjects, 6 practical and a mini
project in the final semester.
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M.Sc.
(Biochemistry) Programme
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The M.Sc.
Biochemistry programme was started on 2002.
The programme follows the scheme of subjects – theory and
practical framed by the College under autonomous status to offer the
students a sound application-oriented ground in Biochemistry.
Specialized areas like Bioinformatics, Plant and Animal Tissue
Culture and Bio Process Engineering are introduced so as to equip
students for advanced levels of innovative work. Stress is placed on
the development of advanced practical knowledge and skills through
extensive laboratory work. Nano Bio Technology and Clinical database
management are offered as electives. The course spans four semesters
and comprises 13 theory subjects, 3 practical and a project in the
final semester.
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Value Addition
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Apart from the strong open ended practical
focus, seminars, guest lectures, field and industrial visits and
other interactions serve to showcase areas of current development and
practical applications. Short term career oriented enrichment courses
like medicinal plant cultivation , agro industrial biochemistry,
medical lab technology are organized to the B.Sc students to
get certificate, diploma and advanced diploma degrees simultaneously.
Students are helped to undertake summer training in research labs,
hospitals and industries.
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All
the students are encouraged and provided opportunities to become
computer and internet conversant, and to appreciate the potentials of
the Informatics-Bioscience interface.
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The
services include Biochemical testing and analysis, Drug related
biochemical investigations, Training programmes.
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Publications
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Click to view the Publications in Biochemistry
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Department of Microbiology
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About
the Department
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The Department of Microbiology of Dr. G. R. Damodaran
College of Science, started in the year 1995-96, is offering the 3 year
B. Sc. Microbiology, 2 year M.Sc
Microbiology, M.Phil (Full – time and
Part – time) and Ph.D. (Full – time and Part – time) programmes. The backbone of the department is the
intellectual rigor provided by a strong team of faculty members and
students coming from all across the world. The department has a strong
base in Microbial technology and the main focus of the courses offered
is on Genetics, Molecular Biology, Industrial Microbiology, Immunology,
Medical Microbiology, Genetic Engineering, Environmental Microbiology,
Bioinformatics, Nanotechnology, Research Methodology and other areas
allied to biological sciences. Considerable number of research papers
is published every year in the journals of national and international
repute. The alumni of the Department of Microbiology, Dr. GRDCS occupy
positions of great responsibility in different institutions in India
and abroad. Many
of our students and have become researchers in the institutions of
eminence within India
and abroad. The faculty has been successful in mobilizing highly
competitive research and extension project grants from the national
funding agencies like DST, DBT, UGC, Ministry of Health and Family
Welfare, TNSCST etc. A large number of eminent scientists visit the
department every year and deliver lectures. Department of Microbiology
regularly organizes national level seminars, conferences and workshops
to update the students about the recent developments in the field of
Microbiology and related sciences.
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Courses Offered and Eligibility
Criteria
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PROGRAMMES
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ELIGIBILITY
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B. Sc. Microbiology ( 3 years / 6
Semesters )
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Pass in +2 (HSc) with Biology / Botany / Zoology /
Microbiology as one of the subjects
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M.Sc.
Microbiology ( 2 years / 4 Semesters )
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B.Sc
Microbiology / Industrial Microbiology / Medical Microbiology/ Botany
/ Zoology/
Biology/ Biochemisty / Biotechnology
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M. Phil. Microbiology ( Full time- 1 year
/ Part time – 2 years)
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M.Sc. Microbiology with 55% or above
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Ph. D. Microbiology (Full time- 3 –
4 years / Part time – 3 – 4 years)
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M.Sc / M.Phil Microbiology with
55% or above
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Facilities available
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The Department has well equipped laboratories with amenities not only
to meet the needs of the post graduate course, but also to facilitate
research in Molecular Biology, Soil Microbiology, Industrial
Microbiology, Medical Microbiology and Microbial Technology. The
Department has already developed its infrastructure with some
sophisticated equipments like phase contrast microsopy,
fermentor, UV-
vis spectrophotometer, PCR thermocycler, ELISA Reader, Gel-doc system, BOD
chamber, cold centrifuge DNA sequencer, Untrasonicator,
Electroblotter, Minus 800C Deep
freezer, Milli-Q-Filtration System, Minicycler TM, HPLC, tc
and other essential equipments required for conducting research and
practical classes. Department is having separate laboratory facility
and classrooms for M.Sc., M. Phil and Ph. D.
students. The Department is also
having various audio visual teaching aids useful in innovative
teaching.
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Faculty Profile
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The
Department has a full team of competent and accomplished faculty
members and are committed to the upgradation,
quality improvement and student guidance.
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Dr. K. Panneerselvam
M.Sc (App.MB), Ph.D.SLET- Associate Professor
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Dr. P. Saravanakumari
M.Sc (App.MB),
PGDCA, Ph.D.SLET - Associate Professor and
Head
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Dr. V. Kalaigandhi M.Sc. (MB), DCA, ADJP, Ph.D.- Associate Professor
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Mrs.
V. Amsaveni, M.Sc.
(MB), M.Phil, DISM, (Ph.D).
- Assistant Professor
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Mrs. C.S. Shobana M.Sc. (App.MB),ADBI, M.Phil, MBA, (Ph.D), SLET
- Assistant Professor
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Ms S.
Srilatha M.Sc
(MB).,ADTQM., (M.Phil) -Assistant Professor
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Value Addition
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Seminars, guest lectures, field and
industrial visits and other interactions serve to showcase areas of
current development and practical application. Students are helped to
undergo summer training in advanced research labs, hospitals and
industries.
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Placement/Future career
Opportunity
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Department is arranging campus interview for the employment of the student in various
pharmaceutical, Enzymes, Food
and food products industries, research laboratories engaged in microbial analysis, molecular biology , waste water
assessment , clinical and environmental assessment and monitoring.
Every year considerable no of students are going abroad and they have
been absorbed in further study or job. As the course in emphasizing on
industrial, environmental, microbial technology microbial diversity and
microbial physiology students from this department have very good
career opportunity at State, National and International levels.
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Research Interests
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- Protein finger printing to
differentiate Enterococci
- Characterization of lipopeptide
biosurfactants from bacteria
- Structural characterization of a novel xylolipid biosurfactant
from Lactococcus lactis
and analysis of antibacterial activity against multi-drug
resistant pathogens
- Biotyping of
free living Azototrophic marine
bacteria, Dynamics of Azotobacter population in the rhizosphere and non rhizosphere
seagrass region
- Plasmid borne determinants for drug
resistance
- Phytochemical analysis
of Punica granatum
against Pseudomonas aeruginosa
- Invitro
efficacy of antifungal agents against Fusarium Keratitis
- Mycological assessment of pathogens and
their control in Oyster Mushroom (Pleurotus ostreatus)
cultivation
- Bacteria capable of producing
identically important natural coloring agent and its mass
production.
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Consultancy
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Consultancy services include Microbiological testing and
microbial technology application in Soil, Environmental, Industrial and
Medical areas and connected research.
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Publications
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Click to view the
Publications in Microbiology
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Extension Projects
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A few members of the faculty of the Department
of Microbiology are associated with the GRD Trust’s Centre for
Research in Social Sciences Technology and Culture (CRSTC) which is
engaged in projects of Technology transfer and training for Skill
development among Women and Weaker sections in the enterprise areas of biofertilizers, biopesticides,
sericulture, vermiculture, VAM production,
mushroom cultivation etc. The following are some of the more recent and
current projects.
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Name of the Faculty
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Sponsor
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Mrs. C.S. Shobana
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Production of vermicompost
as an effective income generation activity for the rural population
of Virudhunagar district-TamilNadu
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Department of Biotechnology, Govt. of India
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Dr K Panneer Selvam
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Income generation through Oyster mushroom
cultivation and value addition by women in Theni
Dt of Tamil Nadu
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Department of Biotechnology,Govt.
of India
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Ms C.S. Shobana
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Entrepreneurship Development Cell
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NSTEDB Division, Department of
Science and Technology, Govt. of India
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