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Dr. Th. Aruna Singha

Assistant Professor
aruna.singha [at] aau.ac.in Joined: 31 Jul, 2014
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Publications
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Projects
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Degrees
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Career Milestones
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Honors & Awards
Academic Background

Education & Career Milestones

Educational Qualifications
B.Sc. (Agri)
2009
Assam Agricultural University
M.Sc. (Agri)
2011
Assam Agricultural University
Specialization: Sericulture
Ph.D (Agri)
2024
Assam Agricultural University
Specialization: Sericulture
Employment History
Guest Lecturer
07-09-2012 – 30-07-2014
Department of Sericulture, Assam Agricultural University
Jorhat
Assistant Professor
31-07-2014 – 31-12-2019
Department of Sericulture, Assam Agricultural University
Jorhat
Assistant Professor Stage II
01-01-2020 – Till date
Department of Sericulture, Assam Agricultural University
Jorhat
Research & Scholarship
Scholarly Publications 57 Total Records
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G. Savitha; Th. Aruna Singha; S. Sunil; R. Nandha Kumar; R. Moulidharshan; S. Susikaran; M. Akash (2026). Effect of Digestive Enzymes-Fortified Castor Leaves on Cocoon and Reproductive Parameters of Eri Silkworm (Samia ricini Donovan), Journal of Advances in Biology & Biotechnology , 29(4), 234–247 DOI: 10.9734/jabb/2026/v29i43785
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G. Savitha; Th. Aruna Singha; R. Moulidharshan; R. Nandha Kumar; P. Yuvanthi; P. Lokesh Kumar; Basavaraj Sumalingappa Purad (2026). Seasonal Variation in Eri Spun Yarn Quality Enhanced by Digestive Enzymes-Enriched Castor Leaves, Archives of Current Research International , 26(4), 112–122 DOI: 10.9734/acri/2026/v26i41808
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Manihar Talukdar; Hijam Shila Devi; Th. Aruna Singha; Imtinaro Longchar; Pankaj Neog (2025). Comparative study on rearing performances of five eri silkworm eco-races during summer and autumn seasons in Nagaland, Journal of Entomological Research, 49(2), 492–497 DOI: 10.5958/0974-4576.2025.00082.X
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Th. A. Singha; B. Bhattacharyya; S. Bhagawati; K. Sarmah; H. Saikia; E. Bidyarani Devi; D. Gogoi; K. S. Bhairavi (2025). Exploring the nutrient composition of sericigenous insects of Manipur: a scientific inquiry into their edible potential, Journal of Insects as Food and Feed, 11(12), 2117–2129 DOI: 10.1163/23524588-00001394
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Th. A. Singha; Nanita Bora; Dhanalakhi Gogoi; Merrylina Marak (2025). Economic Cocoon Parameters of Barpat (Bombyx mori) Silkworm on Different Mountages, Biotica Research today, 7(2), 58–60 DOI: https://doi.org/10.54083/BRT/7.2.2025/58-60
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Nanita Bora; Dhanalakhi Gogoi; Th. Aruna Singha; Merrylina S. Marak (2024). Rearing Performances of Different Eco-Races of Eri Silkworm (Samia Ricini Boisd.) in Jorhat, Assam, Journal of Advances in Biology & Biotechnology, 27(9), 556–560 DOI: 10.9734/jabb/2024/v27i91328
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Nanita Bora; Th. Aruna Singha; Dhanalakhi Gogoi (2024). Importance of Minerals in Silkworm Nutrition: A Review, Journal of Advances in Biology & Biotechnology, 27(7), 1457–1463 DOI: 10.9734/jabb/2024/v27i71107
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Merrylina Marak; Th. Aruna Singha; Dipankar Saikia (2024). Mechanization in Sericulture: An Overview, Journal of Advances in Biology & Biotechnology, 27(8), 820–825 DOI: 10.9734/jabb/2024/v27i81200
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Parashpriya Borah; Abhigyan Rajkhowa; Dipankar Brahma; Dhanalakhi Gogoi; Th. A. Singha; Nanita Bora; Nilav Ranjan Bora (2024). Life Cycle and Population Dynamics of Amphutukoni Muga (Cricula trifenestrata Helfer), Uttar Pradesh Journal of Zoology , 45(18), 114–123 DOI: 10.56557/upjoz/2024/v45i184429
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Dhanalakhi Gogoi; Nanita Bora; Th. A. Singha; Merrylina S. Marak (2024). Impact of Host Plants on Growth, Development and Economic Characters of Eri Silkworm (Samia ricini Boisd.), Journal of Advances in Biology & Biotechnology, 27(9), 0–0
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Th. A. Singha; Badal Bhattacharyya; Dhanalakhi Gogoi; Nanita Bora; Merrylina Singha; Aparupa Borgohain (2024). Innovative Utilization of Sericulture Resources to Value Added Products – A Review, Journal of Advances in Biology & Biotechnology, 27(9), 1302–1309 DOI: 10.9734/jabb/2024/v27i91400
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Th. A. Singha (2023). The impact of zinc chloride supplementation on larval growth and economic cocoon parameters of eri silkworm, Journal of Entomological Research, 46(0), 1108–1113 DOI: 10.5958/0974-4576.2022.00033.0
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Th. Aruna Singha (2022). Effect of Season on Reproductive Parameters of Muga Silkworm (Antheraea assamensis Helfer), Ecology, Environment and Conservation, 29(1), 309–313 DOI: http://doi.org/10.53550/EEC.2023.v29i01.045
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Th. Aruna Singha (2022). IMPACT OF ZINC CHLORIDE AS FOOD ADDITIVE IN NUTRITIONAL INDICES OF ERI SILKWORM, SAMIA RICINI BOISD, Journal of Experimental Zoology India, 25(2), 2107–2111 DOI: https://connectjournals.com/03895.2022.25.2107
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Th. A. Singha (2022). A study on entrepreneurial behavior of ericulture farmers in the Charaideo district of Assam, Journal of Crop and Weed, 18(3), 0–0 DOI: 10.5958/0974-4576.2022.00033.0
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Th. Aruna Singha (2022). Biology and morphometric study of Soalu leaf roller (Pleuroptya scinisalis walker), Journal of Entomological Research, 46(1), 188–192 DOI: 10.5958/0974-4576.2022.00033.0
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L. Teronpi; M. Saikia; Th. A. Singha; S. Kalita; H. Saikia (2020). Impact of mating duration on larval growth of eri silkworm, Samia ricini Donovan in autumn and spring season, J. Entomol. Zool. Stud. , 8(4), 1969–1974
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C. Lalmuankimi; I. Gogoi; Th. A. Singha (2020). Effect of Plant Extracts on Larval Growth Parameters of Eri Silkworm, Samia ricini Boisd. , Int.J.Curr.Microbiol.App.Sci. , 9(12), 2655–2661
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K. Sonowal; L. C. Dutta; S. Borua; Th. A. Singha (2019). Extent of adoption of scientific eri culture practices by the rearers in Jorhat district of Assam, J. Exp. Zool. India. , 22(1), 339–342
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D. Saikia; L. C. Dutta; Th. A. Singha (2019). Effect of oviposition devices and mating durations on oviposition, fecundity and hatchability of muga silkworm, Antheraea assama Ww, J. Exp. Zool. India. , 22(1), 361–363
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Lalrammawia .; D. P. Khanikor; Th. A. Singha; M. K. Deka; S. N. Phukan (2018). Effect of different concentrations of soda, pre-soaking media and cooking methods on cooking and reeling parameters of muga cocoons in autumn crop, J. Exp. Zool. India. , 21(1), 295–297
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P. J. Phukan; L. C. Dutta; Th. A. Singha (2018). Incidence and intensity of attack of Ariadne merione c. infesting castor –a primary food plant of eri silkworm in the agro-ecosystem of Assam., J. Exp. Zool. India., 21(1), 311–314
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P. Borah; J. Bhattacharjeee; L. C. Dutta; B. Bhattacharya; Th. A. Singha (2016). Soalu leaf damage caused by leaf roller, Pleuroptya scinisalis Walker , J. Exp. Zool. India. , 19(2), 1047–1049
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Th. A. Singha; P. Sonowal (2016). An importance of muga silkworm (Antheraea assama Ww.) seed crops, J. Exp. Zool. India. , 19(1), 1215–1217
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Th. A. Singha; L.. C. Dutta; A. Borgahain (2015). Nutritional status of Muga and Erisilkworm host plants- A review. , International Journal of Scientific Research, 4(8), 430–431
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A. Borgohain; J. Bhattacharjee; L. C. Dutta; B. Bhattacharya; Th. A. Singha (2015). Mulberry leaf damage caused by leaf roller, Glyphodes pyloalis Walker, J. Exp. Zool. India. , 18(1), 313–314
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A. Borgohain; J. Battacharjee; Th. A. Singha (2015). Population dynamics of mulberry leaf roller, Glyphodes pyloalis walker in Jorhat (Assam) in contextof environmental factors. , The Ecoscan , 9(1), 175–178
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A. Borgohain; J. Battacharjee; L. C. Dutta; B. Bhattacharya; Th. A. Singha (2015). Influence of Climatic Factors on Infestation and Damage of Mulberry Plant by Glyphodes Pyloalis Walker in Jorhat, (Assam) , J. Exp. Zool. India., 18(2), 821–824
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M. Saikia; J. Bhattacharjee; L. C. Dutta; Th. A. Singha (2014). Effect of photoperiod on larval growth of eri silkworm (Samia ricini Boisduval) in two different seasons, J. Exp. Zool. India. , 17(2), 743–745
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K. Basumatary; J. Bhattacharje.; L. C. Dutta; P. Kalita; Th. A. Singha (2014). Evaluation on nutritive value of Soalu (Litsaea polyantha) leaves by the infestation of gall insect , J. Exp. Zool. India., 17(2), 727–728
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N. Narrzary; J. Bhattacharjee; D. P. Khanikor; P. Patgiri; Th. A. Singha (2014). Effect of mountages on cocoon and reproductive parameters of eri silkworm (Samia ricini Boisduval) , J. Exp. Zool. India. , 17(2), 609–611
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Th. A. Singha; L. C. Dutta; P. Kalita (2014). Evaluation of moisture and moisture retention capacity of castor (Ricinus communis L. ) in different storage duration , Indian. J. Ecol. , 41(1), 197–198
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Th. A. Singha; J. Bhattacharjee; N. Narzary; K. Basumatary (2014). Economic characters of six different strains of eri silkworm (Samia ricini Boisd.), J.Env.Bio-Sci., 28(1), 37–38
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K. Basumatary; J. Bhattacharjee; P. Kalita; Th. A. Singha (2013). Effect of gall insect infestation on nutritive value of Som (Persea bombycina) leaves- the major food of muga silkworm (Antherea assama Ww), J. Appl. Zool. Res., 24(2), 177–179
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Th. A. Singha; L. C. Dutta; P. Kalita (2013). Effect of of leaf storage duration on nutritive value of castor, Ricinus communis Linn.: the primary food of eri silkworm, Samia ricini Biosd., J. Appl. Zool. Res. , 24(1), 55–57
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Singha, T.A. (2022). Climate Smart Agriculture Technologies: Challeges and prospects. Vital Biotect Publication, An International Publisher, Vital Biotech Publication, 772, Basant Vihar, Kota, Rajasthan- 324009, India, ISBN: 978-93-92953-16-3
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Singha, T.A. (2022). Role of Insects in Organic Farming. Vital Biotect Publication, An International Publisher, Vital Biotech Publication, 772, Basant Vihar, Kota, Rajasthan- 324009, India, ISBN: 978-93-92953-17-0
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Gogoi, (.; Saikia, B.; Bordoloi, B.; Singha, T.A. and Tamuly, P.P. (2026). Megankari Silk of Assam: Royal Legacy, Ecological Rarity and Revival Prospects, in: Gogoi, N.; Bhuyan, S.; Boruah, S.; (Eds.), Empowering India's Youth on Sustainable Innovation and Future-Ready Skills in Textiles for Livelihood Resiliency, AkiNik Publications, AkiNik Publications 169, C-11, Sector - 3, Rohini, Delhi - 110085, India, pp 169–176, ISBN: 978-93-7150-713-4.
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Singha, T.A.; Gogoi, D.; Bora, N.; Marak, M.; Tamuly, P.P. and Singha, N.L. (2026). Ericulture: A Hope for the Future Silk Industry, in: Gogoi, N.; Bhuyan, S.; Boruah, S.; (Eds.), Empowering India's Youth on Sustainable Innovation and Future-Ready Skills in Textiles for Livelihood Resiliency, AkiNik Publications, AkiNik Publications 169, C-11, Sector - 3, Rohini, Delhi - 110085, India, pp 87–92, ISBN: 978-93-7150-713-4.
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Tamuly, P.P.; Gogoi, C.; Thengal, A.N. and Singha, T.A. (2026). Improvement in EricultureIndustry in Assam, in: Nath, K.D.; Barman, P.; Rabha, H. and Deka, P. Saikia, N.; Saikia, P.; Bordoloi, P.K.; Neog, M.; (Eds.), Seeds of Hope, Chronicle Publishing House, Scientia Academic Advancement Foundation Guwahati, Assam, India, 781022, pp 469–475, ISBN: 978-81-995606-1-1.
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Singha, N.L.; Singha, T.A.; Tamuly, P.P. and Gogoi, D. (2026). By-Product: A secondary source of Income for the farmers, in: Nath, K.D.; Barman, P.; Rabha, H. and Deka, P. Saikia, N.; Saikia, P.; Bordoloi, P.K.; Neog, M.; (Eds.), Seeds of Hope, Chronicle Publishing House, Scientia Academic Advancement Foundation Guwahati, Assam, India, 781022, pp 488–490, ISBN: 978-81-995606-1-1.
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Gogoi, D.; Saikia, B.; Singha, T.A. and Barud, B. (2026). Reviving Rural Heritage through Sericulture - Based Tourism, in: Nath, K.D.; Barman, P.; Rabha, H. and Deka, P. Saikia, N.; Saikia, P.; Bordoloi, P.K.; Neog, M.; (Eds.), Seeds of Hope, Chronicle Publishing House, Scientia Academic Advancement Foundation Guwahati, Assam, India, 781022, pp 505–513, ISBN: 978-81-995606-1-1.
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Marak, M.S. and Singha, T.A. (2024). Achieving sustainable development goals through sericulture, in: Deka, J.K. (Ed.), Khongkhai, Colore Cube, MLN Road, Panbazar, Guwahati, pp 159–160, ISBN: 978-93-5860-389-7.
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Gogoi, D.; Singha, T.A.; Saikia, B.; Sarma, J. and Bora, N. (2024). An infusion of mulberry leaves : mulberry brew, in: Deka, J.K.; (Ed.), Khongkhai, Colore Cube, MLN Road, Panbazar, Guwahati, pp 156–158, ISBN: 978-93-5860-389-7.
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Singha, T.A.; Devi, N.; Saikia, S.; Barud, B. and Kaushiki, B. (2024). Mechanization in Mulberry cultivation, in: Deka, J.K.; (Ed.), Khongkhai, Colore Cube, MLN Road, Panbazar, Guwahati, pp 154–155, ISBN: 978-93-5860-389-7.
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Singha, T.A.; Gogoi, D.; Marak, M.S. and Bora, N. (2024). Sericulture - a present status and future prospects , in: Deka, J.K.; (Ed.), Khongkhai, Colore Cube, MLN Road, Panbazar, Guwahati, pp 151–153, ISBN: 978-93-5860-389-7.
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Singha, T.A.; Saikia, D. and Sonowal, K. (2017). Utilization of mulberry fruits for production of commercial valuable products, Research Conclave-2017, An amalgamation of Academia, Industry & Startups, IIT Guwahati , IIT Guwahati, IIT Guwahati, Vol. 0(0), 0 - 0.
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Singha, T.A. (2014). Study on flowers of mulberry, UGC-Sponsored National conference on certain aspects on commercial floriculture, Department of Home Science, Digboi Mahila Mahavidyalaya , Digboi Mahila Mahavidyalaya. , Digboi, Assam, Vol. 0(0), 26 - 0.
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Singha, T.A. (2014). Castor (Ricinus communis L.)- an important commercial plant, UGC-Sponsored National conference on certain aspects on commercial floriculture, Department of Home Science, Digboi Mahila Mahavidyalaya , Digboi Mahila Mahavidyalaya, Digboi, Assam, Vol. 0(0), 33 - 0.
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Singha, T.A.; Battacharjee, J. and Dutta, L.C. (2013). Effective utilization of Sericultural wastes 17th-18th August., UGC-Sponsored National Seminar on Silk Cultivation in NORTH –East India with social Reference to Assam, Department of Home Science, Digboi Mahila Mahavidyalaya , Digboi Mahila Mahavidyalaya. , Digboi, Assam, Vol. 0(0), 21 - 0.
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Tamuly, P.P.; Kakoty, A.; Gogoi, C. and Singha, T.A. (). Impact of Temperature In Mulberry Sericulture, Krishi Netra, 3(8), 19-21, Publisher GRN Creatives 33/1-47, Raithunagaram, Nandyal, Andhra Pradesh 518502
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Gopalakrishnan, S. and Singha, T.A. (). Role of Amylase Enzyme in Silkworm, Agrospheres: e- Newsletter, 5(6), 11-12, Vital Biotech, Basant Vihar, Kota, Rajasthan
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Gogoi, D.; Singha, T.A. and Saikia, B. (). Potentiality of Ericulture in Assam, Reshami Silky, 0(6), 10, V. RHETSO WOMAN & CHILD WELFARE SOCIETY, Titabar, Assam
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Singha, T.A. (2021). Importance of Biotechnology in Sericulture Industry https://www.linkedin.com/redir/redirect?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww%2Eagrospheresmagazine%2Ecom%2F&urlhash=PjdH&trk=about_website browsed on 30-09-2021
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Singha, T.A. (2021). Impact of Pesticides on Muga Silkworm Culture https://www.linkedin.com/redir/redirect?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww%2Eagrospheresmagazine%2Ecom%2F&urlhash=PjdH&trk=about_website browsed on 31-07-2021
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Singha, T.A. (2021). Art of Silk Cocoon Crafting - Entrepreneurial Opportunities for Rural Women https://www.linkedin.com/redir/redirect?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww%2Eagrospheresmagazine%2Ecom%2F&urlhash=PjdH&trk=about_website browsed on 30-06-2021
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Singha, T.A. (2022). Role of Biofertlizers for Improvement of Silkworm Host Plant https://www.agricosemagazine.com/ browsed on 30-04-2022
Sponsored Research
Research Projects 1 Projects
Central Silk Board Rs. 3.00 Lakh
Pilot Project - Elucidating the Role of Probiotics: Enhancing Eri Silkworm (Samia ricini Donovan) Health & Silk Yield
Implemented in 2026
Recognition & Accolades
Achievements & Honors 4 Honors
Selection as Guest Lecturer in 2012
ICAR-NET for Lecturership / Assistant Professor, 2013
Best Ph.D Thesis Awards honoured by SBER, 2024
Young Women Scientist Award honoured by AEDS, 2025
Learned Societies
Professional Memberships 3 Societies
Society for Biotic and Environment Research
Life Member
Agro Environmental Development Society
Life Member
Indian Zoological Welfare Society
Life Member