Organised by: Department of Botany, in collaboration with the Leaf and Life Club and the Vigyan Club, Patna Women’s College (Autonomous), Patna University
Date: 05 October 2026
Venue: Zoom platform
Participants: Staff and Students of Departments of Botany, Patna Women’s College, Patna and Sophia Girl’s College, Ajmer, Rajasthan
The Department of Botany, in collaboration with the Leaf and Life Club and the Vigyan Club, Patna Women’s College (Autonomous), Patna University, organised an online workshop on Hydroponics on the theme “From Clean Drops to Green Crops– The Hydroponic Journey” for the Department of Botany, Sophia Girls College, Ajmer, Rajasthan, as part of the collaborative activities under the MoU. This joint endeavour was aimed at providing an opportunity to share knowledge, exchange ideas, and learn from one another… beyond geographical boundaries. Such academic partnerships truly reflect the spirit of learning together, growing together, and innovating together.The workshop familiarized participants with a comprehensive understanding of hydroponics, a revolutionary technique of cultivating plants without soil.
The programme commenced with a prayer, followed by a welcome address by Dr. Pinky Prasad, Head, Department of Botany. The resource person, Md. Jawaid Alam, Coordinator, Nature Club of India, Patna, provided valuable insights into the principles, techniques, applications, and practical aspects of hydroponic cultivation and interacted with the participants. Dr. Urvashi Sinha, Assistant Professor, proposed the vote of thanks. The workshop witnessed enthusiastic participation of staff and students from the departments of Botany of the two institutions.
