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Ranikhet: Dr. Bharat Pandey, Assistant Professor in the Department of Chemistry at Government Postgraduate College, Ranikhet, has been selected for the Mukhyamantri Utkrisht Shodh Patra Prakashan Protsahan Yojana (Chief Minister’s Excellent Research Paper Publication Incentive Scheme) of the Government of Uttarakhand for the second time. His achievement marks another significant milestone in his academic and research career and brings recognition to the institution.
The scheme, implemented by the Department of Higher Education, Government of Uttarakhand, aims to promote quality research and encourage faculty members to publish scholarly work of academic and scientific significance. Researchers are selected on the basis of prescribed evaluation criteria for their published research papers.
Dr. Pandey specialises in Natural Products Chemistry, with research interests focusing on medicinal plants, naturally occurring bioactive compounds, and their scientific and medicinal significance. His selection for the second time reflects his continued commitment to scientific research and academic excellence.
Apart from teaching and research, Dr. Pandey has been actively involved in promoting scientific awareness, research culture, and innovative learning opportunities among students, particularly those from rural and remote Himalayan regions. He currently serves as the Coordinator of the Science Popularisation Cell and Co-Coordinator of the Research Cell at Government Postgraduate College, Ranikhet.
One of his notable academic initiatives has been the organisation of the Nobel Laureate Lecture Series, through which students have had opportunities to interact with internationally renowned scientists, including Nobel Prize winners Prof. David J. Wineland and Prof. Carl E. Wieman. These programmes have helped connect students from the Himalayan region with global scientific developments, advanced research, and distinguished scientific personalities.
Dr. Pandey has also been actively associated with the Kalpana–SHE for STEM programme, an initiative aimed at encouraging girls to pursue opportunities in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics. Under his coordination and mentorship, five girl students of Government Postgraduate College, Ranikhet—Ritu Mehra, Jyoti, Tanisha Arya, Harshita Phartiyal, and Bhawana Bisht—have been selected for the Accelerator Phase of the programme. Their selection represents an encouraging step towards strengthening the participation of girls from the hill region in science, research, and innovation.
In addition, Dr. Pandey has been contributing to the promotion of digital and experimental learning through Virtual Laboratory initiatives in collaboration with IIT Bombay, along with organising scientific workshops, academic interactions, and science outreach activities. His efforts have focused on providing students with greater exposure to modern scientific education and research opportunities.
Congratulating Dr. Pandey on his achievement, Prof. Pushpesh Pandey, Principal of Government Postgraduate College, Ranikhet, expressed his appreciation and stated that such research accomplishments strengthen the academic reputation of the institution and inspire students and young researchers to pursue quality scientific research.
Prof. Durgesh Pant, Director General of the Uttarakhand State Council for Science and Technology (UCOST), Dehradun; Prof. D. P. Uniyal, Joint Director, UCOST; and Bhuvan, associated with the SHE for STEM programme, also congratulated Dr. Pandey on his second selection and extended their best wishes for his continued contributions to scientific research and education.
Expressing his gratitude, Dr. Bharat Pandey emphasised that scientific research should not only contribute to the advancement of knowledge but also inspire young minds and benefit society. He reiterated his commitment to promoting quality research, scientific thinking, and innovation while creating greater opportunities for students, particularly girls and young learners from rural and mountainous regions of Uttarakhand.
