Sonika Saxena is a Vice Principal at the Dr. B. Lal Institute of Biotechnology, Jaipur. She did Msc Zoology and received her doctoral degree in Zoology with special reference to Environmental Science from University of Rajasthan in 2002. Her experience are in Higher education, academic leadership, research and development and resourceful knowledge communication.Her research interests include Bioremediation of industrial Effluent, solid waste management, Pesticide degradation. She worked as a Tutor (2000-2002) in Kanoria Mahila Mahavidyalaya, Jaipur, Associate Professor and HOD Zoology (2003-2006) in Mahatma Jyoti Rao Phoole University, and Dean (2006-2007) at Ambassy College for Girls, Jaipur. Sonika is involved with the planning and execution of a number of research and teaching programs in biotechnology. For the last 19 years she has been actively engaged in teaching, training and research. Several National Conferences, workshops, seminars, faculty development programmes, Entrepreneurship Awareness programmes, Webinars, Students counseling Programmes are organized by her in collaboration with various Government funding agencies as DST, DBT, ISCA, MSME, RMOL, RSLDC etc. She has published various book Chapters and Research papers in journals of National and International repute. She is a regular reviewer of research articles for many high impact Journals. She is a Life Member of a National Environment Science Academy. Her research group has been honored several times with the Best Oral Presentation Award and Best Poster Presentation Award in various international or national conferences and seminars. Dr. Sonika Saxena was honored with the Eminent Scientist of the Year Award by the National Environment Science Academy and University of Delhi in 2018. Also, he has been awarded the Kayastha Shiksha Ratan Award in 2021 by Akhil Bhartiya Kayastha Mahasabha, Jaipur.

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What are your roles and responsibilities towards the students in Dr. B. Lal Institute, Rajasthan?

“To guide the students as a good citizen and prepare them for several job opportunities”

India is a nation of young people. It is our duty not only to prepare students for a job when we are interacting with them. On other hand, I also guide them on how to become a good citizen. Our campus believes in 360 degree development of the students. 

What is the program that offers on campus to help students outperform and stand apart from the crowd?

“Several courses such as Msc Microbiology, B.Sc. and Msc Biotechnology are available to students”

Our institute is offering different technical courses in Biotechnology and Microbiology. Most courses have a direct link with the industries like pharmaceuticals, clinical research organizations, textile or handmade paper industries, forensics, research, development and more. All these courses are highly beneficial for job, research, and start-up oriented. It assists candidates to aim for a variety of positions in government as well as the private sector. The training and research projects carried out during the tenure of 3 years in a B.Sc. Biotechnology. Moreover, a 2 year course of M.Sc. Biotechnology and Microbiology will equip the candidate with industrial knowledge. Along with that, they learn the importance of interpersonal skills or soft skills that are equally important to succeed in a corporate or research community.

What are the factors that make this program the best for the students in Dr. B. Lal Institute, Rajasthan?

“Focusing on soft skills, and behavioral aspects of pupils along with knowledge acquisition”

We want an education that builds character, strengthens the mind and expands the intellect of a student. The above philosophy of Swami Vivekananda is the motto of our organization. We are committed to making the campus a center of excellence for learning in Biotechnology. Our campus also carries research or training to fulfill the needs and expectations of students, parents, and society at large. We do this with a high degree of social sensitivity through innovation and focus on 360⁰ development of a student. They are empowering with quality education along with hands-on practical experience. We also prepare the students for Skill Development Research, Innovation, and Development, Bio-entrepreneurship, Higher education and placement

What will you say are the best practices in the course you are offering?

“Training, Industry visits, and expert sessions from industry leaders are offered in our courses”

Biotechnology is a technical paper based on practical exposure. We mainly pay attention to hands-on training, Industry visits, and expert sessions from industry leaders. The alumni meet sessions for pupils focused on the entrepreneurship aspects.

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What are the valuable insights of the program offered at Dr. B. Lal Institute, Rajasthan?

“Necessary skills and training are valuable insights of our courses”

B.Sc. Biotechnology, M.Sc. Biotechnology, or Microbiology are technical, job, and research-oriented programs. These are directly linked with three basic human necessities namely health, agriculture, and environment. We train students with necessary skills and execl them in concerned sectors. Our curriculum is designed to cover all aspects with state of art laboratories and offering practical hands-on experience. Industries associated with courses include pharmaceuticals, medical, diagnostic centers, research centers, food and dairy, agriculture, environment and forensic, etc. All these are directly approachable for the bio technocrats. We also provide special training programs and counseling sessions to the students.

How does the program ensure students are being prepared for the future?

“Group projects, study groups, and teamwork skills in our courses helps candidates for the future”

Numerous opportunities are provided for students to improve their collaborative and teamwork skills in a university setting. They get group projects, study groups or bodies like student councils. It ensures students to mix or work alongside and learn from their peers. Working digitally affords greater opportunity for students to work with a diverse range of people. It helps students to meet and collaborate virtually with other classes and even campuses around the world. An entrepreneurial mindset can also be developed in the higher education environment.

How do you tend to establish healthy relations with students and fellow faculty in Dr. B. Lal Institute, Rajasthan?

“Perform Guru Shishya Parampara System, curricular performance and coordination on campus programs”

We believe in individual mentorship of each and every student. As a part of best practice, we have the GSP or Guru – Shishya Parampara System on campus. Each student is assigned an experienced faculty mentor who guides them on matters related to academic and co –curricular performance. They can work on their research interests and employability skills throughout their tenure at the institute. We always work in coordination with other departments to help the student realize their potential in the best possible way.

How do you try to bring in a practical approach to subjects and make them industry-oriented?

“Industrial visits, practical sessions and well equipped laboratories are given to students”

Our courses Biotechnology and Microbiology are applied sciences. Students will fully benefit from these courses if more practical exposure is provided along with sound subject knowledge. We have aligned many laboratory and field practical sessions according to the time table along with theory classes. Our state of the art laboratories are well equipped and open to students for hands-on training in a year. We also arrange frequent industry visits for candidates through our wide industry partner network. 

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What are the benefits and career options provided to students after pursuing courses at Dr. B. Lal Institute, Rajasthan?

“Career chances in research, Industry and entrepreneurship fields are open for students”

Biotechnology is a diversified field and students get multiple career opportunities in research, Industry and entrepreneurship fields. The subject has gained more prominence in the era of molecular medicine, genetic testing and the recent world wide spread of viral diseases. Our students are guided to prepare themselves to become industry leaders or research scientists in the areas of medical, plant or environmental biotechnology. Some students choose to use scientific knowledge to develop sustainable products and services as entrepreneurs.