Morigaon College
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DR. BODHESWAR KALITA


Department: Zoology


Name Dr. Bodheswar Kalita,Teacher, Dept. of
Zoology, Morigaon College,Morigaon.
Father’s Name/Mother’s Name Late Dhaneswar Kalita/ Late Tarali Kalita.

Department  Zoology, Morigaon College,Morigaon.
Educational Qualification M.Sc., Ph.D.
Date and Place of Birth 01-11-1958, Rupohimukh, Sivasagar, Assam.

Sex Male
Nationality Indian
Address for correspondence Department of Zoology, MorigaonCollege, Morigaon, Assam, PIN- 782105.
Permanent Address Dr. BodheswarKalita, Vill.-Barnasatra, PO & PS-Morigaon, Ward No-2, Dist.- Morigaon, PIN-782105
Phone No: 9954786094 (M)

Academic Qualifications (from HSLC)
Examination Name of the Board/ University Year of Passing Division/ Class/ Grade
HSLC SEBA 1974 2nd Division
HS (Sc.) Pre-University 1976 2nd Division
B.Sc DU 1979 1st Class
M.Sc. GU 1984 2nd Class

Research Degree(s)
Degrees Title on which Ph.D. degree awarded Date of Award University
Ph.D. Effect of Paper Mill Effluent on a fresh water crab, Paratelphusa spinigera. 11-06-2003 Gauhati University

Period of teaching experience: 02-09-1985 to 30-11-2018
H.S. Classes (in Years) 33 years
P.G.(Diploma)Classes (in Years) 6 years
U.G. Classes (in Years) 30 years
P.G. (M.Sc.)Classes (in Years) 6months
Research Experiences(in Years) 20 years

Field of specialization under the Subject/ Discipline:
                               (a) Toxicology
                               (b) Biochemistry
                               (c) Physiology
                               (D)Fishery Biology
                               (E) Environmental Science

                   Research Guide ship:
Pariyer University
Singhania University
Assam Down Town University
Mahatma Gandhi University
Orientation/ Refresher Course/ any other course attended
Name of the course Place Duration Sponsored
Summer
School
Darrang College, Darrang 23 rd  June to 13th July/1991 Secretary,
AHSEC
Refresher Course ASC,Gauhati  University 8th Feb. to 28th Feb./1993 UGC 2004
Refresher Course ASC, Gauhati University 9th Dec. to 29th Dec./1998 UGC
Orientation Programme ASC, Gauhati University 16th June to 13th July/2003 UGC
Refresher Course ASC, Gauhati University 21st June to 11th July/2010 UGC
Refresher Course ASC, Gauhati University 31st Jan. to 20th Feb./2011 UGC

Co-curricular, Extension, Professional development related activities:
a) Guide for field study in Ecology, Environmental Studies, On JobTraining,  Advanced Laboratory Visit,
b) Member-Research Committee, Quality Assurance Cell, IQAC
c) Teacher -in-charge in Games and Sports.
d) Teacher in-charge in News Letter (Moupiya) publication, Birds  Watching Camp of the department.
e) Teacher in-charge for Dry-fish training (among students and  
fisherman communities).
f) Member of Academic Committee (BBT Examination), Subject related events(Syllabus modification),Publications(College and Departmental)
g) Member of Research Committee
h) IQAC Coordinator (2005-2010)
i)  Member of IQAC, AQAR, QAC.
j) Convener (2 UGC sponsored National Seminar)

Research publications and academic contributions:
A) Articles Published in different Books/journals/News Papers:
SL NO. Articles Published
1 Elenga-succumbing to effluent Published in The Assam   Tribune, Saturday, 28th June
2 “Exhaustive exhaust”- Published in The Assam Tribune, Saturday, 3rd April, 2
3 Sex Determination in man Published in Morigaon College Magazine, 1992.
4 “Beels”-the most lucrative media for aquaculture Published in the Book, Moriyan, by Morigaon College Teachers Unit.
5 Wetlands and the Environment Published in the Souvenir, National Seminar on Wetland Management and Sustainable Development, 30th-31st Oct./07, pp-13-20.
6 Cancer Published in Morigaon College Magazine, 2008.
7 Wastelands afforestation and Eco-development- Need of the hour Published in the Book: Anthropogenic Threats to                                                                 Biodiversity, ISBN: 978-81-927242-1-8, Pp-76-82(2014).
8 Antioxidants Published in the Book, Horizon, by Jagiroad College Teachers Unit, ISBN:978-81-928118-3-3,   Pp-194-201  (2014).
9 Charon Beel-A Freak of Nature Published in the Proceeding of 50th Conference of Assam Science Society, Morigaon, pp-111-116  (2015).
10 Human impact and bio-diversity of Morikolong beel Published in the book Bio-diversity of Central Assam, ISBN-978-93-84679-33-0, pp-142-150.
11 Pabitora Wild-life Sanctuary- its conservation through Awareness and Education Published in the book Bio-diversity of Central Assam, ISBN-978-93-84679-33-0, pp-175-178.

Book published (as Author/Editor)
Title with page nos. Type of Books Editors/ Authors Publisher/ISSN/ ISBN No
Anthropogenic Threats to Biodiversity, Vol.-1,
(Edited Book)
A Collection of Peer Reviewed Research Papers. Kalita, D.Kusre,
K.C.Bhuyan, A.Q.Osmani
Dept. of Zoology, Morigaon College.
Dept. of Zoology, Morigaon College.
ISBN:
978-81-927242-1-8
Anthropogenic Threats to Biodiversity, Vol.-2 (In Press).
(Edited Book)
A Collection of Peer Reviewed Research Papers. Kalita, D.Kusre,
K.C.Bhuyan, A.Q.Osmani
Dept. of Zoology, Morigaon College.
Dept. of Zoology, Morigaon College.
ISBN:
978-81-927242-1-8
Cholesterol and Medicinal Plants A Major  Research Project Kalita, D.Kusre,
K.C.Bhuyan, A.Q.Osmani, Jesmin Sultana
Dept. of Zoology, Morigaon College.
Dept. of Zoology, Morigaon College.
ISBN:
978-93-84679-34-7
Bio-diversity of Central Assam A Collection of Peer Reviewed Research Papers. Kalita, D.Kusre,
K.C.Bhuyan, A.Q.Osmani
Dept. of Zoology, Morigaon College.
Dept. of Zoology, Morigaon College.
ISBN:
978-93-84679-33-0
Studies on paper mill effluent on the physic-chemical characteristics and species distribution in Elenga beel,Morigaon A UGC sponsored minor project report-published in the form of a book Dr. Bodheswar Kalita, Dept. of Zoology, Morigaon College.
Dept. of Zoology, Morigaon College

Research papers published in National and International Journals:
Sl. No Title of the
Paper
Author(s) Whether Peer
ReviewedJournal
Vol./Issue/
ISSN
1 Studies on Fishery potential of the river Sonai of Morigaon District, Assam. Dr. B. Kalita, K.C. Bhuyan, A. Dutta J. Assam Science Society, Peer Reviewed. 41(3):173-185/2000
2 Impact of paper mill effluent on the behavioral pattern and histopathological changes in the gills of fresh water crab, Paratelphusa spinigera. Dr. B. Kalita, B. Acharjee, N. K. Dutta, D.K. Sharma Journal of Ecotoxicol. Environ. Monit, Peer Reviewed. 12(4):191-193/2002
3 Physico-chemical quality of beel water in Morigaon district, Assam. Dr. B. Kalita, K.C. Bhuyan, D. Kusre, A. Dutta Dept. of Zoology, Morigaon College.
ISBN:
978-93-84679-34-7
Journal of Ecobiol, Peer Reviewed.
4 Histopathological effects of paper mill effluent on small intestine of the fresh water crab, P.spinigera. Kalita, D.Kusre, K.C.Bhuyan, A.Q.Osmani
Dept. of Zoology, Morigaon College.
Dept. of Zoology, Morigaon College.
ISBN:
978-93-84679-33-0
16(5): 447-450/2006
5 Physico chemical qualities of effluents discharged from Nagaon Paper Mill in Assam. Dr. B. Kalita, K.C. Bhuyan, D.K. Sharma.
Journal of Ecotoxicol. Environ. Monit, Peer Reviewed. 13(1): 77-79/2003
6 Mode of construction of fishing Nets & their efficiency in upper Assam. Dr. B. Kalita. N. K. Dutta, A. Dutta. J. Assam Science Society, Peer Reviewed. 43 (1): 40-47/2002
7 Effect of paper mill effluent on the glucose content in the brain of P.spinigera. Dr. B. Kalita National Seminar on Radiation and Biomolecular Techniques in Animal Sciences and Human Health, Veterinary College, Khannapara. March,
10-12,2004,
Ghy, Assam.
8 Effect of water hyacinth on heavy metals found in a Sewage fed pond of Jalukbari area, Guwahati, Assam. Dr. B. Kalita K.C. Bhuyan

UGC sponsored National Seminar on Environmental Management, Abhayapuri College, Bongaigaon January 7-8,
2005,
Bongaigaon,
Assam.
9 Rural Practices of Medicinal Plants and its present status. A brief study in Morigaon District. Dr. B. Kalita D. Kusre K.C. Bhuyan J. C. Saikia UGC sponsored National Seminar on Indigenous Medicinal Plants and Rural Practices,Dhing College  
10 Screening of antidental- caries activity of some medicinal plants in Morigaon District,Assam, India. Dr. B. Kalita D. Kusre K.C. Bhuyan
UGC sponsored National Seminar on Indigenous Medicinal Plants and Rural Practices,Dhing College August 3rd& 4th, 2007, Dhing, Nagaon.
11 Effect of Bamboo Digester effluent on the Stomach of Clarias batrachus. D. Kusre Dr. B. Kalita K.C. Bhuyan UGC sponsored National Seminar on Wetland Management and Sustainable Development, Morigaon College. October 30th& 31st, Proceedings, pp 9-11/2007, Morigaon, Assam.
12 Hypocholesterolemic effects of Allium sativum on Guineapig Dr. B.Kalita UGC sponsored National Seminar on Wetland Management and Sustainable Development, Morigaon College. October 30th& 31st, Proceedings, pp 1-3/2007, Morigaon, Assam.
13 Effect of Sub-lethel concentration of Zn on the total Erythrocyte count of H.fossilis. A. Yasmin B. Kalita
UGC sponsored National Seminar on Wetland Management and Sustainable Development, Morigaon College. College. October 30th& 31st, Proceedings, pp 78-83/2007, Morigaon, Assam.
14 Impact of paper mill effluent (PME) on the protein content of H.fossilis Dr. B.Kalita UGC sponsored National Seminar on Wetland Management and Sustainable Development, Morigaon College. October 30th& 31st, Proceedings, pp 16-18/2007, Morigaon, Assam.
15 Diversity in Sondoba Beel of Morigaon District, with special reference to ichthyofauna. K.C. Bhuyan Dr. B. Kalita A. Dutta.
A. Dutta. UGC sponsored National Seminar on Wetland Management and Sustainable Development, Morigaon College. October 30th& 31st, Proceedings, pp 30-35/2007, Morigaon, Assam.
16 Toxicity determination of detergents and its effects on the morphology of C. idella (Val.) and
H. fossilis (Bl.).
Dr. B. Kalita K.C. Bhuyan D. Kusre UGC sponsored National Seminar on Wetland Management and Sustainable Development, Morigaon College. October 30th& 31st, Proceedings, pp 78-832007, Morigaon, Assam.
17 Effect of paper mill effluent on the activity of acid phosphatase in the liver of an airbreathing fish, H.fossilis D.Kusre K.C.Bhuyan Dr. B.Kalita UGC sponsored National Seminar on Wetland Management and Sustainable Development, Morigaon College. October 30th& 31st, Proceedings, pp 67-70/2007, Morigaon, Assam.
18 Physico-chemical Characteristics of two Waste-fed ponds in Relation to the Production of Clarius batrachus and Heteropneustes fossilis. J.C.Saikia Dr. B.Kalita E.Ali UGC sponsored National Seminar on Wetland Management and Sustainable Development, Morigaon College. October 30th& 31st, Proceedings, pp 37-39/2007, Morigaon, Assam.
19 Hydrobiology and Fishery Status of Sondoba Beel, Morigaon. K.C.Bhuyan Dr. B. Kalita A. Dutta. Journal of Inland Fishery Research Institute, Barrackpore, Calcutta, India. Peer Reviewed. Vol.41,No-2,2009
20 Impact of Paper Mill Effluent on the Distribution and Abundance of Aquatic Organisms. Dr. B. Kalita   D.K.Sharma Journal of Ecobiology, Peer Reviewed. Vol.30, No. 2. March,2012
21 Studies on the physico-chemical characteristics and fish diversity of Charan beel, Morigaon, Assam Dr. B.Kalita D.Kusre, P.Deka Wesleyan J. of Research- A peer reviewed Research Journal, Peer Reviewed. Vol.5(1):28-32/2012
22 Impact of paper mill effluent on the distribution of plankton in Elenga beel ecosystem. J.K.Bora, Dr. B.Kalita, D.Kusre UGC sponsored National Seminar, Morigaon College. 2014
23 Impact of paper mill effluent on the distribution of plankton in Elenga beel ecosystem, Morigaon, Assam. D. Kusre, K.C. Bhuyan, Purabi Deka, Dr. B. Kalita Book-Biodiversity of North East India and its future Concern. Pp. 288-291
(2010)
24 Effect of Bamboo Digester Effluent on Intestine of Clarius batrachus. D.Kusre, Dr. B.Kalita, S.Sarma Book on-Biodiversity and Human Welfare. ISBN: 978-93-80428-05-5 Pp-179-185/2010
25 Effects of paper mill effluent on the serum glutamate pyruvate transaminase and serum glutamate oxaloacetate transaminase of H.fossilis. D.Kusre Dr. B.Kalita Book on the Current Issues of Conservation and Wise Use of Wetlands in North Eastern Region of India. ISBN:81-202-8869-4,978-81-202-869-7.Pp-317-324/2012
26 Impact of Paper Mill Effluent on the activity of Acid phosphatase in the liver and gills of Air breathing fish, Heteropneustes fossilis. Dr. B .Kalita, P.Deka, J.Sultana Journal of Ecobiology,
Peer Reviewed.
30(3):201-204/2012.
27 Hypocholesterolemic Effects of Leaves Extract of Olive (Olea europea) on Guinea pig. Dr. B .Kalita,D. Kusre Journal of Ecobiology,
Peer Reviewed.
30(3):237-240/2012
28 Effects of Sesame Oil on Hypercholesterolemic Diet-Fed Albino Rat Dr. B .Kalita,D. Kusre Journal of Ecobiology,
Peer Reviewed.
30(4):315-319/2012
29 Studies on Fish Diversity, Plankton and Macrophytes of Monoha Beel, Morigaon, Assam. A.D.Barbaruah, S.Paul, Dr. B.Kalita, A. Dutta. Book on the Current Issues of Conservation and Wise Use of Wetlands in North Eastern Region of India. ISBN:81-202-8869-4,978-81-202-869-7.Pp-158-165/2012
30 Hydrobiology, Plankton and Ichthyofaunal Diversity of Monoha Beel, Morigaon, Assam. A.D.Barbaruah, Dr. B.Kalita A.Dutta National Conference on Hydrology and Water Quality Management, 20th to 22nd September/2012, Morigaon College. ISBN: 978-81-927242-0-1, pp93-100 (2012).
31 Effect of Sub-lethal Exposure of Detergenton on Transamination in Liver of Heteropneustes fossilis. S.Sarma Dr. B. Kalita D. Kusre. National Conference on Hydrology and Water Quality Management, 20th to 22nd September/2012, Morigaon College. ISBN: 978-81-927242-0-1, pp155-159.
32 Effluent Pollution related to Hydrobiological Studies in Elenga Beel. D.Kusre Dr. B.Kalita S. Sarma. National Conference on Hydrology and Water Quality Management, 20th to 22nd September/2012, Morigaon College. ISBN: 978-81-927242-0-1, pp 73-77 (2012).
33 Effect of Sub-lethal Exposure of Detergent on Gill and Liver of Heteropneustes fossilis. S.Sarma N.Barman D.Kusre Dr. B.Kalita. Book on Environmental Degradation and its Impact on Biodiversity. ISBN: 978-93-80261-84-3,pp-83-91, (2013)
34 Dose Dependent Alterations of Enzyme Activities in Freshwater Catfish, Heteropneustes fossilis Exposed to Paper Mill Effluent. Dr. B. Kalita, K.C.Bhuyan D. Kusre International J. of Fundamental and Applied Research (IJFAR), Peer Reviewed. Volume-2, Issue-3,pp-01-05 (2014).
35 Paper Mill Effluent-Its Impact on Certain Enzymes of a freshwater catfish,Heteropneustes fossilis. Dr. B.Kalita, K.C.Bhuyan, D.Kusre, J.K.Bora, D.K.Sharma International J. of Fundamental and Applied Research (IJFAR), Peer Reviewed. Volume-2, Issue-3,pp-21-25, (2014).
36 Bamboo digester effluent alters the enzyme glutamate oxaloacetate transaminase and Glutamate pyruvate transaminase activities in a freshwater catfish, Heteropneustes fossilis. Dr. B.Kalita D.Kusre K.C.Bhuyan A.Q.Osmani J.K.Bora Bio-Review ISBN: 978-93-84679-05-7, pp-118-126, (2015).
37 Catalase and Glutathione-s-Transferase Activities in liver, gill and kidney tissues of Heteropneustes fossilis exposed to Paper Mill Effluent. Dr. B.Kalita, D.Kusre, K.C.Bhuyan, A.Q.Osmani, J.K.Bora Book: Anthropogenic Threats to Biodiversity ISBN: 978-81-927242-1-8,
Pp-76-82, (2014).
38 Assessment of certain heavy metals on the Paper Mill Effluent exposed gills and hepatopancreas of a freshwater crab,Paratelphusa spinigera. Dr. B.Kalita, K.C.Bhuyan, D.Kusre, P.J.Mahanta International J. of Fundamental and Applied Research (IJFAR), Peer Reviewed. Volume-2, Issue-9,  pp-43-46, (2014).
39 Effect of paper mill effluent on the activity of acid phosphatase in the liver and gills of an airbreathing fish, H.fossilis D.Kusre Dr. B.Kalita J.K.Bora,
D.K.Sharma
International J. of Fundamental and Applied Research (IJFAR), Peer Reviewed. Volume-2, Issue-9,  pp-24-28, (2014).
40 Glutathione-S-transferase activity in liver,
gill and kidney tissues ofHeteropneustes
fossilis
exposed to  Paper Mill Effluent
Dr. B.Kalita, K.C.Bhuyan, D.Kusre, A.D.Barbaruah International J. of Fundamental and Applied Research (IJFAR), Peer Reviewed. Volume-2, Issue-9,  pp-47-51, (2014).
41 Effects of Sesame oil and Olive oil on the plasma total cholesterol, low density lipoprotein, high density lipoprotein cholesterol of Guineapig. Dr. B.Kalita, D.Kusre, K.C.Bhuyan
International J. of Engineering Science and Innovative Technology (IJESIT), Peer Reviewed. Volume-3, Issue-5, pp-217-221, (2014).
42 Impact of drying on nutrient composition
      of two freshwater fishes, Heteropneustes
fossilis 
andClarius batrachus.
Dr. B.Kalita, D.Kusre, K.C.Bhuyan, A.Q.Osmani International J. of Engineering Science and Innovative Technology (IJESIT), Peer Reviewed. Volume-5, Issue-2, pp-121-123, (2016).
43 Heavy metals accumulation in the water and tissues of Heteropneustes fossilis collected from polluted Elenga beel, Morigaon, Assam, India. Dr. B.Kalita, K.C.Bhuyan,
D.Kusre, A.Q.Osmani, P.J.Mahanta
International J. of Engineering Science and Innovative Technology (IJESIT), Peer Reviewed. Volume-5, Issue-3, pp-111-115, (2016).
44 Toxicity determination of detergent (Tide) and its effects on the morphology and behaviour of Clarius batrachus. Dr. B.Kalita, K.C.Bhuyan, D.Kusre, A.Q.Osmani International J. of Fundamental and Applied Research (IJFAR), Peer Reviewed. Volume-4, Issue-2, pp-25-28, (2016).
45 Proximate and mineral composition of some
freshwater edible fishes collected from
  Morigaon District, Assam.
Dr. B.Kalita, D.Kusre, K.C.Bhuyan, A.Q.Osmani, Rijuana Ahmed Book: Biodiversity of Central Assam ISBN:978-93-84679-33-0 (2016),
Vol-I, pp-168-174.
46 Heavy metals status in the gill, liver and
muscle tissues of channa punctatus collected
from effluent effected elenga beel, Morigaon,
Assam, India.
Dr. B.Kalita, Yamin Hasan, Jayanta Kr. Bora Book: Anthropogenic Threats to Biodiversity ISBN: 978-81-927242-1-8, Vol-II,
pp-117-125.
47 Studies on amino acid composition of an edible freshwater crab, Paratelphusa spinigera
Dr. B.Kalita, D.Kusre, K.C.Bhuyan, A.Q.Osmani Book: Anthropogenic Threats to Biodiversity ISBN: 978-81-927242-1-8, Vol-II,
Pp-134-141(2017).
48 Studies on the proximate and mineral
composition in the walking legs of a freshwater
crab, Paratelphusa spinigera.
Dr. B.Kalita,
D.Kusre,
K.C.Bhuyan, A.Q.Osmani
International J. of Fundamental and Applied Research (IJFAR), Peer Reviewed. Volume-4, Issue-12, pp.-08-13 (2017).
49 Amino acid composition of a traditionally fermented fish product “Sukati”prepared from Puntius sophore and Amblypharyngodon mola, in Morigaon district, Assam. Dr. B.Kalita, Rijuana Ahmed, Purabee Dewri Book: Anthropogenic Threats to Biodiversity ISBN: 978-81-927242-1-8, Vol-II,
Pp-142-151(2017).
50 Study on density,  frequency and abundance of different wild animals in relation to dominant grass species in Pobitora Wildlife Sanctuary, Morigaon district, Assam. A.Q.Osmani, Dr. B.Kalita, N.Thakuria Book: Anthropogenic Threats to Biodiversity ISBN: 978-81-927242-1-8, Vol-II,
Pp-152-160(2017).
51 Dry fish and socio-economic development of fishermen. Dr. B.Kalita,
A.D.Barbaruah
Book:
Anthropogenic Threats to Biodiversity
ISBN: 978-81-927242-1-8, Vol-II,Pp-1-10(2017).
52 Impact of paper mill effluent on the accumulation of heavy metals in gill, liver and muscle tissues of a freshwater fish, Channa punctatus. J.K. Bora,
Dr. Kalita, Dr. Yamin Hasan
Accepted in IJFAR, Peer Reviewed. 20I7
53 Studies on the composition of fatty acids in
the cephalothorax of a freshwater crab,
Paratelphusa spinigera

Dr. B.Kalita,
D.Kusre, K.C.Bhuyan, A.Q.Osmani
International J. of Fundamental and Applied Research (IJFAR), Peer Reviewed. To be sent to IJFAR


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