CURRICULUM VITAE. Personal Details. Career Objectives. Qualifications. Professional Experience. Dr. Atul Kumar Gupta

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1 CURRICULUM VITAE Dr. Atul Kumar Gupta HVC Registration No. Correspondence Address Contact Personal Details HVC- 712/2005 (H.P. State Veterinary Council) Assistant Professor, Deptt. of Veterinary Public Health & Epidemiology, Dr. G.C. Negi College of Veterinary & Animal Sciences, CSK HP Agricultural University, Palampur (H.P.) India Phone No.: / Career Objectives To pursue a challenging carrier in the discipline of Veterinary Public Health and Epidemiology and accept every opportunity, which can give me a chance to expand my knowledge. I also intend to utilize my talent and potentials to achieve organization s goal along with my personal success. My research interests includes studies on veterinary drug residues and environmental pollutants in food of animal origin, and their impact on human health. Molecular epidemiology of food borne infections/intoxications & pathogens of public health significance. Qualifications Ph.D. in Veterinary Public Health & Epidemiology from GADVASU, Ludhiana with OGPA of 8.80/10.00 in the year (Research topic: Determination of pesticide and antibiotic residues in honey and their potential risks to consumers) ITraP-IDFP funded by NSERC, Canada. Master of Veterinary Science (MVSc) in Epidemiology from IVRI, Izatnagar with OGPA of in the year 2007 (Research topic: Seroepidemiology of canine leptospirosis based on recombinant LipL32 ELISA) Bachelor of Veterinary Sciences and Animal Husbandry (BVSC & AH) from COVAS, CSK HPKV, Palampur with OGPA of 7.68/10.00 in the year 2005 Professional Experience Assistant Professor in CSKHPKV, Palampur w.e.f. September, 2009 to continue Veterinary Officer in the Deptt. of Animal Husbandry, Govt. of Himachal Pradesh for 3.5 years.

2 Memberships Life Member- Indian Association of Veterinary Public Health Specialists Executive member of governing council of IAVPHS for 3 years term ( ). Registered Member of H.P. State Veterinary Council. Member: Veterinary and Animal Science Teachers Association, Palampur. Awards / Commendations/ Scholarships/Distinctions Certificate of Honor in BVSc & AH awarded by CSKHPKV, Palampur. IVRI Research Fellowship for pursuing MVSc. Qualified National Eligibility Test conducted by ASRB, (ICAR). Certificate of appreciation received from cattle remedies. Selected as CREATE student during doctoral programme. Invited as key speaker on Pesticides and Antibiotics in Honey at Canadian Centre for Health and Safety in Agriculture (CCHSA) at University of Saskatchewan, Canada. Best Poster presentation and 3 rd best oral presentation award in Annual Conference of IAVPHS and National Symposium held at COVS, Tirupati. Teaching Teaching all undergraduate and post graduate course of Veterinary Public Health and Epidemiology as per Veterinary Council of India and Indian Council of Agricultural Research course curricula. o Food borne infections and intoxications, hygienic milk and meat production, Zoonoses, Epidemiology, Environmental hygiene etc. Innovative approached in teaching including E-learning of Undergraduate and Postgraduate courses through E Learning Cafe of CSK HPKV Palampur (H.P.) India. Research Projects: Research No. of Research projects submitted as PI/Co-PI: 14 No. of Research projects completed Co-PI: 01 No. of on-going Research projects as PI: 01 Extension Twenty three expert lectures at various local, regional, national and internationals levels (beneficiaries: Scientists, Farmers, Veterinarians, Paraveterinary staff, Wild life officers, Abattoir workers, School children etc.)

3 Publications Book/Manual/Book & compendium chapters: Kumar A and Sinha DK (2012). Canine Leptospirosis: Seroepidemiology (An Indian Perspective) published by LAP (Lambert Academic Publishing), Germany. ISBN No.: Kumar A, Thakur SD, Khurana SK and Panda AK (2015). Practical Manual on Milk and Meat Hygiene, food safety and Public Health. Kumar A, Panda AK and Khurana SK (2018). Practical Manual: Veterinary Epidemiology. Panda AK and Kumar A (2015). Public Health Interventions for Managing Disaster to Protect Livelihood. In: Technologies for Livelihood Enhancement (Eds V.L. Chopra and Sanjay Kumar), Chapter 18: pp New India Publishing Agency, New Delhi, India. ISBN: ; 606 p. Kumar A and Nagal KB (2013). Bacteriological quality of milk and milk products sold in various retail outlets of Palampur, Himachal Pradesh. In: Book of proceeding of national seminar on Indian Agriculture: Present Situation, Challenges, Remedies and Road Map. pp ISBN No.: Kumar A (2010). Zoonoses Prevention and control. In: Reference Manual for Primary Animal Husbandry Workers. Directorate of Extension Education, CSKHPKV, Palampur. (1): Sinha DK and Kumar A (2007). Application of dot-elisa in diagnosing diseases. In: Compendium of short term training course on Advance training on diagnosis of animal diseases" CADRAD, IVRI, May, 21-26, pp Research/Review Articles: Sharma S, Panda AK, Kumar A and Thakur SD (2018). Prevalence of bovine tuberculosis in cattle of lower and middle ranges of North-western Himalayas. Indian Journal of Animal Sciences (Accepted). (NAAS # 6.19) Kumar A, Patyal A and Panda AK (2018). Sub-therapeutic Use of Antibiotics in Animal Feed and their Potential Impact on Environmental and Human Health: A Comprehensive Review. Journal of Animal Feed Science and Technology. 6 (1): DOI: (NAAS # 3.05) Kumar A, Sharma D and Kumar R (2018). Zoonoses at the Human-Avian Interface: A Review. BAOJ Veterinary Science 2 (1): 005. (International peer review journal) Kumar A, Gill JPS and Bedi JS (2018). Multiresidue determination of pesticides in market honey from northern India using QuEChERS approach and assessment of potential risks to consumers. Current Science. 115(2): (NAAS # 6.84) Kumar A, Gill JPS, Bedi JS, Manav M, Ansari MJ and Walia GS (2018). Sensorial and physicochemical analysis of Indian honeys for assessment of quality and floral origins. Food Research International 108: (NAAS # 9.09)

4 Kumar A and Nagal KB (2014). Bacterial Contamination of Livestock Feed and its Public Health Significance. Indian Veterinary Journal. 91(03): ISSN No (NAAS # 4.42) Nagal KB, Kumar A and Asrani RK (2014). Salvia coccinea poisoning among migratory Gaddi goats: Evidences from mid hills of Himachal Pradesh (India). Indian Journal of Animal Sciences. 84(1): (NAAS # 6.19) Kumar A, Nagal KB and Panda AK (2013). Bacteriological quality and safety of raw milk and milk products with special reference to coliforms in Palampur (Himachal Pradesh). Himachal Veterinary Journal. 6 (1): (Journal of repute) Thakur D, Ravikumar RK, Kumar P, Gupta A, Sharma A, Katoch S and Bodh VK (2012). Meat inspection and animal welfare practices: Evidence from North Western Himalayan Region, India. Veterinary World. 5(12): December, (NAAS # 5.71) Panda AK, Kumar A, Thakur SD and Shalmali (2012). Evaluation of bacteriological quality of meat and meat products in Palam Valley of North Western Himalayas. Journal of Veterinary Public Health. 10 (1): ISSN No (NAAS # 4.44) Kumar A, Sinha DK, Chaudhary P, Shankar H and Srivastava SK (2009). Comparative studies on Seroepidemiology of canine leptospirosis by Micro agglutination test (MAT) and recombinant LipL32 ELISA. Indian Journal of Animal Sciences. 79 (11): (NAAS # 6.19) Extension Publications/Popular Articles: Gupta AK and Khurana SK (September, 2018). Cannibalism in Poultry: Causes and Management. Poultry Line. 18(9): Gupta AK and Panda AK (May, 2018). Pramukh Pashujanay Rog avam unki roktham. Giriraj- Official Publication of Govt. of Himachal Pradesh. 40(35): 5. ISSN No Sharma D and Kumar A (May, 2018). Recent trends in epidemiology & control of poultry coccidiosis. Poultry World. 13 (2): ISSN No Kumar A and Sharma D (May, 2018). Infectious diseases of poultry: A threat to velvet poultry production in India. Poultry World. 13 (2): ISSN No Gupta AK (April, 2018). Kukutpalan mein ranikhet rog: prabhav avam prabhandhan. Poultry Manch. 4(4): Gupta AK and Sankhyan V (April, 2018). Murgipalan mein gumboror rog: lakshan, prabhav avam prabhandhan. Poultry Manch. 4(4): Panda AK and Gupta AK (March, 2018). Extension folder depicting departmental activities, achievements and facilities for farmers published by Deptt. of Veterinary Pubic Health & Epidemiology, COVAS, CSKHPKV, Palampur. Khurana SK, Gupta AK and Panda AK (March, 2018). Kshay rog: karan avam bachav. Extension Folder published by Deptt. of Veterinary Pubic Health & Epidemiology, COVAS, CSKHPKV, Palampur.

5 Gupta AK, Panda AK and Khurana SK. (March, 2018). Pashuon v manushyon mein brucellosis rog: karan avam bachav. Extension Folder published by Deptt. of Veterinary Pubic Health & Epidemiology, COVAS, CSKHPKV, Palampur. Kumar A and Gupta T (March, 2018). Biosecurity measures for profitable poultry production in India. Poultry Technology. 12(11): Gupta AK and Khurana SK (December, 2015). Sawach dugadh utpadan. Vigyan Pragati (CSIR) (12): ISSN No Gupta AK, Panda AK and Thakur SD (March, 2015). Synthetic dudh: Manushay swasthay ke liye abhishaap. Parvatiya Khetibari. 35 (1): Gupta AK, Panda AK and Thakur SD (March, 2015). Sawach dudh utpadan. Parvatiya Khetibari. 35 (1): Gupta AK, Panda AK and Thakur SD (2015). Synthetic dudh ki janch avam dushparbhav. Extension Folder published by Deptt. of Veterinary Pubic Health & Epidemiology, COVAS, CSKHPKV, Palampur. Thakur SD, Gupta AK and Panda AK (2014). Rabies: Bachav avam Roktham. Extension folder published by Deptt. of Veterinary Pubic Health & Epidemiology, COVAS, CSKHPKV, Palampur. Karofa D, Mane BG and Gupta AK (2014). Chicken ka Achhar banane ki vidhi. Extension folder published by Deptt. of Livestock Product Technology, COVAS, CSKHPKV, Palampur. Gupta AK and Nagal KB (June, 2013). Himachal Pradesh ke bhedpalkon mein Pashujanay Rog: Niyantran avam Roktham. Parvatiaya Khetibari. (2): Nagal KB and Gupta AK (June, 2013). Pashuon vah Manushyon mein kshay rog. Parvatiaya Khetibari. (2): ISSN No Khurana SK and Gupta AK (October, 2012). Foot and Mouth Disease: An update. Livestock Line. 6(6): Gupta AK and Panda AK (June, 2011). Varsha Janit Rogon Se Pashuon ko Bachayein. Parvatiaya Khetibari. (2): Gupta AK (June, 2011). Pashujanay Rogon Se Bachav avam Roktham. Parvatiaya Khetibari. (2): Gupta AK and Khurana SK (2010). Marek s Disease (MD) - An Overview. Poultry line. 10 (8): Sinha DK and Kumar A (2007). Use of cow products in ayurvedic medicine. The Indian Cow. 4 (13): Sinha DK and Kumar A (2005). Bailon se arthik Labh. Gau Dhanya (Ed. Ved Prakash Sharma) Bareilly Guashala Society, Bareilly, pp Conferences presentations (oral/poster) & published abstracts: Kumar A, Khurana SK and Panda AK (2018). Food safety for equitable and sustainable development: challenges and strategies. In: Conference on Doubling Farmer s Income: Challenges and Strategies held at CSKHPKV, Palampur w.e.f. April, 23-24, Abstract No. SAH: 14, pp Khurana SK and Gupta AK (2018). Human health threats from livestock and its management to reduce economic losses. In: Conference on Doubling Farmer s

6 Income: Challenges and Strategies held at CSKHPKV, Palampur w.e.f. April, 23-24, Abstract No. SAH: 04, pp Sharma V, Khurana SK, Gupta AK, Panda AK and Koundal S (2018). One Health Concept: Bringing together human and animal health for new solutions. In: Conference on Doubling Farmer s Income: Challenges and Strategies held at CSKHPKV, Palampur w.e.f. April, 23-24, Abstract No. SAH: 06, pp (Poster) Koundal S, Gupta AK, Panda AK, Khurana SK and Sharma V (2018). Socioeconomic and health related impacts of zoonotic diseases among the small and marginal farmers of H.P. In: Conference on Doubling Farmer s Income: Challenges and Strategies held at CSKHPKV, Palampur w.e.f. April, 23-24, Abstract No. SAH:03, pp. 148 (Poster) Kumar A, Gill JPS, Bedi JS, Kumar A and Chhuneja PK (2017). Determination of Antibiotic Residues in Honey by HPLC-DAD and Assessment of Potential Risks to Consumers. In: XV Annual Conference of IAVPHS and National Symposium on Intersectoral approaches to combat zoonoses: Strategies & Challenges held at COVS, Tirupati, w.e.f. October, 11-13, (Oral) Kumar A, Gill JPS, Bedi JS and Aulakh RS (2017). Multiresidue Determination of Pesticides in Honey using QuEChERS method and Human Health Risk Assessment. In: XV Annual Conference of IAVPHS and National Symposium on Intersectoral approaches to combat zoonoses: Strategies & Challenges held at COVS, Tirupati, w.e.f. October, 11-13, (Poster) Gupta AK, Sharma A and Patyal A (2016). One Health: A tripartite concept. In: International School on One Health: A Team Science Approach for the protection of animal, human and environment health An integrated view on infectious diseases, food safety and zoonoses held at GADAVSU in collaboration with University of Saskatchewan, Canada w.e.f. Feb, 9-15, (Poster) Lakhanpal P, Panda AK, Thakur SD and Gupta AK (2014). Prevalence of Staphylococcus aureus in ready-to-eat foods of animal origin in Himachal Pradesh. In: 35 th Annual Conference of Indian Association of Biomedical Scientist (IABM) on Environment & Health. Organized by Department of Microbiology, CSKHPKV, Palampur. w.e.f November, pp.51. Katoch S, Nagal KB, Gupta AK, Sharma M and Verma S (2014). Microbial contamination of raw meat and in contact surfaces of retail meat outlets in and around Palampur, Himachal Pradesh. In: 35 th Annual Conference of Indian Association of Biomedical Scientist (IABM) on Environment & Health. Organized by Department of Microbiology, CSKHPKV, Palampur. w.e.f November, pp.31. Gupta AK, Katoch S, Nagal KB and Panda AK (2013). Bacteriological status of milk and milk products procured from various outlets at Palampur, Himachal Pradesh. In: XX Annual Convention of Indian Society for Veterinary Immunology & Biotechnology and National Symposium on Emerging Challenges & Opportunities in Veterinary Immunology & Biotechnology for Improved Animal Health & Productivity held at CSKHPKV, Palampur w.e.f. Nov., 11-13, Abstract No. ISVIB/2013/TAII/19. pp. 49 (Poster)

7 Kumar A, Nagal KB, Panda AK and Khurana SK (2012). Isolation and characterization of Salmonella from Livestock feed. In: International Symposium on One health & Way forward to challenges in food safety and zoonoses in 21st Century and & XIth Annual conference of Indian Association of Veterinary Public Health Specialists held at GADVASU, Ludhiana, w.e.f. Dec., 13-14, Abstract No. OHS-148-ABS. (Poster) Kumar A and Nagal KB (2012). Bacteriological quality of milk and milk products sold in various retail outlets at Palampur, Himachal Pradesh. In: National Seminar on Indian Agriculture: Present situation, challenges, remedies & road map. Organized by Youth for sustainable development & CSKHPKV, Palampur. w.e.f. 4-8 August, pp.98. Kumar A, Nagal KB and Panda AK (2012). Quality assessment of meat and meat products sold in Palam Valley, Himachal Pradesh. In: National Seminar & Xth Annual conference of Indian Association of Veterinary Public Health Specialists held at Thrissur, w.e.f. Feb., 16-17, pp Panda AK, Nagal KB, Kumar A and Sharma S (2012). Bacteriological and parasitic contamination of drinking water samples in and around Palampur, North Western Himalaya. In: National Seminar & Xth Annual conference of Indian Association of Veterinary Public Health Specialists held at Thrissur, w.e.f. Feb., 16-17, 2012.pp 258. Panda AK, Kumar A, Nagal KB, Priyanka, shivani and Shalini (2012). Microbial quality of animal products sold in the local market in Palam Valley, Himachal Pradesh. In National Seminar & Xth Annual conference of Indian Association of Veterinary Public Health Specialists held at Thrissur, w.e.f. Feb., 16-17, pp 114. Panda AK and Kumar A (2011). Environmental Pollution Caused by Stray Animals in Palampur City, Himachal Pradesh. In National Symposium & IXth Annual conference of Indian Association of Veterinary Public Health Specialists held at Bombay Veterinary College, Mumbai w.e.f. Jan., 28-29, 2011, pp 202. Kumar A, Sinha DK, Chaudhary P and Srivastava SK (2008). Evaluation of recombinant LipL32 antigen of Leptospira interrogans serovar Canicola in ELISA for serodiagnosis of canine leptospirosis. In: International Symposium & VIIth Annual conference of Indian Association of Veterinary Public Health Specialists held at GBPUAT, Pantnagar w.e.f. Nov., 7-9, 2008, pp 143. (Poster) Kumar A, Sinha DK, Shankar H, Chaudhary P and Srivastava SK (2008). Seroepidemiological survey of canine leptospirosis by Microscopic agglutination test (MAT). In: 23 rd Annual conference of Indian Association of Veterinary Microbiologists, Immunologists and Specialists in Infectious diseases (IAVMI) held at IVRI, Izatnagar w.e.f. Nov., 25-26, 2008, pp152. (Poster.

8 Professional Activities International certificate courses completed: Certificate course on laboratory safety, biosafety and WHMIS (Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System) at University of Saskatchewan, Saskatoon, Canada. International conference/symposia/workshops/training attended: International Symposium on One health & Way forward to challenges in food safety and zoonoses in 21 st Centuary and & XIth Annual conference of Indian Association of Veterinary Public Health Specialists held at GADVASU, Ludhiana, w.e.f. Dec., 13-14, Mendeley presentation hosted by Mendely Advisor on 24-25th November, 2016 at Gurgaon. International workshop on Conducting EcoHealth Research: Basic Skills on th September, 2016 jointly organized by Public Health Foundation of India and International Livestock Research Institute under The India Research Initiative on Peri urban human animal interface at Gurgaon. International School on One Health: A Team Science Approach for the protection of animal, human and environment health An integrated view on infectious diseases, food safety and zoonoses held at GADAVSU in collaboration with University of Saskatchewan, Canada w.e.f. Feb, 9-15, International Workshop on GIS mapping and Data Analysis for Animal Health held at School of Public Health & Zoonoses, GADVASU in collaboration with The Univeristy of Sydney, Australia w.e.f November, Workshop on Advanced Clinical Procedures in Veterinary Practice organized by GADVASU Ludhiana in collaboration with University of Saskatchewan, Canada w.e.f. 3rd - 7th November, th Biennial Clinician Scientist Training Workshop organized by Pyle Centre, University of Wisconsin-Madison (USA) at Western college of Veterinary Medicine, University of Saskatchewan, Saskatoon, Canada, w.e.f th October, 2015 Two months research externship programme at University of Saskatchewan, Saskatoon, Canada, w.e.f. 28th August-25th October, 2015 International School on Team Science: An integrated view on infectious diseases, food safety and zoonoses held at WCVM, University of Saskatchewan, Saskatoon, Canada, w.e.f. 28th August 04th September, International Workshop on Epidemiologic Study Design and Data Analysis held at School of Public Health & Zoonoses, GADVASU, Ludhiana, w.e.f. April, 13-15, 2015.

9 International School on One Health: An integrated view on infectious diseases, food safety and zoonoses held at School of Public Health & Zoonoses, GADVASU, Ludhiana, w.e.f. Nov., 03-07, National Conference/Symposia/trainings/workshops attended: Conference on Doubling Farmer s Income: Challenges and Strategies held at CSKHPKV, Palampur w.e.f. April, 23-24, ICAR short course on Molecular tools in epidemiology of infectious diseases at DUVASU, Mathura (UP) w.e.f , November, XV Annual Conference of IAVPHS and National Symposium on Intersectoral approaches to combat zoonoses: Strategies & Challenges held at COVS, Tirupati, w.e.f. October, 11-13, Workshop on Animal Disaster Management organized by DGCN COVAS in collaboration with NDMA (National Disaster Management Authority) & WSPA (World Society for the Protection of Animals) at CSKHPKV, Palampur (H.P.) on 3rd December, XX Annual Convention of Indian Society for Veterinary Immunology & Biotechnology and National Symposium on Emerging Challenges & Opportunities in Veterinary Immunology & Biotechnology for Improved Animal Health & Productivity held at CSKHPKV, Palampur w.e.f. Nov., 11-13, Training Programme on Rabies Diagnosis & Management at CSKHPKV, Palampur (H.P.) w.e.f , September, ICAR short Training Course on Innovative approaches to e-learning at NAARM, Hyderabad (AP) w.e.f , September, National Seminar on Gau Vigyan at CSKHPKV, Palampur w.e.f May, 2012 ICAR short term training Programme on Application of Nanotechnology in animal sciences at NRCE, Hisar (Haryana) w.e.f , February, ICAR training programme on Data Analysis using SAS of the NAIP Consortium Strengthening Statistical Computing for NARS" at NDRI, Karnal w.e.f , November, ICAR 23 rd CAFT course on Modern Trends in Veterinary Vaccines and Diagnostics for the Control of Infectious Diseases at ICAR Centre of Advanced Faculty Training, Deptt. of Vety Microbiology, CCSHAU, Hisar w.e.f 5 25, March, th Veterinary Congress & XIVth Annual conference of IAAVR held at Institute of Animal Health & Veterinary Biologicals, Mhow (M.P.) w.e.f. Feb., 8-9, National Symposium on Gowansh mein javik vividhta avam uski panchgavya chikitsa mein upyogita. held at IVRI, Izatnagar w.e.f. May, 6-7, 2007.

10 Other professional activities: Member National Editorial Board: Journal of Global Public Health, Journal of Animal Feed Science and Technology, and Poultry Manch Reviewer: Journal of Parasitic Diseases, Journal of Animal Research, Journal of Experimental Biology and Agricultural Sciences, Journal of Apicultural Research, Indian Journal of Communicable Diseases, Journal of Applied and Natural Science, Haryana veterinarian,, Advances in Agricultural Science, Journal of Nutraceuticals and Food Science etc. Acted as rapporteur in technical session 1 of national seminar on Gau Vigyan held at CSKHPKV, Palampur. Acted as co-coordinator in organizing 4 training programmes of 2 days each on Rabies Diagnosis & Management at CSKHPKV, Palampur (September, 2013). External Paper Setter and Board Examiner in discipline of Veterinary Public Health & Epidemiology for various colleges/institutions viz. IVRI-Izatnagar, SKUAST-Jammu, GADVASU-Ludhiana, NDVSU-Jabalpur, Abhilashi University, Mandi etc. Extra/co-curricular Activities Member of expert committee for interaction with farmers in Vet fair Participation in kisan-mela/vet fair to shows various departmental activities. Actively participated in Animal Birth Control, Vaccination and Deworming Programmes of stray dogs in and around CSKHPKV university campus as a part of Veterinary Outreach Programme. Participated in All India Veterinary Colleges Badminton & Table Tennis Tournament, organized by COVAS, G.B. Pant University of Agriculture & Technology, Pantnagar in the year Secured winner positions in Table Tennis (Singles & Doubles) in Annual Sports & Games meet of IVRI, Izatnagar held during the year Participated in 7 th All India Inter Agricultural University Sports & Games Meet, organized by Maharana Pratap University of Agriculture & Technology, Udaipur. Certificate of Merit awarded by CSKHPKV, Palampur for participating and securing Runner up position in Inter College Table-Tennis (M) Tournament for the year Participated in Combined Annual Training Camps of NCC in the 2002 & Won consolation prize in quiz competition on occasion of World Environment Day, 1998 conducted by Dr. YS Parmar University of Horticulture & Forestry, Solan. Secured 1 st Division in first Paryavaran Ratna Award examination conducted by Indian Centre for Wildlife and Environmental Studies in South Asia Region in Won first prize in All India Skit competitions organized by DAV Sr. Sec. School, Chandigarh in the year 1995 & 1996.

11 Awarded Souvenir Certificate for participating in Zonal Tournaments organized by Solan District School Sports Association in the year Declaration I above named, do hereby declare that the above information is true to the best of my knowledge and belief. Nothing has been concealed therein.