DATE OF BIRTH: 19 th June, 1982 PERMANENT ADDRESS: V.P.O. Mahadev, Tehsil Sunder Nagar, Distt. Mandi (Himachal Pradesh) - 174401 CORRESPONDANCE ADDRESS: Assistant Professor, Deptt. of Veterinary Public Health & Epidemiology, Dr. G.C. Negi, COVAS, CSKHPKV, Palampur (H.P.) - 176062 Email: dratul9@gmail.com Phone No.: + 91 94180 02944 EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS: Sr. No. QUALIFICATI ON SCHOOL/COLLEGE BOARD/UNIVERSITY OGPA/% YEAR 1 10th DAV Sr. Sec. School CBSE, New Delhi 68.40% 1997-8C, Chandigarh 2 10 +2 Govt. Sr. Sec. School (Boys) Bilaspur HP Board of School Education, Dharmshala 70.25% 1999 3 B.V.Sc. & A.H. College of Veterinary CSKHPKV, Palampur 7.68/10.00 2005 Certificate of Honour & Animal Sciences, Palampur 4 M.V.Sc. IVRI, Izatnagar IVRI (Deemed 8.612/10.00 2007 (Epidemiology) University), Izatnagar M.V.Sc. THESIS TITLE: Seroepidemiology of Canine leptospirosis based on Recombinant LipL32 ELISA MEMBERSHIPS: 1
Life Member- Indian Association of Veterinary Public Health Specialists Life Member- COVAS Alumni, CSKHPKV, Palampur Life Member-Alumni Association Indian Veterinary Research Institute. Registered Member of H.P. State Veterinary Council. Member: Veterinary and Animal Science Teachers Association, Palampur, WORK EXPERIENCE: Served as Veterinary Officer in the Department of Animal Husbandry, Govt. of Himachal Pradesh w.e.f March, 2006 to June, 2008. Served as Incharge, Govt. Poultry Farm and Hatchery, Govt. of Himachal Pradesh w.e.f July, 2008 to August, 2009. Presently serving as Assistant Professor in the Deptt. of Veterinary Public Health & Epidemiology, COVAS, CSKHPKV, Palampur since Sept., 2009. TEACHING ASSIGNEMENTS AT CSKHPKV, PALAMPUR Under Graduate Courses: Veterinary Epidemiology (VEP 411) Zoonoses and Human Health (VPH 411) Meat Hygiene and Public Health (VPH 321) Preventive Veterinary Medicine (VEP 421) Preventive Veterinary Medicine - I (VEP 422) Preventive Veterinary Medicine - II (VEP 512) Milk and Meat Hygiene (VPE 311) Milk and Meat Hygiene, food safety and public health (VPE -321) Veterinary Epidemiology and Zoonoses (VPE 321) Post Graduate Courses: VPH 601 VPH 602 VPH 605 VPH 606 RESEARCH PROJECTS AS PI/CO PI 2
1. Studies on prevalence and management of Rabies in animals and livestock farmers in different agro climatic zones of H.P. (under RKVY) as CO-PI. RESEARCH PROJECTS SUBMITTED AS PI/CO PI 1. Instructional cum Entrepreneurial Training Centre on Safety, Quality Assurance and Quality Control of Food of Animal Origin under Modern Experiential Learning Unit (ICAR) 2. Studies on prevalence and management of Rabies in animals and livestock farmers in different agro climatic zones of H.P. (under RKVY) 3. Research and development on safety, quality assurance and quality control of foods of animals origin in H.P. (under RKVY) 4. Assessment of microbiological quality of animal origin foods from major tourist places of Himachal Pradesh. (FSSAI, Govt. of India) 5. Epidemiological studies on Rickettsial zoonoses prevalent in Himachal Pradesh (ICMR, New Delhi) 6. Economic upliftment of livestock farmers by prevention and control of infectious, non infectious & zoonotic diseases of animals prevalent in Himachal Pradesh (under RKVY). 7. Development of Salmonella Detection Kit from food and clinical specimens (under RKVY) 8. Impact of climatic variability on economically important animal diseases (zoonotic/non zoonotic) and its management in district Mandi of Himachal Pradesh (NRDMS Division, DST) 9. Development of rapid and reliable diagnostic kit for detection of synthetic milk and milk adulterants. (under RKVY) 3
CONFERENCE/SYMPOSIA ATTENDED: 1. Participated 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, 2013. 2. Participated in International Symposium on One health & Way forward to challenges in food safety and zoonoses in 21 st Centuary and & XI th Annual conference of Indian Association of Veterinary Public Health Specialists held at GADVASU, Ludhiana, w.e.f. Dec., 13-14, 2012. 3. Participated in National Seminar on Gau Vigyan at CSKHPKV, Palampur w.e.f. 25 26 May, 2012 4. Attended the 7th Veterinary Congress & XIVth Annual conference of IAAVR held at Institute of Animal Health & Veterinary Biologicals, Mhow (M.P.) w.e.f. Feb., 8-9, 2007. 5. Attended the National Symposium on Gowansh mein javik vividhta avam uski panchgavya chikitsa mein upyogita. held at IVRI, Izatnagar w.e.f. May, 6-7, 2007. NATIONAL TRAININGS/WORKSHOPS ATTENDED 1. Participated in 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 3 rd December, 2013. 2. Participated in Training Programme on Rabies Diagnosis & Management at CSKHPKV, Palampur (H.P.) w.e.f. 04 05, September, 2013. 3. Participated in Short Training Course on Innovative approaches to e-learning at NAARM, Hyderabad (AP) w.e.f. 11 20, September, 2012. 4. Participated in Training Programme on Application of Nanotechnology in animal sciences at NRCE, Hisar (Haryana) w.e.f. 01 10, February, 2012. 4
5. Participated in the training programme on Data Analysis using SAS of the NAIP Consortium Strengthening Statistical Computing for NARS" at NDRI, Karnal w.e.f. 22-27, November, 2010. 6. Participated in 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, 2010. PUBLICATIONS BOOKS/CHAPTERS IN BOOKS: 1. Atul Kumar and D.K. Sinha (2012). Canine Leptospirosis: Seroepidemiology (An Indian Perspective) published by LAP (Lambert Academic Publishing), Germany. ISBNNo.: 978-3-8484-8750-9 2. Atul Gupta and K.B. Nagal (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. 107-108. ISBN No.: 978-81-85430-23-2. RESEARCH PUBLICATIONS: 1. Atul Gupta and K. B. Nagal (2014). Bacterial Contamination of Livestock Feed and its Public Health Significance. Indian Veterinary Journal. 91(03): 64-65. ISSN No. 0019-6479. 2. K.B. Nagal, Atul Gupta and R.K. Asrani (2014). Salvia coccinea poisoning among migratory Gaddi goats: Evidences from mid hills of Himachal Pradesh (India). Indian Journal of Animal Sciences. 84(1): 37-38 3. Atul Gupta, K. B. Nagal and A. K. Panda (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): 98-101. 5
4. Thakur, D., Ravikumar, R.K., Kumar, P., Gupta, A., Sharma, A., Katoch, S. and Bodh, V.K. (2012). Meat inspection and animal welfare practices: Evidence from North Western Himalayan Region, India. Veterinary World. 5(12): 718-722. December, 2012. 5. A K Panda, A. Kumar, S.D. Thakur 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): 21-25. ISSN No. 0972-7485. 6. Atul Kumar, D.K. Sinha, P. Chaudhary, Hari Shankar and S.K. Srivastava (2009). Comparative studies on Seroepidemiology of canine leptospirosis by Micro agglutination test (MAT) and recombinant LipL32 ELISA. Indian Journal of Animal Sciences. 79 (11): 1089 1094. CHAPTERS IN COMPENDIUM/MANUAL 1. Atul Kumar (2010). Zoonoses Prevention and control. In Reference Manual for Primary Animal Husbandry Workers. Directorate of Extension Education, CSKHPKV, Palampur. (1): 28-31 2. D.K. Sinha and Atul Kumar (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 45-50. POPULAR ARTICLES: 1. S.D. Thakur, Atul Gupta and A.K. panda (2014). Rabies: Control and Management. Leaflet published by Deptt. of Veterinary Public Health & Epidemiology, COVAS, CSKHPKV, Palampur. 2. Dinesh Karofa, B.G. Mane and Atul Gupta (2014). Chicken ka Achhar banane ki vidhi. Leaflet published by Deptt. of Livestock Product Technology, COVAS, CSKHPKV, Palampur. 6
3. Atul Gupta and Kul Bhushan Nagal (2013). Himachal Pradesh ke bhedpalkon mein Pashujanay Rog: Niyantran avam Roktham. Parvatiaya Khetibari, DEE, CSKHPKV, Palampur. April - June (2): 16 18. ISSN No. 0970-0587 4. Kul Bhushan Nagal and Atul Gupta (2013). Pashuon vah Manushyon mein kshay rog. Parvatiaya Khetibari, DEE, CSKHPKV, Palampur. April - June (2): 27 28. 5. S.K. Khurana and Atul Gupta (2012). Foot and Mouth Disease: An update. Livestock Line. 6(6): 21-24. October, 2012. 6. Atul Gupta and A.K. Panda (2011). Varsha Janit Rogon Se Pashuon ko Bachayein. Parvatiaya Khetibari, DEE, CSKHPKV, Palampur. April - June (2): 24 25. 7. Atul Gupta (2011). Pashujanay Rogon Se Bachav avam Roktham. Parvatiaya Khetibari, DEE, CSKHPKV, Palampur. April - June (2): 12 13. 8. Atul Gupta and S.K. Khurana (2010). Marek s Disease (MD) - An Overview". Poultry line 10 (8): 38-39. 9. Sinha, D.K. and Kumar, A (2007)" Use of cow products in ayurvedic medicine". The Indian Cow 4 (13): 54-56. 10. D.K. Sinha and Atul Kumar (2005) Bailon se arthik Labh Gau Dhanya (Ed. Ved Prakash Sharma) Bareilly Guashala Society, Bareilly, pp 42-45. ABSTRACTS: 1. Atul Gupta, Shailza Katoch, K.B. Nagal and A.K. Panda (2013). Bacteriological status of milk and milk products procured from various outlets at Palampur, Himachal Pradesh. Presented as Poster Presentation 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, 2013. Abstract No. ISVIB/2013/TAII/19. pp. 49 2. Atul Kumar, K.B. Nagal, A.K. Panda and S.K. Khurana (2012). Isolation and characterization of Salmonella from Livestock feed. Presented as Poster Presentation in International Symposium on One health & Way forward to 7
challenges in food safety and zoonoses in 21 st Centuary and & XI th Annual conference of Indian Association of Veterinary Public Health Specialists held at GADVASU, Ludhiana, w.e.f. Dec., 13-14, 2012. Abstract No. OHS-148-ABS. 3. Atul Kumar and K.B. Nagal (2012). Bacteriological quality of milk and milk products sold in various retail outlets at Palampur, Himachal Pradesh. Abstract published 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, 2012. pp.98. 4. Atul Kumar, K.B. Nagal and A. K. Panda (2012). Quality assessment of meat and meat products sold in Palam Valley, Himachal Pradesh. Presented as Poster Presentation 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 114-115. 5. A.K. Panda, K.B. Nagal, Atul Kumar and Sushil Sharma (2012). Bacteriological and parasitic contamination of drinking water samples in and around Palampur, North Western Himalaya. Presented as Oral Presentation 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. 6. A.K. Panda, Atul Kumar, K.B. Nagal, Priyanka, shivani and Shalini (2012). Microbial quality of animal products sold in the local market in Palam Valley, Himachal Pradesh Presented as Poster Presentation 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 114. 7. A.K. Panda and Atul Kumar (2011). Environmental Pollution Caused by Stray Animals in Palampur City, Himachal Pradesh Presented as Oral Presentation in National Symposium & IX th 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. 8. A.K. Panda, Poonam and Atul Kumar (2011). Bacteriological Evaluation of Gloria Biosol (Liquid Manure) used in Organic Agricultural Practices. Presented as Poster Presentation in National Symposium & IX th Annual conference of 8
Indian Association of Veterinary Public Health Specialists held at Bombay Veterinary College, Mumbai w.e.f. Jan., 28-29, 2011, pp 222. 9. Atul Kumar, D.K. Sinha, P.Chaudhary and S.K. Srivastava Evaluation of recombinant LipL32 antigen of Leptospira interrogans serovar Canicola in ELISA for serodiagnosis of canine leptospirosis. Presented as poster in International Symposium & VII th Annual conference of Indian Association of Veterinary Public Health Specialists held at GBPUAT, Pantnagar w.e.f. Nov., 7-9, 2008, pp 143. 10. Atul Kumar, D.K. Sinha, Hari Shankar, P. Chaudhary and S.K. Srivastava Seroepidemiological survey of canine leptospirosis by Microscopic agglutination test (MAT). Presented as poster 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. EXPERT LECTURES 1. Atul Gupta (2014). Lecture on Major Zoonotic Disease with special reference to Rabies in the 2 days training programme on Animal Production & Management for the Scientists of KVKs of H.P. at DEE, CSKHPKV, Palampur on 04.02.2014. 2. Atul Gupta (2013). Lecture on Rabies A to X in the 2 days training programme for Veterinary Officers of H.P. State Animal Husbandry Department on Rabies Diagnosis and Management under RKVY Adhoc Project at CSKHPKV, Palampur on 17.09.2013 3. Atul Gupta (2013). Lecture on Zoonotic Diseases of animas and vice versa in the Refresher course for the Technical and Field assistants of CSKHPKV in agriculture and Animal Husbandry at DEE, CSKHPKV, Palampur on 03.08.2013. 4. Atul Kumar (2013). Lecture on Hygienic slaughter, processing and storage of poultry products in Six days Vocational training on poultry farming at KVK, Hamirpur at Bara on 01.03.2013 (30 beneficiaries) 9
5. Atul Kumar (2013). Lecture on Surveillance and Monitoring for bird flu control in Six days Vocational training on poultry farming including alternate poultry species at KVK, Hamirpur at Bara on 01.03.2013 (30 beneficiaries) 6. Atul Kumar (2012). Lecture on Meat and Milk borne zoonoses from cattle and sheep & goat rearing in Three Days Institutional Training to farmers under Integrated Watershed Management Project (IWMP), Dharampur block of Distt. Mandi at CSKHPKV, Palampur on 28.09.2012 (30 beneficiaries). 7. Atul Kumar (2012). Lecture on Milk and Meat borne zoonoses and their prevention in Five Days Training on Dairy Farming for the farmers of Distt. Chamba under ATMA at CSKHPKV, Palampur on 30.06.2012 (10 beneficiaries) 8. Atul Kumar (2012). Lecture on Hygienic slaughter, processing and storage of poultry products in Vocational training on poultry farming including alternate poultry species at KVK, Hamirpur at Bara on 26.06.2012 (30 beneficiaries) 9. Atul Kumar (2012). Lecture on Epidemiology of common livestock diseases and Control in Grass root level training on biodiversity conservation technological intervention of farmers under NAIP at Salooni block on 18.05.2012 (110 beneficiaries) 10. Atul Kumar (2011). Lecture on Meat Borne Zoonoses its public health significance and control in One day Workshop cum training programme on personal hygiene and slaughtering (organized by IICPT (MOFPI), Govt. of India, New Delhi) at Bilaspur on 04.06.2011 (150 beneficiaries) 11. Atul Kumar (2011). Lecture on Zoonoses prevention and control its public health significance in Exposure visit of dairy self help group under Dairy Development Project sponsored by DD, AH/Breeding, Hamirpur at CSKHPV, Palampur on 03.06.2011 (50 beneficiaries) 12. Atul Kumar (2011). Lecture on Disease prevention in local germplasm through vaccination and deworming in one day grass root level training on: Biodiversity conservation/technological intervention of farmers under NAIP at Distt. Chamba on 15.02.2011 (150 beneficiaries) 13. Atul Gupta (2010). Lecture on Zoonotic Disease: prevention and control in Three months training programme to Primary Animal Husbandry Workers 10
organized by DEE, CSKHPKV Sponsored by: Mid-Himalayan Watershed Development Project on 29.07.2010. (15 beneficiaries) 14. Atul Kumar (2010). Lecture on Ideal Vaccines in the 23 rd CAFT (ICAR, Centre for Advanced Faculty Training) course at CCSHAU, Hisar in the month of March, 2010. OTHER PROFESSIONAL ACTIVITIES: 1. Acted as rapporteur in technical session 1 of national seminar on Gau Vigyan held at CSKHPKV, Palampur. 2. Acted as co-coordinator in organizing 4 training programmes of 2 days each on Rabies Diagnosis & Management at CSKHPKV, Palampur (September, 2013) AWARDS/DISTINCTIONS & SCHOLARSHIPS: 1. Certificate of Honor in B.V.Sc. & A.H., awarded by CSKHPKV, Palampur. 2. Junior Research Fellowship for pursuing M.V.Sc. at IVRI, Izatnagar, awarded by ICAR, New Delhi. 3. Qualified National Eligibility Test (NET) - Eligibility criteria for Assistant Professorship conducted by Agricultural Scientists Recruitment Board (ICAR), New Delhi. 4. Ex - Member-Boards of Studies, Epidemiology Section, Centre for Animal Disease, Research and Diagnosis, IVRI, Izatnagar, India. 5. 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 etc. EXTRA CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES: AT NATIONAL LEVEL: 1. Participated in All India Veterinary Colleges Badminton & Table Tennis Tournament, organized by COVAS, G.B. Pant University of Agriculture & Technology, Pantnagar in the year 2007. 11
2. Participated in 7 th All India Inter Agricultural University Sports & Games Meet, 2005-06 organized by Maharana Pratap University of Agriculture & Technology, Udaipur. 3. Won first prize in All India Skit competitions organized by DAV Sr. Sec. School, Chandigarh in the year 1995 & 1996. 4. Secured 1 st Division in first Paryavaran Ratna Award examination conducted by Indian Centre for Wildlife and Environmental Studies in South Asia Region in 1996. AT UNIVERSITY LEVEL: 1. Runner up position in the Interfaculty Table Tennis Tournaments of COVAS, CSKHPKV, Palampur in the year 2009. 2. Secured winner positions in Table Tennis (Singles & Doubles) in Annual Sports & Games meet of IVRI, Izatnagar held during the year 2006-07. 3. Won consolation prize in quiz competition on occasion of World Environment Day, 1998 conducted by Dr. Yashwant Singh Parmar University of Horticulture & Forestry, Solan. 4. Certificate of Merit awarded by CSKHPKV, Palampur for participating and securing Runner up position in Inter College Table-Tennis (M) Tournament for the year 2003-04. OTHERS 1. Awarded Souvenir Certificate for participating in Zonal Tournaments organized by Solan District School Sports Association in the year 1992. 2. Participated in Combined Annual Training Camps of National Cadet Corps. in the year 2002 & 2003. 3. Participation in kisan-mela / Vet fair to shows various departmental activities. 4. Member of expert committee for answering the questions of farmers in Vet fair 2009. 12
5. 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. 13