Dr. Chirag Singh
Associate Professor
Department
Department of Pharmacognosy
Natural Drugs, Herbal Science & Research — The Department of Pharmacognosy explores medicinal plants, natural products, crude drugs, phytochemistry and herbal medicines with emphasis on identification, evaluation and research.
About Department
Academic Excellence & Practical Training
Discover the academic approach, professional training and learning opportunities offered by the Department of Pharmacognosy.
Department Overview
The Department of Pharmacognosy explores medicinal plants, natural products, crude drugs, phytochemistry and herbal medicines with emphasis on identification, evaluation and research.
The department emphasizes a balanced combination of classroom teaching, practical laboratory exposure, professional development and research. Students are encouraged to develop scientific thinking, technical competence and ethical professional values.
Vision
To promote excellence in natural product research and education while preserving traditional knowledge and scientific approaches.
Mission
To provide students with practical knowledge of medicinal plants, crude drug identification, phytochemical evaluation and herbal drug development.
Department Leadership
Message From HOD
Academic leadership and professional guidance for the department.
Our Faculty
Department Faculty
Meet the experienced academic team supporting teaching, practical training and research.
Ms. Pooja Giri
Lecturer
Facilities
Department Facilities
Modern academic and practical resources designed to support effective pharmacy education.
Pharmacognosy Laboratory
Phytochemistry Laboratory
Herbal Drug Identification Facility
Medicinal Plant Resources
Microscopy Facility
Herbal Garden
Academic Activities
Learning Beyond the Classroom
Students gain practical exposure through structured academic activities, demonstrations, projects and professional training.
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Crude Drug Identification
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Microscopic Evaluation
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Phytochemical Screening
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Herbal Drug Studies
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Medicinal Plant Visits
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Research Projects
Laboratories
Where lectures turn into hands-on proof
Fully equipped labs built to PCI norms, giving every student direct instrument time rather than shared observation.
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