Research Projects

Ongoing Projects

Title of the project	Duration	Name of PI
AICRP on FMD.	1973-ongoing	Dr R K Sharma
National Animal Disease Epidemiology Network (NADEN).	2021-ongoing	Dr D P Bora
Veterinary Type Culture Collection (VTCC).	2010-ongoing	Dr P Deka
All India Network Project on Challenging and Emerging Diseases of Animals (AINP-CEDA).	2024-ongoing	Dr D P Bora
Regional coordinator for Intersectoral coordination for prevention and control of zoonotic disease.	2021-ongoing	Dr R K Sharma
Genomics-based Discovery of (potential) Pathogens for India's North-Eastern Region (GDP-FINER).	2025-2030	Dr P Deka
Building a Surveillance model for detecting zoonotic spill over in increased animal human interaction setting using one health approach: A study at selected slaughter houses.	2024-2027	Dr A Ali
Documentation of different livestock diseases in the border areas of Northeast India.	2025-Continuing	Dr P Deka
Advanced Animal Disease Diagnosis Facility (AADDF).	2024-Continuing	Dr N N Barman
Poultry Disease Diagnosis, Research and Consultancy (PDRC).	2024-Continuing	Dr P Deka

Completed Projects

Title of the project	Duration	Name of PI
ICAR Net Work Project on HaemorrhagicSepticaemia.	2002-2016	Dr A K Sharma & Dr R K Sharma
National Fellow Project on Development of ELISA based immunodiagnostics for classical swine fever.	2005-2012	Dr D K Sarma
Classical Swine Fever With Special Reference To North eastern Region And Sub-Project On Classical Swine Fever: Surveillance and Monitoring in some North eastern States and establishment of a National Classical Swine Fever Virus Repository.	2008-2014	Dr N N Barman
DBT Network On Brucellosis Epidemiology and Translational Research In Vaccines and Diagnostics.	2012-2017	Dr G K Saikia
Advanced Animal Disease Diagnosis and Management Consortium (ADMaC).	2014-2020	Dr N N Barman
Development of Improved Diagnostics with Monitoring and Characterization of Bacterial and Viral pathogens associated with Piglet diarrhea in North Eastern Region of India..	2012-2016	Dr D P Bora
Development of subviral particle of Infectious bursal disease virus as a potential vaccine and diagnostic candidate.	2014-2017	Dr Sutopa Das
Farmers' friendly innovative mechanical devices for boosting profitablepig production and improving animal welfare in rural North Eastern States of India.	2019-2021	Dr N N Barman
Genetic characterization of antibiotic resistance in Clostridium perfringens and Clostridium difficile and their public health significance.	2018-2022	Dr R K Sharma
Modelling of indigenous diagnostic and immune-potent vaccine candidates to combat African Swine Fever in India.	2021-2023	Dr N N Barman
ADMaC-II, SP-1: Validation Regulatory Compliance and translation of Vaccine and Molecular Diagnostics for Duck Plague.	2021-2025	Dr. D P Bora
ADMaC-II, SP-2: SWINOSTICS: A Platform For Development & Validation Of Diagnostics Of Important Pig Pathogens In Ne Region Of India For Commercial Exploration .	2021-2025	Dr P Deka
ADMaC-II, SP-3: Validation & Field Testing Of Diva Test Developed In ADMaC Phase-I Project For Surveillance Of Brucellosis In Ne Region Of India.	2021-2024	Dr. D P Bora
ADMaC-II, SP-4: Upgradation & Implementation Of Knowledge Based System (Kbs) In Ner Of India (An Extended Activity Of ADMaC).	2021-2024	Dr. D P Bora
ADMaC-II, SP-5: Development, evaluation and validation of peptide-based iELISA for the zoonotic diseases, (1) Brucellosis and (2)Coxiellosis (Q-fever).	2021-2024	Dr. D P Bora

Salient achievements

A. Establishment & Growth :

• Established as an independent department on 8 January 1975 (originating from Microbiology under Pathology & Bacteriology since 1948).
• Developed into a leading center for veterinary microbiology in India, addressing transboundary and emerging diseases in the North Eastern Region.
• Currently led by the 11th HoD, Dr. N. N. Barman; faculty strength: 8 members.
• Secured Rs35+ crores in external research funding.

B. Infrastructure & Facilities :

• Advanced laboratories in Bacteriology, Virology, Immunology, Mycology and Molecular Biology.
• DBT-ADMaC Centre for advanced disease diagnosis and molecular epidemiology.
• Functional BSL-3 laboratory for high-risk pathogens (ASF, Avian Influenza, Anthrax, etc.).
• Revenue-generating diagnostic units: AADDF and PDRC (PPP mode).
• Animal Experimentation Unit with ethical compliance.

C. Academic Excellence :

• Produced 124 MVSc and 26 PhD graduates.
• Alumni serving in ICAR institutes, state veterinary departments, central agencies and international organizations.
• Hands-on training in advanced diagnostics (PCR, ELISA, RT-PCR, qPCR).
• Faculty and alumni holding prestigious positions in the Indian Council of Agricultural Research and national research centres.

D. Research & Publications :

• 1,889+ research papers, including 125 high-impact publications.
• 100+ technical bulletins/books, 42 training manuals, 20+ SOPs and 179 popular articles.
• 31 completed and 15 ongoing externally funded research projects.

E. Vaccine & Diagnostic Innovations :

• Thermostable Newcastle Disease Vaccine (technology transferred). Duck Plague and CSF cell culture-adapted vaccines.
• Goat Pox/LSD and ASF vaccine candidates (under development).
• Indigenous ELISA and multiplex qPCR assays for ASF, CSF, PPR, JEV and pig pathogens.
• First indigenous ASFV antigen LFA kit in India.

F. AMR & Technology Development :

• Research on antimicrobial resistance and alternative therapeutics (herbal gels, probiotics).
• Patents filed/obtained including Piggy Flask (boar semen transport device) and DIVA ELISA for Brucellosis.
• Industry-transferred diagnostic technologies and vaccine platforms.

G. Revenue & Outreach Impact :

• Rs50+ crores generated through research projects.
• Rs69+ lakhs from diagnostic services; additional revenue from training and consultancy.
• Training of 500+ professionals annually.
• Active disease surveillance and outbreak investigations (Anthrax, Black Quarter, Avian Influenza).
• Strong One Health-oriented zoonotic disease monitoring in collaboration with premier institutes such as ICAR-Indian Veterinary Research Institute.

H. Overall Impact :

• A nationally recognized center of excellence contributing significantly to "vaccine development, advanced diagnostics, antimicrobial resistance mitigation, zoonotic surveillance, veterinary education, and farmer-oriented extension services," strengthening animal and public health in North Eastern India and beyond.

*All the contents were provided by Dr. N N Barman,HoD Veterinary Microbiology,CVSc,Khanapara.