E-Souvenir ICRENSCT- 2020

International E-Conference on

“Role of Environment and Natural Science in COVID-19 Times” July 29-31, 2020

ICRENSCT-2020

Organised by Department of Chemistry In Collaboration With Society for Science of Climate Change and Sustainable Environment, New Delhi ASSOCIATION OF CHEMISTRY2 TEACHERS

In Collaboration With

Society for Science of Climate Change and Sustainable Environment, New Delhi

Bishop (Dr.) Phillip S. Masih Lucknow Christian College Chairman - Lucknow Christian College, Lucknow-226018 (U.P) India Resident and Presiding Bishop Lucknow Episcopal Area, MCI

Lucknow Christian College Lucknow-226018 (U.P) India

MESSAGE

I welcome you all to Lucknow Christian College.

It is a pleasure for me to write this message and to know that Department of Chemistry, Lucknow Christian College is hosting the International E-Conference on “Role of Environment and Natural Science in COVID-19 Times”.

Chemistry has a key role to play in understanding the COVID-19 virus from its viral structure to pathogenesis, isolation of vaccines and therapies, as well as in the development of materials and techniques used by the researchers, virologists and clinicians. This is also important for understanding and controlling the spread of coronaviruses.

I hope that this E-Conference will provide you with important insight into challenges and approaches in virus research.

I take this opportunity to congratulate the organizing committee to bring out the abstract of this conference.

May the Lord bless us all.

Bishop Phillip S. Masih Chairman – Lucknow Christian College

“The Society for Science of Climate Change and Sustainable Environment” (Reg.No. S/67691/2009)

Registered office: A-155, Weavers Colony, Ashok Vihar, Phase-IV, New Delhi-110 052, India Website: www.ssceonline.wordpress.com, E-mail:[email protected]

MESSAGE

Natural resource management is priority for sustainability of food, nutrition and human health. And, agriculture in India is the pivotal sector for ensuring food and nutritional security that links the land and water to atmosphere, and sustains the livelihoods 18% of world human population on only 9% of world’s arable land and 2.3% of geographical area. Despite the phenomenal growth witnessed in agricultural sector driven by green revolution technology that has made a significant dent towards ensuring food security, the subsequent stage of growth faces a serious challenge in terms of sustainability. In such a situation a renewable and lasting alternative, “Sustainable agriculture” integrating environmental health, economic profitability, and social and economic equity, has to emerge for successful agriculture revolution.

During the COVID-19 pandemic too, agriculture has sustained the food requirements inspite of continued lockdown. That shows the contribution of our farmers that enable this country self-reliant. At this point in time, the theme of the International E-conference becomes pertinent and together, we need to protect our environment for sustaining food security and human nutrition as well.

I appreciate the efforts Lucknow Christian College, Lucknow for putting up a theme based e- conference, which is an excellent attempt towards promoting awareness and conscious discussion focussing on natural resource management for food, nutrition and environmental security. I am sure the e-conference shall discuss on the comprehensive overview about the subject and shall recommend workable solutions for the policy makers to absorb in the enabling sustainable environment and agriculture.

(A. Arunachalam)

Dr. Shradha Sinha Vice President Professor & Head Association of Chemistry Teachers Department of Chemistry (ACT) B.B.D.N.I.I.T. Lucknow North Zone INDIA

MESSAGE

It is a moment of great pleasure for the Department of Chemistry of Lucknow Christian College, Lucknow that it, in collaboration with the Association of Chemistry Teachers (ACT) and Society for Science of Climate Change and Sustainable Environment (SSCE) is organizing an International E-conference entitled “ Role of Environment and Natural Science in COVID-19 Times” from 29th July to 31st July, 2020. Humans alone have the potential to gather resources from beyond their immediate surroundings, as a result of which the anthropogenic pollutants have overloaded the system and the natural equilibrium is disturbed. As we have seen that in last few months in lockdown period our environment has improved. So it is our duty to educate the future generations so that they can take better decisions concerning the environment. Seeing the present scenario the topic of the Webinar is very relevant and I hope this webinar benefits all the delegates. I congratulate the convener of the Webinar Dr. Renu Gupta and the organising team and extend my heartfelt best wishes for successful completion of the Webinar.

Dr. Shradha Sinha

Lucknow Christian (Degree) College Dr.(Mrs.) Pronoti Singh Lucknow-226018 (U.P) Offtg. Principal INDIA

MESSAGE

It gives me immense pleasure to write a message for the international e-conference on ‘Role of Environment and Natural Science in COVID -19 Times‘ being organised by the Department of Chemistry of Lucknow Christian (Degree) College in collaboration with Society for Science of Climate Change and Sustainable Environment, New Delhi and Association of Chemistry Teachers on 29 - 31 July 2020. Just a few decades back it seemed as if nature had an unlimited capacity to allow human beings to do whatever they wanted. However we learnt it the hard way that this is not the case. We have to urgently find methods and ways to live in harmony with nature and try to undo some of the damage already done . If we can educate the people we can definitely bring a change in their behaviour and attitude. The present pandemic seems to have made man realise that the planet earth HAD to close down for repairs. To avoid this situation in future we will have to learn to respect nature. This International e-conference aims to create this awareness and I wish it a grand success.

Dr. Pronoti Singh Convener

Dr. (Mrs.) Renu Gupta Lucknow Christian (Degree) College Associate Professor & Head Lucknow-226018 (U.P) Department of Chemistry INDIA

MESSAGE

It is a proud moment for us to organize the International e-Conference on “Role of Environment and Natural Science in COVID-19 Times”. During this present situation, it may be perceived as the need of the hour.

The conference is being organised in collaboration with “Society for Science of Climate Change & Sustainable Environment”, New Delhi and “Association of Chemistry Teachers”.

Academicians and Scientists from various countries and various states of the country will participate in the conference, providing an insight to better understand how Natural Sciences can help in overcoming the crises.

Some of the important and unique issues such as “Bio Polymers and Health & Environment; Sustainable Development; Catalysis and Environment; Medicinal Plants and COVID-19; Agricultural Viruses & Environment; Agro Chemical Research and Green Solution; Role of Natural Sciences on Environment Post COVID-19” etc. will be discussed.

I welcome you all to this mega event.

Dr. Renu Gupta Organising Secretary

Dr. (Mrs.) Manisha Prasad Lucknow Christian (Degree) College Assistant Professor Lucknow-226018 (U.P) Department of Chemistry INDIA

MESSAGE

Environment and Natural sciences play a notable role in the research work of the SARS- Covid-2, especially because the propagation of the virus takes place mainly through the environment. Environmental and natural scientists have been investigating to gain a broader and long term understanding of the virus and its transmission based on empirical evidence from observation and experimentation.

This International e-conference on Role of Environment and Natural Sciences in COVID 19 Times aims to bring together the stalwarts of these fields who have thus far been successful in integrating the national and international aspects associated with Covid-19 .They will highlight on salient aspects such as identification, assessment and quantification of the losses and gains across stakeholders over the present and future in this COVID times.

This conference has the participation of various International and National faculty speakers and various research scholars who will be presenting their work in oral and poster format through screen share on zoom.

On behalf of the organizing committee from the Department of Chemistry, Lucknow Christian Degree College and on my personal behalf I welcome you all to the three-day International scientific convention on the “Role of Environment and Natural Sciences in COVID-19 Times”.

Dr. (Mrs.) Manisha Prasad Co-Organising Secretary

ORGANIZING COMMITTEE OF ICRENSCT-2020

Chief Patron Bishop Dr. Phillip S. Masih

Patron Prof. (Dr.) R. R. Lyall

Convener Dr. Pronoti Singh

Organizing Secretary Dr. Renu Gupta

Co-Organizing Secretary Dr. Manisha Prasad

Conference Advisor Dr. Nisheeth Rastogi

Mr. Mayank Joseph

Conference Coordinator Dr. Abhinav Srivastava

Technical Committee Dr. Vivek Joseph

Mr. Vivek Kumar Srivastava

Dr. Stuti Gupta

Dr. Namrata Isaac

Editorial Board Dr. Renu Gupta

Dr. Manisha Prasad

Dr. Abhinav Srivastava

E- Souvenir: Dr. Abhinav Srivastava Design & Compilation

ICRNSCT-2020: PROGRAMME

July 14- July 27, 2020 Online Registration

DAY 01 - July 29, 2020 (Wednesday)

09:45 AM Admission of International/National delegates on the virtual ZOOM platform 10:00 AM Prayer by Mr. Mayank Joseph

10:05 AM Welcome Address by the Principal Dr.(Mrs) Pronoti Singh (Convenor)

10:09 AM Release of E-Souvenir

10:10 AM About the Conference by the Head, Dept. of Chemistry Dr. Renu Gupta (Organising Secretary) 10:15 AM Introduction of the Keynote Speaker by Dr.Manisha Prasad (Co-Organizing Secretary) 10:20 AM KEYNOTE ADDRESS: Prof. R.P. Singh (President, Society for Science of Climate Change and Sustainable Environment, New Delhi) Topic : Lessons from Covid-19 for Sustainable Development Technical Session Day I: 11:00 AM Introduction of Guest Speaker by Dr. Namrata Isaac

11:05 AM INVITED LECTURE - I: Guest Speaker:-Ms. D. B. Gaildrat (French Lawyer and English Solicitor, Paris, France) Topic : Brief overview of some of the legal implications of Covid-19 11:35 AM Vote of Thanks

11:40 AM POSTER PRESENTATION SESSION Introduction of Panellists by Session Convener: Mr. Mayank Joseph Panel of Experts: Prof. (Dr.) Sudha Jain (Principal, G.S.R.M Memorial College, Lucknow Ex-Professor & Head, Department of Chemistry, University of Lucknow) Prof. (Dr.) Shraddha Sinha (Head, Department of Chemistry, BBDNIIT, Lucknow Vice President. ACT North Zone) 11:45 AM Poster Presentation PP 01 – PP 23 Session Co-ordinator: Dr. Abhinav Srivastava

01:00 PM End of Session Day I

DAY 02 - July 30, 2020 (Thursday)

11:45 AM Admission of International/National delegates on the virtual ZOOM platform 12:00 ORAL PRESENTATION SESSION Introduction of Panellists by Session Convener: Mr. Mayank Joseph Panel of Experts: Prof. (Dr.) Sudha Jain (Principal, G.S.R.M Memorial College, Lucknow Ex-Professor & Head, Department of Chemistry, University of Lucknow) Prof. (Dr.) Shraddha Sinha (Head, Department of Chemistry, BBDNIIT, Lucknow Vice President. ACT North Zone) 12:02 PM Oral Presentation OP 01 – OP 23 Session Co-ordinator: Dr. Abhinav Srivastava Technical Session Day II:

02:00 PM Introduction of the Guest Speaker by Dr. Namrata Isaac

02:05 PM INVITED LECTURE - II: Guest Speaker:- Prof. D.V. Prabhu (General Secretary, ACT, HBCSE, TIFR, Mumbai) Topic :Importance of Catalysis in Sustainable and Green Chemistry 02:35 PM Introduction of the Guest Speaker by Dr. Abhinav Srivastava

02:40 PM INVITED LECTURE - III: Guest Speaker:- Prof. B.B.L Srivastava, (Professor, University of Dodoma, Tanzania) Topic: Role of Medicinal Plants in COVID-19 03:10 PM Introduction of the Guest Speaker by Dr. Namrata Isaac

03:15 PM INVITED LECTURE - IV: Guest Speaker:- Dr. Tyler D. B. MacKenzie (Research and Development Coordinator, Fredericton, Canada) Topic: Evolving Challenges Posed by Agricultural Viruses in a world of Changing Environmental and Human Pressures 04:00 PM End of Session Day II

DAY 03 - July 31, 2020 (Friday)

09:45 AM Admission of International/National delegates on the virtual ZOOM platform 10:00 AM ORAL PRESENTATION SESSION Introduction of Panellists by Session Convener: Mr. Mayank Joseph Panel of Experts: Prof. (Dr.) Sudha Jain (Principal, G.S.R.M Memorial College, Lucknow Ex-Professor & Head, Department of Chemistry, University of Lucknow) Prof. (Dr.) Shraddha Sinha (Head, Department of Chemistry, BBDNIIT, Lucknow Vice President. ACT North Zone) 10:02 AM Oral Presentation OP 24 – OP 36 Session Co-ordinator: Dr. Abhinav Srivastava Technical Session Day III:

11:00 AM Introduction of the Guest Speaker by Dr. Namrata Isaac

11:05 AM INVITED LECTURE - V: Guest Speaker:- Dr. Manju Gerard (Principal Scientist NAARM, ICAR, Hyderabad, India) Topic : Advances in Agrochemical Research and Possible Green Solutions 11:35 AM Introduction of the Guest Speaker by Mr. Vivek Srivastava

11:40 AM INVITED LECTURE - VI: Guest Speaker:- Prof. P.K. Dutta (Dept. of Chemistry MNNIT, Allahabad) Topic:COVID-19 Effect on Environment, Climate Change Issues and Role of Biopolymer: Chitosan Health & Environmental Research 12:10 PM Introduction of the Guest Speaker by Mr. Vivek Srivastava

12:15 PM INVITED LECTURE - VII: Guest Speaker:- Dr.SusanVerghese (Head, Dept. Of Chemistry , IQAC Coordinator, St. John’s College, Agra, India) Topic :Handling of India’s post-COVID-19 challenges through Science 12:15 PM VALEDICTORY SESSION Presentation of E-Conference Report by Dr. Abhinav Srivastava (Conference Coordinator) Concluding remarks by Dr. Pronoti Singh, E-Conference Convener & Offtg. Principal, Lucknow Christian (Degree) College, Lucknow Announcement of Best Poster & Best Oral presentation Award Vote of Thanks by Dr. Renu Gupta (Organising Secretary)

INVITED LECTURES

S.No. Title of Abstract / Author(s) Page No. KEYNOTE ADDRESS: 19 Lessons from Covid-19 for Sustainable Development Prof. R.P. Singh (President, Society for Science of Climate Change and Sustainable Environment, New Delhi)

IL-1 Brief overview of some of the legal implications of Covid-19 20 Ms. D. B. Gaildrat (French Lawyer and English Solicitor, Paris, France) IL-2 Importance of Catalysis in Sustainable and Green Chemistry 21 Prof. D.V. Prabhu (General Secretary, ACT, HBCSE, TIFR, Mumbai, India) IL-3 Topic: Role of Medicinal Plants in COVID-19 22 Prof. B.B.L Srivastava (Professor, University of Dodoma, Tanzania) IL-4 Evolving Challenges Posed by Agricultural Viruses in a world of 25 Changing Environmental and Human Pressures Dr. Tyler D.B. MacKenzie (Research and Development Coordinator, Fredericton, Canada) IL-5 Advances in Agrochemical Research and Possible Green Solutions 26 Dr. Manju Gerard (Principal Scientist NAARM, ICAR, Hyderabad, India) IL-6 COVID-19 Effect on Environment, Climate Change Issues and Role of 27 Biopolymer: Chitosan Health & Environmental Research Prof. P.K. Dutta (Dept. of Chemistry MNNIT, Prayagraj, India) IL-7 Handling of India’s post-COVID-19 challenges through Science 28 Dr. Susan Verghese (Head, Dept. Of Chemistry , IQAC Coordinator, St. John’s College, Agra, India)

LIST OF ORAL PRESENTATIONS (OP)

Page S.No. Title of Abstract / Author(s) No. Harvesting Homogeneous Catalysts for the Development of 30 OP 01 SustainableProcesses Dr. Rani Jha* Super Critical Fluid Extraction (SCFE) of Bio-active Principles from Plant 30 OP 02 Materials Dr. K. Vasanth Kumar*, Megha Raghavan & Kusu Menjo Holistic Way of Life and COVID-19 31 OP 03 Dr. S. C. Agarwal OP 04 Evaluation Of Morphological Growth And Biomass Production Of Local 32 And Exotic Rice Varieties With Duration Avinash Sharma*, K. Vasanthakumar, Prajjal Dey, Debanjana Saha, Megha Raghavan,Zhang Shi & Nguyen Tran Hai Bang OP 05 Isolation and Downstream Processing of Bioactives using Zobell Media, 33 apropos, Extremophiles Screened from Brackish Swampy Milieu Dr. Sarika Chhabria Talreja* OP 06 Climatic Change Around The World During The Lockdown 33 Dr. Joy Sarkar* & Aparajita OP 07 Study of Molecular Interactions between Formamide and IPA using some 34 Acoustical and Excess Parameters at 298.15 and 308.15K Dr. Indu Saxena*, S.M. Ejaz & Vijay Kumar OP 08 Synthesis, Spectroscopic and Theoretical study of Novel Cholesterol 34 Conjugate with their Apoptotic Activity on Neuroblastoma SH-SY5Y Cells Dr. Sangeeta Srivastava*, Sadaf Aleem & Nadeem Ahmad Ansari OP 09 Free Radical Scavenging Capacity and Larvicidal Action of Garlic Peel 35 Dr. G. Madhumitha* OP 10 Biological Investigation and Optimization of ZnO NPs Synthesis Using 35 Saraca asoca Extract by Response Surface Methodology Dr. Selvaraj Mohana Roopan OP 11 Synthesis and Applications of Zeolites Obtained from Waste-An Attempt to 36 Maintain an Ecological Balance Dr. Sonia Varandani* & Prabhu Pradnya OP 12 Green Energy : Best Solution to Arrest Pollution 36 Mukesh Kumar* OP 13 Significance of Lichens as Pollution Indicator 37 Dr. Kongkona Borborah* OP 14 Antibacterial and Antioxidant Activity of Encapsulated Anti-cancer Agent, 37 Thymoquinone Present in Medicinal Seeds-Nigella Sativa Rifat Shaikh* & Sonia Varandani OP 15 Synthesis and Structural Investigation of Oxovanadium(IV) Complexes With 38 New Schiff Bases Dr. Jitendra Kumar Pandey*, Harikesh Kumar & Shivani OP 16 Medicinal Properties of Cow Related Products 38 Richa Sharma* & Naveen Kumar Sharma OP 17 Role of Areca catechu Fibers as a Precursor for Green Synthesis of Cellulose 39 Nanowhiskers Navya Antony*, Rosily A.V. & Vinny Benny OP 18 Indian Medicinal Plants: Special reference with Tinospora and Withania 39 Abhishek Maurya*

Page S.No. Title of Abstract / Author(s) No. OP 19 Green Bionanocomposite for Toxic Dye Removal from Synthetic Wastewater 40 Anam Mirza* & Rais Ahmad OP 20 Medicinal uses of Parthenium hysterophorus 40 Dr. Pooja Narang* & Dr. Vandana Grover OP 21 Aloe Vera: A Gift to Humanity by Nature 41 Dr. Usha Rani Singh* OP 22 Nostocales of River Ganga and Their Significance In Ganga Water Quality 41 Dr. Sachendra Kumar Tripathi* OP 23 Know the Miracles of Karonda (Carissa carandas L.) Fruit 42 Megha Raghavan* & Vasanth Kumar Indian Medicinal Plants: For Prevention and Cure of Diseases 42 OP 24 Amita Mittal* The Significance of Soil Organic Matter on Soil Productivity in the Farms of 43 OP 25 Deoria District: A Case Study Dr. Sushant Das* COVID-19 Pandemic Virus: A Biological Weapon 43 OP 26 Dr. Amarnath Mishra* Role of Nature Based Traditional Knowledge in Dealing with Pandemic 44 OP 27 Events like COVID-19 Dr. Mayank Pandey* Impact of COVID-19 on the Environment : Need of Novel Facemasks for 44 OP 28 Sustainable Development Shikha Singh* Environmental Toxicant PM 2.5 Effects on Human Health 45 OP 29 Dr. Upasana Yadav* Immunity: Immunomodulators Inspired by Nature: A Review 45 OP 30 Dr. M. Imran Ahmad* Microwave Assisted One-pot Synthesis of Some New 3-(2-(4-(2-Oxo-2H- 46 OP 31 Chromen-3-yl) thiazol-2-yl) hydrazono) indolin-2-ones Dr. Rakesh Sethi* & Dr. Nisheeth Rastogi Medicinal Plants As Immunomodulators: A Promising Approach For The 46 OP 32 Future Dr. Namrata Isaac* Covid 19 Times: Design and Stereo selective Synthesis of altroheptose based 47 protected Trisaccharide, an Antigenic Repeating Unit of Campylobacter jejuni OP 33 serotypes O:23 and O:36 Dr. Stuti Gupta* & Dr. Naveen K. Khare Isolation and Characterization of Naturally Occurring Immune Booster 48 OP 34 Uday Raj Singh* & Dr. Naveen K. Khare Phytoremediation of Wastewater: A Green Alternative for Sustainable Environment 49 OP 35 Dr. Abhinav Srivastava* Covid-19: Facts & Challenges 49 OP 36 Dr. Suchit Swaroop

LIST OF POSTER PRESENTATIONS (PP)

Page S.No. Title of Abstract / Author(s) No. Transforming A Pandemic Into An Opportunity PP 01 51 Dr. Sunita Singh* & Dr.Neha Agrawal Removal Of Triclosan, A Personal Care Product From Waste Water PP 02 Using Flyash-β-Cyclodextrin Composite 51 Priyanka Nutesh Patil* & Sonia Varanadni Blood Fruit [Haematocarpus validus (Miers.) Bakh. f. ex Forman] - A PP 03 boon for Future Generation 52 Megha Raghavan* & Vasanth Kumar Indian Medicinal Plants PP 04 52 Kusu Menjo*, Sanju Kumari & K. Vasanth Kumar Environment Pollution Control By Kitchen Waste Management PP 05 53 Anjita Singh* & Upasana Yadav Harmful Effects Of Volatile Organic Compounds On Environment PP 06 53 Ayushi Bhagat* & Upasana Yadav Oxovanadium (IV) tetraazamacrocyclic complexes derived from 1,8- diaminonaphthalene and substituted β-diketones : Synthesis, PP 07 54 Characterization and Antimicrobial Studies Harikesh Kumar*, Shivani & J.K.Pandey The Impact Of Leadership Style To Handle The Present Crisis Situation PP 08 With Reference To Hotel Industry Of Lucknow 54 Pooja Gianchandani* & Dr. Surendra Kumar Natural Diet, Supplements & Nutrients To Improve Immunity In PP 09 COVID-19 Time 55 Harshita Srivastava* & Abhilasha Srivastava Quantum Dots:Potential Sensors And Inhibitors Of Sars-Cov-2 PP 10 55 Mehar Rizvi History Repeats Itself In Every 100 Years PP 11 57 Saurabh Patel Chemistry of Spices During COVID-19 Pandemic PP 12 58 Priya Katiyar GILOY: An Indian Medicinal Plant As a Boon For COVID-19 PP 13 58 Jaahnvi Mishra Role Of Phytochemicals Against COVID-19 PP 14 59 Ravina Chowdhury Role of Green Chemistry In Reducing The Spread Of COVID-19 PP 15 Pandemic 59 Bushra Inayat Role of Air Pollution in Expansion of COVID-19 Pandemic and its PP 16 Effect on Biodiversity and Conservation 60 Priya Role of Tulsi In Curing COVID-19 PP 17 60 Abhishek Vincent

Page S.No. Title of Abstract / Author(s) No. Role of Nitrogen Containing Natural Products in COVID19 Times or PP 18 Environment 61 Asheesh Jaiswal Therapeutic Potential of Cocculus hirsutus Against Covid-19 PP 19 61 Vishal Kaushal Immunity System of Body & COVID-19 PP 20 62 Anmol Verma Indian Medicinal Plant for Protection Against Covid-19 PP 21 62 Swaila Bano Dietary Therapy and Herbal Medicine for Covid-19 Prevention PP 22 63 Seema Yadav Therapeutic Approach of Some Indian Medicinal Plants Towards PP 23 COVID-19 63 Tanul Sahu*

KEYNOTE ADDRESS Lessons from COVID-19 for Sustainable Development Prof. Rana Pratap Singh President, Society for Science of Climate Change and Sustainable Environment, New Delhi

Summary:

The Covid-19 caused devastating pandamic has been one of the most fatal health disasters of the history of the mankind and it has brought down economic activities resulting in a sharp decline in GDP of most of the countries.The studies indicate that it a natural mutant of the virus of animal origin that has both backward and forward linkages with the environment and developmental pathways. A huge damage of wild life habitats in natural forests has resulted in the enhanced man animal conflicts and direct encounter of human population to the wild life. It opens ways for transmission of viral infections from closely related wild animals to human beings.The meat eating habits of people also increases chance of such transmission.The climate change caused negative climatic shocks and disasters, pollutants and extinction or reduced population of the natural wild animals as host of many pathogens especially viruses mutations in pathogenic strains may make them more virulent and aggressive in the new hosts for survival. The population pressure, rapid urbanisation and clustering of the human population in big cities and metros have not only increased enormous load on the natural resources ,causing waste generation, pollution , ecosystem imbalances and unbearable pressure on the infrastructure , it is also causing conditions of community transmission of the deadly infectious diseases . The covid-19 caused lockdown has evidenced a rejuvenation of natural resources and biodiversity justifying the relationship of environmental degradation and pollution with urban anthropogenic activities world wide. It give a whistle to alarm us to adopt green technology and Nature based solutions for our developmental goals and enhance our carbon credit potentials to trade it for achieving sustainable development goals.A lot of new opportunities are coming to develop and adopt new pathways and innovative solutions in the emerging fields and markets to develop a green and sustainable economy and ecology for the new world after Covid-19 crisis is managed.We need a paradigm shift in agriculture, resource management , infrastructure development , education and health systems and in overall patterns of industrial design and marketing strategies.There is way to learn from the crisis , be path bearer and grab the opportunities emerging from such chaotic situations.

INVITED LECTURES IL-1 Brief Overview of Some of the Legal Implications of COVID-19 Ms. D. B. Gaildrat French Lawyer and English Solicitor, Paris, France E-mail: [email protected]

Summary: The Covid-19 pandemic is a crisis that affects a lot of people all over the world. Various reports have been published in the past weeks on the environmental causes and the environmental impacts of the Covid-19 pandemic. After providing a brief overview of such causes and consequences, we will see how environmental laws and regulations issued both at the international level and at state level can help mitigate the risks of having new pandemics in the future and help local communities restore ecosystems and put economies on a sustainable path to reduce our vulnerability to health threats.

IL-2 Importance of Catalysis in Sustainable and Green Chemistry Dr. D V Prabhu General Secretary, Association of Chemistry Teachers (ACT), HBCSE, TIFR, Mumbai, India E-mail:[email protected]

ABSTRACT OF TALK

The12 principles of Green Chemistry as enunciated by Paul Anastas and John Warner in 1990 provide a blueprint for sustainable development. ,Among these, the use of catalysts and improving atom economy are most important . Worldwide,there is a constant search for new catalysts. Sustainable Chemistry aims at the design of products which minimize the use and generation of environmentally harmful substances.Sustainable Chemistry aims at 1) prevention of waste and thereby pollution,2)maximizing energy efficiency in chemical processes and 3)ensuring safety by prevention of accidents and spillages in laboratories. Catalysts accelerate the rates of chemical reactions without undergoing changes in its amount or chemical composition A catalyst takes an active part in the reaction but does not appear in the end products of the reaction. A good catalyst increases the atom economy of a reaction so that maximum amount of the starting material is converted into the useful desired product nad very few atoms are wasted. Efforts are made to maximize atom economy as 100% atom economy means 0% waste.A good catalyst should also increase the yield of a reaction. Green catalysts are preferred due to their distinct advantages over conventional catalysts such as 1)better atom economy, 2) minimum waste production,3)reusability. Some examples of green catalysts are enzymes, nanocatalysts, and phase transfer catalysts. Enzymes have high stereoselectivity and are very specific in their catalytic action. Nanocatalysts have high surface to volume ratio and make excellent catalysts. Phase transfer catalysts like quaternary ammonium salts and crown ethers are used in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals and agrochemicals. Sustainable Chemistry based on the 3Rs Principle, Reduce, Reuse and Recycle should be incorporated in a big way in the curriculum.

IL-3 Department of Chemistry Prof. Bajarang Bali Lal Srivastava College of Natural and Mathematical Sciences

M.Sc.,Ph.D.,ND.,YD. Post Box 338 Professor University of Dodoma, Dodoma, Tanzania

Email : [email protected] Phone : +255-679523623

ROLE OF MEDICINAL PLANTS IN COVID-19

Abstract:

Corona viruses are pathogens of human and animals of agricultural and veterinary importance prior to 2003, a number of corona viruses were known to cause severe disease in animals, whilst human corona viruses were typically associated with mild respiratory illnesses. This changed with the zoonotic transmission of the fatal severe acute respiratory syndrome corona viruses (SARS-CoV in 2003) and Middle East respiratory syndrome corona viruses (MERS- CoV in 2012) to humans. Currently a novel human corona virus (COVID-19) in China is a newly identified strain of corona virus that causes illness ranging from effects similar to the common cold to fatal diseases in people across the world. This disease was first identified in early December 2019, and by the middle of March 2020, the World Health Organization (WHO) assessed COVID-19 as a pandemic. Currently, there are no available vaccines or specific medicines for the treatment of COVID-19. In light of the outbreak, various treatment modalities have been considered, including traditional medicine, which has been widely used during the past epidemic outbreaks, such as severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS) and H1N1 influenza. To date, countries, China and South Korea, India have issued traditional medicine treatment guidelines on the prevention and treatment of COVID-19.

Plants have been a major source of medicine for human kind. As per available sources at least 35000 plant species are widely used for medicinal purpose. The demand of medicinal herbs is rapidly increasing because of undesirable side effects of synthetic medicine. The WHO pointed out that the traditional medicine provides an important role in its health goal. India has a rich tradition of herbal medicine; in Ayurveda 700 herbal drugs have been described for different kind of diseases. Some of them have been shown to have antiviral activity. Because of global disease caused by different viruses, there is urgent need for more effective antiviral drugs. For this purpose medicinal plants and their bioactive constituents come in the center of

International E-Conference on “Role of Environment and Natural Science in COVID-19 Times”, July 29-31, 2020 Organised by Department of Chemistry, Lucknow Christian (Degree) College, Lucknow-226018 (U.P.), India interest, because in developing countries most of the population utilizes the herbal medicine and they cannot afford the expensive chemical drugs of western medicine.

Some of the Indian plants given below with their reported antiviral properties

1. Turmeric (Curcuma longa): active antiviral phytocompound is Demethoxy curcumin. 2. Ginger, Sunthi (zinger officiale): active antiviral phytocompound is 6-Girneal. 3. Garlic (Allium sativam): active antiviral phytocompound is Allicin. 4. Onion (Alium cepa): active antiviral phytocompound is Quercetin. 5. Chili pepper (Capsicum annum): active antiviral phytocompound is Quercetin. 6. Spinach (spinacia aleracea): active antiviral phytocompound is Kaempferol. 7. Kalmega (andrographis paniculate): active antiviral ingredient is Andrographolide, potential inhibitor of SARS-Cov-2 main protease. 8. Green tea (Camellia sinesis); active antiviral phytocompound is Catechin and Epicatechin gallate. It has immunomodulatory and anti-inflammatory effect on lungs. 9. Tulsi (Ocimum tenuifloram): active antiviral phytocompound is Eugenol and α- fornesene 10. Dadima(Anar)( Punica granatum): active phytocompound is Punicalagin, inhibited viral glycoprotein and anti-HSV-1

The above mentioned medicinal plants show very prominent antiviral activity, the society can use them in daily life and improve the immunity and protect from COVID-19.

Considering the importance of immunity boosting measures during the COVID-19, it is very important to consume supplements in the form of nutrients such as vitamin A, C, E, D, B-Complex, Zinc and copper that will support your body to fight against the pathogens.

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Evolving challenges posed by agricultural viruses in a world of changing environmental and human pressures

Dr. Tyler D. B. MacKenzie* and Dr. Mathuresh Singh *Research and Development Coordinator Agricultural Certification Services Inc., 1030 Lincoln Road, Fredericton, NB, E3B 8B7, Canada E-mail: [email protected]

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The growing human population in the 21st century is driving increasing demands on agricultural production around the world. Crop diseases, chiefly those caused by plant viruses, represent a major challenge to maintaining high yield and quality of agricultural production. This presentation will give an overview of the most economically threatening viruses of major crop plants, how they affect crops, how they spread and how they are managed. The potential impacts of agricultural intensification, climate change and speculation on potential effect of COVID-19 on managing viruses in agriculture will be discussed, as well as the benefits of emerging technologies and novel plant breeding techniques to combat virus spread.

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Advances in Agrochemical Research and Possible Green Solutions

Dr. Manju Gerard

Principal Scientist (Technology Management) (Former Scientist E, O/o PSA to GoI & Former Scientist D, DSIR, Ministry of Science & Technology) Research System Management Division ICAR-National Academy of Agricultural Research Management (ICAR-NAARM), Rajendranagar, Hyderabad-500030, India Ph. (O) -040-24015341, (M) 09871294279 E-mail: [email protected], [email protected]

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India is an agriculture based country using different agrochemicals for crops. Pesticides, the main component of agrochemicals mainly consists of insecticides, fungicides, herbicides etc. The paper presents an overview of recent technological advances of agrochemicals. Among recent advances Green Chemistry is an emerging field of research, which has the main principle of efficient and maximum efficiency of any reaction with minimum harm to environment. Specially, in the present COVID-19 times use of natural products as pesticides having no harmful effect on environment with high target specificity is important. Nano form of pesticide formulations such as Nano emulsions, nano suspensions which reduces the consumption of pesticides by increasing pesticide use efficiency is also discussed.

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COVID-19 Effect on Environment, Climate Change Issues and Role of Biopolymer: Chitosan for Health & Environmental Research

Dr. Pradip Kumar Dutta Professor, Department of Chemistry Motilal Nehru National Institute of Technology Allahabad Prayagraj-211004, India E-mail: [email protected]

Abstract

Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) is an ongoing pandemic which is caused by severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2).The COVID-19 becomes public health emergency of international concern on 30 January 2020 and a pandemic on 11 March 2020 declared by World Health Organization (WHO). Before the start of COVID-19 the air around us had deemed to be very toxic and millions of people have been died due to these toxic gases all over the world. After COVID-19 lockdown was increased different part of the world as per COVID-19 patients in different countries results in decrease concentration of toxic gases (greenhouse gases) and air become cleaner and greener. However currently decrease concentration of these toxic gases like NO2, CO2, methane and PM2.5 etc in some countries is temporary. Once COVID-19 pandemic ends, lockdown and other human activity will most likely revive and greenhouse gases will be risen steeply. On the other hand there are numerous effort have been made by different organisation for the reduction of greenhouse gases by different methods and materials to overcome these environmental problems. Herein the lecture, we will summarize the effect of COVID-19 on environment, climate change and role of chitosan on health & environment research including our research output.

IL-7 Handling of India’s Post-COVID-19 Challenges through Science

Dr. Susan Jaison Head, Deptt. of Chemistry, St. John’s College, Agra, India E-mail:[email protected]

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Almost a century’s worth of global trends confirm that zoonotic disease outbreaks are occurring more frequently. A 2016 UN Environment Programme (UNEP) report flagged zoonosis as an issue of global concern. On average, three new infectious diseases emerge in humans every year; and 75 per cent of all emerging infectious diseases in humans are now zoonotic. UNEP and ILRI(.International livestock Research Institute ) on zoonotic suggests that epidemics will become more frequent as the climate continues to change. Reduced air and road travel, as well as transportation in general and other industrial activity, has caused a reduction in greenhouse gases like CO2, CH4 as well as pollutant gases like CO and NO2. According to the BBC, CO2 levels over New York city have dropped 5-10% compared to last year. Over a four-week period, CO2 emissions in China dropped by 25%, totaling 6% of global emissions, due to reductions in use of burning of coal and oil. In India, at the time of writing this abstract , 1.05 M cases of COVID-19 and deaths 26300 due to it, have been reported. With these numbers poised to grow, the country is not only reeling under a stressed healthcare infrastructure but also witnessing humanitarian challenges of unprecedented levels. As the world deals with the ongoing COVID-19 emergency and starts to recover from the impact of this global pandemic, UNEP is helping nations to build back better and enhance resilience to future crises. UNEP give assistance to countries in delivering stronger science-based policies that back a healthier planet and guide greener investments,. recognizing that they are still our best chance for a better future, UNEP give assistance also to countries as they advance the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, its Sustainable Development Goals, the Paris Agreement and other crucial agreements on issues such as biodiversity, oceans, chemicals and waste management. In a recently released report, titled India’s Journey Beyond COVID-19, the consortium highlights some critical challenges, focus areas and immediate actions for the country to sail through the pandemic successfully.The few challenges out of thirteen exposed by the pandemic, which needs immediate redressal are hygiene and sanitation, risk of future disease outbreaks, lack of healthcare and social protection, inequality, economic turmoil and unemployment, etc. . Science and technology can play a vital role in safeguarding our environment through compliance with existing laws, scientific interventions and traditional knowledge to prevent its degradation. Science-based environmental policies, increased funding in research and adoption of technology in agriculture are other areas of focus and action.

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Harvesting Homogeneous Catalysts for the Development of Sustainable Processes *Dr. Rani Jha Director of Science & Technology Arunachal University of Studies, NH52, Namsai, Arunachal Pradesh - 792103 E-mail: [email protected] Abstract Homogeneous catalysts have high activity and selectivities but are not recyclable. This adds to the E-waste and makes the process economically of higher cost. Heterogeneous catalysts on the other hand often have lower activity and/or selectivity but can be recycled easily and thus can be reused. Exploiting advanced separation techniques involving tunable solvents and gas-expanded liquids, homogeneous catalysts may be used in reaction medium followed by a heterogeneous separation of the catalysts for recycle. In this paper we are going to present the process of heterogenization of homogeneous catalyst and its application towards the hydroformylation reaction. The process is fully sustainable and recyclable. Different solvent systems have been tested to get the optimum reaction yield. Keywords: Homogeneous catalysts, gas-expanded liquids, heterogeneous, hydroformylation, sustainable

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Super Critical Fluid Extraction (SCFE) of Bio-active Principles from Plant Materials K. Vasanthakumar*, Megha Raghavan and Kusu Menjo Faculty of Agriculture Sciences, Arunachal University of Studies, Namsai-792103 Email: [email protected] Abstract Supercritical fluid extraction (SCFE) of plant material with solvents like CO₂, propane, butane, or ethylene is a topic of growing interest. SCFE allows the processing of plant material at low temperatures, hence limiting thermal degradation, and avoids the use of toxic solvents. Although today SCFE is mainly used for decaffeination of coffee and tea as well as production of hop extracts on a large scale, there is also a growing interest in this extraction method for other industrial applications operating at different scales. Traditional extraction techniques of some industrial medicinal and aromatic crops has the least role on retaining the potential quality characteristics whereas SCFE plays paramount role in isolating the bio-active compounds from plants with utmost preservation of the quality attributes. Since active compounds in herbal plants are usually present in low concentrations, a great deal of research has been done to develop more effective and selective extraction methods for the recovery of the desired compounds from the raw materials. In conventional extraction methods such as hydro-distillation (steam distillation) and solvent extraction, there are few adjustable parameters to control the selectivity of the extraction processes. Since the late 1970s, supercritical fluid extraction (SCFE) has been used to isolate natural products but for a long time this technique was only applied to a few products. The development of processes and equipment over the last three decades is today beginning to pay off and industries are becoming more and more interested in supercritical techniques. Consequently, supercritical fluid extraction (SCFE) was introduced as an environmentally responsible and efficient extraction technique for solid materials. This technique has been extensively studied for the separation of bio-active compounds from herbs and other plants as well as for the samples for the alimentary industry. Key words : SCFE, CO₂, bio-active compounds, quality

OP – 03 Holistic Way of Life and COVID-19 Dr. S. C. Agarwal Associate Professor & Head Department of Commerce, Lucknow Christian (Degree) College, Lucknow-226018, India E-mail: [email protected]

Abstract Covid pandemic started in December 2019 and its origin is considered from the Chinese city of Xuhan. The wet market of China was considered to be the source of this virus. Its effect in India were felt in the month of March 2020 and WHO also declared it as a pandemic by that time. Till today in India this virus has infected more than 13.5 Lakh people and deaths 31,358 cured cases 8,49,432. The India has witnessed three lockdowns and now the phase of lifting the lockdown has started with certain guidelines and restrictions issued by Central and State Governments time to time. The whole world is engaged in discovering the appropriate medicines and vaccine for the coronavirus. As per the various opinions of experts and doctors, the vaccine shall be available by the end of this year and not before and only solution to the mankind currently available is to adopt certain preventive measures and boost their immune system. For improving our immune system and fight with the current covid crisis, our old traditional methods have already suggested certain things which are contained in holistic approach to life. This Holistic approach include Yoga and Ayurveda. The Holistic approach can definitely help us to win in the fight against coronavirus. Holistic approach to health considers the Healthcare that focuses on the health of the entire body and mind and not just part of body. There are certain steps to help you reach a more holistic and relaxed life: 1. Practice mindfulness( focus on being intentionally aware of what you are sensing and feeling in a moment). 2. Recognising and respect the power of your body. 3. Eat clean food. 4. Recycle energy. 5. Let yourself grow. 6. Positive relations and positive thinking. 7. Prayanam and Yogic Asans. 8. Be active. 9. Follow Yam, Niyam Pranayam and Pratyahar. 10. Eat less than the appetite. 11. Follow the time table of your activities as far as possible. 12. Avoid junk food and take fresh food, vegetables and fruits. 13. Avoid tamsik food and adopt sattvic diet. 14. Make certain items to be the part of your intake everyday in any form example Lemon juice, Onion, Garlic ,Dalchini, Giloy, Mulethi, Intake of Hot Water & Steam, Turmeric, Adrak, Ashwagandha etc to Boost Your energy and immunity. Besides above, following social distancing norms and putting mask on face shall protect one from this pandemic. At last but not least, moving out of home, when it is most urgent and taking care of your elders will make you full proof against this dreaded disease.

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EVALUATION OF MORPHOLOGICAL GROWTH AND BIOMASS PRODUCTION OF LOCAL AND EXOTIC RICE VARIETIES WITH DURATION

*1AVINASH SHARMA, K. Vasanthakumar1, Prajjal Dey2, Debanjana Saha3, Megha Raghavan1, Zhang Shi4, and Nguyen Tran Hai Bang5 *1Faculty of Agricultural Sciences, Arunachal University of Studies, Namsai, Arunachal Pradesh, India 2Faculty of Agriculture, Sri Sri University, Cuttack, Orissa, India 3Department of Biotechnology, Centurion University of Technology and Management, Jatni, Bhubaneshwar, India 4Sheng Yang Agriculture University and China University of Political Science and Law, China 5Cuu Long Delta Rice Research Institute, Cantho, Vietnam *Corresponding Author Email: [email protected], Cell No.- +91-9113497113

Abstract

The present experiment conducted on biomass production, yield, fresh weight and dry weight of local rice Sali, Khampti lahi and exotic rice Thailand lahi. The fresh weight, dry weight, biomass observed in root and shoot with days. The data of dry weight, fresh weight, biomass of shoot and root were analyzed with mean. Significant differences obtained in fresh weight, dry weight, biomass of root and shoot of local and exotic rice. The variable ranges observed in dry weight, fresh weight, biomass of shoot and root. In shoot observation, the highest shoot fresh weight 0.072 gm obtained with 72 days. The highest shoot fresh weight 0.053 gm obtained from Thailand lahi rice variety. The highest shoot dry weight 0.065 gm observed with 14 days. The highest shoot dry weight 0.035 gm observed with local rice Sali. In root observation, Among root dry weight, the highest root dry weight 0.047 gm obtained with 35 days mean. The highest root dry weight 0.031 gm observed with Khampti lahi rice variety. In root biomass observation, the highest root biomass 0.036 gm observed in 42 days. The highest root biomass 0.028 gm observed in Khampti lahi rice variety. In shoot biomass observation, the highest shoot biomass 0.035 gm obtained in 28 days mean. The highest shoot biomass 0.031 gm reported in Thailand lahi rice variety. In variety yield, the highest yield 3280 kg/ha in 153 days in Thailand lahi rice variety. In duration of growth stages, the highest time of growth stages 156 days observed in local rice Khampti lahi. The fresh biomass is necessary for morphological growth, physiology and immune response. The dry biomass is significant to another agriculture activity. The fresh biomass and dry biomass controls environmental pollution. It will facilitate organic agriculture instead of sustainable agriculture into future generation.

Keywords: Rice, shoot, root, biomass, duration, yield

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Isolation and Downstream Processing of Bioactives using Zobell Media, apropos, Extremophiles Screened from Brackish Swampy Milieu Sarika Chhabria Talreja* Associate Professor, Smt. C.H.M College, Ulhasnagar, Thane, Maharashtra E-mail id: [email protected]

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Background: Mangrove biomes with brackish waters are the environmentally conspicuous boundary landform ecospheres providing an idiosyncratic milieu for extremophiles that are effulgent in variety of bioactives, notably proteases. Methods: Twenty sediment samples (B1-B20) were collected from strategic mangrove swamps. Physicochemical parameters of sampling station were measured and the organisms were isolated by spread-plate method using Zobell media that mimics the seawater composition. The isolates were screened for their protease production proficiencies by zone assay. Extraction and downstream processing involved shake-flask fermentation, cell harvestation, microfiltration and concentration. Bioactivity and quorum quenching ability of the extracted sample were evaluated using slant diffusion and crystal violet assay. Findings: The most persuasive protease activity was manifested by B3 isolate. The extracted sample exhibited marked antibacterial activity against test organism and effectual quorum quenching with 90.5% biofilm degradation. Novelty: The present investigation represents neoteric point-source that can be extrapolated to variegated ecostations and microbial consortia. Keywords: Antibacterial, Extremophiles, Ecosphere, Mangroves, Protease

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CLIMATIC CHANGE AROUND THE WORLD DURING THE LOCKDOWN Dr. Joy Sarkar1* and Ms. Aparajita2 1*Department of Chemistry, University of Lucknow, Lucknow-226007, India 2St. Francis College, Lucknow, India Abstract During the year 2019 we heard a lot about climate change and how it was affecting our planet and species living here. Human population plays a major role in this climate change. High number of people results in greater usage of natural resources. This never ending chain caused a major issue of Global Warming. The year 2020 however is a year when the chain was broken due to covid 19 pandemic. Lockdown all over the world resulted in the healing of our mother nature. It was nature now that was moving back into spaces left empty by the deadly CoronaVirus. What began with gradual emptying of public places, empty streets, empty parks, empty roads was slowly seeing nature occupying that place. In Italy (Venice) Murky Canal was getting cleaner with fish visible in the water below, meanwhile peacocks were seen roaming the streets of Spain, pigeons had taken over Rajiv Chowk in New Delhi, Juhu Beach hadn’t been cleaner in decades. There were many sightings of wild life dominating the land while humans were in lockdown. Countries that had been under stringent lockdown to stop the spread of the threat of CoronaVirus have experienced unintended benefit, pollution levels showed a drastic dip. Satellite images revealed that there was a drastic fall .As CoronaVirus extracts a huge toll on humanity, it taught us (humans) the toughest lesson that humans and animals can live together in harmony and nature has its own way to recover itself.

OP – 07 Study of Molecular Interactions between Formamide and IPA using some Acoustical and Excess Parameters at 298.15 and 308.15K

Indu Saxena, SM Ejaz and Vijay Kumar Department of Chemistry, University of Lucknow, Lucknow-226007, India Email: [email protected]

Abstract Ultrasonic and transport measurements of a liquid or liquid mixture works as an important tool for investigating various types of molecular interactions occurred between constituents of liquid medium. Effect of temperature as well as dielectric constant (є) of the medium on the thermo-physical properties of binary liquid mixtures of isopropyl alcohol and formamide have been reported at 298.15 and 308.15K.Density (ρ), viscosity (η), ultrasonic velocity (u) and their respective acoustical parameters were correlated as a function of dielectric constant and % composition of solvents using some standard thermodynamic based relations, and analyzed the nature of molecular interactions like hydrogen bonding, dipole - dipole etc. From the experimental data, some acoustical parameters such as βad, Lf, Vf etc and their E E E excess parameters like Vf , βad , Lf etc were calculated and extracted the information with respect to various kinds of intermolecular interactions. These observations proved that a weak dispersive type molecular interactions, dipole – dipole interaction, hydrogen bonding and complex formation phenomena are involved between the molecules of isopropyl alcohol and formamide.

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Synthesis, Spectroscopic and theoretical study of novel Cholesterol conjugate with their apoptotic activity on neuroblastoma SH-SY5Y cells Sangeeta Srivastava*, SadafAleem, Nadeem Ahmad Ansari, Department of Chemistry, University of Lucknow, Lucknow 226007 (UP), India E-mail: [email protected]

Abstract

In the present work novel conjugate of cholesterol have been synthesized and characterized by 1H, 13C NMR, UV, FT-IR and Mass spectroscopy. Density functional theory (DFT/B3YLP) using 6-31G (d,p) basis set have been used for quantum chemical calculations. 1H NMR and 13CNMR chemical shifts were also premeditated using (GIAO) access. The study of electronic properties such as UV–Vis spectral analysis, HOMO and LUMO energy calculations were executed with time dependent DFT (TD-DFT). Global and local reactivity descriptors were calculated to study the reactive sites within the molecules. Intramolecular interactions have been analyzed by AIM (Atom in molecule) approach. Dipole moment, polarizability and first hyperpolarizability values have calculated to depict the nonlinear optical property of the synthesized compound. Electrostatic potential (MEP) for synthesized compounds have also been determined to check their electrophilic or nucleophilic reactivity and their biological activity was assessed on neurosarcoma SH-SY5Y cells through markers of cellular apoptosis

OP – 09 Free Radical Scavenging Capacity and Larvicidal Action of Garlic Peel G. Madhumitha* Chemistry of Heterocycles & Natural Research Laboratory, Department of Chemistry, School of Advances Science, Vellore Institute of Technology, Vellore- 632014, Tamilnadu, India *Email: [email protected];

Abstract Grain, fruits and vegetables are naturally occurring antioxidants and are found to be health protecting factors. Garlic (Allium sativum) is one of them and has been used as food as well as herbal medicine to prevent high cholesterol and cancer. We have studied the phytochemical, larvicidal activity on Ae. Aegypti and Cx. Quinquefasciatus and free radical scavenging activity using Hydrogen peroxide, metal chelating assay of ethanol extract of peel of Allium sativum. The phytochemical analysis of ethanol extract of A. sativum results in the presence flavonoid and carbohydrate. The larvicidal activity showed 84.4 % mortality on Ae.aegypti and 78.8 % for Cx. quinquefasciatus. The free radical scavenging activity of ethanol extract was found to be dose dependent using hydrogen peroxide whereas metal chelating method showed highest inhibition at a low concentration of 100 µg/mL. In conclusion, it can be suggested that the waste material peel extract can be used to promote free radical scavenging and to increase mortality on larvae. The A. sativum could be useful as a potential preventive intervention for free radical mediated diseases in the pharmaceutical industry. Keywords: A. sativum, phytochemical analysis, larvicidal activity, free radical scavenger.

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Biological Investigation and Optimization of ZnO NPs Synthesis using Saraca asoca Extract by Response Surface Methodology Selvaraj Mohana Roopan* *Chemistry of Heterocycles and Natural Product Research Laboratory, Department of Chemistry, School of Advanced Science, Vellore Institute of Technology, Vellore- 632 014, Tamilnadu, India. Corresponding author: Tel; +91 98656 10356; 0416-2202313, Email: [email protected], [email protected] (S.M. Roopan)

Abstract

The fabrication of nanoparticles using plant extracts gaining much attention when compared to the other physio-chemical methods. Saraca asoca (S. asoca) flowers aqueous extract of was used for the processing of zinc oxide nanoparticles (ZnO NPs) synthesis. Process ZnO NPs synthesis was optimized using Response Surface Methodology (RSM). Various characterization techniques have been utilized for the confirmation ZnO NPs. Accordingly, the size of the ZnO NPs were determined as 31 nm with spherical shape using Transmission Electron Microscope (TEM) analysis. Further, antifungal activity of synthesized particles has been estimated against A. flavus and A. niger. The significant results were obtained. Key words: Saraca asoca, flower, zinc oxide nanoparticles, antifungal study

OP – 11 Synthesis and Applications of Zeolites Obtained from Waste- An Attempt to Maintain an Ecological Balance Varandani Sonia1* and Prabhu Pradnya2 1Department of Chemistry, Smt. C.H.M College, Ulhasnagar-42103, India 2Department of Chemistry, K.J Somaiya College, Vidyanagar, Vidyavihar, Mumbai-400077, India *E-mail: [email protected]

Abstract The Coronavirus pandemic may slow down investments in green energy technologies. During this time low cost strategy provides environmental benefits. The present paper discusses the utilisation of flue ash (FA), an unutilised and unsafe waste product of thermal power plant as remedial tool for eradication of unaesthetic methylene blue (MB) dye from waste water. The conversion of flue ash into crystalline, thermally stable zeolite, (fluezeo) was carried out using prior art procedure and characterized with SEM, XRD, etc. The batch adsorption technique was used to optimise adsorption parameters pH (5-8), dose (0.8g/l), contact time (60 minutes) and room temperature for maximum removal of MB (~6mg/g) on low cost fluezeo. The work concludes that Langmuir isotherm and pseudo second order model the adsorption process. The negative values of ΔG0 and positive value of ΔH0 confirms the feasibility, spontaneous and endothermic nature of adsorption process. Spent fluezeo was regenerated for three cycles. Keywords: Flue ash, Zeolite, Batch Adsorption technique, Adsorption Capacity, Adsorption isotherms, Regeneration

OP – 12 Green Energy: Best Solution to Arrest Pollution Mukesh Kumar (Assistant Professor, Department of BBA) Dronacharya College of Education, Rait Kangra (H.P.) E.mail : [email protected]

Abstract Pollution mainly air pollution kills an estimated seven million people worldwide every year. More than 80% of people living in urban areas that monitor air pollution are exposed to air quality levels that exceed WHO guideline limits. The best solution is use of green energy i.e. clean energy which is better option for environment. Green energy is energy collected from natural resources such as sun, water, wind, geo thermal and biofuel. India is one of the countries with large production of energy from renewable sources. As of 31st March 2020, 35.86% of India’s installed electricity generation from renewable sources. The country is aiming for even more ambitious target of 57% of the total electricity capacity from renewable sources by 2027. The implementation of renewable wind and solar energy sources instead of fossil fuels to produce such energy carriers as electricity and hydrogen facilitates reduction in air pollution emissions. The use of green energy helps to reduce the carbon dioxide in the air and help stop global and preventing places like Antarctica melting and saving many animals and people lives. The sources of Green energy are renewable, stable, inexpensive and right for human life. After all, we only have one planet, so it’s our job to help protect it. Making more responsible energy choices is a great place to start. Keywords : Clean energy, renewable sources, air pollution

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SIGNIFICANCE OF LICHENS AS POLLUTION INDICATOR Dr. Kongkona Borborah* * Assistant Professor, Department of Botany, Arunachal University of Studies, Namsai-792103, Arunachal Pradesh, India

Abstract Lichens are the most primitive and simple group of plants which are very peculiar in their habitats. From evolutionary point also they are very important in botanical studies as they are the symbiotic association between algae and fungi. They are not found on lands neither on water bodies but occasionally seen on tree trunks or barren rocks etc. Due to their occurrence and range of uncommon habitats they are most often ignored compared to the other group of plants like Angiosperms and Gymnosperms. Although they are insignificant in their occurrence, they are now-a-days very much significant for their tolerance to different level of air pollution. This relationship between air pollution and their occurrence is now taken as a measure of pollution indicator in urban areas and these provide some fruitful and sustainable ecofriendly ways in the anticipation of pollution level in a particular area. Key words: Lichens, pollution indicator, symbionts.

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Antibacterial and Antioxidant Activity of Encapsulated anti-cancer agent, Thymoquinone present in medicinal Seeds-Nigella Sativa Rifat Shaikh*a Sonia Varandanib aSmt CHM College, Ulhasnagar,Thane, Maharashtra, India bSmt CHM College, Thane, Maharashtra,Ulhasnagar,India *Corresponding author: [email protected]

Abstract

Nigella sativa or Black seed is a medicinal seed used in treating vomiting, insomnia and restlessness since 2000 years. Thymoquinone in black seed oil has effective therapeutic value and is sensitive towards the environment. Encapsulation is the better choice to enhance its oxidative stability, thermostability, shelf-life and bioactivity. The present study focused on encapsulation of Thymoquinone using sodium alginate, Tween 80 and calcium chloride. The capsulated and non capsulated Thymoquinone was screened for its medicinal activities. Antibacterial screening of the capsulated and non capsulated Thymoquinone was done against Staphylococcus aureus, Corynebacterium diphtheria, Escherichia coli and Proteus Spps.; while the anti-fungal screening was done using Aspergillus Niger and Candida Spps. The antioxidant screening was done by DPPH methods. The study revealed that the encapsulated beads exhibited antibacterial, antifungal and antioxidant properties.

Keywords: Black Seed Oil; Thymoquinone; Encapsulation, Alginate Microspheres; Antimicrobial and Antioxidant Activity

OP – 15 SYNTHESIS AND STRUCTURAL INVESTIGATION OF OXOVANADIUM(IV) COMPLEXES WITH NEW SCHIFF BASES Jitendra Kumar Pandey*, Harikesh Kumar & Shivani *Department of Chemistry, St. Andrew’s College, Gorakhpur-273001, India *Email: [email protected]

Absract Few oxovanadium(IV) complexes with new Schiff bases derived from different aromatic acid hydrazides, has been synthesized and characterized. Tentative structural conclusions were drawn for the complexes based upon elemental analyses, conductances, magnetic moments and spectral (IR, Electronic and EPR) data. The X-band EPR spectra of all the complexes were recorded at room temperature and liquid nitrogen temperature. The spectral studies support square pyramidal geometry for the oxovanadium(IV) complexes. These oxovanadium(IV) complexes have been screened for their in vitro antibacterial activities against three bacterial strains viz. Gram negative Escherichia coli and Gram positive Bacillus subtilis, Staphylococcus aureus . The antifungal activity have been evaluated against two fungi, namely Aspergillus niger and Candida albicans. Key Words: Oxovanadium(IV), Schiff bases, IR, EPR, antibacterial, antifungal

OP – 16 MEDICINAL PROPERTIES OF COW RELATED PRODUCTS Richa Sharma1* and Naveen Kumar Sharma2 Department of Applied Sciences, Department of Microbiology, 1Kumaun University, Nainital, Uttarakhand (INDIA) 2Ambalika Institute of Management and Technology, Lucknow (INDIA)

Abstract Kamdhenu or Indian cow (Bos indicus) is worshipped as sacred animal by Hindus. Desi cattle have been a part of Indian lifestyle since ages unknown. It has helped mankind in farms to plough, on roads to carry loads, at home with milk and with urine & cow dung for several other uses in day to day life. Desi cow is not only looked upon as a source of benefit but also considered as a family member and revered with a motherly status & often called “Gau Mata”. Indian history is also full of stories that underline the importance of cow. The message given by Shri Krishna is even more relevant today “Humans need cows more than cows need humans. Cows need to be protected for humans to survive.” The reason for worshipping is the tremendous therapeutic values of cow derived products like cow milk, cow milk curd, cow butter (ghee), cow urine, cow dung and a combination formulation Panchgavya. The use of these products has been well defined in ancient Ayurvedic texts like Charak samhita, Shushruta samhita, Brahad-Wagbhatt etc. Cow ghee showed anticancer and hepatoprotective potential by altering the enzymatic activities whereas cow urine acts by an unknown mechanism. Analgesic activity is attributed to presence of steroidal moieties and volatile fatty components in it. Antioxidants isolated from cow urine are responsible for antidiabetic, immunomodulatory, antiepileptic, antibacterial, antifungal and antimicrobial activities. Cow ghee contains a number of saturated and unsaturated fatty acids that plays active roles in production of inflammatory mediators and wound healing processes. This study is to gather the scientific research findings to support the traditional uses of cow derived products and to create research interest in cow. Key words: Cow, ghee, panchgavya, charak samhita, shushruta samhita, kamdhenu, Brahad- Wagbhatt, hepatoprotective potential, antidiabetic, immunomodulatory, antiepileptic, antibacterial, antifungal and antimicrobial activities.

OP – 17 ROLE OF ARECA CATECHU NUT HUSK FIBERS AS A PRECURSOR FOR GREEN SYNTHESIS OF CELLULOSE NANOWHISKERS Navya Antony1*, Rosily A.V.2, Vinny Bnny 3 1,2Assistant Professor, Department of Chemistry, Morning Star Home Science College, Angamaly, India 3Project Scholar, Department of Chemistry, Morning Star Home Science College, Angamaly, India * E-mail: [email protected], [email protected]

Abstract

Cellulose nanowhiskers from plant fibers has emerged as a promising green substitute for synthetic polymers. The fibrous shape and crystalline nature makes Cellulose nanowhiskers suitable for application in diversified fields which includes polymer nanocomposites, industrial adsorbents, water purification etc. The excellent properties like bio-compatibilty, environmental sustainability, nontoxicity, high surface area and hydrophilicity of cellulose nanowhiskers have made them potential candidates for smart drug delivery system. Plant fibers from coconut, jute, corn straw, etc have been widely used as precursors for the extraction of cellulose nanowhiskers. This study proposes synthesis of nanowhiskers from Areca catechu nut husk fibers. Areca catechu tree parts are rich in several flavonoids, tannins, alkaloids and polyphenols and hence are used in different herbal medicines for various disease treatments. Nanowhiskers are synthesized using acid and alkali treatment of the dried fibers from Areca catechu nut husk. The synthesized nanowhiskers are characterized using IR, UV, XRD and SEM analysis. Key Words: Cellulose nanowhiskers, Green synthesis, Plant fibers, Bio-compatible

OP – 18 Indian Medicinal Plants: Special reference with Tinospora and Withania Abhishek Maurya* *Department Of Botany, Ewing Christian College , University Of Allahabad Email – [email protected]

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Medicinal Plants are useful for curing human health disease and play an important role in healing due to presence of phyto-chemical constituents. India having a rich diversity of medicinal plants and rich plants diversity has provided an advantage to the local for purpose of food, medicine and spices etc. The medicinal plants contribute to cater 80% of the raw materials used in the preparation of drugs. In present Scenario , Tinospora plays very important role for human health. It is used as immunity booster. Ayurveda and other Indian literature have mentioned the used of plants in the treatment of various human aliments. The presence of difference Phyto-chemical constituents in plants confirms their potential as medicinal plants.

Key Words:- Medicinal Plants, phytochemicals, Ayurveda

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Green Bionanocomposite for Toxic Dye Removal from Synthetic Wastewater ANAM MIRZA* and RAIS AHMAD Environmental Research Laboratory, Department of Applied Chemistry, Faculty of Engineering & Technology, Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh, UP, INDIA. E-mail: [email protected]

Abstract

With the increasing industrialization, the contamination of water by dyes raises a global concern that poses a serious threat to the sustainable environment. Herein, we have reported the use of bionanocomposite as an adsorbent for the removal of toxic dye. The novel and green carboxymethyl cellulose /Pectin bionanocomposite was synthesized and it was applied for the sequestration of congo red from aqueous solution. SEM, EDX, TEM, XRD and FTIR analysis were applied. The maximum adsorption capacity was observed at pH 3, 60 min, 0.01 g, 100 mgL-1 and 323 K, respectively. The adsorption of Congo red on bionanocomposite followed Langmuir isotherm accompanying with monolayer maximum adsorption capacity of 530 mgg-1. The Kinetic studies revealed that the adsorption of Congo red on bionanocomposite followed pseudo-second order kinetic model. Therefore, the findings suggests that the present bionanocomposite could be used as an efficient adsorbent for the removal of toxic dye from wastewater.

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Medicinal Uses of Parthenium hysterophorus 1*Dr. Pooja Narang and 2Dr. Vandana Grover 1*Dept. of Botany, Sukhdai Smarak Mahavidyalaya, Ratupura, Thakurdwara (U.P), India 2 Dept. of Chemistry, BBDNIT, Lucknow, India E-mail: [email protected]

Abstract

Parthenium hysterophorus is a noxious weed in Asia, America and Australia. The weed is considered to be a cause of allergic respiratory problem mutagenicity in human and livestock. But recently many innovative uses of this hither to notorious plant have been discovered. Parthenium hysterophorus confers many health benefits, viz. remedy of skin inflammation, rheumatic pain, dysentery, malaria, urinary tract infection, diarrhoea and neuralgia. (Surib-Fakim et.al 1996) Its prospect as nano-medicine is being carried out with some preliminary success so far. Parthenium, the major constituent of the plant, exhibit significant medicinal attributes including anticancer property. (Venkataiah et.al 2003).The methanol extracted from the flowers showed significant anti-tumour activity and Parthenium exhibit cytotoxic property against T cell leukaemia, HL-60 and Hela cancer cell lines (Das et al.2007).

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Aloe Vera a Gift to Humanity by Nature *Dr. Usha Rani Singh *Associate Professor, Department of Chemistry, Mahila Vidyalaya P. G. College, Lucknow, India E-mail: [email protected]

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Aloe Vera is an important traditional medicinal plant. The name was derived from the Arabic Word alloeh meaning shining bitter substance while Vera in Latin means true. It is a natural product frequently used in the medicinal and cosmetology. The botanical name of Aloe Vera is Aloe barbadensis miller. It belongs to Liliaceae family. It grows mainly the dry regions. It contains potentially active constituents such as vitamins, enzymes, minerals & sugars. Various Regional names for Aloe Vera are Gheekumari( Hindi), Khorpad (Marathi), Kathalai (Tamil) Chotthu kathalai (Malayalam). Aloe Vera sometimes referred as a miraculous plant. Aloe Vera contains many physiological active substances that have effective anti- inflammatory, antimicrobial and wound healing effect. The Aloe Vera plant it biochemical composition, mechanism of action and clinical uses are briefly reviewed in this article. Keyword: Aloe Vera, medicinal and cosmetology

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NOSTOCALES OF RIVER GANGA AND THEIR SIGNIFICANCE IN GANGA WATER QUALITY *Sachendra Kumar Tripathi Department of Botany, Brahmanand College, Kanpur-208004, India E mail- [email protected]

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Present investigation deals with the study of Nostocales in river Ganga water between Bithoor to Jajmau, Kanpur. Herein 81 species of Nostocales belonging to 12 genera (Arthrospira, Spirulina,Oscillatoria, Phormidium ,Lyngbya , Cylindrospermum, Nostoc, Anabaena,Nodularia,Calothrix,Rivularia and Gloeotrichia ) have been reported from Ganga water. Implication of such Nostocales in water quality and pollution are of considerable significance. Certain members of Nostocales play an important role in determining the water quality and pollution as indicator organism forms like Oscillatoria subbrevis, O. limentica, O. pseudogeminata var. unigranulata, O. formosa, Nostoc linkia var.arvense, Anabaena planktonica, A. fertilssima, A. iyengarll var. tenuis, A. oscillaroides and Nodularia spumegena are significant propagators of allergenic diseases. Application of pollution indices of genara and species coupled with the role of Nostocales in water quality have been described. Keywords: Nostocales ,Pollution , Indicator , Allergenic

OP – 23 Know the Miracles of Karonda (Carissa carandas L.) Fruit Vasanth Kumar*, Megha Raghavan** * Dean, Faculty of Agriculture, Arunachal University of Studies, Namsai, Arunachal Pradesh, India Email: [email protected] * *Ph.D. Scholar, College of Horticulture & Forestry, Central Agricultural University, Pasighat, Arunachal Pradesh, India E-mail: [email protected]

Abstract Karonda (Carissa carandas L.) native to India belongs to the family Apocynaceae. Sour and astringent iron richest fruit contains a good amount of vitamin C, protein, carbohydrates, fat, fibre and calcium also but less commercially exploited. The fruits are traditionally used for medicinal treatments of malaria, epilepsy, nerve disorder, relieve of pain and headache, fever, blood purifier, itches and leprosy. The major bioactive constituents, which impart medicinal value to the herb, are alkaloids, flavonoids, saponins and large amounts of cardiac glycosides, triterpenoids, phenolic compounds and tannins. Fruits have been reported to contain carisol, β- caryophyllene, carissone, carissic acid, carindone, carinol, ascorbic acid, lupeol, and β-sitosterol. These chemicals are very effective in the treatment of scabies, intestinal worms, pruritus, biliousness and also used as antiscorbutic, anthelmintic. In Konkan, India, root is pulverized with horse urine, lime-juice and camphor as a remedy for the itchy. The fruits are traditionally used as a panacea for malaria, epilepsy, nerve disorder, relieve of pain and headache, fever, blood purifier, itches and leprosy. Leaf extract is externally applied for curing leprosy. With various uses and utility, it is a promising crop to be emphasized for future development. Keywords: Medicinal, Nutrition, Herb, Iron, Treatments

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Indian Medicinal Plants: For Prevention and Cure of Diseases Amita Mittal* Department of Biotechnology, University Institute of Engineering and Technology, Kurukshetra University, Kurukshetra- 136119, India *E-mail: [email protected] Abstract Medicinal plants and herbs are considered as one of the most promising sources for novel bioactive compounds which could further be utilized as potential alternatives or complementary treatment for drug resistant pathogens . Secondary metabolites and bioactive compounds of plants exhibited remarkable bacteriostatic and bactericidal properties and their mode of action includes various targets to kill bacterial cells so have been investigated as therapeutic agents. Antimicrobial agents are essentially important in reducing the global burden of infectious diseases. However, emergence and dissemination of multidrug resistant (MDR) strain in pathogenic bacteria have become a significant public health threat as there are fewer, or even sometimes no, effective antimicrobial agents available for the infection caused by pathogens. Conventional antibiotics sometimes fail to cure such infections due to the resistance of microbial strains and inappropriate excessive consumption of antimicrobials stems resistance. However multi drug resistance(MDR) towards pathogens divert researchers and pharmacists thinking towards medicinal plants due to their antimicrobial potential. Such microbes have been developing resistance rapidly for most of the currently available antimicrobial drugs either by the exchange of genetic material, mutation and via several other resistance mechanisms, therefore, the need for new better and affordable antimicrobials have been dramatically increasing. Keywords: Medicinal Plants, Antimicrobials, Multi Drug Resistance

OP – 25 The Significance of Soil Organic Matter on Soil Productivity in the Farms of Deoria District: A Case Study *Dr. Sushant Das Assistant Teacher,Little Flower School, Rapti Nagar Phase IV, Gorakhpur- 273006, India E-mail: [email protected] Abstract The negative effect of the green revolution can be seen in the decreasing fertility of the agricultural land as the excess use of pesticide and chemical fertilizer by the farmers have resultedinto the increase amount of toxic and chemicals in the farm soil. In most of the cases the farm soil has lost the fertility due to the lack of humus i.e. organic matter due to which soil is unable to retain moisture, maintain the soil temperature and lack micro nutrients which is essential for the longevity of the farm land. The objective of the whole study is to focuson the significance of the green manure and the compost in sustainability of the soil temperature, soil moisture retentivity and the overall fertility of the farm soil and to assess and evaluate the factors which may facilitate the adoption of organic farming. The study area is concise to Deoria district situated in the north eastern part of Uttar Pradesh, extends from 26 ° 6' N and 26° 48' N latitudes to 83° 23' E and 84° 16' E longitudes. It has a total area of 2527.2 sq. km.This paper is based on the primary survey of 60 farmers of Deoria District which is usually collected by the questionnaire and through the individual interviews. The secondary data is collected from the NGO’s working for the expansion of the organic farming in Deoriaand through the reviewed published sources of the International Federation of Organic Farming Movements (IFOAM), books and periodicals. The approach to analyze the agricultural data is ecological and the methodologies used are both observational descriptive and observational relational.

OP – 26 COVID-19 Pandemic Virus: A Biological Weapon Dr. Amarnath Mishra1* 1Assistant Professor (Grade-II) & Program Leader, Amity Institute of Forensic Sciences, Amity University Uttar Pradesh, Sector-125, Noida-201313, India E-mail: [email protected]; [email protected]

Abstract According to the World Health Organization, biological weapons are microorganisms like virus, bacteria, fungi, or other toxins that are produced and released deliberately to cause disease and death in humans, animals or plants. These are a subset of a larger class of weapons referred to as weapons of mass destruction, which also includes chemical, nuclear and radiological weapons. A new strain of coronavirus discovered in Wuhan, Hubei Province, China in the end of December 2019 which also caused an outbreak of pneumonia. This new strain of the virus which was previously named as a novel coronavirus (nCoV) is now known as Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus 2 (SARS- CoV- 2) or COVID- 19. The COVID-19 pandemic has seen the spread of rumours regarding the intentional nature of the virus, allegedly manipulated during a laboratory almost like a bioweapon. The fact remains that, regardless of the origin of the outbreak, whether natural, accidental or deliberate. The scientific community have played down these ideas, citing genomic analyses that clearly show the virus is of natural origin and transferred from any animal species to humans. Keywords: Forensic Science, Microbial Forensics, Covid-19, Pandemic, Biological Weapon

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Role of Nature Based Traditional Knowledge in Dealing with Pandemic Events like COVID-19 Dr. Mayank Pandey* *Assistant Professor, P.G.D.A.V. College (Evening), University of Delhi, India E-mail:[email protected]

Abstract

The pandemic outbreak of COVID-19 disease has compelled the world to revisit the nature based traditional knowledge. In India, Ayurveda is considered as the documented repository of traditional knowledge on medicinal properties of floral diversity, which has been practiced at domestic and community level since ages. At present, when the modern medical sciences have been proved inefficient in treating the novel diseases and their causes, this is the right and high time to expedite the research on traditional knowledge and design protocols to standardize and calibrate the doses of medicines derived from the medicinal plants. If explored scientifically, traditional knowledge has absolute potency to get established as an alternate line of treatment in near future. Key Words: Traditional Knowledge, Medicinal Plants, Ayurveda, Biodiversity etc.

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Impact of COVID-19 on the environment: Need of novel facemasks for sustainable development Shikha Singh* *Division of Materials Science and Engineering, Luleå University of Technology, Luleå, Sweden E-mail: [email protected]

Abstract

It has become quintessential to wear facemasks, since the outbreak of the coronavirus pandemic to control the spread of the virus worldwide. This increasing demand and production of facemasks have resulted in an unprecedented rise in environmental pollutions owing to the origin of the materials used for the processing of the facemask. Mostly these disposable facemasks are made from the polymeric materials. For instance, polypropylene, polystyrene, polyethylene, polyacrylonitrile, and polyurethane, which consists of three-layer; an inner layer (soft fibers), middle layer (melt-blown layer), and an outer layer (nonwoven fibers that are water-resistant and generally coloured). These facemasks usually produced by employing various techniques such as electrospinning, 3D printing, and film blown extrusion techniques. Unfortunately, the aforementioned polymeric materials derived from petroleum- based materials, which are non-biodegradable. Hence, there is a need to develop facemasks with the materials that can be reusable or possibly degradable.

Keyword: Covid-19, facemask, polymers, environmental pollutions

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ENVIRONMENTAL TOXICANT PM2.5 EFFECTS ON HUMAN HEALTH Dr. Upasana Yadav Department Amity School of Applied Sciences, Amity University, Lucknow Email: [email protected]

Abstract

Every day we come across headlines screaming in our face on the imminent dangers of the polluted air engulfing our surroundings. We could probably go three weeks without food, three days without water, but it’s difficult to go beyond three minutes without air. We breathe almost 3000 gallons of air every day, but we don’t really know how clean it is? We know when food is dirty or water is impure but when it comes to air, we do not realize how polluted it is because we cannot see it. Particulate matter (PM), made up of very tiny solid and liquid particles, is a widespread air pollutant, present all around us. These suspended particulates are 25 to 100 times thinner than a human hair (which is why we can’t see it) and can travel into the respiratory tract, penetrate deep into the lungs and even into the blood stream and cause severe health damage. The coarser particles, between 2.5 and 10 micrometres (from about 25 to 100 times thinner than a human hair) are called PM10. The very fine particles, smaller than 2.5 micrometres (more than 100 times thinner than a human hair) are called PM2.5. Delhi has consistently ranked among WHO's list of most polluted cities in the world, occupying first position in 2014, and marginally dropping to 11th position in 2015. •The prescribed standard for the annual average of PM2.5 is 60 µg/m3 in India, and 15 µg/m3 in USA. Research shows that every 10 µg/m3 increase in PM 2.5, increases all-cause mortality between 3-26%, chances of childhood asthma by 16%, chances of lung cancer by 36% and heart attacks by 44%. Daily exposure to air pollution of 22μg/m3 is equivalent to smoking 1 cigarette according to Berkeley Earth report. In this paper we will review the effects of PM 2.5 on health.

OP – 30 Immunity: Immunomodulators Inspired by Nature: A Review M. Imran Ahmad* Department of Chemistry, Isabella Thoburn College, Lucknow, (U. P.), India E-mail: [email protected] Abstract The tenet “Let food be thy medicine and medicine be thy food,” exposed by Hippocrates nearly 2500 years ago, gained renewed interests that resulted in coinage of terms like pharma, nutraceuticals, and functional foods. The natural products act as immune boosters thus improving the quality of life. The immune system is an efﬁcient integrated network of cellular elements and chemicals developed to preserve the integrity of the organism against external insult sand its correct functioning and balance are essential to avoid the occurrence of a great variety of disorders. In current scenario coronavirus disease (COVID-19) is an immunological disease, which has forced the entire globe to search for new effective therapies. One promising strategy is the use of herbal medicines as integrative, complementary and preventive therapy. Array of plants and their components hold immunomodulating properties. Their possible inclusion in diets could explore new therapeutic avenues to enhanced immunity against diseases. In this review, I have explained the immunomodulatory/antinﬂammatory activity of various plants.

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Microwave Assisted One-pot Synthesis of Some New 3-(2-(4-(2-Oxo-2H-Chromen-3-yl) thiazol-2-yl) hydrazono) indolin-2-ones Rakesh Sethi1, Nisheeth Rastogi2* 1Himatsingka Linens, Plot No. 1, Hanumanthapura Post, Hassan Gorur Road, Hassan-573201, Karnataka, India 2*Department of Chemistry, Dr. W. E. Bauer Research Laboratory, Lucknow Christian Degree College, Lucknow-226018, Uttar Pradesh, India

Abstract

A new series of isomeric 3-(2-(4-(2-oxo-2H-chromen-3-yl)thiazol-2-yl)hydrazono)indolin-2- ones (1-16) has been synthesized through microwave assisted one-pot three-component condensation of disubstituted isomeric isatins, thiosemicarbazide, and substituted 3-(2-bromoacetyl)-2H-chromen- 2-ones in DMF ethanol mixture using a catalytic amount of acetic acid. All the compounds have been characterized with the help of elemental analysis and spectral data (IR and PMR).

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MEDICINAL PLANTS AS IMMUNOMODULATORS: A PROMISING APPROACH FOR THE FUTURE Dr. Namrata Isaac* *Assistant Professor, Lucknow Christian Degree College, Lucknow-226018 (UP), India

Abstract

Natural compounds have contributed enormously to immunomodulatory therapeutics. Since ancient times, natural medicines have constituted treatments with minimal side effects. There are thousands of natural compounds that are known to influence the immune system by either affecting the functions of immune cells or affecting antibody secretion to control the infection and to maintain immune homeostasis. Most of immunostimulants and immunosuppressants in clinical use are the cytotoxic drugs which possess serious side effects. Thus, there is a growing interest to use herbal medicines as multi-component agents to modulate the complex immune system in the prevention of infections rather than treating the immune-related diseases. Many therapeutic effects of plant extracts have been suggested to be due to their wide array of immunomodulatory effects and influence on the immune system of the human body. Phytochemicals such as flavonoids, polysaccharides, lactones, alkaloids, diterpenoids and glycosides, present in several plants, have been reported to be responsible for the plant’s immunomodulating properties. Thus the search for natural products of plant origin as new leads for development of potent and safe immunosuppressant and immunostimulant agents is gaining much major research interest. Several plant derived compounds have been identified over the years for their immunomodulatory characteristics. Numerous illnesses can be alternatively treated by immunomodulation using medicinal plants, instead of chemotherapy. The discovery and isolation of more specific immunomodulatory agents from plant origin possesses potential to counteract the side effects and high cost of synthetic compounds. These medicinal plants can be significantly used as producers of immunomodulatory molecules of very varied chemistries with possible effects on animal and human health. Thus, the use of various plant extracts in specific dose during the scheduled vaccination regimen may be helpful in obtaining higher protective antibody against different infections including production and development of more effective cell mediate immune response for protection against various bacterial, viral and other diseases in future as well.

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Covid 19 Times: Design and Stereo selective Synthesis of altroheptose based protected Trisaccharide, an Antigenic Repeating Unit of Campylobacter jejuni serotypes O:23 and O:36 Stuti Gupta1 and Naveen K. Khare* 1Department of Chemistry, Lucknow Christian Degree College, Lucknow-226018, India E-mail:[email protected] *Department of Chemistry, University of Lucknow, Lucknow-226007, India E-mail: [email protected]

Abstract Recently, a large number of Carbohydrate biomolecules, which are related to various diseases such as cancer, diabetes or inflammatory processes due to their unlimited structural variations. The modification of such as those of the naturally occurring O-/N-/C-glycosidic bond remain of interest to increase the enzymatic stability as well as to facilitate the assembly of large, diverse oligomer of saccharides as oligoglycoside. These stereoselective oligoglycosides obtained from the suitably synthesized saccharides which may include glycons (like-glucose, maltose, rhamnose, galactose derivatives) & aglycons (like- resveratrols, biphenyls, various phenolic compounds and heterocyclic derivatives containing an amino group as well as a halogen moiety). In our synthetic approach, we introduced thioglycoside/ trichloroacetimidate at the anomeric position, which will serve as a efficient donor during the time of linkage of the different di, tri, tetra saccharides units to achieve the target compound using NIS & TMS-OTf as activators. Polyphenols, plant secondary metabolites have been reported to exert a number of health beneficial effects. This webinar will feature presentations on the role that we as chemists play in fighting this pandemic, strategies for drug and vaccine development and the role of open science in this. Glycosylation can act as camouflage because the sugars on viral proteins come from the animal or person that has been infected. Viruses commandeer the enzymatic machinery that host cells use to add sugars to their own proteins and get those enzymes to attach glycans to viral proteins.“Viruses use glycosylation to hide their viral proteins,” So discussion on these proteins’ glycosylation” is quite important in terms of understanding what the immune system sees during infection.” We design to synthesize mono, di and triglycosides involving various potential aglycons with mono, di, trisaccharides of rare deoxy hexoses as well as 5- thio hexoses as glycosyl donors. For the synthesis of these desired oligoglycosides, di, tri, tetrasaccharides building blocks involving various regio and stereoselective protecting/deprotecting strategies are adopted followed by modern methods of glycosylation.

Altro heptose based Trisaccharide

OP – 34 Isolation and characterization of naturally occurring immune booster

Uday Raj Singh, Naveen K. Khare*, Department of Chemistry, University of Lucknow, Lucknow-226007, India *Email: [email protected]

The immune system is one of nature's most fascinating inventions. It is an amazing protection mechanism designed to defend us against millions of bacteria, viruses, fungi, toxins and parasites. The immune system is very complex. It is made up of several types of cells and proteins that have different jobs to do in fighting against foreign invaders1. If our immune system is working properly we are protected from dangers caused by microbes. If not, we suffer sickness and disease2. It is possible to intervene in this process and make our immune system stronger using immune boosters. Immune boosters work in many ways. They increase the number of white blood cells in the immune system army, train them to fight against microbes causing diseases3. This article gives an overall view about some natural herbs like Echinaceae purpurea (Cone flower), Panex ginseng (Asian ginseng), Astragalus mambraneous (Milk vetch), Uncaria tomentosa (Cat's claw) and Withania somnifera (Aswagandha) that have been proven clinically for their strong immunostimulatory activities.

References

1. Grimble, RF. Effect of antioxidative vitamins on immune function with clinical application. Int J Natr Res. 1997;67:312-320. 2. Semba, RD Vitamin A as ‘anti-infective” therapy, 1920-1940.J Nutr. 1999;129:783-791. 3. Deluca, HR, Cantorna, MT. Vitamin D: its role and uses in immunology. FASEB J. 2001;15:2579-2585.

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Phytoremediation of Wastewater: A Green Alternative for Sustainable Environment Dr. Abhinav Srivastava* Assistant Professor, P.G. Department of Chemistry, Lucknow Christian College, Lucknow-226018 (INDIA) *E-mail: [email protected]

Abstract Phytoremediation is a natural bioprocess where some specific living plants are capable in decontamination of metals, colorants or other physico-chemical pollutants present in wastewater through their surface biosorption mechanism. This process may conduct via extracellular or intracellular accumulation or precipitation. Plant species viz. Eichhornia crassipes (water hyacinth), Myriophyllum spicatum, Potamogeton lucens, Salvinia hergozi, Cratophyllum demersum, and Cabomba species are some aquatic macrophytes having efficacious, cost-effective, eco-friendly protocol for wastewater treatment, especially for textile effluent. Therefore, in present scenario, phytoremediation is considered as one of the significant green strategies of environmental decontamination particularly in case of wastewater treatment. Holistic strategies are required to enhance its techno-feasibility in association with primary physicochemical treatment protocol to achieve the goals of sustainable environment. Keywords Phytoremediation, decontamination, wastewater, eco-friendly, sustainable environment.

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COVID-19: FACTS & CHALLENGES Dr. Suchit Swaroop* Sr. Assistant Professor, Experimental & Public Health Lab, Department of Zoology, University of Lucknow, Lucknow-226007(U.P.), INDIA *E-mail: [email protected]

Abstract

Corona virus is a spherical, pleomorphic single stranded enveloped RNA covered with club shaped glycoprotein (spike protein). Mode of transmission, extent of infection, virus load, ABO gene, gene variants, patients with comorbidities and Immunosenescence are significant factors determining severity of COVID infection. Molecular as well as serological tests are being performed for diagnosis. Development of target specific drug or efficient vaccine is under laboratory trial. Use of computational biology techniques viz. molecular docking, simulation etc. may also be significant to break off the progress of Coronavirus. Mass awareness, social distancing, use of face cover in rush, good hygiene and consumption of immunobooster rich diet (in recommended doses) also help in combating against COVID-19 pandemic.

PP – 01 TRANSFORMING A PANDEMIC INTO AN OPPORTUNITY Dr. Sunita Singh*, Dr.Neha Agrawal Department of Chemistry, Navyug Kanya Mahavidyalaya University of Lucknow, Lucknow, INDIA-226004

Abstract

Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) has become the largest pandemic that has affected 210 countries. COVID-19 has been declared as a global health emergency by WHO. To prevent the transmission mask, surgical gloves, social distancing and sanitizers were widely adopted as the only preventive measure. The scenario during post COVID-19 pandemic period could be same for all the nations that enjoying current auto-regeneration of environment. It is very unusual to expect the reduction of emissions of various pollutants in this way of pandemic. COVID-19 has taken a grim global toll on lives, health services, jobs and mental health. But, if anything COVID-19 has paid back to human society is climate recovery. It is a lesson to human that it is possible to reverse the impaired nature with mutual agreement among community as they did it for social lockdown in many countries. With a strong will at the national or international level, it is possible to save nature from the current time point. References 1. Biswaranjan Paital, Nurture to nature via COVID-19, a self-regenerating environmental strategy of environment in global context, Science of The Total Environment, Volume 729,2020, 139088, 2. Manuel A. Zambrano-Monserrate, María Alejandra Ruano, Luis Sanchez-Alcalde, Indirect effects of COVID-19 on the environment, Science of The Total Environment, Volume 728, 2020,138813, Correspondence; Dr.Sunita Singh, Assistant professor, Department of Chemistry, Navyug Kanya Mahavidyalaya,Lucknow226004, INDIA email id:[email protected]

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Removal OF Triclosan, A Personal Care Product From Waste Water Using Flyash-β- Cyclodextrin Composite Priyanka Nutesh Patil*a Sonia Varanadnib aSmt CHM College, Ulhasnagar, Mumbai, India bSmt CHM College, Ulhasnagar, Mumbai, India *E-mail: [email protected]

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Personal care products, such as soaps, hand sanitizer, mouthwash,dish detergents, toothpastes etc. contain about 0.1% to 0.3 % Triclosan, 5-chloro-2-(2,4-dichlorophenoxy) phenol (TCS). It is an antimicrobial agent. The widespread use of TCS enables it to enter in various water bodies like surface water, ground water and also in industrial effluents. The presence of TCS in industrial effluent has adverse effects on human health. The present paper focused on removal of TCS from wastewater using fly ash-β cyclodextrin composite(FAC). FAC was prepared by fusion of fly ash with alkali. Thefused mass slurry was stirred with β-cyclodextrin (FAC)for 60 minutes. The resultant mass was characterized using sophisticated techniques like XRF, XRD, FTIR, BET. The application of FCB was evaluated as an adsorbent for triclosan from an aqueous solution at optimized parameters Preliminary investigations have shown thatFAC is simple and inexpensive adsorbent with adsorption capacity of 19.58 mg/g.

KEYWORDS: Fly ash-β-cyclodextrin composite, Personal Care Product, Characterization.

PP – 03 Blood Fruit (Haematocarpus validus (Miers.) Bakh. f. ex Forman)- A Boon for Future Generation Megha Raghavan*, Vasanth Kumar** * Ph.D. Scholar, College of Horticulture & Forestry, Central Agricultural University, Pasighat Arunachal Pradesh, India ** Dean, Faculty of Agriculture, Arunachal University of Studies, Namsai, Arunachal Pradesh, India *Email: [email protected] Abstract Blood fruit (Haematocarpus validus) is an evergreen perennial dioecious creeping woody climber belonging to the family Menispermaceae. Fruits are slightly acidic to sweet in taste. It is promising antioxidant rich endemic underutilized ethnomedicinal fruit species and is very popular among tribes in the northeastern states, Andaman and Nicobar Islands and Bangladesh. Apart from the high nutritional value that can tackle many health issues of the modern generation it also has a huge potential as natural colourant for food, beverage and handicraft industries. The species has been used for fresh consumption, treating ailments and as a dyeing agent by local people including regional tribes in Tropical Asian countries. But fruits are harvested from the wild and there is considerable scope for promoting its cultivation in homestead gardens. Fruits and vegetables are known to be nutritionally rich with vitamins and minerals. The amount of pH, TSS and Total sugar content of this fruit are 2.77, 21%, 11.07% respectively. Tender shoot extract is used as curative measure of Jaundice. Fruits and seeds are used as curative measure of anemia and root mash is used to get relief from itching by various tribal communities. Carotenoids and β- carotene play a very important role in human health and nutrition and can reduce the risk of cancer and coronary disease. Haematocarpus validus contain 13.15 mg vitamin C, 1170 (μg) Carotenoids and 9.0 (μg) β- carotene respectively. Roktogota fruits content (13.15 mg/ 100 gm edible portion) vitamin C which is higher than jackfruit (11.08mg), litchi (7 mg), papaya (7.48mg) and mango (10.88mg). A wide study about the potentiality and utility of this fruit to make it domestication is a necessary for the promising future generation. Keywords: Colourant, Nutrition, Medicinal Value, Promising, Vitamins.

PP – 04 INDIAN MEDICINAL PLANTS Kusu Menjo*, Sanju Kumari, K. Vasanthakumar Faculty of Agriculture, Arunachal University of Studies, Namsai, Arunachal Pradesh, India *Email: [email protected] Abstract In the modern world it has been realized the herbal drugs strengthens the body system specifically and selectively without side effects. The importance of herbal medicinal system has now gained vital importance in developed countries has been briefly described. It has been realized that medicinal herbs are going to play an important role in future material - medical. These herbal drugs provide strength to the body organs and stimulates normal functioning. The herbal drugs act selectively and gently without disturbing other system. The traditional Indian medicine - Ayurveda, describes various herbs with anticancer as well as antioxidant properties. India is a peninsula of herbal hub, in which ayurvedics system of medicine has flourished as an enlightment in the field of Medicine. Medicinal plants have become the paramount source of drug discovery in research for treating diverse form of diseases including Cancer.

PP – 05 Environment Pollution Control by Kitchen Waste Management Anjita Singh* and Upasana Yadav Amity School of Applied Sciences, Lucknow, India E-mail:[email protected]

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Kitchen waste management is a major problem nowadays; proper management of food waste is necessary for our health system as well as for our Environment. Waste is an unavoidable by-product of most human activity. Economic development and rising living standards led to increases in the quality and complexity of generated waste. Proper segregation of food wastes is important. In each kitchen, there is waste that must be recycled, waste that can be hazardous and waste that must be stored in certain way. It is very important to utilize this waste in the productivity process for economical and environmental purpose. Some present studies showing importance of red tiger worm (E. foetida) in conversion of kitchen waste material for the decomposition process with the help of this earthworm the process is known as vermicomposting. In this paper we are going to discuss on Strategies of kitchen waste management Sa review work. Keywords: kitchen waste, segregation, management, recycled, reuse, health, economical and environmental, decomposition

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Harmful effects of volatile organic compounds on environment Ayushi Bhagat and Upasana Yadav Amity School of Applied Sciences, Lucknow, India *E-mail:[email protected]

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Volatile organic compounds (VOCs) are organic chemical compounds that evaporate easily at room temperature. VOCs are widely used at home and work, so exposure to airborne VOCs is unavoidable. Drinking water is also a common source of exposure due to industrial discharge and disinfection process. Organic compounds are chemicals that contain carbon and are found in all living things. They typically contain elements such as hydrogen, oxygen, fluorine, chlorine, bromine, sulfur, or nitrogen, which are mostly released from burning fuel such as gasoline, wood, coal, or natural gas. VOCs are also emitted from oil and gas fields and diesel exhaust. Additional sources of release are paints, glues, and other products that are used and stored at home and at work. VOCs when combined with nitrogen oxides react to form ground-level ozone, or smog, which contributes to climate change. Gasoline, benzene, formaldehyde, toluene, xylene, styrene, and perchloroethylene (or tetrachloroethylene used in dry cleaning) are also rich sources of VOCs. Irritation to skin and eye, sensitization, central nervous system effects, carcinogenicity, and liver and kidney effects have been reported in experimental animals and humans. Regulatory agencies use the results of these studies and set safe limits for each VOC that is considered safe for human exposure.in this paper we will discuss the harmful effects of VOCs on environment .

PP – 07 Oxovanadium(IV) tetraazamacrocyclic complexes derived from 1,8-diaminonaphthalene and substituted β-diketones : Synthesis, Characterization and Antimicrobial Studies Harikesh Kumar, Shivani, and J.K.Pandey Department of Chemistry, St. Andrew’s College, Gorakhpur, U.P (India)-273001 Email: [email protected],[email protected] Abstract A new series of oxovanadium (IV) tetraazamacrocyclic complexes of type [VO(mac)]SO4, have been synthesized via the in situ reaction of 1,8-diaminonaphthalene and substituted β- diketones (1-phenyl-3-(phenyl /4-chlorophenyl/4-hydroxyphenyl/4-methoxyphenyl/4- nitrophenyl)-diketone) in the presence of oxovanadium(IV) sulphate in methanol. All newly synthesized complexes were characterized on the basis of elemental analyses, conductance measurements, magnetic properties, spectral ( electronic, IR, and EPR) data. The spectral studies support a square pyramidal geometry for all of the complexes. The oxovanadium complexes were also tested for their in vitro antimicrobial activities against some gram- positive bacteria viz. Bacillus subtilis , Staphlococcus aurcus and gram-negative Escherichia coli and some fungal strains, viz. Aspergillus niger and Candida albicans. The results obtained were compared with standard antibiotics; tetracycline and the antifungal drug fluconazole. Key words: Macrocyclic complexes, oxovanadium(IV), β-diketones, antibacterial, antifungal

PP – 08 The Impact of Leadership Style to handle the present Crisis Situation with reference to Hotel Industry of Lucknow Pooja Gianchandani* and Dr. Surendra Kumar** *Research scholar, School of Hotel Management, Babu Bananrasi Das University, Lucknow, India **Professor, School of Management, Babu Bananrasi Das University, Lucknow, India *[email protected] Abstract Life has come to a standstill with the sudden outbreak of the pandemic disease due to Corona virus, It has affected each and every human life with everything being lockdown for past few months, brought the critical situation for the business specially affecting the hotel business, with no travel and tourism, no guest, complete lockdown of hotels, they are facing the toughest of the situation which they would have ever imagined or encountered. For hotel staff, the pandemic has bitten really hard, while India and other countries are taking several methods to ease their lockdown restrictions, it is unclear when and how the worldwide travel and tourism industry recovery will kick in. This has left many employees worrying about their income now, and their job security mid to long term. The situation is especially tough for those already on low wages, with few savings, yet the anxiety is also felt right up to senior management level. Are their positions safe? Would they be able to find a similar role elsewhere? Therefore today in this new climate of lower hotel occupancies and reduced income the managers will have to adapt to the new situation with new-found agility. The days of a Hotel Manager shutting them away in a back office are over. They will need to be multifaceted: even more present throughout the hotel, taking care of guests and staff, mobilizing their teams, coaching / teaching and leading by example. They will have to influence, motivate and need to create a healthy and energetic environment for both employee and guest.Therefore now much is expected from the manger who will now have to hold the tether, come in front and will lead not only the employees but with, more agile leadership and with effective change management skills must create imaginative, practical plans to get hotel businesses back on track. Keywords: leadership, crisis situation, hotel etc

PP – 09 Natural Diet, Supplements & Nutrients to Improve Immunity in COVID-19 Time Harshita Srivastava1* and Abhilasha Srivastava2

*1Enviromental Consultant & Educator, S.D. Children’s Academy, Dangipar, Gorakhpur-273016 E-mail: [email protected] 2Assistant Dietitian, Department of Dietetics, Sahara Superspeciality Hospital, Lucknow-226010 *E-mail: [email protected]

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A Novel β-Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus-2 (SARS-CoV-2) was reported to emerged from Wuhan, China in late 2019 and this virus is found to be responsible for globally pandemic infectious disease named as Coronavirus Disease-2019 (COVID-19). Development of effective vaccine and target based medicines are still under trial. Therefore prescribed use of natural diet, supplements and nutrients are very important to improve immunity in mankind in present COVID-19 time. Healthy nutrition helps to improvise our immune system which is needful to fight back with infectious corona disease as well as other seasonal infections. Regular diet rich in essential elements, antioxidants, vitamins and other phytochemicals are supposed to promote cellular function and improvise the immunity. Fresh food containing protein, vitamins (especially vitamin A, C, D and E), minerals (viz. zinc, selenium, cobalt, iron etc.), beta-carotene, resveratrol, curcumin, prebiotics and other natural immunoboosters are recommended along with proper hydration of body. Therefore, boosting immune system with proper nutrition and healthy diet is one of the best suggestible remedy along with good hygiene, appropriate sanitization procedure, social distancing, regular exercise or yoga in ongoing pandemic condition.

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COVID-19 time, pandemic, immunity, healthy nutrition, immunoboosters.

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Quantum Dots: Potential Sensors and Inhibitors of SARs-CoV-2 Mehar Rizvi* Research Scholar, Lucknow Christian (Degree) College, Lucknow-226018, India *E-mail: [email protected]

Abstract Coronavirus (severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus type 2 [SARS-CoV-2]) riginated from Wuhan,Hubei province,China has been recognized as a pandemic disease by WHO. Coronavirus is a highly pathogenic viral pneumonia–like infection that can cause respiratory tract infection that can range from mild to lethal. Coronaviruses (CoVs) belong to the subfamily Orthocoronavirinae in the family Coronaviridae, Order Nidovirales. Coronaviruses are enveloped viruses with a positive-sense

International E-Conference on “Role of Environment and Natural Science in COVID-19 Times”, July 29-31, 2020 Organised by Department of Chemistry, Lucknow Christian (Degree) College, Lucknow-226018 (U.P.), India single-stranded RNA genome and a nucleocapsid of helical symmetry[9]with about 30,000 nucleotides.COVID-19 possess five structural proteins, (i) the spike (S) protein, (ii) nucleocapsid, (iii) envelope,(iv) membrane, and (v) hemagglutinin esterase dimer proteins [1]The S protein plays major role in infecting cells in its attachment to the host cells. The S protein has strong affinity for human receptor ACE2(angiotensin-converting enzyme 2) which is attached to the cell membranes of the lower respiratory tract of lungs, stomach, small intestines, colon, kidney, lymph nodes, and liver bile ducts[2]. Quantum dots(QDs) can be potentially used for diagnosis of coronavirus. Quantum dots(QDs) are semiconductor nanocrystals with a core–shell structure and a diameter that typically ranges from 2 to 10 nm.Quantum dots acts as biosensors.The biosensing technique works on the principle of conjugation of quantum dots to a protein.A single quantum dot can be conjugated to multiple protein molecules which can be similar or different depending on the intended application[3]. Hepatitis virus B was detected using graphene quantum dots electrochemically by Xiang et al[4].Based on the similar ground we propose to detect coronavirus SARs-COV using graphene quantum dots. Quantum dots can be a potential treatment of COVID-19 by exploring its inhibitory action. QDs can be tuned to a size that can effectively penetrate inside SARs-CoV-2 with a size range of 60 to 140 nm[5].QDs action on SARS-COV-2 can be summed up as in Figure 1[6]:

Figure 1:Actions exerted by QDs on SARS- CoV-2

References: [1] B. Udugama, P. Kadhiresan, H.N. Kozlowski, A. Malekjahani,M. Osborne, V.Y.C. Li, H. Chen, S. Mubareka, J.B. Gubbay, W.C.W. Chan, Diagnosing COVID-19: The Disease and Tools for Detection, ACS Nano. (2020).doi:10.1021/acsnano.0c02624, 14, 3822. [2] M. A. Chary, A. F. Barbuto, S. Izadmehr, B. D. Hayes,M. M. Burns, J Med Toxicol 2020, 1.doi:10.1007/s13181-020-00777-5 [3] Tamer M Samir,Mai MH Mansour,Steven C Kazmierczak & Hassan ME Azzazy.Nanomedicine (2012) 7(11), 1755–1769 [4] Qian Xiang, Jingyun Huang, Huiyao Huang, Weiwei Mao and Zhizhen Ye,RSC Adv., 2018, 8, 1820–1825 [5] M. Prajapat, P. Sarma, N. Shekhar, P. Avti, S. Sinha, H. Kaur, S. Kumar, A. Bhattacharyya, H. Kumar, S. Bansal, B. MedhiIJP_115_20 [8] [6] Qian Xiang, Jingyun Huang, Huiyao Huang, Weiwei Mao and Zhizhen Ye,RSC Adv., 2018, 8, 1820–1825

PP – 11 HISTORY REPEATS ITSELF IN EVERY 100 YEARS Saurabh Patel BSc. III, Lucknow Christian (Degree) College, Lucknow-226018 (UP), India E-mail: [email protected]

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“History repeats itself until we change our attitude toward nature”

Pandemics have made history to occur after every 100 years to threaten the world. Four major pandemics of 1720, 1820, 1920 and now 2020 have threatened the world killing thousands of people.

1720 Pandemic 1720 was the year when the Bubonic plague spread in France. The plague was also known as the Great plague of Marseille and it spread through infected flies. The pandemic killed about 1,00,000 people.

1820 Pandemic 100 years after the Bubonic plague, the world witnessed yet another pandemic. The Asiatic cholera started in Asia. The source of this epidemic was contaminated water. More than 100,000 people died of this outbreak.

1920 Pandemic The third great pandemic was the 1920 Spanish Flu pandemic. Just a century ago, the world struggled with the worst flu pandemic in history. The source of this pandemic was a simple H1N1 Flu virus that undertook a genetic mutation and become more dangerous than the normal flu virus. This was one of the worst pandemics the world ever witnessed. It affected more than 500 million people causing the death of more than 100 million.

2020 Pandemic 2020 pandemic is the Coronavirus that started from china to more than 200 countries of the world. The virus has already affected around 2 million people and 115,000 lost their lives to this deadly virus. The virus was unknown until the outbreak began in Wuhan ,China in December 2019 . The virus can spread from person to person through small droplets from the nose or mouth, as the droplets land on objects or surfaces and then touch their eyes , nose or mouth they can catch the virus. The virus is still active to affect more.

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CHEMISTRY OF SPICES DURING COVID-19 PANDEMIC Priya Katiyar M.Sc. Semester IV Lucknow Christian (Degree) College, Lucknow-226018 (UP), India E-mail: [email protected]

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In the pandemic of COVID-19, there's been a lot of interest in ways to strengthen one's immune system and thus build a first line of defence against the deadly virus. There are many natural ingredients know to help boost your immunity. Since ancient time, herbs and spices were well known for their medicinal properties with over 80 spices grown in different part of the world. Here’s a list of some common herbs & spices that can improve your immunity: Cinnamon: This has anti-inflammatory and anti-oxidant benefits that helps in lung infection. Cinnamaldehyde gives flavour and odour. Garlic: It is an immune booster and natural remedy for respiratory disorders. Crushed garlic contain allicin. Oregano: This herbs has antibiotic and antiviral properties that helps in lung infection. Caracole is responsible for warm & pungent smell. Ginger: It has anti-inflammatory properties and relieve in nausea and lung disorder. The pungent smell is caused by gingerols.

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GILOY: An Indian Medicinal Plant As a boon for COVID-19 Jaahnvi Mishra* M.Sc. Semester IV Lucknow Christian (Degree) College, Lucknow-226018 (UP), India E-mail: [email protected]

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The ‘Tinospora Cordifolia’ or Giloy also named as ‘Guduchi’ is known for it’s immense application in the treatment of various diseases in the traditional ayurvedic literature. It’s been used as a natural and safe herbal remedy since years. Now a days, giloy is used as an immunity booster in every home. It fights against several symptoms of COVID-19. Since it treats chronic fever, reduces stress and anxiety, fights respiratory problems, and boosts immunity therefore used as a remedy for COVID-19. Apart from this it also helps to improve digestion, treats diabetes and arthritis, reduces asthmatic symptoms and also in controlling blood sugar levels. The chemical constituents reported from this shrub belong to different classes such as alkaloids, diterpenoid lactones, phenolics, aliphatic compounds and polysaccharides. The other medicinal properties reported are anti-periodic, anti-spasmodic, anti-inflammatory, anti-oxidant, anti-allergic anti-leprotic, anti-malarial, hepatoprotective, immunomodulatory and anti-neoplastic activities. These properties provide a new life to the whole body thus referred as a rejuvenating herb. It contain a surplus quantity of flavonoids, glycosides, saponins and other pharmaceutical compounds which are known for their antioxidant activity. And also there are no side effects of consuming giloy.

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ROLE OF PHYTOCHEMICALS AGAINST COVID-19 Ravina Chowdhury* M.Sc. Semester IV Lucknow Christian (Degree) College, Lucknow-226018 (UP), India E-mail: [email protected]

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COVID-19 is a great threat to public health across the world. In this pandemic, there is no cure till now but some natural products are helping for health recovery of patients. Such as - flavonoids, alkaloids and peptides. In which plasma protein therapy plays an important role nowadays. These are antiviral bioproducts and virtually tested with success against COVID- 19 with increasing immune system. Some of the natural products also used in the treatment of many diseases to increase the immunity level of effective organisms. There are two pathways of natural product. . Primary metabolites - These are essential for survival such as nucleic acid, carbohydrates, amino acids etc. . Secondary metabolites - These are not essential for survival but used as chemical welfare agent against prey and predators.

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Role of air pollution in expansion of COVID-19 pandemic and its effect on Biodiversity and Conservation Priya* M.Sc. Semester IV Lucknow Christian (Degree) College, Lucknow-226018 (UP), India E-mail: [email protected]

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The outbreak of COVID-19 in atmosphere leads to adverse effect on air causes community transmission of disease through polluted air. Researchers analyzed those 66% regions in Italy, Spain, France, and Germany show highest number of mortality rate due to air pollution. There is also evidence from previous outbreaks like SARS and other respiratory infection including influenza, breathing more polluted air increased risks of death. The emergence of COVID-19 has underscored the fact that when we destroy biodiversity, we destroy system that supports human life. The more biodiverse an ecosystem, more difficult for pathogen to spread rapidly. Biodiversity loss can also increase the risk of infectious diseases, as well as limiting the discovery of potential treatments for other diseases and illnesses. Biodiversity conservation is the protection and management of biodiversity to obtain resources for sustainable development. Conservation of forest resources is needed to preserve our biodiversity. So COVID-19 provides an opportunity to revisit our relationship with nature and rebuild more environmental friendly world.

PP – 17 Role of Tulsi In Curing COVID-19 Abhishek Vincent* M.Sc. Semester IV Lucknow Christian (Degree) College, Lucknow-226018 (UP), India *E-mail: [email protected] Abstract

The novel coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), caused by the Severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus-2 (SARS-CoV-2), is in the midst of worldwide panic and global health concern since December 2019. Traditional Indian medicine use plants, minerals and animal products for curing human diseases. Traditional knowledge regarding the plant sources and their usage are essential to use them accurately and for the right condition. The AYUSH ministry has also previously suggested various natural ways of boosting immunity – a very important factor that plays a role in susceptibility and complications due to the novel coronavirus. Tulsi has been found to address physical, chemical, metabolic, and psychological stress through a unique combination of pharmacological actions. There is also evidence that the herb can protect the vital organs and tissues against chemical stress from industrial pollutants and heavy metals, and physical stress caused due to physical exertion, or exposure to excessive cold or noise. Tulsi may also be able to counter metabolic stress by normalising blood glucose and blood pressure. When it comes to the brain, tulsi has benefits like improving cognitive function and memory. The antimicrobial nature of Tulsi also has many health benefits. It can help kill germs and pathogens externally and internally.

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Role of Nitrogen Containing Natural Products in COVID-19 Times or Environment Asheesh Jaiswal* M.Sc. Semester IV, Lucknow Christian (Degree) College, Lucknow-226018 (UP), India *E-mail: [email protected]

Abstract The Natural product Chemistry deals with chemical compound found in nature and involved usually involved in various biological activities. Natural products are normally either of prebiotic source or originate from microbes plants, water and animal sources. Some natural products compound contain such classes terpenoids, amino acids ,Flavonoids, etc are alkaloids. The natural product plant are distributed different geographical regions. The products are useful for humans as well as animals to reduce the problem related to body. These product are used to at the time of ancient period in Ayurveda .These product are divided into two major classes Primary and secondary metabolites . In primary metabolites are organic molecule that have intrinsic function and secondary metabolite in contrast are organic molecule that typically have extrinsic function. There are certain natural products like camphor, flavones , Isoflavones, Anthocyanin, Morphine, Codeine, Heroin, cocaine which are alkaloids and can inhibit viral development and viral replication in cell for SARS CoV-1 and other viruses and the development of new antiviral drugs for treatment of corona virus disease COVID-19.

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THERAPEUTIC POTENTIAL OF COCCULUS HIRSUTUS AGAINST COVID-19 Vishal Kaushal* M.Sc. Semester II, Lucknow Christian (Degree) College, Lucknow-226018 (UP), India *E-mail: [email protected] Abstract India is regarded as the treasure trove of herbs in the world. Strengthening the immune system is the key to fighting the deadly coronavirus. Cocculus hirsutus locally called Jaljamini, belonging to the family Menispermaceae is a climbing scandent shrub with sepals. The plant grows all over India. According to scientists, the antiviral properties of the medicine have been found to be effective against vector-borne dengue disease as part of the initial stages of human trials. Both these viruses (dengue and Coronavirus) have different entry mechanism but once they enter the human body, they grow in similar ways. Immuno stimulant: The ethanolic and aqueous extract of plant holds potential as a protective against cytotoxic drugs. The extract when studied on humoral and cell mediated immunity in normal, as well as cyclophosphamide induced immuno suppressed rats. It produced an increase in carbon clearance, humoral antibody titre, delayed type hypersensitivity and WBC count in a dose dependent manner. The present investigation established pharmacological evidence to support the folklore claim that it is an immunomodulating. C.hirsutus is quick-growing traditionally important medicinal plant. It produces anti- inflammatory, antidiabetic, antitumor, antimicrobial, and many more. C.hirsutus is rich of chemical constituent, which have therapeutic and medicinal value like alkaloids, phenolic compounds, flavonoids, glycosides, and carbohydrates. C.hirsutus has great potential as anti- inflammatory drug and it can play a important role in developing new formulation for treating inflammation, diabetes and “enhancing immunity".Thus it could have great potential fighting against SARS COV-2.

PP – 20 IMMUNITY SYSTEM OF BODY AND COVID-19 Anmol Verma* M.Sc. Semester II, Lucknow Christian (Degree) College, Lucknow-226018 (UP), India *E-mail: [email protected] Abstract The harmful environmental agents like bacteria,virus fungi,etc enters in to body by different mediums.These works as antigens. In body,the ability to resist the bad effect of antigens,known as Immunity.The immunity are of two type-1)Innate immunity 2)Specific Immunity. The immune system is always active,carrying out surveillance,but its activity is enhanced if an individual becomes infected. This heightened activity is accompanied by an increased rate of metabolism ,requiring energy sources,substrates for biosynthesis and regulatory molecules.The energy sources,substrates and regulatory molecules are ultimately derived from the diet. Now a days ,the world is in the grip of pandemic caused by infection with a new coronavirus called severe acute respiratory syndrome corona virus 2(SARS-CoV-2);the illness associated with infection by SARS-CoV-2 is called coronavirus.Coronaviruses cause respiratory and less frequently gastrointestinal diseases.The respiratory symptoms caused by coronavirus can range from common cold like or mild influenza like symptoms to severe pneumonia. Infact ,SARS- CoV-2 is the seventh known human corona virus. At this time ,we should pay attention towards our immunity system. For increasing immunity power ,we can consume immunity booster food supplements/Ayurvedic Medicines. We should drink hot milk with turmeric powder and take hot kaadha made with Tulsi,Dalchini(cinnamom), Black pepper,Laung(clove),Dry Adrak,Munakka,Gur etc.We should apply Ghee or coconut oil in nose and chew Laung(CLOVE) andBlack pepper( Kali mirch )with Honey.

PP – 21 INDIAN MEDICINAL PLANT FOR PROTECTION AGAINST COVID-19 Swaila Bano* M.Sc. Semester II, Lucknow Christian (Degree) College, Lucknow-226018 (UP), India *E-mail: [email protected] Abstract

The COVID-19 (Coronavirus dis-ease 2019) spreads primarily through droplets of saliva or discharge from the nose. COVID-19 is predominantly considered as an unavoidable pandemic, and scientists are very curious about how to provide the best protection to the public before a vaccine can be made available. There is an urge to manufacture a greater number of masks to prevent any aerosol with microbes. Hence, we aim to develop an efficient viral inactivation system by exploiting active compounds from naturally occurring medicinal plants and infusing them into nanofiber-based respiratory masks. Our strategy is to develop fibrous filtration with three-layered masks using the com-pounds from medicinal plants for viral deactivation. These masks will be beneficial not just to healthcare workers but common citizens as well. the absence of vaccination, productive masks can be worn to prevent transmission of airborne pathogenic aerosols and control diseases. Many countries have taken precautionary measures against the virus, and Government officials in all countries continue to make efforts to minimize human contact by facilitating countrywide shut downs of public places, as well as various steps have been initiated to ensure the safety of the people, like social distancing and self-quarantine which limits our social interactions. This will reduce the risk of spreading the COVID-19 to people by breaking the transmission chain and the influx of new COVID-19 cases in a given time period.

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DIETARY THERAPY AND HERBAL MEDICINE FOR COVID-19 PREVENTION Seema Yadav* M.Sc. Semester II, Lucknow Christian (Degree) College, Lucknow-226018 (UP), India *E-mail: [email protected] Abstract

A novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19), transmitted from humans to humans, has rapidly become the pandemic responsible for the current global health crisis. COVID-19 is caused by severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2), which is said to be of zoonotic origin. This review describes the etiology and signs and symptoms as well as the current allopathic therapy for COVID-19. Additionally, findings of previous studies on the immunomodulatory effects and antiviral activities of particular foods and herbs on influenza virus and coronaviruses have been collated, with the aim of promoting the use of dietary therapy and herbal medicine as COVID-19 preventive therapies, while specific drugs and vaccines are yet to be discovered or are still under development. The volume of existing reports is irrefutable evidence that foods and herbs possess a potential antiviral ability against SARS-CoV-2 and can prevent COVID-19. Foods and herbs could be used as dietary or complementary therapy to prevent infection and strengthen immunity, as antiviral agents for masks, as disinfectants to curb aerosol transmission, or as sanitizing agents to disinfect surfaces. However, these hypotheses need to be experimentally verified for SARS-CoV-2 and COVID-19 patients.

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THERAPEUTIC APPROACH OF SOME INDIAN MEDICINAL PLANTS TOWARDS COVID-19 Tanul Sahu* M.Sc. Semester II, Lucknow Christian (Degree) College, Lucknow-226018 (UP), India *E-mail: [email protected]

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Medicinal plants are useful for curing human disease and play an important role in healing due to presence of phytochemical constituents. India having a rich diversity of medicinal plants and rich plant diversity has provided an initial advantage to the local people for scrutinizing various diseases / ailments and income generation. A total of 250,000 species of flowering plants are referred to as medicinal plants. The World Health Organisation (WHO) enlisted some 21,000 medicinal plant species. Ayurveda and other Indian literature have mentioned the use of plants in treatment of various human ailments. Medicinal plants are important source to combat the serious disease in all over the world. The presence of different phytochemical constituents in plant parts confirms their potential as medicinal plants. As now a days the burning problem for our human society is COVID-19, we suggest traditional Indian medicinal plants as possible novel therapeutic approach exclusively targeting severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus-2 (SASS-COV-2).

Lucknow Christian (Degree) College, Lucknow-26018 (U.P.), India www.lcdc.edu.in

THE COLLEGE Lucknow Christian College is a premier Institution of the Methodist Church in India (MCI). The college is one of the very few institutions in the state where the emphasis is on creating good and responsible citizens rather than only high academic scores. Over a period of one hundred and fifty eight years of its existence, the college has contributed immensely to Indian society with its impressive alumni comprising academicians, politicians, bureaucrats and other distinguished citizens. Today, the college offers postgraduate courses in Chemistry, English and Undergraduate courses in the faculties of Science, Commerce, Arts and Physical Education. Lucknow Christian College attracts students from all walks of life. The students come from diverse social, religious and economic backgrounds. There is complete integration of all students who become a part of LCC fraternity. Lasting friendships and enduring associations are fostered on the campus. There is a healthy interaction between the student body and the college staff. Over the last few years, LCC has been attracting a large number of foreign students who have contributed to the cosmopolitan atmosphere of the college. Students are expected to strive for and maintain high standards of scholarship, conduct and discipline. They must cooperate in fulfilling the educational mission of the college. A BRIEF HISTORY Founded in 1862 as a tiny school in the Husainabad area of the old city of Lucknow, the college has a long and proud history. The Husainabad School House was established by Rev. J. H. Messmore, a pioneer educationist missionary in Lucknow. It was later shifted to Inayat Bagh, now a part of college campus, and was raised to the level of High School in 1882. In 1877 and 1888, the Centennial School (which was raised to High School in 1882) and Reid Christian Intermediate College were established respectively. In 1889 the college was allowed to start degree classes in Arts and Science. Keeping in view the need of the professional courses, Teachers' Training College was established in 1932 and, in the same year, under the leadership of Mr. E. W. Ted Mumby, a pioneer of Physical Education in Northern India, the College of Physical Education was established. Lucknow Christian College in fact is older than the Lucknow University itself. Till 1921 the degree classes, which began in 1889, were affiliated to the University of Calcutta. Later it was only in the year 1922, the year when Lucknow University came into existence, that the degree classes were transferred to the Canning College of Lucknow University. However, B.Sc. and B.A. Classes were restored in 1946 and 1956 respectively. In 1973 the faculty of Commerce was added to the undergraduate programme of the college. On the basis of the qualifications of the teaching faculty, performance in university examinations, library resources and other merits, Lucknow Christian College was selected by the University Grants Commission (UGC) for the College Science Improvement Programme (COSIP) and the College Humanities and Social Sciences Improvement Programme

(COHSSIP) in 1976 and 1977, respectively, to bring about qualitative improvement in teaching at the undergraduate level. In 1995, UGC sponsored Vocational Courses, viz. Computer Applications for B.Sc. students and Advertisement, Sales Promotion and Sales Management for B.Com. students, were introduced. In 1996, the College made great strides as it was upgraded to the Postgraduate level by starting M.P.Ed. classes followed by M.A. (English) and M.Sc. (Chemistry) classes in 1997. In 1998 the Department of Statistics came into existence. Ever since the project for a college was mooted in 1866, an extensive building work was undertaken. The Reid Hall was erected in 1891 while the Fairfield Hall and Badley Block were built in 1912 and 1921, respectively. To cater to the needs of resident scholars the Osmon Caldwell Hostel (O.C.Hostel) was constructed in 1908, followed by the Charles Lysander Bare Hostel (C.L. Bare Hostel) in 1915. However, presently accommodation is provided to outstation candidates admitted to the following professional courses only viz. D.P.Ed./ B.P.Ed. & B.Ed. and Church sponsored outstation candidates as per rules and regulations of the College Hostels. A beautiful Chapel was constructed in 1952 and was dedicated to the memory of Bishop Chitambar, the first Indian Principal of the College. In 1962, the year of the Centenary of the College, the Mathews Hall, which houses the College Library and the administrative offices, was completed. The foundation of the Centenary Social Centre was laid in 1962 to commemorate the historic occasion. This was completed in 1966. The Thacore Block, an additional block to house Physics Department, was completed in 1967. IGNOU Study Centre at Lucknow Christian College was established in 1991. This Study Centre has been very active since its beginning. The college also boasts of well-equipped laboratories, a large auditorium, spacious and well- maintained lecture theatres, playing fields, Basket-Ball court, Volley-ball court, Tennis court, Athletic tracks and Gymnasium. A Computer Centre was set up in 1992 wherein students avail themselves of the opportunity to take computer training under the able guidance of the computer experts. In 2012 the college completed 150 years of its existence, therefore the year was observed as the Sesquicentennial year of the College and to celebrate this grand occasion many programmes were organised. With the financial support from Dr. Giri Lal Gupta alumnus of LCC, the Centenary Social Centre was remodelled on this occasion and a smaller auditorium was also added to it. The college also provides its students the facilities of Career Counselling and Placement Cell, offered by the UGC. The National Cadet Corps (NCC) and the National Service Scheme (NSS) are integral parts of the college programme, open to all students.

A large number of residential staff add to the family atmosphere of the college. The college with its beautiful locale offers easy accessibility to Lucknow City Railway Station and Kaiserbagh Bus Stand. THE DEPARTMENT It is more than 125 years old Department and is known by the names of its past Heads, Dr. E. R. Tweedy (1946-1952), Mr. E. H. Chowfin (1952-1968) and Dr. W. E. Bauer (1968-1993). The Department started post-graduate classes in 1997 and have produced number of university position holders. Department is also involved in research in the area of Heterocyclic Chemistry, Kinetics, Medicinal, Computational, Carbohydrate and Nano Chemistry and has published number of research papers in National and International Journals. Department of Chemistry also publishes its Annual Newsletter “Alchemy: The Collegians Chemistry” which is a compilation of scientific articles of faculty & students of our department. ACADEMIC HONOUR SOCIETY Academic Honour Society, Department of Chemistry was started by Late Dr. S.P. Tewarson, Ex-Principal, Lucknow Christian College, in the year 1990. This pioneer society aims to encourage meritorious students of undergraduate and post graduate level by enlighten their extra-curricular talent. Presently about 150 meritorious students are its member. Poster competition, Scientific Quiz, Essay writing, Debate, Excursion and several interesting activities has been regularly conducted. Students enthusiastically participate and win prizes and certificates. This society had played an important role in personality and career development of students by exposing them in innovative areas of applied chemistry for past several years.

ABOUT LUCKNOW Lucknow, the state capital of Uttar Pradesh, India is known for its Hindu-Muslim Tahjeeb and culture. Lucknow is just a dot on the world map, but its sophisticated and refined culture, evolved over the years, has contributed considerably to the composite Indian culture. In fact, though this culture originated with the Mughal dynasty, which ruled from Delhi, it was promoted, patronized and taken to its zenith by the rulers of Awadh, better known as Nawabs of Lucknow. The lovely monuments of the city compel one to feel and relive the elegant lifestyle of the nawabs, these are Bara Imambara, Chhota Imambara, Baradari, Chhattar Manzil and many more. Lucknow is also known for its Chikankari and Zardozi work as well as for its Awadhi Cuisines. It is well connected to all the Major cities of India by rail, road and air. Lucknow is also a heaven for academicians and scientists having number of Universities (state, central and private), CSIR laboratories and other institutes. The weather in the month of November will be very pleasant.

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OUR COLLEGE

DEPARTMENT OF CHEMISTRY

-: Assistant Professors :-

Dr. Nisheeth Rastogi Mr. Mayank Joseph Dr. Manisha Prasad

Mr. Vivek K. Srivastava Dr. Abhinav Srivastava Dr. Namrata Isaac

Dr. Stuti Gupta Mr. Uday Raj Singh Dr. Yashvinder Kumar Mr. Vinay Kumar

ICRENSCT-2020: A Quick Look - Dr. Abhinav Srivastava (Conference Coordinator)

 An International E-Conference going to organise on virtual ZOOM platform.  We received about 450 registrations round the globe.  Participation of International delegates from 11 Nations namely Canada, Sweden, Saudi Arabia, Thailand, Vietnam, Philippines, Malaysia, China, Fiji, Tanzania and France.  Received Registration entries and abstracts from 22 states of India namely Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand, New Delhi, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh, Jammu & Kashmir, Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Karnataka, Tamilnadu, Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, Kerala, Odisha, West Bengal, Arunachal Pradesh, Manipur, Assam, Bihar, Chattisgarh and Jharkhand.  ICRENSCT-2020: A virtual discussion platform where scientists, educators, researchers & students around the world may interact, present and share facts & findings of Environment and Natural Sciences and how to combat against present COVID-19 pandemic situation with the help of scientific knowledge, skill and mass awareness.

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Delegation of International E-Conference on “Role of Environment and Natural Science in COVID-19 Times”, July 29-31, 2020 Organised by Department of Chemistry, Lucknow Christian (Degree) College, Lucknow-226018 (U.P.), India

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