Abstract Book of 4 th International Conference on Environment and Ecology ISBN: 978-93-5300-457-6 BOOK OF ABSTRACTS 4th International Conference on Environment and Ecology 2018 Theme: Make India Clean as well as Cleaning up Technologies 12-13-14 February, 2018 Venue: Gauhati University, Guwahati, Assam Hosted by: Dept. of Zoology, Gauhati University, Guwahati, Assam In Association with: International Foundation for Environment and Ecology Kolkata In Collaboration with: Confederation of Indian Universities (CIU), New Delhi Book of Abstracts ~1~ 4th ICEE 2018 Abstract Book of 4 th International Conference on Environment and Ecology ISBN: 978-93-5300-457-6 ORGANIZING COMMITTEE Chief Patron: Sri Banwarilal Purohit His Excellency, Governor of Assam & Chancellor of Gauhati University, Guwahati Patron: Dr. Mridul Hazarika Honorable Vice Chancellor, Gauhati University, Guwahati Organizing Secretary: Prof. Jatin Kalita, Head, Department of Zoology & Dean, Faculty of Science, Gauahti University, Guwahati Joint Secretaries: Prof. Prasanta Saikia, Dept. of Zoology, Gauhati University Prof. Dandadhar Sarma, Dept. of Zoology, Gauhati University Members: Prof. J.C.Kalita, Dept. of Zoology, Gauhati University Prof. Karabi Dutta, Dept. of Zoology, Gauhati University Dr. Bulbuli Khanikar, Asst. Prof., Dept. of Zoology, Gauhati University Dr. Malabika Saikia Kakati, Asst. Prof., Dept. of Zoology, Gauhati University Dr. Manash Das, Asst. Prof., Dept. of Zoology, Gauhati University Sri Hrishikesh Choudhury, Asst. Prof., Dept. of Zoology, Gauhati University Miss Banashree Das, Asst. Prof., Dept. of Zoology, Gauhati University Prof. B.P.Duara, Dept. of Geology, Gauhati University Prof. Sarbeswar Kalita, Head, Dept. of Env. Science, Gauhati University Prof. Parthapratim Baruah, Head, Dept. of Botany, Gauhati University Prof. Manab Deka, Director, GU-IST Book of Abstracts ~2~ 4th ICEE 2018 Abstract Book of 4 th International Conference on Environment and Ecology ISBN: 978-93-5300-457-6 Dept. of Zoology, Gauhati University The Department of Zoology was established in 1963 with a limited number of Faculty and Facilities. During the last 50 years, the Department has made all round progress and acquired a position among the leading departments of GU and other Universities of India. The dept. offer specialization in several major disciplines of Zoology (e.g. Animal Physiology and Biochemistry, Cell and Molecular Biology, Entomology, Fish and Fishery Biology, Animal Ecology and Wildlife Biology) and also offer MSc. in Animal Ecology and Wildlife Biology. This Dept.t is recognized by the NAAC peer team as one of the best science dept. of the University. This Department has been selected as FIST sponsored Department under DST (Govt. of India), Ministry of Science & Technology for building up the infrastructure for postgraduate teaching and research. The UGC has supported the department with the SAP programme since 2002. So far, about 1543 students have been awarded MSc. Degree. Further, PhD and M.Phil degrees have been awarded to approximately 300 and 50 scholars, respectively. The department also run a society ‘Zoological Society of Assam’, which coordinates seminar organizes inter-departmental Quiz competition, debates / discussion and field trip etc. It is important to mention that the Department has received a grant of rupees twenty lakhs from the National Fishery Development Board Hyderabad last year for further development of infrastructural facilities in aquaculture and biodiversity centre of the department about 25 research sponsored by UGC, CSIR, ICAR, DST, DoEn, DBt, ASTEC, DRDO and NHPC have already been completed. These projects have a direct relevance to the socio-economic development of the N.E. region. The department has so far organized many national symposia, Workshop, regional seminar etc. The faculty has published over 550 research papers in reputed national and international journals, edited books, manuals and monographs. The department publishes one peer reviewed journal ‘Tropical Zoology’ every year. International Foundation for Environment and Ecology International Foundation for Environment and Ecology (IFEE) is an autonomous non government and non political organisation has been established on the auspicious occasion of the World Environment Day on 5th June 2014 based on its incorporation as a Charity under the Central Act II of 1882, Government of India head quartered in Kolkata, West Bengal with the main objective 'To Protect Our Mother Earth'. The motivation for the establishment of this organisation has been based on the issues of environment protection and education discussed in the deliberations at Founes in 1971 and later at Stockholm in 1972 , Rio de Janeiro in 1992 , Johannesburg in 2002, Copenhagen in 2009 and also on the resolutions and recommendations of the Intergovernmental Conference organised by UNEP and UNESCO. The activities of IFEE will include the strategies for creating more researches on environment among the globe for ensuring environmental protection and simultaneously encouraging a balanced and a sustainable growth in all countries of the world by using clean as well as cleaning-up technologies through new and emerging techniques for climate change management, environmental and disaster education, , waste management, green business and technologies besides strengthening of diplomatic relations among nations for protecting our Mother Earth. Book of Abstracts ~3~ 4th ICEE 2018 Abstract Book of 4 th International Conference on Environment and Ecology ISBN: 978-93-5300-457-6 The idea is also to promote environmental education among the school and the college going boys and girls by “Catching Them Young” and for designing appropriate technologies to ameliorate environmental problems.. This will be possible as IFEE has the qualified inventory of experts for establishing universities, colleges, institutions, schools and other training enterprises in different countries with the latest equipment and infrastructure for conducting formal, informal, open, distance, online, internet and webbased environment-centric programmes in all countries of the world. Activities of IFEE IFEE encourages environmental development and protection through the spread of universal quality education and supports the involvement of communities and citizens in the endeavour. The activities of IFEE are discussed below. 1. Consultancy to different institutions and universities at national as well international level with a view to solve environmental problems. 2. Launching of Bachelor’s, Master’s and Doctoral Degree Programmes through mutual and technical cooperation for initiating study and research based activities in the areas of, geoinformatics, bioinformatics, human rights, disaster management, sustainable development, ecology and environment and other allied fields. 3. Conducting environmental impact assessment along with pollution monitoring and control in sugar, leather, petro-chemicals, pharmaceuticals, cement, paper, rubber, steel, thermal power plants and mining industries. 4. Collaboration for scientific and environmental research work for promoting technological innovations in different fields related to environment. 5. To institute, honour and award persons and institutions for their immense contribution and dedication to protect and conserve the environment and promoting the path of Sustainable Development. Areas of Activities 1. Scientific, Social & Environmental Research 2. Environmental Education & Literacy 3. Environment and Human Rights 4. Sustainable management of hazardous waste and substances; 5. Enhancing environmental awareness and promoting transparency and public participation in decision-making, and access to justice in environmental matters, 6. Promoting effective engagement of women and youth in environmental activities; 7. Supporting disaster preparedness, prevention, response and recovery at community level as well as at national level International Conference on Environment and Ecology IFEE organise every year an International Conference on Environment and Ecology at top-notch universities of India in collaboration with Confederation of Indian Universities (CIU), New Delhi since 2015. The purpose behind the conference is to generate new knowledge related to understanding the background and causes of different ecological and environmental events and calamities at the local and global levels and at the same time set the groundwork for future conferences and publications on environmental and ecological issues. The conference is an ideal forum and platform where all the environmental experts, students, scholars and academicians come together and unanimously decide for the appropriate technology for protecting the Mother Earth. Book of Abstracts ~4~ 4th ICEE 2018 Abstract Book of 4 th International Conference on Environment and Ecology ISBN: 978-93-5300-457-6 In the year 2015 ICEE was organised in Kolkata, 2016 at Bharathiar University, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, in 2017 it was organised in ST Xaviers College, Ranchi, Jharkhand and 2018 the 4 th ICEE has been organised at Gauhati University, Assam. Awards of IFEE IFEE recognizes the contribution of scientists, academicians, researchers in the field of science and environment. IFEE has instituted several awards to motivate and further the spirit of the talented ones in the field of science and environment. The selection of the awards is considered mainly on the basis of the merit. For Colleges/ School/ Institute Category World Environmental Education and Development