Professional Internship Programs at the Regional Plant Resource Centre

Regional Plant Resource Centre was established in 1985 as a recreational garden and with an aim to provide a green lung for the inhabitants of Bhubaneswar – the capital city of Odisha. Gradually it became a dynamic and vibrant research organization of the State Government with a focus on the conservation of plant biodiversity. Over the year, it has made significant contributions in the field of ex situ and in situ conservation and assessment of genetic diversity of various groups of plants & its related aspects. RPRC is envisioned to become the largest Botanic Garden in Eastern India. Conservatories for specialized groups of plants shall be established for research and propagation. A detail inventory of plant resources of eastern India with specific reference to RET plants would be developed for monitoring. Bio-prospecting for human welfare would be one of the major focuses of research agenda.

Applications are invited from eligible students for the 6-week intensive Internship/SkiII Development Programs at the Regional Plant Resource Centre, Bhubaneswar. These modules are designed to provide advanced hands-on technical training in specialized areas of Plant Science, Biotechnology and Conservation Sciences.

TRAINING MODULES OFFERED :
• Basics of Plant Tissue Culture and Banana Micropropagation.
• Phytochemical Profiling and Bioactivity Evaluation of Medicinal Plants.
• Floristic Survey and Biodiversity Documentation.
• Vegetative Propagation Techniques for Conservation
• Tissue Culture Techniques for Mass Propagation of Orchids
• Horticultural Techniques for Nursery Management
• Basics of Plant Molecular Biology Techniques

PROGRAM DETAILS :
• Duration : 6 Weeks of Intensive Hands-on Training
• Fee : 4,500/- (Inclusive of Lab Consumables)
• Certification : RPRC Internship Certificate
• Eligibility : B. Sc / M. Sc / B. Tech in Botany/Biotechnology/Life Sciences & related Subjects.

APPLICATION PROCESS
Interested candidates may collect the Registration Form from the RPRC Administrative Office or download from our official website Completed applications along with the prescribed fee must be submitted to the Administrative Office.