PAROMITA GHOSH
VIDWAN ID: 259773

Dr PAROMITA GHOSH

Female Doctor of Philosophy
Scientist F
G.B. Pant Institute of Himalayan Environment & Development
Uttarakhand
Expertise: Ecology
67 Publications
16 Projects
0 Scopus Citations
39 CrossRef
21 Years 1 Month Total Experience
Publications
67 Total
Articles
55
Chapters
12
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Professional Recognition

Graduate Aptitude Test In Engineering (JRF & SRF
1994
IIT, Kharagpur
Fast Track Young Scientist
2005
SERB, Department of Science & Technology, Govt.of India.
Young Scientist Award in Botany
2006
UCOST, DST, Govt. of Uttarakhand
Alice J Murphy Outstanding Achievement award for Excellence in Research and Education leading to a better understanding of the Ecology of the Tropics
2007
International Society for Tropical Ecology
Young Soil Conservationist Award for outstanding contribution in the field of Soil Microbiology
2008
Indian Association of Soil and Water conservationists
Bharat Jyoti Award for meritorious services, outstanding performance in science
2012
India International Friendship Society
Best Poster award in Agriculture & Forestry Science section, ISCA
2013
Indian Science Congress Association
Second prize in oral presentation National Seminar on Climate ChangeEducation
2015
Uttrakhand Centre for Climate Change, Govt. of Uttarakhand
Certificate of Appreciation in Himalayan Photography, Theme, Life in Forest
2009
GB Pant National Institute of Himalayan Environment, Almora
Certificate of Appreciation in Himalayan Photography, Theme, Life in Forests
2011
G. B. Pant National Institute of Himalayan Environment, Almora
Third prize in Hindi Noting & Drafting, Hindi Pakhwada
2022
G.B. Pant National Institute of Himalayan Environment, Almora
First prize in Hindi noting & Drafting, Hindi Pakhwada
2023
GB Pant National Institute of Himalayan Environment, Almora
First prize in Hindi noting & Drafting, Hindi Pakhwada
2024
GB Pant National Institute of Himalayan Environment, Almora
Consolation Prize in Hindi Noting & Drafting, Hindi Pakhwada
2025
GB Pant National Institute of Himalayan Environment, Almora

Community & Membership

Institute Purchase Committee
Chair Person
Jan 2024
Institute Industrial Training & Dissertation Committee
Chairperson
Jan 2019
Institute Library Committee
Chairperson
Jan 2015
Drawing & Disbursing Officer
DDO
Jan 2022
Coordinator, EIACP (earlier ENVIS), Himalayan Ecology
Coordinator
Jan 2021
Executive Editor ENVIS Bulletin and ENVIS Newsletter
Executive Editor
Jan 2021
Hima- Paryavaran Newsletter
Editorial Board Member
Jan 2013
Institute Documentation Cell
Member
Jan 2014
Internal seminars & Institute R&D presentations
Convenor
Jan 2014
Himalayan Research Mentor's Forum
Co-Convenor
Jan 2015
Journals, Plant & Soil, African Journal of Microbiology Research, International Journal of
Reviewer
Jan 2005
IUCN application for declaration of Khangchengdzonga National Park for world heritage
Desk Top Reviewer
Jan 2016
Institute Annual Day, World Environment Day, Himalayan Popular Lecture Series
Official Host of Institute
Jan 2002
Americal Journal of Agriculture & Forestry
Editorial Board Member
Jan 2023
Ministry of Rural Development
Nodal Officer, representing parent Institute
Jan 2022
Head, Centre for Socio- Economic Development
Head of Department
Jan 2022
Convenor and organizer of training programmes, conducted more than 75 training programmes
Convenor & Chief Resource person
Jan 2005
Ad hoc teaching
Professor in taxonomy and phycology and practicals in Ecology and Microbiology at MMV and Department of Botany
Jan 1997
External Examiner, Forestry Department, HNBGU, Central University
External Examiner
Jan 2007
Indian Science Congress Association, 14, Dr. Biresh Guha Street, Kolkata
Life Member, L17785
Jan 2005
International Society of Tropical Ecology
Annual member
Jan 2012
The Indian Botanical Society
Life member
Jan 2016
Ecological Society of America, washington DC
Membership No. 20036
Jan 2013
National Institute of Ecology, JNU, New Delhi
Life member
Jan 2006
Third World Organization for Women in Science (TWOWS), Triesty, Italy
Ordinary member
Jan 2005
Indian Association of Soil & water Conservationists, Dehradun
Life member, L1605G
Jan 2010
Nematological Society of India, IARI, New Delhi
Membership No. AM-238
Jan 2011
Mountain Forum, ICIMOD
Ordinary member
Jan 2003
IUCN, (CEM & CEESP)
Ordinary member
Jan 2014

Personal Details

Doctor of Philosophy
1999
Central Agricultural University, Imphal
Master of Science
1994
N/A
Bachelor of Science
1992
N/A
Higher Secondary Certificate (Class 12)
1989
N/A
Secondary School Examination (Class 10)
1987
N/A
Scientist F
Aug 2005 – Present
G.B. Pant Institute of Himalayan Environment & Development
Biological Sciences
Ecology

Related Profiles

Scholarly Work

Fostering Socio-Ecological security and Sustainable Bio-economy In the Indian Himalayan Region through community driven block chain governance models
Other
Role: Principal Investigator Grant: Project-03
Community driven eco-smart model village development to improve livelihoods and foster ecological security in the Himalaya
Completed
Role: Principal Investigator Grant: Project-02
Develop compendium of relevant and environment friendly rural technologies for Indian Himalayan Region
Completed
Role: Co-Principal Investigator Grant: Pilot project- 2
Documentation of post project status of land restoration models developed by the Institute in Uttarakhand
Completed
Role: Principal Investigator Grant: Short Term project - 1
Development of model village through technology transfer for livelihood enhancement in the central Himalaya
Completed
Role: Co-Principal Investigator Grant: Project -02
A sustainable approach for livelihood improvement by integrated natural resource management in the central Himalaya
Completed
Role: Co-Principal Investigator
National Mission for sustaining the Himalayan Ecosystem NMSHE, Task Force - 3, first phase
Completed
Role: Other
Restoration of Nanda Van, Almora
Completed
Role: Co-Principal Investigator
Climate Change Impacts of Eco-system services in the indian Himalayan Region
Completed
Role: Co-Principal Investigator
Soil Nitrogen dynamics in relation to quality and decomposability of plant litter traditionally used as manure in the central Himalaya
Completed
Role: Principal Investigator
Enhancement of livelihood security through sustainable farming systems and related farm enterprises in North-West himalaya. NAIP Component - 3: Sustainable rural livelihood security
Completed
Role: Co-Principal Investigator
Nematode diversity in the traditional agro-ecosystem of Central Himalaya, their impact on soil health, crop growth
Completed
Role: Principal Investigator
Developing sacred landscape model for eco-restoration and biodiversity conservation
Completed
Role: Co-Principal Investigator
Rehabilitation of degraded land through Jatropha curcus plantation at DobhSrikote
Completed
Role: Principal Investigator
Nutrient dynamics in traditional mixed cropping system
Completed
Role: Principal Investigator
Badrivan Restoration Programme
Completed
Role: Co-Principal Investigator
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Scholarly Publications

36. Ghosh, P. 2014. Use of crop growth simulation models to predict phenology and development of crops. Vol.11 (I). page 7. ENVIS Newsletter (Himalayan Ecology). ISSN No: ISSN No. 2277-9000 (P) 2455-6823 (O).

Journal Article
Authors: Paromita Ghosh

40. Ghosh, P. & S. Rai. 2019. Agro-ecotourism: A Potential & Sustainable Livelihood option in the Indian Himalayan Region. KrishiJagaran. Online. ISSN No: 2455-8176 (P).

Journal Article
Authors: Paromita Ghosh

4. Sudheer, P. Ghosh, P., et al., (Eds.) 2024. Futuristic Trends in Renewable & Sustainable Energy, Volume 3, Book 3, 2024, IIP Series. 1. Ghosh, P. 2024. Member of Editorial Board for book published by IIP series, Futuristic trends in renewable and sustainable energy. Volume 3, Book 3, IIP Series. Print ISBN:978-93-6252-917-6, Publication date:30th April 24.

Book Chapter
Authors: Paromita Ghosh

4. Ghosh, P. and Dhyani, P. P. 2005. Nitrogen mineralization, nitrification and nitrifier population in a protected grassland and rain fed agricultural soil. Tropical Ecology. Vol. No. 46 (2) 173 – 181. ISSN No: 0564-3295

Journal Article
Authors: Paromita Ghosh

4. Ghosh P. 2016. Ecosystem services and agricultural landscape biodiversity. In: Ecosystem services and its mainstreaming in development planning processes (Eds. Manju Sundriyal and V. K. Dhaundiyal). pp.180-185. Uttarakhand Science Education and Research Center (USERC) and Bishen Singh Mahendra Pal Singh, Dehradun, India. ISBN No. 8121109167, 978-8121109161.

Book Chapter
Authors: Paromita Ghosh

4. Ghosh P. 2004. Farmers’ perception of soil in the central Himalaya. Environment & People. Vol. 11, No. 2, pp. 26 – 27.

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Authors: Paromita Ghosh

39. Ghosh, P. 2016. Nanda Van Restoration Programme, Mountain Ecosystem News. Newsletter of the Mountain Ecosystem Thematic group of CEM, IUCN, Vol3. pp. 8-9 May 2016.

Journal Article
Authors: Paromita Ghosh

38. Ghosh, P., M. S. Kanwal.., & A. Negi. 2015. Climate change and climatic factors affecting rice phenology in central Himalayan region. Himparyavaran Vol. 28 (I & II) 22. ISSN No: 0970-8421

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