Indian Council of Forestry Research and Education
भावाअशिप - उष्णकटिबंधीय वन अनुसंधान संस्थान
ICFRE - Tropical Forest Research Institute, Jabalpur

डॉ. हरिओम सक्सेना

Dr. Hari Om Saxena

Scientist - E, & Head (Facilities & Services)

ICFRE - Tropical Forest Research Institute

  (Under I.C.F.R.E., an autonomous body of MoEF & CC, Govt. of India),

P.O.- R.F.R.C., Mandla Road, Jabalpur (M.P.) - 482021,

Phone: +91-761-2840483, Fax: 0761-2840484, 4044002

Mobile: 9479843256, 9131649342 (WhatsApp)

  E-mail: hariomsaxena81@gmail.com,  saxenaho@icfre.org

Academic & Professional Career:

Degree

Year

University/ Institution

Field/ Specialization

B.Sc.

2001

M.J.P. Rohilkhand University, Bareilly (UP)

Zoology, Botany, Chemistry

M.Sc.

2003

University of Lucknow, Lucknow (UP)

Organic Chemistry

Ph.D.

2017

Rani Durgavati University, Jabalpur (MP)

Title of PhD:

Phytochemical investigation of some important medicinal plants of Madhya Pradesh

Research Areas: Chemical science/ Biological science/ Forestry science

Specific Research Areas: Medicinal & Aromatic plants & their Chemical profiling, Chemistry of forest products, Phytochemistry, Analytical Chemistry, Bioprospecting (product formulation) of forest resources, Non-Wood Forest produce (harvesting & post-harvesting techniques), Nursery, cultivation techniques & Conservation of medicinal plants

Position and Employment (Starting with the most recent employment):

S. No.

Institute/ Place

Position

Period

From

To

1.

ICFRE - Tropical Forest Research Institute, Jabalpur

  Scientist - E

01/07/2022

Till date

2.

ICFRE - Tropical Forest Research Institute, Jabalpur

Scientist - D

01/07/2018

01/07/2022

3.

ICFRE - Tropical Forest Research Institute, Jabalpur

Scientist - C

01/07/2014

30/06/2018

4.

ICFRE – Centre of Social Forestry & Eco– Rehabilitation, Allahabad

Scientist - B

07/03/2009

25/06/2010

5.

ICFRE - Rain Forest Research Institute, Jorhat (Assam)

Scientist - B

05/02/2007

06/03/2009

6.

CSIR - Central Institute of Medicinal & Aromatic Plants (CSIR), Lucknow (U.P.)

UGC -NET- JRF

20/12/2005

25/01/2007

7.

CSIR-Central Drug Research Institute (CSIR)

Lucknow (U.P.)

CSIR- UGC-NET-

JRF

25/01/2005

19/12/2005

8.

CSIR-Central Institute of Medicinal & Aromatic Plants (CSIR), Lucknow (U.P.)

Research Intern (CSIR)

08/09/2004

24/01/2005

9.

University of Lucknow, Lucknow (U.P.)

Ph.D. Scholar

26/02/2004

07/09/2004

Awards/ Recognitions

  • CSIR-UGC-NET (LS) by Council of Scientific & Industrial Research (CSIR), New Delhi (December, 2003).
  • Junior Research Fellowship (CSIR-UGC-NET) by Council of Scientific & Industrial Research (CSIR), New Delhi (June 2004).
  • Junior Research Fellowship (CSIR-UGC-NET) by University Grant Commission (UGC), New Delhi (December, 2004).
  • Among top 20% Junior Research Fellows in INDIA and nominated for Shyama Prasad Mukharjee Fellowship (June, 2005).
  • “SARC Gold Medal Award – 2011” for contribution in the field of chemistry by SARC (Scientific & Applied Research Center) Society, Meerut (U.P.), India on dated 14/09/2011.
  • Fellow award by Action for Sustainable, Efficacious Development and Awareness (ASEA), Rishikesh, Uttarakhand, India in the year 2020.
  • Best poster award in The Indian Science Congress Association – Sagar Chapter (National Seminar on “Science & Technology: Rural Development” at Dr. Hari Singh Gour University, Sagar (M.P.) held on 15-16 November, 2019.
  • Consolation award in 8th International Conference on “Technology, Innovation and Management for Sustainable Development (TIMS-2020)” at ITM University, Gwalior (M.P.) held on 19-20 February, 2020.
  • Best paper presentation award under the Theme – Documentation, Validation, and Standardization of Herbal formulations in the “National Seminar on Securing Human Health through use of Medicinal Plants” held on 03-04, September, 2022 organized by Minor Forest Produce Processing and Research Center (MFP-PARC) sponsored by MP State Minor Forest Produce (T&D) Cooperative Federation Limited, Bhopal (M.P.).
  • Dr. P.D. Sethi Memorial Annual National Award - 2021 (2nd Prize) by Anchrom Enterprises India Pvt. Ltd., Mumbai for best research paper “Simultaneous determination of betulinic acid, β-sitosterol and lupeol in fruits, leaves, root and stem bark of Dillenia pentagyna Roxb. by a validated high-performance thin-layer chromatography method” on Application of TLC/ HPTLC in pharma, herbal and other chemical analysis.
  • Dr. P.D. Sethi Memorial Annual National Award - 2022 (Certificate of Merit) by Anchrom Enterprises India Pvt. Ltd., Mumbai for best research paper “High performance thin layer chromatography method development and validation for quantification of glucuronic acid in gum samples of Sterculia urens Roxb.” on Application of TLC/ HPTLC in pharma, herbal and other chemical analysis.
  • Appreciation letter from Additional Principal Chief Conservator of Forests, Research Extension & Social Forestry, Bhopal for research work and extension leaflets on harvesting & post harvesting practices of Non timber forest products and medicinal plants for NTFP stakeholders (vide letter no. v. fo. vuq. /585 dt. 11/04/2023).
  • Secured 2nd place for presentation on the topic “मध्य भारत में आदिवासी समुदायों की आजीविका सुरक्षा तथा वन संसाधनों के संरक्षण हेतु आर्थिक रूप से महत्वपूर्ण अकाष्ठ वनोपज एवं औषधीय पौधों का सतत प्रबंधन” in Rashtiya Hindi Vigyan Sammelan, organized by Bundelkhand University, Jhansi (UP) from 20 – 22 March, 2026.

Membership/Fellowship of Professional Societies/ Associations

  • Life membership of Indian Science News Association (ISNA), Kolkata (WB), India.
  • Life membership of Scientific and Applied Research Centre (SARC), Meerut (UP), India.
  • Membership of Society for Promotion of Tropical Biodiversity (SPTB), Jabalpur (MP), India.
  • Life membership of Society for Tropical Forestry Scientists, Jabalpur (MP), India.
  • Life membership of Action for Sustainable, Efficacious Development and Awareness (ASEA), Rishikesh, Uttarakhand, India.

Research Publications: 60

International

  1. Tandon VK, Kumar M, Awasthi AK, Saxena HO, and Goswamy GK (2004). Potential hypotensive agents: synthesis and hypotensive activity of oxime ethers derived from 1-naphthoxepines and related compounds. Bioorganic & Medicinal Chemistry Letters, 14(12): 3177-3180.
  2. Srivastava V, Saxena HO, Shanker K, Kumar JK, Luqman S, Gupta MM, Khanuja SPS and Negi AS (2006). Synthesis of gallic acid-based naphthophenone fatty acid amides as cathepsin D inhibitors. Bioorganic & Medicinal Chemistry Letters, 16(17): 4603-4608.
  3. Saxena HO, Faridi U, Kumar JK, Luqman S, Darokar MP, Shanker K, Chanotiya CS, Gupta MM and Negi AS (2007). Synthesis of chalcone derivatives on steroidal framework and their anticancer activities. Steroids, 72(13): 892-900.
  4. Srivastava V, Darokar MP, Fatima A, Kumar JK, Chowdhury C, Saxena HO, Dwivedi GR, Shrivastava K, Gupta V, Chattopadhyay SK, Luqman S, Gupta MM, Negi AS and Khanuja SPS (2007). Synthesis of diverse analogues of Oenostacin and their antibacterial activities. Bioorganic & Medicinal Chemistry, 15(1): 518-525.
  5. Saxena HO, Faridi U, Srivastava S, Kumar JK, Darokar MP, Luqman S, Chanotiya CS, Krishna V, Negi AS and Khanuja SPS (2008). Gallic acid based indanone derivatives as anticancer agents. Bioorganic & Medicinal Chemistry Letters, 18(14): 3914-3918.
  6. Saxena HO, Mohan B, Kakkar A and Ganesh (2016). Evaluation of plumbagin in roots of Plumbago zeylanica from different locations of Madhya Pradesh. Asian Journal of Chemistry, 28 (11): 2502-2504.
  7. Saxena HO, Mohan B, Kakkar A and Pawar G (2017). Chemotypic variation of lupeol in roots of Hemidesmus indicus (L.) R.Br. from different agroclimatic regions of Madhya Pradesh state of India. Current Traditional Medicine, 3: 29-37.
  8. Saxena HO and Ganesh (2019). Total phenolic and caffeic acid contents in roots of Solanum indicum L. from different agroclimatic regions of Madhya Pradesh state of India. Indian Journal of Pharmaceutical Education and Research, 53 (2): S23 – S28.
  9. Mohan B, Saxena HO, Kakkar A and Mishra MK (2019). Determination of antioxidant activity, total phenolic and flavonoid contents in leaves, stem and roots of Uraria picta Desv. Environment Conservation Journal, 20 (3): 1-8.
  10. Saxena HO, Pawar G and Sen R (2020). Standardization of processing and storage techniques of Celastrus paniculatus Willd. (Malkangni) seeds for livelihood improvement. Environmental Conservation Journal, 21 (1&2): 117-23.
  11. Saxena HO, Mohammad N, Parihar S and Kumar S (2020). Effect of seed treatments and potting medium on seed germination parameters in threatened Stereospermum suaveolens    (Roxb.) DC. – a dashmool species, Environmental Conservation Journal, 21 (1&2): 187-192.
  12. Saxena HO, Parihar S, Mohammad N and Pawar G (2021). Variation for caffeic acid and phenolic content in different plant parts of Solanum xanthocarpum Schrad. and Wendl. – a commercially important dashmool species. Clinical Phytoscience, 7(1): 1-8.
  13. Saxena HO, Parihar S, Pawar G, Rao GR, Sahu VR and Dhar P (2021). Comparative analysis of phenolic content in Solanum indicum L. harvested from different locations of Madhya Pradesh state of India. Environmental Conservation Journal, 22(3): 415-21.
  14. Saxena HO, Parihar S and Pawar G (2021). Simultaneous determination of betulinic acid, β-sitosterol and lupeol in fruits, leaves, root and stem bark of Dillenia pentagyna Roxb. by a validated high-performance thin-layer chromatography method. JPC–Journal of Planar Chromatography–Modern TLC. 34(6): 531-42. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00764-021-00145-1.
  15. Saxena HO, Parihar S, Pawar G and Sahu VR (2022). High performance thin layer chromatography method development and validation for quantification of glucuronic acid in gum samples of Sterculia urens Roxb. JPC–Journal of Planar Chromatography–Modern TLC, 35 (2): 153-159. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00764-022-00165-5
  16. Saxena HO, Parihar S and Pawar G (2022). Quantitative estimation of Betulin in different plant parts of Dillenia pentagyna Roxb. through validated HPTLC method. Indian Forester, 148(4): 441-446.
  17. Saxena HO, Kobragade ND, Parihar S, Kundu M, Rao GR & Pawar G (2022). Chemical and morphological variations in Terminalia bellirica (Gaertn.) Roxb. – a species of commercial ayurvedic formulation triphla from central India. Environment Conservation Journal, 23(1&2): 410–416.
  18. Saxena HO, Parihar S, Mohammad N and Pawar G (2023). Variability studies in Stereospermum suaveolens (Roxb.) DC. – a threatened Dashmool species from Central India, Vegetos, 1-9.
  19. Saxena HO, Parihar S, Pawar G and Rao GR (2023). Simultaneous densitometric determination of β-sitosterol and lupeol through validated HPTLC method in different plant parts of Uraria picta (Jacq.) Desv. ex DC. – A dashmool species. Acta Chromatographica. 35 (1), 99–105. https://doi.org/10.1556/1326.2022.01018.
  20. Parihar, S., Saxena, H. O., Kumar, A., & Singh, S. (2024). In-vitro antagonistic activity of Trichoderma spp. isolated from forest soils of central India against Macrophomina phaseolina for identification of potential strain. Vegetos, 1-7. (Springer, Indexed in Scopus database, NASS Score: 5.68) https://doi.org/10.1007/s42535-024-00947-8
  21. Pawar, G., Pandey, V., *Saxena, H.O., Yadav AK, Dabral A (2024). Holarrhena species: a review of the traditional uses, active constituents and pharmacological properties. Discov. Plants 1, 52). (Springer publication)
  22. Parihar, S., Saxena, H. O., Singh, S., Kumar, A., & Chauhan, P. S. (2024). Characterisation and antagonistic potential of Trichoderma species isolated from forest soils of central India against Rhizoctonia solani. Tropical Agriculture, 101(2), 167-177. (Impact factor: 0.2, Indexed in Scopus database, Web of Science, UGC CARE List Group II) https://doi.org/10.37234/ 
  23. Samiksha Parihar, Hari Om Saxena*, Ganesh Pawar and Harish Singh Ginwal (2025). Validated high-performance thin layer chromatographic method for simultaneous quantification of betulinic acid, β-sitosterol and lupeol in fruits, leaves, root bark and stem bark of Dillenia indica Linn. Acta Chromatographica, 37 (2): 183-193 (Thomson Reuters: Impact factor 1.7)
  24. Parihar S, Saxena, HO, Pawar, G. Ginwal, HS and Singh N (2025). Optimization of Extraction Technique and Validated HPTLC Method for Concurrent Determination of β-Sitosterol and Lupeol in Cassia fistula L. – An Important Species of Ayurveda. JPC–Journal of Planar Chromatography–Modern TLC, 38: 25–36. (Impact factor: 1.1, Springer, Indexed in Scopus database) https://doi.org/10.1007/s00764-025-00348-w
  25. Pandey V, Saxena HO, Parihar S, Yadav AK and Pawar G (2025). Genus Abutilon: A comprehensive review of Phytochemistry, Traditional Medicinal Applications, Botany and Pharmacological Effects. Vegetos (Springer, Indexed in Scopus database, NASS Score: 5.68)
  26. Pandey V, Parihar S, Saxena HO, Yadav AK, Pawar G (2025). A developed thin-layer chromatography method for the quantification of stigmasterol in leaves, stem and root of Sida cordifolia Linn., assessment of secondary metabolites and in vitro antioxidant activity. JPC–Journal of Planar Chromatography–Modern TLC. 6:1-7. (Impact factor: 1.1, Springer, Indexed in Scopus database) https://doi.org/10.1007/s00764-025-00379-3
  27. Agnihotri D, Saxena HO, Tiwari PK, Jain A and Yadav AK (2025). Evaluation of growth, yield and economics of Stevia rebaudiana Bertoni under partial shade in a teak-based agroforestry system in the sub-tropical region of Madhya Pradesh. Plant Science Today (Early Access) (Indexed in Scopus database, IF: 0.8). https://doi.org/10.14719/pst.9237
  28. Yadav RS, Shirin F, Mohammad N, Dahayat A, Saxena HO and Maravi S (2026). Assessment of morphological and biochemical variation in Hardwickia binata across central India. Vegetos, 1-3. https://doi.org/10.1007/s42535-026-01665-z (Springer, Indexed in Scopus database, NASS Score: 5.68)
  29. Agnihotri D, Parihar S, Saxena HO, Pawar G, Shashidhar KS, Karada MS, Singh AK, Singh BK, Yadav AK and Silawat N (2026). Effects of plant spacing and organic amendments on depth stratified soil nutrient dynamics and stevioside accumulation patterns in Stevia rebaudiana under teak-based agroforestry system. Agroforestry Systems, 100(4): 91. (Springer, Indexed in Scopus database, IF: 2.6)

    National

  1. Saxena HO and Tripathi YC (2008). Herbal Narcotics: An Overview. Science and Culture, 74 (3-4): 114-121.
  2. Saxena HO, Tiwari R and Pandey AK (2012). Optimization of Extraction and Dyeing Conditions of Natural Dye from Butea monosperma (Lam.) Kuntze Flowers and Development of Various Shades. Environ. We Int. J. Sci. Tech. 7, pp 29-35.
  3. Saxena HO, Soni A, Mohammad N and Choubey SK (2014). Phytochemical screening and elemental analysis in different plant parts of Uraria picta Desv.: A Dashmul species. Journal of Chemical and Pharmaceutical Research, 6(5), 756-760.
  4. Saxena HO, Soni A, Mohammad N, Kakkar A, Singh N (2014). HPLC analysis of rhoifolin in different plant parts of Uraria picta: a dashmool species. Indian Journal Tropical Biodiversity, 22(2): 199-201.
  5. Saxena HO, Deshmukh A, Ganesh, Kakkar A and Singh N (2014). Phytochemical screening and assessment of secondary metabolites in different plant parts of Solanum xanthocarpum: a dashmool species. Indian Journal Tropical Biodiversity, 22(2): 164-169.
  6. Mall A, Saxena HO, Agrawal N and Sarkar N (2014). Development of various shades on cotton fabrics using natural dyes from leaves of Butea monosperma for application on handloom and crafts products. Indian Journal Tropical Biodiversity, 22(2): 210 – 213.
  7. Mall A, Saxena HO, Agrawal N, Sarkar N and Sharma B (2015). Natural dyes from leaves of Butea monosperma to enhance livelihood opportunities for craftswomen through applications on handloom products. In: Women in the 21st Century: Working towards Empowerments: Proceedings of conference (ed. Dominic D.S.), 2015 Feb 13 – 14, Goa College of Home Science, pp. 237 – 239.
  8. Saxena HO, Mohan B and Kakkar A (2015). Phytochemistry and pharmacology of Plumbago zeylanica– a review. Indian Journal Tropical Biodiversity, 23(2): 113-1126.
  9. Saxena HO, Mohan B and Kakkar A (2015). Assessment of Variation in Rhoifolin Content in Aerial Parts of Uraria picta Desv. from Different Locations of Madhya Pradesh. Journal of Pharmacy Research, 10(5): 185-190.
  10. Saxena HO, Mohan B, Kakkar A, Ganesh and Choubey SK (2015). Phytochemical screening and HPTLC finger print analysis of aerial parts of Uraria picta Desv. – a dashmool species. Journal of Pharma Research, 5(5): 87-93.
  11. Pathak MK, Kakkar A and Saxena HO (2016). Evaluation of antinutrients and secondary metabolites in sprouted Glycine max cultivars for enhancing food quality. Indian Journal Tropical Biodiversity, 24(1): 70-74.
  12. Tripathi A, Ganesh, Pardhi Y, Saxena HO, Mohammad N (2017). Phytochemical screening of bark of Litsea glutinosa (Maida Chhal). Indian Journal Tropical Biodiversity, 25(1): 88-92.
  13. Saxena HO, Mohan B, Kakkar A and Ganesh (2017). Variation in colchicine content in tubers of Gloriosa superba L. from Madhya Pradesh for identification of elite chemotypes. International Journal of Chemical Studies, 5(5): 2278-2282.
  14. Mall A, Saxena HO, Agrawal N and Sarkar N (2017). Natural dyes from leaves of Butea monosperma and its application on cotton fabric, using chemical and natural mordants. International Journal of Textile and Fashion Technology, 2250-2378.
  15. Pathak MK, Sharma A, Kakkar A and Saxena HO (2017). Food natural remedy for malnutrition in tribal areas: Soy cookies. Indian Journal Tropical Biodiversity, 25(2): 239–242.
  16. Raipuria N, Kori D, Saxena HO, Ganesh and Choubey SK (2018). Phytochemical screening and estimation of flavomoids in leaves, roots and stem of Martynia annua Linn. Chemical Science Review and Letters, 7(25), 141-145.
  17. Raipuria N, Kori D, Saxena HO, Pawar G and Choubey SK (2018). Qualitative and quantitative evaluation of secondary metabolites in leaves, roots and stem of Cleome viscosa L. International Journal of Green Pharmacy, 12 (4): 285 – 290.
  18. Datta R, Saxena HO and Kakkar A (2018). Phytochemical evaluation and antibacterial activity of four Indian spices. Asian Journal of Pharmacy and Pharmacology, 4(6): 806 - 809.
  19. Saxena HO, Deshmukh AK, Pawar G and Choubey SK (2018). Standardization of drying and storage conditions of vaividang (Embelia tsjeriam –cottam) fruits in terms of embelin content. Indian Journal of Tropical Biodiversity, 26(2): 197 - 204.
  20. Saxena HO, Pawar G, Parihar S, Choubey SK and Dhar P (2019). Effect of drying methods and storage containers on gallic acid content in fruits of Terminalia bellerica L. International Journal of Chemical Studies, 7(5): 1713-1717.
  21. Mohan B, Saxena HO, Kakkar A, Pawar G, Berry N and Mishra MK (2019). Evaluation of phenolic, flavonoid contents and antioxidant activity in leaves, stem and roots of Solanum indicum Linn. Indian Journal of Tropical Biodiversity, 27: 1 – 7.
  22. Mohammad N, Saxena HO, Rathor R and Pawar G (2020). Phytochemical screening of stem bark of valuable medicinal tree of tropical forest - Pterocarpus marsupium (Roxb.). Journal of Pharmacognosy and Phytochemistry, 9(2): 1678-1681.
  23. Mohan B, Saxena HO, Parihar S, Kakkar A, Pawar G and Bais N (2020). Identification of phytoconstituents in ethanolic and aqua-ethanolic extracts of Solanum indicum L. through GC- MS. Chemical Science Review and Letters, 9 (35): 693-699.
  24. Mohan B, Saxena HO, Parihar S, Kakkar A and Bais N (2020). GC-MS analysis of phytocomponents in the ethanolic and aqua-ethanolic extracts of Uraria picta Desv. International Journal of Chemical Studies, 8(3): 2205-2210.
  25. Mohan B, Saxena HO, Parihar S and Kakkar A (2020). Gas chromatography-mass spectrometry (GC-MS) determination of phytoconstituents from ethanolic and aqua-ethanolic root extracts of Uraria picta Desv. (Fabaceae). The Pharma Innovation Journal, 9(7): 463-467.
  26. Saxena HO, Parihar S, Pawar G, Choubey SK and Dhar P (2021). Phytochemical screening and HPTLC fingerprinting of different parts of Solanum indicum L.: A dashmool species. Journal of Pharmacognosy and Phytochemistry, 10(1): 1935-1941.
  27. Saxena HO, Parihar S, Pawar G, Rao GR, Kumar H and Kumar S. (2022). Phytochemical Screening and Variation Studies in Secondary Metabolite Contents in Rhizomes of Curculigo orchioides from Madhya Pradesh State of India. Chem Sci Rev Lett., 11 (42): 151-158.
  28. Saxena HO, Das A and Parihar S. Dillenia pentagyna Roxb.: A Review on Phytochemistry and Pharmacology. The Journal of Phytopharmacology, 2022; 11(4):295-299.
  29. Saxena HO, Parihar S and Das A (2023). Assessment of Variations in Phytochemical Components in Stem and Root Bark of Dillenia pentagyna from different Locations of Madhya Pradesh. Biological Forum – An International Journal, 15(2): 185-190.
  30. Ganesh Pawar, Samiksha Parihar and Hari Om Saxena (2024). Evaluation of secondary metabolites and chromatographic fingerprint profiling of stem bark of Holarrhena antidysenterica L. The Journal of Phytopharmacology, 13(1): 4-11 (Nass rating: 5.16)
  31. Pandey V, Parihar S, Saxena HO, Yadav AK and Pawar G (2025). Sida species: A review of the active constituents, toxicology and pharmacological properties. Journal of Non-Timber Forest Products. 32(1): 17-31.

Patent filed (01)

  • Filed a patent on innovation titled “A LIQUID HERBAL HAIR DYE FORMULATION COLORING COMPOSITION CONTAINING A DECOCTION OF A NATURAL DYE FOR APPLYING TO HAIR” (Application no. 202421008482 dated 08/02/2024) under the AICRP-16.

Book (01)

  1. H.O. Saxena, G.R. Rao, S. Parihar and R. Bhutaini (Eds). (2022) Non-Timber Forest Products:   Opportunity and Challenges. ISBN 9788195159888. Publisher: Anjali Copiers, Jabalpur (MP).

Proceedings of the seminars and conferences (02)

  1. Saxena HO, Rao GR, Singh N, Prajapati N and Parihar S (Eds.) (2021). Value addition and   Marketing of NTFPs. Souvenir and Compedium of abstracts published during the National conference on “Value addition and Marketing of NTFPs” held at TFRI, Jabalpur (M.P.) on 16th December, 202
  1. Saxena HO, Kulkarni N, Singh N, Parihar S and Pawar G (Eds.) (2023). Value addition and   Marketing of NTFPs/ MAPs for Livelihood security. Souvenir and Compedium of abstracts published during the National conference on “Value addition and   Marketing of NTFPs/ MAPs for Livelihood security (NCVAM-2023)” held at TFRI, Jabalpur (M.P.) on 2-3 May, 2023.

Abstracts in conferences/ symposia/ seminars: 80

Book Chapters:  20

Popular articles: 11

Extension leaflets and Technical bulletins: 30

Dissertations of PG students: 17

Lectures delivered in trainings/ workshops/ seminars:  45

Paper reviewer for various Journals: 03

Co-chairing the technical session in National Seminar: 01

Ph. D supervisor – 04

Ph.D. Co-supervisor - 01

Number of research projects (along with details) handled:

  1. Completed Research Projects as Principal Investigator & Co- Principal Investigator

S.

No.

Title of Project

Funding Agency

Status

As Principal Investigator

1.

Evaluation of Schleichera oleosa (Kusum) fruits for their nutritional            value     and        development    of value-added products for economic development of local people

ICFRE, Dehradun

Completed Year -2016

2.

Standardization of processing and storage techniques of   Malkangni (Celastrus panuculatis), Baheda (Terminalia

belerica)    &     Baividang     (Embelia    tsjeriam     –cottam) fruits/seeds

ICFRE, Dehradun

Completed Year -2016

3.

Chemo-profiling of some Dashmoola species (Solanum indicum, Solanum xanthocarpum and Uraria picta) in

Madhya Pradesh

ICFRE, Dehradun

Completed Year -2015

4.

Standardization of harvesting time and post harvesting techniques of Helicteris isora (Marorphali) and Mucuna pruriens (Kaunch)

MPSFD, Bhopal

Completed Year - 2022

5.

Selection of CPTs, standardization of collection practices and quality evaluation of Gum karaya (Sterculia urens) in Chhattisgarh state

MPSFD, Bhopal

Completed Year - 2023

6.

Investigations     on     active     chemical    ingredients and propagation of critically endangered species Dillenia   pentagyna Roxb. for its conservation in Madhya Pradesh

MPSFD, Bhopal

Completed Year - 2023

7.

Conservation of Stereospermum suaveolens – A rare species in Madhya Pradesh

MPCST, Bhopal

Completed Year - 2024

As Co- Principal Investigator

1.

Exploration, identification of genetic resources and strategies for sustainable management of Paris polyphylla in Arunachal Pradesh, Manipur, Mizoram, and Nagaland in Northeast India

NMPB, New

Ongoing (September 2018 onwards

2.

Population dynamics, Structure, and genetic diversity of Pterocarpus marsupium in the Tropical Forests of Madhya Pradesh

ICFRE, Dehradun

Ongoing (2018 onwards)

3.

Conservation  and        Genetic                Improvement   of Char (Buchanania lanzan)

ICFRE, Dehradun

Ongoing (2018 onwards)

4.

Selection   and    evaluation    of    natural    population    of

Terminalia bellerica (Gaertner) Roxb. for its active ingredient content

ICFRE, Dehradun

Ongoing (April 2019 onwards)

5.

Genetic improvement and value addition of Madhuca

longifolia (AICRP-23)

ICFRE, Dehradun

(MoEF & CC)

Ongoing (April

2019 onwards)

6.

Conservation of Litsea glutiniosa (Lour.) C.B. Robinson through Population Establishment in Madhya Pradesh

NBM, New Delhi

Ongoing (2020 onwards)

7.

Studies on harvesting time of some medicinal plants for their natural antioxidant constituents

CAMPA-MSFD,

Nagpur

Completed Year -2015

8.

Standardization of sustainable harvesting practices of Mahul patta (Bauhinia bahlii)

CGMFP Fed.,

Raipur

Completed Year -2015

9.

Development of commercially viable dye products from selected plants of Northeast region

ICFRE, Dehradun

Completed Year -2010

10.

As team leader:

Identification of Extent of Forest Lands in Forest Fringe Villages (as Team Member)

National Rainfed Area Authority of India, New Delhi

Completed June, 2014

11.

As team leader:

Monitoring & evaluation report of CAMPA related works/ SFDA works in Chhattisgarh & MP states

SFD/ CAMPA

state authorities

2016-2018

12.

As team leader:

Survey and collection of data pertaining to demand and supply of medicinal plants in selected districts of Odisha state

NMPB New Delhi

2015-16

13.

As team leader:

Monitoring & evaluation of NTPC accelerated plantations by MPSDCs.

NTPC Ltd.

Ongoing (2017 onwards)

14.

As team leader:

Monitoring & evaluation report of CAMPA-related works in Chhattisgarh state

CAMPA

state authorities

2024
  1. Ongoing Research Projects as Principal Investigator & Co- Principal Investigator

As Principal Investigator

1.

Investigation     on     variations     and     domestication     of

Curculigo orchioides Gaertn. (Kali Musli) in Madhya   Pradesh

MPSFD, Bhopal

Ongoing (November

2018 onwards)

2.

Identification      of      prominent      locations      and      best populations of Terminalia chebula (Harra) and Anogeissus

latifolia (Dhawda) in Madhya Pradesh in terms of their active chemical ingredients

MPSFD, Bhopal

Ongoing (January 2019 onwards)

3.

Sustainable management of NTFPs through conservation and value addition

CAPMA, MoEF & CC, New Delhi

Ongoing (February 2020

onwards)

4.

Genetic Improvement of Azadirachta indica A. Juss. (Neem)

CAPMA, MoEF & CC, New Delhi

Ongoing

(February 2020 onwards)

5.

Bioprospecting for industrial utilization of lesser-known forest plants

CAPMA, MoEF & CC, New Delhi

Ongoing

(February 2020 onwards)

As Co-Principal Investigator

1.

Ethnobotanical study of Tamia, Patalkot (Distt.: Chhindwara, Madhya Pradesh) and collect traditional knowledge of local tribes

Western Coal Ltd., Chhindwara, M.P.

Ongoing [Sept., 2023]

 Trainings/ extension activities organized as Training Co-ordinator/ Organizing Secretary

  • 03 trainings on “Sustainable harvesting, processing of gum Karaya (Sterculia urens)” to the NTFPs collectors of Dantewada, Sukma and Bijapur Forest divisions of CG state in the year 2022-2023.
  • Green Skill Development Programme (GSDP) - ENVIS on “Value addition and marketing of NTFPs (Plant origin): NTFP Products/ Medicinal Plants” from 26th February – 17th March, 2020 sponsored by the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEF & CC), Government of India, New Delhi.
  • Green Skill Development Programme (GSDP) - ENVIS on “Value addition and marketing of NTFPs (Plant origin): NTFP Products/ Medicinal Plants” from 8th January – 22nd January, 2019 sponsored by the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEF & CC), Government of India, New Delhi.
  • 16 trainings on "Sustainable collection/ harvesting, processing and storage of Terminallia chebula (Harra) and Aegle marmelos (Bael)".
  • Training on "Sustainable harvesting, processing and value addition of NTFPs" at TFRI, Jabalpur from 28 – 30th June, 2017 to the people of Access Development (NGO), Sheopur Kalan (MP).
  • O5 programmes “Training on Instrumentation (HPLC, HPTLC, UV Visible Spectrophotometer, PCR, ICP, Gel Electrophoresis, Instruments related to ecology, soil analysis and pathological instruments etc)” in the years 2014, 2015, 2016, 2018 & 2021, 2023.
  • “Cultivation methods and marketing of produce which can be grown in short period” and “Collection, Value addition and Marketing of Forest Products” at TFRI, Jabalpur in the year 2011 and 2012 for employees of Rajeev Gandhi Watershed Mission, Bhopal (MP).
  • Training on “Value addition of Medicinal plants for better yield and profit” dated 23rd June, 2009 for stakeholders at CSFER, Allahabad (UP).
  • Demo-Village related works for exhibiting the ICFRE technologies during the period from 22.06.2009 to 08.02.2010 at CSFER, Allahabad.
  • Assisted in successful organization of various training programmes on NTFPs, Medicinal plants, Agroforestry, Bamboo, Systemic of Plants and Insects, Integrated management of insects and diseases etc in past years.

Workshops/ Conferences/ Symposiums As Organized Secretary

    • National Conference on “Value addition & Marketing of NTFPs/ MAPs for livelihood security (NCVAM)” held on 2-3 May, 2023 at TFRI, Jabalpur (M.P.)
    • National Conference on “Value addition & Marketing of NTFPs” held on 16th December, 2021 at TFRI, Jabalpur (M.P.)
    • One day Webinar on “Quality control of medicinal herbs” on 8th February, 2021.
    • One day Deminar on HPTLC Instrument at TFRI Jabalpur on 17th January, 2020.

As Committee member

    • National Workshop on “Rehabilitation of Degraded lands” held on 6 – 7th October, 2009 at CSFER, Allahabad.
    • Regional workshop "Non-Timber Forest Products Marketing: Issues and Strategies" held on 29th November, 2011 at Raipur, Chhattisgarh for researchers, SFDs, farmers, NGOs etc.
    • National seminar on “Recent Advances in Applied Statistics and its Application in Forestry (RAASAF)” held on 15 – 17th April, 2013 at TFRI, Jabalpur.
    • National workshop “Promising Agroforestry Systems for Sustainable Livelihood” at TFRI, Jabalpur.
    • National workshop on "Finalization of Bamboo Working Manual" held at TFRI, Jabalpur on 13th August, 2015.

Participation in training programmes

    1. “Unlocking India’s Forestry Sector Contribution in Adaptation and Mitigation to Climate Climate” organized by IIFM, Bhopal from 08/09/2025 – 12/09/2025.
    2. “Building Local Resilience in a Changing Climate” organized by LBSNAA, Mussoorie from 03/02/2025 – 07/02/2025.
    3. “Instrumental Drug Discovery” organized by CSIR - Central Drug Research Institute, Lucknow (U.P.) from 06-10/02/2023.
    4. “LCMS-NMR” - CAMPA - HRD training organized by Chemistry & Bio-prospecting Division of ICFRE – FRI, Dehradun from 12 – 16 June, 2023.
    5. “Forest Certification a tool for Sustainable Forest Management" held at ICFRE - FRI, Dehradun in online mode from 27/09/2021 to 01/10/2021.
    6. Online training on “Environment, Biodiversity and Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR)” held from 24-26 Feb., 2021 jointly organized by NIDM, New Delhi and ICFRE-TFRI Jabalpur.
    7. Completed 02 days online training programme on “Statistical Method in Forestry Research” organized by IFB, Hyderabad from 05-06 Oct., 2020.
    8. Participated in training programme on “LC method development course” organized by Waters India Pvt. Ltd. from 30 – 31st October, 2018 at New Delhi.
    9. Training on "NMR and LCMS" held on 15/01/2018 to 19/01/2018 at Indian Institute of Technology, Roorkee (Uttarakhand).
    10. Training on "Technologies for processing of fruits and vegetables into value added products" held on 22/08/2016 to 02/09/2016 at CFTRI, Mysore (Karnataka).
    11. Training on “2nd Science Technology & Emerging trends in Governance” held on 18/02/2013 – 22/02/2013 at IIPA, New Delhi.
    12. Training programme “Training on sophisticated analytical instruments” at SICART, Anand (Gujrat) on dated 05/12/12 – 07/12/12.
    13. Training on “IPR & WTO issues” held on 22/08/2011 – 26/08/2011 at TERI, Retreat, Gurgaon (Haryana).
    14. Training on “Bioremediation and Environmental Amelioration” from 03/08/2009 to 07/08/2009 at FRI, Dehradun (Uttarakhand).
    15. Training on “Eco-restoration of wastelands” from 13/07/2009 to 17/07/2009 at FRI, Dehradun (Uttarakhand).
    16. Ten-week training in “Basic Forestry” from 11/02/08 to 17/04/08 at SFS College, Dehradun (Uttarakhand).

Participation in Conferences/ Symposiums/ Seminars/ Workshops

  1. Participated and presented paper in International Conference on Current Trends in Natural Product Research (CTNPR 2025) during December 9-11, 2025 organized by Department of Botany & Bioinformatics MMV, Banaras Hindu University Varanasi-221005, India
  2. Participated and presented paper in 12th Convention of the Society for Ethnopharmacology India & International Conference on “Traditional Medicine – Ancient & Modern Concordance” (SECON 2025), organized by Jamia Hamdard, New Delhi, from October 29–31, 2025.
  3. Participated and delivered a lead lecture on the topic “Chemical screening, identification of superior germplasm, nursery techniques and ex-situ conservation of some threatened medicinal plant species of central India” through virtual mode in National Seminar on “Cultivation, Conservation and Utilization of Medicinal Plants” organized by ICFRE-IFP, Ranchi 13-14 March, 2024.
  4. Participated and delivered oral presentation on the topic “Simultaneous densitometric determination of betulinic acid, β-sitosterol and lupeol in different plant parts of Dillenia indica Linn. through a validated HPTLC method” in International Conference on Traditional Medicine & Phytopharmaceuticals and 11th International Congress of the Society for Ethnopharmacology (ICTMP-SFEC 2024)” held on 16-18 February 2024 at IIIM, Jammu.
  5. Participated and delivered oral presentation on the topic “Chemical screening, identification of superior germplasm, nursery technique and ex-situ conservation of Embelia tsjeriam-cottam (Roem. & Schult.) A. DC.” through virtual mode in National Seminar on “Frontier Areas of Research in Forest and Wildlife Sciences” organized by GGU, Bilaspur on 24th January, 2024.
  6. Participated as a delegate in an International Nutritional Conclave and Workshop on “Entrepreneurship and Incubation Opportunities in Processing for Improved Nutrition” on 16th September 2022 at CIAE, Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh.
  7. Participated and delivered oral presentation on the topic “Development of a validated HPLTC method for quantification of glucuronic acid in gum karaya (Sterculia urens Roxb.).” in National seminar on “Securing Human Health through use of Medicinal Plants” held on 03-04 September 2022 at Bhopal (M.P.).
  8. International conference on Technology, Innovation and Management for Sustainable Development (TIMS-2022), Gwalior (MP) on dated 25-26th March, 2022.
  9. International conference on “Recent Advances in Biotechnology & Nanobiotechnology” “Int-BIONANO-2022”, held in Amity University, Gwalior (MP) from 10-11th Feb., 2022.
  10. International conference on Sustainability & Environmental Perseverance in the Era of Covid -19 (ICSEPC-2022), Gwalior (MP) on 17th Feb., 2022.
  11. National seminar “Propagation, Management and Development of Value Chain in Bamboo” held on 10th February, 2021 at TFRI, Jabalpur (Online).
  12. 3rd National Seminar on “Current Trends in Life Sciences” held on 19th January 2021 at Amity Institute of Biotechnology, Amity University, Gwalior (M.P.) (Online).
  13. 9th International E-Conference on Technology, Innovation and Management for Sustainable Development “TIMS -2021" organized by ITM University, Gwalior (M.P.) (Online).
  14. International conference 8th International Conference on Technology, Innovation and Management for Sustainable Development “TIMS - 2020” at ITM University, Gwalior during 19-20th Feb., 2020.
  15. National Symposium on "Plant Biotechnology: Recent Trends in Plant Propagation, Genetic Improvement & Industrial Applications & 39th Annual Meeting of Plant Tissue Culture Association (India)" held on 16 – 18th February, 2018 at ARFI, Jodhpur (Rajasthan).
  16. Participated in Reach-out-Workshop (ESIP) under Green India Mission at Pachmarhi (MP) during 22-24th August, 2018.
  17. Participated in a workshop “RASMAFES - 2018” at ICFRE during 23-25th May, 2018.
  18. Participated in 14th National Silviculture Conference “Forest Sustainability: Securing a Common Future” at IWST Bengaluru during 3 -5th December 20
  19. National seminar on “Forest and Tree- Based Land Use Systems for Livlihood, Nutritional and Environmental Security” held on 21-23rd December, 2016 at Navsari, Gujrat.
  20. National Seminar on “Recent Advances in Research & Development in Medicinal & Aromatic Plants – A Country Scenario” held on 27-28th November, 2015 at SFRI, Jabalpur (M.P.).
  21. National Conference on “Materials & Methods for Sustainable Development” held on 29- 30th January, 2016 at Govt. Science College, Jabalpur (M.P.).
  22. International Conference on “Harnessing the sub-Himalayan Plant Diversity for Human Welfare” held on 11 -13th March, 2015 at Dibrugarh University, Dibrugarh (Assam).
  23. National Seminar on “Environmental Conservation: Challenges and Remedies” held on 19 - 20th March, 2015 at Govt. Science College, Jabalpur (M.P.).
  24. National workshop on "Biological Diversity Act 2002, India: Constraints & Opportunities for Scientific Communities" held on 19 – 20th March, 2015 at TFRI, Jabalpur (M.P.).
  25. NTFP Workshop of “Silviculture Conference” held on 24 – 28th Nov., 2014 at FRI, Dehradun (Uttarakhand).
  26. National symposium “Advances in Biotechnological Research in Agri-Horticultural Crops for Sustaining Productivity, Quality Improvement & Food Security” held on 14-16th September, 2011 at Centre of Excellence in Agri Biotechnology, College of Biotechnology, Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel University of Agri. & Tech., Meerut (U.P.).
  27. International Conference “Indian Forestry Congress” held on 22 – 25th Nov., 2011 at NASC complex, New Delhi, India.
  28. National Workshop on “Non-Timber Forest Products Marketing: Issues and Strategies” held on 19th February, 2011 at TFRI, Jabalpur (M.P.).
  29. National Workshop on “Rehabilitation of Degraded lands” held on 6 – 7th October, 2009 at C.S.F.E.R., Allahabad (U.P.).
  30. National Seminar on “Bio-piracy – An Imminent Threat to the Conservation of Bio- diversity and Bio-prospecting of the Flora and Vegetation of the North Eastern Region” held on 7 – 8 Sep., 2008 at D.K.D. College, Dergaon, Distt. - Golaghat (Assam).
  31. National workshop on “Sustainable Management of NTFPs” held on 18-19 Jan., 2008 at TFRI, Jabalpur (M.P.).
  32. 3rd International Symposium “CTDDR – 2007” (Current Trends in Drug Discovery Research) held on 17 – 21 Feb., 2007 at CDRI, Lucknow (U.P.).
  33. Regional workshop on “Expert consultation workshop on Shifting Cultivation” held in August, 2007 at RFRI, Jorhat (Assam).
  34. National Symposium “Natural Products: Biodiversity & Challenges” held on 2-3 Nov., 2006 at Chemistry Division, FRI, Dehradun (Uttaranchal).
  35. 2nd International Symposium “CTDDR – 2004” (Current Trends in Drug Discovery Research) held on 17 – 20 Feb., 2004 at CDRI, Lucknow (U.P.).
  36. National symposium on “The sixth national symposium of the chemical research society of India” held on 6-8th February, 2004 at IIT, Kanpur (U.P.).

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