Life Sciences Skill Development in the NEP 2020 Era: From Classroom Learning to Career Readiness

Authors: Mr. Pankaj Gupta, Dr. Kalpit Ganesh Mhatre,
Publish Date/ Year : April 2026 | Format: Paperback | Genre : Agriculture | Other Book Detail

This book has been designed to align with the vision and framework of NEP 2020, emphasizing the holistic development of learners. It focuses on equipping students, educators, and researchers with essential competencies required to excel in academia, industry, and entrepreneurship. The content has been systematically structured to provide a comprehensive understanding of both foundational and advanced aspects of life sciences skill development. The chapters in this book cover a wide spectrum of topics, including the evolution of life sciences education, laboratory and field-based skills, digital and computational competencies, research methodology, scientific writing, and experiential learning approaches. Special emphasis has been given to emerging areas such as bioinformatics, artificial intelligence in life sciences, and the integration of technology in education. Additionally, the book explores entrepreneurship, innovation ecosystems, industry-academia collaboration, and global opportunities, thereby providing a complete ecosystem perspective.

Pages

205 pages

Language

English

Publication date

April 2026

ISBN-13

978-93-6678-493-9

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Mr. Pankaj Gupta

Mr. Pankaj Gupta is serving as an assistant professor of Zoology under the Department of Higher Education, Government of Himachal Pradesh. A gold medallist in M.Phil. and a dedicated teacher of Zoology, Mr. Gupta is currently advancing his expertise through doctoral research while shaping young minds for over sixteen years. His teaching spans Zoology and Environmental Science - disciplines he energises with a research focus that lies at the intersection of biodiversity conservation, ornithology, climate action, and parasitology. An award-winning educator and a prolific author, he has recently published several impactful books, including Biodiversity Conservation: Principles, Practices and Future Challenges (2025) and Environmental Science: An Integrated Approach (2026), alongside multiple book chapters that address pressing ecological issues. His scholarly output is matched by an impressive record of over seventy presentations at national and international conferences and seminars, where his work on Himalayan wildlife, protected areas, and sustainable development has earned him recognition, including best paper awards. Beyond the classroom, Mr. Gupta has steered institutional growth as IQAC Coordinator, shaped curricula as a university examiner, and led community engagement through scouting, environmental initiatives, and electoral literacy campaigns. A life member of many scientific associations, including the prestigious Bombay Natural History Society, which exemplifies his academic leadership, he is deeply rooted in both scholarly pursuit and social responsibility.

Dr. Kalpit Ganesh Mhatre

Dr. Kalpit Ganesh Mhatre is currently working as an assistant professor in botany at New Education Society's Shriram Kusumtai Sadashiv Vanjare College, Lanja District Ratnagiri, Maharashtra State. He has total teaching experience of 10 years at UG level. He has completed his Ph.D. from St. Xavier's College (Autonomous), Mumbai. He is the author of 17 books and editor of 19 books. To his credit he has 21 research papers in UGC CARE list and has written 59 chapters in various books. He also has 03 patent publication to his credit. He has vast experience in the field of Plant Taxonomy, Ethnobotany, Molecular Systematics, Ecology and Anthropology. Apart from academic work, he has been engaged in administrative work also. At institute level, he is being working as a Nodal Officer for various schemes such as Rashtriya Uchchatar Shiksha Abhiyan (RUSA), All India Survey on Higher Education (AISHE), National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF), Kalam Program for IP Literacy and Awareness (KAPILA) and Atal Ranking of Institution on Innovation Achievements (ARIIA). Dr. Mhatre is a President of Institutional Innovation Council (IIC). He has been designated as a District Sustainability Mentor (DSM) for Ratnagiri District by Mahatma Gandhi National Council of Rural Education, Ministry of Education, Government of India, Hyderabad.