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Kolkata, August 7, 2025
The West Bengal University of Animal and Fishery Sciences (WBUAFS) successfully held its 13th Convocation Ceremony today at its historic Belgachia campus, Kolkata. The event was attended by dignitaries, faculty, alumni, students, and well-wishers of the university.
Hon’ble Governor of West Bengal and Chancellor of the University, Shri C.V. Ananda Bose, presided over the ceremony. The Convocation Address was delivered by Dr. Sanjay Kumar, Chairman, Agricultural Scientists Recruitment Board (ASRB), New Delhi.
A total of 1,462 degrees were conferred across undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral levels from the Faculties of Veterinary & Animal Sciences, Fishery Sciences, and Dairy Technology, covering academic years 2018 to 2025. Additionally, PhDs in Life Sciences and Diplomas in Veterinary Pharmacy were awarded. 166 Gold Medals were presented to meritorious students for academic excellence.
At this Convocation, the university awarded degrees to:
Veterinary & Animal Sciences: 428 UG, 243 PG, 92 Ph.D.
Fishery Sciences: 240 UG, 163 PG, 74 Ph.D.
Dairy Technology: 186 UG, 35 PG, 1 Ph.D.
Hon’bleShri C. V. Ananda Bose, Governor of West Bengal and Chancellor of the University, extended his heartfelt congratulations to all the degree recipients for their academic accomplishments. He conferred the D.Sc. (HonorisCausa) to Prof. G. C. Banerjee (Posthumously) & Prof. R. K. Kuila for their contributions in Veterinary Science & Dairy Technology, respectively.
Dr. Sanjay Kumar, Chairman of the Agricultural Scientists Recruitment Board (ASRB), New Delhi, expressed hope that the graduates would contribute meaningfully to national and international advancements in Veterinary science, Fishery science and Dairy Technology.
Dr. Tirtha Kumar Datta, Vice Chancellor of the Universitystated that this convocation was being held after a long gap of approx. eight years, providing much-awaited relief to students who had long awaited their hard-earned degrees. He acknowledged their perseverance and dedication during this extended wait.
Dr. Datta reflected on the university’s proud legacy, which began with the establishment of Bengal Veterinary College in 1894, one of India’s oldest veterinary institutions. Since its formation in 1995, WBUAFS has grown into a nationally recognized institution, accredited by ICAR and UGC, and holding an “A” grade from the Veterinary Council of India.He highlighted the university’s contributions in research and development—ranging from patented technologies and thermo-stable vaccines to region-specific animal health tools—and its active collaborations with premier national and international institutes. The university also operates three KrishiVigyanKendras in Jalpaiguri, North 24 Parganas, and Murshidabad to promote rural outreach.
It was highlighted that WBUAFS plays a pivotal role in strengthening India’s rapidly growing livestock, dairy, and fisheries sectors, which are vital to rural development, women’s empowerment, and employment generation. West Bengal’s consistent leadership in national indices of egg and meat production was particularly noted. The university also took pride in the remarkable achievements of its students and faculty—many of whom have excelled in national competitive examinations, received prestigious recognitions such as the Rafi Ahmed Kidwai Award and the RashtriyaKrishiVigyanPuraskar, or distinguished themselves as successful entrepreneurs and public administrators.
The event was seamlessly coordinated under the leadership of Prof. (Dr.) Partha Das, Registrar (Acting), West Bengal University of Animal and Fishery Sciences.
As the convocation marked a major milestone, the Vice Chancellor urged graduates to become torchbearers of knowledge, empathy, and purposeful leadership.
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