Dr. Vikas Jain
Professor, Department of Botany, Mekalsuta College, Dindori, Madhya Pradesh
IMPARC ID: IMP-CAM-BOT-MP-2025-2006
Profile Summary
Dr. Vikas Jain is an academician and researcher specializing in Botany, environmental conservation, biodiversity, and bamboo-based food fortification research. He holds a Ph.D. in Botany from Shri Krishna University, Chhatarpur (2024), along with multiple postgraduate degrees including M.Sc. in Botany and M.Ed. in Education. With extensive teaching, research, and administrative experience, he has served as Assistant Professor, Vice-Principal, Board of Studies Member, and Research Fellow in various academic and research institutions.
Dr. Jain has actively contributed to national and international seminars, workshops, faculty development programs, and research projects. His scholarly work includes international journal publications, authored books, edited volumes, and book chapters focusing on biodiversity conservation, environmental impact assessment, bamboo fortification, climate change, and socio-economic environmental studies. He has also led research initiatives such as Medicinal Plant Conservation and Medicinal Plant Garden establishment for UG and PG students.
Subject Matter Expertise
Subject Matter Expertise:
STEM
→ Biology/Life Sciences
– Botany
→ Environmental, Earth & Atmospheric Sciences
– Environmental Science
– Ecology
– Biodiversity
→ Food Science
– Food & Beverage Development
→ Agriculture
– Agronomy & Crop Science
STEM
→ Biology/Life Sciences
– Botany
→ Environmental, Earth & Atmospheric Sciences
– Environmental Science
– Ecology
– Biodiversity
→ Food Science
– Food & Beverage Development
→ Agriculture
– Agronomy & Crop Science
Mentorship Offered
Services Offered:
Research
– Scientific and Technical Research
– Gap Analysis
Writing
– Technical & Scientific Writing
– Manuscript & Journal Article Writing
Training & Instruction
– Skills Training
Research
– Scientific and Technical Research
– Gap Analysis
Writing
– Technical & Scientific Writing
– Manuscript & Journal Article Writing
Training & Instruction
– Skills Training
Work Experience Summary
Dr. Vikas Jain has extensive teaching, research, and administrative experience across schools, colleges, and research institutes. He has worked as Assistant Professor, Vice-Principal, Junior Research Fellow, Research Head, and Board of Studies Member, along with experience in marketing and institutional coordination.
Work Experience:
Mekalsuta College, Dindori
Job Title: Assistant Professor (U.G.C. Code 28 Selected)
Description: Teaching undergraduate and postgraduate students; research supervision; establishment of Medicinal Plant Garden for research purposes; academic coordination and seminar organization.
Duration: March, 2014 – May, 2023
Rajusha Higher Secondary English Medium School, Dindori
Job Title: Vice-Principal
Description: Academic administration and institutional management.
Duration: June, 2023 – October, 2023
State Forest Research Institute, Jabalpur (M.P.)
Job Title: Junior Research Fellow
Description: Worked on biodiversity, flora-fauna impact assessment, wildlife conservation planning, and environmental impact assessment projects.
Duration: September, 2013 – March, 2014; February, 2015 – September, 2015; November, 2024 – 12-08-2024
Janhit Paryavaran Social Work Society, Jabalpur
Job Title: Research Head – Medicinal Plant Conservation
Description: Led conservation research initiatives and medicinal plant projects.
Duration: April, 2011 – June, 2012
Various Schools (Navambey Convent H.S. School; Guru Govind Singh Khalsa School; Narmada Vidhya Niketan H.S. School; Adarsh Jyoti Shiksha Niketan High School)
Job Title: Teacher/Lecturer
Description: Teaching responsibilities in school education.
Duration: July, 2007 – September, 2013 (as per respective institutions mentioned)
Aspirational Block, Bajag, Dindori (M.P.)
Job Title: Aspirational Block Fellow
Duration: 14-08-2024 – Present
Mekalsuta College, Dindori
Job Title: Assistant Professor (U.G.C. Code 28 Selected)
Description: Teaching undergraduate and postgraduate students; research supervision; establishment of Medicinal Plant Garden for research purposes; academic coordination and seminar organization.
Duration: March, 2014 – May, 2023
Rajusha Higher Secondary English Medium School, Dindori
Job Title: Vice-Principal
Description: Academic administration and institutional management.
Duration: June, 2023 – October, 2023
State Forest Research Institute, Jabalpur (M.P.)
Job Title: Junior Research Fellow
Description: Worked on biodiversity, flora-fauna impact assessment, wildlife conservation planning, and environmental impact assessment projects.
Duration: September, 2013 – March, 2014; February, 2015 – September, 2015; November, 2024 – 12-08-2024
Janhit Paryavaran Social Work Society, Jabalpur
Job Title: Research Head – Medicinal Plant Conservation
Description: Led conservation research initiatives and medicinal plant projects.
Duration: April, 2011 – June, 2012
Various Schools (Navambey Convent H.S. School; Guru Govind Singh Khalsa School; Narmada Vidhya Niketan H.S. School; Adarsh Jyoti Shiksha Niketan High School)
Job Title: Teacher/Lecturer
Description: Teaching responsibilities in school education.
Duration: July, 2007 – September, 2013 (as per respective institutions mentioned)
Aspirational Block, Bajag, Dindori (M.P.)
Job Title: Aspirational Block Fellow
Duration: 14-08-2024 – Present
Educational Summary
Dr. Vikas Jain holds a Ph.D. in Botany and multiple postgraduate degrees across Botany, Education, English Literature, Economics, and Sociology. His academic background reflects interdisciplinary expertise in science, education, and social sciences.
Education:
Shri Krishna University, Chhatarpur (M.P.)
Degree Title: Ph.D.
Field/Description: Botany
Duration: Completed 2024
GIMS, Sagar (M.P.)
Degree Title: M.Ed.
Field/Description: Education
Duration: Completed 2022
Govt. Model Science College, Jabalpur (M.P.)
Degree Title: M.Sc.
Field/Description: Botany
Duration: Completed 2012
D.N. Jain College, Jabalpur (M.P.)
Degree Title: B.Sc.
Field/Description: Biotechnology
Duration: Completed 2010
Shri Krishna University, Chhatarpur (M.P.)
Degree Title: Ph.D.
Field/Description: Botany
Duration: Completed 2024
GIMS, Sagar (M.P.)
Degree Title: M.Ed.
Field/Description: Education
Duration: Completed 2022
Govt. Model Science College, Jabalpur (M.P.)
Degree Title: M.Sc.
Field/Description: Botany
Duration: Completed 2012
D.N. Jain College, Jabalpur (M.P.)
Degree Title: B.Sc.
Field/Description: Biotechnology
Duration: Completed 2010
Awards & Recognition
Dr. Jain holds certifications in computer applications (PGDCA, DCA), Desktop Publication (DTP), Tally, NCC, NSS, and Civil Defence Training.
Certifications:
PGDCA (Graduate Diploma in Computer Application)
Issued By: MCNU Bhopal
DCA (Diploma in Computer Application)
Issued By: Open University Bhopal
Desktop Publication (DTP) Certificate Course
Issued By: General Information and Access Network, Jabalpur
Tally Certificate Course
Issued By: National Council for Vocational Training, Govt. of India
PGDCA (Graduate Diploma in Computer Application)
Issued By: MCNU Bhopal
DCA (Diploma in Computer Application)
Issued By: Open University Bhopal
Desktop Publication (DTP) Certificate Course
Issued By: General Information and Access Network, Jabalpur
Tally Certificate Course
Issued By: National Council for Vocational Training, Govt. of India
Publication Summary
Dr. Vikas Jain has published multiple international research articles focusing on biodiversity conservation, climate change, environmental impact assessment, bamboo fortification, and multidisciplinary environmental research. He has also authored and edited several books and book chapters related to environmental science, bamboo studies, millet importance, and teacher education.
Publications:
Biodiversity: Conservation
Journal: UIJMSR
ISSN: 2581-8872
Volume/Issue: Vol. 2, No. 3
Publication Date: April 2020
A Study of Global Worming and its Impact of Climate Change in India
Journal: IJSSMS
ISSN: 2454-4655
Volume/Issue: Vol. 6, No. 3
Publication Date: April 2020
Environmental Impact Assessment of Tribal Area’s in Dindori District
Journal: IJSSMS
ISSN: 2454-4655
Volume/Issue: Vol. 6, No. 3
Publication Date: April 2020
Bamboo Shoots for Fortification and Novel Food Product Development
Journal: Journal of Advances in Science and Technology
UGC: 8099 (2017)
ISSN: 2230-9659
Volume/Issue: Vol. 17, Issue No. 1
Publication Date: March 2020
Food Fortification Using Bamboo Shoot – A Review
Journal: Journal of Advances in Science and Technology
UGC: 8099 (2017)
ISSN: 2230-9659
Volume/Issue: Vol. 18, Issue No. 2
Publication Date: September 2021
Effect of Processing and Fortification on Nutrients of Bamboo Shoot and Fortified Products
Journal: International Journal of Progressive Research in Engineering Management and Science (IJPREMS)
Volume/Pages: Vol. 05, 442–445
Publication Date: 2025
DOI: https://www.doi.org/10.58257/IJPREMS38518
Swadeshi Research Foundation – A Monthly Journal of Multidisciplinary Research
Volume/Pages: Vol. 11, 29–33
Publication Date: 2024
DOI: https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.14840227
Books & Book Publications:
Economic Importance of Small–Seeded Grasses (Millets) Present of Madhya Pradesh
Type: Book Authored
Editor: Dr. Vikas Jain
Author Role: Single Author
Year: 2025
ISBN: 978-93-342-1074-3
बांस के तने से बनने वाले पौष्टिक व्यंजन
Type: Book Authored
Editor: Dr. Vikas Jain
Author Role: First and Principal/Corresponding Author
Year: 2025
ISBN: 978-93-342-2366-8
BAMBOO: Biochemical Enriched Grass
Type: Book Authored
Editor: Dr. Vikas Jain
Author Role: Single Author
Year: 2024
ISBN: 978-93-92079-99-3
Global Change and its Social Economic Impacts on Environment
Type: Editor of Book
Editor: Vikas Jain
Author Role: Single Editor
Year: 2019
ISBN: 978-93-88336-12-3
Environment Impact Assessment of Tribal Areas in Dindori District
Type: Chapter in Edited Book
Editor: Vikas Jain
Author Role: Single Author
Year: 2019
ISBN: 978-93-88336-12-3
Teacher Education in India: Problems and Suggestion through Science and Technology
Type: Chapter in Edited Book
Editor: Prof. Anil Mehra, Dr. Anuja Tiwari
Author Role: Single Author
Year: 2018
ISBN: 978-93-85304-41-5
Workshops / Seminars / Trainings:
National Seminar: “Microbiology – Opportunities, Challenges and Skills”
Year: 2009
National Workshop: “Empowerment of Tribal Women in Mahakoshal Region of Madhya Pradesh”
Institution: R.D. University, Jabalpur (M.P.)
Date: 13–14 January 2012
Program Participation: Narmada River Protection Program (Public Participation & Awareness)
Supported By: M.P. Pollution Control Board, Bhopal (M.P.)
Date: 06 December 2011
National Seminar: “Environment Conservation: Challenges and Remedies”
Institution: Govt. Model Science College, Jabalpur (M.P.)
Date: 19–20 March 2015
Paper Presentation: “Women’s Empowerment through Science & Technology”
Institution: R.D. University, Jabalpur (M.P.)
Date: 5–6 November 2015
Paper Presentation: “Role of Tribes Literacy in Environmental Conservation”
Institution: Govt. M.H. College of Home Science, Jabalpur (M.P.)
Date: 17–18 March 2018
Paper Presentation: “Role of Teacher Education in India: Problems and Suggestions through Science & Technology”
Institution: Mekalsuta College, Dindori, Jabalpur (M.P.)
Date: 24–26 March 2018
Paper Presentation: “Mahatma Gandhi Model of Socio-Economic Development”
Institution: Navyug Arts and Commerce College, Jabalpur (M.P.)
Date: 10 March 2019
Paper Presentation: “Environment Impact Assessment of Tribal Areas in Dindori District”
Institution: Mekalsuta College, Dindori, Jabalpur (M.P.)
Date: 10–11 August 2019
Faculty Development Programs (FDP)
Duration: Seven Days
Level: Two National-Level FDPs Attended
Workshop: “VIGYAN SARVATRA PUJJYATE”
Institution: Rani Durgawati University, Jabalpur
Date: 22–28 February 2022
National Seminar: “Role of Various Institutions for Financial Assistance in Research Work”
Institution: Govt. Model Science College, Jabalpur (M.P.)
Date: 5 April 2023
Keynote Address: Workshop on Preparing Effective Course Plans for Outcomes-Based Teaching and Learning
Institution: Mekalsuta College, Dindori (M.P.)
Date: 5 December 2022
National Workshop: “Charitra Nirman Evam Vyaktitva Ka Samagra Vikas”
Institution: Dr. Baba Saheb Ambedkar Open University, Ahmedabad, Gujarat
Date: 2–4 May 2023
Live Webinar (Paper Presentation): “Advances in Multidisciplinary Research & Practices”
Organized By: Ignited Universe in association with Shri Krishna University, Chhatarpur
Paper Title: “Bamboo Shoots for Fortification and Novel Food Product Development”
Date: 28 May 2022
Live Webinar (Paper Presentation): “Research Methodology & Research Presentation”
Organized By: Ignited Universe in association with Shri Krishna University, Chhatarpur
Paper Title: “Food Fortification Using Bamboo Shoot – A Review”
Date: 5 October 2020
Biodiversity: Conservation
Journal: UIJMSR
ISSN: 2581-8872
Volume/Issue: Vol. 2, No. 3
Publication Date: April 2020
A Study of Global Worming and its Impact of Climate Change in India
Journal: IJSSMS
ISSN: 2454-4655
Volume/Issue: Vol. 6, No. 3
Publication Date: April 2020
Environmental Impact Assessment of Tribal Area’s in Dindori District
Journal: IJSSMS
ISSN: 2454-4655
Volume/Issue: Vol. 6, No. 3
Publication Date: April 2020
Bamboo Shoots for Fortification and Novel Food Product Development
Journal: Journal of Advances in Science and Technology
UGC: 8099 (2017)
ISSN: 2230-9659
Volume/Issue: Vol. 17, Issue No. 1
Publication Date: March 2020
Food Fortification Using Bamboo Shoot – A Review
Journal: Journal of Advances in Science and Technology
UGC: 8099 (2017)
ISSN: 2230-9659
Volume/Issue: Vol. 18, Issue No. 2
Publication Date: September 2021
Effect of Processing and Fortification on Nutrients of Bamboo Shoot and Fortified Products
Journal: International Journal of Progressive Research in Engineering Management and Science (IJPREMS)
Volume/Pages: Vol. 05, 442–445
Publication Date: 2025
DOI: https://www.doi.org/10.58257/IJPREMS38518
Swadeshi Research Foundation – A Monthly Journal of Multidisciplinary Research
Volume/Pages: Vol. 11, 29–33
Publication Date: 2024
DOI: https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.14840227
Books & Book Publications:
Economic Importance of Small–Seeded Grasses (Millets) Present of Madhya Pradesh
Type: Book Authored
Editor: Dr. Vikas Jain
Author Role: Single Author
Year: 2025
ISBN: 978-93-342-1074-3
बांस के तने से बनने वाले पौष्टिक व्यंजन
Type: Book Authored
Editor: Dr. Vikas Jain
Author Role: First and Principal/Corresponding Author
Year: 2025
ISBN: 978-93-342-2366-8
BAMBOO: Biochemical Enriched Grass
Type: Book Authored
Editor: Dr. Vikas Jain
Author Role: Single Author
Year: 2024
ISBN: 978-93-92079-99-3
Global Change and its Social Economic Impacts on Environment
Type: Editor of Book
Editor: Vikas Jain
Author Role: Single Editor
Year: 2019
ISBN: 978-93-88336-12-3
Environment Impact Assessment of Tribal Areas in Dindori District
Type: Chapter in Edited Book
Editor: Vikas Jain
Author Role: Single Author
Year: 2019
ISBN: 978-93-88336-12-3
Teacher Education in India: Problems and Suggestion through Science and Technology
Type: Chapter in Edited Book
Editor: Prof. Anil Mehra, Dr. Anuja Tiwari
Author Role: Single Author
Year: 2018
ISBN: 978-93-85304-41-5
Workshops / Seminars / Trainings:
National Seminar: “Microbiology – Opportunities, Challenges and Skills”
Year: 2009
National Workshop: “Empowerment of Tribal Women in Mahakoshal Region of Madhya Pradesh”
Institution: R.D. University, Jabalpur (M.P.)
Date: 13–14 January 2012
Program Participation: Narmada River Protection Program (Public Participation & Awareness)
Supported By: M.P. Pollution Control Board, Bhopal (M.P.)
Date: 06 December 2011
National Seminar: “Environment Conservation: Challenges and Remedies”
Institution: Govt. Model Science College, Jabalpur (M.P.)
Date: 19–20 March 2015
Paper Presentation: “Women’s Empowerment through Science & Technology”
Institution: R.D. University, Jabalpur (M.P.)
Date: 5–6 November 2015
Paper Presentation: “Role of Tribes Literacy in Environmental Conservation”
Institution: Govt. M.H. College of Home Science, Jabalpur (M.P.)
Date: 17–18 March 2018
Paper Presentation: “Role of Teacher Education in India: Problems and Suggestions through Science & Technology”
Institution: Mekalsuta College, Dindori, Jabalpur (M.P.)
Date: 24–26 March 2018
Paper Presentation: “Mahatma Gandhi Model of Socio-Economic Development”
Institution: Navyug Arts and Commerce College, Jabalpur (M.P.)
Date: 10 March 2019
Paper Presentation: “Environment Impact Assessment of Tribal Areas in Dindori District”
Institution: Mekalsuta College, Dindori, Jabalpur (M.P.)
Date: 10–11 August 2019
Faculty Development Programs (FDP)
Duration: Seven Days
Level: Two National-Level FDPs Attended
Workshop: “VIGYAN SARVATRA PUJJYATE”
Institution: Rani Durgawati University, Jabalpur
Date: 22–28 February 2022
National Seminar: “Role of Various Institutions for Financial Assistance in Research Work”
Institution: Govt. Model Science College, Jabalpur (M.P.)
Date: 5 April 2023
Keynote Address: Workshop on Preparing Effective Course Plans for Outcomes-Based Teaching and Learning
Institution: Mekalsuta College, Dindori (M.P.)
Date: 5 December 2022
National Workshop: “Charitra Nirman Evam Vyaktitva Ka Samagra Vikas”
Institution: Dr. Baba Saheb Ambedkar Open University, Ahmedabad, Gujarat
Date: 2–4 May 2023
Live Webinar (Paper Presentation): “Advances in Multidisciplinary Research & Practices”
Organized By: Ignited Universe in association with Shri Krishna University, Chhatarpur
Paper Title: “Bamboo Shoots for Fortification and Novel Food Product Development”
Date: 28 May 2022
Live Webinar (Paper Presentation): “Research Methodology & Research Presentation”
Organized By: Ignited Universe in association with Shri Krishna University, Chhatarpur
Paper Title: “Food Fortification Using Bamboo Shoot – A Review”
Date: 5 October 2020