SMVDU, Ms. Palveen Kour delivered an Oral Presentation at the International Conference for Viksit Bharat @2047

KATRA: Ms. Palveen Kour, a student pursuing Integrated B.Sc. (Hons.)-M.Sc. in Biotechnology at Shri  Mata Vaishno Devi University, successfully delivered an Oral Presentation at the International Conference on Science Innovation, Emerging Technologies & Management for Viksit Bharat @2047, organized by Sunrise Institute of Engineering & Management, Unnao and funded by Council of Science & Technology, Lucknow on 28^th March, 2026.

During the conference, Ms. Palveen Kour delivered an Oral Presentation through virtual mode entitled “From Morphology to Medicine: Unveiling the Regenerative and Therapeutic Potential of Costus igneus”, focusing on the medicinal importance and biotechnological potential of this important medicinal plant. The study highlighted the plant’s rich phytochemical composition, including flavonoids, alkaloids, phenolics, and terpenoids, which contribute to its antidiabetic, antioxidant, and anti-inflammatory properties.

The work also emphasized the development of an in vitro regeneration potential of Costus igneus, demonstrating its significance in rapid propagation, conservation, and production of disease-free plantlets under controlled conditions. Ms. Palveen Kour is currently pursuing her B.Sc. (Hons.) Research at SMVDU under the guidance of Prof. Sharada M. Potukuchi and expressed her sincere gratitude to her supervisor for constant guidance, motivation, and academic support.

She also acknowledged the support and research environment provided by Shri Mata Vaishno Devi University, which facilitated the successful completion of this work. Furthermore, she extends her thanks to the Hon’ble Vice Chancellor, Prof. Pragati Kumar, and Dr. Anil Kumar, Head, School of Biotechnology for providing opportunities to students to participate in national and international academic forums.Shri Mata Vaishno Devi University congratulates Ms. Palveen Kour for representing the University on an international platform and wishes her success in her future academic and research endeavors.