DR. PRAGYA KHANNA

Personal Information

Address for Correspondence:

Harbans Cottage

H. No. 79, Sector No. 3, Lane No. 1

Nanak Nagar, Jammu, Jammu-180 004 (J&K), India

Tel.: (Res.): 0191-2435030, (Cell): 94191-94244

E-mail: [email protected]

Parentage: †Sh. Pran Nath Khanna, †Smt. Harbans Dulari Khanna

Date of Birth: 28th March 1974

Educational Qualifications

Field of Specialization

Cytogenetics, Cytotaxonomy, biomonitoring, Genotoxicity, Chromosomal polymorphism

Professional Experience

Research Experience after PhD: 22 Years

Teaching Experience: 20 Years

Position of First Appointment: Lecturer, Pay-scale: 8000-275-13500

Present Designation: Associate Professor pay-scale: 37400-67000 (AGP of 9000)

Date of Appointment by Public Service Commission: 7th Sept. 2000

Academic Achievements

REPORTED 14 NEW SPECIES OF CHIRONOMIDS FROM JAMMU AND KASHMIR, OUT OF WHICH 7 FORM THE FIRST TIME REPORTS FROM THE WORLD.

Publications and Presentations

• Research Papers: 24
• National/International Journals: 57
• Popular Articles: 4500+
• Abstracts Published: 263
• Conferences, Seminars and Workshops Attended: 77
• Conferences, Seminars and Workshops Organized: 33 + 20 (As Principal, GDC, Chenani)
• Invited Lectures: 26
• Sessions Chaired: 11

Books Authored

1. Textbook of Cell and Molecular Biology (Published by IK International Publishing House Pvt. Ltd., New Delhi, 2008)
2. Essentials of Genetics (Published by IK International Publishing House Pvt. Ltd., New Delhi, 2009)
3. Textbook of Applied Zoology, Parasitology and Biotechnology (Published by N.R. Books International, Jammu (J&K), 2012)
4. A Textbook of Animal Diversity (Published by N.R. Books International, Jammu (J&K), 2018)
5. A Textbook of Comparative Anatomy and Developmental Biology of Vertebrates (Published by N.R. Books International, Jammu (J&K), 2020)
6. Principles of Genetics and Evolutionary Biology (In Press, N.R. Books International, Jammu (J&K))
7. Textbook of Animal Physiology & Biochemistry (Published by Narendra Publishing House, New Delhi, 2020)
8. Cell Biology, Genetics & Evolution (Published by Jaya Publishing House, Delhi, 2022)

Projects

1. Co-Principal Investigator in a major project entitled “Studies on the genotoxic effects of some heavy metals and pesticides on the polytene chromosomes of chironomids of Jammu region” sponsored by J&K State Council for Science and Technology (COMPLETED).
2. Principal Investigator in a minor project entitled “Genotoxic effect of heavy metals, pesticides and industrial effluents on the polytene chromosomes of Chironomus plumosus with special reference to pollution in river Tawi, Jammu J&K” awarded by UGC (COMPLETED).
3. Principal Investigator in a major project entitled “Physico-chemical and microbiological analysis of ground water in and around Jammu region and study on the genotoxic effect of different pollutants” awarded by J&K State Council for Science and Technology (COMPLETED).
4. Principal Investigator in the project entitled “Hydro-chemical impact assessment, study of anthropogenic pressure and mass public awareness on protection of Devika stream and adjoining underground sources of water” awarded by the J&K Science Technology and Innovation Council (ONGOING).

Awards & Honors

• 1) BEST PAPER PRESENTATION AWARD in Animal Sciences at the Ninth All India Conference on Cytology and Genetics, 2003 held at The Institute of Genetics and Hospital for Genetic Diseases, Osmania University, Begumpet, Hyderabad.
• 2) YOUNG SCIENTIST AWARD at the National Conference on Zoology-2003, 14th All India Congress of Zoology, held at Vivekananda College, Agastheeswaram, Kanyakumari.
• 3) YOUNG SCIENTIST AWARD at the National Conference on Zoology-2004, 15th All India Congress of Zoology held at University of Jammu, Jammu (J&K).
• 4) SWARNA JAYANTI PURUSKAR for the presentation of Best Research Paper by The National Academy of Sciences, India, in the 74th Annual session, 2004 held at University of Rajasthan and Birla Institute of Scientific Research, Jaipur.
• 5) 2ND POSITION in the 1st J&K State Science Congress, University of Jammu, Jammu (J&K), 2005.
• 6) OUTSTANDING RESEARCH AWARD by the Zoological Association, Kurukshetra University, Kurukshetra in the 21st National Symposium of Indian Society of Life Sciences on ‘Recent Advances in Life Sciences and Environmental Conservation in welfare of Human Society’, 2006.
• 7) MASTER KARAMCHAND BEST TEACHER AWARD by Karam Vidya Education Trust, Jammu and Kashmir, 2005-2006.
• 8) HONORARY FELLOWSHIP of ‘The Society of Life Sciences’, Madhya Pradesh for outstanding contributions in the field of Life Sciences. (2004)
• 9) AWARDED HONORARY MEMBERSHIP OF THE NATIONAL ACADEMY OF SCIENCES, INDIA.
• 10) HONORARY FELLOWSHIP awarded by the Institute of Applied Sciences, Allahabad in Sept. 2009.
• 11) Name included as a Biographee in the 26th edition of Marquis WHO’S WHO IN THE WORLD, New Jersey, USA, 2009.
• 12) Nominated as INTERNATIONAL EDUCATOR FOR THE YEAR 2009 by the International Biographical Centre, Cambridge, England.
• 13) Awarded RASHTRIYA GAURAV AWARD by the India International Friendship Society, New Delhi in 2010.
• 14) AWARD OF EXCELLENCE for exemplary contribution in the field of Research/Higher Education by Rangshala Theatre Group of Society, Jammu during a Program, ‘Pratibhashali Beti’, 2010.
• 15) AWARD OF HONOUR presented by Trikuta College of Education, Jammu for contributions in the field of Higher Education, 2011.
• 16) INNOVATIVE SCIENCE TEACHER AWARD 2011 by the J&K State Council for Science and Technology, Dept. of Science and Technology, Govt. of Jammu and Kashmir.
• 17) EMINENT SCIENTIST GOLD MEDAL 2015 by the Society of Life Sciences, Madhya Pradesh for Outstanding academic contributions and achievements in the field of Cytogenetics.
• 18) CERTIFICATE OF RECOGNITION by the 8th World Congress on Toxicology and Pharmacology held during April 13-15 2017 in Dubai, UAE.
• 19) EXCELLENCE AWARD IN ZOOLOGY-2016 in recognition to consistent superior performance in the field. The award was presented by ‘The International Multidisciplinary Research Foundation’ (IMRF) at their 53rd International Conference on Recent Trends in Agriculture, Environmental & Biosciences-2017 held at Chandigarh.
• 20) HONORARY FELLOWSHIP awarded by the Environment and Social Welfare Society, Khajuraho, M.P, India. (2017)
• 21) CERTIFICATE OF HONOUR presented at the International Conference on Teaching, Education & Learning (ICTEL) held on 27-28 Dec 2017 at Bangkok, Thailand organized by Asian Institute of Technology (AIT), Bangkok in association with Global Research and Development Services (GRDS).
• 22) INTERNATIONAL ACADEMIC ACHIEVERS AWARD-2022 CSSR NEW DELHI under the category ‘Exemplary Academic Leader of the Year-2021 presented by Edwin Incorporation, Dubai during the 29th International Conference on Technologies for Smart Green Connected Society for Sustainable Development (IC-TSGCS-2022) Dubai University from 27th to 29th July 2022.
• 23) AWARD OF HONOUR (2024) In Appreciation for Teaching & Research. Presented by Tamil Cultural Research Centre (TCRC) Regd. Palakkad, Kerela, Central University of Jammu & Dayanand College, Ajmer. (30th Aug. 2024) at Central Univ. of Jammu, Jammu.
• 24) NATION BUILDER AWARD (2024) by the Rotary International Club, Jammu Tawi and SPMR College of Commerce, Jammu on 5th Sept. 2024 at SPMR College of Commerce, Jammu.
• ❖ Received a ‘Letter of Appreciation’ by the Commissioner Secretary to Govt., Higher Education Department, Jammu/Srinagar vide letter No. PS/C/S(HE)/09/45 dated: 9.10.2009

Thesis Examined

1. Examined a PhD thesis in the subject Zoology from Rashtrasant Tukadoji Maharaj Nagpur University, Nagpur, 2007.
2. Examined a PhD thesis in the subject Zoology from Rashtrasant Tukadoji Maharaj Nagpur University, Nagpur, 2008.
3. Examined a PhD thesis in the subject Zoology from Rashtrasant Tukadoji Maharaj Nagpur University, Nagpur, 2010.
4. Examined a PhD thesis in the subject Zoology from Chhatrapati Shahu ji Maharaj University, Kanpur, 2024.

Review of Research Papers

1. Reviewed a research paper entitled “Uptake and effects of lead and copper on three plant species in Contaminated soils: Role of Phytochelatin” published in African Journal of Agricultural Research.
2. Reviewed a research paper entitled “Application of water quality index to assess suitability of groundwater quality for drinking purposes in Hantebet” published in Journal of Food and Agricultural Sciences.
3. Reviewed a research paper entitled “Seasonal variation in heavy metal contamination in water and sediments of river Sabarmati and Kharicut canal at Ahmedabad, Gujarat” published in Environment Monitoring and Assessment.
4. Reviewed a research paper entitled “Bioaccumulation of Some Heavy Metals and Total Hydrocarbon (THC) in the Tissues of Periwinkle (Tympanotonus Fuscatus VarRadula) in the Intertidal Regions of Qua Iboe River Basin, Ibeno, Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria” published in Greener Journal of Agricultural Sciences.
5. Reviewed a research paper entitled “A theoretical study on determination of acidic dissociation constants of Penicillamine and Captoprillin water” published in Greener Journal of Agricultural Sciences.
6. Reviewed a research paper entitled “Early detection of T1DM using anti-GAD and antiinsulin antibodies” published in Greener Journal of Animal Breeding and Genetics.
7. Reviewed a research paper entitled “Implications of climatic variability on Market Gardening Crop Production in Santa sub-division of Cameroon” published in Greener Journal of Agricultural Sciences.
8. Reviewed a research paper entitled “Aedes Mosquito: A Major Threat To Lahore-Punjab, Pakistan” published in International Research Journal of Public and Environmental Health.
9. Reviewed a research paper entitled “Analysis of physical and chemical parameters of borehole water in Gassol Local Government Area, North East, Nigeria” published in African Journal of Environment Science and Technology.
10. Reviewed a research paper entitled “Avian diversity at new Campus of University of Jammu, Jammu and Kashmir, India” published in Researcher.
11. Reviewed a research paper entitled “Lead acetate induced increase in erythrocyte osmotic fragility and malondialdehyde concentration in Wistar rats: Chemoprotective effects of flavonoid mixture” published in Biochemistry and Biotechnology Research.
12. Reviewed a research paper entitled “Metagenomics to unlock the biotechnological potential of marine environments” published in Examines in Marine Biology and Ocean ography.
13. Reviewed a research paper entitled “A Critical Review on Washback Effect in Education and Its Influence on Curriculum Design” published in Asian Journal of Education & Social Studies.

Media Recognitions

1. Biographical sketch published in the newspaper ‘State Times’ on International Women’s Day (8th March, 2009) under the title ‘Jammu women: A saga of dedication’.
2. Interview published in the newspaper ‘Himalayan Mail’ on 21st Aug. 2009 under the headline ‘Jammu scientist nominated for International Educator Award’ on front page.
3. Interview telecast on ‘Take 1 Channel’ on 21st Aug. 2009 in the program ‘Topic today’.
4. Interview published in the ‘Hindustan Times’ on 12th Sept. 2009 on page 4 under the headline ‘Jammu lecturer gets international honour’.
5. Interview published in the newspaper ‘Tribune’ on 20th Sept. 2009 under the headline ‘Jammu scientist blazes trail’ on front page.
6. Interview telecast on ‘Take 1 Channel’ on 21st Sept. 2009 in the program ‘Kaho Saheli’.
7. Interview aired on ‘All India Radio’, Jallandhar on 23rd Sept. 2009 in the program ‘Savere Savere’ at 7:30 AM.
8. Profile published in the Saturday supplement ‘Jammu Plus’ of the newspaper ‘Times of India’ on 26th Sept. 2009.
9. Interview published in the newspaper ‘Indian Express’ on 4th Oct. 2009.
10. Interview published in ‘Dainik Jagran’ under the headline ‘Har Beti mein chupi hai Pragya’ on 4th Sept. 2010.
11. Interview telecast on ‘Take 1 Channel’ in the program ‘Towards Health’ on 18th Dec. 2010.
12. Interview published in ‘Hindustan Times’ on Women’s Day on 8th March 2011 under the headline ‘Education essential for uplifting women’.
13. Interview published in the newspaper ‘Kashmir Images’ on 1st Apr. 2011 under the title ‘Pragya an epitome of success’.
14. Guest of Honor in the six-day short play festival organized by Shivani Cultural Society, Jammu from 26th Apr. - 1st May 2011.
15. Interview telecast on ‘Jammu Doordarshan’ on ‘Female foeticide’ on 23rd July 2011.
16. Interview telecast on ‘Jammu Doordarshan’ on ‘Dowry system in India’ on 7th Aug. 2011.
17. Interview telecast on ‘Jammu Doordarshan’ on ‘Mahatama Gandhi and his crusade for Women Liberation’ on 2nd Oct. 2011.
18. Interview broadcast on ‘All India Radio’ on ‘Independence Day and its significance in today’s times’ on 11th Aug. 2012.
19. Interview broadcast on ‘All India Radio’ on self-authored book entitled, ‘Textbook of Applied Zoology, Parasitology and Biotechnology’ on 12th Sept. 2012.
20. Interview broadcast on ‘All India Radio FM 100.3’ on ‘Opportunities in Life Sciences’ on 1st May 2014.
21. Interview broadcast on ‘All India Radio FM 100.3’ on self-authored book entitled, ‘Animal Physiology and related Biochemistry’ and scope and prospects of Biotechnology in India, 10th Feb. 2015.

Citation Index

1. In: P.K. Chaudhuri and A. Mazumdar: The study of Dipteran taxonomy under taxonomic capacity building project of all India coordinated project on insect Taxonomy funded by the Ministry of Environment & Forests, Govt. of India.
2. Martin, J. & Saxena, S.: Synonymy of Chironom us plumatisetigerus Tokunaga, 1964, with Chironomus circumdatus Kieffer, 1916, Current Research, Chironomus Newsletter on Chironomidae Research, No. 22, ISSN 0172 - 1941 October 2009.
3. Martin, J.: Chironomus samoensis is a complex of species. Current Research, Chironomus Newsletter, 24:11 - 17 (2011).
4. Jon Martin: Morphology and Cytology of Oriental (Indomalayan Realm) Chironomus species, Oriental Chironomus v.Jan2011.
5. Jon Martin: Morphology and Cytology of Oriental (Indomalayan Realm) Chironomus species, Oriental Chironomus v. Mar. 2011.
6. Jon Martin: Chironomus samoensis is a complex of species, Current Research, In: Chironomus Newsletter on Chironomidae Research, No. 24, ISSN 0172 - 1941 (printed) 1891 - 5426 (online), November 2011.
7. Odwin Hoffrichter: CURRENT BIBLIOGRAPHY: 1 JAN. 2006 - 30 SEP. 2007, In: Chironomus Newsletter on Chironomidae Research, No. 20, ISSN 0172 - 1941, November 2007.

Sessions Chaired

1. Chaired one Scientific Session in the Eleventh All India Congress of Cytology and Genetics, 28 - 30 Oct. 2002, held at Mahatama Gandhi Institute of Medical Sciences, Sevagram, Maharashtra.
2. Chaired one Scientific Session in the 1st J&K State Science Congress, University of Jammu, Jammu (J&K), 7 - 9 Feb. 2005.
3. Chaired one Scientific Session in the 21st National Symposium on ‘Recent Advances in Life Sciences and Environmental Conservation in welfare of Human Society’ from Feb. 3 - 5, 2006 organized by Kurukshetra University, Kurukshetra and Indian Society of Life Sciences, Kanpur.
4. Chaired one Scientific Session in a UGC sponsored National Seminar on ‘Environmental Stresses and Biodiversity’ from Nov. 8 - 9, 2006 organized by KVA DAV College for Women, Karnal (Haryana).
5. Chaired one Scientific Session in the National seminar on ‘Water crisis and remedial management’ on Nov. 21 - 22, 2007 held in KVA DAV College for Women, Karnal, Haryana.
6. Chaired one Scientific Session in the National Seminar on ‘Technical advances in environment management and applied Zoology’ organized by the Department of Zoology, Kurukshetra University, Kurukshetra, sponsored by CSIR, New Delhi on 23 - 25 Jan. 2008.
7. Acted as Judge in the ‘Young Scientist Competition’ in the National Seminar on ‘Technical advances in environment management and applied Zoology’ organized by the Department of Zoology, Kurukshetra University, Kurukshetra, sponsored by CSIR, New Delhi on 23 - 25 Jan. 2008.
8. Chaired one Scientific Session and Acted as a Judge in the ‘Young Scientist Competition’ in the 5th J&K Science Congress organized by the University of Jammu in collaboration with the J&K State Council for Science and Technology, Department of Science and Technology, Jammu/Srinagar from 8th - 10th Feb. 2010.
9. Acted as Judge in the Symposium on Women Empowerment in the NSS Program on ‘Save the Girl Child’ held in GCW, Parade Ground, Jammu on 6th Dec. 2011.
10. Chaired a Special Scientific Session at the 53rd International Conference on Recent Trends in Agriculture, Environmental & Biosciences - 2017 held at Chandigarh on 27th - 28th April 2017.
11. Chaired a Technical Session in 1st International Conference on Health Fitness, Yoga and Sports Science organized by GDC Kathua March 5 - 6 2024.

Plenary Lectures

1. Delivered a Plenary Lecture on ‘Water quality, pollutant sources and genotoxic impacts’ at the 53rd International Conference on Recent Trends in Agriculture, Environmental & Biosciences - 2017 held at Chandigarh on 27th - 28th April 2017.

Invited Lectures

1. Presented an Invited lecture to mark the ‘World Ozone Day’ on 16th Sept. 2005 at Govt. Girls High School, Gandhi Nagar, Jammu on the topic ‘Depletion of ozone layer’.
2. Presented an Invited lecture in the UGC sponsored National Seminar on ‘Environmental Stresses and Biodiversity’ held in KVA DAV College for Women, Karnal, Haryana on 8th and 9th Nov. 2006.
3. Delivered FOUR invited lectures through EDUSAT in the subject Zoology from 23rd Oct. ’07 to 27th Oct. ’07 from the hub at Govt. College for Women, Gandhi Nagar, Jammu.
4. Presented an Invited lecture in the National Seminar sponsored by Ministry of Earth Sciences, Govt. of India and UGC on ‘Water crisis and remedial management’ held in KVA DAV College for Women, Karnal, Haryana on Nov. 21 - 22, 2007.
5. Presented an Invited lecture in the National Seminar on ‘Technical advances in environment management and applied Zoology’ organized by the Department of Zoology, Kurukshetra University, Kurukshetra, sponsored by CSIR, New Delhi on 23 - 25 Jan. 2008.
6. Guest lecture delivered in SPMR College of Commerce, Jammu on the topic ‘Health at the mercy of toxins’ on 17th Sept. 2009.
7. Presented an Invited lecture in the Senate Hall of the Kurukshetra University, Kurukshetra on 26th Oct. 2009 on the ‘14 new species of Chironomids reported from J&K’.
8. Delivered an Invited Lecture on ‘Prenatal Diagnostic Techniques’ in the NSS Program on ‘Save the Girl Child’ held in GCW, Parade Ground, Jammu on 6th Dec. 2011.
9. Delivered a Guest Lecture in Orientation Programme (Career guidance Session) for Parents of students of class X in Presentation Convent Senior Secondary School, Gandhi Nagar, Jammu on 21st Jan. 2012.
10. Delivered an Invited Lecture in UGC - Sponsored Orientation Program in Jammu University on 30th Jan. 2012.
11. Delivered an Invited Lecture in 5 day Orientation program for Knowledge Text Translation (Dogri) organized by National Translation Mission, Central Institute of Indian Languages, Ministry of Human Resource Development, Govt. of India, Mysore on 14th Sept. 2012 at Govt. College for Women, Udhampur, J&K.
12. Delivered an Extension Lecture in the workshop on ‘SMART TECHNOLOGIES’ held at GCW, Parade Ground, Jammu from 16th to 18th Oct. 2012.
13. Delivered an Invited Lecture in the UGC sponsored course ‘Women and Technology’ on the topic ‘Women and IT’ in the Centre for Women Studies, MIER College of Education, B.C. Road, Jammu, J&K on 30th Jan. 2013.
14. Delivered an Invited Lecture in the UGC sponsored course ‘Women and Technology’ on the topic ‘Women’s Empowerment in IT’ in the Centre for Women Studies, MIER College of Education, B.C. Road, Jammu, J&K on 31st Jan. 2013.
15. Delivered TWO Invited Lectures in 5 day Orientation program for Knowledge Text Translation (Punjabi) on ‘Translating Life Sciences Texts (Zoology)’ organized by National Translation Mission, Central Institute of Indian Languages, Ministry of Human Resource Development, Govt. of India, Mysore on 15th Feb. 2013 at the Centre for Diaspora Studies, Punjabi University, Patiala.
16. Delivered an Invited Lecture in 5 day Orientation program for Knowledge Text Translation (Dogri) organized by National Translation Mission, Central Institute of Indian Languages, Ministry of Human Resource Development, Govt. of India, Mysore on 27th Aug. 2013 at Govt. Degree College for Boys, Udhampur, J&K.
17. Delivered an Invited lecture on ‘Health at the mercy of toxins’ in 6 days Regional Level Science Congress, organized by Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya, Ministry of Human Resource Development (Department of School Education & Literacy), GOI, Nud, Distt. Samba (J&K) on 16th Nov. 2013.
18. Delivered an Invited Lecture in the 21 days training program on ‘Recent Trends in optimization of livestock health and production with special emphasis to hilly areas’ in the Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology, R.S Pura, Jammu on 16th Dec. 2013.
19. Delivered an Invited Lecture in the Orientation Program in Jammu University on 4th Feb. 2015.
20. Delivered an Invited Lecture in Govt. School, Satwari on ‘Health, Hygiene and Sanitation’ sponsored by the J&K State Council for Science and Technology, Department of Science and Technology, Jammu/Srinagar on 16th Feb. 2015.
21. Delivered an Invited Lecture in the Refresher Course in Biosciences organized by the Dept. of Biotechnology, University of Jammu, Jammu in Feb. 2017.
22. Delivered a Guest Lecture on ‘Water Pollution’ from Edusat Hub at GCW, Gandhi Nagar, Jammu, 2018.
23. Delivered an Invited Lecture in the International Conference on ‘Environmental Stresses and Ecological Challenges’ organized by Shri Krishna University, Chhatarpur, Madhya Pradesh, India from 24th to 26th Feb. 2019.
24. Acted As Panelist in the 10th Panel Discussion of DFOT (Discussion Forum for Online Teaching) on the theme: The Stress of Online Education: Coping through Counselling organized by IIT - Dehli and CUTN (Central University of Tamil Nadu) on 17th January 2021.
25. Delivered an Invited Lecture in the Technical Workshop - Cum - Awareness Camp on ‘Innovation, Incubation and Training (Shaping the Young Minds)” at Govt. Degree College (Boys), Udhampur, on 28th Jan. 2021.
26. Delivered the KEYNOTE ADDRESS in the International Webinar on “Role of Science & Technology in Global Health and Food Security” organized by Zoology & Biotechnology Dept. and Science Committee, Govt. Girls’ PG College, Ujjain In collaboration with ESW Society, Khajurao and ASEA, Rishikesh, India from 1st to 3rd March 2021.

Orientation Courses

Attended four week UGC sponsored General Orientation Course conducted by the Academic Staff College, University of Kashmir in collaboration with the Department of Education, University of Jammu from 11 - 11 - 2005 to 12 - 12 - 2005.

Refresher Courses

1. Attended three week UGC sponsored Refresher course in Zoology conducted by the Academic Staff College, University of Jammu in the Dept. of Zoology, University of Jammu from 18.12.06 to 07.01.07 and obtained grade ‘A’.
2. Attended three week UGC sponsored Refresher course in Life Science conducted by the Academic Staff College, University of Jammu in the Dept. of Zoology, University of Jammu from 15.12.08 to 07.01.09 and obtained grade ‘A’.

Membership of Scientific Bodies

1. Life Member, Indian Science Congress Association, Kolkata.
2. Life Member, The National Academy of Sciences, India, Allahabad.
3. Life Member, Society of Cytologists and Geneticists, Bangalore, Karnataka.
4. Life Member, All India Congress of Cytology and Genetics, West Bengal.
5. Life Member, International Society of Applied Biology, Lucknow.
6. Life Member, The Society of Life Sciences, Madhya Pradesh.
7. Life Member, Green Earth Foundation, Rajasthan.
8. Life Member, Zoological Association, Kurukshetra University, Kurukshetra.
9. Hony. Member, Centre for Environment Education and Training, WWF - India, Jammu, J&K.
10. Life Member, Environment and Social Welfare Committee, Khajuraho, Madhya Pradesh, India.

Organizational Activities

1. Associated in the organization of XXVIIIth Annual Conference of Indian Society of Human Genetics held in the University of Jammu from 7th – 9th Feb. 2003 as Member of Auditorium & Scientific Sessions Committee and Abstract & Souvenir Committee. Also anchored all the sessions of the Conference.
2. Member, Organizing Committee, ‘Two Day National IT Festival 2009: IT MARATHON held in Govt. College for Women, Parade Ground, Jammu on 23rd and 24th of Dec. 2009 sponsored by the J&K State Council for Science and Technology, Dept. of Science and Technology, J&K.
3. Associated in the organization of the 5th J&K Science Congress organized by the University of Jammu in collaboration with the J&K State Council for Science and Technology, Department of Science and Technology, Jammu/Srinagar from 8th - 10th Feb. 2010 as Member of the Exhibition Committee and Control Room committee. Also anchored all the sessions of the Conference.
4. Organizing Secretary in the UGC sponsored Two day Seminar on ‘Global Issues on Environment’ held in the Govt. College For Women, Parade Ground, Jammu on 17th - 18th Sept. 2010.
5. Member of the Organizing Committee in the Wild Life Week Celebrations organized by the Science club of GCW, Parade Ground, Jammu in collaboration with J&K State Council for Science and Technology, Jammu w.e.f. 4th Oct. - 9th Oct. 2010.
6. Organizing Secretary in the ‘RED CROSS MELA’ a Mega-Event held in the Govt. College For Women, Parade Ground, Jammu on 18th Dec. 2010.
7. Organizing Secretary in the program on ‘Biodiversity Conservation’ (the program included a rally, two awareness lectures and a plantation drive), sponsored by WWF-India, J&K.
8. Member, Organizing Committee in the program on ‘World Philosophy Day’ organized by Govt. College for women, Parade Ground, Jammu in collaboration with Indian Council of Philosophical Research, New Delhi on 7th Dec. 2011.
9. Organizing Secretary in the ‘RED CROSS MELA’ a Mega-Event held in the Govt. College for Women, Parade Ground, Jammu on 8th Dec. 2011.
10. Organized a Lecture on ‘Women and livestock’, to encourage the students to take up entrepreneurship in the field, in GCW, Parade Ground, Jammu on 11th Jan. 2012.
11. Organizing Secretary in the One Day Conference on the theme ‘Green Earth’ under the auspices of The Indian Science Congress Association, Jammu Chapter held on 11th Feb. 2012 in Govt. College for Women, Parade Ground, Jammu.
12. Organized an excursion/field visit to village Jhiri, Kanha Chak, Jammu along with 45 students (Undergraduate level) in order to study the cultural heritage of the sacred grove and also prepared a ‘Biodiversity Documentation Register’. The Program was sponsored by WWF-India, Jammu.
13. Organized a Lecture on ‘Forests for Sustainable Livelihood’ in GCW, Parade Ground on 17th Feb. 2012.
14. Organized a Rally on ‘Forest Conservation’ in GCW, Parade Ground, Jammu in collaboration with WWF-India, Jammu on 17th Feb. 2012.
15. Organizing Secretary for an Inter-College Seminar on ‘Promotion and Popularization of Science and Technology is the need of the hour’ sponsored by the J&K State Council for Science and Technology, Dept. of Science and Technology, Govt. of Jammu and Kashmir held on 15th March 2012.
16. Organizing secretary in the Poster/Painting competition on ‘Forests and Wildlife’ at GCW, Parade Ground Jammu on 9th Aug. 2012.
17. Organizing secretary in the program on ‘Best out of waste’. Exhibition cum sale of products created out of the household wastes on 12th Sept. 2012 at GCW, Parade Ground Jammu.
18. Organizing secretary in the program entitled ‘Paryavaran mitra hand printing pledge campaign’ for Biodiversity protection, conservation and sustainable use of resources under the auspices of World Wide Fund for Nature-India, Jammu (J&K) on 12th Sept. 2012 at GCW, Parade Ground Jammu.
19. Organizing secretary in the program on ‘World Ozone Day-2012’ celebrated on 22nd Sept. 2012 at GCW, Parade Ground Jammu.
20. Member, Organizing committee in the workshop on ‘SMART TECHNOLOGIES’ held at GCW, Parade Ground, Jammu from 16th to 18th Oct. 2012.
21. Organizing Secretary in the Two Day Program on the theme ‘Science for Shaping the Future of India’ under the auspices of The Indian Science Congress Association, Jammu Chapter (Centenary Year Celebrations) held on 19th and 20th Oct. 2012 at Govt. College for Women, Parade Ground, Jammu.
22. Organizing secretary in Two Day National Level Painting Workshop held at GCW, Parade Ground, Jammu on 23rd and 24th Nov. 2012.
23. Organizing Secretary in the One Day Conference on ‘Environmental Pollution: Impact, Consequences and Remedial Measures’ sponsored by the J&K State Council for Science and Technology, Dept. of Science and Technology, Govt. of Jammu and Kashmir held on 5th Feb. 2013 at GCW, Parade Ground, Jammu.
24. Organized UGC sponsored two day workshop on ‘Convention on elimination of all forms of discrimination against women’ on 25th and 26th March 2013 at GCW, Parade Ground, Jammu.
25. Organizing Secretary of Two Day Workshop on Biotechnology sponsored by J&K State Council for Science and Technology, Dept. of Science and Technology, J&K.
26. Organizing Secretary of the 2nd J&K Women’s Science Congress-2013 sponsored by the Dept. of Science and Technology, Govt. of India and J&K State Council for Science and Technology, Dept. of Science and Technology, J&K held at Govt. College for Women, Parade Ground, Jammu from 5th to 7th Nov. 2013. The main highlights were the publication of the Souvenir cum Abstract book and the Directory of Women Scientists of J&K.
27. Organizing Secretary of the Children’s Science Exhibition sponsored by the Dept. of Science and Technology, Govt. of India and J&K State Council for Science and Technology, Dept. of Science and Technology, J&K held at Govt. College for Women, Parade Ground, Jammu from 5th to 7th Nov. 2013.
28. Coordinator for series of Science activities (Symposium on female foeticide, Seminar on Healthy lifestyle, Science quiz competitions, Science model and Science poster competitions, Science skit, Science workshop on food adulteration and National Science Day celebration) sponsored by the J&K State Council for Science and Technology, Dept. of Science and Technology, J&K held at Govt. College for Women, Parade Ground, Jammu from Dec. 2014 to Feb. 2015.
29. Jury Expert in the 3rd National Essay Competition on the topic ‘Swachh Jal-Swachh Bharat’ organized by the Central Ground Water Board, North Western Himalayan Region, Ministry of Water Resources, RD & GR, Govt. of India, on 02-02-2018.
30. Member, Organizing committee, One Day Workshop on Start Ups and Incubation, Govt. College for Women, Parade Ground, Jammu, 23rd April 2019.
31. Member, Organizing committee, in five-day faculty development workshop on ‘Design, Development and Delivery of Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) from 15th to 19th Jan. 2020 organized by the Dept. of Higher Education, J&K Govt. at Govt. College for Women, Parade Ground, Jammu.
32. Organizing Secretary for the two day seminar on ‘Sustainable Living: An Environmental Challenge” sponsored by the Dept. of Higher Education, J&K at Govt. College for Women, Parade Ground, Jammu on 19th and 20th Feb. 2020.
33. Organizing Secretary for the celebration of National Science Day, 2020 at Govt. College for Women, Parade Ground, Jammu.

Miscellaneous Activities

• Member NAAC Steering Committee, Govt. College for Women, Gandhi Nagar, Jammu (2003 - 2006).
• Member World Wide Fund for Nature, India (WWF).
• Editor of the College Magazine, Chandrabhaga and the College Newsletter, Horizon, GCW, Gandhi Nagar, Jammu (2000 - 2006).
• Member, Internal Assessment Committee, GCW, Gandhi Nagar, Jammu (2000 - 2006).
• Member, Grievance Redressal Cell and Personal Academic Counseling Committee, GCW, Gandhi Nagar, Jammu (2003 - 2006).
• Member Internal Quality Assurance Cell (IQAC), GCW, Gandhi Nagar, Jammu (2004 - 2006).
• Member Hostel Committee, GCW, Gandhi Nagar, Jammu (2005 - 2006).
• Member EDUSAT Committee, GCW, Gandhi Nagar, Jammu (2006).
• Member Literary committee, Govt. Degree College, Kathua, (2006 - 2007).
• Editor of the College Magazine, Ravi, GDC Kathua, (2006 - 2007).
• Member Internal Quality Assurance Cell (IQAC), Govt. College for Women, Parade Ground, Jammu (2008 - 2020).
• Member NAAC Steering Committee, Govt. College for Women, Parade Ground, Jammu (Two Times).
• Member, UGC Committee, GCW, Parade, Jammu (2008 - 2020).
• Member, Publication committee, GCW, Parade, Jammu (2008 - 2020).
• Member Social Activities Committee, GCW, Parade, Jammu (2008 - 2020).
• Member, Women’s Study Centre, GCW, Parade, Jammu (2009 - 2012).
• Co-convener, Computer maintenance committee, GCW, Parade, Jammu (2009 - 2011).
• Convener, Research committee, GCW, Parade, Jammu (2009 - 2020).
• Convener, Red Cross Committee, GCW, Parade, Jammu (2012 - 2015).
• Coordinator, Star College Scheme, GCW, Parade, Jammu (2013 - 2016).
• Coordinator, Add - On Course in Bioinformatics, GCW, Parade, Jammu (2012 - 2015).
• Head, Dept. of Zoology, GCW, Parade Ground, Jammu (2011 - 2012, 2017).
• Head, Dept. of Biotechnology, GCW, Parade, Jammu (2013 - April 2020).
• Coordinator, Post - Graduate Program in Zoology, GCW, Parade, Jammu (2018 - April 2020).
• Joined as Principal (In), GOVT. DEGREE COLLEGE, CHENANI, UDHAMPUR (J&K) on 16th April 2020.
• Awarded a Certificate of Appreciation (Front Line Corona Warrior) for exemplary services during Covid-19 pandemic by Brahman Sabha, Chenani (J&K).

List of Research Publications

1. Chromosomal characterization of Chironomus plumosus Form A from Jammu region. Tripathi, N.K., Sharma, O.P. and Pragya Khanna. J. Cytol. Genet. 3 (NS): 137 - 147 (2002).
2. A Karyological study on Cryptochironomus sp. (Diptera: Chironomidae) from Jammu region. Sharma, O.P., Tripathi, N.K. and Pragya Khanna. The Nucleus, vol. XXXXVI (1, 2): 48 - 53 (2003).
3. Karyological studies on Stictochironomus sp. (Diptera: Chironomidae) from Jammu region. Tripathi, N.K., Sharma, O.P. and Pragya Khanna. Research Bulletin (Sci.), Punjab University, Vol. 53: 75 - 80 (2003).
4. Studies on the polytene chromosomes of Chironomus circumdatus (Diptera: Chironomidae) from Jammu region. Tripathi, N.K., Sharma, O.P. and Pragya Khanna. The National Academy of Sciences, India, Vol. 74: 1 - 6 (2004).
5. Cytogenetic characteristics of Chironomus javanus (Diptera: Chironomidae) from Jammu region (J&K state), India. Pragya Khanna. In: Trends in Cytology and Genetics, ed. Prof. P.P. Reddy, Prof. C. Manoharachary, Dr. A. Jyothi, (2004), pp. 88 - 95.
6. Cytogenetic studies of Chironomus Species of Pseudothummi Complex (Chironomidae: Diptera) from Jammu Region. Pragya Khanna, Sharma, O.P. and Tripathi, N.K. In: Trends in Cytology and Genetics, ed. Prof. P.P. Reddy, Prof. C. Manoharachary, Dr. A. Jyothi, (2004), pp. 96 - 104.
7. Cytogenetic characteristics of Chironomus incertipenis (Chironomidae: Diptera) from India). Pragya Khanna, Tripathi, N.K. and Sharma, O.P. National Journal of Life Sciences, Vol. 1, No.1, 137 - 147 (2004).
8. The Cytology of Chironomus striatipennis (Diptera: Chironomidae) from Jammu region, J&K state, India. Pragya Khanna, Sharma, O.P. and Tripathi, N.K. Biological Memoirs, 30 (2): 72 - 77, (2004).
9. Cytogenetic studies of Chironomus Species of Pseudothummi Complex (Chironomidae: Diptera) from Jammu Region, (J&K), India. Pragya Khanna, Tripathi, N.K. and Sharma, O.P. National Journal of Life Sciences, 1(2): 425 - 437 (2004).
10. Karyological characterization of Chironomus sp. PK6 and PK7 (Diptera: Chironomidae) from Jammu region (J&K state), India. Pragya Khanna, Sharma, O.P. and Tripathi, N.K. The Nucleus, 47(3): 149 - 153, (2004).
11. Karyotypic analysis of Chironomus plumosus Form B (Diptera, Chironomidae) from Jammu region (India). Sharma, O.P., Tripathi, N.K. and Pragya Khanna. Persp. Cyt. Genet., 11 (Suppl. I): 595 - 608, (2005).
12. Genotoxic effect of cadmium chloride on polytene chromosomes of Chironomus plumosus Form B (Chironomidae: Diptera). Pragya Khanna, O.P. Sharma, and N.K. Tripathi. J. Cytol. Genet. 6 (NS): 55 - 68, (2005).
13. Genotoxic effect of lead nitrate on polytene chromosomes of Chironomus plumosus Form B (Chironomidae: Diptera). Pragya Khanna, N.K. Tripathi and O.P. Sharma. J. Appl. BioSci., 31(2): 137 - 144 (2005).
14. Genotoxic effect of mercuric chloride on polytene chromosomes of Chironomus plumosus Form B (Chironomidae: Diptera). Pragya Khanna, N.K. Tripathi and O.P. Sharma. National Journal of Life Sciences, 2 (1 & 2): 77 - 85, (2005).
15. Genotoxic effect of hydrogen peroxide on polytene chromosomes of Chironomus samoensis Edwards (Chironomidae: Diptera). Pragya Khanna, Sharma, O.P. and Tripathi, N.K. The National Academy of Sciences, India, Vol. 76 (B), I: 84 - 93, (2006).
16. Studies on the Effects of Aspirin on Gene Activity in Polytene chromosomes of Chironomus plumosus from Jammu Region (J&K State). Pragya Khanna, Tripathi, N.K. and Sharma, O.P. National Journal of Life Sciences, 4 (2): 185 - 192 (2007).
17. Genotoxic effect of trichlorfon on polytene chromosomes of Chironomus plumosus Form (Chironomidae: Diptera). Pragya Khanna, Sharma, O.P. and Tripathi, N.K. Indian Journal of multidisciplinary research, 2 (2): 209 - 218, (2006).
18. Genotoxic effect of aluminium chloride on polytene chromosomes of Chironomus plumosus Form B (Chironomidae: Diptera). Pragya Khanna, J. Appl. BioSci., 33(1):3134 (2007).
19. Genotoxic effect of copper sulphate on polytene chromosomes of Chironomus plumosus Form B (Chironomidae: Diptera). Pragya Khanna, Indian Journal of Environmental Sciences, 11 (1): 1 - 5, (2007).
20. Karyological characterization of Chironomus samoensis Edwards (Diptera: Chironomidae) from Jammu region (J&K state), India. Pragya Khanna. J. Appl. BioSci., 33 (2): 93 - 96, (2007).
21. Genotoxic effect of textile industry effluent on polytene chromosomes of Chironomus circumdatus (Chironom idae: Diptera). Pragya Khanna, Sharma, O.P. and Tripathi, N.K. J. Cytol. Genet., 8 (NS): 75 - 82, (2007).
22. Water pollution: An insight. Pragya Khanna. In: Proceedings of the National Seminar on ‘Water crisis and remedial management’ sponsored by Ministry of Earth Sciences, Govt. of India and UGC, (2007), pp. 26 - 30.
23. Genotoxic effect of Ditrifon on Polytene chromosomes of Chironomus plumosus Form B. Pragya Khanna. Research Journal, Vol. 2: 61 - 66, Govt. College for women, Parade Ground, Jammu (2008).
24. Genotoxic effect of distillery effluent on polytene chromosomes of Chironomus circumdatus (Chironomidae: Diptera). Pragya Khanna and N.K. Tripathi, Indian Journal of Environmental Sciences, 13 (2): 97 - 102 (2009).
25. Genotoxic effect of lead acetate on Polytene chromosomes of Chironomus plumosus Form B (Chironomidae: Diptera). Pragya Khanna and N.K. Tripathi, J. Appl. BioSci., 35 (2): 63 - 66 (2009).
26. Arsenite - induced cytogenetic effects on the polytene chromosomes of Chironomus plumosus Form B (chironomidae - diptera). N. K. Tripathi, Pragya Khanna and Nidhi Gupta, The Bioscan, 4(4): 655 - 660, (2009).
27. Seasonal variation of some heavy metals in surface waters of river Tawi, Jammu (J&K). Pragya Khanna. Pollution Research, 29(2): 175 - 180 (2010).
28. Evaluation of water quality of river Tawi, Jammu (J&K), with reference to physicochemical parameters. Pragya Khanna. Indian Journal of Environmental Sciences, 15 (1), pp 1 - 5 (2011).
29. Physico-chemical analysis of selected ground water samples in Tehsil Akhnoor, district Jammu, J&K, India. Pragya Khanna. Pollution Research 32 (4): 863 - 870 (2013).
30. Study of physico-chemical parameters and statistical analysis of groundwater of some places of Tehsil R.S. Pura, district Jammu, J&K, India. Pragya Khanna. Ecology, Environment and Conservation 20 (1) : (391 - 398) (2014).
31. Physico-chemical parameters and statistical analysis of groundwater of some places of tehsil Bishnah, district Jammu, J&K, India. Pragya Khanna. Proc. Natl. Acad. Sci., India, Sect. B Biol. Sci. DOI 10.1007/s40011-014-0345-4 (2014).
32. Hydrochemical appraisal of groundwater in R.S. Pura Tehsil and adjoining areas, district Jammu, J&K, India. Pragya Khanna and Priya Kanwar. Asian Journal of Environmental Science, 9(1): 54 - 61 (2014).
33. Hydrogeochemical Evaluation of Groundwater In Shallow Aquifer System Of Udhampur - Dun Terrace, J&K, India. Priya Kanwar and Pragya Khanna. International Journal of Science and Research (IJSR), Volume 3 Issue 5: 644 - 647, (2014).
34. Hydrochemical Assessment of Ground Water of Springs (Bowlis) of Udhampur District, J&K, India. Pragya Khanna. International Journal of Science and Research (IJSR), Volume 3 Issue 6: 1313 - 1321, 2014.
35. Univariate Statistical Analysis of Hydrochemical Parameters of some Dug Wells of Reasi, J&K, India. Priya Kanwar and Pragya Khanna. International Journal of Geology, Earth & Environmental Sciences, Vol. 4 (2) pp. 234 - 239, (2014).
36. Appraisal of Ground Water Quality for irrigation in Outer Plains of Kathua District, J&K, India. Priya Kanwar and Pragya Khanna. International Journal of Geology, Earth & Environmental Sciences, Vol. 4(3): 74 - 80, (2014).
37. Impact of industrial waste on ground water in and around Bari Brahmna industrial area, Samba district, Jammu and Kashmir, India. Priya Kanwar and Pragya Khanna. International Journal of Advanced Biological Research [IJABR], VOL. 5(2) 2015: 143-149.
38. Impact of Urbanisation on Water Supply Wells in and around Jammu City, District Jammu, J&K, India. Pragya Khanna, Priya Kanwar, Amit Khajuria and Parvinder Kumar. International Research Journal of Natural and Applied Sciences Volume - 2, Issue 3: 164 - 189. (2015).
39. Geospatial Approach for Mapping of Ground Water Quality of Outer Plains of Samba District, J&K, India. Priya Kanwar and Pragya Khanna. International Journal of Science and Research (IJSR), Volume 5 Issue 12: 1471 - 1477, 2016.
40. Water: Vital for Subsistence (Opinion). Pragya Khanna. Examines in Marine Biology and Oceanography, 1(1) (2018).
41. Groundwater quality assessment: Physico-chemical and statistical analysis of selected groundwater samples in district Samba, Jammu, Jammu and Kashmir, India. Pragya Khanna. International Journal of Global Science Research (Online) Vol. 6, Issue. 1, pp. 697 - 710 (2019).
42. Assessing Groundwater Quality in a part of Reasi District, Jammu and Kashmir, India. Priya Kanwar and Pragya Khanna. International Journal of Global Science Research (Online) Vol. 6, Issue. 1, pp. 691 - 696 (2019).
43. Role of Social Media in Reducing Culture Shock: A Research of Interstate Migrants in Jammu. Annie Jamwal and Pragya Khanna. International Journal of Innovative Technology and Exploring Engineering (IJITEE), Volume - 9 Issue - 2S3, pp. 463 - 466 (2019).
44. Prospects and Limitations of Management, Feeding, Breeding and Health Care of Japanese quail (Coturnix coturnix japonica) in Jammu (J&K), India. Rewa Lakhnotra and Pragya Khanna. International Journal of Global Science Research, Vol. 7, Issue. 1, (2020), pp. 1256 - 1263.
45. Awareness and Practice of Personal Hygiene and Sanitation: A Study in a Slum Dwelling in Jammu City, J&K, India. Pragya Khanna. International Journal of Science and Research (IJSR): 9 (4): 992 - 997 (2020).
46. Influence of Social Networking Sites on Youth of Jammu Region. Pragya Khanna, Savi Behl and Sanjeet Kaur. IOSR Journal of Humanities and Social Science: 25(7): 35 - 52 (2020).
47. A study on the relationship between body weight perception, physical activity and food choices among the female youth in Jammu region. Archana Gupta, Shobhna Sambyal and Pragya Khanna. International Journal of Science and Research (IJSR): 9 (7): 1586-1590, (2020).
48. A study on the Knowledge and Perceptions of Indoor Air Pollution amongst the Youth in Jammu Region. Nargis Nelofar, Rewa Lakhnotra and Pragya Khanna. IOSR Journal of Environmental Science, Toxicology and Food Technology: 14 (8): 1 - 14, (2020).
49. A study on the knowledge and practices of menstrual hygiene and reproductive morbidity among young women in and around Jammu region. Sadhna Tripathi Sharma, Ruhi Gupta and Pragya Khanna. International Journal of Science and Research (IJSR), 9(9): 115 - 119 (2020).
50. Information and communication technology (ICT-DRIVEN) learning practices as a factor of social inequality among youth in Jammu City, Jammu & Kashmir, India. Ruchika Sharma and Pragya Khanna. International Journal of Global Science Research, Vol. 7, Issue. 2, (2020), pp. 1382 - 1392.
51. Association of environmental factors with the transmission of COVID - 19 in various districts of Jammu Division (Union territory of Jammu and Kashmir, India). Ruchika Sharma and Pragya Kh anna. IOSR Journal of Environmental Science, Toxicology and Food Technology: 14 (11) ser. II: 46 - 51 (2020).
52. An Overview of Nutraceuticals: A Review. Deksheka Sharma and Pragya Khanna. IOSR Journal of Environmental Science, Toxicology and Food Technology (IOSRJESTFT): 15 (2) Ser. II: 46 - 49 (2021).
53. Women empowerment through financial liberation: a study of tehsil Chenani, district Udhampur, J&K, India. Ravi Kumar & Pragya Khanna. IOSR Journal of Humanities and Social Science, 26 (4 - 9):55 - 61 (2021).
54. Environmental, Bio-Social and Economic Impact of Road Construction at Kunjwani Nagrota Bypass Highway, Jammu Dist. (J&K), India. Ankush Bala, Parvinder Kumar and Pragya Khanna. IOSR Journal of Environmental Science, Toxicology and Food Technology, Volume 15, Issue 4 Ser. II (April 2021), PP 27 - 36.
55. Enhancing Ergonomic Awareness amongst College Students for healthier Electronic Device use. Parveen Sharma, Archana Gupta & Pragya Khanna. International Journal of Science & Research (IJSR), Vol. 13 (4) (2024).
56. Carbon Accountability and growing Entrepreneurship in India: Challenges & Opportunities. Pragya Khanna. International Journal of Innovative Science and Research Technology, Vol. 9 (9) (2024).
57. Eugenics: History, Ideology and Ethical Implications. Pragya Khanna. IOSR Journal of Biotechnology & Biochemistry. Vol. 10, Issue 5, Series 2. Pp 06 - 08.

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146. Pollution free indoors (Early Times: 29th Dec. 2011)
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153. Women in Driver’s Seat: A symbol of freedom (Early Times: 8th Jan. 2012)
154. Organic: Good for you, Good for the Planet (Early Times: 9th Jan. 2012)
155. Teens in Stress (Early Times: 10th Jan. 2012)
156. Women in Workplace (Early Times: 11th Jan. 2012)
157. Garbage Management (Early Times: 12th Jan. 2012)
158. Our Villages: The Key Element of our Life (Early Times: 13th Jan. 2012)
159. Sunset Years: The Age of Neglect (Early Times: 15th Jan. 2012)
160. Animal Farms: An Environmental Challenge (Early Times: 16th Jan. 2012)
161. Improving the Quality of Air Indoors (Early Times: 17th Jan. 2012)
162. Be a Good Neighbor (Early Times: 18th Jan. 2012)
163. Time Management before Exams (Early Times: 19th Jan. 2012)
164. Women and Faith: Social Analysis (Early Times: 20th Jan. 2012)
165. Sprawling Malls in Jammu (Early Times: 21st Jan. 2012)
166. Over-dependence on Domestic Help: How Beneficial? (Early Times: 22nd Jan. 2012)
167. Ensure your Child’s Safety (Early Times: 24th Jan. 2012)
168. Housing Apartments: Modernity or Necessity (Early Times: 25th Jan. 2012)
169. India Celebrates Republic Day (Early Times: 26th Jan. 2012)
170. Khadi Beyond Common Man’s Reach (Early Times: 29th Jan. 2012)
171. Mahatama Gandhi and Women Liberation (Early Times: 30th Jan. 2012)
172. Choosing Right Career: Teen dilemma (Early Times: 31st Jan. 2012)
173. Water is Life: Wastage tells its Life Story (Early Times: 1st Feb. 2012)
174. Let’s keep our Wetlands Alive (Early Times: 2nd Feb. 2012)
175. Marriage and Prenuptial Agreement (Early Times: 3rd Feb. 2012)
176. Urban Ecology (Early Times: 5th Feb. 2012)
177. Mid Day Meal versus Quality of education (Early Times: 7th Feb. 2012)
178. Urban India drowning in Sewage (Early Times: 9th Feb. 2012)
179. Microwave cooking and health (Early Times: 11th Feb. 2012)
180. Peacock: The Diadem of India (Early Times: 12th Feb. 2012)
181. Ek Paan dena: A sad saga of Betel Vine Industry in India (Early Times: 14th Feb. 2012)
182. Sea Buckthorn: The wonder shrub (Early Times: 16th Feb. 2012)
183. Now biscuits in Mid Day Meal: Can it help fight malnutrition? (Early Times: 18th Feb. 2012)
184. Puppets: The tale of emotions in motion (Early Times: 19th Feb. 2012)
185. Is Tiger Roaring again? (Early Times: 21st Feb. 2012)
186. Toilets for all (Early Times: 24th Feb. 2012)
187. Charisma of Spider silk (Early Times: 26th Feb. 2012)
188. Effective teaching in Higher Education (Early Times: 28th Feb. 2012)
189. Dealing with complex emotions (Early Times: 2nd Mar. 2012)
190. Taking a chance with nanotechnology (Early Times: 3rd Mar. 2012)
191. Polythene a silent slayer (Early Times: 5th Mar. 2012)
192. Bura na mano Holi hai (Early Times: 7th Mar. 2012)
193. Canine Menace (Early Times: 10th Mar. 2012)
194. Cosmetics and your health (Early Times: 12th Mar. 2012)
195. Genetically modified crops: Good or Bad (Early Times: 14th Mar. 2012)
196. No Parking! (Early Times: 17th Mar. 2012)
197. Women and Panchayati Raj (Early Times: 20th Mar. 2012)
198. Polythene should be banned: But is paper a better choice? (Early Times: 24th Mar. 2012)
199. Durga Navratri (Early Times: 28th Mar. 2012)
200. Time management to beat exams (Early Times: 30th Mar. 2012)
201. My planet is getting warmer (Early Times: 1st April 2012)
202. Prenup agreement before marriage (Early Times: 5th April 2012)
203. Water purifiers: Are these worth your money (Early Times: 8th April 2012)
204. Don’t make your city a garbage bin (Panun Kashmir, 26th April 2012)
205. Miracles in a cup of tea (Early Times: 28th April 2012)
206. Growing housing flat culture in Jammu (Panun Kashmir, 30th April 2012)
207. No escape from decibel onslaught (Panun Kashmir, 3rd May 2012)
208. Parking space that can’t be found in cities (Panun Kashmir, 4th May 2012)
209. Wax splendor at Madame Tussauds Museum (Early Times: 4th May 2012)
210. Sad saga of food preservatives (Early Times: 12th May 2012)

Abstracts Published and Papers Presented

1. Chromosomal polymorphism in natural population of Chironomus sp. Sharma, O.P., Tripathi, N.K. and Pragya Khanna. Proceedings of the 88th session of The Indian Science Congress, New Delhi, 2001, pp. 82.
2. Studies on the polytene chromosomes of an unidentified species of Chironomus from Jammu region. Tripathi, N.K., Sharma, O.P. and Pragya Khanna. 8th All India Conference on Cytology and Genetics, Bangalore University, Bangalore, 2001, pp. 58.
3. Karyotypic analysis of Chironomus plumosus Form B from Jammu region. Tripathi, N.K., Sharma, O.P. and Pragya Khanna. 11th All India Congress of Cytology and Genetics, MGIMS, Sevagram, Maharashtra, 2002, pp. 54.
4. Cytogenetic characteristics of Chironomus incertipenis (Chironomidae: Diptera) from India. Pragya Khanna, Tripathi, N.K. and Sharma, O.P. 73rd Annual Session of the National Academy of Sciences India & Symposium on "Astronomy in the New Millennium", Gujarat University, Ahmedabad, 2003, PP. 21.
5. Cytogenetic characteristics of Chironomus javanus (Diptera: Chironomidae) from Jammu region (J&K state), India. Pragya Khanna. 9th All India Conference on Cytology and Genetics, Institute of Genetics and Hospital for Genetic Diseases, Osmania University, Begumpet, Hyderabad, 2003.
6. Cytogenetic studies of Chironomus Species of Pseudothummi Complex (Chironomidae: Diptera) from Jammu Region. Pragya Khanna, Sharma, O.P. and Tripathi, N.K. 9th All India Conference on Cytology and Genetics, Institute of Genetics and Hospital for Genetic Diseases, Osmania University, Begumpet, Hyderabad, 2003.
7. Karyological characterization of Chironomus sp. PK6 and PK7 (Diptera: Chironomidae) from Jammu region (J&K state), India. Pragya Khanna, Tripathi, N.K. and Sharma, O.P. National Conference on Zoology, 14th All India Congress of Zoology, Vivekananda College, Agastheeswaram, Kanyakumari, 2003, pp. 41.
8. The cytology of Chironomus striatipennis (Diptera: Chironomidae) from Jammu region (J&K state), India. Pragya Khanna. National Conference on Zoology, 14th All India Congress of Zoology, Vivekananda College, Agastheeswaram, Kanyakumari, 2003, pp. 59.
9. Studies on the Effects of Aspirin on Gene Activity in Polytene chromosomes of Chironomus plumosus from Jammu Region (J&K State). Pragya Khanna. Late Abstracts 91st Session of Indian Science Congress Association, 2004, Punjab University and Institute of Microbial Technology, Chandigarh.
10. Cytogenetic studies of Chironomus Species of Pseudothummi Complex (Chironomidae: Diptera) from Jammu Region, (J&K), India. Pragya Khanna. National Conference on Zoology, 15th All India Congress of Zoology, University of Jammu, Jammu, 2004.
11. Genotoxic effect of hydrogen peroxide on polytene chromosomes of Chironomus samoensis Edwards (Chironomidae: Diptera). Pragya Khanna. 74th Annual session of The National Academy of Sciences, India. University of Rajasthan and Birla Institute of Scientific Research, Jaipur, 2004, pp. 28.
12. Genotoxic effect of lead nitrate on polytene chromosomes of Chironomus plumosus Form B (Chironomidae: Diptera). Pragya Khanna. 1st J&K State Science Congress, University of Jammu, Jammu (J&K), 2005, Abs. No. 162, pp. 125.
13. Genotoxic effect of aluminium chloride on polytene chromosomes of Chironomus plumosus Form B (Chironomidae: Diptera). Pragya Khanna. 12th All India Congress of Cytology and Genetics, 2005, Abs. No. C - 30. pp. 31.
14. Genotoxic effect of trichlorfon on polytene chromosomes of Chironomus plumosus Form B (Chironomidae: Diptera). Pragya Khanna. 12th All India Congress of Cytology and Genetics, 2005, Abs. No. C - 31. pp. 31.
15. Genotoxic effect of distillery effluent on polytene chromosomes of Chironomus circumdatus (Chironom idae: Diptera). Pragya Khanna. 21st National Symposium of Indian Society of Life Sciences on ‘Recent Advances in Life Sciences and Environmental Conservation in welfare of Human Society’, 2006, Pg. 57.
16. Genotoxic effect of textile industry effluent on polytene chromosomes of Chironomus plumosus Form B (Chironomidae: Diptera). Pragya Khanna. UGC sponsored National Seminar on ‘Environmental Stresses and Biodiversity’ KVA DAV College for Women, Karnal, Haryana, 2006, pg. 46 - 47.
17. Effective teaching in higher education. Souvenir on ‘Two days NAAC sponsored seminar’ on ‘Dynamism in Higher Education: Towards quality excellence’, GCW, Gandhi Nagar, Jammu. 1st and 2nd February, 2007.
18. Water pollution: An insight. Pragya Khanna. Souvenir cum abstract book of the National Seminar sponsored by Ministry of Earth Sciences, Govt. of India and UGC on ‘Water crisis and remedial management’ held in KVA DAV College for Women, Karnal, Haryana on Nov. 21 - 22, 2007, IL 24, pp. 53.
19. Chromosomes of Chironomus plumosus Form B (Chironomidae: Diptera). Pragya Khanna. National Seminar on ‘Technical advances in environment management and applied Zoology’ organized by the Department of Zoology, Kurukshetra University, Kurukshetra, sponsored by CSIR, New Delhi on 23 - 25 Jan. 2008. pp. 98.
20. Genotoxic effect of distillery effluent on polytene chromosomes of Chironomus circumdatus (Chironomidae: Diptera). Pragya Khanna, The National Academy of Sciences, India, 78th Annual session, Panjab University, Chandigarh, Nov. 21 - 23, 2008, No. 23, pp. 11.
21. Evaluation of water quality of river Basantar, Dist. Samba, (J&K) with reference to physicochemical parameters and study of genotoxic effect of some heavy metals on polytene chromosomes of Chironomus plumosus form B (Chironomidae: Diptera). Pragya Khanna, 5th J&K Science Congress, 8th - 10th Feb. 2010, University of Jammu., pp. 90, Abs. No. 145.
22. Promoting Science Education in Colleges, Pragya Khanna, Abstract Book - National Seminar on ‘Strategies for quality enhancement in teacher training institutions: Issues, practices and assessment’ organized by Trikuta College of Education, Nardni-Raipur, Jammu on 27th Aug. 2011.
23. Seasonal variations of some heavy metals in surface waters of river Basantar, dist. Samba, Jammu, J&K. Pragya Khanna. 7th JK science Congress organized by the University of Jammu in collaboration with the J&K State Council for Science and Technology, Department of Science and Technology, Jammu/Srinagar from 13th - 15th Oct. 2011, abs. No. ZFH_ 007.
24. Physico-chemical parameters and statistical analysis of groundwater of some places of tehsil Bishnah, district Jammu, J&K, India. Pragya Khanna. Abstract book of the 2nd J&K Women’s Science Congress - 2013.
25. Study Of Physico-Chemical Parameters And Statistical Analysis Of Selected Ground Water Samples In New Jammu City, District Jammu, J&K, India. Pragya Khanna. Abstract book of the 101st Indian Science Congress, 2014 held at the University of Jammu, Jammu.
26. Aberrations in Chironomidae (Diptera) genomes induced by various environmental stress factors. Pragya Khanna. Abstract book of the 8th World Congress on Toxicology and Pharmacology held during April 13 - 15 2017 in Dubai, UAE.