The Department of Entomology & Agril. Zoology imparts teaching of various courses related to Entomology and Agril. Zoology at UG, PG and Doctoral levels, Research areas viz., IPM on various insect of crops, Physiology & Toxicology, Biocontrol, Insect Ecology, Biodiversity, Soil biology, Agricultural Acarology and Insect Biosystematics are well equipped7 laboratories of international standards and give us a place of pride. All India Coordinated Research Project on Agril. Acarology, Network Project on Insect Bio-systematics and Pulse Improvement, World Bank (NATP) projects on Soil Biota, IPM on pulses and vegetables and ad-hoc research projects funded through ICAR on Biocontrol, Bioecology and Management of various pests etc., are running in the department. The technologies developed in these specialized fields have been validated at farmers' level through on farm adaptive research for their promotion and diffusion at large scale in this region of India. Besides teaching, research and extension activities the staff are actively engaged in corporate life of the university holding different position like Member, Vice-Chancellor’s Technical cell, the Chief Warden, University Guest House Complex, Associate NCC Officer in SD Air Wing NCC; Administrative warden of undergraduate hostel, Hon. Secretary of games and sports of the Institute, Examination In charge of the Institute etc. For their outstanding performance in various fields the staff have been awarded / honoured with various awards sach as ISPRD Recognition Award 2003 by the Union Minister of Agriculture, AZRA Honourary Fellowship Award, Honour of Distinction as RISHI, MAHARSHI, Dr. M. R. Siddiqui and Dr. Anand Prakash Award. During the last five years, 20 renowned scientists in the field of Entomology and Plant Protection from India and abroad visited the department. Efforts are underway to establish an Insect Biotechnology Lab to further expand our research potential. Besides, the department will concentrate on Integrated Pest Management, characterization & management of Phytophagous mites and acarolog.