he Environment and Biotechnology laboratory (EBL) ofPatna Science College, which has already made some commendable work in the field of bioremediation ofarseniccontamination in drinking water, has been sanctioned a fresh research project from the department of Science and Technology (DST), Government of India.
The science and engineering research board (SERB) of DST has acknowledged the work of EBL in the field of arsenic removal and asked its research team, headed by Shardendu, to carry out a detailed study on the role of bacteria in detoxifying arsenic in the edible Plants ofBihar. The EBL will get full financial and technological support from the DST. Kumari Tripti and Kumari Mini are the other members of the team.