The Department of Botany was established in 1962. The department has 3 lecturer and 4 non-teaching posts sanctioned by the Government of Andhra Pradesh. The Department is equipped with 2 Laboratories, 1 Museum, Dr.Janaki Ammal  Botanical Garden consisting of different Ornamental and Medicinal Plants, and Dr.M.H.Marigowda Horticulture Garden with vegetable crops, fruit crops and flowering plants. The department is maintaining NADEP compost pit in the campus for degradable waste management. 

The Faculty & students of the Department  conduct Medicinal Plant Drive every year to bring awareness about the medicinal importance of plants among the people  residing in the local surroundings of the college. The Department has a start up- Blossoms Nursery through which students sell saplings propagated by them. The Department conducts Field trips regularly to promote experiential learning. Guest lectures, Workshops are organised to enhance the knowledge and research aptitude. 

The department conducts eco-friendly Vinayaka Chavithi, for educating the students about the significance of Patri used in Ganesh pooja. The department celebrates relevant days such as World Soil Day, Mendel's Day, Forest Day, Dhanwantri Jayanthi to create awareness on important environmental, scientific, and health-related topics. The Department conducts student seminars, assignments, Quizzes, poster presentation competitions to to improve  communication, presentation and analytical skills of the students. The Department conducts Bridge Course for the new entrants and Remedial Coaching to handhold the slow learners. The Department offers Skill-based Certificate courses. 

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