Dr. A. Kundu Principal Scientist & HoD I/c
Division	Animal Science
Qualification	M.V.Sc, Ph.D
Specialization	Poultry Science
Official email	drakundu1@yahoo.com
Official address	Animal Science Division, Central Agricultural Research Institute, Port Blair, Andaman and Nicobar Islands-744101
Personal email	drakundu1@yahoo.com
Phone number	03192252684
Mobile number	09434285341
Area of interest	Poultry Physiology and Poultry Genetics and Breeding
Total publications	Research Papers-91 Lead Papers in conference-5 Books-3 Book Chapters-15 Manuals/Teaching Aids-21 Research Bulletins-13
Selected Publications	Out of 91 research papers Kundu, A. and Panda, J.N. (1990) Variations in physical characteristics of semen of White leghorn under hot and humid environment. Indian J. of Poultry Science.25 (3): 195-203. Kundu, A. and Panda, J.N. (1991) Variations in biochemical characteristics of semen of White leghorn cocks adapted to tropical environment. Indian Journal of Poultry Science, 26(1):26-29. Kundu, A Singh D.P.; Mohapatra, S.C.; Dash, B.B.; Moudgal, R.P. and Bisht, G, S. (1999) Antibody response to sheep erythrocyte in Indian native vis-à-vis imported breeds of chickens. British Poultry Science 40:40-43. Kundu, A., Singh D.P.; Mohapatra, S.C.; Dash, B.B.; Moudgal, R.P. and Bisht, G.S. (1999) Immunocompetance Status of Indian native vis-à-vis imported breeds of chickens- 2-mercaproethanol resistance (IgG) and sensitive(IgM) antibody response to sheep erythrocytes. Indian J. of Poultry Science: 34(3) 295-302 (Awarded Dr.P.K.Pani Research Award) Kundu, A., M.K.Padhi, S. Senani, S.P.S.Ahlawat, S.Jeyakumar, S.K. Saha, R.N. Chatterjee and S.P.Yadav (2001). A unique interspecies chicken- quail hybrid. Performance & Prospects. Journal of the Andaman Science Association.17: 223-225. Ahlawat, S.P.S., JaiSunder,. Kundu,A., Chatterjee,R.N., Rai, R. B., Kumar, Senani,S., Saha,S.K. and Yadav,S.P.(2004) Use of RAPD-PCR for genetic analysis of Nicobari fowl of Andaman. British Poultry Science. 45(4): 194-200. Chatterjee, R.N., Rai, R.B,. Yadav, S.P., Jai Sunder., S.Senani, Kundu, A and Pramanik, S.C.(2005). Evaluation of growth traits, feed conversion efficiency and mortality pattern of different crosses of White Nicobari under intensive and backyard system. Indian Journal of Animal Science, 75 (3):308-311.
Awards/Recognition	ICAR Award for Out-standing Team Research Award by R.B.Rai, A.Kundu, S.Senani, R.N.Chatterjee, Jai Sunder, B.Ganesh Kumar and S.C.Pramanik. Joint Award for An integrated Approach for improvement and sustenance of Livestock production system in Andaman & Nicobar Islands P.K. Pani Research Award in Animal Genetics. A. Kundu, D.P.Singh, S.C. Mohapatra, B.B.Dash, R.P.Moudgal and G.S.Bisht. Joint Award for An integrated Approach for improvement and sustenance of Livestock production system in Andaman & Nicobar Islands Best Poster Award Society for Conservation of Domestic Animal Biodiversity Society for Conservation of Domestic Animal Biodiversity Best Poster Paper Award for the paper entitled S.Jeyakumar, R.B.Rai, A.Kundu, Jai Sunder, T.Sujatha, S.P.Yadav, M.S.Kundu, N.Bibi, S.Prasad, T.Geetha, S.K.Jana & R.C. Srivastava.Upgradation of Andaman local goats with Boer goats using AI technology and performance evaluation of F1 generation Awarded best paper presentation to S.Jeyakumar, A.Kundu , T. Sujatha and Jai Sunder “Ultrasonograhpy characteristics of ovarian follicle in poultry”. International summit on “Advance veterinary medical care : challenges and strategies” & 27^th Indian Society for Veterinary Medicine Convention Satellite Seminars on Veterinary Internal Medicine held at Madras Veterinary College, Tamil Nadu, 19-21^st February 2009. Awarded best oral presentation award to Dr. M.S.Kundu for the paper entitled “ Status and scope of pig production in Andaman and Nicobar Islands” M.S.Kundu, A.Kundu, S.Jeyakumar, Jai Sunder and S.K. Verma in the “National Symposium on Organic Livestock Farming- Global Issues, Trends and Challenges” held at WBUAFS, Kolkata from 26-28^th February 2009.