Prof. Dr. Govind Pandey: Only Person in India, having Maximum Educational Qualifications with Multifarious Disciplines

Prof. Dr. Govind P. Pandey

Birth name	Govind Prasad Pandey
Pen name	Dr. Govind Pandey "Prem"
Born	10 October 1956 Gerui, Rewa district, Madhya Pradesh, India
Nationality	Indian
Alma mater	Jawaharlal Nehru Krishi Vishwa Vidyalaya Rani Durgavati Vishwavidyalaya Awadhesh Pratap Singh University Madhya Pradesh Bhoj Open University
Disciplines	Veterinary Pharmacology, Toxicology, Hindi Literature, Law, Management
Known for	Ethnoveterinary drug innovations, extensive academic degrees, institutional administration, creative Hindi writing
Notable awards	Sri Ram Lal Agrawal National Award (1991) Eminent Scientist Gold Medal (2015)

Prof. Dr. Govind P. Pandey (born 10 October 1956), widely recognized by his literary pen name Dr. Govind Pandey "Prem", is an Indian educationist, veterinary academician, toxicologist, researcher, Hindi litterateur, lyricist, dramatist, advocate, and social worker. Known for his expansive multi-disciplinary training, he holds a recorded portfolio of 24 degrees, diplomas, conventional doctorates, honorary doctorates, and institutional fellowships spanning scientific, legal, managerial, and humanities streams.

Dr. Pandey has amassed more than 44 years of active professional service across government departments, public universities, and private institutions. He is the former statutory Registrar of the Nanaji Deshmukh Veterinary Science University (NDVSU) in Jabalpur, Madhya Pradesh, and has chaired multiple pharmacology and toxicology departments across central and northern India. In recognition of his interdisciplinary career, his biography was featured in the 28th international edition of Who's Who in the World by Marquis Who's Who, USA, in 2011.

Early life and family background

Govind Prasad Pandey was born in the rural locality of Gerui, located within the Gurh Tehsil of the Rewa district in Madhya Pradesh, India. He was born into a traditional family to his father, the late Pt. Ram Rasile Pandey. He completed his secondary school education under the Board of Secondary Education, Madhya Pradesh, clearing his Higher Secondary School Certificate Examination in the biological sciences division in 1973 with first-class honors.

Educational qualifications

Dr. Pandey built an extensive academic resume comprising 24 distinct qualifications across multiple fields:

PhD in Law — Currently pursuing research at Vikrant University, Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh.
PhD in Management (Human Resource Management) — Currently pursuing research at William Carey University, Shillong, Meghalaya.
Honorary Doctorate (PhD) in Veterinary Science & Animal Husbandry — Washington Digital University, USA (2025).
Honorary Doctorate (PhD) in Education & Hindi Literature — Hawkins University, USA (2025).
Vidyavachaspati (Honorary Doctorate) in Hindi Literature & Social Work — Pt. Deendayal Upadhyay Hindi Vidyapeeth, Mathura, Uttar Pradesh (2025).
Honorary Doctorate (PhD) in Hindi Literature — Conferred by the World Culture & Environment Protection Commission, Delhi (2025).
Master of Laws (LLM) — Awarded by the Madhya Pradesh Bhoj Open University (MPBOU), Bhopal, with First Division (2012).
Post Graduate Diploma in Computer Applications (PGDCA) — MPBOU, Bhopal, with First Division (2009).
Master of Business Administration (MBA) in Human Resource Management — MPBOU, Bhopal, with First Division (2007).
Acharya (Post Graduate Degree) in Phalit Jyotish (Astrology) — Bhartiya Vidya Bhavan, Mumbai, with First Division (2005).
Master of Arts (MA) in Political Science — Rani Durgavati Vishwavidyalaya (RDVV), Jabalpur (2003).
Master of Arts (MA) in English — RDVV, Jabalpur (2001).
Master of Arts (MA) in Hindi Literature — RDVV, Jabalpur (1999).
PhD in Veterinary Pharmacology — Completed at Jawaharlal Nehru Krishi Vishwa Vidyalaya (JNKVV), Jabalpur, achieving a perfect 4.00/4.00 OGPA with institutional honors (1990).
Bachelor of Laws (LLB) — RDVV, Jabalpur (1986).
Diploma in Public Administration & Local Self-Government (DPA & LSG) — RDVV, Jabalpur (1986).
Sahitya Ratna in Hindi Literature — Hindi Sahitya Sammelan, Allahabad (1984).
Master of Arts (MA) in Sociology — Awadhesh Pratap Singh University (APSU), Rewa (1983).
Ayurved Ratna in AYUSH Systems — Hindi Sahitya Sammelan, Allahabad (1982).
Post Graduate Poultry Husbandry Training Certification — Government Poultry Training School, Rewa, securing the First Position (1981).
Artificial Insemination Training Certificate — Government Artificial Insemination Training Institute, Bhopal (1981).
Master of Veterinary Science & Animal Husbandry (MVSc & AH) in Pharmacology — JNKVV, Jabalpur, with First Division (1980).
Bachelor of Veterinary Science & Animal Husbandry (BVSc & AH) — JNKVV, Jabalpur, with First Division (1978).

Dr. Pandey is highly multilingual; he speaks and writes Hindi and English fluently, reads classical Sanskrit, and has passed formal proficiency assessments in both Marathi and French.

Employment history and academic tenure

Dr. Pandey's career spans 44 years of active service in state departments, university faculties, and private professional institutions:

Professor & Head, Department of Pharmacology & Toxicology — RPS College of Veterinary Sciences, Mahendergarh, Haryana (June 2026–Present).
Professor & Head, Department of Pharmacology & Toxicology — Sri Ganganagar Veterinary College, Tantia University, Rajasthan (February 2023–September 2025).
Professor & Head, Department of Pharmacology & Toxicology — Bhumika College of Veterinary Science & Research Centre, Mahendergarh, Haryana (December 2024–July 2025).
Professor & Head, Department of Pharmacology & Toxicology — Apollo College of Veterinary Medicine, Jaipur, Rajasthan (December 2024–March 2025).
Visiting Faculty — Lal Bahadur Shastri Animal Husbandry Diploma College, Harda, Madhya Pradesh (February 2025–March 2025).
Professor/Principal Scientist & Head, Department of Pharmacology & Toxicology — College of Veterinary Science & Animal Husbandry, NDVSU (Jabalpur and Rewa campuses; serving November 2012–February 2017, and October 2018–October 2021).
Registrar — Nanaji Deshmukh Veterinary Science University (NDVSU), Jabalpur, Madhya Pradesh (February 2017–October 2018).
Deputy Director / Associate Professor — Directorate of Research Services, NDVSU, Jabalpur (April 2012–November 2012).
Senior Veterinary Surgeon & Incharge (Rinderpest Division) — Animal Husbandry Department (AHD), Government of Madhya Pradesh, Jabalpur (December 2007–April 2012).
Professor & Head, Department of Pharmacology — BR Nahata College of Pharmacy, Mandsaur, Madhya Pradesh (December 2006–September 2007).
Assistant Professor & Head, Department of Pharmacology — Shri Ram Institute of Technology (SRIT) Pharmacy, Jabalpur (February 2004–December 2006).
Veterinary Surgeon — Office of the Joint Director of Veterinary Services, AHD, Government of Madhya Pradesh, Jabalpur (September 1997–February 2004).
Chief Executive Officer (CEO) cum Block Development Officer (BDO) — Deployed under the Panchayat & Rural Development Department, Government of Madhya Pradesh, serving across Janapad Panchayat Panagar, Jabalpur (1996–1997); Janapad Panchayat Dhimarkheda, Katni (1995–1996); and Janapad Panchayat Tamia, Chhindwara (1994–1995).
Veterinary Assistant Surgeon — Field district veterinary hospitals and diagnostic hubs, AHD, Government of Madhya Pradesh (January 1983–December 1994).
Veterinary Assistant Surgeon & Incharge — Rinderpest Vigilant Unit, AHD, Government of Madhya Pradesh (May 1982–January 1983).
Veterinary Assistant Surgeon / Lecturer — Government Artificial Insemination Training Institute (AITI), Mandla, AHD, Government of Madhya Pradesh (August 1980–May 1982).

Administrative and institutional roles

During his tenure as the statutory Registrar of NDVSU, Dr. Pandey managed the institution's over-arching human resources and academic operations. He functioned as the Member-Secretary for the university's primary governing councils, including the Board of Management, Academic Council, Board of Studies, and Faculty Selection Committees. He also exercised final appointing authority for Class III and Class IV operational cadres and acted as the university's institutional Drawing and Disbursing Officer (DDO).

In public administration, Dr. Pandey was appointed by the state government as a Zonal Officer of Elections, managing localized polling mechanisms during the Madhya Pradesh Assembly Elections (2008), Indian Lok Sabha Elections (2009), Municipal Corporation Elections (2009), and regional Panchayat Elections (2010). As the executive CEO of multiple Janapad Panchayats, he retained complete administrative and budgetary oversight over localized rural development programs. In 2017, he worked directly with the Governor of Madhya Pradesh, Shri Om Prakash Kohli, serving as the Member-Secretary and Procession Chairman during the university's formal convocation.

Scientific research and drug innovations

Prof. Pandey's primary scientific work is in the field of Veterinary Pharmacology and Environmental Toxicology, with a specific research focus on ethnoveterinary pharmacology, antihepatotoxic plant isolates, and herbal formulations to combat cell cytotoxicity.

Bibliometric impact and publications

Dr. Pandey has published 14 scientific textbooks, edited 2 reference research manuals, and authored approximately 270 research papers, scientific reviews, and conference abstracts. On global research platforms, he has recorded a Research Interest Score of 4,425 on ResearchGate, alongside an h-index of 26 on Google Scholar, representing over 3,140 scientific citations. He has additionally presented over 1,500 research brief summaries across 150 domestic and digital scientific conferences.

Theses and academic dissertations

MVSc & AH Thesis (1980): "Pharmacological Studies of Livol® with Special Reference to Liver Function" (JNKVV).
PhD Thesis (1990): "Hepatogenic Effect of Some Indigenous Drugs on Experimental Liver Damage" (JNKVV).
PGDPA & LSG Dissertation (1986): "Administrative set-up of the Civil Veterinary Department of M.P. with special reference to Jabalpur district" (RDVV).
MBA Project Report (2007): "Studies on some Statutes of JNKVV, Jabalpur in Relation to Human Resource Management" (MPBOU).
LLM Project Report (2011): "Studies on the Indian Judicial Process and its Accountability" (MPBOU).

He has independently guided and supervised 13 postgraduate and doctoral project theses for PhD, M.Pharm, and B.Pharm scholars across RDVV, the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR), and specialized pharmacy colleges.

Funded network projects

Dr. Pandey has managed five high-profile granted research frameworks as the Principal Investigator (PI) or Co-PI:

All India Outreach Programme on Ethno Veterinary Medicine — Funded by the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR), New Delhi (2017–2019).
ICAR All India Network Project on Ethno-Veterinary Medicine — Funded by ICAR, New Delhi (2012–2014).
Cytogenic Effect of Tinospora cordifolia, Withania somnifera and ProImmu on Oestrogen Induced Uterine and Ovarian Cytotoxicity in Rats — Sponsored by CSIR, New Delhi (2008–2010).
Studies on Oestrogen Induced Uterine and Ovarian Carcinogenesis and Effect of ProImmu in Rats — Sponsored jointly by CSIR and Indian Herbs Research & Supply Co. Ltd. (2005–2008).
Anticancer Effect of C. longa, E. officinalis and OptiLiv on Ethinyl Oestradiol Induced Experimental Cancer in Rat — Sponsored by IHRS Co. Ltd. (2007–2010).

Evaluated drugs and toxicological discoveries

Dr. Pandey evaluated 17 distinct pharmacological and chemical substances to determine therapeutic values and biological thresholds:

Substance / Plant	Administered Dosage	Discovered Action & Key Innovation	Commercialization Status
Livol®	250–500 mg/kg, oral	Pioneered the first targeted trial in India verifying hepatogenic protection against carbon tetrachloride-induced liver degeneration in canine and rodent models.	Manufactured and commercialized by IHRS Co. Ltd.
Carbon tetrachloride	0.25–1 ml/kg, oral	Established exact chemical metrics required to use this allopathic deworming agent to build reliable experimental hepatotoxic research models.	Adopted across global pharmacology research laboratories.
Paracetamol (Acetaminophen)	250–500 mg/kg, oral	Discovered the precise chemical thresholds where this analgesic triggers rapid experimental acute hepatotoxicity in rabbits and mice.	Documented in toxicology literature to guide safe dosage lines.
Ipomeamarone (IPM)	125–1,000 mg/kg, oral	First major study in India showing that infected sweet potato tubers (Ipomoea batatas) synthesize this furanoterpenoid hepatotoxin, inducing cell necrosis.	Isolated as an unstable research compound; published for crop safety protocols.
Modified Livol	500–1,000 mg/kg, oral	Proved high therapeutic values of an integrated herbal compound combining Andrographis paniculata, Boerhavia diffusa, and Solanum nigrum for liver cell regeneration.	Conferred the Sri Ram Lal Agrawal National Award in 1991.
Ethinyl oestradiol (EO)	250–750 $\mu$g/kg, weekly	Modeled how chronic exposure to oral contraceptives/hormone replacement therapies induces high carcinogenesis in uterine, cervical, and ovarian tissues.	Published extensively to advocate clinical caution in long-term human therapy.
ProImmu®	100–500 mg/kg, oral	Evaluated a multi-botanical compound (containing Tinospora cordifolia and Withania somnifera), proving it reduces estrogen-driven cellular mutations.	Marketed by Indian Herbs Research & Supply Co.
OptiLiv®	100–150 mg/kg, oral	Demonstrated that this botanical configuration reduces chemical tissue injury and cytogenicity within hepatic structures following severe synthetic hormone exposure.	Commercialized by IHRS; acknowledged with a Lifetime Achievement Award.

Literary career as Dr. Govind Pandey "Prem"

Writing under the pen name Dr. Govind Pandey "Prem", he has maintained an active presence in contemporary Hindi literature as a poet, lyricist, ghazal writer, stage dramatist, and media scriptwriter. He holds an MA in Hindi literature alongside three honorary doctorates directly recognizing his creative monographs and cultural contributions.

Published monographs (1992 releases)

In 1992, Dr. "Prem" released a collection of five independent literary works published by Vidya Prakashan, Jabalpur:

Archan (अर्चन) — A structural collection of modern Bhajans and classical devotional lyrics (40 pages).
Ehsas (एहसास) — A text dedicated to traditional Urdu-style Shayari and emotional ghazal lines (44 pages).
Tarang (तरंग) — A compilation of rhythmic lyrical songs, performance verses, and romantic poems (60 pages).
Vartaman Ke Aar-Paar (वर्तमान के आर-पार) — A critical collection of reflective, modern sociopolitical poems (60 pages).
Thahakon Ki Mehfil (ठहाकों की महफिल) — A volume compiling lighthearted social satires, humorous prose, and short stories titled "Hansi Ke Golgappe" (56 pages).

He also edited the satirical compilation book Mohan Ki Bakvas, authored by Shri Mohan Khatri (Vidya Prakashan, 1994). His advanced works under track for future publication include Is Mati Se Upaje Geet (a collection of patriotic lyrics) and Ehsas Ki Chandani (a compilation of traditional Hindi Ghazals).

Mass media broadcasts and media arts

Dr. "Prem" converted his text scripts into mass-market sound recordings, producing two commercial audio cassettes: Tarang (lyrical film-style compositions, 1993) and Archan (devotional tracks, 1998). Over 50 of his poems and ghazals have been printed across mainstream Indian news prints, including Naveen Duniya, Deshbandhu, Yugdharma, and Nav Bharat.

He has written, performed, and broadcasted 45 works across national and international radio platforms:

International Stations: On 23 August 1975, two of his foundational poems were broadcast globally via the Voice of Ethiopia radio station operating from Addis Ababa. On 8 May 1976, his self-written radio play Kala Bazar Ka Mujrim was also produced and broadcast from the same international station.
All India Radio: He became a regular voice on All India Radio (AIR) stations in Rewa and Jabalpur, broadcasting short stories such as Bandhan (1991), Ek Tara Ek Sukanya (1993), and Prem Ka Aanchal (1995). His radio dramas, including Khinchhe Raho Pannalal and Khil Gaya Chaman, were selected for full production by AIR Jabalpur. In December 1994, he read his ghazals on the Doordarshan Kendra television platform in Bhopal.
Stage and Screen Performance: He acted in the lead role for his own theatrical plays, performing Rojgar Daftar at the CVS & AH auditorium (1979) and Premdeep at the Shahid Smarak Bhavan in Jabalpur (1979). He was also cast as a dramatic artist in the regional television film Disha, which aired on Doordarshan Bhopal in April 1998.

Awards, distinctions and fellowships

Prof. Dr. Govind P. Pandey has accumulated more than 65 domestic, national, and international honors celebrating his interdisciplinary work:

Scientific and educational laurels

Sri Ram Lal Agrawal National Award (1991): Conferred by IHRS Co. Ltd. for his breakthrough PhD research on antihepatotoxic indigenous plant drugs.
Eminent Scientist Gold Medal (2015): Conferred by the Society of Life Sciences, Satna, for milestones in toxicology research.
International Award for Best Academician with Administration Excellency (2017): Awarded jointly by SAMA, JMA, and Maharshi Dayanand Saraswati University, Ajmer.
Lifetime Achievement Award (2022): Conferred by the Center for Socio-Economic & Sustainability Research, New Delhi.
UN Book of World Record Certificate (2025): Conferred for achieving extraordinary multi-disciplinary records linking veterinary sciences, education, and Hindi literature.
London Book of World Record Certificate (2025): Conferred for outstanding professional records in education and literature.

Literary and cultural laurels

Indukamal Samman Patra & Prashasti Patra (1979, 1982): Presented for contributions to community theatre, direction, and acting.
Pt. Bhavani Prasad Tiwari Samman (1999): Conferred by the Madhya Pradesh Anchalik Sahityakar Parishad for poetic merit.
Kabir Samman (2013): Awarded by Sahitya Sahodar for integrated social service and educational excellence.
Sahitya Shiromani Puraskar (2025): Presented by the Radiant Talent Book of Records.

Fellowships and professional memberships

He is an elected Fellow across three primary scientific organizations:

Elected Fellow, Society of Life Sciences (FSLSc), 2007.
Elected Fellow, Academy of Sciences for Animal Welfare (FASAW), 2008.
Elected Fellow, International Science Congress Association (FISCA), 2013.

Dr. Pandey holds permanent life memberships in 28 national and international scientific bodies, including the Society of Toxicology (STOX) India, the Indian Science Congress Association, and the Indian Pharmacological Society. He holds official peer-review board seats across 24 academic journals. He was the Founder-President of the Madhya Pradesh Pashu Chikitsa Snatakottar Adhikari Sangh (1990–1999) and founded the Premdeep Foundation, an NGO dedicated to community social welfare.

Digital creation and astrology

In recent years, Dr. Govind Pandey "Prem" has expanded his public outreach through digital content creation. His YouTube channels feature approximately 1,700 educational and literary videos, accumulating over 52 lakh views. Across his Facebook profile and page, he maintains a following of over 1.25 lakh users with 30,000 posts, while his Instagram profile registers 3,700 followers, utilizing these platforms to share insights on veterinary sciences, law, management, and literature.

Dr. Pandey is also a widely followed astrologer and palmist, having produced and published over 300 videos on YouTube and Facebook detailing Vedic astrology and palmistry calculations, which have attracted lakhs of digital views.

Student leadership and co-curricular history

During his early university days at the College of Veterinary Science and Animal Husbandry in Jabalpur, Dr. Pandey held multiple student leadership positions:

National Cadet Corps (NCC): Served as an NCC Sergeant from 1975 to 1978, successfully obtaining his "B Certificate" (1977) and "C Certificate" (1978). He completed intensive military field operations at the Combined Annual Training Camp in Mhow and completed an assignment to the Regular Army Camp at the RVC Centre & School in Meerut, Uttar Pradesh.
National Service Scheme (NSS): Completed a full two-year operational certification via RDVV (1978–1980), organizing rural development and health camps in Dahikonga village (Bastar district) and Patan (Jabalpur).
Campus Governance: Appointed as the Badminton Captain (1978–1979), elected as the Students' Union Literary Secretary (1977–1978), and served as the designated Prefect of Subhash Hostel.

External links

Prof. Dr. Govind P.Pandey on ResearchGate