Dr. Babita Bardhan, Assistant Professor of Botany at Jai Prakash Mahila College, Chapra, specializes in ethnomedicinal plants. With a Ph.D. from Ranchi University (2012), she has published research on child healthcare in Jharkhand. Formerly a Geological Analyst (2003–2019), she joined Jai Prakash University in 2019 and holds multiple roles.