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RAJIV GANDHI UNIVERSITY www.rgu.ac.in
SELF STUDY REPORT
Submitted to NATIONAL ASSESSMENT AND ACCREDITATION COUNCIL
(NAAC)
October 2014
TRACK ID : ARUNGN10058
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Declaration by the Head of the Institution
I certify that the data included in the Self Study Report (SSR) are true to the best of my knowledge.
This SSR is prepared by the institution after internal discussions and no part thereof has been outsourced.
I am aware that the Peer team will validate the information provided in this SSR during the peer team visit.
Signature of the Head of the Institution with Seal:
Place: Rajiv Gandhi University
Date: 08/10/2014
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FOREWARD
Rajiv Gandhi University (formerly Arunachal University), established in 1984, had acquired the Central University status on 9th April 2007 by an act of Parliament. Being the only affiliating University in the state, the University has affiliated twenty-eight colleges so far. This includes twelve Government Colleges, seven private Degree Colleges, one Private Law College, seven private B.Ed. Colleges and one private Homeopathy Medical College. The University offers P.G. Programmes in eighteen subjects along with M. Phil and Ph. D. programmes in all Departments except Physics, Chemistry and Sociology. The University also runs two Institutes i.e. Arunachal Institute of Tribal Studies (AITS) and Institute of Distance Education (IDE). In addition to the mentioned courses, the University offers various skill based short-term courses, viz. B.Ed. Programme, P.G. Diploma in Hospitality Management & Tourism, Mass Communication, Banking and Insurance, Functional Hindi, Diploma in Pre-Primary Teacher Education, Advanced P.G. Diploma in Disaster Management, Bio-diversity. Besides University offers Certificate Courses in Geographic Information System, Graphics and Animation, Tribal Languages and Yoga Therapy.
The Department of Economics has been awarded `10 crores as corpus fund from the Ministry of Finance, Govt. of India for research and development. For carrying out the task, the University has constituted Centre for Development Studies under the aegis of Department of Economics. Further, the Phase – II of Potential for Excellence in Bio-Diversity has started functioning with a grant of ` 7 crores sanctioned by the U.G.C for a period of five years. As I see, the hallmarks achieved by the university so far are the strict adherence to academic calendar in terms of conduct of examination, evaluation and declaration of results and democratic functioning of the University.
Our University was assessed and accredited way back in 2002 when it was a state university and it was declared as ‘Accredited with Grade B. However, after the conversion of the university to Central University, we could not get the University accredited and assessed in time due to administrative changes in the university related to frequent changes of guard during 2007 to 2012. But then the University has made tremendous progress in terms of opening of new departments, recruitment of teachers, teaching and research, enrolment of students and infrastructure. The construction activities of various faculty buildings are underway and are expected to be completed shortly.
I am glad that Rajiv Gandhi University has compiled and prepared the University Self Study Report for assessment and accreditation (Cycle-II) by NAAC, Bangalore.
Prof. Tamo Mibang
Vice Chancellor
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VISION AND ACTION DOCUMENT NAAC REPORT, 2014
Although we find that the concept of accreditation of institutions of higher learning is still relatively new in the Indian context, yet over the past few years NAAC, Bangalore, which was created by the University Grants Commission in 1994, has managed to curve a niche for itself in higher education. Now, we find that most of the colleges and universities are vying with each other to get accreditated by NAAC and thereafter to prominently display the grade to prove their worthiness.
Indeed, in the present day competitive set up, quality of education becomes an important yardstick in all learning activities. It, therefore, becomes imperative for all stakeholders in the institutional set up to willingly subject themselves to academic auditing wherein all aspects of teaching, non-teaching, administrative and infrastructure are given due weightage to determine the quality of education that is being provided. Gradation at this point of time, would go a long way to help bring about a modicum of accountability in an otherwise subjective sphere which is rather difficult to measure and hence to improve. The NAAC accreditation system visualizes the reliability of this concept and the fact that many universities and colleges seek accreditation now a days, only goes to prove the point that this system is gaining ground and acceptability in the field of higher education.
Rajiv Gandhi University, the then Arunachal University, was one of the few universities in India accredited by NAAC during 2002 with Grade-B. After 2002, the university was expected to do accreditation within 5 years. Although there were initiative for re-accreditation but it could not be done due to the following reasons:
1. The University was in the process of transition for conversion from State University to Central University. The bill was passed in Assembly in 2004 and ultimately the University was converted to Central University w.e.f. 9th April 2007.
2. After the conversion to Central University there were frequent administrative changes, particularly, concerning the Head of the Institution of the University. For example between 2007 and 2012 there were 2 regular Vice Chancellors (excluding the present one) and 2 Acting Vice Chancellors. One Acting Vice Chancellor had to continue for more than 2 years. Similar was the case of the Registrar. There were 10 registrars in-charge, 2 regular and 8 acting Registrars during the period.
3. In view of frequent changes in Vice-Chancellors and the Registrars, the University could not initiate much for NAAC accreditation. In fact NAAC re-accreditation process started in 2013 after the joining of the regular Vice-Chancellor in December 2012.
However, despite frequent administrative changes, the University has
progressed quite a lot during the post accreditation period. I can say that Rajiv Gandhi University has been striving to maintain high standards in both teaching and
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research. This is the time for consolidation and up-gradation of existing infrastructure, systems and procedures. The University is poised to grow into an institute with academic excellence, social commitments, cultural interest and a clear vision for its future growth.
Prof. Amitava Mitra
Convener, NAAC Steering Committee Rajiv Gandhi University
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Table of Contents
AT GLANCE ............................................................................................................................... 3
VISION 2024............................................................................................................................... 6
INTENRAL QUALITY & ASSURANCE CELL (IQAC) ................................................................. 12
NAAC STEERING COMMITTEE ............................................................................................... 13
NAAC SUB-COMMITTEE (ACADEMIC) ................................................................................. 13
A. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY ................................................................................................... 14
A.1. CATERGORY – I : CURRICULAR ASPECTS ................................................................... 15
A.2. CATEGORY – II : TEACHING-LEARNING AND EVALUATION ..................................... 16
A.3. CATEGORY–III : RESEARCH, CONSULTANCY AND EXTENSION ................................. 18
A.4. CATEGORY - IV : INFRASTRUCTURE AND LEARNING RESOURCES ............................ 21
A.5. CATEGORY – V : STUDENT SUPPORT AND PROGRESSION ........................................ 24
A.6. CATEGORY – VI : GOVERNANCE, LEADERSHIP AND MANAGEMENT ..................... 26
A.7. CATEGORY – VII : INNOVATIONS AND BEST PRACTICES ........................................... 29
B. SWOC ANALYSIS ............................................................................................................ 32
C. POST ACCREDITATION INITIATIVES ............................................................................... 34
D. PROFILE : RAJIV GANDHI UNIVERSITY .......................................................................... 36
E. CRITERION WISE INPUT .................................................................................................. 47
E.1. CRITERION - I : CURRICULAR ASPECTS ........................................................................ 47
E.2. CRITERION - II : TEACHING-LEARNING AND EVALUTION ........................................... 54
E.3. CRITERION - III : RESEARCH, CONSULTANCY AND EXTENSION ................................. 68
E.4. CRITERION - IV : INFRASTRUCTURE AND LEARNING RESOURCES ........................... 117
E.5. CRITERION - V : STUDENT SUPPORT AND PROGRESSION ........................................ 127
E.6. CRITERION - VI : GOVERNANCE, LEADERSHIP AND MANAGEMENT ..................... 138
E.7. CRITERION - VII : INNOVATIONS AND BEST PRACTICES ........................................... 147
EVALUATIVE REPORT OF DEPARTMENTS (FACULTY WISE) & INSTITUTE OF DISTANCE EDUCATION ........................................................................................................................... 151
F. FACULTY OF BASIC SCIENCES .................................................................................... 151
F.1. DEPARTMENT OF CHEMISTRY ..................................................................................... 151
F.2. DEPARTMENT OF MATHEMATICS ............................................................................... 160
F.3. DEPARTMENT OF PHYSICS .......................................................................................... 168
G. FACULTY OF COMMERCE & MANAGEMENT ........................................................... 176
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G.1. DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE ................................................................................... 176
G.2. DEPARTMENT OF MANAGEMENT .............................................................................. 196
H. FACULTY OF EDUCATION ........................................................................................... 208
H.1. DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION .................................................................................... 208
I. FACULTY OF ENGINEERING & TECHNOLOGY .......................................................... 217
I.1. DEPARTMENT OF COMPUTER SCIENCE & ENGINEERING ....................................... 217
J. FACULTY OF ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES ................................................................ 225
J.1. DEPARTMENT OF GEOGRAPHY ................................................................................. 225
K. FACULTY OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY ............................................................. 231
K.1. DEPARTMENT OF MASS COMMUNICATION ............................................................. 231
L. FACULTY OF LANGUAGES .......................................................................................... 246
L.1. DEPARTMENT OF ENGLISH .......................................................................................... 246
L.2. DEPARTMENT OF HINDI ............................................................................................... 255
M. FACULTY OF LIFE SCIENCES ........................................................................................ 275
M.1. DEPARTMENT OF BOTANY .......................................................................................... 275
M.2. DEPARTMENT OF ZOOLOGY ...................................................................................... 301
N. FACULTY OF SOCIAL SCIENCES ................................................................................. 316
N.1. ARUNACHAL INSTITUTE OF TRIBAL STUDIES ............................................................... 316
N.2. DEPARTMENT OF ANTHROPOLOGY .......................................................................... 327
N.3. DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMICS .................................................................................. 341
N.4. DEPARTMENT OF HISTORY .......................................................................................... 363
N.5. DEPARTMENT OF POLITICAL SCIENCE ....................................................................... 371
N.6. DEPARTMENT OF SOCIOLOGY .................................................................................. 379
O. INSTITUTE OF DISTANCE EDUCATION ......................................................................... 388
ORGANIZATIONAL CHART ................................................................................................... 397
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RAJIV GANDHI UNIVERSITY
AT GLANCE
Rajiv Gandhi University (formerly Arunachal University) is the premier institution for higher education in the state of Arunachal Pradesh and has completed thirty years of its existence. Late Smt. Indira Gandhi, the then Prime Minister of India, laid the foundation stone of the University on 4th February 1984 at Rono Hills, where the present campus is located. Ever since its inception, the University has been trying to achieve excellence and fulfil the objectives as envisaged in the University Act. The University got academic recognition under section 2(f) from the University Grants Commission on 28th March, 1985 and started functioning from 1st April, 1985. It got financial recognition under section 12-B of the UGC on 25th March, 1994. Since then, Rajiv Gandhi University, the then Arunachal University, has carved a niche for itself in the educational scenario of the country following its selection as a University with ‘Potential for Excellence’ by a high level expert committee of University Grants Commission from among universities in India. The University was converted into a Central University with effect from 9th April 2007 as per notification of the Ministry of Human Resource Development, Government of India.
The University is located at the top of Rono Hills, with a picturesque tableland of 302 acres overlooking the river Dikrong. It is 6.5 km away from the National Highway 52-A and 25 km away from Itanagar, the State capital. The campus is well connected with the National Highway.
The teaching and research programmes of the University are designed with a view to play a positive role in the socio-economic and cultural development of the State. The University offers Under Graduate, Post-Graduate, M. Phil and Ph.D. programmes. The Department of Education also offers B.Ed. and M. Ed. Programmes in addition to MA (Education).
There are twenty eight colleges affiliated to the University as on 30th June, 2014. The University has been extending educational facilities to the students from the neighbouring states and the nation as a whole. The strength of students in different Departments of University and in its affiliated colleges has been steadily increasing.
Since inception, a number of research projects have been sanctioned by various funding agencies to the University. The faculty members of the University must be credited for bringing large amount of funding through a number of research projects funded by various external agencies like DBT, ICAR, UGC, ICSSR, NBFGR, DIT, MAKAI, Ministry of Environment and Forest etc. Departments have organized a number of Seminars, Workshops and Conferences. Many faculty members participated in national and international conferences and seminars held within the country and abroad. Eminent
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scholars and distinguished personalities have visited the University and delivered lectures on various disciplines/subjects.
The academic year 2000-2001 was a year of consolidation for the university. The switch over from annual to semester system took off smoothly and the performance of the students registered a marked improvement. Various syllabi designed by Boards of Post-Graduate Studies (BPGS) have been implemented. VSAT facility installed by the ERNET India, New Delhi under UGC-Infonet program, provides internet access.
In spite of infrastructural constraints, the University has been maintaining its academic excellence. The University has strictly adhered to the academic calendar, conducted the examinations and declared the results in time. The students from the University have found placements not only in State and Central Government Services, but also in various institutions, industries and organizations. Many students have been successful in the UGC JRF/National Eligibility Test (NET) and SLET (NE). The percentage of students appearing NET/SLET and other National Tests has been fairly high.
Since inception, the University has made significant progress in teaching, research, developing innovative curriculum and developing infrastructure. The affiliating jurisdiction of the University encompasses all the existing colleges in the state that include:
i) Government Degree Colleges; ii) Private Degree Colleges; iii) Private Law Colleges; iv) Private B.Ed. College; and v) Private Homoeopathy Medical College
In the University itself, Post-graduate programmes are offered in 19 Departments; Anthropology, Botany, Chemistry, Commerce, Computer Science, Economics, Education, English, Geography, Hindi, History, Management, Mathematics, Mass Communication, Physics, Political Science, Sociology and Zoology; and Institute of Distance Education. The Arunachal Institute of Tribal Studies (AITS) offers an inter-disciplinary M. Phil. and Ph. D. Course. In addition to this, all the Departments in the University offer Ph.D. programmes. The University runs BCA, P.G. Diploma in Hospitality Management and Tourism, Post Graduate Diploma in Banking & Insurance (PGDBI), Advance PG Diploma in Disaster Management, Biodiversity and Certificate Course in Geographic Information System. In 2014-15, the University has been introduced M. Ed. Programme.
The University has been striving to maintain high standards both in teaching and research in order to achieve excellence. Years of concerted efforts of the University have shown the signs of qualitative as well as quantitative progress. The research activities of the University are being strengthened by increasing the number of registered Ph.D. scholars and also by taking up many research projects funded by external agencies. The total number of published books and research articles has shown a significant rise. Two Research Journals, one each in English and Hindi, are published regularly. The Rono Post, the Rajiv Gandhi University news letter, is published bi-annually.
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The University has been organizing a number of international conferences, seminars, symposia and workshops in order to generate disseminate and upgrade knowledge on various key issues.
The University currently has internet access through the services provided by VSAT facility. Internet is provided through 2 mbps leased line link and 1 Mbps DAMA VSAT link from ERNET India, New Delhi. In addition, 1Gbps National Knowledge Network (NKN) link has also been commissioned to the University through which university receives 10-20 Mbps internet bandwidth.
The University also runs a project, viz., Women Technology Park which imparts training to unemployed women on mushroom cultivation, sericulture, modified loom, ornamental fish, etc.
In a short span of 30 years, Rajiv Gandhi University has matured into an institution with proven academic excellence, social commitment and cultural interest with a clear vision for its future growth.
During the year 2013-14, a total of 14 Books and a number of research papers were published by Faculty members signifying an identical increase over the previous year. The detailed list of Published Books/Research Papers/Articles has been provided in the profile of the respective departments.
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VISION 2024
Rajiv Gandhi University is a premier institution of the State. The objective of the University as outlined in the Act is to “disseminate and advance knowledge by providing instructional and research facilities in such branches of learning which may play a positive role in the socio-economic and cultural development of Arunachal Pradesh.”
The University plays a pivotal role in human development and contributes to the growth of knowledge. Two vital roles a University can play are development of strategies for the optimum and sustainable use of natural resources and promotion and projection of cultural and ethnic diversity of its catchment area. Rajiv Gandhi University is very strategically placed. Being a part of the greater Eastern Himalayas, the region is very rich in natural resources like flora, fauna and potentiality for hydropower generation. It is also very rich in cultural diversity with its varied ethnic groups. A blending of proper and appropriate technologies and intellectual input with the rich natural resources and ethnic diversity of the state can promote socio-economic and cultural development on a desired line.
Keeping in view the rapid technological and social changes all over the globe, the University has prepared VISION 2024 in order to meet the challenges of the future. It seeks to consolidate the existing Departments/Faculties and to establish new Faculty and Departments/Centres by 2024 in an effort to make it a world-class University.
The “Objects of the University” as envisaged in the Act are: “to disseminate and advance knowledge by providing instructional and research facilities in such branches of learning as it may deem fit. It aims at making provisions for integrated courses in humanities, natural and physical sciences, social sciences, forestry and other allied disciplines in the educational programmes of the University; to take appropriate measures for promoting innovations in teaching-learning process, inter-disciplinary studies and research; to educate and train manpower for the development of the State of Arunachal Pradesh; and to pay special attention to the improvement of the social and economic conditions and welfare of the people of that State, their intellectual, academic and cultural development.” Faculty of Social Sciences
1. Department of Anthropology
At present the Department’s specialization is confined only to cultural anthropology. It envisages widening the specialization to physical anthropology with subfields: population genetics, forensic anthropology, physiological anthropology, public health, demography, serology, etc. Thrust Areas a. One-year diploma course in forensic anthropology
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b. Cultural resource management c. Visual anthropology d. Winter/Summer school on Himalayan anthropology
2. Arunachal Institute of Tribal Studies Thrust Areas a. Intensification of research on tribal art, culture, and their documentation,
preservation, and display in various forms b. Short term courses on different tribal languages of Arunachal Pradesh. c. Diploma/certificate course on tribal policy, research and analysis.
3. Department of Economics Thrust Areas a. Short term courses in banking and finance. b. Short term course in agricultural processing and marketing. c. Data Bank for Northeast India.
4. Department of Political Science Thrust Areas
a. Centres for indigenous governance, for customary laws, for South East States and for Chinese Studies.
b. Inter-faculty and students exchange programmes with other Universities, national and foreign.
5. Department of History Thrust Areas
a. Offering specializations in ancient, medieval and modern History b. Area studies, especially South East Asia, Gandhian Studies, and Studies on Oral
tradition c. Two-semester language course in Tibetan, Sanskrit, Assamese, Bengali &
Languages of Arunachal Pradesh d. PG Diploma in historical tourism, community art, archival management & record-
keeping, museum studies, etc
6. Department of Sociology Thrust Areas a. Introduction of M.Phil and Ph.D. programme b. Advanced research in indigenous knowledge and innovations
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Faculty of Life Sciences
7. Department of Botany Thrust Areas a. Deepening research in new areas using sophisticated instruments b. Undergraduate courses, i.e. Integrated B.SC. – M.Sc course c. Specialisation in more areas of Botany d. Course on Paramedics
8. Department of Zoology Thrust Areas a. Collaboration with reputed institutions to train the students in various frontline
researches and research techniques b. Centre for wildlife biology & ecology c. Centre for Instrument facilities
Faculty of Basics Sciences
9. Department of Chemistry Thrust Areas a. Introduction of C B C S b. Integrated M.Sc. & Ph.D. programme
10. Department of Physics Thrust Areas a. Specializations in Electronics, Astrophysical, Nano science and Nano technology,
computational Physics, Nuclear Physics b. Ph.D. Programme in Physics c. Research in experimental and theoretical Physics d. Promotion of collaborative research with other Universities/institutions
11. Department of Mathematics Thrust Areas a. Integrated M.Sc. in Mathematics with Physics and Chemistry b. Certificate Course in Financial Mathematics and in Industrial Mathematics c. Special Training Programme in Mathematics for School teachers
Faculty of Commerce and Management
12. Department of Commerce Thrust Areas a. Centre for advanced research in trade and commerce in Arunachal Pradesh b. Centre for entrepreneurial innovation and incubation c. Outreach programme d. Offering specialization in more areas of research
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13. Department of Management Thrust Areas a. Two-year PG programme in travel and tourism management b. One-year Diploma in rural development and financial accounting
Faculty of Computer Science & Engineering (CSE)
14. Department of Computer Science & Engineering (CSE) Thrust Areas a. Partnership with IT industry b. National and international student Exchange Programme c. Generation of e- contents for different courses d. Promotion of placement programme for students e. B.Tech. in CSE f. Integrated UG-PG, and PG – Doctoral programmes with lateral entry & exit options g. Specialization in more areas h. Establishment of advanced laboratories
Faculty of Education
15. Department of Education Thrust Areas a. M. Ed (2 semester) and M. Phil b. Diploma in elementary education (4 semester) c. Four-year Integrated Bachelor of Elementary Education, and of Education d. Two-semester diploma in Education Technology in Guidance & Counselling, and
in special Education e. B.Ed. and M.Ed. in special Education
16. INSTITUTE OF DISTANCE EDUCATION Thrust Areas a. BCA, MCA, BBA, MBA, BMC, MMC (Master of Mass Communication), M.Com b. Two-year PG Certificate in Quality Management in Healthcare (PGCQM) c. One-year Diploma in Computer Hardware and Networking (DCHN) d. One-year Diploma in Panchayat level Administration and Development (DPLAD) e. Six -month Certificate in Computer Application, Mobile Phone Repairing,
Maintenance and repairing of Audio-Video equipments, and Electronic Domestic Appliances
f. Two-year Diploma in Elementary Education g. Three-year Bachelor of Airlines, Tourism and Hospitality Management
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Faculty of Languages
17. Department of English Thrust Areas a. Certificate Course in English Language Education b. Broadening research on English Literature
18. Department of Hindi Thrust Areas a. Research on tribal society & culture in Hindi b. Publication of research output in Hindi c. Diploma Course in Hindi
Faculty of Environmental Sciences
19. Department of Geography Thrust Areas a. PG Diploma in Rural Development b. Certificate Course in Cultural Ecology
Faculty of Media Studies and Resource Centre
20. Department of Mass Communication Thrust Areas a. M.Phil and Ph.D. programmes b. Research on the impact of media on transitional tribal communities c. To set up & run a radio centre on the campus d. Nodal cell for RGU’s press liaison, corporate publications e. Production of multi-media educational material f. Consultancy services g. Promotion of bio-industry, of science education, of web-based delivery systems of
educational material, and of ICT in educational process,
Central Laboratory A Sophisticated Instrumentation Centre will be established. It will be an independent centre with its functions being designed in such a way that it will be able to meet the experimental demands of all departments requiring sophisticated instruments, which are too expensive to be procured by individual departments.
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SUGGESTED NEW DEPARTMENTS
a. Physical Education b. Biotechnology c. Microbiology d. Biochemistry e. Environmental Engineering f. Geology & Mining g. Art and Culture h. Statistics i. Social Work j. Hydrology & Water Resources k. Mechanical and Engineering l. Non-Conventional energy
INSTITUTES
• Institute of Disaster Management, Relief and Rehabilitation • Institute of Major Indian and Tribal Languages of Arunachal Pradesh • Institute of Health and Hospital Management
a. All Existing Departments and Institutes will be augmented and strengthened b. Existing Departments not to be burdened with other courses c. New Departments and Centres
New Departments and Centres will be opened only after proper appraisal of the social and economic needs of the courses to be offered. An important measure, among others, of the socio-economic needs is the employability of those undertaking those courses. Employability is not necessarily the ability to get paid employment. Rather employability should be seen three-dimensionally: (i) ability to get paid employment, (ii) ability to be self-employed, and (iii) ability to create productive employment for others. To stress this point home, the motto of new courses should be the generation of (a) not only job seekers but also job makers, and (b) not only rote-learners but also creative people who can excel in different branches of knowledge as well as in applied art and industry. All efforts will be taken to enhance the quality of education imparted. The syllabi of different departments will be revised keeping in view the job market and changing socio-economic and cultural scenario of the state, the country and the world.
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INTENRAL QUALITY & ASSURANCE CELL (IQAC)
1. Prof. Tamo Mibang, Vice - Chancellor, RGU : Chairman
2. Prof. Amitava Mitra, Department of Economics, RGU : Director
3. Prof. R. C. Parida, Department of Commerce, RGU : Deputy Director
4. Prof. S. K. Nayak, Department of Economics, RGU : Member
5. Prof. D. N. Das, Department of Zoology, RGU : Member
6. Prof. S. K. Choudhuri, Department of Anthropology, RGU: Member
7. Prof. Tomo Riba, Department of Geography, RGU : Member
8. Prof. (Mrs.) Elizabeth Hangsing, : Member
Department of Education, RGU
9. Prof. A. K. Shukla (on EOL), Department of Botany, RGU: Member
10. Dr. David Pertin, Deputy Registrar(Academics), RGU : Member
11. The Director, North Eastern Regional Institute of
Science & Technology (NERIST), Arunachal Pradesh : Member
12. Prof. B. K. Tiwari, Dept. of Environmental Sciences : Member
NEHU, Shillong
13. Mrs. Jarjum Ete, State Women Commission, Itanagar : Member
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NAAC STEERING COMMITTEE
1. Prof. Amitava Mitra, Department of Economics : Convener
2. Prof. J.C. Soni, Dean, Faculty of Education : Member
3. Prof. R. Tamuli (on Lien), : Member
Dean, Faculty of Commerce & Management
4. Prof. D. N. Das, Dean, Faculty of Life Science : Member
5. Prof. S. K. Nayak, Dean, Faculty of Social Sciences : Member
6. Prof. Tomo Riba, : Member
Dean, Faculty of Environmental Science
7. Prof. K.C. Kapoor, Department of Education : Member
8. Prof. P. K. Panigrahi, Department of Political Science : Member
9. Prof. N. C. Roy, Department of Economic : Member
10. Prof. R. C. Parida, Department of Commerce : Member
11. Prof. S. K. Choudhuri, Department of Anthropology : Member
12. Prof. Tana Showren, Department of History : Member
13. Mr. Ani Taggu, Department of Computer Science : Member
& Engineering
14. Mr. Sunil Nandi, Department of Commerce : Member
15. Dr. David Pertin, Deputy Registrar(Academics) : Member
NAAC SUB-COMMITTEE (ACADEMIC)
1. Prof. Amitava Mitra, Department of Economics : Chairman
2. Prof. R. C. Parida, Department of Commerce : Convener
3. Mr. Ani Taggu, Department. of Computer Science : Member
& Engineering
4. Mr. Sunil Nandi, Department of Commerce : Member
5. Dr. Amit Tripathy, Department of Zoology : Member
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A. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Rajiv Gandhi University (RGU), erstwhile Arunachal University was established on 4th February, 1984 and is situated on a picturesque tableland at Rono Hills, Doimukh, Arunachal Pradesh. The foundation stone of the University was laid by the then Prime Minister of India, Mrs. Indira Gandhi with an objective to “disseminate and advance knowledge by providing instructional and research facilities in such brands of learning which may play a positive role in the socio-economic and cultural development of the Tribal State”. Keeping this in view, 18 departments and two Institutes (Arunachal Institute of Tribal Studies & Institute of Distance Education) are established. The University offers Masters Degree, M. Phil and Ph.D. programmes in most of the Departments. In addition to it the University offers a number of Professional and Diploma Courses like PG Diploma in Hospitality Management and Tourism, Mass Communication, Banking & Insurance, Functional Hindi, Advanced PG Diploma in Disaster Management, Biodiversity, Diploma in Elementary Education and Diploma in Pre-Primary Teacher Education. The University also offers a number of Certificate Courses in Geographic Information System (GIS), Disaster Management, Tribal Languages, Yoga Therapy and Graphics and Animation.
Arunachal Pradesh is not only a border State of the Indian Union but one of the most backward and neglected states in the field of higher education development. The state is predominantly inhabited by indigenous tribal people with extreme limited resources and living under subsistence shifting agricultural economy. A large number of people practice hunting and gathering in far-flung areas of the state to supplement their subsistence economy. Under these difficult circumstances, most of the people are unable to afford to send their children outside of Arunachal Pradesh for any higher education. These resource constraint conditions are further enhanced with the existence of diverse lingual, cultural, traditional customary ethnic groups which are to be appreciated and require delicate handling while administering and running higher education in the State. Hence, there is a strong feeling among the people that the lone Central University i.e. Rajiv Gandhi University must be able to offer all the disciplines and subjects at par with other developed Central Universities of the country. For various factors, the pace of development started here quite late. The people of the state deserve appreciation and incentives in the form of more liberal central assistance in fulfilling the hopes and aspirations of the younger generation in accessing higher education at par with their counterparts of the country.
With this background, an attempt is made to estimate unit cost of the education of the University for the year 2013-14
Rajiv Gandhi University Expenditure for the year 2013-14
Non-Plan Plan (Figures in ` lakhs) Total Salaries* 1893.75 380.45 2274.20 Recurring Charges 1001.72 240.34** 1242.06
Total 2895.47 620.79 3516.26
Note: * Salaries inclusive of salary and its components.
** Plan recurring charges exclusive of construction activities.
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No. of students on Roll : 1498
Including the salary component : ` 2.35 lakhs per student (3516.26/1498)
Excluding the salary component : ` 0.83 lakh per student (1242.06/1498)
The University was accreditated for the first time in 2002 by NAAC with a score of B. We now seek a re-accreditation (Cycle -II), after conversion to central University, from NAAC and would like to subject ourselves to an academic evaluation based on the criteria by NAAC, Bangalore.
To fulfil the importance of this exercise that has to be carried out honestly, efficiently and effectively, the University appointed a NAAC Sub-Committee (Academic) for preparing a Self Study Report in the form of several volumes. The Committee started the work nearly a year back and now we are close to achieving our goal. The committee tried to involve all sections of the academic departments and non-teaching branches in our endeavour. The report was presented in NAAC Steering Committee for its valuable suggestion. The executive summary of Self Study Report is furnished as follows:
A.1. CATERGORY – I : CURRICULAR ASPECTS
(i) Curriculum Design Process: The principle focus area of the University is to impart Quality Education – with special Focus on Innovation, Research and Employability. Since quality education needs to be guided by a holistic syllabi development, Boards of Studies are constituted for each Department which meet regularly to adapt the syllabi as per the model curricula prescribed by regulatory bodies like UGC and AICTE. The Boards of Studies for Departments comprises senior Professors, reputed subject specialists and nationally reputed academicians as members. The board proposes new courses of study based on regional and national requirements of manpower in both conventional and non-conventional areas. On the other hand, Research Boards are involved in identifying relevant areas for further research. The RGU Academic Council deliberates on Board of Studies recommendations for new or modified curricula and ratifies them. As a result of this rigorous curriculum development process, the University has made a mark nationally for quality research outputs in areas like Tribal Studies, Life Sciences and Social Sciences. Although the industrial development in the catchment area of the University is presently at a nascent stage and the input from civil societies about curriculum development is scanty, the University has always endeavoured to develop new curriculum based on inputs from these sources also. Curriculum development is done through BPGS/BUGS including experts from other Universities. The internship is facilitated in Industry, Banks (Private & Government) etc. Faculty members attend refresher courses, orientation programmes, faculty development programmes, management development programmes, etc.
(ii) Academic Programme Diversity: In order to fulfil the varied regional needs, the University is running various programs in areas like Teachers’ training, Computer training, Hindi translation training, Development of tribal languages, biodiversity,
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banking and insurance, fishery, computer animation, yoga etc. Many of these programs are either partial or full self-financing such as Master Degree Programmes like M.B.A, M. Tech (Computer Science & Engineering), M.A. (Mass Communication), Post Graduate Diploma Programmes in Disaster Management, Functional Hindi, Banking & Insurance, Biodiversity, Diploma programmes like Elementary Teacher Training and many other certificate programmes. To promote interdisciplinary learning, programmes like M. Phil (Tribal Studies) are being offered since last two decades that boasts of students from varied backgrounds. Some language and diploma courses are also being offered to full-time students.
(iii) Modular learning: Most of the courses offered by the University are completely semester-based to enable modular learning. These include both UG and PG courses in social sciences, physical sciences, commerce, management, engineering and law disciplines. The switching over from annual system to semester system was successfully implemented during 2013-14 (in UG programme). The semester system in humanities at under graduate level has been introduced from the current academic year i.e. 2014-15.
(iv) International profile: Besides catering to educational requirements of the region, attracting international students is facilitated by the International Scholars’ Cell for Foreign Students especially through the various MoUs signed with reputed Universities abroad. Since University is located in a tribal dominated area; international students will get a unique opportunity to study about tribal origins and cultures in their natural setting. Since Arunachal Pradesh is one of the biodiversity hotspots in the world, there is a huge potentiality for biodiversity related research for international scholars.
(v) Continuous improvement in curricular aspects: Programmes in emerging areas like Chemistry, Physics, Sociology, Banking and Insurance, Teacher & Training, Functional Hindi, Biodiversity, Tribal Languages, Yoga, Graphics & Animation, Fishery Technology have been introduced in addition to existing Departments to augment educational diversity.
A.2. CATEGORY – II : TEACHING-LEARNING AND EVALUATION
(i) Transparent Admission Process: Admission in RGU is a transparent and well-defined process, starting with the release of admission notice in all the leading regional newspapers in addition to e-release in www.rgu.ac.in. After the applications are received, student selection is done on the basis of merit in most of the courses. In some courses, entrance test and group discussions are also conducted with suitable exemption for entrance test for CAT/MAT/GATE/JRF/M. Phil. holders as mentioned in the Self Study Report. The selection list and wait-list are published promptly in the University website as well as the departmental notice boards. Sufficient time is allotted for wait-listed candidates to take admission in case of their selection. Appropriate reservation policies for SC/ST, OBC, PWD, and Sportspersons
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are followed to encourage access to higher education as per Govt. of India regulations.
(ii) Very High Enrolment of Women in Higher Education: Like many leading universities
in India and abroad, Rajiv Gandhi University boasts of a very high rate of enrolment of women in the field of higher education. The figure below clearly highlights the success of Rajiv Gandhi University in providing higher education to women consistently.
(iii) High demand for offered courses: Being the lone University in the state of
Arunachal Pradesh, all the courses offered by the University are in demand which
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can be seen in the figure below. Starting from a demand ratio of 1: 2.13, it ramps to 1: 9.35. This shows that the programmes being offered by the University are perceived to be valuable to the student communities of the state as well as in the region. In fact, a number of students from neighbouring states like Assam, Manipur and Meghalaya apply for different courses and take admission, provided they are selected. There is also a clear opportunity window to increase sanctioned seats in the University and its affiliated colleges.
(iv) Smart Classrooms and e-learning: In some departments, smart classrooms are now being installed and implemented to replace/ augment traditional classrooms. Internet-enabled kiosks have already been setup in the University library, in addition to more than 5500 e-journals made accessible through the intranet.
A.3. CATEGORY–III : RESEARCH, CONSULTANCY AND EXTENSION
(i) Promotion of Research: The University makes all out efforts to promote research, consultancy and extension services. The mission depicts well about its plan of action in research. The University has a separate research committee i.e. University Research Boards (RB) to monitor and address research related issues. It frames guidelines for Ph. D. in different faculties. The Research board comprises of Senior Professors in different faculties and Associate Professors on rotational basis. It is modified as per the Ordinance of the University. The Vice- Chancellor is the Chairman of the Research Board. Each University department has separate Departmental Board of Studies/ Department Research Board (DRB) to address issues related to research including M. Phil. and Ph.D.
(ii) Mechanisms adopted by the University to facilitate the smooth implementation of research schemes/projects: The projects/research schemes are managed by
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UGC/ICSSR/CISR/ rules & as per terms and conditions of the funding agencies. Once the sanction order comes to University, the Project director / Principal Investigator (PI) applies advances for carrying out research, field survey etc. However, the administration, depending on the merit of such requests from the PIs, may provide amount of advance funds for the sanctioned projects. The project cell is in charge of the Deputy Registrar (Project).
(iii) Research Facilities: The University has a central purchase committee to look after the purchase requirements of PIs following General Financial Rules. The University promptly releases the research grants as soon as the same is received from the funding agencies followed by the requisition received by the PI concerned. The University makes audit of the financial transactions as per terms and conditions of funding agencies and submits the utilization certificate (UC) to the funding authorities, after receipt of the same from the PIs. The University has launched an UGC sponsored ‘Innovative Research Program’ (IRP) and awards the research grants only if the research proposals are inter-disciplinary and innovative. Various outreach programmes are facilitated through this IRP.
The University has already signed several MoUs specifically for research projects with national and international institutes / universities to encourage its faculty members to submit collaborative research proposals. The University has a policy to encourage its faculty members to hold seminar/symposium on University campus. In the last five years, the University spent Rs. 20,02,191/- which facilitated the hosting of national and international seminar/symposium/workshops on University campus.
Researchers of Eminence visit the various Departments of the University as visiting professors. In fact, during the last four years (2010-11 to 2013-14), 105 Visiting Professors visited the University with financial outlay of ` 34,55,831/-.
Faculty members are provided study leave for conducting research in India and abroad. The University is exploring the possibility of taking special steps to encourage filing for patents. Presently it has 35 major research projects and two Mega research projects. It takes lead in aquatic research and fresh water fish research in north east India.
(iv) Resource Mobilization for Research: The faculty of Life Sciences has been recognized as the Center with Potential for Excellence in Biodiversity and a grant of Rupees Seven Crore was provided during its second phase. Recently the Department of Economics has been granted a corpus fund of Rupees Ten crores by the Ministry of Finance, Government of India for research and development. In addition, the Department of Economics has involved in preparation of various policy documents sponsored by the Central and State Governments and it is also acts as a nodal agency of the Public-Private Partnership Project for the Planning Department, Government of Arunachal Pradesh. The University has been actively engaged in making new buildings (thus creating research space), extending
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internet facilities and providing electricity and backup power etc to its faculty members. The University publishes a national journal with ISSN no.2250-2866 entitled Rajiv Gandhi University Research Journal. The University takes a number of strict measures to check malpractices and plagiarism in research. As a result, no case of plagiarism has been reported yet.
(v) Consultancy: The University provides consultancy services in preparing policy documents of Government. On the request of the Govt. of Arunachal Pradesh, the University, particularly Dept. of Economics, preparing various policy documents like Human Development Report, State Development Report, and Mid-term appraisal of 11th Five Year Plan. In addition to it, the Planning Commission of India (PCI), 13th and 14th Finance Commission has requested to prepare various policy documents. The University is trying its best to utilize faculty with regard to consultancy services. The University has the practice of keeping only the overhead charges of the consultancy amount received. A good number of papers have been published by teachers in peer reviewed journals (national/ international)
(vi) Research Publications and Awards: The University publishes a national journal with ISSN (ISSN. 2250-2866) called Rajiv Gandhi University Research Journal (RGURJ). Rajiv Gandhi University Research Journal is a peer reviewed bi-annual research journal published in July and December. It is dedicated to the publication of research papers/articles in the field of social sciences, general sciences, languages and literature. The journal also publishes research notes, comments, book reviews, and short commutations. The University faculty members have published a number of research articles and books.(3.4.2)
The University sensitizes its faculty and students on its Institutional Social Responsibilities in Carrying out ‘On Farm’ research in the farmer managed experimental fields, conducting awareness camps for extension of ‘improved packages of practices’ on farming system and ‘participatory conservation initiatives, for bio resources.
The University has policy of encouragement towards NSS, NCC, outreach programmes by providing additional weightage at the time of admission in the University. When the various Departments go for field trips or outreach programs, the University instructs them to conduct extensive field work in the interior parts of the State.
The University sensitizes its faculty and students on its Institutional Social Responsibilities. The University intensively conducts outreach activities in interior and rural areas. Whenever a department, particularly Science Departments goes for educational excursion, special instruction is given to conduct outreach activities and submit a report.
Students learning are enriched with local and regional issues related to community welfare particularly for the livelihood and resource use, employment, health, education, etc. of the indigenous tribal life. The University has recently
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constituted an Outreach Cell so that it can contribute to community development in this tribal state. Under the aegis of this cell, the University is seriously thinking of adopting some more villages.
There is collaboration for research at National level and international levels. The Consultancy is promoted through preparation of policy document of Government. The extension activities are organized by the Centre of Biodiversity Dept. of Botany, Dept. of Zoology etc. The Student Placement Cell is expected to be offered shortly.
The University has inked MoUs with some of the leading universities of the world, viz;
(i) RIHN, Kyoto, Japan (ii) University of Missouri, Colombia, USA (iii) Semnan University, Iran (iv) MAKAIAS , Kolkata besides others for collaborative research
Others include NERIST, ROLI, DCFR, NBFGR etc. The M. Phil success average is more than 90 per cent between 2008 and 2012 (100 % in 2008, 2009, and 90.66 %, 91.17 % and 90.62 % during 2010, 2011, and 2012 respectively.
Ph. D. success average is as follows:
Year (Jan- Dec) Registered Awarded Success Average 2010 30 21 70 2011 37 28 76 2012 40 27 67 2013 57 23 40
A.4. CATEGORY - IV : INFRASTRUCTURE AND LEARNING RESOURCES (i) Physical facilities: In order to ensure adequate availability of physical infrastructure, proposal for the new department/infrastructure are discussed and approved by the authorities and the same is submitted to the funding agency for approval of funds. As per departmental requirement, infrastructure is renovated, modified and upgraded to promote a good teaching-learning environment.
In the Department of Geography, a conference room was converted to a video-conferencing cum EDUSAT facilities which provides education services nationwide via satellite transmission. A separate cell was created from existing class rooms to provide coaching facilities for various competitive examinations. As per departmental requirements, attempts are made to provide adequate facilities for research laboratories/Research scholar facilities, computing facilities and allied services as far as possible.
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All departments have office room. The University is exploring for separate rest rooms for women students and staff. Some departments have separate common rooms. There is Ramp for differently abled in all departments/blocks. The students are accommodated in seven hostels including one women research scholars’ hostel. The constructions of four more hostels have already been started and are expected to be completed within the 12th plan. There are recreational facilities in hostel/s like gymnasium, yoga centre, etc. Most of the hostels have indoor game facilities like T.T., Caroms, Chess etc. The AITS is offering courses on Yoga where both male and female students used to participate. There is Ramp for differently abled persons (PWD). The existing Ramp for differently abled is available in Geography, Library, Life Sciences (GF), Education (GF), Administration, Academic Block, Subansiri Hostel, AITS. Ramp under construction are in New Auditorium (GF). And all proposed new departments shall have ramps for the differently abled too. There is University Health Care Centre with 24X7 services. (ii) Library as a L earning Resource: In Central Library, unused space was properly partitioned and renovated to create a browsing centre with a seating capacity of 20 terminals. There are 58,000 Books in the central library, Back Volumes (3,000) and Thesis (241) and average number of books added during the last three years (5,331).There are Non Print (Microfiche, AV), Electronic (e-books, e-journals = 5,000 + e-journals from UGC-INFONET and Special collections (e.g. text books, reference books, standards, patents). The library is equipped with OPAC, Electronic Resource Management package for e-journals, Federated searching tools to search articles in multiple database, Library automation (RFID), BAR-CODE have been completed, Content management system for e-learning, Participation in resource sharing networks/consortia (like INFLIBNET) are available. The average number of walk-ins is 300 and average number of books issued/returned is 200. The ratio of library books to students enrolled is 1:5. The average number of books added during the last four years is 11806. The average number of login to OPAC is 200 per day, average number of login to e-resources is 150 per day. The average number of e-resources downloaded/printed is 50. About four numbers of IT (Information Technology) literacy trainings are organized. The internet browsing section has been created to access e-journals full text e-resources. A separate faculty domain, text books, periodicals display, thesis and dissertations and reference section has been created. A separate technical section for processing bar code/ RFID tagging has been created.
(iii) IT Infrastructure: The IT Services in the University are managed by VSAT Facility and Computer Centre. The team in the Centre manages all the services which are governed by standard policies and as per the procedures implemented from time to time. Intranet service has been made operational.
Various measures have been taken up to protect all the IT devices with End Point Security softwares like Trend Micro Office Scan, AVG Antivirus, Kaspersky End point Security etc. Web security and Mail security appliances have been deployed for Gateway level Security. Policies have been implemented at gateway level as per the University's usage requirements. In addition, Outbreak prevention system has also been deployed in the University campus. Network
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Security appliances have been deployed with appropriate implementation of security policies. Firewall with Intrusion Prevention System has been installed for network security.
For most of the softwares, the licenses are managed through their respective licensing servers. However, there is some software for which the licensing is managed manually.
The Extensive use of Open Source Softwares is encouraged for use for generic, academic and research purposes. To ascertain Green Computing in the University in a small way, the University procures products from reputed OEMs who have taken initiatives for recycling of their products, energy efficiency and to reduce carbon footprint. Proper care has been taken to dispose the old electronic goods. In addition almost all the Departments and Branches have computer peripherals like printers, scanners etc.
For those departments where there is a need for computing in their curriculum, the Computer-Student ratio is 1:1. However, for other departments provisions have been made to access the computing facility in a centralized manner. In addition, there is a central computing facility in the University library. Currently, Computer Centre building block is under construction. Once it is completed, it will house a 200-300 dedicated computing nodes.
The Number of nodes/ computers with internet facility - 930 (including the extra nodes that we have provided for laptops) University plans to have its own Data Centre once the Computer Centre building will be completed. All the standard ICT enabled services will be made available to its users and the stake holders. Implementation of "University Management Solution", a comprehensive MIS cum ERP solution will be implemented for management of all the processes in the University and delivery thereof. IP based communications will also be implemented. Smart Classrooms are also in pipeline for implementation. Every effort will be made to incorporate ICT services for facilitating seamless communication and delivery of services to the user community.
Rajiv Gandhi University is a member institute of National Knowledge Network (NKN). All the resources available on NKN are available to the University for use by default. Online journals from DelCON, INFLIBNET consortiums are also available to the University for Access. All the faculty members have been provided with computing facilities to aid in academic and research activities. All the Departments have been provided with projectors as an aid to teaching process. Numerous generic and specialized software packages viz. SPSS, Systat, GIS, Tally, Mat Lab etc. have been provided to fulfil the requirement of the curriculum.
University has a vision to implement software based Entrance Test/ other examinations for papers that will have having objective type questions. Evaluation would also be done instantly by the software.
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To meet future challenges with respect to student learning and evaluation, numerous application modules would be created as per the requirement for achieving the perspective goals.
Apart from providing laptop and desktop computers, high speed internet has also been provided. Access to all the NKN resources, e-Journals form various consortia are available to them. Also special purpose software as per their academic and research requirements are available to them.
There is a computer centre headed by a Senior System Analyst, System Analyst and Technical Assistants who are entrusted for maintaining the computers and their accessories. Sometimes, hired personnel are deployed for maintenance of computers and their accessories.
The University avails of the National Knowledge Network connectivity. The service availed is of 1Gbps of Internet Bandwidth The University has appointed a permanent Estate Officer and also has an established engineering wing to carry out construction and maintenance of the buildings, classrooms and laboratories. The University has undertaken greenery and proper landscaping of the campus to improve its physical ambience.
(iv) Maintenance of Campus Facilities: University has appointed a permanent Estate Officer and also has an established engineering wing to carry out construction and maintenance of the buildings, classrooms and laboratories (4.4.2).
A.5. CATEGORY – V : STUDENT SUPPORT AND PROGRESSION (i) Student Mentoring and Support: Central facilities are available to the students and faculty. All students are updated about hostel facility, academic and support services, admission rules, evaluation regulations, academic calendar etc. The prospectus of the University is made available on the University website in each academic session. The following fellowships are provided;
Sl. Type of Fellowship 2010-11 2011-12 2012-13 2013-14
Ph. D M.Phil Ph. D M.Phil Ph. D M.Phil Ph. D M.Phil
1. Rajiv Gandhi University Fellowship
37 41 39 40 51 30 36 38
2. Rajiv Gandhi National Fellowship 11 5 5 3 2 -- 7 --
3. Junior Research Fellow (JRF) 3 1 3 1 6 2 6 2
4. Inspire Fellowship -- -- -- -- 2 -- 2 -- 5. RFSMS 1 -- 1 -- 1 -- -- --
6. Kothari Fellowship (Post Doctoral) 1 -- 1 -- 1 -- 1 --
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Most of the Schedule Tribe students get financial support, since the University is located in a tribal dominated State. The students avail financial grants through national agencies including the UGC.
There is an International Students Cell in order to attract foreign students in the campus as well as to conduct student exchange programmes.
There are two separate cells, viz. Career Counselling Cell and NET Coaching Centre. The Career Counselling Cell helps the students to prepare for various competitive examinations through Counselling, personality development, circulation of advertisements etc. The NET Coaching Centre helps the students to prepare for NET and SLET examinations. Many of the students are qualified for JRF/ NET/ SLET examination. All support is given by the academic units to support and strengthen Physical Education and a sporting culture among students. In case of selection for participation at state and national level tournaments, they are given leave and financial support.
The Dean, Students’ Welfare (DSW) Office and Students Grievances Redressed Cell cater to the need of the students’ grievances.
There is a separate cell to deal with issues related to sexual harassment in the University. This University has the unique distinction of with no ragging case reported so far. However, there is an Anti-ragging committee to monitor ragging incidents in the campus, if any.
There are periodical meetings and brain storming sessions involving all the stake holders in order to promote the interest of the students in academic and other related activities.
The University provides wide range of sporting activities to the students keeping in view the compositions of students and their requirements. The Physical Education Branch organises the extracurricular activities which are led by the Assistant Director of Physical Education.
The University has the following facilities for the University students:
Facility description/ details Football field-cum-track field.
Yoga Centre (fully dedicated to Yoga) with mattress managed by AITS. One part-time instructor providing general yoga to the University community.
One Basketball court (under repair). Badminton court (one in each hostel, one in auditorium and two in research
scholars' hostel). Table tennis in each hostel.
Caroms and Chess in each hostel. One Cricket ground. Four Volleyball areas
The University actively supports the publication of student magazines. Besides those brought out by the bodies like the Students’ Union, there are a few other
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publishing forums by Departments such as Mass Communication that carry the views and reports by the various students on campus. Many departments have wall magazines for showcasing student activities.
The University has a Students’ Union which coordinates and conducts Inter-departmental sports cultural and literary activities during the month of November in every year, voluntary blood donations and conducts social services, organises Vice Chancellor’s cricket Trophy every year, endeavour to democratize the structure of decision making at all levels, to live up to the important role that students have to play in the development and progress of our people, to promote consciousness among students of their responsibilities and duties to the nation as educated citizens and create a sense of service among them. There are student representatives in the University Court.
A.6. CATEGORY – VI : GOVERNANCE, LEADERSHIP AND MANAGEMENT The entire academic and administrative system is structured to promote an all-round culture of excellence through regular interaction among all stakeholders. The necessary changes in the system are adopted as per need of the effective and efficient administration. The related ordinances are modified sand approved in appropriate statutory bodies.
The meetings of Deans, HoDs are a regular feature where fair discussion takes place. The VC, Registrar, Deans, HoDs interact with each other for effective and efficient administration.
The VC takes keen interest in consulting stake holders for the smooth functioning of the Academic activities. The Registrar interacts in similar way. The CoE appraises about examinations to the stakeholders regularly. There are committees for smooth administration in academics, finance, and examination. The senior professors and officers with expert knowledge find place in the committees. The statutory bodies meet in regular intervals as per the requirement and submit report at appropriate level. All decision making in the University, starting from the Departments, Institutes onward are carried out in a completely democratic manner involving all stakeholders at each stage. The task is accomplished primarily through a committee system which ensures representation of all sections of the University community. At the departmental level, there are the Board of Studies comprising of faculties and experts. Similarly, in the highest academic decision making body, viz., the Academic Council, all sections of the University community is adequately represented. Further, the University has enough grievance redressal mechanism for all sections of the University. Thus, the Vice Chancellor of the University acts more as a facilitator than as an executive in the bureaucratic sense of the term. The University actively encourages the participation of leadership at all levels by creating
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an intellectual climate that facilitates dialogue. Decisions are not taken top downward but are a result of discussions based on felt needs of all stakeholders. The rotation of Deanship and Headship is made in accordance and conformity with Ordinances and Act of the University. The curriculum is modified as per global and national needs. There is a stress on the development of sound value system among the students through active campaigns by bodies such as the Office of the Dean, Students’ Welfare (DSW), physical education activities, the Students Union and indeed all units of the University. The Vice Chancellor takes active interest and initiative in addressing all sections of the University community from time to time, exhorting them to follow the right model of conduct in consonance with some of the best practices at the national and international level. The University promotes the use of technology in classrooms, the library and all other central facilities. The implementation of smart classroom is under active consideration of the University. The Development of the University is envisaged through periodical study such as preparation of the various plan proposals that are regularly debated within the University and sent to the higher bodies such as University Grants Commission, the Department of Science and Technology and Ministry of Human Resources Development. Development plans / proposals are focused on the following: Vision and the Mission, Teaching and Learning, Research and Development, Community Engagement, Human Resource Planning and Development.
Executive Council is non-hierarchical and it is participatory in nature. The VC is the chief executive and takes care of Academic and research activities along with over all administration. The Deans of Faculties are next to the VC in academic decision-making. The Registrar takes care of the day to day administration. The CoE handles examination matters. The Finance officer takes care of financial affairs. The organization structure in the University system is quite congenial for decision making processes and their effectiveness.
The Quality in the University is maintained through bodies such as the Internal Quality Assurance Cell (IQAC), Research Board, DRBs and such other bodies. This is typically done by the course feedback carried by the students at the end of the course. The results of course feedback are passed on to the faculty for the betterment of future teaching. It must be remembered the promotion of academic freedom from the bureaucratic influences continues to be an article of faith with the University.
The University tries its best to ensure that grievances and complaints are properly attended. There are grievance redressal committees to look into student issues, admission matters, exam related matters, student disputes etc.
The principals of affiliated colleges are members of the Academic Council on the basis of seniority and rotation. They present and participate in academic decision makings. On many occasions the Principals’ meeting are conducted and chaired by the Vice Chancellor.
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There is also a College Development Council (CDC) headed by a senior professor of the University. In addition, there are two Deans, three senior professors of different streams, three principals on the basis of rotation and one representative from the State Government in the Council. Vice Chancellor acts as the Chairman and Director CDC acts as the ex-officio Secretary. The CDC convenes meeting from time to time to discuss various academic matters, conduct of University Examination, affiliations, students discipline and extra-curricular activities, granting permission to start new courses etc.
Teachers are encouraged to participate in orientation and refresher courses regularly. Similarly, they are given full administrative support like appropriate duty leaves. The faculties are also encouraged to attend in national and international seminars, conferences etc regularly by providing financial support. In this connection it should be noted that each faculty is entitled to take duty leave of 30 days in a calendar year for attending seminars, conferences etc. Research publications are taken seriously by the faculty and the research scholars. Annual Reports of the University that carry the achievements of the faculty are widely disseminated among the University community. The non-teaching staffs are also encouraged for training to upgrade their knowledge from time to time. They participate in trainings conducted by the Government of India related to finance, roosters, service rules, financial rules etc. The University has carried out many welfare measures based on the felt needs of all sections of the University community. For instance, easy house building loan facilities, computer purchasing loan facilities, provision of school buses for children of employees, car & bike loan, festival loan, special aid during emergency etc.
Advertisements for faculty positions are widely publicized so as to invite the best talent available. Free furnished quarters at nominal license rate are provided to the faculties depending on the availability. Free accommodation is also provided to visiting faculties in the University Guest House.
Every Year University prepares Budget proposal as per the UGC guidelines. After the approval of the Vice Chancellor, it is placed to the UGC. The UGC invites the Registrar and the Finance Officer for its justification. After detailed discussion, the Budget proposals are finalized and the fund is allocated. A number of proposals come from teaching departments as well as from administrative branches. The merit and financial justification of the proposals are scrutinized by the administration. Various committees are constituted by the Vice Chancellor like Purchase committee, Scientific equipment purchase committee, Transport committee etc. to look into the matters related to expenditure.
Since the proposals are scrutinized from various sources with suggestion attempts are made to exercise administrative or financial control on different proposals. Although the Vice Chancellor is the only sanctioning authority he often discusses with the Finance Officer, Registrar, Assistant Registrar Finance, as well as the concerned head of the branch on crucial matters before granting final approval. Sometimes, the important financial matter is also placed to the Finance Committee and Executive Council for better administrative and financial control.
Presently, the audit matter in the Finance Branch is looked after by one Assistant
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Registrar, one Section Officer and two Assistants who scrutinize the files and bills with relevant records for making payment. The Statutory Audit is conducted by CAG, Itanagar. The Annual Accounts of RGU have been audited regularly by the CAG team. After getting the Audited report on Accounts (SAR) the same is placed for Hindi translation (Report and Accounts) and then it is forwarded to the Ministry of Human Resources Development (MHRD) for placing in the Parliament.
There have been a few cases of the audit observations raised by statutory audit team. However, the University furnished reply immediately with evidences. Some time on the basis of suggestions (on report) raised by audit party, the University maintains it properly and places rectified version before the audit party next year.
The UGC provides plan and non plan grant for the University. Besides these grants, the faculty members of the University mobilize resources through external funding agencies by providing fund for research activity and infrastructure development like, DST, DBT, ICSSR, NFEPCO, DONER, MPLAD, etc. The University is also taking sufficient initiative to mobilize internal resources through Distance Education. The University has started paid seats in B. Ed. Courses and in Professional Diploma courses.
The University has created a corpus fund from the surplus internal revenue, amounting to rupees two crore. From the interest of the corpus fund the University maintains recurring expenses related to Women Technology Park, Day Care Center (DCC), etc. The Department of Economics received a corpus fund from Ministry of Finance, Government of India for research and development. This fund is kept in fixed deposits from short term to long term and interest accrued is used by the Centre for Development Studies (CDS), adjunct to the Department of Economics. As per the directive of the Executive Council (EC), the IQAC prepared an API format as per UGC regulation, 2010 by taking into account the institutional specifications and requirements for direct and CAS recruitment which was placed before 12th EC Meeting. The meeting of the Executive Council (EC), Academic Council (AC), Finance Committee (FC) and Board of Studies are taking place as per schedule. These bodies coordinate and execute general supervision over the academic policies/ financial policies/ administration policies of the University and keep under review the standard of education and research in the University.
A.7. CATEGORY – VII : INNOVATIONS AND BEST PRACTICES The University has a functional Internal Quality Assurance Cell (IQAC) to ensure timely quality enhancement. On the basis of academic planning and monitoring, review of syllabus coverage is done every year with teaching departments. Every effort is made to impart value-based education to the students. The University regularly organizes lectures, seminars, yoga classes, talks etc. In addition, regularly organizing of health camps, NSS camps, environmental rally, blood donation camp etc. are done to boost the moral and ethical values of the students. The outreach programmes in remote places create
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awareness about education and development. The University fulfils institutional social responsibility and inculcates a social temper amongst students. Such healthy practices certainly help in all-round personality development of our students. The University is located in an environmentally rich campus. A good part of it is embarked for green cover in the master plan for which Green Audit in the University campus will be conducted in due course. The University has a botanical garden of its own where many valuable species of plants are preserved.
Steps have been taken to minimize energy consumption. The University has submitted a proposal to the Ministry of Non-renewable sources of Energy for utilizing the services of solar energy. The University library is expected to be powered by Solar Energy in collaboration with the Government of Arunachal Pradesh.
The University has submitted a detailed proposal for rain water harvesting at various locations. The work of rain water harvesting is expected to start shortly. Every year during Vanmohatsav, trees are planted in the campus in collaboration with the Department of Forests, Government of Arunachal Pradesh.
The University runs innovative programmes like inter disciplinary M. Phil and Ph.D. programmes in Tribal Studies and also conducts language package courses of Tribal languages of Arunachal Pradesh. The following are some of the best practices followed in Rajiv Gandhi University:
1. Preparation of policy making documents. 2. Promotion of international students and academic collaboration.
Rajiv Gandhi University has earned the unique distinction of being the first the University in India to prepare the First Human Development Report and State Development Report of the State. The major challenges are the conduct of surveys. The biggest success is that the University has helped the State Government for generating a data base on several important variables like life expectancy, human poverty, etc. Secondly, the Central Government agencies like Planning Commission; Finance Commission has involved the University for preparation of policy documents. Thirdly, it involves students and research scholars who got extensive experience in survey and research. Thus, it can help to build a data base in the University as a by product of the preparation of policy documents. Fourthly, this has facilitated the University to establish and maintain a liaison as well as close interactions with the government and society that help in providing research output useful for policy makers. Arunachal Pradesh has huge potential for research in terms of both cultural and biological diversities and many other intricate domains of tribal life. The University has received attention from international students/ researchers and academic institutions of different parts of the world. However, due to existing mechanism of Restricted Area Permit and in absence of any formal mechanism within the University, international collaboration, admission of foreign students etc. has became hugely problematic. With the formation of
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International Scholar’s Cell, such problems will be solved and in the long run different Departments / Institutes can explore the possibilities of academic exchange programme (faculty members and students/ research scholars etc.) and this is extremely essential to keep parity with other academic institutions of North East India. One scholar with Masters from Oxford University has applied to join Ph.D. programme in the Department of Anthropology which is already sanctioned by Academic Council of the University. Now International Scholar’s Cell is taking necessary steps to give provisional admission and opening the doors to students from abroad.
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B. SWOC ANALYSIS
Strength
• The University is located in a state which is considered as one of the biodiversity hotspots of the world. The Faculty of Life Sciences was recognized as a Centre with Potential for Excellence in Biodiversity and a grant of Rupees seven crores was provided during its second phase of operation.
• Rajiv Gandhi University is one of the few universities in India which started an interdisciplinary research on tribal studies by establishing Arunachal Institute of Tribal Studies. The Centre for Endangered Languages is also attached with this Institute to study and develop the endangered languages.
• This University has earned the distinction of being the first ever university in India to prepare the Human Development Report and State Development Report of Arunachal Pradesh.
• The Department of Economics, Rajiv Gandhi University, was one of the few selected educational institutes which was provided the grant of rupees ten crore for research and development by the Government of India.
• The faculties of the University are appointed from all over India and most of them are actively engaged in research with funding from national and international agencies.
• The University adheres to academic calendar strictly. The University examinations are held regularly and there is not a single instance of the disruption of examinations due to students’ unrest.
• A good number of students qualify NET and SLET examinations in different subjects every year. For example: in December, 2013 sixty two students qualified NET and nine students qualified NET-JRF.
• This is one of the few universities in India where no ragging case is reported. • The University celebrates Arunachal Panorama once in two years as a step towards
promoting cultural integration of different tribes that inhabit the state. Weakness
• Since the university is located in a tribal state locational disadvantages are many.
Arunachal Pradesh is one of the most underdeveloped and neglected states, in the field of education, in general and higher education, in particular. Many of the students have poor educational and economic background. This acts as a major hindrance for introduction of self-financing and other professional courses.
• The state, where the University is located does not have a single large-scale industry. Virtual absence of industries prevents placement drive and industrial exposure of the students properly. As a result, the University industry linkages have not been grown.
• Due to the locational disadvantage, there is increasing pressure on existing infrastructure and financial burden. For example, the university has to procure and maintain a fleet of buses for daily commutation of students, staff as well as the
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faculty from the capital complex. Further, the University has been spending huge amount of money for transporting water for campus dwellers during the dry season.
• The University does not have GPF-cum-Pension Scheme, which acts as deterrent to attract senior faculties of other universities.
• The nearest functional airport from the university is around 400 km away i.e. Guwahati. This acts as a discouragement to the guest faculty, external scholars as well as experts to visit the University frequently on assignments relating to meetings and examinations.
Opportunities
• The University has the opportunity of intensification of research on tribal languages,
folklore, tribal art, culture and documentation and display in various forms in collaboration with national and international universities.
• The University has also the opportunity of intensification of researches on biodiversity and various aspects of aquatic and environmental resources, medicinal plants, and their economic uses.
• In view of continuing thrust of north-east India as a gateway to promoting economic, cultural and trade cooperation between India and South East Asian countries, this University has opportunity to start an interdisciplinary Centre for South-East Asian studies and language package courses like, Thai, Myanmarese etc.
• The University offers full opportunities for students to grow in a holistic manner through cultural, intellectual and extra-curricular exposure in an environmentally rich campus.
• The University has ample opportunities for implementing rain water harvesting and harnessing eco-friendly solar energy for the campus.
Challenges
• To impart quality education by strengthening the academic infrastructure of the existing Departments as well as revision of syllabus, keeping in view the demand of job markets and changing socio-economic and cultural scenario of the state, country and the world.
• To start new courses and new departments after examining the socio economic needs and employability of those courses.
• To build quality infrastructure by taking into accounts the peculiarities of local weather, physical condition and local environment.
• To attract and retain high quality faculty due to absence of GPF cum pension scheme in the University.
• To protect the greenery of the campus due to increasing construction works as well as to provide adequate potable drinking water to the campus dwellers.
• To maintain and uphold motivation of teachers and non-teaching staff so that there is maximum harnessing of their capabilities.
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C. POST ACCREDITATION INITIATIVES
Rajiv Gandhi University, the then Arunachal University was accreditated by NAAC during 2002 with Grade-B. After 2002 the University was expected to do accreditation within 5 years. Although, there were initiatives for re-accreditation but it could not be done due to the following reasons:
(1) The University was in the process of transition for conversion from State University to Central University. The assembly took a unanimous decision in State Assembly in 2004 and ultimately the University was converted to Central University w.e.f. 9th April 2007.
(2) After the conversion to Central University, there were frequent administrative changes particularly concerning the Head of the Institution. For instance, during 2007 to 2012 there were 2 regular Vice-Chancellors (excluding the present one) and 2 Acting Vice-Chancellors. One Acting Vice- Chancellor had to continue for more than 2 years. Similar was the case of the Registrar. There were 10 Registrars in-charge, 2 regular and 8 acting Registrars during the period.
In view of the frequent changes in Vice-Chancellors and the Registrars, the University could not progress much for NAAC accreditation. In fact NAAC re-accreditation process started in 2013 after the joining of the present regular Vice-Chancellor by the end of 2012. However, in spite of frequent administrative changes, the University has progressed quite a lot during the post accreditation period, which is given as follows:
(i) When the University was accreditated in the year 2002, there were only 11 departments i.e. on conventional subjects (mostly Humanities and two Life Sciences departments). In fact, after 2002, the University started opening new departments for professional courses like Department of Mass Communication in 2004, Department of Management and Department of Computer Sciences, in 2005. The University also opened new departments in basic sciences like Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry. In addition to it, the Department of Tribal Studies was elevated into Arunachal Institute of Tribal Studies (AITS) and it started functioning from the year 2005 onward. The associated relevant departments like Sociology and Anthropology were also opened in recent years. At present the University has 18 departments and 2 Institutes i.e. Arunachal Institute of Tribal Studies and Institute of Distance Education. Further, the University offers a number of professional, diploma and certificate courses like PG Diploma in Hospitality Management & Tourism, Mass Communication, Banking & Insurance, Functional Hindi and Advanced PG Diploma courses in Disaster Management and Biodiversity, besides a Diploma in Pre-Primary Teacher Education. The University also runs a number of Certificate Courses like Geographic Information System (GIS), Tribal Languages, Yoga Therapy and Graphics and Animation.
(ii) Besides PG Programmes, there was tremendous progress in research activities in the University after 2002. In 2002 there were only around 47 research scholars and now the number has increased to more than 200. In fact, except 3 Departments i.e. Mass Communication, Physics and Sociology, all the departments offer Ph.D. programme. In addition to it, most of the departments offer M. Phil programmes. There is also a rapid increase in the number of research projects sponsored by various national and
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international agencies. For collaborative research, the University has signed MoU with some of the leading universities and institutes like RIHN, Kyoto, Japan; University of Missouri, Columbia, USA; Semnan University, Iran; IGNOU, New Delhi and MAKAIS, Kolkata.
(iii) There has been a tremendous increase in the number of faculties from around 70 in 2002 to 131 in 2014.
(iv) At the time of accreditation in 2002, the University had only 07 (seven) affiliated colleges and all were Govt. Degree Colleges. At present, the University has 28 affiliated colleges which include 12 Govt. Degree Colleges, 07 Private Colleges, 01 Private Law Colleges, 07 Private B. Ed. Colleges and a Private Homeopathic Medical College.
(v) During the post accreditation period, there was tremendous progress in the construction of physical infrastructure. In 2002, 08 (eight) departments were accommodated in a single academic block and the rest were functioning from Type – V quarters. Now, most of the departments have their own buildings. The building of Social Sciences and Mass Communication are expected to be completed shortly. In 2002, there were only 3 hostels i.e. 1 for boys and 1 for girls and 1 for B.Ed. trainees. But now the university has 7 hostels including 1 women research scholar’s hostel. Construction of 04 more hostels has already been started. The construction of an Auditorium is expected to be completed shortly. In addition to it, a good number of duplex, Type-V, type-IV, type-III and type-II quarters for teachers and non-teaching staff were constructed and various campus development constructions were completed.
(vi) After 2002, there was great progress of the University Library. During the year 2002, the University library had around 28000 Volumes of books but now it has around 61000 volumes of books. In addition to it, the Library has 5587 e-journals. OPAC facilities are now available for the users of the library. The University currently has an internet access through the services provided by the VSAT facility. Internet access is provided through 2Mbps leased line link and 1 Mbps DAMA VSAT link from ERNET India, New Delhi. Further, 1Gbps National Knowledge Network (NKN) link has also been commissioned in the University through which the university receives 10-20 Mbps internet bandwidth.
Thus, during the post accreditation period the University had been striving to maintain high standard in both teaching and research. So, after the post accreditation period the University has shown signs of both qualitative and quantitative progress. It has matured into an institute with a proven academic excellence, social commitments and cultural interest with a clear vision for its future growth.
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D. PROFILE : RAJIV GANDHI UNIVERSITY
1. Name and Address of the University:
Name RAJIV GANDHI UNIVERSITY Address RONO HILLS, DOIMUKH
City: ITANAGAR, PIN – 791 112 State : Arunachal Pradesh Website www.rgu.ac.in
2. For communication:
Designation Name Telephone
with STD code
Mobile FAX e-mail
Vice-Chancellor
Prof. Tamo Mibang
0360-2277252(O) 9436633920 0360-
2277371 vc@rgu.ac.in
vcrguniv@gmail.com 0360-2277261(R)
Pro-Vice Chancellor - - - - -
Registrar Dr. Rachob Taba
0360-2277253(O) 9436272023 0360-
2277889 rgureg@gmail.com 0360- 2278027 (R)
Steering Committee
/IQAC coordinator
Prof. Amitava
Mitra
0360-2277236(O) 9436040435 -
iqac.rgu.ac.in amitraau@rediffmail.c
om rguiqac@gmail.com
3. Status of the University:
State University
State Private University
Central University √
University under Section 3 of UGC (Deemed University
Institution of National Importance
Any other (Please specify)
4. Type of University:
Unitary
Affiliating √
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5. Source of funding:
Central Government √
State Government
Self financing
Any other (Please specify)
6. a. Date of establishment of the University : 04/02/1984 b. Prior to the establishment of the University, was it a/an
i. PG Centre Yes No √
ii. Affiliated College Yes No √
iii. Constituent College Yes No √
iv Autonomous College Yes No √
v. Any other (Please specify) ……………………………………..
If yes, give the date of establishment: ……………………………. (dd/mm/yy)
7. Date of recognition as a University by UGC or any other national agency:
Under Section dd mm yy Remarks i. 2f of UGC* 25 03 1994 ii. 12B of UGC* 25 03 1994 iii. 3 of UGC# iv. Any other ^(Specify)
* Enclose # Enclose notification of MHRD and UGC for all courses/ Programmes/ campus/ campuses. ^ Enclose certificate of recognition by any other national agency/agencies, if any.
8. Has the University been recognized? Yes (Bio-diversity) a. By UGC as a University with Potential for Excellence?
Yes √ No
If yes, date of recognition: ……………… (25/07/2002)
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b. For its performance by any other governmental agency?
Yes No √
If yes, Name of the agency …………………………………. and
date of recognition: ……………………………. (dd/mm/yy)
9. Does the University have off-campus centres?
Yes No √
date of establishment: ………………………… (dd/mm/yy)
date of recognition: ……………………………. (dd/mm/yy)
10. Does the University have off-shore campuses?
Yes No √
date of establishment : ……………………………. (dd/mm/yy)
date of recognition : ……………………………. (dd/mm/yy)
11. Location of the campus and area:
Location* Campus area in acres
Built up area in sq.mts.
i. Main campus area
Rural, Tribal Hill area 302 acres Around 78 acres
ii. Other campuses in the country - - -
iii. Campuses abroad - - -
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(* Urban, Semi-Urban, Rural, Tribal, Hilly Area, Any other (Please specify)
If the University has more than one campus, it may submit a consolidated self-study report reflecting the activities of all the campuses.
12. Provide information on the following: In case of multi-campus University, please provide campus-wise information.
• Auditorium/Seminar complex with infrastructural facilities: Yes • Sports facilities : Yes • Playground : Yes • Swimming pool : No • Gymnasium : Yes • Any other (please specify) • Sports facilities Boys’ Hostel
i. Number of hostels : 03 ii. Number of inmates : 353 iii. Facilities : Table tennis, Badminton, Carom, Chess etc.
Girls’ Hostel i. Number of hostels : 02 ii. Number of inmates : 177 iii. Facilities : Table tennis, Badminton, Carom, Chess etc.
Combined for Boys And Girls (Research Scholars Hostel): iv. Number of hostels : 01 v. Number of inmates : 54 vi. Facilities : Table tennis, Badminton, Carom, Chess etc.
Working women’s Hostel i. Number of hostels : NA ii. Number of inmates : -- iii. Facilities
Residential facilities for faculty and non-teaching
Cafeteria : Two Nos. and One Canteen
Health Centre – Nature of facilities available – inpatient, outpatient, ambulance,
emergency care facility, etc.: 3 bedded Health Centre with Ambulance and emergency
care.
Facilities like banking, post office, book shops, etc. : Yes
Transport facilities to cater to the needs of the students and staff : Yes
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Facilities for persons with disabilities : Yes
Animal house : NA
Incinerator for laboratories : NA
Power House : Yes
Waste management facility : NA
13. Number of institutions affiliated to the University (as on 31.03.2014)
Type of Colleges Total Permanent Temporary Law 1 1 0 Medicine 1 1 0 Engineering 0 0 0 Education 06 1 5 Management 00 0 0 Others (specify and provide details)
17 8 9
14. Does the University Act provide for conferment of autonomy (as recognized by the UGC) to its affiliated institutions? If yes, give the number of autonomous colleges under the jurisdiction of the University.
Yes No √ Number
15. Furnish the following information:
Particulars Number Number of students a. University Departments Undergraduate 01 143 Post graduate 19 1355 Research centres on the campus 00 00 b. Constituent Colleges 00 00 c. Affiliated colleges 25 19168 d. Colleges under 2(f) 06 - e. Colleges under 2(f) and 12(B) 06 - f. NAAC accredited colleges 06 - g. Colleges with potential for Excellence (UGC) 01* -
h. Autonomous colleges nil - i. Colleges with postgraduate Departments 01 -
j. Colleges with Research Departments nil - k. University recognized Research nil -
* J.N. College, Pasighat, AP.
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16. Does the University conform to the specification of Degrees as enlisted by the UGC?
Yes √ No
17. Academic programmes offered by the University departments at present, under the following categories: (Enclose the list of academic programmes offered)
Programmes Number UG 02* PG 18
Integrated Masters 00 M.Phil. 11 Ph.D. 17
Integrated Ph.D. 00 Certificate 06 Diploma 01
PG Diploma 05 IDE 08
Total 68
* Distance education also offers UG Programme.
18. Number of working days during the last academic year:
2013-14: 256 days
19. Number of teaching days during the past four academic years.
2010-11 2011-12 2012-13 2013-14 181 181 181 181
(“Teaching days” means days on which classes were engaged. Examination days are not to be included).
20. Does the University have a Department of Teacher Education?
Yes √ No
If yes,
a. Year of establishment : 30/06/2000 b. NCTE recognition details (if applicable)
Notification Number F.7-13/2000-ERC
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Date: ……………………………. (dd/mm/yy)
c. Is the department opting for assessment and accreditation separately?
Yes No √
21. Does the University have a teaching department of Physical Education? In process
Yes No
If yes,
a. Year of establishment: ……………………………. (dd/mm/yy) b. NCTE recognition details (if applicable)
Notification Number ……………………………..
Date: ……………………………. (dd/mm/yy)
c. Is the department opting for assessment and accreditation separately?
Yes No √
22. In the case of Private and Deemed Universities, please indicate whether professional programmes are being offered?
Yes No √ If yes, please enclose approval/recognition details issued by the statutory body governing the programme. 23. Has the University been reviewed by any regulatory authority? If so, furnish a copy of the report and action taken there upon.
Not yet.
24. Number of positions in the University
Positions Teaching Faculty Positions Non
teaching staff
Technical Staff Professor Associate
Professor Assistant Professor
Sanctioned by the UGC/University/State Government
19 36 102 194 65
Recruited 10 20 93 172 42 Yet to recruit 09 16 09 22 23
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25. Qualifications of the teaching staff (31.3.2014):
Highest qualification
Professor Associate Professor
Assistant Professor Total
Male Female Male Female Male Female D.Sc/D. Litt Ph.D. 21 2 19 5 32 5 84 M.Phil. 5 - 5 - 8 2 20 PG 21 2 19 5 60 15 122
Temporary teachers Ph.D. - - - - - - - M.Phil. - - - - - - - PG - - - - - - -
Part time teachers Ph.D. - - - - - - - M.Phil. - - - - - - - PG - - - - - - -
(Teachers promoted under CAS are shown against the positions to which they are promoted) 26. Emeritus, Adjunct and Visiting Professors.
Emeritus Adjunct Visiting Number - - 19 (2013-14)
27. Chairs instituted by the University:
Chairs School/Department Nil
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28. Students enrolled in the University departments during the current academic year with the following details: As on 31.3.2014
Students UG PG Integrated Masters M.Phil. Ph.D. Integrate
d Ph.D. D.Litt./D.S
c. Certificate &
Diploma Diploma PG Diploma
Students *M *F *M *F *M *F *M *F *M *F *M *F *M *F *M *F *M *F *M *F From the
state where the
University is located
47 50
327
509
34
27
33
21 66
57
From other states of
India
22
24
107
102 7
4
29
15 6
7
NRI students
Foreign students
Total 143 1045 72 98 136
*M - Male ; *F - Female
Total : 1494
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29. ‘Unit cost’ of education (2013 – 2014)
(Unit cost=total annual recurring expenditure (actual) divided by total number of students enrolled)
(a) Including the salary component = ` 2,34,730/- (b) Excluding the salary component = ` 82,914/-
30. Academic Staff College
• Year of establishment NIL • Number of Programmes conducted (with duration)
UGC Orientation UGC Refresher University’s own progammes
31. Does the University offer Distance Education Programmes (DEP)?
Yes √ No
If yes, indicate the number of programmes offered.
Certificate Course in English for Communication BA (Pass) MA (Education) MA (English) MA (Hindi) MA (History) MA (Political Science) Certificate Course in Fishery Technology
Are they recognized by the Distance Education Council?
Yes
32. Does the University have a provision for external registration of students?
Yes No √
If yes, how many students avail of this provision annually?
33. Is the University applying for Accreditation or re-assessment? If Accreditation, name the cycle.
Accreditation Cycle 1 Cycle 2 Yes Cycle 3 Cycle 4
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34. Date of accreditation* (applicable for Cycle 2, Cycle 3, Cycle 4 and re-assessment only)
Cycle 1: 15/05/2002 (dd/mm/yyyy), Accreditation outcome/Result “B”
Cycle 2: …………………………….. (dd/mm/yyyy), Accreditation outcome/Result ………..
Cycle 3: …………………………….. (dd/mm/yyyy), Accreditation outcome/Result ………..
Cycle 4: …………………………….. (dd/mm/yyyy), Accreditation outcome/Result ………..
* Kindly enclose copy of accreditation certificate(s) and peer team report(s).
35. Does the University provide the list of accredited institutions under its jurisdiction on its website?
Provide details of the number of accredited affiliated/constituent/autonomous colleges under the University.
No
36. Date of establishment of Internal Quality Assurance Cell (IQAC) and dates of submission of Annual Quality Assurance Reports (AQAR).
IQAC: (09/04/2003)
i. AQAR 2010 - 11 on 16/10/2014 ii. AQAR 2011 -12 on 16/10/2014 iii. AQAR 2012- 13 on 16/10/2014 iv. AQAR 2013- 14 on 16/10/2014
37. Any other relevant data, the University would like to include (not exceeding one
page):
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E. CRITERION WISE INPUT
E.1. CRITERION - I : CURRICULAR ASPECTS
1.1 Curriculum Design and Development
1.1.1 How is the institutional vision and mission reflected in the academic programmes of the university?
The vision and mission are always kept in forefront in decision making and appropriately reflected while preparing the academic programmes of the University, through designing of syllabi, courses of study, Five year plans, Annual plans, etc.
1.1.2 Does the university follow a systematic process in the design and development of the curriculum? If yes, give details of the process (need assessment, feedback, etc.).
Yes.
All courses of study are designed by the concerned statutory bodies like Boards of Studies (Board of Post Graduate Studies & Board of Under-Graduate Studies). The general approach is to circulate the courses and seek feedback from the teachers/experts of related Departments of the other universities/Institutes. Further, students’ feedback is obtained in a suitable manner in the final semester for the betterment of teaching and improvement of course contents. Academicians other than the University are members of respective BUGS & BPGS. Their views are updated in the curriculum. The syllabus is designed in 2/3 days’ deliberation process. It is finally approved in the Academic Council of the University. The senior faculty members, all professors and cognate subject experts are members in the respective board of studies for value addition.
1.1.3 How are the following aspects ensured through curriculum design and development? ∗ Employability ∗ Innovation ∗ Research
All the above three points are always considered inevitable during designing of a curriculum. The employability is ensured on the back ground of national / regional / local demands of trained manpower in conventional & non-conventional areas. The emphasis is given into the aspect through industry inputs where ever possible in addition to local requirements. The innovation aspect of the curricula is ensured by consulting nationally reputed academicians / senior professors / specialists on regular basis. Research aspects on various issues, with priority on regional relevance, being the prime importance in academics and are ensured at the departmental levels inviting national level experts and reviewing issue-based research gaps in respective subject areas. Relevant inputs/suggestions are
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incorporated from the scholars / students involved in such activities as and when required.
1.1.4 To what extent does the university use the guidelines of the regulatory bodies for developing and/or restructuring the curricula? Has the university been instrumental in leading any curricular reform which has created a national impact?
The best expertise available within and outside the University helps us to design the curricula in general through various Boards of Studies of the University at the departmental / institute level involving the external experts. The University justifiably follow all the recommended model curricula of concerned regulatory bodies like UGC, AICTE, AICME, MCI, CCH, DEC, BCI etc., for developing/ restructuring relevant curricula. In the context of curricular reform the university has created national impact. Many students are NET /SLET qualified across Departments due to updated and student friendly syllabus. It has achieved national level identity for research programmes in Economics, Tribal studies and Biological diversity etc.
1.1.5 Does the university interact with industry, research bodies and the civil society in the curriculum revision process? If so, how has the university benefitted through interactions with the stakeholders? Yes.
The University interacts with industry, research bodies and the civil societies in the curriculum revision process. It obtains feedback which are carefully reviewed and implemented at various Depts. Recently a leading local daily in collaboration with the University has launched an annual media scholarship to support students pursuing their Masters in Mass Communication.
1.1.6 Give details of how the university facilitates the introduction of new programmes of studies in its affiliated colleges.
The new programmes are introduced after passing through different statutory and mandatory requirements. It is through University Academic Council, Research Board, Dept. Research Boards, AICTE, CCH / Bar Council of India etc.
1.1.7 Does the university encourage its colleges to provide additional skill oriented programmes relevant to regional needs? Cite instances (not applicable for unitary universities).
Yes.
Computer trainings, Hindi Programmes Professional Software including Tally etc., are promoted for additional skill oriented programmes. As per UGC guidelines it is mandatory to have skill based programmes. Various vocational courses of short duration are implemented at college levels.
1.2 Academic Flexibility
1.2.1 Furnish the inventory for the following:
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∗ Programmes taught on campus: List of Courses (2014-15):
Regular Courses 1. Arts M.A. (English) 2. Arts M.A. (Hindi) 3. Arts P.G. Diploma in Functional Hindi 4. Social Science B. Ed. 5. Social Science Diploma in Pre-primary Teachers Education 6. Social Science Diploma in Elementary Education 7. Social Science M.A. (Anthropology) 8. Social Science M.A. (Economics) 9. Social Science M.A. (Education) 10. Social Science M.A. (History) 11. Social Science M.A. / M. Sc. (Geography)
12. Social Science Advanced PG Diploma in Disaster Management (APGDDM)
13. Social Science M.A. (Mass Communication) 14. Social Science P.G. Diploma in Mass Communication 15. Social Science M.A. (Political Science) 16. Social Science M.A. (Sociology) 17. Social Science M.A. (Tribal Studies) 18. Social Science M.Ed. 19. Commerce M.Com 20. Commerce P.G. Diploma in Banking & Insurance 21. Management M.B.A 22. Management P.G. Diploma in Hospitality & Tourism Mgt. 23. Science B.C.A. 24. Science M.C.A. 25. Science M. Tech. 26. Science M. Sc. (Botany) 27. Science M. Sc. (Chemistry) 28. Science M. Sc. (Physics) 29. Science M. Sc. (Mathematics & Computing) 30. Science M. Sc. (Zoology) 31. Science Advance P.G. Diploma in Biodiversity 32. Certificate G.I.S 33. Certificate Graphics and Design 34. Certificate Tribal Languages 35. Certificate Yoga Therapy Education
∗ Overseas programmes offered on campus : No ∗ Programmes available for colleges to choose from:
Agro based vocational courses, Forest & natural resources etc.
1.2.2 Give details on the following provisions with reference to academic flexibility a. Core / Elective options : Yes At PG Departments with optional/ specializations b. Enrichment courses : Yes
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Language / Diploma / Certificate courses c. Courses offered in modular form : Yes d. Credit accumulation and transfer facility : No e. Lateral and vertical mobility within and across programmes, courses and disciplines : No
1.2.3 Does the university have an explicit policy and strategy for attracting international students?
Yes
(Through MoUs, International Cell for Foreign students)
1.2.4 Have any courses been developed targeting international students? If so, how successful have they been? If ‘no’, explain the impediments.
In progress.
1.2.5 Does the university facilitate dual degree and twinning programmes? If yes, give details.
No
1.2.6 Does the university offer self-financing programmes? If yes, list them and indicate if policies regarding admission, fee structure teacher qualification and salary are at par with the aided programmes?
There is partially / fully self-financing programmes in MBA, M. Tech, APGDDM, PGDMC, PGDHTM, MA (Mass Communication), PGDFH, PGDBI and PGDB. Admission is done on merit basis, entrance test at Dept. level.
MBA - ` 49,920/- (` 13010, ` 12200, ` 12510, ` 12200 from 1st Semester to 4th Semester respectively) M. Tech - ` 50,920/- (` 13510, ` 12200, ` 13010, ` 12200 from 1st Semester to 4th Semester respectively) APGDDM - ` 5860/- (` 3660 for 1st Sem. and ` 2200 for Final Sem.) PGDMC - ` 14310/- (One time payment during admission) PGDHTM - ` 5860/- (` 3660 for 1st Sem. and ` 2200 for Final Sem.) MA (Mass Communication) - ` 33450/- (` 7900, ` 7850, ` 8850, ` 8850 from 1st Semester to 4th Semester respectively) PGDFH - ` 7500/- (` 4000 for 1st Sem. & ` 3500 for Final Semester) PGDBI - ` 15000/- (One time payment during admission) PGDB - ` 5860/- (One time payment during admission)
Teacher’s qualification and salary as per UGC- norms
1.2.7 Does the university provide the flexibility of bringing together the conventional face-to-face mode and the distance mode of education and allow students to choose and combine the courses they are interested in? If ‘yes,’ give operational details.
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Yes The University allows its students pursuing some programmes on full time basis to pursue Diploma / Language courses at the evening time to enable them to equip with relevant subject knowledge and also to gain as much knowledge as possible in their interested areas. There is Distance education mode which offers programmes need to attract students.
1.2.8 Has the university adopted the Choice Based Credit System (CBCS)? If yes, for how
many programmes? What efforts have been made by the university to encourage the introduction of CBCS in its affiliated colleges?
No
But it is in pipe line to have CBCS in coming years
1.2.9 What percentage of programmes offered by the university follows: ∗ Annual system : Nil ∗ Semester system : (100%)
for all the programmes ∗ Trimester system : Nil
1.2.10 How does the university promote inter-disciplinary programmes? Name a few programmes and comment on their outcome.
Yes;
The M. Phil at Arunachal Institute of Tribal Studies.
M. Phil. programme in AITS started since 1995-96. And students from various academic disciplines viz. Anthropology, History, Political Science, Economics, Education, Commerce, Geography, English, etc. were given admission with a clear objective that they learn the in-depth research methodology and field technique apart from other subjects prescribed for M. Phil course. Those who successfully complete M. Phil programme get placement in various colleges/ universities/ research organizations in the State and outside the State as well. Likewise Ph.D. programme is also offered in the same way.
1.3 Curriculum Enrichment
.3.1 How often is the curriculum of the university reviewed and upgraded for making it socially relevant and/or job oriented / knowledge intensive and meeting the emerging needs of students and other stakeholders?
As frequently as possible.
Generally, all the courses are reviewed & revised by the appropriate bodies (PGS, BUGS) of the University for incorporating justified modifications wherever required. The curriculum is reviewed as per university ordinances. Up to 10 per cent is revised by the internal meeting of respective board of studies. It is usual practice to go for thorough revision of syllabus in every 5 years.
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1.3.2 During the last four years, how many new programmes at UG and PG levels were introduced? Give details. ∗ Inter-disciplinary : Nil ∗ programmes in emerging areas : 9
a) Post-Graduate Diploma in Banking & Insurance (PGDBI) b) DPTT c) Post Graduate Diploma in Functional Hindi (PGDFPH) d) Post -Graduate Diploma in Biodiversity (PGDB) e) Advanced PG Diploma in Disaster Management (APGDDM) f) Certificate Course in Yoga g) Advanced PG Diploma in Disaster management h) Certificate Course in Graphic & Animation (CCG&A) i) Certificate Course in Fishery Technology
1.3.3 What are the strategies adopted for the revision of the existing programmes? What percentage of courses underwent a syllabus revision?
Review of existing programmes is through collection of information from the internal as well as the outside experts available. The professors, senior faculty members are engaged in the framing of up dated syllabi. The course is revised as per University ordinance in force.
1.3.4 What are the value-added courses offered by the university and how does the university ensure that all students have access to them?
Many departments have adopted value added courses like in Commerce, Hindi, IT, Mass Communication etc
1.3.5 Has the university introduced any higher order skill development programmes in consonance with the national requirements as outlined by the National Skills Development Corporation and other agencies?
Advanced training is provided to the students as per requirement of the particular course.
1.4 Feedback System
1.4.1 Does the university have a formal mechanism to obtain feedback from students regarding the curriculum and how is it made use of?
Yes.
The faculty members are encouraged to be evaluated by their own students and the feedback is obtained from the end semester students. The feed back process is carried by IQAC during 4th semester in every academic year.
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1.4.2 Does the university elicit feedback on the curriculum from national and international faculty? If yes, specify a few methods such as conducting webinars, workshops, online discussions, etc. and its impact.
All Departments offer a finely balanced curriculum on theory, tools and analysis. The students are trained well through a rigorous system of continuous evaluation in terms of classroom participation, projects, examinations, assignments, seminars and term papers. National and international faculty members are invited for giving lectures and interaction with the students on the subjects concerned. As a part of talk series many eminent academicians, economists are invited for delivering lecture. It is a regular practice in the university to invite eminent speakers outside the state.
1.4.3 Specify the mechanism through which affiliated institutions give feedback on curriculum enrichment and the extent to which it is made use of.
The faculty members from affiliated colleges are members in respective UG board of studies. It is made seniority wise on rotational basis and university ordinance is followed in the letter and spirit. During syllabi revision faculty members from colleges deliberate and participate in the syllabus committee in the meetings. Very often senior faculty across colleges are specially invited for the syllabus restructuring.
1.4.4 What are the quality sustenance and quality enhancement measures undertaken by the university in ensuring the effective development of the curricula?
The Departmental / Institutional Board of Studies (Under Graduates and Post Graduates) invite experts from various fields and review the curriculum aspects so that it suits the needs of the service / industry sector. Primarily each department/Institute formulates its curriculum after approval by the departmental committee (by teachers’ council meeting of the concerned department / Institute). This is then placed before the board of studies and once it is deliberated and approved by the board of studies, it is brought before the Academic Council for final approval.
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E.2. CRITERION - II : TEACHING-LEARNING AND EVALUTION
2.1 Student Enrolment and Profile
2.1.1 How does the university ensure publicity and transparency in the admission process?
1. Admission notification is released in all leading news papers throughout the
North-Eastern Region, simultaneously with all the details on the University Website (www.rgu.ac.in). The students (basically outstation applicants) can apply through downloaded application.
2. The candidates are selected on the basis of merit for admission. The waiting list is prepared on merit basis. And in some diploma / courses entrance examination is conducted by the concerned University Departments / Institutes. A student applicant may get the details of the list of selected candidates as well as waiting list through the University Website and on the Notice board of the concerned Department / Institute as well. The wait lists are also notified for filling the vacant seat(s) if any after the stipulated time mentioned in the University prospectus / admission handbook. This system has been ensuring the transparency in the admission process.
2.1.2 Explain in detail the process of admission put in place by the university. List the criteria for admission: (e.g.: (i) merit, (ii) merit with entrance test, (iii) merit, entrance test and interview, (iv) common entrance test conducted by state agencies and national agencies (v) other criteria followed by the university (please specify).
1. Admission process involves preparation of selection list based on merit of the applicant in certain Departments / Institutes. In some courses it is merit with entrance test. In some courses admission is done by Group Discussion followed by personal interview.
For M.B.A. programme CAT, MAT qualified candidates are exempted from the entrance test.
2. For admission to Ph.D. programmes all applicants have to appear written test except JRF and M. Phil. degree holders. The JRF & M.Phil. holders have to face at the viva-voce test only. Reservations of seats are made for JRF and M. Phil. degree holders. Interview is conducted for all eligible candidates.
3. Admission to M. Phil. course is based on the dual process of written test (except JRF holders) and interview.
4. M. Tech.: Admissions are based on entrance test conducted by the University (candidates with GATE Score are exempted from entrance test)
5. Ph.D. with UGC / CSIR - JRF etc.: Based on interview only (without Written Test).
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2.1.3 Provide details of admission process in the affiliated colleges and the university’s role in monitoring the same.
The university prepares the academic calendar which is approved by the Academic Council. On the basis of it, the colleges prepare their own prospectus /admission hand book separately. The admission and eligibility is notified in local daily by the respective colleges. The admission takes place on the basis of marks obtained in the last academic examination. Some colleges undertake entrance test for their various courses. The University fixes general admission criteria for the colleges. The university ordinance is complied with in letter and spirit for the eligibility of the candidates to take admission in B. A, B. Sc. & B.Com. courses.
2.1.4 Does the university have a mechanism to review its admission process and student
profile annually? If yes, what is the outcome of such an analysis and how has it contributed to the improvement of the process?
The University reviews its admission process and students’ profile annually in all the statutory and non-statutory bodies. Action is taken accordingly for the improvement of the process.
2.1.5 What are the strategies adopted to increase / improve access for students belonging to the following categories: ∗ SC/ST ∗ OBC ∗ Women ∗ Persons with varied disabilities ∗ Economically weaker sections ∗ Outstanding achievers in sports and other extracurricular activities
1. There is a reservation of seats for SC, ST, OBC applicants and persons with varied disabilities (PWD) applicants.
2. ST students are getting some relaxation against the cut off marks as prescribed by the University.
3. The meritorious SC/ST/PWD/OBC candidates are considered for admission as per their merit against the open category seats which are not counted against their respective reserved seats.
4. There is a reservation for differently abled applicants in every Department /Institute.
5. In order to encourage candidates with an excellent record in sports, one additional seat is allotted in each Department / Institute.
6. There is reservation for wards of Ex-Service persons in the PG admission. 7. Special weightage is provided to NSS volunteers /NCC / meritorious sports
persons. 8. Govt. stipend is provided to the STs.
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2.1.6 Number of students admitted in university departments in the last four academic years:
Categories 2010-11 2011-12 2012-13 2013-14 Male Female Male Female Male Female Male Female
SC 7 6 6 6 15 8 13 10 ST 408 446 444 493 488 568 535 673 OBC 29 31 43 42 48 57 58 66 PH 3 3 3 2 1 0 5 2 General 70 75 90 113 55 62 61 47 Total 517 561 586 656 607 695 672 798
2.1.7 Has the university conducted any analysis of demand ratio for the various
programmes of the university departments and affiliated colleges? If so, highlight the significant trends explaining the reasons for increase / decrease.
Programmes Number of applications
Sanctioned Intake
Demand Ratio
UG (BCA) 34 16 2.13 : 1 PG 2640 581 4.54 : 1 M. Tech. 65 12 5.42 : 1 M. Phil. 363 50 7.26:1 Ph. D. 673 72 9.35 : 1
There is growing demand for intake in PG programmes. After implementation of
OBC reservation every year 10 % seats are increased depending upon availability of infrastructure in the Depts. There is growing demand / enrolment in higher education. Since RGU is the only university in the state. There is increasing number of applicants in various PG programmes in these years. Presently more number of colleges / community colleges is coming up in the state. There are huge vacancies for faculty members in the colleges of the state. Every year advertisement for the same by Arunachal Pradesh Public Service Commission (APPSC) motivates students to pursue PG and then to qualify the NET/SLET/CSIR for their eligibility.
2.1.8 Were any programmes discontinued/ staggered by the university in the last four
years? If yes, please specify the reasons.
No
2.2 Catering to Student Diversity
2.2.1 Does the university organize orientation / induction programme for freshers? If yes, give details such as the duration, issues covered, experts involved and mechanism for using the feedback in subsequent years.
Yes.
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After completion of the admission process, a freshers’ meet is organized by each Department / Institute. In addition to it, a general freshers’ meet is organized by RGU Students Union, which is chaired by the Vice-Chancellor. All the important functionaries viz., Deans of Faculties, Registrar, Controller of Examinations, Finance Officer, Hostel Warden, Librarians, Directors of the Institutes, Heads of the Departments, etc. are invited to brief / counsel the students.
In addition to the above, each Department / Institute has an introductory session for all the newly admitted students within few days of the commencement of classes.
2.2.2 Does the university have a mechanism through which the “differential requirements of the student population” are analysed after admission and before the commencement of classes? If so, how are the key issues identified and addressed? Since it is a very important aspect action will be taken up by the University soon.
2.2.3 Does the university offer bridge / remedial / add-on courses? If yes, how are they structured into the time table? Give details of the courses offered, department-wise/faculty-wise? The University offers remedial courses for slow learners particularly students coming from the rural / remote areas. There is a remedial coaching cell which arranges the remedial coaching classes. The Career & Counselling cell organizes programmes / personality development programmes. There is coaching centre for NET/ SLET appearing candidates.
2.2.4 Has the university conducted study on the academic growth of students from disadvantaged sections of society, economically disadvantaged, physically handicapped, slow learners, etc.? If yes, what are the main findings? Yes. The key findings show that they need to be given a special caring. This is being carried out in the Departments and Institutes. All ST students are provided book grants and stipends.
2.2.5 How does the university identify and respond to the learning needs of advanced learners?
Advanced learners are given more assistance by the supply of supplement
books and also given additional project work dealing with advanced methodologies.
They are encouraged to participate in conferences/ seminars/research methodology, symposia conducted by other Institutions / Universities in India.
Students participated in the Colloquium at Bombay University and NIT, Durgapur during 2013. (Geography & Commerce).
Special coaching for various competitive examinations like UGC-NET / SET is given for advanced learners.
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2.3 Teaching-Learning Process
2.3.1 How does the university plan and organise the teaching, learning and evaluation schedules (academic calendar, teaching plan, evaluation blue print, etc.)?
All faculty members prepare their teaching plans in accordance with the University Academic Calendar. The session is designed to facilitate the students for library consultation, attending seminars in the campus, counselling programmes, investment awareness programmes, extra-curricular activities etc.
2.3.2 Does the university provide course outlines and course schedules prior to the commencement of the academic session? If yes, how is the effectiveness of the process ensured?
Yes.
This is provided by the concerned Dept.
2.3.3 Does the university face any challenges in completing the curriculum within the stipulated time frame and calendar? If yes, elaborate on the challenges encountered and the institutional measures to overcome these.
No challenge.
The university follows UGC module of 181 working days in every academic calendar.
2.3.4 How is learning made student-centric? Give a list of participatory learning activities adopted by the faculty that contributes to holistic development and improved student learning, besides facilitating life-long learning and knowledge management.
The learning is made through students’ involvement. These include individual and group tasks, role playing, presentations, assignments, term paper(s), project report(s), review papers and tutorials.
2.3.5 What is the university’s policy on inviting experts / people of eminence to deliver lectures and/or organize seminars for students?
It is a very common practice across Depts. to invite experts / people of eminence to deliver lectures in the class or organize seminars for students. RGU is one of the pioneering universities in North East to invite persons of eminence for enrichment of standards of the students. On the basis of priority within the entire University, special lectures are arranged with the presence of eminent speakers and Visiting Professors / Scientists, Professors of national repute across teaching departments/ Institutions. More than 47 visiting professors were invited during 2012-13 academic session only.
2.3.6 Does the university formally encourage blended learning by using e-learning resources?
Yes. It is encouraged through the extensive use of Inflibnet, Edusat, and ICT.
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2.3.7 What are the technologies and facilities such as virtual laboratories, e-learning, open educational resources and mobile education used by the faculty for effective teaching?
The university is yet to introduce such technologies and facilities.
2.3.8 Is there any designated group among the faculty to monitor the trends and issues regarding developments in Open Source Community and integrate its benefits in the university’s educational processes?
NO. There is no such group. However, this is the top most priority of the University and each faculty member does his / her best in this regard.
2.3.9 What steps has the university taken to convert traditional classrooms into 24x7 learning places?
Aside from having ‘smart classrooms’ (in few departments only), the University has taken the following initiatives to convert the campus into 24x7 learning places.
i) Internet lab has been established in the library for use by the students. Special initiative has already been taken by establishing a centre of Bioinformatics for the students of Science Departments.
ii) The library has access over 5500 e-journals from several popular publishers with the support of UGC-INFONET.
2.3.10 Is there a provision for the services of counsellors / mentors/ advisors for each class
or group of students for academic, personal and psychosocial guidance? If yes, give details of the process and the number of students who have benefitted.
Though the provision for the services of Counsellors/ Mentors/ Advisors has not been available in a formal way in the University, there is an informal way of counselling the students regarding their academic, personal, psychological and social problems. The Dean of Students’ welfare and Hostel wardens are shouldering the same responsibility in an informal way. The Career and Counselling cell is imparting counselling / personality development activities.
2.3.11 Were any innovative teaching approaches/methods/practices adopted/ put to use by the faculty during the last four years? If yes, did they improve learning? What were the methods used to evaluate the impact of such practices? What are the efforts made by the institution in giving the faculty due recognition for innovation in teaching?
A committee is constituted to evolve the mechanism for selecting the most inspired teacher in the University.
2.3.12 How does the university create a culture of instilling and nurturing creativity and scientific temper among the learners?
University nurtures a culture amongst the learners through patronizing curricular and extra-curricular activities in various fields for creative performances. The show-casing of such performer-learners is made through friendly games & sports,
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indigenous festivals. Arunachal Panorama is the common practice in campus life of students & teachers. The faculty members of every Departments / Institutes are also involved with the periodical review, meetings, group discussion, etc., on such aspect that automatically raise scientific tempers among the learners.
2.3.13 Does the university consider student projects mandatory in the learning programme? If yes, for how many programmes have they been (percentage of total) made mandatory? Yes Number of projects executed within the university Names of external institutions associated with the university for student project
work Role of faculty in facilitating such projects
In some of the postgraduate courses like MBA, M. Com. M.Sc. (Chemistry, Botany, Mathematics, Physics, Zoology), project work is mandatory for completion of the PG program. Most of these programs are done internally and some departments have evaluation process by the external experts.
End semester students of the Department of Anthropology have to conduct research project independently under the supervision of faculty members and such project reports (in the form of dissertation) are evaluated by the external experts.
2.3.14 Does the university have a well-qualified pool of human resource to meet the requirements of the curriculum? If there is a shortfall, how is it supplemented?
Certainly. University possesses well qualified faculty members for its curricula and are very much responsible & updated in this regard. In case of shortfall it is also the normal practice to invite Guest / Visiting professors who can shoulder the necessary responsibility keeping parity with curricula in the mainstream.
2.3.15 How are the faculty enabled to prepare computer-aided teaching/ learning materials? What are the facilities available in the university for such efforts?
Faculty keeps constant touch with the developments in this field. The Computer Science Dept. organizes workshops in this regard.
2.3.16 Does the university have a mechanism for the evaluation of teachers by the students / alumni? If yes, how is the evaluation feedback used to improve the quality of the teaching-learning process?
The University has adopted the mechanism of the evaluation of teachers by the students. The feedback is obtained in a structured questionnaire at the end semester of the course. Based on the feedback, the teacher tries to overcome the deficiencies pointed out. The students evaluate without any compulsion or fear as there is no provision to mention their identity in the evaluation process.
2.4 Teacher Quality
2.4.1 How does the university plan and manage its human resources to meet the changing requirements of the curriculum?
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Through sharing of knowledge and expertise between the Academic Departments / Institutes of the University and outside the University. Academicians of national and international repute are regularly invited by the University on the basis of Teaching Department’s request.
2.4.2 Furnish details of the faculty (as on 31.03.2014)
Highest Qualification
Professors Associate Professors
Assistant Professors Total
Male Female Male Female Male Female Permanent teachers
D.Sc. / D.Litt. Ph.D. 21 2 19 5 32 5 84 M. Phil. 5 -- 5 -- 8 2 20 PG 21 2 19 5 60 15 122
Temporary teachers Ph.D. -- -- -- -- -- -- -- M. Phil. -- -- -- -- -- -- -- PG -- -- -- -- -- -- --
Part-time Teacher Ph.D. -- -- -- -- -- -- -- M. Phil. -- -- -- -- -- -- -- PG -- -- -- -- -- -- -- Total 122
2.4.3 Does the university encourage diversity in its faculty recruitment? Provide the
following details (department / school-wise).
Yes
Details described in the sections are dedicated to Departments / Institutes.
2.4.4 How does the university ensure that qualified faculty are appointed for new programmes/emerging areas of study (Bio-technology, Bioinformatics, Material Science, Nanotechnology, Comparative Media Studies, Diaspora Studies, Forensic Computing, Educational Leadership, etc.)? How many faculty members were appointed to teach new programmes during the last four years?
The University ensures that appointment of faculty is made strictly as per the UGC guideline and the specialization(s) approved in Departmental / Institutional Board, Academic Council and EC. A good number of faculty members are appointed to teach new and emerging courses.
2.4.5 How many Emeritus / Adjunct Faculty / Visiting Professors are on the rolls of the university?
More than 45 Visiting Professors are on the rolls of the university.
List is enclosed in the relevant sections.
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2.4.6 What policies/systems are in place to academically recharge and rejuvenate teachers (e.g. providing research grants, study leave, nomination to national/international conferences/seminars, in-service training, organizing national/international conferences etc.)?
Teachers receive good support in academic, administrative as well as financial terms in order to enrich their teaching / research skills. On the recommendation of the Departments / Institutes, teachers are always deputed/ encouraged for such academic programs by the university.
For example, the University provides regular financial support to the teachers who apply for attending National / International Seminar / Conferences. Moreover, teachers are given study leave for pursuing their Ph. D. and Post Doctoral research work. Faculty members pursue orientation/refresher course, faculty Development programmes (FDP), Research methodology workshops. They follow UGC guidelines for updating.
2.4.7 How many faculty received awards / recognitions for excellence in teaching at the state, national and international level during the last four years?
2010-11 Awards Prof. H. N. Sarma , Commonwealth Post Doctoral Fellowship, Commonwealth
Scholarship Commission, U.K Prof. (Mrs.) J. Chakravorty, Biotechnology Overseas Associateship,
Department of Biotechnology, Govt. of India, New Delhi Awards & Honours Prof. H. N. Sarma, Visiting Faculty to teach Post Graduate students at
Gauhati University
2011-12 Awards Awards & Honours Prof. H. N. Sarma, Visiting Faculty to teach Post Graduate students at
Dibrugarh University 20012-13 Awards Prof. Nani Bath, Department of Political Science, Receipient of IPSA Junior
Political Scientist Dr. A. tripathi, WA Nizami gold Medal
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Awards & Honours
Prof. D. N. Das, Visiting faculty in Asian Institute of Technology, Thailand, Ministry of Human Resource Development, Govt. of India
20013-14 Awards Awards & Honours
Dr. M. K. Bharali, Summer Research fellowship, Indian Academy of sciences (IASc), Bangalore
2.4.8 How many faculty underwent staff development programmes during the last four years (add any other programme if necessary)?
Academic Staff Development Programmes Number of Faculty
Refresher courses 25 HRD programmes -- Orientation programmes 33 Staff training conducted by the university -- Staff training conducted by other institutions -- Summer / Winter schools, workshops, etc. 02
2.4.9 What percentage of the faculty have
∗ been invited as resource persons in Workshops/Seminars/Conferences organized by external professional agencies?
NA ∗ participated in external Workshops/Seminars/Conferences recognized by national/ international professional bodies?
NA ∗ presented papers in Workshops / Seminars / Conferences conducted or recognized by professional agencies?
NA ∗ teaching experience in other universities / national institutions and other Institutions? None ∗ industrial engagement? None ∗ International experience in teaching? Prof. D.N. Das, Dept. of Zoology, Asian Institute of Technology, Bangkok, Thailand. sponsored by MHRD, Govt. of India, during 2010-11.
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2.4.10 How often does the university organize academic development programmes (e.g.: curriculum development, teaching-learning methods, examination reforms, content / knowledge management, etc.) for its faculty aimed at enriching the teaching-learning process?
The university follows its ordinance for above academic development programmes. For curriculum development respective Boards of Studies design the same. The examination committee takes decision on examination matters which is chaired by Vice-Chancellor and approved by Academic Council.
2.4.11 Does the university have a mechanism to encourage
∗ Mobility of faculty between universities for teaching? Yes
∗ Faculty exchange programmes with national and international bodies? If yes, how have these schemes helped in enriching the quality of the faculty? Yes
The University encourages faculty members to visit different Universities / Institutes as guest / visiting faculty. Similarly, the University also invited several distinguished scholars as Visiting Faculty and Guest Faculty.
2.5 Evaluation Process and Reforms 2.5.1 How does the university ensures that all the stakeholders are aware of the
evaluation processes that are operative? The faculty in the University and affiliated colleges are aware about exam. and subsequent reforms. The teachers are invited for central evaluations and updated about evaluation system of the university. The exam and evaluation processes are updated and incorporated in the University Prospectus. The principals’ conferences are held in to update about evaluation and other matters.
2.5.2 What are the important examination reforms initiated by the university and to what extent have they been implemented in the university departments and affiliated colleges? Cite a few examples which have positively impacted the examination management system
The University has adopted semester system for teaching and continuous assessment scheme of evaluation. The examination paper setter comprises two internal faculty and two external faculty members for all the PG programmes. To maintain the national and international standards, the dissertation at the M. Phil. and Ph.D. level is evaluated by external examiners. However, the internal evaluation operates for all the post graduate courses and course work of Ph.D. In each of the subjects, the unit tests (continuous evaluation) are held followed by
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end-semester examination. In each subject, there are three minimum tests out of which the two best are taken into assessment. In all the PG papers, the weightage ratio between unit test and End-Semester is 20: 80. The University has implemented semester system in B.Com. and B. Sc. (from the academic session 2013-14). It is expected to implement the same in B.A. from 2014-15.
2.5.3 What is the average time taken by the University for Declaration of examination results? In case of delay, what measures have been taken to address them? Indicate the mode / media adopted by the University for the Publication of examination results (e.g. website, SMS, email, etc.).
The Academic Calendar is provided by the university well in advance for every year. The schedule for conducting the examinations, evaluation and declaring results is achieved as per academic schedule of the university. There is hardly delay for declaration of results. The publication of results is uploaded on the website and made available through SMS also.
2.5.4 How does the university ensure transparency in the evaluation process? What are the rigorous features introduced by the university to ensure confidentiality?
Complete transparency is followed in the evaluation. All the examinations (including end-semester) results are made known to the students / concerned research scholars immediately after the evaluation. The University has the system of rechecking and revaluation.
2.5.5 Does the university have an integrated examination platform for the following processes?
∗ Pre-examination processes – Time table generation, OMR, student list generation, invigilators, squads, attendance sheet, online payment gateway, etc. No ∗ Examination process – Examination material management, logistics, etc. Yes ∗ Post-examination process – Attendance capture, OMR-based exam result, auto processing, generic result processing, certification, etc. The university has well organized and very standard Platform for all the above activities under the jurisdiction of Controller of Examinations (CoE) office. However, the workforce under each HoD / Directors is made available for the purpose as and when called for by the office of the CoE.
2.5.6 Has the university introduced any reforms in its Ph.D. evaluation process? Yes
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A Ph.D. thesis is evaluated by two external experts and supervisor(s). A panel of experts which contains a minimum of 10 names (Professors) is provided by the Dept. Research Board. These are forwarded along with the synopsis of the Ph.D. thesis. On behalf of the AC/EC, the Vice-Chancellor appoints the examiners. In case the three reports of the examiners are positive in recommending the award of the degree, the Controller of Examination (COE) in consultation with the Head of the Department decides the date to conduct the open Viva-Voce. The scholar has to defend his / her thesis in the presence of external expert, The Dean of the concerned faculty, Head of the Department, faculty members of the different Departments, research scholars and the students participate in the open viva. In case, expert wishes to see the modified version, the same is forwarded to him / her. Otherwise after making the corrections the viva-voce is held.
2.5.7 Has the university created any provision for including the name of the college in the degree certificate? Yes In the degree certificate, the name of the concerned college is mentioned.
2.5.8 What is the mechanism for redressal of grievances with reference to examinations?
Mechanism for redressal of grievances has been described at 2.5.4.
2.5.9 What efforts have been made by the university to streamline the operations at the Office of the Controller of Examinations? Mention any significant efforts which have improved the process and functioning of the examination division/section. In any University one of the challenging tasks is to bring in a streamlined evaluation process. As such office of the Controller of Examination (CoE) has focused on quality evaluation to bring out error free and correct result which is the culmination of academic activity of a student in an academic year. The examination section is divided into PG, UG in charge of Section Officers, UDCs, LDCs. Further, the office has introduced routine schedule for paper setting and mechanism to declare all UG and PG course examination results early for the benefits of students.
2.6. Student Performance and Learning Outcomes
2.6.1 Has the university articulated its Graduate Attributes? If so, how does it facilitate and monitor its implementation and outcome?
The graduate attributes are articulated institutionally and periodically in various forum of the University including in the class room, seminars, symposia and convocations.
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2.6.2 Does the university have clearly stated learning outcomes for its academic programmes? If yes, give details on how the students and staff are made aware of these?
Skill & performance leading to employability of the pass out graduate / post graduates / doctorate in different regional / national organizations and industry sector/ self employment sector in the country / abroad are the learning outcomes. The alumni performance records / statistics reveal the facts and make the staff & students aware of it.
2.6.3 How are the university’s teaching, learning and assessment strategies structured to facilitate the achievement of the intended learning outcomes?
The teaching, learning & assessment strategies are well structured and based on regional / national needs so that intended learning outcome can be achieved keeping parity with changing scenario of socio- cultural and economic status of the region in particular.
2.6.4 How does the university collect and analyse data on student learning outcomes and use it to overcome the barriers to learning?
The Vice-Chancellor regularly examines the academic progress with the help of Deans of Faculties, Departmental Heads / Directors of the Institutes through relevant data.
2.6.5 What are the new technologies deployed by the university in enhancing student learning and evaluation and how does it seek to meet fresh/ future challenges?
Modern electronic gadgets, media, internet resources, teaching aids etc. along with skilled and knowledgeable teaching personnel from various subjects’ are being engaged to impart teaching. It is followed by adoption of highly authenticated and transparent procedure of evaluation. Moreover, the issues which are being addressed always keep parity in both national / international values in the context of their learning significance. These strategies and approaches have been able to meet fresh / future challenges so far in education scenario of the country.
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E.3. CRITERION - III : RESEARCH, CONSULTANCY AND EXTENSION
3.1 Promotion of Research
3.1.1 Does the university have a Research Committee to monitor and address issues related to research? If yes, what is its composition? Mention a few recommendations which have been implemented and their impact.
Yes
The University has a separate research committee i.e. Research Boards (RB) to monitor and address research related issues. It frames guidelines for Ph. D. in different faculties. The Senior Professors in different faculties are members of RB. The members are from Professors and Associate Professors on rotational basis complying university ordinance. It is modified as per ordinance of the University. The vice chancellor is the chairman of university Research Board.
Each Dept. has separate ‘Departmental Board of Studies/ Department Research Board (DRB) to address issues related to research activities including M. Phil. and Ph.D. The Dean is the Chairman of DRB.
3.1.2 What is the policy of the university to promote research in its affiliated / constituent colleges?
The University does not have a similar policy yet. However, the same is under process.
3.1.3 What are the proactive mechanisms adopted by the university to facilitate the smooth implementation of research schemes/projects?
The projects/research schemes are funded by UGC/ICSSR/CISR/ MAKAIAS. The project is carried out as per terms and conditions of funding agencies. The faculties are encouraged to apply the funding agencies for Research projects/ consultancy projects.
∗ advancing funds for sanctioned projects:
Once the sanction order comes to the University, the Project Director / Principal Investigator applies advances for carrying out research, field survey etc. However, the administration, depending on the merit of such requests from the PIs, may provide advance funds for the sanctioned projects.
∗ providing seed money
The University does not have a mechanism to provide seed money for any projects proposed by the Principal Investigator (PI).
∗ Simplification of procedures related to sanctions / purchases to be made by the
investigators
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The University has a central purchase committee to look after the purchase requirements of PIs following the guidelines of General Financial Rules.
∗ Autonomy to the principal investigator/coordinator for utilizing overhead
charges:
The University has no such policy of providing the autonomy to the principal investigator/coordinator for utilizing overhead charges. The overheads are university revenue and spent as per administrative decisions.
∗ timely release of grants
The University promptly releases the research grants as soon as the same is received from the funding agencies followed by the requisition received by the PI concerned.
∗ timely auditing
The University audits the financial transactions as per terms and conditions of funding agencies.
∗ Submission of utilization certificate to the funding authorities:
The University promptly sends the utilization certificate (UC) to the funding authorities after having receipt of the same from the PIs.
3.1.4 How is interdisciplinary research promoted?
∗ between/among different departments /schools of the university; The
University has launched an UGC sponsored ‘Innovative Research Program’ (IRP) which awards the research grants only if the research proposals involve is interdisciplinary. Various outreach programmes are facilitated through this IRP.
∗ collaboration with national/international institutes / industries.
The University has already signed several MoU specifically for research projects with other national institutes and Universities to encourage its faculty members to submit the collaborative research proposals.
3.1.5 Give details of workshops/ training programmes/ sensitization programmes conducted by the university to promote a research culture on campus. The University has a policy to encourage its faculty members to hold the seminar/symposium in University campus. In the last five years, the University spent ` 31,05,269/- which facilitated the hosting of 25 seminar/symposium/ workshops / international seminars in the University.
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Details:
Year Amount (Rs.)
2009-10 1,42,884
2010-11 99,914
2011-12 12,06,481
2012-13 5,14,431
2013-14 11,41,559
Total 31,05,269
3.1.6 How does the university facilitate researchers of eminence to visit the campus as adjunct professors? What is the impact of such efforts on the research activities of the university?
The University keeps on inviting Researchers of Eminence to visit its various Departments and Schools as adjunct professors. In fact, in the last four years (2010-11 to 2013-14), 105 professors visited the University with Financial outlay of Rs. 34, 55, 831.00.
3.1.7 What percentage of the total budget is earmarked for research? Give details of heads of expenditure, financial allocation and actual utilization.
The University does not have a separate budget for promoting research of its campus. However, it may consider an individual request from the faculty for any research related purchase.
3.1.8 In its budget, does the university earmark fund for promoting research in its affiliated colleges? If yes, provide details.
The University does not have such a policy yet. The fund for research is managed by PIs from National level Funding agencies. There is UGC- SAPs funded by UGC (in Dept. of History, Dept. of Education).
3.1.9 Does the university encourage research by awarding Post Doctoral Fellowships/Research Associateships? If yes, provide details like number of students registered, funding by the university and other sources.
The University does not award post-doctoral fellowships. However, it provides fellowships to its registered M. Phil. and Ph.D. students. The faculty members may avail leave for PDF outside university.
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3.1.10 What percentage of faculty has utilized the sabbatical leave for pursuit of higher research in premier institutions within the country and abroad? How does the university monitor the output of these scholars?
University is used to provide study leave for conducting such type of higher research in India and abroad. The scholar is expected to present his/her work in the presence of faculties and research scholars.
3.1.11 Provide details of national and international conferences organized by the university highlighting the names of eminent scientists/scholars who participated in these events.
Related information can be found in the volumes pertaining to Departments and Institutes of our University (Separately given).
3.2 Resource Mobilization for Research
3.2.1 What are the financial provisions made in the university budget for supporting students’ research projects?
The University does not a separate budget for supporting students’ research projects yet. As part of curriculum students pursue research for the completion of degrees.
3.2.2 Has the university taken any special efforts to encourage its faculty to file for patents? If so, how many have been registered and accepted?
University is exploring the possibility of taking special steps to encourage to file for patents. Existing faculty members have Patents to their credit.
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3.2.3 Provide the following details of ongoing research projects of faculty:
Year wise Number Name of the project Name of the funding agency Total grant received
A. University awarded projects
Minor projects NIL NIL NIL NIL
Major projects NIL NIL NIL NIL
B. Other agencies - national and international (specify) Minor Projects
1 Diversity of Indian monogenoidea from the Hill stream Fishes of Arunachal Pradesh with special reference to their ecology
UGC 2,00,000.00
2 eber-ramanujan class invariants, continued fractions and related topics UGC 1,52,500.00
3 Fuzzy aspects of rings and modules theory UGC 75000
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Major Projects
1 Sustainable Development and Analysis on the Prospect of Enhancing the Role of Apatani Women in Agro Forestry and Horticulture through Micro Credit Facilities.
UGC 5,41,200.00
2 Phytogeographic survey and conservation efforts for taxus baccata linn. In Tawang District and other suspected areas of Arunachal Pradesh (Eastern Himalayas).
UGC 6,12,800.00
3 Monogenoidea (Platyhelminthes) from fresh water fishes in Arunachal Pradesh: Unknown aspects of Biodiversity. UGC 8,51,800.00
4 Institution Refinancing in the Rural Development of Arunachal Pradesh: A case study of NABARD UGC 4,31,200.00
5 Social cost-Benefit Analysis of Hydro-Power Projects in the River Basin of Lower Siang and Dibang of Arunachal Pradesh UGC 6,30,000.00
6 Social Science Research in Arunachal Pradesh: A study of its Trends and Scope. UGC, New Delhi 2,82,300.00
7 Customary law of Nyishi of Arunachal Pradesh. UGC, New Delhi 3,49,600.00
8 Awareness & attitude towards peace Education among the Secondary School students and Teachers of Arunachal Pradesh and Assam: A Comparative study.
UGC, New Delhi 3,05,000.00
9 Documentation and evaluation of nutritive value of non-conventional food resource in Eastern Arunachal Tribe. UGC, New Delhi 11,61,800.00
10
Development of a person identification system based on speaker verification to control the access of resources in typical computer laboratory environment" under cyber security grant-in-aid programme.
MCIT 36,14,000.00
11 Landscape level habitat assessment and community based conservation strategy in Namdapha National Park DST 21,70,000.00
12 Habitat and population status of vultures in Dihang(Siang) Dibang region of Arunachal Pradesh DST 8,13,400.00
13 Fish helmenths from Arunachal Pradesh: Valuing biodiversity with particular reference to monogenoidea Bychowsky, 1937
DST 33,09,000.00
14 Diversity abundance of edible coleoptera and orthoptera DST 18,10,000.00
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among the Arunachal tribe and evaluation of nutritional, antinutritional components of selective of specie.
15
NE Research net work on coldwater Fisheries development in Arunachal Pradesh- A partnership mode with RGU& State Department of Fisheries, Arunachal Pradesh, India (Sustainable utilization of mountain fisheries resource in India).
ICAR, New Delhi( through DCFR, Bhimtal) 7,50,000.00
16 Attempt to converse endangered catfishes of Arunachal Pradesh hill streams by manipulating germ cell maturation.
DBT, New Delhi( A twining Project between RGU,
Itanagar & VBU, Santiniketan)
68,11,000.00
17 Economic valuation of Eco-Tourism in Arunachal Pradesh: An Empirical Study. ICSSR 4,07,425.00
18 Understanding Political organizations of the Tribes of Arunachal Pradesh. ICSSR 3,22,500.00
19
Ethnobotanical Study and Nutritional Analysis on Middle and high Altitude wild Edible Flora of the West Kameng and Tawang Sector of Arunachal Pradesh for Defence food security.
DRL 8,63,000.00
20 Entrepreneurship Management In Micro and Small Enterprises(MSES) In Arunachal Pradesh. ICSSR 4,99,875.00
21 Species diversity and habitat status of birds in Dihang Dibang Biosphere reserve (DDBR). MEF 11,86,362.00
22 Problems & Prospects of Rural Industries in North-East India: A case study of Arunachal Pradesh. MAKAIAS 3,41,800.00
23 Bank and financial inclusion in Arunachal Pradesh. A study with reference to regional rural bank. ICSSR 3,00,000.00
24 Debt problems of special category states. Ministry of Finance 3,31,462.00
25 Custom and Customary laws of Arunachal Pradesh. Govt. of AP. 5,00,000.00
26 Study on Evaluation of state finance ' with respect to Arunachal Pradesh. Govt. of AP. 8,36,000.00
27 Mid-Term Appraisal Report of 11th Five Year Plan of Arunachal Pradesh.
Planning Commission, Government of India 11,00,000.00
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Isolation and characterisation of hydrogen producing bacteria from North-Eastern, State of India, (with special emphasis on Assam and Arunachal Pradesh) for efficient conversion of biomass to hydrogen.
DBT 56,20,000.00
29 Study on Export potential of Arunachal Pradesh. Govt. of AP. 4,50,000.00
30 Productivity, Resource Use Efficiently & Livelihood options in Fisheries of Arunachal Pradesh- Opportunities and Challenges.
ICSSR 9,00,000.00
31 Designing Palladium-Based Heterogeneous Catalysts for Cross- Coupling as well Alcohol Oxidation reactions. CSIR 7,50,000.00
32 14th Finance Commission "Evaluation of States Finances" with respect to Arunachal Pradesh. Govt. of A.P -----------------
33 Endophytic fungi of endemic plants of Arunachal Pradesh: Diversity & novel metabolites. DBT 33.36.000.00
34 Generation of geospatial database for land and topography for watershed development in Eastern Himalayas of Arunachal Pradesh.
DST 15,58,250.00
35 Design Synthesis and application of Hollow Metal Oxide nanostructures DST 21,53,000.00
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In addition to aforesaid individual faculty research projects, the University has also succeeded in receiving following institutional projects:
Year wise Number Name of the project Name of the funding agency
Total grant received
Mega projects
2012 1
Mega project, establishment for Centre for Development studies, adjunct to the Department of Economics for intensive research on Development Economics.
The Ministry of Finance,
Government of India
10.00 crore
2012 1 Center with potential for excellence in biodiversity (CPEB)
UGC, New Delhi 7.00 crore
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3.2.4 Does the university have any projects sponsored by the industry / corporate houses? If yes, give details such as the name of the project, funding agency and grants received.
The University does not have industry / corporate houses sponsored research project yet.
3.2.5 How many departments of the university have been recognized for their research activities by national / international agencies (UGC-SAP, CAS; Department with Potential for Excellence; DST-FIST; DBT, ICSSR, ICHR, ICPR, etc.) and what is the quantum of assistance received? Mention any two significant outcomes or breakthroughs achieved by this recognition.
Department of RGU Recognizing Agency Amount received
Botany DST-FIST ` 50,00,000 ; 1st year ` 30,00,000 ; 2nd year Total : ` 80,00,000
History UGC-SAP ` 4,60,000 ; Ph – 1 ` 3,30,000 ; Ph- 2 Total : ` 7,90,000
Education UGC-SAP ` 7,19,798 ; Ph – 1 ` 5,30,000 ; Ph- 2 Total : ` 12,49,790
Life Science UGC sponsored Center with Potential for Excellence in
Biodiversity
` 3 cr. ; Ph – 1 ` 6.3 cr ; Ph- 2 Total : ` 9.30 cr
3.2.6 List details of
a. Research projects completed and grants received during the last four years (funded by National/International agencies).
Sl. Name of P.I. Funding agency & Tenure Total allocation
1. Dr. B. Tripathi Department of History UGC (3 years) 4,93,400/-
2. Dr. Elizabeth Hangsing Department of Education UGC (2 and half years) 4,88,000/-
3. Dr. Nani Bath Department of Pol. Science
UGC for 3 years (1/7/ 2006 to 30/6/2009 5,29,100/-
4 Dr. Jogendra Nath UGC (3 years) 5,89,500/-
5. Dr. S. S. Choudhury Department of AITS UGC (2 years) 3,17,400/-
6. Dr. Tasi Kaye Department of Commerce
UGC (3 years) 1,70,000/-
7. Dr. Prashanta Sharma Department of Commerce
UGC (2 years) 85,000/-
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8. Dr. Bipan Hazarika Department of Mathematics
UGC (2 yrs) 87,500/-
9. Mr. Philips Mody Department of Commerce
UGC (One and half years) 70,000/-
10 Dr. N.K. Pandey Department of Hindi UGC (2 years) 4,60,200/-
11. Dr. Kesang Degi Department of Edn. UGC (2 years) 3,96,700/-
12. Dr. Tage Rupa Department of Geography
UGC (2 years) 6,16,200/-
13. Dr. Sunil Kr. Singh Department of Mathematics
UGC (2 years) 1,30,000/-
14. Dr. N. C. Singh Department of Geography
UGC (2 years) 5,41,200/-
15.
Dr. Amitava Mitra Department of Economics
ICSSR for (2years) 300300/-
16.
Mrs. Vandana Upadhya & Shri Dipak Kr. Mishra Department of Economics
MAKIAS (2 years) 100000/-
17. Dr. Padmanath Dibidi Department of Botany NMPB 900000/-
18. Dr. J. Chakraborthy, Department of Zoloogy GBPANT (3 years) 399970/-
19. Dr. R.C Joshi Department of Geography
DST (2 years) 897300/-
20. Dr. Tasi Kaye Department of Commerce
ICSSR (2 years) 255420/-
21. Dr. A.K Das Department of Botany DST (2 year) 3426000/-
22. Dr. Hui Tag Department of Botany ATREE 789650/-
23. Dr. D.N Das Department of Zoology NRCCWF for (2 years) 900000/-
24. Ms. Jumyir Basar Department of AITS MAKAIAS (2 years) 268000/-
25. Dr. S.K.Nayak Department of Economics
13th Finance Commission for 2008-09 331462/-
26. Dr. R. Tamuli Department of Commerce
ICSSR (3 year) 279500/-
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27. Dr. S.K. Pattnaik Department of Geography
DST (3 years) 1558250/-
28. Dr.G.Nimachow Department of Geography
ICSSR 296700/-
29. Dr. S.K Chodhury Department of AITS
ASAITIC SOCIETY (2 years)
115500/-
30. Dr. G.Nimachow Department of Geography
ATREE 518864/-
31. Dr. D.N Das Department of Zoology DBT,New Delhi 12,50,000/-
32. Dr. Amitaba Mitra, Department of Economics
ICSSR 407425/-
33. Dr. Nani Bath Department of Political Science
ICSSR 322500/-
34. Dr. Hui Tag Department of Zoloogy DRL (2 years) 863000/-
35. Dr. Vandhana Upadhya Department of Economics
VVGNLI (8 months) 525950/-
36. Dr. A.K. Shukla Department of Botany DBT 1290000/-
37. Dr. S.K Chodhury, Department of AITS MAKAIAS 150000/-
38. Dr. R.C.Parida Department of Commerce
MAKAIAS 341800/-
39. Dr. Sathya prakash Department of Botany CSIR ( 3 years)
b. Inter-institutional collaborative projects and grants received ( last 4 years) i) All India collaboration
Sl Project title & PI Funding Agency
Collaborating Institute
Grants received
1.
Documentation of indigenous knowledge and policy issue related to fisheries in Arunachal Pradesh, India (PI Dr. S. Choudhuri, AITS)
ICAR, NewDelhi
NBFGR, Lucknow 3,50,000.00
2. New initiative on fish germplasm conservation, cataloguing and conse for Arunachal Pradesh, India
ICAR, New Delhi
NBFGR, Lucknow 11,50,000.00
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(with two components) (PI: Dr. D.N.Das, Dept. Of Zoology)
3
Documentation and bioprospecting o Intestinal micro flora from gastrointestinal tracts of selected coldwater fishes from Arunachal (PI: Dr. D.N.Das, Dept. Of Zoology)
ICAR, New Delhi
NRCCWF, Bhimtal 3,50,000.00
4
Bioecological status and fish producti Potential of selected lakes in Arunach Pradesh, India. (PI: Dr. D.N.Das, Dept. Of Zoology)
ICAR, New Delhi
NRCCWF, Bhimtal 8,00,000.00
ii) International
Nil
3.3 Research Facilities
3.3.1 What efforts have been made by the university to improve its infrastructure requirements to facilitate research? What strategies have been evolved to meet the needs of researchers in emerging disciplines?
The University has been actively engaged in making new buildings (for creating research space), extending internet facilities and providing electricity and backup power etc to its faculty members.
3.3.2 Does the university have an Information Resource Centre to cater to the needs of researchers? If yes, provide details of the facility.
As such specialized information centre is lacking, however, Bioinformatics Centre sponsored by DBT, New Delhi has been launched to cater to the needs of researcher under Life Sciences.
3.3.3 Does the university have a University Science Instrumentation Centre (USIC)?
If yes, have the facilities been made available to research scholars? What is the funding allotted to USIC?
The University does not have a University Science Instrumentation Centre (USIC) yet. It is under process.
3.3.4 Does the university provide residential facilities (with computer and internet facilities) for research scholars, post-doctoral fellows, research associates, summer fellows of various academies and visiting scientists (national/international)?
The University does not provide such residential facilities yet. It is available in the Central library and Depts.
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3.3.5 Does the university have a specialized research centre/ workstation on- campus and off-campus to address the special challenges of research programmes?
The University is currently running two mega research projects one on Biodiversity and other on Economics which have helped the respective Departments as specialized research centre/ workstation on-campus.
3.3.6 Does the university have centres of national and international recognition/repute? Give a brief description of how these facilities are made use of by researchers from laboratories.
The University does not have such centers yet.
3.4 Research Publications and Awards
3.4.1 Does the university publish any research journal(s)? If yes, indicate the composition of the editorial board, editorial policies and state whether it/they is/are listed in any international database.
The University publishes a national journal with ISSN (No. 2250-2866) called Rajiv Gandhi University Research Journal (RGURJ). Rajiv Gandhi University Research Journal is a peer reviewed bi-annual research journal published in July and December. It is dedicated to the publication of research papers/articles in the field of social sciences, general sciences, languages and literature. The journal also publishes research notes, comments, book reviews, and short commutations.
Editorial board
1. Prof. R.K. Singh, Dept. of Botany : Editor 2. Prof. Nani Bath, Dept. of Pol. Science : Member 3. Dr. (Mrs.) V. Upadhyay, Dept. of Economics : Member 4. Dr. Hui Tag, Dept. of Botany : Member 5. Ms. Bompi Riba, Dept. of English : Member
However, the journal is yet to be listed in any international database.
3.4.2 Give details of publications by the faculty:
∗ Number of papers published in peer reviewed journals (national/international)
In the last two years alone, the University faculty members published a number of research articles and books. Some of the selected contributions are listed below:
Acharya PK. 2013. Effectiveness of Modular and Conventional learning styles in Pedagogy of Geography. International Journal of Education Pedagogy of Learning, 1.
Acharya PK. 2013. A Study on the Academic Performance of Secondary School Students in Social Science of Papumpare District. International Journal of Eduquest, 2 (Coauthored).
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Acharya PK. 2013. Globalisation of Indian Higher Education and its Accessibility in Arunachal Pradesh. The Light of Education, 1.
Acharya PK. 2014. A Study on the Job Satisfaction of Secondary School Teachers in Arunachal Pradesh. Journal of Eduquest. Ahmed S. 2014. Numerical Modeling of MHD Convective Heat and Mass Transfer in presence of first order Chemical Reaction and Thermal Radiation. Chemical Engineering Communications, 201: 419-436. (Coauthored). Ahmed S. 2014. Finite Difference Approach in porous media transport modeling for Magnetohydrodynamic unsteady flow over a vertical plate: Darcian Model, Int. J. of Numerical Methods for Heat and Fluid Flow, 24: 1-21. (Coauthored). Ahmed S. 2014. Numerical analysis for magnetohydrodynamic chemically reacting and radiating fluid past a non-isothermal impulsively started vertical surface adjacent to a porous regime. in Shyarn Engineering Journal, 10: 1-12. (Coauthored). Ahmed S. 2014. Magnetohydrodynamic Heat and Mass Transfer Flow with Induced Magnetic field and viscous dissipative effects. Latin American Applied Research, 44: 11-20. (Coauthored). Ahmed S. 2014. Mathematical Modeling for Porous Media Transport in Newtonian Radiating/ Chemically Reacting Fluid over an impulsively-started vertical plane: A Finite Difference approach, Latin American Applied Research, 44:30-39. (Coauthored). Ahmed S. 2014. Hartmann Newtonian Radiating MHD flow for a rotating vertical porous channel immersed in a Darcian porous regime: An exact solution. Int. J. of Numerical Methods for Heat and Fluid Flow, 24:77-18. (Coauthored). Ahmed S. 2014. Modelling of Newtonian Hartmann Flow through Darcian Porous Medium Adjacent to an Accelerated Vertical Plate in a Rotating System, Proc. Indian National Science Academy. Ahmed S. 2014. Magneto-micropolar flow over a stretching surface embedded in a Darcian porous medium. Arabian Journal for Science and Engineenng. (Coauthored). Ahmed S. 2014. Gendered Communication in Science, Technology and Mathematics among Schools Pupils in Goalpara District. Global Research Journal on Mathematics and Science Education, 2:1-7. (Coauthored) Ahmed S. 2013. Problems related to Participation in Mathematics in 10 + 2 Standard of Arts and Science Streams: A Comparative Study in Goalpara District of Assam. International Journal of Research Analysis and Evaluation, 4:48-52. (Coauthored). Ahmed S. 2013. Attitude of Secondary School Students towards the study of Mathematics. Global Research Journal on Mathematics and Science Education, 1:152-158.(Coauthored).
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Ahmed S. 2013. Magnetohydrodynamic transient flow through a porous medium bounded by a hot vertical plate in presence of radiation: A theoretical analysis. Journal of Engineering Physics and Therniophysics, 86: 31-39. (Coauthored).
Ahmed S. 2013. Analytical and Numerical Study for MHD Radiating Flow over an Infinite Vertical Surface Bounded by a Porous Medium in presence of Chemical Reaction. Journal of Applied Fluid Mechanics, 6: 597-607. (Coauthored). Ahmed S. 2013. Modeling of rotational fluid with an accelerated vertical plate embedded in a Darcian porous regime.Int. J. Engineering, 11:69-76. Ahmed S. 2013. Convective Laminar Radiating Flow over an Accelerated Vertical Plate Embedded in a Porous Medium with an External Magnetic Field.Int. J. Engineering and Technology, 3: 66-72. (Coauthored). Ahmed S. 2013. Magnetohydrodynamic Oscillatory Flow in a Planer Porous Channel with Suction and Injection.Int. J. of Engineering Research & Technology, 2: 1024-1029. (Coauthored).
Ahmed S. 2013. A sinusoidal fluid injection/suction on MHD three dimensional Couette flow through a porous medium in the presence of thermal radiation. Journal of Energy, Heat and Mass Transfer, 35: 41-67. (Coauthored). Asghar Md. 2013. Prevalence of MTHFR, Factor V Leiden, ACE I/D and APOE Gene Polymorphisms among Muslims of Manipur, India. Annals of Human Biology, 40: 83-87. Asghar Md. 2013. Isonymy and repeated pairs of surnames among the Muslims of Manipur, India. HOMO - Journal of Comparative Human Biology, 64: 312-316.(Co-authored). Asghar Md. 2013. Declining Male Population in the Valley Districts of Manipur (India): A case of Population Dynamics. Journal of the Indian Anthropology Society, 48: 299-305. (Co-authored). Asghar Md. 2014. Opportunity for natural selection among five population groups of Manipur, North East India.Anthropologischer Anzeiger. (Co-authored)
Awasthi M, Singh RK. 2011. Development of Algae for the Production of Bioethanol, Biomethane, Biohydrogen and Biodiesel. International Journal of Current Science 1: 14-23.
Bage B. 2013. HIV/ AIDS- A Social Context in Arunachal Pradesh. The North Eastern Research Bulletin.
Balasubramanian D, Arunachalam K, Das AK, Arunachalam A. 2012. Decomposition and Nutrient Relaese of Echhornia Crassipes (Mart.) Solms under Different Trophic Conditions in Wetland of Eastern Himalayan Foothills. Ecol. Eng. 44: 111-122.
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Bam BK. 2013. Acoustic Representation of Galo and ADI vowels, JCSI. international Journal of computer science, 10: 1694-0814.(Coauthored).
Barua B.P.S., Mody P. 2011. Changing scenario of Human Resource Management in the 21st Century: Facts and Challenges. International Journal of Research in Commerce and Management, 2: 119-122.
Basar J. 2014. Indigenous Knowledge & Resource Management: Perspective of a Tribe in Northeast India, Kolkata, Sipra Publications.
Basar J. 2014. Historicity in Oral Stories: Myth, Reality and Perspective,Journal on Tribal Life and Culture.
Behera MC. 2011. Successful Failures: The other Side of Development: Pride, Honour, Vision in Arunachal Pradesh, Statehood Silver Jubilee 2011, DIPR, Government of Arunachal Pradesh, Naharlagun, 2: 8-35.
Bharali MK. 2014. Aqueous Methanolic Bark Extract of Oroxylum indicum Inhibited Testosterone induced Prostate Hyperplasia in Rat.Pharmacognosy Journal, 6: 79-85. (Coauthored).
Bharali MK. 2014. Protective effect of Oroxylum indicum on acetaminophen induced liver injury in rat.International Current Pharmaceutical Journal, 3: 223-227. (Coauthored). Bharali MK. 2013.Synergistic effect of betelquid, tobacco and alcohol in cigarette smoking induced micronuclei in a population of Arunachal Pradesh, India.Journal of Human and Ecological Risk Assessment, 20: 527–536.(Coauthored). Bharali MK. 2013.Hepatoprotective role of green tea extract in acetaminophen induced liver injury in mice, South Asian Journal of Experimental Biology, 3: 84-91.(Coauthored).
Bharali MK. 2013. Cytogenetic effect of lead acetate exposure on root tip cells of allium cepa L. Journal of Global Biosciences, 2: 217-221. (Coauthored). Bharali MK. 2012. Hematopathology in Sprague-Dawley Rats following sub-Chronic topical Application of Para-Phenylenediamine. Bulletin of Environmental Contamination Toxicology, 89: 712-717.
Bharali MK. 2012. Repeated Topical Application of para-phenylenediamine Induces Renal Histopathological Changes in Rats. Toxicology International, 19: 132-137.
Bharali MK, Dutta K. 2011. Testicular Toxicity of Para-Phenylenediamine after Subchronic Topical Application in Rat. Int J Environ Health Res, 1369-1619.
Bharali MK, Basumatary R, Rahman T, Dutta K. 2011. Repeated Topical Application of Para-Phenylenediamine Induces Renal Histopathological Changes in Rat. Toxicology International, 19: 41-46.
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Bhattacharjee U. 2014. Improvement of the Speaker Verification System with Feature Level and Score Level Normalization Techniques.International Journal of Innovative Research in Computer and Communication Engineering, 2: 3119-3126.(Coauthored).
Bhattacharjee U. 2014. GMM based Language Identification using MFCC and SDC Features.International Journal of Computer Applications, 85: 36-42.(Coauthored).
Bhattacharjee U. 2013. Environment and Sensor Robustness in Automatic Speech Recognition.International Journal of Innovative Science and Modern Engineering, 1: 31-37.
Bhattacharjee U. 2013. Speaker Verification Using Acoustic and Prosodic Features. Advanced Computing: An International Journal, 4: 45-51 Bhattacharjee U.2013. A Study on the Impact of Background Model in GMM-UBM Based Speaker Verification in Multi-Sensor Environment. International Journal of Computer Science and Engineering, 2: 9-16. (Coauthored). Bhattacharjee U. 2013. Speaker Modeling Distance Normalization Techniques in Multilingual Speaker Verification.International Journal of Computer Science and Engineering (IJCSE),2: 9-16, (Coauthored). Bhattacharjee U. 2013. Text Independent Speaker Verification in Real Time Environment using Multiband Spectral Subtraction and GMM on Mobile Phones.International Journal of Computer Science and Engineering,2:157-162. (Coauthored)
Bhattacharjee U. 2013. Development of Multi-Variability Speech Corpus of Adi Language for Speech Recognition Researches. International Journal of Advanced Research in Computer Science and Software Engineering, 3:605-610. (Coauthored).
Bhattacharjee U. 2013. The Effect of Different Noise Types on the Speaker Verification System Using Spectral Subtraction and Zero Normalization. Computech, 3: 31-36.
Bhattacharjee U. 2013. MFCC and CMN Based Speaker Recognition in Noisy Environment. International Journal of Electronics Signals and Systems, 3: 67-70.
Boruah PB. 2013. Self-Help Group and Asset Creation: A Case Study 14 SHGs in Nalbari District, Assam.The Asian Economic Review, 55: 353- 368. Baruah PB. 2013. Trend and Composition of Public Expenditure in the Post Reform Period in India. Eco-Centric, 10: 37- 47.
Boruah PB. 2012. Impact of Micro-Finance on Poverty: A Study of 20 SHGs in Nalbari District Assam. Journal of Rural Development, 31: 223-234 Boruah PB. 2012. Women Workforce Participation in India. Eco-centric, 8: 184-192.
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Chaudhuri SK. 2012. Buddhist Monuments in Arunachal Pradesh: A study on Tawang, Lhagyala and Talung Monasteries of West Kameng and Tawang District. Rajiv Gandhi University Research Journal, 11: 93-111. Chaudhuri SK. 2013. Institutionalization of Tribal Religion: Recasting the Donyi-Polo Movement in Arunachal Pradesh. Asian Ethnology, 72: 239-277. Chaudhuri SK. 2013. Gordian Spirits, Omens and Meat for the Clan: The Place of Animals among the Apatanis of Arunachal Pradesh. South Asian Religions, 115-128. Chaudhuri SK. 2013. Changing Economy of the Mijis: A Study on the Land, Labour and Customary laws of a Lesser Known Tribe of Arunachal Pradesh.Journal of Frontier Studies, 1:1-23. Chakravorty J,Benno Meyer-Rochow 2013. Notes on entomophagy and entomotheraphy generally and information on the situation in India in particular.Appl Entomol Zool. Chakravorty J, Meyer-Rochow VB, Ghosh S. 2011. Chemical Composition of Aspongopus Nepalensis (Hemiptera: Pentatomidae) a Common Food ZInsect of Tribal People in Arunachal Pradesh (India). International Journal for Vitamin and Nutrition Research,81: 1 – 14. Chakrabarty R. 2012. Post-assembly Functionalization of Organoplatinum (II) Metallacycles through Copper-Free Click Chemistry. J. Am. Chem. Soc, 134: 14738-14741 (Coauthored). Chetry Dilip B, Narba D, Tripathi A. 2012. Traditional fishing methods in Arunachal Pradesh. In A. Tripathi (Ed.) Proceedings of the 1st national symposium on fish parasites Itanagar, The Helminthological Society of India, pp 41-44. Choudhury R, Das UJ. 2011. Boundary Layers in Oscillatory MHD Viso-Elastic Flow Past a Porous Vertical Plate with Periodic Suction. International Journal of Applied Engineering Research, 6: 1127-1139. Dabi T. 2012. Regional Historiography of Arunachal Pradesh: a Brief Discussion’ Proceedings of North East India History Association. XXXIII Session, Itanagar, 63-70.
Dai O, Singh RK. 2012. Effect of AM inoculation on growth of chili (Capsicum frutescens L.) plant in phosphorus amended soil. Rajiv Gandhi University Research Journal, 11: 122-134.
Dai O, Singh RK. 2011. Nimasow G. Effect of Arbuscular mycorrhizal (AM) Inoculation on Growth of Chili Plant in Organic Manure Amended Soil. African Journal of Microbiology Research, 5: 5004-5012.
Dai O, Nimasow G, Bamin S, Chozom K. 2012. Floriculture Prospects in Arunachal Pradesh with Special Reference to Orchids.Journal of Biodiversity and Environmental Sciences, 2: 18-32.
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Das DN. 2014. Creteuchiloglanis payjab, a new species of glyptosternine catfish (Siluriformes: Sisoridae) from Yomgo River, Arunachal Pradesh, India.Aqua, International journal of Ichthyology, 20: 73-80.(Coauthored).
Das DN. 2014.Length-weight relationship and condition factor of Semiplotus semiplotus (McClelland, 1839) from Dikrong River, Arunachal Pradesh, India.International Journal of Scientific and Research Publications, 4: 1-7.(Coauthored). Das DN. 2014. Habitat Preference of an Endangered Hill Stream Catfish Olyra longicaudata (McClelland) From Arunachal Pradesh, India.International journal of fisheries and aquatic studies, 1: 86-93. (Coauthored). Das DN. 2013. Sustainable aquaculture: agro ecological role of periphyton in rice fish farming. Reviews in Aquaculture, 6: 1-15. (Coauthored). Das DN. 2013. Strategy of Mahseer fish (Actinopterygii: Cyprinidae) conservation: A case study in Arunachal Pradesh, India.Eco. Env. & Cons. 19: 147-152. (Coauthored). Das DN. 2012. Garra kalpangi, a new cyprinid fish species (Pisces: Teleostei) from upper Brahmaputra basin in Arunachal Pradesh, India.Journal of Threatened Taxa, 4: 2353–2362.
Das AK. 2012. State Finances and Taxation in Assam- An Overview. Social Science Journal, 1: 4-9.
Das AK. 2014. Rangia Sub-division at a glance with special reference to livelihood’ in a edited book entitled ‘Challenges of Inclusive Development: A Perspective from the Grassroots. EBH Publishers (India) Guwahati, pp. 51-60. (Co-authored) Das AK. 2014. Status of Physical Health-infrastructure in Assam and the Role of NRHM, Economica, 7-16. Das AK. 2013. Extent of Irrigation in Assam’s Agriculture and Contribution of Government Schemes towards Irrigation.’ in the proceeding of the seminar on ‘rural development in India: Issues, Progress and Programme effectiveness’ published by the Department of commerce, Rajiv Gandhi University in collaboration with NABARD,44-53. Das AK. 2013. Irrigation Status of Assam’s Agriculture.JONER, I: 132-141. Das AK. 2013. Water hyacinth [Eicchornia crassipes (Mart.) Solms.] engineered soil nutrient availability in a low land rain fed rice farming system of north east India.Ecological Engineering, 3-12. (Coauthored). Das AK. 2013. Effect of water hyacinth (Eichhornia crassipes) mulch on microbial properties in lowland rainfed rice-based agricultural system in northeast India.Agricultural Research. 2:246-257. (Coauthored).
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Das AK. 2013. Water hyacinth [Eicchornia crassipes (Mart.) Solms.] engineered soil nutrient availability in a low land rain fed rice farming system of northeast India.Ecological Engineering, 3-12.(Coauthored). Das AK. 2013. Evaluation of Nutritional Quality of Four Unexplored wild food plants from Arunachal Himalaya for the formulation of cost effective fish feeds.International Journal of Fisheries and Aquaculture 5: 92-92. (Coauthored). Das AK. 2013. Conservation of some Important Medicinal Plants from Arunachal Pradesh through in vitro culture strategies.In Environmental Degradation and its Impact on Biodiversity (ed.Bhattachatya, D.K. & Ehshan Ali). EBH publisher, Guwahati, pp 72-82. (Coauthored).
Das AK. 2013. Water hyacinth [Eicchornia crassipes (Mart.) Solms.] engineered soil nutrient availability in a low land rain fed rice farming system of north east India. Ecological Engineering, 3-12.(Coauthored). Das P. 2013. Activity of rhodium and palladium catalysts immobilized on functionalized silica in the decomposition and carbonylation of methanol.Theoretical and Experimental Chemistry, 49: 236-241. (Coauthored). Das P. 2013. An effective strategy for immobilizing a homogeneous palladium complex onto silica: Efficient and reusable catalyst for Suzuki-Miyaura reactions.Catalysis Communication,41: 75-78.(Coauthored). Das P. 2013. A highly efficient Schiff-base derived palladium catalyst for the Suzuki-Miyaura reactions of aryl chlorides.Tetrahedron Letter,54: 2886-2889. (Coauthored). Das P. 2013.Palladium(II) Complex with a Potential N4-Type Schiff-base Ligand as Highly Efficient Catalyst for Suzuki-Miyaura Reactions in Aqueous Media. Tetrahedron Letter, 53: 5627-5630. Das P. 2013. Diphenyl-2-Pyridylphosphine Based Palladium Catalysts for the Suzuki-Miyaura Reactions in Environment Friendly Solvents. Lett. Org. Chem., 9: 509 -515.
Das UJ. 2012. Viscoelastic Effects to MHD Oscillatory Viscoelastic Flow in a Channel Filled with Porous Medium and Chemical Reaction. International Journal of Mathematics and Engineering, 199: 1894-1903.
Das UJ. 2012. Oscillatory Unsteady Hydrodynamic Viscoelastic Flow in a Porous Channel with Radiative Heat Transfer. IOSR Journal of Mathematics, 3: 29-34.
Das UJ. 2012. Effects of Slip condition on Unsteady MHD Oscillatory Flow of a Viscoelastic Fluid in a Planar Channel. International Journal of Statistika and Mathematika, 4: 14-16.
Das UJ. 20123 Heat and Mass Transfer Effects on Hydromagnetic Flow Along a Continuously Moving Vertical Surface in Porous Medium with Chemical Reaction. Advances and Applications in Fluid Mechanics, 13: 25-35.
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Das UJ. 2012. Effects of Variable Viscosity on Hydromagnetic Boundary Layer Flow along a Continuously Moving Vertical Plate in the Presence of Radiation and Chemical Reaction. Journal of Electromagnetic Analysis and Applications, 5: 5-9.
Das UJ. 2012. Viscoelastic Effects on Unsteady Two-Dimensional and Mass Transfer of a Viscoelastic Fluid in a Porous Channel with Radiative Heat Transfer. Engineering, 5: 67-72.
Das UJ. 2012. An Oscillatory MHD Visco-Elastic Fluid Flow through a Porous Medium Bounded by Rotating Porous Channel in the presence of Hall Current. International Journal of Statistika and Mathematika, 5: 16-20.
Degi K. 2013. Attitude towards Tribal Girls Education among the Parents and Teachers of Arunachal Pradesh. Shaikshik Parisamvad, 3: 2231-2323. Firos A. 2013. Acoustic Representation of Galo and ADI vowels. International Journal of Computer Science, 10:1694-0814. (Coauthored). Ghosh S.K, Nandi S. 2012. Corporate Disclosure and Audit Committee Characteristics in India. Indore Management Journal, Special Issue, 363-375.
Gogoi H. 2013. High yielding rice cultivars, high rainfall and high humidity favour Nymphula depunctalis to reach major pest status: A study in Dhemaji district, Assam.Natl. Acad. Sci. Lett., 36: 469-475.(Coauthored). Gogoi P, Singh R.K. 2012. Augmented growth of long pepper in response to arbuscular mycorrhizal inoculation. Journal of Forestry Research, 23: 339-344.
Gogoi BJ, Tsering J, Tag H, Veer V. 2012. Antioxidant Potential and Total Phenolic Content of Leucas Aspera of Sonitpur District, Assam. International Journal of Research in Pharmaceutical Sciences, 3: 1-3.
Hazarika B. 2014. On cs-uniform density and ideal convergent sequences of fuzzy real numbers. Journal of Intelligent and Fuzzy Systems, 26: 793-799.
Hazarika B. 2014. Fuzzy real valued I- convergent double sequences in fuzzy normed spaces.Journal of Intelligent and Fuzzy Systems, 26: 2323-2332.(Coauthored).
Hazarika B. 2014.Classes of generalized difference ideal convergent sequence of fuzzy numbers. Annals of Fuzzy Mathematics and Informatics, 7: 155-172.
Hazarika B. 2014. On ideal convergent sequence spaces of fuzzy real numbers associated with multiplier sequences defined by sequence of Orlicz functions.Annals of Fuzzy Mathematics and Informatics, 7:289-301. (Coauthored). Hazarika B. 2014. Zweier Ideal Convergent Sequence Spaces Defined by Orlicz Function.The Journal of Mathematics and Computer Sciences, 8:307-318. (Coauthored).
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Hazarika B. 2014. Lacunary density and some inclusion results in locally solid Riesz spaces. Iranian Journal of Science and Technology, Transactions-A, 38:61-68. (Coauthored). Hazarika B. 2014. On lacunary statistical convergence of double sequences in locally solid Riesz spaces.Journal of Computational Analysis and Applications, 17:156-165. (Coauthored). Hazarika B. 2014. On the ideal convergence of double sequences in locally solid Riesz spaces.Abstract and Applied Analysis, 1- 6.(Coauthored). Hazarika B. 2013. λ-ideal Convergence in Intuitionistic Fuzzy 2-normed Linear Space. Journal of Intelligent and Fuzzy Systems, 24: 725-732. Hazarika B. 2013. Some Generalized Lacunary Statistically Difference Double Semi-normed Sequence Spaces Defined by Orlicz Functions.Acta Scientiarum Technology, 35: 131-138.
Hazarika B. 2013. Sequence Spaces and Ideal Convergence with Applications, LAMBERT Academic Publishing, Germany. Hazarika B. 2013. Lacunary statistical convergence of double sequences and some inclusior results in n-normed spaces.Acta Mathematics Vietnam/ca, 38: 471-485. (Coauthored). Hazarika B. 2013. On acceleration convergence of multiple sequences. Fasciculi Mathematici,51: 85-92. Hazarika B. 2013. On A -ideal convergent interval valued difference classes defined by Musielak-Orlicz function. Acta Mathematics Vietnam/ca, 38: 627-639.
Hazarika B. 2013. Generalized ideal convergence in intuitionistic fuzzy normed linear spaces. Filomat, 27:811-820. (Coauthored).
Hazarika B. 2013. Double lacunary density and some inclusion results in locally solid Riesz spaces.Abstract and Applied Analysis, 1-8. (Coauthored).
Hazarika B. 2013. Asymptotically Wijsman generalized statistical convergence of sequences of sets.Tatra Mountains Mathematical Publications-Number Theory, 56: 67-77. (Coauthored).
Hazarika B. 2013. Ideal convergence of random variables.Journal of Function Spaces and Applications, 1-7. (Coauthored).
Hazarika B. 2013. On asymptotically double lacunary statistical equivalent sequences in ideal context.Journal of Inequalities and Applications,543-554. (Coauthored)
Hazarika B. 2013. Wijsman Orlicz asymptotically ideal -statistical equivalent sequences.Journal of Function Spaces and Applications,1-9. (Coauthored).
Hazarika B. 2013. On asymptotically Wijsman lacunary 6-statistical equivalent set
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sequences. Journal of Mathematical Analysis, 4:33-46.(Coauthored).
Hazarika B. 2012.Lacunary I-convergent Sequences.Kyungpook Mathematical Journal, 52: 473-482.
Hazarika B. 2012. Some New Generalized Classes of Sequences of Fuzzy Numbers Defined by an Orlicz Function. Annals of Fuzzy Mathematics and Informatics, 4: 401-406. Hazarika B. 2012. On Generalized Statistical Convergence in Random 2-normed Spaces. Scientia Magna, 8: 58-67. Hazarika B. 2012. On Generalized Difference Ideal Convergence in Random 2-normed Spaces.Filomat, 26: 1265–1274. Hazarika B. 2012. Lacunary Generalized Difference Statistical Convergence in Random 2-normed Spaces. Proyecciones Journal of Mathematics, 31: 373-390.
Hazarika B. 2011. Ekrem Savas, Some I-Convergent Lambda-Summable Difference Sequence Spaces of Fuzzy Real Numbers Defined by Sequence of Orlicz Functions. Mathematical and Computer Modelling, 54: 2986-2998.
Hazarika B. 2011. Some Lacunary Difference Sequence Spaces Defined by Musielak-Orlicz Functions. Asia-European Journal of Mathematics, 4: 613-626.
Hazarika B. 2011. On Ideal Convergence in Topological Groups. Scientia Magna, 7: 80-86.
Hazarika B. 2011. Lacunary Difference Sequence Spaces Defined by Musielak-Orlicz Functions. Thai Journal of Mathematics, 9: 659-671.
Hazarika B. 2011. Fuzzy Real Valued Lacunary I-Convergent Sequences. Applied Mathematics Letters, 25: 466-470.
Hana P. 2013. Changes, Developemnt and Dam in Arunachal Pradesh, A Fieldwork report of Chulyu Village of Lower Subansiri’ Journal of North Eastern Research Bulletin, XXIII.
Hangsing E. 2013. Academic Achievement of Tribal Girls in Relation to the Location of Schools. Research Extension and Development, 2: 70-73. Hangsing E. 2013. Problems and Prospects of Pre-primary School Teachers in Arunachal Pradesh. Pedagogy of Learning, 1: 34-61. Hangsing E. 2013. Knowledge and Practices of Family Planning Methods among Tribal Women of Papum Pare district, Arunachal Pradesh. Understanding North East Region of India, Himalayan Publishers, New Delhi, pp. 132-162.
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Hangsing E. 2014. Issues and Challenges’ of Classroom Teaching in Single Teacher Primary School. Research Extension and Development, 5: 30-32. Hazam M. 2014. The common Man’s Tragedy: A Reading of Gopinath Mohanty’s Paraja. BORJ, 3. Hilaly S. 2013. Memory in Death Rituals: Undertaking the Soul journey among the Adis of Arunachal Pradesh. Journal of Folkloristic, 1: 22-34. Jena SK. 2013. Micro Finance and Micro- Enterprises in India, New Century Publications, New Delhi. Jena SK. 2013. Micro-Finance – The Revolution for Future Agrarian Sustainability of KBK Districts of Odisha – an Analysis. In Banking and FDI in India (ed. Rais Ahmad) Regal Publication, New Delhi, pp. 135-160. Jena SK. 2013. A Multi-Dimensional Contemplation into Mining Induced Displacement and Resettlement (MIDR)-A Case Study of NALCO, Damanjodi, Orissa Journal of Commerce, XXXIII. Jena SK. 2013. Multidimensional Enormities of Migration: A Case Study of Migratory Tribal Labour of Koraput District of Odisha, In Investing In Globalization - Policy, Participation and Performance in Odisha (ed. M C Behera & RC Parida). Commonwealth Publishers Pvt. Ltd., New Delhi, pp. 45-76. Jena SK. 2014. MGNREGA – “Silver Bullet” for Sustainable Poverty Eradication – A Case Study of Koraput District of Odisha, Rural Development in India: Issues, Progress and Programme Effectiveness, Archers and Elevators, Bangalore, pp. 18-33. Jeri L, Tag H, Tsering J, Kalita P, Mingki T, Das AK. 2011. Ethnobotanical Investigation of Edible and Medicinal Plants in Pakke Wildlife Sanctuary of East Kameng District in Arunachal Pradesh, India. Pleione, 5:83-90.
John S. 2013. Traditional Healing Practices of Tamil Nadu.Journal of South Asian Anthropologist, 14.
John S. 2013. The Aravan Cult: Living Traditions of Transgenders in Tamil Nadu.Journal of Anthropological Society, 48: 231-244.
John S. 2013. Origin Myth and Rituals: An Ethnographic account of Muttu Pattan.Journal of South Asian Anthropologist.13: 149-156. John S. 2013. An Ethnographic Account of Sudalai Cult, Tamil Nadu, India. Antrocom, 9: 299-307. Kabi K. 2014. Understanding the Effects of Media’s Coverage of Assam State Assembly Election 2011.Media Watch Journal, 5: (Coauthored). Kabi K. 2014. Ethnic Women Journalists in Print Media: A study in Northeast India.Journal of Northeast Indian Culture, 1.
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Kabi K. 2014. Press and Human Rights in Manipur,Media Watch Journal,3. Kabi K. 2013. Trial and Errors of the Press in Assam.Proceedings of the International Conference on Journalism and Mass Communication, Phuket, Thailand, (Coauthored). Kapoor K.C. 2011. Macro Teaching as an Approach in Secondary School Teacher Education Programmes. International Journal of Education and Research, 5: 1-6. Kento K, Das DN. New Record of Freshwater Erithistid Catfish Conta conta (Hamilton, 1822) (Teleostei: Erethistidae) from Arunachal Pradesh (Biodiversity Hotspot), India. The Bioscan, 6: 413-416. Khan MN. 2013. A Century of Manipuri Cinema. In: The Other Manipur (ed. Sharma, H.D.). Akansha Publishing House, New Delhi. pp. 1150-1669. Kumar P. 2012. Sexual Dimorphism in brain neuronal nitric oxide synthase expression. Indian society for comparative endocrinology Newsletter, pp. 5. Kumar P. 2012. Malathion exposure induces the endocrine disruption and growth retardation in the catfish, Clarias batrachus (Linn.). Gen. Comp. Endocrinol, 181: 139-145. Kumar P. 2013. Role of nitric oxide in motility and fertilizing ability of sperm of Heteropneustes fossilis (Bloch.). Ani. Repro. Sc. 137: 119-127. Kumari K. 2013. Urbanization in Eastern Utter Pradesh, Ayushman Publication, New Delhi. Kumari K. 2013. Eastern Utter Pradesh: A Study in Urban Georaphy, Ayushman Publication, New Delhi. Kumari K. 2013. Morphological Characteristics of Lucknow City. Earth Surface Review, 3: 42-48. Lama M. 2014. Tourism Development in Arunachal Pradesh: Opportunities and Challenges’, Productivity, 53: 371-378 (coauthored). Lama M. 2014. Ecotourism Development in a Hilly State: A Study of Arunachal Pradesh. In Identity, Politics and Economic Development in North-East India, (eds. V. V. Komol Singha and M. Amarjeet Singh), Concept Publishing Company Pvt. Ltd. New Delhi, pp. 332-341. Laskar BA, Sarma D, Das DN. 2011. A Fish Culture Success Story. World Aquaculture. 41: 31-34. Lego O. 2013. Aadi Janajati Ki Lok Kathayein, Yash Publications, New Delhi. Lego O. 2014. Stree Vimarsh Ka Pauranik Akhyan: Bhumija Ke Vishesh Sandarbh Mein. Arun Prabha. Lego O. 2013. ‘Aadhunik Bharat Ke Mahabharat Ke Antasutron Ka Upanyaas: Gora’, Arun Prabha.
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Lomdak L. 2014. Understanding North East Region of India,Himalayan Publication, New Delhi. (Co-Edited). Lhungdim T. 2014. Planning & Structural Functioning of SSA Program in Arunachal Pradesh.NEIES at NEHU, Shillong, from 8th to 9th November 2012, pp. 21 – 44. (Coauthored). Mitra A. 2013.Challenges and Issues of Development in Border Areas- A Study of Arunachal Pradesh. Northeast Researchers, 4: 99-117. Mitra A. 2013. Management of Mountain Bio-diversity and need for Developing Eco-Tourism: An Environmental Valuation Study. In Understanding North east Region of India (eds. T. Mibang and Lisa Lomdak) Himalayan Publishers, New Delhi, pp. 51-64 Mitra A. 2013. Tourism Development in Arunachal Pradesh: Opportunities and Challenges. Productivity, 53: 371-378. (coauthored). Mitra A. 2013. Opportunities and Socio-economic Issues in Inland Fisheries Development of North Eastern Region of India: An Empirical Study of Arunachal Pradesh. Arthshodh, 3:130-143(coauthored). Mize D. 2012. Expression of Insulin-like growth factor-I in uterus is ovarian steroid dependent: An situ Imunohistochemical study in rat. Journal of Reproduction and Contraception, 23:22-236. Mody P. 2013. Notable proverbs of Padam and Millang communities. Spectrum, 1: 19-25. Mody P. 2012.Higher Education in Arunachal Pradesh: A Journey from past to present. Asian Journal of Research in Social Sciences and Humanities, 2: 158-163. Mody P. 2012. Retail Business in Capital region of Arunachal Pradesh, India: Women Perspective. Spectrum, 1: 1-11. Mody P. 2012. Financial Status of Arunachal Pradesh State Transport Bus Service: A Historical Approach (2006-07). South Asian Journal of Marketing & Management Research, 2: 140-148. Mody P. 2012. Yirkum self help group of Arunachal Pradesh: An exploratory study. Radix International Journal of Research in Economics and Business Management, 1: 119-128. Mody P. 2012. Online Publicity and Sales Promotion of Shop and Product: a case study on Naharlagun city of Arunachal Pradesh. Asian Journal of Research in Business Economics and Management, 2: 32-40. Mody P. 2012. Employment and Income of Women in Commercial Ginger field in Lohit region of Arunachal Pradesh. Asian Journal of Research in Business Economics and Management,2: 134-139.
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Mody P. 2012. Ginger cultivation in Lower Dibang Valley and Lohit regions of Arunachal Pradesh: Household income, Saving and Investment. Zenith International Journal of Multidisciplinary Research, 2: 272-281. Mody P. 2012. Cultivation of large cardamom in Anjaw district of Arunachal Pradesh: Commercialization and General profile of cultivators. South Asian Journal of Marketing & Management Research, 2: 1-11. Mody P. 2012. Impact of commercial ginger cultivation on economic variables: A case study on Lohit and Lower Dibang Valley districts of Arunachal Pradesh. Asian Journal of Multidimensional Research,1: 59-72. Mody P. 2012. Prospects of Cultural Entrepreneurship in the Arunachal Pradesh- A Nomothetic Study. In: Dey et al. (Ed.) Entrepreneurship and Small Business Management in North East India, Global Publishing House, Andhra Pradesh, India, pp. 28-35. Mody P. 2012. Social Development through commercialization of ginger in Lohit and Lower Dibang Valley district of Arunachal Pradesh. Radix International Journal of Economics and Business Management, 1: 215-227. Mody P. 2012. Impact of cross border trade on social change among Monpas and Mishmis tribes of the Arunachal Pradesh. Radix International Journal of Research in Economics and Business Management,1: 160-169. Mody P. 2012. Impediments of Tourism in Arunachal Pradesh: A Note. Radix International Journal of Research in Social Science, 2: 148-156. Mody P. 2012. Sources of Customs and Customary Laws of Nyishi. Radix International Journal of Research in Social Science, 2: 287-306. Mody P. 2012. Bamboo- ABoon to Idu Community of Arunachal Pradesh. Spectrum1: 19-25. Mody P. 2012. Customary Laws of Millang community of Arunachal Pradesh. Asian Journal of Multidimensional Research, 1: 59-72. Mody P. 2011. Curses of Plastic on Environment. Asian Journal of Research in Social Sciences and Humanities, 2: 55-60. Mody P. 2011. A Study on OECD Principles to Global Corporate Governance. International Journal of Business Economics and Management Research. 2: 80-91. Mody P. 2011. Understanding Position of Commercial Ginger Cultivation in Lower Dibang valley District of Arunachal Pradesh. International Journal of Research in Commerce and Management, 2: 123-125. Mody P. 2011. Small and Medium Enterprise in India: Problems, Marketing and Distribution Strategies. International Journal of Business Economics & Management Research, 2: 67-73.
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Mody P. 2011. A Case Study on Informal Micro Financing Houses Among the Apatani Tribe in Twin Capital Cities of Arunachal Pradesh. Asian Journal of Research in Business Economics and Management, 1: 355-362. Mody P. 2012. Online Shopping: A case study on Rajiv Gandhi University. Radix International Journal of Economics and Business Management, 1: 20-31. Mody P. 2012. Financial Status of Arunachal Pradesh State Transport Bus Service: Historical Approach (2006-07). South Asian Journal of Social Science, 1: 124-135. Mody P. 2013. Business Research in Arunachal Pradesh- Vol I,LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing, Germany. Mody P. 2013. Source of Finance for Commercial Ginger Cultivation: A Study in Lower Dibang Valley and Lohit Districts of Arunachal Pradesh. Journal of North-East India Council for Social Science Research, 36. Mody P. 2012. Towards Traditional Micro Finance Houses among Apatani Tribe of Arunachal Pradesh. In Regional Case Studies in Micro finance (eds. A.K. Agarwal, Dr. Bhartendu Singh & Vanlalchhawna) DVS Publishers, Guwahati, pp. 169-178. Mody P. 2013. Thajji- A catalyst of Rural Development among Yobin community of Arunachal Pradesh. Radix International Journal of Economics and Business Management, 2: 215-227. Mody P. 2013. Role of Cross Border Trade towards Rural Development: Empirical evidences from Bleeting trade point in Tawang, Arunachal Pradesh.International Journal of Research in Commerce and Management, 54-57 Mody P. 2013. Hornbill - An endangered avian species of Upper Siang district of Arunachal Pradesh: An analysis of Public Perception.Academicia,3. Mody P. 2013. A Nomothetic Study of Health Services in Arunachal Pradesh.Radix International Journal of Research in Social Science, 2:57-72. Mody P. 2013. A Nomothetic Study of Health Services in Arunachal Pradesh.Radix International Journal of Research in Social Science, 2: 57-72. Mody P. 2013. Impediments of Tourism in Arunachal Pradesh. Radix International Journal of Research in Social Science, 2:148-156. Mody P. 2013. Sources of Customs and Customary Laws of Nyishi.Radix International Journal of Research in Social Science, 2:287-306. Mody P. 2013. Bamboo- a boon to Idu community of Arunachal Pradesh.Spectrum, 1: 19-25. Mody P. 2013. Bamboo in Idu Community as a Catalyst of Socio-economic Development: Problems and Prospects.In:Ethnicity, Resources and Institutions for Development of North Eastern States of India(eds. Dutta, P.C. and Komol Singha). Akansha Publishing House, New Delhi,pp- 404-413.
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Mody P. 2013. Ginger Cultivation in Arunachal Pradesh- A Case Study on Lower Dibang Valley District in Arunachal Pradesh.Agri-Business and Rural Management- Part II (Ed. Rais Ahmad) Mittal Publications, New Delhi, pp. 541-550. Mody P. 2013.A study on Financial Allocation in Health sector of Arunachal Pradesh.RadixInternational Journal of Research in Social Science, 2: 73-88. Mody P. 2012.Two Sides of Semester System in the Higher Education.Arunachal Vision, 2. Mody P. 2014. Women and Retail Business: A case study on Capital Region of Arunachal Pradesh.In: Women Empowerment in North-East India(ed. Tamuli S.B), EBH Publisher, Assam, pp. 62-71. Mody P. 2014. Bleething Cross Border Trade Point: A Gateway to Rural Development in Tawang District of Arunachal Pradesh.In Proceedings ofRural Development in India: Issues, Progress and Programme Effectiveness, organized by Department of Commerce, Rajiv Gandhi University, Arunachal Pradesh, pp. 34-43. Mody P. 2014. Electorate Awareness of Panchayat Leaders and their Party: A Field Study of Mebo Sub-Division in East Siang District of Arunachal Pradesh, India.Asian Journal of Research in Social Sciences andHumanities, 4. Mody P. 2014. Electorates Voting Decision in Panchayat Election of Mebo Sub-Division in East Siang district of Arunachal Pradesh: An Analysis of its Determinants. Academicia, 3. Namsa ND, Mandal, M and Tangjang, S 2011. Anti-Malarial Herbal Remedies of Northeast India, Assam: An Ethnobotanical Survey. Journal of Ethnopharmacology, 133: 565-572. Namsa ND, Mandal M, Tangjang S, Mandal SC. 2011. Ethnobotany of the Monpa Ethnic Group at Arunachal Pradesh, India. Journal of Ethnobiology and Ethnomedicine, 7: 31. Nayak SK. 2013. Sustainability of Public Debt in the North Eastern States.In Understanding North east Region of India(edS. T. Mibang and Lisa Lomdak).Himalayan Publishers, New Delhi, pp. 9-29 Nayak SK. 2012. Understanding Debt Sustainability of Special Category States. NIFM Journal of Public Finance Management, 15: 25-37. Nandi S., Ghosh S. K. 2013. Corporate Governance Attributes, Firm characteristics and the level of corporate disclosure: evidence from the listed Indian firms. Decision Science Letters, 2: 45-58. Nebeshwar K, Bagra K, Das, DN. 2011. Garra Kalpangi, a New Cyprinid Fish Species (Pisces: Teleostei) from Upper Brahmaputra Basin in Arunachal Pradesh, India. Journal of Threatened Taxa, 4: 2353-2362.
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Nimasow G. 2012. Linkages Between Akas and their Forests: Towards Sustainability, Lambert Academic Publishing, Germany. Nimasow G. 2012. Floriculture prospects in Arunachal Pradesh with special reference to orchids. Journal of Biodiversity and Environmental Sciences, 2: 18–32. Nimachow G. 2012. Ethonomedicinal Knowledge among the Adi tribes of Lower Dibang Valley district of Arunachal Pradesh, India. International Research Journal of Pharmacy, 3: 223–229. Nimachow G. 2012. Floriculture prospects in Arunachal Pradesh with special reference to orchids. Journal of Biodiversity and Environmental Sciences, 2: 18–32. Nimachow G. 2012. Ethonomedicinal Knowledge among the Adi tribes of Lower Dibang Valley district of Arunachal Pradesh, India, International Research Journal of Pharmacy, 3: 223–229. Nimachow G, Rawat JS, Arunachalam A, Dai O. Ethno-medicines of Aka Tribe, West Kameng District, Arunachal Pradesh (India). Science and Culture, Kolkatta, 77: 149-155. Nimachow, G. Rawat, J.S. 2011. Aka & Monpa community ‘Vanishing Anti-cancer Yews: A Study in West Kameng District of Arunachal Pradesh, India. Spanish Journal of Rural Development, 2: 43-50. Nimachow G, Joshi RC, Dai O. Role of Indigenous Knowledge System in Conservation of Forest Resources: A Case Study of the Aka Tribes of Arunachal Pradesh (India). Indian Journal of Traditional Knowledge 10: 276–280. Nimasow G, Loder T, Rawat JS, Dai O. 2011. Sustainable Management of Pinus wallichiana and Phyllostachys bambusoides by the Apatani Tribes of Arunachal Pradesh (India). Rajiv Gandhi University Research Journal, 10: 61-70. Nimasow G. 2013.Phytogeographycal Observation from Adi Tribes Inhabited Areas of Lower Dibang Valley District, Arunachal Pradesh (India).Science and Culture,79:396-402. (Co-autored) Nochi L. 2013. Tenurial Paradigm and Employment Configuration in Assam: A Case Study of LakhimpurDistrict.Scholar’s View, 1:116-124. Parida RC. 2014. Rural Development in India: Issues, Progress & Programme Effectiveness, Archers & Elevators, Bangalore. Parida RC. 2014. Investing Globalizations: Policy, Participation & Performance in Odisha, Commonwealth Publishers Pvt. Ltd., New Delhi. Rahman S. 2013. Some Aspects of Fuzzy Algebraic Structures, Scholars Press, Germany. (Coauthored) Rahman S. 2013. On the Definition of Atanassov's Intuitionistic Fuzzy Subrings and Ideals.Bulletin of the Malaysian Mathematical Sciences Society, 36: 401-418.(Coauthored)
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Rahman S. 2013. On the definition of intuitionistic fuzzy h-ideals of hem firings.Kyungpook Journal of Mathematics 53:435-457.(Coauthored) Rahman S. 2013. Atanassov's intuitionistic fuzzy submodules with respect to a t-norm.Soft Computing, 17:1253-1262. (Coauthored) Rahman S. 2013. (α,β)- fuzzy submodules with respect to a t-norm.The Journal of Fuzzy Mathematics Los Angels, 21: 859-872. (Coauthored) Rashid H. 2014. Synthesis of magnetic nanostructures: Shape tuning by the addition of a polymer at low temperature.Materials Chemistry and Physics, 145: 491 – 498. (Coauthored). Riba T. 2013. Shifting Cultivation and Tribal culture of Tribes of Arunachal Pradesh, India, Rubi Enterprise, Dhaka, Bangladesh. Roy NC. 2013. Structural Constraints to the Financial Growth in the Arunachal Economy.In:Understanding North east Region of India(edS. T. Mibang and Lisa Lomdak).Himalayan Publishers, New Delhi, pp. 65-80. Roy NC. 2013. Women in Rice Cultivation and Food Security in Arunachal Pradesh, India.In:Understanding North east Region of India(eds. T. Mibang and Lisa Lomdak).Himalayan Publishers, New Delhi, pp. 81-98. (Co-authored). Padhi SR. 2014. Inclusive Approachin Education for Sustainable Rural Development: A Case Study of Koraput District of Odisha.Seminar Proceeding of Rural Development in India, Department of Commerce, Rajiv Gandhi University. Parhi AR. 2013. English in Indian Mass Media: Reservoir for Curricular Invasion. In:Critical theory and Practice in 21st Century, (Eds. R. Brahma et. al), Creative Books, New Delhi,pp.132-140. Padhi SR. 2013. Tribal Situationin India, Mangalam Publication, New Delhi. Porwal S, Agrawal N, Pandey KC, Tripathi A. 2012. Two new species of Ancyrocephalus (s.l.) Gussev 1976 (Monogenoidea: Dactylogyridae) from the gills of mottled loach, Acanthocobitis botia (Cypriniformes: Balitoridae) from India. In:Proceedings of the 1st national symposium on fish parasites(Ed. A. Tripathi), Itanagar, March 19-20, 2012: The Helminthological Society of India, pp. 72-77. Rahman S. 2012. Some Aspects of Atanassov’s Intuitionistic Fuzzy Submodule. International Journal of Pure and Applied Mathematics, 77: 369-383. Rahman S. 2013. On the Definition of Atanassov’s Intuitionistic Fuzzy Subrings and Ideals.Bulletin of the Malaysian Mathematical Sciences Society, 36: 401-418. Rashid H. 2012. In Situ Formation of Chiral Core–shell Nanostructures with Raspberry-like Gold Cores and Dense Organic Shells Using Catechin and their Catalytic Application. J. Mater. Chem. 22: 18335-18344.
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Rawat S, Nimachow G, Dai O, Norbu L, Loder T. 2011. Cancer of Illegal trade threatens the Anti-cancer Yews. Science and Culture, Kolkatta, 77: 46-51. Saikia B, Rawat JS, Tag H, Das AK. 2011. An investigation on the Taxonomy and Ecology of the genus Dioscorea in Arunachal Pradesh, India. J. Frontier Sc., 01: 44-53. Saikia N. 2012.Modular Identities and Explicit Values of a New Continued Fraction of Ramanujan. Global Journal of Mathematical Sciences: Theory and Practical, 4: 245-248. Saikia N. 2013. Parametric Evaluations of Ramanujan’s Singular Moduli. Arab Journal of Mathematical Sciences, 19: 1-10. Saikia B. Rawat JS, Tag H, Das AK. 2011. An Investigation on the Taxonomy and Ecology of the Genus Dioscorea in Arunachal Pradesh, India. Journal of Frontline Research, 1: 44-53. Saikia AK, Singh AK, Das DN, Biswas SP. 2011. Length-weight Relationship and Condition Factor of Spotted Snake Head Channa Punctatus (Bloch). Bulletin of Life sciences, 17: 102-108. Saikia L. 2014. A convenient synthesis of novel 5-aryl-pyrido[2,3-d]pyrimidines and screening of their preliminary antibacterial properties.Tetrahedron Lett,55: 1796-1801. (Coauthored). Saikia L. 2013. KI-VO(acac)2-H2O2-AcOH, A new iodinating system for selective iodination at C-5 position of activated pyrimidinediones: A combined experimental and density functional study.J. Heterocyclic Chemistry,50:1031-1038. (Coauthored). Saikia N. 2013. Ramanujan's Schlafli - Type Modular Equatiriants g, Funct. Approx. Comment. Math. 49: 201-209. Saikia N. 2013. Some New General Theorems for the explicit Evaluations of Rogers - Ramanujan Continued Fraction. Compact. Methods Funct. Theory, 13:597 -611. Saikia N. 2013. A New Continued Fractions of Ramanujan, it's Modular Identities and Explicit Evaluations. Saikia N. 2013. Some New Explicit Values of Quotients of Ramanujan's Theta —Functions and Continued Fractions, Int. J. Math. Math.Sci. Saikia N. Modular Identities and Explicit Values of a Continued Fraction of Order Twelve. J P Journal of Algebra, Number Theory and Applications, 22: 127-154. Saikia N. 2011. On Modular Identities of the Ramanujan- Gollnitz-Gordon Continued Fraction. Far East Journal of Mathematical Sciences, 54: 65-79. Saikia N. 2011. Ramanujan’s Modular Equations and Weber-Ramanujan Class
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Saikia N. 2012. A New Parameter for Ramanujan’s Theta-Functions and Explicit Values. Arab Journal of Mathematical Sciences, DOI: 10/1016/j.ajmsc.2012.01-004, Published online on 31st January, 2012. Saikia N. 2012. New Modular Identities and General Formulas for Explicit Evaluations of a Continued Fraction of Order Six. Global Journal of Pure and Applied Mathematics, 8: 39-47. Sangdoh T. 2013. Rituals of the Nyishi of Arunachal Pradesh: a case study of east Kameng District’.In: Religion, Beliefs and practices in North East India (Ed. Hmar Lalrinnunga), Mittal publication, New Delhi. Sangdoh T. 2009. The Myths of origin and evolution of the Universe; Oral Tradition Current amongst the Nyishi, A case study of East Kameng District, Arunachal Review, vol. No. 1 issue no. 2, Directorate of Information and Public Relation, Govt. of Arunachal Pradesh, Itanagar. Sarma HN. 2013. Bark extract of Dysozylum alliarium induces alteration in histological structures and VEGF-C expression in uterus during day 4-7 of gestation in a albino rat.Reproductive Medicine and biology, (Coauthored). Sarma HN. 2013. Traditional Medicines of Herbal OriginPractice by the Adi tribe of East Siang districtof Arunachal Pradesh, India’. Global J of Research on Medicinal Plants & Indigenous Medicines. (Coauthored). Sarma D. 2014. Khasi and Jaintia Megaliths and culture. Spectrum Publication, Guwahati. Sarma D. 2014. Karbi Culture and Megaliths. Spectrum Publication, Guwahati, 2014. Sharma D, Sharma B, Shukla AK 2011. Biotechnological Approach of Microbial lipase: A review. Biotechnology10: 23-40. Sharma HK. 2013. Arunachal Pradesh Ki Bolian: Lipi Ka Prashna, Samanvaya Poorvottar, Kendriya Hindi Santhan, Shilliong, pp. 69-76. Sharma HK. 2013. Arunachal Pradesh ke Lokgeet’, Aajkal, Prakashan Vibhag, Suchano Bhavan, New Delhi, pp. 35-37. Sharma HK. 2013. Hindi Akadmiya Alochana Ke Sutradhar: Babu Shyam Sundar Das, Aajkal, pp. 5-9. Sharma HK. 2013. Balchanama: Krishak- Sanskriti Ka Pritinidhi Patra’, Abhinav Bharti, Annuali Research Journal of Hindi Department, AMU, pp. 103-107. Sharma HK. 2013. Gandhiji Ke Hindi Sambandhi Vichar, Antim Jan, A monthly Magazine of Gandhi Smriti Evam Darshan Samiti, Rajghat, New Delhi, pp. 30-34. Sharma HK. 2013. Tulasi Aur Kabir: Kaun Bhakt, Kaun Sant, Bhasha, Kendriya Hindi Nideshalay, Delhi.
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Sharma HK. 2013. Renu Ke upanyason me Jati’, Arun Prabha a research Journal of Hindi Department of Rajiv Gandhi University, 13-21. Sharma HK. 2014. Bhartiyata aur Bhartiya Sahitya’ Aajkal, pp.35-37. Showren T. 2013. The Role of Kotoki Among the Nyishi: A Preliminary Study. 33rdProceedings of North East India History Association, Shillong. Showren T. 2013. Oral Traditions: Methods to Adoptation of Construction of the Non-Literate Societies. 33rdProceedings of North East India History Association, Shillong. Showren T. 2013. Oral Traditions: Method to Adoptation of Construction of the History Non-Literate Tribes.International Journal of Social Science and Humanity. Shukla AK. 2013. Influence of plant residues, FYM and inorganic fertilizers on soil N and P mineralization and growth of Abelmoschus esculentus Linn.Climate Change and Environmental Sustainability. 1:127-137.(Coauthored). Singh A.V. 2011. A Study on the Ethnobotanical, Phytochemical and the Socio-Economical Relevance of Houttuynia Cordata Thunb In Manipur. Life Sciences Leaflets, 20: 908-922. Singh A.V. 2011. Allium Hookeri, Thw. Enum. A Lesser Known Terrestrial Perennial Herb Used as Food and its Ethnobotanical Relevance in Manipur. AJFAND,11: 5389-5412. Singh A.V. 2011. Nutritionla, Ethnotheraputics and Socio-Economic Relavence of Euryale Ferox Salibs in Manipur. Life Sciences Leaflets 20: 908-922. Singh A.V. 2011. Ethnomedicinal Uses of Drymaria Cordata (Linnaeus) Willdenow ex Roemer & Schultes (Caryophyllaceae) in the Imphal District of Manipur, India. Pleione,5: 129-131. Singh H.V. 2013. Bridging Ethnic Gap through Folklore among the hill and plain people in Manipur.In: Conflict Transformation, Peace and Ethnic Divide in India's Northeast: The Context of Recent Trends(Ed. Dr L. Muhindro Singh), Akansha Publication, Guwahati. Singh RK. 2013. Cyanobacterial diversity along altitudinal gradient in Eastern Himalayas of India. Journal of Algal Biomass Utilization, 4: 53-58. Singh RK. 2013. Comparative Modelling of PINK1 Protein from Calcium-Dependent Protein Kinase 1 from Toxoplasma Gondii’, International Journal of Drug Design and Discovery, 4: 1174-1181.(Coauthored). Singh RK. 2013.Arbuscular Mycorrhiza: A Biological Budding for Sustainable Agriculture. International Journal of Life Sciences,: 149-161.(Coauthored). Singh RK. 2013. Ethnomycological studies of wild mushrooms in Arunachal Pradesh. Bioresources and Traditional Knowledge of Northeast India: 35-39.(Coauthored). Singh SK. 2013. A New Integral Transform: TheoryPart.Investigations in Mathematical Science, 3:135 -139.
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Singh SK. 2013. The S-transform of distributions.The scientific world journal. Singh SN. 2013. The Role of the individual in History: Rajendra Prasad and the Indian national movement.Rajiv Gandhi University Research Journal, 12. Singh SK. 2012.The Fractional S-transform of Tempered Ultra-distributions. Investigations in Mathematical Sciences, 2: 315-325. Sinha P. C., Ghosh S. K., Nandi S. 2012. Harmonization of Accounting Practices: A study of selected Pharmaceutical Companies in India. International Journal of Financial Management, 2 (3): 1-10. Soni J C. 2014. A Study of Women Empowerment in Educational Perspective.International Journal of behavioural Social and Movement Sciences, (Coauthored). Soni J C 2014. A comparative study of delinquency prone and non-delinquency prone adolescents with regard to self concept, emotional maturity and academic achievement in Assam. Edulight, 5: 216-225. (Coauthored). Sora M. 2013. Formant Frequency and Cepstral Method Estimation of Galo Phonemes Using Acoustical Cues.International Journal of Information and Electronics Engineering, 3: 28-31. Tag H. 2014. Evaluation of Nutritional Potential of Five Unexplored Wild Edible Food Plants from Eastern Himalayan Biodiversity Hotspot Region (India).International Journal of Biological, Life Science and Engineering 8:(Coauthored). Tag H. 2013. Evaluation of Nutritional Quality of Four Unexplored wild food plants from Arunachal Himalaya for the formulation of cost effective fish feeds.International Journal of Fisheries and Aquaculture 5: 92-92.(Coauthored). Tag H. 2014. Nutritional Potential and Traditional Uses of High Altitude Wild Edible Plants in Eastern Himalayas, India.International Journal of Agriculture, Biosystems Science and Engineering 8.(Coauthored). Tag H. 2013. Biodiversity, Traditional Knowledge, IPR & Rationalization of Traditional Phytomedicine in the Context of North East India. In: Traditional Phytotheraphy (Ed. J. Buragohain) Daya Publishing House, New Delhi, pp-27-46.(Coauthored). Tag H. 2012. Herbal medicines used in the treatment of diabetes mellitus in Arunachal Himalaya, north-east India. Journal of Ethnopharmacology, 141: 986-795. Tag H. 2012. Antioxidant potential and total phenolic content of Leucas aspera of Sonitpur district, Assam. International Journal of Research in Pharmaceutical Sciences, 3: 1-3. Tag H. 2012. Higher Plant Diversity in Pakke Wildlife Sanctuary and Tiger Reserve in East Kameng District of Arunachal Pradesh: Checklist – I. Pleione, 6: 149-162.
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Tag H, Kalita P, Dwivedi P, Das AK, Namsa ND. 2012. Herbal Medicines used in the Treatment of Dibetes Mellitus in Arunachal Himalaya,NorthEast India. Journal of Ethnopharmacology, 141: 786-795. Taggu A. 2014. How not to choose a career, Arohi Annual Magazine, 22: 57. Tangjang S. 2014. Cultivation as an alternative to over-exploitation: A conservation means for Coptis teeta in the Indian Eastern Himalaya.International Journal of Environmental Sciences,5:47-51. (Coauthored). Tangjang S. 2014.Serum biochemical, histopathology and SEM analyses of the effects of the Indian traditional herb Wattakaka volubilis leaf extract on Wistar male rats.Journal of Pharmacopuncture 17: 13-19. (Coauthored). Tangjang S.2013. Influence of plant residues, FYM and inorganic fertilizers on soil N and P mineralization and growth of Abelmoschus esculentus Linn.Climate Change and Environmental Sustainability. 1:127-137.(Coauthored). Tangjang S. 2013. Influence of plant residues, FYM and inorganic fertilizers on soil N and P mineralization and growth of Abelmoschus esculentus Linn.Climate Change and Environmental Sustainability, 1:127-137.(Coauthored). Tangjang S. 2013. Traditional Agroforestry System in Northeast India as land management system sustaining ecosystem services. In: Agroforestry and Climate Change Management (Eds. A. Arunachalam, J. C. Dagar and A.K. Singh) Pointer Publishers, Jaipur, India. pp 97-107.(Coauthored). Tangjang S. 2012. Earthworms (Perionyx excavates Perr.), cowdung, and leaf residues alter soil physico-chemical and microbial properties in a traditional agroecosystem of Arunachal Pradesh. Journal of Tropical Agriculture, 50: 76-79.
Tangjang S. 2012. Opium threat in the Eastern Himalayan zone of Arunachal Pradesh, Northeast India. Current Science, 102: 957-958. Tangjang S. 2012. Slash-and-burn agriculture in Eastern Himalayan Zone of Northeast India. Current Science, 102, 1247-1248.
Tangjang S, Namsa ND, Aran C, Litin A. 2011. An Ethnobotanical Survey of Medicinal Plants in the Eastern Himalayan Zone of Arunachal Pradesh, India. Journal of Ethnopharmacology, 134: 18-25.
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Thouba NK. 2014. Environmental Communication:Biodiversity and its Depletion in Manipur, OmniScriptum Gmbtt & Co., Germany.
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Thouba NK. 2014. Role of Television in Children’s Socialization Process.Asian Journal of Research in Social Sciences and Humanities, 4:162-168.
Thouba NK. 2014. Media and Women: A Status of Women in Electronic Media in Manipur.Media and Women, Sunrise Publications, New Delhi.
Thouba NK. 2014. Role of Media Governance in Youth Development in Northeast India.Spectrum, 3:229-237.
Thouba NK. 2014. Media in Education: Patterns of Using Educational TV Among Meitei Pangal Students in Rural Areas of Manipur.Spectrum, 3:215-228.
Thouba NK. 2014. Standards and Standardization of Mass Media Publications.ACADEMICIA, 4.
Thouba NK. 2014. Media and Youth: Radio Listening and Television Watching Patterns of Meitei Pangal Children in Manipur’, ACADEMICIA: 4.
Thouba NK. 2014. All India Radio and Women’s Development in Rural Areas of Manipur.RADIX International Journal of Research in Social Science, 3.
Thouba NK. 2014. Convergence of Communications Media and Evolution of Digital Library.RADIX International Journal of Research in Social Science, 3.
Thouba NK. 2014. Media and Women: A Perspective of Development Analyzed Through Game Theory.Asian Journal of Research in Social Sciences and Humanities, 4:150-161. (Coauthored)
Thouba NK. 2014. Role of Media in Enhancing Multiculturalism in Ethnic Diversity of Manipur.Asian Journal of Multidimensional Research,3:
Thouba NK. 2014. Radio and Society: Women’s Radio Listening in Rural Areas of Manipur.Asian Journal of Multidimensional Research 3:
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Tripathi A. 2011. Helminth richness in Arunachal Pradesh fishes: a Forgotten Component of Biodiversity. Journal of Biosciences, 36: 559-561.
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Boruah PB. 2012. Impact of Micro-Finance on Poverty: An Analysis of Existing Literature. In: Baruah (Ed.) Dimensions of Rural Development in North East India -A Critical Study, Department of Economics, THB College, Jamugurihat, pp. 374-387.
Behera MC, Basar Jumyir. 2011.Informal to Formal Education in Tribal Communities of Arunachal Pradesh and Issues of Exclusion. In S.R. Padhi (ed), Educational Scenario of Tribes in India: Current Issues and Concerns, Mangalam Publications, New Delhi.
Chaudhuri S.K. 2012.Religion among the Idu Mishmis of Arunachal Pradesh. In: Tribal Religions. History of Science, Philosophy and Culture in Indian Civilization. Vol. VII. India Munshiram Manoharlal Publishers, New Delhi.
Chaudhuri SK. 2012. The Anthropology of Lesser-Known Tribes. In: T.B. Subba (Ed.), North East India: A Handbook of Anthropology, Orient Black Swan, Delhi, pp. 339-358.
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Chaudhuri SK. 2012. Indigenous Knowledge System in Everyday Life: Some Observation on Idu Mishmi of Arunachal Pradesh. In: S. Sengupta (Ed.) Indigenous Knowledge Traditions, Gyan Publishing House, New Delhi, pp. 97-114. Chaudhuri SK. 2012. Igus of Arunachal Pradesh: Relocating Indigenous Healing Tradition of a Frontier Tribe of India. In: S. Pulipaka et al. (Ed.) Perspectives on Northeast India: Tradition and Modernity in Arunachal Pradesh, Anshah Publishing House, Delhi, pp.75-92.
Das AK. 2012. Role of Micro Finance Institution in Rural Development -A Study on some selected SHGs of Assam. In: J. Baruah (Ed.), Dimensions of Rural Development in North East India -A Critical Study, Department of Economics, THB College, Jamugurihat, pp. 58-66. Das T, Gupta A, Arunachalam A, Das DN. 2011. Community Structure, Diversity and Biomass of Periphyton along the Gradient of Changes in Water Quality of Dikrong River System in Arunachal Pradesh, India. In: (M.D. Choudhury, G.D. Sharma, S. Choudhury, A.D. Talukdar (eds.), Status and Conservation of Biodiversity in North East India, Swastik Publication, New Delhi, pp. 340-359. Dabi T. 2013.Negotiation Modernization: Challenges and Response in Arunachal Pradesh. In S. Pulipaka et al. (Eds.), perspectives on Northeast India: Tradition and Modernity in Arunachal Pradesh, Anshah Publications, New Delhi, pp 60-74. Kaye T, Mody P. 2012. Marketing of ginger in Arunachal Pradesh, India: An evaluation. In S.S Narula et. al. (eds.): India’s Emergence in Global Scenario. UDH Publishers and Distributors, New Delhi, pp. 1-13. Kaye T, Mody P. 2012. Human Resource Management in the 21st century: Emerging Realities and Negotiation. In S.S Narula et. al. (eds.): India’s Emergence in Global Scenario. UDH Publishers and Distributors, New Delhi, pp.-288-295. Lama M. 2013.Tourism Development in North-East India: A Study in Arunachal Pradesh. In: Sanjay Pulipaka et al. (Eds.), Perspectives Northeast India: Tradition and Modernity in Arunachal Pradesh, Anshah Publishing House, New Delhi, pp.118-128. Lama M. 2013.Tourism Development in a Remote State: A Case Study of Arunachal Pradesh, India. In: CA Tisdell (Ed.), Handbook of Tourism Economics: Analysis, New Applications and Case Studies, World Scientific Publications, Singapore, pp. 705-724. Lama M. 2013. The Changing Status of Women in Arunachal Pradesh. In H. Sinha, and S. Sinha (Ed.), Empowerment and Development Perspectives, Akansha Publications, New Delhi.
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Lego O. 2012. Dadu Panth: Sahitya Aur Samaj Darshan, Yash Publications, New Delhi, 2012. Lego O. 2012. Aadi Janajati Ki Lok Kathayein, Yash Publications, New Delhi, 2012. Mitra A. 2013. Tourism Development in North-East India: A Study in Arunachal Pradesh. In: Sanjay Pulipaka et al. (Ed.), Perspectives Northeast India: Tradition and Modernity in Arunachal Pradesh, Anshah Publishing House, New Delhi, pp.118-128. Mitra A. 2013. Tourism Development in a Remote State: A Case Study of Arunachal Pradesh, India. In: CA Tisdell (Ed.), Handbook of Tourism Economics: Analysis, New Applications and Case Studies, World Scientific Publications, Singapore, pp. 705-724. Mitra A. 2012. Sustainable Management of Mountain Biodiversity in the Eastern Himalayas. In Vir Singh et.al. (eds.) Climate Change in the Himalayas, Indus Publishing, New Delhi. Mody P. 2012. A study on sex discrimination in education among Nishi tribe of Doimukh circle of Arunachal Pradesh. In: Sanjay Pulipaka et al. (Eds.), Perspectives Northeast India: Tradition and Modernity in Arunachal Pradesh, Anshah Publishing House, New Delhi. Mody P. 2012. Bamboo: a boon to Idu Mishmi community of Arunachal Pradesh. In PC Dutta, Komol Singha (Eds.), Ethnicity, Resources and Institutions for Development of North Eastern States of India, Akansha Publishing, New Delhi, pp. 45-66, 2013. Mody P. 2012. Ginger Cultivation in Arunachal Pradesh- A Case Study on Lower Dibang Valley District in Arunachal Pradesh. In: Ahmad (Ed.) Agri-Business and Rural Management- Part Two, Mittal Publications, New Delhi, pp. 541-550. Mody P. 2012. Towards Traditional Micro Finance Houses Among Apatani Tribe of Arunachal Pradesh. In: Agarwal and Singh (eds.), Regional Case Studies in Micro Finance, DVS Publishers, Guwahati, pp.169-178. Mody P. 2011. ‘Production and Distribution of Ginger in the Lower Dibang Valley District of Arunachal Pradesh: An Ideographic Study. In: A.K Agarwal & Bhartendu Singh (Eds.), Understanding India’s: North East. DVS Publishers, Guwahati, pp. 189-195. Mody P. 2011. Cultures and Traditions of Arunachal Pradesh Beckoning Entrepreneurs for Commercial Exploitation. In: RK Mandal (Ed.), Entrepreneurship and Rural Development in North-East India. DVS Publishers, Guwahati. pp. 141-146. Mody P. 2011. Prospects of Cultural Entrepreneurship in the Arunachal Pradesh- A Nomothetic Study. Proceedings of the UGC Sponsored National Seminar on
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Entrepreneurship and Small Business Management: Issues, Challenges and Opportunities in the Globalised Economy, organized by Entrepreneurship Studies Cell, Department of Commerce, Assam University, Silchar, Assam, pp. 11-19. Parhi AR. 2012. Interventions as Progressive (?): Towards a Maligned Identity. In: J. Basar. et al. (Eds.) Marginalised Identity, Commonwealth Publishers, New Delhi, pp.129-137. Parhi A.R. 2011. Recovering, Reshaping and Relocating the Queen’s Tongue: Emergent India, New English and the Print Media. In A.Kumar (Ed.): English Language Teaching: New Perspectives, Atlantic Publishers, New Delhi, pp. 227-238. Parhi A.R. 2011. English Print Media and the Curriculum: An Alternate Teaching. In A.Mishra, S.K. Jha, M.Asif (Eds.) Literature, Culture and Language Education, Lakshi Publishers, New Delhi, pp. 20-29. Parhi A.R. 2011. Interventions as Progressive (?): Towards a Maligned Identity’, In J. Basar. M.C. Behera, L. Lomdak (Eds.) Marginalised Identity: Commonwealth Publishers, New Delhi, pp. 129-137. Roy NC. 2013. In search of Development Paradigm for the Hilly Region of Northeast India. In: M.C. Behera (Ed.), Northeast and Globalization: Issues Betwixt and Between, DVS Publishers, Guwahati, 93-114. Roy NC. 2013. Problems of Technological Modernisation and Industrialization in Arunachal Pradesh. In: Sanjay Pulipaka et al. (Ed.) Perspectives Northeast India: Tradition and Modernity in Arunachal Pradesh, Anshah Publishing House, New Delhi, pp. 168-176. Showren T. 2011. Philosophy of Donyi Polo: Reading the Consciousness of Indigenous Religion in Arunachal Pradesh. In D. Nath (ed.): Religion in North East India: Institutional Structure and Practices. DVS Publications, Guwahati. Shukla A K, Yongam Y, Tripathi P. 2011. Distribution of endophytic fungi in different parts of Rudraksh (Elaeocarpus sphaericus) plants. In: (Eds. S. C. Sati & M. Belwal) Mycological Progress. Daya Publishing House, New Delhi. pp. 137-149. Singh RK. 2013. Ethnomycological studies of wild mushrooms in Arunachal Pradesh. In: KK Singh et al. (Eds.), Bioresources and Traditional Knowledge of Northeast India, Mizo Post Graduate Science Society (MIPOGRASS), pp. 35-39, 2013. Tripathi A. 2013.Bharat main Pragateeshil Sahitya Ki Aavashyakataa, Anamika Publications, New Delhi.
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Upadhyay V. 2013. Looking Beyond the Borders: Globalisation and the Development of Northeast India. In M.C. Behera (Ed.), Northeast and Globalization: Issues Betwixt and Between, DVS Publishers, Guwahati, pp.93-114. ∗Books edited
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∗Books with ISBN with details of publishers
Behera MC, Basar Jumyir. 2012. Marginalised Identity: An Engagement with Art, Literature, Language and Ethnicity (co edited) Commonwealth Publishers, New Delhi.
Behera MC. 2011. Development Dynamics: Finance, Empowerment and Entrepreneurship (co-edited). DVS, Guwahati.
Chaudhuri SK. 2013. Perspectives on Northeast India: Tradition and Modernity in Arunachal Pradesh, Anshah Publishing House, Delhi.
Choudhury K. 2011. Senior Secondary Chemistry Vol-I, Oxford University Press, New Delhi.
Choudhury K. 2011. Senior Secondary Chemistry Vol-II, Oxford University Press, New Delhi. Hangsing E. 2013. Academic Achievement of Girls in Meghalaya, Akansha Publishing, New Delhi
Hangsing E. 2011. A Study of Pre-primary Education in Papum Pare District of Arunachal Pradesh. Studies on Home and Community Science, Kamla – Raj Enterprises, Delhi
Hina NN. 2012. Customary laws of Nyishi Tribe of Arunachal Pradesh. Authors Press, New Delhi.
Khan MN. 2013. A Century of Manipuri Cinema. In: H.D. Sharma (ed.) The Other Manipur, Akansha Publishing, New Delhi, pp. 1150-1669.
Mody P. 2012. Role of Ginger in Socio-Economic Development of Lower Dibang Valley, Lap Lambert Academic Publishing, Germany, 2012.
Nimasow G. 2011. The Akas: Land and People. Commonwealth Publishers, New Delhi,
Nimasow G. 2012. Linkages between Akas and their Forests: Towards Sustainability. Lambert Academic Publishing, Germany
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Parida R.C. 2011. Development Dynamics: Finance, Empowerment and Entrepreneurship, D.V.S. Publishers, Guwahati.
Riba T. 2012. Shifting Cultivation and Tribal Culture of Tribes of Arunachal Pradesh, India (Practice-Oriented Area Studies Series No. 6), Rub, Publisher, Dhaka, Bangladesh.
Sharma HK. 2012. Bhasha, Sanskriti Aur Sahitya, Anana Prakashan, New Delhi.
Sharma HK. 2012. Tulsi Shaitya Ka Adhunik Sandarbha, Sahitya Shakar Prakashan, Delhi. Sharma HK. 2012. Phanishwar Nath Renu Ke Upanyason Mein Lok Sanskriti, Jasmin Publications, Delhi. Sarma D, Das D.N, Dutta R, Baruah, D, Kumar P, Tyagi BC, Mahanta P.C. 2012. Coldwater Lakes and Rivers in Arunachal Pradesh, India, DCFR Bulletin No.19, ICAR publication, Bhimtal. pp. 79.
Upadhyay V. 2012. The Unfolding Crisis in Assam’s Tea Plantations: Employment and Occupational Mobility. Rutledge Publisher, India
Upadhyay V. 2012. The Difficult Transition: Economic Development and Gender Relations in Arunachal Pradesh. Indian Journal of Gender Studies, 19:.93-126.
∗Number listed in International Database (For e.g. Web of Science, Scopus,HumanitiesInternationalComplete,EBSCOhost,etc.)
∗CitationIndex–range/average
∗SNIP
∗SJR
∗ImpactFactor–range/average
∗h-index
3.4.3 Give details of
∗ faculty serving on the editorial boards of national and international journals
Faculty name Editorial board of national and international journals
Dr. Amit Tripathi Indian Journal of Helminthology
Prof. Amitava Mitra Journal of Regional Studies
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∗ faculty serving as members of steering committees of international conferences recognized by reputed organizations / societies: Nil
3.4.4 Provide details of ∗ research awards received by the faculty and students
Year Research Award Awarding Society Faculty Awarded Department
2012 WA Nizami Gold Medal
Helminthological Society of India
Dr. Amit Tripathi Zoology
2011 International Travel Grant CSIR Dr. Amit
Tripathi Zoology
2009 International Travel Grant DST Dr. Amit
Tripathi Zoology
∗ national and international recognition received by the faculty from reputed professional bodies and agencies: Nil
3.4.5 Indicate the average number of successful M.Phil. and Ph.D. scholars guided per faculty during the last four years.
M. Phil.
Year Success Average 2010 96.66 2011 91.17 2012 90.62
Ph. D.
Year Regd. Awarded Success Average 2010 30 21 70 2011 37 28 76 2012 40 27 67 2013 57 23 40
Does the university participate in Shodhganga by depositing the Ph.D. theses with INFLIBNET for electronic dissemination through open access?
No. It is under process 3.4.6 What is the official policy of the university to check malpractices and plagiarism
in research? Mention the number of plagiarism cases reported and action taken. The University takes a number of strict measures to check malpractices and plagiarism in research. As a result, no case of plagiarism has been reported from the university yet.
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3.4.7 Does the university promote interdisciplinary research? If yes, how many interdepartmental / interdisciplinary research projects have been undertaken and mention the number of departments involved in such endeavors? The university has recently initiated interdisciplinary research projects under innovative research programme of UGC. The AITS promotes interdisciplinary research.
3.4.8 Has the university instituted any research awards? If yes, list the awards. The University has not instituted any research award yet.
3.4.9 What are the incentives given to the faculty for receiving state, national and international recognition for research contributions?
The University has no official policy on it. 3.5 Consultancy 3.5.1 What is the official policy of the University for Structured Consultancy? List a few
important consultancies undertaken by the university during the last four years. The University does not have an official policy for structured consultancy yet.
3.5.2 Does the university have a university-industry cell? If yes, what is its scope and range of activities? The University does not have university-industry cell yet.
3.5.3 What is the mode of publicizing the expertise of the University for Consultancy Services? Which are the departments from whom consultancy has been sought?
On the request of Govt. of Arunachal Pradesh University Department of Economics, is preparing various policy documents like Human Development report, State Development Report, and Mid- term appraisal of 11th Five Year Plan. In addition to this, the Planning Commission of India (PCI), 13th and 14th Finance Commission are requesting to prepare various policy documents.
3.5.4 How does the university utilize the expertise of its faculty with regard to consultancy services? The university is trying its best to utilize faculty with regard to consultancy services
3.5.5 List the broad areas of consultancy services provided by the university and the revenue generated during the last four years. The university provides consultancy services in preparing policy documents of the Government. The university usually keeps only overhead charges of the Consultancy amount received.
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3.6 Extension Activities and Institutional Social Responsibility (ISR) 3.6.1 How does the university sensitize its faculty and students on its Institutional Social
Responsibilities? List the social outreach programmes which have created an impact on students’ campus experience during the last four years.
1. Carrying out ‘On Farm’ research in the farmer managed experimental fields 2. Conducting awareness camps for extension of ‘improved packages of practices’ on farming system and ‘participatory conservation initiatives, for bio resources.
3.6.2 How does the university promote university-neighborhood network and student engagement, contributing to the holistic development of students and sustained community development? It is through organizing Arunachal Panorama, Inter College Youth Festival (Cadence).
3.6.3 How does the university promote the participation of the students and faculty in extension activities including participation in NSS, NCC, YRC and other National/ International programmes?
The university encourages the students to enroll in NSS and students participate in NSS camps. NSS is guided by NSS cell of the University. University promotes sports, NSS activities and students get additional weightage at the time of admission in the university.
3.6.4 Give details of social surveys, research or extension work, if any, undertaken by the university to ensure social justice and empower the underprivileged and the most vulnerable sections of society?
Many scholars move to field trips, outreach programs. They carry out extensive field work in the interior parts of the State. They sensitize people about gender bias, social justice and empowering the underprivileged and the most vulnerable sections of the society.
3.6.5 Does the university have a mechanism to track the students’ involvement in various social movements / activities which promote citizenship roles? Yes. Through alumni activities.
3.6.6 Bearing in mind the objectives and expected outcomes of the extension activities organized by the university, how did they complement students’ academic learning experience? Specify the values inculcated and skills learnt. Students learning is enriched with local and regional issues related to community welfare particularly for the livelihood. The expected outcomes of the extension activities are resource use, employment, health, education, etc.; of the indigenous tribal life.
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3.6.7 How does the university ensure the involvement of the community in its outreach activities and contribute to community development? Give details of the initiatives of the university which have encouraged community participation in its activities.
The university has recently constituted an Outreach Cell so that it can contribute to community development. Under this cell, the university is seriously thinking to adopt some villages.
3.6.8 Give details of awards received by the institution for extension activities and/contributions to social/community development during the last four years.
Nil 3.7 Collaboration 3.7.1 How has the university’s collaboration with other agencies impacted the visibility,
identity and diversity of activities on campus? To what extent has the university benefitted academically and financially because of collaborations?
In addition to individual collaborative research work the University has signed Memorandum of Undemandings (MoUs) with various national & international institutes/ universities.
3.7.2 Mention specific examples of how these linkages promote
o Curriculum development: BPGS/ BUGS including experts from other
Universities
o Internship : Industry, Banks ( Pvt. & Govt.), Corporate,
o On-the-job training : None
o Faculty exchange and development: Refresher Courses, Orientation
Programmes, Faculty Development Programmes, Management Development
Programmes
o Research : National level, University level collaboration
o Publication : Rajiv Gandhi University Research Journal
o Consultancy : Preparation of policy document of Govt.
o Extension : Organised extension activities by Centre of Biodiversity & Dept. of
Botany, Dept. of Zoology
o Student placement :Student Placement Cell is expected to be completed shortly
o Any other (please specify)
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3.7.3 Has the university signed any MoUs with institutions of national/ international importance/other universities/ industries/corporate houses etc.? If yes, how have they enhanced the research and development activities of the university?
The university has inked MoUs with some of the leading universities viz; (i) RIHN, Kyoto, Japan (ii) University of Missouri, Colombia, USA (iii) Semnan University, Iran (iv) MAKAIAS, Kolkata besides other for collaborative research
Others are NERIST, Jorhat, DCFR and NBFGR. 3.7.4 Have the university-industry interactions resulted in the establishment/creation of
highly specialized laboratories / facilities?
Not yet started Any other information regarding Research, Consultancy and Extension, which the university would like to include.
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E.4. CRITERION - IV : INFRASTRUCTURE AND LEARNING RESOURCES
4.1 Physical Facilities
4.1.1 How does the university plan and ensure adequate availability of physical infrastructure and ensure its optimal utilization?
To ensure adequate availability of physical infrastructure the following process is usually followed:
Sl. Activity
1. Proposals for the new departments / infrastructures are discussed and approved by the authorities and the same have been submitted to the funding agency for approval of funds.
2. Requirements for Physical Infrastructure are proposed at the Departmental/Faculty level for faculty building and as per the above approval from the authority.
3. The requirements are then analysed by Internal Engineering Wing and concrete requirement specifications have been generated.
4. They are placed in the Building Construction Committee which are discussed in detail and finalized.
5. Expressions of Interests for the proposed infrastructure (buildings, amenities etc) are floated on website / news papers to obtain the appropriate consultancy on the said project.
6. The selected Consultancy firm submits its final drawings and estimations and provides presentation to the users and statutory officers for according the proposal.
7. After the final approval from the authority the tender is floated to finalizing the construction Firms / Contractor for execution, which is carried under internal Engineering wing of the university.
4.1.2 Does the university have a policy for the creation and enhancement of infrastructure in order to promote a good teaching-learning environment? If yes, mention a few recent initiatives.
Yes
As per departmental requirement, infrastructure is renovated, modified and upgraded to promote a good teaching-learning environment.
1. In Zoology department, an old existing laboratory was redesigned to facilitate a laboratory, a research scholar’s room and a computing centre.
2. In Central Library, unused space was properly partitioned and renovated to create a browsing centre with a seating capacity of 20 terminals.
3. In Geography department, a conference room was converted to a video-conferencing with EDUSAT facilities to provide education services nationwide via satellite transmission.
4. A separate cell was created from existing class rooms to provide coaching facilities for IAS and APCS examinations.
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4.1.3 How does the university create a conducive physical ambience for the faculty in terms of adequate research laboratories, computing facilities and allied services?
As per departmental requirements, adequate facilities are provided for research laboratories / Research scholar facilities, computing facilities and allied services.
Sl. Department Quantity 1. Laboratories/ Research scholar facilities 27
2. Computing Facilities 3
3. Allied Services
3a. Departmental Libraries 13
3b. Seminar Rooms 04 4.1.4 Has the university provided all departments with facilities like office room,
common room and separate rest rooms for women students and staff? Yes
All Departments have office rooms, separate rest rooms for women, students and staff. Some departments have separate common rooms.
4.1.5 How does the university ensure that the infrastructure facilities are disabled- friendly?
Yes There is Ramp for differently abled persons (PWD). The existing Ramp for
differently abled are available in the departments and other establishments like Geography, Library, Life Sciences (GF), Education(GF), Administration, Academic Block, Subansiri Hostel, AITS. Ramp under construction are in New Auditorium (GF). And all proposed new departments shall have the ramps for the differently abled too.
4.1.6 How does the university cater to the requirements of residential students? Give details of
Capacity of the hostels and occupancy (to be given separately for men and women)
Sl. Hostel Category Capacity Occupancy 1. Subansiri Men 142 100% 2. Lohit Men 186 100% 3. Tirap Men 132 100% 4. Siang Men 60 100% 5. Kameng Women 104 100% 6. Pare Women 60 100%
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Recreational facilities in hostel/s like gymnasium, yoga centre, etc. Sl. Hostel Category Gymnasium Yoga Centre 1. Kameng Women Yes No 2. Pare Women Yes No
Most of the hostels have indoor game facilities like T.T., Caroms, Chess etc *AITS is offering courses on Yoga where both male and female students / staff participate. Broadband connectivity/wi-fi facility in hostels- Not provided
4.1.7 Does the university offer medical facilities for its students and teaching and non-teaching staff living on campus?
Yes *University Health Care Centre with 24X7 services.
STAFF POSITION IN RGU PHC Doctor Nurse Medical Attendant Peon Safaiwala
2 3 2 1 1 4.1.8 What special facilities are available on campus to promote students’
interest in sports and cultural events/activities?
Sl. No. Facility Area
(Sq. m.) Purpose Remarks
1. Auditorium (400 seater) 330.00
Indoor games, cultural activities
New proposal for 1000 seater auditorium under
construction Funded by DONER
Ministry, GoI
2. Play Ground 11,050.00 Outdoor games, athletics etc.
Students Union organizes Vice Chancellor trophy for cricket, football etc. in each academic session. These are interring Department competition events.
4.2 Library as a Learning Resource
4.2.1 Does the library have an Advisory Committee? Specify the composition of the committee. What significant initiatives have been taken by the committee to render the library student/user friendly?
Yes
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The committee is headed by a senior professor and comprised of all Heads of Departments. And the Deputy Librarian acts as the Convener. The committee contemplates in framing rules and regulations for smooth functioning of library. The committee also takes stock of condition of library and advices accordingly. Every year stock verification is carried out. Now Library is fitted with CCTVs. It is with RFID facility.
4.2.2 Provide details of the following: Total area of the library (in Sq. Mts.) – 1425.52 sq.m. Total seating capacity - 100 Working hours (on working days, on holidays, before examination, during
examination, during vacation) – 9:00 AM to 7:00 PM (all working days)
10:00 AM to 3:00 PM (Saturday) Layout of the library (individual reading carrels, lounge area for browsing and
relaxed reading, IT zone for accessing e-resources) – Yes Clear and prominent display of floor plan; adequate sign boards; fire alarm;
access to differently-abled users and mode of access to collection Yes
4.2.3 Give details of the library holdings: a) Print (books, back volumes and theses) – Books- 58,000, Back Volumes- 3,000 and Thesis- 241 b) Average number of books added during the last three years – 5,331 c) Non Print (Microfiche, AV) --- d) Electronic (e-books, e-journals) – 5,000 + e-journals from UGC-INFONET, INDUST Consortium e) Special collections (e.g. text books, reference books, standards, patents)
Text Books- 2,000 + Reference Books- 3,000 Total = 5,000
4.2.4 What tools does the library deploy to provide access to the collection? Open Access, OPAC, Web OPAC Proposed
OPAC Electronic Resource Management package for e-journals Federated searching tools to search articles in multiple databases Library Website – No, we proposed for 360° virtual library tour In-house/remote access to e-publications
4.2.5 To what extent is ICT deployed in the library? Give details with regard to Library automation – RFID & BAR-CODE completed Total number of computers for public access - 30 Total numbers of printers for public access - NO Internet band width speed □2mbps √10 mbps □1 GB Institutional Repository – ETD planned Content management system for e-learning Participation in resource sharing networks/consortia (like INFLIBNET)
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4.2.6 Provide details (per month) with regard to Average number of walk-ins - 300 Average number of books issued/returned - 200 Ratio of library books to students enrolled – 1:5 Average number of books added during the last four years - 11806 Average number of login to OPAC – 200 per day Average number of login to e-resources – 150 per day Average number of e-resources downloaded/printed - 50 Number of IT (Information Technology) literacy trainings organized - 4
4.2.7 Give details of specialized services provided by the library with regard to Manuscripts - Nil Reference - Yes Reprography - Yes Inter-library Loan Service - No Information Deployment and Notification - No OPACS - Yes Internet Access - Yes Downloads - Yes Printouts - No Reading list/ Bibliography compilation - Yes In-house/remote access to e-resources - Yes User Orientation - Yes Assistance in searching Databases - Yes INFLIBNET/IUC facilities - Yes
4.2.8 Provide details of the annual library budget and the amount spent for purchasing new books and journals.
UGC allotted Rs. 53 lakh during XII Plan. The amount spent for purchasing new books and journals are as follows:
Year Expenditure (in lakh) 2010-11 10.53 2011-12 18.48 2012-13 9.48 2013-14 52.64
4.2.9 What initiatives has the university taken to make the library a ‘happening place’ on
campus? E-Resource training organised time to time. In house training and help for e-resources.
Library is the happening place for users' education. Orientation programme is organised at the beginning of the session to new comers (first semester and new appointments). Time to time e-resource trainings are conducted for all our researchers, M.Phil scholars. It is a regular activity of the library. User awareness programmes such as jstor, JCCC, INDUST and UGC INFONET digital library consortia
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and major database are organised. UNIVERSITY LIBRARY OPAC put on web site. RFID self check-in and check out through Kiosk introduced. New arrivals are displayed as and when new arrivals come to the Library. Self list and self indicators are pasted on display racks. Periodicals are displayed nicely in alphabetical order and back volumes displayed and put into use for the photo copy. The 3600 degree virtual tour planned for Library website. MoU will be signed to Shodhganga project: repository of Indian theses and dissertations. Librarian’s day and teacher’s day have been observed by inviting eminent professors and scholars for delivering lectures. In - house trainings have been organized to Library staff. Authors, Publishers and also Librarian’s meet also organised time to time.
4.2.10 What are the strategies used by the library to collect feedback from its users?
How is the feedback analysed and used for the improvement of the library services? – personal contacts and feedbacks from readers.
Deputy Librarian invites feed back and suggestions from readers for better services.
4.2.11 List the efforts made towards the infrastructural development of the library in the last four years.
The internet browsing section has been created to access e-journals full text e-resources.
Separate four number of OPACs installed in Stack Section for the search.
A separate faculty domain, text books, periodicals display. Thesis and dissertations and reference section has been created.
A separate technical section for processing bar code/ RFID tagging has been created.
4.3 IT Infrastructure
4.3.1 Does the university have a comprehensive IT policy with regard to IT Service Management?
Yes
IT Services in the university is managed by VSAT Facility and Computer Centre. The team in the Centre manages all the services which are governed by standard policies, and as per the procedures implemented from time to time. Information Security - Yes
Under this policy, measures have taken up to protect all the IT devices with End Point Security softwares like Trend Micro Office Scan, AVG Antivirus, Kasperky End point Security etc. Web security and Mail security appliances have been deployed for Gateway level Security. Policies have been implemented at gateway level as per the university's usage requirements. In addition, Outbreak prevention system has also been deployed in the university campus.
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Network Security - Yes Network Security appliances have been deployed with appropriate implementation of security policies. Firewall with Intrusion Prevention System has been installed for network security.
Risk Management - Yes
Presently university does not have too many IT enabled services. Hence, the risk factor is minimal. However, the existing policies are in place for services.
Software Asset Management-Yes (only for some of the soft wares)
For most of the softwares, the licenses are managed through their respective licensing servers. However, there are some softwares for which the licensing is managed manually. Open Source Resources - Yes
Extensive use of Open Source Softwares is encouraged for use of generic, academic and research purposes.
Green Computing - Yes
To ascertain Green Computing in the university in a small way, university procures products from reputed OEMs who have taken initiatives for recycling of their products, energy efficiency and to reduce carbon footprint. Proper care has been taken to dispose the old electronic goods.
4.3.2 Give details of t h e university’s computing faci l i t ies i.e., h a r d w a r e
and software.
Number of systems with individual configurations - 500 approx
In addition to this almost all the Departments and Branches have computer peripherals like printers, scanners etc.
Computer-student ratio -
For those departments where there is a need for computing in their curriculum, the Computer-Student ratio is 1:1. However, for other departments provisions have been made to access the central computing facility.
Dedicated computing facilities -
Almost all the departments have dedicated computing facilities. In addition to this, there is a central computing facility in the university Library. Currently, Computer Science & Engineering Centre building block is under construction. Once it is completed, it will house a 200-300 dedicated computing nodes.
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Wi-Fi facility Is not at present but will be deployed very soon. Wireless Site survey has been completed and wireless network design is being done for proper implementation of Wireless Network. Wi-Fi will very soon be deployed (in a phased manner). LAN facility
All the Academic buildings, Administrative buildings and Guest House are connected in LAN
Proprietary software - Yes
Number of nodes/ computers with internet facility - 930 (including the extra nodes that we have provided for laptops)
Any other (please specify)
4.3.3 What are the institutional plans a n d s t rategies for deploying and upgrading the IT infrastructure and associated facilities?
University has plan to have its own Data Centre once the Computer Centre building will be completed. All the standard ICT enabled services will be made available to its users and the stake holders. Implementation of "University Management Solution", a comprehensive MIS cum ERP solution will be implemented for management of all the processes in the university and delivery there of. IP based communications will also be implemented. Smart Classrooms are also in pipeline for implementation. Every effort will be made to incorporate ICT services for facilitating seamless communication and delivery of services to the user community.
4.3.4 Give details on access to on-line teaching and learning resources and other knowledge and information database/ packages provided to the staff and students for quality teaching, learning and research.
Rajiv Gandhi University is a member institute of National Knowledge Network (NKN). All the resources available on NKN are available to the university for use by default. Online journals from DelCON, INFLIBNET consortiums are also available to the University for Access.
All the faculty members have been provided with computing facilities to aid them in academic and research activities. Departments have been provided with projectors as an aid to teaching process. Numerous generic and specialized software packages viz. SPSS, Systat, GIS, Tally, Mat Lab etc. have been provided to fulfil the requirement of the curriculum and research purposes.
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4.3.5 What are the new technologies deployed by the university in enhancing student learning and evaluation during the last four years and how do they meet new/ future challenges?
University has a vision to implement software based Entrance Test / other examinations papers having objective type questions. Evaluation would be also be done instantly by the software.
To meet future challenges with respect to student learning and evaluation, numerous application modules would be created as per the requirement to achieve the prospective goals.
4.3.6 What are the IT facilities available to individual teachers for effective teaching and quality research?
Apart from providing laptop and desktop computers, printing facilities to individual teachers, n internet has also been provided. Access to all the NKN resources, e-Journals form various consortia are available to them. Also special purpose software, as per their academic and research requirements are also made available to them.
4.3.7 Give details of ICT-enabled classrooms/ learning spaces available within the university? How are they utilized for enhancing the quality of teaching and learning?
Under active consideration
4.3.8 How are the faculty ass i s ted in preparing computer- aided teaching-learning materials? What are the facilities available in the university f o r such initiatives?
Under active consideration
4.3.9 How are the computers and their accessories maintained?
Yes
By the Senior System Analyst and System Analyst with the help of other technicians.
4.3.10 Does the university avail of the National Knowledge Network connectivity? If so, what are the services availed of?
There is a computer centre headed by a Senior System Analyst and Technical Assistants who are entrusted for maintaining the computers and their accessories. Sometimes, hired personnel are deployed for maintenance of computers, peripherals and accessories.
4.3.11 Does the university avail of web resources such as Wikipedia, dictionary and other education enhancing resources? What are its policies in this regard?
Yes. The university avails of the National Knowledge Network connectivity. The service availed of 1Gbps of Internet Bandwidth.
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4.3.12 Provide details on the provision made i n the annual budget for the update, deployment and maintenance of computers in the university.
University is exploring the possibility of Annual Maintenance Contract (AMC) for proper maintenance of computers.
4.3.13 What p l a n s h a v e been env is ioned for the gradual transfer of teaching and learning from closed university information network to open environment?
The budgetary provisions are distributed.
4.4 Maintenance of Campus Facilities 4.4.1 Does the university have an estate off ice/ designated officer for overseeing
the maintenance of buildings, class-rooms and laboratories? If yes, mention a few campus specific initiatives undertaken to improve the physical ambience.
University has appointed a permanent Estate Officer and also has an established engineering wing to carry out construction and maintenance of the buildings, classrooms and laboratories. Recently the University has undertaken greening the campus and maintaining proper landscape of the campus to improve physical ambience.
4.4.2 How are the infrastructure facilities, services and e q u i p m e n t s maintained? Give details.
Facility Maintenance Agency Frequency of Maintenance Remarks
Buildings, classrooms, laboratories, Water supply, Electricity distribution
Internal Engineering Wing On regular basis A Separate
Engineering Wing
Services
Internal Maintenance Wing for services like grass-cutting, maintaining hygiene
On regular basis
Permanent Sanitary Inspector and safaiwalas, gardeners
Equipments
Minor maintenance by Internal agencies, Major maintenance works are outsourced
As and when required
Departmental Staff and technicians permanently appointed.
Any other information regarding Infrastructure and Learning Resources w h i c h t h e university would like to include.
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E.5. CRITERION - V : STUDENT SUPPORT AND PROGRESSION
5.1 Student Mentoring and Support
5.1.1 Does the university have a system for student support and mentoring?
If yes, what are its structural and functional characteristics?
Yes
This was narrated in item 2.3.10
5.1.2 Apart from classroom interaction, what are the provisions available for academic mentoring?
As mentioned above
5.1.3 Does the university have any personal enhancement and development schemes such as career counselling, soft skill development, career-path- identification, and orientation to well- being for its students? Give details of such schemes.
Yes
There is Career Counseling Cell for supporting the students in the development of soft skills and prepare them for appearing in various competitive examinations.
5.1.4 Does the university publish its updated prospectus and handbook annually? If yes, what are the main issues/ activities/ information included/ provided to students through these documents? Is there a provision for online access?
Yes
It contains profile of the University. Central facilities available to the students and faculty information, about the hostel facility, academic and support services, admission rules, course structures and syllabi evaluation regulations, academic calendar etc. The prospectus of the university is made available in the university website.
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5.1.5 Specify the type and number of university scholarships/ free ships given to the students during the last four years. Was financial aid given to them on time? Give details (in a tabular form) for the following categories: UG/ PG/ M.Phil/ Ph.D./ Diploma/ others.
Sl. Type of Fellowship
2010-11 2011-12 2012-13 2013-14
Ph. D M.Phil Ph. D M.Phil Ph. D M.Phil Ph. D M.Phil
1. Rajiv Gandhi University Fellowship
37 41 39 40 51 30 36 38
2. Rajiv Gandhi National Fellowship
11 5 5 3 2 -- 7 --
3. Junior Research Fellow (JRF)
3 1 3 1 6 2 6 2
4. Inspire Fellowship -- -- -- -- 2 -- 2 --
5. RFSMS 1 -- 1 -- 1 -- -- --
6.
Kothari Fellowship (Post Doctoral)
1 -- 1 -- 1 -- 1 --
Yes, the financial aid was disbursed in time.
5.1.6 What percentage of students receives financial assistance from state government, central government and other national agencies (Kishore Vaigyanik Protsahan Yojana (KVPY), SN Bose Fellow, etc.)?
Since the University is located in the tribal state the record shows that most of the Scheduled Tribe students and research scholars use to get financial support including book grants, contingency grants, stipend etc. as per the provisions. Students not covered under this scheme belong mostly to general category. The students also avail financial grants through national agencies including UGC / CSIR Nehru Research Fellowships, ICSSR fellowships, etc.
5.1.7 Does the university have an International Student Cell to attract foreign students and cater to their needs?
Yes
An International Students Cell has been constituted to attract foreign students.
5.1.8 What types of support services are available for:
o Physically challenged / differently-abled students
Ramps at all office buildings, Departments, Library etc.
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o SC/ST, OBC and economically weaker sections Financial support / book grants/ contingency grants for research scholars / stipend.
o Publication of student magazines
Total financial assistance is provided.
5.1.9 Does the university provide guidance and/or conduct coaching classes for students appearing for Civil Services, Defense Services, NET/SLET and any other competitive examinations? If yes, what is the outcome? Yes
There are two separate cells, namely; Career Counseling Cell and NET Coaching Centre. The Career Counseling Cell helps the students to prepare for various competitive examinations, Counseling etc. The NET Coaching Centre helps the students to prepare for NET and SLET examinations. Many of the students get qualified in NET/ SLET/ JRF examination across the depts.
5.1.10 Mention the policies of the university for enhancing student participation in sports and extracurricular activities through strategies/ schemes such as:
∗ Additional academic support and academic flexibility in examinations
∗ Special dietary requirements, sports uniform and materials
∗ Any other (please specify)
All support is given by the academic units to support and strengthen Physical Education and a sporting culture among students. In case of selection for participation at state and national level tournaments they are given leave and all-round support. Annual sports competition and Inter-college competitions are organized in the University and under its auspices.
5.1.11 Does the university have an institutionalized mechanism for students’ placement? What are the services provided to help students identify job opportunities, prepare themselves for interview, and develop entrepreneurship skills?
Not yet.
5.1.12 Give the number of students selected during campus interviews by different employers (list the employers and the number of companies who visited the campus during the last four years).
By Wipro Limited. The campus interview not yet started fully.
5.1.13 Does the university have a registered Alumni Association? If yes, what are its activities and contributions to the development of the university?
Not yet registered. But the Alumni Association is functional in the university.
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5.1.14 Does the university have a student grievance redressed cell? Give details of the nature of grievances reported. How were they redressed? Yes Dean, Students’ Welfare office and Students Grievances Redressal Cell are the primary units that cater to students’ grievance.
5.1.15 Does the university promote a gender-sensitive environment by (i) conducting gender related programmes (ii) establishing a cell and mechanism to deal with issues related to sexual harassment? Give details. Yes, there is a separate cell to deal with gender sensitivity issues related to sexual harassment.
5.1.16 Is there an anti-ragging committee? How many instances, if any, have been reported during the last four years and what action has been taken in these cases? This university has the unique distinction of being reported of no ragging case so far. However, there is Anti-ragging committee to monitor ragging incidents headed by a senior professor.
5.1.17 How does the university elicit the cooperation of all its stakeholders to ensure the overall development of its students? This is accomplished through periodical meetings and brain storming sessions involving all the stakeholders in order to promote the interest of the students.
5.1.18 How does the university ensure the participation of women students in intra-and inter-institutional sports competitions and cultural activities? Provide details of sports and cultural activities where such efforts were made.
University promotes participation of women students in intra-and inter-institutional sports competitions and cultural activities.
5.2 Student Progression 5.2.1 What is the student strength of the university for the current academic year?
1498 nos. (2013-14) 5.2.2 What is the programme-wise completion rate during the time span stipulated by
the university?
Results Post - Graduation M.PHIL
2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013
% of passes 88.38 87.66 89.54 94.06 90.0 100 96.66 91.17 90.62 94.73
Number of 1st classes 115 212 264 311 418 05 25 31 29 16
Number of distinctions Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil
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5.2.3 What is the number and percentage of students who appeared/ qualified in examinations like UGC-CSIR-NET, UGC-NET, SLET, ATE / CAT / GRE / TOFEL / GMAT / Central / State services, Defense, Civil Services, etc.?
This information is available in the respective Departments and Schools. Please refer to the self-study reports in this regard.
5.2.4 Provide category-wise details regarding the number of Ph.D. / D.Litt. / D.Sc. theses submitted/ accepted/ resubmitted/ rejected in the last four years. Ph.Ds awarded during the last 5 years
Year Ph.D.
2010 18 2011 39 2012 32
2013 16 Note: 1. As there is an element of Thesis which is evaluated by the external experts
and so year-wise awards may not truly reflect the annual pass percentage when compared to admissions. 2. No Thesis of the above programme was rejected during the said period.
5.3 Student Participation and Activities 5.3.1 List the range of sports, cultural and extracurricular activities available to students.
Furnish the programme calendar and provide details of students’ participation. The University provides wide range of sporting activities to the students keeping in view the compositions of students and their requirements. The Physical Education Branch organises the extracurricular activities The University has the following facilities for the university students:
Sl. Facility description/ details Number of users on daily basis
1 Football field-cum-track field. Eighty to ninety students during summer.
2
Yoga Centre (fully dedicated to Yoga) with mattress managed by AITS. One part-time instructor providing general yoga to university community.
Up to fifteen.
3 Basketball court one (under repair). Fifteen to twenty students.
4 Badminton court (one in each hostel, one in auditorium and two in research scholar hostel). Fifteen to twenty students
5 Table tennis in each hostel. Thirty to forty students.
6 Caroms and Chess in each hostel. Up to thirty students.
7 Cricket ground (one). Up to thirty students.
8 Volleyball Courts (four). Fifteen to twenty students
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5.3.2 Give details of the achievements of students in co-curricular, extracurricular and cultural activities at different levels: University / national/ International, etc. during the last four years.
Achievements and progression with respect to sports and physical education during the last four years: 2013-14
Activities Conducted during 2013-14 Sports Activity: 1. University Football team participated in the East Zone Inter-University Football
Tournament conducted by West Bengal State University, Kolkata from 3rd to 7th October, 20I 3.
2. Conducted X Inter College Youth Festival, 2014 from 29th January – 2nd February
2014. The students from the host institution Rajiv Gandhi University and its affiliated colleges in 19 items took part in various sports, literary and cultural events.
3. Conducted Inter Hostel Football and Badminton Tournament on 25th March,
2014.
4. Conducted Vice Chancellor's Cricket tournament on l8th March, 2014 where departments as well as administrative staffs took part in the tournament.
Literary Activities: 1. Conducted Inter-College Debate Competition on 9th August, 2013 where 15
Colleges including Rajiv Gandhi University and its affiliated colleges took part in the event. In the competition St. Claret College, Ziro was awarded as winner and Arunachal Law Academy and Indira Gandhi Govt. College, Tezu were awarded as lst & 2nd runner up respectively.
Youth Affairs 1. Students Educational Tour: 42 students of Rajiv Gandhi University took part in
Educational Tour. 2014 escorted by Dr. Maila Lama, Asstt. Prof. Dept. of Economics and Mr. Abhishek Yadav, Asstt. Prof. Dept of Hindi and they visited various historical sites in Goa, Bangalore, Mysore, Ooty, Coimbatore and Chennai.
2. Conducted NSS one day training programme on 15th April, 2014 under the
supervision of Dr. Otem Moyong, Programme Officer. 3. Conducted one day Social service programme on 4th October, 2013 in
collaboration with the Rajiv Gandhi University Students Union. 4. Students' from Department of Mass Communication participated in Akhra 2013
Tribal India Festival conducted by Central University of Jharkhand Ranchi from 28th to 30th October, 2013.
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Field Study Trips 1. The second semester students of the Department of Anthology visited Mebo
village of the Adi tribe of Last Siang District as a part of Field Study Trip from 8th to 28th January, 2014.
2. Third Semester students of Department of Zoology visited Namdapha
National Park from 14th to 18th February, 2014.
3. Fourth semester students of Department of Geography visited Gujarat during month of January, 2014 as a part of the Field Study Trip.
4. Third Semester students of Department of Botany took and conducted
Outreach Programmes at various locations in Tawang and West Kameng District from 5th November to 10th November, 2013. Fourth semester students of Department of Mass Communication visited Thimphu.
Activities Conducted during 2012-13
A. Sports:
1. Conducted a Football match in which there was fix between the Teaching staff and Non-Teaching staff of Rajiv Gandhi University on occasion of State Hood Day, i. e. on 20 February, 2013.
2. Conducted Vice-Chancellor’s cricket trophy during the month of March 2013.
3. Conducted University Festival during the month of March, 2013
B. Youth Affairs:
1. Conducted awareness campaign for the executive members of RGUSU on 28th August, 2012 where the members got the opportunity to visit NEHU, Shillong, Tezpur University, Tezpur, Nagaland University, Lumani and JNU, New Delhi.
2. Conducted Social Fresher Meet of RGUSU on 23rd August, 2012.
3. Conducted election of RGUSU during the month of September 2012.
4. Conducted University Festival from 25th to 27th October, 2012.
5. Ten students of Rajiv Gandhi University under the supervisorship of Mr. Atege Linggi, Assistant Professor, Department of Commerce, participated in "Akhra-Tribal Indian International Festival w.e.f. 8th to 10th November, 2012.
6. Students Educational Tour: A total number of 35 students of Rajiv Gandhi University took part in Educational Tour 2012-2013. They were escorted by Mr. David Gao, Assistant Professor, Department of Political Science and Mr.
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Sumin Prakash, Assistant Professor, Department of Education visited various historical sites in Delhi, Chandigarh Amritsar and Jammu.
7. Conducted a two day long Arunachal Panorama Festival from on 6th to 7th April 2013.
8. Conducted three days Special NSS Camp at Workers colony, Rajiv Gandhi University campus from 22nd to 24th April, 2013.
C. Field Study Trip:
1. The 3rd semester students of Zoology Department visited Mechuka, Arunachal Pradesh as a part of the field study trip from 19th to 24th October, 2012.
2. The 2nd semester students of Anthropology Department visited Bordumsa, Changlang District as a part of field study trip from 8th to 28th January, 2013.
3. The 4th Semester Student of Geography Department visited Mizoram as a part of field study trip from 12th to 19th February, 2013.
4. The 4th Semester Student, Department of Mass Communication visited Tawang as a part of field study trip from llth to 15th February, 2013.
5. The 2nd semester students, Department of Sociology visited Yazali, Lower Subansiri district as a part of field study trip for a period of 7 days from 25th February to 3rd March 2013.
6. Arunachal Institute of Tribal Studies conducted Outreach Program on 30th March, 2013.
2011-12 Activities Conducted during 2011-12
A. Sports:
1. Conducted Vice-Chancellor’s Trophy Cricket Tournament 2012 by students of Rajiv Gandhi University.
2. Conducted Yoga Therapy programme by AITS with a Certificate course of Three months duration.
3. Conducted Inter Block (Hostel) Football and Badminton Tournament, 2011
B. Youth Affairs:
1. Students Educational Tour: 35 students of Rajiv Gandhi University took part in Educational Tour, 2011-12. They had visited various historical sites in Delhi, Agra, Shimla, Jaipur and Dehradun.
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2. Conducted one day Social Service programme on 29th October, 2011 in collaboration with the Rajiv Gandhi University Students Union.
3. Conducted Inter College debate competition in the 1st week of March’2011. About 15 affiliated Colleges and Rajiv Gandhi University had participated in the competition.
C. Field Study Trip:
1. The second semester students of AITS (Arunachal Institute of Tribal Studies) visited Bormari Village under Tarasso circle as a part of the field study trip w.e.f., 19th Feb’2012 to 9th March’2012.
2. The students of History Department visited Zemithang, Bumla Pass, Sangti Valley and Yak Research Centre at Dirang as part of their field study programme from 3rd to 9th April, 2011.
3. The fourth Semester students of Geography Department visited Arun Dairy, Karsingsa and State Institute of Rural Development, Chimpu (Itanagar) from 6th to 7th April, 2011 as a part of the field study trip.
4. The Students of fourth semester from the Department of Botany visited Lohit and Anjaw districts from 25th May – 2nd June, 2011 as a part of field study trip. The First and Third Semester students of department of Botany also took part in the field study trip to Namdapha Naitonal Park from 23-30 October, 2011.
2010-11 Activities Conducted during 2010-11
1. Inter Block Sports Meet:- A weeklong event was organized from 10 April, 2010 in which students from all the hostels (men and women) took part in games and sports.
2. Conducted XIII Uni- Fest, 2010 from 11th to 13th November, 2010, Mr. Bosiram Siram, Hon'ble Minister of Education and Mr. Yumsen Matey, Chairman (DOTS) Government of Arunachal Pradesh graced the Opening Ceremony as the Chief Guest and Guest of Honour respectively,
3. Students Educational Tour: 42 students of Rajiv Gandhi University took part in Educational Tour, 2010 escorted by Anil Mili, A.D. (PE) and they visited various historical (topical sites in Goa, Bangalore, Mysore, Ooty and Chennai.
4. Rajiv Gandhi University students participated in SONABYSS organized by RACAF (Recreational Activity and Creativity Art Forum), NERIST held from 28 to 31 October, 2010.
5. The 2nd semester students of AITS (Arunachal institute of Tribal Studies) visited Pasighat as a part of the field study trip from 13 to 20 February, 2011 under the supervision of Dr. Sucheta Sen Chaudhuri, AITS, Rajiv Gandhi University.
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2009-10 Activities Conducted during 2009-10
SPORTS 1. Inter Block Sports Meet:- A weeklong event was organized from 1 Qt", April 2010 in
which students from all the hostels (Men & Women) took part in events like badminton, table tennis, carom board, volleyball and football.
2. University Festival: Conducted VIII Inter College Youth Festival 2009 from 20th to 23rd November, 2009 Mr. Takar Marde, Hon,ble Minister of Rural Development, Govt. of A.P. and Mr. Nabam Rebia, Hon,ble MLA Doimukh Constituency graced the opening ceremony as Chief Guest and Guest of Honour respectively. Competition in various sports, cultural, literary and fine arts were held. The valedictory programme was attended by Mr. Takam Sanjoy, Hon'ble Member of Parliament Lok Sabha (West) and Smti Vimla Mehta, IPS, Director General of Police Govt. of A.P as Chief Guest and Guest of Honour respectively.
3. Participation in local tournaments: The University Cricket team participated in the Tana Nyokum Memorial Cricket Tournament held at Rono Ground on 07th April, 2009.
YOUTH AFFAIRS 1. Students Educational Tour: 32 Students of Rajiv Gandhi University
participated in Educational Tour 2009 and visited various historical and Tourist sites in Mumbai, Goa, Mysore and Bangalore.
2. Conducted NSS Camp at Tigdo Village near Doimukh from 05th April to 10th April 2009.
3. Conducted Social Service cum Blood Donation Camp at Rajiv Gandhi University on 8th April, 2010 and Naharlagun from 15th April to 16th April, 2010.
FIELD STUDY TRIPS 1. The 3rd Semester students from the department of Zoology took part in field study
trip to Sangti Valley Wild Life Sanctuary, West Kameng District of Arunachal Pradesh.
2. The 2nd Semester students department of Arunachal Institute of Tribal Studies conducted field Study Trip to Thongre, West Kameng District of Arunachal Pradesh from 14th January 2010.
3. The 4th Semester students department of Geography took part field Study Trip to Majuli Island Assam from 14th March 2009.
4. The 4th Semester students of the Department of Botany took part in field Study Trip to Lohit, Anjaw and Lower Dibang Valley districts of Arunachal Pradesh from 6th February 2009.
5.3.3 Does the university have a mechanism to gather data and feedback from its graduates and employers and use them for the growth and development of the institution? Not yet
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5.3.4 Does the university conduct special drives/ campaigns for its faculty and students to promote heritage consciousness? Not yet
5.3.5 How does the university involve and encourage its students to publish materials like catalogues, wall magazines, college magazine, and other material? List the major publications/ materials brought out by the students during the last four academic sessions. The University actively supports the publication of student magazines. Aside for those brought out by the bodies like the Students’ Union, there are a few other publishing forums by Departments such as Mass Communication that carry the views and reports by the various students on campus.
5.3.6 Does the university have a Student Council or any other similar body? Give details on its constitution, activities and funding. Yes The University has a Students’ Union. The Students Union conducts the following activities: a) Inter-departmental sports cultural and literary activities during the month of
November every year. b) It conducts voluntary blood donations and social services camps. c) Organises Vice-chancellor’s Cricket Trophy every year.
The expenditure on the above stated activities is incurred from the fee collected from the university fund whenever required. In specific terms, the following are the aims and objectives of the Students’ Union of the Rajiv Gandhi University:
a) To promote and safeguard the genuine interests of the Students Community. b) To promote mutual contact, democratic outlook, and nurture a spirit of good
fellow feeling among the students. c) To promote harmonious relations among all sections of the university
community. d) To endeavor and democratize the structure of decision making at all levels. e) To encourage a spirit of sacrifice and commitment among the students to play
in the development and progress of the society. f) To promote consciousness among the students to bear on responsibilities
and duties for the nation building.
5.3.7 Give details of various academic and administrative bodies that have student representatives on them. Also provide details of their activities.
There are student representatives in University Court.
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E.6. CRITERION - VI : GOVERNANCE, LEADERSHIP AND MANAGEMENT
6.1 Institutional Vision and Leadership
6.1.1 State the vision and the mission of the university.
Mission Statement The “Objects of the University” as envisaged in the Act are: “to disseminate and advance knowledge by providing instructional and research facilities in such branches of learning as it may deem fit; to make provisions for integrated courses in humanities, natural and physical sciences, social sciences, forestry and other allied disciplines in the educational programmes of the University; to take appropriate measures for promoting innovations in teaching-learning process, inter-disciplinary studies and research; to educate and train manpower for the development of the State of Arunachal Pradesh; and to pay special attention to the improvement of the social and economic conditions and welfare of the people of that State, their intellectual, academic and cultural development.”
6.1.2 Does the mission statement define the institution’s distinctive characteristics in terms of addressing the needs of the society, the students it seeks to serve, the institution’s tradition and value orientations, its vision for the future, etc.?
Yes, indeed. The students union conducts Inter College Competition in every 2 years. All affiliated colleges participate in cultural and academia extravaganza. It is the showcase of unity in diversity among the tribes and sub tribes of the state.
6.1.3 How is the leadership involved?
∗ in ensuring the organization’s management system development, implementation and continuous improvement?
The meetings of Deans of Faculties, Heads of the Departments are a regular feature where fair discussions take place. The Vice-Chancellor, Registrar, Deans, Head of the Departments interacts with each other for effective and efficient administration in academics as well as research. ∗ in interacting with its stakeholders? The Vice-Chancellor takes keen interest in consulting stake holders in smooth functioning of the academic activities. The registrar interacts in similar way. The Controller of Examination apprises about examination to stakeholders regularly. There are several statutory bodies which ensure the smooth and effective administration in academics, finance, and examinations. The faculty members and persons with expert knowledge finds place in these statutory bodies and committees in accordance with the Act, Statutes and Ordinances. ∗ in reinforcing a culture of excellence?
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The biennial cultural and sports extravaganza promotes unity and instill sprit of brotherhood. It is one of the successful and appreciated events in the University. The cultural excellence is witnessed during the 4 days programme. ∗ in identifying organizational needs and striving to fulfill them? The entire academic and administrative system is structured to promote an all-round development of cultural excellence through regular interactions with the stakeholders. Necessary changes in the system are brought in to ensure the effective and efficient administration. The relevant Ordinances are amended and approved by appropriate statuary bodies.
6.1.4 Were any of the top leadership positions of the university vacant for more than a year? If so, state the reasons.
Yes
Vice-Chancellor’s and Registrar’s position were remained vacant due to unavoidable administrative circumstances during 2010-2011.
6.1.5 Does the university ensure that all positions in its various statutory bodies are filled and meetings conducted regularly?
Yes
The statutory bodies meet regularly as part of the routine administrative requirement and submit the reports at appropriate level at appropriate time.
6.1.6 Does the university promote a culture of participative management? If yes, indicate the levels of participative management.
All decisions of the University starting from the Department, Institutes onwards are carried out in a democratic manner involving all stakeholders at each stage. The task is accomplished primarily through a committee system which ensures representation of all sections of the University community. At the Departmental level the Board of Studies comprises faculties and experts. Similarly, in the highest academic decision making body, namely, the Academic Council, all sections of the University community are adequately represented. Further, the University has grievance redressal mechanism for all sections of the University. Thus, the Vice-Chancellor of the University acts as facilitator than as an executive in the bureaucratic sense of the term.
6.1.7 Give details of the academic and administrative leadership provided by the university to its affiliated colleges and the support and encouragement given to them to become autonomous.
B y appointing a committee the University inspects the colleges from time to time and convenes the meetings by the College Development Council (CDC).
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6.1.8 Have any provisions been incorporated / introduced in the University Act and Statutes to provide for conferment of degrees by autonomous colleges?
No 6.1.9 How does the university groom leadership at various levels? Give details.
The University actively encourages the participation of leadership at all levels by creating an intellectual climate that facilitates dialogue. Decisions are not taken at the top but after discussions on the needs of all stakeholders. Rotation of Deanship, Headship and students union election is made in accordance and with Act, Statutes and Ordinances.
6.1.10 Has the university evolved a knowledge management strategy? If yes, give details.
It is under active consideration to evolve a Knowledge Management Strategy in the University.
6.1.11 How are the following values reflected the functioning of the university?
∗ Contributing to national development
Continuous focus is given for all programmes of study and all activities in the University with a goal to achieve national development.
∗ Fostering global competencies among students
Through effective teaching and promoting research activities. The curriculum is designed and modified as per the global, national and regional requirements.
∗ Inculcating a sound value system among students
There is a growing feeling on the development of sound value system among the students through active campaigns, by bodies such as the office of the Dean, Students’ Welfare (DSW), the Students’ Union. The Vice-Chancellor takes active interest in addressing all sections of the University community from time to time, exhorting them to follow the right model of conduct in consonance with the best practices at the national and international level.
∗ Promoting use of technology
The University promotes the use of technology in classrooms, the library and all other central facilities. The implementation of smart classroom is under active consideration of the university.
∗ Quest for excellence
The remains the defining characteristics of the Rajiv Gandhi University and governs all its activities.
6.2 Strategy Development and Deployment
6.2.1 Does the university have a perspective plan for development? If yes, what aspects are considered in the development of policies and strategies?
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Development of the University in envisaged through periodical study such as preparation of the various plan proposals that are regularly debated within the University and sent to the higher regulatory bodies such as University Grants Commission, the Department of Science and Technology and Ministry of Human Resources Development. Development plans / proposals are focused on Vision and the Mission, Teaching and Learning, Research and Development, Community Engagement, Human Resource Planning and Development.
6.2.2 Describe the university’s internal organizational structure and decision making processes and their effectiveness.
Decision making from the Department / Institutes to Academic / Executive Council is non-hierarchical and it is participatory in nature. The Vice-Chancellor is the chief executive and takes care of Academic and Research along with over all administration. The Deans of the Faculties are next to Vice-Chancellor for academic pursuits. The Registrar takes care of day to day administration. The Controller of Examination takes care of examination matters. The Finance Officer takes care of financial affairs. The organization structure in the University system is quite congenial for decision making processes and effective for smooth functioning.
6.2.3 Does the university have a formal policy to ensure quality? How is it designed, driven, deployed and reviewed?
Quality in the University is maintained through bodies such as the Internal Quality Assurance Cell (IQAC), the NAAC Review Committee and such other bodies. The plan programmes and activities, the results of the examinations conducted, the progress of the students are constantly reviewed at the level of Standing Committee of the Deans and such other bodies. In all these bodies, the Vice-Chancellor as the Head of the Institution takes an active role.
6.2.4 Does the university encourage its academic departments to function independently and autonomously and how does it ensure accountability?
Yes
Great stress is laid upon autonomy and accountability of Academic Dept. of the university. Autonomy and freedom of action are granted by isolating each unit from needless interference from above. Similarly, accountability is ensured by periodically subjecting the decisions of each unit of the University to a constructive dialogue from the ‘higher’ units of the University. The Depts. are given autonomy for seminars, continuous evaluation, student appraisals, lession plans etc.
6.2.5 During the last four years, have there been any instances of court cases filed by and against the institute? What were the critical issues and verdicts of the courts on these issues?
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There have been a few court cases filled up against the institution. The issue is basically related to academic and examination matters. And in these cases the verdicts were given in favor of the university.
6.2.6 How does the university ensure that grievances / complaints are promptly attended to and resolved effectively? Is there a mechanism to analyse the nature of grievances for promoting better stakeholder relationship?
The university tries its best to ensure that grievances and complaints are properly attended. There are grievance redressal committees to look into student issues, admission matters, exam related matters, student disputes etc.
6.2.7 Does the university have a mechanism for analyzing student feedback on institutional performance? If yes, what was the institutional response?
University has only feedback from the students regarding teaching of Concerned Dept./ Institute.
6.2.8 Does the university conduct performance audit of the various departments?
Yes
Performance audit of various departments are carried out especially at the time of preparation and submission of plans and proposals to University and outside agencies.
6.2.9 What mechanisms have been evolved by the university to identify the developmental needs of its affiliated institutions?
Convenes College Development Council (CDC) meeting frequently. The principals (rotational) of affiliated colleges are members of Academic Council. They present and participate in academic decision makings. On many occasions the principals’ meetings are conducted and chaired by the Vice chancellor.
6.2.10 Does the university have a vibrant College Development Council (CDC) / Board of College and University Development (BCUD)? If yes, detail its structure, functions and achievements.
Yes
There is College Development Council (CDC). One of the senior professors is the Chairman of CDC. The Registrar ex-officio secretary. There are two Deans, two professors from different streams, three college principals and one representative from the State Government in the council. The CDC convenes meeting from time to time to discuss various academic matters, conduct of University Examination, affiliations, students discipline and extra-curricular activities etc.
6.3 Faculty Empowerment Strategies
6.3.1 What efforts have been made to enhance the professional development of teaching and non-teaching staff?
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Teachers are encouraged to participate in orientation and refresher courses, MDP, FDP, Research workshops regularly. Similarly, they are given full administrative and financial support like appropriate leave. The faculties are also encouraged to attend in national and international seminars, conferences etc regularly by providing financial support. In this connection it should be noted that each faculty is entitled of 30 days duty leave in a calendar year for attending seminars, conferences etc. Research publications are taken seriously by the faculty. The Annual Reports that carry the achievements of the faculty are widely disseminated among the University community. The non-teaching staffs are also encouraged for training to upgrade their knowledge from time to time. They attend trainings in various officials rules, regulations, GFRs , promotions etc
6.3.2 What is the outcome of the review of various appraisal methods used by the university? List the important decisions.
As the result of the review of various appraisal methods, there is often discontinuance of existing practices and courses. Similarly, newer and more innovative approaches are devised for the betterment of teaching and students empowerment.
6.3.3 What are the welfare schemes available for teaching and nonteaching staff? What percentage of staff have benefitted from these schemes in the last four years? Give details.
The University has carried out many welfare measures based on the felt needs of all sections of the University community. For instance they are provided with easy housing loan facilities, computer loan facilities, provision of school bus facility for children, health facilities, special aid during emergency etc.
6.3.4 What are the measures taken by the University for attracting and retaining eminent faculty?
Advertisements for faculty positions are widely publicized so as to invite the best talents available. Free furnished quarters at nominal license rates are provided to the faculties depending on the availability of quarters. Free accommodation is also provided to visiting faculties. Promotions are granted as and when due.
6.3.5 Has the university conducted a gender audit during the last four years? If yes, mention a few salient findings.
Yes In admission gender ratio is 53%. But gender audit is yet to be conducted
6.3.6 Does the university conduct any gender sensitization programmes for its faculty?
Yes
It is frequently done by Women Study Research Centre.
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6.3.7 What is the impact of the University’s Academic Staff College Programmes in enhancing the competencies of the university faculty?
There is no Academic Staff College. The faculty members are deputed to other Academic Staff Colleges for enhancing competencies though different course programmes.
6.4 Financial Management and Resource Mobilization
6.4.1 What is the institutional mechanism available to monitor the effective and efficient use of financial resources?
Every Year University prepares Budget proposal as per the UGC guidelines. After the approval of the Vice-Chancellor / committee, it is placed to the UGC. The UGC invites Registrar and Finance Officer for its justification. After detailed discussion the Budget proposals are finalized and the fund is allocated. A number of proposals come from teaching departments as well as from administrative branches. The merit and financial justification of the proposals are scrutinized by the administration. The finance branch as well as various committees as constituted by the Vice-Chancellor like Purchase committee, Scientific Equipment Purchase Committee, Transport Committee etc. reviews the proposal . Then, it is placed before the Vice-Chancellor through the Finance Officer. The Vice-Chancellor approves and sanctions after due enquiry over the availability of the fund position. Keeping in view of the budget allocation under different heads, all the proposals may not get the approval and on same partially approval is given. As per the University Act, the Vice-Chancellor is only sanctioning authority.
Since, the proposals are scrutinized at different levels with suggestion; attempts are made to exercise administrative and financial control on different proposals. Although the Vice Chancellor is the only sanctioning authority but he often discusses with the Finance Officer, Registrar, Assistant Registrar (Finance), as well as the concerned head of the branch on crucial matters. Sometimes, the important financial matters are also p laced to the F inance Commit tee and Execut ive Counc i l fo r more administrative and financial control.
6.4.2 Does the university have a mechanism for internal and external audit? Give details. University has mechanism for internal and external audit. There is internal Audit Section in University. Presently the audit matter in finance branch is looked after by Asst. Registrar, one Section Officer & two Assistants who scrutinize the files and bills with relevant records for approval. After scrutinizing the files bills are forwarded to VC through Finance Officer for concurring sanction. The Statutory Audit is conducted by CAG, Itanagar.
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6.4.3 Are the institution’s accounts audited regularly? Have there been any major audit objections, if so, how were they addressed? Yes The Annual Accounts of RGU have been audited regularly by the CAG team. After getting the Audited report on Accounts (SAR) the same is placed for Hindi translation (Report and Accounts) and then it is forwarded to MHRD for placing to Parliament. Annual accounts and Audit Report need to be placed to parliament within the time frame. The university depends on the services of external agencies for compilation of Annual Accounts and financial statements. These agencies / accounting firms are not available in the State and hence the work has been entrusted to the outside agencies from Guwahati in Assam or from West Bengal. Due to late and poor response from them it is finalized lately. Further, the Audit Party of CAG office also takes time to visit and check the university accounts. There are a few cases of the audit observations raised by audit party. However, the university furnishes reply immediately with evidences. Sometimes on the basis of suggestions (on report) raised by audit the party, university maintains it properly and places the corrected version to the next year audit party.
6.4.4 Provide the audited income and expenditure statement of academic and
administrative activities of the last four years. Enclosed / appendix
6.4.5 Narrate the efforts taken by the University for Resource Mobilization.
UGC provides plan and non plan grant for University functioning. Beside, University / Faculty members mobilize resources through external funding agencies by way of research activity and infrastructure development. Like DST, DBT, ICSSR, NFEPCO, DONER, MPLAD, etc. The university is also taking sufficient initiative to mobilize resources through Distance Education.
6.4.6 Is there any provision for the university to create a corpus fund? If yes, give details. Yes The university created corpus fund from the surplus internal revenue, amounting to INR two crore. From the interest of the corpus fund university maintains recurring expenses of Women Technology Park and Day Care Center, etc. The Department of Economics received a corpus fund from Ministry of Finance, Government of India for research and development. This fund is kept in fixed deposits on short term and long term basis and its interest accrued is used for Centre for Development Studies (CDS), an adjunct to the Department of Economics.
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6.5 Internal Quality Assurance System 6.5.1 Does the university conduct an academic audit of its departments? If yes, give
details. Not Yet
6.5.2 Based on the recommendations of the academic audit, what specific measures have been taken by the university to improve teaching, learning and evaluation? Not yet
6.5.3 Is there a central body within the university to continuously review the teaching learning process? Give details of its structure, methodologies of operations and outcome? Not yet
6.5.4 How has IQAC contributed to institutionalizing quality assurance strategies and processes? The IQAC has prepared a detailed proposal for institutionalizing quality assurance strategies.
6.5.5 How many decisions of the IQAC have been placed before the statutory authorities of the University for Implementation? As per the directive of the Executive Council (EC) the IQAC has prepared an API format as per UGC regulation, 2010 by taking into account the institutional specifications requirements for direct and CAS recruitment which was placed before 12th EC Meeting.
6.5.6 Does the IQAC have external members on its committees? If so, mention any significant contribution made by such members. Yes. The external members help with their advice as and when needed.
6.5.7 Has the IQAC conducted any study on the incremental academic growth of students from disadvantaged sections of society?
There exists a separate cell in the university system for taking care of the requirement of students from disadvantage section of the society.
6.5.8 What policies are in place for the periodic review of administrative and academic departments, subject areas, research centers, etc.?
The meetings of the Executive Council (EC), Academic Council (AC), Finance Committee (FC) and Board of Studies are taking place as per schedule. These bodies coordinate and execute general supervision over the academic policies/ financial policies/ administration policies of the university and keep under review the standard of education and research in the university.
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E.7. CRITERION - VII : INNOVATIONS AND BEST PRACTICES
7.1 Environment Consciousness
7.1.1 Does the university conduct a Green Audit of its campus? The university is located in an environmentally rich campus. A good part of it is embarked with green cover as per the master plan for which Green Audit in the university campus will be conducted in due course. The university has a botanical garden of its own where many valuable and rare species of plants are available.
7.1.2 What are the initiatives taken by the university to make the campus
eco- friendly? ∗ Energy conservation
Steps have been taken to minimize the energy consumption. For example, CFL
have been extensively used.
∗ Use of renewable energy
The university has submitted a proposal to the Ministry of Non-renewable sources of
Energy for utilizing the services of solar energy.
∗ Water harvesting
The university has submitted a detailed proposal for rain water harvesting at various
locations. The work of rain water harvesting is expected to start shortly.
∗ Check dam construction
Not yet
∗ Efforts for Carbon neutrality
Not yet
∗ Plantation
Every year during Vanmohatsav, the trees are planted in the campus in
collaboration with the Department of Forests, Government of Arunachal Pradesh.
∗ Hazardous waste management
Not yet done ∗ e-waste management
Not yet done * Any other (please specify)
Not yet made
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7.2 Innovations 7.2.1 Give details of innovations introduced during the last four years which have
created a positive impact on the functioning of the university. The university runs innovative programmes like inter disciplinary M. Phil and Ph.D. programme in Tribal Studies. The university also conducts language package courses of Tribal languages of Arunachal Pradesh, Tally package in Accounting etc.
7.3 Best Practices 7.3.1 Give details of any two best practices which have contributed to better
academic and administrative functioning of the university The following are some of the best practices followed in Rajiv Gandhi University:
1. Preparation of policy making documents, 2. Promotion of International Students and Academic Collaboration
Format for Presentation of Best Practice
i. Title of the Practice
This title should capture the keywords that describe the practice. Practice No. 1: Preparation of policy making documents
ii. Goal What are the objectives / intended outcomes of this “best practice” and what are the underlying principles or concepts of this practice (in about 100 words)? There is a dearth of data base and development discourse pretending to Arunachal Pradesh which is acting as obstacles to preparation of policy documents of the State. The aim is to help both the Central and State Government for preparing policy documents like Human Development Report, State Development Report, Report of the State Finance, Mid-term Appraisal of Five Year Plans of the State Government, etc.
iii. The Context What were the contextual features or challenging issues that needed to be addressed in designing and implementing this practice? Research in social sciences in Arunachal Pradesh is seriously handicapped by non-availability of data on a number of very important socio-economic variables. Generation of data for some variables requires conducting of a large scale survey, which is beyond the capacity of individual researchers. The exercise on Human Development Report and State Development Report gave the university an opportunity to undertake such a survey to generate data on the some of the variables that would serve as a bench mark.
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iv. The Practice Describe the practice and its uniqueness in the context of India higher education. What were the constraints / limitations, if any, faced. Rajiv Gandhi University has earned the unique distinction of being the first university in India to prepare the Human Development Report and State Development Report of the State. The major challenge is the conduct of surveys. This is because the conducts of the surveys is difficult in Arunachal Pradesh because of its hilly terrain and sparely settled population. Even so, participant observation is necessary for collecting household level information- a task is possible on a big scale only when a good number of experts are involved in the project.
v. Evidence of Success
Provide evidence of success such as performance against targets and benchmarks, review results. What do these results indicate? The biggest success is that the university has helped the State Government for generating a data base on several important variables like life expectancy, human poverty, etc. Secondly, the Central Government agencies like the Planning Commission and the Finance Commission are involving the University for Preparation of policy documents. Thirdly, it involves students and research scholars who got extensive experience in survey and research. Thus, it can help to build a data base in the university as a byproduct of the preparation of policy documents. Fourthly, this has facilitated the university to established and maintain a liaison as well as close interactions with the government and society which would help in providing research output useful for policy makers.
vi. Problems Encountered and Resources Required
Please identify the problems encountered and resources required to implement the practice. The problems faced are basically overall infrastructural in nature like inadequate teaching staff, inadequate space etc.
i. Title of the Practice Practice No. 2: Promotion of International Students and Academic Collaboration
ii. Goal What are the objectives / intended outcomes of this “best practice” and what are the underlying principles or concepts of this practice (in about 100 words)? International Scholar’s Cell (ISC) is to provide scope to admit foreign students / scholars to different existing academic programmes of the university on full time basis. This will promote wider international opportunities and pave the way for foreign students/ scholars to visit the university and in the process may create vibrant academic ambience in the campus.
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iii. The Context What were the contextual features or challenging issues that needed to be addressed in designing and implementing this practice? Arunachal Pradesh is having huge potential for research in terms of both cultural and biological diversities and many other intricate domains. The university received attention from international students/ researchers and academic institution of different parts of the world. However, due to existing mechanism of Restricted Area Permit and in absence of any formal mechanism within the university, international collaboration, admission of foreign students etc. became hugely problematic. With the formation of International Scholar’s Cell, such problems will be solved and in the long run different departments/ institutes can explore the possibilities of academic exchange programme (for both faculty members and students/ research scholars etc.) and this is extremely essential to keep parity with other academic institutions of North East India.
iv. The Practice Describe the practice and its uniqueness in the context of India higher education. What were the constraints / limitations, if any, faced. The university created an International Scholar’s Cell in 2013 with the approval of the Academic Council to provide scope to admit foreign students/ scholars in different academic programmes of the university on full time basis to create vibrant academic ambiance in the campus. Rules and regulations of the International Scholar’s Cell is also approved by the Academic Council.
v. Evidence of Success Provide evidence of success such as performance against targets and benchmarks, review results. What do these results indicate? a. One scholar with master from Oxford University applied to join Ph.D.
programme in the Department of Anthropology which is already sanctioned by Academic Council of the university. Now International Scholar’s Cell is taking necessary steps to give provisional admission.
b. UCC of Ireland, one of the premier university, has already sent written communication for exploring possibility of academic exchange programme with Rajiv Gandhi University which is under consideration now.
vi. Problems Encountered and Resources Required
Please identify the problems encountered and resources required to implement the practice. Infrastructural problems like lack of International Hostel facilities, etc.
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RGU : Department of Chemistry
EVALUATIVE REPORT OF DEPARTMENTS (FACULTY WISE) & INSTITUTE OF DISTANCE EDUCATION
F. FACULTY OF BASIC SCIENCES
F.1. DEPARTMENT OF CHEMISTRY
1. Name of the Department : Chemistry
2. Year of establishment : 2011
3. Is the department part of a school / Faculty of the University?
Faculty of Basic Sciences
4. Names of Programmes / Courses offered (UG, PG, M. Phil, Ph.D. integrated Master; integrated Ph. D., etc):
M.Sc and Ph.D.
5. Interdisciplinary programmes and departments involved: None
6. Courses in collaboration with other universities,
industries, foreign institutions, etc.: None
7. Details of Programmes / courses discontinued,
if any, with reasons: None
8. Examination system: Annual / Semester /: Semester System
Choice Based Credit System:
9. Participation of the department in the courses
offered by other departments: None
10. Number of teaching posts sanctioned and filled (Professors / Associate Professors /Assistant Professors / others):
Sanctioned Filled Actual (including CAS & MPS) Professor 1 - -
Associate Professor 2 1 1 Assistant Professor 3 3 3
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11. Faculty profile with name, qualification, designation and areas of specialization, experience and research guidance
Name Qualification Designation Specialization Years of experience
No. of Ph.D. / M/ Phil. Students
guided in the last 4 years
Pankaj Das M.Sc., Ph.D. Associate Professor
Inorganic Chemistry 10
Completed PhD: 2
MPhil: 2 Ongoing
PhD: 5
Rajesh Chakrabarty M.Sc., Ph.D. Assistant
Professor Inorganic Chemistry 5 -
Md. Harunar Rashid M.Sc., Ph.D. Assistant
Professor Physical
Chemistry 4 -
Lakhinath Saikia M.Sc. Assistant
Professor Organic
Chemistry 2 -
12. List of senior visiting fellows, faculty, adjunct faculty, emeritus professors:
Emeritus Professor
Prof. D. K. Chakravarty, Emeritus Professor, Department of Chemistry, IIT Bombay, Mumbai
Visiting Faculty
Prof. Kamalesh Choudhury, Former Professor & Head, Department of Chemistry, Cotton College, Guwahati
Prof. Abani Kumar Mishra, Former Professor, Department of Chemistry, Gauhati University, Guwahati
Prof. Ramesh Chandra Deka, Professor, Department of Chemistry, Tezpur University, Tezpur
Dr. Diganta Das, Associate Professor, Department of Chemistry, Gauhati University, Guwahati
Adjunct Faculty: None
13. Percentage of classes taken by temporary faculty – programme-wise information
M. Sc.: 20 % ; Ph.D.: Nil
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14. Programme-wise student-teacher ratio:
M. Sc. (student-teacher ratio): 6:1; Ph.D. (student-teacher ratio): 2:1
15. Number of Academic Support Staff (technical) and Administrative staff: sanctioned, filled and actual
Sanctioned Filled Actual Administrative Staff 2 1 -
Technical Staff 4 4 4
16. Research Thrust as recognized by major funding agencies: Catalysis (under UGC innovative research programme)
17. Number of faculty with ongoing projects from
a) National: 2
b) International funding agencies: None
c) Total grants received. Give the names of the funding agencies and grant received project-wise
(i) PI: Dr. Pankaj Das, Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR): 15.6 Lakhs
(ii) PI: Dr. Md. Harunar Rashid: Department of Science and Technology (DST): 21.5 Lakhs
18. Inter-institutional collaborative projects and associated grants received
a) National collaboration: None
b) International collaboration: None
19. Departmental projects funded by DST-FIST, UGC-SAP / CAS, DPE, DBT, ICSSR, AICTE etc., total grants received:
None (Department is not yet eligible for application for FIST / SAP etc.)
20. Research facility /centre with:
State recognition: None
National Recognition: None
International recognition: None
21. Special research laboratories sponsored by / created by industry or corporate
bodies:
None
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22. Publications by faculty (last 5 Years): 39
• Number of papers published in peer reviewed journals (National/ International)
Faculty Publication in peer reviewed journals Monograph Chapter in
Books Edited Books National International
Pankaj Das - 17 - - -
Rajesh Chakrabarty - 12 - 02 -
Md. Harunar Rashid - 13 - - -
Lakhinath Saikia - 07 - - -
• Books with ISBN with details of the publishers: None • Number listed in International Database (For e.g. Web of Science, Scopus,
Humanities international Complete, Dare Database International Social Sciences Directory, EBSCO host etc.)
• Number listed in International Database (Web of Science /Scopus): 39
Faculty Citation index* Impact Factor* h-index* Total Average Range Average
Pankaj Das 298 9.93 0.30 – 4.59 2.0 10
Rajesh Chakrabarty 662 26.5 0.35 – 41.29 5.4 13
Md. Harunar Rashid 375 25.0 1.14 – 9.76 4.7 7
Lakhinath Saikia 11 1.3 1.06-2.65 1.3 2
* over all publications
23. Details of patents and income generated: None
24. Areas of consultancy and income generated: None
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25. Faculty selected nationally / internationally to visit other laboratories / institutions / industries in India and abroad:
Md. Harunar Rashid: IAS-INSA-NASI Summer Fellow at NCL, Pune (May 24, 2013 – July 18, 2013)
26. Faculty serving in
a) National committee : None
b) International committee : None
c) Editorial Boards :
Dr. Pankaj Das:
(i) Editorial board member “International Journal of Chemistry” published from Canada (2009-2012):
(ii) Editorial board member “American J of Organic Chemistry” published from USA (2011-2013)
(iii) Editorial board member “BRNS Journal in Inorganic Chemistry” published from USA (2012-2013)
d) Any other (please specify):
27. Faculty recharging strategies (UGC, ASC, Refresher / Orientation programs, workshops, training programs and similar programs)
Two of the faculties were selected for orientation programmes at Gauhati University on Nov and Dec 2013.
28. Student projects
• Percentage of student who have done in-house project including interdepartmental projects: Nil
• Percentage of student doing projects in collaboration with other universities / industry / institute: Nil
29. Awards / recognitions received at the national and international level by
Faculty: None
• Doctoral / post doctoral fellows: None • Students: None
30. Seminars / Conferences /Workshops organized and the source of funding
(national / international) with details of outstanding participants, if any
A national seminar entitled “RECENT ADVANCES IN CHEMICAL
RESEARCH)” held in March 20-21, 2014.
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31. Code of ethics for research followed by the department
We follow all the ethical code guideline that are in practice and as required by the funding agencies.
32. Student profile programme-wise
Name of the
Programme
Session Applications received
No. of Seats
Selected Pass percentage
Male Female Male Female
M.Sc. 2011-2012 36 10 5 (4)* 5(3)* 100 100 2012-2013 42 10 6 4 - - 2013-2014 87 17 4 13 - -
Ph.D. 2013-2014 18 5 1 1 - - * Numbers in parenthesis are the students actually appeared for examination.
33. Diversity of students
Name of Programme
Session
% of students from the
same university
% of students from the other
universities within the
state
% of students from
universities outside the
state
% of students
from other countries
M.Sc. 2011-2012 40 0 60 0 2012-2013 50 0 50 0 2013-2014 41 0 59 0
Ph.D. 2013-2014 0 0 100 0
34. How many students have cleared civil services and defense services examinations, NET, SET, GATE and other competitive examinations? Give details category-wise.
NET, SET (SLET): None GATE: None Other Exam: No information
Note: Our 1st M.Sc. batch has just passed in August 2013.
35. Student progression
Student progression Percentage against enrolled UG to PG - PG to M. Phil. - PG to Ph. D. 0 Ph. D to Post-Doctoral 0 Employed
• Campus selection • Other than campus recruitment
0
No Information Entrepreneurs No Information
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36. Diversity of staff
Percentage of faculty who are graduates Of the same university 0 %
From other universities within the state 0 % From universities from other states 100 %
From universities outside the country 0 % 37. Number of faculty who were awarded M. Phil., Ph. D., D. Sc. and D. Litt. during
the assessment period None 38. Present details of infrastructural facilities with regard to
a. Library: We have a small departmental library and we are borrowing about 250 books at a time from the university main library. Students can borrow the books from departmental library as well. (b) Internet facilities for staff and students: Yes, we have regular internet services
for students and teachers. In addition we have a computer lab containing 10 computers.
(c) Total number of class rooms: Two ; (One more is under consideration) (d) Class rooms with ICT facility: One (e) Students’ laboratories: Two (f) Research laboratories: One is under process.
39. List of doctoral post-doctoral students and Research Associates
a. From the host institution/ universities: None b. From other institutions/ universities: None
40. Number of post-graduate students getting financial assistance from the university:
11 41. Was any need assessment exercise undertaken before the development for new
Programme(s)? If so highlight the methodology. Not as such
42. Does the department obtain feedback from?
a. Faculty on curriculum as well as teaching-learning-evaluation? If yes how does the department utilize the feedback? Yes, the feedback has been utilized to partially upgrade the curriculum.
b. Students on staff, curriculum and teaching-learning-evaluation and how does the department utilize the feedback? Students’ feedback about teaching staff was collected but that was kept confidential by the University, so the data is not available with the department for improvement.
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c. Alumni and employers on the programme offered and how does the department utilize the feedback? As mentioned earlier that our 1st batch has just passed out, so, the question of alumni does not arise.
43. List the distinguished alumni of the department (maximum 10): Not applicable 44. Give details of student enrichment programmes (special lectures/ workshops/
seminar) involving external experts. In the process of organizing a national seminar in our Department during March 20-21, 2014 where we shall involve our M.Sc and Ph.D students.
45. List the teaching methods adopted by the faculty for different programmes. (i) Classroom teaching with chalk and blackboard (ii) Power point presentation
46. How does the department ensure the programme objectives are constantly met
and learning outcomes monitored? No such mechanism.
47. Highlight the participation of students and faculty in extension activities : Not yet started. 48. Give details of “beyond syllabus scholarly activities” of the department:
Students are encouraged to participate in department seminar.
49. State whether the programme / department is accredited / graded by other agencies? If yes, give details. Not yet.
50. Briefly highlight the contributions of the department in generating new knowledge, basic or applied.- Research activity / Ph. D. / Students project Since it is a new department we have just started research activity on catalysis and material science.
51. Detail five major Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities and Challenges (SWOC) of the department.
Strengths: (i) Very dynamic faculty group. (ii) Majority of the faculties have international exposures with most advanced countries like USA, France, Switzerland, Ukraine etc. (iii) High quality publications: In last five years 39 papers have been published by our faculty (in different institutes) with an average impact factor of 4. (iv) Our good relationship with students and vice verse. (v) Our enthusiasm to develop the department.
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Weaknesses: (i) Department does not have a permanent building and limited space. (ii) Shortage of faculty [please refer to question 10]: Department currently offers
only one specialization in Inorganic Chemistry. Due to the shortage of faculty we are unable to offer specialization in other areas of chemistry.
(iii) Shortage of space: At present we are in a temporary establishment (old education building) where we have limited numbers of classrooms as well as laboratory which are not sufficient.
(iv) Lack of classroom with ICT facility: ICT based classrooms are an urgent need for the intellectual development of the students. Furthermore, this would help students to keep themselves well informed of the recent advances in chemistry, thereby encouraging the students of this remote region to take up research in frontier areas of chemistry and thus contribute to the overall national development.
(v) Lack of laboratory for research purposes [please refer to question 38(f)]: Current faculties are well-trained and have proven track record of publications in high impact factor peer-reviewed journals (please refer to question 22), thus, there is an urgent need to set at least a few research laboratories to utilize their potential.
Opportunities:
(i) To improve the quality of science education in the state of Arunachal Pradesh.
(ii) To utilize potential medicinal plants from this region to drug delivery.
Challenges: At present, being a new department, our major challenges are to develop infrastructures of the department. Initial focus will be given to make the department eligible for applying SAP/FIST programmes. Presently we do not have required qualifications to apply for those grants.
52. Future plan of the department
(i) Arunachal Pradesh is a hub of unexplored medicinal plants and our focus will be on research activities in this area.
(ii) To develop departmental infrastructure for top quality research. (iii) To start collaboration with different national as well as international research
groups.
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F.2. DEPARTMENT OF MATHEMATICS
1. Name of the Department : Mathematics
2. Year of establishment : 2005
3. Is the Department part of a school / Faculty of the University? Faculty
4. Names of Programmes / Courses offered (UG, PG, M.Phil., Ph.D., integrated Master; integrated Ph.D., etc.) PG: PG in Mathematics and Computing and Ph.D.
5. Interdisciplinary programmes and departments involved: NIL
6. Courses in collaboration with other universities, industries, foreign institutions, etc.: NIL
7. Details of programmes / courses discontinued, if any, with reasons: Nil
8. Examination system: Annual / Semester/ Choice Based Credit System: Semester System
9. Participation of the department in the courses offered by other departments: Faculty members of the Department are also engaged to take classes of M.Sc. course offered by the Department of Management, Computer Science & Engineering and Physics.
10. Number of teaching posts sanctioned and filled (Professors / Associate Professors / Assistant Professors/others)
Sanctioned Filled Actual(including CAS & MPS)
Professor 1 - Nil Associate Professor 2 2 Nil Assistant Professor 6 5 Nil
11. Faculty profile with name, qualification, designation and area of specialization, experience and research guidance
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Nam
e
Qua
lific
atio
n
Desig
natio
n
Spec
ializ
atio
n
Year
s of
Ex
perie
nce
No.
of P
h.D.
/ M
. Ph
il.
stud
ents
gu
ided
for
the
last
4
year
s
Sahin Ahmed Ph.D. Associate
Professor
Heat Transport in Porous media,
Magnetohydrodynamic Convective
Flow, and Mathematics
Education
15 Years
4 Ph.D. Scholars (Under Gauhati
University and RGU)
B. Hazarika Ph.D Associate
Professor Functional Analysis, Fuzzy Analysis 8 years
4 PhD Scholars (under NERIST and
RGU) Utpal
Jyoti Das Ph.D Assistant Professor Fluid Dynamics 8 years Nil
Nipen Saikia Ph.D Assistant
Professor
Number Theory (Ramanujan’s Mathematics)
5 years 2
months
1 PhD Scholars (under RGU)
Saifur Rahman Ph.D Assistant
Professor Algebra, Fuzzy Algebraic Structure
5 years 2
months
Nil
Sunil Kr. Singh Ph.D Assistant
Professor Wavelet Analysis, Integral Transforms
5 years 1
month
1 PhD Scholars (under RGU)
Anupam Das M.Sc. Assistant
Professor Numerical Analysis 1 year Nil
12. List of senior Visiting Fellows, faculty, adjunct faculty, emeritus Professors:
Prof. K. Das, Department of Statistics, Gauhati University (2 weeks) Dr. Dwiraj Talukdar, Department of Mathematics, (2 years)
13. Percentage of classes taken by temporary faculty – Programme-wise information: NIL (N/A)
14. Programme-wise Student – teacher Ratio PG: 7:50
15. Number of academic support staff (technical) and administrative staff: sanctioned, filled and actual
Sanctioned Filled Administrative Staff 2 NIL
Technical Staff NIL NIL
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16. Research thrust areas as recognized by major funding agencies: NIL
17. Number of faculty with ongoing projects from a) national b) international funding agencies and c) Total grants received. Give the names of the funding agencies and grants received project-wise.
(a) Dr. Nipen Saikia, Assistant Professor: Ongoing Project:
A Minor Research Project entitled “Weber-Ramanujan Class Invariants, Continued Fractions and Related Topics” sponsored by University Grants Commission, New Delhi under the grant F. No. 41-1394/2012 (SR), 2 years w.e.f. 1.7.2012. Grant received an amount of Rs. 1,80,000/-
(b) Dr. Saifur Rahman, Assistant Professor: Ongoing Project: A Minor Research Project entitled “Fuzzy aspects of Rings and Modules”, sponsored by University Grants Commission, New Delhi, 2 years w.e.f. 1.7.2012. Grant received an amount of Rs. 75,000/-.
18. Inter-institutional collaborative projects and associated grants received a) National collaboration b) International collaboration : NIL
19. Departmental projects funded by DST-FIST, UGC-SAP / CAS, DPE; DBT, ICSSR, AICTE
etc., total grants received.: NIL
20. Research facility / centre with State recognition : NIL National recognition : NIL International recognition : NIL
21. Special research laboratories sponsored by / created by industry or corporate
bodies : NIL
22. Publications by faculty (last 5 years): Attached herewith (Annexure-I). • Number of papers published in peer reviewed journals (National / International): • Monographs • Chapters in Books • Edited Books • Books with ISBN with details of publishers: • Number listed in International Database (For e.g. Web of Science, Scopus,
Humanities international Complete, Dare Database- International Social Sciences Directory, EBSCO host, etc.)
• Citation Index - range/average • SNIP • SJR • Impact Factor- range/average • h-Index
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23. Details of patents and income generated : NIL
24. Areas of consultancy and income generated : NIL
25. Faculty selected nationally / internationally to visit other laboratories / institutions / industries in India and abroad : NIL
26. Faculty serving in a. National committees : Nil b. International committees : Nil c. Editorial Boards: :
1. Dr. Sahin Ahmed (a) Global Research Journal on Mathematics and Science Education
2. Dr. Bipon Hazarika
(a) Journal of Mathematical Sciences and Applications
(b) Galois Journal of Mathematics)
d. Any other(please specify)
27. Faculty recharging strategies (UGC, ASC, Refresher / Orientation programs, workshops, training programs and similar programs).: NIL
28. Student projects : NIL • Percentage of students who have done in-house project including inter-
departmental projects • Percentage of students doing projects in collaboration with other universities
/ industry / institute
29. Awards / recognitions received at the national and international level by • Faculty : NIL • Doctoral / post doctoral fellows : NIL • Students : NIL
30. Seminars / Conference / Workshops organized and the source of funding (national
/ international) with details of outstanding participants, if any. : NIL
31. Code of ethics for research followed by the departments: As per University guidelines.
32. Student profile programme-wise:
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Name of the Programme
(refer to question no. 4)
Applications received
Selected Pass percentage
Male Female Male Female
M.Sc. I Semester (2013-14) 63 Nos. 21 10 66.6 (4th
Semester) 100% (4th Semester)
Ph.D. (2013-14) 07 Nos. 05 02 __ __
33. Diversify of students
Name of the Programme
(refer to question no. 4)
% of students from the
same university
% of students from the other
universities within the
state
% of students from
universities outside the
state
% of students
from other countries
M.Sc. I Semester (2013-14) 77.4 Nil 22.6 Nil
Ph.D. (2013-14) 42.9 Nil 57.1 Nil
34. How many students have cleared civil services and defence services examinations, NET, SET, GATE and other competitive examinations? Give details category –wise. : 1 (One) SET, Category – ST
35. Student progression Student progression Percentage against enrolled
UG to PG 95%
PG to M. Phil. NIL
PG to Ph. D. 15%
Ph. D. to Post-Doctoral NIL
Employed • Campus selection • Other than campus recruitment
NIL
Entrepreneurs NIL
36. Diversity of staff
Percentage of faculty who are graduates of the same university 14.3% from other universities within the state Nil from universities from other states 85.7% from universities outside the country Nil
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37. Number of faculty who were awarded M. Phil., Ph.D., D.Sc. and D.Litt. during the assessment period : 02
38. Present details of infrastructural facilities with regard to a) Library : Departmental Library b) Internet facilities for staff and students : for staff only c) Total number of class rooms : 03 (Three) d) Class rooms with ICT facility : Nil e) Students’ laboratories : 1(One) f) Research laboratories : Nil
39. List of doctoral, post-doctoral students and Research Associates
a) from the host institution / universities : Nil b) from other institutions / universities : Nil
40. Number of post graduate students getting financial assistance from the university.:
Nil
41. Was any need assessment exercise undertaken before the development for new Programme (s)? If so, highlight the methodology. : No
42. Does the department obtain feedback from a. Faculty on curriculum as well as teaching-learning-evaluation? If yes how does
the department utilize the feedback? : YES b. Students on staff, curriculum and teaching-learning- evaluation and how does
the department utilize the feedback? : YES c. Alumni and employers on the programmes offered and how does the
department utilize the feedback? : NIL
43. List the distinguished alumni of the department (maximum 10) :
44. List of alumni: Sl. No. Name Year of passing
1 Mr. Mitom Modi 2007 2 Karan Tamang 2008 3 Mr. Avishek Kr Verma 2009 4 Mr. Arun Joram 2009 5 Ms. Tsering Chonzom 2009 6 Ms. Seema Pari 2010 7 Mr. Y. Michal Jini 2010 8 Ms. Bharati Pertin 2011 9 Mr. Taja Yaying 2012
10 Ms. Cristina Gammeng 2013 11 Mr. Monkhum Khilak 2014 12 Botem Moyong 2014
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45. Give details of student enrichment programmes (special lectures / workshops /seminar) involving external experts. : NIL
46. List the teaching methods adopted by the faculty for different programmes. Black board teaching, seminar, sessional test, assignments.
47. How does the department ensure the programme objectives are constantly met and learning outcomes monitored? : By consultation of faculty members.
• The department of the Mathematics in Rajiv Gandhi University is the first Institute in the state to offer M.Sc. course in Mathematics subject. Almost all the alumni of the department are serving as a teacher as well as in different administrative position which ensures that the objectives of the department are fulfilled.
48. Highlight the participation of students and faculty in extension activities.: NIL
49. Give details of “beyond syllabus scholarly activities” of the department.: NIL
50. State whether the programme / department is accredited / graded by other agencies? If yes, give details. : NO.
51. Briefly highlight the contributions of the department in generating new knowledge, basic or applied. – Research activity / Ph.D / Students project: Faculty members of the Department are doing regular research work and 7 (seven) research scholars are enrolled in the Ph.D. Programme.
52. Detail five major Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities and Challenges (SWOC) of the department.
Strengths (1) Young and energetic faculty members. (2) Faculty members are actively involved in Research activities and are constantly
publishing research articles in international peer-reviewed journals. (3) The faculty members of the department are expertise in different areas of
mathematics like Algebra, Analysis, Wavelet, Number Theory, Fluid Dynamics, Fuzzy sets and logic.
(4) The department has introduced new topics like Fuzzy sets and Logics, Wavelet and also giving knowledge of advanced computing softwares like MATLAB, MATHEMATICA, LATEX etc.
Weaknesses (1) All faculty positions are not filled up (1 Professor & 1 Asst. Professor). (2) Departmental Computer Laboratory should be developed (3) Insufficient stock of books in departmental library (4) Poor infrastructure including building of the department
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(5) Electricity back up is very poor and needs to be developed (6) Water facility is very poor and it is very essential (7) Teaching rooms for the students yet to be up to date
Opportunities (1) The department is offering M.Sc. course in Mathematics and Computing which
is helping students to get job in different Govt. & other sectors. (2) The department is offering Ph.D. Programme.
Challenges (1) To equip departmental library with more stock of books and journals. (2) To have a well equipped departmental computer laboratory. (3) To have a separate building for the department with sufficient infrastructure for
students and teachers. (4) To start new courses like Integrated M.Sc. and some Certificate Courses or
training programmes to enhance employment scopes for the students.
53. Future plans of the department. Department is planning to start Integrated M.Sc. Course in Mathematics and other related courses.
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F.3. DEPARTMENT OF PHYSICS
1. Name of the Department : Physics
2. Year of establishment : 2011
3. Is the Department part of a school/Faculty of the University? Yes, School of basic Sciences.
4. Names of Programmes / Courses offered (UG, PG, M.Phil., Ph.D., integrated Master; integrated Ph.D., etc.): Two years post graduate in Physics.
5. Interdisciplinary programmes and departments involved: No
6. Courses in collaboration with other universities, industries, foreign institutions etc. No
7. Details of programmes / courses discontinued, if any, with reasons: No
8. Examination system: Annual / Semester/ Choice Based Credit System: Semester System
9. Participation of the department in the courses offered by other departments: No
10. Number of teaching posts sanctioned and filled (Professors / Associate Professors /
Assistant Professors/others)
Sanctioned Filled Actual(including CAS & MPS)
Professor 1 0 0 Associate Professor 2 0 1 Assistant Professor 3 3 3
11. Faculty profile with name, qualification, designation and area of specialization,
experience and research guidance
Nam
e
Qua
lific
atio
n
Desig
natio
n
Spec
ializ
atio
n
Year
s of
Ex
perie
nce
No.
of P
h.D.
/M.
Phil.
st
uden
ts
guid
ed fo
r th
e la
st 4
ye
ars
Dr. Upamanyu Das Ph.D. Assistant
Professor
Electronics/Condensed
Matter Physics
2 year No
Mr. H. Shanjit M.Sc. NET Assistant Nuclear& 2 year No
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Singh Professor particle Physics
Mr. Saurabh Kumar Das M.Sc. NET Assistant
Professor Optoelectro
nics 0.2 year No
12. List of senior Visiting Fellows, faculty, adjunct faculty, emeritus Professors
Name Duration Prof H. L. Das Retd. Professor, Guwahati Unviersity, Guwahati 2 years
Prof B.K. Sarma Retd. Professor, Guwahati Unviersity, Guwahati 2 month
DrUtpalSarma Assistant Professor, Guwahati Unviersity, Guwahati 1 month
Dr. G. A. Ahemed Associate Professor, TezpurUnviersity, Tezpur 6 month
13. Percentage of classes taken by temporary faculty – Programme-wise information:
Program Percentage
M. Sc. 60 % 14. Programme-wise Student – teacher Ratio: 15:1
15. Number of academic support staff (technical) and administrative staff:
sanctioned, filled and actual
Sanctioned Filled Actual Administrative Staff 0 0 0 Technical Staff 4 4 4
16. Research thrust areas as recognized by major funding agencies : No
17. Number of faculty with ongoing projects from a) national b) international
Funding agencies and c) Total grants received. Give the names of the funding agencies and grants received project-wise. : No
18. Inter-institutional collaborative projects and associated grants received a) National collaboration : No b) International collaboration: No
19. Departmental projects funded by DST-FIST, UGC-SAP / CAS, DPE; DBT, ICSSR, AICTEetc., total grants received: No
20. Research facility / centre with State recognition: No National recognition: No International recognition: No
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21. Special research laboratories sponsored by / created by industry or corporatebodies: No.
22. Publications by faculty (last 5 years): (a) Dr. Upamanyu Das • Number of papers published in peer reviewed journals (National / International):
5 • Monographs: Nil • Chapters in Books : 2 • Edited Books: Nil • Books with ISBN with details of publishers: Nil • Number listed in International Database (For e.g. Web of Science, Scopus,
Humanities international Complete, Dare Database- International SocialSciences Directory, EBSCO host, etc.)
• Citation Index - range/average: (1-9) average 4 • SNIP • SJR • Impact Factor- range/average( 0.6 to 2.4) average 1.5 • h-Index: 6
(b) Mr. H. S. Singh • Number of papers published in peer reviewed journals (National / International): • Monographs • Chapters in Books: • Edited Books • Books with ISBN with details of publishers: • Number listed in International Database (For e.g. Web of Science, Scopus,
Humanities international Complete, Dare Database- International Social Sciences Directory, EBSCO host, etc.)
• Citation Index - range/average • SNIP • SJR • Impact Factor- range/average • h-Index
23. Details of patents and income generated :Nil
24. Areas of consultancy and income generated : Nil
25. Faculty selected nationally / internationally to visit other laboratories / institutions /
industries in India and abroad: Nil
26. Faculty serving in a) National committees: Nil b) International committees: Nil c) Editorial Boards: Nil d) Any other(please specify)
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27. Faculty recharging strategies (UGC, ASC, Refresher / Orientation programs, workshops, training programs and similar programs): No
28. Student projects a) Percentage of students who have done in-house project including inter-
departmental projects : - All M.Sc students are required to do a project as a part of the
curriculum. There projects are carried out their development • Percentage of students doing projects in collaboration with other universities
/industry / institute: Nil
29. Awards / recognitions received at the national and international level by • Faculty : Nil • Doctoral / post doctoral fellows: Nil • Students: Nil
30. Seminars / Conference / Workshops organized and the source of funding (national
/ international) with details of outstanding participants, if any. Seminars / Conference /
Workshops Date Funded by
Workshop on “Introductory Astronomy and Astrophysics”
24-25 October 2013 Inter University Center of Astronomy and Astronomy , Pune
31. Code of ethics for research followed by the departments:
We follow the code of ethics of supported funding organization for research.
32. Student profile programme-wise:
Name of the Programme
(refer to question no. 4)
Applications received
Selected Pass percentage
Male Female Male Female
2011 45 6 4 100% 80% 2012 78 6 4 2013 94 15 5
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33. Diversity of students
Name of the Programme
(refer to question no. 4)
% of students from the
same university
% of students from the other
universities within the
state
% of students from
universities outside the
state
% of students
from other countries
M. Sc. 2013 71.4% Nil 28.6% Nil
M. Sc 2012 70.0% Nil 30% Nil
M. Sc 2013 60.0% Nil 40% Nil
34. How many students have cleared civil services and defense services examinations, NET, SET, GATE and other competitive examinations? Give details category –wise.NET-, SET (SLET)-
Examination No of student cleared Remarks CSIR-NET 1 From the 1st batch(2011-2013) SBI Clerk
Recruitment exam
1 From the 2nd batch 2012
35. Student progression No
Student progression Percentage against enrolled
UG to PG Nil PG to M. Phil. Nil PG to Ph. D. Nil
Ph. D. to Post-Doctoral Nil
Employed • Campus selection • Other than campus recruitment
Nil
Entrepreneurs Nil 36. Diversity of staff
Percentage of faculty who are graduates
of the same university 0 from other universities within the state 0
from universities from other states 2 from universities outside the country 0
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37. Number of faculty who were awarded M. Phil., Ph.D., D.Sc. and D.Litt. during the assessment period : No
38. Present details of infrastructural facilities with regard to a) Library : No b) Internet facilities for staff and students : yes c) Total number of class rooms: 2 d) Class rooms with ICT facility: 0 e) Students’ laboratories : 2 f) Research laboratories : 0
39. List of doctoral, post-doctoral students and Research Associates : No
a) from the host institution / universities : 0 b) from other institutions / universities : 0
40. Number of post graduate students getting financial assistance from the University. :
No
41. Was any need assessment exercise undertaken before the development for new Programme(s)? If so, highlight the methodology. No
42. Does the department obtain feedback from
a. Faculty on curriculum as well as teaching-learning-evaluation? If yes how does the department utilize the feedback?
Yes and the dept. utilizes this feedback for modification
b. Students on staff, curriculum and teaching-learning-evaluation and how does the department utilize the feedback? Yes and the dept. utilizes this feedback for modification
c. Alumni and employers on the programmes offered and how does the
department utilize the feedback? Yes and dept. the utilizes this feedback for modification
43. List the distinguished alumni of the department (maximum 10) :
1. Mr. Gayati Tado , Assistant Professor, Govt. College, Arunachal Pradesh. 2. Ms. Pansam Mirip, Sub-Inspector, Arunachal Pradesh Police Dept., Arunachal
Pradesh. 3. Mr. Terzing thongdok, Aruanchal Prdesh forest Department, Arunachal Pradesh
44. Give details of student enrichment programmes (special lectures / workshops
/seminar) involving external experts. Workshop on “introductory Astronomy and Astrophysics” 24-25 October 2013
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45. List the teaching methods adopted by the faculty for different programmes.
46. How does the department ensure the programme objectives are constantly metand learning outcomes monitored?
47. Highlight the participation of students and faculty in extension activities.
48. Give details of “beyond syllabus scholarly activities “of the department.
49. State whether the programme / department is accredited / graded by other agencies? If yes, give details.: No
50. Briefly highlight the contributions of the department in generating new knowledge, basic or applied. – Research activity / Ph.D / Students project
51. Detail five major Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities and Challenges (SWOC) of the department.
Strengths (a) Dynamic faculties and Laboratory staffs (b) Research in both theoretical and experimental physics has already been started (c) Regular visiting of distinguished Professors from nearby universities (d) Experiment designing capabilities of faculties and technical staff. (e) Research guiding capabilities in both theoretical and experimental area.
Weaknesses (a) Less number of Faculties (b) Less amount of space of laboratories and class rooms (c) Less number of experimental setup in the M. Sc. Laboratories as compared to
number of students (d) No research facilities (e) Still lagging behind for the research publications in the most reputed International
Scientific Research Journals in the name of Rajiv Gandhi University.
Opportunities (a) This department offers a breath of post Graduate programmes in physics. (b) Student enrichment programmes involving external experts regularly assessed. (c) Physics department encourages career path in the field of physics and in other
research purpose. (d) This department provides an opportunity for those with good knowledge of physics
to make a real teaching professional in physics. (e) This department has been providing an opportunity for those with research
innovated ideas to absorb into some reputed research institutes and universities.
Challenges (a) Fully research oriented department and induction of research innovated
surroundings.
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(b) Attraction of both National and International renowned scientists in the field of research work and in the respect of teaching and learning processes.
(c) Arrangement of variety of experimental setup for M. Sc. Student (d) Setup of Research Laboratories for condensed matter physics etc.. (e) UGC-Undertaking minor and major research projects for the research work.
52. Future plans of the department.
a) New specializations in the M.Sc.- Electronics/ Astrophysics b) Development of Research Laboratories of Condensed Matter Physics, c) Development of Research Laboratories of Electronics d) Setup of high computation facility for research in theoretical physics e) Setup of High quality Astrophysics laboratories f) Organizing International conference to give international exposure to the
student g) Arrangement for regular visiting of National laboratories by the students h) Arrangement of project work in other dept and National laboratories.
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G. FACULTY OF COMMERCE & MANAGEMENT
G.1. DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
1. Name of the Department : Commerce
2. Year of establishment : 1995
3. Is the Department part of a school / Faculty of the University? Yes : Faculty of Commerce & Management
4. Names of Programmes / Courses offered (UG, PG, M.Phil., Ph.D., integrated Master; integrated Ph.D., etc.):
M. Com, M.Phil., Ph.D., PG Diploma in Banking and
Insurance(PGDBI)
5. Interdisciplinary programmes and departments involved : CSE, MBA in RGU
6. Courses in collaboration with other universities, industries, foreign institutions, etc.: Nil
7. Details of programmes / courses discontinued, if any, with reasons: Nil
8. Examination system: Annual / Semester/ Choice Based Credit System Semester System
9. Number of teaching posts sanctioned and filled (Professors / Associate Professors / Assistant Professors/others)
Sanctioned Filled Actual(including CAS & MPS)
Professor 01 01 01 Associate Professor 02 02 03 Assistant Professor 07 06 05
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10. Faculty profile with name, qualification, designation and area of specialization, experience and research guidance
Name Qualification Designation Specialization
Years of
Experi-
ence
No. of Ph.D. / M. Phil.
students guided
for the last
4 years
Dr. R. C. Parida
M. Com, M.Phil. Ph D. ,
LLB, MBA, FDP-IIM A
Professor and
Head
Accounting and Finance Entrepreneurship, Marketing
17 Ph D -2 M. Phil.-
5
Dr. Tasi Kaye
M. Com. M.Phil, Ph.D
Associate Professor
Management & Banking 14
Ph D -1 M. Phil.-
3
Dr. Otem Moyong
M. Com. DIM, PGDIM,
PGDFM , Ph.D
Associate Professor
Accounting and Finance 13 M. Phil. -
3
Dr. Sanjeeb K. Jena
M. Com, M.Phil, Ph.D.,
LLB, DFM, PGDCA
Associate Professor
Rural Finance & management 19 -
Dr. Philip Mody
M. Com, Ph.D. B.Ed. ,PGDT
Assistant Professor Management 9 -
Ms. Devi Baruah M. Com Assistant
Professor Marketing 8 --
Mr. Sunil Nandi M. Com Assistant
Professor Accounting and Finance 01 --
Ms. Olympia
Kurmi M. Com Assistant
Professor Finanacial Management 01 --
Mr. Atege Linggi M. Com Assistant
Professor Management 03 --
11. List of senior Visiting Fellows, faculty, adjunct faculty, emeritus Professors Prof. J. K. Parida, Prof. S. Maharana, Prof. D. Das,
12. Percentage of classes taken by temporary faculty – Programme-wise information: Nil
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13. Programme-wise Student – teacher Ratio M. Com: 1:8
M. Phil: 1:2
Ph. D. : 1:5
PGDBI: 1:1
14. Number of academic support staff (technical) and administrative staff: sanctioned, filled and actual
Sanctioned Filled Administrative Staff 02 02
Technical Staff Nil Nil
15. Research thrust areas as recognized by major funding agencies : Entrepreneurship, Border Trade
16. Number of faculty with ongoing projects from
a) National
R.C. PARIDA
Problems and Prospects of Rural Industries in North East India: A Case Study of Arunachal Pradesh (2007-
10)
MAKAIS, Kolkata Rs3, 41,800 Complet
ed
Entrepreneurship Management in Micro and Small Enterprises(MSES) in Arunachal Pradesh(2011-2013)
ICSSR, New Delhi
Rs.4,99,875 Progress
Institutional Refinancing in the Rural Development of Arunachal
Pradesh: A Case Study of NABARD. (2011-2013)
U. G. C., New Delhi
Rs.5,25,200 Progress
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Dr. O. Moyong
Yes
1. Social Cost Benefit Analysis of Hydropower Projects in the River Basin of Lower Siang and Dibang in Arunachal Pradesh
Sponsored by UGC Rs. 6.3 lakhs
Yes
2. A study to understand the perception towards various health related issues and health care services available and their health seeking behaviour among the tribal communities in two selected districts of Arunachal Pradesh
Sponsored by Government of
Arunachal Pradesh
Rs. 10 lakhs
Yes
3. A comparative study of PPP run Health Facilities (Health Facilities managed by NGOs) and Health Facilities managed by State Government in two districts of Arunachal Pradesh
Sponsored by Government of
Arunachal Pradesh
Rs. 7 lakhs
b) international funding agencies : Nil
c) Total grants received. Give the names of the funding agencies and grants received project-wise : Nil
17. Inter-institutional collaborative projects and associated grants received : a) National collaboration b) International collaboration
Nil
18. Departmental projects funded by DST-FIST, UGC-SAP / CAS, DPE; DBT, ICSSR, AICTE etc., total grants received. : SAP proposal submitted
19. Research facility / centre with : Nil State recognition National recognition International recognition
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20. Special research laboratories sponsored by / created by industry or corporate bodies : Nil
21. Publications by faculty (last 5 years): • Number of papers published in peer reviewed journals (National / International):
R C Parida
Books Edited/Text Books Published
Sl. Title of Book Publisher Edited
1. Development Dynamics : Finance, Empowerment and Entrepreneurship(2012)
D.V. S. Publishers, Guwahati
(ISBN.978-81-86307-50-2)
2. Investing Globalisation: Policy, Participation & Performance in Odisha(2013)
Commonwealth Publishers Pvt.
Ltd. (ISBN.978-81-311-0504-7)
International Journal
1. Corporate Sustainability Reporting: A Study of the Best Practices of Oil and Gas Corporations in the North East Region, 2012, International Journal of Advances in Management, Technology & Engineering Sciences, vol. I, issue 5(I), February. (ISSN. 2249-7455).
2. Environment Management: Social Responsibility and Business Growth, 2012, International journal of Advances in Management, Technology & Engineering Sciences, vol. I, issue 6(I), March. (ISSN. 2249-7455).
3. International Marketing: Application of Marketing Intelligence & Knowledge Management for Sustainable Growth, 2012, International Journal of Management Research & Review, vol. 2, issue 5,May.(ISSN. 2249-7196).
4. Rural Credit : Need of Financial Literacy , 2012, IIM Journal ) IQRA international Management Journal, Vol. 1, no.1,xJuly- December 2012 .(ISSN. 2277-4211).
National/Others
1. Application of Knowledge Management for Sustainable Marketing by Rural Entrepreneurs in Arunachal Pradesh, The Utkal Business Review, (journal of business studies), Vol. XXIII, 2010-2011, Utkal University, Bhubaneswar, Orissa.( ISSN 0975-6191).
Chapters Contributed
1. Financial Inclusiveness through SHGs: Including the excluded people for Socio-Economic Development, Development Dynamics: Finance, Empowerment and
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Entrepreneurship (Edt. Book), D.V.S. Publishers, 2011, Guwahati.(ISBN 978-81-86307-50-2).
2. SHG Movement in Arunachal Pradesh: A Road Map for Inclusive Development, Micro Financing & Financial Inclusion in Developing Economies, (Edt. Book), SPS Education India Pvt. Ltd, 2012, Kolkata.( ISBN 978-81-9230348-2).
S.K. Jena
Orissa Review
Sustainable Livelihood for Informal Workers : A Case Study of Appliqué Workers of Orissa
ISSN No – 0970 – 8669
Vol. LXV
No. 12 26-42 July
2009
RMS Journal of Management and IT
Sectoral Analysis of Micro-enterprises in the Golden Triangle Region of Orissa – A Case Study
ISSN No – 0975 – 4733
Vol. 1, No – 2 03-18 Dec
2009
Utkal Business Review
Sustainable Micro-entrepreneurship: Role of Microfinance in Development of MSEs in KBK Districts
ISSN No – 0975 – 6191
Vol. XXII 01-26 2010
Utkal Business Review
A System Approach to Develop a Sustainable Marketing Strategy through SCM in Micro-enterprises of Orissa – An Analysis
ISSN No – 0975 – 6191
Vol. XXIII 01-24 2011
Edited book “Micro Finance and Empowerment of Rural Poor in India”, New Century Publications, New Delhi
Micro Finance and the Empowerment of Socially Excluded
No – 978-81-7708-304-0 01-51 2011
Edited book “Micro Finance and Empowerment of Rural Poor in India”, New Century Publications, New Delhi
Micro Finance and Entrepreneurship
ISBN No – 978-81-7708-304-0 97-
142 2011
Edited book “Entrepreneurship: Innovations & Strategy”, Himalaya Publishing House
Emancipation through Participation: A Study of Women's Empowerment through SHGs in
ISBN No – 978-93-5051-307-1 Vol – I 149-
164 2011
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Rayagada District of Odisha
Orissa Journal of Commerce
Sustainable Agro-entrepreneurship – A Suggestive Model for Tribal Farmers of KBK Regions
ISSN No – 0974 – 8482
Vol. XXXII 54-72 2011-
2012
Utkal Business Review
Traditional Attires in the Era of Globalization - A case study of LPG Affected women handloom artisans of Bargarh district
ISSN No – 0975-6191
Vol. XXIV
157-173
2011-2012
The Indian Journal of Commerce
Rekindling Hopes in a Forgotten Terrain – Women Empowerment through MGNREGA
ISSN No – 0019-512X
Vol – 65
165 – 179
April-June 2012
Edited Book: Banking and FDI in India, Edited by Dr. Rais Ahmad, Publisher- Regal Publication, New Delhi
Micro-Finance – The Revolution for Future Agrarian Sustainability of KBK Districts of Odisha – An Analysis
ISBN No - 978-81-8484-297-5 135-
160 2012-1013
Orissa Journal of Commerce
A Multi-Dimensional Contemplation into Mining Induced Displacement and Resettlement (MIDR) – A Case Study of NALCO, Damanjodi
ISSN No – 0974 – 8482
Vol. XXXIII
In Press
2012-2013
BOOKS PUBLISHED AND EDITED:
1. Co-editor of the book “Micro Finance and Empowerment of Rural Poor in India”, New Century Publications, New Delhi, ISBN No – 978-81-7708-304-0.
2. “Micro Finance and Micro- Enterprises in India” by New Century Publications, New Delhi ISBN No – 978-81-7708-331-6.
P. Modi
Details of Publication:
1. ‘Musup Yame: A distinctive Youth Institution of the Adis,s of Arunachal Pradesh’, in Arunachal Review- a monthly English journal of Directorate of information and Public Relations, Govt. of Arunachal Pradesh, Naharlagun-791110, Vol-II, No. 6, June 2010, Pg- 9-11.
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2. ‘Interventions and Tribal Development- Challenges before Tribes in India in the era of Globalisation’ (2010) Edited by M.C. Behera & Jumyir Basar, pg- 248-259, ISBN 978-81-8387-389-5, Serials Publications, 4830/24, Ansari Road, Darya Ganj, New Delhi-0002, Phones: 23245225, Fax: 23272135, www. Serialspublications.com, e-mail: serials@satyam.net.in, serialspublications@vsnl.net.
3. “Cries and Smiles of Semester System in the Higher Education” pg- 56-57 & 80, University News- A Weekly Journal of Higher Education, Association of Indian Universities, Vol. 48 No. 28, July 12-18, 2010.
4. “Impact of Global Financial Crisis-2007 on Indian Economy” 2010 International Review of Business and Finance, ISSN 0976-5891, Volume 2 Number 2, pp. 121–130, © Research India Publications, http://www.ripublication.com/irbf.htm
5. “Position of Musup Yame- The Dormitory boys in the Adi tribe of Arunachal Pradesh”, (2010), Man and Society- A Journal of North-East Studies, Vol- VII: Winter 2010, pg- 123-128, Indian Council of Social Science Research North Eastern Regional Centre Shillong, Meghalaya, ISSN 2229-4058, RNI No. MEGENG/2004/19658.
6. “Arunachal Tourism: A g eneral discourse on Tourist Travel Circuits and Destinations”, (2011), Indian Service Sector: Present Scenario and Future Perspective, Edited Volume, Page No. 134, ISBN- 978-93-81142-15-8.
7. “Cultures and Traditions of Arunachal Pradesh Beckoning Entrepreneurs for Commercial Exploitation”, (2011), in the book “Entrepreneurship and Rural Development in North-East India” edited by Dr. Ram Krishna Mandal, pg 141-146, DVS Publishers, H.B Road, Panbazar, Guwahati-781001, Ph: 99540-93386, Fax: 0361-2511789, Email: dvspub@gmail.com, Website: www.dvspublishers.com, ISBN 978-81-86307-31-1.
8. “The ocean to be sailed across to Promote and Develop Tourism Affairs in Arunachal Pradesh” in Arunachal Review- a monthly English a Journal of Directorate of Information and Public Relations, Govt. of Arunachal Pradesh, Naharlagun-791110, pg- 4-6, Vol-III, No. 1, January 2011.
9. “Understanding Present Status of Higher Education in Arunachal Pradesh”, (2011), pg- 46, abstract of National Seminar on Leadership Role-play in Changing Indian Higher Educational Scenario held on 12th& 13th March, 2011, sponsored by U.G.C, organized by Tinsukia Commerce College (Assam) in collaboration with National Chamber of Commerce Tinsukia Branch.
10. ‘Prospects of Cultural Entrepreneurship in the Arunachal Pradesh- A Nomothetic Study’, (2011), pg- 11 to 19, Proceedings of the UGC Sponsored National Seminar on “Entrepreneurship and Small Business Management: Issues, Challenges and
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Opportunities in the globalised economy”, organized by Entrepreneurship Studies Cell, Department of Commerce, Assam University, Silchar- Assam.
11. “A Study on OECD Principles to Global Corporate Governance”, (2011), pg- 80-91, International Journal of Business Economics and Management Research, Internationally Indexed & listed Referred e-journal, Volume 2, Issue 5 (May), ISSN 2229‐4848.
12. “Understanding Position of Commercial Ginger Cultivation in Lower Dibang valley District of Arunachal Pradesh”, (2011), pg- 123-125, International Journal of Research in Commerce and Management, a monthly double-blind peer reviewed refereed open access International e-journal- included in the international Serial Directories, Volume No. 2 (2011), Issue No. 6 (June), ISSN 0976-2183.
13. “Production and Distribution of Ginger in the Lower Dibang Valley District of Arunachal Pradesh: An Ideographic Study”, (2011), pg- 189-195, in the book “Understanding India’s North East” edited by A.K Agarwal and Bhartendu Singh, DVS Publishers, H.B Road, Panbazar, Guwahati-781001, Assam-India, Ph: 99540-93386, Fax: 0361-2511789, Email: dvspub@gmail.com, Website: www.dvspublishers.com, ISBN 978-81-86307-42-7.
14. “A Nomothetic study on prospect of cultural Entrepreneurship in the Arunachal Pradesh,” in Journal of Economics & Commerce- an Annual Journal of Public College of Commerce, India, pg- 22-27, Dimapur: Nagaland, ISBN 2229-6417.
15. ‘Small and Medium Enterprise in India: Problems, Marketing and Distribution Strategies’, in International Journal of Business Economics & Management Research (2011), pg- 67-73, Internationally Indexed & listed Referred e-journal, Volume 2, Issue 10 (October), ISSN 2229‐4848.
16. Evaluation of Environmental Assets and Liabilities in Arunachal Pradesh; Volume of Abstracts of ICSSR-NERC Shillong, sponsored three days National Seminar on Climate Change, Development and Social Transition in Northeast: Impact and Issues, from 10th- 12th November 2011 organised by Department of Geography, Rajiv Gandhi University, Doimukh, Arunachal Pradesh.
17. Impact of Plastics on Environment: Problems and Panaceas; Volume of Abstracts of ICSSR-NERC Shillong, sponsored three days National Seminar on Climate Change, Development and Social Transition in Northeast: Impact and Issues, from 10th- 12th November 2011 organised by Department of Geography, Rajiv Gandhi University, Doimukh, Arunachal Pradesh.
18. Changing scenario of Human Resource Management in the 21st Century: Facts and Challenges(2011) in International Journal of Research in Commerce and Management, a monthly double-blind peer reviewed refereed open access
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International e-journal- included in the international Serial Directories, Volume No. 2 (2012), Issue No. 12, pg-119-122, ISSN 0976-2183.
19. A case Study on Informal Micro Financing Houses Among the Apatani Tribe in Twin Capital Cities of Arunachal Pradesh in Asian Journal of Research in Business Economics and Management (2011), pg- -, Internationally Indexed & listed Referred e-journal, listed at Ulrich’s Periodicals Directory, Pro Quest, U.S.A and Cabell’s Directory of Publishing Opportunities, U.S.A, Volume 1, Issue 3 (December’ 2011), pg 355-362, ISSN: 2249-7307.
20. ‘Impact of Ginger Cultivation on Socio-Economic Development in the Lower Dibang Valley District of Arunachal Pradesh’, in Indian Journal of Commerce.
21. “Unfolding History of Ginger in India”, 2010, www.amazines.com, http://www.amazines.com/article_detail.cfm?articleid=2058677.
22. “Plastic”,(2011),www.Amazines.com, http://www.amazines.com/article_detail.cfm?articleid=2548731
23. “The Adi Tribe of Arunachal Pradesh in India- A General discourse on roles of Musup Koo”, 2010, www.amazines.com, http://www.amazines.com/article_detail.cfm?articleid=2090712
24. “Tourism of Arunachal Pradesh in India- Challenges Ahead”, 2010, www.Amazines.com, http://www.amazines.com/article_detail.cfm?articleid=2103451.
25. “Culture and Tradition-based prospects of Rural Industrialization in Arunachal Pradesh”, 2010, www.Amazines.com, http://www.amazines.com/article_detail.cfm?articleid=2144936.
26. ‘Musup Yame- The Golden Pagoda of Adi Society of Arunachal Pradesh’, (2010), pg- 36-39, The Peak- 2010, Rajiv Gandhi University Magazine-2010.
27. ‘Ginger: A True and Eternal Comrade to Mankind’, 2010, www.Amazines.com, http://www.amazines.com/article_detail.cfm?articleid=2198279.
28. “Dormitory Systems in Adi Society: Roles of Duar Koo and its sea- changes”, (2011), pg- 11, abstract of XIX Annual Conference of North East India Political Science Association (NEIPSA) organized by Department of Political Science, Rajiv Gandhi University.
29. “Ginger: Nature’s Greatest Gift”, (2011), pg- 13-15, Bosco Beams 2010-2011, Don Bosco College, Itanagar- Arunachal Pradesh.
30. Curses of Plastic on Environment in Asian Journal of Research in Social Sciences and Humanities (2012), pg-55-60, Internationally Indexed & listed peer reviewed international journal of Asian research consortium, listed at Ulrich’s Periodicals
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31. Marketing of Ginger in Arunachal Pradesh, India: An Evaluation in Global Conference Proceedings (India’s Emergence in Global Scenario), (2012), pg No. 1-13, Gitarattan International Business School, Madhuban Chowk, Rohini, Delhi, published by UDH Publishers & Distributors (P) Ltd, 4762, 63/23 Ansari Road, New Delhi- 110002, ISBN: 978-81-85044-71-6.
32. Human Resource Management in 21st Century: Emerging Realities and Negotiation in Global Conference Proceedings (India’s Emergence in Global Scenario), (2012), pg No. 288-295, Gitarattan International Business School, Madhuban Chowk, Rohini, Delhi, published by UDH Publishers & Distributors (P) Ltd, 4762, 63/23 Ansari Road, New Delhi- 110002, ISBN: 978-81-85044-71-6.
33. ‘Tribes and Commercial Interest in Forest Resources: Emerging Issues in Arunachal Pradesh, India’, in Programme & Abstracts of International Seminar on Resources, Tribes and State, (2012), pg No. 48-49 organised, Arunachal Institute of Tribal Studies (AITS), Rajiv Gandhi University, Rono Hills, Doimukh- 791112, Arunachal Pradesh, India.
34. ‘Socio-Economic Significance of Bamboo in Idu Society of Arunachal Pradesh: A Descriptive Approach’ in Programme & Abstracts of International Seminar on Resources, Tribes and State, (2012), pg No. 171, organised by Arunachal Institute of Tribal Studies (AITS), Rajiv Gandhi University, Rono Hills, Doimukh- 791112, Arunachal Pradesh, India.
35. ‘Online Shopping: A case study on Rajiv Gandhi University’’, in Radix International Journal of Economics and Business Management, volume 1, Issue (March 2012), ISSN: 2277-1018, pg 20-31, www.rierc.org.
36. ‘Higher Education in Arunachal Pradesh: A Journey from past to present’ in Asian Journal of Research in Social Sciences and Humanities (2012), Internationally Indexed & listed peer reviewed international journal of Asian research consortium, listed at Ulrich’s Periodicals Directory, ProQuest, U.S.A and Cabell’s Directory of Publishing Opportunities, U.S.A, Volume 2, Issue 4 April 2012, pg No. 158-163, ISSN 2249-7315.
37. ‘Women in Commercial Ginger Cultivation in Lohit District of Arunachal Pradesh: Employment Generation and Income’ in seminar abstract of Two days UGC sponsored, National Seminar on “Role of Women in Socio-Economic Environment”- With Special Reference to North-East India. Organized by Women Cell- Lakhimpur Commerce College in collaboration with Lakhimpur Zilla Lekhika Samaruh Samity, Assam on 5th and 6th May’ 2012.
38. ‘Women and Retail Business: A Case Study on Capital Region of Arunachal Pradesh’ in seminar abstract ofTwo days UGC sponsored National Seminar on “Role of Women in Socio-Economic Environment- With Special Reference to North-East India” organized by Women Cell- Lakhimpur Commerce College in collaboration with Lahimpur Zilla Lekhika Samaruh Samity, Assam on 5th and 6th May’ 2012.
39. ‘Retail Business in Capital region of Arunachal Pradesh, India: Women Perspective’ in Spectrum: A Journal of Multidisciplinary Research (2012), Listed and peer
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reviewed International Journal of Pinnacle Research Journals, Listed at;-J-Gate, Ulrichs Periodicals Directory, ProQuest, U.S.A, Electronic Journal Library, University Library of Regensburg, Germany, Vol.1 Issue 3, June 2012, pg No. 1-11,ISSN (online): 2278-0637, www.pinnaclejournals.com
40. ”Financial Status of Arunachal Pradesh State Transport Bus Service: A Historical Approach (2006-07)” in South Asian Journal of Marketing & Management Research (2012), Listed and peer reviewed International Journal published by South Asian Academic Research Journals, Vol 2, Issue 6 (June, 2012), page No. 140-148, ISSN -2249-877X, http://www.saarj.com
41. ‘Yirkum self help group of Arunachal Pradesh: An exploratory study’, in Radix International Journal of Research in Economics and Business Management (2012), Listed and peer reviewed International Journal published by Radix International Educational & Research Consortium, Vol 1, Issue 11 (Nov, 2012), page No. 119-128, ISSN -2277-1018, www.rierc.org.
42. ‘Online Publicity and Sales Promotion of Shop and Product: a case study on Naharlagun city of Arunachal Pradesh’ in Asian Journal of Research in Business Economics and Management (2012), Internationally Indexed & listed Referred e-journal, listed at Ulrich’s Periodicals Directory, Pro Quest, U.S.A and Cabell’s Directory of Publishing Opportunities, U.S.A, volume 2 issue 7 (July 2012), pg 32-40, ISSN: 2249-7307, http://www.aijsh.org
43. “Employment and Income of Women in Commercial Ginger field in Lohit region of Arunachal Pradesh” in Asian Journal of Research in Business Economics and Management (2012), Internationally Indexed & listed Referred e-journal, listed at Ulrich’s Periodicals Directory, Pro Quest, U.S.A and Cabell’s Directory of Publishing Opportunities, U.S.A, volume 2 issue 7 (July 2012), pg 134-139, ISSN: 2249-7307, http://www.aijsh.org
44. “A study on Sex discrimination in Education among Nishi Tribe of Doimukh circle of Arunachal Pradesh” in “Perspectives on Northeast India: Tradition and Modernity in Arunachal Pradesh” edited by Sanjay Pulipaka, Rakhee Bhattacharya, Sarit K. Chaudhuri, MAKAIS-Kolkata, Anshah Publishing House, LG-18-19, Pankaj Central Market, Patparganj, Delhi-110092, ISBN 978-81-8364-089-3
45. ‘Ginger cultivation in Lower Dibang Valley and Lohit regions of Arunachal Pradesh: Household income, Saving and Investment’ in Zenith International Journal of Multidisciplinary Research (2012 ), Listed and peer reviewed International Journal published, Vol 2, Issue 12 (December, 2012), page No. 272-281, ISSN: 2231-5780, http://www.zenithresearch.org.in
46. ‘Cultivation of large cardamom in Anjaw district of Arunachal Pradesh: Commercialization and General profile of cultivators’in South Asian Journal of Marketing& Management Research (2012), Listed and peer reviewed international Journal published by South Asian Academic Research Journals, Vol 2, Issue 12 (December, 2012), page No. 1-11, ISSN -2249-877X, http://www.saarj.com
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47. ‘Impact of Commercial Ginger Cultivation on Economic Variables: A case study on Lohit and Lower Dibang Valley districts of Arunachal Pradesh’, in Asian journal of multidimensional research (2012), Vol.1, Issue 4, September 2012, pg 59-72, ISSN: 2278 – 4853, Listed and peer reviewed international Journal published by the Asian Research Journals, http://www.tarj.in
48. “Prospects of Cultural Entrepreneurship in the Arunachal Pradesh- A Nomothetic Study” in “Entrepreneurship and small business management in North East India” edited by Dr Nikhil Bhusan Dey, Dr. Pranay Jyoti Goswami, Dr. Brajesh Kumar, pg 28-35, Entrepreneurship Studies Cell, Department of Commerce, Assam University, Silchar, Assam, India, Global Publishing House (India), Door No. 13-1-1, Vigneshwara Enclave, Anthony Nagar, Maharanipeta, Visakhapatnam-2, Andhra Pradesh, Email: globalpublishinghouse@gmail.com, ISBN 978-93-81563-08-3.
49. ‘Social Development through Commercialization of Ginger in Lohit and Lower Dibang Valley district of Arunachal Pradesh’ in Radix International Journal of Economics and Business Management (2012), listed and peer reviewed international journal published by radix international educational & research consortium, volume 1, Issue 10 (October’ 2012), ISSN: 2277-1018, pg 215-227, www.rierc.org.
50. ‘Impact of cross border trade on social change among Monpas and Mishmis tribes of the Arunachal Pradesh’, in radix international journal of research in economics and business management (2012), listed and peer reviewed International Journal published by Radix International Educational & Research Consortium, vol 1, issue 12 (Dec, 2012), page no. 160-169, ISSN -2277-1018, www.rierc.org.
51. ‘Impediments of Tourism in Arunachal Pradesh: A Note’ in Radix International Journal of Research in Social Science (2013), listed and peer reviewed International Journal Published By Radix International Educational & Research Consortium, volume 2, Issue 1 (January’ 2013),ISSN: 2250-3994, pg 148-156, www.rierc.org.
52. ‘Sources of Customs and Customary Laws of Nyishi’ in Radix International Journal of Research in Social Science (2013), listed and peer reviewed international journal published by Radix International Educational & Research Consortium, volume 2, Issue 1 (January’ 2013),ISSN: 2250-3994, pg 287-306, www.rierc.org.
53. ‘Bamboo- a boon to Idu community of Arunachal Pradesh’ in Spectrum: a Journal of Multidisciplinary Research (2013), Listed and peer reviewed international journal of Pinnacle Research Journals, Listed at;-J-Gate, Ulrichs Periodicals Directory, ProQuest, U.S.A, Electronic Journal Library, University Library of Regensburg, Germany, Vol.1 Issue 2, January’ 2013, pg No. 19-25,ISSN (online): 2278-0637, www.pinnaclejournals.com.
54. ‘Bamboo in Idu Community as a Catalyst of Socio-economic Development: Problems and Prospects’ (2013), in ‘Ethnicity, Resources and Institutions for Development of North Eastern States of India’, edited by Dutta, P.C. and Komol Singha New Delhi: Akansha Publishing House, pg- 404-413, ISBN 978-81-8370-349-9.
55. ‘Ginger Cultivation in Arunachal Pradesh- A Case Study on Lower Dibang Valley Districtin Arunachal Pradesh’ (2013) in the book ‘Agri-Business and Rural Management- Part Two’, edited by Prof. Rais Ahmad, Aligarh Muslim University,
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Uttar Pradesh, pg 541-550, Mittal Publications, Daryaganj, New Delhi- 110002, ISBN 81-8324-392-4
56. ‘Source of Finance for Commercial Ginger Cultivation: A Study in Lower Dibang Valley and Lohit Districts of Arunachal Pradesh’ (2012) in Journal of North-East India Council for Social Science Research, NEICSSR, Shillong, Meghalaya, India in Volume 36: 1, April’ 2013, ISSN 0970-7913.
57. ‘Towards Traditional Micro Finance Houses among Apatani Tribe of Arunachal Pradesh’ (2012) in ‘Regional Case Studies in Micro Finance’ edited by A.K. Agarwal, Dr. Bhartendu Singh & Vanlalchhawna, pg 169-178, DVS Publishers, Guwahati, ISBN: 978-81-86307-65-6.
58. ‘Thajji- A Catalyst of Rural Development among Yobin Community of Arunachal Pradesh’ in Radix International Journal of Economics and Business Management (2013), listed and peer reviewed International Journal published by Radix International Educational & Research Consortium, volume 2, Issue 06 (June’ 2013), ISSN: 2277-1018, pg 215-227, www.rierc.org.
59. ‘Role of Cross Border Trade Towards Rural Development: Empirical evidences from Bleeting Trade Point in Tawang, Arunachal Pradesh’ (2013), pg- 54-57, International Journal of Research in Commerce and Management, A Monthly Double-Blind Peer Reviewed (Refereed/Juried) Open Access International e-Journal - Included in the International Serial Directories Indexed & Listed at: Ulrich's Periodicals Directory © , ProQuest, U.S.A., EBSCO Publishing, U.S.A., Cabell’s Directories of Publishing Opportunities, U.S.A. , Open J-Gage, India [link of the same is duly available at Inflibnet of University Grants Commission (U.G.C.)], Index Copernicus Publishers Panel, Polandwith IC Value of 5.09 & number of libraries all around the world. Circulated all over the world & Google has verified that scholars of more than 2501 Cities in 159 countries/territories visits the journal on regular basis, Volume No. 4 (2013), Issue No. 6 (June), ISSN 0976-2183, www.ijrcm.org.in
60. ‘Hornbill - An Endangered Avian Species of Upper Siang district of Arunachal Pradesh: An Analysis of Public Perception’ in Academicia: An International Multidisciplinary Research Journal, listed and peer reviewed International Journal, Published by South Asian Academic Research Journals Vol. 3, issue. 8, August 2013, ISSN 2249-7137, www.saarj.com
61. ‘A Nomothetic Study of Health Services in Arunachal Pradesh’, in Radix International Journal of Research in Social Science (2013), listed and peer reviewed International Journal published by Radix International Educational & Research Consortium, volume 2, Issue 9 (September’ 2013), ISSN: 2250-3994, pg 57-72, www.rierc.org.
62. ‘A study on Financial Allocation in Health sector of Arunachal Pradesh’ in Radix International Journal of Research in Social Science (2013), listed and peer reviewed International Journal published by Radix International Educational & Research Consortium, volume 2, Issue 9 (September’ 2013), ISSN: 2250-3994, pg 73-88, www.rierc.org.
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Books published
1. Development Dynamics: Finance, Empowerment And Entrepreneurship,260 Pages ,published by DVS INDIA,November 2011
A. Conference proceedings
1. Green Scm –Paradigms and Possibilities Pg 110-116 in Changing Global Dynamics Business Opportunities In India: International Conference Held At Acharya B-School Bangalore
2. CSR: A Study Of The Best Practices Of Oil And Gas Corporations In NER Pg 80-84 Advances In Management, Technology &Engineering Sciences
B. Articles in journals/books as chapters
1. SMEs: Understanding Rural Retail Distribution (226-231pg) in Utkal Business Review
Published By PGDC, Utkal University, Odisha
2. Empowerment And Inclusion: Issues And Concerns In Arunachal Pradesh (pg167-175) Managing For The Future, Published By PGDC, BAMC, Kerala
3. SMEs In Economic Development, Challenges Of Globalised World in Socio Economic Development In North East India:A Comprehensive Approach
Sunil Nandi
S. Nandi and S. K. Ghosh. 2012. Corporate governance Attributes, Firm Characteristics and the Level of Corporate Disclosure: Evidence from the Indian listed firms Decision Science Letters, Vol. 2, No.1, 2012, 45-58 (DOI: 10.5267/j.dsl.2012.10.004).
P. C. Sinha, S. K. Ghosh and S. Nandi. 2012. Harmonization of Accounting Practices: A study of selected Pharmaceutical Companies in India International Journal of Financial Management, Vol. 2, No. 03, 2012, 1-10.
S. K. Ghosh and S. Nandi. 2012. Corporate Disclosure and Audit Committee Characteristics in India Indore Management Journal, Special Issue, 2012, 363-375.
• Monographs • Chapters in Books • Edited Books • Books with ISBN with details of publishers: • Number listed in International Database (For e.g. Web of Science, Scopus,
Humanities international Complete, Dare Database- International Social Sciences Directory, EBSCO host, etc.)
• Citation Index - range/average • SNIP
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• SJR • Impact Factor- range/average • h-Index
22. Details of patents and income generated
Nil
23. Areas of consultancy and income generated Nil
24. Faculty selected nationally / internationally to visit other laboratories / institutions / industries in India and abroad
Nil
25. Faculty serving in : a. National committees : Nil b. International committees : Nil c. Editorial Boards : R. C. Parida d. Any other(please specify)
26. Faculty recharging strategies (UGC, ASC, Refresher / Orientation programs, workshops, training programs and similar programs). Through Refresher programs, Orientation programs, workshops, Faculty Development Programmes, Research Methodology workshops.
27. Student projects • Percentage of students who have done in-house project including inter-
departmental projects : 100 percent in Final semester • Percentage of students doing projects in collaboration with other universities
/ industry / institute ; Nil 28. Awards / recognitions received at the national and international level by : Nil
• Faculty • Doctoral / post doctoral fellows • Students
29. Seminars / Conference / Workshops organized and the source of funding (national / international) with details of outstanding participants, if any.
Workshop on Semester in Affiliated Colleges R. G. University, Itanagar 15th July 2013
Rural Development in India : Issues, Progress & Programme Effectiveness
UGC, New Delhi
26- 27th April, 2013
Investors : Investing in Capital Markets SEBI & NSE 11th April,
2013
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30. Code of ethics for research followed by the Departments : Research ethics are followed
31. Student profile programme-wise: (Session : 2013-14)
Name of the Programme (refer to question no. 4)
Applications received
Selected Pass percentage
Male Female Male Female
M. Com. 1st Semester M.Com. 3rd Semester 148 18
13 28 11
95 100
96 100
M.Phil. 1st Semester M.Phil. 3rd Semester 05
04 02 -
100 100
100 100
Ph. D 15 05 PGDBI 1st Semester 30 07 03 contd.
32. Diversify of students
Name of the Programme
(refer to question no. 4)
% of students from the
same university
% of students from the other
universities within the state
% of students from
universities outside the
state
% of students from other countries
M. Com 95 nil 5 nil M. Phil. 100 nil 0 nil Ph. D 90 nil 10 nil PGDBI 100 nil nil nil
33. How many students have cleared civil services and defence services examinations, NET, SET, GATE and other competitive examinations? Give details category –wise. 2 008 - 2013 ;
NET- 17 ; JRF(ST) – 5 , NET (ST) – 10 . General – 1, SC- 1 ; Banks - PO -2 SET (SLET)- 11 : General – 2, ST – 9.
34. Student progression
Student progression Percentage against enrolled
UG to PG NA
PG to M. Phil. 100
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PG to Ph. D. 90
Ph. D. to Post-Doctoral -
Employed • Campus selection • Other than campus recruitment
Nil
Entrepreneurs Nil
35. Diversity of staff
Percentage of faculty who are graduates of the same university 33.33% from other universities within the state Nil from universities from other states 66.67% from universities outside the country Nil
36. Number of faculty who were awarded M. Phil., Ph.D., D.Sc. and D.Litt. during the assessment period : Ph.D - 2
37. Present details of infrastructural facilities with regard to a. Library ; Nil b. Internet facilities for staff and students ; Yes c. Total number of class rooms ; 5 d. Class rooms with ICT facility ; Nil e. Students’ laboratories ; Nil f. Research laboratories : Nil
38. List of doctoral, post-doctoral students and Research Associates a. from the host institution / universities : Nil b. from other institutions / universities : Nil
39. Number of post graduate students getting financial assistance from the university.; 10 ( M. Phil – 7; Ph. D- 3)
40. Was any need assessment exercise undertaken before the development for new Programme(s)? If so, highlight the methodology. Through BPGS, input from Universities of National Repute
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41. Does the department obtain feedback from a. Faculty on curriculum as well as teaching-learning-evaluation? If yes
how does the department utilize the feedback? Through syllabus committee (BPGS)
b. students on staff, curriculum and teaching-learning- Evaluation and how does the department utilize the feedback?
Class activities
c. Alumni and employers on the programmes offered and how does the department utilize the feedback? Nil
42. List the distinguished alumni of the Department (maximum 10) : Politicians ( 01), Bank officers ( 02), Assistant Professors (06), Senior Teachers(01)
43. Give details of student enrichment programmes (special lectures / workshops /seminar) involving external experts. Executive from BSE, Professors from Utkal University, Dibrugarh University
44. List the teaching methods adopted by the faculty for different programmes. - Audio Visual - Power Point - White board
45. How does the department ensure the programme objectives are constantly met and learning outcomes monitored?
Class tests, internal assessment exams, periodic model examinations etc
46. Highlight the participation of students and faculty in extension activities. NSS, programmes in remote areas
47. Give details of “beyond syllabus scholarly activities” of the department. University encourages students and staffs to participate in various national
and international seminar/conferences to present their research work. Department also try to conduct seminar(s)/conference(s) each year
48. State whether the programme / department is accredited / graded by other agencies? If yes, give details. No
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49. Briefly highlight the contributions of the department in generating new knowledge, basic or applied. Research activity / Ph.D / Students project
50. Detail five major Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities and Challenges (SWOC) of the department.
Strengths
Situated in the capital complex area, the department has the opportunity to support micro, small and medium scale industrialists.
Experienced teaching faculty in the department. Vibrant faulty members
Weaknesses
Being in a rural area, Electronic Connectivity is not good as the cities. It is difficult to strike private or corporate partnerships and collaborations. Access to modern infrastructure facilities because of that the number of
students are less.
Opportunities
Identify areas of research in the rural scenario With a large student population in the campus, various student related
studies are possible
Challenges
Many students from the villages find it difficult with the language necessitating special classes for English.
51. Future plans of the department. Improve the infrastructure of the department Improve the research facility of the department ( entrepreneurship, border
trade) Make the department more students friendly UGC – SAP PGDBI course D.Litt. programme
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G.2. DEPARTMENT OF MANAGEMENT
1. Name of the Department : Management
2. Year of establishment : 2005
3. Is the Department part of a school / Faculty of the University? Yes, the Department of Management comes under the Faculty of Commerce and Management, RGU.
4. Names of Programmes / Courses offered : • Research Programme : Ph.D. in Management • Two years full time MBA Programme, • One year full time Post Graduate Diploma in Hotel & Tourism
Management.
5. Interdisciplinary programmes and departments involved: Nil
6. Courses in collaboration with other universities, industries, foreign institutions, etc.: Nil
7. Details of programmes / courses discontinued, if any, with reasons: Nil
8. Examination system: Semester System
9. Participation of the department in the courses offered by other departments: Mr. Odang Tayeng, Assistant Professor participated “Two Weeks Workshop on Capacity Building Cum Training Programme for the Faculty of Social Science in Research Methodology” Sponsored by ICSSR , New Delhi , Organized by the Department of Commerce , RGU in the year 2013.
10. Number of teaching posts sanctioned and filled (Professors / Associate Professors / Assistant Professors/others)
Sanctioned Filled Actual(including CAS & MPS)
Professor 1 1 Direct Associate Professor 1 - -
Assistant Professor 5 5 Direct
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11. Faculty profile with name, qualification, designation and area of specialization, experience and research guidance
Name Qualification Designation
Specialization
Years of
Experience
No. of Ph.D. / M.
Phil. students
guided for the last 4
years
R. Tamuli M.Com., Ph.D.
Professor, Dean and Head
Accounting & Finance
28 05
B. P. Sarma Barua
M.Com., PGDTTM, SLET (NE)
Assistant Professor
Accounting & Finance, Tourism
8 -
Arindam Chakrabarty
MBA, MA (Public Administration), PGDEAS, PGDHR, FDP (EDI) UGC-NET (Management)
Assistant Professor
Marketing, Strategy, Service Marketing
09 -
K. S. Chand
Master of Marketing Management, MA (Economics), Master in e-Business Administration UGC-NET, SLET (NE)
Assistant Professor
Marketing, Consumer Behaviour
05 -
Odang Tayeng
M.Com, MBA UGC –NET (Management)
Assistant Professor
Accounts & Finance HRM
04 -
Gautam Huidrom
MBA, P.G Diploma in Marketing
Assistant Professor OB, HRM 04 -
12. List of senior Visiting Fellows visiting the Department.
Prof. R.M. Pant, Head, Centre of Management Studies, NERIST Prof. S.S. Sikkider, Dept. of Commerce, Guwahati University. Prof. D. Das, Dept. of Management, Tezpur University Prof. R.M. Rahman, Dept. of Commerce, Dibrugarh University Prof. J.K. Parida, Dept of Commerce, Utkal University Dr. T.R. Sharma, Dept. of Business Administration, Tezpur University Mr. Arindam Garg, Director - ACES Consulting, Guwahati
13. Percentage of classes taken by temporary faculty – Programme-wise information: Temporary Faculty -02 ( Mr. Mudang Tagiya & Ms. Upasana Baillung) MBA & PGDHMT, No. of classes allotted to each Guest Faculty in a month is 42
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14. Programme-wise Student – teacher Ratio: 1:12
15. Number of academic support staff (technical) and administrative staff: sanctioned, filled and actual
Sanctioned Filled Administrative Staff 02 02
Technical Staff Nil Nil
16. Research thrust areas as recognized by major funding agencies: Nil
17. Number of faculty with ongoing projects from a) national b) international funding agencies and c) Total grants received. Give the names of the funding agencies and grants received project-wise. 1. Role of Nationalised banks for Economic Development of Papumpare Dist, UGC, New Delhi, an amount of Rs. 14,000/-
2. Role of Commercial bank for Economic Development of Papumpare Dist, ICSSR, New Delhi, an amount of Rs. 2,68,000/-
3. Growth and Development of Co-Operative Movement in Arunachal Pradesh with special Reference to Arunachal Pradesh co-operative Marketing and Supply Federation Limited, ,ICSSR, New Delhi, an amount of 2,79,500/-
18. Inter-institutional collaborative projects and associated grants received a) National collaboration b) International collaboration : Nil
19. Departmental projects funded by DST-FIST, UGC-SAP / CAS, DPE; DBT, ICSSR, AICTE
etc., total grants received. : Nil
20. Research facility / centre with State recognition : Nil National recognition: Nil International recognition: Nil
21. Special research laboratories sponsored by / created by industry or corporate
bodies : Nil
22. Publications by faculty (last 5 years): Books published by the Faculty Prof. R. Tamuli
1. Institutional Finance for Rural Development, Published by Himalayan Publishers, New Delhi.
Paper published by the Faculties:
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Prof. R. Tamuli:
1. “Nationalized Bank Credit in Papumpare district of Arunachal Pradesh”- RESARUN, Journal of Director of Research, Govt. of Arunachal Pradesh, 2008. 2. “A Study of the Impact of Regional Rural Bank Finance in Rural Economy of Arunachal Pradesh” published in RESURUN, 2008 3. The Development of RRB in India- The Indian Journal of Commerce, New Delhi, 2009. 4. Problem of Higher Education & their solution with reference to degree colleges, published in edited book “Higher Education in rural India” by Purvanchal Publications, Guwahati, 2010. 5. Social, political and environmental impact on the growth of entrepreneurship in any region. Publish in edited book entitled ‘Entrepreneurship Development’ published by Purvanchal publication, Guwahati, 2010.
Mr. Arindam Chakrabarty
• Presented an article titled ‘Evaluation Study on Village Public Telephone Scheme in the State of Arunachal Pradesh’ in the National Seminar on Arunachal Pradesh: Issues of Tradition And Modernity’ organized by AITS, Rajiv Gandhi University (A Central University) & Maulana Abul Kalam Azad Institute of Asian Studies, Kolkata (Ministry of Culture, Govt. of India) held in RGU Campus, Arunachal Pradesh during September 7-8, 2010.
• Successfully completed a Policy Document of Planning Commission, Govt. of India (Under Bharat Nirman Plan) as a Project Partner of Council for Social Development, Southern Regional Centre, Hyderabad during 2009-2010. The title of the study was “Evaluation Study on Rural Telephony” with special reference to the State of Arunachal Pradesh.
• Successfully completed an Evaluation Study on NGOs/organizations for setting up a new State Resource Centre (SRC) in Jharkhand during April 2011 - September 2011 as a Member of a Three-Member Expert/Research Team. It was a project of MHRD, Government of India (D.O. No. F.8-19/2011-NLM-3 dated 18 April 2011of Director, NLM, MHRD Govt. of India). In this Evaluation / Feasibility Study, shortlisted NGOs of Jharkhand, New Delhi, West Bengal, Uttar Pradesh and Madhya Pradesh were evaluated. The said evaluation study and the report is a policy document based on which MHRD, Government of India has awarded SRC to a select NGO in Jharkhand out of many applicant organizations across the country. The select SRC-NGO will receive an annual grant of Rs 70 lakhs from Department of School Education and Literacy (NLM), MHRD, Government of India.
Mr. Odang Tayeng
Published a paper on title, “Growth & performance of Micro, small & medium enterprise” in Lakhimpur Commerce College UGC sponsored on 2012.
23. Details of patents and income generated: Nil
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24. Areas of consultancy and income generated : Nil
25. Faculty selected nationally / internationally to visit other laboratories / institutions / industries in India and abroad : Nil
26. Faculty serving in a. National Committees:
• National Statistical Commission, Ministry of Statistics & Programme Implementation, Government of India has constituted the Working Group for 71st Round of NSS to devote to the subject of Social Consumption comprising ‘Health and Morbidity’, ‘Education’ and ‘Access to ICT’. The field work for the 71st Round shall be carried out during January to June 2014 and the results of the survey need to be placed in the public domain latest by June 2015. Mr. Arindam Chakrabarty Assistant Professor, Department of Management, RGU has been entrusted to work as a Member of the Working Group.
b. International committees c. Editorial Boards:
d. Any other (please specify)
27. Faculty recharging strategies (UGC, ASC, Refresher / Orientation programs, workshops, training programs and similar programs). Faculty development Programme Prof. R. Tamuli:
1. Faculty Development Programme in National Institution of Financial Management, Faridabad, New Delhi from 7th March 2011 for a period of one week. 2. Attended a Management development programme organized by IIM, Indore on 4th & 5th March, 2013
Mr. B.P.S. Barua:
1. Attended Orientation Programme organized by UGC- ASC, Gauhati University from 8th December, 2008 to 4th January, 2009.
2. Attended Refresher Course in Management organized by UGC- ASC, NEHU, Shillong from 21st November- 11th December, 2011.
3. Attended Special Winter School in Management organized by the Department of Management, NEHU from 2nd to 22nd September, 2013.
Mr. Arindam Chakrabarty:
• Participated in MHRD/AICTE Sponsored WINTER SCHOOL (Under the Scheme of Staff Development Programme) on ‘Research Methods in Management’ during December 07-12, 2009 organized by Indian Institute of Technology, Kharagpur.
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• Participated in MHRD/AICTE Sponsored WINTER SCHOOL (Under the Scheme of Staff Development Programme) on ‘‘Competency Mapping and Feedback: For Personal Effectiveness & Business Development” during December 14-20, 2009 organized by Indian Institute of Technology, Kharagpur.
• Participated & completed all the course work for the award of Two- week National Faculty Development Programme on Entrepreneurship from Entrepreneurship Development Institute of India, in Jaipur during January 31-February 11, 2011.
• Successfully completed 41st Orientation Programme in UGC-ASC, Jadavpur University, Kolkata from 19.11.2012 to 17.12.2012.
Mr. K.S. Chand • Attended Orientation Programme organized by UGC- ASC, NEHU , Shillong • Attended Refresher Course in Management organized by UGC- ASC,
Lucknow University Mr. Odang Tayeng
Attended Orientation Programme organized by UGC- ASC, Shimla from 14.5.2012 to 9.6.2012
Student projects:- Percentage of students who have done in-house project including inter- departmental projects :
All Second semester students of MBA programme are required to prepare project report on the basis of their summer internship training. Students of PGDHMT are also required to prepare the project report on the basis of summer internship training. Students are also getting the stipend from the concerned organizations like NABAARD, SBI, Thomas cooks etc., at the time of their training.
• Percentage of students doing projects in collaboration with other universities / industry / institute : Nil
28. Awards / recognitions received at the national and international level by • Faculty • Doctoral / post doctoral fellows • Students
29. Seminars / Conference / Workshops organized and the source of funding (national
/ international) with details of outstanding participants, if any. a) One day workshop was organized by the Department on “Personality
Development” on 5th November, 2007 b) Two days National seminar was organized by the Faculty of Commerce and
Management on 25th November, 2006, entitled: “Rural Entrepreneurship in India with special reference to NE Region”.
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30. Code of ethics for research followed by the departments The department of Management was established in 2005. In 2011, a Departmental Research Board was constituted so that students can do their Ph.D. work under the Department of Management. Presently, both the regular and part-time research scholars are allowed to do the Ph.D. under the Department. The selection criteria of the candidates for the Ph.D. work is written test followed by Viva-voce examination which is conducted by the University in the month of June every year. However, JRF candidates are exempted from appearing the written test. It is compulsory that selected candidates are required to attend the classes of Ph.D. course work regularly and appear the examination accordingly. If a candidate is qualified in the course work exam he/she is allowed to submit the synopsis for the registration. Registration is done through the guide lines given by the Ph.D. Ordinance and also according to the rules and regulations given by the University from time to time. A research scholar is also required to regularly submit the half yearly progress report to the competent authority. Besides these, before submitting the thesis, a scholar is also required to give a seminar/ presentation for modification/correction/improvement etc. The evaluation and awarding of Ph.D. is done as per the prescribed norms/notifications issued by the UGC, New Delhi.
31. Student profile programme-wise:
Name of
the Programme
(refer to question
no. 4)
Applications received
Intake capacity
Selected Pass percentage
Male Female Male Female
MBA(2008-09) 62 27 17 07 98% 100%
09-10 83 30 15 06 100% 100% 10-11 101 30 21 6 99% 100% 11-12 66 30 21 6 100% 100% 12-13 104 30 21 9 100% 100% PGDHMT 08-09 88 20 07 11 90% 95%
09-10 104 21 12 08 96% 99% 10-11 177 21 13 08 100% 100% 11-12 68 21 16 06 100% 100% 12-13 153 21 09 12 100% 100%
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32. Diversify of students
Name of the Programme
(refer to question no. 4)
% of students from the
same university
% of students from the
other universities within the
state
% of students from
universities outside the
state
% of students
from other
countries
MBA 75% 25% Nil PGDHMT 100%
33. How many students have cleared civil services and defense services examinations,
NET, SET, GATE and other competitive examinations? Give details category –wise. No. of students qualified the NET exam in Management: 10
34. Student progression Student progression Percentage against enrolled
UG to PG 50% ( relaxation of 5% to SC/ST candidates )
PG to M. Phil. Nil
PG to Ph. D. 50%
Ph. D. to Post-Doctoral
Employed • Campus selection • Other than campus recruitment
So far 70% students got their placement in different Govt. and Corporate sectors.
Entrepreneurs 02
35. Diversity of staff
Percentage of faculty who are graduates of the same university 01 from other universities within the state from universities from other states 04 from universities outside the country 01
36. Number of faculty who were awarded M. Phil., Ph.D., D.Sc. and D.Litt. during the assessment period: Nil
37. Present details of infrastructural facilities with regard to a. Library
There is a Departmental library with a total no. of 720 books.
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b. Internet facilities for staff and students: Internet facility has been provided in all the faculty rooms as well as in the computer lab of the department.
c. Total number of class rooms : 04 d. Class rooms with ICT facility : 04 e. Students’ laboratories : One computer lab for students. f. Research laboratories : Nil
38. List of doctoral, post-doctoral students and Research Associates
a. from the host institution / universities Research Project Associate: Dr. K.Phukan Doctoral Student under Prof. R. Tamuli:
1. Mr. D. Das 2. Mr. Sanjeeb Hazarika 3. Mr. Ashok Kr. Sharma 4. Mr. Tacha Thaman 5. Mr. Odang Tayeng
b. from other institutions / universities
39. Number of post graduate students getting financial assistance from the university. Around 80% students got financial assistance as stipend from the Department of Higher Education of respective State Govt.
40. Was any need assessment exercise undertaken before the development for new Programme(s)? If so, highlight the methodology. Department regularly interact with the eminent professionals of the field and take expert opinion to assess/identify the need of any new programme which are aimed to be introduced. Department is placing for conversion of one year PGDHMT programme into fully fledged 2 years Post Graduate (MTA/MBA/Tourism) degree programme. Representatives from different industries have given their feedback in favour of such conversion.
41. Does the department obtain feedback from a) Faculty on curriculum as well as teaching-learning-evaluation ? If yes how
does the department utilize the feedback? Department conducts periodical meetings where the learned faculty members discuss & deliberate on the issues pertaining to the teaching and learning aspects of the Department. The valuable suggestions/ recommendations are incorporated in the teaching and learning activities of the department. The department seriously reviews the feedback of the students and other stakeholders so that it can accelerate the pace of academic growth and holistic development.
a. Students on staff, curriculum and teaching-learning- evaluation and how does the department utilize the feedback?
b. Alumni and employers on the programmes offered and how does the department utilize the feedback?
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Pass out students visit the Department, interact with faculties and students, share their field experience which are enriching to develop the curriculum & disseminate real life exposure through lectures, interactions etc. during teaching/learning process. The continuous association and support of the alumni essentially adds value to the training and placement activities of our department. The department organizes workshops/interaction sessions /special lectures of the professionals. Representatives from different industries are invited to deliver special talks on contemporary issues of business. The suggestions/recommendations of the professionals during the course of interactions with faculties are largely incorporated.
42. List the distinguished alumni of the department (maximum 10) : • Mr. Odang Tayeng, Assistant Professor, Dept. of Management, RGU • Mr. Dani Abing, Deputy Director, Commerce & Industry Govt. of AP • Ms. Anung Lego, Tourism Information Officer. • Mr. Borea Daniel, Account Officer, NEEPCO • Mr. Tare Bage, State Information Officer • Ms. Ravita Pradhan, Bank P.O • Mr. Debajit Kalita, Asst. Manager, Axis Bank • Mr. Suraj Moni Gogoi, Bank P.O • Mr. Takar Jamoh, Entrepreneur • Mr. Tacha Thaman, Assistant Professor, APPSC.
43. Give details of student enrichment programmes (special lectures / workshops
/seminar) involving external experts. Eminent experts from Industry & academia and visiting faculties delivered lectures on emerging areas of management practices. Few names of the eminent persons are:
• Prof.S.S. Khanka from NIFM • Prof. Tanmoy Dutta from IIM, Calcutta. • Prof. S.S Sikkider from Guwahati University
44. List the teaching methods adopted by the faculty for different programmes.
Teaching Method: • Lectures, simulation, case method. • Presentation, Assignment, Management game etc. using ICT (Information
Communication Technology)
45. How does the department ensure the programme objectives are constantly met and learning outcomes monitored?
• Regular evaluation. • Assessment, presentation, case study & debates. • Pass out percentage of students is more than 90%. • Good nos. of students who have cleared NET.
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46. Highlight the participation of students and faculty in extension activities. • Student & Faculty members of Department are engaged in Inter-College
Competition, Cultural & Sports meet & literary works. • Students are participating in NSS, Excursion etc.,
47. Give details of “beyond syllabus scholarly activities” of the department.
i) Study tour to Tawang on boarder area of Tourism in 2011. ii) Student exchange programe at Tezpur University & Industrial visit to Noagon
paper mill, Jagi Road, Assam in 2013.
48. State whether the programme / department is accredited / graded by other agencies? If yes, give details. The Department is under Rajiv Gandhi University which is a Central University funded by UGC, Govt. of India.
49. Briefly highlight the contributions of the department in generating new knowledge,
basic or applied. – Research activity / Ph.D / Students project Generation of New Knowledge:
1. Student Internship Projects funded by SBI to 10 students in 2013. • Support by TCI New Delhi
50. Detail five major Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities and Challenges (SWOC) of
the department. Strengths
1. One of the Premier Management Institutions in the region. 2. Energetic, dynamic and esteemed faculty members with experiences in
academic, research and corporate fields. 3. Our linkage with knowledge organisations like RBI & CII. 4. Dedicated Building, library & computer lab. 5. Undertaken a holistic approach to management education combing both
academic excellence and participation in extra-cocurricular activities.
Weaknesses 1. Management being a diversified field of study requires Faculty members
from allied disciplines like economics, mathematics & Psychology etc. So Department requires more faculty members for effective running of the classes.
2. Department requires increased accessibility to current journals. 3. No Technical staffs are appointed for the department. 4. Remote location is a challenge in organizing activities in the department.
Opportunities 1. Considering the enormous growth potential in the region, the Department
will take a leading role for the supply of adequate/requisite professionals to meet Human resource requirement.
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2. The Department is strongly encouraging the budding enterprises to start new business initiatives through disseminating knowledge, skill and consultancy.
3. The department is flexible enough to take up social developmental projects which would essentially add value to the quality of public life.
4. Arunachal Pradesh is a potential hydel power of the country.
Challenges
1. University is located at a relatively remote place and the inadequacy of superior infrastructure facilities acts as a constraint to its rapid growth and development.
2. Flow of investment (Public and Private) is not encouraging which in turn slow the growth of the region.
3. There are certain inherent challenges on socio-political dimensions in the region.
51. Future plans of the department.
1. To create a knowledge hub for the purposes of training & consultancy for Private & Public enterprises in the region.
2. To contribute need based skill development & capacity building in the region by introducing outreach programmes.
3. Department is committed for enhancing and strengthening long lasting collaboration with Corporate sector so that the objectives of setting up of Industry-Institute -Partnership (IIP) initiatives could be achieved.
4. Our thrust will be to assimilate more representations from industry & apex institutions for the designing & evaluation of the curriculum.
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H. FACULTY OF EDUCATION
H.1. DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
1. Name of the Department : Education 2. Year of establishment : 1988 3. Is the Department part of a school / Faculty of the University? Faculty 4. Names of Programmes / Courses offered (UG, PG, M.Phil., Ph.D., integrated Master;
integrated Ph.D., etc.) : UG, PG, PhD. 5. Interdisciplinary programmes and departments involved: Nil 6. Courses in collaboration with other universities, industries, foreign institutions, etc.: Nil 7. Details of programmes / courses discontinued, if any, with reasons: Nil 8. Examination system: Annual / Semester/ Choice Based Credit System: Semester System 9. Participation of the department in the courses offered by other departments:Nil 10. Number of teaching posts sanctioned and filled (Professors / Associate Professors /
Assistant Professors/others)
Sanctioned Filled Actual(including CAS & MPS)
Professor 1 1 6 Associate Professor 3 2 2 Assistant Professor 9 8 4
11. Faculty profile with name, qualification, designation and area of specialization,
experience and research guidence :
Name Qualification Designation Specialization
Years of
Experi- ence
No. of Ph.D. / M. Phil. students
guided for the last 4
years
J. C. Soni
M.Sc. (HPU), M.A Raj. Univ), M.Ed., M. Phil (HPU), Ph. D
(NEHU)
Professor
Sociological Education,
Mathematics Education
Teacher Education, Research Methodology
K. C Kapoor
M.Sc. , M.A. (Kurukshetra
Univ.), M. Phil, Ph. D. (HPU)
Professor
Education Technology, Geographic Education,
Population Edn. & Environmental
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Jayadeba Sahoo
M.A. M. Phil. (Kurukshetra Univ.), Ph. D. (Utkal Univ.),
LL.B.
Professor
Educational Psychology; Human
Rights, Values & Peace Education;
Education Technology,
Research Methodology, Educational Philosophy
R. Taba (on EOL)
M.A. ( NEHU), Ph. D. (RGU)
Professor Adult & Non-formal Education
T. Lhungdim M.A. M. Phil
(NEHU), Ph. D. (RGU)
Professor Adult & Non-Formal Edn., Guidance and Counseling
E. Hangshing M.A. Ph. D (NEHU) Professor
Educational Psychology,
Curriculum
Kesang Degi MA, PhD. (RGU) Associate Professor
Guidance and Counseling, Sociology of Education
Boa Reena Tok
MA, B. Ed, Ph.D. (RGU)
Assistant Professor
Educational Psychology,
Guidance and Counseling.
P. K Acharya MA, M. Phil.(UU) Associate Professor
Educational Technology, Educational Philosophy,
Curriculum, Ednl Management,
Educational Measurement &
Evaluation, Teacher Education,
C. Shiv Shankar
M.Sc. (Psy.), M.A. (Eng.), M.Ed., Ph. D.
Assistant Professor
Educational Psychology, Methods of Teaching English & Educational Statistics
Sumin Prakash
M.Ed. (Spl.), B.Sc.(Zoo)
Assistant Professor
Science Education, Special Education
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Vivek Singh M.Ed. Assistant Professor
12. List of senior Visiting Fellows, faculty, adjunct faculty, emeritus Professors: Nil 13. Percentage of classes taken by temporary faculty – Programme-wise information: 14. Programme-wise Student – teacher Ratio : 1:20 15. Number of academic support staff (technical) and administrative staff: sanctioned,
filled and actual
Sanctioned Filled Administrative Staff 2 2
Technical Staff Nil Nil
16. Research thrust areas as recognized by major funding agencies 17. Number of faculty with ongoing projects from a) national b) international funding
agencies and c) Total grants received. Give the names of the funding agencies and grants received project-wise.
Prof. K.C. Kapoor
1. A Study on Achievement of 4th and 7th Grade Tribal Learners of Arunachal Pradesh in Science and mathematics: Causes of Poor Performance. 2013, Sponsored by SSA, Rajya Mission, Govt. of Arunachal Pradesh.
2. Effect of Modular Approach on the Performance of Distant Learners of BA I Year In Education, Sponsored by Institute of distance Education, RGU, 2013.
3. Effectiveness of Continuous and Comprehensive Evaluation at Primary School Stage in Arunachal Pradesh: A Study Followed with Some Actions, 2013.
4. A study on Learning Difficulties among the 5th Grade learners on Account of English as a Medium of Instruction in Arunachal Pradesh, 2013, Sponsored by SSA, Rajya Mission, Arunachal Pradesh.
Dr. T. Lhungdim
1. A Study on Achievement of 4th and 7th Grade Tribal Learners of Arunachal Pradesh in Science and Mathematics: Causes of Poor Performance. 2013 (Major Project). Sponsored by SSA, Rayja Mission, Govt. of Arunachal Pradesh.
2. Effectiveness of Continuous and Comprehensive Evaluation at Primary School Stage in Arunachal Pradesh : A Study Followed with Some Actions. 2013 (Major Project). Sponsored by SSA, Rayja Mission, Govt. of Arunachal Pradesh.
3. A Study on Learning Difficulties among the 5th Grade Learners on Account of English as a Medium of Instruction in Arunachal Pradesh. 2013 (Major Project).
Sponsored by SSA, Rayja Mission, Govt. of Arunachal Pradesh.
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Dr. Elizabeth Hangsing
1. Effectiveness of Training Programme on Right to Education (RTE): A Comparative Study of Modular Group and Training Group, UGC XIII Five Year Plan, 2013.
Dr. Kessang Degi
1. Working in Research Project on “Awareness and Attitude towards Child’s Right to Free and Compulsary Education Act among the Parents and Teachers of Arunachal Pradesh’ Sponsored by UGC 2013-14.
Dr. P.K. Acharya
1. Efficacy of Computer-Assisted Instruction (CAI) on the Post -Graduate Students’ Academic Performance in the Subject of Study of Educational Measurement and Evaluation”. Major project, 2013, (Granted to RGU, under UGC - XII Five Year Plan (Approved Grant amount by the Task Force Committee – Rs. 5.60 Lakhs) – Under Innovative Experimental Research Head. (Principal Investigator). (Ongoing)
Mr. Sumin Prakash
(a) Title of the Project: Increasing the Teaching Competencies of B.Ed. students of Rajiv Gandhi University: An Action Research Sponsored by: UGC- XII Plan Research Grant, 2013
18. Inter-institutional collaborative projects and associated grants received a) National collaboration b) International collaboration
19. Departmental projects funded by DST-FIST, UGC-SAP / CAS, DPE; DBT, ICSSR, AICTE etc., total grants received.
20. Research facility / centre with State recognition National recognition International recognition
21. Special research laboratories sponsored by / created by industry or corporate bodies 22. Publications by faculty (last 5 years):
Prof. J.C. Soni
1. Beauty, Hazarika, Soni, J.C and Dutta Jadab, ‘A Study of Women Empowerment in Educational Perspective, International Journal of behavioural Social and Movement Sciences, Vol.03, April, 2014, Issue 02, jammu, (ISSN-2277-7547).
2. Chetia, Pranab, Soni, J.C. Dutta, Jadab, “A comparative study of delinquency prone and non-delinquency prone adolescents with regard to self concept, emotional maturity and academic achievement in Assam, Edulight, Issue 5, may 2014, pp.216-225 (ISSN-2278-9545).
3. Rajkonwar, Suresh, Soni, J.C., Dutta jadab, “A Study of adjustment, level of aspiration, self concept and academic achievement of visually handicapped school children of Assam, International Journal of Development Research, Vol. 4, Issue 4, pp.902-907, ISSN No.2230-9926.
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4. Boruah, Anjumoni, Soni, J.C, Dutta, Jadab “Causes and problems of truancy among the school children of Tinsukia District (Assam): A Critical Study on educational perspective”, Journal of Foundation of Social Science researcher, Vol- , Issue (ISSN No. ).
Dr. T. Lhungdim
1. “Planning & Structural Functioning of SSA Program in Arunachal Pradesh”, organized by NEIES, at NEHU, Shillong, from 8th to 9th November 2012. (Co-Author), Page No. 21 – 44.
2. Published in the form of proceedings of the National Seminar and 20th Annual Conference of North East India Education Society (NEIES), on “Planning and Financing Education for National Development with Special reference to North East India”, organized by NEIES, at NEHU, Shillong.
Dr. Elizabeth Hangsing
1. Academic Achievement of Tribal Girls in Relation to the Location of Schools (Pages 70-73), research Extension and Development ( A Peer Reviewed Journal), Vol. 2, issue 2, October, 2013, ISSN: 2319-1899.
2. Problems and Prospects of Pre-primary School Teachers in Arunachal Pradesh (Page 36-41), Pedagogy of Learning (An International Journal of Education), Volume 1, Issue 2, October, 2013, ISSN: 2320-9526.
3. Issues and Challenges’ of Classroom Teaching in Single Teacher Primary School (Pages 30-32), Research Extension and Development (A Peer Reviewed Journal), Vol. 2, No.5, January, 2014, ISSN-2319-1899.\
4. Knowledge and Practices of Family Planning Methods among Tribal Women of Papum Pare district, Arunachal Pradesh, Page No. 132-162, Understanding North East Region of India, Himalayan Publishers, New Delhi, 2013, ISBN 81-86393-87-0.
Dr. Kessang Degi 1. Knowledge about Transmission of AIDS and Attitude towards AIDS Education
among the Adolescents of Tawang District, Eduquest, ISSN No2277-3614, Vol.3, Issue:I
2. Women’s Participation at Higher Education in Arunachal Pradesh, Extension Education & Rural Communities , ISBN 978-93-83072-08-08, Vol – II
3. Attitude towards Tribal Girls Education among the Parents and Teachers of Arunachal Pradesh, Shaikshik Parisamvad, 2231-2323, Vol.3, No.1 January 2013
4. Gender Inequality at School Level in Arunachal Pradesh, JONER, 2321-0583 Issue:I, Jan 201.
Dr. P.K. Acharya
1. “Effectiveness of Modular and Conventional learning styles in Pedagogy of Geography”. Published in the International Journal of Education Pedagogy of Learning, Vol. 1 Issue-1 April 2013. ISSN:2320-9526. (Peer reviewed), Sole Author.
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2. “A Study on the Efficacy of Higher Learning Towards Students’ Attitudinal Modernity”. Published in the Journal of Lokmanya Shikshak’. Vol. … Issue No38…. ISSN: 0975-4636. (Peer reviewed),Sole Author.
3. “Accessibilities, Interventions and Implementation at Elementary School Education of Arunachal Pradesh: A Trend Analysis”. Published in the edited book. “Education in North East India” by DVS Publisher, Guwahati, ISBN No.978-8186307-68-7 in press now (Edited Book), (Accepted) First Author
4. “A Study on the Academic Performance of Secondary School Students in Social Science of Papumpare District”. Published in the International Journal of Eduquest”. Vol. 2 Issue No. II, July - December 2013, ISSN: 2277-3614 (Peer reviewed), Co-Author.
5. “Globalisation of Indian Higher Education and its Accessibility in Arunachal Pradesh”. Published in the journal of “The Light of Education”. Vol. – 1, Issue – 3, March 2013. ISSN: 2277-4556. (Referred Journal), Sole Author.
6. A Study on the Job Satisfaction of Secondary School Teachers in Arunachal Pradesh”. Published in the ‘Journal of Eduquest’. January-June 2014, ISSN: 2277-3614. (Referred Journal).Sole Author
7. “Modular Approach of Instruction and Computer Mediated Learning: An experimental Analysis on Teaching – Learning Effectiveness”. Under publication in the Journal of “Light of Education”. ISSN: 2277-4556. (Accepted), First Author.
8. Published in the form of proceedings of the National Seminar of the 20th Annual Conference of North East India Education Society (NEIES), on “Planning and Financing Education for National Development with Special reference to North East India”, a paper on “A study on the trends of Private Tuitions in Arunachal Pradesh”, organized by NEIES, at NEHU, Shillong, from 8th to 9th November 2012. (Co-Author).
9. Published in the form of proceedings of the National Seminar and 20th Annual Conference of North East India Education Society (NEIES), on “Planning and Financing Education for National Development with Special reference to North East India”, a paper on “Planning & Structural Functioning of SSA Program in Arunachal Pradesh”, organized by NEIES, at NEHU, Shillong, from 8th to 9th November 2012. (Co-Author).
23. Details of patents and income generated Nil
24. Areas of consultancy and income generated: NIL
25. Faculty selected nationally / internationally to visit other laboratories / institutions / industries in India and abroad
Nil 26. Faculty serving in
a. National committees 1. Prof. K.C. Kapoor, NCTE 2. Prof. J.C. Soni, NAAC Member
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b. International committees: NIL c. Editorial Boards: NIL d. Any other(please specify)
27. Faculty recharging strategies (UGC, ASC, Refresher / Orientation programs, workshops,
training programs and similar programs). (i) UGC SAP Phase-II
28. Student projects
• Percentage of students who have done in-house project including inter- departmental projects: 100 Nos (B.Ed)
• Percentage of students doing projects in collaboration with other universities / industry / institute
29. Awards / recognitions received at the national and international level by: NA
30. Seminars / Conference / Workshops organized and the source of funding (national / international) with details of outstanding participants, if any. NA
31. Code of ethics for research followed by the departments:
32. Student profile programme-wise:
Name of the Programme
Applications received
Selected Pass percentage
Male Female Male Female
MA I semester 92 16 24 B.Ed I Semester 1782 DPPTE 42
33. Diversify of students
Name of the Programme
(refer to question no. 4)
% of students from the
same university
% of students from the
other universities within the
state
% of students from
universities outside the
state
% of students
from other
countries
MA I SEMESTER 82 NIL 18 NIL B.ED I SEMESTER 95 NIL 5 NIL
34. How many students have cleared civil services and defence services examinations,
NET, SET, GATE and other competitive examinations? Give details category –wise. NET- , SET (SLET)- 24
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35. Student progression
Student progression Percentage against enrolled
UG to PG
PG to M. Phil.
PG to Ph. D.
Ph. D. to Post-Doctoral
Employed • Campus selection • Other than campus recruitment
Entrepreneurs
36. Diversity of staff
Percentage of faculty who are graduates of the same university 3 from other universities within the state NIL from universities from other states 9 from universities outside the country Nil
37. Number of faculty who were awarded M. Phil., Ph.D., D.Sc. and D.Litt. during the
assessment period: 1 38. Present details of infrastructural facilities with regard to
a) Library – nil b) Internet facilities for staff and students- Yes c) Total number of class rooms -6 Nos d) Class rooms with ICT facility : NA e) Students’ laboratories – nil f) Research laboratories – nil
39. List of doctoral, post-doctoral students and Research Associates a) from the host institution / universities :11 Nos. b) from other institutions / universities
40. Number of post graduate students getting financial assistance from the university. Stipends for PG students are provided by the state government.
41. Was any need assessment exercise undertaken before the development for new Programme(s)? If so, highlight the methodology.NA
42. Does the department obtain feedback from a) faculty on curriculum as well as teaching-learning-evaluation ? If yes how does
the department utilize the feedback? Yes. The same is used for further improvement of teaching learning process in the department.
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b) students on staff, curriculum and teaching-learning-evaluation and how does the department utilize the feedback? Yes. The same is used for further improvement of teaching learning process in the department.
c) alumni and employers on the programmes offered and how does the department utilize the feedback? A
43. List the distinguished alumni of the department (maximum 10) : 44. Give details of student enrichment programmes (special lectures / workshops /seminar)
involving external experts.; NA 45. List the teaching methods adopted by the faculty for different programmes.Lecture
Methods, Demonstration Methods and Field work. 46. How does the department ensure the programme objectives are constantly met and
learning outcomes monitored? Time to time review of department activities to see that the learning objective of the department is fulfilled.
47. Highlight the participation of students and faculty in extension activities. Will be strated from the academic session 2014-15
48. Give details of “beyond syllabus scholarly activities” of the department. NA 49. State whether the programme / department is accredited / graded by other
agencies? If yes, give details.NA 50. Briefly highlight the contributions of the department in generating new knowledge,
basic or applied. – Research activity / Ph.D / Students project 51. Detail five major Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities and Challenges (SWOC) of the
department. Strengths
a) Enable to train teachers for Pre-Primary and Secondary School teachers. b) Give opportunity to students for undertaking their research work. c) Faculty members are act as resource persons of various programmes organized
by state government , NGO and IGNOU. d) Faculty members act as subject experts in curriculum and syllabus framing of UG. e) The department provides its expertise to the state government at the time of
recruitment of faculty members of Higher education. Weaknesses
a) Poor Infrastructure facilities b) Number of faculty members need to be strengthened. c) The department needs demonstration school.
Opportunities a) There is a great scope for introducing more programmes in the department like
Dl.El.Ed, M.Phil etc. Challenges
52. Future plans of the department. Teacher Education Centre, Adult & Non-Formal Education Centre, Population Education Centre, Human Rights Centre, Values & Peace Education; Environmental Education Centre.
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I. FACULTY OF ENGINEERING & TECHNOLOGY
I.1. DEPARTMENT OF COMPUTER SCIENCE & ENGINEERING
1. Name of the Department : Computer Science & Engineering 2. Year of establishment : 2005 3. Is the Department part of a school / Faculty of the University? Faculty 4. Names of Programmes / Courses offered (UG, PG, M.Phil., Ph.D., integrated
Master; integrated Ph.D., etc.) : UG, PG, PhD 5. Interdisciplinary programmes and departments involved : Nil. 6. Courses in collaboration with other universities, industries, foreign institutions, etc.:
Nil 7. Details of programmes / courses discontinued, if any, with reasons: Nil 8. Examination system: Annual / Semester/ Choice Based Credit System:
Semester System 9. Participation of the department in the courses offered by other departments
:Provide teaching support to other departments whenever required 10. Number of teaching posts sanctioned and filled (Professors / Associate Professors /
Assistant Professors/others)
Sanctioned Filled Actual(including CAS & MPS)
Professor 01 Nil 01 Associate Professor 02 02 01 Assistant Professor 06 06 06
11. Faculty profile with name, qualification, designation and area of specialization,
experience and research guidence
Name Qualification
Designation Specialization
Years of
Experience
No. of Ph.D. / M. Phil.
students guided
for the last 4
years
Utpal Bhattacharjee Ph.D. Professor
and Head Speech Processing
Ani Taggu M.Tech. Associate Professor Networking
Marpe Sora M.Tech. Assistant Professor
Speech and Signal Procession
Firos A. M.Tech. Assistant Professor Networking
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Bomken Kamdak Bam M.Tech. Assistant
Professor
Software Engineering, Speech Processing
Sikdar Md. Sultan Askari M.Tech. Assistant
Professor
Data Mining Network Security
Satish Kumar Das M.Tech. Assistant
Professor
Data Mining, Speech Processing
Bhaskar JyotiChetia M.Tech. Assistant
Professor Network Security
12. List of senior Visiting Fellows, faculty, adjunct faculty, emeritus Professors Visiting Faculty
1. Prof. P.H.Talukdar, Guwahati University 2. Prof. D.K.Bhattacharya, Tezpur University 3. Prof. Utpal Roy, Visva-Bharati, Santiniketan
Adjunct faculty a) Dr. BipanHazarika (Associate Professor) Dept. of Mathematics. b) Dr. NipenSaikia (Assistant Professor) Dept. of Mathematics. c) Dr. Saifur Rahman (Assistant Professor) Dept. of Mathematics. d) Dr. Sunil Kumar Singh (Assistant Professor) Dept. of Mathematics. e) Dr. Philip Mody (Assistant Professor) Dept. of Management. f) Mr. Sunil Nandi (Assistant Professor) Dept. of Management. g) Prof. Santanu Kumar Patnaik (Professor) (Assistant Professor) Dept. of
Geography. h) Dr. MiaziHazam (Assistant Professor) Dept. of English. i) Mrs. DoyirEte (Assistant Professor) Dept. of English.
13. Percentage of classes taken by temporary faculty – Programme-wise information:
Programme % classes taken by temporary faculty
M.Tech. 0% MCA 10% BCA 46%
14. Programme-wise Student – teacher Ratio
Programme Student Teacher Ratio
BCA 1:18 MCA 1:13 M.Tech. 1:8
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15. Number of academic support staff (technical) and administrative staff: sanctioned, filled and actual
Sanctioned Filled Administrative Staff 2 2
Technical Staff 4 4
16. Research thrust areas as recognized by major funding agencies: Speech Processing
17. Number of faculty with ongoing projects from a) national b) international funding agencies and c) Total grants received. Give the names of the funding agencies and grants received project-wise: Nil
18. Inter-institutional collaborative projects and associated grants received a) National collaboration b) International collaboration : NIL
19. Departmental projects funded by DST-FIST, UGC-SAP / CAS, DPE; DBT, ICSSR, AICTE etc., total grants received. DST-FIST (total grant not separately earmarked)
20. Research facility / centre with State recognition National recognition International recognition
21. Special research laboratories sponsored by / created by industry or corporate bodies: Speech processing laboratory sponsored by Department of Electronics and Information technology, Govt. of India. Publications by faculty (last 5 years): Annexure enclosed
• Number of papers published in peer reviewed journals (National / International):
• Monographs • Chapters in Books • Edited Books • Books with ISBN with details of publishers: • Number listed in International Database (For e.g. Web of Science, Scopus,
Humanities international Complete, Dare Database- International Social Sciences Directory, EBSCO host, etc.)
• Citation Index - range/average • SNIP • SJR • Impact Factor- range/average • h-Index
22. Publications by faculty (last 5 years): • Number of papers published in peer reviewed journals (National /
International): • Monographs • Chapters in Books • Edited Books
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• Books with ISBN with details of publishers: • Number listed in International Database (For e.g. Web of Science, Scopus,
Humanities international Complete, Dare Database- International Social Sciences Directory, EBSCO host, etc.)
• Citation Index - range/average • SNIP • SJR • Impact Factor- range/average • h-Index
23. Details of patents and income generated Areas of consultancy and income generated: Nil
24. Faculty selected nationally / internationally to visit other laboratories / institutions / industries in India and abroad
Faculty serving in a. National committees b. International committees c. Editorial Boards: d. Any other(please specify)
: Nil 25. Faculty recharging strategies (UGC, ASC, Refresher / Orientation programs,
workshops, training programs and similar programs). Regularly faculty members participates in orientation programs, refresher courses, staff development programme, national and international seminar and workshop. Further, faculty members are associated with industries for the latest market trends.
26. Student projects • Percentage of students who have done in-house project including inter-
departmental projects: 92% • Percentage of students doing projects in collaboration with other universities
/ industry / institute: 8% 27. Awards / recognitions received at the national and international level by:
Nil • Faculty • Doctoral / post-doctoral fellows • Students
28. Seminars / Conference / Workshops organized and the source of funding (national / international) with details of outstanding participants, if any. Workshop on ‘E-awareness’ Funded by E-governance unit, DeitY
29. Code of ethics for research followed by the departments: Application oriented Research, Design and Development (R, D & D) having production potential. The solution must be cost effective and reach common people.
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30. Student profile programme-wise:
Name of the Programme
(refer to question no. 4)
Applications received
Selected Pass percentage
Male Female Male Female
M.Tech 50 5 7 MCA 35 10 6 BCA 32 13 8
31. Diversify of students
Name of the Programme
(refer to question no. 4)
% of students from the
same university
% of students from the
other universities within the
state
% of students from
universities outside the
state
% of students
from other
countries
M.Tech. Nil 17% 83% Nil MCA 35% Nil Nil BCA N/A N/A N/A N/A
32. How many students have cleared civil services and defence services examinations, NET, SET, GATE and other competitive examinations? Give details category –wise.
NET- , SET (SLET)-Nil
33. Student progression Student progression Percentage against enrolled
UG to PG 42%
PG to M. Phil. N/A
PG to Ph. D. 9%
Ph. D. to Post-Doctoral N/A
Employed • Campus selection • Other than campus recruitment
NIL 89%
Entrepreneurs 11%
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34. Diversity of staff
Percentage of faculty who are graduates of the same university 12.5% from other universities within the state 25% from universities from other states 62.5% from universities outside the country NIL
35. Number of faculty who were awarded M. Phil., Ph.D., D.Sc. and D.Litt. during the assessment period: Nil
36. Present details of infrastructural facilities with regard to a. Library: Central and departmental library facility is available. b. Internet facilities for staff and students: Internet facility is available in
the department through central facility. c. Total number of class rooms: 10 d. Class rooms with ICT facility: 06 e. Students’ laboratories: 05 f. Research laboratories: 01
37. List of doctoral, post-doctoral students and Research Associates
a) from the host institution / universities
1. Jyoti Mannala b) from other institutions / universities
1. Kshirod Sarmah 2. Pranab Das 3. Bidyut Das 4. Ani Taggu 5. Swapnanil Gogoi 6. Satish Kr. Das 7. Firos A.
38. Number of post graduate students getting financial assistance from the university:
38 (Thirty Eight)
39. Was any need assessment exercise undertaken before the development for new Programme(s)? If so, highlight the methodology: Before the development of new program, the following points were considered:
a) Current trend in the research and development. b) Employability at national and international level c) Adjustability with the socio-economic scenario of the state and nearby
areas from where most of the students come.
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40. Does the department obtain feedback from a. Faculty on curriculum as well as teaching-learning-evaluation? If yes how does
the department utilize the feedback?:The feedback is utilized to improve the curriculum by adding new case studies.
b. students on staff, curriculum and teaching-learning-evaluation and how does the department utilize the feedback?. The feedback is forwarded to concern faculty members for appropriate action.
c. Alumni and employers on the programmes offered and how does the department utilize the feedback? After carefully examining the feedback from alumni, the departments induct new components to keep the course for job-market oriented.
41. List the distinguished alumni of the department (maximum 10) : 1. Mr. Kapang Legoh (Assistant Professor, NERIST) 2. Mrs. Bomken Kamdak Bam (Assistant Professor, RGU) 3. Mr. Dilwar Hussain Mazumdar (Assistant Professor, NIT, DIMAPUR) 4. Mr. Koj Sombyo (Assistant Professor, NIT, ARUNACHAL PRADESH) 5. Mr. Solung Sonam (System Analyst, RGU)
42. Give details of student enrichment programmes (special lectures / workshops
/seminar) involving external experts. Student enrichment programms are regularly conducted with in-house and external faculty members and people from industry.
43. List the teaching methods adopted by the faculty for different programmes. a) Black-board b) ICT based c) Assignment and Case studies d) Homework laboratory e) Tutorial classes
44. How does the department ensure the programme objectives are constantly met
and learning outcomes monitored?: The department regularly monitor the employability and research opportunity of the passout students to see where the programmes are meeting their object or not. Further, the department constantly monitors the curriculum of other leading universities and institutes.
45. Highlight the participation of students and faculty in extension activities.
46. Give details of “beyond syllabus scholarly activities” of the department.
47. State whether the programme / department is accredited / graded by other agencies? If yes, give details.: No
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48. Briefly highlight the contributions of the department in generating new knowledge, basic or applied. – Research activity / Ph.D / Students project
49. Detail five major Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities and Challenges (SWOC) of the department.
Strengths Motivated faculty members and students always ready to take new challenge. Weaknesses: Poor and irregular electricity, internet connectivity and road communication.
Opportunities
In the entire state of Arunachal Pradesh, IT facility in terms of Infrastructure, trained manpower and facilities is still poor compared to national level. There are lots of opportunities where new areas may emerge out.
Challenges a) Developing efficient IT professional who is interested to work rural areas of
Arunachal Pradesh. b) Development of low cost and low-energy solution for the different customer-
based services that suits to Arunachal Pradesh and other poor infrastructure areas.
50. Future plans of the department. a) Producing ready to employ IT professional b) Developing the department as a hub for Research and Development in
Speech Processing area. c) Producing low cost application in local languages which will be helpful to all
the students for accessing application of different government services.
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RGU : Department of Geography
J. FACULTY OF ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES
J.1. DEPARTMENT OF GEOGRAPHY
1. Name of the Department : Geography 2. Year of establishment : 1992 3. Is the Department part of a school/Faculty of the? Faculty 4. Names of Programmes / Courses offered (UG, PG, M.Phil, Ph.D, Integrated Master:
integrated Ph.D, etc) Diploma, PG, M.Phil, Ph. D. 5. Interdisciplinary programmes and departments involved : nil 6. Courses in collaboration with other universities, industries, foreign institutions etc. : Nil 7. Details of programmes/ courses discontinued, if any with reasons : Nil 8. Examination system: Annual/ Semester/ Choice Based Credit System: Semester
System. 9. Participation of the department in the courses offered by other department : Nil 10. Number of teaching post sanctioned and filled (Professors/ Associate Professors/
Assistant Professor/others)
Sanctioned Filled Actual (including CAS & MPS)
Professor 1 Nil 4(CAS) Associate Professor 2 1 1(Direct) Assistant Professor 2 2 2
11. Faculty profile with name qualification, designation and area of specialization, experience and research guidance.
Nam
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Ex
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Tomo Riba
M.A. (NEHU), B.Ed. (DU), Ph.D (AU) Professor Environment
Geography 22 yrs 4
N.C Singh
M.Sc., M.Phil & Ph.D (NEHU) Professor Cultural
Geography 22 yrs
2
N. Kar
M.Sc., M.R.P., IIT, Kharagpur M.Phil & Ph.D (JNU)
Professor Regional Geography 22 yrs
6
S.K Patnaik
M.Sc. (Kurukshetra Professor Geomorphology
& GIS 21 yrs 3
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Univ.), M.Phil & Ph.D (JNU)
K.Kumari
M.A(Gorakhpur) PhD Purvanchal Uni. UGC-NET
Associate Professor
Urban Geog & Regional planning 1 yrs NIL
G. Nimasow
M.A. (A.U.), M.Phil (A.U.)
Ph.D. (RGU), NET / SLET
Assistant Professor
Human Geography & Bio-geography
9 yrs 5
T.Rupa
M.A. (A.U.), Ph.D. (RGU) NET JRF
Assistant Professor
Geomorphology & Remote Sensing 9 yrs
4
12. List of Senior visiting fellows, faculty, adjunct faculty, emeritus Professor- NIL 13. Programme-wise Student – Teacher Ratio
a) M.A -5:72 b) APGDDM – 4:00 c) GIS - 5: 58
14. Number of academic support staff (technical) and administrative staff: sanctioned,
filled and actual Sanctioned Filled Administrative staff 3 1 Technical Staff 2 1
15. Research thrust areas are recognized by major funding agencies- Planning & Environmental Geography, GIS, and Disaster Management.
16. Inter-institutional collaborative projects and associated grants received a) National Collaboration- NIL b) b) International collaboration -NIL
17. Departmental Projects funded by DST-FIST, UGC-SAP/CAS, DPE;DBT,ICSSR, AICTE etc,
total grants received. i) DST-1 ii) UGC-4 iii) ICSSR-3
18. Research facility/ Centre with
*State recognition-NIL *National recognition-NIL *International recognition- NIL
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19. Special research laboratories sponsored by/created by industry or corporate bodies- NIL
20. Publications by faculty (last 5 years)
* Number of paper published in peer reviewed journals (National/International):
Prof. N.C Singh – 3 Prof. N.Kar- 2 ,Dr. Kiran Kumari – 1, Dr. G. Nimasow – 15,
* Monographs – NIL *Chapters in Books – Prof. N.C Singh – “ Migrant Children and Urban Space : In Challenges of Urbanizatin in the 21st Century, VOL.4, Urbanization and Urban Growth Edited by Kalpana Markendey, B. Sriganesh Ashok Kumar Lonavath, Concept Publishing company Pvt. LTD, New Delhi ISBN- 13:987-81-8069-951-1(vol-II) * Edited books – Dr. G. Nimasow -4 * Books with ISBN with details of publisher : Prof. N.C Singh - Concept Publishing company Pvt. LTD, New Delhi ISBN- 13:987-81-8069-951-1(vol-II) *Number listed in International Database (for e.g Web of science, scopus, Humanities international Complete, Dare Database-international Social Science Directory, EBSCO host, etc) – NIL *Citation Index – range/ average * SNIP – NIL * SJR – NIL * Impact Factor- range/average – *h-Index - NIL
21. Areas of consultancy and income generated – NIL
22. Faculty selected nationally/internationally to visit other laboratories/ institutions/industries in India and abroad * Prof. Tomo Riba-Japan *Prof. N.C Singh – USA *Prof. S.K Patnaik- USA/Dubai
23. Faculty serving in a. National Committees –Prof. Tomo Riba- Deputy Chairman, Indian Geological
congress b. International Committee -NIL c. Editorial Boards - NIL d. Any Other (Please specify)-Prof. Tomo Riba- Advisor, SSA Rajya Mission, A.P,
Member- State Higher Education Commission. Prof. N. Kar fellow ITPI(New Delhi).
24. Faculty recharging strategies (UGC, ASC, Refresher/ Orientation programs, workshops, training programs and similar programs). NIL
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25. Student projects.
* Percentage of students who have done in-house project including inter departmental projects- Disaster Management -30 % students complete project have done in-house.
* Percentage of student doing project in collaboration with other universities/industry/institute – NIL
26. Awards/recognitions received at the national and international level by
*Faculty –Prof N.C Singh awarded Research award 2012-14 by UGC *Doctoral/post doctoral fellows-Fast tract DST young scientist award –J.S Rawat. *Students- RGNF for ST SC - 5
27. Seminar/Conference/Workshops organized and the source of funding (national/international) with details of outstanding participants, if any.
Prof. N.C Singh conducted a national seminar on Topic” Climate change; Development and Social transition in N.E: Impact and Issues on 10th-12th Nov’ 2011, sponsored by ICSSR & RGU.
28. Code of ethics for research followed by the departments – Fundamental Research.
29. Student profile programme-wise:
Name of the Programme
(refer to question no.4
Application Received Selected Pass percentage
Male Female Male Female M.A 250 15 24 77.67 81.66
APGDDM 150 7 10 74.93 79.55 GIS 18 5 6 93.80 79.00
30. Diversify of students
Name of the Programme
(refer to question No. 4)
% of students from the same
university
% of students from other universities
within the state
% of students from universities
outside the state
% of students from other countries
M.A 80% NIL 20% NIL APGDDM 80% NIL 20% NIL
GIS 80% NIL 20% NIL
31. How many students have cleared civil services and defense services examinations, NET,SET, GATE and other competitive examinations ? Give details category-wise.
*Civil Service – 10 nos,*Defence – 2 nos,*NET – 80 nos,*SET – 40 nos,*GATE – NIL.
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32. Student Progression
Student progression Percentage against enrolled UG to PG 30 % PG to M.Phil 25% PG to Post-Doctoral 10% Employed
• Campus selection • Other than campus recruitment
NIL
50 % Entrepreneurs 10%
33. Diversity of staff
Percentage of faculty who are graduates Of the same university 35% From other universities within the state NIL From universities from other states 65% From universities outside the country NIL
34. Number of faculty who were awarded M.PHIL, Ph.D, D.Sc and D.Litt during the assessment period-NIL
35. Present details of infrastructural facilities with regard to
a. Library – yes
b. Internet facilities of staff and students –yes
c. Total number of class room – 5 nos.
d. Class rooms with ICT facility – NIL
e. Student’s laboratories – 3 nos.
f. Research Laboratories – 3 nos.
36. List of doctoral, post- doctoral students and Research Associates
a. from the host institution/ universities - NIL
b. from other institutions/University - NIL
37. Number of post graduate students getting financial assistance from the university – 97%.
38. Was any need assessment exercise undertaken before the development for new Programme(s)? If so, highlight the methodology- specific need identification.
39. Does the department obtain feedback from a. Faculty on curriculum as well as teaching-learning – evaluation? –Yes by
optimum incorporation. b. Students on staff, curriculum and teaching-learning-evaluation and how
does the department utilize the feedback? – Yes by self correction. c. Alumni and employers on the programmes offered and how does the
department utilize the feedback? – By self correction.
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40. List the distinguished alumni of the department (maximum 10) : List enclosed. 41. Give details of student enrichment programmes (Special lectures/workshops/
Seminar) involving external experts. – Special lectures in Disaster Management. 42. List the teaching methods adopted by the faculty for different programmes.
Lecture only. 43. How does the department ensure the programme objectives are constantly met
and learning outcomes monitored? – Through class room test & tutorials. 44. Highlight the participation of students and faculty in extension activities.-Outreach
Programme faculty study demonstration. 45. Give details of” beyond syllabus scholarly activities” of the department – NIL 46. State whether the programme/department is accredited/ graded by other
agencies? If yes give details –NIL 47. Briefly highlight the contributions of the department in generating new knowledge,
basic or applied – Research activity/Ph.D/Students project – NIL 48. Detail five major strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities and Challenges (SWOC) of
the department.
Strenghts – Applied Research/Outreach programme.
Weaknesses – Maintaining Instruments and infrastructure.
Opportunities- Scope for inter institutional linkages.
Challenges – Not conceived any challenges.
49. Future plan of the department.
* To consolidate the existing Programme.
*Creating a Bio-Geographical Thrust Area.
* Extension Programmes for Disaster Management culture.
* Research in Urban Settlement Planning.
50. List of alumni of the Department
SL.No. Name of the lecturer 1. Mr. Kani Borang 2. Ms. Karma Chozom 3. Mr. Ringu Nyupok 4. Mr. Athukho Tayu 5. Mr. Nikh Menia 6. Mr. Devodar Sangdo 7. Tashi Dorjee Megaji 8. Mr. Tuten Zamba 9. Ms. Yakang Saroh 10. Mr. Jumri Riba
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K. FACULTY OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
K.1. DEPARTMENT OF MASS COMMUNICATION
1. Year of establishment 2004
2. Is the Department part of a school/Faculty of the University?
Faculty of the University
3. Names of programmes/Courses offered (UG, PG, M.Phil, Ph.D., Integrated Master; integrated Ph.D etc.)
a) M. Phil b) MA in Mass Communication c) Post Graduate Diploma in
Mass Communication d) Certificate Course in
Graphics & Animation
4. Interdisciplinary programmes and departments involved
Since the department is situated at the extension centre away from the main campus so there is no provision for interdisciplinary programme.
5. Courses in collaboration with other Universities, Industries, Foreign Institutions etc.
So far there are no such collaboration initiatives.
6. Details of programmes/courses discontinued, if yes, with reasons:
So far the department has not discontinued any programme/course, since its inception
7. Examination system: Annual/Semester/Choice Based Credit System: Semester System
Semester System for M. Phil and MA
Annual System for Diploma
8. Participation of the department in the courses offered by other departments
Since the department is situated at the extension centre away from main campus there is no scope for participation of courses offered by other departments.
9. Number of teaching posts sanctioned and filled (Professors/Associate/Assistant Professors/others)
Professor-Sanctd-1, filled-0
Associate- Sanctd-2, filled-1
Assistant - Sanctd-4, filled-4
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10. Faculty profile with name, qualification, designation and area of specialization, experience and research guidance
Annexed in ‘A’
11. List of senior Visiting Fellows, faculty, adjunct faculty, emeritus Professors
Annexed in ‘B’
12. Percentage of classes taken by temporary faculty – Programme-wise information
MA-30%
PGDMC-20%
M.Phil-10%
13. Programme-wise Student-Teacher Ratio
M.Phil- 5:2
MA- 6:15
PGDMC- 7:30
14. Number of academic support staff(technical) and administrative staff, sanctioned, filled and actual
(A) Admin staff-sanctd-1, filled-0
Peon- sanctd-1, filled-0
Chowkidar- sanctd-1, filled-0
(B) Technical Staff-Dept. PA (contract) assigned dual charge as Lab. Assistant on temporary basis
15. Research thrust areas as recognized by major funding agencies
• Participatory Community Cultural Documentation
• Developmental Support Communication
16. Number of faculty with ongoing projects a) national b) international funding agencies and c) Total grants received. Give the names of the funding agencies and grants received project-wise
1 Faculty Member
UNDP
Rs. 15,00,000.00
Mainstreaming Conservation and Sustainable Use of Medicinal Plants in 3 Indian States
17. Inter-institutional collaborative projects and associated grants
The department is in collaboration with the Centre for Cultural
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received a) National collaboration b) International collaboration
Research and Documentation, Naharlagun on a UNDP sponsored project on Mainstreaming Conservation and Sustainable Use of Medicinal Plants in 3 Indian States
18. Departmental projects funded by DST-FIST, UGC-SAP/CAS, DPE, DBT, ICSSR, AICTE etc. total grants received
Nil
19. Research facility/centre with -State recognition
‐ National recognition ‐ -International recognition
Nil
20. Special research laboratories sponsored by/created by industry or corporate bodies
Nil
21. Publications by faculty (last 5 years)
Annexed in ‘C’
22. Details of patents and income generated
Nil
23. Areas of consultancy and income generated
1. Developing Awareness material for Electoral Roll Revision in Arunachal Pradesh. (Pro Bono) for the State Election Commission
2. HIV AIDS Mass Awareness Campaign (Event and Publicity, Pro Bono) for the Arunachal Pradesh State Aids Control Society
3. International Tourism Mart, Curtain Raiser (Event Direction, Publicity and Follow-up, Pro Bono) for the Department of Tourism, Govt of Arunachal Pradesh
24. Faculty selected 1. Moji Riba, Assistant Professor
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nationally/internationally to visit other laboratories/institutions/industries in India and abroad
visited Tata Institute of Social Sciences, Guwahati for exchange lecture
2. Dr. Kh. Kabi visited Tripura University on the month of March 2014 and Mizoram University in July 2014
3. Moji Riba, Assistant Professor visited Foundation for Revitalising Living Health Traditions, Bangalore as expert on Communication Strategies.
25. Faculty serving in
a. National committees b. International committees c. Editorial boards d. Any other(please specify)
Dr. Kh. Kabi- Reviewed Board member for Journal of Northeast Indian Cultures, ISSN 2322-0988, A Peer-Reviewed International Journal.
1. Moji Riba, Member, National
Round Table on Preservation of Traditional Culture and Languages, MHRD
26. Faculty recharging strategies (UGC, ASC, Refresher /Orientation programs, workshops, training programs and similar programs
Nil
27. Student projects
• Percentage of students who have done in-house project including inter-departmental projects
• Percentage of students doing projects in collaboration with other universities/industry/institute
100% students are engaged in the following year-round projects:
1. Coordination and conduct of the National Press Day Chief Minister’s Running debating trophy
2. Publication of The Dikrong Express newspaper periodically
3. Production of 15 minute documentary films (minimum 5 films per year)
4. Event documentation of all
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events at the University and their archiving
5. Publication of The Rono Post, the University newsletter
28. Awards/recognitions received at the national and international level by
• Faculty • Doctoral/post doctoral
fellows • Students
1. 2 students received The Arunachal Times Media Scholarships in 2013
2. 1 Faculty received the Rolex Awards for Enterprise 2008
29. Seminars/Conference/Workshops organized and the source of funding (national/international) with details of outstanding participants, if any
(1) International Workshop on Animation & Folktales of Arunachal Pradesh-3-25 January 2013, organized by Adivasi Arts Trust, UK in collaboration with Department of Mass Communication.
(2) National Workshop on Food Processing organized by Food Industries, Haryana in collaboration with Mass Communication – 5-12 March 2014
30. Code of ethics for research followed by the departments
The department follows principles of ethically acceptable research values and practices, confidentiality, anonymity and data protection
31. Student profile programme-wise:
Name of the
programme
Applications received
Selected Pass percentage
Male Female Male Female
M.Phil 10 3 2 80 20 MA I Sem 87 8 7 81.60 18.39 PGDMC 66 15 15 78.78 21.21 CCGA 04 1 1 25 25
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32. Diversify of students
Name of the programme
% of students from the
same university
% of students from the
other universities within the
state
% of students
from universities outside the
state
% of students
from other countries
M.Phil 100% -Nil- -Nil- -Nil- MA I Sem 90% 11 6 -Nil- PGDMC 100% 100% -Nil- -Nil- CCGA 50% 50% 50% -Nil-
33 How many students have cleared civil services and defense services examinations, NET, SET, GATE and other competitive examinations? Give details category-wise
NET-SET (SLET)
-Nil-
34 Student progression Percentage against enrolled
UG to PG 6
PG to M.Phil 4
PG to Ph.D -Nil-
Ph.D to Post-Doctoral -Nil-
Employed
‐ Campus selection ‐ Other than campus
recruitment
70%
Entrepreneurs 30%
35 Diversity of staff
Percentage of faculty who are graduates of the same university
1
from other universities within -Nil-
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the state
from Universities from other states
3
from universities outside the country
-Nil-
36 Number of faculty who were awarded M.Phil, Ph.D, D.Sc and D. Litt during the assessment period
2
37 Present details of infrastructural facilities with regard to
a. Library b. Internet facilities for
staff and students c. Total number of class
rooms d. Class rooms with ICT
facility e. Student’s laboratories f. Research laboratories
a. 300 books b. 10 users at a time c. 3 nos. d. 4 nos. e. 1 lab. f. -Nil-
38 List of doctoral, post-doctoral students and Research Associates
a. from the host institution/universities
b. from other institutions/universities
-Nil-
39 Number of post graduate students getting financial assistance from the university
5
40 Was any need assessment exercise undertaken before the development for new programme? If so, highlight the methodology
An International Workshop on Animation was conducted in 2013 with the help of Adivasi Arts Trust, UK in collaboration with Department of Mass Communication before the current Certificate Course in Graphics and Animation was launched in 2013 has an assessment exercise.
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41 Does the department obtain feedback from
a. Faculty on curriculum as well as teaching-learning-evaluation? If yes how does the department utilize the feedback?
b. Students on staff, curriculum and teaching-learning-evaluation and how does the department utilize the feedback?
c. Alumni and employees on the programmes offered and how does the department utilize the feedback?
Yes. The inputs are discussed at length at Department Council meetings and all suggestions related to teaching and evaluation is taken into consideration.
Yes. feedback of students are accommodated by the staff in the right spirit and manner.
Yes. The inputs are discussed at length at Department Council meetings and course teaching re-structured to respond to emerging needs.
42 List the distinguished alumni of the department(max.10)
1. Amar Sangno, Journalist, Arunachal Times 2. Manoj Bhattacharjee, Chief Photographer, DIPR 3. Kenyir Taipodia, Health Communication Officer, Directorate of Health Services, Naharlagun 4. Devananada Medak, Assistant Editor, Arunachal Pioneer
43 Give details of student enrichment programmes (special lectures/workshops/seminar) involving external experts
The department organizes special lectures and workshops by inviting professional experts from the field now and then. Students are also given opportunities to participate and present papers in seminars in other universities.
44 List the teaching methods adopted by the faculty for different programmes.
1. Presentations 2. Teacher-led Peer Evaluation 3. Interactive Classroom Sessions 4. Group Exercises 5. Post Demonstration / Screening
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discussions
45 How does the department ensure the programme objectives are constantly met and learning outcomes monitored?
The department constantly evaluates the learning outcomes through sessional tests and mentoring with individual students.
46 Highlight the participation of students and faculty in extension activities.
Students of the department are engaged in various extension activities such as awareness campaigns about health and development issues in rural areas of the state, rural camps on communication support development are also undertaken.
47 Give details of “beyond syllabus scholarly activities” of the department
The department engages the students in scholarly debates and discussions on issues pertaining to various topics, current as well as social and political issues.
48 State whether the programme/department is accredited/graded by other agencies? If yes, give details
No
49 Briefly highlight the contributions of the department in generating new knowledge, basic or applied – Research activity/Ph.D/students project
The M.Phil scholars of the department are currently engaged in basic research on media literacy and growth of media in the state of Arunachal Pradesh
50 Detail five major Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities and Challenges (SWOC) of the department
Strengths
1. Faculty Commitment 2. Experiential Learning 3. Mentoring 4. Locational Advantage 5. Contribution to State’s Development Communication needs
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Weaknesses
1. Permanent Department Building under construction 2. Difficulty to engage staff at Professor and Associate professor level 3. Lack of proper infrastructure
Opportunities
1. Promote scope for promotion of media literacy in the state 2. Build and nurture upcoming future journalist 3. Create a nodal centre for communication research 4. Consultancy provision role for media organization and communication agencies.
Challenges
1. Employment scope and opportunity for our young graduates 2. To attract best talents in the state and region
52. Future plans of the department:
1. The department is going to organize media peace intervention training programme on Conflict Reporting and Conflict Resolution in collaboration with North Eastern Social Research Centre, Guwahati, in Kokrajhar on 22-23 August 2014.
2. The department will also organizing an international conference on the role of Media in facilitating peace in Conflict Situation in Northeast India and neighboring Countries in collaboration with Eastern Sentinel on 9-10 of October 2014.
3. The department plans to collaborate with other universities in South West Asia through teacher/student exchange programme.
The department is poised to embark on its second phase of evolution; we are taking on a period of physical as well as academic expansion. The shifting to the new academic building will enable the department to create better access to equipment as well as give the students more academic and inspirational space. The end-objective of the Department is to establish an independent Faculty of Communication and initiate more outreach and extension activities in the state and northeast-region.
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Annexure-A
Name Qualification
Designation Specialization
Years of Experie
nce
No. of Ph.D/M.phil
students guided for the last 4
years
Dr. Kh. Kabi MA & Ph.D Associate Professor
Print, Development
Communication
9 -Nil-
Mr. Moji Riba MA Head & Assistant Professor
Documentary Films 9 -Nil-
Mr. Sunil Koijam MA Assistant
Professor New Media 9 -Nil-
Dr. Nawaz Khan MA & Ph.D Assistant
Professor Radio 2 -Nil-
Teli Yami MA Assistant Professor Print 2 -Nil-
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Annexure-B
List of senior Visiting Fellows, faculty, adjunct faculty, emeritus Professors
Sl. No. Name of faculties Designation Remarks
1 Pradeep Kumar Behera
Editor, Arunachal Front Present
2 Tongam Rina Associate Editor, Arunachal Times Present
3 V. Ravindran Associate Editor, The Dawnlit Post Present
4 Rup Jyoti Pater Consulting Editor, The Sentinel
5 Shiji Kumar Lecturer, Nerist Present 6 Shaji Kumar Lecturer, Nerist Present 7 L. Manibabu AIR
8 K.K. Chakraborty Photographic Officer, DIPR
9 Jarpum Gamlin Editor, The Sentinel
10 Soni Kumar Singh Asstt. Director, Doordarshan
11 Bindiya Ete Media Professional, Goynabin Studio
12 Apak Gadi Video Editor 13 Omem Tasung Freelance
14 Rohinkanta Singh Guest Asstt. Professor Present
15 Dakter Essee Guest Asstt. Professor Present
16 Nabam Tadi Guest Asstt. Professor Present
17 Prof. Sunil Kanta
Behera, Behrampur University
Visiting Professor Temporary
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ANNEXURE-C
Publications by faculty (last 5 years)
Number of papers published in peer reviewed journals
(National/International)
. Dr. Kh. Kabi: - Ethnic Women Journalists in Print Media: A Study in Northeast India, Journal of Northeast Indian Cultures, Volume 1, Number 2, 2014,, ISSN 2322-0988, A Peer-Reviewed International Journal. . Dr. Kh. Kabi: Media in Electoral Procecss: An Analysis of Assam State Assembly Elections 2011, Media Watch, ISSN 09760911, A Peer-Reviewed International Journal. . Dr. Kh. Kabi: ‘Trials and Errors of the Press in Assam’ International Conference Proceedings JMCOMM 2013, organized by Global Science & Technology Forum (GSTF), . Dr. Kh. Kabi: Press and Human Rights in Manipur: Media Watch Journal (ISSN: 0976-0911) Page no. 62, A Peer-Reviewed International Journal. . Dr. Kh. Kabi: Orality as a Conduit for Transmission& Continuation of Tradition: Janakristi (Folklore Society of Assam) Journal (ISSN: 0974-6188) Page no. 135, National Journal
Monographs
Chapters in Books
. Dr. Kh. Kabi: Newspaper Coverage of Peace Process in Nagaland: Media Watch Journal (ISSN: 0976-0911) Page no. 35
Edited Books
Books with ISBN with details of publishers
. Dr. Kh. Kabi: ‘The Peace Process in Nagaland’ Assam University Journal (ISSN 0973-4821) Vol. V1, No. 1 Page no.139-158
Number listed in International Database (For e.g., Web of Science, Scopus, Humanities International Complete, Dare Database-International Social Sciences
Dr. Kh. Kabi: ‘Promoting Traditional Cultural Practices for Tribal Development in the North- East’ Book Chapter: Scheduled Tribes of Northeast and Development, B. R. Publishing Corporation, Delhi-110052. ISBN 13: 9788176467230
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Directory, EBSCO host etc.)
Citation Index- range/average
Dr. Kh. Kabi:‘Naga Peace Process & Media’: Book: ISBN: 9789380261751, Eastern Book House Publication.
SNIP SJR Impact Factor-range/average
h-Index
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Annexure-D Publications by faculty (last 5 years)
Number of papers published in peer reviewed journals (National/International)
• Dr. M.Nawaz Khan’s paper entitled ‘Folk Media and Sustainable Development in Manipur’ was published in Folk Media and Sustainable Development in the Northeast, Assam University, Silchar, ISBN-0978-81-924027-1-2, June 2012, pp. 132-143.
• Dr. M. Nawaz Khan et al (paper entitled) ‘Role of Radio in Education’, University News of Association of Indian Universities, Vol. 49 No.45, November 07-13, 2011 pp. 10-13, ISSN-0566-2257.
• Dr. M. Nawaz Khan et al (paper entitled) ‘Higher Education and Mass Media: Role of Electronic Media in Higher Education’, Assam University Journal of Humanities and Social Sciences, ISSN-0973-4821, Vol. VII No.1 January 2012, pp. 168-176.
Monographs
Chapters in Books
Dr. M. Nawaz Khan-written chapter entitled ‘A Century of Manipuri Cinema’ in the H. Dwijasekhar Sharma edited book ‘The Other Manipur’ published by the Akansha Publishing House, New Delhi. 2013, pp. 1150-1669, ISBN-978-81-8370-353-6.
Edited Books Books with ISBN with details of publishers
Number listed in International Database (For e.g., Web of Science, Scopus, Humanities International Complete, Dare Database-International Social Sciences Directory, EBSCO host etc.)
Citation Index- range/average SNIP SJR
Impact Factor-range/average h-Index
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L. FACULTY OF LANGUAGES
L.1. DEPARTMENT OF ENGLISH
1. Name of the Department : English 2. Year of Establishment : 1990 3. Is the Department part of a school / Faculty of the University?
Faculty of the University 4. Names of Programmes / Courses offered (UG, PG, M.Phil., Ph.D., integrated Master;
integrated Ph.D., etc.) PG, Ph.D.
5. Interdisciplinary Programmes and Departments involved: Nil 6. Courses in collaboration with other universities, industries, foreign institutions, etc: Nil 7. Details of programmes / courses discontinued, if any, with reasons: Nil 8. Examination system: Annual / Semester / Choice Based Credit System: Semester
System. 9. Participation of the Department in the courses offered by other departments: Dept.
of CSE, IDE 10. Number of Teaching posts sanctioned and filled (Professors / Associate Professors /
Assistant Professors / others)
Sanctioned Filled Actual (including
CAS & MPS) Professor 01 01 01 Associate Professor 02 01 01 Assistant Professor 06 04 04
11. Faculty profile with name, qualification, designation and area of specialization, experience and research guidance.
Sl. No. Name Qualification Designation Specialization Years of
Experience
No. of Ph.D. / M.Phil students guided for the last 4 years
1. Dr. Asima Ranjan Parhi
M.A., M.Phil., and Ph.D. (Utkal University)
Professor and Head
Linguistics and ELT, Literary Theory, British Literature
UG-14 years, PG-6 Years
Ph.D. 01 (Awarded) 08 (Registered)
2. Dr. Bhagabat Nayak
M.A., Ph.D. (Utkal University)
Associate Professor
Postcolonial Literature, Indian English
UG-28 years, Recently
M.Phil – 01 (Awarded) Ph.D. – 01
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Literature, Literary Theory & Criticism
joined at PG level.
(Awarded) 02 Registered
3. Dr. Miazi Hazam
M.A., M.Phil, and Ph.D. (Assam University)
Assistant Professor
African Literature, Postcolonial Literature
UG-08 Years, PG-6 years
--
4. Mrs. Doyir Ete
M.A. (RGU) Assistant Professor
Diasporic Writing Women’s Studies
UG-02 years, PG-06 Years
--
5. Ms. Bompi Riba
M.A. (RGU) Assistant Professor
Gender Studies.
PG-04 years
--
6. Mr. P. N Pirazi
M.A (B R Ambedkar University Maratha-wada
Assistant Professor
Dalit Literature
Recently Joined
--
12. List of Senior Visiting Fellows, Faculty, adjunct faculty, emeritus Professors.
a) Prof. J. Patnaik, Utkal University. b) Prof. R.S. Sharma, BHU. c) Prof. T.R.S. Sharma, Mysore University. d) Prof. Dilip Das, EFLU, Hyderabad.
13. Percentage of Classes taken by temporary faculty – Programme-wise information:
Nil 14. Programme-wise Student – teacher Ratio.
Teacher Students P.G. Level - 1: 16 Ph.D. Level - 1: 08
15. Number of academic support staff (technical) and administrative staff: sanctioned, filled and actual. Sanctioned Filled Administrative Staff 01 01 Technical Staff Nil Nil
16. Research thrust areas as recognized by major funding agencies: Nil 17. Number of faculty with ongoing projects from a) national b) international funding
agencies and c) Total grants received. Give the names of the funding agencies and grants received project-wise: Nil
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18. Inter-institutional collaborative projects and associated grants received a) National collaboration b) International collaboration: Nil
19. Departmental projects funded by DST-FIST, UGC-SAP / CAS, DPE; DBT, ICSSR, AICTE
etc., total grants received: Nil
20. Research facility / centre with • State recognition – Nil • National recognition – Nil • International recognition – Nil
21. Special research laboratories sponsored by / created by industry or corporate
bodies: Nil
22. Publications by faculty (last 5 years): • Number of papers published in peer reviewed journals (National / International): • Monographs • Chapters in Books • Edited Books • Books with ISBN with details of publishers: • Number listed in International Database (For e.g. Web of Science, Scopus,
Humanities International Complete, Dare Database-International Social Sciences Directory, EBSCO host, etc.)
• Citation Index – range / average • SNIP • SJR • Impact Factor – range / average • H-Index
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Dr. A.R. Parhi Professor
05 02 06 01 ISBN 81-8069-507-7
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17 01 02 02 ISBN – 978-81-7273-
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566-1 New Delhi: Authors Press ISBN – 978-81-8435-412-6, New Delhi: Adhyayan Publishers
Dr. Miazi Hazam
03 02 02 02 3+
Mrs. Doyir Ete, Assistant Professor
02 01
Ms. Bompi Riba Assistant Professor
-- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- --
23. Details of patents and income generated: Nil 24. Areas of consultancy and income generated: Nil 25. Faculty selected nationally / internationally to visit other laboratories / institutions /
industries in India and abroad: Nil 26. Faculty serving in
a. National committees - Nil b. International committees – Nil c. Editorial Boards: 01 d. Any other (please specify): Nil
27. Faculty recharging strategies (UGC, ASC, Refresher / Orientation programs,
workshops, training programs and similar programs): Nil
28. Student projects • Percentage of students who have done in-house project including inter-
departmental projects: Nil • Percentage of students doing projects in collaboration with other universities /
industry / institute: Nil.
29. Awards / recognitions received at the national and international level by • Faculty : Nil • Doctoral / post doctoral fellows : Nil • Students : Nil
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30. Seminars / Conference / Workshops organized and the source of funding (national / international) with details of outstanding participants, if any: Type of seminar No. Funding No. of participants National 01 RGU 30 International 01 RGU 50
31. Code of ethics for research followed by the departments: As prescribed by the university and as per the international norms.
32. Student profile programme-wise:
Name of the Programme
(refer to question no. 4)
Applications received
Selected Pass percentage
Male Female Male Female PG 162 09 33 80 % 90 % Ph.D. 08 (enrolled) 02 06 Continuing
33. Diversify of students
Name of the Programme
% of students from the same university
% of students from the other universities within the state
% of students from universities outside the state
% of students from other countries
PG 90% Nil 10% Nil Ph.D. 50% Nil 50% Nil
34. How many students have cleared civil services and defence services examinations,
NET, SET, GATE and other competitive examinations? Give details category – wise. : State Civil Services – 03 Defence Service - 02 No. of students have cleared: NET – 20 with 3 JRF SET (SLET) – 05
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35. Student progression Student Progression Percentage against enrolled UG to PG NA PG to M.Phil NA PG to Ph.D. 04 Ph.D. to Post-Doctoral Nil Employed
• Campus selection • Other than campus recruitment
Nil Nil
Entrepreneurs Nil 36. Diversity of staff
Percentage of faculty who are graduates Of the same university 02
From other universities within the state Nil
From universities from other states 04 From universities outside the country Nil
37. Number of faculty who were awarded M.Phil., Ph.D., D.Sc. and D. Litt. During the
assessment period: 01 (Ph.D).
38. Present details of infrastructural facilities with regard to a. Library - One Departmental Library b. Internet facilities for staff and students Yes c. Total number of class rooms - 03 d. Class rooms with ICT facility - Nil e. Students’ laboratories - Nil f. Research laboratories - Nil
39. List of doctoral students and Research Associates:
Sl. No. Names of scholars
Name of supervisor
Date of Registration Title of Research topic
1 Ms. Mie Dirchi Dr. A.R. Parhi 09.08.2011 Identity Constructions: A Study of
Select North East Women Writers
2 Mr. Jitumoni Dutta
Dr. A.R. Parhi 09.08.2011 Awakenings: A Study of Life Writing of
Select Spiritual Seekers
3 Mr. Monu Bhujel
Dr. A.R. Parhi 09.08.2011
Representations of Adolescence and Youth in Select Novels of Amitav Ghosh, Upamanyu and Chetan
Bhagat 4 Ms. Doi Ete Dr. A.R. 18.10.2012 Rewriting the Nigerian Civil War: A
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Parhi Study of Select Women Writers.
5 Ms. Juri Dutta Dr. A.R. Parhi 18.10.2012
A Comprehensive Study of Authentic Texts as Prospective Material in
English Language Teaching at the Higher Education Level
6 Ms. Namgey Pema
Dr. A.R. Parhi 14.02.2013 Select Novels of Toni Morrison: An
Eco-feminist Study
7 Mrs. Harini Patowari
Dr. A.R. Parhi 14.02.2013
A Study of Environmental Imagination and the Growth of Eco-Conscious Children’s Fiction in English in India
8 Mrs. Indira Gogoi
Dr. A.R. Parhi 29.11.2010
Representation of the Multicultural in the Novels of Jhumpa Lahiri and
Sunetra Gupta.
a. From the host institution / universities - 04 b. From other institutions / universities - 04
40. Number of post graduate students getting financial assistance from the university.
Stipend sponsored by the state Government: 90% (all Arunachal students)
41. Was any need assessment exercise undertaken before the development for new Programme (s)? If so, highlight the methodology: Nil
42. Doses the department obtain feedback from a. Faculty on curriculum as well as teaching-learning-evaluation? : Yes
If yes how does the department utilize the feedback? : Nil b. Students on staff, curriculum and teaching-learning evaluation and how does
the department utilize the feedback : Student feedback system: Yes (The administration would provide the feedback)
43. Alumni and employer on the programmes offered and how – does the department utilize the feedback? – Nil. 1
44. List the distinguished alumni of the department (maximum 10): 1. Mrs. Jarjum Ete, 2. Mr Yumlam Tana.
45. Give details of student enrichment programmes (special lectures / workshops / seminar) involving external experts. By organizing: 1. International Seminar on identity, literature, 28 – 30th October 2009. 2. National Seminar on ‘The Logic of Literary Language’ 13- 14 February, 2014.
46. List the teaching methods adopted by the faculty for different programmes. Methods adopted: (i) Lecture method (ii) Audio-visual, movie, classroom presentation, stage play (scene wise)
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47. How does the department ensure the programme objectives are constantly met and learning outcomes monitored? • The department ensures through all possible steps to finish the course in time. • It ensures to clear the doubts and problems of the students in extra classes and
consultation in chambers • It ensures an increase of students in qualifying NET/SLET and other national /
state level entrance for jobs. • The department fulfills the requirement of the students through teachers’
guidance (group wise). • The department monitors the outcome from previous years result and
achievements.
48. Highlight the participation of students and faculty in extension activities: NSS Camps
49. Give details of “beyond syllabus scholarly activities” of the department: - Prepare the students for debate competition in and outside the campus.
50. State whether the programme / department is accredited / graded by other
agencies? If yes, give details: No
51. Briefly highlight the contributions of the department in generating new knowledge, basic or applied. – Research activity / Ph.D / Students project. The department contributes to the generation of new knowledge by promoting basic research activity to students on various aspects of British, Indian, African and Third World Literatures. Even applied research activity is in practice in the field of language studies. However, scholars who have registered for Ph.D. as per the University guidelines continue their research activities on both language and literature.
52. Detail five major Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities and Challenges (SWOC) of the department.
Strengths
• The teachers of the department take all out efforts to meet the needs of the students to clear their doubts and confusions.
• The faculty members conduct evaluation systems in regular intervals through assignment and presentations in order to let the students know their strengths and weaknesses.
• The department organizes seminars, invites subject experts to lecture and facilitates the scholars and students to attend the same in other institutions also.
Weaknesses • The department does not have enough relevant books in its Library for students
and teachers. • The department does not have the facility and scope for power-point
presentation during classroom teaching.
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• The department does not have a seminar / conference hall with audio and video facilities to organize seminars, and workshops.
• The department has the urgent need of more hands to make teaching effective.
Opportunities • For the richness of the culture and language there are enough scopes for
research. • The department can be seen to be a platform to study cultural resources
branch as a literature and language. • Opportunity to study translation in theory and practice can be provided. • Since many of the students have their genuine interest in the native people,
land, and culture of the land there is enough opportunity to study creative writing as a branch of it.
• The department has the opportunity to organize interdisciplinary seminars inside the campus.
Challenges • The department needs funds to invite the subject experts, renowned professors
and visiting professors to deliver lectures to enlighten the students. • The department has the challenge of interdepartmental collaboration for
research. • Challenge of providing better facility for media and film studies. • Challenge of providing gender and women studies as a part of the main
course. • Making of a good Departmental library. • Procuring the recordings of speeches of renowned authors, critics, philosophers
through electronic device.
53. Future plans of the department: The Department intends to put forth a vision of establishing a platform of human values along with a literary sensibility among the students and practitioners in order to cater to the professional need as well as tackle the more vital challenges of life and living in the outside world. • The department has future plans to bring translation studies and creative writing
in its syllabus. • The department plans for interdepartmental collaboration in the research of
language, literature and culture. • The department plans to introduce project works in the P.G. Course. • The department plans to essentialise the culture and language of the state in
research. The department plans to organize a seminar each year and encourage the students and scholars for participation and presentation.
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L.2. DEPARTMENT OF HINDI
1. Name of the Department : Hindi 2. Year of establishment : 1999 3. Is the Department a part of any school / Faculty of the University?
Faculty of the University 4. Names of Programmes / Courses offered (UG, PG, M.Phil., Ph.D., integrated Master;
integrated Ph.D., etc.) PG, M.Phil., Ph.D., PGDFH
5. Interdisciplinary programmes and departments involved: Nil 6. Courses in collaboration with other universities, industries, foreign institutions, etc.: Nil 7. Details of programmes / courses discontinued, if any, with reasons: Nil 8. Examination system: Annual / Semester/ Choice Based Credit System:
Semester System 9. Participation of the department in the courses offered by other departments:
B. Ed. 10. Number of teaching posts sanctioned and filled (Professors / Associate Professors /
Assistant Professors/others)
Sanctioned Filled Actual(including CAS & MPS)
Professor 1 0 Nil Associate Professor 2 1 1
Assistant Professor 5 4
4 (One faculty member is on E.O.L
from June, 2013 11. Faculty profile with name, qualification, designation and area of specialization,
experience and research guidance
Name Qualification Designation Specialization
Years of
Experi-
ence
No. of Ph.D. / M.
Phil. students
guided for the last 4
years
1. Dr. Harish Kumar Sharma
M.A., B.Ed., Ph.D (M.J P.Ruhelkjand University, Bareilly)
Associate Professor &Head
Katha Sahitya 14
Guided two M.Phil
students
2. Dr. Oken Lego
M. A. and Ph.D. (R.G.U)
Assistant Professor
Medieval Literature 9 M.Phil- 3
Ph.D – 01
3. Dr. S. S. Singh
M.A. (Allahabad Univ.)
Assistant Professor
Poetics &criticism 14 M.Phil-02
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Ph.D. (Bihar Univ.) 4. Dr. Amrendra Tripathy
M.A. (BHU), M.Phil. and Ph.D.
(JNU)
Assistant Professor Hindi Alochana 8. M.Phil-03
5. Ms. Jamuna Bini
M.A. (R.G.U)
Assistant Professor
Drama 5 Nil
6.Mr. Abhishek Kumar Yadav
M.A.&M.Phil. (JNU)
Assistant Professor
Katha Sahitya 1 Nil
12. List of senior Visiting Fellows, faculty, adjunct faculty, emeritus Professors Prof. Devraj, Prof. M.Venkateswar,
Prof. Hrishabh Deo Sgrama,
Prof. Chandra Sadayat, NCERT, New Delhi
13. Percentage of classes taken by temporary faculty – Programme-wise information: Nil 14. Programme-wise Student – teacher Ratio
MA : 88:5 PGDFH : 2:1 M.Phil : 5:4
Ph.D 1. Dr. Harish Kumar Sharma
Associate Professor: Registered-02 Joined- 05.
2. DR. S.S.Singh Assistant Professor : Registered: 03
Joined : 01. 3. Dr. Oken Lego
Assistant Professor : Registered: 04 (one thesis submitted). Joined: 02
4. Dr. A.Tripathi 5. Assistant Professor(one E.O.L): Registered: 01
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15. Number of academic support staff (technical) and administrative staff: sanctioned, filled and actual
Sanctioned Filled Administrative Staff 02 02
Technical Staff Nil Nil
16. Research thrust areas as recognized by major funding agencies “Arunachal Ka Lok Sahitya” by UGC
17. Number of faculty with ongoing projects from a) national b) international funding agencies and c) Total grants received. Give the names of the funding agencies and grants received project-wise.
a) UGC grant of Rs. 8 lacs to carry out research “Arunachal Ka Lok Sahitya: Sangrah, Sampadan aur Vishleshan” is at present going on by the Departmental faculties.
18. Inter-institutional collaborative projects and associated grants received a) National collaboration b) International collaboration
Nil 19. Departmental projects funded by DST-FIST, UGC-SAP / CAS, DPE; DBT, ICSSR, AICTE etc.,
total grants received. Nil
20. Research facility / centre with State recognition Nil National recognition Nil International recognition Nil
21. Special research laboratories sponsored / created by industry or corporate bodies
Nil
22. Publications by faculty (last 5 years): (Enclosed) Appendix “A” • Number of papers published in peer reviewed journals (National /
International): • Monographs • Chapters in Books • Edited Books • Books with ISBN with details of publishers: • Number listed in International Database (For e.g. Web of Science, Scopus,
Humanities international Complete, Dare Database- International Social Sciences Directory, EBSCO host, etc.)
• Citation Index - range/average • SNIP • SJR • Impact Factor- range/average • h-Index
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23. Details of patents and income generated: Nil
24. Areas of consultancy and income generated: Nil
25. Faculty selected nationally / internationally to visit other laboratories / institutions / industries in India and abroad :Nil
26. Faculty serving in a) National committees: Nil b) International committees: Nil c) Editorial Boards: Editor & Members of Editorial Board of the Hindi Research
Journal”Arunprabha’ published by the University. d) Any other(please specify)
Dr. Harish Kumar Sharma: Member, Language Implementation committee, RGU Dr. Oken Lego – Member language Implementation Committee, RGU
27. Faculty recharging strategies (UGC, ASC, Refresher / Orientation programs, workshops, training programs and similar programs).
Workshop on “Hindi Navlekhak Shivir” was organized by the Department in collaboration with Kendriya Hindi Nideshalaya, New-Delhi on 11th - 18th November, 2013.
28. Student projects • Percentage of students who have done in-house project including inter-
departmental projects: Nil • Percentage of students doing projects in collaboration with other universities
/ industry / institute :Nil
29. Awards / recognitions received at national and international level by • Faculty • Ms. Jamuna Bini, Assistant Professor • Awarded “Saraswathi Singh Samman” for contribution to Hindi Literature by
Purvottar Hindi Akademi, Shillong(Meghalaya) in 2012 • Felicitated by Arunachal Pradesh Literary Society, Itanagar on the occasion
of its Anniversary on 13th December, 2012 in recognition of promising contributions in the field of (composing poetry and prose) in Hindi Literature.
• Doctoral / post doctoral fellows: Nil • Students : Nil
30. Seminars / Conference / Workshops organized and the source of funding (national /
international) with details of outstanding participants, if any. Please refer Appendix “A”
31. Code of ethics for research followed by the departments M. Phi &Ph.D enrolment is based on written and viva-voce test strictly on merit basis.
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32. Student profile programme-wise:
Name of the Programme
(refer to question no. 4)
Applications received
Selected Pass percentage
Male Female Male Female MA
2008-09 103 05 37 100 100 2009-10 121 09 35 100 100 2010-11 106 07 37 100 100 2011-12 100 01 43 100 100 2012-13 98 07 37 100 100
33. Diversity of students A) M.A
Name of the Programme
(refer to question no. 4)
Number of students from
the same university
No.of students from
the other universities within the
state
No. of students from
universities outside the
state
% of students
from other
countries
2008-09 41 -- 01 -- 2009-10 41 -- 01 -- 2010-11 44 -- -- -- 2011-12 44 -- -- -- 2012-13 44 -- -- --
34. How many students have cleared civil services and defence services examinations,
NET, SET, GATE and other competitive examinations? Give details category –wise. NET- , SET (SLET)- Datas not available in the Department.
35. Student progression
Student progression Percentage against enrolled UG to PG Nil
PG to M. Phil. 5 nos.
PG to Ph. D. 8 nos.
Ph. D. to Post-Doctoral Nil
Employed • Campus selection • Other than campus recruitment
Nil
Data not available in the Department
Entrepreneurs Not available
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36. Diversity of staff
Percentage of faculty who are graduates From the same university 02 from other universities within the state -- from universities from other states 04 from universities outside the country --
37. Number of faculty who were awarded M. Phil., Ph.D., D.Sc. and D.Litt. during the
assessment period a) Awarded 02 Ph.D Degrees b) Submitted 01thesis.
38. Present details of infrastructural facilities with regard to a. Library-Yes b. Internet facilities for staff: Yes students: Nil c. Total number of class rooms - 02 d. Class rooms with ICT facility - Nil e. Students’ laboratories -Nil f. Research laboratories - Nil
39. List of doctoral, post-doctoral students and Research Associates a. from the host institution / universities : 14nos. b. from other institutions / universities : Nil
40. Number of post graduate students getting financial assistance from the university. 1. Stipend to APST MA students from Govt. of Arunachal Pradesh 2. Rajiv Gandhi University fellowship for M.Phil &Ph.D students.
41. Was there any need for assessment of exercise undertaken before the development for new Programme(s)? If so, highlight the methodology.
PG diploma in Functional Hindi(PGDFH) : theory &Practical 42. Does the department obtain feedback from
a. Faculty on curriculum as well as teaching-learning-evaluation? If yes how does the department utilize the feedback?
No b. Students on staff, curriculum and teaching-learning-
Evaluation. Does the department utilize the feedback? Yes
c. Alumni and employers on the programmes offered and how does the department utilize the feedback?
No 43. List the distinguished alumni of the department (maximum 10) :
1. Dr. Oken Lego 2. Dr. Joram Yalam 3. Ms. Jamuna Bini 4. Ms. Bharoti Apum 5. Dr. Techi Upen Tara 6. Ms. Tokpet Pertin
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7. Ms. Tumbom Riba 8. Mr. Taro Sindik 9. Ms. Doge Ngomdir 10. Ms. Banasiri Pertin
44. Give details of student enrichment programmes (special lectures / workshops /seminar)
involving external experts. Please refer to Appendix “ B”
45. List the teaching methods adopted by the faculty for different programmes. a) lecture method b) interacting method c) Periodical test, home assignments etc.
46. How does the department ensure that the programme objectives are constantly met
and learning outcomes monitored? By periodic assessment
47. Highlight the participation of students and faculty in extension activities. Not specific
48. Give details of “beyond syllabus scholarly activities” of the department. Workshops, Seminars, special lectures etc.
49. State whether the programme / department is accredited / graded by other agencies? If yes, Give details.
Nil
50. Briefly highlight the contributions of the department in generating new knowledge, basic or applied. – Research activity / Ph.D / Students project
i) Excellent popularity of Hindi in the State ii) Arunachalee culture and tradition based research activities iii) Started PGDFH Programme since 2013
51. Detail five major Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities and Challenges (SWOC) of the
department. Strengths i) Dept. is running with optimum number of students on the basis of merit ii) Dept. is credited to popularize Hindi in the state. iii) A vibrant department in terms of research activities.
iv) Dept. has been able to produce large number of students fit for jobs especially for teaching jobs.
v) Special emphasis (on “Arunachale Lok Sahitya”) research programme.
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Weaknesses i) All the sanctioned posts are not yet filled up specially the post of Professor ii) Department is not yet equipped with smart and digitalized class
facilities/digitalized. iii) Adequate number of class rooms are not available. iv) No separate room for research scholars v) Departmental library needs to be improved.
Opportunities i) Scope for opening job oriented new programmes as in the field of translation ii) Scope for research chair in the folk Literature iii) Job oriented teaching &Research vi) Publication of Research journals &literary magazines in Hindi v) Periodic organization of seminars/workshops on indigenous knowledge
systems and traditions. Challenges i) To fill up the vacant posts ii) To promote facilities for research iii) To document and translate indigenous knowledge systems and traditions
iv) Separate library room with adequate number of books and journals v) To generate research interest among the local people and enhance the
literary standard in Hindi 52. Future plans of the department.
1. Organizing Workshops, Seminars, 2. Publishing Research journals 3. Research Chair 4. Appointing Guest Lecturers/Visiting Professors.
53 Seminars organized by the Department during the last five years. Please refer to Appendix “B”
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Appendix”A”
Publications of faculty members (last five years)
1. Dr. Harish Kumar Sharma
a)Books
Sl.No Name of Book Publisher&Place Year ISBN
1. Sanskriti Ka Bharatiya Pariprekshya
Neelkamal Prakashan, Shahdara, Delhi
2009 91-88962-27-9
2 Bhasha, Sanskriti Aur Sahitya
Anana Prakashan, New Delhi 2012 978-93-80845-07-4
3 Tulsi Shaitya Ka Adhunik Sandarbha
Sahitya Shakar Prakashan, Delhi 2012 978-81-7149-109-4
4 Phanishwar Nath Renu Ke Upanyason Mein Lok Sanskriti
Jasmin Publications, Delhi 2012 978-81-908660-8-8
b)Articles
Sl. No Name Of Article Year of Publication Name of the Pulisher Vol/Pageno
1. Sanskriti Ka Bharatiya Pariprekshya March, 2008 SahityaAmrit, Prabhat
Prakashan, Delhi P.p 14-17
2. Santatva Ki kasauti par Tulsi Aur kabeer March-April 2008
Akshara, Madhyapradesh Rashtrabhasha Prachar Samiti, Bhopal
Pp 73-77
3. Arunachal Ka Holokotsav:Mopin
July-September, 2008
Samanvaya Poorvottar, Kendriya Hindi Sansthan, shillong
Pp169-173
4. Rashtriya Smriti, Sansktiti Aur Bhasha Ka Saval
September-October, 2008 Akshara pp.13-19
5 Navjagaran, Chhaayavad Aur Nirala
June, 2009
Hindi Prachar vani, Karnataka Mahila Hindi Seva Samiti, Bangalore
Pp 3-4
6 Renu Ke Upanyason mein Parivar April, 2009
Samanvaya; Akhil Bharatiya Hindi Parishad, gorakhpur
pp. 45-54
7. Hindi Bhashi Arunachal Sept. 2009 Aajkal, Prakashan Vibhag, Delhi pp.33-34, 50
8 Hindi Aur Rashtriyata Sep. 2009 Veena pp.15-20
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9
Maila Anchal Aur Dadar charitmanas: Kuchh Tatthya Kuch
Satya
Oct.-December, 2009
Panchasheel shodh Sameeksha, Panchasheel Prakashan Jaipur
Pp 43-49
10 Adi Janjati ka Solung Utsav Octo-Dec. 2009 Janpath, Bhojpur, Ara,
Bihar Pp 35-38
11 Nirala Ke Kavya Mein Bimb-Vidhan 2009-10
Abhinav Bharati, Research jouranal, Hindi Department, Aligarh Muslim Uni.
Pp 20-28
12 Sanskriti Evam Sabhyata: Bharatiya Pariprekshya
February, 2010 Veena, Hindi, Samiti, Indore Pp 7-11
13 Navjagaran Aur Bharatendu Mandal Apri-Jun 2010 Nootan Vagdhara,
banda, UP Pp25-31
14 Sanskriti Evam Sabhyata ka Bharatiya Sandarf
July, 2010 Sahitya Amrit, Delhi Pp44-47
15 Hindi Hind Ki Bhasha Hai, Hindi kshetra Ki nahin
Jan-June, 2011 Vagpravah pp-4-9
16 Agunahi Sagunahi nahi kachu Bheda April-June, 2011 Nootan Vagdhara Pp5-10
18 Hindi Hind Ki, September-2011 Mysore Hindi Prachar Parishad, Bangalore Pp24-26
19 Arun yeh madhumay Desh hamara July-Sept-2011 Narayaniyam pp-28-31
20 Arunachal men Hindi, Aapka Tista Himalaya May-2012
Amaravathi, Upper road, Gurung Nagar, Siliguri
pp-37-42
21 Sa Vidhya Ya Vimuktaye July, 2012,
Tulsi Manas Bharati, Tulsi Manas Pratishthan Madhya Pradesh, Manas Bhavan, Shyamla Hills, Boapal, M.P
p.p-14-17.
22 Agyeya Ka Kavya: Prem Aur Prakriti
September 2012
Samanvaya, Akhil Bharatirya Sahitya Parishad, Gorakhpur,
p-p-123-131
23 Anek Bhashaon Va Sanskritiyon Ka Sangam: Arunachal
December, 2012
Bhaswer Bharat, Hyderabad, AndhraPradesh
p.p-49-50
24 Arunachal Pradesh Ki Boliyan: lipi Ka Prashna April-June 2013 Samanvaya,
Poorvottar Pp69-76
25
Hindi Mein Academiya Alochana ke Sutradhar Babu Shyam Sundar Das
2012
Abhinav Bharati, (Annual research Journal-2011-12) Dept. of Hindi, Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh
p.p-175-183
Arunachal Pradesh Ke July, 2013 Ajkal Pp35-37
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26 Balchanama:Krishak-Sanskriti Ka Pratinidhi patra
2012-13
Abhinav Bharati, Research Journal, Hindi Department, Aligarh Muslim Uni.
Pp103-107
27 Gandhiji ke Hindi Sambandhi Vichar; Antim Jan
September, 2013 Gandhi Smriti Evam Darshan Samiti, Rajghat, New-Delhi
Pp30-34
2. Dr. S.S.Singh
Sl.No Name of Book Publisher&Place Year ISBN
1. Arunachal Mein Hindi Vidhya Bharati Prakashan, Guwahati 2008
2 Arunachal mein Hindi Adhyayan Ke Naye Ayam
Sahitya Sahakar Prakashan, Delhi 2013
3 Sahitya Mimamsa Ke Aayam
Samuhik Prakashan, New-Delhi 2013
4. Bharatiya Sahitya Ka Bhakti Yug
Sundar Sahitya Prakashan 2013
a) Articles in Book
Sl. No
Name of Article Name of Book Editor/Editors Publisher&Place Year
Dr.S.S.Singh
1 Dalit Vimarsh Aur Kabir
Ikkishvim Sadi Ka Dalit Aandolan: Sahityik evam
Samajik sarokaar, ,
DR.Virendra Singh Yadav
RadhaPublications, Delhi 2010
Articles
Sl. No Name Of Article Year of
Publication Name of the Pulisher Vol/Pageno.
1.
Sampradayik Sauharda Aur Madhyakaal Ka Hindi Sahitya
2009
Rajniti Vijnan Vibhag Evam Shodh Kendra Shashkiya Snatkottar Mahavidyalaya, Morena (M.P)
National Research Seminar
(Special issue)
2 Aatankvad Se Grast Poorvottar Bharat 2010
Rajniti Vijnan Vibhag Evam Shodh Kendra Shashkiya Snatkottar
National Research Seminar
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(Special issue
3 Nagarjun Ki Dayari Kaa Mahatwa’ 2011 Vagpravah Vol 1
4 Hindi Yatra Sahitya Ko Nagarjun Kaa Pradeys,
2011 Samanwaya Poorvottar, Vol-13
5 Poorvottar Bharat Mein Ramkathatmak,
2011, Shodh dhara,
6
Hindi Evam Bharatiya Bhashaon mein Antharsambandh, ,
2011 Samanwaya Poorvottar,
7
Arunachal Pradesh Mein Hindi Sikshan:Samasyayen Aur Samadhan,
June,2011 Samanwaya Poorvottar,
Dr. Oken Lego
Sl.No Name of Article Publisher&Place Year ISBN
1 “Dadu Panth: Sahitya Aur Samaj Darshan
Yash Publications, New Delhi 2012 978-93-81945-
55-1
2 Aadi Janajati Ki Lok Kathayein
Yash Publications, New Delhi 2012
Articles.
Sl. No Name Of Article Year of
Publication Name of the Pulisher Vol/Pageno.
1.
Arunachal ka Loksahitya:Adi Bhasha ke Vishesh Sandarbh Mein
2009 Janpath(Arunachal Visheshank) Pp-24-30
2 Yayavar Ki Yadon Mein Arunachal
2012, Samakaleen Bharatiya Sahitya
3 Aadi Samaj Ka Sanskritik Bhasya
2012, Samakaleen Bharatiya Sahitya,
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Name of the Pulisher Vol/Pageno.
1 Officer Pati’ (Story) May,2010 Janbhasha pp.5-6
2 ‘Aurat Hokar’ (Poem) April-June 2010 Sahityayan pp.28
3 Tyoharon Ki bhoomi:Arunachal
March-June,2010
Chaumasa Adivasi Lok Kala Evam tulsi Sahitya Academi Madhya Pradesh Sanskriti Parishad, Banganga, Bhopal
pp.128-131
4 ‘Laut Aao (Poem) August 2010
Uttar Pradesh Suchna Evam Jansampark Vibhag, park Road, Lucknow
Pp 49
5 Officer Pati( Story) Sept-Oct. 2010
Akshara Madhya Pradeh Rashtra Bhasha Prachar Samiti, Hindi Bhavan, Bhopal
Pp 75-77
6 Vardi Mein Bhikari(Story) Nov-2010 Vartman Sahitya, Ramghat Road, Aligarh
Pp 48-49
7 Khuni Tsunami Lehren Jan-March 2011
Samay Surabhi Anant, Shivpuri , Bihar
Pp 22
8 Sii-Nyimar’ (Nyishi folk story)
.
April-June-2012
Samanvaya Purvottar, Shillong
p-p- 3-4, ISSN- 6132
Mr. Abhishek Kumar Yadav
Sl. No Name Of Article Year of Publication Name of the Pulisher Vol/Pag
eno.
1 Aadiwasi Jivan Sangharsh Aur Parivartan Ki Chunautiya July,2012 Samkaleen Chunautui,
Samastipur, Bihar pp.70-
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Appendix “B”
Details of National/ International Seminars organized by the Department.
Seminar/workshop organized by the Department
The Department of Hindi organized a National Seminar in collaboration with Commission for Scientific and Technical Terminology, Govt. of India, MHRD, New-Delhi on: “ Manviki Evam Samajik Vigyan Vishayak Thakniki Shabd Nirman Evam Lekhan Vishay”. on 24th - 26th October, 2008
2. The Department organised a one day Seminar on “Hindi Ka Mahatva Aur Uske Prachar Prasar Ke Upaya” in collaboration with Uttar Purvanchal Rashtrabhasha Prachar Samiti, North Lakhimpur Camp, Assam on 03/04/2010 .
3. The Department organized a National Seminar on “Nagarjun Ke Sahitya Ki Prasangikata” Date: 20-21 October, 2011 in collaboration with Raiv Gandhi University
Funding Agency: RGU
4. The Department organized a National Seminar on “Poorvottar Bharat Ki Lok Sampadha: Lok Aur Sambavnayein” Date: 28th&29th October, 2012
Funding Agency: RGU
5. The Department organized a two days National Seminar on “Bharatiyata Aur Bharatiya Sahitya” on 22nd &23rd April, 2013.
Funding Agency: RGU
International: Nil
Details of Seminars/workshops (National/International) attended by the Faculties of the Department(last five years)
Dr. Harish Kumar Sharma
National
1. Attended a three days National Seminar organized by Vidhyashree Nyas, Varanasi, UP on the topic of “Bhasha, Siskha aur Sanskriti”. Date: 14-16 Jan 2010. Presented a paper titled: “ Rashtriya Smriti, Sanskriti aur Bhasha”.
2. Attended a two day National Seminar organized by Rashtriya Sarvbhasha Sahityakar Kumbh, Ajmer (Rajasthan). Date: 1-2 Jan, 2011. Presented a paper titled: “Arunachal Mein Hindi”.
3. Attended a two day National Seminar organized by the Dept. of Hindi, D.N.College, Itanagar and Nagari Lipi Parishad, Delhi. Date: 24-25 Sept. 2011.
Presented a paper titled: Arunachal Ki Bolian:Lipi Ka Prashna”.
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4. Attended a two day National Seminar organized by the Dept. of Hindi, J.N College, Pasighat. Date: 11-12 Octo. 2011. Presented a paper titled: “ Agyaya kavya: Prem Aur Prakriti”.
5. Attended a two day National Seminar organized by the Dept. of Hindi Rajv Gandhi University on the topic of “Nagarjun Ke Sahitya Ki Prasangikata” Date: 20-21 Octo. 2011. Presented a paper titled: “ Balachanama mein Krishi-Sanskriti”.
6. Attended a two day National Seminar organized by the Department of Hindi, RGU on the topic of “Purvottar Bharat Ki Lok Sampada:Lok evam Sambhavnayen”. Date: 28-29, October,2012.
Presented a paper titled “Arunachal Pradesh Ke Lok Geeet:Swaroop Evam Samvedana”.
7. Attended a two days National Seminar organized by the J.N.College, Pasighat on the topic of “Dr. Ramvilash Sharma:Samagra Chintan”. Date: 25-26 February, 2013 Presented a paper titled: “Dr. Ramvilas shama aur Unki Hindi Jati Ki Awadharna”.
8. Attended a National Seminar organized by the Department of Hindi on the topic of “Bharatiyata Aur Bharatiya Sahitya” . Date: 22-23 April, 2013.
Dr.S.S.Singh
International
Attended a national Conference on the topic “Purvottar Mein Hindi” organized by Purvottar Hindi Academi, Shillong, Meghalaya dated: 22-24, May,2010
Title of the Paper presented “ Hindi Ki Dasha”
National
1. Attended a two day Conference and National Seminar at Chitrakoot, U.P on 30th &31st August, 2008
2. Attended a Seminar organized by Dayanand Vedic Snatkottar Mahavidyalaya, Orai(Jalaun)U.P, Sponsored by U.G.C,New-Delhi on the topic “Ikkishvim Sadi Mein Bharat:Dasha Evam Dishaa. Patra Yogdaan: Vartmaan Sadi Mein Ki Badhti Upadeyataa” Date: 26 Sept., 2009.
3. Attended a Seminar organized by Rajniti Vigyan Vibhag, Saashikiya Shatkottar Mahavidyalaya, Morena, Madhya Pradesh, Sponsored by UGC.CRO Bhopal(M.P) on “Sampradayikta, Aatankvad Evam Maanvadhikar:Chunantiyan Aur Samadhan, Patra Yogdan:Sampradayik Sauharda Aur Madhyakaal Ka Hindi Sahitya Date: 24-25 October,2009.
4. Attended a Seminar organized by Bharatiya Hindi Parishad, Allahabad 38th Adhiveshan, Chennai) on “ Bharatiya Bhakti Kavya Ke Punarpath Mein Bhushan Kavya Ki Bhumika” Date: 22-23 December,2009.
5. Attended a Seminar organized by Dept. of History, Rajiv Gandhi University, Itanagar, on topic “Buddhism Evam Uttar-Poorvi Bharat Ki Budh Matavalamdi Janjatiyan,” Date: 29-30 January,2010.
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6. Attended a Seminar organized by Bharatiya Hindi Parishad, Allahabad, 38th Adhiveshan, Chennai, Tamilnadu on: Bhratiya Bhakti Kavya Ke Punarpath Mein Bhushan Kavya Ki Bhumika” Date: 22-23 December,2009.
7. Attended a Seminar organized by Hindi Sahitya Sammelan, Prayag, 62nd Adhiveshan:Puri (Orrisa) on “Hindi Bhasha Ke Sau Saal” Date: 21-23 February,2010.
8. Attended a Semianr organized by Nagari Lipi Parishad, Delhi, Shillong(Meghalaya) on “Bhasha, Lipi Aur Sahitya (Vishesh Sandarv :Arunachal Pradesh Ki Lipi Rahit Bhashayen Evam Bolien.)” Date: 20-21 March,2010.
9. Attended a Seminar organized by Department of Hindi,RGU in collaboration with Uttar Purvanchal Rashtrabhasha Prachar Samiti, North Lakhimpur Camp, Assam. Date: 03rd April, 2010.
10. Attended a National Seminar on the topic “Poorvottar Bharat Mei Ram Katha” organized by Bhasha Sangam &Allahabad Museum , Allahabad on 19th September,2010.
11. Attended a Seminar on the topic: “Ajneya Ka Arunachal Pradesh Vishayak Yatra Sahitya” organized by Kendriya Hindi Sansthan, Shillong(M.H.R.D, Govt of India) & Department of Hindi, North Eastern Hill University, Shillong (3-5 March,2011)
12. Attended a National Seminar on the topic of “ Aatankavad Ki Vaishvik Avdharna Aur Bharatiya Arth Vyavastha Par Iska Prabhav” organized by Dayananad Vaidic Snathkottar Mahavidyalaya, Orai, U.P Dated: 13-14 March,2011. Title of the paper presented: “ Aatankavad ki Vaishvik Avdharna Aur Iska Arth Vyavastha Par Prabhav”
13. Attended a national Seminar organized by Bhasha Sangam, Allahabad on the topic of “ Hindi Evam Rashtriya Ekta Mein Bhashaon Ka Bhoomika, Date: August,2011 Presented a paper entitled : “Hindi Evam Bharatiya Bhashaon Ka Antar Sambandh”
14. Attended a National Seminar organized by Nagari Lipi parishad, Delhi on the tipioc “ Poorvottar Bharat Ki Bhashaon/Boloyon Keliye Devnagari Lipi Ka Mahatwa” Date: 24the September,2011 Presented a paper entitled: “ Poorvottar Bharat Ki Bhashaon/Boliyon Keliye Devnagari Lipi Ka mahatwa (Mizo Bhasha Ke Vishesh Sandarf Mein).”
15 Attended a National Seminar organized by Department of Hindi, J.N.College, Arunachal Pradesh on “ Agneya Aur Hindi Hindi Sahitya” Date: 11-12 October,2011 Presented a paper entitled: “ Hindi Natya Sahitya Ko Agneya Ka Pradeya”.
16 Attended an International Seminar organized by Bharatiya Hindi parishad, Lucknow on “ Nayi Sa di mein Hindi Ka Vaishavik Paridrtishya” Date: 15-16 October,2011 . Presented a paper entitled “ Dalit Drishti:Sahitya Mimamsa Ka Naveen Adhyayan”.
17 Attended a national Seminar organized by Dept. of Hindi, RGU on “ Nagarjun Ke Sahitya Ki Prasangikata” Date: 20-21 October,2011. Presented a paper entitled : “ Hindi Yatra Sahitya Ki Nagarjun LKa Pradeya.
18 Attended a National Seminar organized by Rangapara College, Sonitpur on the topic “ Rashtriya Ekta Mein Hindi Ki Bhoomika Thata Ahindi Bhashi Pradeshon Mein Hindi Ke Prachar Ka Mahatwa” Date: 11-12 November, 2011. Presented a paper entitled : “ Arunachal Pradesh Mein Hindi Sikshan: Samasyayen aur Samadhan”.
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19 Attended a National Seminar organized by Gujrat Univesity, Ahmedabad on “Kala, Vichardhara aur Sahitya Ki Antaha Sambadhada” Date: 23-24 December,2011. Presented a Paper entitled “Darmik Vichardhara Aur Sahitya”.
20 Attended a National Seminar organized by Hindi Sahitya Sammelan, Prayag on “ Bhakti Sahitya:Punaravalokan”. Date: 18-20 March,2012. Presented a paper entitled “Bharatiya Bhakti Sahitya Punah Avalokan”.
Dr. Oken Lego
1. Attended a UGC Sponsored two day National Seminar on: ‘Bhakti Andolan Evam Purvanchal Pradesh” organised by Dept. of Hindi Dera natung Govt. College, Itanagar, Arunchal Pradesh on 27th &28th February,2008.
2. Attended a three day National Seminar on the topic ‘Purvottar Bharat Ka Sahitya Aur Hindi Ki Bhumika’ organised by Uttar-Purbi Prishad (Bharat Sarkar),Shillong and Dept. of Hindi,NEHU,Shillong from 4th to 6th June,2008. Presented a paper titled: ‘Arunachal Ka Adi Lok Sahitya’
3. Attended three days workshop on the topic: “ Manviki Evam Samajik Vigyan Vishayak Thakniki Shabd Nirman Evam Lekhan Vishay”. organised by the Department of Hindi, Rajiv Gandhi University in collaboration with Commission for Scientific and Technical Terminology, Govt. of India, MHRD, New-Delhi on the topic: on 24-26 October,2008.
4. Attended a one day Seminar on the topic of “Hindi Ka Mahatva Aur Uske Prachar Prasar Ke Upaya” organized by the Department of Hindi, RGU in collaboration with Uttar Purvanchal Rashtrabhasha Prachar Samiti, North Lakhimpur Camp, Assam on 03/04/2010 in the Conference Hall of RGU.
5 Attended a one day conference on the topic: “Satabdi Smaran:Aagneya” organized Poorvottar Hindustanio Sammelan, Guwahati. Title of the paper presented on the topic: “Patrakar Aagneya” 25/11/2010.
6. Attended a two day State Level Workshop on “Counseling the Counselors” organized by Institute of Distance Education, Rajiv Gandhi University dated: 4-5 April,2011.
7 Attended a two day National Seminar oraganised by Nagari Lipi parishad and Dept. of Hindi Dera Natung Govt. College, Itanagar, Arunachal Pradesh. Date: 24-25 September, 2011.
8 Attended a two day National Seminar organized by JN.College, Pasighat, Arunachal Pradesh. Date: 11-12 October, 2011 Presented a paper titled: “ Yayavar Ke Yadon Mein Arunachal Pradesh”
9 Attended a two day National Seminar organized by the Department of Hindi, Rajiv Gandhi University, on ‘Nagarjun Ke Sahitya Ki Prasangikata’. Date: 20-21 October,2011 .The title of the paper presented : Pooran ka Adhunik Sandarf:Bhoomija
10 Atttended two days National Seminar organized by Department of Hindi, Rajiv Gandhi University, Itanagar . Date: 11-12 November, 2011. The title of the paper presented ‘Arunachal mein Hindi ki Sambhabhya Bhumika’.
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11 Attended National Seminar organized by Department of Political Science, Rajiv Gandhi University, Itanagar Date: 17-18th December,2012.
12. Attended a two day National Seminar organized by JN College, Pasighat on the topic of “Ramvilas Sharma: Samagra Chintan’’. Dated: 25-26 February,2013. Paper presented on the topic: “Ramvilas Sharma Ki Ankhon mein Nirala Ke Ram:Ram Ki Shakti Pooja Ke Sandarf Mein.”
13 Attended a two day National Seminar organized by Kendriya Hindi Sansthan, Agra, guwahati Kendra and Shabd Bharati (Hindi Sansadhan Kendra) Guwahati, Assam on the theme of “ Bharatiya Bhakti Andolan Mein Shankardev Aur Madhabdev Ka Yogdan” Dated: 23-24th March,2013. Title of the paper presented: “ Dadupanthi Sant Aur Bhakti Andolan”.
Ms. Jamuna Bini
1. Attended a National Seminar organized by Purvottar Hindi Academy, Shillong from 22.05.2010 to 24.052010. Presented aa paper entitled “Rashtriya Ekta Ki Pracher-Prasar mein Hindi Ki Bhumika: Arunachal Pradesh ke Vishesh Sandarf main”.
2. Attended a one day Seminar on the topic of “Hindi Ka Mahatva Aur Uske Prachar Prasar Ke Upaya” organized by the Department of Hindi, RGU in collaboration with Uttar Purvanchal Rashtrabhasha Prachar Samiti, North Lakhimpur Camp, Assam on 03/04/2010 at 10.00 am in the Conference Hall of RGU
3. Attended and participated the “Hinditar Bhashi Nav Lekhak Shivir” from 24th Nov. to 01st December, 2010 organized by Hindi Department, Vishakhapatanam, Andra Pradesh in collaboration with Central Hindi Directorate, Agra.
4. Participated in “Octave 2011” organised by North Central Zone Cultural Centre held at Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh) and Jaipur (Rajasthan from 14th to 17th January,2011.
5. Attended a two day State Level Workshop on “Counseling the Counselors” organized by Institute of Distance Education, Rajiv Gandhi University dated: 4-5 April,2011
6. Attended the North East Hindi Poet’s Meet on the theme Poorvottar Ki Gunj(Resonance of North East) organized by North Easters Service, All India Radio, Shillong(Meghalaya) . Date: 2nd September,2011.
7. Attended a National Seminar organized by Dept. of Hindi , Dera Natung Govt. College, Itanagar in collaboration with Nagari Lipi Parishad, New Delhi on the topic “ Poorvottar nagari Lipi Rashtiryya Sangoshti and 34 th Akhil Bharatiya Nagri Lipi Sammelan 2011. Date: 24-25 September,2011.
8. Attended a National Seminar organized by Department of Hindi, J.N. College, Pasighat, Arunachal Pradesh on the topic “Agneya Aur Hindi Sahitya” Date: 11-12 October,2011 Presented a paper entitled “Hindi Kahani Mein Agegya Ka Yogdan”
9. Attended a two day National Seminar organized by Dept. of Hindi, RGU on the topic “Nagarjun Ke Sahitya Ki Prasangikata” Date: 20-21 October,2011. Presented a paper entitled : Nagarjun Ka Sahitya”.
10. Attended a two day All India Interdisciplinary Seminar on “Nai Shastrabadi Mein Stree Vimarsh Ke Vividh Aayam” sponsored by UGC, New Delhi and organized by
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Tilak College, Auriya, Kanpur(U.P). Date: 28-29th January, 2012. Presented a paper entitled: “ Nyishi Janjathi Mein Nari Ka Sthan Aur Unki Vartman Sthithi”.
11. Attended the 7th Special Annual Session of the Assam Sahitya Sabha held at Ledo, Margherita (Assam). Date: 31st January to 5th February, 2012.
12. Attended a two day State Level Workshop on “Counseling the Counselors: workshop on Tutoring and Counseling in ODL System” organized by Institute of Distance Education, RGU. Date: 4-5th April,2012.
13. Attended a State Level Workshop on “Development of SLMs” organized by Institute of Distance Education, RGU. Date: 26-27 March, 2012.
14. Attended the Poorvottar Bharat-Hindi Samagam” Hindi Poet’s Meet, organized by Indian Council for Cultural Relations in collaboration with Kendriya Hindi Sansthan, Shillong (Meghalaya). Date: 28-29 March, 2012.
15 Attended a one day orientation-cum-Workshop on “Mother Tongue based Multilingual Education” organized by Dept. of Education, RGU in collaboration with Wycliffe Global Alliance Asia-Pacific . Date: 4/4/2012.
16 Attended a two day National Seminar organized by Hindi Vikas Sammelan held at Shillong (Meghalaya) from 25th to 27th May, 2012. Presented a paper titled: “Arunchal Mein Hindi Ki Dasha Aur Disha”
17. Attended a national Seminar organized by the Department of Hindi, RGU on the topic of “Purvottar Bharat Ki Lok Sampada:Lok evam Sambhavnayen”. Date: 28-29, October, 2012. Presented a paper titled: “Nyishi Janjathi Ka Lok Sampada”
Coordinator: Coordinated a 45 day Theatre Workshop organized by National School of Drama, New- Delhi in collaboration with Department of Hindi, at RGU. Date: 15 June – 30 April, 2012
Mr. Abhishek Kumar Yadav
1. Attended a two day National Seminar organized by Hindi Department, JVU, Jodhpur on the topic of “ Samkaleen Hindi Sahitya mein Aadiwasi Vimarsh”. Date: 12-13 January, 2011.
Presented a paper titled _ “Paanv Tale Ki Doob mein Aadiwasi Ashmita Ka Sankat”. 2. Attended a two day National Seminar organized by the Department of Hindi, RGU
on the topic of “Purvottar Bharat Ki Lok Sampada:Lok evam Sambhavnayen”. Date: 28-29, October, 2012.
3. Attended a two day National Seminar organized by UGC and Rajsthan Sahitya
Academy on the topic of “Aadiwasi Samaj, Dasha Aur Disha”. Date: 14 -15th Dece, 2012. Presented a paper titled- “Aadiwasi Jivan Sangharsh Aur Parivarthan Ki Chunautiyan”. and “Arunachali Lok Sahitya Mein Pratirodh Ke Swar.”
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4. Attended a two day National Seminar organized by the J.N.College, Pasighat on the topic of “Dr. Ramvilash Sharma:Samagra Chintan”. Date: 25-26 February, 2013 Presented a paper titled: “Dr. Ramvilash Sharma Ki Alochana Drishti Aur Parmpara Ka Mulyankan”.
5. Attended a two day National Seminar organized by the Department of
Hindi,RGU.on the topic of “Bharatiyata Aur Bharatiya Sahitya”. Date: 22-23 April 2013. Presented a paper titled: “Bharatiyata Ka Prashna Aur Hashiye Ka Sahitya”.
6. Attended a two day National Seminar organized by the Department of Hindi, J.N.U
on the topic of “ Aadiwasi Sahitya:Swaroop Evam Sambhavnayen”. Date: 29-30 July 2013. Presented a paper titled: “Aadiwasi Sahitya Aur Vichardhara ka Prashna”.
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M. FACULTY OF LIFE SCIENCES
M.1. DEPARTMENT OF BOTANY
1. Name of the Department : Botany 2. Year of establishment : 1997 3. Is the Department part of a school / Faculty of the University? Faculty 4. Names of Programmes / Courses offered (UG, PG, M.Phil., Ph.D., integrated Master;
integrated Ph.D., etc.): PG, M.Phil., Ph.D. 5. Interdisciplinary programmes and departments involved: PG Diploma Course in
Biodiversity 6. Courses in collaboration with other universities, industries, foreign institutions, etc.: NIL 7. Details of programmes / courses discontinued, if any, with reasons: Nil 8. Examination system: Annual / Semester/ Choice Based Credit System:Semester System 9. Participation of the department in the courses offered by other departments: PG
Diploma Course in Biodiversity offered by Centre with Potential for Excellence in Biodiversity.
10. Number of teaching posts sanctioned and filled (Professors / Associate Professors / Assistant Professors/others)
Sanctioned Filled Actual (including CAS & MPS)
Professor 1 1 2 Associate Professor 2 2 1 Assistant Professor 6 5 5
11. Faculty profile with name, qualification, designation and area of specialization,
experience and research guidance
Name
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Desig
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Spec
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Year
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last
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Dr. R. K. Singh Ph.D. Professor Microbiology
, Mycology 17 Ph.D : Awarded
4, Ongoing 2 M.Phil. : Nil
Dr. A. K. Das Ph.D. Professor
Angiosperm Taxonomy, Ethnobotany
37 Ph.D : Awarded 10, Submitted 2, Ongoing 6
M.Phil. : 2
Dr. S. Tangjang Ph.D.
Associate Professor
Microbiology, Microbial Ecology
11 Ph.D : Awarded
0, Ongoing 4 M.Phil. : 01
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Dr. Hui Tag Ph.D.
Assistant Professor
Angiosperm Taxonomy,
Ethnobotany,
Phytochemistry
9 Ph.D. Ongoing :
3 M.Phil. : 02
Dr. A. V. Singh Ph.D.
Assistant Professor
Ethnobotany, Biochemistry, Phytochemistry
8 Ph.D. : Ongoing
2 M.Phil. : 1
Dr.( Mrs) Oyi Dai Nimasow
Ph.D.
Assistant Professor
Microbial Ecology 2 Nil
Dr.( Ms) Heikham Evelin
Ph.D.
Assistant Professor Microbiology 1 Nil
Dr.( Ms) Tenya Rina
Ph.D.
Assistant Professor Mycology 1 Nil
12. List of senior Visiting Fellows, faculty, adjunct faculty, emeritus Professors:
(i) Dr. Magnus Liden, Uppasala Univ., Sweden (ii) Prof. Lingraj Sahoo, Dept. of Biotechnology, Guwahati (iii) Dr. S. C. Mandal, Jadavpur University, West Bengal. (iv) Dr. Anupam Jha, Dept. of Molecular Biology and Biotechnology, Tezpur University (v) Dr. Prabhat Jha, Dept .of Biotechnology, BIT, Pilani (vi) Dr. B. K. Sharma, Dept. of Microbiology, Tripura University
13. Percentage of classes taken by temporary faculty – Programme-wise information:
(i) PG (year 2012-13) : 15% (ii) PG (year 2013-14) : 20% (iii) PG (year 2013-14) : NIL (iv) M.Phil./Ph.D. : NIL
14. Programme-wise Student – teacher Ratio
(i) Ph.D. : 3:1 (ii) M. Phil. : 1:2 (iii) PG: 6:1
15. Number of academic support staff (technical) and administrative staff: sanctioned,
filled and actual
Sanctioned Filled Administrative Staff 2 2
Technical Staff 4 4
16. Research thrust areas as recognized by major funding agencies: (i) Microbiology (ii) Microbial Ecology
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(iii) Mycology (iv) Angiosperm Taxonomy (v) Ethnobotany & Phytochemistry (vi) Tissue Culture
17. Number of faculty with ongoing projects from a) national b) international funding agencies and c) Total grants received. Give the names of the funding agencies and grants received project-wise.
National projects : 05 Number of facultywith individual ongoing projects: 03 Number of ongoing projects: 05 Total grants received: 32.41 Lakhs
Title of the Project Funding agency
Amount (in Lakhs)
Preparation of management and conservation action plan for Wildlife/Biodiversity for trans-Arunachal Highway(2013 - )
Govt. of Arunachal
Pradesh 6.20
Ethnobotanical Exploration and Phytochemical Analysis of Some Poisonous Plants of Arunachal Himalaya for Strategic Defense Applications (2014-2016)
Ministry of Defense,
GOI 6.51
Documentation and bioprospecting of bacterial microflora from gastro intestinal tracts of selected cold water fishes from Arunachal Pradesh (2009-2010)
NRCCWF, ICAR.
3.20
Ethnobotanical Studies & Nutritional Analysis of Middle and High Altitude Wild Edible Food Plants of Tawang & West Kameng Sector of Arunachal Pradesh for Defense Food Security (2010-2012)
Ministry of Defense,
GOI 8.64
Status Survey and Documentation of Selected Threatened Medicinal Flora of Pakhui Wildlife Sanctuary of East Kameng District in Arunachal Pradesh (Eastern Himalayas) for Conservation Priorities (2008-2010)
ATREE 7.86
18. Inter-institutional collaborative projects and associated grants received (a) National collaboration
Title of the Project Funding agency
Amount (in
Lakhs) Orchid bioresources of the North-east India – Conservation, database development and information networking; 2014-17 (Approved)
DBT 38.00
Endophytic fungi of endemic plants of Arunachal Pradesh: Diversity and novel metabolites (under Twinning Project). 2014 -
DBT 42.00
Total grants received 80.00
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(b) International collaboration: NIL 19. Departmental projects funded by DST-FIST, UGC-SAP / CAS, DPE; DBT, ICSSR, AICTE etc.,
total grants received:
Title of the Project Funding agency
Amount (in
Lakhs) Biotech Hub to work on microbial Cellulases, 2013 – 16 DBT 32.00
Centre for Bioinformatics Facility; 2007- Contd. DBT 60.00 *Biodiversity Project Phase II, 2012-17 (Sanctioned under “University with potential for excellence in Biodiversity”)
UGC 700.00
*Biodiversity Project Phase I, 2003-09 (Sanctioned under “University with potential for excellence in Biodiversity”)
UGC 318.00
**# Interdisciplinary research on Biodiversity, Vegetation mapping and Resource utilization, 2012-17
UGC 141.00
#Centre of Temperate and Alpine Botanical Research, 2012-17 UGC 51.00
#Training and Research in Edible mushroom cultivation, 2012-17 UGC 34.00
#Training cum capacity building of SHGs/NGO in handling of quality planting materials produced by tissue culture/ Vegetative propagation methods, 2012-17
UGC 13.00
DST FIST (NE), 2009 DST- FIST 30.00 DST FIST (Level I) , 2002 DST- FIST 30.00
Total grants received 1409.00 * Sanctioned jointly to the Departments of Botany and Zoology (2012-2017) ** Botany, Zoology, Chemistry & Geography (2012-2017) # Sanctioned in UGC 12th plan under New Research Initiatives and Outreach Programmes 20. Research facility / centre with State recognition: NIL National recognition: 01(University with potential for excellence in
Biodiversity) International recognition: NIL
21. Special research laboratories sponsored by / created by industry or corporate bodies
: NIL
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22. Publications by faculty (last 5 years): List Attached (Annexure-I).
Number of papers published in peer reviewed journals (National / International): 100
Monographs Nil Chapters in Books 10 Edited Books Nil Books with ISBN with details of publishers Nil Number listed in International Database (For e.g. Web of Science, Scopus, Humanities international Complete, Dare Database- International Social Sciences Directory, EBSCO host, etc.)
30 (Web of Science)
Citation Index - range/average 15-77 (Range); 46.60 (Average)
SNIP 1.395 SJR 0.219
Impact Factor- range/average 0.30 - 3.48 (Range); 1.79 (Average) (Year 2014)
h-Index 7
23. Details of patents and income generated : NIL 24. Areas of consultancy and income generated : NIL 25. Faculty selected nationally / internationally to visit other laboratories / institutions /
industries in India and abroad : Visit abroad Dr. S. Tangjang, DBT-NER Overseas fellowship 2014 to visit Florida, USA Dr. A. V. Singh, DBT-NER Overseas fellowship 2014 to visit Mississippi, USA
26. Faculty serving in
a. National committees 01 SEAC, Govt. of Arunachal Pradesh b. International
committees Nil
c. Editorial Boards 04
d. Any other(please specify) 02
Board of Post Graduate Studies, Dept. of Microbiology, Tripura University
Board of Post Graduate Studies, Dept. of Botany, Nagaland University
27. Faculty recharging strategies (UGC, ASC, Refresher / Orientation programs, workshops, training programs and similar programs).: Faculty members attend these recharging programs
28. Student projects : PG: 18-24 per Year M.Phil: 1-4 per Year
• Percentage of students who have done in-house project including inter- departmental projects : 100%
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Ph.D./Research • Percentage of students doing projects in collaboration with other universities
/ industry / institute: 25% 29. Awards / recognitions received at the national and international level by
• Faculty
Prof. R.K Singh
Honorary Fellow of Indian Mycological Society, Kolkata Fellow, International Society for Conservation of Natural Resources (ISCON), Varanasi. Dr. D. N. Goyle Award by International Society for Conservation of Natural Resources (ISCON),Varanasi. INSA Visiting Fellow.
Prof. A.K Das
President & Life Member of Arunachal Science Academy Fellow of Ethnobotanical Society (Ethnobotanical Society of India)
Dr. S. Tangjang DBT NER Overseas Fellowship 2014
Dr. Hui Tag
CSIR overseas conference Fellowship, 2005 DST overseas conference Fellowship to Istanbul, 2007 Editorial Board Member, International Journal of Genuine Traditional Medicine (TANG), Korea UNDP Observer for Eastern Himalayan Region to COP-11 (11th Conference of Parties to the Convention on Biological Diversity) held at Hyderabad w.e.f. 8th – 20th October 2012 and Continuing till 2014 as representative for State of Arunachal Pradesh, Govt. of India Core Member, Project Evaluation Committee, UNDP sponsored Medicinal Plant Project, State Medicinal Plant Board (SMPB), Ministry of Environment & Forest, Govt. of Arunachal Pradesh, Itanagar (2008-2015).
Dr. A. V. Singh DBT NER Overseas Fellowship 2014
• Doctoral / post doctoral fellows : 13 Kothari Fellow : 01 WOS (B) (DST) : 02 Research Associate : 02 INSPIRE Fellowship (DST) : 02 RGNF : 06
• Students : 19 NET-JRF: 02 NET: 08 SLET: 09 Chancellor Gold Medal for University Topper: 01
30. Seminars / Conference / Workshops organized and the source of funding (national / international) with details of outstanding participants, if any. : Seminars / Conference : 02 (UGC) Workshops : 06 (DBT)
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31. Code of ethics for research followed by the departments: As per GOI and University guidelines.
32. Student profile programme-wise
Name of the Programme
(refer to question no. 4)
Applications received
Selected Pass percentage
Male Female Male Female
PG (2014-15) 103 06 20 100 100 PG (2013-14) 97 03 21 100 100 M.Phil. (2014-15) 33 01 03 - - M.Phil. (2013-14) 28 0 01 - 0 M.Phil. (2012-13) 26 01 0 100 0 Ph.D. (2014-15) 55 02 05 - - Ph.D. (2013-14) 53 0 2 - - Ph.D. (2012-13) 46 05 04 - -
33. Diversify of students
Name of the Programme
(refer to question no. 4)
% of students from the
same university
% of students from the other
universities within the state
% of students from
universities outside the
state
% of students
from other countries
PG 82 Nil 18 Nil M.Phil. (Last 3 years) 100 Nil Nil Nil
Ph.D. (Last 3 years) 82.35 Nil 17.65 Nil
34. How many students have cleared civil services and defence services examinations,
NET, SET, GATE and other competitive examinations? Give details category –wise.
Civil services : 05 Name Present Position 1 Ms. Tame Yajum Circle Officer, Govt. of Arunachal Pradesh 2 Mr. Kardak Riba DySP, Govt. of Arunachal Pradesh 3 Mr. Wemkhum Khilak CDPO, Govt. of Arunachal Pradesh 4 Ms. Binti Mibang Circle Officer, Govt. of Arunachal Pradesh 5 Ms. Nemko Kimsing CDPO, Govt. of Arunachal Pradesh
Defence services: NIL NET/SLET: 19
Name NET/SET Year Present Position 1 Mrs. Amum Tamuk NET 2001 Asstt. Prof. 2 Dr. Kumanand Tayung NET 2001 Asstt. Prof. 3 Mr. Tatum Mibang NET 2001 Asstt. Prof. 4 Dr. Sumpam Tangjang NET-JRF 2002 Asso. Prof. 5 Dr. Hui Tag NET-JRF 2002 Asstt. Prof.
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6 Mr. Temin Payom NET 2003 Asstt. Prof. 7 Mr. Joram Muthu NET 2003 Asstt. Prof. 8 Mr. Hary Loyi NET 2004 Asstt. Prof. 9 Mr. Longkum Kimsing NET, SET 2005,2006 Asstt. Prof.
10 Mr. Jambey Tsering NET, SET 2012,2013 Research Scholar 11 Mr. Doi Tarak SET 2009 Admin. Officer 12 Mr. Dorjee K. Thungdok SET 2009 Admin. Officer 13 Mrs Daisy Perme SET 2009 Sr. Teacher 14 Mr. Dighanta Chabukdhara SET 2009 Jr. Teacher 15 Dr. Oyi Dai SET 2010 Asstt. Prof. 16 Mr. Mojum Pakam SET 2010 Sr. Teacher 17 Dr. Tenya Rina SET 2010 Asstt. Prof. 18 Ms. Ajum Bagang SET 2012 Asstt. Prof. 19 Ms. Binita Medak SET 2013 Research Scholar
35. Student progression
Student progression Percentage against enrolled
UG to PG Not Applicable
PG to M. Phil. (2009-14) 6/105
PG to Ph. D. 19/105
Ph. D. to Post-Doctoral 4/18
Employed • Campus selection • Other than campus recruitment
Nil
~ 90%
Entrepreneurs ~ 5% 36. Diversity of staff
Percentage of faculty who are graduates
of the same university 50 from other universities within the state Nil from universities from other states 50 from universities outside the country Nil
37. Number of faculty who were awarded M. Phil., Ph.D., D.Sc. and D.Litt. during the assessment period : Nil
38. Present details of infrastructural facilities with regard to a) Library : Departmental Library, E- library through INFLIBNET & DELCON b) Internet facilities for staff and students : 100%, YES c) Total number of class rooms : 02 d) Class rooms with ICT facility : 00 e) Students’ laboratories : 02 f) Research laboratories : 07
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39. List of doctoral, post-doctoral students and Research Associates a) from the host institution / universities
Dr. Tenya Rina, UGC RA, Feb. 2013 – May 2013 b) from other institutions / universities : Nil
Dr. Ashis Paul, Kothari Fellowship, 2012 Contd. Dr. Pallabi Kalita Hui, WOS (B) DST, 2008-2010
40. Number of post graduate students getting financial assistance from the university.: PG :100%, through Higher Education department, Govt. of Arunachal Pradesh
and Govt. of Assam M.Phil. : 100%, University Research fellowship Ph.D. : 100%, University Research fellowship
41. Was any need assessment exercise undertaken before the development of new Programme (s)? If so, highlight the methodology. : No
42. Does the department obtain feedback from a. faculty on curriculum as well as teaching-learning-evaluation ? If yes how does the
department utilize the feedback? :Yes; by making necessary revision in curriculum b. students and staff on curriculum and teaching-learning-evaluation and how does
the department utilize the feedback? :Yes; by making necessary revision in curriculum
c. alumni and employers on the programmes offered and how does the department utilize the feedback? : Yes; by incorporating suggestions while revising the syllabus
43. List the distinguished alumni of the department (maximum 10)
Name of Scholar Year of PhD Placement
1 Dr. Kumanand Tayung
M.Sc. 1999 Asstt. Prof. North Orissa University
2 Dr Ganguva Murtem 2005 Scientist, SFRI, Itanagar
3 Dr. Sumpam Tangjang 2005 Asso. Prof. in Rajiv Gandhi University
4 Dr. Hridip Kumar Sarma 2005 Asstt. Prof. in Gauhati University
5 Dr. Bipin Kumar Sharma 2007 Asstt. Prof. in TripuraUniversity
6 Dr. Hui Tag 2008 Asstt. Prof. in Rajiv Gandhi University
7 Dr. Ritesh Kr. Choudhuri 2010 Scientist C, Agharkar Research Institute, Pune
8 Dr. Oyi Dai 2011 Asstt. Prof. in Rajiv Gandhi University 9 Dr. Arundhati Bordoloi 2012 Scientist, ICAR 10 Dr. Tenya Rina 2012 Asstt. Prof. in Rajiv Gandhi University
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44. List of alumni
Name of Scholar Year of M.Sc. Placement 1 Dr. Kumanand Tayeng 1999 Asstt. Prof. North Orissa University 2 Mrs. Amum Tamuk 1999 Asstt. Prof. in College 3 Mr. Tatum Mibang 1999 Asstt. Prof. in College 4 Ms. Yapung Rimo 1999 Asstt. Prof. in College 5 Mr. Temin Payum 2001 Asstt. Prof. in College 6 Mr. Joram Muthu 2004 Asstt. Prof. in College 7 Mr. Hary Loyi 2005 Asstt. Prof. in College 8 Mr. Longkum Kimsing 2005 Asstt. Prof. in College 9 Mr. Doi Tarak 2007 Admin. Officer, Govt. of AP 10 Mr. Dorjee K. Thungdok 2008 Admin. Officer, , Govt. of AP 11 Ms. Ajum Bagang 2011 Asstt. Prof. in College 12 Ms. Tame Yajum 2004 Circle Officer, , Govt. of AP 13 Mr. Wemkhum Khilak 2006 CDPO, , Govt. of AP 14 Ms. Binti Mibang 2007 Circle Officer, , Govt. of AP 15 Mr. Kardak Riba 2008 DySP, , Govt. of AP 16 Ms. Nemko Kimsing 2008 CDPO, , Govt. of AP Year of PhD 17 Dr Ganguva Murtem 2005 Scientist, SFRI 18 Dr Mahesh Gogoi 2005 Asstt. Prof. in College
19 Dr. Sumpam Tangjang 2005 Asso. Prof. in Rajiv Gandhi University
20 Dr. Hridip Kumar Sarma 2005 Asstt. Prof. in Gauhati University 21 Dr Prabath C. Nath 2006 Asstt. Prof. in College 22 Dr Roshan Sarma 2006 Asstt. Prof. in College 23 Dr Anamika Boro 2006 Post Doctoral Fellow 24 Dr Reingamla Shadang 2007 Asstt. Prof. in College
25 Dr. Mritunjay Mazumdar 2007 School Teacher
26 Dr. Bipin Kumar Sharma 2007 Asstt. Prof. in TripuraUniversity
27 Dr. Hui Tag 2008 Asstt. Prof. in Rajiv Gandhi University
28 Dr. L.R Bhuyan 2008 Scientist, SFRI 29 Dr. Kalidas Upadhyaya 2008 Asstt. Prof. in College, Tripura 30 Dr. Debajit Mahanta 2009 Scientist, DST, Govt. of AP
31 Dr. Dulal Chandra Saikia 2009 Asstt. Prof. in College
32 Dr. Ritesh Kr. Choudhuri 2010 Scientist C, Agharkar Research Institute, Pune
33 Dr. Krishna Chowlu 2010 WOS (A) DST 34 Dr. Ona Apang 2010 Scientist, SFRI
35 Dr. D. Balasubramaniam 2011 Research Associate
36 Dr. Purnima Gogoi 2011 WOS (A) DST
37 Dr. Oyi Dai 2011 Asstt. Prof. in Rajiv Gandhi University
38 Dr. Anjali Konwar 2011 School Teacher 39 Dr. Rima Taipodia 2011 Admin. Officer 40 Dr. Bhaskar Saikia 2012 Taxonomic Consultant
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41 Dr. Tasso Tabin 2012 Scientist, ICAR 42 Dr. Susanta Borah 2012 Asstt. Prof. in College 43 Dr. Arundhati Bordoloi 2012 Scientist, ICAR 44 Dr. Purnima Dubey 2012 Asstt. Prof. in College 45 Dr. Shilpa Soni 2012 Asstt. Prof. in College
46 Dr. Tenya Rina 2012 Asstt. Prof. in Rajiv Gandhi University
45. Give details of student enrichment programmes (special lectures/workshops/seminar)
involving external experts. : The department frequently organizes special lectures by inviting guest/visiting faculty from other institutions. Workshop on topics related to bioinformatics is conducted each year. The department has included weekly student’s seminars in its curriculum.
46. List the teaching methods adopted by the faculty for different programmes: (i) Direct instruction - Lecture with Discussion, Lecture/demonstration by faculty
and guest speaker, (ii) Tutorial and Coaching (iii) Presentation by students (iv) Assignments : Reading assignments in journals, monographs, etc., Review
Writing - Reports on published research studies, Library research on topics or problems
(v) Individual projects for students (vi) Laboratory and field based practical, Field trip (vii) Standardized tests and teacher-created tests
47. How does the department ensure the programme objectives are constantly met and learning outcomes monitored? : The department conducts monthly sessional examination and weekly seminars to assess the quality of teaching-learning. Department also takes regular feedback from faculty and students for improving the teaching-learning process. For giving a better exposure to the students, special lecture by visiting faculty for imparting knowledge on recent research and developments, visit to laboratory of other institutions and field training is also organized. Besides, department conducts special classes for Net examination. Laboratory training for research scholar in their respective field of research is also arranged in other institutions/universities.
48. Highlight the participation of students and faculty in extension activities. The department regularly organizes interactive workshop and outreach
activities in selected rural localities in the districts of Tawang, West Kameng, East Kameng and Lower Subansiri of the state to create awareness on environment and bioresource management, and to disseminate lab science to the local communities. The faculty member have organized four interactive workshop in the year 2009 - 14 on the topic ranging from Conservation of medicinal flora to Rural healthcare and Livelihood security, Landscaping of rural ecological landscapes, forest and wildlife conservation, water conservation, conservation and sustainable use of wild crop diversity, local biodiversity conservation through creation of local biodiversity register.
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The department also participates in certain outreach programme organized by the Centre with Potential for Excellence in Biodiversity for educating people on importance of biodiversity and livelihood issues. The department also conducts annual botanical expedition tours with students during which the group conducts interactive session with villagers and shares the knowledge.
49. Give details of “beyond syllabus scholarly activities” of the department Faculty members of the department deliver lecture in Senior Secondary
School and colleges as resource person. Exhibition for school students has also been organized by the department. Faculty members of the department contribute in running the Arunachal Science Academy which was founded in the University, and organize programmes for the school students under its banner. Faculty members are also involved in publishing the University Research Journal (RGURJ). Another journal on Biodiversity Research, to be published soon by the Centre of Biodiversity research, is also in the offing in which the faculty members are contributing as editorial boardmembers.
50. State whether the programme / department is accredited / graded by other agencies? If yes, give details. : NO
51. Briefly highlight the contributions of the department in generating new knowledge, basic or applied. – Research activity / Ph.D. / Students project:
Since its inception in the year 1997, the department has been trying hard to bring innovations in the curriculum keeping in view the general need of the students with an eye to expose them to new areas of research in spite of some bottlenecks viz., the limited number of faculty and developing the infrastructure commensurate with research needs. This endeavour resulted in recognition of the faculty of Life Science as one of the Centres with potential for Excellence in Biodiversity by UGC in 2003. The department also received financial assistance under DST-FIST for Phase I in the year 2002 and 2009 for augmenting the research facilities for young faculties and research students. The Department also came forward with A substantial grant from Department of Biotechnology which was garnered for the establishment of Bioinformatics and computational facilities (BIF Centre). The Ministry of Environment of Forests, Govt. of India also helped the department providing financial assistance for the establishment of Botanical Garden in the University campus which is indeed a unique one where many rare and endangered species are maintained.
The priority of the department for its first stage of research work was to inventorize the plant and microbial resources of the Eastern Himalayan hot spot covering different climatic zones. A significant amount of work has been done in this direction in last 15 years including substantial work on documentation of the community knowledge base. Presently focus is also being given on value addition to those resources through identification of active principles, introduction of recent molecular techniques for identification of ecotype plant having potentialities for uplifting the economy of the local communities with an eye to conserve those valuable resources and creating awareness among the local communities. The strategy has been to involve the local student right from the master degree level through relevant projects through M. Phil. and Ph.D. programmes.
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52. Detail five major Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities and Challenges (SWOC) of the department.
Strengths
(1) Sincere and focused PG teaching and Student mentorship programme. (2) Almost 100% placement of students within a period of 1-2 years after completion
of PG and Ph.D. courses. (3) Qualified faculty for carrying out research work in focused thrust areas(i.e. Plant
and Microbial biodiversity) (4) Good number of research projects and research publications (5) Sincere involvement of all faculty members in fund mobilization for
strengthening the facilityfor PG teaching and research.
Weaknesses (1) Small number of faculty and technical staff which hinders opening up of more
number of specialized course papers as well as research work in other thrust areas.
(2) Poor/Insufficient infrastructural facilities (building, research laboratories, water and electricity supply and ICT facility in class rooms)
(3) Lack of a regular and stipulated funding by the university to the department. (4) Poor system for repair and maintenance of scientific instruments and obtaining
supplies. (5) Lack of well-equipped modern biology research laboratories.
Opportunities (1) To develop as a reputed PG teaching department in North-East India. (2) To develop as a reputed research centre producing a team of young
researchers in following fields: (i) Taxonomy, Ethnobotany, phytochemistry; (ii) Ecology, biodiversity and bio-resource utilization; (iii) Microbiology.
(3) To start and develop specialised research areas (i) Alpine biodiversity, and (ii) Fermented food and beverages
(4) To develop as a state nodal centre for the training of college/school teachers, scientists and other resource persons in fields related to botany
(5) To develop as a centre for initiating/supporting out-reach programmes.
Challenges (1) To further strengthen the PG teaching by giving more focus on laboratory/field
works. (2) To address and mitigate the problems arising due to inadequate infrastructure,
funding, maintenance, supplies and remoteness of the place. (3) To strengthen existing research areas of the department by establishing well
equipped laboratories and to initiate collaborative research works with other institutions.
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(4) To create facilities aiming to attract and retain trained researchers and faculty members and to increase their number.
(5) To start new research specializations.
53. Future plans of the department
The department plans further strengthening of its PG curriculum by giving more focus on laboratory/field works. It will also attempt to include new special papers in its PG course. On research front, creation of facilities for molecular and biochemical works and establishment of new laboratories for taxonomic and microbial research in Temperate and Alpine habitats are on priority. The main focus of the on-going and new research in the department in coming 5 years would be on Microbiology, Plant taxonomy, Ethnobotany, Phytochemistry and bio-prospecting related work. The department will also strive to start research in areas like Fermented food and beverages and Plant Ecology. Initiatives towards collaborative research works with Universities/Institutes located within and outside Northeast region are to be undertaken. The department will further strengthen its endeavour to train its faculty members and researcher in other institutions in their chosen areas of research.
The department is also making final preparations for starting the UGC
supported outreach programmes, (i) Training and Research in Edible mushroom cultivation, and (ii) Training cum capacity building of SHGs/NGO in handling of quality planting materials produced by tissue culture/ Vegetative propagation methods.
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Annexure I
List of Research Publications in Referred Journals
Year 2014
1. Bharali, P., Paul, A., Dutta, P., Gogoi, G., Das, A.K. and Baruah, A.M. (2014) Ethnopharmacognosy of Stemona tuberosa Lour., a potential medicinal plant species of Arunachal Pradesh, India. World Journal of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences 3: 1072-1081.
2. Bharali, S., Paul, A. and Khan, M.L. (2014) Soil nutrient status and its impact on the growth of three Rhododendron species in a temperate forest of eastern Himalayas, India. Taiwan Journal of Forest Science 29: 33-51.
3. Gopal, Velmani., Vivekananda Mandal, Sumpam Tangjang, Subhash C. Mandal (2014). Serum biochemical, histopathology and SEM analyses of the effects of the Indian traditional herb Wattakaka volubilis leaf extract on Wistar male rats. Journal of Pharmacopuncture. 17(1): 013-019.
4. Heikham Evelin and R. Kapoor (2014) Arbuscular mycorrhizal symbiosis modulates antioxidant response in salt stressed Trigonella foenum-graecum plants. DOI 10.1007/s00572-013-0529-4 Mycorrhiza 24: 197-208 ISSN: 0940-6360 (print version) ISSN: 1432-1890 (electronic version)
5. Kalita, P. Hui Tag, H. N. Sarma, A. K. Das (2014). Evaluation of Nutritional Potential of Five Unexplored Wild Edible Food Plants from Eastern Himalayan Biodiversity Hotspot Region (India). International Journal of Biological, Life Science and Engineering Vol: 8 No:3 (2014), pp-1-4.
6. Saikia, B., Saikia, M. and Das, A.K. (2014)Rediscovery of Dioscorea lepcharum Prain & Burkill [Dioscoreaceae] – from Arunachal Pradesh, India after a century. Pleione 8: 178-180.
7. Tag. H., Jambey Tsering, Pallabi Kalita Hui, Baikuntha Jyoti Gogoi, Vijay Veer (2014). Nutritional Potential and Traditional Uses of High Altitude Wild Edible Plants in Eastern Himalayas, India. International Journal of Agriculture, Biosystems Science and Engineering Vol. 8, No. 3, (2014), pp-395-400.
8. Tangjang, Sumpam., Vivek Meya, A. Arunachalam and S.C. Mandal (2014). Cultivation as an alternative to over-exploitation: A conservation means for Coptis teeta in the Indian Eastern Himalaya. International Journal of Environmental Sciences. 5(1): 47-51. ISBN 0976 – 4402.
Year 2013
9. Balasubramanium, D. K., Arunachalm, A.Arunachalam and A.K.Das (2013). Water hyacinth [Eicchorniacrassipes (Mart.) Solms.] engineered soil nutrient availability in a low land rain fed rice farming system of north east India. Ecological Engineering,58. 3-12. ISBN 0925-8574.
10. Balasubramanium, D., K. Arunachalm, A. Arunachalam and A.K.Das (2013). Effect of water hyacinth (Eichhornia crassipes) mulch on microbial properties in lowland rainfed rice-based agricultural system in northeast India. Agricultural Research. 2, 246-257.
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11. Bharali, S., Paul, A. and Khan, M.L. (2013) Population status of Rhododendron mechukae – A newly recorded endemic species from Eastern Himalaya, India. Journal of Biodiversity Management and Forestry 2: 1-5.
12. Choudhry, K. K. and Singh, R. K. (2013). Cyanobacterial diversity along altitudinal gradient in Eastern Himalayas of India. J. Algal Biomass Utilization, 4 (2): 53–58. ISSN 2229- 6905.
13. Evelin, Heikham., B. Giri and R. Kapoor (2013). Ultrastructural evidence for AMF mediated salt stress mitigation in Trigonella foenum-graecum. Mycorrhiza 23: 71-86 ISSN: 0940-6360 (print version) ISSN: 1432-1890 (electronic version)
14. Gogoi, P., Wani S. H. and Singh, R. K. (2013). Arbuscular Mycorrhiza: A Biological Budding for Sustainable Agriculture. International Journal of Life Sciences, 2: 149-161.ISSN 2091-0525.
15. Kalita P, Hui Tag, A.K Das (2013). Evaluation of Nutritional Quality of Four Unexplored wild food plants from Arunachal Himalaya for the formulation of cost effective fish feeds. International Journal of Fisheries and Aquaculture 5: 92-97. ISSN: 2006-9839.
16. Mandal, S., Heikham Evelin, B. Giri, V. P. Singh and R. Kapoor (2013). Arbuscular mycorrhiza enhances the production of stevioside and rebaudioside-A in Stevia rebaudiana via nutritional and non-nutritional mechanisms. Applied Soil Ecology 72: 187–194ISSN: 0929-1393
17. Paul, A., Bharali, S., Khan, M.L. and Tripathi, O.P. (2013) Anthropogenic disturbances led to risk of extinction of Taxus wallichiana Zuccarini, an endangered medicinal tree in Arunachal Himalaya. Natural Areas Journal 33: 447-454.
18. Paul, A., Kalita, J., Khan, M.L. and Tripathi, O.P. (2013) Illiciumgriffithii Hook. f. & Thoms. – A potential source of natural off-farm income to the rural people of Arunachal Himalaya, India. Indian Journal of Natural Products and Resources 4: 131-137.
19. Purkayastha, P., Kangabam R. and R. K. Singh. (2013). Comparative Modelling of PINK1 Protein from Calcium-Dependent Protein Kinase 1 from Toxoplasma Gondii, International Journal of Drug Design and Discovery, 4(4), 1174-1181. ISSN: 0975-8275
20. Tangjang, S., Arunachalam, A., Arunachalam, K., Shukla, A.K. and Deb, S. (2013). Influence of plant residues, FYM and inorganic fertilizers on soil N and P mineralization and growth of Abelmoschus esculentus Linn. Climate Change and Environmental Sustainability. 1: 127-137.
Year 2012
21. Gogoi, P. and Singh R. K. (2012). Augmented growth of long pepper in response to arbuscular mycorrhizal inoculation. Journal of Forestry Research (Springer), 23: 339-344. ISSN 1007-662X
22. Rina, T. and R. K. Singh (2012). Effect of lignocellulosic substrates on the yield of Pleurotus sajor-caju and P. sapidus. Environmental Biology and Conservation, 16. (Accepted). ISSN 0971-782X.
23. Chowdhury, R. K., R K. Srivastava, Arup K. Das and Joongku Lee (2012). Floristic Diversity Assessment and Vegetative Analysis of Upper Siang District of Eastern Himalaya in north east India. Korean Journal Plant Taxonomy. Vol 42 No. 3, pp 222-246. ISBN 1225-8318.
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24. Upadhyaya, K., A. Arunachalm, K. Arunachalm and A. K. Das (2012). Decomposition & nutrient release pattern of Pyllostachys bambusoides and Arundinaria racemosa, India. Journal of Forestry Research. 23(2):245-252. ISBN 1007-662X.
25. Tag, H., Jeri, L., Mingki, T., Tsering, J. and Das, A.K. (2012). Higher plant diversity in Pakke Wildlife Sanctuary and Tiger Reserve in East Kameng district of Arunachal Pradesh: Checklist-I. Pleione, 6(1):149-162. ISSN: 0973-9467.
26. Tag, H., Kalita, P., Dwivedi, P., Das, A.K. and Namsa, N.D.(2012). Herbal medicines used in the treatment of Diabetes mellitus in Arunachal Himalaya, northeast India. Journal of Ethnopharmacology. 141(3):786-795. ISBN 0378-8741.
27. Balasubramanian, D., Arunchalam, K., Das, A.K. and Arunachalam, A. (2012). Decomposition and nutrient release of Eichhornia crassipes (Mart.) Solms. under different trophic conditions in wetlands of eastern Himalayan foothills. Ecological Engineering. 44: 111-122. ISBN 0925-8574.
28. Wangpan, T., Sumpam Tangjang and Arunachalam, A. (2012). Managing upland rice under typical traditional slash-and-burn ecosystem in the hilly Arunachal Himalaya of Northeast India. Indian Journal of Hill Farming. 25(2): 10-13. ISBN 0970-6429.
29. Tangjang S., Arunachalam, A., Arunachalam, K. and Balasubramanian, D. (2012). Earthworms (Perionyx excavates Perr.), cow dung, and leaf residues alter soil physico-chemical and microbial properties in a traditional agroecosystem of Arunachal Pradesh. Journal of Tropical Agriculture, 50(1-2): 76-79.
30. Tangjang, S., and Nima D. Namsa (2012). Opium threat in the eastern Himalayan zone of Arunachal Pradesh, Northeast India. Current Science, 102(7): 957-958. ISBN 0011-3891.
31. Wangpan, T. and Sumpam Tangjang (2012). Slash-and-burn agriculture in eastern Himalayan zone of Northeast India. Current Science, 102(9):1247-1248.
32. Tag, H., Nima D. Namsa, P. Kalita, P. Dwivedi & A.K Das (2012). Herbal medicines used in the treatment of diabetes mellitus in Arunachal Himalaya, north-east India. Journal of Ethnopharmacology, 141(3): 986-795. ISSN: 0378-8741.
33. Gogoi, B. J., J. Tsering, Hui Tag & V. Veer (2012). Antioxidant potential and total phenolic content of Leucas aspera of Sonitpur district, Assam. International Journal of Research in Pharmaceutical Sciences, 3(3): 1-3. ISSN: 0975-7538.
34. Tag, H., L. Jeri, T. Mingki, J. Tsering & A.K. Das (2012). Higher Plant Diversity in Pakke Wildlife Sanctuary and Tiger Reserve in East Kameng District of Arunachal Pradesh: Checklist – I. Pleione, 6 (1): 149-162. ISSN: 0973-9467.
35. Tsering, J., B.J Gogoi & Hui Tag (2012). Ethnobotany and Phytochemical Analysis of Pyrus pashia Leaves. International Journal of Pharmaceutical Science and Research, 3(8): 1000-1003. ISSN: 0975-8232.
36. SinghA.V.,Chanu,A.S.,andH.Soibam.2012). Ancientartof alcoholicfermentation,itsimportanceatpresentand future prospects - a review. J.Phytol. Res.25(1): 15-22.
37. Dai, O., Nimasow Gibji, Sunya Bamin, Chozom Karma. (2012). Floriculture prospects in Arunachal Pradesh with special reference to orchids. Journal of Biodiversity and Environmental Sciences, 2(3): 18–32, 2012.
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38. Dai, O. and R. K. Singh. (2012). Effect of AM inoculation on growth of chili (Capsicum frutescens L.) plant in phosphorus amended soil. Rajiv Gandhi University Research Journal, 11(1): 122–134. ISSN 2250-2866.
39. Nimasow, G., Ngupok Ringu and Nimasow O. D. (2012). Ethonomedicinal Knowledge among the Adi tribes of Lower Dibang Valley district of Arunachal Pradesh, India. International Research Journal of Pharmacy, 3(6): 223–229.
40. Heikham Evelin, B. Giri and R. Kapoor (2012). Contribution of Glomus intraradices inoculation on nutrient acquisition and mitigation of ionic imbalance in NaCl stressed Trigonella foenum-graecum. Mycorrhiza 22: 203-217 ISSN: 0940-6360 (print version) ISSN: 1432-1890 (electronic version)
41. Rina, Tenya. (2012) Commercialization of Oyster Mushroom Production in Arunachal Pradesh: Prospects and Challenges. Rajiv Gandhi University Research Journal (ISSN 2250-2866) Vol. 11 (1): 135-149
Year 2011
42. Dai, O. and R. K. Singh (2011). Effect of AM inoculation on growth of chili (Capsicum frutescens L.) plant in phosphorus amended soil. Rajiv Gandhi University Research Journal, 12 : 122-134, 2012. ISSN 2250-2866.
43. Dai O., R. K. Singh and G. Nimachow (2011). Effect of AM inoculation on growth of Chili plant in organic manure amended soil. African Journal of Microbiology Research 5: 5004-5012. ISSN 1996-0808.
44. Awasthi, M. and R. K. Singh (2011). Development of algae for the production of bioethanol, biomethane, biohydrogen and biodiesel. International Journal of Current Science, 1: 14-23. ISSN 2250-1770.
45. Gogoi, P. and R. K Singh (2011). Differential effect of some arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi on growth of Piper longum L. (Piperaceae). Indian Journal of Science & Technology, 4(2): 119-125. ISSN 0974- 6846.
46. Gogoi, P., Oyi Dai and Singh R. K. (2011). Arbuscular mycorrhizal association with plants growing in acidic soils of Arunachal Pradesh, India. Int. Journal of Forest Usufructs Management 12(1): 3-18. ISSN 0972-3927.
47. Gogoi, D., A.K. Verma, S.B. Prasad, M. Stalin Joseph, R.K. Singh* and S.P. Singh (2011). Ligand based virtual screening on some of the Anti Cancer phytochemicals to develop a novel inhibitor of catenin against Cancer. Patkai Journal of Multidisciplinary Studies, 1, 1-5.
48. Balsubramanian, D., A. Arunachalam, A.K.Das, K. Arunachalam (2011). Nutrient accumulation pattern of Eichhornia crassipes Mart. (Solm.) in natural wetlands with different trophic condition. Water pollution and Management. 1, 30-56.
49. Jeri, L., Tag, H., Tsering, J., Kalita, P., Mingki, T. and Das, A.K.(2011). Ethnobotanical investigation of edible and medicinal plants in Pakke Wildlife Sanctuary of East Kameng district in Arunachal Pradesh, India. Pleione, 5(1):83-90. ISSN: 0973-9467.
50. Sharma, D, B Sharma & A K Shukla. (2011). Biotechnological approach of microbial lipase: A review. Biotechnology 10: 23-40.
51. Doi, T., Nima D. Namsa, Sumpam Tangjang, S.C. Arya, Bhaskar Rajbhonshi, P.K. Samal and M. Mandal (2011). An inventory of ethnobotanicals used as anti-diabetic by a
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rural community of Dhemaji district of Assam, Northeast India. Journal of Ethnopharmacology, 138: 345-350. ISBN 0378-8741.
52. Tangjang, S., Nima D. Namsa, Chocha Aran and Anggu Litin (2011). An ethnobotanical survey of medicinal plants in the Eastern Himalayan zone of Arunachal Pradesh, India. Journal of Ethnopharmacology. 134:18-25. ISBN 0378-8741.
53. Nima, D. Namsa, Mandal, M and Tangjang, S. (2011). Anti-malarial herbal remedies of northeast India, Assam: an ethnobotanical survey. Journal of Ethnopharmacology, 133(2):565-572. ISBN 0378-8741.
54. Nima, D. Namsa and Sumpam Tangjang (2011). Natural pharmacopoeia used in traditional system of medicine for the treatment of diarrhea in Arunachal Pradesh. International Journal of Phytomedicines and Related Industries Medicinal Plants. 3(3): 191-201.
55. Nima, D. Namsa, Manabendra Mandal, Sumpam Tangjang and Subhash C. Mandal (2011). Ethnobotany of the Monpa ethnic group at Arunachal Pradesh, India. Journal of Ethnobiology and Ethnomedicine. 7:31. doi: 10.1186/1746-4269-7-31. ISBN 1746-4269.
56. Jeri, L., Hui Tag, J. Tsering, P. Kalita, T. Mingki & A.K Das (2011). Ethnobotanical Investigation of Edible and Medicinal Plants in Pakke Wildlife Sanctuary of East Kameng District in Arunachal Pradesh, India. Pleione, 5(1): 83-90. ISSN: 0973-9467.
57. Saikia, B., J.S Rawat, Hui Tag & A.K Das (2011). An investigation on the taxonomy and ecology of the genus Dioscorea in Arunachal Pradesh, India. Journal of Frontline Research, 1: 44-53. ISSN: 2249-9903.
58. Singh, A. V. (2011).Astudyontheethnobotanical,phytochemicalandthe socio-economicalrelevanceofHouttuyniacordatathunb.inManipur.LifeSciencesLeaflets20: 908-922. ISSN0976-1098.
59. Singh, A. V. AlliumHookeri,Thw.Enum.(2011).Alesserknownterrestrialperennialherb usedasfoodanditsethnobotanicalrelevanceinManipur.”AJFAND 11(6):5389-5412. ISSN16845374.
60. Singh, A. V. (2011).Nutritional,EthnobotanicsandSocio-economicrelevanceofEuryale feroxSalisb.InManipur.LifeSciencesLeaflets20:908-922. ISSN: 0976-9467
61. Singh, A. V. (2011).Ethnobotanical useofDrymeria cordata (Linnaeus) Willdenow exRoemer &Schultes(Caryophyllaceae)intheImphaldistrictofManipur,India.Pleione5(1):129-131. ISSN: 0973-9467.
62. Nimachow, G., R. C. Joshi & Oyi Dai. (2011). Role of Indigenous Knowledge System in conservation of forest resources–A case study of the Aka tribes of Arunachal Pradesh. Indian Journal of Traditional Knowledge, New Delhi. Vol. 10 (2), pp. 276–280.
63. Rawat, J.S., Gibji Nimachow, Oyi Dai, Leki Norbu & Tasso Loder (2011).Cancer of Illegal trade threatens the Anti-cancer Yews. Science and Culture, Kolkata. 77 (1–2) 46–51.
64. Gogoi, P., Oyi Dai, Rajiv Kumar Singh. (2011).Arbuscular mycorrhizal association with plants growing in acidic soils of Arunachal Pradesh. International Journal forest UsufructsManagement, 12(1): 3-18. ISBN 0972-3927.
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65. Dai, Oyi, R. K. Singh and Gibji Nimasow (2011).Effect of arbuscular mycorrhizal (AM) inoculation on growth of Chili plant in organic manure amended soil”, African Journal of Microbiology Research, 5(28), 5004-5012. ISBN 1996-0808.
66. Nimachow, G.,, T. Loder, J. S. Rawat & Oyi Dai (2011).Sustainable management of Pinus wallichiana and Phyllostachys bambusoides by the Apatani tribes of Arunachal Pradesh (India)” in Rajiv Gandhi University Research Journal, 10(1-2): 61-70. ISSN 2250-2866.
67. Dai, Oyi and R. K. Singh (2011).Effect of AM inoculation on survival percentage and growth of Chili (Capsicum frutescens L.) seedlings at different levels of soil pH. Environmental Biology and Conservation, 16: 2011. ISSN 0971-782X.
68. Dai, Oyi, J. S. Rawat & Oyi Dai (2011).Remote Sensing and GIS based biophysical inventory of West Kameng District of Arunachal Pradesh” in National Geographical Journal of India, 57(4): 83 – 90.
Year 2010
69. Singh, R. K. and P. Gogoi (2010). Effects of arbuscular mycorrhizal inoculation on growth performance of Piper longum L. (Piperaceae) under sterilized soil condition. Journal of Applied Horticulture, 12(2). ISBN 0972-1045.
70. Das, A.K., Khumbongmayum, A.D., Nath, P.C. and Hina, N. K. (2010). Phytosociological studies in a subtropical forest on the Rono Hills of the Papum Pare district of Arunachal Pradesh. Indian Journal of Forestry, 33(1):33-40. ISSN 0972-1045.
71. Das, A.K., Nath, P.C. and Khumbongmayum, A.D. (2010). Distribution and population structure of Amentotaxus assamica Ferguson, a critically endangered and endemic species in Arunachal Pradesh. Indian Forester, 136(9):1205-1212. ISBN 0019-4816.
72. Saikia, B., Tag, H. and Das, A.K. (2010). Dioscorea brandisii Prain et Burkill (Dioscoreaceae) – a new record for India. Pleione, 4(1):160-162. ISSN: 0973-9467.
73. Borah, S., Baruah, A.M., Das, A.K. and Borah, J. (2009). Determination of Mineral Content in Commonly Consumed Leafy Vegetables. Food Analytical Methods. 2(3):226-230. ISBN 1936-9751.
74. Chowlu, K. and Das, A.K. (2010). Rhynchostylis retusa (Linnaeus) Blume(Orchidaceae) in Arunachal Pradesh. Pleione, 4(1):102-104. ISSN: 0973-9467.
75. Borah, S. Das, A.K., Boruah, A.M. and Borah, J. (2010). Ethnomedicinal plants used by Mishing communities for analgesic and anti-inflammatory properties in India. Ethnobotany, 21(1&2):66-69.
76. Majumder M., A K Shukla & A Arunachalam (2010). Nutrient release and fungal succession during decomposition of crop residues in a shifting cultivation system. Communications in Soil Science and Plant Analysis 41: 497-515. ISSN: 0010-3624
77. Shukla A K, B Tayeng & P Tripathi (2010). Isolation and activity measurement of phosphate solubilizing bacteria and fungi. Advances in Plant Science 23: 413-414. ISSN: 0970-3586
78. Shukla A K, Y Taying & P Tripathi (2010). Studies on amylase producing bacteria and fungi. Advances in Plant Science 23: 411-412. ISBN 0970-3586.
79. Tangjang, S., Shukla, A. K., Arunachalam, K., Arunachalam, A. (2010) Mineralization dynamics of Nitrogen and Phosphorus in Areca catechu-based traditional
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agroforestry system. Communications in Soil Science and Plant Analysis. 40: 21, 3225-3237. (Impact factor: 0.506)
80. Tag, H., T. Mingki, Oyi Dai, P. Kalita, G. Nimachow & A.K. Das (2010). Status Report on Phoenix rupicola T. Anderson (Arecaceae) – an endemic and threatened wild Palm in Pakhui Wildlife Sanctuary, East Kameng (Eastern Himalayas), India. Pleione 4 (1): 76-79. ISSN: 0973-9467.
81. Saikia, B., Hui Tag & A. K. Das (2010): Dioscorea brandisii Prain et Burkill (Dioscoreaceae) – a new record for India. Pleione 4 (1): 160. ISSN: 0973-9467
82. Kosaka, Y., B. Saikia, T. Mingki, Hui Tag, T. Riba & K. Ando (2010): Roadside Distribution of Invasive Alien Plants Along altitudinal Gradient in Arunachal Himalaya, India. Mountain Research and Development, 30 (3): 252-258. ISSN: 0276-4741.
83. Tag, H, Nima D. Namsa, M. Mandal, P. Kalita, A. K. Das & S. C. Mandal (2010). Antipyretic and antibacterial activity of Chloranthus erectus (Buch.-Ham.) Verdcourt leaf extract: A popular folk medicine of Arunachal Pradesh. Indian Journal of Pharmacology, 42 (5): 273-276. ISSN: 0253-7613.
84. Nimachow, G., J. S. Rawat & Oyi Dai. Status of Himalayan yews in West Kameng district of Arunachal Pradesh. Current Science, Bangalore. 98 (11) 1434–1437, 2010. ISBN 0011-3891.
85. Tag, H., T. Mingki, Oyi Dai, P. Kalita, G. Nimachow and A. K. Das. (2010) Status Report on Phoenix rupicola T. Anderson (Arecaceae) – an endemic and threatened wild Palm in Pakhui Wildlife Sanctuary, East Kameng (Eastern Himalayas), India. Pleione, 4 (1) 76–81. ISSN: 0973-9467
86. Nimachow, G., Rawat, J.S., Dai, O. and Loder, T. (2010). A sustainable mountain paddy-fish farming of the Apatani tribes of Arunachal Pradesh, India. Aquaculture Asia, Kuala Lampur (Malaysia). Vol-XV No. 2, pp. 25–28.
Year 2009
87. Tag, H., Nima D. Namsa, A.K Das, P. Kalita & S.C Mandal (2009). Evaluation of Anti-inflammatory potential of Chloranthus erectus (Buch.-Ham.) Verd. extract in rats. Journal of Ethnopharmacology, 126 (2): 371-374. ISSN: 0378-8741.
88. Borah, S., Das, A.K. Saikia, D. and Borah, J. (2009). A note on the use of ethnomedicine in treatment of diabetes by Mishing communities in Assam, India. Ethnobotanical Leaflets, 13: 1348 - 1352.
89. Choudhary, R.K., Srivastava, R.C. and Das, A.K. (2009). A new species of Embelia (Myrsinaceae) from Arunachal Pradesh (India). The Journal of Japanese Botany, 84(6):338-341.
90. Tangjang, S. & A. K. Shukla. (2009). Mineralization Dynamics of Nitrogen and Phosphorus in Areca catechu L. based traditional agroforestry system. Communications in Soil Science and Plant Analysis. xx-xx.
91. Tripathi, P. & A. K. Shukla (2009). Application of essential oils for control of stem end rot of mango fruits during storage. International Journal of Post Harvest Technology and Innovations 1: 405-415.
92. Sharma B, H K Sarma, S C Tiwari & A K Shukla (2009). Impact of Seabuchthorn stands on rhizospheric and soil microbial population. Indian Journal of Forestry 32: 263-268. ISSN: 0971-9431.
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93. Tangjang, S., A K Shukla, K Arunachalam & A Arunachalam (2009). Mineralization dynamics of nitrogen and phosphorus in Areca catechu L. based traditional agroforestry system. Communications in Soil Science and Plant Analysis 40: 3225-3237. ISSN: 0010-3624.
94. Tangjang, S. (2009) Traditional slash and burn agriculture as historic land use practice: A case study from the ethnic Noctes of Arunachal Pradesh, India. World Journal of Agricultural Sciences. 5(1): 70-73.
95. Tangjang, S. Arunachalam, A. (2009). Role of traditional home gardens in northeast India. Indian Journal of Traditional Knowledge. 8(1): 47-50. (Impact factor: 0.492)
96. Tag, H., Nima D. Namsa, A.K Das, P. Kalita & S.C Mandal (2009). Evaluation of Anti-inflammatory potential of Chloranthus erectus (Buch.-Ham.) Verd. extract in rats. Journal of Ethnopharmacology, 126 (2): 371-374. ISSN: 0378-8741.
97. Nima, D. Namsa, Hui Tag, M. Mandal, P. Kalita and A.K. Das (2009). An Ethnobotanical study of traditional anti-inflammatory plants used by the Lohit community of Arunachal Pradesh, India. Journal of Ethnopharmacology, 125 (2): 234-245. ISSN: 0378-8741.
98. Tag, H., A. K. Das & Bhaskar Saikia (2009). Survey and importance of the flora of Rajiv Gandhi University Campus, Rono Hills, Arunachal Pradesh: Checklist – I. Pleione 3(1): 28 -39. ISSN: 0973-9467.
99. Singh, A. V. (2009).AnaccountofSagittariasagittifoliaLin.withspecialreferenceto phytochemicalstudiesanditssocio-economicrelevance.J.Phytol. Res. 22(2):235-246. ISSN0970-5767.
100. Heikham Evelin, R. Kapoor, B. Giri (2009). Arbuscular mycorrhiza in alleviation of salt stress: A Review. Annals of Botany 104: 1262-1280 Online ISSN 1095-8290 - Print ISSN 0305-7364
Book Chapters
Year 2014
1. Tag, H. and Pallabi Kalita (2014). Conservation and Utilization of Traditional Food Bioresources by Nyishi Community of Arunachal Himalayan Region (India): Role of Mythology & Folklore. In V.N.Pillai edited “Compendium of Traditional Knowledge” pp-278-343. Published by Kerala State Council for Science, Technology & Environment (KSCSE), Sathra Bhavan, Pattom, Thiruvananthapuram-695004 (India).
Year 2013
2. Deb, S. and R. K. Singh(2013). Ethnomycological studies of wild mushrooms in Arunachal Pradesh. In 'Bioresources and Traditional Knowledge of Northeast India'; pp 35-39. ISBN 987-81-924321-3-7
3. Tangjang S., Arunachalam, K. and Arunachalam, A. (2013). Traditional Agroforestry System in Northeast India as land management system sustaining ecosystem services. Agroforestry and Climate Change Management Eds. A. Arunachalam, Dr. J. C. Dagar and Dr. A.K. Singh (Pointer Publishers, Jaipur, India. pp 97-107.
4. Tag, H., P. Kalita & A.K Das (2013). Biodiversity, Traditional Knowledge, IPR & Rationalization of Traditional Phytomedicine in the Context of North East India. In J.
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Buragohain Eds. Traditional Phytotheraphy, pp-27-46. ISBN: 978-817035-821-3. Daya Publishing House-A Division of Astral International Pvt. Ltd., New Delhi-110002.
Year 2011
5. Majumder, M & A. K. Shukla (2011). Studies on micro fungal diversity under variable habitats in Arunachal Pradesh. In: Mycological Progress (Eds. S. C. Sati & M. Belwal) Pp 137-149 Daya Publishing House, New Delhi
Year 2010
6. Shukla, A K, Y Yongam & P Tripathi (2010). Distribution of endophytic fungi in different parts of Rudraksh (Elaeocarpus sphaericus) plants. In: Mycological Progress (Eds. S. C. Sati & M. Belwal) in press
7. Majumder, M & A K Shukla (2010). Studies on micro fungal diversity under variable habitats in Arunachal Pradesh. In: Mycological Progress (Eds. S. C. Sati & M. Belwal) in press
8. Tripathi, P & A K Shukla (2010). Exploitations of botanicals in the management of phytopathogenic and storage fungi. In: Management of Fungal Pathogens (Ed. A. Arya and A.E. Perelló), Pp. 36-50. CAB International, UK.
9. Majumder, M., A K Shukla & A Arunachalam (2010). Agricultural practices in northeast India and options for sustainable management: A review. In: Biodiversity, Biofuels, Agroforestry and conservation Agriculture, Sustainable agriculture Reviews 5 (Eds. E. Lichtfouse), Springer, Netherlands.
Year 2009
10. Sharma, B. K., H K Sharma, A K Shukla & S C Tiwari (2009). Seabuckthorn community structure, Frankia diversity and nitrogen fixation in the zones of North Sikkim. In: Seabuckthorn (Hippophae spp.): The golden bush (Eds. S K Dwivedi, T. Parimelazhagan, S B Singh & Z. Ahmed), Satish Serial Publishing House, Delhi, India. Pp. 225-256.
List of Publications in Conference Proceedings
Year 2014
1. Pallabi Kalita, Hui Tag, H.N. Sarma, A.K. Das (2014). Evaluation of Nutritional Potential of five unexplored Wild Edible Food Plants from Eastern Himalayan Biodiversity Hotspot Region (India). Joint paper published in the proceeding volume of International Science Index 87, WASET 87, 2014, pp-233-236 and released during International Conference of Food and Agricultural Engineering (ICFAE) which was organized by International Scientific Committee, World Academy of Science, Engineering and Technology (WASET) Connecticut, CT 06878, USA held at Miami (Florida) USA w.e.f. 10th to 11th March 2014.
2. Hui Tag, Jambey Tsering, Pallabi Kalita, B.J Gogoi, Vijay Veer (2014). Nutritional Potential and Traditional Uses of High Altitude Wild Edible Plants Eastern Himalayas, India. Joint paper published in the proceeding volume of International Science Index 87, WASET 87, 2014, pp-205-211 and released during International Conference of Food and Agricultural Engineering (ICFAE) which was organized by International
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Scientific Committee, World Academy of Science, Engineering and Technology (WASET) Connecticut, CT 06878, USA held at Miami (Florida) USA w.e.f. 10th to 11th March 2014.
Year 2013
3. Dubey, P. & A.K.Das (2013). Conservation of some Important Medicinal Plants from Arunachal Pradesh through in vitro culture strategies in Environmental degradation and its impact on biodiversity (ed) Bhattachatya, D.K. & Ehshan Ali, EBH publisher, Guwahati, pp 72-82
4. Balasubramanium, D., K. Arunachalm, A. Arunachalam and A.K.Das (2013). Water hyacinth [Eicchornia crassipes(Mart.) Solms.] engineered soil nutrient availability in a low land rain fed rice farming system of north east India in Ecological Engineering, Elsevier, pp 3-12
Year 2012
5. Awasthi, M. and R. K. Singh (2012). Towards sustainable biofuel production: Microalgae. Annual International Conference on Sustainable Energy and Environmental Sciences (SEES 2012), Singapore. Print 2251-189X, E-Periodical 2251-1903.
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Annexure II
Completed Research Project
Title of the project Funding agency Year
Total budget
(lakhs Rs.)
1. Study of periphyton in the paddy cum fish cultivation in Apatani plateau of Arunachal Pradesh
UGC 2001-04 4.50
2.
An assessment of biopotential of selected strains of cyanobacteria isolated from alpine habitats of Arunachal Pradesh for pigment production
CSIR 2002-05 15.00
3. Micropropagation and conservation of some important medicinal plants of Arunachal Pradesh
DBT 2002-05 18.00
4. Screening and shortlisting of medicinal and aromatic plants used by the Khamtis of Lohit district in Arunachal Pradesh
GBPHIED 2002-05 4.16
5. Application of mycorrhizal fungi for commercial cultivation of Pipli (Piper nigrum & Piper mullesua) in Arunachal Pradesh
DBT 2004-07 12.79
6.
Strengthening on-farm research for improvement of integrated agriculture aquaculture techniques in Arunachal Pradesh
DBT 2005-08 12.37
7. Indigenous knowledge systems and grassroots creativity associated with natural resources of Northeast India
DST (NIF) Ahmedabad 2006-08 8.00
8.
Micropropagation and conservation of Elaeocarpus sphaericus – a highly valued rare and endangered medicinal plants of Arunachal Pradesh
NMPB 2007-10 9.00
9. Biodiversity Project Phase I* UGC 2003-09 318.00
Total Amount 401.82 * Sanctioned jointly to the Departments of Botany and Zoology under University with potential for Excellence in Biodiversity *
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Annexure III
Degree-wise actual number of passing out students in last five years No. of Students in each degree 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 Total M Sc 16 14 16 19 16 24 105 M E/ M Tech - - - - - - M Phil etc. - - - 3 2 01 6 MD/MS - - - - - - Ph. D. 2 3 5 7 1 0 18
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M.2. DEPARTMENT OF ZOOLOGY
1. Name of the Department : Zoology 2. Year of establishment : 1997 3. Is the department part of a school/faculty of the university?
Faculty of the University: yes
: Faculty of Life science.
4. Name of Programmes/Courses offered: PG, M. Phil, and Ph.D. 5. Interdisciplinary programmes and departments involved : NIL 6. Courses in collaboration with other universities, industries,
foreign institutions, etc: : NIL 7. Details of Programmes/courses discontinued , if any,
with reasons : NIL 8. Examination system : Semester system 9. Participation of the department in the courses offered by
Other Departments : NIL 10. Number of teaching posts sanctioned and filled
Sanctioned Filled Actual (including CAS & MPS)
Professor 01 03 03 Associate professor
Assistant professor 06 06 06
11. Faculty profile with name, qualification, designation and area of specialization, experience and research guidance.
Name Designation
Qualification
Specialization
Years of experien
ce
No.of Ph.D /M.phil students guided for the last 4 years.
Prof. H. N. Sarma,
Professor& Head
Ph. D
Molecular Endocrinology&
Reproductive Biology
26 years Ph.D 04
Prof. D. N. Das,
Professor & Dean PhD Aquaculture &
Fish Biology 26 years P.h.D 05
Prof. J. Chakravor
ty, Professor PhD Nutritional &
Biochemistry 20 years Ph.D 03 M.Phil 02
Dr. D. Mize,
Assistant Professor PhD
Cell & Molecular Biology, wildlife
biology 10 years M.Phil 01
Dr. M. K. Bharali,
Assistant Professor PhD Cell & Molecular
biology 10 years M.Phil 01
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Mr. M. S. Singh
Assistant Professor M.Sc
Molecular Endocrinology&
Reproductive Biology
9 years Nil
Dr. A. Tripathi
Assistant Professor Ph. D Fish Parasitolgy 8 years Nil
Dr. Pankaj Kumar
Assistant Professor PhD
Neuroendocrinology of
Reproduction and
Developmental Neurobiology
2 years Nil
Dr. Hiren Gogoi
Assistant Professor Ph. D Entomology 8 years Nil
12. List of senior visiting fellows, faculty, adjunct faculty, emeritus professors:
a) International visiting Faculty under CPEB-II i) Prof.Victor Benno Meyer-Rochow.
Professor of Biology School of Engineering & science-SES JACOBS UNIVERSITY (Formerly: International University Bremen) Facullty of Engineering and Sciences.
ii) Prof.Vasantha Padmanabhan Professor of Pediatric, professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Professor of molecular & Integrative Physiology Director of Pediatric Endocrine Research, Senior Research Scientist of reproductive sciences Program University of Michigan. United state of America, Ann Arbor,MI 48109-5622
b) National visiting faculty under CPEB-II i) Prof.L.Kannan
Former director, CAS in Marine Biology,Annamalai university Former Director-Research, Annamalai University Former vice-chancellor, Thiruvalluvar University. India.
ii) Prof.D.Velumurugan Centre of Advance study in Crystallography6 & biophysic, University of Madras, Chennai-25, India
iii) Prof.Polani.B.Seshagiri. Department of Molecular Reproductive division & Genetics, Indian institute of science Bangalore-560012, India
iv) Prof.Dilip Mukherjee Department of Zoology, University of Kalyani, Kalyani-741235 west Bengal india.
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v) Dr.K.thiyagsan Principal AVC college(Autonomous) Bharathidasan University Mannappandal, India Mayiladuthurai-609305, tamil Nadu.
vi) Dr.Subhash Ch.Mandal Associate professor Division of Pharmacology Department of phrama.technology Jadovpur University, Kolkata-700032, India
vii) Dr. Anupam Nath Jha MBBT, Tezpur university tezpur
viii) Dr. sudipta Maitra Department of zoology Visva-Bharati University Santiniketon-731235
ix) Dr.B.R.Powder Department of Statistics Darrang College, Tezpur
x) Dr. Prabhat Nath Jha B.I.T.S pilani
xi) Dr. Bipin Kumar Sharma Associate professor
Department of Microbiology Tripura University
13. Percentage of classes taken by temporary faculty-Programme-wise information: NIL
14. Programme-wise student –teacher Ratio:
MSc 25:9 Ph.D 21:6
M.Phil 1:1
15. Number of academic support staff(technical) and administrative staff: sanctioned, filled and actual
Sanctioned Filled Administrative Staff 2 2
Technical staff 5 5
16. Research thrust areas as recognized by major funding agencies: a. Cell and Molecular Biology b. Molecular Endocrinology & Reproductive Biology c. Aquaculture & Fish Biology d. Eastern Himalaya Biodiversity
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17. Number of faculty with ongoing projects from 1. Prof. H. N. Sarma:
i) Coordinator, Center with Potential for Excellence in Biodiversity (CPEB) Sponsored by University Grants Commission, New Delhi 20th March, 2012 – (for 5 years) Rs. 700.00 lakhs
ii) Developing a digitized database on medicinal plants used as food in North East region of India sponsored by DBT New Delhi. Rs. 9.25 lakhs
2. Prof. D.N.Das
Attempt to conserve endangered catfishes of Arunachal hill streams by manipulating germ cell maturation. A project funded by DBT, New Delhi under Twinning Program with VBU, Santiniketan, West Bengal
Amount Rupees 68.76 lakhs
3. Dr. Daniel Mize.
i) Title: Species Diversity and Habitat Status of Birds in Dibang-Dihang Biosphere Reserve (DDBR) with special emphasis on habitat ecology of certain selected species. Funded by Ministry of Enviroment and Forest Government of India 2010-2013. Amount: 11, 86362.00.
iii) Habitat and population status of vultures in Dihang (Siang) – Dibang region of Arunachal Pradesh, funded by Department of science and Technology Government of India 2012-2013.
Amount Rupees 813400.00 lakhs
4. Dr. Amit Tripathi
Title (2013): “Fish helminthes from Arunachal Pradesh: valuing biodiversity with particular reference to Monogenoidea Bychowsky, 1936”. Sponsored by Department of Science & Technology, Government of India [SR/SO/AS-56/2011]
Amount Rupees: 3309000 lakhs
5. Dr. Hiren Gogoi
Diversity of commercial product yielding insects and spiders in Arunachal Pradesh, Funded by CPEB II, RGU from received fund of UGC.
18. Inter-institutional collaborative projects and associated grants received : a) National collaboration:
• Signed a Memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Department of biophysics & Crystallography University of Madras, Chennai 5.00 lakhs (Under CPEB)
b) International collaboration : In Process
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19. Departmental projects funded by DST-FIST, UGE-SAP/CAS, DPE; DBT, ICSSR, AICTE etc total grants received: Invited for fresh induction of SAP(under Dept. of Zoology)
20. Research facility/centre with national recognition viz centers with excellence in biodiversity:
Establishment of Central Instrumentation Facility under CPEB-II.
21. Special research laboratories sponsored by/created by industry or corporate bodies.
22. Publication by faculty (last 5 years) Prof. H.N. Sarma
Total: 12 International: 7 National: 5
a) Citation Index: 1.0-4.5 Prof. D.N. Das
Total: 37 International: 18 National: 19
a) Monographs: 01 b) Edited books: 02 c) Impact factor: 4.5 d) H-Index: 04 e) Number listed in International database: 09 f) Citation index: g) Impact factor range: 0-1.59/1.303 h) H-index: 01
Prof. J. Chakravorty:
Total: 11 International: 2 National: 9 Dr. Amit Tripathi
Total: 6 International: 1 National: 5
Dr. M. K. Bharali
Total: 11 International: 9 National: 2 i) Number listed in International database: 09 j) Citation index: k) Impact factor range: 0-1.59/1.303 l) H-index: 01
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Mr. M.S.Singh
Total: 02 International: 02 National: Nil
Dr. Daniel Mize
Total: 4 International: 2 National: 2
Dr. Pankaj Kumar.
Total: 3 International: 00 National: 03
Dr. Hiren Gogoi.
Total: 4 International: 00 National: 04 • Monographs: Nil • Chapters in Books: 01
1. Bora,D.S., Khanikor B. and Gogoi,H.(2012. Plant based pesticides: green environment with special reference to silkworms, In: pesticides-advances in chemical and botanical pesticides; Edt.R.P soundaranjan;In Tech, University campus, STeP RI, Croatia,pp. 171-206. ISBN 978-953-51-0680-7
• Edited Books Nil • Books with ISBN with details of publishers: Nil • Number listed in international database : Nil • Citation Index-range/average 01 • SNIP Nil • SJR 0.14 • Impact Factor-range/average 0-01 • H-Index 06
Mr. M. S. Singh Total: Nil International: Nil National: Nil
23. Details of patents and income generated: NIl 24. Areas of consultancy and income generated : NIl
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25. Faculty selected nationally/internationally to visit other laboratories/institution/industries in India and aboard.
a. Dr. M.K.Bharali Selected by IASc-INSA-NASI to visit IISc, Bangalore. Faculty serving in
a. National committees b. International committees c. Editorial boards: d. Any other( specify)
26. Faculty recharging strategies (UGC, ASC, Refresher /orientation programs, workshops, training programs and similar programs.) a. Dr. M.K.bharali Refersher/Orientation course: 01/01
Workshop/Training programme: 05 Seminar/conference attended: 07
27. Student projects • Percentage of students who have done in house project including inter-
departmental projects: 100% • Percentage of students doing projects in collaboration with other
universities/industry/institute: NIL 28. Awards/recognitions received at the national and international level by
• Faculty a. Prof.H.N.Sarma: Commonwealth Post doctoral Fellowship 2009-2010.
Awarded by commonwealth scholarship commission . UK. Tenable at Imperial college, London.
b. Dr.M.K.Bharali : awarded summer fellowship by IASc-INSA-NASI in 2011. • Doctoral/post doctoral fellows • Students
29. Seminars/conference/workshop organized and the source of funding(national/international) with details of outstanding participants, if any 1. A workshop on “ Molecular structure Determination using x-ray crystallography:
theory and hands on experience” was convened during September 4-6, 2013 at the Centre with Potential for Excellence in Biodiversity(CPEB) under the convener ship of Prof.Hirendra nath Sarma (HoD, Zoology & Coordinator of CPEB-II i) Source of funding : UGC New Delhi ii) Outstanding Participants:
a) Prof.D.Velmurugan, Head, CAS in Crystallography and biophysics, University of Madras, was the Director of the workshop.
b) Mr.T.Srinnivasan Research scholar was the tutors for the practical training
c) Mrs.S.Karthiga Devi Research scholar was the tutors for the practical training
d) Mr.V.Vardhini Research scholar was the tutors for the practical training e) Dr.Robin Doley, Associate Professor
Department of molecular biology and biotechnology, Tezpur University. Presentation by Dr. Robin Doley on the last day of the
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workshop to understand the function of biomolecule knowledge of three dimensional structures is mandatory. Twenty five participants attended this workshop from different universities and research institute.
2. A National seminar on “Recent Trends in Bioresource Management & biodiversity conservation “was organized for creating the proper environment regarding biodiversity conservation, sharing the knowledge and sustainable utilization of bio-resources on 17th to 19th October, 2013 at the Centre with Potential for Excellence in Biodiversity (CPEB).
i) Source of funding: UGC new Delhi ii) Outstanding participants:
a) Dr. L.Kannan former vice-chancellor Thiruvalluvar University b) Prof.Alak Kumar Buragohain, Vice chancellor of Dibrugarh
university c) Prof. Tomo Mibang Vice chancellor Rajiv Gandhi University d) Prof.V. Padmanabhan , University of Michigan, USA e) Prof. D.Pal, Director, North Eastern Regional Institute of Science
& Technology, Nirjuli, Itanagar Arunachal Pradesh. f) Prof.H.N.Sarma Coordinator CPEB-II g) Prof. K.K.Baruah, Tezpur University, Assam h) Prof.Pollani B.seshagiri,Department of Molecular Reproduction,
Development and Genetics,Indian Institute of Science,, Bangalore.
i) Prof. D.Velmurugan,CASCB, Madras university j) Prof. P.C.Bhattacharjee,Prof.& Head(Retired), Department of
Zoology,Guwahati University Guwahati, Assam k) Prof.R.N.S.Yadav, Centre for Studies in Biotechnology,
Dibrugarh University,Dibrugarh, Assam. l) Dr.S.P.S.Kushwaha, Forestry and Ecology Department, Indian
Institute of remote sensing, ISRO,Dehradun m) Dr.A.A.Mao, BSI, Eastern Regional Centre, Laitumkhrah, Shillong
Meghalaya. n) Prof.Kunal K.Das, Scientist (Retd), IIRS-ISRO Dehradun,
Uttarakhand, India. o) Dr.K.P.Sarma, Professor, Department of Environmental Science
Tezpur University, Napam. p) Prof.J.Goswami, Dept. of Veterinary Physiology, College of
Veterinary Science, Assam Agricultural University, Khanapara Guwahati Assam.
q) Dr. Hemant. K. Badola, Biodiversity Conservation & Management and Biotechnology applications group,
r) G.B.Pant institute of Himalayan Environment &Development, Sikkim unit, Gangtok Sikkim, India.
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s) Prof.Jogen Chandra Kalita, Animal Physiology & Biochemistry, Department of Zoology, Gauhati University, Guwahati Assam india.
t) Mr. W.Vishwanath, Department of Life sciences, Manipur University.
u) Mr.R.K.Barman, Nodal Officer, Patent Information Centre-Assam & head, S&T Division Assam Science Technology & Enviroment council Gigyan Bhawan, G.S road, Guwahati Assam.
v) Prof. Dipsikha Bora, Professor & Head, Department of Life Sciences, Dibrugarh University, Dibrugarh Assam
w) Dr.A.M.Baruah, Department of Biochemistry and Agricultural Chemistry, Assam Agricultural University, Jorhat, Assam, India.
x) Dr.Atanu Bhattacharjee, Department of Biotechnology & Bioinformatics NEHU, Shillong Meghalaya
y) Dr. Subhash C.Mandal, P&PRL, Division of Pharmacognosy, Dept. of Pharmaceutical Technology, Jadavpu University, Kolkata, West Bengal.
z) Dr.Asham Borang, Scientist-E & Forest Zoologist, State Forest Research Institute Itanagar, Arunachal Pradesh.
aa) Prof.R. Sukumar, Wildlife Biologist CES, IISC Bangalore
30. Code of ethics for research followed by the departments:
31. Students profile programme-wise:
Name of the Programme (refer to question no.4)
Application received
Selected Pass percentage
Male Female Male Female MSc (2012-2013) 105 4 19 100% 100% M.Phil (2012-2013) 1 Ph.D(2012-2013) 10 8
32. Diversity of students
Name of the programme
(refer to question no.4
%of students from the same
university
%of students from the other
universities within the
state
%of students from
universities outside the
state
%of students from other countries
MSc 2nd semester MSc 4th
Semester
86% 95.45%
Nil Nil
13% 4.5%
Nil nil
M.Phil NIL Nil 100% Nil Ph.D 80% Nil 20% Nil
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33. How many students have cleared civil services and defence services examination, NET SLET, GATE and other competitive examinations? Give details category-wise: • NET, SLET : SLET (2013)-7(seven) 04 male and 03 female.
34. Student progression
Student progression Percentage against enrolled
UG to PG 21 PG to M.Phil 4 PG to Ph.D Ph.D to Post-Doctoral Employed
• Campus selection • Other than campus recruitment
entrepreneurs
35. Diversity of staff Percentage of faculty who are graduated
Of the same university 11% From other universities within the state From universities from the other stated 89% From universities outside the country
36. Number of faculty who were awarded M.Phil, Ph.D, D.Sc and D.Litt during the assessment period. Nil
37. Present details of infrastructural facilities with regard to : a. Library: Departmental library having 71 numbers of book for references. b. Internet facilities for staff and students: Bioinformatics centre with internet
facilities. c. Total number of class rooms: 02 d. Class rooms with ICT facility: Nil e. Students laboratories:01 f. Research laboratories:06
38. List of doctoral, post-doctoral students and research associates
a. From the host institution/universities
Sl. Name of Scholar Designation Research Area
1 Mr.Mairembam stelin Singh Research Scholar Fish biology
2 Mr. Sampat Ghosh Research Scholar Entomology
3 Ms. Rashmi Dutta Junior research fellow Fish biology
4 Mr. Hiranmaya Sharma Senior Research scholar
Reproductive Biology
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5 Mr. Dilip Basnet Chetry Research Scholar Fish biology 6 Mr. Dobiam Norba Research Scholar Fish biology
7 Mr. Sanjay Talukdhar Junior research fellow Entomology
8 Mr. Purbo Jyoti Saikia Junior research fellow
Reproductive biology
9 Mr. Vivekanand Safi Research Scholar Fish biology 10 Ms. Marchina Boria Research Scholar Entomology 11 Mr. Akash Kachari Research Scholar Fish biology
12 Ms.Dimpimoni Das Research Scholar Reproductive biology
13 Mr. Karsing Megu Junior research fellow Entomology
14 Mr. Khamhee Wangsa Research Scholar Reproductive biology
15 Ms.Neelam Yania Research Scholar Reproductive biology
16 Ms. Khamhun Aran Research Scholar Entomology 17 Mr. Budhin Gogoi Research Scholar Fish biology
19 Mr.Luk Bahadur Chetry Research Scholar Nutritional & microbiology
20 Ms. Hage Konya Research Scholar Stress biology 21 Ms. Salomi Jugli Research Scholar Entomology 22 Mr. Leki Wangchu Research Scholar Fish biology 23 Ms. Mallika Gogoi Entomology 24 Dr.Achom Darshan Singh Research Associate Fish biology
25 Ms. Hage sunya Junior research fellow Fish biology
26 Mr. Ripin Taba Junior research fellow Wildlife Biology
b. Form other institution/universities: Nil
39. Number of post graduate students getting financial assistance from the university.
NIL 40. Was any need assessment exercise undertaken before the development for new
programme? If so, highlight the methodology. 41. Does the department obtain feedback from
a. Faculty on curriculum as well as teaching-learning-evaluation? If yes how does the department utilize the feedback?
b. Students on staff, curriculum and teaching-learning-evaluation and how does the department utilize the feedback?
c. Alumni and employers on the programmes offered and how does the department utilize the feedback?
42. List the distinguished alumni of the department(maximum 10) 43. Give details of student enrichment programmes (special
lectures/workshop/seminar) involving external experts.
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Sl.no Name of the external experts Duration Topic
1
Dr.Subhash Ch.Mandal Associate professor Division of Pharmacology Department of Phrama.Technology Jadovpur University, Kolkata-700032,India
6th to 13th Feb’ 2013
Pharmacology & Pharmacy(herbal Drug)
2
Prof.Pollani B.seshagiri, Department of Molecular Reproduction, Development and Genetics, Indian Institute of Science,, Bangalore.
2nd to 10th Mar’ 2013
1.Biology of early mammalian development 2. Reproductive Biotechnology 3. Animal conversation 4. General discussion with scientist, research scholar in the Department of Zoology.
3
Dr.B.R.Powdel Department of Statistics, Darrang college. Tezpur, Sonitpur District (Assam)
4th to 10th Mar’2013 Statistic & bio-statistics
4
Prof. D.Velmurugan, Centre of Advance study in Crystallography & biophysic, University of Madras, Chennai.
5th to 11th Mar’ 2013
1. Crystallography of small macromolecules 2. Structure Based Drug Design.
5
Dr. L.Kannan former vice-chancellor thiruvalluvar university, Mariyappa nagar, Tamil Nadu.
5th to 11th Mar’ 2013 Biodiversity, Microbiology
6
Prof.Victor Benno Meyer-Rochow. Professor of Biology School of Engineering & science-SES JACOBS UNIVERSITY (formerly:International University Bremen) Facullty of Engineering and Sciences.
4th to 17th April 2013
1. Entomology ðno biology
2. Comparative anatomy & insect physiology.
7
Prof.Dilip Mukherjee Department of Zoology, University of Kalyani, Kalyani-741235 west Bengal india.
11th to 17th April 2013
1. Endocrinology& reproductive biology
2. Signal transduction in gonadotropin, IGR-I and insulin induced ovarian steroidogenesis is gap cyprinus carpio:new insights from recent studies.
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Dr.K.thiyagsan Principal AVC college(Autonomous) Bharathidasan University Mannappandal, India
12th August 2013 Biodiversity
9
Prof.Vasantha Padmanabhan Professor of Pediatric, professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Professor of molecular & Integrative Physiology Director of Pediatric Endocrine Research, Senior Research Scientist of reproductive sciences Program University of Michigan. United state of America, Ann Arbor,MI 48109-5622
15th to 21st Oct’ 2013
1. Molecular endocrinology Metabolic diseases.
2. Prenatal programming and metabolic diseases.
10 Prof.Ilpo Huhtaniemi Imperial college London
21st to 27th Feb’ 2014
Reproductive Endocrinology
11
Prof.Kambadur Muralidhar JC Bose National fellow, faculty of LSB south Asian university New Delhi-21
15th to 23rd
March’14 Endocrinology & Biochemistry
44. List the teaching methods adopted by the faculty for different Programmes.
45. How does the department ensure the programme objectives are constantly met
and learning outcomes monitored?
46. Highlight the participation of students and faculty in extension activities
47. Give details of beyond syllabus scholarly activities of the department.
48. State whether the programme/department is accredited / graded by other agencies? If yes, give details: Center with Potential for Excellence in Biodiversity.
49. Briefly highlight the contributions of the department in generating new knowledge, basic or applied-research activity /Ph.D/students project
50. Detail five major strength, weaknesses, opportunities and challenges (SWOC) of the department.
Strengths
Arunachal Pradesh situated in the North Eastern part of India, is a Hotspot of Himalayan Biodiversity with diversified flora and fauna. Arunachal is recognized as the 12th Global Biodiversity Hotspot abounds with rich natural resources, flora and fauna.
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Department of Zoology, Rajiv Gandhi University is the lone Department, which is giving MSc (Zoology) degree in Arunachal Pradesh. The department is well equipped to impart training to student on electrophoresis, immunohistochemistry, southern blotting, toxicology, fish biology and wild life biology technique
Weaknesses
The Department has space constrain. The lack of sufficient infrastructure /space is the main constraint for the department progress. The irregular water supply and frequent fluctuation of voltage is another hindrance for progress. Enrollment of only 25 students per annum due to space constraint is an challenge for producing of skill human resources in the subject.
Opportunities
The scholar have the opportunities to undergo MSc,APGDB, M.Phil and Ph.D as per the courses.
Future plans of the Department.
• The Department under the faculty of life science plans for establishment of centre of excellence in biodiversity under the faculty of life science, for conservation of nature and bio resource through research and academics with all the modern research facilities.
• Planning to open centre of Wildlife studies to cater the need of human resources to study, protect and conserve biodiversity of the state.
• Planning to open M. Sc in Biodiversity and conversation biology. To offer opportunities to student who are not able to get chance to take admission in zoology department What percentage of the faculty have
• Been invited as resource persons in workshops/Seminars/Conferences organized by external professional agencies? : 40%
• Participated in external workshop/seminars/conferences recognized by national/international professional bodies?
International conference attended and presented research paper by the faculty members under CPEB-II
1. Prof.H.N.Sarma Attended International conference at national institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research (NIPER), Punjab held on 22nd -24th November’2012. Presented the paper entitled “Traditional Medicines from Arunachal Pradesh: Prospect of Drug Development for Reproduction regulation”.
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2. Dr. Amit Trupathy Attended 7th International symposium on monogenea, held in Rio de jeneiro, Brazil form 4th-9th August’2013. Presented the paper entitled “the Invasive Potential of parasitic Monogenoids (Platyhelminth) vis the aquarium fish trade: An appraisal with special reference to India”.
3. Attended International Research Conference at Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia held on 26th & 27th September’2013. Presented a paper entitled “vitelline cell development of diplozoon sp of Schizothorax richardsonii (from Arunachal Pradesh)
4. Dr. Manuj Kr.Bharali: Attended International conference on “comparative endocrinology and physiology” at Nagpur form 21st-23rd October ‘2013. Presented the research paper entitled “crude bark extract of Oroxylum indicum inhibited testosterone induced prostrate hyperplasia in rat”.
• Presented papers in workshops/seminars/conferences conducted or recognized by professional agencies?
• Teaching experience in other universities/national institutions and other institutions?
• Industrial engagement?
FACULTY OF SOCIAL SCIENCES
ARUNACHAL INSTITUTE OF TRIBAL STUDIES
DEPARTMENT OF ANTHROPOLOGY
DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMICS
DEPARTMENT OF HISTORY
DEPARTMENT OF POLITICAL SCIENCE
DEPARTMENT OF SOCIOLOGY
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N. FACULTY OF SOCIAL SCIENCES
N.1. ARUNACHAL INSTITUTE OF TRIBAL STUDIES 1. Name of the Department/ Institute : Arunachal Institute of Tribal Studies (AITS)
2. Year of establishment : 1995
3. Is the Department part of a school/ : Faculty of Social Sciences
4. Names of Programmes / Courses offered (UG, PG, M.Phil., Ph.D., integrated Master;
integrated Ph.D., etc.): M. Phil, Ph.D., Tribal Studies (Inter Disciplinary)
5. Interdisciplinary programmes and departments involved: Yes (M.Phil)
6. Courses in collaboration with other universities, industries, foreign institutions, etc.: NIL
7. Details of programmes/courses discontinued, if any, with reasons: MA (Anthropology) has been discontinued from AITS and a separate Department for Anthropology was created in 2012.
8. Examination system: Annual / Semester/ Choice Based Credit System: Semester System.
9. Participation of the department in the courses offered by other departments: NIL.
10. Number of teaching posts sanctioned and filled (Professors/Associate Professors / Assistant Professors/others)
Sanctioned Filled Actual (including CAS & MPS)
Professor 2 2 2
Associate Professor
2 2 2
Assistant Professor
6 5 3
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11. Faculty profile with name, qualification, designation and area of specialization, experience and research guidance:
Name Qualification Designation Specializati
on
Years of
Experi- Ence
(Approx)
No. of Ph.D. M. Phil.
students guided for the last 4
years
Tamo Mibang
Ph.D. Professor
Regional History and
Tribal Developme
nt
30 Ph.d: 05 M.Phil:05
M.C. Behera Ph.D. Professor
Cultural Studies,
Rural Developme
nt
25 Ph.d: 05 M.Phil:02
S.Simon John Ph.D. Associate Professor
Folklore studies
15 Ph.d: 03
M.Phil: 03
J. Basar Ph.D. Assistant Professor
Social Anthropolo
gy 09
Ph.d:Nil M.Phil: 09
Lisa Lomdak M.Phil Assistant Professor
Linguistics 06 Ph.d: Nil
M.Phil: 07
H. V. Singh Ph.D Assistant Professor
Physical Anthropolo
gy 10
Ph.d: 05 M.Phil: 09
Zilpha A Modi
MA Assistant Professor
Sociology 01 Ph.d:Nil M.Phil:
Wanglit Mongcham
MA Assistant Professor
Linguistics 03 Ph.d: Nil M.Phil:
12. List of senior Visiting Fellows, faculty, adjunct faculty, emeritus Professors
Nil.
13. Percentage of classes taken by temporary faculty – Programme-wise information: Nil
14. Programme-wise Student – teacher Ratio M.Phil : 1:5 Ph.D. : 1:2
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15. Number of academic support staff (technical) and administrative staff: sanctioned, filled and actual
Sanctioned Filled
Administrative Staff 02
02
Technical Staff Nil
Nil
16. Research thrust areas as recognized by major funding agencies:
• Tribal development, language and Folklore. 17. Number of faculty with ongoing projects from a) national b) international funding
agencies and c) Total grants received. Give the names of the funding agencies and grants received project-wise.
Individual Faculty
Title of the Project Funding agency
Amount of Rs.
S.Simon John Documentation of Performative Tradition associated with Funerals Idu-Mishmi
MOC-SNA 1,00,000
Jumyir Basar Indigenous Knowledge System and Resource Management among the Galo of Arunachal Pradesh
MAKAIAS 2,70,000
Total Rs. 3,70,000/-
18. Inter-institutional collaborative projects and associated grants received a) National collaboration b) International collaboration
NIL
19. Departmental projects funded by DST-FIST, UGC-SAP / CAS, DPE; DBT, ICSSR, AICTE etc., total grants received.
Title of the Project Funding agency
Amount of Rs.
Centre for Endangered Languages UGC 1,80,00000 Ethnographic Study of Minor Communities of Arunachal Pradesh
UGC-SAP 9,60,000/-
Tribal Health Issues in the Context of Arunachal Pradesh
UGC-SAP 5,10,000/-
A Preliminary Language Documentation of the Tribal Minority Languages of Bangru and Meyor of Arunachal Pradesh, Northest India.
UGC-SAP 5,80,000/-
Total Rs. 2,00,50,000/-
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20. Research facility/centre with: State and National recognition
21. Special research laboratories sponsored by / created by industry or corporate
bodies: NIL
22. Publications by faculty (last 4 years): a) Research Papers published in journals and edited volumes with ISSN and ISBN : 40 b) Books : 15
23. Details of patents and income generated : None
24. Areas of consultancy and income generated : Nil
25. Faculty selected nationally/internationally to visit other laboratories/ institutions /
industries in India and abroad: Nil
26. Faculty serving in • Faculties of the institute are participated as an expert member of consultative
meetings (research and programme) in Indira Gandhi National Centre for the Arts, Lalit Kala Academi, Sangeet Natak Academi, MAKAIAS etc.
27. Faculty recharging strategies (UGC, ASC, Refresher / Orientation programs, workshops, training programs and similar programs): • Faculties of the Institute attended different UGC Refresher, Orientation and
Workshop programmes organized by ASC of different Universities. • Faculties Participated in the ICSSR sponsored two weeks Capacity Building
Program for Social Sciences, and refresher course in JNU.
28. Student projects: • Field based research Projects carried out by all M.Phil students as a
partial fulfillment of the degree.
29. Awards / recognitions received at the national and international level by Faculty:
• IIAS Associateship 2011 • ICSSR Doctoral Fellow 2010
30. Seminars / Conference / Workshops organized and the source of funding (national
/ international) with details of outstanding participants, if any: • Organised a two day workshop on “Qualitative Research Methodology on
24th and 25th October, 2013. Fimdomg agemcu Rajiv Gandhi University, Itanagar.
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• International Seminar on Resources, Tribes and State, organized by the Arunachal Institute of Tribal Studies on 13-15 February, 2012, Rajiv Gandhi University, Itanagar, funding agency ICSSR and Rajiv Gandhi University.
• National Seminar on Arunachal Pradesh: Issues of Modernity and Tradition jointly organized by Arunachal Institute of Tribal Studies, Rajiv Gandhi University and Maulana Abul Kalam Azad Institute of Asian Studies, Kolkata during 7th-8th September, 2010.
• Three day Workshop Cum Symposium on Status of Endangered and Unwritten Languages of Arunachal Pradesh, 15-17th Nov, 2010 organized under joint initiative of Arunachal Institute of Tribal Studies and North Eastern Regional Council, Guwahati- Indira Gandhi National Centre for Arts, New Delhi.
31. Code of ethics for research followed by the departments: Since the Institute gives emphasis on research in Tribal Communities, the institute takes precautions that the tribal sentiments are not hurt in the process of research. Further the institute acknowledges the knowledge base of the tribal’s and hence it emphasis on use of Prior Informant consent (PIC)
32. Student profile programme-wise:2013-14
Name of the Programme
(refer to question no. 4)
Applications received
Selected Pass percentage
Male Female Male Female
Ph.D 17 2 1 M.Phil 57 2 7 Certificate Programme in Tribal Languages
10 7 3
Certificate course in yoga
11 7 4
33. Diversify of students
Name of the Programme
(refer to question no. 4)
% of students from the
same university
% of students from the other
universities within the
state
% of students from
universities outside the
state
% of students
from other
countries MPhil 60 % Approx. nil 40% approx nil
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34. How many students have cleared civil services and defense services examinations, NET, SET, GATE and other competitive examinations? Give details category –wise. • NET: 05, SLET: 03 and APCS: 02
35. Student progression : NA
Student progression Percentage against enrolled
UG to PG Nil
PG to M. Phil. Nil
PG to Ph. D. Nil
Ph. D. to Post-Doctoral Nil
Employed • Campus selection • Other than campus
recruitment
Nil
Entrepreneurs Nil
36. Diversity of staff
Percentage of faculty who are graduates
of the same university 01 from other universities within the state Nil from universities from other states 05 from universities outside the country Nil
37. Number of faculty who were awarded M. Phil., Ph.D., D.Sc. and D.Litt. during the assessment period: 01
38. Present details of infrastructural facilities with regard to AITS is furnished with • Library • Museum • Internet facilities for staff and students : • Class rooms : • Audio visual tools
39. List of doctoral, post-doctoral students and Research Associates
Details of PhD Students: Sl.
No. Name of scholars
Name of supervisor
Date of Registration
Title of Research topic
1. Ms. Modang Prof. Tamo 9/8/2011 Study of the folk
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Rita Mibang narratives of Apatanis of Arunachal Pradesh
2. Ms. Ritu Hazarika
Dr. M.C. Behera
29/11/2010
Women empowerment through self Help Groups: A study of women Self Help groups in North Lakhimpur district.
3. Mr. Gunindra Nath Sharma
Dr. M.C. Behera
13/5/2011
Micro-Finance, self Help groups and Income Generation: A study with reference to Lakhimpur district of Assam.
4. Mr. Y. S. Wunglengton
Prof. Tamo Mibang
24/08/2009
A Study on Ethnographic Museums of Arunachal Pradesh
5. Mr. Razzeko Delley
Prof. Tamo Mibang
29.11.2010
Study on Myths and Rituals of the Idu Mishmis of Arunachal Pradesh
6. Ms. R. Lahon Sharma
Prof. Tamo Mibang
17/12/2009
‘Home Environment and Personality Assessment of Socialized Adolescents in Papum Pare district of Arunachal Pradesh
7. Daniel Jamoh Dr. S.S.
Chaudhuri 2012
Socio-Cultural Transformation of a small tribe: Ethnography of Meyor.
8 Hage Bida Dr. S.S.
Chaudhuri 2009
Bunii Ajin: A social institution of ceremonial friendship among Apatanis of Arunachal Pradesh.
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9. Oimang Megu Dr.S.S.
Chaudhuri 2010
Lives and Problems of unwed mother- An Anthropological study of Adi Padam women of Damro village.
10 Tunge Lollen Prof.
M.C.Behera 2013
11. Kaling Pao Dr. H.V.Singh 30.08.2013
Fertility, Mortality and Health Care Practices among the Adis of Pangin Circle, Arunachal Pradesh
12. Penny Rose Chinir
Dr. H.V.Singh 2012 Social Change Among the Moyon Tribe of Manipur
13. Narmi Darang Prof.
M.C.Behera 2012
PA Study of Common Property Resources vis-à-vis economic transformation in East Siang Distract of Arunachal Pradesh.
14. Aparna Chutia Prof.
M.C.Behera 2012
A Study of the Self-Help Groups in Dhemaji District of Assam & Women Empowerment
15. Jombi Bagra Prof. Tamo
Mibang 2012
The Language of Patriarchy in Culture: A Study with Reference to the Tribes of Tani Groups, Adi, Galo and Nyisis
16. Joram Rina Rijiju Prof. Tamo
Mibang 30.08.2013
Socio-Economics changes of the Nyishi of Lower Subansiri District of Arunachal Pradesh from 1971 to 2012: A Historical Perspective.
17. Tailyang Sirah Dr. H.V.Singh 2013 Knowledge, Attitude
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and Practics on HIV/AIDS in Arunachal Pradesh
18. Alam Channa Ahmed
Dr. S.Simon John
2013 Traditional Healing Practices of Mishing Tribes of Assam
19 Isha Basar Dr. S.Simon
John 2013
Oral Narratives and Rituals among Galos of Arunachal Pradesh
40. Number of post graduate students getting financial assistance from the university:
All MPhil and full time PhD scholars.
41. Was any need assessment exercise undertaken before the development for new Programme (s)? If so, highlight the methodology. Nil
42. Does the department obtain feedback from: AITS obtained feedback from subject experts and faculties to formulate the curriculum.
43. List the distinguished alumni of the department (maximum 10) :
• Mr. L.P.Tama : Asstt. Professor, Director of Higher & Technical Education, Govt. of Arunachal Pradesh.
• Ms. Narang Rija : Asstt. Professor, Director of Higher & Technical Education, Govt. of AP.
• Ms. Kime Mamung : Asstt. Professor, Director of Higher & Technical Education, Govt. of AP.
• Ms. Jombi Bagra : Asstt. Professor, Director of Higher & Technical Education, Govt. of AP.
• Mr. Tunge Lollen : Asstt. Professor, Director of Higher & Technical Education, Govt. of AP.
• Mr. Eli Doye : Asstt. Professor, Director of Higher & Technical Education, Govt. of AP.
• Mr. Tage Pugang : Asstt. Professor, Director of Higher & Technical Education,
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• Ms. Tenzing Yeegha : Asstt. Professor, Director of Higher & Technical Education, Govt. of AP.
44. Give details of student enrichment programmes (special lectures / workshops
/seminar) involving external experts: • The institute organized several special lectures from the eminent scholars from
outside the university. • The institute organized a number of national level seminars and workshops in
which the students of AITS actively participated. • The Institute organized workshop on research methodology in which the
students actively participated.
45. List the teaching methods adopted by the faculty for different programmes: • Lectures, Seminars, Group Discussion, Audio Visual methods, Tutorials, field
methods and assignments.
46. How does the department ensure the programme objectives are constantly met and learning outcomes monitored? • Through research, documentation and publications
47. Highlight the participation of students and faculty in extension activities.
• All the students and faculty actively participated in the outreach programme conducted in different villages of the state to bridge the gap between university and the grass root people.
48. Give details of “beyond syllabus scholarly activities” of the department: Special lectures on important international, national and state level issues related to tribes.
49. State whether the programme / department is accredited / graded by other agencies? If yes, give details. No.
50. Briefly highlight the contributions of the department in generating new knowledge, basic or applied. – Research activity / Ph.D. / Students project The institute is working towards: - To create awareness about the tribal culture and diversity. - To undertake research on different aspects of tribal culture. - To revitalize and document the endangered languages and intangible
cultural heritage.
51. Detail five major Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities and Challenges (SWOC) of the department: Strengths: Multidisciplinary approach
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Weaknesses: Modern tools and infrastructure Opportunities: Preservation of cultural heritage Challenges: Exposure and Employment for the graduates
52. Future plans of the department: - Up gradation of Museum - To develop audio visual archives - Installation of Language Lab - To carryout extensive documentation of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of
Arunachal Pradesh - To introduce short term Courses in Rural Development, Indigenous Knowledge
System and cultural resource management.
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N.2. DEPARTMENT OF ANTHROPOLOGY
1. Name of the Department : Anthropology 2. Year of Establishment : 2012 3. Is the Department part of a School / Faculty of the University?
Yes. Faculty 4. Names of Programs / Courses offered (UG, PG, M.Phil., Ph.D., Integrated Master;
Integrated Ph.D., Etc.) PG, M Phil and PhD
5. Interdisciplinary Programs and Departments involved: NIL 6. Courses in collaboration with other Universities, Industries, Foreign Institutions, Etc.
None 7. Details of Programs / Courses Discontinued, If Any, With Reasons: No 8. Examination System : Annual / Semester/ Choice Based Credit System:
Semester System 9. Participation of the Department in the Courses Offered by other Departments: None 10. Number of Teaching Posts Sanctioned and Filled (Professors / Associate Professors /
Assistant Professors/Others)
11. Faculty Profile with Name, Qualification, Designation and area Of Specialization, Experience and Research Guidance
Name Qualification Designation Specialization
Years of Experi Ence
No. Of Ph.D. / M. Phil. Students Guided for the last 4 years
S.K. CHAUDHURI PH.D. Professor
And Head
Social and Cultural Anthropology
19 years
PhD: 5, M Phil: 8
H VOKENDRO SINGH PHD Associate
Professor Physical Anthropology
17 years
PhD: 4, M Phil: 5
RADHE AMUNG M.A. Assistant Professor
Social and Cultural Anthropology
2 years 0
DHRITIMAN SARMA PH.D. Assistant
Professor Archeological Anthropology
3 years M Phil: 2
MD. ASGHAR PH.D. Assistant Professor
Physical Anthropology
2 years M Phil: 1
Sanctioned Filled Actual(including CAS & MPS)
Professor 1 1 Open Associate Professor 1 1 Open Assistant Professor 3 3 Open
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12. List of Senior Visiting Fellows, Faculty, Adjunct Faculty, Emeritus Professors: 1 (Ambika Aiyudurai from National University of Singapore, affiliated to the department for 6 months)
13. Percentage of Classes taken by Temporary Faculty – Program-Wise Information: Nil
14. Program-Wise Student – Teacher Ratio: 1 : 5
15. Number Of Academic Support Staff (Technical) and Administrative Staff: Sanctioned, Filled And Actual
Sanctioned Filled Administrative Staff 2 2 (Contractual) Technical Staff 0 0
16. Research thrust Areas as Recognized by Major Funding Agencies: Tribal economy, art
forms, demography and health issues linking with our projects. At the same time, the department is also running various topics of anthropology in M Phil and PhD Programs. Some research topics are given below:
• Perception and utilization of water resources: A study among the Adi of Arunachal Pradesh, by Tanong Tapak, under the supervision of Professor Sarit K Chaudhuri
• Utilization and conservation of natural resources in mountain habitats: A study on livelihood pattern and Indigenous Knowledge system of the Membas of Arunachal Pradesh by Mari Lollen, under the supervision of Professor Sarit K Chaudhuri
• An anthropological study on the changing lives of Apatani women in Arunachal Pradesh by Koj Dinsu, under the supervision of Professor Sarit K Chaudhuri
• Suicide among the Idu Mishmi Tribe of Arunachal Pradesh, by Tarun Mene, under the supervision of Professor Sarit K Chaudhuri
• Transhuman Pastoralism: An anthropological study on the Brokpas of Arunachal Pradesh
• Folk Medicine among the Apatanis, by Pura Asung, M Phil work supervised by Dr. Md. Asghar.
• Anthropology of Dream: An anthropological study among the Tiwa and The Kacharis of North Lakhimpur by Chandan Boruah, supervised by Dhritiman Sarma
• Megalithic Traditions in Khamar, Kamrup District, by Shyamoli Gogoi, supervised by Dhritiman Sarma
17. Number of Faculty with Ongoing Projects From A) National B) International Funding Agencies and C) Total Grants Received. Give The Names of The Funding Agencies and Grants Received Project-Wise.
National:
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i. Title: Beyond Cattle to Cash: Changing Agrarian Economy of the Apatanis of Arunachal Pradesh
Sponsored by: The Asiatic Society, Kolkata Co-ordinated by: Prof. SK Chaudhuri Principal Investigator: Prof. SK Chaudhuri
18. Inter-Institutional Collaborative Projects And Associated Grants Received a) National Collaboration B) International Collaboration
NIL
19. Departmental Projects Funded by DST-FIST, UGC-SAP / CAS, DPE; DBT, ICSSR, AICTE ETC., TOTAL GRANTS RECEIVED. NIL Title: Bio-social Dimension of children: an anthropological study of lesser known tribes of Arunachal Pradesh
Sponsored by: UGC, through University Co-ordinated by: Prof. SK Chaudhuri Principal Investigator: Dr. Md. Asghar Co Principal investigator: Ms Radhe Amung
Title: Dwindling Puppetry in Assam: An Ant hropological Study on the Performing Art Tradition.
Sponsored by: UGC, through University Co-ordinated by: Prof. SK Chaudhuri Principal Investigator: Dr. Dhritiman Sarma Co Principal Investigator: Ms Radhe Amung
20. Research Facility / Centre With State Recognition National Recognition International Recognition
Not applicable
21. Special Research Laboratories Sponsored By / Created by Industry or Corporate Bodies: Nil
22. Publications By Faculty (Last 5 Years): • Number Of Papers Published In Peer Reviewed Journals (National /
International): • Monographs: • Chapters In Books • Edited Books • Books With ISBN with details of Publishers: • Number Listed In International Database (For E.G. Web Of Science, Scopus,
Humanities International Complete, Dare Database- International Social Sciences Directory, Ebsco Host, Etc.)
• Citation Index - Range/Average: 40 For Dr. Md. Asghar (Ranging From 0-8)
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• Snip • Sjr • Impact Factor- Range/Average: Total: 15.22, range 0.1-3.73, average 1.09 for
Dr. Md. Asghar • H-Index: 4 for Md. Asghar
i) Prof. Sarit K Chaudhuri
• Institutionalization of Tribal Religion: Recasting the Donyi-Polo Movement in Arunachal Pradesh in Asian Ethnology, Vol 72No 2: 2013, pp.239-277.
• Gurdian Spirits, Omens and Meat for the Clan: The Place of Animals among the Apatanis of Arunachal Pradesh in South Asian Religions, 2013, pp.115-128.
• Changing Economy of the Mijis: A Study on the Land, Labour and Customary laws of a Lesser Known Tribe of Arunachal Pradesh in Journal of Frontier Studies, Vol: 1, 2013.pp.1-23.
• Festival and emerging social realities: A study on the Idu Mishimis of Arunachal Pradesh, in Oriental Anthropologist, vol 10 no 1, Jan-June, 2010: 33-51 (Joint paper with T Mene)
• Ethnic groups of Arunachal Pradesh, Northeast India in Berg Encyclopedia of World Dress and Fashion: South Asia and Southeast Asia, vol 4, Ed Jasleen Dhamija, Berg, UK, 2010: 212-215 (Joint paper with SS Chaudhuri)
• Predicament of the Akas: Livelihood, Resource Management, and Politics of Exclusion in Danda, AK, et al. ed. Anthropological Impact assemssment of development, 2012: 243-266 (co authored) Books edited
• Perspectives on Northeast India: Tradition and Modernity in Arunachal Pradesh, Anshah Publishing House, Delhi, 2013 (Co edited).
• Buddhist Monuments in Arunachal Pradesh: A study on Tawang, Lhagyala and Talung Monasteries of West Kameng and Tawang district, Rajiv Gandhi University Research Journal, vol 11, no 1, 2012:93-111 (co authored)
• The Anthoropology of lesser known tribes, in Subba, TB (ed), Northeast India: A Handbook of Anthropology, Orient BlackSwan, Delhi, 339-358:2012
• Indigenous Knowledge System in Everyday Life: Some Observation on Idu Mishmi of Arunachal Pradesh in Sengupta, S (ed), Indigenous Knowledge Traditions, Gyan Publishing House, New Delhi, 97-114: 2012
• Igus of Arunachal Pradesh: Relocating Indigenous Healing Tradition of a Frontier Tribe of India in S Pulipaka et al (ed) Perspectives on Northeast India:Tradition and Modernity in Arunachal Pradesh, Anahah Publishing House, Delhi, 2013: 75-92
• Religion among the Idu Mishmis of Arunachal Pradesh. In SK Singh (ed) Tribal Religions (History of Science, Philosophy and Culture in Indian Civilization: Vol VII, Part 7), India Mushiram Manoharlal Publishers Pvt Ltd, New Delhi, 2012.
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Other Achievements:
• Member of BPGS, Department of Cultural Studies, Tezpur University, Tezpur.
ii) Dr. H Vokendro S.
Research Papers Published
• Globalization and Problems of HIV/AIDS and Child Traficking in Manipur In Interventions and Tribal Development- Challenges before tribes in India in the era of Globalization (Ed. By M.C. Behera and J. Basar), 2010; Serial Publications Ansari Road, Darya Ganj , New Delhi-110002
• The Maiba and the Maibee of Manipur (p.93-98) The Oriental Anthropology, A Biannual International journal of the Science of Man. Vol. 11. 1, Jan-June, 2011, MD Publications Pvt. Ltd. New Delhi. (www.mdppl.com) ISSN-0972-558X e-ISSN 0976-3430
• The Demographic Profile of the Kom Tribe of Manipur (p.131-143) The Oriental Anthropology, A Biannual International journal of the Science of Man. Vol. 11. 1, Jan-June, 2011, MD Publications Pvt. Ltd. New Delhi. (www.mdppl.com) ISSN-0972-558X e-ISSN 976-3430
• Secondary Burial of the Chakpa Lois of Phayeng Village, Manipur, India.OjoA , Italy,2011, vol. 7. n. 1
• A Comparative Study on the Dermatoglyphic of Homos and Normal Meiteis of Manipur OjoA , Italy,2011, vol. 7. n. 2
• The socio-genetics of marriage of the Meiteis of Manipur, India, AJRSH: ASIAN JOURNAL OFRESEARCH INSOCIAL SCIENCE & HUMANITIES Volume 2, Issue 6 (June, 2012)
• The challenges ahead of right to Education Act, 2009 AJRSH: A S I A N J O U R N A L O F R E S E A R C H I N S O C I A L S C I E N C E & H U M A N I T I ES Volume 2, Issue 8 (August, 2012), 4
• Cultivation of large cardamom in Anjaw district of Arunachal Pradesh: commercialization and general profile of cultivators, SAJMMR Volume 2, Issue 12 (December, 2012) ISSN 2249-877X
• ABO Blood Group Frequency Distribution among the Tangsas of Arunachal Pradesh, India OjoA (Antrocom Online Journal of Anthropology) Italy 2012, vol. 8. n. 2 – ISSN 1973 – 2880
• Relooking medical anthropology of HIV-AIDS in Manipur : Gender and HIV-AIDS Lambert academic publication 978-3-659-37435-7
• Witch hunting in the eastern region of India, ZENITH: INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MULTIDISCIPLINARY RESEARCH ISSN ONLINE: 2231-5780
• Bridging Ethnic Gap through Folklore among the hill and plain people in Manipur "Conflict Transformation, Peace and Ethnic Divide in India's Northeast: The Context of Recent Trends"(ed.) Dr L. Muhindro Singh. Akansha Publication, Guwahati, 2013. ISBN:978-81-907756-1-8
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Books Published
1. The Chothe Tribe of Manipur: Identity and Microevolution. ISBN.9783659384653, Lambert Academic Publication, Germany.
2. HIV-AIDS in Manipur : An Anthropological Perspective. Lambert Academic Publication, Germany. ISBN.978-3-659-36287-3 (Co-edited)
3. Gender and HIV-AIDS. Lambert Academic Publication, Germany. ISBN.978-3-659-37435-7 (edited)
iii) Dr. Dhritiman Sarma Book • Sarma, D. (2012), Glimpses of Northeast India Archeology. Eastern Book
House, Guwahati • Sarma, D. (2014), Khasi and Jaintia Megaliths and culture, Spectrum
Publication, Guwahati • Sarma, D. (2014), Karbi Culture and Megaliths, Spectrum Publication,
Guwahati
Conference/ Seminar Proceeding • The Ethnohistory of Karbi Megaliths: The Karbi Khasi relation. North East
India History Association 23rd session pp 25-36 NEIHA
iv) Dr. Md. Asghar Research Journal Article • Asghar, M., Murry, B. and Saraswathy, K.N. (2013) ‘Isonymy and repeated
pairs of surnames among the Muslims of Manipur, India’, HOMO - Journal of Comparative Human Biology, Vol. 64, No. 4, pp 312-316
• Meitei, S.Y., Asghar, M. And Rongmei, K.S. (2013) ‘Declining Male Population in the Valley Districts of Manipur (India): A case of Population Dynamics’, Journal of the Indian Anthropology Society, Vol. 48, No. 3, pp 299-305
• Asghar, M. Meitei, S.Y., Luxmi, Y., Achoubi, N., Meitei, K.S., Murry, B., Sachdeva, M.P., Saraswathy K.N. (2014) ‘Opportunity for natural selection among five population groups of Manipur, North East India’, Anthropologischer Anzeiger, DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1127/0003-5548/2014/0394
• Walia GK, Gupta V, Aggarwal A, Asghar M, Dudbridge F, et al. (2014) Association of Common Genetic Variants with Lipid Traits in the Indian Population. PLoS ONE 9(7): e101688. doi:10.1371/journal.pone.0101688
• M Asghar, S Kabita, L Kalla, B Murry and K N Saraswathy, (2012) Prevalence of MTHFR, Factor V Leiden, ACE I/D and APOE gene polymorphisms among Muslims of Manipur, India. Annals of Human Biology, doi:10.3109/03014460.2012.737832 (IF-1.975).
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• N Achoubi, M Asghar, KN Saraswathy and B Murry. (2012) Prevalence of Beta-thalassaemia and Haemoglobin E in two migrant populations of Manipur, North East India. Genetic testing and Biomolecular Marker. 16:1195 - 1200 (IF-1.110)
• KN Saraswathy, M Asghar, R Samtani, B Murry, PR Mondal, PK Ghosh, MP Sachdeva. Spectrum of MTHFR gene SNPs C677T and A1298C: a study among 23 population groups of India. Molecular Biology Reports, 39:5025–5031(2012) (IF-2.929)
• M Asghar. Health aspects of male circumcision: an Anthropological view. Frontal Anthropology, 1:47-53 (2012) (peer reviewed)
23. Details of Patents and Income Generated: Nil
24. Areas of Consultancy and Income Generated: Nil
25. Faculty Selected Nationally / Internationally to visit other Laboratories / Institutions / Industries in India and Abroad : Professor Sarit Kumar Chaudhuri
• In response to the invitation of Prof. Brian Bocking, Head, School of Asian Studies of University College, Cork, Ireland, Professor Sarit Kumar Chaudhuri delivered key note lecture entitled “Marginalization of Indigenous Religion in Arunachal Pradesh: Emerging Paradox of a Frontier State”, on 30th September 2013, during inaugural session of Marginalized and Endangered Worldviews Study Centre (MEWSC). Again presented a paper entitled “Tribal Art in India during the workshop Indigenous Aesthetics and Marginalized Knowledge Systems of MEWSC” in UCC.
26. Faculty Serving In a) National Committees b) International Committees c) Editorial Boards: d) Any Other(Please Specify):
Memberships of Professor Sarit Kumar Chaudhuri
• Member of Internal Quality Assurance Cell (IQAC), Rajiv Gandhi University, Itanagar
• Member of School Board for Environmental Sciences, NEHU, Shillong • Member of BPGS in Anthropology, NEHU, Shillong • Chairman of BPGS in Anthropology in Rajiv Gandhi University, Itanagar • Member of BPGS in Geography, Rajiv Gandhi University, Itanagar • Member of BPGS in Economics, Rajiv Gandhi University, Itanagar • Member of BPGS of Tezpur University
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27. Faculty Recharging Strategies (UGC, ASC, Refresher / Orientation Programs, Workshops, Training Programs and Similar Programs).
• Ms. Radhe Amung Attended Orientation Course at JNU, Delhi from 10th February to 7th March 2014
• Dr. Dhritiman Sarma Attended Orientation Course at NEHU, Shillong during the month of May-June 2014
• Dhritiman Sarma attended the course on Museology at IGRMS (Indira Gandhi Rashtriya Manav Sangrahalaya), Bhopal, MP, 2012.
28. Student Projects • Percentage of students who have done in-house project including Inter-
Departmental Projects: Nil • Percentage of Students doing Projects in Collaboration with other Universities /
Industry / Institute : Nil 29. Awards / Recognitions Received At The National And International Level By
• Faculty: • Doctoral / Post Doctoral Fellows • Students: Goda Kaye and Eva Umpo (MA in anthropology) were selected to
attend the course on Museology at IGRMS (Indira Gandhi Rashtriya Manav Sangrahalaya), Bhopal, MP in 2013.
30. Seminars / Conference / Workshops organized and the source of funding (National / International) With Details of Outstanding Participants, If Any.
• Christoph von Furer-Haimendorf Commemorative Lecture delivered by Prof. Nandini Sundar, Chairperson of the Department of Sociology at the Delhi School of Economic, University of Delhi, on the topic “The Scheduled Tribes and their India” on 25th November 2013
• Three days National Seminar on “Peoples Art of North East India: History, Identity and Emerging Realities” in collaboration with IGRMS, Bhopal from 5th to 7th March 2014.
Code of Ethics for Research Followed by the Departments: Yes
31. Student Profile Program wise:
Name Of The Program (Refer to Question No. 4)
Applications Received
Selected Pass Percentage
Male Female Male Female
MA (2012) 148 7 14 100 100 M Phil 14 1 4 100 100 MA 2013 199 4 17 100 100
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32. Diversity of Students
Name of the Program
(Refer to Question No. 4)
% of Students from the
same University
% of Students from The
other Universities within the
State
% of Students from
Universities outside the
State
% of Students
from other Countries
MA 60 0 40 0 M Phil 100 0 0 0 PhD 100 0 0 0
33. How Many Students have cleared Civil Services and Defence Services Examinations,
NET, SET, GATE and other Competitive Examinations? Give Details Category –wise. NET- , SET (SLET)- NET: 6 Civil Service: 3
34. Student Progression
Student Progression Percentage Against Enrolled
UG to PG 0
PG to M. PHIL. 20
PG to PH. D. 20
Ph. D. to Post-Doctoral Less than 1%, One Student Selected as PDF
Employed • Campus Selection • Other than Campus
Recruitment
0 50
Entrepreneurs No data
35. Diversity of Staff
Percentage of Faculty who are Graduates Of the Same University 20 From other Universities within the State 0 From Universities from other States 80 From Universities outside the Country 0
36. Number of Faculty who were awarded M. Phil., Ph.D., D.Sc. and D.Litt. during the
Assessment Period : 0
37. Present Details Of Infrastructural Facilities With Regard To a) Library : nil (temporarily accommodated in AITS)
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b) Internet facilities for staff and students: nil (temporarily accommodated in AITS) c) Total Number of Class Rooms : nil (temporarily accommodated in AITS) d) Class Rooms with ICT facility : nil (temporarily accommodated in AITS) e) Students’ Laboratories : waiting for allotment of new building, temporally
practicals are being done in classrooms f) Research Laboratories : nil (temporarily accommodated in AITS)
38. List of doctoral, Post-Doctoral students and Research Associates
a) From the Host Institution / Universities: 100% Doctoral b) From other Institutions / Universities : 0
39. Number of Post Graduate Students getting Financial Assistance from the University.:
Scheduled tribe students get the ST scholarship, 80% of the students belong to ST category.
40. Was any need Assessment Exercise undertaken before the development For New Program(S)? If So, highlight the Methodology.: No
41. Does the Department obtain Feedback from a. Faculty on Curriculum as well as Teaching-Learning-Evaluation ? If Yes How
does the Department utilize the Feedback ? Yes. Based on the feedback, teachers are evaluated through IQAC.
b. Students on Staff, Curriculum and Teaching-Learning- Not Applicable Evaluation and How does the Department utilize the Feedback? Discussed in the departmental meeting for necessary action.
c. Alumni and Employers on the Programs offered and How does the Department utilize the Feedback? No
42. List The Distinguished Alumni of the Department (Maximum 10) : 1. Ms. Happy Yaying (qualified Arunachal Pradesh Civil Service) 2. Mr. Tarun Mene (Post Doctoral Fellow at RGU) 3. Mr. Khoda Lhasa (qualified APCS) 4. Mr. Olom Panging (qualified APCS) 5. Ms. Koj yabiang (qualified APCS)
43. Give details of Student Enrichment Programs (Special Lectures / Workshops /Seminar)
involving External Experts. • CVF Haimendorf lecture is organized every year and distinguished professors are
invited. Professor Nandini Sundar from Delhi School of Economics, Delhi, delivered the first lecture.
• Ms. Rebecca Gnuechtel, a German Anthropologist, from the University of Humboldt, visited the department and delivered an interactive lecture to the students regarding her fieldwork experience among the Nyishis of Arunachal Pradesh, 30th October, 2012.
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• Prof. William Van Schendel, University of Amsterdam, The Netherlands in collaboration with the department of Mass Communication delivered a special talk on the topic of Borderland studies on 30th November, 2012.
• Shahil Rizwan, a PhD scholar from University College, London and the London Zoo working among the Idu Mishmis delivered a special lecture on the topic of Tigers, Idu Beliefs and dams in the Dibang Valley on 11th April 2013.
• Ms. Ambika Aiyudurai became visiting faculty in 2013, a Doctoral Scholar from National University of Singapore for one month. Ms Ambika Aiyudurai also delivered a special lecture on the topic entitled The Last Hunters of Arunachal Pradesh on 26th September, 2013.
44. List the Teaching Methods adopted by the Faculty for different programs. Along with traditional methods, use of projectors, power point presentation, documentary films related to anthropology are often shown.
45. How does the Department ensure the Program Objectives are constantly met and Learning Outcomes Monitored? Through regular departmental meeting and discussion during BPGS, BUGS and DBS.
46. Highlight the Participation of Students and Faculty in Extension Activities. a. Give Details of “Beyond Syllabus Scholarly Activities” of the Department.
Anthropological fieldwork at Bordumsa, Changlang District, AP The department of Anthropology, on the year of its establishment, started the fieldwork at Bordumsa, Changlang Distcrict of Arunachal Pradesh, among the Singpho tribe. The in charges of the fieldwork were Dhritiman Sarma and Md. Asghar.
Outreach Program
One day outreach Program was conducted on 23rd January 2014 at Mongku Model upper primary school, Mebo Village, East Siang District by the M.A. students of 2nd Semester, Anthropology under the supervision of Dr. Md. Asghar and Ms. Radhe Amung. The Program was organized covering two schools of Mebo Village including Upper Primary school, Mongku Model and Primary School, Langko. The Program was conducted with the intention to motivate student and to imbibe in them the sense of responsibility towards their study and how it can be of benefit for the larger society. The Program comprised of the following agenda:
1. Classes were taken by some of the students of Anthropology Department on basic English grammar and quicker maths for the student of class VI to VIII and drawing competition was held for the student from class I to V.
2. It was followed by quiz competition for which students were divided into five groups, each comprised of five students. The quiz competition was organised with the intention to impart in them general awareness.
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3. The Program continued with another item, a skit from the student of Anthropology department. The theme of the skit was “education is the key to self reliance”. With this skit an attempt was made to send the message of importance of education in life and how constant hard work can become key to success. It was thoroughly enjoyed by the students and even the teachers, who took part in the Program.
4. At the end of Program, prizes were given to the students who participated in drawing and quiz competition which was followed by light refreshment.
The outreach Program conducted by the Department of Anthropology was attended by the Head Master as well as all the teachers of the school and they mobilized all students of the school so that they participate in the Program throughout the day. The Program turned out to be quite successful with the active participation of good numbers of student as well as with the kind cooperation of teaching staff.
Anthropological Field work in East Siang District Students of MA 2nd Semester went for 21 days field work, from 8th to 28th January 2014 to study about the Adi tribe of Mebo village, East Siang District along with two faculties, Ms. Radhe Amung and Dr. Md. Asghar. Students were trained on how to conduct an ethnographic study in the Mebo village. Both quantitative and qualitative methods of research were used. Students tried to explore the various aspects of the village life like their politics, economy, rituals, social organization, marriage and kinship, materials culture, etc. as holistic. Moreover, students got the chances to apply various research methodologies like survey, interview, observation (both participation and non participation) and case study using various tools like questionnaire schedule, voice recorder and camera.
Students also developed an acquaintance on how to establish a rapport with the villagers for smooth and successful fieldwork. The response of the villagers was remarkable. Irrespective of their social classes and status they cooperated and helped the students throughout the field work. Not only we have been able to complete the field training successfully but also inspired the villagers especially the young students and many of them wanted to join the University after completing their graduation.
47. Give details of beyond syllabus scholarly activities of the Department. Other than involving in regular class and syllabus, the faculties are involved in the following scholarly activities
• Writing research articles and papers in journals, conference proceedings and books
• Writing books
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• Being involved in research projects funded by UGC and other academic funding agencies and contributing papers and organizing panels in National and International Seminars/ Conferences.
48. State whether the program / Department is accredited / graded by other agencies? if yes, give details. no
49. Briefly highlight the contributions of the Department in generating new knowledge, basic or applied. – research activity / ph.d / students project
• Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribe Cell, Govt of Arunachal Pradesh, has incorporated the Head of the Department of Anthropology as Member to the Cabinet Decision dated 18/02/2014 to identify/ incorporate new Scheduled Tribes of Arunachal Pradesh.
50. Detail Five Major Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities and Challenges (SWOC ) of the Department.
Strength The department is equipped with 5 faculties, with all the three major special areas of Anthropology:
• Physical anthropology • Social anthropology • Archeological anthropology
Weaknesses
• The department does not have a building of its own, as a result of which, the department is shared with AITS building
• The department requires 4 more faculties to apply for the projects under SAP and DST
Opportunities • The department, despite being new, provides ample opportunities of research in M
Phil and PhD level along with departmental and individual research initiative. • The department is going to start the specialization in Physical Anthropology shortly
along with standard laboratory facilities after having own building. • The Department is also receiving request letters from International scholars for
research. The Department is providing research help to International scholars.
Challenges The department is new, but the MA in anthropology was provided under AITS since 2001. In 2012, the department has been newly established and hence as a nascent department, the department is facing many challenges. Department received offer for collaborative projects from various universities like Delhi University. The Department also like to collaborate with other relevant Universities and Institutions in course of time to strengthen research base and involve potential students in emerging areas of
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research. The Department has limited faculty strength, just 5 faculties. Department needs another 4 faculties at the entry level so that it can plan for offering specialization in Physical Anthropology and also initiate new papers in Masters program and can also apply for UGC SAP. This will help even undertaking collaborative research with other agencies/ institutes located within India and abroad. Department also needs to build up laboratory for all three branches of Anthropology, and more specifically for Physical Anthropology.
51. Future plans of the Department. Since the department is newly established, hence many future plans are so far there. These include: • Starting the specialization in Physical Anthropology along with the existing Social
anthropology specialization • To initiate further necessary steps to initiate Anthropology in UG Program in
Government Colleges in Arunachal Pradesh. • To expand outreach programs to popularize anthropology in school and among
general public of the state and to reflect on how anthropology as a discipline can contribute meaningfully in the development process of the state/ region.
• To initiate research in relation to Gender issues in the context of Northeast India. • To initiate papers like Visual Anthropology, Forensic Anthropology, Anthropology
and Public Health Policies and Cultural Resource Management. • Looking at the potentiality in the field of research of archeology in Arunachal
Pradesh, the department is planning for initiating research projects in the field of archeology, on different archeological sites in Arunachal Pradesh. In order to implement such plans into action, the department will take help of funding from various agencies like ICHR, UGC and AnSI.
• The department is also planning for the PG Diploma courses in the following: Forensic Anthropology Public Health Research and Policies Cultural Resource Management
• The department is planning to provide a facility for Serological identification of the University students by charging a minimal fee.
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N.3. DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMICS
1. Name of the Department/ Institute : Economics 2. Year of Establishment : July 1991 3. Is the Department part of a school/ : Faculty of Social Science 4. Names of Programmes / Courses offered
(UG, PG, M.Phil., Ph.D., integrated Master; Integrated Ph.D., etc.) : MA, M.Phil, Ph.D
5. Interdisciplinary Programmes and Departments involved : No
6. Courses in collaboration with other Universities, industries, foreign institutions, etc. : No
7. Details of programmes/courses discontinued, if any, with reasons : No
8. Examination system: Annual / Semester/ Choice Based Credit System : Semester System
9. Number of teaching posts sanctioned and filled (Professors/Associate Professors / Assistant Professors/others)
SANCTIONED FILLED ACTUAL (INCLUDING CAS & MPS)
Professor 01 01 03
Associate Professor 02 02 01
Assistant Professor 06 06 05 10. Faculty profile with name, qualification, designation and area of specialization,
experience and research guidance:
Nam
e
Qua
lific
atio
n
Desig
natio
n
Spec
ializ
atio
n
Year
s of
Ex
perie
nce
(App
rox)
No.
of P
h.D.
&
M. P
hil.
stud
ents
gu
ided
for
the
last
5
year
s
Prof. A.Mitra Ph.D. Professor Environmental Economics
31 M.Phil:01
Ph.D:09
Prof. N.C.Roy Ph.D. Professor Development Economics
27 M.Phil: 1
Ph.D: 05
Prof. S.K.Nayak Ph.D Professor Public Economics
21 M.Phil: 02
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Ph.D: 01
Dr.Vandana Upadhyay Ph.D
Associate Professor
and Head
Gender and Population Economics
16 M.Phil:01
Ph.D: 03
Dr.Lijum Nochi Ph.D Assistant Professor
International Economics/ Agricultural Economics
9 NIL
Dr.Maila Lama Ph.D Assistant Professor
Environmental Economics/ Agricultural Economics
7 NIL
Mr.Dil Bahadur Gurung
MA Assistant Professor
Labour Economics
2 NIL
Mr.Prasenjit Bujar Boruah MA, M.Phil
Assistant Professor/
Environmental Economics, Econometrics, Operation
Research
2 NIL
Mr.Anup Kumar Das MA
Assistant Professor
Environmental Economics, Econometrics, Operation Research
2 NIL
11. List of senior Visiting Fellows, faculty, adjunct faculty, emeritus Professors:
1. Prof. G. K. Chaddha, President South Asian University, New Delhi, visited the
Department of Economics on 1-3 August 2013 and interacted with the faculty members and students.
2. Prof. Atul Sarma, Mahatma Gandhi Fellow (ICSSR) New Delhi visited the Department of Economics on 1-3 August 2013 and interacted with the faculty members and students.
3. Prof. Alakh N. Sharma, Director, Institute for Human Development, New Delhi visited the Department of Economics on 1-3 August 2013 and interacted with the faculty members and students.
4. Prof. Sib Ranjan Mishra of Vishwa Bharti University visited the Department of Economics on 26-27 March 2014 and interacted with the faculty members and students.
5. Prof B. Mann, of Punjabi University, Patiala visited the Department of Economics as a visiting faculty from 30/09/2012 to 04/10/2012 and interacted with the students and faculty members.
6. Prof. J. Manohar Rao of Hyderabad Central University, Hyderabad visited the Department of Economics as a Visiting Faculty from 02/03/2011 to 14/03/2011 and interacted with the students and faculty members.
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7. Prof. Bahnisikha Ghosh of Kalyani University, Kalyani, West Bengal visited the Department of Economics as a Visiting Faculty from 27/03/2011 to 01/04/2011 and interacted with the students and faculty members.
12. Percentage of classes taken by temporary faculty – Programme-wise information: Programme-wise Student – teacher Ratio
Ph.D. : Nil M.Phil : Nil M.A : Nil
13. Programme-wise Student – teacher Ratio M.A : 4:1 M.Phil : 1:1 Ph.D : 3:1
14. Number of academic support staff (technical) and administrative staff: sanctioned, filled and actual
Sanctioned Filled
Administrative Staff 02 02
Technical Staff Nil
Nil
15. Research thrust areas as recognized by major funding agencies:
Human Development, Environmental Economics, Labour & Employment, Regional Development, Government/ Public Finance, Financial Economics,
16. Number of faculty with completed and ongoing projects from a) national b) international funding agencies and c) Total grants received. Give the names of the funding agencies and grants received project-wise:
Research Project On-going:
Prof. A. Mitra
Sl.
No. Title of the Project Sponsoring Agency Amount Duration
1.
Productivity, Resource Use efficiency and Livelihood Options in Fisheries of Arunachal Pradesh- Opportunities and Challenges
ICSSR, New Delhi 9,00,000/- 2012-14
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Research Projects Completed by individual faculty members (last 5 years)
Prof. A. Mitra
Sl. No. Title of the Project Sponsoring Agency Amount Duration
1.
Problems of Border Areas in North East India: Implications for the Thirteenth Finance Commission (Arunachal Pradesh Chapter)
Finance Commission, Government of India 2,50,000/- 2008-10
2. Valuing Ecotourism in Arunachal Pradesh ICSSR, New Delhi 4,45,000/- 2010-12
3.
Flow of Central Development Funds in the Northeastern Region and its Utilization (Arunachal Pradesh Chapter) Phase I
Planning Commission,
Government of India 3,50,000/- 2010-12
Prof. N.C. Roy
4. Export Potential in Arunachal Pradesh
Government of Arunachal Pradesh, 4,50,000/- 2007-12
Prof. S.K. Nayak
5. A study on Debt Problem on Special Category States
13th Finance Commission,
Government of India 3,20,000/- 2009-10
Dr. Vandana Upadhyay
6.
A Study on Work Participation and Time-Use Pattern of Rural Women in Arunachal Pradesh
V.V. Giri National Labour Institute, NOIDA
5,25,950/- 2010-2013
7. State of Panchayats - Report 2010-11 (Arunachal Pradesh)
Ministry of Panchayati Raj, Government of India, and New Delhi
4,72,000/- 2011-2013
8.
Evaluation of Backward Region Grant Fund for the State of Arunachal Pradesh and Assam
Planning Commission, Government of India and IHD, New Delhi
1,00,000/- 2010-12
9. Occupational Mobility of Plantation Sector labours in
National Tea Research 4,77,940/- 2005-2008
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Assam: Determinants and Implications
Foundation, Kolkata
Mr. Anup Kumar Das
10.
Functioning and Impact of Rental Markets of Agricultural Capital Goods in Assam
University Grants Commission 1, 25,000/- 2010-2012
17. Inter-institutional collaborative projects and associated grants received a) National collaboration: Finance Commission, Government of India, Planning
Commission, Government of India, ICSSR, New Delhi, V.V. Giri National Labour Institute, NOIDA, Ministry of Panchayati Raj, Government of India, and New Delhi, National Tea Research Foundation, Kolkata, University Grants Commission, New Delhi, Maulana Abul Kalam Azad Institute of Asian Studies Kolkata and Government of Arunachal Pradesh.
b) International collaboration: United Nation Development Programme (UNDP)
18. Departmental projects funded by DST-FIST, UGC-SAP / CAS, DPE; DBT, ICSSR, AICTE etc., total grants received.
Department of Economics
Sl. No. Title of the Project Sponsoring
Agency Amount Duration
1.
Plan Monitoring of Arunachal Pradesh (A Public Private Partnership project) Coordinator Prof. S.K. Nayak
Government of Arunachal Pradesh 36,00,000/- 2010-14
2.
Evaluation of State Finances: With respect to Arunachal Pradesh (a joint project of the department) Coordinator Prof. S.K. Nayak
Fourteenth Finance Commission, New Delhi
2, 50,000/- 2013-14
3.
Mid-term Appraisal of 11th five year Plan of Arunachal Pradesh (a joint project of the department) Coordinator Prof. S.K. Nayak
Planning Commission, Government of India, New Delhi,
2,96,010/- 2010-11
4.
The State Development Report of Arunachal Pradesh (a joint project of the department) Coordinator Prof. S.K. Nayak
Planning Commission, Government of India, New Delhi,
27,32,000/- 2005-08
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5.
The Human Development Report of Arunachal Pradesh (a joint project of the department) Coordinator Prof. N.C. Roy.
UNDP, Planning Commission, Government of India, New Delhi & Government of Arunachal Pradesh
40,00,000/- 2003-2007
19. Research facility/centre with State and National recognition:
CDS (Center for Development Studies)
20. Special research laboratories sponsored by / created by industry or corporate bodies: Center for Development Studies sponsored by Government of India as Budgetary Grants of Rs. 10 crore during 2012.
21. Publications by faculty (last 5 years): Prof. A. Mitra: (International=02, National=13; Total=15) International Journal
1. ‘Environmental Resource Consumption Pattern in Rural Arunachal Pradesh’, Forest Policy and Economics, Vol. 13, No. 3, 2010, pp. 166-170 (Co-authored)
National Journal 1. ‘Challenges and Issues of Development in Border Areas- A Study of Arunachal
Pradesh’, Northeast Researchers, Issue No. 4, Vol. IV, pp. 99-117, March 2013 (Co-authored)
2. ‘Tourism Development in Arunachal Pradesh: Opportunities and Challenges’, Productivity, Vol. 53, Jan-Mar 2013, No. 4, pp. 371-378 (Co-authored)
3. ‘Common Property Resources and Rural Livelihood Linkages – A Study of Arunachal Pradesh’, Assam Economic Journal, Vol. XX, 2009, pp 38-47 (Co-authored)
4. ‘Opportunities and Socio-economic Issues in Inland Fisheries Development of North Eastern Region of India: An Empirical Study of Arunachal Pradesh’, Arthshodh, Vol. III, No. 1, 2013 (in Press) (Co-authored)
Chapters in International Edited Book
1. 'Tourism Development in a Remote State: A Case Study of Arunachal Pradesh, India', in Tisdell, C A (ed.), Handbook of Tourism Economics: Analysis, New Applications and Case Studies, World Scientific Publications, Singapore, 2013, pp. 705-724 (Co-authored)
Chapters in National Edited Book/Report
1. A. Mitra (2013) ‘Management of Mountain Bio-diversity and need for Developing Eco-Tourism: An Environmental Valuation Study’, in Understanding North east Region of India, edited by T. Mibang and Lisa Lomdak, Himalayan Publishers, New Delhi, 2013, pp. 51-64 (ISBN-81-86393-87-0)
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2. ____________(2013) ‘Tourism Development in North-East India: A Study in Arunachal Pradesh’, in Sanjay Pulipaka et al. (ed.),Perspectives Northeast India: Tradition and Modernity in Arunachal Pradesh, Anshah Publishing House, New Delhi, 2013, pp.118-128 (Co-authored)
3. ______________(2012) ‘Sustainable Management of Mountain Biodiversity in the Eastern Himalayas’, in Vir Singh et.al. (eds.) Climate Change in the Himalayas, Indus Publishing Company, New Delhi, 2012 (Co-authored)
4. ________________(2011) ‘Infrastructure and Human Development in a Less Developed State of India- An Analytical Study, Infrastructural policy and Microfinance, Macmillan Publisher India Ltd., New Delhi, 2011, pp. 266-277 (Co-authored)
5. _______________(2010) ‘Growth of Service Sector in Arunachal Pradesh: A Post Reform Experience’ in M.C. Behera and J. Basar (eds.) Globalisation and the Marginalised: Issues and Concerns for Development’ Commonwealth Publishers Pvt. Ltd. New Delhi, pp. 142-152, 2010 (Co-authored)
6. _________________(2010) ‘Ecotourism in Arunachal Pradesh: Opportunity and Challenges’, in S Islam et al. (ed.), Biodiversity Conservation and Sustainable Development, K. C. Das Commerce College, Guwahati, 2010, pp. 49-61 (Co-authored)
7. _________________(2010) ‘Potentiality and Challenges of Developing Tourism in Arunachal Pradesh’ in M.C. Behera and J. Basar (eds.) Globalisation and the Marginalised: Issues and Concerns for Development’ Commonwealth Publishers Pvt. Ltd. New Delhi, pp. 293-307, 2010 (Co-authored)
8. ________________ (2009) ‘Tourism’, Arunachal Pradesh Development Report 2008, Planning Commission, Government of India, Academic Foundation, New Delhi, 2009, pp. 245-254. ISBN 13: 9788171887798, ISBN 10: 8171887791
9. ___________________(2009) ‘Urban Development’, Arunachal Pradesh Development Report
2008, Planning Commission, Government of India, Academic Foundation, New Delhi, 2009, pp. 179-189. ISBN 13: 9788171887798, ISBN 10: 8171887791
Prof. N. C. Roy: (National=09; Total=09)
Chapters in National Edited Book/Report
1. N.C. Roy (2013) ‘Structural Constraints to the Financial Growth in the Arunachal Economy’, in Understanding North east Region of India, edited by T. Mibang and Lisa Lomdak, Himalayan Publishers, New Delhi, 2013, pp. 65-80 (ISBN-81-86393-87-0)
2. ______________(2013) ‘In search of Development Paradigm for the Hilly Region of Northeast India’, in Northeast and Globalisation: Issues Betwixt and Between edited by M C Behera, DVS Publishers, Guwahati, 2013, pp. 93-114.
3. _______________(2013) ‘Problems of Technological Modernization and Industrialisation in Arunachal Pradesh’, in Perspectives on Northeast India: Tradition and Modernity in Arunachal Pradesh, edited by Sanjay Pulipaka, Rakhee Bhattacharjee and Sarit K Chaudhury, Anshah Publishing House, New Delhi, 2013, pp.168-176
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4. ______________(2013) ‘Women in Rice Cultivation and Food Security in Arunachal Pradesh’, India in Understanding North east Region of India, edited by T. Mibang and Lisa Lomdak, Himalayan Publishers, New Delhi, 2013, pp. 81-98 (Co-authored)(ISBN-81-86393-87-0)
5. _______________(2009) ‘Demographic Transition’, Arunachal Pradesh Development Report 2008, Planning Commission, Government of India, Academic Foundation, New Delhi, 2009, pp. 55-66. (ISBN 13: 9788171887798, ISBN 10: 8171887791)
6. _____________(2009) ‘Rural Development’, Arunachal Pradesh Development Report 2008, Planning Commission, Government of India, Academic Foundation, New Delhi, pp. 170-178. (Co-authored) (ISBN 13: 9788171887798, ISBN 10: 8171887791
7. _______________(2009) ‘Looking Ahead: Strategy for Development’, Arunachal Pradesh Development Report 2008, Planning Commission, Government of India, Academic Foundation, New Delhi, 2009, pp. 305-313. (ISBN 13: 9788171887798, ISBN 10: 8171887791)
8. _______________ (2008) ‘Agriculture in the Arunachal Economy: From Reproduction to Growth’, in Agricultural Development in Northeast India: Issues and Options, edited by K.K. Bagchi, Abhijeet Publications, New Delhi, 2008, pp. 354-370.
9. _________________(2008) ‘Economic Development and Demographic Transition in Arunachal Pradesh, in Economic Reform and Vision of North East India, edited by Amalesh Banerjee, Kanishka, New Delhi, 2008.
Prof. S.K. Nayak: (National=07; Total=07)
National Journals
1. S.K. Nayak (2012) ‘Understanding Debt Sustainability of Special Category States’, in NIFM Journal of Public Finance Management, Volume 4, No. 1, 2012, PP. 25-37 (Co-authored)
2. ________________(2012) ‘Understanding Divergence in Poverty in the Food Surplus Districts of Orissa’, in ASBN Journal of Management, Volume 5, No.2, 2011, pp. 77-84, Bhubaneswar. (Co-authored) (ISSN No 0974-8512)
3. _____________(2011) ‘Post Reform Economy of Orissa: Implications in terms of Growth and Equity’, in Indian Development Review, Volume 9, No. 2, 2011, pp.175-183(Co-authored) ( ISSN No 0972-9437)
Chapters in National Edited Book/Report
1. S.K. Nayak (2013) Sustainability of Public Debt in the North Eastern States, in Understanding North east Region of India, edited by T. Mibang and Lisa Lomdak, Himalayan Publishers, New Delhi, 2013, pp. 9-29 (ISBN-81-86393-87-0).
2. _____________(2009) ‘Economic Growth, Equity and Deforestation: Post Reform Analysis of Orissa Economy’ in Milind Wani (eds) Naught Without a Cau se, Kalpabriksha, Pune 2009.
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3. _____________(2009) ‘Rural Development’, Arunachal Pradesh Development Report 2008, Planning Commission, Government of India, Academic Foundation, New Delhi, 2009 pp. 170-178. (Co-authored) (ISBN 13: 9788171887798, ISBN 10: 8171887791
4. _____________(2009) ‘Fiscal and Financial Issues’, Arunachal Pradesh Development Report 2008, Planning Commission, Government of India, Academic Foundation, New Delhi, 2009, pp. 295-303. (ISBN 13: 9788171887798, ISBN 10: 8171887791)
Dr. Vandana Upadhyay: (Book=03 International=04, National=14; Total=21)
Book
1. Work Participation and Time-Use Pattern of Women in Rural Arunachal Pradesh, NLI Research Studies Series No. 108/2013, V.V. Giri National Labour Institute, Noida, 2013. ISBN 978-93-82902-07-2
2. The Unfolding Crisis in Assam's Tea Plantations: Employment and Occupational Mobility, Publisher: Rutledge, India, 2012 (Co-authored) ISBN 978-0-415-52308-0
3. Household Level Determinants of Child Labour in North East India, Maulana Abul Kalam Azad Institute of Asian Studies and Towards Freedom, Kolkata, 2011, (Co-authored) ISBN: 81-8206-026-5.
Working Paper (International)
1. Vandana Upadhyay, (2009) ‘Institutional Diversity and Capitalist Transformation in Rural Arunachal Pradesh’, QEH Working Paper No.179, ODID, Oxford University, Oxford (Co-authored).
International Journals
1. Vandana Upadhyay (2011) ‘Invisible Chains? Crisis in Tea Industry and 'Unfreedom' of Labour in Assam’s Tea Plantations’, Contemporary South Asia, Volume 19, No. 1, 2011, PP. 75-90 (Co-authored). ISSN 0958-4935.
2. _________________(2009) 'Institutional Diversity and Capitalist Transition: The Political Economy of Agrarian Change in Arunachal Pradesh, India’, Journal of Agrarian Change, Volume 9, No. 4, 2009, PP. 512-547 (Co-authored). ISSN 1471-0358.
3. __________________(2008) ‘Ethnic Polarisation and Human Security: The case of Migrants in Northeast India’, World Affairs, Volume 12, No. 1, 2008, PP. 152-174. ISSN 0971-8052.
National Journals
1. Vandana Upadhyay (2013) ‘Unsettled Lives, Out-of-pocket Health Expenditure and Debt Among Migrant Workers in Arunachal Pradesh, India”, Labour and Development, Volume 20, No.2, 2013, PP. 142-168. ISSN 0973-0419.
2. _____________ (2012) ‘The Employment-Unemployment Situation in Arunachal Pradesh: Implications for Policy’, Indian Journal of Regional Science’, Volume 45, No. 1, 2012, PP. 24-32. ISSN 0046-9017.
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3. _________(2012) ‘The Difficult Transition: Economic Development and Gender Relations in Arunachal Pradesh’, Indian Journal of Gender Studies, Volume 19, No. 1, 2012, PP.93-126 (Co-authored). ISSN 0971-5215.
4. _________(2011) ‘Environmental Degradation and Gender Relations in North East India: A Case Study of Arunachal Pradesh’, Journal of Economic and Social Development’, Volume 7, No. 2, 2011, pp. 25-47. ISSN – 0973-886X.
5. __________(2008) ‘Crisis’ in the Tea Sector: A Study of Assam Tea Gardens, The Indian Economic Journal, Volume 56, No. 2, 2008, PP. 39-56 (Co-authored). ISSN 0019-4662.
Chapters in National Edited Book/Report
1. Vandana Upadhyay (2013) ‘Looking Beyond the Borders: Globalisation and the Development of Northeast India’, in Northeast and Globalisation : Issues Betwixt and Between edited by M C Behera, DVS Publishers, Guwahati, 2013, PP.93-114.
2. ______________(2013) ‘Patterns of Employment in Arunachal Pradesh: Implications for Inclusive Development, in Perspectives on Northeast India: Tradition and Modernity in Arunachal Pradesh, edited by Sanjay Pulipaka, Rakhee Bhattacharjee and Sarit K.Chaudhury, Anshah Publishing House, New Delhi, 2013. PP. 168-176.
3. _____________(2013) ‘Globalisation, Development and Transboarder Linkages: Rethinking Development Issues in North East India’, in Understanding North east Region of India, edited by T. Mibang and Lisa Lomdak, Himalayan Publishers, New Delhi, 2013, pp. 29-50 (ISBN-81-86393-87-0)
4. ______________(2012) ‘Gender and the Political Economy of Development in Arunachal Pradesh’, in Governance Issues and Gender Aspects in Development: A North East India Perspective, Edited by Mrinal Kanti Dutta and Saundarjya Borbora, Papyrus Books and Beyond, Guwahati, 2012, PP.195-217(Co-authored).ISBN 978-93-81287-12-5.
5. ______________(2009) ‘Economic Growth, Structural Change and Workforce Participation’, Arunachal Pradesh Development Report 2008, Planning Commission, Government of India, Academic Foundation, New Delhi, 2009, pp. 67-80. (Co-authored) (ISBN 13: 9788171887798, ISBN 10: 8171887791)
6. ______________(2009) ‘Labour and Employment’, Arunachal Pradesh Development Report 2008, Planning Commission, Government of India, Academic Foundation, New Delhi, 2009, pp. 81-109. (Co-authored) (ISBN 13: 9788171887798, ISBN 10: 8171887791)
7. _______________(2009) Human Development’, Arunachal Pradesh Development Report 2008, Planning Commission, Government of India, Academic Foundation, New Delhi, 2009, pp. 117-134. (Co-authored) (ISBN 13: 9788171887798, ISBN 10: 8171887791)
8. _______________(2009) ‘Development of Agriculture and Allied Sector’, Arunachal Pradesh Development Report 2008, Planning Commission, Government of India, Academic Foundation, New Delhi, 2009, pp. 191-211. (ISBN 13: 9788171887798, (Co-authored) ISBN 10: 8171887791)
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9. _______________(2008) ‘State, Migrant Workers and Ethnic Polarisation: The Case of North East India’ in K.K. Bagchi and N. Gope (ed) State, Labour and Development: An Indian Perspective, Abhijeet Publication, New Delhi, 2008. ISBN 978-81-89886-36-3.
Dr. LIJUM NOCHI (National= 03; Total=03)
National Journals
1. Lijum Nochi (2013) ‘Tenurial Paradigm and Employment Configuration in Assam: A Case Study on Lakhimpur District’, Scholars View: A Journal of Multidisciplinary Research Vol. I No 1-2, pp.116-124(Co-authored) ISSN 2320-1096
2. _________________(2013) ‘Bamboo: A Boon to Idu Community of Arunachal Pradesh’, Spectrum: A Journal of Multidisciplinary Research, Vol.2, Issue 1, pp. 10-16, January 2013, (Co-authored) ISSN2278-0637
Chapters in National Edited Book/Report
1. Lijum Nochi (2010) Contributed chapter {on Integrated Child Development Scheme, National Rural Health Mission, National Horticulture Mission, Accelerated Irrigation Benefits Programme} for the Mid-term Appraisal of 11th five year Plan of Arunachal Pradesh, Sponsored by Planning Commission, Government of India, 2010 .
Dr. Maila Lama (International=01, National= 07; Total=08)
National Journal
1. Maila Lama (2013)‘Tourism Development in Arunachal Pradesh: Opportunities and Challenges’, Productivity, Vol. 53, Jan-Mar 2013, No. 4, pp. 371-378 (Co-authored)
2. ___________________(2011)‘Literacy Rate, Life Expectancy and Standard of Living in Arunachal Pradesh: An Economic Analysis’, in Journal Politeia, Vol 19, pp. 115-128, 2010-11, Northeast India Political Science Association (NEIPSA)
Chapters in International Edited Book
1. Maila Lama (2013) 'Tourism Development in a Remote State: A Case Study of Arunachal Pradesh, India', in Tisdell, C A (ed.), Handbook of Tourism Economics: Analysis, New Applications and Case Studies, World Scientific Publications, Singapore, 2013, pp. 705-724 (Co-authored)
Chapters in National Edited Book/Report
1. M. Lama (2013) ‘Tourism Development in North-East India: A Study in Arunachal Pradesh’, in Sanjay Pulipaka et al. (ed.),Perspectives Northeast India: Tradition and Modernity in Arunachal Pradesh, Anshah Publishing House, New Delhi, 2013, pp.118-128 (Co-authored)
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2. __________________(2013) The Changing Status of Women in Arunachal Pradesh’, in Sinha, H. and S. Sinha (ed), Women in North-East India: Status, Empowerment and Development Perspectives, Akansha Publications, New Delhi (2013).
3. ________ (2010) ‘Ecotourism in Arunachal Pradesh: Opportunity and Challenges’, in S Islam and Prarthana Barua (ed.), Biodiversity Conservation and Sustainable Development, K. C. Das Commerce College, Guwahati, 2010, pp. 49-61 (Co-authored)
4. _________________(2010) Contributed chapter (draft) in the project, ‘Evaluation of Flagship Programmes’, (for mid-term appraisal of 11th Five Year Plan in Arunachal Pradesh), sponsored by the Planning Commission Government of India, 2010.
5. _________________(2010)‘Potentiality and Challenges of Developing Tourism in Arunachal Pradesh’ in M.C. Behera and J. Basar (eds.) Globalisation and the Marginalised: Issues and Concerns for Development’ Commonwealth Publishers Pvt. Ltd. New Delhi, pp. 293-307, 2010 (Co-authored)
Mr. Dil Bahadur Gurung (National=01; Total=01)
National Journal
D. B. Gurung (2012) ‘Literacy Rate, Life Expectancy and Standard of Living in Arunachal Pradesh: An Economic Analysis’ in Journal Politeia, Vol 19, pp. 115-128, 2010-11, Northeast India Political Science Association (NEIPSA)
Mr. PRASENJIT BUJAR BARUAH (Book=01, National=08; Total=9)
Book
1. Impact of Micro-Finance on Asset Creation: An Empirical Study made in Assam, Lambert Academic Publishing, Berlin, 2012 (ISSN: 978-3-8484-1149-8).
National Journals
1. Prasenjit Bujar Boruah,(2013) Self-Help Group and Asset Creation: A Case Study of 14 SHGs in Nalbari District, Assam”, The Asian Economic Review, Vol- 55, No. 2, Pp- 353- 368, August, 2013.
2. ______________ (2012) ‘Impact of Micro-finance on Poverty: A study of 20 SHGs in Nalbari District Assam’, Journal of Rural Development, Vol-31, No-2, April- July, National Institute of Rural Development, 2012.
3. ______________ (2009) ‘Self-Help Group and Asset Creation: A Case Study of Deharkuchi Gaon Panchayat of Nalbari District, Assam’, Micro- finance Review, Vol-1, no.1, July, 2009; Micro-finance Research Centre, Bankers Institute of Rural Development, Lucknow.
4. ______________(2011) ‘Micro- finance: Ata Bikalpa Rinar Utsha’, Payobhara (Assamese version of Yojana) vol: 42, no.2, April, 2011 ISSN-0971-8370)
5. _______________(2010) ‘Asom tatha Uttar Purbanchalar Sharmabal’, Payobhara (Assamese version of Yojana) vol-41, no.10, December, 2010 (ISSN-0971-8370)
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Chapters in National Edited Book/Report
1. P. Bujar Baruah (2012) ‘Impact of Micro-finance on Poverty: An analysis of Existing Literature’, Dimensions of Rural Development in North East India- A critical Study, Department of Economics, THB College, Jamugurihat, 2012 (ISBN: 978-93-81694-14-5).
2. _____________(2010) ‘Women Workforce Participation in Assam’, Women and Human Rights: The Northeast Context, Internal Quality Assurance Cell, Barbhag College, Kalag, Nalbari, Assam, 2010 (ISBN 978- 81- 910812-0-6)
3. _____________(2009) ‘Impact of Micro-finance on Poverty: A case study of Borigog Banbhag Development Block of Nalbari District Assam’, Conference Proceedings of International Conference on Issues in Finance and Economic Development in Developing Countries during Globalisation Era, 6-7 November, 2009.
Mr. ANUP KUMAR DAS (National=3; Total=03)
National Journal
1. Anup Kumar Das (2013) ‘Irrigation Status of Assam’s Agriculture.’ JONER, Vol-I, No.2, pp.132-141, 2013, (ISSN Number-2321-0583)
2. ____________ (2012) ‘State finances and taxation in Assam- An overview’ in PSS Social Science Journal, Vol-I, Issue-II, July-december,2012, published by Political Science Forum, Rangia College, Rangia. ( ISSN no-2278-4243)
Chapters in National Edited Book/Report
1. Anoop K. Das (2011)‘Role of Micro Finance Institution in Rural development- A
case study on some selected SHGs of Asomi’ is published in the edited book ‘Dimension of rural development in north east India- a critical analysis’ by the Department of Political science, THB College, Jamugurihat (Co-authored)
22. Details of patents and income generated: None 23. Areas of consultancy and income generated: Nil 24. Faculty selected nationally/internationally to visit other laboratories/ institutions /
industries in India and abroad: Nil 25. Faculty serving in:
i. National committees : a) Prof. Mitra, member Steering Committee, Assam Human Development Report-2014; b) Prof. S.K. Nayak, is member of School board of studies , Social Sciences in North Eastern Hill University, Shillong and in Nagaland University, Kohima. Prof Nayak is also a member of the working group for formulating methodology for the 70th round of NSS (2012-14).
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c) Dr. Vandana Upadhyay, is Executive member, Indian Society of Labour Economics
ii. International committees: None iii. Editorial Boards : Dr. Vandana Upadhyay,
Editorial Board Memeber (Rajiv Gandhi University Research Journal)
iv. Any other(please specify): Nil
26. Faculty recharging strategies (UGC, ASC, Refresher / Orientation programs, workshops, training programs and similar programs):
• Faculty members of the Department attended different UGC Refresher, Orientation and Workshop programmes organized by ASC of different Universities of the country and National Institute of Public Finance, New Delhi.
• Faculty members participated in the ICSSR sponsored two weeks Capacity Building Program for Social Sciences, in Rono Hills Itanagar and refresher course in JNU, a week long Capacity Building Program at VV Giri National Labour Institute, Noida Uttar Pradesh.
27. Student projects: • Field based research Projects carried out by all M.Phil and Ph.D students as a
partial fulfillment of the degree
28. Awards / recognitions received at the national and international level by Faculty: none 29. Seminars / Conference / Workshops organized and the source of funding (national /
international) with details of outstanding participants, if any: I. Board of Undergraduate Studies meeting in Economics was held on 10th and
11th March, 2014 in the Department of Economics. A new syllabus was prepared for the under-graduate students, since semester system is being introduced during the current session of 2014-15.
II. A meeting of the Advisory Committee for the Centre for Development Studies, Department of Economics, was held on 2nd August, 2013 in the chamber of the Vice-Chancellor, RGU. The members present in the meeting included Prof. G. K. Chadha, President, South Asian University, New Delhi, Prof. Atul Sarma, Former Vice Chancellor, Rajiv Gandhi University and Prof. Alakh N. Sharma, Director, Institute for Human Development, New Delhi.
III. A one week workshop on Econometric-Practice and Research (For Faculty and Researcher) was held in the Department of Economics from 24th to 28th March, 2014. The workshop was being organized by the Center for Development Studies, Department of Economics, RGU. A number of resource persons had come from various Institutes and Universities of India.
IV. The Department of Economics organized a Lecturer on ‘Climate Change Adaptation along the Brahmaputra River’, by Brian Orland, a Fulbright-Nehru Fellow (2012-13) from United States on 22nd April, 2013.
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V. The Department of Economics organized a one day discussion on the Union Budget 2013-14 on 11th March, 2013 at Rajiv Gandhi University. The speakers included Prof.N C Roy, Prof. S K Nayak, Prof.Amitava Mitra and Dr.M.Lama.
VI. The Department of Economics organized lectures on ‘The Rise of India as an Economic Power, and National Integration, Peace and Social Justice’, by Prof. B Mann of Punjabi University, Patiala on 1st and 3rd of October, 2012.
VII. The Department of Economics organized a one-day workshop on ‘The State Development Report of Arunachal Pradesh’, at Rajiv Gandhi University, Itanagar, on 3nd June, 2008.
VIII. The Department of Economics organized a three day national seminar on ‘Inclusive Development of the North East: Problems and Prospects, sponsored by Indian Institute of Advanced Studies, Shimla during 15th to 17th March 2007.
30. Code of ethics for research followed by the Departments : Yes, Research ethics are followed
31. Student profile programme-wise:2013-14
Name of the Programme
(refer to question no. 4) Applications
received
Selected Pass percentage
Male Female Male Female
Ph.D 26 1 1 100 100
M.Phil 31 3 2 100 100
MA 115 24 17 84 67
32. Diversity of students
Name of the Programme
(refer to question no. 4)
% of students from the
same university
% of students from the other
universities within the
state
% of students from
universities outside the
state
% of students
from other countries
Ph.D 90 Nil 10 Nil
M.Phil 80 Nil 20 Nil
MA 85 Nil 15 Nil
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33. How many students have cleared civil services and defense services examinations, NET, SET, GATE and other competitive examinations? Give details category –wise.
NET: ST – 12, OBC – 02, GENRAL – 03; SLET: GEN – 04, ST – 10 and Arunachal Pradesh Civil Service: ST - 02
34. Student progression : NA
Student progression Percentage against enrolled UG to PG NA
PG to M. Phil. 10
PG to Ph. D. 5
Ph. D. to Post-Doctoral Nil
Employed • Campus selection • Other than campus
recruitment
Nil
Entrepreneurs Nil
35. Diversity of staff
Percentage of faculty who are graduates
of the same university 33.33 from other universities within the state Nil from universities from other states 55.56 from universities outside the country 11.11
36. Number of faculty who were awarded M. Phil., Ph.D., D.Sc. and D.Litt. during the assessment period:
Ph.D: 02
37. Present details of infrastructural facilities with regard to Department of Economics is furnished with
• Library: Nil • Internet facilities for staff and students : only staff • Class rooms : 2 • Audio visual tools: Nil
38. List of doctoral, post-doctoral students and Research Associates
Details of PhD Students: (Awarded in the last five years) Sl. Name of Name of Year of Title of Research topic
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No. scholars supervisor Award
1. Ms. Sangeeta Borthakur Tamuli
Prof. A. Mitra
2008
Economic Valuation of Eco-Tourism: A Study of Kaziranga National Park of Assam
2. Mr. A. I. Singh Prof. A. Mitra 2008
Forest Dependency and Common Property Resources: An Empirical Study of Rural Households in Anjaw and Lohit District of Arunachal Pradesh
3. Mr. Robin Jyoti Khataniar
Prof. A. Mitra 2009
Household Energy Consumption and Forest Degradation: A Study in Rural Arunachal Pradesh
4. Mr. Brajen Das Prof. A. Mitra
2010
Economics of Forests and Wildlife Conservation- A Study of Manas National Park of Assam
5. Mr. Maila Lama Prof. A. Mitra
2012
Valuing Eco-tourism: An Empirical Study of Tawang and West Kameng Districts of Arunachal Pradesh
6. Mr. Kaju Nath Prof. A. Mitra 2013
Productivity, resource Use Efficiency and Marketing Structure of Inland Fisheries of Arunachal Pradesh: Opportunities and Challenges
7. Ms. Maquesura Khatun
Prof. N. C. Roy
2011
Sources of Income, Patterns of Consumption, Savings and Poverty in Rural Assam
8. Mr.Gobin Ch.Boruah
Prof. N. C. Roy
2014
A Study of unemployment and Poverty in Rural Assam
9 Mr. Lijum Nochi Prof. S.K. Nayak
2013
Tariff Costs of Protection and Welfare Losses : An Analysis of Indian Industries, 1999-2004
10. Mr. Bashanta Mangal Dutta
Dr. Vandana Upadhyay 2008 Sericulture in Rural Assam: An
Economic Analysis
11. Ms. Sikhamoni Borgohain
Dr. Vandana Upadhyay 2009 Child Labour in Assam: An
Economic Analysis
12. Mr. Khangembam Arundas Singh
Dr. Vandana Upadhyay 2011
Infrastructure and Economic Development in Manipur: A Study of Inter-District Disparitiescx
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PhD (On-going)
Prof. A. Mitra Sl.
No. Name of Scholar Title of Thesis Year of
Registration
1. Mr.Fames Linggi Economic Valuation of Wetlands : A Study of
Shally and Mehao Lakes in Lower Dibang Valley District of Arunachal Pradesh
2010
2. Mr.Ajit Debnath
Urban Development and Willingness to pay for Solid Waste Management – A Study of Naharlagun and Itanagar towns of Arunachal Pradesh.
2011
3. Ms.Sangey Tsomu
An Economic Analysis of Apple Production in Arunachal Pradesh: A Case Study of West Kameng District.
2012
Prof. N. C. Roy
Mr.Bhupan Pathari
A Study of problems of Agriculture Finance in Assam 2012
Prof. S.K. Nayak
1. Mr. N. Biren Barkataki
Determinants and Effectiveness of Government Expenditure in Assam (Submitted) 2009
2. Ms. Neelima Gogoi
Diversification of Economic Activities under Non-Farm Sector: Strategy for Viability and Sustainability’, (A Study with special reference to Lakhimpur and Sonitpur District of Assam)
2010
3. Ms. Hano Yania Emergence of Women as Micro-Entrepreneurs in Arunachal Pradesh
2011
4. Mr. Toku Chokio
Access to Health Facility and Human Development in Kurung Kumey District of Arunachal Pradesh: An Economic Analysis
2013
Dr. Vandana Upadhyay
1. Mr. Dil Bahadur Gurung
Women’s Work in Rural Arunachal Pradesh: Household Work, Workforce Participation and Division of Labour
2010
2. Mr.Tashi Phuntso Agrarian Transformation and Rural Non-Farm Economy in Arunachal Pradesh 2010
3. Mr. Biman Kumar Nath
Employment, Earnings and Working Condition in the Urban Informal Sector of Assam 2011
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MPhil (Awarded)
Sl. No. Name of scholars
Name of supervisor
Year of Award Title of Research topic
1. Mr.Tagam Dabi
Prof. A. Mitra 2014
Implementation of Mahatma Gandhi National Rural
Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA) in East Siang District of Arunachal Pradesh- An Analytical
study
2. Mr. Lige Sora Prof. S.K.Nayak 2013
Public Distribution System and its working : A Case Study in West
Siang District of Arunachal Pradesh
3. Ms.Maryir Bagra Prof. S.K.Nayak 2014
Livestock Sector in Arunachal Pradesh: A case Study of West
Siang District
4. Mr.Khomsum Wangdi
Prof. N.C. Roy & Dr.Vandana Upadhyay
2014
Commercialisation and Diversification of Agriculture Towards High Value Crops in
Arunachal Pradesh
39. Number of post graduate students getting financial assistance from the university: At the post graduate level since most of the students are ST, hence they receive their fellowship from their respective State governments every month.
40. Was any need assessment exercise undertaken before the development for new Programme (s)? If so, highlight the methodology: Nil
41. Does the department obtain feedback from: Yes • Department of Economics obtained feedback from subject experts and faculty
members to formulate the curriculum. • It also regularly receives feedback from the students on teacher’s performance
42. List the distinguished alumni of the Department (maximum 10) :
I. Mr. Lobsang Tsetan: Circle officer, Paksing, Upper Subansari, Government of
Arunachal Pradesh. II. Mr. O. P. Mounglang: District Development Manager, NABARD, Ziro, Lower
Subansari III. Ms. Dondup Pema: Child Development Programme Officer, Government of
Arunachal Pradesh.
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IV. Dr.Lijum Nochi: Assistant Professor, Department of Economics, RGU V. Dr. Maila Lama: Assistant Professor, Department of Economics, RGU VI. Mr. Dil B. Gurung: : Assistant Professor, Department of Economics, RGU VII. Mr. Biman Kumar Nath: Assistant Professor, Haflong Government College, Assam. VIII. Dr. Kaju Nath: Assistant Professor National Institute of Technology, Agartala Tripura IX. Ms. Ephilo Mihu: Statistical Officer, Department of Economics and Statistics,
Government of Arunachal Pradesh X. Mr. Haringa Pulu: Statistical Officer, Department of Economics and Statistics,
Government of Arunachal Pradesh. XI. Mr. Hakraso Kri: Circle Officer, Payum, West Siang, Government of Arunachal
Pradesh XII. Mr. Tashi Phuntso: Assistant Professor, Director of Higher & Technical Education,
Government of Arunachal Pradesh XIII. Ms. Tenzin Chomu: Child Development Programme Officer, Government of
Arunachal Pradesh XIV. Dr. Priyanka Priyadarshani: Assistant Professor, Director of Higher & Technical
Education, Government of Arunachal Pradesh XV. Khomsum Wangdi: Assistant Professor, Director of Higher & Technical Education,
Government of Arunachal Pradesh XVI. Ms. Nyari Riso: Assistant. Professor, Director of Higher & Technical Education,
Government of Arunachal Pradesh. XVII. Ms. Tashi Lamu: Assistant Professor, Director of Higher & Technical Education,
Government of Arunachal Pradesh. XVIII. Mr. Karmar Basar: Assistant Professor, Director of Higher & Technical Education,
Government of Arunachal Pradesh. XIX. Mr. Gumbin Nochi: Assistant Professor, Director of Higher & Technical Education,
Government of Arunachal Pradesh. XX. Ms. Sangey Tsomu: Assistant Professor, Director of Higher & Technical Education,
Government of Arunachal Pradesh.
43. Give details of student enrichment programmes (special lectures / workshops /seminar) involving external experts: Yes, special lectures by visiting professors from various universities of the country have been organized by the department from time to time.
44. List the teaching methods adopted by the faculty for different programmes: • Lectures, Seminars, Group Discussion, Tutorials, field methods and assignments.
45. How does the department ensure the programme objectives are constantly met and
learning outcomes monitored? • Through internal evaluation by conducting sessional test every month. Also through
research, documentation and publications.
46. Highlight the participation of students and faculty in extension activities: Nil 47. Give details of “beyond syllabus scholarly activities” of the department:
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The department has been actively involved in the preparation of policy documents like the Human development Report for the state of Arunachal Pradesh, The State development Report of Arunachal Pradesh, the report on Export Potential in Arunachal Pradesh, Evaluation of State Finances: With respect to Arunachal Pradesh and the Mid-term Appraisal of 11th five year Plan of Arunachal Pradesh.
48. State whether the programme / department is accredited / graded by other agencies? If yes, give details. No
49. Briefly highlight the contributions of the department in generating new knowledge, basic or applied. The main objective of the Department of Economics has been to impart socially relevant education at the Post Graduate level by judicious mix of theory and empiricism. The course of study and research offering of the department has been designed to meet this objective. The faculty members of the Department have been deeply involved in the study of different developmental issues, especially in regard to the North Eastern Region. The specific issues that have attracted research attention are poverty, institution formation, agriculture, human capital formation, Labour and employment, environment and eco-tourism. The Department of Economics has the distinction of preparing The First Human development Report (HDR) for the State of Arunachal Pradesh. It is the first department in any university in the country which has prepared a Human development report. This mammoth task of preparing the report was based on data generated through a primary survey, covering all the sixteen districts of the state. The project prepared the life tables of all the then districts of Arunachal Pradesh for the first time. Further, the department also has the distinction of acting as a nodal Department for the preparation of the First State Development Report of Arunachal Pradesh (SDR). The faculty members of the Department have been actively engaged in the preparation of the HDR and SDR of the State, which were sponsored by the UNDP and the Planning Commission, Government of India, New Delhi respectively. The Department has currently been assigned by the Fourteenth Finance Commission to undertake a study on ‘Evaluation of State Finances in Arunachal Pradesh’. The faculty members have been guiding M.Phil and Ph.D research scholars on a regular basis.
50. Detail five major Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities and Challenges (SWOC) of the department:
Strengths 1. Qualified and inspiring teachers. 2. Open-minded and receptive students. 3. The department has completed a good number of research projects leading
to the generation of new data. The major projects done by the department are the Human Development Report of Arunachal Pradesh, State Development report of Arunachal Pradesh, Report on Export potential of Arunachal Pradesh, Mid-term Appraisal of 11th five year Plan of Arunachal Pradesh, Evaluation of State Finances in Arunachal Pradesh. It may be noted the department of Economics is the first department of any university in the
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country to have prepared the Human Development Report. In view of the research contribution the department received a grant of Rupees 10 cores from the Ministry of Finance, Government of India for further research.
4. Upgradation of Syllabus from time to time incorporating the new ideas and theories in the subject.
5. Highly disciplined department with all teaching and non-teaching staff members being duty bound. In the department there is hardly any missing class. If any teacher fails to take any class, an alternative arrangement is immediately made.
Weaknesses 1. Weak Infrastructural facilities. The department has only two medium
size class rooms. However a new building is being constructed and in near future this problem should be solved.
2. Lack of basic Toilet facilities with water. 3. Lack of clean drinking water. 4. No proper canteen for the students as well as the faculty members.
Opportunities 1. There is good scope for further development of the department,
specially the research area. So far, research was mainly concentrated on the State of Arunachal Pradesh, but with increasing globalization the research focus will be expanded to cover the new areas, especially those problems coming because of globalization and of new technology in the Tribal dominated areas.
Challenges 1. Economics still remains an academic exercise, with its job orientation
being limited. In order to make the subject job oriented the content of the syllabus would have to be radically changed. That would render the subject more technical, a change which may appear difficult to many students with less quantitative background.
51. Future plans of the department:
1. Syllabus would be upgraded incorporating job oriented subject matter.
2. More policy oriented research. 3. Generation of new knowledge about the state of Arunachal
Pradesh, which still remains under researched, because of its difficult topography.
4. To prepare a data base for the State of Arunachal Pradesh as well as other north eastern states.
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N.4. DEPARTMENT OF HISTORY
1. Name of the Department : History 2. Year of establishment : 1980 3. Is the Department part of a school / Faculty of the University? :
Faculty of the Social Sciences. 4. Names of Programmes / Courses offered (UG, PG, M. Phil., Ph.D., integrated Master;
integrated Ph.D., etc.): P.G., M. Phil., Ph. D.
5. Interdisciplinary programmes and departments involved: Nil 6. Courses in collaboration with other universities, industries, foreign institutions, etc.: Nil 7. Details of programmes / courses discontinued, if any, with reasons: Nil 8. Examination system: Annual / Semester/ Choice Based Credit System:
Semester System 9. Participation of the department in the courses offered by other departments:
Yes, Computer Applications 10. Number of teaching posts sanctioned and filled (Professors / Associate Professors /
Assistant Professors/others):
Sanctioned Filled Actual(including CAS & MPS)
Professor 1 1 4 Associate Professor 2 1 2 Assistant Professor 6 6 2
11. Faculty profile with name, qualification, designation and area of specialization,
experience and research guidance:
Name Qualification Designation Specialization
Years of
Experi- ence
No. of Ph.D. / M. Phil. students
guided for the last 4
years
1. Dr. S.N.
Singh
M.A. (JNU), M. Phil. (JNU), Ph.
D.(JNU)
Associate Professor
and Head
I. Modern History II.Indian National
Movement
20
M. Phil. 2
2. Prof. B. Tripathy (on EOL)
M.A., M. Phil., Ph. D., Professor
E.O.L
N.A.
N.A.
3. Prof. S.K.
Singh
M.A., M. Phil., Ph. D., (JNU),
L.L.B. Professor
I. East and South East
Asian Studies. II. Modern India.
19
4/2
4. Prof. (Ms.) Sarah
M.A. (NEHU), Ph. D., (RGU) Professor
I. Modern North-East
India.
18
9/3
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Hilaly II. History of Arunachal Pradesh
5. Prof. Tana
Showren
M.A., M. Phil., Ph. D., (RGU) Professor
I. Modern History of North-East
India History.
II. Historical Methods.
17
4/3
6.Dr. Ashan Riddi
M.A., M. Phil., (RGU)
Associate Professor
Modern India History and culture of Arunachal Pradesh
16
4/4
7. Mr. Tajen Dabi
M.A. (RGU) Assistant Professor
Modern Indian History and North-East/ Regional History.
07
N.A.
8. Mr. Tade
Sangdo
M.A., M. Phil., (RGU)
Assistant Professor
Modern Indian History.
04 (mont
hs) N.A.
12. List of senior Visiting Fellows, faculty, adjunct faculty, emeritus Professors:
Late Prof. D. Goswami, Dibrugarh University
13. Percentage of classes taken by temporary faculty – Programme-wise information: Nil
14. Programme-wise Student – teacher Ratio: 1:17
15. Number of academic support staff (technical) and administrative staff: sanctioned, filled and actual:
Sanctioned Filled Administrative Staff Nil 2
Technical Staff Nil 0
16. Research thrust areas as recognized by major funding agencies: Border trade, Buddhist Studies & “Oral Traditions: Archiving and compiling the tribes’ Histories of Arunachal Pradesh.”
17. Number of faculty with ongoing projects from a) national b) international funding agencies and c) Total grants received. Give the names of the funding agencies and grants received project-wise.:
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a) National I. “Oral Tradition: Archiving and compiling the tribes Histories of Arunachal
Pradesh.”-UGC. 18. Inter-institutional collaborative projects and associated grants received
a) National collaboration b) International collaboration N. A.
19. Departmental projects funded by DST-FIST, UGC-SAP / CAS, DPE; DBT, ICSSR, AICTE etc., total grants received:
UGC- SAP, Rs. 1.6 Lakhs 20. Research facility / centre with
State recognition National recognition International recognition
N. A. 21. Special research laboratories sponsored by / created by industry or corporate bodies
Nil 22. Publications by faculty (last 5 years):
• Number of papers published in peer reviewed journals (National / International):
• Monographs • Chapters in Books • Edited Books • Books with ISBN with details of publishers: • Number listed in International Database (For e.g. Web of Science, Scopus,
Humanities international Complete, Dare Database- International Social Sciences Directory, EBSCO host, etc.)
• Citation Index - range/average • SNIP • SJR • Impact Factor- range/average • h-Index
University Journal: I. “The Historicity of the Nyishi Nomenclature” Published in Rajiv Gandhi
University Research Journal, Volume 10, and Number-1-2 January – December 2011.
II. Nomenclature Tagin: A Historiographical Survey, pp.104-109. Proceeding of North East India History Association, 22nd Session, Darang College, and Tezpur, Assam.
III. ‘Origin and Migration of the Tagins of Arunachal Pradesh” Proceeding North East India History Association, Agartala, October 28-30-2002.
IV. ‘Si-Donyi: The Philosophical Aspects’, p- 121-124 , Sanskriti sangam-II, proceedings of Second International conference and Gathering of the Elders, International Center for Cultural Studies (ICCS), USA Inc, 2005.
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V. ‘Marriage System among the Tagins of Arunachal Pradesh, pp290-298. Proceeding of North East India History Association, 25th Session, Guahati University Campus, Kokrajhar, Assam, 2005.
Books Published: I. “Philosophy of Doni polo: Reading the consciousness of Indigenous Religion
in Arunachal Pradesh” in D. Nath, ed., Religion in North East India: Institutional Structure and Practices, published by DVS publications, Guwahati, 2011.
II. Incursion and Resistance in Arunachal Pradesh: Indian State and the Tagins, pp 1-50. Lecture series Publication, lecture-VII, Indian Council of Historical Research, North Eastern Regional Centre, Guwahati, 2008.
23. Details of patents and income generated: Nil
24. Areas of consultancy and income generated: N.A.
25. Faculty selected nationally / internationally to visit other laboratories / institutions / industries in India and abroad :
Nil 26. Faculty serving in:
a. National committees b. International committees c. Editorial Boards: d. Any other(please specify)
Nil. 27. Faculty recharging strategies (UGC, ASC, Refresher / Orientation programs, workshops,
training programs and similar programs). N.A.
28. Student projects • Percentage of students who have done in-house project including inter-
departmental projects • Percentage of students doing projects in collaboration with other universities
/ industry / institute Nil
29. Awards / recognitions received at the national and international level by • Faculty • Doctoral / post doctoral fellows • Students
N.A. 30. Seminars / Conference / Workshops organized and the source of funding (national /
international) with details of outstanding participants, if any: 6 (Six)
31. Code of ethics for research followed by the departments N.A.
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32. Student profile programme-wise:
Name of the Programme
(refer to question no. 4)
Applications received
Selected Pass percentage
Male Female Male Female
Post-Graduate (M.A.) 55 18 37 N.A. N.A. M. Phil. 4 2 2 N.A. N.A. Ph. D. 7 4 3 N.A. N.A.
33. Diversify of students:
Name of the Programme
(refer to question no. 4)
% of students from the
same university
% of students from the
other universities within the
state
% of students from
universities outside the
state
% of students
from other
countries
M.A. 90% N.A. N.A. N.A. M. Phil. 90% N.A. N.A. N.A. Ph. D. 90% N.A. N.A. N.A.
34. How many students have cleared civil services and defense services examinations,
NET, SET, GATE and other competitive examinations? Give details category – wise: NET- N.A. SET (SLET) - N.A.
35. Student progression :
Student progression Percentage against enrolled UG to PG N. A.
PG to M. Phil. 9%
PG to Ph. D. 28%
Ph. D. to Post-Doctoral Nil.
Employed • Campus selection • Other than campus recruitment
N. A. N. A.
Entrepreneurs N.A.
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36. Diversity of staff
Percentage of faculty who are graduates of the same university 40% from other universities within the state Nil from universities from other states 60% from universities outside the country Nil
37. Number of faculty who were awarded M. Phil., Ph.D., D.Sc. and D.Litt. during the
assessment period: N. A.
38. Present details of infrastructural facilities with regard to a. Library – 116 books (Department Library) b. Internet facilities for staff and students - yes c. Total number of class rooms – 2 (two) d. Class rooms with ICT facility - Nil e. Students’ laboratories –N.A. f. Research laboratories – N.A.
39. List of doctoral, post-doctoral students and Research Associates
a. from the host institution / universities 28 Ph. D. scholars
b. from other institutions / universities N. A.
40. Number of post graduate students getting financial assistance from the university. M.A. 1st Semester - 52 students M.A. 3rd Semester - 37 Students
41. Was any need assessment exercise undertaken before the development for new Programme(s)? If so, highlight the methodology.
N. A.
42. Does the department obtain feedback from a. Faculty on curriculum as well as teaching-learning-evaluation? If yes
how does the department utilize the feedback? - Yes, by sharing with the faculty members and risterporting in the Syllabi.
b. students on staff, curriculum and teaching-learning- evaluation and how does the department utilize the feedback? Student’s assessment is undertaken
c. Alumni and employers on the programmes offered and how does the department utilize the feedback?
By sharing
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43. List the distinguished alumni of the department (maximum 10) : N. A.
44. Give details of student enrichment programmes (special lectures / workshops /seminar) involving external experts:
Lectures and talks are regularly organized.
45. List the teaching methods adopted by the faculty for different programmes: Lecture, Assignment, tutorials, Seminars and special lectures.
46. How does the department ensure the programme objectives are constantly met and learning outcomes monitored:
Periodically review is carried out by the Department.
47. Highlight the participation of students and faculty in extension activities: Students and teachers periodically visit some places.
48. Give details of “beyond syllabus scholarly activities” of the department: Lecture, Assignment, tutorials, Seminars and special lectures, Film Shows, talks
49. State whether the programme / department is accredited / graded by other agencies? If yes, give details.
NAAC
50. Briefly highlight the contributions of the department in generating new knowledge, basic or applied. – Research activity / Ph. D / Students project:
Contributed towards exploring and reconstructing the History of Arunachal Pradesh, its people and Culture.
51. Detail five major Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities and Challenges (SWOC) of the department.
Strengths I.) Well Experienced faculty members. II.) Good teacher-’ students’ relationship. III.) Hard working and disciplined staff members. IV.) Good Co-ordination among teaching staff and smooth functioning of
academic Sessions. V.) Excellent teaching and Research.
Weaknesses I.) Less number of Faculty members. II.) Infrastructural problems for students as well as teaching staff. III.) No specialization available in different field of subject. IV.) No high-tech and sophisticated tools available.
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Opportunities I.) With succeeding generations there is an expectation for more fresh and
talented students. The Department considers it an opportunity to play an important role in the process of nation building.
II.) “Oral Tradition” as a source material in Historical Study has opened up new vistas for Historians of Arunachal Pradesh.
Challenges I. Increasing Enrolment of students. II. Less number of teachers. III. Infrastructural problems. IV. No separate room for departmental library where students could have the
access to books and research journals.
52. Future plans of the department: The Department will try to expand the number of teaching staff and increase the number of seats in P.G. course. It will also try to introduce new research projects in near future. If provided with new academic accommodation by University the department would like to start specializations in different streams of History along with area studies, besides this it will also provide students and Research scholars with smart-class rooms.
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N.5. DEPARTMENT OF POLITICAL SCIENCE
1. Name of the Department : Political science 2. Year of establishment : 1988 3. Is the Department part of a school / Faculty of the University? : Faculty of the University.
Yes 4. Names of Programmes / Courses offered (UG, PG, M.Phil., Ph.D., integrated Master;
integrated Ph.D., etc.): M.A, M.Phil, and Ph.D. 5. Interdisciplinary programmes and departments involved: No 6. Courses in collaboration with other universities, industries, foreign institutions, etc.: Nil 7. Details of programmes / courses discontinued, if any, with reasons: Nil 8. Examination system: Annual / Semester/ Choice Based Credit System: Semester System 9. Participation of the department in the courses offered by other departments: yes 10. Number of teaching posts sanctioned and filled (Professors / Associate Professors /
Assistant Professors/others)
Sanctioned Filled Actual(including CAS & MPS)
Professor 1 2 1 CAS Associate Professor 2 1 1 Vacant
Assistant Professor 6 5 1 carried forward to Professor
11. Faculty profile with name, qualification, designation and area of specialization,
experience and research guidance.
Name Qualification
Designation Specialization
Years of
Experi- ence
No. of Ph.D. / M. Phil.
students guided for the last 4
years
Dr Nani Bath
MA (JNU), Ph.D (RGU)
Head & Associat
e Professor
International Relations North East Politics
12yrs 04 Ph.D and 5 M.Phil
Prof P.K Panigrahi
MA (Utkal Uni), M.Phil
(NEHU), Ph.D (Ber.
Uni)
Professor
International politics, Political Sociology Grass Roots Democracy
25yrs 05 Ph.D and 3 M.Phil
Prof. Pura Tado
MA (Delhi Uni), Ph.D
(RGU) Professor Political Theory
North East politics 28yrs 07 Ph.D and 6 M.Phil
Mr Tabang Mibang
MA, Ph.D (RGU)
Assistant Professor
Political Theory , Thought and
Contemporary Theory
8yrs M.Phil 2 nos
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Mr N.N Hina
MA, Ph.D (RGU)
Assistant Professor
Constitutional Law and Traditional
Political Institution 8yrs M.Phil2 nos
and 1 Ph.d
Ms Punyo Yarang
MA, M.Phil, Ph.D (RGU)
Assistant Professor
Comparative Political system 5 yrs Nil
Dr. Samanta
Sahu
MA, M.Phil, Ph.D
(University of
Hyderabad)
Assistant Professor
Public Policy and governance
3yrs, 10 months M.Phil 1 no
Mr David Gao
MA, M.Phil (RGU)
Assistant Professor
Dyanamics of Indian Politics
1yr , 6 months Nil
12. List of senior Visiting Fellows, faculty, adjunct faculty, emeritus Professors : Nil
13. Percentage of classes taken by temporary faculty – Programme-wise information: Nil
14. Programme-wise Student – teacher Ratio: 12:1 15. Number of academic support staff (technical) and administrative staff: sanctioned,
filled and actual
Sanctioned Filled Administrative Staff 1 1
Technical Staff - - 16. Research thrust areas as recognized by major funding agencies.
i) Decentralization (ii) Electoral politics (iii) Customary laws (iv) Party Politics.
17. Number of faculty with ongoing projects from a) national b) international funding agencies and c) Total grants received. Give the names of the funding agencies and grants received project-wise.
1. UGC sponsored project on Social Science Research in Arunachal Pradesh: A Study of its Trends and Scope under Dr. Nani Bath, Department of Political Science, Rajiv Gandhi University. (Total grants received 4 lakh funded by ICSSR )
2. UGC sponsored project on Customary Laws of Nyishi of Arunachal Pradesh under Dr. Nabam Nakha Hina, Department of Political Science, Rajiv Gandhi University ( total grants received 5 lakh funded by ICSSR).
18. Inter-institutional collaborative projects and associated grants received a. National collaboration b) International collaboration : NIL
19. Departmental projects funded by DST-FIST, UGC-SAP / CAS, DPE; DBT, ICSSR, AICTE etc.,
total grants received. Funded by ICSSR , total grants received ` 10,00000/- (ten lakh)
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20. Research facility / centre with State recognition National recognition International recognition
Nil 21. Special research laboratories sponsored by / created by industry or corporate bodies
Nil 22. Publications by faculty (last 5 years):
• Number of papers published in peer reviewed journals (National / International):
• Monographs • Chapters in Books • Edited Books • Books with ISBN with details of publishers: • Number listed in International Database (For e.g. Web of Science, Scopus,
Humanities international Complete, Dare Database- International Social Sciences Directory, EBSCO host, etc.)
• Citation Index - range/average • SNIP • SJR • Impact Factor- range/average • h-Index
Dr. Nani Bath Articles Published
1. “Understanding Religious Policy of Arunachal Pradesh”, in B. Tripathy and S. Dutta (Eds.), Religious History of Arunachal Pradesh, Gyan Publishing House, New Dlhi, 2008.
2.“Genealogy as a Source of History”, in B. Tripathy and S. Dutta (Eds.), Sources of History of Arunachal Pradesh, Gyan Publishing House, New Delhi, 2008 3.“Arunachal: Emergence of Issue-based Politics?”, Economic and Political Weekly, Vol. 44, No. 39, Sept.26-Oct 02, 2009. 4.“Arunachal Pradesh: Politics without Ideology”, in Sandeep Shastri, K.C. Suri, and Yogendra Yadav (Eds.), Electoral Politics in Indian Politics, OUP, New Delhi, 2009. 5.“Political History of a Frontier State”, Statehood Silver Jubilee Special, Directorate of Information and Public Relations, Government of Arunachal Pradesh, 2011.
Dr Nabam Nakha Hina : Articles Published 1.Behra,M.C: Intervention and Tribal Development, Challenges before Tribes in India in the era of globalization “The Nyishi in the process of Development: A
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note. 2.North East India History Association Proceedings, “Dynamics of Nyishi Customary Law: A note. 3. Written two Chapters of Course Material for M.A Programme ( titled Local Self Government special reference with A.P) in the Institute of Distance Education, Rajiv Gandhi University Itanagar. Published by Institute of Distance Education, Rajiv Gandhi University. 4. Trial by Ordeal published in North East India History Association Proceedings. 5. Written two Chapters of Course Material for M.A Programme in the Institute of Distance Education, Rajiv Gandhi University Itanagar. Published by Institute of Distance Education, Rajiv Gandhi University.
6.“The Nyishi in the Process of Development :A note” in M.C Behera and Jumyir Basar (edt.) Interventions and Tribal Development : Challenges before tribes in India in the ear of Globalisation, Serials Publications, New Delhi (India), 2010.
Books published 1.“Customary laws of Nyishi Tribe of Arunachal Pradesh” Authors Press (world wide circulation), New Delhi 2012.
Dr Tabang Mibang : Articles Published
1.“Contextualizing traditional social capital in the age of globalization- Local Organisations and sustainability among the tribes of Arunachal Pradesh” in M.C Behera and Jumyir Basar (edt.) Interventions and Tribal Development : Challenges before tribes in India in the ear of Globalisation, Serials Publications, New Delhi (India), 2010. 2.Rural Governance in Arunachal Pradesh: Annual Journal “Politeia” of NEIPSA, Vol.XVIII, Published by NEIPSA, 2010
23. Details of patents and income generated
Nil 24. Areas of consultancy and income generated
Nil 25. Faculty selected nationally / internationally to visit other laboratories / institutions /
industries in India and abroad Nil
26. Faculty serving in i. National committees ii. International committees iii. Editorial Boards: 02 iv. Any other(please specify)
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27. Faculty recharging strategies (UGC, ASC, Refresher / Orientation programs, workshops, training programs and similar programs). NIL
28. Student projects • Percentage of students who have done in-house project including inter-
departmental projects
• Percentage of students doing projects in collaboration with other universities / industry / institute
Nil 29. Awards / recognitions received at the national and international level by
Faculty - Dr Nani Bath Young Political Scientist by Indian Political Science Association
• Doctoral / post doctoral fellows- Nil • Students- Nil
Dr Nani Bath Young Political Scientist by Indian Political Science Association.
30. Seminars / Conference / Workshops organized and the source of funding (national / international) with details of outstanding participants, if any.
1. Two days national seminar organized by the Department on Customs and Customary Laws of Tribes of Arunachal Pradesh was held on 17th and 18th December 2012.
2. One day National seminar organized by the Department on The Proverbs of Tribes of Arunachal Pradesh was held on 14th February 2013, in collaboration with Abo Tani Academy Yazali, Nyishi Indigenous Faith and Cultural Society (NIFCS), ICSSR, NERC, Shillong, Meghalaya.
3. XIX Annual conference of North East India Political science Association (NEIPSA) was organized on 11th to 13th February 2011 in the Department of political science Rajiv Gandhi University 4. One day Inter-Departmental Mock Parliamentary Competition to mark Teachers day was organized on 31st August 2011.
5. Two days National Seminar on “The Voices from the border: India’s response to the Chinese claim on Arunachal Pradesh” was held on 8th to 9th March 2012.
6. Three days National Seminar organized by the Department on Ethnic Politics Democracy and Regional Parties in North East India was held on 16th -18th march 2012.
7. The Department of Political Science in collaboration with the Foundation for Non-Violent Alternatives is Conducted a Conference on Tibet’s Relations with the Himalaya w.e.f 25th to 27th October 2013.
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31. Code of ethics for research followed by the departments.
32. Student profile programme-wise:
Name of the Programme
(refer to question no. 4)
Applications received
Selected Pass percentage
Male Female Male Female
MA 1st 21 24 M.A 3rd 21 18 M.Phil 01 00 Ph.D 02 01
33. Diversify of students
Name of the Programme
(refer to question no. 4)
% of students from the
same university
% of students from the
other universities within the
state
% of students from
universities outside the
state
% of students
from other
countries
MA 90% Nil 10% Nil M.Phil 100% Nil 0 Nil Ph.D 90% Nil 10% Nil
34. How many students have cleared civil services and defence services examinations,
NET, SET, GATE and other competitive examinations? Give details category –wise. NET- , SET (SLET)- APPCSE- 15, NET/SLET- 50 and others 85.
35. Student progression
Student progression Percentage against enrolled UG to PG 55
PG to M. Phil. 5
PG to Ph. D. 5
Ph. D. to Post-Doctoral Nil
Employed • Campus selection • Other than campus recruitment
Entrepreneurs
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36. Diversity of staff
Percentage of faculty who are graduates of the same university 4 from other universities within the state Nil from universities from other states 4 from universities outside the country Nil
37. Number of faculty who were awarded M. Phil., Ph.D., D.Sc. and D.Litt. during the
assessment period 1. Tabang Mibang (Ph.D) 2. N.N Hina (Ph.D) 3. Punyo Yarang (M.Phil, Ph.D)
38. Present details of infrastructural facilities with regard to v. Library – Department Library and Central Library. vi. Internet facilities for staff and students – provided in a the
Department’s office and faculty room. vii. Total number of class rooms - 3 viii. Class rooms with ICT facility - Nil ix. Students’ laboratories - Nil x. Research laboratories - Nil
39. List of doctoral, post-doctoral students and Research Associates xi. from the host institution / universities
M.Phil 12 and Ph.D 18 xii. from other institutions / universities
40. Number of post graduate students getting financial assistance from the university. Nil
41. Was any need assessment exercise undertaken before the development for new Programme(s)? If so, highlight the methodology.
Nil 42. Does the department obtain feedback from
xiii. faculty on curriculum as well as teaching-learning-evaluation ? If yes how does the department utilize the feedback?
xiv. students on staff, curriculum and teaching-learning- evaluation and how does the department utilize the feedback? Yes.
xv. alumni and employers on the programmes offered and how does the department utilize the feedback?
43. List the distinguished alumni of the department (maximum 10) : Dr. Tabang Mibang, Dr. N.N Hina, Ms Nuki Gameng, Ms Dombi Boje, Ms Yakar Boa, Mr David Gao, , Mr Nyade Nomuk, Mr Nima Dodum,Ms Punyo Yarang, Ms Minbi Kaye.
44. Give details of student enrichment programmes (special lectures / workshops /seminar) involving external experts.
Internal test, Assignment , Presentation, Seminar.
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45. List the teaching methods adopted by the faculty for different programmes. Classroom lecture, Counseling, Discussion, Workshop/Seminar.
46. How does the department ensure the programme objectives are constantly met and learning outcomes monitored?
Student assessment, feedback. 47. Highlight the participation of students and faculty in extension activities.
Actively participated in seminar, workshop, symposium and other co-curriculum activities.
48. Give details of “beyond syllabus scholarly activities” of the department. 1. Membership of faculty in different socio-cultural related organization of state and
NGO’s. 2. Human Rights activities.
49. State whether the programme / department is accredited / graded by other agencies? If yes, give details.
NIL 50. Briefly highlight the contributions of the department in generating new knowledge,
basic or applied. – Research activity / Ph.D / Students project Immensely contributed to the growth of knowledge in Social Sciences in the State
and Country as a whole. The dept. has faculties specialized in different areas of political science and they have contributed to the activity related to research and awareness campaign relating to human rights, governance, development, etc.
51. Detail five major Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities and Challenges (SWOC) of the department. Strengths 1 Opening of new social relevance centres: 2. Inter - faculty and Inter- students programmes with other Universities need to be encouraged. 3. Sufficient research grants must be provided to each department. Weaknesses 1. Lack of infrastructure 2. shortage of required classroom. 3. shortage of faculty room 4. shortage of faculties. Opportunities 1. More areas/centers within the department can be open. Challenges 1. if all the required infrastructure and faculties are provided, the department can
enhance the strength of intakes 52. Future plans of the department.
i) Centers for indigenous governance. ii) Centers for customary laws. iii) Centers for south east states. iv) Chinese status.
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N.6. DEPARTMENT OF SOCIOLOGY
1. Name of the Department : SOCIOLOGY
2. Year of establishment : 2011
3. Is the Department part of a school / Faculty of the University? Faculty Yes, Social Sciences
4. Names of Programmes / Courses offered (UG, PG, M.Phil., Ph.D., integrated Master; integrated Ph.D., etc.)
M.A. and M.PHIL
5. Interdisciplinary programmes and departments involved ANTHROPOLOGY AND AITS
6. Courses in collaboration with other universities, industries, foreign institutions, etc. NIL
7. Details of programmes / courses discontinued, if any, with reasons: NIL
8. Examination system: Annual / Semester/ Choice Based Credit System: SEMESTER SYSTEM
9. Participation of the department in the courses offered by other departments: NIL
10. Number of teaching posts sanctioned and filled (Professors / Associate Professors / Assistant Professors/others)
Sanctioned Filled Actual (including CAS & MPS)
Professor 1 - Associate Professor 2 1 Assistant Professor 3 2
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11. Faculty profile with name, qualification, designation and area of specialization, experience and research guidence
Name Qualification
Designation Specialization
Years of
Experience
No. of Ph.D. / M. Phil. students
guided for the last 4
years
Dr. M. Hussain Ph.D. Visiting Professor
Sociology of Knowledge 30Yrs
Dr.Soubhagya Ranjan Padhi
M.A., M.Phil, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor
Social Theory, Tribal Studies and Social Research
14Yrs 2 Ph.D and 4
M.Phil Students
Mr.Bikash Bage M.A. Assistant
Professor
Sociology of Health &
Environmental Sociology
2 Yrs
Mr.Shashank Yadav
M.A. M.Phil, Ph.D
Submitted
Assistant Professor
Sociology of Gender & Political
Sociology 1Yr.
Mr. Padi Hana M.A. Assistant
Professor Sociology of North-
East 2Yrs
12. List of senior Visiting Fellows, faculty, adjunct faculty, emeritus Professors
13. Percentage of classes taken by temporary faculty – Programme-wise information
: 100%
14. Programme-wise Student – teacher Ratio : (5:1 for M.A)
15. Number of academic support staff (technical) and administrative staff: sanctioned, filled and actual
Sanctioned Filled
Administrative Staff P.A -One Attendant (Peon)-One
Yes Yes
Technical Staff - - 16. Research thrust areas as recognized by major funding agencies
: Tribal Development
17. Number of faculty with ongoing projects from a) national b) international funding agencies and c) Total grants received. Give the names of the funding agencies and grants received project-wise: One Research Project
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Recognizing Agency
Amount received
DR. Soubhagya Ranjan Padhi, Associate Professor and HOD, Dept. of Sociology
ICSSR Major Research
Project in 2013-14 ` 7,00,000
18. Inter-institutional collaborative projects and associated grants received
a) National collaboration b) International collaboration
19. Departmental projects funded by DST-FIST, UGC-SAP / CAS, DPE; DBT, ICSSR, AICTE etc., total grants received.
20. Research facility / centre with : NIL State recognition National recognition International recognition
21. Special research laboratories sponsored by / created by industry or corporate bodies
: N.A. 22. Publications by faculty (last 5 years):
• Number of papers published in peer reviewed journals (National / International):
• Monographs • Chapters in Books • Edited Books • Books with ISBN with details of publishers: • Number listed in International Database (For e.g. Web of Science, Scopus,
Humanities international Complete, Dare Database- International Social Sciences Directory, EBSCO host, etc.)
• Citation Index - range/average • SNIP • SJR • Impact Factor- range/average • h-Index
DR. SOUBHAGYA RANJAN PADHI, ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR AND HOD Books
· Edited a book on “Tribal Development in India: Contemporary Issues and Perspectives”, published by MANGLAM PUBLICATION, New-Delhi, 2010, (ISBN NO: 978-93-80013-24-4).
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· Edited book on “Educational Scenario of Tribes in India”, MANGLAM PUBLICATION, New-Delhi, 2011. (ISBN NO- 978-81-89972-34-9).
· Reference book on “The Gadaba Tribes of Orissa”, Abhijeet Publication, New-Delhi, 2011. (based on my PhD Dissertation), ISBN No – 978-93-81136-07-2 · Edited a book on “Current Tribal Situation: Strategies for Planning, Welfare and Sustainable Development, Mangalam Publication, New-Delhi, 2013, (ISBN No –978-93-82983-15-6). Articles:
(Articles in Journal) · Article on “Jala Chhaya Yojana: Odisha ra aka Saphal Kahani” in Yojana (Oriya), July, 2009, published by Publication Division, Ministry of Information & Broadcasting, New-Delhi, (ISSN NO- 0971-8346). · Article on “Watershed for Integrated Sustainable Rural Development” in Yojana (English), July, 2009, published by Publication Division, Ministry of Information & Broadcasting, New-Delhi, (ISSN NO : 0971-8400). Article on “Agriculture and Food Management for Food Security in India: A Review” in Kurukshetra, September, 2009 Issue, published by Publication Division, Ministry of Information & Broadcasting, New-Delhi, (ISSN NO: 0021-5660). - Article on “Energizing Rural Lives through Watershed” in Samaj-Tattva, December, 2010, Volume 16, Issue-2, Published by Association for Social Studies, West Bengal, (ISSN NO: 0975- 9980). · Article on “The Incredible Cultural Heritage of Gadaba Tribe of Koraput District” in Orissa Review, February- March, 2011, Published by Government of Orissa, (ISSN NO: 0970-8669). · Socio-economic Transformation of Gadaba Tribe: A Socio-anthropological study in Orissa, published by “Human Kind” (peer reviewed), The Journal of Indira Gandhi Rashtriya Manav Sangrahalaya, Bhopal, 2011, Serial Publications, New-Delhi (ISSN No – 0973-3124)
(Articles in Edited Books) · Article on “Integrated Watershed Management for Sustainable Tribal Development: A Case Study of Malkarbandha Watershed in the Koraput District of Orissa” in the self edited volume “Tribal Development: Contemporary Issues and Perspectives”, published by MANGALAM PUBLICATION, New-Delhi, 2010, (ISBN NO: 978-93-80013-24-4). · Article on “Educational Scenario of Tribals in India” in self edited book on “Educational Scenario of Tribes in India”, MANGLAM PUBLICATION, New-Delhi, 2011, (ISBN NO- 978-81-89972-34-9). · Article on “Status of Health in relation to Cultural Practices: Reference to Tribe of Koraput District of Odisha” in an edited volume “Tribal Health and Nutrition” Edited by Prof. S.N. Chaudhary, Rawat Publication, Jaipur, 2012, (ISBN NO – 978-81-316-0512-7). · Article on “Enhancing Education among the Tribes of Orissa: Issues and Concerns” in an Edited Volume “Tribal Education: Implications for Development”, Edited by Prof. S.N. Chaudhary, Concept Publication, New-Delhi, 2012, (ISBN NO – 81-8069-904-8). · Article on “The Forest Rights Act and its Relevance for Conservation of Forests in Tribal Areas” in the self-edited Volume “Current Tribal Situation: Strategies for Planning, Welfare
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and Sustainable Development”, Mangalam Publication, New-Delhi, 2013, (ISBN No –978-93-82983-15-6). · Article on “Social Exclusion and Rethinking of Social Inclusion of Tribal Education: Issues and Challenges” in the self-edited Volume “Current Tribal Situation: Strategies for Planning, Welfare and Sustainable Development”, Mangalam Publication, New-Delhi, 2013, (ISBN No – 978-93-82983-15-6). · Article on “Encountering Globalization: The Intervention of Integrated Watershed Approach for the Sustainable Development of Tribal Regions of Odisha” in the Edited volume “Investing in Globalization: Policy, Participation and Performance in India” , Edited by Prof. M.C. Behera and Prof. R.C. Parida, Common Wealth Publishers Pvt. Ltd., New-Delhi, 2013, (ISBN No – 978-81-311-0504-7).
(Articles in Seminar/Conference Proceedings)
· Article on “Inclusive Approach in Education for Sustainable Rural Development: A Case Study of Koraput District of Odisha” in Seminar Proceeding, National seminar on “Rural Development in India: Issues, Progress & Programme Effectiveness” Conducted by Dept. of Commerce, Rajiv Gandhi University, Rono Hills, Arunachal Pradesh, 2014. Mr. BIKASH BAGE, ASSISTANT PROFESSOR
· Article on “HIV/AIDS in Arunachal Pradesh: A Sociological Perspective” in Journal of Dibrugarh University , Published by Dept. of Sociology, Dibrugarh University, Assam. · Article on “Gender Issues in Arunachal Pradesh”, in ‘Intellectus’, published by Amiguri College, Assam.
Mr. PADI HANA, GUEST ASSISTANT PROFESSOR
· Article on “Change, Development and Dam in Arunachal Pradesh: A Field Work report of Chulyu village of Lower Subansiri” in Journal of Dibrugarh University” , Published by Dept. of Sociology, Dibrugarh University, Assam.
23. Details of patents and income generated : NIL
24. Areas of consultancy and income generated : NIL
25. Faculty selected nationally / internationally to visit other laboratories / institutions / industries in India and abroad
Faculty serving in a. National committees b. International committees c. Editorial Boards: d. Any other(please specify) : NIL
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26. Faculty recharging strategies (UGC, ASC, Refresher / Orientation programs, workshops, training programs and similar programs).
DR. SOUBHAGYA RANJAN PADHI, ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR AND HOD Refresher/Orientation/Any Other Similar Course for Three Weeks:
· Refresher course on “Research Methodology” with Grade “A”, organized by Academic Staff College, Panjabi University, Patiala from 19th November 2012 to 8th December, 2012. · “Capacity Building cum Research Methodology” course for three weeks, organized by Assam University, Silchar from 10th June, 2013 to 30th June, 2013.
27. Student projects • Percentage of students who have done in-house project including inter-
departmental projects : NIL • Percentage of students doing projects in collaboration with other universities
/ industry / institute: NIL
28. Awards / recognitions received at the national and international level by • Faculty • Doctoral / post doctoral fellows • Students
29. Seminars / Conference / Workshops organized and the source of funding (national /
international) with details of outstanding participants, if any.
Department of RGU and Name of the Faculty Recognizing Agency Amount
received DR. Soubhagya Ranjan Padhi, Associate Professor and HOD, Dept. of Sociology
ICSSR Seminar Grant –Tentative Date -3rd – 4th November, 2014
` 3,00,000
30. Code of ethics for research followed by the departments: Yes
31. Student profile programme-wise:
Name of the Programme
(refer to question no. 4)
Applications received
Selected Pass percentage
Male Female Male Female
M.A. 3rd Sem 230 11 12 100 100 M.A. 1st Sem 250 04 22
M.Phil Not yet joined
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32. Diversify of students
Name of the Programme
(refer to question no. 4)
% of students from the
same university
% of students from the other
universities within the
state
% of students from
universities outside the
state
% of students
from other
countries M.A. 3rd Sem 87 - 13 - M.A. 1st Sem 88 - 12 -
M.Phil Not yet joined
33. How many students have cleared civil services and defence services examinations,
NET, SET, GATE and other competitive examinations? Give details category –wise. NET- , SET (SLET): JRF-2 and NET- 3
34. Student progression
Student progression Percentage against enrolled UG to PG
PG to M. Phil.
PG to Ph. D.
Ph. D. to Post-Doctoral
Employed • Campus selection • Other than campus recruitment
Entrepreneurs
35. Diversity of staff
Percentage of faculty who are graduates
of the same university - from other universities within the state - from universities from other states 100% from universities outside the country
36. Number of faculty who were awarded M. Phil., Ph.D., D.Sc. and D.Litt. during the
assessment period
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37. Present details of infrastructural facilities with regard to a. Library -Yes b. Internet facilities for staff and students -Yes c. Total number of class rooms - 4 d. Class rooms with ICT facility -No e. Students’ laboratories - f. Research laboratories
38. List of doctoral, post-doctoral students and Research Associates
a. from the host institution / universities -Nil b. from other institutions / universities - Nil
39. Number of post graduate students getting financial assistance from the university. 40. Was any need assessment exercise undertaken before the development for new
Programme(s)? If so, highlight the methodology- No
41. Does the department obtain feedback from a. faculty on curriculum as well as teaching-learning-evaluation ? If yes
how does the department utilize the feedback? Yes (used it for the effective learning of students)
b. students on staff, curriculum and teaching-learning- evaluation and how does the department utilize the feedback?
c. alumni and employers on the programmes offered and how does the department utilize the feedback?
42. List the distinguished alumni of the department (maximum 10) :
43. Give details of student enrichment programmes (special lectures / workshops /seminar) involving external experts.
44. List the teaching methods adopted by the faculty for different programmes.
45. How does the department ensure the programme objectives are constantly met and learning outcomes monitored?
46. Highlight the participation of students and faculty in extension activities. Students frequently attend EDUSAT programme in university
47. Give details of “beyond syllabus scholarly activities” of the department. Conducted Field study for 2nd Sem students.
48. State whether the programme / department is accredited / graded by other agencies? If yes, give details.
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49. Briefly highlight the contributions of the department in generating new knowledge, basic or applied. – Research activity / Ph.D / Students project
50. Detail five major Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities and Challenges (SWOC) of the department.
Strengths : Working as a unit Weaknesses : Lack of Infrastructure Opportunities : Opening of PhD Challenges :
51. Future plans of the department : Opening of PhD Programme
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O. INSTITUTE OF DISTANCE EDUCATION
1. Name of the Department : Institute of Distance Education (IDE) 2. Year of establishment : 2005 3. Is the Department part of a School / Faculty of the University? : No 4. Names of Programmes / Courses offered (UG, PG, M.Phil., Ph.D., integrated Master;
integrated Ph.D., etc.) - Certificate Course in English for Communication - BA (Pass) - MA (Education) - MA (English) - MA (Hindi) - MA (History) - MA (Political Science)
5. Interdisciplinary programmes and departments involved: Nil 6. Courses in collaboration with other universities, industries, foreign institutions, etc.: Nil 7. Details of programmes / courses discontinued, if any, with reasons: Nil 8. Examination system: Annual / Semester/ Choice Based Credit System: Annual 9. Participation of the department in the courses offered by other departments : NA
10. Number of teaching posts sanctioned and filled (Professors / Associate Professors /
Assistant Professors/others)
Sanctioned Filled Actual(including CAS & MPS)
Professor NIL NIL NIL Associate Professor NIL NIL NIL Assistant Professor 2 1 1
11. Faculty profile with name, qualification, designation and area of specialization,
experience and research guidance
Name Qualification Designation Specialization
Years of
Experience
No. of Ph.D. / M. Phil.
students guided for the last 4
years
1. Prof. Ashan Riddi
M. A. M. Phil, Ph. D (RGU)
Director
History of Modern India, History of World Affairs, History of the USA, History and Ethnography of North East India, Tribal History and
16 Ph. D: 6 M. Phil: 7
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Culture of India and Border Areas Studies
2. Mrs. Moyir Riba
M. A. (RGU) Assistant Professor
Educational Sociology, Educational Psychology, Indigenous Education, ICT in Education
06 NA
12. List of senior Visiting Fellows, faculty, adjunct faculty, emeritus Professors: NIL
13. Percentage of classes taken by temporary faculty – Programme-wise information: NA
14. Programme-wise Student – teacher Ratio
a) Certificate Course in English for Communication – 1:1 b) BA (Pass) 1 :326 c) MA (Education) 1: 60 d) MA (English) 1: 72 e) MA (Hindi) 1: 43 f) MA (History) 1 : 146 g) MA (Political Science) 1: 67
15. Number of academic support staff (technical) and administrative staff: sanctioned,
filled and actual
Sanctioned Filled Administrative Staff 2 2
Technical Staff NIL NIL 16. Research thrust areas as recognized by major funding agencies: NA 17. Number of faculty with ongoing projects from a) national b) international
funding agencies and c) Total grants received. Give the names of the funding agencies and grants received project-wise.
a) National : 7 (Distance Education Council) b) International funding agencies: NIL b) Total Grants Received ` 6, 00,000.00
18. Inter-institutional collaborative projects and associated grants received: NA
a) National collaboration b) International collaboration
19. Departmental projects funded by DST-FIST, UGC-SAP / CAS, DPE; DBT, ICSSR, AICTE etc., total grants received.: NA
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20. Research facility / centre with State recognition National recognition International recognition
21. Special research laboratories sponsored by / created by industry or corporate bodies:
NA
22. Publications by faculty (last 5 years):
a) Dr. Ashan Riddi: ‘Emergence of Christianity as New Religious Identity and its Impact on Tradition & Culture among the Tagins of Arunachal Pradesh’ in T. B. Subba, Joseph Puthenpurakal & Shaji Josep Puykunnel (ed), Christianity and Change in Northeast India, Concept Publishing Company, New Delhi, 2009 , pp. 232-24.
b) Dr. Ashan Riddi: ‘ Impact of Indian Administration on Economic Life of Border Tribes in Arunachal Pradesh’, in Birchi K. Medhi, R.P. Athaparia, & K. Jose SVD, (ed), Tribes of North-East India: Issues and Challenges, Omsons Publication, New Delhi, 2009, pp.125-131
23. Details of patents and income generated Nil
24. Areas of consultancy and income generated Nil
25. Faculty selected nationally / internationally to visit other laboratories / institutions / industries in India and abroad
Nil 26. Faculty serving in
a. National committees - Prof. Ashan Riddi, Deputy Coordinator, SAAP, UGC
b. International committees c. Editorial Boards: d. Any other(please specify)
27. Faculty recharging strategies (UGC, ASC, Refresher / Orientation programs, workshops,
training programs and similar programs). a) ‘Counseling the Counselor: A Workshop on Tutoring and Counseling in ODL
System’ was organized by the Institute on 4-5 April 2011 b) ‘Writing for the Distance Learner- A State Level Workshop on Development of
SLMs in ODL’ was organized by the Institute on 7-8 March 2012. c) State Level Workshop for ‘Orientation-cum-Training for Non-Teaching Staff of IDE
and Study Centres’ was organized by the Institute on 25 March 2013.
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28. Student projects: NA • Percentage of students who have done in-house project including inter-
departmental projects
• Percentage of students doing projects in collaboration with other universities / industry / institute
29. Awards / recognitions received at the national and international level by • Faculty
1. RGFF received by Prof. Ashan Riddi 2. Fellowship under Cultural Exchange programme with the Govt. of
Syria for 1 month. • Doctoral / Post Doctoral Fellows • Students
30. Seminars / Conference / Workshops organized and the source of funding (national /
international) with details of outstanding participants, if any.
“The Way Ahead: Multi Media and e-Modular Learning at ODL”
The Institute of Distance Education, Rajiv Gandhi University organized a two-day workshop on 19th & 20th March 2014. Looking at the need to expand the ways of teaching in the distance mode, “The Way Ahead: Multi Media and e-Modular Learning at ODL”, was designed as a workshop to introduce the concepts of the new methods of teaching that are fast becoming the preferred choice amongst the learners. The workshop intended to impart basic training to contributors of IDE in the development of educational multimedia products and innovate the teaching-learning process for the learners.
The inaugural session was held at the conference hall of the RGU. Prof. K. C. Kapoor, Honb’le Vice Chancellor (i/c) graced the occasion as the Chief Guest. In his inaugural address, Dr. Ashan Riddi, Director, IDE expressed that it is very important for the state to meet the international standards and for this new areas should be explored. He hoped that the workshop would be the first step towards this vision.
Prof. Kapoor addressing the gathering, emphasized on the new approaches of learning and more specifically, on the modular approach. He explained the process of modular design and how the same can minimize the distance between teacher and student in the ODL mode. He started ‘Modular approach will bring revolution in learning’ he stated as the learners play an active role in this method of teaching. Dr. Ankuran Dutta, Program Officer, CEMCA and a Resource Person for the workshop also spoke on the occasion. Dr. Anamika Ray, Assistant Professor, Dept. of Mass
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Communication, Guwahati University, Resource person for technical session was also present.
Technical support to the workshop was extended by the Department of Mass Communication, RGU. The outcomes of the workshop were two educational audio tools and two educational videos.
In the valedictory session, each group presented the four products. Dr. T Lungdim, Head, Dept. of Education congratulated the participants on their maiden efforts. He also appreciated the efforts of the IDE to organize such a workshop. In the closing remarks, the workshop coordinator expressed gratitude to all that had made the event successful, specially the participants whose contribution made the production of tools possible.
The technical sessions, over the two days, were:
Technical Session I: Recent trends in Open and Distance Learning (Dr Ankuran Dutta, Programme Officer, Livelihoods & Health, CEMCA, New Delhi)
Technical Session II: Educational Audio material production
(Dr Anamika Ray, Assistant Professor, Dept. of Mass Communication, Guwahati University, Guwahati)
Technical Session III: Educational Video/ Multimedia Production
(Dr Ankuran Dutta)
Technical Session IV: Formation of Group and Group Discussion (Moderated by Moyir Riba, Assistant Professor, IDE, RGU)
Technical Session V: Content, Recording, Finalization -Group work
(Moyir Riba)
Technical Session VI: Group Presentation
31. Code of ethics for research followed by the departments 32. Student profile programme-wise:
Name of the Programme
(refer to question no. 4)
Applications received
Selected Pass percentage
Male Female Male Female
CCFT 01 01 - 01 - CCEC 01 01 - 01 -
BA 4248 2378 1870 1535 600 MA (2013-14 session) 394 135 189 Results Awaited
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33. Diversify of students
Name of the Programme
(refer to question no. 4)
% of students from the
same university
% of students from the other
universities within the
state
% of students from
universities outside the
state
% of students
from other
countries CCFT 100% 0% 0% 0% CCEC 0% 0% 100% 0%
BA 98% 0% 02% 0% MA 86% 0% 14% 0%
34. How many students have cleared civil services and defense services examinations,
NET, SET, GATE and other competitive examinations? Give details category –wise. NET-, SET (SLET)- NA
35. Student progression
Student progression Percentage against enrolled UG to PG 15%
PG to M. Phil. NA
PG to Ph. D. NA
Ph. D. to Post-Doctoral NA
Employed • Campus selection • Other than campus recruitment
NA
Entrepreneurs 23%
36. Diversity of staff
Percentage of faculty who are graduates of the same university 100% from other universities within the state 0% from universities from other states 0% from universities outside the country 0%
37. Number of faculty who were awarded M. Phil., Ph.D., D.Sc. and D.Litt. during the
assessment period: NIL
38. Present details of infrastructural facilities with regard to a. Library: Presently 2543 books b. Internet facilities for staff and students:
- PC with Internet for each faculty
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- Computer Laboratory with 10 systems for students c. Total number of class rooms: 4 d. Class rooms with ICT facility: NIL e. Students’ laboratories: 1 f. Research laboratories: NIL
39. List of Doctoral, Post-Doctoral students and Research Associates: NA
a. from the host institution / universities b. from other institutions / universities
40. Number of Post Graduate students getting financial assistance from the university.: NA 41. Was any need assessment exercise undertaken before the development for new
Programme(s)? If so, highlight the methodology.: NA
42. Does the department obtain feedback from a. faculty on curriculum as well as teaching-learning-evaluation ? If yes
how does the department utilize the feedback? - YES, the Board of Studies meet frequently to evaluate and modify
the curriculum. b. students on staff, curriculum and teaching-learning-
evaluation and how does the department utilize the feedback? - YES, there is a Student’s Cell and all feedbacks are reported to the
Board of management and necessary changes are made as per decision of the same.
c. alumni and employers on the programmes offered and how does the department utilize the feedback?
43. List the distinguished alumni of the department (maximum 10) : NIL
44. Give details of student enrichment programmes (special lectures / workshops /seminar)
involving external experts. Contact and Counselling Programme Organised in the month of November where the following experts conduct classes:
• Economics o Dr. Lijum Nochi, Asst. Prof, Dept. of Economics, RGU o Mr. Kaju Nath, Asst. Prof, Dept. of Economics, RGU
• Education o Prof. J. C. Soni, Dept. of Education, RGU o Prof. K. C. Kapoor, Dept. of Education, RGU o Dr. Elizabeth Hansing, Associate Professor, Dept. of Education, RGU o Dr. Kesang Deigi, Associate Professor, Dept. of Education, RGU o Dr. P. K. Acharya, Assistant Professor, Dept. of Education, RGU
• English o Prof. Asim Ranjan Parhi, Dept. of English, RGU
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o Mianji Hazam, Asst. Prof., Dept. of English, RGU o Doyir Ete, Asst. Prof., Dept. of English, RGU o Bompi Riba, Asst. Prof., Dept. of English, RGU
• Hindi o Dr. Oken Lego, Asso. Prof., Dept. of Hindi, RGU o Abhishek Yadav, Asst. Prof., Dept. of Hindi, RGU
• History o Prof. Ashan Riddi, Dept. of History, RGU o Tajen Dabi, Asst. Prof., Dept. of History, RGU
• Political Science o Prof. Nani Bath, Dept. of Political Science o David Gao, Asst. Prof., Dept. of Hindi, RGU
• Sociology o Dr. Jumyir Basar, Asst. Prof., Dept. of Anthropology, RGU o Dr. Sarit Chaudhuri, Asst. Prof., Dept. of Anthropology, RGU
• Tribal Studies o Dr. Vokendra Singh, Asst. Prof., AITS, RGU
45. List the teaching methods adopted by the faculty for different programmes.
a) Lecture Method b) Demonstration Method c) Multi Media Class room
46. How does the department ensure the programme objectives are constantly met and
learning outcomes monitored? a) By conducting Annual Surveys and evaluative researchers. b) This is followed by quarterly meeting of the Board of management to discuss the
status and possible modifications.
47. Highlight the participation of students and faculty in extension activities. a) Moyir Riba, Asst. Professor is the Director (Programs & Administration) at the
Centre for Cultural Research and Documentation, Naharlagun.
48. Give details of “beyond syllabus scholarly activities” of the department.
49. State whether the programme / department is accredited / graded by other agencies? If yes, give details.
YES, the erstwhile ‘Distance Education Council.’ Presently the Bureau of Distance Education.
50. Briefly highlight the contributions of the department in generating new knowledge, basic or applied. – Research activity / Ph.D / Students project
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51. Detail five major Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities and Challenges (SWOC) of the department.
Strengths
• Flexibility • Well Prepared Self Learning Material • Accessibility • Open to new ideas & challenges • Student Friendly
Weaknesses • Under Staffed • Lack of Concerned Subject Experts • Infrastructure • Lack of Research Initiatives • Lack of ICT
Opportunities • Extension into Professional Courses • Development of Labs • Research Activities • Use of ICT • Development of Multi Media Material for the Learners
Challenges • To cater to the growing numbers of enrollment • To manage the learners with limited resources • Management of Study Centres at interior places • Conduction of practicals • Maintain authenticity in the distance mode
52. Future plans of the department.
• Introduction of M. A. program in more subjects • Introduction of B. A. and M. A. in Tourism Management • Introduction of Certificate and Diploma courses in Mass Communication • Set up of Conference Hall with ICT facility
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ORGANIZATIONAL CHART
Visitor
Chancellor
Vice-Chancellor
Pro Vice-Chancellor
Deans of Faculties
HoDs
Professor
Associate Professor
Assistant Professor
Dean Student Welfare
Registrar
Deputy Registrar
Asst. Registrar/ADPE/ Hindi Officer/ Sr. Security Officer
Section Officer
Ministerial Staff
Executive Engineer
Assistant Engineer
Junior Engineer Draftsman
Ministerial Staff
Sr. System Analyst
System Analyst
Technical Assistant
Ministerial Staff
Director, College Development
Council Finance Officer
Assistant Registrar
Section Officer
Ministerial Staff
Controller of Examinations
Deputy Registrar
Section Officer
Ministerial Staff
Librarian
Deputy Librarian
Assistant Librarian
Ministerial Staff