Dr. Baldev Agja M.A., M.Phil, Ph.D

Dr. Baldev Agja M.A., M.Phil, Ph.D.

Designation : Professor and Head, Post Graduate Department of Political Science, Sardar Patel University, Vallabh Vidyanagar Date of Joining : 04-07-1994

Present Position : Professor (CAS) 04-07-2009 Onwards

Pay Band : 37400-67000 Academic/Grade Pay-Rs. 10,000 from 2009

Co-ordinator : Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU) Study Centre (0910), S.P. Uni., Vallabh Vidyanagar Professor In-charge : Administrative Unit of Humanities & Social Sciences

Nationality : Indian

Born on : 1st June, 1964

Marital Status : Married

Native Place : Akhaj, Ta & Dist: Mehsana, Gujarat, INDIA

Home Address : A/6 University Staff Colony Vallabh Vidyanagr – 388 120 Dist: Anand, GUJARAT, INDIA. Cell: 09825378386 E-mail : [email protected] Website: www.spuvvn.edu Office Address : P.G. Department of Political Science Sardar Patel University Vallabh Vidyanagr – 388 120, GUJARAT  (O): 02692-230398, 226840, 226830 Education : M.A., M.Phil., Ph.D. Political Science. Special Areas of Interest :  Politics in Gujarat State  Local Self Government  Dalit Human Rights and Social Justice Teaching Experience : From July 1994 till date

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ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS: Degree Name of the University Year of Subjects Class (Name of Award Division the Degree) Awarded B.A. Gujarat University, Ahmedabad 1989 Entire Second Political Science 58% M.A. Gujarat University, Ahmedabad 1991 Political Science Second 57% M.Phil Gujarat Vidyapith, Ahmedabad 1993 Political Science First 62% Title of the Thesis: “Dalit Problems of Gujarat in the Context of Peace” September 1993 Ph.D. Sardar Patel University, Vallabh Vidyanagar December 2002 Political Science Title of the Thesis: “Role of Congress Party and Politics of Gujarat – 1975 to 1995”

ACADEMIC EXPERIENCE: Sr. Position Organization Tenure No. 1 Professor P.G. Department of Political Science 04-07-2009 Sardar Patel University, Vallabh Vidyangar Onwards 2 Associate Professor Do 04-07-2003 to 03-07-2009 3 Senior Lecturer Do 30-06-2000 to 04-07-2003 4 Lecturer Do 04-07-1994 to 30-06-2000 5 College Level M.N. College, Visnagar, 01-01-1994 to Lecturer North Gujarat University 03-07-1994 ADMINISTRATIVE EXPERIENCE: Designation Date Time Period Head of the Department 01-11-2012 Onwards Continue Political Science I/c. Head Do 01-08-2009 to 31-10-2012 3 years & 3 months Do 03-06-2007 to 16-04-2008 8 months & 13 days Do 15-11-2006 to 30-01-2007 2 months & 17 days Co-ordinator 24/07/2015 Onwards Continue Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU) Study Centre (0910), S.P.Uni. Professor In-charge 21/05/2015 onwards Continue Administrative Unit of Humanities and Social Sciences Co-ordinator 01-November-2005 Continue UGC Sponsored NET Coaching Centre Onwards for SC/ST, Sardar Patel University Superintendent June 2002 to June 2008 6 years S.P. University Men‟s Hostel No. II (Nehru Hall) Rector 01-June-2008 Onwards 6 years S.P. University Men‟s Hostel No. I & II, Nehru Hall & Old Hostel

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 Exam Co-ordinator, November-December-2014 M.A., M.Phil Arts, MPA, M.S.W., MHRM of Sardar Patel University. No.:E/3/3902 Date: 26-9-2014.  Co-ordinator Central Assessment Centre in all M.A. Exam, Humanities Building, Sardar Patel University, Vallabh Vidyanagar. No.: E/Cen.Ass./3481 Date: 13/10/2014. Member Academic Review Committee/Advisory Board Member:  Advisory Board Member for ACME International Journal of Multidisciplinary Research (ISSN : 2320-236X)  Review Board Member (Political Science) for ACME International Journal of Multidisciplinary Research (ISSN : 2320-236X)  Advisory Board Member Review Member (Political Science) for Global Academic Research Journal (ISSN : 2347 -3592)  Review Board Member (Political Science) for Global Academic Research Journal (QIF : 3.73) (ISSN: 2347 -3592)

OTHER ACADEMIC POSITIONS: Secretary : Gujarat Political Science Association (GRM) Hon. Director : Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Chair, S.P. University Chairman : Board of Studies in Political Science, S.P. University Executive Member : Indian Political Science Association (IPSA) UGC nominee for the Planning and Monitoring Board of Kannur Uni., Kerala Member of the Advisory Committee: The Indian Council of Social Science Research (ICSSR) state level studies on Educational Status of Scheduled Castes

SARDAR PATEL UNIVERSITY RECOGNISED ACADEMIC COMMITTEE: 1. Member : Library Committee (from 01/04/2015 to 31/03/2018) 2. Member : Exam Reforms Committee (from 01/04/2015 to 31/03/2018) 3. Coordinator : Committee for the Implementation of the Scheme of Coaching Classes for SC/ST and Community candidates to prepare them for National Eligibility Test (NET) during Xth plan period, New Delhi (UGC Scheme), Sardar Patel University, Vallabh Vidyanagar. 4. Member : Reconstituted Publication Board of Sardar Patel University, Vallabh Vidyanagar (From 1/4/2015 to 31/3/2018)

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MEMBERSHIP IN UGC APPOINTED EXPERT COMMITTEE 1. Review Member of Expert Committee constituted by the University Grants Commission Chairman for on-the spot- inspection of the Gandhigram Rural Institute, Gandhigram – 324 302, Dindigual District, Tamil Nadu, during 7-9 January, 2010.

2. UGC nominee for the Planning and Monitoring Board of Kannur University, Kannur, Kerala for a period of 4 years. 3. Member of the Research Committee of Gandhi Peace Foundation, New Delhi, in association with Gujarat Vidyapith and also UGC member for proposal to organize an Orientation Course for the Co-ordinators of the Centre of Gandhian Studies in the Universities and Colleges.

4. Member of Expert Committee constituted by the University Grants Commission Chairman to consider the proposal of Davangere University, Davangere, Karnataka for its inclusion under Section 12(B) for receiving central assistance. The Committee will also consider the proposal of the University for assistance under XI Five Year Plan.

5. Member of Expert Committee constituted by Malankara Catholic College, Mariagiri, Kaliakkavilai Post, Kanyakumari District-629153, Tamil Nadu affiliated to Manonmaniam Sundaranar University, Abishekapatti, Tirunelveli-627012.

RECOGNIZED PH.D. RESEARCH GUIDE IN VARIOUS UNIVERSITIES OF GUJARAT STATE: 1. Department of Political Science, Sardar Patel University, Vallabh Vidyangar, 12/10/2004, No. DF/10/4614 2. Peace Research Centre, Gujarat Vidyapith, Ahmedabad, 4/8/2007, Ref. 845 3. Krantiguru Shyamji Krishna Verma, Kachchh University, Bhuj, 17/10/2008, Ref. 2618/8043-8044 4. Hemchandracharya North Gujarat University, Patan, 27/8/2014, No. PG/Guide/32011/2014 RESEARCH GUIDANCE: Ph.D. : 09 Awarded (Ph.D. Degree) 02 International Scholar Ph.D. Degree Awarded under Prof. Baldev Agja, Sardar Patel University Sr. Name of the Name of the Student & Ph.D. Research Topic Date and No. Guide Date of Registration Year of award 1 Professor Kirpalsinh K. Parmar “Developing Women Leadership 06/07/2009 Baldev Agja Dt. of Reg. 27/12/2005 in Surendra Nagar District after 2901 the 73rd and 74th Constitutional Amendment” 2 ” Mineshkumar C. Patel “Leadership of Sardar Vallabhbhai 15/03/2010 Dt. of Reg. 08/08/2006 Patel as projected in the Diary of No.E- 4418 Mahadevbhai Desai” 6/Ph.D./5286

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3 ” Mr. Jarun Noyphrom “An administrative Study of 27/04/2010 (International Scholar) Teachers compliances under the No.E- Dt. of Reg. 21/02/2007 Regulation of the professional 6/Ph.D./491 standards of teachers A.D. 2005” 4 ” Divyaben D Patel “Gujarat Vidhansabhanu Badalatu 18/01/2012 Dt. of Reg. 25/08/2005 swaroop: Ek Abhayas” No.E- 4960 6/Ph.D./6432

5 ” Ramanbhai G. Patel “Changes Brought by Sabar Dairy 03/09/2012 (Gujarat Vidyapith) Industry in the Conditions of Dept. Gandhi Darshan Members – A Study (In Economic, Reg. Date: 05/02/2009 Social and Educational Context)” 1239 6 ” Mr. Manubhai Jagani “A Study of Developing Sections 17/04/2013 Dt. of Reg. 19/11/2009 in Panchayati Raj of Banaskantha No.E- A-004996 District (1993 to 2010)” 6/Ph.D./809 7 ” Ranjana C. Dholakia “The Study of absentee voters in 27/06/2014 Dt. of Reg. 23/08/2006 Indian general Elections: with No.E- 463 special reference to Navsari 6/Ph.D./1994 legislative Contingency” 8 ” Mr. Dinesh S. Parmar “Participation of Dalit Women 17/07/2014 Dt. of Reg. 15/09/2010 Sarpanchs, Taluka Deligates and 667 District Deligates of Mehsana and No.E- Patan Districts in Panchayati Raj: 6/Ph.D./2167 A Study (1993- 2010)” 9 ” Mr. Paskorn Vatayu “A Study of Political Culture of 17/04/2015 (International Scholar) Thai Labourer” No.E- Dt. of Reg. 02/01/2012 6/Ph.D./507 004379

10 Students Sardar Patel University Reading Research Scholars Reading for Ph.D Degree under Prof. Baldev Agja, Sardar Patel University Sr. Name of the Name of the Student & Ph.D. Research Topic Date & No. No. Guide Date of Registration of Registration 1 Professor Mr. Hitesh R. Patel “The Speaker in Gujarat 31/08/2009 Baldev Agja Assembly: A Study (1960 to 2010)” 2 ” Mr. Shankerbhai Rot “Self Rule in Adivasi Areas of 22/09/2010 Gujarat: 1996 to 2010 (with reference to Dahod and Valsad Districts)” 3 ” Anagat A. Vaghela “Panchayati Raj in Gujarat: The 24/09/2013 Position of Taluka/District Social 734 Justice Committees with Special Reference to Anand District”

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4 ” Bharat P. Makwana “Political Vision of Pioneer of 24/09/2013 Maha Gujarat-Indulal Yagnik: 639 A Study” 5 ” Jaydipsinh K. Dodiya “Role of Political Leader in 24/09/2013 Development: A Case Study of 653 Shankersinh Vaghela in Gujarat” 6 ” Kamlesh P. Dabhi “Political Condition of Tribals 20/02/2014 of Sabarkantha District- A 683 Study” 7 ” Chandrika J. Chavda “Awareness of Politics among 29/09/2014 Educated Scheduled Caste Women: A Study of Anand District (Gujarat)” 8 ” Mittal M. Vaghela “Problems of Political and 29/09/2014 Economic Development of Kachchh District” 9 ” Alpesh H. Purohit “A Study of No-confidence 30/09/2014 Motions against Sarpanchs of Banaskantha District (1994 to 2014)”

List of Ph.D. Thesis evaluation of other Universities

1. A COMPARATIVE STUDY OF LEADERSHIP OF BANASKANTHA AND MEHSANA DISTRICT PANCHAYATS Submitted by Mr. Ashok B. Purohit, 28th August, 2010 Guide: Dr. G.B. Shukla, Head, Department of Political Science, Vice Principal, H.R. Shah Mahila Arts & Commerce College, Navsari. Department of Political Science, Veer Narmad South Gujarat University Udhna-Magdalla Road, Surat

2. RECOGNIZING THE ROLE OF LIBRARIES IN PEACE EDUCATION Submitted by Mr. Mukund Patel, 23rd April, 2012 Guide: Dr. Sudarshan Iyengar Hon. Director, Peace Research Centre, Department of Gandhian Thought, Gujarat Vidyapith, Ahmedabad (Gujarat)

3. „STRIO ANE PANCHAYAT‟ “ANAND JILLA PANCHAYAT ANE BHARUCH JILLA PANCHAYATMAN MAHILAONI RAJKIYA BHAGIDARINO TULNATMAK ABHYAS” Submitted by: Surajben Budhabhai Vasava, 7th January, 2014 Guide: Dr. G.B. Shukla Ex. Assistant Professor, H.R. Shah Mahila Arts & Commerce Collge, Navsari

4. “CHANGE MANAGEMENT IN UNIVERSITY SYSTEM A CASE STUDY OF VEER NARMAD SOUTH GUJARAT UNIVERSITY” Submitted by: Ramsinh H. Rajput, 27th November, 2014 Guide: Dr. Nilesh B. Joshi Associate Professor, Master of Public Administration Post Graduate Department Veer Narmad South Gujarat University, Surat 6 | P a g e

5. “THE ROLE OF MUNICIPALITIES IN THE PRINCELY STATE BHAVNAGAR: A POLITICAL STUDY (1871-1947) Submitted by: Ku. Diptiba Kishorsinh Gohil, 24th July, 2015 Guide: Prof. (Dr.) G.P. Jadeja Head, Department of Political Science, Samaldas Arts College Maharaja Krushnakumarsinhji Bhavnagar University, Bhavnagar

M.Phil : 09 Students Awarded Degree M.Phil Degree Awarded under Prof. Baldev Agja at Sardar Patel University Sr. Name of the Name of the Student M.Phil Research Topic Date & No. Date of No. Guide of Award Registration 1 Professor Bharatkumar P. “Leadership of Shri Dinsha 23/07/2012 17/06/2013 Baldev Agja Makwana Patel in the Political 0701285 Development of Gujarat” 2 ” Chandrika J. Chavda “Women Empowerment in 23/07/2012 17/06/2013 Panchayati Raj (In Context 0413176 of Borsad Taluka)” 3 ” Daxa R. Gohil “Political Awareness of 23/07/2012 17/06/2013 OBC Caste in Jamnagar 1213772 District: A Study” 4 ” Divyaben D. Patel “Contribution of Women 23/07/2012 26/06/2013 Sarpanchs in Panchayati 1213773 Raj: A Study (In Context of Mahemdavad Taluka)” 5 ” Ushaben V. Bhuriya “The Regional Partnership 23/07/2012 26/06/2013 of the Tribal Women 0609723 Sarpanch (In the Context of Zalod Taluka)” 6 ” Hetal D. Rana Women‟s Political 20/07/2013 07/07/2014 Leadership in Kheda 1100231 District Panchayat 7 ” Hitesh S. Barad Panchayati Raj: Political 17/07/2013 07/07/2014 Leadership of Women in 1007064 Kodinar Taluka 8 ” Kanti P. Makwana Right to Food Security 15/07/2013 07/07/2014 Campaign 1100222 9 ” Bhavna M. Chauhan “Non-Alignment: Foreign 19/07/2014 08/07/2015 Policy of Jawaharlal Nehru- A Study”

01 Students Working M.Phil Students Reading under Prof. Baldev Agja at Sardar Patel University Sr. Name of the Name of the Student M.Phil Research Topic Date & No. No. Guide of Registration 1 Professor Sumit V. Upadhyay Animal Husbandry as a Profession: 17/07/2013 Baldev Agja 0701441 Development by the Social, Economical and Political efforts.

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List of Evaluation of M.Phil Dissertation at Sardar Patel University

1. “Leadership of Sardar Patel in the Flag Satyagraha of Nagpur.” Submitted by Ajaykumar Keshav Mishram, 17th October, 2011 Centre for Studies and Research on Life and Works of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel (CERLIP), Sardar Patel University, Vallabh Vidyanagar.

2. “Special Status of Jammu-Kashmir State and the Role of Sardar Patel.” Submitted by Dharini Ishvarsinh Vaghela, 17th October, 2011 (CERLIP), Sardar Patel University, Vallabh Vidyanagar.

3. “Leadership of Sardar Patel as emerging the Borsad Satyagraha.” Submitted by Jayvirsinh Sabalsang Zala, 17th October, 2011 (CERLIP), Sardar Patel University, Vallabh Vidyanagar.

4. “Role of Sardar Patel in the Movement of Arzi Hakumat.” Submitted by Minaxiben Vasantlal Soniya, 17th October, 2011 (CERLIP), Sardar Patel University, Vallabh Vidyanagar.

5. “Sardar Patel as the President of Indian National Congress.” Submitted by Mittalben Manubhai Vaghela, 17th October, 2011 (CERLIP), Sardar Patel University, Vallabh Vidyanagar.

6. “Sardar Patel‟s Role in Indian Constitution Making” Submitted by: Paresh B. Makwana, 12th December, 2012 (CERLIP), Sardar Patel University, Vallabh Vidyanagar

List of Evaluation of M.Phil Dissertations of Other Universities

1. “Political Development of Navsari City – A Case Study” Submitted by Ms. Ranjana C. Dholakia, 23rd October 2004 Guide: Prof. M.T. Desai, Gujarat University, Ahmedabad Department of Political Science, Gujarat University, Ahmedabad

2. “The Communal Unity of the Village Guja: A Study.” Submitted by: Amitkumar Pravinchandra Trivedi Year: 2007 Department of Peace Research, Gujarat Vidyapith, Ahmedabad

3. A Study of Research Activities and the Activities Related to Research of “Srushti Sanstha” of Gujarat. Submitted by: Jayantibhai Babubhai Vaghela Year-2007 Department of Gandhian Studies, Gujarat Vidyapith, Ahmedabad

4. “Village Development through Woman Sarpanch f Gram Panchayat. (With Reference to Dudkha Village of Sami Taluka)” Submitted by: Hareshkumar Parshottambhai Rathod Year-2007 Department of Gandhian Studies, Gujarat Vidyapith, Ahmedabad

5. “Partnership of Women Sarpanch in the Panchayati Raj: A Study (With Reference to Bhiloda, Khedbrahma, Vijaynagar and Meghraj Talukas of Sabarkantha District)” Submitted by: Ramanbhai Gokaldas Patel Year-2008 Department of Gandhian Studies, Gujarat Vidyapity, Ahmedabad

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6. “Contribution of Samras Gram Panchayat in the Rural Development” (With Reference to Samras Gram Panchayats of Visnagar Taluka of Mehsana District) Submitted by: Pravinaben Ambalal Patel Year-2009 Department of Peace Research, Gujarat Vidyapith, Ahmedabad

7. “Role of The “Navsarjan” Institution in the Progress of Rohit Community” (With Reference to Badgam Taluka of Banaskantha District) Submitted by: Kanaiyalal Maganlal Parmar Year-2009 Department of Gandhian Studies, Gujarat Vidyapity, Ahmedabad

8. “The Contribution of Various Schemes of the Central Government and the State Government in Rural Development through Gram Panchayat.” Submitted by: Pravinkumar Fulabhai Makwana Year-2009 Department of Gandhian Studies, Gujarat Vidyapity, Ahmedabad

9. “Human Rights and Restoration of the Fisherman Returned from the Jails of Pakistan.” Submitted by: Devendrasinh Ajitsinh Rathod Year-2011 Department of Peace Research, Gujarat Vidyapith, Ahmedabad

10. “Contribution of Shri J.M. Chaudhary Kanya Vidyalaya, Gandhinagar in the Woman Empowerment: A Study” Submitted by: Anjanaben Dahyabhai Chaudhari Year-2012 Department of Peace Research, Gujarat Vidyapith, Ahmedabad

11. “A Study of the Activities of Shri C.L. Parikh Mamta Mandir Institute.” Submitted by: Pankajbhai Govindbhai Patel Year-2012 Department of Gandhian Studies, Gujarat Vidyapith, Ahmedabad

12. “Role and Reconition of Libraries in the Peace Education” Submitted by: Mukundbhai Amrutlal Patel Year-2012 Department of Peace Research, Gujarat Vidyapith, Ahmedabad

DIRECTOR OF THE SEMINAR I U.G.C. Sponsored state level seminar on Research Methodology in Social Sciences, Vallabh Vidyanagar, Date: 9/2/2007 II State Level Seminar on “The Condition of Weaker Sections in Local Self Government”, Vallabh Vidyanagar, Date:20/2/2010 III State Level Seminar on “Removal of Untouchability”, Vallabh Vidyanagar, Date: 3, 4 March 2011 IV U.G.C. Sponsored Two-Day National Seminar on “Indian Parliamentary System and Democracy”, Vallabh Vidyanagar, Date: 23-24 February, 2012. V One Day Orientation Programme of NET jointly organized by P.G. Department of Political Science and U.G.C. Sponsored NET Coaching Centre for SC/ST, Sardar Patel University, Vallabh Vidyanagar Date: 23rd August, 2012. VI One Day Orientation Programme of NET jointly organized by P.G. Department of Political Science and U.G.C. Sponsored NET Coaching Centre for SC/ST, Sardar Patel University, Vallabh Vidyanagar Date: 17th October, 2013.

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VII U.G.C. Sponsored Two-Day National Seminar on “Context and Content of 2014 Lok Sabha Elections”, Vallabh Vidyanagar, Date: 10-11 February, 2014. VIII Two Day State Level Seminar on, “Adivasi Political and Cultural Development Seminar and Film Festival” Jointly organized by P.G. Department of Political Science and Ashadeep Human Development Centre, V.V. Nagar. Date: 2-3 August, 2014. IX One Day State Level Seminar on, “Right to Information Act-2005” Jointly Organized by P.G. Department of Political Science and Ashadeep Human Development Centre, Vallabh Vidyanagar, Date: 17th September, 2014 X One Day Prelude Conference on, “Trend in Central State Relations” Jointly Organized by P.G. Department of Political Science and IIPA Local Branch, Vallabh Vidyanagar. Date: 1st October, 2014

XI One Day Orientation Programme of NET jointly organized by P.G. Department of Political Science and U.G.C. Sponsored NET Coaching Centre for SC/ST, Sardar Patel University, Vallabh Vidyanagar, Date: 1st December, 2014.

XII One Day International Conference on “Weaker Sections: Political Social Management in Indian Context” Organized by P.G. Department of Political Science, Sardar Patel University, Vallabh Vidyanagar, Date: 11 February, 2015.

XIII One Day Orientation Programme of NET jointly organized by P.G. Department of Political Science and U.G.C. Sponsored NET Coaching Centre for SC/ST, Sardar Patel University, Vallabh Vidyanagar, Date: 1st May, 2015. Attended 386 Seminars, Conferences and Symposia and delivered Expert Guest lectures, invited as Chief Guest, Chaired Seminar Sessions (in all International, National, State Level and Regional Level seminars) and Social Activities Programmes. DETAILS OF REFRESHER COURSE & ORIENTATION PROGRAMME ATTENDED: Sr. Nature of the Date of Participation Organizing Body No. of days No. Participation From To 1 UGC Academic Staff College, 18-09-1995 14-10-1995 27 days Orientation Jai Narayan Vyas Programme University Jodhpur, Rajashtan 2 Refresher Academic Staff College, 04-11-2000 21-11-2000 (Including Course Gujarat University, Sundays with Ahmedabad total working hours 108) 3 Refresher UGC Sponsor Gujarat 11-12-2000 31-12-2000 21 days Course Vidyapith, Ahmedabad

MEMBERSHIP OF ACADEMIC OR PROFESSIONAL BODIES ACADEMIC BODIES 1. Executive Member & Life Membership of the Indian Political Science Association [IPSA]. No. 1350 2. Joint Secretary and Life Member of Indian Institute of Public Administration (L- M,10197)New Delhi.

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3. Life Membership of Political Science Association (Gujarat Rajyashastra Mandal - GRM), Ahmedabad. Also working as a Regional Secretary. 4. Vice-President and Life member-Gujarat State Scheduled Caste/Scheduled Tribes Teaching and Non-teaching Mahamandal. (Reg. no. F2441 Mahesana) Visnagar. 5. Working as Honorary Academic Counselor for EPS-1,3,5,6, Study Center, Vallabh Vidyanagar 0910, Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU), New Delhi.

6. Former Joint-Secretary, Sardar Patel University Teacher‟s Association. (SPUTA), Vallabh Vidyanagar – 388 120, Gujarat. 7. Advisory member of Centre of Excellence for Ethics in Politics and Public Administration funded by the Government of Gujarat. (S. P. University) 8. Member of the Board of Studies in Political Science, Sardar Patel University, Vallabh Vidayangar. 9. Member of the Board of Studies in Political Science, Bhavnagar University 11. Member of the Board of Studies in Political Science, in Krantiguru Shyamji Krishna Verma, Kachchh University, Bhuj. 12. Secretary & Life Member Gujarat Rajyashastra Mandal (GRM) 13. Vice President, Gujarat State Scheduled caste – Scheduled tribes College and University Teacher‟s Association, (Reg. No. E/3144) Surat. 14. Executive member of the Gandhi Vichar Chhatra Sangha Gujarat Vidyapith Ahmedabad. 15. Member of the advisory committee NET coaching center for SC/ST & Minorities U.G.C., New Delhi Scheme in Bhavnagar University, Bhavnagar. 16. Member of AIFUCTO (All India Federation of University & College Teachers Organisations), Kolkata, (West Bengal). 17. Member of the Exam Reforms Unit, Sardar Patel University, Vallabh Vidyanagar. 18. Member of Vidyalaya Management Committee (VMC), Central School, Vallabh Vidyanagar. 19. Life Member of Indian Society of Gandhian Studies Date: 04/02/2012 (No. 3787 of 2005 (Societies Act XXI of 1860)) (Reg. No. 364)

20. Life Member of Gujarat Economic Association (GEA) (Receipt No. 38 Date: 13/02/2015)

RESEARCH PAPERS PRESENTATION Presented more than fifty two research papers in various seminars, workshops and conferences organized by the U.G.C., ICSSR, IIPA and Gujarat Rajyashastra Mandal (G.R.M.). In addition I have also published more than fifty two articles and research papers in Gujarati and English periodicals like „Vacha‟, „Padkar‟, „Arthat‟, „Panchayati Raj Sibir‟, 11 | P a g e

„Disha‟, „Drishti‟, „Samajmitra‟, „Dalit Samasya Jagat Chowkma‟, „Nireekshak‟, „Panther News‟, „Prajna‟, „Sarpanch‟, „Krantichakr‟, „Sardar Gurjari News Paper‟, „Gujarat Vishvakosh Trust‟, „UGC DSA Grants Dept. of M.S.W., M.S. University, Baroda‟, „Rajniti‟, „Sushasan‟, „Aapna Adhikar‟, „Jyot‟ – Ashadeep Human Development Centre, V.V. Nagar‟, „Indian Political Science Association (IPSA Conference)‟, Vidyapith, Gujarati Traimasik (ISSN 0976-5794), ACME International Journal of Multidisciplinary Research (ISSN 2320- 236X), GARJ Global Academic Research Journal (ISSN: 2347-35992), Global Academic Research Journal An International Multidisciplinary Refereed Research Journal (ISSN: 2347- 3592) etc. He has written many articles and special notes pertaining to burning issues which were published in various news papers and journals.

AFFILIATION WITH VARIOUS BODIES & NGOs * Founder Secretary: Dr. Ambedkar Pragati Mandal, Akhaj (Dist. Mehsana)

* Actively associated with the Council for Social justice, Ahmedabad, * Mul Nivasi Chetna Manch, Anand. * Acted as a resource person in various colleges, delivered radio talks at Ahmedabad Radio center on the relevant political issues. * Approach of writings focuses on the social equality, participation and social justice and human rights of Dalits and other depressed class.

BOOKS ON HAND:

1. Std. 11, Political Science Subject Pathyapustak Mandal, Gandhinagar, Gujarat State 2. Editing Journal “Weaker Sections: Political Social Management in Indian Context” 3. Condition of Dalits in Politics of Gujarat

BOOKS PUBLISHED BY DR. BALDEV AGJA 1. “Post 73rd Constitution Amendment Panchayat Raj in India”, - Jointly with Ramesh M. Shah & Baldev Agja Second Revised Edition – 2013, ISBN 978-93-81265-75-8 Published By: University Granth Nirman Board, Ahmedabad , Gujarat State

2. “Gujaratma Rajyasashtra: Vikas Ane Sansodhan” Dr. Baldev Agja First Edition - 2011 Parshva Publication, Ahmedabad

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3. “Bhartiya Savidhanma Anusuchit-Jati ane Adijati Mateni Jogvaio” Editor: Dr. Baldev Agja Year- February 2011 - Department of Political Science, Sardar Patel University, V.V. Nagar 4. “Sthanik Swarajma Samajik Nyay Dr. Baldev Agja First Edition - 2009 Published by : Ashadeep Human Development Centre Vallabh Vidyanagar – 388120 Gujarat

5. “Gujaratnu Rajkaran (Congress Pakshni Bhumika) Dr.Baldev Agja First Edition - 2008 Published by: Parshva Publication, Ahmedabad 6. Panchayati Raj in India: Post 73 rd Constitutional Amendment Scenario First Edition - 2007 - Jointly with Ramesh M. Shah & Baldev Agja Published by: Peaceful Society,Kundai,Goa. 7. “Rajyashastra - Standard 12” First Edition - 2005 [“Political Science” Text Book for std XII] jointly by five Authors, Published by Gujarat State Board of School Text books, Gandhinagar, Gujarat State.  Reviews: Political Science Subject Standard 11, Published by Gujarat State Board of School text books, Gandhinagar, Gujarat State.

“21 MI SADINU GUJARAT: Grassroots to N.R.G.” [“21st Century: Grassroots to N.R.G.”] First Edition - 2004 - Jointly with Pravin Sheth & Baldev Agja, - Parshva Publication, Ahmedabad, First Edition-2004.

9. “Post 73rd Constitution Amendment Panchayat Raj in India”, - Jointly with Ramesh M. Shah & Baldev Agja First Edition - 2002 “Published by the University Book Production Board, Gujarat State; under the centrally sponsored scheme of production of books and literature in regional languages at the University level of the Government of India in the ministry of Education and social welfare (Department of Culture), New Delhi.”

10. Rajyashastra : “Sthiti Ane Sandarbh Suchi” - 1998 [Political Science : “Status and Reference Bibliography”] - Published by Usha Agja, Vallabh Vidyanagar, First Edition – 1998.

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Articles Published by Dr. Baldev Agja

Sr. Month Name of Journal Author Title No. & Year 1 1994 VACHA Dr. Panchayati Raj, Amendments and Baldev Challenges in the Context of Dalits. Agja 2 1995 PADKAR ” Panchayati Raj, Amendments contexts in Dalits 3 1995 PADKAR ” Election – Election Commission and Identity Card 4 1996 ARTHAT ” Panchayati Rajna Vikasma Swaichhik Sanshthao ni Bhumika 5 1996 Panchayati Raj Shibir ” Panchayati Raj ane Pad-Dalit. Bhavnagar Uni. 6 1996 ARTHAT ” Gujarat ma Rajyasastrani Sthiti 7 1996 DISHA ” Gujaratnu Rajkaran : Parivartan ane Pravaho. 8 1996 PADKAR ” 1996ni Chuntanio ane Bhartiya Lokshahi 9 1996 DRISHTI ” Gujaratma Rajyashastra Vishayani Samprat Sthiti. 10 1997 VACHA ” Gujaratma Dalitonu Rajkiyakaran. 11 1997 PADKAR ” An Agenda for Effective and Responsive Administration

12 1997 ARTHAT ” The current status of Political Science as a subject in Gujarat. 13 1998 SAMAJMITRA ” Atyachar Nivaran Dharani Ketlik Jogavaio ane Suchano. 14 1999 PADKAR ” Panchayati Raj ane Anusuchit Jationi Mushkelio. 15 2000 DISHA ” Organization Analysis and Presentation of Research Material. 16 2001 Dalit Samasya ” Deshma Dalitoni Dasha ane globalization Jagat Chowkma ni disha 17 2001 NIREEKSHAK ” On the Voice of the Dalits and Adivasis. 18 2001 PANTHER ” Social and Educational Problems of NEWS Schedule Caste and Schedule Tribes. 19 2001 NIREEKSHAK ” The Earthquake in Bhuj: The Breakdown of Panchayats in BJP Governments. 20 2002 PRAJNA ” Dr. Ambedkar and Rashtraseva. 21 2002 SARPANCH ” Role of Voluntary Organization in the Develeopment of Panchayati Raj. 22 2002 KRANTICHAKRA ” Communal Violence In Gujarat : Bad Condition of Weaker Section 23 2002 SARPANCH ” State of Gram Sabha in India.

24 2003 SAMAJMITRA ” Gujarat : The Status of Dalit Politics 1960 to 2002.

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25 2003 KRANTICHAKRA ” Women in Reservation and Social Justice : Politics of Collective Oppose in Women‟s Reservation Bill. 26 2003 SARDAR GURJARI ” Respect report for ideal teacher NEWS PAPER 5-9-03 27 2004 GUJARAT ” (1) Lange David Russell VISHVAKOSH (2) Wheare Kenneth Clinton TRUST 28 2005 GUJARAT ” Whihyar K.C. VISHVAKOSH TRUST 29 2005 GUJARAT ” Shastri Lal Bahadur VISHVAKOSH TRUST 30 2006 UGC DSA Grants Dept ” Panchayati Rajma Dalitoni condition of M S W. M S University Baroda 31 2006- Rajniti ” “Gujarat Congress: Vanchit Vargni 2007 Vichardhara Kya?” 32 2007 SUSHASAN ” Panchayati Raj in India and Weaker Sections 33 2007 SARDAR GURJARI ” Dr. Ambedkar and National Service NEWS PAPER 34 2007 JYOT ” Aarsh Drashta Ambedkar: Fight for ASHADEEP HUMAN Human Self respect DEVELOPMENT CENTRE, V.V. NAGAR 35 2007 PRAJNA ” Development in Gujarat Political Science

36 2008 Gujarati Vishvakosh ” Adhikaran : Sthanik Swaraj Ahmedabad 37 2009 Sardar Gurjari, Anand ” Dr. Ambedkar: 14th April Adhikar Din

38 2011 Indian Political Science ” State of Political Science as a discipline Association (IPSA in Gujarat Conference) 39 2011 PRAJNA ” Viral Vibhuti Vallabhbhainu Vyaktitva: Netrutva Shailina Sandarbhma 40 July- VIDYAPITH ” Prof. Pravin Sheth: Ek Samajik Dec.- Gujarati Traimasik Vignanini Vikasyatra 2011 ISSN 0976-5794 41 2012 PRAJNA ” Women‟s Participation in Parliamentary Democracy 42 2013 NAYAPAKDAR ” Manviya Gauravni Ladaina Yoddha: Dr. (Dainik) Ambedkar 43 2013 SARDARGURJARI ” Arshdrashta Ambedkar: Manviya (Dainik) Gauravni Ladai 44 2013 AAPNA ADHIKAR ” Sthanik Swarajno Arth

45 2013 AAPNA ADHIKAR ” Samajik Nyay: Nabla Vargono Arth ane Mahatva: Bandharaniya Jogvaio

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46 2013 AAPNA ADHIKAR ” Anyay ane Manav Adhikar

47 2013 PRAJNA (15) ” Mahila Anamat: Samuhik Rukavatnu Journal of Humanities, Rajkaran Social Sciences & Business Administration, Sardar Patel University, V.V. Nagar 48 2014 SARDAR GURJARI ” Arshdrashta Ambedkar: Samajik Nyayna 14 April Jannayak 49 July- Global Academic ” Re-Examining India‟s Radical and 2014 Research Journal An Reformist Approaches to Ecologically International Refereed Sustainable Development Monthly Research Journal ISSN: 2347- 3592 50 August- ACME International ” Indian Federalism and Local Self 2014 Journal of Government Multidisciplinary Research Vol-II, Issue- VIII ISSN: 2320-236X 51 December- PRAJNA (16) Journal ” Panchayatirajma Dalit Mahila 2014 of Humanities, Social Atyacharnu Badlatu Swaroop Sciences and Business Administration, Sardar Patel University, V.V. Nagar 52 January- Global Academic ” Smajik Vigyanoni Sthiti: Ekvismi 2015 Research Journal An Sadina Sandarbhma International Multidisciplinary Refereed Research Journal Vol-III, Issue-I ISSN: 2347-3592 EXECUTIVE ACADEMIC BODIES 1. Joint secretary, Indian Institute of Public Administration Local branch,(LB/602) Vallabh Vidhyanagar, Gujarat. 2. Member of the Executive Committee of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel Center, Sardar Patel University duly sponsored by the UGC. 3. Life Member & Member Executive, Gujarat State Scheduled caste – Scheduled tribes College and University Teacher‟s Association, (Reg. No. E/3144) Surat. 4. Member, Advisory Committee Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Chair, Sardar Patel University, Vallabh Vidyanagar. 5. Member & Executive Member of the Organization Committee, Sardar Patel University Co-operative Consumer‟s Stores Limited, Vallabh Vidyanagar. 16 | P a g e

6. Member, Advisory Committee at University Level, UGC Establishment of Special Cell for SC/ST in Sardar Patel University, Vallabh Vidyanagar. 7. Member of Exam Reform Unit, Sardar Patel University, Vallabh Vidyanagar. 8. Member of The Faculty of Arts Sardar Patel University Vallabh Vidyanagar. 9. Co-opt Member, Faculty of Arts, Bhavnagar University, Bhavnagar. 10. Chairman, Board of Studies Krantiguru Shyamji Krishna Verma Kachchh University, Bhuj. 11. Co-opt Member, Faculty of Arts, Hemchandracharya North Gujarat University. From 23/12/2014 to 22/12/2017. Ref. No.-AK/AxS/97/2015 Date: 07/07/2015.  AWARD: Won Best Research Article Award 2005 RS. 1000 (one thousand) Sardar Patel Chair, Sardar Patel University, Vallabh Vidyanagar. EXECUTIVE SOCIAL SERVICE, SOCIAL ACTIVIST & NGOS 1. President, Shree Basso Byashi Rohit Samaj Trust, Ahmedabad (Reg. No. A-3012) 2. Founder Secretary of Dr. Ambedkar Pragati Mandal,(Reg No.I. 2757) Akhaj, Dist. Mehsana Gujarat.. 3. Life Member of Sant Shri Rohidas Seva Samaj Gujarat, Gandhinagar.(Reg.No.1746) 4. Life Member Mahesana District Nagrik Mitra Mandal,Anand,V.V.Nagar 5. Active member “Kadam” Manav Sangh, Anand. 6. Active member of Council for Social justices, Ahmedabad. 7. Executive member of Gandhi Shanti Chhatra Sangha, Ahinsha Sodh Sanstha, Gujarat Vidyapith, Ahmedabad. 8. Life Member Shri Basso Byashi Rohit Samaj Trust, Ahmedabad. 9. Executive Member: Gujarat-Mumbai Rationalist Association, Ahmedabad

References: 1. Prof. (Dr.) Harish Padh 2. Prof. (Dr.) R.L. Godara Hon. Vice-Chancellor Hon. Vice-Chancellor Sardar Patel University Hem. North Gujarat University, Patan Vallabh Vidyangar- 388 120 Phone: 02766-230456 (M) 09558095921 Phone: 02692-226803 E-mail: [email protected] Mo.: 9924452200 E-mail: [email protected], [email protected]

* Address of the Present Employer: 3. Prof. Anamik Shah Registrar, Sardar Patel University, Hon. Vice-Chancellor Vallabh Vidyanagar- 388120 Gujarat Vidyapith, Ahmedabad Gujarat (INDIA) Phone: 079-40016203 E-mail: [email protected] E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.spuvvn.edu

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