Annual Report 2014-2015

ANNUAL REPORT 2014-15

ANNUAL REPORT 2014 - 15

Tripura University (A Central University)

Suryamaninagar - 799022

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From the Desk of the Vice-Chancellor

Tripura University (a Central university) continued its journey towards excellence in the academic year 2014-1. Some of the important achievements and events are highlighted below:

1. Construction of two multi-storied buildings was completed and many offices and departments got new space to move in. The relocation eased space problems of several years. Many departments were able to expand their facilities. For example the Department of Botany was able to set up new laboratories. 2. Several new constructions were started. These include a 200 seated girl‟s hostel, an academic building for OBCs, School of Education and Distance Education, and a multistoried automobile parking lot, an international-standard football ground, and a new access road. 3. All buildings were made friendlier for differently abled persons. Ramps were constructed and washrooms are now properly equipped in most buildings for differently abled persons. Most of the buildings in the campus were cleaned and painted. About 100 washrooms were refurbished and improved in almost all buildings of the campus. 4. The guest house was also spruced up. A couple of executive suites were added to the guest house for guests with spouses. 5. New seminar rooms were created in several buildings for conducting meetings and seminars or workshops in parallel. Ninety two seminars/workshops/symposia were conducted in Tripura University during this academic year by the faculty members of thirty four Departments. 6. The University Campus is connected with a rapidly expanding LAN Internet and Wi-Fi. In this academic year a total about 1000 LAN nodes was installed connecting almost all the buildings. Along with LAN Wi-Fi zones were also established starting with the Central Library. Total area covered under Wi-Fi network access in the University campus was about 7000 square meters during this period. 7. Up-gradation of curricula and syllabi of all UG and PG courses in all Departments started in this academic year after a gap of five years. 8. Tripura University introduced semester based and choice based curriculum for undergraduate (UG) courses in its affiliated General Degree Colleges from the Academic Session 2014-15. Tripura University adopted the Choice-based Credit System (CBCS) as recommended by the University Grants Commission. Basic rules and regulations for CBCS were developed for the core, elective and foundation courses in all Departments. CBCS would be started for all PG and UG programmes in the main campus from the next academic session.

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9. For the first time in its history, Tripura University conducted admission tests in three cities outside Tripura, Kolkata, Guwahati and Silchar, for benefit of the students of Assam and West Bengal. 10. Rules for admission of foreign students were also created and a few students from the neighbouring country of Bangladesh enrolled in Tripura University. 11. Enthusiastic about National Mission of Skill Development in the youth of India Tripura University designed Bachelor of Vocational studies (B. Voc.) programs in two areas: Rubber Technology and Film and Video studies. Rubber technology skills are urgently needed in the State of Tripura, a hub of cultivation of natural rubber. The B. Voc. classes would start in 2015-16. 12. Tripura University also planned for a Community College to start three skill-based programmes from the Academic Session 2016-17: Travel & Tour Management, Mushroom Cultivation, and Website designing & Maintenance. 13. To fulfill the aspirations of the people of Tripura, the University planned and designed a Master‟s programme in Kokborok, the language of indigenous people of Tripura. The University already offers a six-month certificate course and a one-year PG diploma course in Kokborok. 14. The University felt that a familiarity of various languages of our multilingual and multicultural country can help national integration. Thus, six-month certificate courses on functional Hindi, Mizo and Garo were planned for the next academic year. 15. The University meticulously fulfilled all the required conditions of AICTE and received its affiliation for the PG programs of the Departments of Electric Engineering, Computer Science and Engineering, Information Technology, Business Management and Pharmacy for the next five years. 16. During this academic year Tripura University completed preparations for accreditation by NAAC. Preparations are also in progress for a visit of the NCTE team in future. 17. Five-year Integrated Masters Degree (IMD) programme is redesigned. The curriculum is strengthened by introducing group project courses in the freshman and sophomore years for enhancing creative and writing skills. The IMD was also expanded introducing the study of Statistics and Mathematics in IMD program. 18. Discussion sessions were organized with National experts to plan all the major aspects such as the focus, curriculum, and initial infrastructure for each of the upcoming new Departments of Electronics and Communications Engineering, Materials Science and Engineering,

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Chemical and Polymer Engineering, Library and Information Sciences, Linguistics and Tribal Languages, and the School of Education. 19. Women‟s study Centre was rejuvenated. The Centre carried several research projects and conducted several workshops. 20. Research and Innovation policy was developed. New PhD regulations were put in place. 21. University wide focus on research helped the faculty to publish 21 books and 313 journal papers in International and National journals in this academic year. Number of PhD students enrolled soared to 445 from 318 in the 2013-14. 22. E-Classroom software and system were installed in the University. This system would be invaluable for developing of online and e-courses in future years. 23. Development of online courses (MOOCs) was started in about 6 topics. 24. About 31,000 E-books procured by the Central Library in 2013-14 gained popularity with about 85,000 downloads. Library hours were extended. 25. The University started to publish a newsletter bringing all the important events. 26. Publishing of books and research papers gained popularity in the University community of scholars. A successful week-long workshop on book publishing was conducted by NBT workshop. Three workshops on publishing were conducted by Elsevier, Springer Verlag and Oxford University Press. 27. The Innovation Club of the University had been established in the year 2013 by the Hon‟ble President of India and the Visitor of the University. An exhibition of inventions and innovations by students and grass root innovators of the State in March 2015 was successful. 28. Faculty members spent several months teaching and doing research in China and USA. Eminent scholars from Canada delivered several lectures in the Department of Sociology. One faculty member went to Antarctica for research training. 29. Under the Unnat Bharat Abhiyan, Tripura University adopted the following six villages situated in the vicinity of the University campus: Shrinagar (S.T. populated area), Mahesh Khola (S.C. populated area), Pandavpur (minority populated area), Ballavpur (OBC populated area), Suryamaninagar (Rural area), and Bagmara (Rural area). Two Village health camps attended by hundreds of villagers were organized by Tripura University Women‟s Organization along with Departments of Human Physiology and Computer Science and Engineering. 30. A student festival, UDBHAAS 2014 was held in November 2014 with intercollege and interdepartmental competitions. Several famous music groups from the State of Tripura and

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from Kolkata visited the campus and enthralled the University community with their performances. 31. In Sports Tripura University secured the Runners-up position in 8th Inter college Football (Men) Competition and 3rd position in East Zone Inter University Cricket Competition. 32. A custom-designed financial software was installed to perform all the operations of purchase, payments etc. under new accounting standards using on accrual based methods. Custom- designed software was used to automate the application process for the recruitment of a large number of group B and C nonteaching posts. 33. Tripura University participated enthusiastically is the Swachh Bharat Program by cleaning the campus and the buildings.

This list is a partial glimpse of the efforts the University has undertaken in 2014-15. The pace of development was slow in this year owing to vacancies in the Academic and Executive Councils of the University during this entire year. The University is looking forward with great enthusiasm for further developments in Skill programs, Industrial and International Collaborations, Digitization and Modernization, Innovation and on improving its national and international Ranking. It is committed to automation, faculty and staff recruitment, infrastructure development and social outreach in 2015-16.

In the following pages the details of the scholarly activities of each of the Departments and Centres are presented in tabular form. The details of work done by Central Library, Sports Board and other bodies are also presented. Main financial details are also presented in a tabular form. A few pictures taken during various activities/seminars/functions organized by Tripura University throughout the year 2014-15 are also attached. It is our hope that from this compendium of data a feeling about the diversity, vibrancy and quality of the multitude of activities in Tripura University is available.

Best wishes to all.

Prof. Anjan Kumar Ghosh.

Vice-Chancellor

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Academic and Research Activities

Number of Research or Number of Books published 25 Journal Paper published

20 320

315 15

Number of Books 310 Number of 10 Published Research or 305 Journal Paper 5 published 300 0 295 Year 12- Year 13- Year 14- 13 14 15 Year 12-13Year 13-14Year 14-15

Number of Number of on-going Seminar/Conference Research projects /Workshop organized 70

100 60 50 80 40 60 Number of Number of on- Seminar/Conferen 30 going Research 40 ce/Workshop 20 projects 20 organized in the 10 University 0 0 Year 12- Year 13- Year 14- Year 12- Year 13- Year 14- 13 14 15 13 14 15

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CONTENTS

Part – 1: University Administration University Administration

Part – 2: Academic Programmes and Student Data At the University Campus Student Enrolments

Part – 3: University Departments / Schools

Faculty of Arts & Commerce Department of Bengali Department of Business Management Department of Commerce Department of Economics Department of English Department of Education Department of Fine Arts Department of Hindi Department of History Department of Journalism & Mass Communication Department of Law Department of Music Department of Philosophy Department of Political Science Department of Physical Education Department of Psychology Department of Rural Management and Development Department of Sanskrit Department of Sociology

Faculty of Science Department of Botany Department of Chemistry Department of Computer Science & Engineering Department of Electrical Engineering Department of Forestry & Biodiversity Department of Geography & Disaster Management Department of Human Physiology Department of Information Technology Department of Mathematics Department of Microbiology Department of Molecular Biology &Bio-informatics Department of Physics Department of Pharmacy Department of Statistics Department of Zoology

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Part – 4: Centres Centre for Study of Social Exclusion and Inclusive Policy Centre for Women‟s Studies

Part – 5: Directorate of Distance Education

Part – 6: Other Facilities University Library Computer Centre University Sports Board Health Centre

Part – 7: University Finances and Annual Accounts

Part – 8: Affiliated Colleges under Tripura University

Part – 9: Year-round Activities

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ABOUT TRIPURA UNIVERSITY

Tripura University took off as a State University on 2nd October, 1987 and was converted into a Central University on 2nd July, 2007 under an Act of the Parliament to establish a teaching and affiliating university in the state of Tripura and to provide for matters connected therewith or incidental thereto. Guided by a zeal for education and inspired by a vision to excel, the ceaseless efforts of kings of Tripura from 1947 onwards led to the establishment of many colleges in this green hilly state with affiliation from Calcutta University. But the geographic distance from the University of Calcutta being a formidable deterrent, it was virtually impossible on the part of a large number of poor students of Tripura to continue further studies after graduation since university education within Tripura was yet to be achieved. The political history of Tripura since the late 1960s, replete with student movements within Tripura, consistently focused on the demand for expansion of opportunities for higher education and setting up of Tripura's own university. As a response to these rising demands, the Calcutta University authority agreed to offer post-graduate classes in history, mathematics, and economics at the MBB College campus and, in 1976, the University Grants Commission (UGC) formally recognized the Calcutta University Post Graduate Centre (CUPGC). But the demand for having a full-fledged University in the state was yet to be fulfilled and this further fuelled the state's demand for a separate university for the higher education of its students. For a decade, the CUPGC with all its limitations, functioned as the highest centre of learning in the state, housed in various scattered old government buildings at College Tilla, Agartala. Inspite of severe financial constraints, a new campus was selected by the government for the CUPGC in a green 75- acre, semi-urban setting on the National Highway at Suryamaninagar, about 9 kms south of the capital city Agartala. With the aim of setting up a full-fledged University at that location in the near future, the foundation-stone was laid at Suryamaninagar campus on 18th December, 1985 by Dasaratha Deb, the legendary leader of the historic Janasiksha (People's Education) movement and the-then Deputy Chief Minister - cum - Education Minister of Tripura. Taking into consideration the long cherished demands of the student-community and the growing aspirations of the people at large and also acknowledging the present and future needs of education in the state, the State Government took the initiative to pass the Tripura University Act in the Assembly in 1987 and finally the first University in the state came into being. This was a dream come true. After its upgradation to a Central University, the overall development of Tripura University has been conspicuous by all round efforts undertaken to strengthen the infrastructural facilities and academic acumen.

At present the number of Colleges affiliated to the university is 46,consisting 23 General Degree Colleges, 17 Professional Colleges, 4 Paramedical and Nursing Colleges and 2 Medical Colleges with a total enrolment strength 38114.

The University is running 42 different courses under its Science, Arts & Commerce Faculty, including Certificate Courses as well as courses in Under Graduate, Post Graduate Diploma and Post Graduate Studies. In addition to these, Ph.D programmes are also offered in 33 subjects.

Location, Climate & Connectivity Located in the green picturesque state of Tripura, whose undulating topography comprises of low lying hills shrouded with dense vegetation cover and interspersed with meandering rivers, rivulets and streams, the sprawling green campus of the university is an eye-catcher. Situated in West Tripura District about 9 km away from the City of Agartala and 24 km from Agartala Airport (Singerbill Airport), Tripura University is easily accessible by road.

The state is well connected with Gauhati, Silchar and Shillong by road. A daily bus service from Kolkata to Agartala through Bangladesh has also taken off, for which a transit visa is needed. Agartala is also directly connected to Gauhati, Kolkata and other North-eastern cities and with other

ANNUAL REPORT 2014-15 metros via Gauhati or Kolkata by air route. A metre gauge railway line connecting Agartala to Lumding and Gauhati is being upgraded to broad gauge. The average temperature of Agartala in summer is about 300C and in winter, about150C.

Facilities and Services

University Library: The central library of Tripura University was established in the year 1976, when it was functioning as a Post Graduate Centre of Calcutta University. The University library offers facilities such as separate Reference Section, Journal Section (old and new), Women's Study Corner, Daily News Paper and Magazines Reading Corner, Thesis Corner, Tripura Corner, Text Book Corner etc. Besides, reading corners for NET, SET and other competitive examinations, special collection reading corners are also provided in a spacious room. The library building is also furnished with two conference halls. Moreover, the library has two separate reading halls, one on the ground floor and the other on the first floor. Books are issued in the issue section between 9.30 am to 6.00 pm on all working days except University holidays.

The library has a rich collection of books, monographs, reference works, serials, maps, thesis, dissertations and back volumes of periodicals. It caters to the needs of students, research scholars, faculty members, project fellows and project assistants and all non-teaching staff. Further, short time permission to outsiders and research scholars of other Universities is also considered at the discretion of the Librarian.

The Central Library is full of resources, both in terms of books, journals and e-resources. At present the Library has 1, 16,061 (approx) printed books, back volumes and thesis and on average 8056 books have been added in the Library. Besides, Tripura University is a member institution in the UGC- INFONET e-Journals Consortium. The Library provides online access to approximately 8000 e- Journals, 28514 e-books and 10 databases which covers 22 publishers in the diversified fields of sciences, arts, commerce and various social sciences. These e-Journals and databases can be accessed from all departmental computers over a campus-wide network. It is worth mentioning that Tripura University was ranked 43rd among the Indian Universities in respect of usage of e-Journals and database under UGC-INFONET programme for the year 2012. Further, the Library has a computer lab with 10 computers installed with internet facility provided free of cost to the members of the library to facilitate their academic and research related works.

Computing Facilities: Tripura University takes proper measures to provide all possible computing facilities to the students, scholars and faculty. The computer centres are made accessible to the students, research scholars and faculty during the University working hours for maximum utilization. For better access internet facility is available in all departments, centres, offices, hostels and staff quarters 24x7. Wi-Fi facility has also been made available in the central library, Guest house and other departments. To work at times of power-cut, high capacity central UPS are installed in some departments and offices for providing back-up during power failures. For public access a good number of computers are available in the University campus.

Central Instrumentation Centre: Tripura University has a Central Instrumentation Center to facilitate Researchers from North-east Universities. While using this centre the North-east Research Workers are provided with accommodation in the Tripura University Guest House. Instruments available in the central instrumentation centre of Tripura University are GCMS (Gas Chromatography-Mass spectrum) instruments: model:- Varian 220-MS / 450-GC, 230V (Agilent service), HPLC ( High performance

ANNUAL REPORT 2014-15 liquid chromatography)-Dionex U3000, Atomic Force Microscope (AFM), Model: INOVA, BRUKER, and GSV4004B GPS Ionospheric Scintillation & TEC Monitor (GISTM). Dr. Swapan Majumder, Associate Professor, Department of Chemistry is entrusted with GCMS and HPLC instruments, Dr. Syed Arshad Hussain, Assistant Professor, Department of Physics with AFM instrument and Dr. Anirban Guha Assistant Professor, Department of Physics is in charge of the GISTM instrument. These instruments are being used by research scholars and faculty members of different departments of this University as well as researchers from different institutions of North East India. Tripura University has also planned to procure and install NMR, XRD and SEM facility under the Central Instrumentation Centre and initiative in this direction has already been taken.

Hostel Accommodation: Fully computerized internet enabled hostel facilities are provided generally to students from outside the state, remote parts of the region and economically backward classes. Presently, there are two hostels for women and gents with 90 & 80 seat capacities respectively. Two more hostel buildings with 100 seats capacity for Gents and Women are ready within the campus. Also, a dedicated Ambulance is stationed in the campus for medical emergency. Common Rooms with various recreational facilities and Reading Rooms equipped with reading materials and magazines, News Papers, T.V. etc. are also available in both the hostels. The hostel messes serve food to the boarders according to a prefixed menu determined by the boarders themselves.

Health Services: Tripura University has its own Health Centre with full time doctors and nurses (Male & Female) in the campus to serve students, teachers, employees, officers and guests. A separate building has been allotted for this purpose where few beds with saline and oxygen facilities are available. Further the University possesses an Ambulance in case of emergency to transfer patients to nearby hospitals.

Bank and Post Offices: The university caters adequately to the requirements of the students, scholars and faculty with in- campus SBI branch and Post office during university hours. There are also two ATMs in the university campus.

Games & Sports: The Sports Board of Tripura University came into existence in 2007. Every year various sports & games are conducted by Tripura University Sports Board during Annual Sports including inter departmental football, volleyball, cricket competitions. Indoor games are also organized by the board, such as Table Tennis, Carom etc. Every year the board organises tournaments in various events like football, cricket, volleyball, Judo, Table Tennis and athletics among the affiliated colleges under Tripura University and participates in East Zone/ All India Inter University competitions with university contingent.

Placement Cell: Tripura University placement cell was established on 27.10.2005. The Placement Cell of Tripura University plays a vital role and is gradually becoming a key cell of the Tripura University. The competition for employment is increasing every day and the task of placement is becoming a challenging one. The placement Cell ensures and takes care to provide the best arrangements and hospitality for the visiting company officials and facilitates campus recruitment drives. It is relevant to mention here that the alumni of Tripura University occupy top positions in business, industry, R&D and academics in India and abroad and serve as the brand ambassadors of the alma mater.

The Placement Cell performs the following activities round the year:-

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1. Organizing various development activities that help in personality grooming of the students and provides them platforms to express themselves and enhance their soft skills. 2. Arranging Winter/Summer training for students. 3. Coaching Classes for Entry into Services (for TPSC, Banks, Railway and other competitive examinations) for SC/ST/PH/OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) and Minority Students. 4. Inviting various organizations for campus recruitment. 5. Organising different job oriented training programmes by the reputed organizations.

Scholarships and Financial Assistance: Various scholarships and financial assistances are provided to the students. It is based on the provision under rules & regulation of the particular scheme. The different scholarships are as follows: Merit-cum-means Scholarship, Post Matric Scholarship to Lower Income Group, Post Matric scholarship for Girls Student, Maulana Azad National Fellowship for Minority Students, Minority (State Wakf Board), Beedi Workers Scholarship, Rajiv Gandhi National Fellowship for Students with Disabilities, Nihar Kana and Dr. Surendranath Scholarship, ONGC Scholarship, Central Government Teaching Employees‟ Children‟s Educational Scholarship, Post Matric scholarship for SC, On-line DBT scheme, Post Matric scholarship for ST, On-line DBT scheme, Post Matric scholarship for OBC on line DBT scheme, Merit-cum-means scholarship, Post Matric scholarship for Girls Stipend, North East Council Scholarship, Post Graduate Indira Gandhi Scholarship for Single Girl Child, Post Graduate Merit Scholarship for University Rank Holder, Post Graduate Scholarship for Professional Courses for SC/ ST candidates, Junior Research Fellowship for Engineering & Technology, Non-Net Scholarship for Ph.D. Research scholars.

Canteen: Tripura University has a central canteen that offers various food items at a moderate rate, ranging from heavy lunch to light snacks and beverages. The Canteen is located at the ground floor of the sports building situated at the middle of the University campus and has a seating capacity of around 100 students at a time. The Canteen also has a separate seating arrangement for the academic staff with an approximate capacity of 30. The University canteen is open from 10.00 am to 5.00 pm on all days except University holidays.

NET Coaching Centre: To facilitate and encourage students who belong to a socially backward group and do not have access to tutorial classes, the university conducts NET Coaching classes regularly. The classes are conducted particularly for students belonging to SC/ST and OBC categories. These classes take place every weekend from 10.00 am to 1.00 pm at the City Centre of Tripura University in Gandhighat. The academic counsellors of different disciplines guide aspiring students in their preparations and provide adequate reading materials through its library.

NSS UNIT: NSS Unit, Tripura University started its endeavour in 1992. At present NSS Unit, Tripura University is engaged with activities such as awareness programmes on HIV/AIDS, conduction of seminars, symposiums, Voluntary Blood Donation Camp, Body & Eye Donation & Eradication of Thalassaemia, collection of fund for flood victims, collection of books for needy students, rally on different current issues, networking with national International social organisations etc. The NSS volunteers are sincerely associated with a school level programme to provide remedial teaching in basic sciences and mathematics to the students of class V to XII. The Programme Officer, who is a member of the teaching faculty, provides necessary leadership to the NSS Volunteer/Students.

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Equal Opportunity Cell (EOC): Tripura University established an Equal Opportunity Cell on 3rdMarch 2010 to address issues related to SC/ST, the OBC (non-creamy layer), minorities and the physically challenged on a regular basis. The broad objective of the Cell is to provide the students belonging to any of the categories sufficient support so that they can successfully lead their lives. Specifically the Cell provides support through various coaching schemes to enhance employability, language skills, social capability skills and various other skills to empower students from the disadvantaged groups. Further, the Cell also takes ample interest in effective implementation of policy and programmes for the disadvantaged groups. The Equal Opportunity Cell has introduced many programmes keeping in mind the objective of helping out the students from disadvantaged groups such as English Language Proficiency Class, Coaching Classes for Entry into Services, free Computer Course and Soft Skills Course for a period of three months in collaboration with NIELIT, Tripura. The Cell also takes the opportunity to guide students in availing of various scholarships.

Reservation Cell: The Cell is responsible for ensuring effective implementation of the reservation in admission of the students and the recruitment of teaching and non-teaching staff at various levels, allotment of staff quarters, hostels etc. The main objective of providing reservation for Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes and Other Backward Communities (Non-Creamy layer category) in Government services and admission of students is to improve their social and educational status so that they can take their rightful place in the mainstream of the society.

Outstanding sportsmen and women who represented at the National and International level are eligible for availing sports quota subject to the condition that they fulfill the minimum eligibility criteria in their respective subjects for admission. One seat in each department upto 50 intake capacity and 2 seats in each department having more then 50 intake capacity, have been earmarked as sports quota and outstanding sportsmen and women representing the country at the international level shall be given first priority.

Anti-Ragging Committee & Squad: As per the UGC Regulations on curbing the menace of Ragging in Higher Educational Institutions, 2009, Tripura University formed an Anti-Ragging Committee and an Anti-Ragging Squad under the Chairmanship of the Vice-Chancellor. This Committee functions actively throughout the year to eliminate all possibilities of occurrence of ragging in any form.

Tripura University has a zero-tolerance policy towards ragging. Ragging in all its forms is totally banned in the entire Tripura University complex including its departments, and all its premises (academic, residential, sports, canteen, etc.).The University authority shall take strict action against those found guilty of ragging and/or of abetting ragging.

Any complaint of ragging can be made to the nodal officer whose name, e-mail address, mobile number is given below:

Name : Dr. Nishikant Kolge e-mail id : [email protected] Mobile Number : +91-9862132692

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Part – 1

University Administration

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TRIPURA UNIVERSITY

Shri Pranab Mukherjee President of India Visitor

Shri Tathagata Roy Governor of Tripura Chief Rector

Chancellor [nomination awaited]

Prof. Anjan Kumar Ghosh Vice-Chancellor

Prof. Anjan Mukherjee Pro Vice-Chancellor

Sri O. S. Adhikari Registrar

Prof. S. Poddar : [email protected] Dean, Faculty of Arts & Commerce

Prof. Sangram Sinha : [email protected] Dean, Faculty of Science

Prof. Ashes Gupta : [email protected] Dean, Students‟ Welfare

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Part–2

Academic Programmes

Student Data

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Academic Programmes of the University

I. At the University Campus

Undergraduate Degree Programmes:

1. B A (Distance mode) 2. B Ed (Distance mode) 3. B C A 4. B B A

Postgraduate Degree Programmes:

1. M A in Bengali (also in Distance mode) 2. M B A: Master of Business Administration 3. M Com: Master of Commerce 4. MA/MSc in Economics 5. M A in English 6. M A in Education (also in Distance mode) 7. M A in Fine Arts 8. M A in Hindi 9. M A in History 10. M A in Journalism & Mass Communication 11. Master in Law 12. M A in Music 13. M A in Philosophy 14. M A in Political Science (also in Distance mode) 15. M A in Psychology 16. M A in Physical Education 17. M R M D: Master of Rural Management & Development 18. M A in Sanskrit 19. M A in Sociology 20. M Sc in Botany 21. M Sc in Chemistry 22. M Tech in Computer Science & Engineering 23. MCA: Master of Computer Application 24. M Tech in Electrical Engineering 25. M Sc in Forestry & Biodiversity 26. M Sc in Geography & Disaster Management 27. M Sc in Human Physiology 28. M Sc in Mathematics 29. M Sc in Microbiology 30. M Sc in Molecular Biology & Bio-informatics 31. M Sc in Pharmacy 32. M Sc in Physics 33. M Sc in Statistics 34. M Sc in Zoology

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Integrated Master’s Degree Programme (IMD) in:

English, Bengali, Hindi, Philosophy, History, Economics, Political Science

Postgraduate Diploma Programmes:

1. PG Diploma in Kokborok (at the University Campus, City Centre) 2. PG Diploma in Bamboo Cultivation & Resource Utilisation 3. PG Diploma in Rubber Technology 4. PG Diploma in Tribal& Ethnic Studies

Undergraduate Degree Programmes (At the Affiliated Colleges):

1. B A 2. B Com 3. B Ed 4. B F A 5. B Music 6. B Pharm 7. B Ph Ed 8. B Sc 9. BCA 10. B Sc in Computer Science & Technology 11. B Sc Ag 12. B Tech 13. LL B 14. M B B S 15. B V Sc

Postgraduate Degree Programme (At the Affiliated Colleges):

1. M Ed

Diploma Programmes:

1. Computer Applications (also in Distance Mode) 2. Medical Lab. Technology 3. Computer Science Technology 4. Information Technology 5. Fashion Technology

In addition, the University also offers Ph.D. degree programmes based on qualifying Research Eligibility Test, Ph. D. course work, specific plans of study/research and submission of dissertation in respective subjects.

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STUDENT DATA

Department of English Student Enrolment Semester-I (2014-15) Male Female Total Gen OBC SC ST PH (Out of Total) 47 52 99 M F M F M F M F M F 10 13 06 04 15 13 16 22 00 00

Student Enrolment Semester-III (2014-15) Male Female Total Gen OBC SC ST PH (Out of Total) 45 54 99 M F M F M F M F M F 10 13 04 06 16 12 15 23 00 00

Department of Bengali Student Enrolment Semester-(2014-15) Male Female Total Gen OBC SC ST PH (Out of Total) 33 60 93 M F M F M F M F M F 07 20 03 09 11 15 12 16 01 01

Student Enrolment Semester-III (2014-15) Male Female Total Gen OBC SC ST PH (Out of Total) 34 46 80 M F M F M F M F M F 07 14 10 12 12 11 05 09 00 01

Department of Sanskrit Student Enrolment Semester-I (2014-15) Male Female Total Gen OBC SC ST PH (Out of Total) 13 31 44 M F M F M F M F M F 02 13 07 04 02 04 02 10 00 00

Student Enrolment Semester-III (2014-15) Male Female Total Gen OBC SC ST PH (Out of Total) 31 24 55 M F M F M F M F M F 23 02 03 09 04 02 01 11 00 00

Department of Philosophy Student Enrolment Semester-I (2014-15) Male Female Total Gen OBC SC ST PH (Out of Total) 26 27 53 M F M F M F M F M F 09 10 07 07 13 04 07 06 01 00

Student Enrolment Semester-III (2014-15) Male Female Total Gen OBC SC ST PH (Out of Total) 19 10 29 M F M F M F M F M F 05 04 04 04 01 01 09 01 00 00

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Department of History Student Enrolment Semester-I (2014-15) Male Female Total Gen OBC SC ST PH (Out of Total) 40 20 60 M F M F M F M F M F 13 13 02 00 14 04 11 03 01 00

Student Enrolment Semester-III (2014-15) Male Female Total Gen OBC SC ST PH (Out of Total) 19 10 29 M F M F M F M F M F 02 04 05 02 06 02 06 02 00 00

Department of Political Science Student Enrolment Semester-I (2014-15) Male Female Total Gen OBC SC ST PH (Out of Total) 57 27 84 M F M F M F M F M F 17 05 11 06 14 06 15 10 01 00

Student Enrolment Semester-III (2014-15) Male Female Total Gen OBC SC ST PH (Out of Total) 38 30 68 M F M F M F M F M F 15 14 04 04 12 05 07 07 00 01

Department of Economics Student Enrolment Semester-I (2014-15) Male Female Total Gen OBC SC ST PH (Out of Total) 09 22 31 M F M F M F M F M F 04 14 01 05 01 01 03 02 00 00

Student Enrolment Semester-III (2014-15) Male Female Total Gen OBC SC ST PH (Out of Total) 06 07 13 M F M F M F M F M F 00 03 04 03 01 01 01 00 00 00

Department of Hindi Student Enrolment Semester-I (2014-15) Male Female Total Gen OBC SC ST PH (Out of Total) 01 05 06 M F M F M F M F M F 00 03 00 01 00 01 01 00 00 00

Student Enrolment Semester-III (2014-15) Male Female Total Gen OBC SC ST PH (Out of Total) - 04 04 M F M F M F M F M F - 02 - - - 02 - - - -

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Department of Commerce Student Enrolment Semester-I (2014-15) Male Female Total Gen OBC SC ST PH (Out of Total) 53 12 65 M F M F M F M F M F 28 05 00 01 08 03 17 03 00 00

Student Enrolment Semester-III (2014-15) Male Female Total Gen OBC SC ST PH (Out of Total) 31 12 43 M F M F M F M F M F 19 06 01 02 06 01 05 03 00 00

Department of Education Student Enrolment Semester-I (2014-15) Male Female Total Gen OBC SC ST PH (Out of Total) 12 08 20 M F M F M F M F M F 03 02 01 01 04 03 04 02 01 00

Student Enrolment Semester-III (2014-15) Male Female Total Gen OBC SC ST PH (Out of Total) 10 10 20 M F M F M F M F M F 04 03 02 02 03 01 01 04 00 00

Department of Physical Education Student Enrolment Semester-I (2014-15) Male Female Total Gen OBC SC ST PH (Out of Total) 00 00 00 M F M F M F M F M F 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00

Student Enrolment Semester-III (2014-15) Male Female Total Gen OBC SC ST PH (Out of Total) 16 03 19 M F M F M F M F M F 05 01 04 01 05 00 02 01 00 00

Department of Law Student Enrolment Semester-I (2014-15) Male Female Total Gen OBC SC ST PH (Out of Total) 09 05 14 M F M F M F M F M F 02 01 02 01 01 01 04 02 00 00

Student Enrolment Semester-III (2014-15) Male Female Total Gen OBC SC ST PH (Out of Total) 02 09 11 M F M F M F M F M F 01 04 00 03 00 01 01 01 01 00

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Department of Sociology Student Enrolment Semester-I (2014-15) Male Female Total Gen OBC SC ST PH (Out of Total) 06 07 13 M F M F M F M F M F 00 02 00 00 00 00 06 05 00 00

Student Enrolment Semester-III (2014-15) Male Female Total Gen OBC SC ST PH (Out of Total) 06 03 09 M F M F M F M F M F 00 00 00 00 01 00 05 03 00 00

Department of Psychology Student Enrolment Semester-I (2014-15) Male Female Total Gen OBC SC ST PH (Out of Total) 01 13 14 M F M F M F M F M F 00 06 00 04 01 01 00 02 00 00

Student Enrolment Semester-III (2014-15) Male Female Total Gen OBC SC ST PH (Out of Total) 03 11 14 M F M F M F M F M F 02 09 01 01 00 01 00 00 00 00

Department of Physics Student Enrolment Semester-I (2014-15) Male Female Total Gen OBC SC ST PH (Out of Total) 15 11 26 M F M F M F M F M F 06 03 06 06 02 01 01 01 00 00

Student Enrolment Semester-III (2014-15) Male Female Total Gen OBC SC ST PH (Out of Total) 15 09 24 M F M F M F M F M F 07 05 04 03 04 01 00 00 01 00

Department of Chemistry Student Enrolment Semester-I (2014-15) Male Female Total Gen OBC SC ST PH (Out of Total) 22 09 31 M F M F M F M F M F 10 04 09 01 03 03 00 01 00 00

Student Enrolment Semester-III (2014-15) Male Female Total Gen OBC SC ST PH (Out of Total) 20 09 29 M F M F M F M F M F 12 04 08 04 01 00 00 00 01 00

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Department of Botany Student Enrolment Semester-I (2014-15) Male Female Total Gen OBC SC ST PH (Out of Total) 12 08 20 M F M F M F M F M F 05 04 02 01 01 02 04 01 00 00

Student Enrolment Semester-III (2014-15) Male Female Total Gen OBC SC ST PH (Out of Total) 11 09 20 M F M F M F M F M F 07 03 03 02 01 00 00 04 00 00

Department of Human Physiology Student Enrolment Semester-I (2014-15) Male Female Total Gen OBC SC ST PH (Out of Total) 11 16 27 M F M F M F M F M F 07 13 02 02 02 01 00 00 00 01

Student Enrolment Semester-III (2014-15) Male Female Total Gen OBC SC ST PH (Out of Total) 06 13 19 M F M F M F M F M F 03 07 01 05 02 00 00 01 00 00

Department of Zoology Student Enrolment Semester-I (2014-15) Male Female Total Gen OBC SC ST PH (Out of Total) 10 11 21 M F M F M F M F M F 04 09 01 00 03 00 02 02 00 00

Student Enrolment Semester-III (2014-15) Male Female Total Gen OBC SC ST PH (Out of Total) 04 14 18 M F M F M F M F M F 04 02 00 04 00 04 00 04 00 00

Department of Mathematics Student Enrolment Semester-I (2014-15) Male Female Total Gen OBC SC ST PH (Out of Total) 33 12 45 M F M F M F M F M F 29 08 02 01 03 03 00 00 00 00

Student Enrolment Semester-III (2014-15) Male Female Total Gen OBC SC ST PH (Out of Total) 13 06 19 M F M F M F M F M F 09 04 00 02 04 00 00 00 00 00

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Department of Forestry & Biodiversity Student Enrolment Semester-I (2014-15) Male Female Total Gen OBC SC ST PH (Out of Total) 08 10 18 M F M F M F M F M F 03 02 00 04 02 02 03 02 00 00

Student Enrolment Semester-III (2014-15) Male Female Total Gen OBC SC ST PH (Out of Total) 05 04 09 M F M F M F M F M F 02 01 01 01 00 02 02 00 00 00

Department of Microbiology Student Enrolment Semester-I (2014-15) Male Female Total Gen OBC SC ST PH (Out of Total) 06 04 10 M F M F M F M F M F 03 01 00 01 01 00 02 02 00 00

Student Enrolment Semester-III (2014-15) Male Female Total Gen OBC SC ST PH (Out of Total) 02 05 07 M F M F M F M F M F 01 02 01 03 00 00 00 00 00 00

Department of Molecular Biology & Bioinformatics Student Enrolment Semester-I (2014-15) Male Female Total Gen OBC SC ST PH (Out of Total) 06 03 09 M F M F M F M F M F 02 03 00 00 03 00 01 00 00 00

Student Enrolment Semester-III (2014-15) Male Female Total Gen OBC SC ST PH (Out of Total) 08 05 13 M F M F M F M F M F 04 02 01 01 03 00 00 02 00 00

Department of Pharmacy Student Enrolment Semester-I (2014-15) Male Female Total Gen OBC SC ST PH (Out of Total) 02 04 06 M F M F M F M F M F 01 01 01 00 00 00 00 03 00 00

Student Enrolment Semester-III (2014-15) Male Female Total Gen OBC SC ST PH (Out of Total) 04 05 09 M F M F M F M F M F 02 02 01 00 01 01 00 02 00 00

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Department of Statistics Student Enrolment Semester-I (2014-15) Male Female Total Gen OBC SC ST PH (Out of Total) 00 00 00 M F M F M F M F M F 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00

Student Enrolment Semester-III (2014-15) Male Female Total Gen OBC SC ST PH (Out of Total) 01 00 01 M F M F M F M F M F 00 00 01 00 00 00 00 00 00 00

Department of Fine Arts Student Enrolment Semester-I (2014-15) Male Female Total Gen OBC SC ST PH (Out of Total) 16 07 23 M F M F M F M F M F 13 05 02 00 00 00 01 00 01 00

Student Enrolment Semester-III (2014-15) Male Female Total Gen OBC SC ST PH (Out of Total) 08 01 09 M F M F M F M F M F 07 00 01 01 00 00 00 00 00 00

Department of Music Student Enrolment Semester-I (2014-15) Male Female Total Gen OBC SC ST PH (Out of Total) 02 20 22 M F M F M F M F M F 02 12 00 02 00 04 00 02 00 00

Student Enrolment Semester-III (2014-15) Male Female Total Gen OBC SC ST PH (Out of Total) 05 16 21 M F M F M F M F M F 01 18 03 05 01 02 00 01 00 00

Department of Business Management (MBA) Student Enrolment Semester-I (2014-15) Male Female Total Gen OBC SC ST PH (Out of Total) 25 13 38 M F M F M F M F M F 19 07 03 03 03 01 00 02 00 00

Student Enrolment Semester-III (2014-15) Male Female Total Gen OBC SC ST PH (Out of Total) 13 06 19 M F M F M F M F M F 09 03 02 02 02 01 00 00 01 00

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Department of Business Management (BBA) Student Enrolment Semester-I (2014-15) Male Female Total Gen OBC SC ST PH (Out of Total) 17 14 31 M F M F M F M F M F 12 13 02 00 02 01 01 00 00 00

Student Enrolment Semester-III (2014-15) Male Female Total Gen OBC SC ST PH (Out of Total) 20 16 36 M F M F M F M F M F 14 09 02 02 03 02 01 03 00 00

Student Enrolment Semester-V (2014-15) Male Female Total Gen OBC SC ST PH (Out of Total) 25 15 40 M F M F M F M F M F 14 12 05 02 05 00 01 01 00 00

Department of Rural Management and Development Student Enrolment Semester-I (2014-15) Male Female Total Gen OBC SC ST PH (Out of Total) 19 19 38 M F M F M F M F M F 02 12 03 03 07 02 07 02 00 00

Student Enrolment Semester-III (2014-15) Male Female Total Gen OBC SC ST PH (Out of Total) 06 08 14 M F M F M F M F M F 01 03 00 02 02 03 03 00 00 00

Department of Journalism & Mass Communication Student Enrolment Semester-I (2014-15) Male Female Total Gen OBC SC ST PH (Out of Total) 01 03 04 M F M F M F M F M F 00 01 01 01 00 00 00 01 00 00

Student Enrolment Semester-III (2014-15) Male Female Total Gen OBC SC ST PH (Out of Total) 09 05 14 M F M F M F M F M F 04 01 03 02 00 00 02 02 00 00

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Department of Geography & Disaster Management Student Enrolment Semester-I (2014-15) Male Female Total Gen OBC SC ST PH (Out of Total) 16 09 25 M F M F M F M F M F 09 06 01 00 02 00 04 03 00 00

Student Enrolment Semester-III (2014-15) Male Female Total Gen OBC SC ST PH (Out of Total) 12 10 22 M F M F M F M F M F 04 02 01 03 04 00 03 05 00 00

Department of Information Technology (MCA) Student Enrolment Semester-I (2014-15) Male Female Total Gen OBC SC ST PH (Out of Total) 14 17 31 M F M F M F M F M F 08 14 06 03 00 00 00 00 00 00

Student Enrolment Semester-III (2014-15) Male Female Total Gen OBC SC ST PH (Out of Total) 12 09 21 M F M F M F M F M F 06 06 05 02 01 00 00 01 00 00

Student Enrolment Semester-V (2014-15) Male Female Total Gen OBC SC ST PH (Out of Total) 30 28 58 M F M F M F M F M F 14 15 11 10 05 03 00 00 00 00

Department of Information Technology (BCA) Student Enrolment Semester-I (2014-15) Male Female Total Gen OBC SC ST PH (Out of Total) 06 02 08 M F M F M F M F M F 03 02 03 00 00 00 00 00 00 00

Student Enrolment Semester-III (2014-15) Male Female Total Gen OBC SC ST PH (Out of Total) 04 04 08 M F M F M F M F M F 02 01 00 02 01 00 01 01 00 00

Student Enrolment Semester-V (2014-15) Male Female Total Gen OBC SC ST PH (Out of Total) 07 04 11 M F M F M F M F M F 05 02 02 02 00 00 00 00 00 00

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Department of Computer Science and Engineering Student Enrolment Semester-I (2014-15) Male Female Total Gen OBC SC ST PH (Out of Total) 03 14 17 M F M F M F M F M F 01 06 00 05 02 02 00 01 00 00

Student Enrolment Semester-III (2014-15) Male Female Total Gen OBC SC ST PH (Out of Total) 07 08 15 M F M F M F M F M F 02 04 04 03 00 00 01 01 00 00

Department of Electrical Engineering Student Enrolment Semester-I (2014-15) Male Female Total Gen OBC SC ST PH (Out of Total) 10 03 13 M F M F M F M F M F 04 02 03 00 00 00 03 01 00 00

Student Enrolment Semester-III (2014-15) Male Female Total Gen OBC SC ST PH (Out of Total) 10 07 17 M F M F M F M F M F 06 04 02 00 01 02 01 01 00 00

Diploma in Kok-Borok Language & Literature (DKB) Student Enrolment (2014-15) Male Female Total Gen OBC SC ST PH (Out of Total) 30 68 98 M F M F M F M F M F 03 00 00 00 00 00 27 68 00 00

PG Diploma in Tribal and Ethnic Studies Student Enrolment (2014-15) Male Female Total Gen OBC SC ST PH (Out of Total) 08 12 20 M F M F M F M F M F 03 04 02 01 01 02 05 02 00 00

Integrated Master’s Degree Course: (All subjects) Student Enrolment Semester-I (2014-15) Male Female Total Gen OBC SC ST PH 41 30 71 M F M F M F M F M F 05 10 04 03 04 02 28 15 00 00

Student Enrolment Semester-III (2014-15) Male Female Total Gen OBC SC ST PH 29 34 63 M F M F M F M F M F 08 13 02 01 02 02 17 18 00 00

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Student Enrolment Semester-V (2014-15) Male Female Total Gen OBC SC ST PH 17 21 38 M F M F M F M F M F 01 13 01 01 02 00 13 07 00 00

Certificate Course in Kok-Borok (Six-Month) Student Enrolment (2014-15) Male Female Total Gen OBC SC ST PH 03 18 21 M F M F M F M F M F 00 00 00 00 00 00 03 18 00 00

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Number of Students Dura Prog. -tion GEN SC ST OBC PH M F Total M F M F M F M F M F 3 BA 2416 1515 3931 805 531 477 227 515 420 622 334 13 03 Yrs.

2 B.Ed 118 92 210 30 23 37 18 28 33 23 18 01 01 Yrs.

MA 2 287 274 561 84 75 71 69 81 81 52 48 01 00 Education Yrs. MA 2 Political 396 272 668 107 59 70 56 157 105 60 50 02 02 Yrs. Science MA 2 271 287 558 71 99 71 52 69 81 59 54 01 01 Bengali Yrs. Certificat e in 6 Human 12 04 16 04 00 01 02 04 02 03 00 00 00 Mnts. Rights (CHR)

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University Departments/ Schools

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Faculty of Arts & Commerce

1. Department of Bengali 2. Department of Business Management 3. Department of Commerce 4. Department of Economics 5. Department of Education 6. Department of English 7. Department of Fine Arts 8. Department of Hindi 9. Department of History 10. Department of Journalism & Mass Communication 11. Department of Law 12. Department of Music 13. Department of Philosophy 14. Department of Political Science 15. Department of Physical Education 16. Department of Psychology 17. Department of Rural Management & Development 18. Department of Sanskrit 19. Department of Sociology

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DEPARTMENT OF BENGALI

The Department of Bengali was established in 1977 under erstwhile Postgraduate Centre of Calcutta University. Thrust areas of the Syllabus & Research Programmes of Bengali Department consist of old, Medieval & Modern Literature & Language, Manuscript, Historical, Cultural background & Literature of Tripura, North-East & Bangladesh. Research Programme are carried out in the Department on Medieval & Modern Bengali Novels, Short stories, Poetry, Drama, Folk-Literature, Linguistics, Tagore studies, Tribal Literature & Language (Kokborok) as well asRegional History, Culture & Literature of Tripura.Diploma Course in Kokborok was initially started by the department but is now being conducted by the Centre for Tribal Languages.

Head of the Department : Prof. Maitreyi Datta Programmes on offer : M.A., Ph.D., IMD Intake capacity : M.A- 90, IMD- 15, Ph.D.- As per vacancy 1. Fulltime Faculty Members : Name Qualification Designation Specialization No. of years of No. of existing Ph.D. teaching Scholars under his/ experience her supervision Dr. Maitreyi MA, B.Ed, Professor Rabindra literature, UG-21 Yrs. 04 Datta Ph.D. Fiction PG-15 yrs. Dr. Nirmal Das MA, BEd, Asst. Folklore, Medieval PG-6+ yrs. 06 MPhil, PhD Professor Literature Dr. Rintu Das MA, B.Ed., Asst. Tagore Literature, PG- 5+ yrs. MPhil, PhD Professor Modern Bengali literature, Dr. Paramasree MA, PhD Asst. Medieval Bengali PG- 5+ yrs. Dasgupta Professor literature, Women‟s Studies Mr. Sayak MA Asst. Modern Bengali PG- 4 yrs. NA Mukharjee Professor literature Ms. MA Asst. Novel , Tribal Studies PG- 3+ yrs. NA Padmakumari Professor Chakma

2. Guest Teachers/Contract Teachers: Name Qualification Institution No. of years of teaching experience Dr. Mrinal Kanti Debnath MA, NET, PhD Tripura University & Assam 01 Year University Ms. Mistu Roy MA, NET- JRF Tripura University 01 Year

3. Visiting Teacher/ Visiting Fellow : Name Institution Prof. Dilip Kumar Naha Principal, Thakurnagar Govt. College

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4. Publication Details: 4.1 Books: Department All Authors Title Publishers Year ISBN No. Bengali Dr. Nirmal Dwijendralal Tripura Bani Prakashani, May, 2015 ISBN: Das Roy: Sristir Dutta Super Market 978-81- Punhpath Agartala, Tripura,799001 88997-77- (Edited Book) 0 Bengali Dr. Pragadhunik Ebong Mushayera, December ISBN 978- Paramasree Bangla Sahitye Kolkata 2014, 93-81170- Dasgupta Chithipotro, 80-9 (Book)

4.2 Book Chapters: Dept. All Authors Title of the Book Name of the Publishers Year ISBN Chapter Editors Book No. Bengali Dr. Rintu Gitimalya: Gita Srijanboichitre Soikat Feb., ISBN: Das Rabindranather Debnath Rabindranath, Prakashani, 2015 978-93- Atmanusandhan Agartala, 81585- 18-4 Bengali Dr. Personality-r Gita Srijanboichitre Soikat Feb., ISBN: Paramasree Woman, Debnath Rabindranath, Prakashani, 2015 978-93- Dasgupta Kalantarer Nari: Agartala, 81585- Rabindra 18-4 Bhabnay Manabi Chetanar Bibartan Bengali Mr. Sayak Bangla Swadeshi Dr. Dwijendralal Tripura May, ISBN: Mukherjee Gaan O Nirmal Roy:Sristir Bani 2015 978-81- Dwijendralal Roy Das Punhpath Prakashani, 88997- Agartala 77-0

4.3 List of Publications in peer reviewed (National) Journals/ Books/ Proceedings: Department All Authors Title Name of the Journal/ Vol. Year Page Magazine No. Bengali Dr. Chaitanya Parichoy ,Edited by -- January, 49-59 Paramasree Deb O Tinti Biswabandhu Bhattacharjee, 2015 Dasgupta Samprotik ISSN: 2321-936x Upannyash,

5. Ph.D. Scholars registered/Theses submitted/ awarded during the academic year 2014-15: Name of Research topic Name of Registered/Theses Scholars Guide submitted/ Awarded

Smt. Upendrakishor Roy Choudhuri, Sukumar Prof. Thesis submitted on Mousumi Roy & Lila Majumder-er Shishu Sahitya- Maitreyi July, 2014 Dhar TulanamulakAlochana O Samiksha (Title Datta

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in short form)

Sri Swapan Bangla Laghu Rasatmak Chhotogalpe Prof. Thesis submitted by Sharma Pramath Nath Bishir Krititwa : Samajik Maitreyi September, 2014 Darshan O ShilpaRiti Datta

Shanku Shatabarser Bangla Dr.Nirmal Thesis submitted on Maharaj UpannyaseBangaBahirbhutaPataBhumiSa Das July, 2014 Accharjee mparkitaEktiNiriksha : AkkhyangataPrayogBaichitra O ShilpagataNaipunnya

Abhijit Tripurar Bangla Kabya-Kabita Dr.Nirmal Thesis submitted by Chakraborty Das September, 2014

6. Seminar/ Conference/Workshops/Symposia Lecture/ Talk/ Cultural Programme organized by the Department: Sl. No. Date Title Speakers 1 05.11.2014 Bhasachintar Nanadik Prof. Pabitra Sarkar, Former Vice Chancellor, Rabindra Bharati University 2 24.02.2015 Swadhinata Paroborti Bangla Prof. Shrabani Paul, Rabindra Chhotogalper Gatiprakriti Bharati University

7. Conference/ Seminar/ Workshops/ Winter schools attended by students/ research scholars of the Department and submitted paper: Name Conference/ Duration/ Organized by Title of the paper Seminar/Workshop Date presented attended Mistu Roy National seminar 30th& 31st Journalism & Mass „Langtarai‟ ebang November, communication „Mathiya‟ : Ekti 2015 Deptt, G.U Tulona National seminar 22nd& 23rd Deptt. of English, Tripurar Itihas August, 2014 T.U Sanskritir Bogyanik Dolil : Mudra Hamida National seminar 14th& 15th Kazi Najrul Bangla Uponyase Khatun January, 2015 Mahavidyalay Mukti Juddha, Desh Bhag O Nari Arupa National seminar 14th& 15th Kazi Najrul Bangla Uponyase Chakraborty January, 2015 Mahavidyalay Mukti Juddha, Desh Bhag O Nari National seminar 22nd& 23rd Deptt. Of English, Uttor Purbanchaler August, 2014 T.U Chhoto Galpo : Samajik Prekshit Rupasree National seminar 22nd& 23rd Deptt. Of English, Bimal Singher Debnath August, 2014 T.U Kathasahitye Adibasi Janajiban

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8. Major thrust area of research: Bengali Fiction, Bengali Drama, Bengali Poetry, Folklore, Tagore Literature, Manuscript logy, Medieval Bengali Literature, Bengali literature of Tripura

9. No of students qualified NET/SET in the Academic year 2014-15 from the Department:

NET June, 14 01 GEN 00 ST 00 SC 00 OBC 01 Min 00 NET Dec, 14 04 GEN 00 ST 00 SC 02 OBC 02 Min 00 SET 01 GEN 00 ST 01 SC 00 OBC 00 Min 00

10. Details of Placement of a few Students: Total 05 GEN 01 ST 00 SC 01 OBC 02 Min 01

Name of the Name of the Organization/ Posts/Designation Average annual students Dept. salary (in Rs.)

Joy Ghosh Block Development Office Block Resource Person 1,80,000 . 00

Paramita Sarkar Block Development Office Block Resource Person 1,80,000 . 00

Ashis Pal Block Development Office Cluster Resource Person 2,16,000 . 00

Baloram Roy Navoday Vidyalay PG Teacher 3,84,000 . 00

Litan Miah Navoday Vidyalay PG Teacher 3,84,000 . 00

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DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS MANAGEMENT

The Department of Business Management, Tripura University, started in the year 2003. Since the method of instruction for maximising learning should vary from course to course, the department uses a host of pedagogic approaches to achieve this including conceptual clarity, verbal communication, analytical and problem-solving attitudes. Major emphasis is given on developing right attitudes and values besides specialised skills for working in the real world of management. The course also emphasises on case study based learning, industry visit, summer project, computer based learning to cater to the present needs of market.

Head of the Department : Prof. P. Debnath Year of Establishment: 2003 Programmes on offer : BBA, MBA Intake capacity : MBA (60), BBA (50)

1. Fulltime Faculty Members : Name Qualification Designation Specialization No. of No. of existing years of Ph.D. Scholars teaching under his/ her experience supervision Dr. P. M.com, Ph.D. Professor & Accounting , 25 years 4 Debnath Head Finance & Management Manish Das B.E.(Mech.), MMM, Assistant Marketing and 4 Years - MBA, NET Professor operations management Mahasweta MBA (Operations & Assistant MBA (Operations 4 Years - Saha (Das) Marketing), Professor & Marketing) B.E.(Mech.) Nirmalya BE, MBA and Assistant Marketing, Systems 4 Years - Debnath NET Professor and Operations Anjana Kalai BBA, MBA and Assistant Marketing and 4 Years - NET Professor Entrepreneurship Development Purushottam M. Com., SET, Lecturer HRM 11 Years - Bhowmik Diploma in Management (IGNOU), PG Diploma in HRM (IGNOU) Tamal PGDM (AIMA), LLB, Lecturer Marketing, Law, 10 Years 6 - Chaudhuri MIMA, MA (PM & HRM Months IR), M. Phil (Management), MMM Jayanti M.Com., Industrial Lecturer Finance and 6 Years 6 - Bhattacharya Accountant Accounting Months (Corporate)-TICA

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2. Guest Teachers/ Contract Teachers: Name Qualification Institution No. of years of teaching experience Tandra Sarkar M. Tech Tripura University 5 Years & 5 months M. A. (Economics), Research Tripura University 4 Years Sujit Kumar Saha Scholar, Deptt. of Economics Subhayan Tripura University 2 Years MBA (Finance & EDP) Chakraborty Poulami Shil MBA (HR & EDP) Tripura University 2 Years Debarati Nag MBA (HR & EDP) Tripura University 3 Years & 5 months Pranesh Debnath M. Com, NET Tripura University 1 Year Monalisa Chanda MBA (Finance & EDP) Tripura University 1 Year

3. Visiting Teacher/ Visiting Fellow : Name Institution

Shri K K Bhargava Former General Manager (SBI)

4. Publication Details: 4.1 List of publications in peer reviewed Journals/ Books/ Proceedings published in India (National): Department All Title Name of the Journal/ Vol. Year Page Authors Magazine No Consumer Demographics & Prabandhan: Indian Vol: Environmental Business Manish Journal of 8, Responsibility: An 2015 43-55 Management Das Management, Issue: Empirical Investigation ISSN: 0975-2854 5 of the Consumers of Tripura

4.2 List of other Publications:

Department All Title Name of the Volume Year Page Authors Journal/ No. Magazine Consumer Ethnocentrism Vol: 2, 2014 Development and Fashion Apparel Issue: 1 Business Manish Dynamics, Purchase: A Study with Management Das ISSN: 2347- reference to Tripura, A Small 6524 Northeastern state of India

5. Seminar/ Conference/Workshops/Symposia Lecture/ Talk/ Cultural Programme organized by the Department: Sl. No. Date Title Speakers 1 23.04.2015 Portfolio Management and Prof. Ananda Mohan Pal Investment Decision

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6. Teaching Laboratory/ Research Laboratory: Total No. of Lab (A+B) No. of Teaching Lab (A) No. of Research Lab (B) 2 2

7. Major thrust area of research: Entrepreneurship Development, Rural Financing, Challenges in Higher Education, Human Resource Management.

8. New initiatives/Innovations: Soft Skill Development Programme.

9. Details of Placement of a few Students: Total 03 GEN 03 ST SC OBC Min

Name of the students Name of the Posts/Designation Average annual Organization/Dept. salary (in Rs.)

Ravi Kumar Singh Mutha Industries Pvt. Ltd. Management Trainee 2.4 lakhs

Sonia Shyam Thyrocare Pvt. Ltd. Management Trainee 2.4 lakhs

Sayantan Das Thyrocare Pvt. Ltd. Management Trainee 2.2 lakhs

10. On-going Research Projects in 2014-15

Principal Funding Title of the project Total Grant Grant received Tenure Investigator Agency (Rs.) during the year Manish Das Indian Consumer Demographics, 7 Lakhs 2.8 Lakhs 24 Council for Consumption Habits, Months Social Aculturation of the Global Science Consumer Culture & Research Consumer Ethnocentrism: A (ICSSR) Rural India Perspective with special reference to Tripura

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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE

After Tripura University came into being in 1987, Department of Commerce started by the end of 1988. It completed its 25 years of journey in the month of August 2013. During this journey, the Department has not only run Masters and Ph.D programs in Commerce but also played a role of catalyst and served as breeding ground to a number of other programs such as BBA, MBA and Post- Graduate Diploma in Trade, Transport and Communication (PGDTTC). Recently the Department submitted a proposal for opening evening programme in Post Graduate Diploma in Finance and Taxation (PGDFT). The Department has also proposed to introduce M.Phil programme from 2015-16.

Head of the Department : Prof. P.K. Haldar Year of Establishment: 1988 Programmes on offer : M.Com., Ph.D. Intake capacity : 75 (Seventy Five)

1. Fulltime Faculty Members : 6 (Six)

No. of No. of existing years of Ph.D. Scholars Name Qualification Designation Specialization teaching under his/her experience supervision Management, Prof. P. K. M. Com., Ph.D. Professor Financial Control & 26 8 Haldar Entrepreneurship Prof. P. Accounting, Finance M. Com., Ph.D. Professor 26 6 Debnath & Management Accounting, Finance Dr. Chinmoy Associate M. Com., Ph.D. and Quantitative 13 3 Roy Professor Techniques Dr. Subir M.Sc. (Economics), Assistant Economic Theory, 11 Kumar Sen Ph.D. Professor Operations Research Assistant Finance, Banking and Sri Joy Das M. Com. (Finance) 5 Professor Accounting M. Com. Assistant Accounting, Finance Sri Rajat Deb (Accounting), 4 Professor and Taxation M.B.A. (Finance)

2. Visiting Teacher/ Visiting Fellow :

Name Institution

Prof. D.P. Chakrabarty Department of Commerce, University of Calcutta

Prof. Debdas Rakshit Department of Commerce, University of Burdwan

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3. Publication Details:

3.1 Book Chapters:

All Title of the Book Name of the ISBN Deptt. Publishers Year Authors Chapter Editors Book No. Is P.K Entrepreneurial E. Nixon Lakshi ISBN- Entrepreneurship Haldar & Inclination in Singh & Publisher 978-93- Commerce for Economic 2015 S.S. North East A A.K. & 82120- Development Bhadra Case of Pushed Singh Distributors 57-5 Entrepreneurship Role of Entrepreneurial P.K. Leadership as an E. Nixon Lakshi ISBN- Entrepreneurship Haldar Essential Singh & Publisher 978-93- Commerce for Economic 2015 &. S. Requisite for the A.K. & 82120- Development Sengupta Success of Singh Distributors 57-5 SHGs

P.K. Entrepreneurial Haldar, Leverage of E. Nixon Lakshi ISBN- Entrepreneurship R. Deb cross border Singh & Publisher 978-93- Commerce for Economic 2015 Roy, & trade between A.K. & 82120- Development S.M.M. Tripura & Singh Distributors 57-5 Rahman Bangladesh Is Entrepreneurship P.K. E. Nixon Lakshi ISBN- motivation at Entrepreneurship Haldar & Singh & Publisher 978-93- Commerce stake in for Economic 2015 Bindu A.K. & 82120- Insurance as Development Pal Singh Distributors 57-5 well as financial sector? Inclusive P.K. E. Nixon Lakshi ISBN- Entrepreneurship Entrepreneurship Haldar & Singh & Publisher 978-93- Commerce in Northeast for Economic 2015 Ratan A.K. & 82120- India-An Development Deb Singh Distributors 57-5 analytical study Changing Face of Corporate P.K. Emerging ISBN. Social Haldar & Trends in Excel India 978-93- Commerce Responsibility: S. Jain 2015 Lokanath Business and Publisher 5062- An Exploratory Mishra Economy 614-6 Study of Indian Companies An Empirical S. K. Growth Lokanath Study on the Majumdar, ISBN. Globalization & Mishra Ascendancy of L. Mishra, Excel India 97893- Commerce Governance: 2015 & P.K. Corporate Board P. Mishra Publisher 83- Promises & Haldar Attributes on & S. 8429884 Challenges Firm Mundra

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Performance S. K. CSR Vision and Growth P.K. Majumdar, ISBN. Performance of Globalization & Haldar & L. Mishra, Excel India 97893- Commerce Commercial Governance: 2015 S.M.M. P. Mishra Publisher 83- Banks in Promises & Rahman & S. 8429884 Bangladesh Challenges Mundra

3.2 List of publications in peer reviewed Journals/ Books/ Proceedings published in India (National):

Name of the Page Deptt. All Authors Title Journal/ Vol. Year No. Magazine A Narrative Accounting P.K. Haldar & Management Vol. Jan. Commerce Practices in Indian Steel 1-12 S.S.Bhadra Convergence 6 (1) 2015 and Cement Industry The role of corporate social responsibility in P.K. Haldar & Vol. Nov. 28- Commerce rural Development: A Time‟s Journey B.K.Das 3 (1) 2014 41 study of Oil & Gas PSUs in Northeast India The Changing Facets of Corporate Governance P.K. Haldar & Information and Corporate Social Vol. Commerce Lokanath Management & 2015 6-16 Responsibilities in India 7 Mishra Business Review and their Interrelationship Study of the Journal of Ramification of P.K. Haldar & Commerce & Mandated Changes Vol. 27- Commerce Lokanath Business Studies. 2014 inCorporate Social 1(2) 37 Mishra Delhi School of Responsibilities in Economics, DU. India. Cost and Revenue Vinimaya (A Efficiency of State Co- Journal of January C. Roy & operative Banks in Vol. 32- Commerce National Institute -March, S. Das India: Evidence from 35 (4) 54 of Bank 2015 North-East Using data Management ) Envelopment Analysis Earning Management Practices in Financial Hind Business C. Roy & Reporting of Public Review (A Vol. June, Commerce 7-14 P. Debnath Enterprises: An Journal of Assam 1 (1) 2015 Empirical Test with M- University) Score A Game Theoretic S. K. Sen , Rabindrabharathi Analysis of a Regional S. Gupta & University Vol. 24- Commerce Approach toward the 2014 I. Journal of 8 (1) 44 Sustainability of Mukhopadhyay Economics Kolkata-Agartala

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Transshipment Route Problems and Prospects Journal of Vol.3 October 30- Commerce Rajat Deb of Doing Business in Entrepreneurship (3) 2014 41 Tripura & Management PRiMa Practices & Research in Marketing (Journal of Perception of Symbiosis Center Vol. Commerce Rajat Deb Passengers about Auto 2014 1-11 for Management 5(1/2) Services in Agartala and Human Resource Development, Pune) The Indian Journal of July- Improving Government Commerce Vol. 74- Commerce Rajat Deb Sept., Accounting Practices (Journal of Indian 67(3) 85 2014 Commerce Association) Journal of Science, Technology & Management An Empirical Study on [Journal of Mar Sept.- Bank Locker users of Athanasios Vol. 342- Commerce Rajat Deb Dec., some selected areas of College for 7(4) 351 2014 Agartala Advanced Studies (MACFAST), Tiruvalla , Kerala] International A Practical Approach Journal of Towards Managing Vol. June, 25- Commerce Rajat Deb Business Ethics Government Funds in 4(1) 2015 34 in Developing Tripura Economies ATM Withdrawal International Restriction and Rajat Deb & Journal of Vol. March, 46- Commerce Customer Retention: A A. Datta Banking, Risk & 3 (1) 2015 58 Case with Students and Insurance Pensioners Amity Business An Inquiry to the Review (Journal Problems and Prospects of Amity January- Vol. 13- Commerce Rajat Deb of Indo-Bangla Trade in Business School, June, 16 (1) 31 Agartala Land Customs Amity 2015 Station University, Noida, U.P.) Rajat Deb & Investors‟ Perceptions Journal of Vol. 27- Commerce 2015 A. Paul about KisanVikas Patra Commerce & 4 (2) 43

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(KVP): Evidence from Accounting Agartala Research

4. Seminar/ Conference/Workshops/Symposia Lecture/ Talk/ Cultural Programme organized by the Department:

Sl. No. Date Title Speakers One day Workshop on 20th July, Prof. D.R. Dandapat, Department of 1 "Contents cum Pedagogy 2015 Commerce, University of Calcutta of B. Com. Curriculum”

24th Prof. J.P. Sharma, 2 November, New Companies Act Department of Commerce, 2014 Delhi School of Economics, Delhi University

5. Major thrust area of research:  Entrepreneurship  Financial Inclusion  Financial Reporting Practices  Banking

6. New initiatives/Innovations: i) Introduction of Departmental Library ii) Wall Magazine

7. No of students qualified NET/SET in the Academic year 2014-15 from the Department:

SET 2 GEN 2 ST 0 SC 0 OBC 0 Min 0

8. Details of Placement of a few Students:

Total GEN ST SC OBC Min

Name of the Name of the Posts/Designation Average annual students Organization/Dept. salary (in Rs.)

Sourav Shil UCO Bank Probationary Officer 5,00,000

Haridata Jamatia UCO Bank Probationary Officer 5,00,000

Nabendu Debnath NIT, Agartala Assistant Professor 4,20,000

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DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMICS

The Department of A & A Economics was established in the year 1978 under Tripura University and very recently the name of the Department was rechristened as Department of Economics. The Department offers Integrated Master‟s Degree in Economics, Postgraduate and Doctoral Programmes. The teaching activities of the Department have acquired a wider perspective with the introduction of Integrated Master‟s Degree in Economics from the academic year 2011-12. At the Post Graduate level, the Department offers four special papers: Economics of Rural Development and Planning, Environmental Economics, Health Economics, Econometrics and Statistics. The syllabus also incorporates the regional and local issues related to economic development of North East Region and the State. The students of the Department are successfully qualifying UGC (NET) as well as SET and many alumni of the Department are placed in state civil services, banks, colleges, universities and other government and private institutes. In 2011 the Department has acquired Special Assistance Project (SAP) under UGC-DRS-I scheme of UGC for 5(five) years. The Department is actively involved in innumerable projects and other academic and policy collaborations and consultancies.

Head of the Department : Dr. Jahar Deb Barma Year of Establishment : 1978 (Under CUPG Centre) Programmes on offer : Ph. D, P.G., IMD Intake capacity : P.G.-26+IMD; IMD-15; Ph.D- 8 Maximum per Guide 1. Fulltime Faculty Members : Name Qualification Designation Specialization No. of No. of existing years of Ph.D. Scholars teaching under his/her experience supervision Population Ageing, Gender Paramita Associate M.Sc., Ph.D. Studies and Rural 26 03 Saha Professor Development Growth economics, Ashish M. Sc., Associate Industrial Economics, 21 04 Nath M.Phil, Ph.D. Professor Technology Transfer Agricultural economics, Jahar Deb M.A., LLB, Associate North East economy, Rural 19 05 Barma Ph.D. Professor Development Indraneel Associate Agricultural Economics, M.A., Ph.D. 13 05 Bhowmik Professor Economy of NER Salim Assistant Development Economics, M.Sc. 11 -- Shah Professor Health Economics Dilip Kr. Assistant Quantitative Techniques, M.A 11 -- Rana Professor Growth and Development

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2. Guest Teachers/Contract Teachers: Name Qualification Institution No. of years of teaching experience Pradip Chouhan M.Sc. Tripura University 01 Sujit Kumar Saha M.Sc. Tripura University 01

3. Publication Details: 3.1 List of publications in peer reviewed Journals/ Books/ Proceedings published in India (National): Department All Authors Title Name of the Volume Year Page Journal/ Magazine No. Paramita Determinants of Social Change and Vol.XII- 2015 77-87 Saha, Female Work Development – No.1 Mamoni Participation and Journal of OKD Kalita Labour Supply Institute of Social Behaviour of Urban Change and Women in Tripura: Development A Logit Estimation ISSN:0975-4016 Paramita Implementation Indian Journal of Vol. 11- 2015 631- Saha, Soma Efficiency of Economics and No. 3 636 Economics Debanth MGNREGA : A Development ISSN Study of Indian 2277-5412(Print) States Using Data 2322-0430(online) Envelopment Analysis Jahar Deb Performance of Development Vol. II 1 - 17 Barma, Women Self Help Dynamics, Vol 2 2015 Alpana Groups in Agartala No.1 : ESSOT, Bhattacharjee Municipal Council Agartala ISSN Area 2347 6524 Indraneel Efficiency and Social Change and Vol XII 2015 1-16 Bhowmik, Impact of Development, No.1 Pritam Bose MGNREGS in OKDISCD Tripura Pritam Bose, Efficiency of Development Vol 2 2015 58-75 Indraneel MGNREGS in Dynamics, Vol 2 Bhowmik Tripura: An No.1 : ESSOT, Application of DEA Agartala 2015 Approach ISSN 2347 6524 Niranjan Regional Disparity Vidyasagar Vol. 20 2015 31 - Debnath, in terms of University Journal 58 Salim Shah Economic Well- of Commerce being using

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Multidimensional Poverty Index: A case study in Tripura Lathlamuana Social Exclusion: Equal Opportunity 2015 145- Darlong With reference to in the context of 155 Research Educated social and Human Scholar Unemployed Youth Development, New (EUY) in Tripura Delhi Publishers, New Delhi, ISBN: 978-93-81274-60-6

3.2 List of other Publications:

Department All Authors Title Name of the Journal/ Vol. Year Page Magazine No. Economics PK Compatibility of NRPPD Discussion No. 2014 1- 68 Viswanthan, Institutional Paper, Centre for 38 Indraneel Architecture for Development Studies, Bhowmik Rubber Plantation Thiruvananthapuram Development in North East India from a Comparative Perspective of Kerala

4. Ph.D. Scholars registered/Theses submitted/ awarded during the academic year 2014-15: Name of Research topic Name of Guide Registered/Theses Scholars submitted/Awarded Prabir Ghosh Competitiveness and Export Potential Ashish Nath Registered of Major Products from the Selected States of NE India Rajesh Datta An Economic Analysis of the Indian -do- Registered Stock Market in the Post Liberalisation Period Jadab Ch. Well-being in Indian States: A Multi- Indraneel Registered Bhattacharya dimensional Welfare Approach Bhowmik Vanlalrema A Comparative Study on the Plantation -do- Registered Kuki -based Rehabilitation Models for Jhumias of Tripura Rituparna Growth Performance of North Eastern -do- Registered Poddar States – An Economic Exploration

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5. Seminar/ Conference/Workshops/Symposia Lecture/ Talk/ Cultural Programme organized by the Department: Sl. Date Title Speakers No. 1. 13-15 Second Workshop On Prof. M.P. Bezbaruah Gauhati University September Official Statistics In North Prof. Dilip Nath, Gauhati University 2014 Eastern States Prof. Prasanta Pathak, ISI Kolkata Dr. Aloke Kar, ISI Kolkata Dr. Sandip Mitra, ISI Kolkata 2 20-21 Training Programme on Prof. Amit Shobhan Ray, CDS November, Research Issues and Prof. K. J. Joseph, CDS 2014 Methods in India‟s Prof. D. Narayana, KSPB Plantation Sector Prof. U.S. Mishra, CDS Dr. Vinoj Abraham, CDS Dr. Vijaymohan Pillai, CDS Dr. C. Veeramani , IGIDR Dr. P.Baurah, TTRI Dr. Chandrasekharan Nair, Rubber Board 3. 7 January, 4th Prof. JB Ganguly Prof. Malabika Dasgupta 2015 Memorial Lecture 4 8-9 16th Annual Conference of Mr. Jitendra Choudhury, MP January, North Eastern Economic Dr. VK Bahuguna, Principal Secretary, Govt. of 2015 Association Tripura Mr. VP Mahawar, Executive Director, ONGC Prof. Lianzela, Mizoram University Prof. Hiranya Nath, Sam Houston State University, Texas, USA Prof. Sushil Kumar Halder, Jadavpur University Mr. Paban Sarma, PMP,CSM, Six Sigma GB Vice President, Sogeti, USA Prof. Amar Yumnam, Manipur University

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UGC-SAP Seminar March Department of An Exploratory Study on 2015 Economics, Gauhati the state of Public Finances University, Guwahati in Tripura 16th Annual Conference January, Department of Development Induced of North East Economic 2015 Economics, Tripura Displacement- A Case Association (NEEA) University, Study of Palatana Power Suryamaninagar, Project 16th Annual Conference January, Department of Pattern and Sectoral of North East Economic 2015 Economics, Tripura Distribution of Association (NEEA) University, Employment in the North Suryamaninagar, Eastern States of India 16th Annual Conference January, Department of A Study of Retail Investor of North East Economic 2015 Economics, Tripura Behaviour on Investment in Association (NEEA) University, Stock Market in Agartala Suryamaninagar, Workshop on Sub- November, ICRIER at Guwahati Cross Border Trade Regional Co-operation: 2014 between Bangladesh and India, Bangladesh and Tripura Mayanmar Stakeholder Workshop July, 2014 Centre for Policy Bangladesh and Tripura- Research at Issues and Opportunities MAKAIAS, Kolkata for Increased Cooperation National Seminar on May 2015 ESSOT, Agartala, Chaired Technical Session I „Tripura in 21st Century: Development Experience' National Seminar on May 2015 ESSOT, Agartala, PMGSY in Tripura: An „Tripura in 21st Century: Economic Analysis Development Experience' Two Days Training January, Ambedkar College, Employment Opportunities Jahar Deb Programme on Education 2015 Fatikroy in Agricultural Sector Barma, and Skill Development of Associate Youth in Tripura Professor 16th Annual Conference January, Department of Mitigating Deprivation of North East Economic 2015 Economics, Tripura through Women Self- Help Association (NEEA) University, Groups: A Case Study Suryamaninagar, 16th Annual Conference January, Department of Gender Deprivation Among of North East Economic 2015 Economics, Tripura Slum- Non Slum and Association (NEEA) University, Within Slum Suryamaninagar, National Seminar on May 2015 ESSOT, Agartala, Efficacy of Government „Tripura in 21st Century: Social Security Measures Development Experience' on Rubber Plantation Indraneel Workers in Tripura Bhowmik, National Seminar on May 2015 ESSOT, Agartala, Urban Profile of Tripura: Associate „Tripura in 21st Century: Exploring the Census 2011 Professor Development Experience‟ National Seminar on May 2015 ESSOT, Agartala, „Tripura in 21st Century: „Tripura in 21st Century: Development Experience' Development Experience‟ (Keynote Address)

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UGC-SAP Seminar March Department of An Exploratory Study on 2015 Economics, Gauhati the state of Public Finances University, Guwahati in Tripura Ph. D Workshop January, ICFAI University, „Sampling Design, 2015 Agartala Questionnaire Design and Data‟ 16th Annual Conference January, Department of Exploring the Relative of North East Economic 2015 Economics, Tripura Growth & Trend of Rubber Association (NEEA) University, Price, Farm Income and Suryamaninagar, Labour Wages in the Rubber Plantations of Tripura 16th Annual Conference January, Department of Growth experiences in of North East Economic 2015 Economics, Tripura North Eastern States Association (NEEA) University, Suryamaninagar, Workshop for Faculty September, Sylhet International Techniques of Data Members 2014 University, Sylhet Analysis for Business Research by SPSS Stakeholder Workshop July, 2014 Centre for Policy Bangladesh and Tripura- Research at Issues and Opportunities MAKAIAS, Kolkata for Increased Cooperation ICSSR sponsored July, 2014 Ambedkar College, „On Regression‟ Workshop on SPSS Fatikroy, Unakoti UGC Orientation Course July, 2014 Academic Staff Gary Becker- A Tribute (Resource Person) College, Manipur University, Canchipur, Imphal UGC Orientation Course July, 2014 Academic Staff A Different Perspective on (Resource Person) College, Manipur the FIFA World Cup University, Canchipur, Imphal UGC Orientation Course July, 2014 Academic Staff The Indian Rubber (Resource Person) College, Manipur Economy with special University, focus on the North Eastern Canchipur, Imphal Region UGC Orientation Course July, 2014 Academic Staff On Union Budget 2014: (Resource Person) College, Manipur Issues and Expectations University, Canchipur, Imphal Two Days Training January, Ambedkar College, Higher Education and Skill Programme on Education 2015 Fatikroy Development and Skill Development of Youth in Tripura Salim Shah, 16th Annual Conference January, Department of Some Emerging Issues in Assistant of North East Economic 2015 Economics, Tripura Multidimensional Poverty: Professor Association (NEEA) University A Case Study in Tripura 16th Annual Conference of January, Department of A Case Study of Intergroup North East Economic 2015 Economics, Tripura Disparity in Social Association (NEEA) University Deprivations: Using Multidimensional Poverty

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Index 46th Regional Science November, Department of Regional Disparities and Conference and National 2014 Geography, NEHU Inequalities: A Seminar on Comparative Study in “Underdevelopment of the Tripura North East Region and the Indian State” Dilip Kumar Invited Lecture March, Govt. Degree Poverty Alleviation Efforts Rana, 2015 College, Through Decentralization Assistant Dharmanagar in India Professor 16th Annual Conference of January, Department of Linkage between North East Economic 2015 Economics, Tripura Population, Growth and Association (NEEA) University Employment in Tripura Two Days Training January, Ambedkar College, The Trend of Education to Programme on Education 2015 Fatikroy Development of Skills of and Skill Development of Youth: A Brief Profile of Youth in Tripura Tripura Prabir Ghosh, 16th Annual Conference January, Department of Development Induced Research of North East Economic 2015 Economics, Tripura Displacement- A Case Scholar Association (NEEA) University, Study of Palatana Power Suryamaninagar, Project Samir Debnath 16th Annual Conference January, Department of Pattern and Sectoral Research of North East Economic 2015 Economics, Tripura Distribution of Scholar Association (NEEA) University, Employment in the North Suryamaninagar, Eastern States of India Alpana 16th Annual Conference January, Department of Mitigating Deprivation Bhattacharyya of North East Economic 2015 Economics, Tripura through Women Self- Help Research Association (NEEA) University, Groups: A Case Study Scholar Suryamaninagar, Manisha 16th Annual Conference January, Department of Gender Deprivation Among Karmakar of North East Economic 2015 Economics, Tripura Slum- Non Slum and Research Association (NEEA) University, Within Slum Scholar Suryamaninagar, Rajesh Datta 16th Annual Conference of 8-9 Department of A Study of Retail Investor Research North Eastern Economic January, Economics, Tripura Behavior in Investment Scholar Association 2015 University decision Especially in Stock Market in Agartala Vanlalrema 16th Annual Conference of 8-9 Organised by Horticulture Based Kuki North East Economic January, Department of Livelihood in Tripura: A Research Association 2015 Economics Tripura Case Study of Baramura- Scholar University Deutamura Hill Dwellers National Seminar on 23-24 May, Economic Science An Exploratory Study of „Tripura in 21st Century: 2015 Society of Tripura Jhumias Rehabilitation Development Experience' (ESSOT) Programmes in Tripura Pradip 16th Annual Conference January, Department of Exploring the Relative Chouhan of North East Economic 2015 Economics, Tripura Growth & Trend of Rubber Research Association (NEEA) University, Price, Farm Income and Scholar Suryamaninagar, Labour Wages in the Rubber Plantations of Tripura

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National Seminar on May 2015 ESSOT, Agartala, Efficacy of Government „Tripura in 21st Century: Social Security Measures Development Experience' on Rubber Plantation Workers in Tripura

Rituparna 16th Annual Conference January, Department of Growth experiences in Poddar of North East Economic 2015 Economics, Tripura North Eastern States Research Association (NEEA) University, Scholar Suryamaninagar, Soma Debnath 16th Annual Conference of 8-9 Department of Gender Inclusion in Research North Eastern Economic January, Economics, Tripura MGNREGA Scholar Association 2015 University 2 Day National Seminar 23-24 May, Economic Science Women Empowerment and On „Tripura In 21st 2015 Society of Tripura MGNREGA: A Study in Century: Development (ESSOT) Tripura Experience”

Two Day National 23-24 May, Economic Science “Urban Profile of Tripura: Pritam Bose Seminar On „Tripura In 2015 Society of Tripura Exploring the Census Research 21st Century: (ESSOT) 2011” Scholar Development Experience” Lathlamuana National Seminar 11th-12th Ambedkar College, Educational Facilities for Darlong Organised August, Fatikroy, Tripura. Muslims in Assam Research 2015 Scholar

7. Major thrust area of research:  Economic Growth and Trade  WTO related issues  Financial Inclusion  Labour Issues in MGNREGS  Rubber Plantations and Forestry

8. No of students qualified NET/SET in the Academic year 2014-15 from the Department: NET June, 2014 1 GEN 1 ST 0 SC 0 OBC 0 Min 0 NET Dece., 2014 1 GEN 1 ST 0 SC 0 OBC 0 Min 0 SET 2 GEN 2 ST 0 SC 0 OBC 0 Min 0

9. On-going Research Projects in 2014-15 Principal Funding Title of the project Total Grant Grant received Tenure Investigator Agency (Rs. in Lakhs) during the year UGC Globalization and its 6.49 lakhs - 2 years Ashish Nath Impact on the Industries of Tripura with special reference to the Small Scale Sectors Indraneel NRPPD, Labour Relations in the 0.75 lakhs 0.75 lakhs 3 months Bhowmik CDS Small Rubber Plantations of Tripura

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DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

The Department of Education, Tripura University started its journey in September, 2011 with two faculty members. The department welcomes students not only from Tripura but also from the rest of India and focuses to promote interdisciplinary teaching, research and extension work. The Department has committed faculties from diverse background and experiences.

Head of the Department : Dr. Tinku De (Gope) Year of Establishment: 2011 Programmes on offer : M.A., Ph.D., IMD Intake capacity : 20 1. Fulltime Faculty Members : Name Qualification Designation Specialization No. of No. of existing years of Ph.D. Scholars teaching under his/her experience supervision Dr. Tinku M.A B.Ed , Assistant Teacher Education , 11 years 3 De (Gope) Ph.D professor History of Education Dr. Subhash M.A, B.Ed, Assistant Measurement 11 years 2 Sarkar Ph.D professor &Evaluation in Education, Psychology of Intelligence & Creativity. Dr. M.A, M.Ed., Assistant Education measurement 03 years 3 Rajendra M.Phil, NET, professor &Evaluation, Educational Prasad Ph.D. Technology

2. Publication Details: 2.1 List of publications in peer reviewed Journals/ Books/ Proceedings published outside India (International): Department All Authors Title Name of the Volume Year Page Journal/ No. Magazine Department Dr. Rajendra The Effect of Teacher American Journal 12A 2014 22-30 of Science Prasad Training Programme Of Educational And on Self Concept, Self Research, USA Education Confidence, Teaching Competency and Role Commitment of Special Teacher Trainees

3. Ph.D. Scholars registered/Theses submitted/ awarded during the academic year 2014-15: Name of Scholars Research Name of Guide Registered/Theses submitted/ Topic Awarded Miss.Baishakhi Dr. Rajendra Prasad Registered Bhattacharjee

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Sukanya Bhattacharjee Dr. Tinku De (Gope) Registered

Kamal Deb Dr. Rajendra Prasad Registered

4. Seminar/Conference/Workshops/Symposia Lecture/Talk/Cultural Programme organized by the Dept.: Sl. Date Title Speakers No. 1 21st to 30th Ten- Days Research Methodology Workshop for Ph.D. Scholars 18 March in Social Sciences Sponsored by UGC New Delhi 2 17 November International Students Day & Panel discussion on “Shikshit 3 Bharat, Saksham Bharat”- Quality Education for All

5. Conference/Seminar/Workshops/Winter schools attended by Teacher/Students/Research Scholars of the Dept. organized by Institutions/ Agency other than Tripura University: Name Conference/ Seminar/ Duration/ Organized by Title of the paper Workshop attended Date presented Dr. Third Dubai Higher 1-3 February, Michigan State Special Teacher Training RajendraPras Education Conference 2015 University, Dubai Programme for Disabled ad

6. Major thrust area of research: Teacher Education, Educational Psychology, Educational Testing, Measurement and Evaluation, Educational Policy and Planning, Educational Sociology Curriculum Development and Pedagogy, Research in Creative Functioning and Women Education.

7. On-going Research Projects in 2015-16

Principal Funding Title of the project Total Grant Grant received Tenure Investigator Agency (Rs.) during the year Dr. Rajendra Indian Internet Usage and 8 Lakhs January 2015 20th Prasad Council Study Habit Academic December Social Achievements And Of 2015 to Dr. Tinku De Sciences Secondary Students Of 20th 2016 (Gope){Co P I} Research. West Tripura New Delhi

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DEPARTMENT OF ENGLISH

The Department of English, established in 1990, is one of the oldest departments of the university, catering to the demand of English Studies in the region. The programs offered by the department ensure smooth transition of students from the undergraduate level to higher levels of research, at the same time providing a strong foundation to those aspiring to clear the N.E.T and S.E.T Examinations leading to a meaningful academic career. One of the main highlights of the department is to ensure a holistic exposure of the students to literature and the changing world and hence the courses on offer spread across a gamut of literary responses ranging from folk to popular literature and from British to Indian and North Eastern Literature in English (both in original and in translation). The department has always encouraged innovative thinking among its students through such assignments as creation of poetry videos, students‟ sessions in every national/international seminar organised by the department and so on. The study of literature-industry linkage through innovative courses in the department aims at facilitating a cutting edge to the students in negotiating the issue of employability.

Head of the Department: Prof. Ashes Gupta Programmes on offer : IMD, MA, PhD. Intake capacity : Ph.D-48, M.A-100, IMD-10 1. Fulltime Faculty Members : 06 Name Qualificatio Designation Specialization No. of No. of existing n years of Ph.D. Scholars teaching under his/her experience supervision Prof. Ph.D Professor Grammar, Phonetics, 26 03 Shyamal Das Phonology, Morphology, Syntax, Sociolinguistics and ELT Prof. Ashes Ph.D Professor Colour Theory; Indian English 18 06 Gupta Literature (with Special ref. to NE lit.); Translation Studies, American Lit. and Popular Lit. Dr Partha Ph. D Assistant Renaissance Studies, 13 Sarathi Professor, Shakespeare, Modern and Gupta Stage II Post-modern Literary Criticism and Theory, Indian Drama in English Dr. Somdev PhD Assistant Post-colonial Lit, Culture 11 02 Banik Professor, Studies. Stage II Dr. Choitali PhD Assistant Renaissance and Victorian 05 02 Gorai Professor Literature, Critical Theory, Post-colonial Literatures. Dr. Ksh. PhD Assistant Modern Fiction, NE 04 Premchandra Professor literature, Folklore, Culture Singh Studies

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2. Guest Teachers/Contract Teachers: Name Qualification Institution No. of years of teaching experience

Sri. ChutanDey MA NET Tripura University 1

Sri Uttam Chakraborty MA, NET, SLET Tripura University 6

3. Publication Details: 3.1 Books: Department All Authors Title Publishers Year ISBN No. English Shyamal Das (Co- Kokborok Akansha 2015 978-81- author) Morphology and Publishing 8370- Phonology House, ND 421-2 English Ksh. Premchandra Hijan Hirao: Text, Kakching: 2015 978-81- Singh Context, and Sahitya Seva 93067- Translation Samiti 22-2 English Prof. Ashes Gupta, Phoenix: A textbook Orient 2015 97881 Dr. Somdev Banik, of Compulsory Blackswan 250 5753 Dr. Parthasarathi English for BA/BSc/ 6 Gupta, Dr. Chaitali BCom. TU Gorai, Dr. Ksh. Premchand Singh.

3.2 List of Publications in peer reviewed (National) Journals/ Books/ Proceedings: Departmen All Authors Title Name of the Volume Year Page t Journal/ Magazine No. English Prof. Ashes Translations of Indian Mondal, Somdutta Feb.2 P:41,4 Gupta English poems by and Soma 013 2, 99- Harindranath Mukhopadhyay ed. 101,12 Chattopadhyay, Hoshang Bharatiya Engreji 9-131 Merchant and Mamang Kobita. Published Dai from English to by Abhijan Bengali. Publishers Kolkata.

ISBN 978-93- 80197-07-4

Performing the Divine: Muse India, Issue Nov- Hara-Gourir Naach and 58. Dec. the ritual of the ISSN: 0975-1815. 2014 damned/blessed body. http://www.museind ia.com

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Writing life‟s little Indian Literature In Vol II madnesses: Mamang Dai English: Mapping and the weaving of a The Contemporary magico-poetic gaale. Literary Landscape, edited by Himadri Lahiri, Arnab kumar Sinha and Sajalkumar Bhattacharya, to be published by Creative Publishers, New Delhi. Accepted for publication

Phoenix: A textbook of Chief Editor, Compulsory English for Suggested text book Foundation Course of for BA/BSc/ BCom. BA/BSc/ BCom, Tripura Compulsory University. Foundation English, TU; Orient Blackswan.

Bhakti and the popular Kanakadasa cinema: The Adhyana Peeta & Kanakadasa Dynamics of devotion Research Centre, and depiction in „Maner Mangalore Manush‟, a film by University, Gautum Ghosh, in the Manasagangothri, edited volume on Mangalore, „Rethinking Karnataka. Bhakti‟(accepted for publication).

The Laughter Mecha- Humour: Effect in 2015 nism:Refugee influx, Literature, Stage & March erosion of cultural space, Screen. Edtd. By Dr. tension and subsequent Piyali De Maitra and negative stereotyping in Dr. Prasenjit popular Bengali Chattopadhyaya, cinema. Script: Kolkata. 81- 7864-189-5ISBN

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Dr. “Desacralization of Muse India: Nov- Issue 58 Nov- Parthasarathi Context in Modern Dec 2014. ISSN: Dec Gupta Indian Theatre” 0975-1815 2014

Gender 2014 113- Perspectives: South 123 Asian Writings in “Writing Orality, Telling English and in Histories: A Study of the English Oral Narratives of the Translations. Eds, Bongcher Community of Basudeb Tripura in English Chakraborty and A. Translation” Pp 113-123 S. Chandel.. Gangtok: Sikkim Univ Pub,2014.

Rupkatha Journal on Vol 6, 2014 154- Interdisciplinary No. 3 161 Studies in Humanities: An “Indian English Fiction – Online Open Access The Fruit Inevitable: A Journal, Vol 6, No: Review” 3, 2014. (www. rupkatha.com) ISSN: 0975-2935. Pp 154-161

Culture, Ethnicity 2014 151- and Identity: A 158 Reader, Eds “Writing as Sacrilege: Jyotirmoy Prodhani An assessment of the Act and R S Thakur, of Translating Folk Tales PP151-158. ISBN of the Hills of Tripura” 978-81-86307-77-9. DVS Publications, Gauhati, 2014.

Dr. Ksh. Bullet, Bomb, and Spectrum, , ISSN Vol. 3, pp. June, Premchandra Voices in the The Sound 2319-6076 Issue 1 11- 2015, Singh of Khongji 18,

The Hanndmaid‟s Tale: Spectrum, ISSN Vol. 3, pp. July- The Curse of Being 2319-6076 Issue 2, 19- Dec., „Fertile‟ 27, 2015,

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Phoenix: A Textbook of Co-Editor, 2015 Compulsory English for Suggested text book Foundation Course of for BA/BSc/ BCom. BA/BSc/ BCom, Tripura Compulsory University. Foundation English, TU; Orient Blackswan.

4. Ph.D. Scholars registered/Theses submitted/ awarded during the academic year: Name of Research topic Name of Ph.D. status Scholars Guide

Ms. Sharmistha Investigating vampirism as a cultural Prof. Ashes Thesis submitted. Roy construct for analyzing cultural Gupta. phenomenon.

Ms. Shreya Analysing and situating detective fiction in Prof. Ashes Registered, Ghosh an alternative canon with special reference Gupta successfully presented to Feluda stories in English translation Pre- Submission Public Seminar

Ms. Emily Interrogating Feminism in Indian Prof. Ashes Registered. Sharma perspective: Issues of theory and praxis. Gupta

Ms. Suparna Convergences and Divergences: A Prof. Ashes Registered. Saha Comparative study between Bengali Gupta Folktales and Reang Folktales.

Mr. Benjamina Oration and Tradition: A study of Darlong Prof. Ashes Registered. Darlong Folktales and Folk songs Gupta

Ms. Chitra Analysing Chakma folk ballads: Prof. Ashes Registered. Chakma discovering patterns of migration, Gupta transformation and adaptation.

Ms. Sukla Analyzing and situating English Poetry of Prof. Ashes Registered Singha the North-Easttowards the formulation of Gupta an alternative canon: Problems and issues with reference to select poets and texts

Jhuma Racist Prejudice and Stereotypes in Dr. Somdev Registered Majumder Children‟s Literature in English Banik

Lydia A Narrative of Folkways: Introspection Dr. Somdev Registered Vanlalringi into the Kaipeng Oral Literature Banik

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Uttam A Prosodic Study of the Noakhali Dialect Prof. Shyamal Thesis submitted. Chakraborty of Bangla and its Implication for Teaching Das Viva-voce done. Final and Learning of English as a Second result awaited. Language by the Native Speakers of the Dialect

Arpita Goswami Prof. Shyamal Registered Das

Barnita Teaching English in Govt. Vernacular Prof. Shyamal Registered Majumder Medium and English Medium Schools in Das Tripura: A Review of Teaching Methods

Sheela Dr. Chaitali Registered Debbarma Gorai

6. Seminar/ Conference/Workshops/Symposia organized by the Department: Sl. No. Date Title Speakers

1 22nd and Imaging and Imagining the North Prof. Jyoptirmoy Pradhani, Dept. of rd 23 East: Discourses on North Eastern English, NEHU. August, Literature, Culture, Creativity and 2014. Criticism And, Smt. Mitra Phukon, Eminent Writer in English, as well as 72 paper presenters from Tripura and beyond.

2 7th to 14th 7-day Certificate Course on Book Empanelled Resource Persons of NBT July, 2015. Publishing organized by the Dept, both from the state and beyond. sponsored and resourced by National Book Trust, MHRD, Govt. of India

3 28.2.2014 Lecture on 'Literature & Cinema' Prof. B. Diwakar, Dept. of Journalism and Mass Communications, Jamia Milia Islamia Univ., Delhi.

4 7.3.2014 Lecture on 'The Odes of John Keats' Prof. Chidananda Bhattacharya, Dept. of English, Rabindra Bharathi University, Kolkata.

5 7.3.2014 Lecture on 'Deconstruction'. Prof. Th. Ratan Kumar Singh, Manipur University, Manipur.

6 23.8.2014 NE Writers‟ Speak- A Panel Panelists: Smt. Mitra Phukon, Discussion and Reading of Excerpts ArindamNath, Akbar Ahmed, Ashok by writers from the North East Deb, Kalyan Gupta, Nanda Kumar

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7 Lecture on „Rasa‟ in Dance Prof. Mandavi Singh, VC, Indira Gandhi Kala Viswavidyalay, Kheyragarh

7. Conference/ Seminar/ Workshops/Symposia attended by the teachers: Name Conference/ Seminar/ Duration/ Organized by Title of the Paper Workshop attended Date presented Prof. Ashes Resource Person in the 10-30th Dept. of Five Lectures on Gupta Refresher Course: March, English, North Eastern Transcending the Canon: 2014. NEHU, Literature, Culture, Emerging Indian Literatures in Shillong. Translation, the New Boundaries. Documentary Making, Aesthetics,etal. Resource Person in the 10th Nov. Centre for Title of the National Symposium 2014. Gandhian deliberation: „Reflection on Present Day Studies, Tripura Cartooning the Education System in India University. Mahatma: Visuals from a Gandhian Perspective‟. and Familiarity. Organising Secretary of the 2 22nd and Dept. of Screened a film Day National Seminar: 23rd English, directed (Hon.) „Imaging and Imagining the August, Tripura Vanaaj: in search North East: Discourses on 2014. University with of Green. North Eastern Literature, support from Culture, Creativity and the North East ALSO Chaired a Criticism.‟ Writers‟ Session titled- Forum. Imaging and Imagining: NE Media and Culture. Resource Person for Special November Sree Chaitanya Laughter Lecture in the UGC Sponsored 13th -14th, Mahavidyalaya, Mechanism: National Seminar on „Humour: 2014. Habra Refugee influx, Effect in literature, Stage and Prafullanagar, erosion of cultural Screen‟. North 24 Parganas, West space, tension and Bengal. subsequent negative stereotyping in Popular Bengali Cinema Panelist and Resource Person 20th New Delhi Panel Discussion: in World Book Fair, 14-22nd February World Book My Land My February 2015 on theme 2015. Fair (NDWBF) Stories: Children's Suryodaya: Emerging Voices organized by

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from Northeast India. National Book Literature from Trust, India, Northeast India. Government of India (Ministry of Human Resource Development), from Resource Person in „Two-Day 21st-22nd Dept. of Lecture on- National Workshop on May, 2015. English, Opening a New Creative Writing in English‟. Shillong World: The Art of College and Book Review. North East Writers‟ Forum. Organising Secretary for 7-day 7th to Dept. of NBT Training Course in Book 14thJuly, English, Publishing at Dept. of English, 2015, Tripura Tripura University University and National Book Trust, India, MHRD, Govt of India Resource Person in 7-day NBT 7th to Dept. of Addressed sessions th Training Course in Book 14 July, English, on: 1.Book: Publishing at Dept. of English, 2015, Tripura Evolution, Concept Tripura University. University and and Perception. National Book Trust, India, 2. Reading MHRD, Govt Strategies. of India 3. Book Production in Tripura. Resource Person inThree day 3rd-5th , Women‟s Configuring the orientation programme September Studies Centre, woman reader/ on „Women‟s Studies as an 2015. Tripura viewer/ listener: a Emerging Discipline‟ University. few intriguing questions. Dr. Somdev International Conference on 16-17th Dept. of Beng, “Deminising Banik Social Inequality and Jan 2014 TU & Disability: Literature ICSSR, New Practising Social Delhi Inequality through Literature” A Panel discussion on Women 25th Feb Womens‟ Study “From Orality to and Science 2014 Centre, TU the “Scientific”: The Politics of Subjugation of Women” National Seminar on Imaging 22nd-23rd Dept. of “Imaging North- and Imagining the North-East: August, English,

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Discourses on North-Eastern 2014 Tripura East as a Tourist Literature, Culture, Creativity University. Destination: A and Criticism. Study of Incredible India Tourist Brochure”

Dr. Partha International seminar: 16-17 ICSSR AND Patriarchy and the Sarathi Gupta Patriarchy and Gernder in January, ICHR, MHRD Postmodern Colonial and Post-Colonial 2015 And Dept of Condition: South Asia Higher Ed, Govt of Tripura Studying Popular and Kabi Culture. Nazrul Also, chaired a Mahavidyalaya, session in the same Sonamura, seminar on 17tgh Tripura January, 2015. Dr. Ksh. National Seminar on Imaging 22nd-23rd Dept of “Forest Gods in Premchandra and Imagining the North-East: August, English, Disappearing Singh Discourses on North-Eastern 2014 Tripura Sacred Groves” Literature, Culture, Creativity University and Criticism. National Seminar on Ecology Sept. 9- 10, NEHU, Trees Have Tears: and Progress in North East 2014 Shillong and Locating Green India: Anxiety, Hope and MaulanaAbulK Aesthetics in Belonging in the literary alam Azad HichingHirao Consciousness in North Institute of Eastern Asian Studies, Kolkata International seminar on 7 & 8 Jan. Maulana Abul My face 'North East India in the 2015 Kalam Mongoloid; My Cultural Imaginations: Azad Institute tongue Tiboto- History, Land and People', of Asian Burman; My Blood Studies, Kolkata Aryan? Prof. Shyamal Invited speaker to deliver 3rd 5th – 6th Govt. Degree Changing Das Bimal Singha Memorial December, College, Perspective of Lecture 2014 Kamalpur, Education and Dhalai, Tripura Culture in North- East India with Special Reference to Tripura. Invited for evaluation 20-21 UGC-ERO, allocation of Minor Research November, Kolkata. Project/Seminar/Conference/ 2014 Workshop proposals Invited for evaluation 25-11-2014 UGC-NERO, allocation of Minor Research Housefed Project/Seminar/Conference/ Complex, Workshop proposals Beltola

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Basistha Road, Guwahati 781006 Organized workshop on 22-8-2014 Tripura University Constitution of the Department Council of Linguistics and Tribal Hall Languages in Tripura

8. Major Thrust area of research: Folk and Popular Literature, Culture Studies, Language Studies & Translation; North-East Literature; Film-Literature Convergence.

9. Conference/ Seminar/ Workshops/ Winter schools attended by students/ research scholars of the Department: Name Conference/ Seminar/ Duration/ Organized by Title of the paper Workshop attended Date presented Uttam International Seminar 16th-17th Dept. of “Verbal Suffixation in Chakraborty on Social Inequality Jan., Bengali, Kokborok: and Literature at the 2014. Tripura Its Impact on Bangla”. University Tripura: India Imaging and Imagining 22nd-23rd Dept of “Origin and Nature of the August, English, the Dialects of Bangla North-East: Discourses 2014 Tripura with Reference to Their on University Uses in the North-East North-Eastern India” Literature, Culture, Creativity and Criticism Suparna Saha National Seminar on 22-23 Organised by “Psychology and Folk Mental Health and March, the Tale: Introspection into Wellbeing of 2014 Department the orphan Characteers Adolescents and of Psychology, in Reang Folk Tale” Young Adults. Tripura University National Seminar on 28-30 May, Organised by Reang Folk Tales And Exploring 2014 the Echological Sensitivity: Environmental History Department A Study of Selected in North East India: of History, text. Trends and Tripura Possibilities,. University

National Seminar on 22-23 Organised by “Exploring Imaging and Imagining August, the Department Confluences in

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the North-East: 2014. of English, Selected Folk Tales of Discourses on North- Tripura the Reang And the Eastern Literature, University Bengali Communities Culture, Creativity and from North East Indai” Criticism, Chitra National Seminar on 28-30 May, Organised by Reflection of Chakma Exploring 2014 the Environment in Environmental History Department Relation to Chakma in North East India: of History, Folk Ballads Trends and Tripura Possibilities,. University National Seminar on 22-23 Organised by Folk Songs in North Imaging and Imagining August, the Department East with special the North-East: 2014. of English, reference to the Discourses on North- Tripura Chakma Eastern Literature, University Culture, Creativity and Criticism, Sheela National Seminar on 22-23 Organised by A Socio-Cultural Debbarma Imaging and Imagining August, the Department Contexts of Recent the North-East: 2014. of English, Loan Discourses on North- Tripura Substitution in Eastern Literature, University Kokborok Culture, Creativity and Criticism, Jhuma International Seminar 16-17 Organised by A Study of Gender Majumder on Social Inequality January, the Department Bias in Children‟s and Literature, 2014. of Bengali, Literature Tripura University National Seminar on 22-23 Organised by Creation of a Positive Mental Health and March, the Mindset in Adolescents Wellbeing of 2014 Department and Young Adults : A Adolescents and of Psychology, Study in Racial Young Adults. Tripura Discourse in Children‟s University Literature in English

Imaging and Imagining 22nd-23rd Dept of Race and the People of the August, English, the North-east : A North-East: Discourses 2014 Tripura Study in Racial on University Discourse in Children‟s North-Eastern Literature in English. Literature, Culture, Creativity and Criticism National Seminar on 28-30 May, Organised by A Study of Exploring 2014 the Environmental Issues Environmental History Department in Children‟s in North East India: of History, Literature. Trends and Tripura

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Possibilities. University

Lydia Imaging and Imagining 22nd- Dept of Space of a North- Vanlalringi the 23rdAugust, English, Eastern Indian: North-East: Discourses 2014 Tripura Through the Eye of a on University Kaipeng North-Eastern Literature, Culture, Creativity and Criticism Princila Imaging and Imagining 22nd-23rd Dept of Fossilized Prefixes of Marak the August, English, Garo and their Morpho- North-East: Discourses 2014 Tripura Semantic Content on University North-Eastern Literature, Culture, Creativity and Criticism

10. No of students qualified UGC NET/SET in the Academic year from the Department: NET 02 GEN 01 ST 01 SC 00 OBC 00 Min 00 SET 07 GEN 06 ST 01 SC 00 OBC 00 Min 00

11. Details of Placement of a few Students: Total GEN ST SC OBC Min

Name of the students Name of the Posts/ Designation Average annual Organization/Dept. salary (in Rs.) Ms. Ankita Sengupta Tata Consultancy Services, Kolkata Ms. Rima Paul Tata Consultancy Services, Kolkata Sri Pranoy Debnath Tripura Civil Services Addiditional B.D.O, Joined in August 2014 Mungiakami R.D Block, Teliamura Subdivision, Govt. of Tripura Amar Debnath Dept. of Higher Asst Professor. Education, Tripura Ratan Sarkar Dept. of Higher Asst Professor. Education, Tripura Olivia Sarkar Dept. of Higher Asst Professor. Education, Tripura Dalim Das Dept. of Higher Asst Professor. Education, Tripura Surajit Sen Dept. of Higher Asst Professor. Education, Tripura Dipankar Dept. of Higher Asst Professor. Chakraborty Education, Tripura

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Somali Saha Dept. of Higher Asst Professor. Education, Tripura Piya Madhuri Tripura Civil/Police (TPS) Majumder Services Dipankar Pal Tripura Civil/Police (TPS) Services Anirban Das Tripura Civil/Police (TPS) Services Ayan Adhya Tripura Civil/Police (TPS) Services Rajdeep Deb Tripura Civil/Police (TPS) Services Suman Dey Tripura Civil/Police (TCS) Services Animesh Dhar Tripura Civil/Police (TCS) Services Pranoy Debnath Tripura Civil/Police (TCS) Services Gaurav Saha SBI Clerical Grade Manshita Roy Google Maps Content Writer Santanu Sen Spicejet Airlines Sr. Customer Security Exe. Mritwika Debbarma Tripura State Cooperative Br. Manager Bank. Subhankar Tripura Gramin Bank Scale 1 Manager Chakraborty Chitresh Majumder Indigo Airlines Sr. Exe (Security) Sayak Chakraborty Entrepreneur BPO

12. Any other Achievement: Cambridge Scholars Publishing Ltd, U.K. has accepted the proposal for publishing an edited volume titled „Imaging and Imagining the North East‟ with dept. of English, TU and the legal contract has been signed.

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DEPARTMENT OF FINE ARTS

The Department of Fine Arts, Tripura University was established in the year 2009 and is offering Master Degree in Fine Arts of Drawing & Painting and Modeling & Sculpture. It was initially started at Govt, College of Art & Craft, Lichubagan, Agartala. Now, the Drawing & Painting section has been shifted to the 5th floor of the Day Care Centre and the Modelling & Sculpture section is situated in the Energy Park of Tripura University Campus. The Ph.D programme in Fine Arts has ben started in 2013 along with a course work programme for six months duration in this department.. The department has an intake capacity of 26 (twenty six) students per semester. The Credit Based Choice System (CBCS) is being introduced from this academic year. In every semester, Core and Elective courses are available along with the practical and theory papers.The faculty members of this department have some research projects from various funding agencies viz. UGC, ICSSR, ICHR, Ministry of Textiles, etc. The faculty members are participating regularly in the different national and international level exhibitions, workshops and seminars, etc.

Head of the Department : Dr. Rajesh Bhowmik Programmes on offer : MFA, PhD. Intake capacity : 26 (Twenty Six) 1. Fulltime Faculty Members : Name Qualification Designation Specialization No. of years No. of existing of teaching Ph.D. Scholars experience under his/her supervision Dr. Rajesh Ph.D, MFA, Assistant Drawing & 13 4 Bhowmik B.V.A Professor Painting Sri Mukulendu MFA, BVA Do Modelling & 5 Pathak Sculpture Sri Subrata Dey MFA, BVA Do Drawing & 5 Painting

2. Guest Teachers/Contract Teachers: Name Qualification Institution No. of years of teaching experience Sri Amitabha MFA, BVA Kala Bhawan, 1. Adhikari Santiniketan Sri Pinak Pani Do Assam university, 2 Nath Silchar

3. Publication Details: 3.1 Books: Department All Authors Title Publishers Year ISBN No. Fine Arts Dr. Rajesh Tribal Arts and Crafts Supriya Books, 2015 978-93- Bhowmik of NE India New Delhi 84471-01-9

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4. Ph.D. Scholars registered/Theses submitted/ awarded during the academic year 2014-15: Name of Research topic Name of Guide Registered/Theses Scholars submitted/ Awarded Sri Palash Wood Carvings of Assam and Dr. Rajesh Registered Debnath Tripura in 20th Century: A Study Bhowmik Sri Arambam Contemporary Artists of Manipur: Do Do Hemanta Singh A Study (1960 A.D.-2010 A.D.)

5. Seminar/Conference/Workshops/Symposia Lecture/ Talk/Cultural Programme organized by the Department: Sl. No. Date Title Speakers 01 30th Jan - 4th 6th Annual Exhibition at Inauguration by Prof.(Dr.) Anjan Feb. 2015 Tripura University campus Kumar Ghosh, Hon‟ble Vice - Chancellor, Tripura University.

6. Conference/Seminar/Workshops/Winter schools attended by Teacher/Students/Research Scholars of the Dept. organized by Institutions/Agency other than Tripura University: Name Conference/ Seminar/ Duration/ Organized by Title of the paper Workshop attended Date presented Dr. Rajesh National workshop on 1-2 Dec. Dept. of Anthropology, Colossal Bhowmik Multi-Disciplinary 2014 NEHU, Shillong & AITS, Sculpture of (Assistant Survey, research and Rajib Gandhi University, Unokoti: A study Professor) Documentation of Rock Arunachal Pradesh and Art in North-East India Lalit Kala Akademi, New Delhi Do National Workshop on 20-27th Lalit Kala Akademi, New Participated for North-East Art Conclave March, Delhi practical 2015 at Department of Fine Arts, presentation Andhra University, Vishakhapatanam Sri Mukulendu National workshop of 10-13th Birla Academy of Art & Do Pathak Sculpture by Eminent March, Culture, Kolkata (Assistant Sculptors 2015 Professor) Sri Bikramjit National workshop on 1-2 Dec. Dept. of Anthropology, Rock-cut relief Sarkar Multi-Disciplinary 2014 NEHU, Shillong & AITS, sculpture in the (Research Survey, research and Rajib Gandhi University, form of mural in Scholar) Documentation of Rock Arunachal Pradesh and the hills and plain & Art in North-East India Lalit Kala Akademi, New region: A Sri Palash Delhi reference Debnath (Research Scholar) Sri Palash 1st Tripura State Art 2-11Sept, Society for promotion of Selected and Debnath Exhibition 2014 Art (SPA) organized by Exhibited (Research Govt. College of Art & Scholar) Craft, Agartala

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Sri Bikramjit 1st Tripura State Art 2-11Sept, Society for promotion of Selected and Sarkar Exhibition 2014 Art (SPA) organized by Exhibited (Research Govt. College of Art & Scholar) Craft, Agartala

7. Major thrust area of research: Drawing and Painting, Modelling & Sculpture, Tribal art & Crafts, Traditional Textiles of North - East.

8. No of students qualified NET/SET in the Academic year 2014-15 from the Department: JRF - NET GEN ST SC 01 OBC Min December, 2014

9. Awards/Medals received by the students during academic year 2014-15: Name of Students Name of Date of Awarding Remarks Awards/Medals Award Agency/Institution Partha Das Young Talented 2015 N.E.Z.C.C., Dimapur, Artists Award Ministry of Culture,

10. On-going Research Projects in 2014-15 Faculty of Arts and Commerce

Principal Funding Title of the project Total Grant Grant received Tenure Investigator Agency (Rs. in Lakhs) during the year Dr. Rajesh Ministry of Representing the 12,00,000/- 2015 1 year Bhowmik Textiles, Heritage:Textile design Government of of North - Eastern region India of India DO ICSSR, New World of Traditional 700,000/- 2013 2 years Delhi Masks - Perspective of North-East India and Nepal DO ICHR, New Royal and Court 250,000/- 2013 2 years Delhi paintings of Tripura

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DEPARTMENT OF HINDI

The Department of Hindi was established in the year 2006 with Master‟s Degree Programme. In order to increase intake capacity of the PG programme the department has been offering IMD (Integrated Master Degree Programme) since the academic year 2011-2012.

Head of the Department : Dr. V.K. Mishra Year of Establishment: 2006 Programmes on offer : IMD, M.A., Ph.D Intake capacity :IMD-10, M.A.-20, Ph.D.-24 1. Fulltime Faculty Members : Name Qualification Designation Specialization No. of years No. of existing of teaching Ph.D. Scholars experience under his/her supervision Dr. Vinod M.A.,M.Phil., Associate Medieval Hindi 26 07 Kumar Ph.D Professor Literature Mishra Dr. Milan M.A., Ph.D Assistant Folk Literature 10 03 Rani Jamatia NET-JRF (UGC) Professor Dr. Jai M.A., M.Phil, Assistant Translation 6.5 02 Kaushal Ph.D. Professor Dalit Literature PG Diploma in Translation, PG Diploma in Linguistics, NET-JRF (UGC)

2. Guest Teachers/Contract Teachers: Name Qualification Institution No. of years of teaching experience Dr. Kumar Varun M.A. Ph.D BHU 02 NET-JRF (UGC) Dr. Chandra Shekhar M.A., M.Phil., Ph.D., BHU, JNU 02 Chaubey NET-JRF (UGC) Dr. Rakesh Kumar Singh M.A., Ph.D. BHU 02 Mr. Alok Kumar Singh M.A., M.Phil., NET- BHU 02 JRF (UGC)

3. Publication Details: 3.1Books: Department All Authors in Title Publishers Year ISBN No. sequence Hindi Dr. Milan Rani KokborokkiPratinidhiKavitayen Manav 2014 978-93- Jamatia Prakashan, 80332-51-2 Kolkata Hindi Dr. Jai Kaushal Titash : EkNadika Nam (Co- Manav 2014 978-93- Translation From Bangla to Hindi Prakashan, 80332-55-6 with Prof. Chandrakala Pandey) Kolkata

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3.2 List of publications in peer reviewed Journals/ Books/ Proceedings published outside India (International):

Department All Authors Title Name of the Journal/ Vol. Year Page Magazine No. Hindi Dr.Vinod Jansamprkkerup SahityaBimarsh - 2014 - Kumar Mishra me media Hindi Dr.Vinod Nagarjunkenirala Arunprava - 2014 - Kumar Mishra Hindi Dr. Milan Rani PremchandkeUpan AntarrashtriyaSaidd 2 (1) January- 12 - Jamatia yas: NariAsmita hantikSamiksha June, 2014 16

3.3 List of publications in peer reviewed Journals/ Books/ Proceedings published in India (National): Dept. All Title Name of the Vol. Year Page Authors Journal/ Magazine No. Dr.Vinod Arunachal Ananya - 2014 - Kumar Prdeshkeaitihasikdharohar Mishra -Itafort Dr. Milan AgyeykekavyakaAntas: University Hindi 2 (1) April-June, 7-12 Rani KitaniNavon me Journal 2014 Jamatia KitaniBaar Dr. Milan KokborokSahitya: ShodhSamalochana 2 June, 2014 15-20 Rani PrakritievamParyavaranS Jamatia anrakshankiParampara Dr. Milan RashtriyaSwabhiman se Vishvapatal par May, 2015 383- Rani judaRashtrabhashakaPras Hindi 389 Jamatia hna (Proceedings) Dr. Jai „EkDeshAur Mare Huye Vagarth, Kolkata November, 12-13 Kaushal Log‟ (Book Review) 2014 Dr. Jai „AchhaLagtaHai‟ (Book Vagarth, Kolkata November, 14-15 Kaushal Review) 2014 Dr. Jai Hindi Cinema kiBhasha : Kadam, Delhi May-2014 30-31 Kaushal Tab aur Ab Dr. Jai Abhivyakti (Book 2015 101- Kaushal Review) 104

3.4 List of other Publications:

Dept. All Authors Title Name of the Vol. Year Page Journal/ Magazine No. Dr. Milan Navai (Translated Soch-Vichar 6 August, 26-29 Rani Jamatia Kokborok Folk Tale) 2014

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Ms. `Nasira Sharma ke Katha- -Do- Registered Nukphangti Sahitya me Jamatia AbhivyaktaSamajikChetana; Ms. Samakalin Hindi Kahani me -Do- Registered PunamKumari Stri-Chetana (1990-2000 tak) Mr. Sayak Mohan Rakeshke Katha Dr. Jai Kaushal Registered Chakraborty SahityakeAngreziAnuvadkaAalo chnatmakAdhyayan Mr. Bajarang IkkeesvinSadikePrathamDashak -Do- Registered Chauhan ke Hindi UpanyasonmeinVisthapan

5. Seminar/ Conference/Workshops/Symposia Lecture/ Talk/ Cultural Programme organized by the Department: Sl. No. Date Title Speakers 1 30th March, Atmakatha : Prof. K.Pankaj, Prof. Rajkumar, Sri 2015 SandarbhevamChunautiyan R.K Sambhariya 2 23Aug, 2015 Tulsi : Kal, AajaurKal Prof. Chandrakala Pandey

3 28 Aug, 2015 Mohan RakeshkiPrasangikta Prof. Chandrakala Pandey

4 08 Sept, 2015 RajendraYadav : Prof. K.Pankaj, Prof. Devraj, Prof. EkApratimVyaktitva K.M.Jha

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Jamatia 2014 -Do- 13th -14th Women‟s College, AdivasiSanskritiaurSahity February Agartala& TRCI, Govt. of a me StrikaDarja , 2015 Tripura 3rd Workshop 29th Dec. Kendriya Hindi Sansthan, To Prepare Hindi- 2014- Agra Kokborok Learner‟s 05th Jan, Dictionary 2015 Seminar 28th -30th UchchaShikshaaurShodhS `Andhere me‟ March, ansthan, Haiderabad kaKokborokAnuvad: 2015 Centre, Dakshin Bharat Anuvadkapaksh Hindi PracharSabha, Madras 4th Workshop 13th -18th Kendriya Hindi Sansthan, To Prepare Hindi- April, Agra Kokborok Learner‟s 2015 Dictionary International Seminar 06th -09th AntarrashtriyaSahitya RashtriyaSwabhiman se June, Kala Munch, Muradabad , judaRashtrabhashakaPrash 2015 U. P & Dubai na Seminar 7th -9th Mahatma Gandhi PurvottarkaBhashikParidri August Antarrashtriya Hindi shya Vishvavidyalay, Regional Centre, Kolkata National Seminar 13th JamatiaHoda, Agartala „Suitability of Devnagati Dec, Script for Kokborok 2014 Language' National Seminar 5th-6th BabuShobharam Govt. Media : Past, Present and Decembe Arts College, Alwar, UGC Future‟ r, 2014 & ICSSR, New Delhi National Seminar 27th Sir Syed Awarness Forum „Sir Syed Ahmad Khan : Nov., (SAF), Aligarh Life & Mission' 2014 One Day Workshop 27th Women's Studies Centre, 'The Sexual Harrassment Novemb Tripura University, of Women at Workplace er, 2014 Agartala (Preventation, Prohibition, Redressal) Act 2013' One Day International 26th The Universal Peace 'Building Nations of Peace Conference August, Federation of India & : Our Shared 2014 Holy Cross College, Responsibility' Agartala

7. Major thrust area of research:  Comparative Literature  Translation  Folklore

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 Creative writing  Media Studies

8. New initiatives/Innovations:  To establish a Seminar Room, Departmental Library & Computer Laboratory for enhancing ICT skills for the students and research scholars.  To develop Virtual/Smart class room & Video Lectures from E-Learning course developed by the Department.  To bring more Research Projects from various funding agencies such as UGC, ICSSR etc. in near future.  To ensure interdisciplinary teaching –learning activity for the students of Hindi. The department is planning to sign some MOUs with Media Houses, institutes of similar interest in research and development.  To start Job oriented programmes.

9. No of students qualified NET/SET in the Academic year 2014-15 from the Department: 01 SET GEN ST 01 SC OBC Min

10. Details of Placement of a few Students: Total GEN ST SC OBC Min

Name of the Name of the Posts/Designation Average annual students Organization/Dept. salary (in Rs.) Mary Jamatia MBB College, Agartala PGT 25000 /- Juthika Debbarma Navodaya Vidyalaya, PGT As per rules. Khowai Amar Rani Halam Garia Mission School, PGT As per rules. Uaipur Dengirting Halam Garia Mission School, PGT As per rules. Uaipur

11. Awards/Medals received by the Teachersduring the academic year 2014-15: Name of Name of Date of Award Awarding Remarks Teachers Awards/Medals Agency/Institution Dr. Milan Rani Hindi SeviSamman 05th June, 2015 Sahitya Kala Manch, Jamatia Muradabad, UP

12. On-going Research Projects in 2014-15 Principal Funding Title of the project Total Grant Grant received Tenure Investigator Agency (Rs. in Lakhs) during the year UGC, Poorvottarki Hindi 1189600 /- Not yet. Two Dr. V.K. New PatrakaritaaurSamasikSanskriti years Mishra Delhi kSarvekshanatmakAdhyayan

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DEPARTMENT OF HISTORY

The Post-graduate classes in History first started in March 1977 in the P.G.Wing of MBB College, Agartala. The Calcutta University Post Graduate Study Centre (CUPG Centre) came into being in 1977, with a single student in the Department of History. In 1987 CUPG centre was converted into Tripura University. At first, the Department of History was known as the Department of Modern History under Calcutta University. Later on, with the establishment of Tripura University on 2nd October, 1987, the Department was renamed as the Department of History with its own syllabus. And after conversion to Central University semester system was introduced in the Department from the academic session 2008.The Department endeavours and organize Seminars / Workshops / Popular lectures etc.

Head of the Department : Prof. Satyadeo Poddar Programmes on offer : Five Years Integrated Masters Degree, M.A., Ph.D. Intake capacity : IMD-10, M.A.-80 1. Fulltime Faculty Members : Name Qualification Designation Specialization No. of No. of existing years of Ph.D. Scholars teaching under his/her experience supervision Dr. Satyadeo Ph.D. Professor Modern India, 25 years 05 Poddar Historiography Dr. Sukhendu M.A; M.Phil., Associate Modern Indian 20 years 02 Debbarma B.Ed., Ph.D. Professor History, History of North East India Sri Francis U MA, B.Ed, Asst. Prof. Ancient India 12 years Hrangkhawl M.Ed., LL.B. Dr. Monisankar M.A.Ph.D Asst. Prof. Modern India 11 years 01 Misra Sri Lincoln M.A., B.Ed. Asst. Prof. Modern India 8 years Reang Ms. Roshani Rai M.A. Asst. Prof. Modern India 4 years Dr. Nishikant M.A.,Ph.D. Asst. Prof. Gandhi, anti-caste 4 years Kolge movement, Environment

2. Guest Teachers/Contract Teachers: Name Qualification Institution No. of years of teaching experience

Miss Esther Rengsi MA History NEHU, Shillong

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3. List of Publications in peer reviewed (National) Journals/ Books/ Proceedings: Name of the Title of Paper/ Book/ Proceedings Name of Journals & Books Vol. Teacher No, Pages, Year of Publication& Publishers Lincoln Reang Administrative System of the Reang (Bru) Indian Journal of Scholarly Community Research, Ahmedabad, Vol:3 Issue:4 April 2014, pp.16-18 Dr. Nishikant The Politician: A Response to Arundhati GandhiMarg ISSN 0016-4437 Kolge Roy's The Doctor and The Saint (accepted)

4. Major thrust area of research:North East India, Tripura, Environmental History, Gandhi and Caste

5. New initiatives/Innovations: Use of PPT through overhead Projector by the Faculty.

6. Ph.D. Scholars registered/Theses submitted/ awarded during the academic year: Name of Scholars Research topic Name of Guide Ph.D. Status

Manira Aktar Muslim in Princely Tripura: A Dr. Monisankar Under Process Historical Study (C.1800-1949) Misra of Registration

Md. Mojahid Tripura in the Liberation Movement Dr. Satyadeo Thesis Rahman of Bangladesh (1947-1971) Poddar submitted

7. Conference/ Seminar/ Workshops/Symposia attended by the teachers: Name Conference/ Seminar/ Duration/ Organized by Title of the Paper presented Workshop attended Date 3 Days national Seminar Ramakrishna Mission and on Exploring Environmental Awareness Prof. Environmental History in 28th-30th Deptt. of in North east India Satyadeo North East India: Trends May‟ 2014 History, Tripura Commercial Forestry in Poddar and Possibilities. University Tripura, Paradox to Gandhian Environmentalism 2 days‟ National seminar 8th-9th Government Keynote speaker on Society and Culture in March,2014 Degree College, North East India: status Gondachhera, quo and transition Dhalai National Seminar on 16th-17th Holy Cross Resource Person Issues and Trends of November, College Governance in Multi 2013. Cultural Societies Refresher Course in 27th February UGC-Academic Staff College, North Eastern History -19th March‟ Hill University, Shillong. 2014

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Dr. 3 Days national Seminar 28th-30th Deptt. Of A Forgotten Flood: The Monisankar on Exploring May‟ 2014 History, Tripura Flood of 1883 in Cachar Misra Environmental History in University and Official Response: A North East India: Trends Preliminary Study and Possibilities. Seminar on 21/12/2013 Department of Principal Speaker „Transformation of Indian History, economy into the colonial Ramthakur economy with special College reference to the Land Revenue Settlements‟

Concluding ceremony of 1/11/2013 Rubber Board, Chief Guest and keynote Vigilance Awareness Agartala address on „Law and Week, 2013 Society: some stray thoughts‟ Lincoln 20th Refresher Course in 7th-27th UGC-Academic Staff College, Jamia Millia Reang History February‟ Islamia, New Delhi. 2014 Higher Education and 3rd& 4th TISS, The Challenges of Higher Marginalized March‟ 2013 Mumbai, in Education in the 21st Century association (Invited Speaker at Panel with ICSSR, discussion) Dr. New Delhi Nishikant International Non-violence 2nd Oct. 2013 College of “On Nonviolence”- (invited Kolge day Fisheries, Speaker) Central Agricultural University, Tripura Live Television Debate 2nd Oct. 2013 Doordarshan Gandhian Philosophy & Kendra, Problems of Northeast India Agartala (Resource Person)

8. Seminar/ Conference/Workshops/Symposia organized by the Department: i) 5 Days Workshop on Preventive conservation of manuscripts held between 21st -26th May, 2014.

ii) 3 Days National Seminar on Exploring Environmental History in North East India: Trends and

Possibilities on 28th-30th May‟ 2014

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9. Conference/Seminar/Workshops/Winter schools attended by students/ research scholars of the Department: Name Conference/ Seminar/ Duration/ Organized Title of the paper Workshop attended by presented Date

Nirmalya 3 Days national Seminar on 28th-30th Deptt. Of Ramakrishna Mission Karmakar Exploring Environmental May‟ History, and Environmental History in North East India: 2014 Tripura Awareness in North Trends and Possibilities. University east India

10. No of students qualified NET/SET in the Academic year from the Department: SET 06 GEN 01 ST - SC 04 OBC 01 Min -

11. On-going Research Projects in 2013-14: Faculty of History

Principal Funding Title of the project Total Grant Grant received Investigator Agency (Rs. in Lakhs) during the year Tenure Satyadeo UGC Problems of North East Rs.7,82,100/- Rs. 5,10,000/- 2 years Poddar India and Gandhian (Ist installment) methods of peace building Satyadeo Ministry of Manuscript Resource Rs.7,50,000/- 2.5 lakhs for 5 years Poddar Culture, Centre and Manuscript for MCC (till MCC ( March, (Coordinator) Govt. of Conservation Centre March, 2014) 2011 India onwards) Rs.12,50,000/- Rs.3.5 lakhs for for MRC(till MRC March,2014) Lincoln Indian An Analysis on the Rs.10,00,000/- Rs.4,00,000/- 2 Years Reang Council for Socio-Economic (2013- Social conditions of the Reang 2015) Science Community: A Research Primitive Tribal Group (ICSSR) of Tripura

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DEPARTMENT OF JOUNALISM AND MASS COMMUNICATION

The Department of Journalism and Mass Communication took off on 7th August 2009 with objectives to teach and contour the aspiring students to meet the challenges in the pasture of media industries and communication studies. Over the past few years it has produced successful alumni who are well placed in media organizations in the state and outside acting as catalysts bringing changes in journalism. Many of them are also pursuing their research activities in various reputed media institutions within the country while others became media educators in this region. Considering the global media set-up and demand the department marched hand in hand in collaboration with other premier media institutions of the country. It provides teachers and students the opportunity to exchange and share their individual ideas. Above all it has aimed at producing good and responsible media personnel lending one‟s ideas and knowledge in the spirit of free will by keeping communication culturally viable in both regional and global perspectives. The department explores opportunity for sharing one‟s creative ideas. There is a huge skill gap in some areas of Journalism and Mass Communication. One of such areas is Video Production and the Department has started Six Semester Bachelor Programme B.Voc in Film and Video Production from the Academic Session 2015 - 16.

Head of the Department: Dr. Deepak Upadhyaya Year of Establishment: 2009 Programmes offered : MA in Journalism and Mass Communication (JMC) and Bachelors Vocational Programme in Film and Video Production (B.VOC). Intake capacity : MA in JMC: 25, B.VOC in Film and Video Production: 30. 1. Fulltime Faculty Members : Name Qualification Designation Specialization No. of No. of existing years of Ph.D. Scholars teaching under his/ her experience supervision Dr. Deepak MA in Journalism Assistant Communication for 5 years - Upadhyaya and Mass Professor Development, Ad and Communication PR Sri Sunil M.Sc. in Visual Assistant Electronic Media, Visual 5 years - Kalai Communication Professor Communication Dr. R.K. M.Sc. in Mass Assistant Advertising, Marketing 5 years - Lilapati Communication Professor Communication Devi

2. Guest Teachers/Contract Teachers: Name Qualification Institution No. of years of teaching experience

Dr. Kaifia Ancer Ph.D in Mass Tripura 2 and half years Laskar Communication University

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3. Visiting Teacher/ Visiting Fellow: Name Institution

Sri P. Sainath Raman Magsaysay Award Winning journalist.

Sri Rahul Jain Secretary, North East Film and Cultural Society

Sri Sudipta Sengupta Adviser, 24 Ghanta, Kolkata

Sri Debanjan Chakraborty Additional Director, PIB, Kolkata

Dr. Abhijit Bora H.O.D, Department of Mass Communication and Journalism, Tezpur University.

Sri Charvak Associate Professor, Department of Mass Communication, Assam University.

Prof. Saumendranath Bera Deptt of Journalism and Mass Communication, Calcutta University, Editor, Global Media Journal, Indian Edition.

Prof. K.V. Nagaraj Former Pro V.C Assam University and currently, Professor in the Deptt of Mass Communication, Mizoram University.

4. Publication Details: 4.1 Book Chapters: Dept. All Title of the Book Editors Name of the Publishers Year ISBN Authors Chapter Book No. JMC Dr. Deepak Biodiversity Atul Kumar North East Bio Concept 2014 93- Upadhyaya and Media Gupta, diversity and Publishing 5125- Advocacy Dhiman Sustainable Company 030-X Concerns- Daschaudhury Economic (P) Ltd A few Biswendu Development- Reflections Bhattacharjee Issues and M. Datta Challenges JMC Dr. Deepak Media Atul Kumar North East Bio Concept 2014 93- Upadhyaya Advocacy Gupta, diversity and Publishing 5125- (Co- and Bio Dhiman Sustainable Company 030-X Author) diversity Daschaudhury Economic (P) Ltd Concerns Biswendu Development- Bhattacharjee Issues and M. Datta Challenges JMC Dr. Deepak Gender G.P.Pandey Media and Sunrise 2014 978- Upadhyaya Dimensions Women – Publication 93- of Climate Emerging s 80966- Change: Perspectives 35-9 Women at the receiving end

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4.2 List of publications in peer reviewed Journals/ Books/ Proceedings published outside India (International):

Department All Title Name of the Volume Year Page ISSN Authors Journal/ No. no Magazine JMC Sri Sunil Insurgency Media‟s Role in Conference 2014 136- 0976- Kalai Movement in Facilitating Peace Proceedings 141 0911 Tripura in Conflict Situation in Northeast India and Neighboring Countries (Media Watch) JMC Sri Sunil Visualizing Journal of North Vol 2 No 1 2015 100- 2322- Kalai Tripura Tribal East Indian 109 0988 Society: An Cultures analytical study of Mathia- A Kokborok Film. JMC Sri Sunil Cinema as an International Vol 1 No 5 2014 233- 2348- Kalai Effective Tool Journal of 244 537X for Teaching Multidisciplinary Human Rights Approach and Issues and Studies Problems: An Analytical Study of Samuel Goldwyn ‟s Film: “The Whistleblower” JMC Dr. Peace Media‟s Role in Conference 2014 142- 0976- Deepak Journalism in Facilitating Peace Proceedings 151 0911 Upadhyaya Conflict in Conflict (Co- Situation Situation in Author) Northeast India and Neighboring Countries (Media Watch) JMC Dr. Kaifia Recognizing Media Watch Vol 6 No 2 2015 193- 0976- Ancer the Politics of 199 0911 Laskar Visual Imagery through Transplanted Traditions in Indian Television Soap Operas. JMC Dr. Kaifia Tracking IOSR-Journal of Vol 19 No 2014 42- 2279-

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Ancer Partition Humanities and 9 (8) 45 0837 Laskar Discourses in Social Sciences the Films of Ritwik Ghatak. JMC Dr. Kaifia Tracking Scholar's View- Vol 4 No 1 2015 26- 2319- Ancer Subjugated International 34 121X Laskar Bodies of Journal of Media Female and Management Characters in Indian Soap Operas.

4.3. List of publications in peer reviewed Journals/ Books/ Proceedings published in India (National): Department All Authors Title Name of the Volume Year Page ISSN Journal/ No. no Magazine JMC Dr. Deepak A Study on International Vol 3 No 2014 73- 2319- Upadhyaya Post Graduate Research 7 78 1414 Students‟ Journal of Perception of Environmental Mass Media in Sciences Creating Awareness of Climate Change in Agartala, capital city of Tripura in India. JMC Dr. Deepak Climate Change International Vol 1 No 2014 364- 2348- Upadhyaya in the Minds of Journal of 6 385 6848 the Students of Research Tripura. JMC Dr. Kaifia Creating Intellection: Bi- Vol 3 No 2015 47- 2319- Ancer Fictional annual 2 55 8192 Laskar Contrasts of Interdisciplinary Female Research Characters in Journal Indian Hindi Films.

5. Seminar/ Conference/Workshops/Symposia Lecture/ Talk/ Cultural Programme organized by the Department: Sl. Date Title Speakers No.

1 21/11/14 The Predicament of the Rural: Journalism Sri P. Sainath, Raman from Below. Magsaysay Award Winning journalist.

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2 22nd Interaction with the Media Persons of Sri P. Sainath, Raman November Tripura organized by the Department of Magsaysay Award Winning 2014 Journalism and Mass Communication, journalist. Tripura University at Agartala Press Club.

3 23rd A Special Lecture on the Ethics of Sri P. Sainath, Raman November, Journalistic Practices organized by the Magsaysay Award Winning 2014 Department of Journalism and Mass journalist. Communication, Tripura University in Collaboration with the Working Journalists Association, Agartala.

4 24th to 28th A Series of Special Lectures on the Issues Sri P. Sainath, Raman November, and Practices of Journalism organized for Magsaysay Award Winning 2014 the students in the Department of journalist. Journalism and Mass Communication, Tripura University

5 18th April, A Special Lecture on editing for Print Dr. Abhijit Bora, H.O.D, 2015 Media. Department of Mass Communication and Journalism, Tezpur University.

6 26th May, A Special Lecture on nuances of Sri Charvak, Associate 2015 Documentary Film Making. Professor, Department of Mass Communication, Assam University.

7 8th August, A Special Lecture on Journalism at Cross Prof Saumendranath Bera, Deptt 2015 Roads. of Journalism and Mass Communication, Calcutta University, Editor, Global Media Journal, Indian Edition.

8 19 and 20 Special lectures on Television Journalism. Sri Sudipto Sengupta, Advisor August and Consultant, 24 Ghanta 2015 Kolkata

9 17 and 18 “Two Day Documentary Film Festival on Sri Rahul Jain, Secy, Film and August Arts and Culture” organized by the JMC Cultural Society of the North 2015 department in collaboration of Indira East. Gandhi National Centre for the Arts and Film and Cultural Society of the North East.

10 23rd A Special Lecture on Emerging Issues on Sri Debanjan Chakraborty, September,

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2015 Journalism Director, PIB, Kolkata.

11 29th A Special Lecture on History and Prof. K.V. Nagaraj, Former Pro September, Development of Journalism V.C Assam University, and 2015 current Professor in the Deptt of Mass Communication, Mizoram University.

6. Teaching Laboratory/ Research Laboratory: Total No. of Lab No. of No. of Computer and No. of Smart No. of Shooting (A+B+C+D) Teaching Lab Multimedia Editing Class Rooms Studio (D) (A) Lab (B) (C) 8 3 2 2 1

7. Major Instruments available in the Department: Sl no Description of item 1 Sony Digital HD Video Camera Recorder with (Model- HVR-Z5P) accessories 2 I Mac 21.5 inch (Model: MF086) 3 Mac Pro (Model: ME 253HN/A) 4 Cannon DSLR EOS 7D 5 Lens EF -570-300 MM 6 Lens 18-135 MM 7 Canon EOS 50 D+Lens EF 14 MM 8 Lens EF-570-300 MM 9 Sony Camera DCR SD 1000E 10 Tripod SLIK OPTO 11 Tripod Unit for Camcorder (Manufactured by : Manfrotto, Model: 701HDV, 547B) 12 Info Lithium battery for 6 hrs. back up (Manufactured by Sony, Model: NP-F970) 13 Memory Recording Unit (Widely available standard CF card is used for HDV, DV CAM, DV file Recording) (Manufactured by: Sony, Model: HVR-MRC1K) 14 Carrying case for Camcorder 15 Ahuja 14 Channel Digital Sound Mixer (Model: AMX-1412) 16 Ahuja Sound Monitor (Model: SRM 120) 17 Ahuja Condenser Microphone (Model: CUM 450) 18 Ahuja Dynamic Microphone (Model: PRO 3200) 19 Ahuja Omni Directional Microphone (Model: SHM-1000 DR)

Sri Sunil Refresher Course in 2015 Academic Staff Tripura Through the Kalai Media College, Jamia Lenses: Journalism from Millia Islamia Below

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9. Major thrust area of research: The Department emphasizes research and documentation of Art and Culture of this untapped territory of this region both in Print as well as Video Production.

10. New initiatives/Innovations: The Department has started a new programme B.Voc in Film and Video Production, under the NSDC Programme, Government of India. The Department aimsto be a vibrant academic department in the region training human resources for film industry of the state and the region. It also plans to set up a full-fledged departmental Production House to facilitate the aspiring film makers of the state.The Department is planning to introduce various short-term professional certificate courses in Photography, Science and Art of Sound Design, Video Editing, Advertising, Event Management and Public Relations.The Department also plans to start publication of a research journal.

11. No of students qualified NET/SET in the Academic year 2014-15 from the Department: NET June, 2014 GEN ST SC OBC Min NET June, 2014 01 SLET 01

12. Details of Placement of a few Students: Name of the students Name of the Posts/Designation Average annual Organization/Dept. salary (in Rs.)

Sri Biswendu Bhattacharjee Times of India Correspondent

Sri Chinmoy Acharjee Dainik Sambad Correspondent

Sri KalyanSuklabaidya Daily Desher Katha Correspondent

Sri Pritam Chakraborty Headlines Tripura Correspondent

Sri Tanmoy Chakraborty Indian Council of Social Investigator Media Research

Sri Joytirmoy Das Govt. of Tripura Auditor

Mrs.SangeetaPurkayastha Tripurainfoway Correspondent

Sri Abhijit Nath Tripura Observer Correspondent

Ms.MoumitaGope NRHM Sub divisional Expert

Ms.Nandita Bhattacharjee AGMC Project Project Fellow

Ms. Amrita Chakraborty, Ms. Tripura Natural Gas PR Deptt Sainy Roy Company Ltd

Sri Nabendu Bhattacharjee Syandan Patrika Correspondent

Sri Deepak Debbarma DDK Agartala News Reader

Sri Swagata Bhattacharjee Shristee Tripura Anchor

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Sri Antara Dutta All India Radio, News Reader Agartala

Sri Elizabeth Kalai All India Radio, Announcer Agartala

Sri Sujit Debnath Govt. of Tripura Teacher

Sri Jayanta Das Govt. of Tripura Teacher

Sri Bablu Das Govt. of Tripura Teacher

Ms. Sutapa Guha, Ms. Headlines Tripura Anchor and News Reader Moutushi Chakraborty

13. Any other achievements: The Department has recently started UGC sponsored skill based educational programme to fill the gap in industry academia interface known as Bachelors in Vocational Programme in Film and Video Production (B.VOC) wherein 27 students have taken admission from 2015 session. The student composition B.Voc is as follows-- { Gen- M=4, F=4;OBC- M=3, F=0;SC- M=1,F=4;ST-M=10, F=0}. The department has initiated collaborative efforts with the reputed film institutes like LV.PrasadFilm and Television Academy, Chennai to facilitate industrial training of the students enrolled in B.Voc in Film and Video Production course. This collaboration will not only hone the practical skills of the students but also help in their placement in national media industry. More academic collaboration is in pipeline with other reputed media and film institutions of the country. At the same time steps are being initiated to establish collaboration with regional media houses of Tripura like Doordarshan Kendra Agartala, Tripura Observer (English Daily), Tripura Times (English Daily) and Dainik Sambad (Daily Vernacular Newspaper), Headlines Tripura (Television News Channel) and so on.The B.Voc programme was started from 20/07/2015 and Sri Sunil Kalai is the co-ordinator of the said course.

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DEPARTMENT OF LAW

The Law Department was established as a Post Graduate department from 2011. The Objectives of the Department are to promote legal knowledge and to make law and the legal process efficient instruments of social advancement in order to advance professional education and also to provide adequate orientation and training to judicial officers and others who are involved in the administration of justice.

Head of the Department : Dr. Prabhat Kumar Saha Year of Establishment: 2011 Programmes on offer : LLM, PhD Intake capacity : LLM (15) 1. Fulltime Faculty Members : Name Qualification Designation Specialization No. of years No. of existing of teaching Ph.D. Scholars experience under his/her supervision Dr. Praveen Ph.D. Asst. Prof. Criminal Law and 11 approx 2 Mishra Human rights Dr. Prabhat PhD, NET Asst. Prof. Intellectual 3 approx 1 Kumar Saha Property Law and Constitutional Law Dr. Asst. Prof. Criminal Law 2 approx (on Manoranjan lien) Jha

2. Guest Teachers/Contract Teachers: Name Qualification Institution No. of years of teaching experience Swapan Debbarma (2013-2015) LLM, NET Tripura University 1 & ½ year Papri Debbarma (2014-2015) LLM, NET Tripura University 1 year Jayanta Dhar (2014 to till date) LLM, NET Tripura University

3. Visiting Teacher/ Visiting Fellow : Name Institution Prof. BN Pandey Banaras Hindu University Prof. SS Chatterjee University of Calcutta Prof. Ajai Kumar Banaras Hindu University Prof. Manoj Kumar Sinha Indian Law Institute, Delhi Prof. M.P. Singh National Law University, Delhi

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4. Publication Details: 4.1 Book Chapters: Dept. All Authors Title of the Book Editors Name of Publishers Year ISBN Chapter the Book No. Law Dr. Prabhat “Objectives and B. C. Nirmal Science Banaras 2014 ISBN- Kumar Saha Principles, & Ajendra Technolog Hindu 13: 97 Technology Srivastava y and Law University 8- Transfer and the (eds.) Reform & Satyam 93828 TRIPS Law Agreement: International 23094 Flexibilities and , New Delhi, Options for 2014 Developing Countries” Law Bandita Intellectual S.C Roy, Intellectual Radha 2014 ISBN Sengupta and Property Chankya Property Publications 978- Priyanka Protection of National Law Rights, A , New Delhi 81- Bhowmik Traditional Prismatic University, 7487- Knowledge view Patna. 924-0 Law Tanusree Compulsory S.C Roy, Intellectual Radha 2014 ISBN Debnath and Licensing of Chankya Property Publications 978- Brinda Pharmaceutical National Law Rights, A , New Delhi 81- Debbarma Patents and its Prismatic University, 7487- Implications view Patna. 924-0 Law Koushik Dilution Doctrine S.C Roy, Intellectual RadhaPublic 2014 ISBN Karmakar with Reference to Chankya Property ations, New 978- and Ranabir Well-known National Law Rights, A Delhi 81- Sarkar Trademarks Prismatic University, 7487- view Patna. 924-0

4.2 List of publications in peer reviewed Journals/ Books/ Proceedings published in India (National): Dept. All Title Name of the Volume Year Page Authors Journal/ Magazine No. Law Dr. Prabhat "Competition Flexibilities in Journal of Indian Vol. 2015 92- Kumar the TRIPS Agreement: Law Institute 57:1 108 Saha Implications for Technology Transfer and Consumer Welfare" Law Dr. Prabhat “TRIPS Agreement and Lucknow Law 21 2014 27- Kumar Technology Transfer to Journal 45 Saha Developing Countries: Focusing on Overlooked Article 66.2” Law Khumtiya Social & Legal Position of Tui : A Journal on XVIII Debbarma Indigenous Women: A Case Tribal Life & 2014 Study of Tripura Culture

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4.3 List of other Publications:

Dept. All Title Name of the Volume Year Page Authors Journal/ Magazine No. Law Bandita Role of religion and Indian Dainik Sambad March 13, 2015 Sengupta constitution 2015 Law Bandita Judicial restraint on Dainik Sambad June 16, 2015 Sengupta government advertisement 2015 Law Bandita A high priced Tripura Times March 4, 2015 Sengupta pharmaceutical drug is a 2015 challenge to right to health, access to medicines: a way out Law Samir Differently abled person Tripura Times Dec 2014 2 Bhadury also part of our society 08,2014 Law Samir Judicial Activism in India Tripura Times March 2015 2 Bhadury 08,2015, Law Samir Right to education for Tripura Times May 2015 2 Bhadury differently abled student 16,2015,M ay 17,2015 continuatio n, Law Samir 2014

Bhadury ধরমমওমরমিমনমিওশব্দদূষন আজকেরফমরয়াদ Law Samir 3rd 2014 Bhadury মশক্ষারআক ায়প্রমিবমিরা দদমনেসংবাদ December, 2014 Law Samir 3rd 2013 অনুেম্পানয়প্রমিবমিকদরউন্নন্নয় Bhadury দদমনেসংবাদ December,

ননপ্রকয়াজনভা বাসাওউৎসাহ 2013 Law Bhaskar Maternity Benifit Of Tripura Times 10th April 2015 2 Debbarma Womens' Is A Human 2015 Right Law Diptanu Pranticknagarikernayaypor DainikSambad Jun, 9, 2015 Debnath ayonotaradhikar 2015 Law Samuel A plight of being born a Tripura Times April 10, 2015 2 Molsom girl (Human Right) 2015 Law Binita Human Trafficking Tripura Times April 25, 2015 2 Basfore 2015 Law Jhutika Honour Killing Tripura Times April 14, 2015 2 Naukham 2015 Law Subroto Female Infanticide Tripura Observer 2015 2 Saha

5. Ph.D. Scholars registered/Theses submitted/ awarded during the academic year 2014-15: Name of Research topic Name of Registered/Theses Scholars Guide submitted/ Awarded

Khumtiya “Land Acquisition” Land Rights of the Dr. Praveen Registered

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Debbarma Indigenous Peoples (with special reference Mishra to the State of Tripura)

Rajarshi Evidentiary value of police dog from the Dr. Praveen Registered Purkayasta prosecutional perspective: A critical analysis Mishra

Papri TRIPS Agreement And Transfer Dr. Prabhat Registered Debbarma ofEnvironmentally Sound Technologies: Kumar Saha Implications for Developing Countries

6. Seminar/ Conference/Workshops/Symposia Lecture/ Talk/ Cultural Programmeorganized by the Department: Sl. Date Title Speakers No.

1 19/04/2015 A talk on arrears of cases in Justice AltamasKabir. (Former Chief courts Justice of India)

2 15/04/2015 Constitutional Issues Prof. M. P. Singh (Chancellor, Central University of Haryana)

3 31/03/2015 Role of Gandhian philosophy Anil Nauriya (Supreme court in Indian constitution advocate)

7. Conference/Seminar/Workshops/Winter schools attended by Teacher/Students/Research Scholars of the Dept. organized by Institutions/Agency other than Tripura University: Name Conference/ Seminar/ Duration/ Organized by Title of the paper Workshop attended Date presented Dr. Prabhat 94th orientation 23rdFebruary – Academic Staff Participated Kumar Saha program 23rd, 20th March, College,JNU 2015 Dr. Prabhat 2 Days Workshop on 17 & 18 April National University of Cross boarder Kumar Saha Human Rights and Juridical Sciences, trafficking of Related Issues Kolkata and Tripura women and Government Law College children Dr. Prabhat 1 Days Workshop on 30th mach College of Fisheries, Overview of Kumar Saha Intellectual Property 2105 Central Agricultural Intellectual Rights University, Lembucherra Property Rights Khumtiya World Conference on 22nd to 23rd United Nations, New Participated Debbarma Indigenous Peoples September York 2014 Khumtiya “Patriarchy and 16th& 17th ICSSR & ICHR (Ministry Participated & Debbarma Gender in Colonial January, 2015 of Human Resource presented a paper and Post Colonial Development, New Delhi) on “Social & Legal South Asia” & The Department of Position of

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higher Education Govt. Of Indigenous Tripura. Women: A case Organized by study of Tripura” KabiNazrulMahavidyalay aSonamura, Sepahijala, Tripura Khumtiya Gender Implication of 20th& 21st North East Social Participated & Debbarma & Tribal Customary Law March, 2015 Research Centre presented a paper Lisa (NESRC), Cotton College on “Social Position Debbarma State university (CCSU) of Koloi Women in (Join Paper) & Tata Institute of Social Tripura” Sciences (TISS) Khumtiya 2 Day National 23rd& 24th Economic Science of Participated & Debbarma Seminar on “Tripura in May, 2015 Tripura (ESSOT) presented a paper 21st Century: on “Land as Development Incarnation of Experience” Culture of the Tribal People of Tripura” Jayanta Dhar “Patriarchy and 16th& 17th ICSSR & ICHR (Ministry Endeavour to Gender in Colonial January, 2015 of Human Resource evaluate the and Post Colonial Development, New Delhi) adequacy of legal South Asia” & The Department of mandates for higher Education Govt. Of gender justice in Tripura. patriarchal society. Organised by KabiNazrulMahavidyalay aSonamura, Sepahijala, Tripura Jayanta Dhar Cyber Law: Issues and 9th March PG Dept. of Law, Issues and Challenges 2015 Sambalpur, Odisha, Recommendations National Seminar on Cyber Crime. Sponsored by UGC Sthiti 2 Days National 6th& 7th ICFAI University Paper presented on Dasgupta seminar on September “Need of “Perspective of 2014 reciprocity between education from India school and family with special reference education ” to srisrithakuranukulchan dra”

8. Major thrust area of research: Constitutional Law, Criminal Law, Intellectual Property Law, Human Rights.

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9. New initiatives/Innovations: Publication of class assignments in the editorial page of Newspapers.

10. No of students qualified NET/SET in the Academic year 2014-15 from the Department: NET June, 2014 1 GEN ST 1 SC OBC Min

11. Details of Placement of a few Students: Total GEN 1 ST 2 SC 1 OBC 1 Min

Name of the students Name of the Posts/Designation Average annual Organization/Dept. salary (in Rs.)

Tanusree Debnath Tripura Judicial Service Judicial Magistrate I 6.5 lacks

Saikat Das Tripura Judicial Service Judicial Magistrate I 6.5 lacks

Nandita Bhattacharjee Tripura Judicial Service Judicial Magistrate I 6.5 lacks

Jakashmee Debbarma Tripura Judicial Service Judicial Magistrate I 6.5 lacks

Papri Debbarma Tripura Govt. Law College Assistant Professor 5 lacks

Swapan Debbarma Tripura Govt. Law College Assistant Professor 5 lacks

Deepa Bhattacharjee Tripura Govt. Law College Guest Teacher 70 Thousand

Kausik Karmakar Tripura Govt. Law College Guest Teacher 70 Thousand

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DEPARTMENT OF MUSIC

The Department of Music was established in the Year 2009. At present it is the only department in the entire NER that offers Master Degree in Hindustani Music (Vocal and Kathak).

Head of the Department : Dr. Utpal Biswas Year of Establishment: 2009 Programmes on offer : P.G. & Ph.D. in Vocal Music and Dance (Katthak) Intake capacity : 26 1. Fulltime Faculty Members : Name Qualification Designation Specialization No. of years No. of existing of teaching Ph.D. Scholars experience under his/her supervision Dr. Utpal M.A., Ph.D Assistant Hindustani classical 05 04 Biswas Professor vocal and tabla Dr. Rabindra M.A., M.Phil, Assistant Hindustani classical 10 04 Bharali Ph.D. Professor vocal

2. Guest Teachers/Contract Teachers: Name Qualification Institution No. of years of teaching experience Aishik Bandyopadhyay M.A. M.Phil. Rabindra Bharati 1 University Dr. Padmini Chakraborty M.A. Ph.D. Rabindra Bharati 2 University

3. Visiting Teacher/ Visiting Fellow : Name Institution Prof. Omkar Prasad Visva Bharati Viswavidyalaya

4. Seminar/ Conference/Workshops/Symposia Lecture/ Talk/ Cultural Programme organized by the Department: Sl. No. Date Title Speakers 1. 28-29 A comparative study of Anjan Upadhay (eminent kirtan exponent) Jan,2015 bengali padavali kirtan and indian classical music 2. 20th& 23rd Workshop on techniques of Prof. Mandavi Singh (Hon‟ble Vice March, 2015 katthak dance Chancellor, IKSVV, Khairagarh, CG) 3. 13th April, A talk on Rabindranath and Prof. Amita Dutta (Ex Dean of Fine Arts 2015 dance Faculty, Rabindra Bharati University)

5. Conference/Seminar/Workshops/Winter schools attended by Teacher/Students/Research Scholars of the Dept. organized by Institutions/Agency other than Tripura University: Name Conference/Seminar/ Duration/ Organized by Title of the paper presented Workshop attended Date Dr. Utpal National Research 28-29th National Service “Andh Biswas Biswas, Seminar March, Scheme evamsamajikku- Asst. 2015 ritiyokenibaranhetuyuvao Prof. main

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vaigyanikavibrittievamcheton aokavikash” Dr. Utpal National Semianr 21-22th Indira Kala “Chhattisgarh kihalwajanajati Biswas, November, Sangeet main Asst. 2014 Viswavidyalaya, rachalitvivahokirasmain” Prof. Khairagarhy, C.G.

6. Any other achievements: A Dance Drama, “Mere Swami Ke Vivek Yatra” performed by Prof. Mandavi Singh, Hon‟ble Vice Chancellor, IKSVV, Khairagarh, CG.

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DEPARTMENT OF PHILOSOPHY

Department of Philosophy started its journey under Tripura University in July,1994. The department has arranged and organised seminars, discussion, lectures at state, national and international levels individually and conjointly. Every year as a part of the Teacher‟s Day programme, this department has been organising and arranging seminars, discussions, lecture programmes to commemorate the great teacher and philosopher S. Radhakrishnan. The department has been publishing a departmental journal entitled „Pratyaya‟. Major Thrust Area of Research of the department is Indian Philosophy, Ethics, Western Philosophy, Philosophy of Religion and Culture.

Head of the Department: Dr. Krishna Bhattacharya Year of Establishment: 1994 Programmes on offer : IMD, M.A. & Ph.D. Intake capacity : 95 1. Fulltime Faculty Members: 5 (five) Name Qualification Designation Specialization No. of yrs. No. of existing of teaching Ph.D scholars experience under his/her supervision Dr. Krishna M.A. Ph.D Associate Vedanta and 37 yrs. & 5 2 Bhattacharya Professor Western months Epistemology Dr. Mohan M.A. Ph.D Associate Philosophy of 18 yrs.& 6 5 Debbarma Professor Culture and months & Head Religion Dr. Bimal Ch. M.A. Ph.D Asst. Ethics 10 yrs. 4 Pal Professor (Stage – II) Dr. Arup M.A. Ph. D Asst. Ethics, Western 5 yrs. 4 JyotiSarma Professor Philosophy Mr. Bhupesh M.A. Asst. Philosophy of 5 yrs. -- Debbarma Professor Culture and Religion

2. Guest Teachers/Contract Teachers (2014-2015): 4 (four) Name Qualification Institution No. of yrs. of teaching experience Pranay Deb UGC NET with JRF Award Jan. 2014 and TU 2 yrs. SET (Sept. 2012) Ph.D Scholar Sujit UGC NET (Nov. 2012) and SET (June, TU 2 yrs. Debnath 2011), ICPR JRF 2015 Ph.D Scholar Rakhi UGC NET (Nov. 2012) and SET (June, TU 1 yr. Sutradhar 2011) Ph.D Scholar Biswajit UGC NET (Nov. 2012) and SET (June, TU 2 yrs. Debnath 2011), NET JRF 2014 Ph.D Scholar

3. Visiting Teacher / Visiting Fellow (UGC): Name Capacity Institution Dr. Pradyot Kumar Mandal (Emeritus Professor) Dept. Visiting Burdwan of Philosophy, Burdwan University. Teacher University

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Prof. S.Lokendrajit Singh, Dept. of Philosophy, Visiting Manipur Manipur University, Imphal Teacher University

4. Publication Details: 4.1Books: Department All Authors Title Publishers Year ISBN No. in sequence Philosophy Arup Jyoti Kant and Hegel on Is- Progressive October ISBN- Sarma Ought Dichotomy publishers 2014 978818064 Kolkata 2043

4.2 Book Chapters: Department All Title of the Book Name of the Publishers Year ISBN Authors Chapter/ Article Editors Book No. Philosophy Bhupesh Role and S.K. Problems of Eastern 2014 ISBN Debbarma Prospect of Singh, Ethnicity and Book : 978- Kokborok Stanely Language – House 93- Language and Sohlang Northeast Publishers, 8325 Literature in the , K. Perspectives Guwahati, 2-23- Educational Sharma 2014, 7 Scenario of Tripura

5. Ph.D. Scholars registered/Theses submitted/ awarded during the academic year 2014-15: Name of Research topic Name of Guide Registered/Theses Scholars submitted/Awarded Mr. Biswajit “Radhakrishnan‟s View of Unity of Dr. NaniGopal Viva-voce Baidya Human Life and Spirit” Bhattacharjee completed Mr. Bhupesh “Understanding Tribal Religion in the Dr. Mohan Viva-voce Debbarma Context of the Borok Traditional Religion Debbarma completed of Tripura – A Conceptual Analysis” Mr. Sujit Roy “A Study on NirvikalpakaPratyaksa in Dr. Krishna Viva-voce Nyaya and Bauddha Philosophy” Bhattacharyra completed Mr. “Social and Moral Values of the Borok Dr. Mohan Viva-voce Bhupendra People of Tripura – A Study of Socio- Debbarma completed Debbarma moral Philosophy” Biswanath “The Notion of Atma and Apavarga in Dr, Krishna Registered Das Nyaya – Vaisesika Philosophy – A Bhattacharya Critical Study” Biswajit “John Passmore on Environmental Ethics Dr. Bimal Registered Debnath : A Critical Study” Chandra Pal Rakhi “A study of Social Welfare with Special Dr. Mohan Registered Sutradhar Reference to Raja Rammohan Roy and Debbarma Swami Vivekananda” Parimal “A Socio-philosophical Study on Equality Dr. Mohan Registered Nama Das and Justice as in the Thoughts of M.K. Debbarma Gandhi and B.R. Ambedkar” Arambam “Impact of changing human values on the Dr. Mohan Registered Gracy Devi changes in nature with special reference to Debbarma Manipur: A Post-Independence Study”

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Srirupa Datta “Appearance and Reality with special Dr. Arup Registered Choudhury reference to Kant and Hegel” JyotiSarma Achhiya “A Critical Study of Women‟s Dignity as Dr. Bimal Registered Begam in the Thoughts of M.K. Gandhi and I.C. Chandra Pal Vidyasagar”

6. Seminar/Conference/Workshops/Symposia Lecture/ Talk/Cultural Programme organized by the Dept. Sl. No. Date Title Speakers 1 5th Sept. Observation of Dr. Radha All teacher and some senior students 2014 Krishnan‟s Birth Day 2 7th April, Dharma, Law and Religion Speaker: Prof. MohiniMullick, ICPR National 2015 Fellow and Professor of Philosophy, Department of Philosophy, IIT, Kanpur,

7. Major thrust area of research: Indian Philosophy, Ethics, Western Philosophy, Philosophy of Religion and Culture. 8. New initiatives/Innovations: CBCS introduced in the current session. 9. No of students qualified NET/SET in the Academic year 2014-15 from the Department: NET June, 2014 7 GEN 0 ST 1 SC 2 OBC 3 Min 1 NET Dec., 2014 6 GEN 0 ST 3 SC 1 OBC 1 Min 1 SET 2 GEN 0 ST 1 SC 1 OBC 0 Min 0

10. Details of Placement of a few Students: Total 9 GEN 1 ST 3 SC 5 Name of the Category Name of the Organization/ Posts/ Average Students Dept. Designation Annual salary Biswajit Gen Iswar Ch. Mahavidhya-laya, Assistant Rs. 4.8 lakhs Baidhya Belonia Professor Manoranjan SC BBMC, Agartala Assistant Rs. 4.8 lakhs Das Professor Bhupendra ST Adwaitya Barman Assistant Rs. 4.7 lakhs Debbarma Mahavidhya-laya, Amarpur Professor Anupam SC Ram Krishna Mahavidhya- Assistant Rs. 4.6 lakhs Mallik laya, Kailashahar Professor Melody ST B.R. Abbedkar Collage, Assistant Rs. 4.6 lakhs Lalnunsangi Fatikrai, Professor Darlong Mithan Das SC Ram Krishna Mahavidhya- Assistant Rs. 4.5 lakhs laya, Kailashahar Professor Parimal Nama SC Kamal Govt. Degree College Assistant Rs. 4.5 lakhs Das Professor Sibkanta Das SC Ram Krishna Mahavidhya- Assistant Rs. 4.4 lakhs laya, Kailashahar Professor Shantaraj ST Adwaitya Barman Assistant Rs. 4.4 lakhs Debbarma Mahavidhya-laya,Amarpur Professor

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DEPARTMENT OF POLITICAL SCIENCE

The Department was established in 1994and its Master Degree curriculum focuses on the study of Political Theory/Thought, Comparative Politics, International Relations, Public Administration, Developmental Studies, Research Methodology, Indian Politics etc. The programme has been designed to enhance theoretical understanding, relating to the political processes in the contemporary socio-economic and institutional order and to develop methodological skills. The Department emphasises on the study of political developments in North-East India.

Head of the Department : Prof. Chandrika Basu Majumder Year of Establishment: 1994 Programmes on offer : Integrated Master‟s Degree (IMD), Post- Graduate Program, Ph.D. Intake capacity : 95 1. Fulltime Faculty Members : Name Qualification Designation Specialization No. of No. of existing years of Ph.D. Scholars teaching under his/her experience supervision Prof. C. B. Ph.D Professor Political Thought 32 07 Majumder Human Rights Prof. K. N. Ph. D Professor Globalization 31 03 Jena Intellectual Property Rights Dr. Gautam Ph. D Associate Political Theory 22 04 Chakma Professor International Relations Politics in Northeast India Dr. Alak Ph.D Assistant Public Administration 15 07 Bhattacharya Professor Development Studies Research Methodology Mr. M.A. Assistant Public Administration 10 Vanlalmauna Professor Development Studies Darlong Mr. Biplab M. Phil Assistant International Relations 05 Debnath Professor India‟s Foreign Policy Politics in Southeast Asia

2. Guest Teachers/Contract Teachers: Name Qualification Institution No. of years of teaching experience Miss Nengneithem Kipgen Ph.D Jawaharlal Nehru 01 University, New Delhi Miss Dipikanta Chakraborty M.A. Tripura University 01

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3. Publication Details: 3.1Books: Department All Authors in Title Publishers Year ISBN No. sequence Political Edited by Prof. Swami Vivekananda; Axix Books 2014 978-93- Science Chandrika Basu the man and his Pvt Ltd, New 82835-19- Majumder message Delhi 6

3.2 Book Chapters: Department All Title of the Book Name of the Publishers Year ISBN Authors Chapter Editors Book No. Political Prof. Maulana Abul Ranjan Maulana Departments 2014 13- Science Chandrika Kalam – An Kumar Abul Kalam of Political 978- Basu Advocate of Ray & Azad: Science and 81- Majumder Composite Santanu Philosophy, Economics, 92824 Nationalism Ghosh Education Maulana 6-0-4 and Azad Governance College , Kolkata

3.3 List of other Publications:

Department All Authors Title Name of the Volume Year Page Journal/ No. Magazine Department Prof. Gender Issues Tripura Journal Vol.1, No.2 July, Page of Political Chandrika Land of Social ISSN NO 2014 42- Science Basu Administration : Science 2357-5854 52 Majumder Tripura Perspective Prof. Gender and Daughter of Vol. No.1, June to Page- Chandrika Property Rights Nation Issue 1, August 21 Basu ISSN No--- 2015 Majumder 2394-241x

4. Ph.D. Scholars registered/Theses submitted/ awarded during the academic year 2014-15: Name of Research topic Name of Guide Registered/Theses Scholars submitted/ Awarded Chandana Political Participation and Empowerment Prof. Chandrika Awarded Nath of Tribal Women in Tripura : A Case Basu Majumder Study Piyali Dhar Recognition of Community Rights under Prof. Chandrika Registered Forest Rights Act 2006 in Tripura Basu Majumder Uma Dr. Dhananjoy Registered Begam Gan Choudhury

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5. Seminar/ Conference/Workshops/Symposia Lecture/ Talk/ Cultural Programme organized by the Department: Sl. No. Date Title Speakers

1 30.03.2015 Special Lecture on „Gandhian Mr. Anil Noorani, Advocate, concept of Trusteeship‟ Supreme Court of India.

2 07.04.2015 Special lecture on Prof. Jeevan Kumar, Dept. of „Globalization and Public Political Science, Bangalore Administration‟ University.

6. Conference/Seminar/Workshops/Winter schools attended by Teacher/Students/Research Scholars of the Dept. organized by Institutions/Agency other than Tripura University:

Name Conference/ Seminar/ Duration/ Organized by Title of the paper Workshop attended Date presented Prof. Chandrika National Seminar on 19th and Organized by the Invited Speaker Basu Majumder „Upliftment of Ethical, 20th Dept‟ of on „Significance Cultural and Socio – July,2014 Sanskrit,Govt. of Bhagabad Gita Economic values through Women‟s College Sanskrit Language and ,Agartala, Literature‟ Prof. Chandrika National Seminar on “State 20th – Organized by the Acted as a Chair Basu Majumder and Participatory 21st Department of Public Person in a Governance with special Nov‟2014 Administration, Technical focus on North East India” Mizoram University at Session Aizawl, Prof. Chandrika Training on „Gender 28th Organised by Nehru Acted as a Basu Majumder Equity‟ Nov‟14 Yuba Kendra, West Resource Person Tripura Prof. Chandrika International Seminar on 16th& 17th Organised by Kabi Chaired a Basu Majumder „Patriarchy and Gender in January,2 Nazrul Technical Colonial South Asia‟ 015 Mahavidyalaya, Session Sonamura Prof. Chandrika Empowerment of Tribal 13th and Organised by Acted as a Basu Majumder Women 14th Women‟s College, Chairperson in a February, Agartala. session 2015

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Mizanur Rahman National Seminar on North 14-15 Swami Vivekananda Role and Surajit Debnath East India: Before and Feb., 2015 Mahavidyalaya, Leadership Ranjan Acharjee after partition with special Mohanpur, Tripura Quality of (Research reference to Tripura (West) Movements in a Scholar) Pre-partitioned North-Eastern Indian State, Tripura

Ranjan Acharjee National Seminar on 8 - 9 Nov, Bir Bikram Memorial Governance and „National Security Issues: 2014 College, Agartala Tribal Leadership Northeast India in Tripura Perspectives‟

7. No of students qualified NET/SET in the Academic year 2014-15 from the Department: NET June, 2014 01 GEN ST SC OBC Min 01

SET 02 GEN 01 ST SC OBC Min 01

8. Details of Placement of a few Students: Total GEN ST SC OBC Min

Name of the Name of the Posts/ Average annual salary students Organization/Dept. Designation (in Rs.)

Mijanur Bhavan‟s Tripura Teacher‟s Assistant 2,00,000 /- Rahaman Training College, Agartala. Professor

Uma Begam KabiNazrulMahavidyalaya Guest Lecture Rs 300 per class

Piyali Dhar Holy Cross College Guest Lecture 1,00,000 /-

9. Awards/Medals received by the students during the academic year 2014-15: Name of Name of Date of Awarding Agency/Institution Remarks Students Awards/Medals Award

Samir 2nd Prize 01-12-14 Tripura State AIDS Control Debnath Society, Govt. of Tripura

Samir 1st Position 19-02- Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Debnath 2015 Parishad

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DEPARTMENT OF PHYSICAL EDUCATION

Head of the Department : Dr. Sanjib Kumar Bhowmik Year of Establishment: 2011 Programmes on offer : M.P.Ed & Ph.D 1. Fulltime Faculty Members : Name Qualification Designation Specialization No. of No. of existing years of Ph.D. Scholars teaching under his/her experience supervision

Dr. Krishnendu M.P.E, M.Phil, Assistant Biomechanics & 4 years 2 Dhar Ph.D. Professor Track & Field

Dr. Sanjib Kumar M.P.E, M.Phil, Assistant Health Education 6 years 1 Bhowmik D.Y.Ed, Ph.D. Professor & Yoga

Dr. Sudip Das M.P.E, Ph.D. Assistant Exercise 15 Years 1 Professor Physiology & Foot Ball

2. Visiting Teacher/ Visiting Fellow : Name Institution

Prof. Manika Debnath Lakshmibai National Institution of Physical Education (LNIPE) Gwalior

Prof. Ikram Hussain Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh, Uttar Pradesh

3. Publication Details: 3.1Books: Department All Authors in Title Publishers Year ISBN No. sequence Department of Dr. Sanjib Kumar TEST YOUR Naya Pustak 2015 978-81- Physical Bhowmik & Dr. CONCEPTS IN Mahal, 926855-7- Education Saon Sanyal PHYSICAL Agartala 1 (LNIPE, Gwalior) EDUCATION

3.2 List of other Publications:

Department All Title Name of the Journal/ Vol. Year Page Authors Magazine No. IGIPESS, Dr. A Study of Conference Proceeding of 2014 195 Delhi Sudip Relaxation between International Congress on University Das State Anxiety and Sports Psychology. Performance in ISBN No. 978-81-7873- Soccer 077-6

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4. Ph.D. Scholars registered/Theses submitted/ awarded during the academic year 2014-15: Name of Research topic Name of Registered/Theses Scholars Guide submitted/ Awarded

Mr. Nitya “Biomechanical Characteristics of Three Dr. Registered Gopal Das Different Take-Off Action Involved in Krishnendu Triple Jump.” Dhar

Mr. L. “A Comparative Study on Selected Dr. Registered Baleshwor Physical and Performance Related Krishnendu Singh Parameters on National Level Volleyball Dhar Players of Selected States in India.”

Mr. Sangram “An Analytical Approach Towards Dr. Sudip Registered Bhattacharjee Postural Deformities of Elementary Das School Boys of Tripura.”

Mr. S. “Effect of Psychological Skill Training Dr. Sanjib Registered Premananda Programme on Selected Psychological Kumar Singh variables, Skill Performance and Playing Bhowmik of Soccer Players.”

5. Seminar/ Conference/Workshops/Symposia Lecture/ Talk/ Cultural Programme organized by the Department: Sl. No. Date Title Speakers

1. 10th to 12th “Workshop on Self-defence 1. Mr. Debashis Bharattacharjee, Feb, 2015 and Yoga For Health” in (Youth Affairs and Sports, Govt. of association with Women‟s Tripura) 2. Dr. Sanjib Kumar Bhowmik Study Centre

2. 21st June Observance of International Swami Hitakamanand Maharaj Ji, 2015 Day of Yoga Secretary Ramkrishna Mission, Tripura

6. Teaching Laboratory/ Research Laboratory: Total No. of Lab (A+B) No. of Teaching Lab (A) No. of Research Lab (B) 6 6

7. Major Instruments available in the Department: i. Body Composition Analyzer ii. Tread Mill iii. Dry Spirometer iv. Grip Dynamometer (Digital) v. Grip Dynamometer (Analog) vi. Infrared Lamp

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vii. Leg/Back Dynamometer viii. Goniometer ix. Peak Flow Meter x. Photron Stedy Pro 560 Tripod xi. Stadiometer (Portable) xii. Sagmometer xiii. Weighing Scale xiv. Digital Thermometer xv. Skinfold Caliper xvi. Sliding Caliper

Dr. Sudip Das International 15th to IGIPESS, Delhi “A Study of Relation (Asstt. Seminar on Sports 18th Oct. University Between State Anxiety & Professor) Psychology 2014 Performance in Soccer”

Dr. Sanjib National Seminar on 20th to LNIPE North East “Effect of various Yogic Kumar Fit and Healthy 21st Feb. Regional Centre, Intervention Strategies on Bhowmik India- Vision 2020 2015 Guwahati, India Vital Capacity of Upper (Asstt. Medium class House wife” Professor) A Physical Education Perspective

Mr. S. National Seminar on 20th to LNIPE North East “A comparison of selected Premananda Fit and Healthy 21st Feb. Regional Centre, motor abilities among state Singh (Ph.D. India- Vision 2020 2015 Guwahati, India level weight lifter and Scholar) power lifter of Tripura” A Physical Education “Role of Nutrition for Perspective. Soccer Performance”

Mr. Debasish National Seminar on 12th to Department of “Importance of Forest De (Ph.D. Tribal life and forest 13th Sociology, M.B.B. Training among the Tribal Scholar) Resource March, College, Agartala Athletes” Management. 2015 (W)

Mr. Biren National Seminar on 20th to LNIPE North East “Comparative Study of Mahato Fit and Healthy 21st Feb. Regional Centre, performance in selected (M.P.Ed India- Vision 2020 2015 Guwahati, India Track and Field Events Student) among state level Athletes A Physical of Tripura and West

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Education Bengal” Perspective.

Mr. Pankaj National Seminar on 20th to LNIPE North East “Yogic Practice: A Key for Debnath Fit and Healthy 21st Feb. Regional Centre, Glowing Skin” (M.P.Ed India- Vision 2020 2015 Guwahati, India Student) A Physical Education Perspective.

Dr. Sudip Das UGC Sponsored 30th Rani Durgavati “Empowering Physical (Asstt. Prof.) National Workshop March to Vishvidyalaya, Education Personal through 5th April Jabalpu (M.P) Sports Sciences” 2015

9. Major thrust area of research: Health & Wellness, Training, Teaching, Yoga, Sorts Psychology, Exercise Physiology, Bio-Mechanics.

10. No of students qualified NET/SET in the Academic year 2014-15 from the Department: NET June, 2014 1 GEN ST SC OBC 1 Min

NET December, 2014 2 GEN 1 ST SC OBC 1 Min

11. Details of Placement of a few Students: Total 7 GEN 5 ST 1 SC 1 OBC Min

Name of the Name of the Posts/Designation Average annual students Organization/Dept salary (in Rs.) Mis. Manisha Govt. Degree College, Guest Lecturer 54000.00 Chasha Kamalpur Mr. Amit Dhar Ramthakur College, Guest Lecturer 54000.00 Agartala Mr. L. Sailo St.paul School, Agartala, Physical Education 120000.00 Tripura Teacher Mr. Rupak KVS, Ambassa, Tripura Yoga Teacher 312000.00 Barua (Contractual) Mr. Paritosh KVS, Ambassa, Tripura Physical Education 312000.00 Das Teacher (Contractual) Mr. Sumit Tinskuia English Academy, Physical Education 180000.00 Chakraborty Tinskuia, Assam. Teacher Mr. Sumit Iswar Chandra Vidyasagara Guest Lecturer 54000.00 Bhardan College, Belonia, Tripura

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DEPARTMENT OF PSYCHOLOGY

The Department of Psychology was established in the year 2011 with the commitment to prepare Psychologists as Professionals for significantly contributing to the development of society. Due emphasis has been placed in developing Psychologists with innovativeness, so as to enable the students to become self-employed. The department also emphasises on promoting research activities.

The Department of Psychology is dedicated towards advancing the knowledge of Management of Mental Health. In this direction major emphasis has been given to train students as Teachers, Counsellors, Therapists and Researchers by cultivating mastery over relevant skills in the areas of human development and behaviour.

Head of the Department : Dr. Anjana Bhattacharjee Year of Establishment: 2011 Programmes on offer : M.A./M.Sc./Ph.D. in Psychology Intake capacity : 20 1. Fulltime Faculty Members : 02 Name Qualification Designation Specialization No. of years No. of existing Ph.D. of teaching Scholars under his/her experience supervision Dr. Anjana MA, Ph.D. Assistant Clinical Eight Years 05 Bhattacharjee Professor Psychology Dr. Rajesh M.S.(ISA), Assistant Behaviour Four Years 8 Ganesan Ph.D. Professor Technology

2. Guest Teachers/Contract Teachers: 02 Name Qualification Institution No. of years of teaching experience Dr. Joysree Das Ph.D. in M.B.B College , 5 Years Psychology IGNOU & T U. Poonam M.Sc. (Clinical MBBC 2 Years Mukherjee psychology)

3. Publication Details: 3.1 List of publications in peer reviewed Journals/ Books/ Proceedings published in India (National/ International): Department All Authors Title Name of the Volume Year Page Journal/ Magazine No. Psychology Bhttacharjee, Who feels International Journal Vol. 4, 2015 156- A. lonelier? A of Multidisciplinary Issue 171 comparative Educational 4(2), analysis. Research

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Bhttacharjee, Impact of International Journal 4(4) 2015 36-38 A. & maternal working of Scientific Bhttacharjee, status on parental Research (IJSR), S. bonding and depression among their adolescents offspring: A comparison.

Bhttacharjee, Mental International Journal Vol. 4, 2015 111- A & Deb, R. retardation and of Multidisciplinary Issue 124 perceived Educational 2(3) parental Stress: a Research comparative study.

Bhattacharjee, Parental bonding Indian Journal of 2015 61-67 A. & styles among Psychology and 5(1) Debbarma, R higher secondary Education school students Bhttacharjee, Who is more Indian Journal of 5 (11) 2014 1339- A. & Chhetri, depressed? A Health and 1341 K study among Wellbeing persons with disability. Bhttacharjee, Self-esteem of Voice of Research 3 (2) 2014 11-14 A. & Chhetri , disabled and (An International K abled: A Journal) comparative analysis Bhttacharjee, Self esteem of Asian Academic 1 (27) 2014 203- A. & Banda, HIV infected Research Journal of 214 S. persons of Social Sciences and Tripura: A Humanities comparative study

Bhttacharjee, Security- International Journal 3(8) 2014 1789- A. & Insecurity Feeling of Science and 1792 Bhttacharjee, and Depression Research (IJSR) S. among Adolescents of Working and Non-working Women.

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Psychology Rajesh,G. and Impact of Education Plus (A Vol.III, 2014 35-40 Nelson C. Academic Peer Reviewed No-1 Elias Achievement on Journal). An the Effectiveness International Journal of Behavioral of Education and Interventions to Humanities, APH Enhance Publishing Emotional Corporation, Vol.III, Intelligence. No-1, ISSN No. 2277-2406

Psychology Rajesh,G. and Perceived Education and Vol.III, 2014 170- Nelson C., Maternal Development (A No-1 174 Elias Parenting Styles Peer Reviewed and Emotional Journal). An Intelligence International Journal among High of Education and School Students. Humanities, APH Publishing Corporation, ISSN No. 2320-3684. Psychology Rajesh, G. and Successful Edu World (A Peer Vol.III 2014 243- Smaji Tony Learning through Reviewed Journal of No.1 246 Teaching based Education and on Multiple Humanities), APH Intelligence Publishing Theory. Corporation, ISSN No. 2319-1129 Psychology Rajesh, G. and Multiple Journal of Education Vol.1, 2014 187- Smaji Tony Intelligence and in Emerging Indian No.1, 190 Creativity. Society. (A Peer Reviewed Journal). An International Journal of Education and Humanities, New Delhi Psychology Rajesh, G. and A Study of Edu World (A Peer Vol.III, 2014 252- Jenna Effectiveness of Reviewed Journal of No.1, 255 Madhavan Behavioral Education and Intervention Humanities. APH among Wives of Publishing Alcoholics. Corporation. ISSN No. 2319-1129.

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Psychology Rajesh, G. and Impact of Journal of Education Vol.1, 2014 196- Jeena Behavioral in Emerging Indian No.1, 199 Madhavan Interventions to Society. (A Peer (2014). Enhance Reviewed Journal). Emotional An International Intelligence Journal of Education among Wives of and Humanities, Alcoholics. New Delhi. Psychology Das J. Emotional IJHSSI Volume: 2014 1 to maturity among (International 03, 04 love marriage journal of Issue:06 couples- with Humanities and special references Social Science to Agartala. Invention).

Talukdar R.R Sex ratio Periodic Research, Volume: 2014 152 & Das J. Imbalance in Multi-Disciplinary 03, to higher education International Issue:02 156 and social journal, adjustment among students.

Das J. Emotional EPRA Trust vol. 3, 2015 127 maturity among International journal Issue 7 to Arranged of economic and 130 marriage couple business review- with special online, references to Agartala Psychology Mukherjee, H. Locus of Control, Voice of research Vol. 3 2014 3 - and Birth Order and Issue 3 Mukherjee, P. Residence as 7 predictors of General Wellbeing with special reference to Tripura. Vol. 3 Issue 3

4. Ph.D. Scholars registered/Theses submitted/ awarded during the academic year 2014-15: Name of Research topic Name of Guide Registered/Theses Scholars submitted/ Awarded

Moon Banerjee Anger Management among Dr. Rajesh Registered (Ongoing) the Male Criminals in Ganesan Central Prison of Tripura

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Mahuya Deb Management of Adjustment -do- -do- Problems of Fresher Female Students in College / University Hostels

Amrita Mental Health and Dr. Anjana Registered (Ongoing ) Banerjee Wellbeing of Cancer Bhattacharjee Patients of Tripura

Rebeka Parental Bonding Styles and Dr. Anjana Registered (Ongoing ) Debbarma Mental Health among Bhattacharjee Adolescent School Students of Tripura

Six Candidates under Ph.D., Part-Time B Category, Bharathiar University, Coimbatore. Name of Research topic Name of Guide Registered/Theses Scholars submitted/ Awarded Jeena Mohan Management of Alcoholosm with Dr. Rajesh Registered (Ongoing) Behaviour Technology Ganesan Nelson C. Elias Management of Academic Stress -do- -do- with Behaviour Technology among Secondary School Students Smaji Tony Development of Creativity among -do- -do- Secondary School Students Pankaj Singh Management of Mathematics- -do- -do- Anxiety with Behaviour Technology among Secondary School Students Mukund B. Management of English- Anxiety -do- -do- Kulkarni with Behaviour Technology among Secondary School Students Kavitha Management of Learning -do- -do- Disability with Behaviour Technology among Secondary School Students

5. Seminar/ Conference/Workshops/Symposia Lecture/ Talk/ Cultural Programme organized by the Department: Sl. Date Title Speakers No.

1. 29/08/2014 Management of Psychological Prof. Anjali Ray, Department of Applied Problems among Students Psychology, Calcutta University

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2. 10/09/2014 Neuropsychological Aspects & Dr. Ganajit Debbarma, Associate Professor, Prevention of Suicide Dept. of Psychiatry, Tripura Medical College, Hapania.

3. 18/11/2014 Importance of Counseling in Prof. Dipes Chandra Nath (Retd.), Daily Life Department of Applied Psychology, Calcutta University

4. 15/12/2014 Aggression: Different Prof. Sadhan Dasgupta ,Department of Dimensions and Perspectives Applied Psychology, Calcutta University

5. 21/05/2015 Mental Retardation: Different Prof. Dipes Chandra Nath (Retd.), Aspects and Management Department of Applied Psychology, Calcutta University

Dr. Anjana International Seminar on 6th – 7th Department of Mental Health Status of Bhattacharjee on Tribal Health April 2015 MRMD, Tripura Adolescents: A Study University among Tribal Community of Tripura

Dr. Anjana National Seminar on on 13th& Womens College, Fostering Positive Mental Bhattacharjee Empowerment of 14th Agartala Health and Empowering Tribal Women February Tribal Girl Students of Tripura: An Empirical 2015 Analysis

Dr. Anjana National Conference on 29th- Psychology Emotional Intelligence Bhattacharjee on Adolescent 30th Research Unit, among Adolescents Development: Issues January Indian Statistical of Tripura: A Comparative and Challenges 2015 Unit Study

Dr. Anjana Annual InSpa (on 21-23rd Department of Depression and Suicide Bhattacharjee International November Psychology, among Students: Conference 2014 2014 Guahati University Identification and and In Spa India Prevention (Invited Talk in Symposium)

Dr. Anjana Annual InSpa on 21-23rd Department of Who feels more depressed Bhattacharjee International November Psychology, and insecure: A Guahati University comparative Study among

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Conference 2014 2014 and In Spa India the school students of Tripura

Dr. Anjana National Seminar on on 8th – 9th Department of Crime Against women in Bhattacharjee National security November defence studies, Tripura: an Alarming Issues: North East 2014 BBM College, threat to social security India Perspectives Agartala, Tripura

Dr. Anjana International On 15th – Faculty of Mental Health of Cancer Bhattacharjee Research Conference 16th Humanities and Patients: A Psycho- on Humanities and October, Social Sciences, oncological Study University of Sri Social Sciences 2014 Jayewardenepura, Nugegoda, Srilanka .

7. Major thrust area of research : Psychology of adolescents and women, Problems of disadvantaged youths, Disability, Clinical Psychology, Behaviour technology.

8. Details of Students‟ Placement known to the Department: Total GEN ST SC OBC Min

Name of the students Name of the Posts/ Average annual Organization/Dept. Designation salary (in Rs.)

Antara chakraborty Agartala public school Teacher 72000

Arijit Das DDRC counselor 120000

Soumali Bhattacharjee MBBB College Guest teacher 50000

Reshmi saha ICFAI University Guest teacher 40000

Rupa Deb Child welfare society Counselor 96000

Khusbo chhetri TCCW Counselor 96000

Atasi Saha NGO Counsellor 144000

9. Awards/Medals received by the Teachers during the academic year 2014-15: Name of Name of Awards/Medals Date of Awarding Remarks Teacher Award Agency/Institution

Dr. Anjana Second Best Paper Award in 30th January Psychology the National Conference on

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Bhattacharjee Adolescent Development: 2015 Research Unit, Issues and Challenges (in the Indian Statistical scientific Session 8) Unit

17. Any other achievements:

By the Students: The students of the department achieved 3rd prize in the interdepartmental competition in UDBHAAS 2014.

By the Faculty:  Dr. Anjana Bhattacharjee delivered invited lecture as Resource Person on „Concept in Research: Variables and Attributes‟ in the Ten Days workshop on Research Methodology in Social Sciences jointly organized by department of Education and Department of History sponsored by ICSSR, New Delhi (21-30 March, 2015).  Dr. Anjana Bhattacharjee delivered invited lecture on the workshop on Asessment, Evaluation & Certification of persons with Disabilities organized by Abhoy Mission in collaboration with Vocational Rehabilitation Center for Handicapped, Tripura on 28.03.2015.  Dr. Anjana Bhattacharjee delivered invited lecture on „Behaviour Detection Techniques‟ in the 4 days VIP Security course organized KTDS Police Training Academy, Tripura on 20.01.2015.  Dr. Anjana Bhattacharjee delivered invited lecture on „Causes of Violence against women and its increasing trend‟ on 12.01.2015 in the three days workshop on Gender Sensitisation organized by KTDS Police Training Academy, Tripura in collaboration with National Commission for Women.  Dr. Anjana Bhattacharjee delivered invited lecture on „Behaviour Detection Techniques‟ in the 4 days VIP Security course organized by KTDS Police Training Academy on 12. 12.2014..  Dr. Anjana Bhattacharjee delivered invited lecture on „Counseling‟ for class X students at Kendriya Vidhyalaya, NIT, Agartala on 02.09.2014.

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DEPARTMENT OF RURAL MANAGEMENT AND DEVELOPMENT

A professional approach is the need of the Country rather than the traditional bureaucratic approach to address issues related to rural development. In this direction Tripura University launched one year Post Graduate Diploma in Rural Development (PGDRD) in 2004, mainly to equip Rural areas with Development Professionals. Subsequently PGDRD programme has been upgraded to 2-year Master of Rural Management and Development (MRMD) programme in 2006. The department gives emphasis to shaping Rural Development professionals equipped for thinking globally and acting locally so as to ensure their intervention is relevant, appropriate, latest, just and right.

Head of the Department: Dr. Jayanta Choudhury Programmes on offer : Masters in Rural Management & Development, Ph.D. in Rural Management & Development Intake capacity : 40 1. Fulltime Faculty Members : 3 Name Qualification Designation Specialization No. of No. of existing years of Ph.D. Scholars teaching under his/her experience supervision Dr. Jayanta Ph.D. in Rural Assistant Micro Finance/SHG; RD 13 05 Choudhury Development Professor Project Management; Local Self-Government Participatory Research Dr. Ph.D. in Rural Assistant Corporate Social 04 03 Arobindo Development Professor Responsibility, Good Mahato Governance, Cross- Border Issues, Rural Livelihood, Entrepreneurship Dr. Samrat Ph.D. in Rural Assistant Environmental and 07 01 Goswami Development Professor Resources Economics, Categorical Data Analysis

2. Guest Teachers/Contract Teachers: Name Qualification Institution No. of years of teaching experience

Ms. Moutoshi MA (Rural Management Tripura Deb & Development) University

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3. Publication Details: 3.1 Books: Department All Authors Title Publishers Year ISBN No. Rural Jayanta Inclusive Rural Development In Ashwin- 2015 978-81- Management Choudhury India : Emerging Issues, Anokha 904750- & S.P.Singh Approaches and Strategies Press, New 9-9 Development A.K.Singh (Edited) (4 Volumes) Delhi Dr. Arobindo Business Plan in Enterprising Naya Pustak 2015 978-81- Mahato (with Mahal, 926855- Barnali Roy) 0-2

3.2 Book Chapters: Department All Title of the Book Editors Name of the Publisher Yea ISBN Authors Chapter Book s r No. Rural Dr. ASHA: New P. K. State of Renu 201 ISBN: Manageme Jayanta Light of Hope Chattopadhy Health, Publisher 5 978- nt & Choudhur for Health ay & D. S. Education s, 81- Developme y (with Communicati Kushwaha, and Women: 85502- nt Moutoshi on Glimpses of 01-4 Deb) /Promotion in Rural India Rural India Dr. Women in Jayanta Inclusive Ashwin- 201 978- Jayanta Panchayat Choudhury, Rural Anokha 5 81- Choudhur Raj S.P.Singh, Developmen Press, 90475 y (with Institution in A.K.Singh. t In India : New 0-9-9 Solanki Tripura Emerging Delhi Debnath) Issues, Approaches and Strategies Dr. Positional Chakraborty, Governance Excel 201 978- Arobindo Disparity P. in India 4 93- Mahato towards Multicultura Publisher 83842- (with Ethnic l Societies: s 60-5 Barnali Conflicts: Issues and Roy) With Special Trends, 84- Reference to 104 North East Dr. Role of Chakraborty, Governance Excel 201 978- Arobindo Governance P. in India 4 93- Mahato in Primary Multicultura Publisher 83842- (with education: A l Societies: s 60-5 Mrinal comparative Issues and Kanti Study Trends, 205- Deb) between 218 Private and Government schools in Tripura

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(Rural). Dr. Empowermen Abdul Azeez Women Anmol 201 978- Arobindo t of Women NP Empowerme Publicatio 5 81- Mahato through nt in India n Pvt. Ltd 261- (with Corporate 6382-3 Barnali Social Roy and Responsibilit T. Nag) y

3.3 List of Publications in peer reviewed (International) Journals/ Books/ Proceedings:

Department All Authors Title Name of the Volume Year Page Journal/ No. Magazine Rural Jayanta Domestic International Vol-1 2014 Management Choudhury Violence in Social & (with Rural India: Development Development Moutoshi Causes and Conference Deb) Consequences (Seminar proceedings) organized by University Utara, Malaysia. Dr. Marketability Ayan,An 3(1) 2015 32- Arobindo of organic farm International 42 Mahato produces: An Multidisciplinary (with In-depth study Refereed Barnali in Tripura, Research Roy) India. Journal, ISSN: 2347-4491 Dr. Changing Anthropos, Vol-1(2) 2015 218- Arobindo Facets Of India, ISSN- 243 Mahatowith Hindu Society: 2394-8396 Prof. Onkar A Review Prasad

3.4 List of Publications in peer reviewed (National) Journals/ Books/ Proceedings: Department All Authors Title Name of the Vol. Year Page Journal/ No. Magazine Rural Dr. Jayanta E-governance and IBMRD‟s Volume 2015 Management Choudhury Rural Journal of 4 (1) & (with Development: An Management & Development Reshmi Assessment of Research Ghosh) CSCs in Tripura. ISSN 2348- 5922 Dr. Rural Kurukshetra, Vol- 2015 14- Arobindo Development Ministry of 63(6) 16

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Mahato Programmes Rural (with Development, Barnali Roy) ISSN-0021- 5660 Dr. Rural wage Kurukshetra, Vol- 2014 15- Arobindo employment: a Ministry of 62(12) 18 Mahato critical review Rural Development, ISSN-0021- 5660 Dr. Sustainable Rural YOJANA web- Vol-78 2014 19- Arobindo Economy through exclusives, (8) 21 Mahato Informed Ministry of community: A Information and perspective Broadcasting towards Indian Situation

3.5 List of other Publications: Department All Authors Title Name of the Volume Year Page Journal/ Magazine No. Rural Prankrishna Shifting TUI-A journal on Vol- 2014 189- Management Banik and Cultivation Tribal Life & XVII 203 & Manoshi Das Among Reang Culture, No. 02 Development Tribes in ISSN 2319-7382 Tripura: Process and impact study,

4. Ph.D. Scholars registered/Theses submitted/ awarded during the academic year 2014-15: Name of Research topic Name of Registered/ Theses Scholars Guide submitted/Awarded

Moutoshi Gender Based Violence: Study on Causes Dr. Jayanta Registered Deb and Consequences of Domestic Violence in Choudhury Rural Tripura Solanki Social Inclusion of Persons With Dr. Jayanta Registered Debnath Disabilities: Choudhury A Study in Rural Areas of Tripura Prankrishn Tribal Livelihood And Forest Rights Act: Dr. Jayanta Registered a Banik An Impact Study With Special Reference Choudhury to Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups (PVTGs) in Tripura Barnali Trade in Goods between Tripura and Dr. Registered Roy Bangladesh towards Livelihood Promotion Arobindo in Rural Tripura Mahato

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5. Seminar/ Conference/Workshops/Symposia Lecture/ Talk/ Cultural Programme organized by the Department: Sl. Date Title Main Speakers No. 1 6-7 April, International seminar on „Tribal Prof. A. K. Ghosh, 2015 Health: Issues, Challenges and Honb‟le Vice Chancellor, Tripura Opportunities‟ organized by Centre University; for Rural Studies (CRS), Department Ms. MeenakshiDatta Ghosh, IAS, of Rural Management & Former Special Secretary, Ministry Development, Tripura University, on, of Health & Family Welfare, Sponsored by Tribal Research and Government of India; Cultural Institute (TR & CI), Govt. of Dr. Bamin Tada, Advisor (Health), Tripura. North Eastern Council, Govt. of India; Dr. Shiladitya Chatterjee, IAS, Former Chairman, MDG, Asian Development Bank, Philippine. 2 21st Sensitization-cum-Consultative- Dr. L. Mishra, IAS, Special Advisor, January, Workshop on Bonded Labour National Commission for Protection 2015 organized byCentre for Rural of Child Right, Govt. of India. Studies, Department of Rural Mr. Santanu Dutta, Director of Management & Development, National advocacy, International Tripura University. Justice Mission, New Delhi. 3 11-13 Right To Education Act organized Ms. Nimisha Kapoor, Research February, byCentre for Rural Studies, Associate at ASER Center Capacity 2015 Department of Rural Management & Building Unit, Mumbai Development, Tripura University in collaboration with PRATHAM, Mumbai 4 20 Mrach, Preparatory Workshop on Tripura Mr. Kumar Rana, Project Director, 2015 Human Development Report, Phase- Pratichi Trust, Kolkata. II in collaboration with Pratichi Institute (Pratichi India Trust), Kolkata. 4 1st Various Schemes Implemented by Dr. Swapan Shaw Septembe CSWB in Tripura Welfare Officer r, 2014 Central Social Welfare Board, Govt. of India. 5 15 Forestry for Rural Development Pawan K. Kousik Septembe Regional Director r, 2014 Centre for Forest Based Livelihood & Extension Ministry of Environment & Forests, Govt. of India.

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6 9th NRM Based Livelihood Dr. A.K.Gupta, IFS Septembe CEO & PD r, 2014 Indo-German Development Project, Tripura. 7 16th Disaster Management with special Dr. Sarat Das October, reference to Tripura State Programme Officer 2014 Disaster Management UNDP – Tripura Chapter 8 13th Social Exclusion and Education: Dr. Ala Uddin December Experience from the Chittagong Hill Chairman & Associate Professor , 2014 Tracts, Bangladesh Department of Anthropology University of Chittagong Chittagong 4331, Bangladesh. 9 16th Measuring Nutritional Status in Dr. Debasis Basu March, Rural Areas Research Associate 2015 Anthropological Survey of India. Govt. of India.

6. Major Instruments available in the Department: Computer lab with LCD

7. Conference/ Seminar/ Workshops/ Winter schools attended by teachers/students/ research scholars of the Department and submitted paper: 7.1 Teachers :

Name Conference/ Seminar Duration/ Organized by Title of the paper / Workshop attended Date presented Dr. Samrat In the 11th Annual 8-9 World Bank Head Measuring Efficiency Goswami Meeting of International September Quarter, of Village Tanks in Water and Resource 2014 Washington DC, Purulia and Bankura Economics Consortium United States of Districts of West (IWREC) America Bengal, Indiathrough Video Conferencing from World Bank Office, Dhaka, Bangladesh. Dr. Samrat International seminar 6-7 April, Centre for Rural A Note on the Goswami on „Tribal Health: 2015 Studies (CRS), Existence and Issues, Challenges and Department of Structure of Utility Opportunities‟ Rural Management Function for Tribal & Development, Health Tripura University, Sponsored by Tribal Research and Cultural Institute (TR & CI), Govt. of Tripura Dr. Peoples Education 13th February KVIC, Mumbai, Rural Industrialization

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Arobindo Programme 2015 India Trhorugh Khadi & Mahato Village Industries

Dr. Research Methodology 21st -31st Tripura University 1. Experimental Arobindo Workshop March 2015 Research Mahato 2. Case Study Method of Research 3. Field Survey Dr. Right to Education Act 11-13 Tripura University Status of Quality Arobindo February,201 and PRATHAM, Education in Tripura Mahato 5 Mumbai in Light of Right to Education Act 2009 Dr. Refresher Course- August 6-26, Academic Staff Status of women in Arobindo Women‟s Studies, 2014 College, Banaras Tripura Mahato Interdisciplinary Hindu University, Varanasi, India, Dr. Jayanta Visiting Fellow June 7-15, Department of IEC, Rural Extension Choudhury 2015 Rural and Communication Development & Agricultural Production, NEHU (Tura Campus) Dr. Jayanta 10th Regional SARAS January 11, Department of Women Choudhury Fair 2015 Rural Entrepreneurship Development, Development : Issues Govt. of Tripura & Challenges Dr. Jayanta Research Methodology March 23, Department of Introduction of Choudhury Workshop 2015 History & Participatory Rural Department of Appraisal Education, Tripura University Dr. Jayanta Training on RTI & April 21, State Institute of Good Governance : Choudhury Good Governance, 2015 Rural Concept & sponsored by DoPT, Development & Challenges Govt. of India Public Administration (SIPARD). Dr. Jayanta National level seminar March 12-13, Department of Impact of Forest Choudhury on „Tribal Life and 2015 Sociology, Rights Act (FRA) on Forest Resource Maharaja Bir Tribal Livelihood: An Management‟ Bikram College, Empirical Reflection Agartala, sponsored by Tribal Research and Cultural Institute (TR & CI), Government of Tripura

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7.2 Students :

Name Conference/ Seminar/ Duration/ Organized by Title of the paper Workshop attended Date presented Moutoshi Deb International seminar 6-7 April, Centre for Rural „Estimation of on „Tribal Health: 2015 Studies (CRS), Health Status in Issues, Challenges and Department of Rural Rural Tripura opportunities‟ Management & through Health Development, Infrastructure Tripura University, Index‟ Sponsored by Tribal Research and Cultural Institute (TR & CI), Govt. of Tripura Solanki International seminar 6-7 April, Centre for Rural Social Exclusion Debnath on „Tribal Health: 2015 Studies (CRS), and Tribals with Issues, Challenges and Department of Rural Disability opportunities‟ Management & Development, Tripura University, Sponsored by Tribal Research and Cultural Institute (TR & CI), Govt. of Tripura Barnali Roy National Seminar on 2 days, Dept of English, Role of exploring 22nd to Tripura Government in Environmental History 23rd University dealing with in North East India : August, Sponsored by North- environmental trends and possibilities, 2014 East Writers‟ Forum problems: An 2014 experience from Total Sanitation Campaign Educational Barnali Roy International Seminar 3days, Centre for Human Migration on Migration, Care 17th to 19th Development across Border and Economy and September Studies, Kerala in its impact on their Development , 2014 collaboration with families: An International Experience from Institute for Tripura Population Sciences, Mumbai and the Institute for Social and Economic Change, Bangalore. Barnali Roy National Seminar on 2 days, 8th Department of Trade between National Security to 9th Defense Studies, Tripura and Issues: Northeast India November BBMC in Bangladesh as an Perspective ,2014 collaboration with Instrument to Fight CSSR. Sponsored by against Poverty and

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North-Eastern Unemployment. Regional Office (NERO), UGC. Barnali Roy National Seminar on 31st Department of A study on Trade Contribution of Gandhi March - History, Tripura Ethics and for Promotion of 1st April, University Funded Gandhian Human Values and 2015 by UGC Philosophy in Ethics Practice: with special reference to Trade between Tripura and Bangladesh Prankrishna International seminar 6-7 April, Centre for Rural Women Health Banik on „Tribal Health: 2015 Studies (CRS), Care and Practices Issues, Challenges and Department of Rural among the opportunities‟ Management & Primitive Tribal Development, Groups in Tripura Tripura University, Sponsored by Tribal Research and Cultural Institute (TR & CI), Govt. of Tripura Prankrishna National level seminar 12-13 Department of Impact of Forest Banik on „Tribal Life and March, Sociology, Maharaja Rights Act (FRA) Forest Resource 2015 Bir Bikram College, on Tribal Management‟ Agartala, sponsored Livelihood: An by Tribal Research Empirical and Cultural Institute Reflection (TR & CI), Government of Tripura Moumita National level seminar 27-28 Centre for Research Savings and Debt Suklabaidya on „Panchayati Raj as November in Rural and Pattern of Rural an Instrument of Rural , 2014 Industrial Households of Development with Development Tripura: With Support from Financial Sector 19-A, Special Reference Institutions‟ Madhya Marg, of the Financial Chandigarh 160019. Institution Sponsored by State Bank of India Chair Moumita 16th Annual Conference 8-9 Department of Status of Drinking Suklabaidya of North East January, Economics, Tripura water Facilities in Economic Association 2015 University Rural Tripura: A & National Seminar Study based on the Census Data Mrinal Kanti National Seminar on 22nd 23rd Department of Ethnicity, Conflict Deb Imaging and Imagining August , English, Tripura and Immigration: the North East 2014 University An Experience :Discourses on North from North-East Eastern Literature, India.

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Culture, Creativity and Criticism Mrinal Kanti International Seminar 17th to 19th Centre for Human Migration Deb on Migration, Care September Development across Border and Economy and , 2014 Studies, its impact on their Development Trivandrum, Kerala families: An Experience from Tripura Mrinal Kanti National Seminar on 8th to 9th BBM College Illegal Immigration Deb National Security November Agartala, Tripura and Its Implication: Issues: North-East , 2014 An Experience India Perspectives. from North East India Mrinal Kanti TWO DAY Seminar on 27th to 28th Centre for Research Empowering rural Deb Panchayati Raj as an November in Rural and women by credit Instrument of Rural , 2014 Industrial mechanism Development with Development, through panchayat Support from Financial Chandigarh. in Tripura: A Case Institutions study Mrinal Kanti 16th 8-9 Department of Understanding Deb Annual Conference of January, Economics, Inequality and NEEA & National 2015 Tripura University Deprivation Seminar through Immigration from Bangladesh: with special reference to Assam and Tripura. Mrinal Kanti National Seminar on 23-24 Economic Science Understanding Deb “TRIPURA IN 21ST May, 2015 Society of Tripura Political Conflict CENTURY: Through Migration: DEVELOPMENT A Study of Tripura EXPERIENCE

8. Major thrust area of research:  Rural Livelihood  Evaluation Research  Natural Resource Management  Education  Migration

9. New initiatives/Innovations:  Suryamoninagar Gram Panchayat under Dukli RD block has been adopted as ‘Adarsh Gram’ (Model village) and Pradhan Mantri Jana DhanYojana campaign has been launched as entry point activity to commemorate the birth anniversary of SardarVallabhbhai Patel on October 31, 2014. A Household survey on ‘Bank Linkages’ was conducted by the students of Department of Rural Management & Development, Tripura University. The study found that out of total 788 HHs, 235 HHs (29.8%) donot have any bank account. The Department shall facilitate towards bank linkages of those 235 HHs and make the village as 100 % bank linked village.

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 Rural Update : Rural updates have been maintained as an extra-curricular activity in the Department. Pertaining to this, students are divided into groups along with a research scholar in each group. Each group maintains reports on the latest news of rural India and shares it on a specific day of the week. This not only keeps the students, scholars and the faculty updated with the happenings of the field but also provides students with a scope to expand their knowledge and gather experiences of the field they are working in.

10. Details of Placement of a few Students: Total 8 GEN 3 ST 0 SC 3 OBC 2 Min 0

Name of the Name of the Organization/Dept. Posts/ Average annual students Designation salary (in Rs.) Mr. Sandip Sinha Directorate of Minority Welfare, Block Level Rs. 15,000/- p.m. Govt. of Tripura Facilitator Mr. Manish Das TERI for World Bank Aided, Resource Rs.16000/- p.m. North Eastern Livelihood Project Person Mr. Ranjit Das TERI for World Bank Aided, Resource Rs.16000/- p.m. North Eastern Livelihood Project Person Mr. Dipankar TERI for World Bank Aided, Resource Rs.16000/- p.m. Debnath North Eastern Livelihood Project Person Mr. Tutan Saha TERI for World Bank Aided, Resource Rs.16000/- p.m. North Eastern Livelihood Project Person Ms. Sanjukta Teresa Social welfare organization Project Rs.16000/- p.m. Debnath under Tripura AIDS Control Manager Society Ms. Mamata Das Child Line, Udaipur Counsellor Rs.5000/-p.m. Mr. Sanjoy Das Bharti Foundation, Gurgaon Asst. Cluster Rs. 21,000/- p.m. Manager Suman Debnath NRLM Cluster 13000/- p.m. coordinator

11. Awards/Medals received by the students during academic year 2014-15: Name of Name of Awards/Medals Date of Awarding Remarks Students Award Agency/Institution Mr. Mrinal Second Prize Debate October Tripura University Kanti Deb competition during 2014 UDBHASH (Cultural Programme)

Reshmi Second Prize (Rs. 5000 1 - 3 Institute of Business Ghosh prize money) in Best November, Management and Rural Research Paper 2014 Development categoryin the seminar (IBMRD), Maharastra

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12. Awards/Medals received by the Teachers: Name of The Name of Date of Awarding Agency/ Remarks Teacher Awards/Medals Award Institution Dr. Jayanta Global Award 23rd July, World Education Congress, Choudhury (Best Professor in 2015 2015 Rural Development) At Tajland Hotel, Mumbai

13. On-going Research Projects in 2014-15 Faculty of Rural Management & Development

Principal Funding Title of the project Total Grant Grant received Tenure Investigator Agency (Rs. in Lakhs) during the year Dr. Jayanta Department Identification of 14.00 7.00 9 months Choudhury of Labour, Bonded Labour in Govt. of Tripura Tripura Dr. Arobindo NEUPA Clench towards 1.00 0.3 8 months Mahato RTE-2009 in Elementary Level Education of North- East, India Dr. Arobindo Sarva 5% Sample 0.68 0.24 2 months Mahato Shiksha Checking of School Abhiyan Level Data Under Unified District Information System for Education for the year 2014-15

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DEPARTMENT OF SANSKRIT

The Department was established in 1977 as part of the Post Graduate Centre of Calcutta University.Since then it has moved with time and has endeavoured to offer postgraduate programme in Sanskrit keeping in view its contemporary relevance. Several senior and reputed teachers are part of the faculty members of the Department. The Department has been very active in research and co- curricular activities . All the faculty members encourage students to participate in departmental activities such as recitations, language proficiency competitions and seminars.

Head of the Department : Dr. Chandan Kumar Chakraborty Programme on offer : M.A, Pre Ph. D. Course work & Ph.D. Intake Capacity : 60 (Sixty) and enhanced to 80 (Eighty) 1. Full time faculty members: 05 (Five) Name Qualification Designation Specialization No. of years No. of existing of teaching Ph.D. experience scholarsunder his/ her supervision Dr. Chandan M.A, LLB, Associate Kavya 35+ years 07 + (Co- Kumar Ph.D. Professor& (Literature) supervisor for 2 Chakraborty HOD scholars‟)

Prof. M. A., Ph.D. Professor Vedanta 34+ years 01 Jyotish Nath Dr. Sipra Ray M.A, Associate Classical 22 + years M.Phil., Ph.D., Professor Literature LLB, Certificate & Literary course in criticism Kokbarak Language Dr. Shankar M.A, Assistant Poetics 5+ years m 03 NathTiwari (Sanskrit, Professor near about 4 Hindi) years M.Phil.,Ph.D. Dr. Debaraj M.A, Assistant Classical 23+ years 03 Panigrahi M.Phil., Ph.D. Professor Literature about4 years LLB, PGDCA

2: Guest Teacher/ Contract Teacher: Name Qualification Institution No. of years of teaching experience Prof. Biswapati Ray Ph. D. Retired Professor, Tripura 40 years University

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4. Publication details: 4.1 Books Chapters: Dept. All Title of the Book Editors Name of Publishers Year ISBN Authors Chapter the Book No. Sanskrit Dr. Sipra Manusamhita- Prof. Paryavara Moumitaprakas 2014 978- Ray grantheParyaba K. B. na – hani, Agartala 93- rana-bhavana, Subbarayudu, mimamsa on behalf of 81631- pp50-53, Prof. Rastriya 06-5 L. K. Sahu, Dr. Sanskrit Govinda Sansthan (DU), Pandeya, Dr. Ekalavya Pawan Kumar & Campus, Dr. Mantha Agartala, Srinivas Tripura Dr. वैदिकसादह配यमᴂ ,, ,, ,, ,, ,, Shankar Nath ऩयाावरणववषयक Tiwari चिꅍतन Vaidikasahitya men Paryavaranavis hayakachintana , pp50-53 Dr. Pancamahayajn ,, ,, ,, ,, ,, Debaraj a: Panigrahi A prospective of environment preserving, pp50-53,

4.2 List of Publication in Peer-reviewed (International) Journals/Books/Proceedings: Department All Title Name of the Vol. Year Page Authors Journal/ Magazine No. Sanskrit Dr. Vol. 3 August- pp कववएवंका핍यस셍ानाKaviE वा啍सधु ा ( Shankar October 115- vamKavyaSarjana VaakSudha ) Nath - 4102 118 An International Tiwari Journal कववशिऺाववषयकऱेखकए ,, Vol. 4 Novemb pp er, 2014 244- वकं ा핍यक쥍ऩऱतावत्ृ 配त - 252 Kavi – January, shikshavishayakalekhak 2015 aevamkavyakalpalatavrit ti

4.3 List of Publication in Peer-reviewed (National) Journals/Books/Proceedings: Department All Authors Title Name of the Vol. Year Page Journal/ Magazine No. Sanskrit Dr. Chandan Influence of the Baalark, North Vol. 1 2015 pp179 Kumar Puranas on the Eastern Journal for -82

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Chakraborty Rajaratnakaram – A Arts & Social Sanskrit Mahakavya Science of Tripura Dr. Sipra RabindranatherKabit Srijanvaicitre - 2015 pp119 Ray ay o Rabindranath -126 GaneUpanisaderPrab hav SamskritasahityeAbhi Ambedkar College Vol.-1, 2015 pp59- navagupta o tar Research journal Issue-1 62 Avadan, Dr. Debaraj MeghaduteMeghastuti Prachisudha Vol.VI 2014 pp 63 Panigrahi I, No. -67 1, TUI, Vol. Oct.‟201 Pp14 The Vanavasis of A Journal on XVII 4 to - 27 Odisha Tribal Life & No. 2 March‟ Culture, 2015

5. Ph. D scholars registered /Thesis submitted/ awarded during Year 2014-2015: Name of the Research topic Name of the Registered/Theses scholar Guide submitted/Awarded Bulti Das KumaradaskritajanakiharanamRajendramishra Dr. Shankar Registered pranitaJanakijibanamcamahakavyayohtulanatm NathaTiwari akamadhyayanam Rajesh Saha AdhunikasanskritavangmayeRamashispandeya Registered - mahodayasyanatyaktitinamsamikshanatmakam adhyayanam

6: Seminars/ Conference/ Workshops/ Symposia Lecturer/ Talk/ Cultural programmae organized by the Sanskrit Department: Sl. No. Date Purpose Speaker 1 18/09/2014 Special Lecturer Prof. Rajendra Mishra, Ex. Vice- Chancellor, Sampurnananda Sanskrit Viswavidyalaya, Varanasi 2 12/01/2015 153rd Birth Anniversary of Dr. Dilip Kumar Naha, Kolkata, Prof. Swami Vivekananda on Anjan Kr. Ghosh, V.C, TU, Prof. Anjan National Youth Day Mukherjee, Pro-V.C, TU. 3 01/02/2015 An Academic tour of dept. students at Chhabimura, Amarpur, South Tripura

7. Conference/ Seminar/ Workshops/Winter schools attended by Teachers/ students/ research scholars of the Department and submitted paper: Name of the Conference/ Duration/ Organized by Title of the paper presented teachers Seminar/ Date Workshops/ Winter schools attended

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Dr. Chandan International 16-17/01/ Dept. of Bengali & Kalidasa‟sSakuntala and Kumar Seminar 2014 ICSSR, New Delhi contemporary society Chakraborty

UGC sponsored 08-09/08/ Department of Sanskrit, Relevance of Values National 2014 Govt. Women‟s enshrined in Sanskrit Seminar College, Agartala

47th session of 2- 4/01/ Department of Sanskrit, Some Aspects of the AIOC 2015 Gauhati University, Modern Sanskrit Plays of Guwahati, Assam Birendra Kumar Bhattacharya Dr. Sipra Ray 47th session of 2- 4/01/ Department of Sanskrit, Vaidika – AIOC 2015 Gauhati University, samhitasuKrishividya Guwahati, Assam

Dr. Shankar National 26-28 / Rastriya Sanskrit Paper presented which was NathTiwari Seminar 03/2014 SansthanEkalavya published and mentioned Campus, Agartala, under item 4.2 Tripura Dr. 16 –17/ KabiNazrulMahavidyal The Manusmriti an DebarajPanig 01/2015 aya, Sonamura, interpreter of patriarchy rahi International Sponsored by ICSSR seminar & ICHR New Delhi and Govt. of Tripura ICSSR New 7-8 Govt. Degree College, Dr. Ambedkar and his gaze Delhisponsored February,2 Longtaraivelly, Dhalai, at on Sanskrit: An overall National 015 Tripura view Seminar Name of the Conference/ Duration/ Organized by Title of the paper presented Students/ Seminar/ Date Scholars Workshops/Win ter schools attended Rajesh Saha National 26-28 / Rastriya Sanskrit अभिज्ञानशकु ꅍतलामᴂऩर्ाावरण &Bulti Das Seminar 03/2014 Sansthan,Ekalavya (Jointly Campus, Agartala, ककअवधारणा presented) Tripura (Abhigyanasukuntalam Men Paryavarana Ki Abhadharana) National 26-28 / Rastriya Sanskrit AbhijnanaShakuntala men Seminar 03/2014 Sansthan,Ekalavya paryavaranashiksya Campus, Agartala, Tripura AparnaNath National 26-28 / ,, Yajurveda for development Seminar 03/2014 of social environment ParthaSamant National Vedic 27-29 / Rastriya Sanskrit Economic thought in a Conference 03/2014 Sansthan&TRVPS, Rigveda Sponsored by MSRVP, Ujjain, MP

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SusmitaDebn National 26-28 / Rastriya Sanskrit Meghadutaevamparyavaran ath Seminar 03/2014 Sansthan,Ekalavya asushama Campus, Agartala, Tripura

7. Major thrust area of research: Veda, Philosophy, Literature,Indian Epics&Puranas.

8. No. of students qualified JRF/NET/SET in the year 2014-2015from the Department:

NET June,14 1 GEN - ST 1 SC - OBC - Min. - NET Dec,14 1 GEN 1 ST - SC - OBC 1 (JRF) Min. - SET 2 GEN - ST 1 SC 1 OBC - Min. -

9: Awards/Medals received by the students during academic year 2014-2015: Name of Name of Date of Awarding Remarks students awards/Medals Award Agency/Institution Sohini Deb Dr. Jayamanta 2-4th January‟ 47th AIOC, 2015 For best paper Nandi Mishra Prize 2015 Department of presentation in Sanskrit, Gauhati Classical University, Sanskrit section Guwahati, Assam Bulti Das 3rd prize on debate 23/12/2104 Directorate of “Use of technology Distance and innovation in Education, TU promoting good Governance” Departmental Secured 2nd position 06/04/2015 Tripura University students in Youth Parliament Competition, Departmental Secured jointly 1st 08- Tripura University Udbhas is an students position in Drama 09/08/2015 observation of securedin cultural week in Udbhas , TU TU

11. Awards/Medals received by the teachers: Name of Name of Date of Awarding Remarks teacher awards/Medals Award Agency/Institution Dr. Chandan Mrs. Annapurna & 2-4th 47th AIOC, 2015 For best paper Kumar Dr. R. K. Sarma January‟ Department of Sanskrit, presentation in Chakraborty prize 2015 Gauhati University, Modern Sanskrit Guwahati, Assam section

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DEPARTMENT OF SOCIOLOGY

Major thrust of the Department of Sociology, Tripura University is to promote interdisciplinary teaching and research. The Department has a group of committed faculty from diverse background and experiences. While emphasizing topics and themes central to the discipline, the Department‟s teaching and research activities have been oriented towards contemporary questions that have both basic and applied dimensions. Efforts are being made to evolve the courses, keeping in mind the international, national and regional traditions.

Head of the Department : Dr. Sharmila Chhotaray Year of Establishment: 2011 Programmes on offer : PG, Ph.D., IMD Intake capacity : 20

1. Fulltime Faculty Members : Name Qualification Designation Specialization No. of years of No. of existing teaching experience Ph.D. Scholars under his/her supervision Dr. Rajeev M.A., M.Phil. Assistant Sociology of 4.4 years of 3 Dubey (UGC-JRF), Professor Religion, Sociology teaching experience Ph.D of Education, Gender and Society Dr. MA, M.Phil, Assistant Sociology of 2.3 years 0 Gadadhara Ph.D Professor Economic (2 years Mohapatra (JNU),UGC- Life/Development, (teaching & 1 year NET, Post Political Sociology, Post-Doctoral Doctorate Sociology of Gender (University of and Tribal Studies Research Freiburg, experience, 3.6 Germany) year Research Experience at IIPA, New Delhi) Dr. MA, M.Phil, Assistant Sociology of Popular 4.1 years of 3 Sharmila Ph.D Professor Culture, teaching experience Chhotaray (University of Performance & Hyderabad) Communication, Cultural Studies, Gender Studies, Development Studies

2. Guest Teachers/Contract Teachers: Name Qualification Institution No. of years of teaching experience

Mrs. Lilypar M.A (Anthropology), M.A Tripura University 2 Hrangkhawl (Education), B.Ed., UGC-NET

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Mr.Surajit M.A. (Sociology) UGC-SET Women‟s College, 3.5 Debnath Agartala &Tripura University

Ms. Arosmita M.A. , M.Phil (Sociology) Tripura University 1 Sahu UGC-NET

3. Visiting Teacher/ Visiting Fellow : Name Institution

Prof. Braj M. Professor of Religious Studies, Department of Religion and Culture, Sinha, University of Saskatchewan, Canada, Visiting Fellow in April 2015

Prof. Dinesh Prof of Sociology, NCERT, New Delhi , visiting Lecture in September Kumar Sharma 2014

4. Publication Details: 4.1 Book Chapters: Dept. All Title of the Book Editors Name of Publishers Year ISBN Authors Chapter the Book No. Dr. Chapter 15 Bindeshwar Sociology Kalpaz 2015 ISBN- Sharmila pp.195-204: Pathak of Publication 13: Chhotaray Challenges for Sanitation ,New Delhi 978- 93828 the Total 23209 Sanitation Campaign in North-East India: Reviewing the Cas e of Tribal Villages in West Tripura‟

Dr. „Gender and Uttam Gender Satyam 2015 ISBN- Sharmila Livelihood: An Kumar Issues and Law 978- Chhotaray Impact Study of Panda Challenges Internation 93- in Twenty al 82823- and Dr. Tripura Forest First New Delhi 20-9 Rajeev Environment Century‟, Dubey Improvement and Poverty Alleviation Project‟

.pp-207-226.

Dr. “Hunger and Gernot Changing Winshield 2015 ISBN

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Gadadhara Coping Saalman India: Press: New 978- Mohapatra Strategies Yesterday, Delhi. 81- Among Kondh Today and 930- Tribe in Tomorrow, 7030-7 Kalahandi Part 1: The District, Odisha: Poverty of A Sociological Capitalism Analysis”, pp. 3- 22,

4.2 List of publications in peer reviewed Journals/ Books/ Proceedings published in India (National): Dept. All Authors Title Name of the Journal/ Volume Year Page Magazine No. Dr. Rajeev North-East in India‟s Research Process: July- 2014 120- Dubey Look-East Policy: International Journal December 128. Constraint & of the Social Vol.2, Opportunities No.2, Research Foundation

Dr. Rajeev New Hindu Religious Sociological Bulletin 64 (2), 2015 152- Dubey Movements in May- 170 Contemporary India: ISSN: 0038-0229 August A Review of Literature Dr. Dynamics of Rural Indian Journal Of January- 114- Gadadhara Poverty: Role of Public March 131 Mohapatra Women‟s Self Help Administration, (2015), Groups in Kalahandi IIPA, New Delhi District. ISSN:0019-5561,

4.5 List of other Publications: Dept. All Authors Title Name of the Journal/ Volume Year Page Magazine No. Sociology Dr. Abstract Paper 40th All-India November, 2014 Gadadhara titled „Dynamics Sociological 2014 Mohapatra of Tribal Conference on Development in „Development, Odisha: Policy Diversity and Issues and Democracy‟, Prakashan Options‟ Mandir Pvt, Varanasi

5. Ph.D. Scholars registered/Theses submitted/ awarded during the academic year 2014-15: Name of Research topic Name of Registered/Theses Scholars Guide submitted/ Awarded

Ms. Sudehsna Women Viewers and Bengali Soap Operas: A Dr. Sharmila Registered on March Chanda Reception Study of Urban Tripura Chhotaray 2015

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Ms. Rita Religious Life of Chakma: A Sociological Dr. Rajeev Registered on March Chakma Analysis of Transformative Streams Dubey 2015

6. Seminar/ Conference/Workshops/Symposia Lecture/ Talk/ Cultural Programme organized by the Department: Sl. No. Date Title Speakers

1 27/09/2014 “Methodology of  Prof. B. K. Nagla, Prof of Sociology (Retd) M.D. Social Sciences” University, Rohtak (India), & Prof. on Babu Jagjivan Ram Chair Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi.  Prof. Dinesh Kumar Sharma, Prof of Sociology, NCERT, New Delhi. 2 19/03/2015 Theatre,  Shri. Subodh Pattanaik, Eminent Theatre Director Education and and Educationist, Bhubaneswar. Society

3 06/04/2015 Role of Religion  Prof. Braj M. Sinha, Prof. of Religious Studies, After 9/11 Department of Religion and Culture, University of Saskatchewan, Canada. 4 08/04/2015 Educational &  Prof. Braj M. Sinha, Prof. of Religious Studies, Research Department of Religion and Culture, University Cooperation of Saskatchewan, Canada. Opportunities in Canada

5 10/04/2015 Indo-Canadian  Prof. Braj M. Sinha, Prof. of Religious Studies, Diaspora and Department of Religion and Culture, University Multi Culturalism of Saskatchewan, Canada.

7. Conference/Seminar/Workshops/Winter schools attended by Teacher/Students/Research Scholars of the Dept. organized by Institutions/Agency other than Tripura University: Name Conference/ Seminar/ Duration/ Organized by Title of the paper Workshop attended Date presented Dr. Rajeev Invited member 25thFebruary,2 Women‟s Studies Gender Dimensions Dubey for 014 Centre, Tripura of Science Panel Discussion on University „ Women and Science‟ Dr. Rajeev National Seminar on 21-22 April Kalindi College, Human Rights of Dubey Inclusive Governance 2014 University of Delhi Dalits and and Human Rights: Panchayati Raj Dealing with the Institutions Dynamics Dr. Rajeev XVIII ISA World July 13-19, International Rapid Social Change Dubey Congress of Sociology 2014 Sociological and New Religious Association from Movements in Post- July 13-19, 2014 at Independent India

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PACIFICO, Yokohama, Japan Dr. Rajeev Summer School on August 10- New Religious Dubey Cityscapes and New 17,2014 Movements in Post- University of Religiosities Independent India: A Gottingen, Germany Sociological Study

of Vishwa Nirmala Dharma Dr. Rajeev World Habitat Day- On October The Institution of Invited as an expert Dubey 2014 21st, 2014 Engineers (India), speaker to deliver a Tripura State Centre talk on the this in association with year‟s World Habitat Agartala Municipal Day theme- ‘Voices Corporation & from Slums’ Urban Development Department, Govt. of Tripura. Dr. Rajeev 40th All India 11th - 13th Department of Conceptual Dubey Sociological Conference December Sociology, Mahatma Framework of New 2011 Gandhi Kashi Hindu Religious Vidyapith, Varanasi, Movements in Post- INDIA Independent India Dr. Rajeev ICSSR, New Delhi 21st to 30th Department of Delivered lectures as Dubey sponsored a 10-Day March 2015 Education & a Resource Person Workshop on „Research Department of on: Methodology in Social History, Tripura  Ethnography Sciences‟ University in  Content March 2015 collaboration with Analysis ICSSR, New Delhi Dr. Sharmila International conference January 19-20 Dept. of Sociology, Paper presented Chhotaray on Performative 2015 South Asian „Performing Communication: University and Cinematic-Hybrid Culture and Politics in Culture and Media Culture: A Reading South Asia, Governance, Jamia of Popular Odia Jatra Milia Islamia, New in Eastern India‟ Delhi, Dr. Sharmila The IIAS Associates‟ June 14-19 Indian Institute of Presented a paper Chhotaray Seminar, 2014 Advanced Studies, titled „Cultural Shimla, Politics of Popular Performance: Structure and Representation of Odia Jatra: A Book Proposal‟ Dr. Sharmila A 3-Days Workshop on 12 January KTD Singh Police Delivered Guest Chhotaray Gender Sensitization”. 2015 Training Academy, lecture on Tripura, Narsingarh “Prevailing gender inequalities: Historical and cultural background and Constitutional

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provision” Dr. Sharmila Education students of 21st March National School of Special Lecture on Chhotaray National School of 2015 Drama, Agartala. „Socialization‟ to the Drama, Agartala on 21st Diploma in Theatre March 2015 Dr. Sharmila Ten Days workshop on 21-30 March Delivered lecture on Chhotaray Research Methodology 2015 Department of “Quantitative- in Social Sciences, Education and Qualitative Research sponsored ICSSR History, Tripura Design, Grounded University Theory” as a Resource Person Dr. Sharmila Skill up-gradation and 15 July 2015 Centre For Forest- Invited to deliver a Chhotaray Entrepreneurship Based Livelihoods lecture and Development & Extension, interaction on Agartala. „Gender Issues, Participatory Approach and Management‟ for skill up-gradation and Entrepreneurship Development for the women participants Dr. Orientation Workshop 20th- 21st May Ministry of Rural Attended the two Gadadhar for National Level 2015 Development, days Orientation Mahapatra Monitoring (NLM), Government of India Workshop for New Delhi. National Level Monitoring (NLM) Dr. National Seminar on January 15 & Madhya Pradesh Attended and Gadadhar Two Decades of 16, 2015 Institute of Social presented a Paper on Mahapatra Panchayati Raj in India: Science Research, „Women‟s Experiences, Issues and Ujjain Empowerment Challenges. through Panchayati Raj Institutions: A Sociological Study of Odisha‟ Dr. Conference on November 30, Department of Attended and Gadadhar Development, Diversity 2014. Sociology, Mahatma presented a paper on Mahapatra & Democracy, Gandhi Kashi „Dynamics of Tribal Vidyapith, Varanasi. Development in Odisha: Policy Issues and Options‟ in RC: 7 Rural, Peasant and Tribal Communities Synem National Seminar on March 12th& Maharaja Bir Presented paper on Hrangkhawl Tribal Life and Forest 13th, 2015 Bikram College, Tribal Life and forest Resource Management Agartala, West with special Tripura reference to the Hrangkhawls of Tripura. Lilypar International 26th August‟ Universal Peace Participated at

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Hrangkhawl Conference on 2014 Federation of India International “Building Nations of and Holy Cross Conference on Peace: Our Shared College, Agartala “Building Nations of Responsibility” Peace: Our Shared Responsibility”.

8. Major thrust area of research: Sociology of Religion, Sociology of Education, Sociology of Economic Life/Development, Sociology of Popular Culture, Performance and Communication and Sociology of Gender.

9. New initiatives/Innovations: Periodical Interdisciplinary lectures organized for MA students.

10. No of students qualified NET/SET in the Academic year 2014-15 from the Department: NET June, 2014 2 GEN 0 ST 2 SC 0 OBC 0 Min

NET December, 2014 1 GEN 0 ST 1 SC 0 OBC 0 Min

SET 1 GEN 0 ST 1 SC 0 OBC 0 Min

11. Details of Placement of a few Students Total 4 GEN 0 ST 4 SC 0 OBC 0 Min 4

Name of the Name of the Posts/ Average annual salary (in students Organization/Dept. Designation Rs.) Janata Jamatia National Rural Health Counselor 12,000 per month Mission Fancy Jamatia Center for Forest & Field Assistant 7,000 (Consolidated) per Livelihood Extension month Chanchal Center for Forest & Field Assistant 7,000 (Consolidated) per Debbarma Livelihood Extension month Sona Halam Indo-German Block 12,000 per month Cooperation Project Coordinator

12. Awards/Medals received by the Teachers during the academic year 2014-15: Name of Teachers Name of Date of Awarding Remarks Awards/Medals Award Agency/Institution Dr. Sharmila Chhotaray Teacher 2014- Indian Institute of and Dr. Rajeev Dubey Associate 2017 Advance Studies, Shimla

13. On-going Research Projects in 2014-15 Faculty of : Sociology

Principal Funding Agency Title of the project Total Grant Grant received Tenure Investigator (Rs. in Lakhs) during the year

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Dr. Sharmila Government of “Initial Social Impact Rs. 5,63,200 Chhotaray Tripura, Dept. of Assessment of &Dr. Rajeev Forest, Project Tripura Forest Dubey Management Unit, Environment TFIPAP (Tripura Improvement and JICA Project )- Poverty Alleviation”, 2013(Ongoing) Project (tripura JICA) Dr.Rajeev UGC, New Delhi- 'Socialising Process Rs.11,36,000 3 Years Dubey (PI) Major Research in New Hindu Project (MRP) Religious Submitted in Movements: A October 2013, Comparative Study Awarded in of Brahma Kumaris September 2014 and Ramakrishna'. Dr. Arobindo NUEPA, New Clench Towards Rs. 1,00,000 Mahto (PI) Delhi RTE-2009 in and Rajeev Awarded Project Elementary Level Dubey (Co- on May 27,2014 Education of North- PI) East India Dr. National „Impact/Evaluation Rs. 12,000000 Gadadhara Cooperative Study of Integrated Mohapatra Development Cooperative Corporation Development (NCDC), New Projects (ICDP)‟- Delhi. Hanumangarh (Rajasthan)/ Jhabua (Madhya Pradesh)/Salem (Tamil Nadu) Dr. Gadadhara Mohapatra, Project Co-Coordinator- ICDP, IIPA, New Delhi.ICDPFinalRep ort submitted to National Cooperative Development Corporation (NCDC), New Delhi. The report is accepted by the funding agency.

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14. Any other achievements: Dr. Rajeev Dubey attended Summer Schoolon Cityscapes and New Religiosities from August 10- 17,2014, University of Gottingen, Germany

Teacher’s Development Program:

Dr. Sharmila Chhotaray attended UGC –Academic Staff College sponsored 111th Orientation Program at Jamia Milia Islamia, New Delhi, India, Feb 2015.

Research Guidance:

Naresh Kumar: Left Wing Extremism: Role of CRPF (Masters Diploma in Public Administration Dissertation), 40th APPPA Participant, submitted to IIPA, New Delhi (viva conducted on April 24, 2015 and dissertation awarded under my supervision).

As an Expert Officer, nominated by Director, Training Division, Central Statistics Office (CSO), New Delhi, examined the project report titled „Determinants of Women's Empowerment and its impact on Standard of Living" submitted by Department of Applied Research, Gandhigram, Tamil Nadu‟, April 21, 2015.

APPPA Elective Course:

As the Course In-charge of Elective Course No. II.4, delivered lectures and invited resource persons in the course titled ‘Tribal Development Administration in India: Approaches, Policies and Programmes’, for the senior officers of the All India and Central Services, Defense Services and State Governments under IIPA's flagship programme on 40th Advanced Professional Programme in Public Administration (APPPA), December, 2014-15

Training Programmes:

Dr Gadadhara Mohapatra, as one among the programme coordinators with Prof. K.K. Pandey and Dr. Nupur Tiwari conducted four „Capacity Building Programmes for District Collectors/Deputy Commissioner on Sanitation Programme & Projects‟ on February 23-24, March 12-13 & March 19- 20, 2015. The Training programmes are conducted as part of activities under IIPA-Key Resource Centre (KRC) and it is sponsored by Ministry of Drinking Water and Sanitation (MDWS), Government of India.

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Faculty of Science

1. Department of Botany

2. Department of Chemistry

3. Department of Computer Science & Engineering

4. Department of Electrical Engineering

5. Department of Forestry & Biodiversity

6. Department of Geography & Disaster Management

7. Department of Human Physiology

8. Department of Information Technology

9. Department of Mathematics

10. Department of Microbiology

11. Department of Molecular Biology & Bio-informatics

12. Department of Physics

13. Department of Pharmacy

14. Department of Statistics

15. Department of Zoology

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DEPARTMENT OF BOTANY

On the 12th of the June, 2007, the Department of Botany came into existence through the trifurcation of the Department of Life Sciences, established in 1976, with the objective of providing post graduate qualification to the students of the state of Tripura. With the humble beginning as a part of the then PG Centre of the University of Calcutta, the Department has moved ahead with time and now is running three Special Papers, viz., (i) Cytogenetics and Plant Biotechnology, (ii) Plant Physiology and (iii) Plant Systematics and Biodiversity. A number of major research projects funded by various National Scientific Agencies have being undertaken by Faculty Members.

Head of the Department : Prof. B.K. Datta Year of Establishment: 2007 Programmes on offer : M.Sc., Ph.D. Intake capacity : 26 1. Fulltime Faculty Members : Name Qualification Designation Specialization No. of years No. of existing Ph.D. of teaching Scholars under his/her experience supervision

Prof. S. Ph.D. Professor Cytogenetics & Plant 25 01 Sinha Breeding

Prof. R.K. Ph.D. Professor Cytogenetics & Plant 23 01 Sinha Biotechnology

Prof. B.K. Ph.D. Professor Taxonomy & plant 19 04 Datta biodiversity

Dr. A.K. Ph.D. Associate Mycology and plant 05 03 Saha Professor pathology

Dr. S. Basu Ph.D. Asst. Cytogenetics & Cell 05 01 Professor Biology

Dr. P. Das Ph.D. Asst. Microbiology 05 03 Professor

2. Visiting Teacher/ Visiting Fellow : Name Institution

Prof. N. D. Paria University of Kolkata, Kolkata

Prof. A. N. Lahiri Majumder Bose Institute, Kolkata

Prof. B. N. Chakraborty North Bengal University, Siliguri

Dr. A.K. Banerjee IISER, Pune

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3. Publication Details: 3.1 Book Chapters:

Dept. All Title of the Book Name of the Publishers Year ISBN Authors Chapter Editors Book No. Botany Ajay Wheat diseases: - Crop diseases Aavishkar 2015 978-81- Krishna Epidemiology and their 7910- Saha and Management management 492-7 strategies

3.2 List of publications in peer reviewed Journals/ Books/ Proceedings published outside India (International):

Dept. All Authors Title Name of the Vol. Year Page Journal/Magazi No. ne Botany Amita G Flower development, BMC Plant 14 2014 325 Ghadge, Kanika pollen fertility and Biology Karmakar, Ravi S sex expression Devani, Jayeeta analyses of three Banerjee, Boominathan sexual phenotypes Mohana of Coccinia grandis Sundaram, Rabindra K Sinha, Sangram Sinha and Anjan K Banerjee Majumdar K, Datta B Trends in tree Journal of 2014 2014 1-10 K and Uma Shankar. diversity and stand Ecosystem

structure during restoration: a case study in fragmented moist deciduous forest ecosystems Majumdar K, A J Nath, Bamboo invasion: Current Science 108 2015 1969- B K Data and A K threat to primate (11) 1971. Gupta. conservation in North East India. Majumdar K, Datta B K Lower altitudinal Forest Science 9 2014 1-12. and Uma Shankar. variation in habitat and Technology associations, tree diversity and co- dominant population structures along Sal (Shorea robusta) dominated moist deciduous forests in Northeast India. Majumdar K and Datta A quantitative Check List 10(5) 2014. 976– B K. checklist of woody 996 angiosperm diversity,

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population structure and habitat grouping in Trishna Wildlife Sanctuary of Tripura, northeast India. Deb S., Deb D, Sarkar Community Journal of 3(3) 2014 1-6 A. and Majumdar K. Structure, Biodiversity Biodiversity Value Management & and Management Forestry Practices of Traditional Agroforestry Systems in Tripura, North East India. Majumdar K, Datta B K Vegetation Journal of 36(2) 2014 408- and Uma Shankar characterization, Environmental 418 quantitative Biology assessment of woody plant diversity and stand structure in Trishna Wildlife Sanctuary: an important wildlife habitat of Northeast India. Majumdar K, Datta B Cachar tropical semi– Proceedings of 5(3) 2015. 104- K. evergreen forest type the 127. of Northeast India: International status of species Academy of diversity, distribution Ecology and and population Environmental structure. Sciences Sutradhar B, Deb D, Traditional dye Biodiversitas 16 2015 121- Majumdar K and B K yielding plants of (2) 127. Datta. Tripura, Northeast India, Lavania UC, Basu Seasonal temperature Genome 57(9) 2014 517- S, Kushwaha variations influence 21 JS, Lavania S. tapetum mitosis patterns associated with reproductive fitness.

3.3 List of publications in peer reviewed Journals/ Books/ Proceedings published in India (National): Department All Authors Title Name of the Volume Year Page Journal/ No. Magazine Botany Aparajita Chemical analysis of Mushroom 23 (2) 2014 141- Roy,Panna Das, a wild edible Research 146 Surajit mushroom: Pleurotus

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Bhattacharjeeand djamor (Rumph. ex Ajay Krishna Fr.) Boedijn. Saha

Atithi Debnath, Arbuscular Mycorrhiza 26(3) 2014 6-9 Sudipta Sinha, mycorrhiza fungal News Ajay Krishna diversity in the open land adjacent to Saha and Panna rubber plantation in Das: Tripura, Northeast India.

4. Ph.D. Scholars registered/Theses submitted/ awarded during the academic year 2014-15: Name of Research topic Name of Guide Registered/Theses Scholars submitted/ Awarded

Mandakranta Seedling morphology of trees of Tripura Prof. B.K. Datta Thesis submitted Roy and their taxonomic significance

5. Seminar/ Conference/Workshops/Symposia Lecture/ Talk/ Cultural Programme organized by the Department: Sl. Date Title Speakers No. th 1. 17-18 , National Seminar on Prof. N.D. Paria,University of Kolkata, Kolkata March “Contemporary Researches in Prof. A.K. Paul, University of Kolkata, Kolkata 2015 Frontal Areas of Plant Prof. Uma Shankar, NEHU, Shillong Sciences” Prof. N.C. Mandal, Visva Bharati Dr. A.K. Banerjee, IISER, Pune th 2. 25-26 National Seminar on Prof. P. Tandon, NEHU, Shillong May, “Biodiversity for Sustainable Prof. S.K. Barik, NEHU, Shillong 2015 Development” Dr. Pradeep Vyas, PCCF, West Bengal

6. Teaching Laboratory/ Research Laboratory: Total No. of Lab (A+B) No. of Teaching Lab (A) No. of Research Lab (B)

04 02 02

7. Major Instruments available in the Department: a) Microscope with photographic attachment b) Inverted Microscope c) Fluorescence microscope d) UV-VIS Spectrophotometer e) Nanodrop

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f) Thermal Cycler g) Burkard Volumetric Air Sampler h) Deep freezer (-40 &-80) i) Anderson sampler j) Mili-Q Water Purifier k) Cold Centrifuge l) Ice Flake Machine m) Shaker-cum-incubator n) Vacuum evaporator

8. Conference/Seminar/Workshops/Winter schools attended by Teacher/Students/Research Scholars of the Dept. organized by Institutions/Agency other than Tripura University: Name Conference/ Seminar/ Duration/ Organized by Title of the paper Workshop attended Date presented Koushik First Meet Himalayan 7th- G.B. Pant Institute of First Meet Himalayan Majumder Young Researcher 9thSeptember, Himalayan Young Researcher 2014 Environment and Development, Almora, Uttarakhand Moumita III Global Congress 15th-17th Dec, The Society of Plant Reproductive biology Saha „Plant Reproductive 2014 Reproductive of Biology, Conservation Biologist, Agra & SolanumviolaceumOrte and Crop Academy of Life ga (Solanaceae) Improvement‟ Sciences, Agra Somnath III Global Congress 15th-17th Dec, The Society of Plant Reproductive biology Kar „Plant Reproductive 2014 Reproductive of Crotalaria Biology, Conservation Biologist, Agra & spectabilis Roth. and Crop Academy of Life Improvement‟ Sciences, Agra Debasree 102nd Indian Science 3rd -7th Jan, Indian Science Facultative Lodh Congress, Mumbai 2015 Congress, Mumbai pseudovivipary and ant interaction in Costus speciosus (Koen. Ex. Retz.) Dr. S. Basu 102nd Indian Science 3rd -7th Jan, Indian Science Mitigation of genetic Congress, Mumbai 2015 Congress, Mumbai variation in Withania somnifera through polyploid intervention National Seminar of Jan, 2015 State Biotech Hub, The fascinating world State Biotech Hub Tripura University of FISH

9. Major thrust area of research: a) Plant systematics and inventorization of floristic diversity of Tripura. b) Plant cytogenetics and study of genetic diversity. c) Study of plant-microbe interaction. d) Aerofungal and pollen allergen detection. e) Plant tissue culture of medicinal plants.

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f) Bamboo conservation and propagation.

10. No of students qualified NET/SET in the Academic year 2014-15 from the Department: SET 04 GEN - ST 01 SC 01 OBC 02 Min -

11. Awards/Medals received by the students during the academic year 2014-15: Name of Name of Awards/Medals Date of Awarding Remarks Students Award Agency/Institution

K. Best Poster in National 26th May, Department of - Majumdar Seminar on “Biodiversity 2015 Botany, Tripura for Sustainable University Development”

D. Lodh Prof. R.C. Srivastava 18th Department of - Memorial Award March, Botany, Tripura 2015 University

12. On-going Research Projects in 2014-15 Faculty of Botany Department

Principal Funding Title of the project Total Grant Grant received Tenure Agency during the year Investigator (Rs. in Lakhs)

Prof. S. DBT- Understanding dioecy by 73.20 - 3 Sinha Twining exploring Floral Organ Years (2014-2017), Identity genes (OIGs) in Govt. of Cocciniagrandis-a new India model for study.

Prof. B.K. DBT(2012- Developing a digital 27 lakhs - 4 Years Datta 2015), Govt. database on bio-resources of of India North-East India- Through a network approach among North Eastern states

DBT(2012- An Ethno-botanical Survey 19.75 lakhs - 3 and 2015), Govt. of Indigenous Angiosperm half of India Flora of Tripura and Years Assessment of Antimicrobial Potentials of those Plants

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DBT(2012- Preventing extinction and 23.65 lakhs - 5 Years 2017), Govt. improving conservation of India status of threatened plants through application of biotechnological tools

Dr A.K. DBT (2014- Studies on identification, 64.04 - 3 Years Saha 2017), Govt. antimicrobial, antioxidant of India level and nutritional index as well as standardization of cultivation of some wild edible mushroom of Tripura.

DBT (2014- Studies on the mould spore 38.97 - 3 Years 2017), Govt. diversity as environmental of India allergen in outdoor and indoor environments of urban and rural areas of Agartala.

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DEPARTMENT OF CHEMISTRY

The Department of Chemistry was established as “Post Graduate Center” of Chemistry under the University of Calcutta in 1976 at Agartala to cater to the interest of the local students. Since then the Department has been playing a pivotal role towards the academic excellence of the University. At the beginning the Department offered Master's Degree in Chemistry with only Analytical Chemistry Specialization. With the increasing number of faculty and improved infra-structure, specializations in the areas of Inorganic Chemistry, Organic Chemistry and Physical Chemistry were introduced. The Department has the distinction of producing NET/SLET qualified students every year. The Department is actively involved in innovative research activity since its inception and this has enhanced to a great extent in the recent past due to the financial assistance from different funding agencies viz.UGC, CSIR,ICMR, DBT and DST etc through major research projects to the faculty members.The major areas of research interest are in the fields of medicinal plants chemistry, organic synthetic chemistry, synthetic and structural inorganic chemistry, coordination chemistry, quantum chemistry, surfactants and colloids etc The faculty members are frequently publishing research papers in reputed International and National Journals.

Head of the Department : Prof. R.K.Nath Year of Establishment: 1976 Programmes on offer : i) M. Sc. in Chemistry (four semester) ii) Ph.D. Programme in Chemistry iii) P.G. Diploma .in Rubber Technology

Intake capacity : i) Post Graduate course: -30 ii) Ph.D. - Variable iii) P.G. Diploma .in Rubber Technology – 30

1. Fulltime Faculty Members : Name Qualification Designation Specialization No. of years of No. of existing Ph.D. teaching Scholars under his/her experience supervision

Prof. M. K. M.Sc., Ph. D. Professor Inorganic 25+ years 03 Singh Chemistry Prof. D. M.Sc., Ph. D. Professor Physical 25+ years 02 Sinha Chemistry Prof. R. K. M.Sc., Ph. D. Professor Physical 20+ years 06 Nath Chemistry Dr. R. N. M.Sc., Ph. D. Assoc. Prof. Inorganic 26+ years 04 Dutta Chemistry Purkayastha Dr. S. M.Sc., Ph. D. Assoc. Prof. Organic 10+ years 04 Majumdar Chemistry Dr. U. C. De M.Sc., Ph. D. Asst. Prof. Organic 10+ years 04 Chemistry Dr. S. M.Sc., Ph. D. Asst. Prof. Inorganic 8+ years 03 Chowdhury Chemistry

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2. Guest Teachers/Contract Teachers: Name Qualification Institution No. of years of teaching experience

1. Dr. S. Hore M.Sc. Ph.D. Department of Statistics , Tripura 6 (Statistics) University

2. Sri S. M.Tech Department of Information & 11 (Information & Debbarma Technology, Tripura University Technology)

3. Dr. S. Basak M.Sc. Ph.D. Department of Molecular Biology 6 (Physical Chemistry) & Bioinformatics , Tripura University

3. Visiting Teacher/ Visiting Fellow : Name Institution

1.Prof. P. J. Das Department of Chemistry, Gauhati University

2.Prof. R. Ghosh Department of Chemistry, Jadavpur University

3.Prof. M. Chakraborty (Emeritus Department of Chemistry, Bose Institute

Scientist)

4.Prof. N. Homendra Department of Chemistry, Manipur University

5.Prof. A. Das (Emeritus Professor) Department of Chemistry, Burdwan University

6.Prof. S.K.Saha Department of Chemistry, University of North Bengal

7.Prof. D.K.Maiti Department of Chemistry, Calcutta University

4. Publication Details: 4.1 List of publications in peer reviewed Journals/ Books/ Proceedings published outside India (International):

Department All Authors Title Name of the Vol. Year Page Journal/ No. Magazine Chemistry M K Singh, S Cd(II) complexation with J Coord. 68 2015 1423 Sutradhar, B paul, S 1,1-dithiolate and nitrogen Chem., (8) - Adhikari, R J donors: synthesis, 1432 luminescence, crystal Butcher, S Acharya structure and antifungal ,A Das activity study A. Sharma, Spectroscopic constants Chem. Phys. 634 2015 88-

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S. Chattopadhyay, K. relating to ionization from Letts., 94 Adhikari, the strongest bonding and D. Sinha inner valence molecular orbital 2σg of N2: An EIP- VUMRCC search S. Majumdar, Grindstone chemistry: RSC 5 2015 5101 M. Chakraborty, N. protic ionic liquid-substrate Advances, 2- Pramanik, tuned green synthesis of 5101 D. K. Maiti 1,2-disubstituted and 2- 8 substituted benzimidazoles with outstanding selectivity

A. Basak, M. Enediynyl Peptides and Bioorg. Med. 25 2015 2225 Goswami, A. Iso-coumarinyl Methyl Chem. - Rajkumar, T. Mitra, Sulphones as Inhibitors of Letters., 2237 S. Majumdar, P. ProproteinConver-tases O'Reilly, H. M. PCSK8/SKI-1/S1P and Bdour, V. L. PCSK4/PC4: Design, Trudeau, A. Basak Synthesis and Biological Evaluations T. Nath, S. Identification of potent Res. Rep. 2015 2015 21- Majumdar, A. M histone deacetylase 8 Med. Chem.,. 39 Kalle, V. Aparna, S. inhibitors using Debnath pharmacophore based virtual screening, 3D QSAR and docking study

S. Majumdar, J. De, General solvent-free ionic RSC 5 2015 2468 A. Pal, I. Ghosh, R. liquid catalyzed C-N/C-C Advances, 1- K. Nath, S. coupled cyclization to 2468 Chowdhury, D. Roy 6 diverse and D. K. Maiti, dihydropyrimidinones and new organic materials: Langmuir-Blodgett film study

S. Majumdar, J. De, A protic ionic liquid RSC 5 2015 3200 A. Chakraborty, catalyzed strategy for Advances, - D. Roy, D. K. Maiti selective hydrolytic 3205 cleavage of tert- butyloxycarbonyl amine (N-Boc)

U. Ch. De, J. Isolation And Chemistry of 51 2015 444- Bhowmik, S. Characterization of A New Natural 447 Chowdhury, A. Flavonoid Glucoside from Compounds Basak, and B. Dinda Aerial Parts of PhryniumPlacentarium P. Rudrapaul, A. M. New flavonoids from the Phytochemistr 11 2015 292-

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Kyriakopoulos, U. C. fruits of Cornus mas, y Letters 295 De, V. Zoumpourlis, Cornaceae B. Dinda.

P. Paul, S. Roy, S. Synthesis, structure and Journal of xx 2015 00 Sarkar, S. some properties of a Molecular Chowdhury, manganese(II)benzoate R.N.DuttaPurkayasth containing diimine Structure a, R. Pallepogu, P. (Elsevier) McArdle, L. Deb,

S. Indira Devi

M K Singh, R Synthesis and IOSR Journal 7 (4) 2014 24- Lasker, S Sutradhar, characterizaqtion of mixed of applied 29 S Bhattacharjee and ligand complexes of Co(II) chemistry, with some N & S donors A Das

M K Singh, S Synthesis , crystal structure J Coord. 67 2014 3613 Sutradhar, B paul, S and antifungal activity of Chem., (22) - Adhikari, R J newly synthesized 3620. Butcher, S Acharya polymeric mixed ligand and A Das complex of Zn(II) with 1,1- dithiolate and nitrogen donors

P. Rudrapaul, New flavonol methyl ether European 87 2014 328- B. Dinda, I. from the leaves of Journal of 335 SilSarma, Vitexpeduncularis and its Medicinal potential inhibitory activity N. Das, U. C. De, Chemistry against S. Bhattacharjee Leishmaniadonovani through activation of iNOS expression. P. Nath, S. Debnath, Identification of novel Am. J. 4 2014 253- R. K. Nath HDAC 8 Inhibitors using Pharmtech 267. pharmacophore based Res., virtual screening, 3D QSAR and molecular docking approach. S.Dasgupta, K.Manna, Physico-Chemical Studies J. Oleo 63 2014 1063- A.Mitra, A. A. K.Panda,on the Interaction of Science 1075 Bacterial Poly-saccharide- (Japan Oil Surfactant Aggregates R.K.Nath, Chemists‟ with Special reference to their Hydrodynamic Society), Behaviour. B. Ganguly, Spectroscopic studies on International 3 2014 569- R. K. Nath the interaction of Toludine Journal of 573.

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Blue dye with Sodium Science and Alginate poly-electrolyte. Research (IJSR) , J. Nath, R. K. Nath, Monolayer Characteristics Surface Review 21 2014 145004 A. Chakraborty, S. of Chitosen assembled in and Letters 9 (8 A. Hussain Langmuir films mixed with (World pages). Arachidic acid. Scientific Publications) I. Ghosh,, A. Pal, Behavior of methylene blue Surface 21 2014 1450 J. Nath, B. K. with arachidicacid in the Review and 030 Mishra, R. K. Nath restricted geometry of Letters (8 Langmuir-Blodgett film. (World pages Scientific ). Publications) S. Majumdar, J. De, General solvent-free highly RSC 4 2014 A. Pal, I. Ghosh, R. selective N-tert- Advances 2454 K. Nath, D. Roy, D. butyloxycarbo-nylation 4- K. Maiti 2455 strategy using protic ionic 0 liquid as an efficient catalyst.

C. A. Goubko, Dynamic Cell Patterning of J. Biomed. 102 2014 381- A. Basak, S. photo-responsive Mater Res. A 391. Majumdar, X. Cao hyaluronic acid hydrogels.

S. Majumdar, M. Activation of 1, 3- RSC 4 2014 1649 Chakraborty, D. K. dioxolane by protic ionic Advances 7- Maiti, S. liquid in aqueous media: A 1650 Chowdhury, J. 2 green strategy for the Hossain selective cleavage of acetals and ketals.

A. Bhattacharya, J. P. New mixed ligand Inorganica- 425 2015 124– Naskar, S. Majumder, oxorhenium(V) complexes Chimica-Acta 133 R. Ganguly, P. Mitra, of 3-thiapentane-1,5- S. Chowdhury dithiolato with 2- thiocytosine and 5-amino- 1,3,4-thiadiazole-2-thiol: Experiment and theory S. Majumder, J. P. A new Journal of 68 2015 599– Naskar, A. phenylimidorhenium(V) Coordination 615 Bhattacharya, compound containing the Chemistry 2-[(2-hydroxyethylimino) R. Ganguly, P. Saha, methyl]phenolSchiff-base S. Chowdhury ligand: experimental and

theoretical aspects R. Banik, S. Roy, A. Supramolecular Inorganica- 435 2015 178– Chimica-Acta 186

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Bauza, A. Frontera, interactions through lone A. Rodríguez- pair(lp)–π and hydrogen Diéguez, bonding in cobalt(III) and J. M. Salas, A. M. manganese(II) derivatives Kirillov, S. of N,N'- Chowdhury, S. K. Das, S. Das dimethylvioluric acid: A combined experimental and theoretical study

4.2 List of publications in peer reviewed Journals/ Books/ Proceedings published in India (National): Department All Authors Title Name of the Volume Year Page Journal/ No. Magazine Chemistry D. Dey, R. N. Syntheses, spectral J. Ind. Chem. 91 2014 1221 Dutta characterization and Soc. Purkayastha, antimicrobial properties of S. Sil zinc carboxylates containing nitrogen donor as ancillary ligand

U. C. De, T. 1. Three-dimensional J Adv Pharm 6 2015 13- Debnath, D. quantitative structure- Technol Res 18 Sen, S. activity relationships and Debnath. docking studies of some structurally diverse flavonoids and design of new aldose reductase inhibitors.

5. Ph.D. Scholars registered/Theses submitted/ awarded during the academic year 2014-15: Name of Research topic Name of Registered/Theses Scholars Guide submitted/ Awarded Ankita Studies on the development of some greener Dr. S. Registered Chakraborty protocols for the synthesis of highly Majumdar functionalized heterocyclic molecules Pinki Saha Syntheses, structure elucidation and DFT Dr. S. Registered calculations of some copper(II) and Chowdhury rhenium(V) complexes Tapas Das Synthesis, Characterization and Biological Dr. U. C. De Registered

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Studies of Some New Acridine and Coumarin Derivatives”

Sanjib Chemical Investigation and Biological Dr. U. C. De Registered Chowdhury Evaluation of Some Medicinal Plants of Tripura” Jayanta “Chemical and Biological Evaluation of Some Dr. U. C. De Registered Bhowmik Indigenous Medicinal Plants”

Bandana Adsorption of Dye and Bio-molecules on to Prof. Registered Das Polyelectrolyte/ Surfactant complex R.K.Nath Fabricated by Layer by Layer sequential technique.

Kartik Lal Synthesis and Physical Characterization of Prof. Registered Bhowmik Conducting Polymer Based R.K.Nath Thin Films. Banti Studies on the photophysical properties of Prof. Ph.D Awarded -2014 Ganguly dyes in aqueous micellar media. R.K.Nath Rajarshi Chemical constituents of Prof. Ph.D. Awarded-2014 Banik Artocarpuschaplasha and other medicinal B.Dinda plants of India (Retd.) Smita Synthesis, characterization and structure Dr. S. Ph.D. Awarded Majumder elucidation of Cu and Re complexes with Chowdhury -2014 some N, O and/or S donor ligands Niranjan Chemical constituents of Sidaglutinosa and Prof. Ph.D. Awarded Das other medicinal plants of Tripura B.Dinda -2014 (Retd.) Partha Chemical constituents of Premnalatifolia and Prof. Ph.D. Awarded Sarathi other medicinal plants of Tripura B.Dinda -2014 Ghosh (Retd.) Th. Interaction of bacterial polysaccharides with Prof. Ph.D. Viva-Voce Charanjit oppositely charged dyes and surfactants: R.K.Nath Completed-2015 Singh Physico-chemical studies. Bijaya Paul Synthesis of mixed ligand complexes of some Prof. Ph.D. Awarded- transition metal ions with nitrogen and M.K.Singh 2015 sulphur donors and other structural characterization by magnetic and spectroscopic methods. Jayasree Spectroscopic characterizations of some bio- Prof. Ph.D. Thesis Nath active molecules in the restricted geometry of R.K.Nath Submitted-2014 ultra-thin films. Indrajit Sil Chemical constituents of PouzolzizIndica and Prof. Ph.D. Viva- Sharma other medicinal plants of Tripura B.Dinda completed-2015

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(Retd.) Kalipada Application of valance Universial multi Prof. D.Sinha Ph.D. Thesis Adhikari reference coupled cluster theory with full submitted-2014 connected triple excitations on valance ionization potentials calculation

6. Seminar/ Conference/Workshops/Symposia Lecture/ Talk/ Cultural Programmeorganized by the Department: Sl. No. Date Title Speakers

1. 19.09.2014 Title of lecture: My journey with Prof. Rina Ghosh Carbohydrates related to oligosaccharide Dept. of Chemistry, synthesis. Jadavpur University 2. 15.10.2014 Novel nucleoside synthesis using Prof. A. K. Prasad, chemoenzymatic methods. Dept. of Chemistry Delhi University 3. 20.10.2014 Green chemistry: An overview. Prof. M. Chakraborty (Emerius Scientist) Dept. of Chemistry Bose Institute 4. 22.04.2015 High valant metal in organic synthesis Prof. D. K. Maiti Dept. of Chemistry University of Calcutta

7. Teaching Laboratory/ Research Laboratory: Total No. of Lab (A+B) No. of Teaching Lab (A) No. of Research Lab (B)

11 4 7

8. Major Instruments available in the Department: HPLC – 01 Flash Chromatograph – 01 UV – Vis – 02 FTIR – 01 Fluorimeter – 01 Polarimeter – 01 Gas Chromatograph – 01 Cyclic Voltammeter – 01 Magnetometer – 01

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9. Conference/Seminar/Workshops/Winter schools attended by Teacher/Students/Research Scholars of the Dept. organized by Institutions/Agency other than Tripura University: Name Conference/ Seminar/ Duration/ Organized by Title of the paper presented Workshop attended Date Prof. M.K. 51st Annual December Indian Mixed ligand compkex of Singh Convention of 9-12, 2014 Chemical cadmium(II) with 1,1-dithiolate chemists 2014 society, and nitrogen donors: synthesis, Kolkata x-ray crystal structure, luminescence and antifungal activity study Workshop on “ One day Elsevier with understanding the Central library, books & journal TU article publishing process” Prof. D. Workshop on “ One day Elsevier with Sinha understanding the Central library, books & journal TU article publishing process”

Prof. R.K. NERSTCIS-2014, November Department of Invited talk: Organic Nath North Eastern 27-28, Chemistry, North Molecular Assemblies in Regional Seminar on 2014 Eastern Hill Ultra Thin Film Trends in Colloid and University, Interface Science Shillong Dr. R.N. National Seminar On 10-11thDec Don Bosco An Overview : Metal Duttapur Newer Trends in 2014 College , Tura, Carboxylate Chemistry of kayastha Chemistry & Meghalaya Manganese and Zinc Environment Current Perspectives 25-26th Department of Synthesis , Structure,and on Research on March Chemistry, some Properties of N,O, Chemical Sciences 2015 Assam Donor Complexes of University, Masnganese and Zinc Silchar Dr. S. REACH-2015: An March 03- Department of Protic ionic liquid mediated Majumdar International Sympo- 05, 2015 Chemistry, North some selective sium on Recent Eastern Hill transformations of organic Advances in University, functionalities Chemistry Shillong Frontiers in Advanced February Department of Recent advances of various Bio chemical Science 25-27, Chemistry, protection and de-protection 2015 Khowai in techniques in amino acids collaboration and peptides chemistry with IASc., INSA and NASI

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Dr. National Conference 5th IIT Guwahati, Searching of EGFR inhibitors U.C.De on “Recent Advances December Assam, India for overcoming EGFR in Cancer Biology and 2014 resistant Oral Squamous Cell Carcinomas Therapeutics-2014 (RACBT-2014) Dr. S. 102nd Indian Science 3rd to 7th University of Oxorhenium(V) mixed ligand Chowdhur Congress January Mumbai complexes of 3-thiapentane- y 2015 1,5-dithiolato with 2- thiocytosine and 5-amino- 1,3,4-thiadiazole-2-thiol: A combined theoretical and experimental Study

Ankinta REACH-2015: An March 03- Department of Basic ionic liquid catalysed Chakrabort International Sympo- 05, 2015 Chemistry, North selective amidation of alkyl y sium on Recent Eastern Hill acetoacetate Advances in University, Chemistry Shillong

Indra NERSTCIS-2014, November Department of Behaviour of two liquid Ghosh North Eastern 27-28, Chemistry, North crystals doped in the Regional Seminar on 2014 Eastern Hill Langmuir Blodgett film of Trends in Colloid University, Arachidic acid. and Interface Shillong Science Bandana NERSTCIS-2014, November Department of Fabrication of Brilliant Blue Das North Eastern 27-28, Chemistry, North with double tailed surfactants Regional Seminar on 2014 Eastern Hill using Layer by Layer Trends in Colloid University, techniques. and Interface Shillong Science Aditi NERSTCIS-2014, November Department of Spectroscopic 157ehavior of Bhowmik North Eastern 27-28, Chemistry, North Layer by Layer self- Regional Seminar on 2014 Eastern Hill assembled film of anionic Trends in Colloid University, Trypen Blue dye and and Interface Shillong polycation on to solid Science. substrate. Nandita RTFACS-2014, November Department of Syntheses, Characterization Das National Seminar on 19-21, Chemistry, and Reactivity Studies of Recent Trends In 2014 Dibrugarh Hetero-ligand Fundamental and University, Peroxotungsten(VI). Applied Chemical Sciences.

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10. Major thrust area of research: i) Synthetic and structural inorganic chemistry ; ii) Co-ordination chemistry; metal complexes iii) Synthetic inorganic chemistry of Copper and Rhenium and theoretical calculations iv) Synthetic organic methodology, ionic liquids, Green chemistry, synthesis of bioactive molecules; natural product chemistry v) Quantum chemistry, surfactants and colloids.

11. No of students qualified NET/SET in the Academic year 2014-15 from the Department: NET December, GEN ST SC OBC 01 Min 2014 SET GEN ST SC 01 OBC Min

12. Awards/Medals received by the students during the academic year 2014-15: Name of Name of Date of Awarding Remarks Students Awards/Medals Award Agency/Institution Smt. Bandana Inspire 2014 DST Govt. of India Sanction letter not Das Fellowship yet been received

13. On-going Research Projects in 2014-15 Faculty of Department of Chemistry

Principal Funding Title of the project Total Grant Grant received Tenure Investigator Agency (Rs. in Lakhs) during the year

Dr. S. CSIR, New Synthesis and characterisation of 23.40 lacs sanctioned 3 yrs Majumdar some novel chiral compounds Delhi, PI containing anthracene or other aromatic fluorophore DBT, “Overcoming EGFR resistant 3 yrs (Starte Twinning, Oral Squamous Cell Carcinomas Govt of with traditional healers of Tripura d on. 47.10 lacs 36.61 lacs Feb., India – A Preclinical Study” 2014) (as Co-PI) Dr. U. C. De DBT, “Overcoming EGFR resistant 3 yrs Twinning, Oral Squamous Cell Carcinomas (Starte Govt. of with traditional healers of Tripura d on. Feb., India – A Preclinical Study” 2014) P I

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DEPARTMENT OF COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING

The Department of Computer Science & Engineering started its journey on 19th August, 2005 with due approval from AICTE. The Department continues to bloom under the strict observation of dedicated faculties, who have ensured high quality teaching from the beginning of the Department and the collaborative effort of its efficient students. The course structure has been framed to meet the requirements of industries and R&D organizations. Eminent faculty members from reputed institutes are invited to take class and enrich the knowledge of the students. The Department has also organized workshops on the emerging areas of research.

Head of the Department : Shri Abhishek Majumder Year of Establishment: 2007 Programmes on offer : M.Tech, Ph.D Course work Intake Capacity : 18 1. Fulltime Faculty Members :

No. of Years No of Existing Ph.D Name Qualification Designation Specialization of Teaching Scholars under his/her Experience Supervision Sri Abhishek B.E. (CSE), Assistant CSE 5 Majumder M.Tech(IT) Professor Dr. Mrinal B.E. (CSE), Assistant CSE 5+ 3 Kanti M.Tech (CSE), Professor Bhowmik Ph.D (Engg.)

2. Guest Teachers

No. of Years of Name Qualification Institution Teaching Experience Prof. Barin Kumar Ph. D. Department of Physics, 40 yrs. De Tripura University (A Central University) Sri. Sakti Debberma M.Tech Computer Centre, 25 yrs. Sr. System Analyst Tripura University (A Central University)

3. Visiting Teacher/ Visiting Fellow:

Name Institution Dr. Debotosh Bhattacharjee Computer Science & Engineering Department Associate Professor Jadavpur University, 188, Raja S. C. Mallik Road Kolkata-700 0032 Prof. Paramartha Dutta Department of Computer and system Sciences, Visva Bharati University, Santiniketan-731235 West Bengal, India.

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4. Publication Details:

4.1 Book Chapters:

Title of the Book Name of the ISBN Department All Authors Publishers Year Chapter Editors Book No. Computer A. Roy, An Analytical Ajit Kumar Applied Big Create 2015 978- Science & U. R. Gogoi, Study on Roy Data Space 15123 Engineering M. K. Research Trends Analytics Independent 47180 (CSE) Bhowmik on Breast Cancer Publishing in North-East Platform India Computer S. Dey Roy, Human Behavior Ajit Kumar Applied Big CreateSpace 2015 978- Science & D. Debnath, Analysis through Roy Data Independent 15123 Engineering P. Saha, Facial Expression Analytics Publishing 47180 (CSE) M. K. for Pain Platform Bhowmik Estimation

Computer S. An Analytical Ajit Kumar Applied Big CreateSpace 2015 978- Science & Chakraborty, Study of Roy Data Independent 15123 Engineering M. K. Mammograms Analytics Publishing 47180 (CSE) Bhowmik Based Breast Platform Cancer Detection Techniques Computer A. Singha, A Study on Ajit Kumar Applied Big CreateSpace 2015 978- Science & P. Dhar, Independent Roy Data Independent 15123 Engineering M. K. Component Analytics Publishing 47180 (CSE) Bhowmik Analysis (ICA) Platform and Its Application in Diverse Field of Science & Technology Computer U. R. Gogoi, A Study and Dr. S. Hybrid Soft Springer 2014 978- Science & M. K. Analysis of Bhattachar Computing 81- Engineering Bhowmik, Hybrid Intelligent yya, Prof. Approaches: 322- (CSE) D. Techniques based (Dr.) P. Research and 2543- Bhattacharjee, Breast Cancer Dutta, and Applications 0 A. K. Ghosh, Detection using Prof. G. Majumdar Breast Thermo (Dr.) S. grams Chakrabort y Computer Abhishek Taxonomy and Zaigham M Continuous Springer 2014 978-1- Science & Majumder, Classification of ahmoo Rise of The London. 4471- Engineering Suyel Access Control Cloud 6452- 4

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(CSE) Namsudra, Models for Cloud Samir Nath Environments Computer Arindam Application of P. Vasant Handbook of IGI Global, 2014 97814 Science & Majumder, Standard Research on USA 66672 Engineering Abhishek Deviation Artificial 581 (CSE) Majumder Method Intelligence Integrated PSO Techniques Approach in and Optimization of Algorithms Manufacturing Process Parameters

4.2 List of publications in peer reviewed Journals/ Books/ Proceedings published outside India (International):

Name of the Journal/ Page Department All Authors Title Volume Year Magazine No. Computer P. Saha, Expression Multimedia Tools and 74 2015 In Science & M. K. Recognition of Applications. Press Engineering Bhowmik, D. North-East Published by Springer US, (CSE) Bhattacharjee, Indian (NEI) Indexed by Science Citation B. K. De, Faces Index (SCI), 2015, ISSN: M. Nasipuri 1380-7501 (Print) 1573- 7721 (Online), Impact Factor- 1.058 Computer T. Pal, Defogging of International Conference on 46 2015 1676– Science & M. K. visual images Information and 1683 Engineering Bhowmik, A. using Communication (CSE) K. Ghosh SAMEER-TU Technologies (ICICT), database 2014. Organized by School of Engineering, Cochin University of Science and Technology (CUSAT) on 3- 5th Dec‟14. Published by Elsevier Procedia Computer Science. Computer U. R. Gogoi, Facial Mole International Conference on 46 2015 1546- Science & M. K. Detection: An Information and 1553 Engineering Bhowmik, P. Approach Communication (CSE) Saha, towards Face Technologies (ICICT), D. Identification 2014. Organized by School Bhattacharjee, of Engineering, Cochin B. K. De University of Science and

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Technology (CUSAT) on 3- 5th Dec‟14. Published by Elsevier Procedia Computer Science. Computer P. Saha, An Approach to International Conference on 46 2015 1739 Science & D. Detect the Information and – Engineering Bhattacharjee, Region of Communication 1746 (CSE) B. K. De, Interest of Technologies (ICICT), M. Nasipuri Expressive Face 2014. Organized by School Images of Engineering, Cochin University of Science and Technology (CUSAT) on 3- 5th Dec‟14. Published by Elsevier Procedia Computer Science. Computer D. Saha, A Survey on Proceedings of Fourth 1 2015 255- Science & M. K. Imaging Based International Conference on 266 Engineering Bhowmik, B. Breast Cancer Soft Computing for (CSE) K. De, Detection Problem Solving D. („SOCPROS‟ 2014). Bhattacharjee Published by Springer India, ISBN: 978-81-322- 2216-3 (Print), ISSN: 2194- 5357. Computer P. R. Pal, Automated Proceedings of Fourth 1 2015 267- Science & M. K. Cervical Cancer International Conference on 278 Engineering Bhowmik, D. Using PAP Soft Computing for (CSE) Bhattacharjee SMEAR Images Problem Solving („SOCPROS‟ 2014). Published by Springer India, ISBN: 978-81-322- 2216-3 (Print), ISSN: 2194- 5357. Computer K. Das, Background Proceedings of Fourth 1 2015 279- Science & M. K. Subtraction International Conference on 291 Engineering Bhowmik, B. Algorithm For Soft Computing for (CSE) K. De Moving Object Problem Solving Detection Using („SOCPROS‟ 2014). SAMEER-TU Published by Springer Dataset India, ISBN: 978-81-322- 2216-3 (Print), ISSN: 2194- 5357. Computer T. Pal, Contrast Proceedings of Fourth 1 2015 325- Science & M. K. Restoration Of International Conference on 338

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Engineering Bhowmik, A. Fog Degraded Soft Computing for (CSE) K. Ghosh Image Problem Solving Sequences („SOCPROS‟ 2014). Published by Springer India, ISBN: 978-81-322- 2216-3 (Print), ISSN: 2194- 5357. Computer Abhishek A tree based 2nd IEEE International 2014 1-8 Science & Majumder, mobility Conference on Emerging Engineering Sudipta Roy management Technology Trends in scheme for Electronics, (CSE) wireless mesh Communication and network Networking

4.3 List of publications in peer reviewed Journals/ Books/ Proceedings published in India (National):

Name of the Journal/ Page Department All Authors Title Volume Year Magazine No. Computer M. K. Advances in NE Scholar Magazine, 1 2015 22-25 Science & Bhowmik, Computerized Published by NE Brothers Engineering A. Das Breast Cancer Entertainments Pvt. Ltd. (CSE) Detection Computer P. Saha, Recent Trends on NE Scholar Magazine, 1 2015 55-62 Science & S. Dey Roy, Automatic Pain Published by NE Brothers Engineering D. Debnath, Understanding Entertainments Pvt. Ltd. (CSE) M. K. through Facial Bhowmik Expressions

4.4 List of Other Publications:

Name of the Journal/ Department All Authors Title Volume Year Page No. Magazine Computer A. Roy, Creating Mass for 1st National Seminar on NA 2014 Abstract Science & M. K. Breast Cancer E-resource and E- Published Engineering Bhowmik Awareness through learning: Challenges and (CSE) E-campaign in Opportunities North-east states Computer D. Debnath, A framework 1st National Seminar on NA 2014 Abstract Science & S. Dey Roy, towards designing E-resource and E- Published Engineering P. Saha, an Online Behavior learning: Challenges and (CSE) M. K. Analyzer Opportunities Bhowmik Computer R. Saha, Automated 1st National Seminar on NA 2014 Abstract Science & M. K. Boundary detection E-resource and E- Published Engineering Bhowmik of Medical Images learning: Challenges and

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(CSE) Opportunities Computer S. Bardhan, E-Pain 1st National Seminar on NA 2014 Abstract Science & M. K. Management using E-resource and E- Published Engineering Bhowmik Thermography learning: Challenges and (CSE) Opportunities Computer U. R. Gogoi, Imaging Based 1st National Seminar on NA 2014 Abstract Science & M. K. Breast Cancer E-resource and E- Published Engineering Bhowmik Detection and learning: Challenges and (CSE) Diagnosis using Opportunities PACS Computer S. E-Mammogram for 1st National Seminar on NA 2014 Abstract Science & Chakraborty, Breast Cancer E-resource and E- Published Engineering M. K. Detection learning: Challenges and (CSE) Bhowmik Opportunities Computer A. Singha, Online Face 1st National Seminar on NA 2014 Abstract Science & P. Dhar, Recognition using E-resource and E- Published Engineering M. K. ICA learning: Challenges and (CSE) Bhowmik Opportunities

5. Ph.D Scholars registered/Thesis Submitted/ award during the academic year 2014-2015

Registered/ Thesis Name of Research Topic Name of Guide (s) Scholars Submitted/ Awarded Smt. Priya Studies on Facial Expression Supervisor : Registered Saha Recognition Techniques based Prof. Barin Kumar De on Visual and Infrared Thermal Department of Physics Face Images Tripura University (A Central University Co-supervisor: Prof. Mita Nasipuri Computer Science & Engineering Department Jadavpur University Sri. Kankan Studies On Some Soft Facial Supervisor : Registered Saha Features For Forensic Prof. Barin Kumar De Applications Department of Physics Tripura University (A Central University Co-supervisor: Dr. Debotosh Bhattacharjee Computer Science & Engineering Department Jadavpur University Smt. Usha A Study on Breast Abnormality Supervisor : Successfully Rani Gogoi Detection Using Infrared Dr. Mrinal Kanti Bhowmik Completed Course Thermograms Computer Science &

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Engineering Department Work on April, 2015. Tripura University (A Central University Co-supervisor: Prof. Anjan Kumar Ghosh, Honorable Vice-Chancellor, Tripura University (A Central University) Sri. Rajib Surface Plasmon Resonance Prof. Anjan Kumar Ghosh, Successfully Debnath Honorable Vice-Chancellor, Completed Course Tripura University (A Central Work on April, 2015. University) Smt. Shawli Design and Analysis of IR Dr. Mrinal Kanti Bhowmik Successfully Bardhan Images Generated from Computer Science & Completed Course Inflammatory Pain Disease Engineering Department Work on April, 2015. Tripura University (A Central University Smt. Kakali Texture Analysis of Thermal Supervisor : Successfully Das Medical Imaging Prof. Barin Kumar De Completed Course Department of Physics Work on April, 2015. Tripura University (A Central University Co-supervisor: Dr. Mrinal Kanti Bhowmik Computer Science & Engineering Department Tripura University (A Central University Smt. Enhancing the Visibility of Dr. Mrinal Kanti Bhowmik Successfully Tannistha Foggy Images for Computer Computer Science & Completed Course Pal Vision Application (Tentative) Engineering Department Work on April, 2015. Tripura University (A Central University

6. Seminar/ Conference/ Workshop/ Symposia Lecture/ Talk/ Cultural Programme organized by the Department:

Sl. Date Title Speakers No 1 5th July, Activities of Society for Applied Microwave Prof. A. L. Das, Director, SAMEER, 2014 Electronics Engineering & Research in IIT Bombay Campus, Powai, Mumbai Emerging Fields of Computer & Electronics & Science & Engineering, Organized by Prof. Dipak Ranjan Podder, Department of Computer Science & Emeritus Professor, Engineering, Tripura University (A Central Jadavpur University, Kolkata University) and Co-sponsored by SAMEER, IIT Bombay Campus, Powai, Mumbai, 5th July, 2014.

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2 6th - 8th Fundamentals of Image Analysis & Pattern Prof. Subhashish Chaudhuri, Deputy February, Recognition, Organized by Department of Director (AIA), Indian Institute of 2015 Computer Science & Engineering, Tripura Technology (IIT), Bombay. University (A Central University), 6th to 8th & February, 2015. Dr. Debotosh Bhattacharjee, Associate Professor, Department of Computer Science & Engineering, Jadavpur University

7. Teaching Laboratory/ Research Laboratory:

Total No. of No. of Teaching No. of Research Lab Lab (A+B) Lab (A) 04 01 03 Name of the laboratories: 1. Biometrics Lab., Funded by : DeitY, MCIT, and Govt. of India 2. Bio-Medical Infrared Image Processing Laboratory, Funded by : Department of Biotechnology (DBT), Govt. of India 3. M.Tech Project Laboratory.

8. Major Instruments available in the Department:

a). Biometrics Laboratory  5 NIKON D5100 VR KIT Cameras with accessories with Simplex Flash Radio Trigger, ML-3 (Infrared Multitrigger), Tripod (Camera Stand) b). Bio-Medical Infrared Image Processing Laboratory  T650sc Infrared Thermal Camera

9. Conference/Seminar/Workshop/Winter Schools attended by Teacher/ Students/ Research Scholars of Dept. organized by Institutions/ Agency other than Tripura University

Conference/ Seminar/ Duration/ Title of the paper Name Organized by Workshop attended Date presented Smt. Debalina 4th International 27th– 29th , National Institute A Survey on Saha, Conference on Soft December, of Technology Imaging Based M.Tech Student computing for Problem 2014 (NIT) Silchar Breast Cancer (2012-2014) Solving („SOCPROS‟ Detection 2014), published by Springer, India. Smt. Payel Rudra 4th International 27th – 29th , National Institute Automated Pal Conference on Soft December, of Technology Cervical Cancer M.Tech Student computing for Problem 2014 (NIT) Silchar Using PAP (2012-2014) Solving („SOCPROS‟ SMEAR Images 2014), published by Springer, India. Smt. Kakali Das, 4th International 27th– 29th , National Institute Background

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Ph.D Research Conference on Soft December, of Technology Subtraction Scholar computing for Problem 2014 (NIT) Silchar Algorithm For Solving („SOCPROS‟ Moving Object 2014), published by Detection Using Springer, India. SAMEER-TU Dataset Smt. Tannistha 4th International 27th – 29th , National Institute Contrast Pal Conference on Soft December, of Technology Restoration Of Fog Ph.D Research computing for Problem 2014 (NIT) Silchar Degraded Image Scholar Solving („SOCPROS‟ Sequences (Part time) 2014), published by Springer, India. Dr. Mrinal Kanti International Conference 3rd - 5th , Cochin University Facial Mole Bhowmik, on Information and December of Science and Detection: An Assistant Communication 2014 Technology Approach towards Professor Technologies (ICICT 2014) (CUSAT) Face Identification Smt. Priya Saha, International Conference 3rd - 5th , Cochin University An Approach to DST Inspire on Information and December of Science and Detect the Region Fellow and Ph.D Communication 2014 Technology of Interest of Research Scholar Technologies (ICICT 2014) (CUSAT) Expressive Face Images Smt. Tannistha International Conference 3rd - 5th , Cochin University Defogging of visual Pal on Information and December of Science and images using Ph.D Research Communication 2014 Technology SAMEER-TU Scholar Technologies (ICICT 2014) (CUSAT) database (Part time) Sri. Abhishek 2nd IEEE International 26th -27th , NIT Surat A tree based Majumder Conference on Emerging December, mobility Technology Trends in 2014 management Electronics, scheme for wireless Communication and mesh network Networking Smt. Anindita E-resource and E-learning: 26th - 27th Department of Creating Mass for Roy Challenges and July, 2014 Information Breast Cancer M.Tech Student Opportunities for students (Two Days) Technology, Bir Awareness through (2013-2015) Bikram Memorial E-campaign in College, Agartala North-east states Smt. Debanjana E-resource and E-learning: 26th - 27th Department of A framework Debnath & Sri. Challenges and July, 2014 Information towards designing Sourav Dey Roy Opportunities for students (Two Days) Technology, Bir an Online Behavior Bikram Memorial Analyzer College, Agartala Sri. Ritam saha E-resource and E-learning: 26th - 27th Department of Automated M.Tech Student Challenges and July, 2014 Information Boundary detection

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(2013-2015) Opportunities for students (Two Days) Technology, Bir of Medical Images Bikram Memorial College, Agartala Smt. Shawli E-resource and E-learning: 26th - 27th Department of E-Pain Bardhan Challenges and July, 2014 Information Management using Ph.D Research Opportunities for students (Two Days) Technology, Bir Thermography Scholar Bikram Memorial College, Agartala Smt. Usha Rani E-resource and E-learning: 26th - 27th Department of Imaging Based Gogoi Challenges and July, 2014 Information Breast Cancer Ph.D Research Opportunities for students (Two Days) Technology, Bir Detection and Scholar Bikram Memorial Diagnosis using College, Agartala PACS Smt. Sarmistha E-resource and E-learning: 26th - 27th Department of E-Mammogram for Chakraborty Challenges and July, 2014 Information Breast Cancer M.Tech Student Opportunities for students (Two Days) Technology, Bir Detection (2013-2015) Bikram Memorial College, Agartala Sri. Anu Singha E-resource and E-learning: 26th - 27th Department of Online Face & Sri. Prasenjit Challenges and July, 2014 Information Recognition using Dhar Opportunities for students (Two Days) Technology, Bir ICA M.Tech Student Bikram Memorial (2013-2015) College, Agartala

10. Major thrust area of Research:

i. Biometrics ii. Information Security iii. Computer vision iv. Medical Imaging v. Infrared (IR) Imaging vi. Wireless Network

11. New Initiatives/ Innovations: Establishment of an advanced Teaching laboratory.

12. On-Going Research Projects in 2014-15:

Principal Funding Total Grant Grant Received Title of the Project Tenure Investigator Agency (Rs. In lakhs) during this Year Dr. Mrinal Department of Design & Development Rs. 64.28 Rs. 8.92 Lakhs 3 Kanti Biotechnology of Techniques for Pain Lakhs years Bhowmik (DBT), Govt. Management & Breast of India Cancer Detection Using Infrared Imaging

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DEPARTMENT OF ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING

Housed presently in its own Technology Building in the University which was inaugurated by Smt. Pratibha Devisingh Patil, Former President of India & Visitor of Tripura University on 25th September, 2010, the Department was established on 19th August 2005, with a faculty strength of two teachers, as a part of Prime Minister‟s Common Minimum Program for North East with due approval from AICTE. Besides its own faculty members, eminent teachers of some of the leading Universities and Institutions of the country come to Tripura University on a regular basis, to teach courses in the Engineering Department. The Department had organized a good number of seminars and completed a project funded by AICTE. The Department has the reputation of producing a large number of students several of whom have been suitable placed in Government & Public sectors.

Head of the Department : Ms. Champa Nandi Year of Establishment: 2005 Programmes on offer : M.Tech. in Electrical Engineering Intake capacity : 24 1. Fulltime Faculty Members : 02 Name Qualification Designation Specialization No. of years of teaching experience Sangita Das Biswas M.Tech. Asstt. Professor Electrical Engg. 11.6 years Champa Nandi M.Tech. Asstt. Professor Electrical Engg. 5 years

2. Guest Teachers/Contract Teachers:01 Name Qualification Institution No. of years of teaching experience Gagari Deb M.Tech. (Electrical) Tripura University 6.5 years

3. Visiting Teacher/ Visiting Fellow : Name Institution Dr. Sumita Deb, Department of EE NIT, Agartala

4. Publication Details: 4.1 List of publications in peer reviewed Journals/ Books/ Proceedings published outside India (International): Dept. All Authors Title Name of the Volume Year Page Journal/ Magazine No. Electrical Sangita Das Biswas, Generation of International Vol. 3, 2014 235- Engg. Rimi Chakraborty & Constant Journal of Issue 3 237 Surajit Debnath, Wind Speed Engineering Department of and Power Research & Electrical Engineering, using Fuzzy Technology Tripura University, (A Logic (IJERT). Central University), Controller Tripura, India

4.2 List of publications in peer reviewed Journals/ Books/ Proceedings published in India (National): Dept. All Authors Title Name of the Journal/ Vol. Year Page Magazine No.

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Electrical Champa Nandi Voltage Collapse 11th IEEE India 11 11-13 1-6 Engg. & Dr. A.K. Mitigation by using Conference Dec. Chakraborty SVC and Phase- INDICON 2014, 2014 Plane Trajectory Proceedings of IEEE Analysis INDICON 2014 Electrical Champa Nandi Nonlinear Power Applied Engineering 10 2015 Engg. & Dr. A.K. system analysis with Research Accepted Chakraborty and without STATCOM Electrical Gagari Deb Improvement of Proceedings of IEEE - 2014 129- Engg. Power System CALCON 2014 132 Stability by using Power System Stabilizer Electrical Gagari Deb, Voltage Sag Proceedings of IEEE - 2014 133- Engg. Abhishek Das, Mitigation by CALCON 2014 136 Moumita Deb, Dynamic Voltage Rikta Majumder Restorer

4.3 List of other Publications: Dept. All Authors Title Name of the Vol. Year Page Journal/ Magazine No. Electrical Champa Nandi & Voltage Collapse 11th IEEE India 11 11-13 1-6 Engg. Dr. A.K. Mitigation by using Conference Dec. Chakraborty SVC and Phase-Plane INDICON 2014, 2014 Trajectory Analysis Proceedings of IEEE INDICON 2014 Electrical Gagari Deb Improvement of Proceedings of - 2014 129- Engg. Power System IEEE CALCON 132 Stability by using 2014 Power System Stabilizer Electrical Gagari Deb, Voltage Sag Proceedings of - 2014 133- Engg. Abhishek Das, Mitigation by IEEE CALCON 136 Moumita Deb, Dynamic Voltage 2014 Rikta Majumder Restorer

6. Seminar/ Conference/Workshops/Symposia Lecture/ Talk/ Cultural Programme organized by the Department: Sl. No. Date Title Speakers 1 27/04/2015 Workshop on 1. Prof. A.K. Sinha ,IIT, Kharagpur “Smart Grid” 2. Dr. A.K.Chakraborty. NIT Agartala

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2 02/06/2015 Talk on “ Smart 1. Dr. Praveen Kumar, IIT Guwahati Learning Platform”

7. Teaching Laboratory/ Research Laboratory: Total No. of Lab (A+B) No. of Teaching Lab (A) No. of Research Lab (B) 4 4

9. Details of Placement of a few Students: Total 08 GEN 04 ST 01 SC 02 OBC 01 Min Name of the students Name of the Posts/Designation Average annual Organization/Dept. salary (in Rs.) Sharmila Chowdhury TSECL Management Trainee Ashish Banik TSECL Management Trainee Nandalal Jamatia TSECL Management Trainee Prasenjit Sharma TSECL Management Trainee Subasish Roy TSECL Management Trainee Sukanta Banik TSECL Management Trainee Priyanka Ray NEEPCO Trainee Engineer Brajagopal Das Goumati Dist. Guest Lecturer Polytechnic college

10. Awards/Medals received by the students during the academic year 2014-15: Name of Name of Date of Award Awarding Remarks Students Awards/Medals Agency/Institution Satadeepa Champion (Chess & Annual Sport Tripura University Bhowmik Chinese Checkers)

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DEPARTMENT OF FORESTRY & BIODIVERSITY

The Department of Forestry and Biodiversity came into existence in 2011 under the Faculty of Science. The aim of the department is holistic development of forestry and biodiversity through its teaching, research, consulting, extension activities and publication. With these in view, the students pursuing post graduate programme in forestry and biodiversity is meant to cater to the market requirement in this sector as well as to promote excellence in academics/research in forestry. It is also proposed to assist, institute and carry out research in different aspects of forestry and biodiversity matters concerning the use of management and allied techniques and methods conducive to the development of forestry in the country. The Department shall also strive to deal with solution based forestry research in tune with the emerging issues in the sector, including global concerns such as climate change, conservation of biological diversity, wetlands, sustainable management and development of resources. The department also assists in the transfer of technology to the users viz, farmers/orchardists, state forest departments and different voluntary organizations.

Head of the Department: Dr Sourabh Deb Year of Establishment: 2011 Programmes on offer : M.Sc. and Ph.D. Intake capacity : 20 (Twenty)

1. Fulltime Faculty Members : Name Qualification Designation Specialization No. of years No. of existing of teaching Ph.D. Scholars experience under his/her supervision

Dr M.Sc., Ph.D. Assistant Agroforestry & 4 years 03 Sourabh (Environmental Professor Forest ecology Deb Science)

Dr Thiru M.Sc. Ph.D. Assistant Tree Improvement 4 years 03 Selvan (Forestry) Professor and Genetic Resources

Dr Bimal M.Sc., Ph.D. Assistant Plant Biodiversity 12 years 02 Debnath (Botany) Professor & Plant Genetics

2. Guest Teachers/Contract Teachers: Name Qualification Institution No. of years of teaching experience

Dr Jayanta MSc., Ph.D.(Wildlife Guwahati University, 02 yrs Das biology) Guwahati

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3. Publication Details: 3.1Books: Department All Authors in sequence Title Publishers Year ISBN No. Guleria, V; Dutt, V; Aushadhia Va Anuradha 2014 978-93- Vashisht, A; Selvan, T; Sugandhit Podho Ke Publisher, 82339-56- Sharma, R Kaler and Adhunik Vyavsaik New Delhi 4 Naresh Vayanik Kheti

3.2 List of publications in peer reviewed Journals/ Books/ Proceedings published outside India (International):

Department All Authors Title Name of the Vol. Year Page Journal/ Magazine No. Bimal Diversity of invasive Life sciences 70 2015 Debnath, plant species in leaflets (accepted) Amal Trishna wildlife Debnath, and sanctuary, Tripura, Chiranjit Paul Northeast India. Jaba Tree diversity and Forest, Trees & 2015 Debbarma, socio-cultural Livelihood (Taylor Dipankar Deb significance of & Francis)- & Sourabh homegarden in the Accepted Deb Baramura range, Tripura, Northeast India

3.3 List of publications in peer reviewed Journals/ Books/ Proceedings published in India (National): All Authors Title Name of the Volume Year Page Journal/ Magazine No. Chiranjit Paul, Amal Dioscorea oppositifolia Pleione East 8(1) 2014 184 - Debnath and Bimal Linnaeus [Dioscoreaceae] Himalayan Society 187 Debnath - a new distributional for Spermatophyte record for Tripura, India Taxonomy

Bimal Debnath, Ethnomedicinal knowledge IJAPR, ISSN: 1(5) 2014 49-54 Amal Debnath, of Mog and Reang 2347-8918 Supriya Shilsharma communities of south and Chiranjit Paul district of Tripura, India.

Bimal Debnath, Diversity of invasive alien JCBPS, ISSN: 5(3) 2015 3091- Amal Debnath, and weeds in their major 2249-1929 3102 Chiranjit Paul roadside areas of Tripura and their effect and uses.

Sourabh Deb Traditional Healing Phytospectrum 04 2015 1-4 practices in northeast India Selvan, Thiru; Agarwood production for Review of Research 05 2014 1-9

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Nandini, D; intensive income generation Kaushik, K Guleria Vipan, Carbon stocks and soil Indian Journal of 42(3) 2014 293- Vashisht Amol, properties under nitrogen- Soil Conservation 297 Gupta Atul, Selvan fixing trees on degraded site Thiru, Thakur in subtropical Himalayan Chaman, Kumar P. region.

3.4 List of other Publications:

Department All Authors Title Name of the Journal/ Vol. Year Page Magazine No. Sinha, A. K „Langi‟ the www. 2015 1-9 & Deb, S. magnificent herbal tripurainfoway.com rice beer of Tripura Dr. Thiru Climate Change Aranyam XVIII 2015 10-11 Selvan and Warrior: The Ms. Bhabani Bamboos Debbarma Pawan K Broom Grass- Manjari 1 2014 16-17 Kaushik and Research Updates Dr. Thiru and Future Scope Selvan Dr. Thiru Large Cardamon- At Manjari 1 2014 3-4 Selvan and a Glance Pawan K Kaushik Deb, D. Kanak Kaich: A Manjari 2015. 3(3): Taxonomic 4 Overview

4. Ph.D. Scholars registered/Thesis submitted/ awarded during the academic year 2014-15: Name of Research topic Name of Registered/Theses Scholars Guide submitted/ Awarded

Mr. Dipankar Plant diversity, carbon sequestration potential Dr Registered Deb and soil physico-chemical properties in selected Sourabh tree-based agro-ecosystems of Tripura Deb

Ms. Bhabani Population structure, carbon stocking and Dr Thiru Registered Debbarma screening germplasm of few selected edible Selvan bamboo species in Tripura.

Mr. Tamal Structural diversity and functional aspects of Dr Thiru Registered Majumdar Agartala‟s Urban Forest Ecosystem, Tripura Selvan

Mr. Chiranjit Studies on genetic diversity and some nutritional Dr Bimal Registered Paul aspects of Dioscorea in Tripura Debnath

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5. Seminar/ Conference/Workshops/Symposia Lecture/ Talk/ Cultural Programme organized by the Department: Sl. No. Date Title Speakers

01 May 25th- National seminar on “Biodiversity for 26th, 2015 Sustainable Development” in collaboration with Dept of Botany and Tripura Biodiversity Board

02 17th April, Invited talk on „Faunal diversity of Prof. P. C. Bhattacharjee 2015 Northeast India‟ (Retired), Department of Zoology, Guwahati University, Assam

6. Teaching Laboratory/ Research Laboratory: Total No. of Lab (A+B) No. of Teaching Lab (A) No. of Research Lab (B)

01 01 -

7. Major Instruments available in the Department: Olympus make microphotography system microscope- 1; Chemiline Micro controller based pH meter; REMI Laboratory Centrifuge (R-24, R-248); Vertical Autoclave YORCO (Model- YSI 403); Horizontal Laminar Air Flow YORCO (Model- YSI 188); REMI Magnetic stirrer with hot plate (Model- 1MLH); Digital Conductivity Meter YORCO (Model- YSI 658); SYSTONIC Digital flame photometer (Model-S-935); SYSTONIC UV-VIS Spectophotometer (Model- S- 925); Environmental Test Chamber; SIGMA Refrigerated Centrifuge; Hot Air Oven; Tree Pruner with Handle

Research Scholar

Dipankar Himalayan Young 7- 9th GB Pant Institute of Agroforestry Deb Researchers Meet September, Himalayan systems of 2014 Environment and Tripura Development, Kosi- Katarmal

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Faculties

Dr Sourabh 119thOrientation 22nd June- HRDC, Himachal People‟s Deb Programme 18th July, Pradesh University, perception on 2015 Shimla climate change

National Seminar 21-22 NESA, New Delhi Traditional February, Agroforestry On 2015 Systems of Northeast India Science-Led Development For Environmental Sustainability

Training on medicinal 21-23rd July, NEDFi, Agartala Non Timber and aromatic plant 2014 Forest Products of cultivation Northeast India (Medicinal plants)

World Environment Day 5th June The Association of Expert speaker on Celebration Engineers, Tripura the theme „Seven State Centre, Billion Dreams, Gurkhabasti, Tripura One Planet. Consume with Care‟ in the celebration of World Environment Day 2015.

Dr Thiru 98th Orientation 6th January- University of Burdwan Biodiversity and Selvan programme 2nd February, Evolution of life 2015 Burdwan, West Bengal

Lectures and practical 3rd June- 20th Central Academy for Courses on classes as Resource June 2014 Sate Forest Service Silviculture, Joint Person (CASFOS), Govt. of Forest and India, Burnihat, Assam Management and 22 Rural December- Development and st Forest Economics 1 January 2015

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Cluster level intervention 12th May, TRIBAC, Agartala Role of Artisans programme 2015 and Entrepreneurs in cluster based programmes

Registrations of 28th April, NTFP Centre of Conference Hall, Geographical Indications 2014 Excellence, Forest PMU Building, in Tripura Department, Govt. of Tripura JICA Tripura Project, Hatipara, Gandhigram

10th meeting of the Board 28th NTFP Centre of NCE Conference of Management of NTFP February, Excellence, Forest Hall of JICA Centre of Excellence, 2015 Department, Govt. of Project Building, Agartala (Special Invitee) Tripura Gandhigram, Agartala

9. Major thrust area of research:  Agroforestry & Forest ecology  Tree Improvement and Genetic Resources  Plant diversity & Forest Genetics

10. Details of Placement of a few Students: Total GEN ST SC OBC Min

Name of the Name of the Posts/ Average annual salary (in Rs.) students Organization/Dept. Designation

Ms Reshmi Drinking water and MIS Rs. 2, 40, 000 Debbarma Sanitation Consultant

Mr Amulya Bamboo and Cane Project Rs. 1, 44, 000 Debbarma Development Institute Assistant

11. Awards/Medals received by the students during the academic year 2014-15: Name of Name of Date of Awarding Remarks Students Awards/Medals Award Agency/Institution

Ms Imalisa 1st Prize State Level 06.12.2014 Tripura State Electricity Pal Debate Corporation Limited

Ms Imalisa 2nd Prize Oratory 23.12.2014 Distance Education, Pal competition Tripura University

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Ms Imalisa 1st Prize in inter- 13.11.2014 Tripura University Pal departmental debate

12. Awards/Medals received by the Teachers during the academic year 2014-15: Name of Name of Date of Award Awarding Remarks teacher Awards/Medals Agency/Institution

Dr Sourabh Environmentalist 22th Feb, 2015 National Environmental Deb of the Year 2014 Science Academy, New Delhi

13. On-going Research Projects in 2014-15 Principal Funding Title of the project Total Grant Grant received Tenure Agency during the year Investigator (Rs. in Lakhs)

Dr. Bimal CSIR, Database generation on 18.16 - 2015 Debnath New medicinal plant diversity, its Delhi Traditional use in Tripura and Relation with their Phytochemical constituents

Dr. Bimal UGC, Cytological investigation of 6.00 5.40 2012-14 Debnath New forest tree species in Tripura Delhi

Dr. Sourabh UGC, Community structure, 6.00 5.40 2012-14 Deb New biodiversity value, Delhi management practices and socio-economy of traditional agroforestry systems among the ethnic communities of Tripura.

14. Any other achievements: Dr Thiru Selvan has joined as Guest Editor of “Manjari”: A monthly newsletter of NTFP Centre of Excellence, Tripura. He is also a Committee member in Personality Test-cum-Interview for the selection of Senior Technical Officer, State Project Coordinator and Scientific/Technical Assistant under the Tripura Biodiversity Board, dated- 6th December, 2014 held at Forest Department, Aranya Bhawan, Agartala.

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DEPARTMENT OF GEOGRAPHY & DISASTER MANAGEMENT

The Department of Geography and Disaster Management was established in the month of December, 2004. The thrust area of the department is Fluvial Geomorphology, Regional planning and Development. Special emphasis is given to teach modern technologies like Remote Sensing (RS) and Geographic Information System (GIS) and their application in the field of research. Presently laboratories for RS and GIS, Fluvial Hazard Analysis and Regional Planning are fully utilized under the guidance of respective faculty members.

Head of the Department : Dr. Nibedita Das (Pan) Year of Establishment: 2004 Programmes on offer : M.Sc., Ph.D. Intake capacity : 26 1. Fulltime Faculty Members : Name Qualification Designation Specialization No. of years of No. of existing teaching Ph.D. Scholars experience under his/her supervision Dr. Nibedita M.Sc., Ph.D. Associate Fluvial 22 years 04 Das (Pan) Professor Geomorphology, (including 12 yrs and Head Fluvial Hazards and in Govt. Degree Disaster College under Management T.U.) Mrs. Jimmi M.A. Assistant Environment and 9 years -- Debbarma Professor Resource Mrs. M.A. Assistant Human Geography 4 years -- Mousami Professor Debbarma Dr. Saptarshi M.Sc., Ph.D. Assistant Regional Planning, 4 Years 06 Mitra Professor Urban and Rural (Another One Development and Half Years in College)

2. Visiting Teacher/ Visiting Fellow : Name Institution Dr. Asit Kumar Sarkar National Atlas and Thematic Mapping Organization (NATMO), Kolkata Prof. A. K. Bhagabati Geography Department, Guwahati University, Assam

3. Publication Details: 3.1 Book Chapters: All Authors Title of the Chapter Book Name of the Publishers Year ISBN No. Editors Book Moujuri Ch-14. Quantitative ISSN 2198- Bhowmik Assessment of 3542 and Nibedita Bank Erosion ISSN 2198- Das (Pan) Hazard in a part of 3550 the Haora River, Mehtab Landscape, Springer, (electronic) West Tripura Singh, R.B. Ecology and Tokyo, 2014 ISBN

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(pp. 192-203) Singh and Water Japan 978-4-431- Sima Ch-16. Spatio- M.I.Hassan Management 54870-6 Majumdar temporal Shift of ISBN and Nibedita Right Bank of the 978-4-431- Das (Pan) Gumti River, 54871-3 Amarpur Town, (eBook) Tripura and its impact (pp. 221-232)

3.2 List of publications in peer reviewed Journals/ Books/ Proceedings published outside India (International): All Authors Title Name of the Journal/ Volume Year Page Magazine No. Saptarshi Mitra, Impact of faults on Environmental Earth 73 2015 5289– S Sen, landslide in the Science 5298 C Debbarma, Atharamura Hill S K De (along the NH 44), Tripura Moujuri Flood Hazard Archives of Applied 6 (3) 2014 142- Bhowmik and Mapping of the Science Research 153 Nibedita Das Lohar Nala basin, (Pan) West Tripura

3.3 List of publications in peer reviewed Journals/ Books/ Proceedings published in India (National): All Authors Title Name of the Journal/ Volume Year Page Magazine No. Mugdha Flood Risk Chakraborty and Assessment and Nibedita Das (Pan) Vulnerability 335-341 Analysis: A Comparative Study on two villages of Haora Proceedings of River Basin, West International Seminar on Tripura, India „Environmental Moujuri Bhowmik Near Bank Stress Perspectives and Resource and Nibedita Das Ranking of Sonai Management‟ organized by 2014 377-382 (Pan) Gang Basin, West ILEE, Kolkata on 19th -20th Tripura District December, 2014 Istak Ahmed and Sedimentation Nibedita Das (Pan) Problem of Lower Gumti River, 342-348 Tripura: An Analysis

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Environment: A Case study of the Gumti River, Tripura Abhijit Santra Changing Land Use Pattern of the Dr. Saptarshi Registered Agartala City, Tripura: A Geographical Mitra Perspective Debasish Salient Features of Auto Rickshaw Dr. Saptarshi Registered Debbarma Transport Services in Agartala Mitra Municipal Corporation Area in Tripura: A Geographical Appraisal Somprakash Geopolitical scenario of Tripura: Dr. Saptarshi Registered Dhar An Analytical Study on State, People Mitra and Developmental Policies Dhirendra Nath Livelihood of Rural Poor Under The Dr. Saptarshi Registered Das Swarnajayanti Gram Swarozgar Yojana Mitra in West Tripura District, Tripura: A Case Study Mrs. Mugdha Flood Hazard and its Management: A Dr. Nibedita Das Awarded Chakraborty Case Study on the Haora River, West (Pan) Tripura Mr. Goutam Geo-Environmental Appraisal of North Prof. Sunil Kumar Awarded Kumar Ghosh District of Sikkim Himalaya with special De, NEHU reference to Landslide hazard. Mrs. Prasamita Geomorphic Signatures and Tectonic Registered under Awarded Sarkar Settings of Baromura Hill Area in Late Dr. Sudip Tripura: A Study on Regional Disaster Dey and submitted Management and Planning under Prof. Sunil Kumar De, NEHU Ms. Shreya Impact of Human Interference on River Prof. Sunil Kumar Awarded Bandyopadhyay Health: A Case Study of the Haora River De, NEHU in Tripura. Mr. Kapil A Study of Landslide and related Prof. Sunil Kumar Awarded Ghosh phenomena through Hazard and Risk De, NEHU analysis in the hilly tracts of Dhalai District, Tripura

5. Teaching Laboratory/ Research Laboratory: Total No. of Lab (A+B) No. of Teaching Lab (A) No. of Research Lab (B) Three (03) Remote Sensing & G.I.S. Lab Fluvial Hazard Analysis Lab. Regional Planning, Urban & Rural Development Lab.

6. Major Instruments available in the Department: (1) Global Positioning System (GPS) (2) Total Station (3) Soil Erosion Monitoring System 7. Conference/Seminar/Workshops/Winter schools attended by Teacher/Students/Research Scholars of the Dept. organized by Institutions/Agency other than Tripura University: Name Conference/ Seminar/ Duration/ Organized by Title of the paper Workshop attended Date presented

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Jimmi National Seminar on 12th – Department of Importance of forest as a Debbarma “Tribal Life and Forest 13th Sociology, MBB source of livelihood for Resource Management” March, College, Agartala the Jhumias in Tripura 2015 Mousami National Seminar on 12th – Department of Bamboo in the life of the Debbarma “Tribal Life and Forest 13th Sociology, MBB Tiprasa people Resource Management” March, College, Agartala 2015 Dr. 36th IIG Congress and 25th - Department of Geomorphological Saptarshi International Seminar on 28thFebru Geography, Patterns and Processes of Mitra and “Environmental Changes ary, 2015 Gauhati Tilla-Lunga Topography Subhajit Sen and Challenges: Local, University, Assam in Tripura Regional and Global Perspective” 46th Regional Science 6-8th Department of A Spatio-Temporal Conference and National Novembe Geography, North- Study of Village Names Seminar on r, 2014 Eastern Hill with Reference to the Dr. “Underdevelopment in the University, Physical and Socio- Saptarshi North East and the Indian Shillong, cultural Attributes in Mitra and State” Meghalaya. South Tripura District, Rajib Lal Tripura Debbarma 36th IIG Congress and 25th-28th, Gauhati International Seminar on February University, Assam A Spatio-Temporal “Environmental Changes 2015 Study of Rural and Challenges: Local, Settlement Attributes Regional and Global Among North Perspective” Sonaichhari and Hrishyamukh Villages of South Tripura District 36th IIG Congress and Department of Urbanization, Land use Dr. International Seminar on 25th -28th Geography, and Emerging issues of Saptarshi “Environmental Changes February, Gauhati Agartala City, Tripura Mitra, and Challenges: Local, 2015 University, Assam Abhijit Regional and Global Santra Perspective” Dr. 46th Regional Science 6th – 8th Department of Changing urban land use Saptarshi Conference and National Novembe Geography, North- in relation to the solid Mitra, Seminar on r, 2014 Eastern Hill waste disposal system: a Abhijit “Underdevelopment in the University, case study of Agartala Santra and North East and the Indian Shillong, City Subhajit Sen State” Meghalaya. 46th Regional Science 6th – 8th Department of Problem and prospects of Conference and National Novembe Geography, North- the commuters on the Dr. Seminar on r, 2014 Eastern Hill auto rickshaw transport Saptarshi “Underdevelopment in the University, services in Agartala Mitra and North East and the Indian Shillong, urban area Debasish State” Meghalaya. Debbarma 36th IIG Congress and 25th -28th Auto Rickshaw International Seminar on February, Department of Transport Services in “Environmental Changes 2015 Geography, Agartala Municipal and Challenges: Local, Gauhati Corporation Area; A

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Regional and Global University, Assam Geographical Analysis Perspective”

46th Regional Science 6th – 8th Department of Changing Trends in the Dr. Conference and National Novembe Geography, North- Electoral Behaviour in Saptarshi Seminar on r, 2014 Eastern Hill Tripura: A Case Study of Mitra and “Underdevelopment in the University, Three Tier Panchayat Somprakash North East and the Indian Shillong, Elections Dhar State” 25th -28th Meghalaya. 36th IIG Congress and February, Indo-Bangla International Seminar on 2015 Department of International Border in “Environmental Changes Geography, Tripura: Possibilities of and Challenges: Local, Gauhati Developing the Geo- Regional and Global University, Assam Political Relations Perspective” Dr. 36th IIG Congress and 25th -28th Department of Impact of Self Help Saptarshi International Seminar on February, Geography, Groups on Poverty Mitra and “Environmental Changes 2015 Gauhati Alleviation and Women Dhirendra and Challenges: Local, University, Assam Empowerment: A study Nath Das Regional and Global of Belbari R.D. Block, Perspective” Tripura. Dr. 46th Regional Science 6th – 8th Department of Impact of Saras Fair in Saptarshi Conference and National Novembe Geography, North- Poverty Alleviation: Mitra and Seminar on r, 2014 Eastern Hill Promotion and the Dhirendra “Underdevelopment in the University, Socio-Economic Nath Das, North East and the Indian Shillong, Empowerment of Self Abhijit State” Meghalaya. Help Groups in Tripura: Santar A Case Study of The 9th Regional Saras Fair 2014, Agartala. 46th Regional Science 6th to 8th Department of Railway Infrastructural Dr. Conference and National Novembe Geography, North- Status in the State of Saptarshi Seminar on r, 2014 Eastern Hill Tripura, India: A Mitra and “Underdevelopment in the University, Geographical Stabak Roy North East and the Indian Shillong, Perspective. State” 14th to Meghalaya. National Seminar on 15th Northeast India: Before and February, Swami Development of Railway After Partition with Special 2015 Vivekananda Infrastructure in Tripura: Reference to Tripura Mahavidyalaya, A Chronological West Tripura Approach 36th Indian Geographers 25th to Department of Livelihood Pattern of Meet and International 28th Geography, Railway Hawkers In Seminar on Environmental February, Gauhati Tripura Changes and Challenges: 2015 University, Assam Local, Regional and Global

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Perspective 3rd to 4th Society of Infrastructural Status of Indo- Canadian July, Management and Tourism in Tripura, International Conference of 2015 Behavioural India: Geographical Business and Behavioural Science(SMBS) Perspectives Sciences India and Canada Rajib Lal International Seminar being 16 – 17th Kabi Nazrul A Spatio-Temporal Debbarma held on “Patriarchy and January, Mahavidyalaya, Study of Women‟s Gender in Colonial and 2015 Sonamura, Status in North Post Colonial South Asia”. Sepahijala, Sonaichhari Village: Tripura South Tripura District National Seminar on 14-15th Department of A Comparative Study of “North-East India: Before February History, Swami Infrastructural and After Partition with 2015 Vivekananda Development between Special Reference to Mahavidyalaya, non-ADC Hrishyamukh Tripura” Mohanpur, and North Sonaichhari 23rd-24th Tripura West. ADC Villages of South Two Day National Seminar May, Tripura District, Tripura on “Tripura in 21st Century: 2015 Economic Science An Appraisal of Indira Development Experience” Society of Tripura Awaas Yojana (IAY) (ESSOT) at Settlement Agartala, Tripura Characteristics between North Sonaichhari and Trishna ADC Villages of South Tripura District Stabak Roy National Seminar on 14th to Swami Development of Railway Northeast India: Before and 15th Vivekananda Infrastructure in Tripura: After Partition with Special February, Mahavidyalaya, A Chronological Reference to Tripura 2015 West Tripura Approach Indo- Canadian 3rd to 4th Society of Infrastructural Status of International Conference of July, Management and Tourism in Tripura, Business and Behavioural 2015 Behavioural India: Geographical Sciences Science(SMBS) Perspectives India and Canada Moujuri International Seminar on 19th-20th Institute of Near Bank Stress Bhowmik Environmental Perspectives Decembe Landscape, Ranking of Sonai Gang and Resource Management r, 2014 Ecology and Basin, West Tripura Ekistics (ILEE), District Kolkata 36th Indian Geographers 25th to Department of Spatio-temporal change Meet and International 28th Geography, of the Gumti River Sima Seminar on Environmental February, Gauhati between Barmura- Majumdar Changes and Challenges: 2015 University, Assam Atharamura Hill Ranges Local, Regional and Global of Tripura and its impact Perspective on socio-economic condition of the local people International Seminar on 19th-20th Institute of Sedimentation Problem Environmental Perspectives Decembe Landscape, of Lower Gumti River, and Resource Management r, 2014 Ecology and Tripura: An Analysis Istak Ahmed Ekistics (ILEE), Kolkata

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36th Indian Geographers 25th to Department of Anthropogenic Factors Meet and International 28th Geography, of Sedimentation: A Seminar on Environmental February, Gauhati Case Study on the Gumti Changes and Challenges: 2015 University, Assam River, Tripura Local, Regional and Global Perspective

8. Major thrust area of research: Fluvial Hazard Analysis and Disaster Risk Reduction Strategies, Regional Planning, Urban Geography, Transport Geography, Settlement Geography, Rural Development, Tourism Geography, Political Geography, Land-use Study.

9. New initiatives/Innovations: Geographical Excursion Trip has been conducted at Ravangla and Gangtok, Sikkim on 4-19 September, 2014 with 22 Students (P.G. 3rd Semester) associated with two Research Scholars under the Supervision of Dr. Saptarshi Mitra.

Total 17 Dissertation study (P.G. 4th Semester) has been carried out under Regional Planning& Development Special Paper in the year 2014-2015.

10. No of students qualified NET/SET in the Academic year 2014-15 from the Department: NET June, 2014 GEN ST SC OBC 01 Min NET December, 2014 GEN 01 ST SC OBC Min SET GEN 01 ST SC OBC 01 Min

11. Details of Placement of a few Students: Total 6 GEN 3 ST 1 SC 1 OBC 1 Min Name of the Name of the Posts/Designation Average annual salary students Organization/Dept. (in Rs.) Ms. Atashi Govt. B.Ed. College, Assistant UGC Scale Chakma Kumarghat Professor Dr. Bijaya Women‟s College, Agartala Guest Lecturer Bhattacharya Papiya Acharjee Iswar Chandra Vidyasagar Guest Lecturer College, Belonia Mampi Sarkar Panisagar Block Block Resource Person Sovanlal NEHU, Shillong Guest Lecturer Mukhopadhyay Kapil Ghosh Rajib Gandhi University, Guest Lecturer Arunachal Pradesh

12. Awards/Medals received by the students during the academic year 2014-15: Name of Name of Date of Awarding Agency/Institution Remarks Students Awards/Medals Award Rajib Lal Young Regional 8TH 46th Regional Science Conference - Deb Scientist November and National Seminar, Dept. of Barma , 2014 Geography, North-Eastern Hill University, Shillong, Meghalaya.

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13. On-going Research Projects in 2014-15 Faculty of Science Principal Funding Title of the project Total Grant Grant Tenure Investigator Agency (Rs. in received Lakhs) during the year Dr. Nibedita Govt. of India Sedimentation, Impacts, 2 Lakhs 2014 2 years Das (Pan) UNDP through recommendations of Disaster Revenue Risk Reduction (DRR) Department, initiatives and Climate Change Govt. of Adaptation (CCA) for Khowai Tripura River of Tripura

14. Any other achievements: Photographs:

Field Survey in Sikkim, 2014, Department of Geography Measurement of Road Alignment by Prismatic Compass & Disaster Management, Tripura University Survey in Agartala CityConducted by Dept. of Geography & Disaster Management, Tripura University

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DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN PHYSIOLOGY

The Department of Human Physiology was established in 2007 and the department strives for excellence in biomedical research and education to advance human health and welfare. The basic principle that provides the foundation for the study of human physiology is the maintenance of homeostasis through the operation of complex control systems encompassing all levels of the hierarchy of human structure and function (i.e., cells, tissues, organs, and organs systems). Therefore, the course in the curriculum emphasizes an integrated study of humans across this hierarchy of structure and function. Staff of the Department of Human Physiology play a major role in teaching to postgraduate students. Along with teaching, the faculty in the Physiology Department conducts outstanding, cutting-edge research on fundamental functions of cells and tissues. There is also keen interest in the cellular and molecular basis of diseases and translation of basic science research to develop novel therapeutic approaches.

Head of the Department: Dr. Samir Kumar Sil Programmes on offer: M.Sc., and Ph.D. Intake capacity : M.Sc., 25

1. Fulltime faculty members : Name Qualification Designation Specialization No. of years No. of existing of teaching Ph.D. scholars experience under his/her supervision Dr. Samir M.Sc., NET, Associate Molecular genetics, 22 years 8 Kumar Sil Ph.D. Professor Molecular Cell physiology, Cancer and Cell signalling Dr. M.Sc., Ph.D. Associate Immunology, 7 years 4 Debasish Professor Microbiology and Maiti Cell Signalling Dr. M.Sc., Ph.D. Reader Endocrinology and Dipayan reproductive Choudhuri physiology Dr. Sudipta M.Sc., Ph.D. Assistant Biochemistry and 7 years 4 Pal Professor biochemical Toxicology

2. Guest teachers/ Contract Teachers : Name Qualification Institution No. of years of teaching experience Ayantika Pal M.Sc. (Zoology), Ph.D Bose Institute , Kolkata 1 year

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3. Publication details : 3.1 Book Chapters : Deptt. All Title of the Book Editor Name of the Publishers Year ISBN Authors Chapter Book No. Human Sandip Somatotype of Chakrabarty User Centered McGraw 2014 (13) Physiol Roy Tripuri Tribal D Design and Hill 978-93- ogy Sarkar Adolescent Occupational Education 392- and Boys (Aged 8 to Wellbeing (Ind) Pvt. 1970-3 Samir 16 years) of Ltd. (10) 93- Kumar Tripura, North 392- Sil East India. 1970-8

3.2 List of Publications in peer reviewed (Published outside of India) Journals/ Books/ Proceedings : Deptt. All Authors Title Name of the Vol. Year Page journal/Magazine No. Human Priyanka Banerjee, A Rare HBV Plos One 9(10) 2014 Physiolo Rajiv Kumar Mondal, Subgenotype D4 gy Madhuparna Nandi, with Unique Sumantra Ghosh, Genomic Signatures Nabendu Chakraborty, Identified in North- Swatilekha Eastern India –An Bhattacharya, Emerging Clinical Arindam Challenge? RoyChoudhury, Soma Banerjee, Amal Santra, Samir K Sil, Abhijit Chowdhury, Pradip Bhaumik, Simanti Datta. Human Singha AK, Cytotoxicity activity Leukemia Accep 2015 Physiolo Bhattacharjee B and of T lymphocytes is Research ted gy Maiti D induced upon stimulated with IL-3 plus GM-CSF in animal leukemia model Human Xu Z, Yoshida T, Wu Transcription Factor J Cell Physiol 230 2015 1310 Physiolo L, Maiti D, Cebotaru MEF2C Suppresses (6) - gy L, Duh EJ Endothelial Cell 1320 Inflammation via Regulation of NF- κB and KLF2 Human Sutradhar P, Saha M Microwave J Nanostruct 4 2014 86 Physiolo and Maiti D. synthesis of copper Chem gy oxide nanoparticles using tea leaf and coffee powder extracts and its antibacterial activity Human Sarkar C, Pal S, Das Ameliorative effects Food and 66 2014 224- Physiolo N, Dinda B of oleanolic acid on Chemical 236

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3.3 List of Publications in peer reviewed (Published in India) Journals/ Books/ Proceedings : Department All Authors Title Name of the journal/ Vol. Year Page Magazine No. Human Roy Sarkar Prevalence of Asian J Pharmaceut 5 2014 1210- Physiology S, Sil S K stunting and Health Sci 1213 thinness among Bengali children and adolescent boys of Agartala, Tripura, India. Human Roy Sarkar Somatotype of non- Biolife 2(4) 2014 1365- Physiology S, Sil S K athlete tribal boys of 1370 West Tripura District, Tripura. Human Roy Sarkar Prevalence of Int J Sci Res 4 2015 14-16 Physiology S, Sil S K hypertension among boys (6-18 years) belonging to Tripuri tribal of Tripura. Human Roy Sarkar Body Physique in Int J Bioassays 4 2015 3684- Physiology S, Sil S K Bengali adolescent 3688 boys from West Tripura District, Tripura, India. Human Saha S, Sil S Prevalence of Int J Sci Appl Res 2 2015 56-58 Physiology K thinness among rural adolescent Bengali school girls of North

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Tripura. Human Ray Host based J Appl Biosci 41(1) 2015 12-18 Physiology Choudhury P, specialization in Basak S, Sil Aphis gossypii S K glover, evidenced from DNA barcode studies from Tripura, North-East India. Human Debnath B*, Nanoparticle (NP) Parmatutor 3(8) 2015 30-37 Physiology Jasimuddin as a targeting drug Md, and delivery system to Maiti D blood brain barrier (BBB): A review Human Singha AK, IL-3 and GM-CSF Int J Cur. Res. Rev 7(14) 2015 49-53 Physiology Bhattacharjee induces increased india B and Maiti recruitment of D lymphocytes in peripheral blood in ENU induced leukemia mouse model Human Singha AK, IL-3 and GM-CSF Int. J Biomed Res 6 2015 385- Physiology Bhattacharjee in combination India 390 B and Maiti alters protein D tyrosine kinase activity of splenic macrophages in leukemic mice Human Role of G-CSF plus Int J Cur Res. 7 2015 15180 Physiology Bhattacharjee IL-15 on neutrophil India - B., Sigha population in 15186 AK. And peripheral blood Maiti D modulating protein tyrosine kinase activity in leukemic mice Human Choudhuri Screening of J Cardiovas Dis Res 6(2) 2015 91-96 Physiology S, Aithala M, cardiometabolic India Choudhuri D Risk Profile in Middle aged Premenopausal Indian Women Human Choudhuri D, Pulmonary function Lung India 32(4) 2015 353- Physiology Sutradhar B of adolescents from India 358 Tripura, a North‑ eastern state of India Human Bhattacharjee Anti-lipidemic and International Journal 4 (2) 2014 353- Physiology S, Pal S cardioprotective of Pharmaceutical, 360 effects of vitamin Chemical and

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B12 and folic acid Biological Sciences against arsenic toxicity Human Bhattacharjee Additive protective International Journal 6(5) 2014 406- Physiology S, Pal S effects of selenium of Pharmacy and 413 and vitamin E Pharmaceutical against arsenic Sciences induced lipidemic and cardiotoxic effects in mice Human Sarkar C, Oxidative stress International Journal 5(7) 2014 3047- Physiology Das N, Pal S, induced alteration of Pharmaceutical 3066 Dinda B protein and nucleic Sciences and acid metabolism in Research fluoride-intoxicated rat brain: protection by α-hydroxy olean- 12-en-27-oic acid isolated from Neanotiswightiana Human Bhattacharjee Review Article Indian Journal of Acce 2015 Physiology S, Pal S entitled Arsenic Physiology and pted Induced Allied Sciences Cardiotoxicity : Ameliorative Role of Vitamins and Minerals Human Pal S Certain Additive Indian Journal of Acce 2015 Physiology Beneficial Effects of Physiology and pted Melatonin and Allied Sciences Vitamin E co- administration against Arsenic- induced Oxidative Stress in Rat Liver

4. Ph.D Scholars Registered / Thesis submitted/ Awarded during 2014-15: Name of Research topic Name of Registered/ Thesis the the Guide submitted/ scholars Awarded Jhinuk Incidence of sexually transmitted infections (STIs) Dr. Samir Registered Basu in hospital patients of Tripura and evolution of Kumar Sil Mullik selected STIs related antibacterial and antifungal activity of two medicinal plants of Tripura with reference to their role in cellular immune responses in-vitro. Liza Hospital based studies on G6PD deficiency and Dr. Samir Registered Debbarma Globin chain synthesis defects in the development of Kumar Sil neonatal jaundice in the population of Tripura: Molucular Characterization. Susmita Molecular and cellular studies on in-vitro wound Dr. Samir Registered

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Saha healing activities of Parkia javanica, a medicinal Kumar Sil plants of Tripura, north east India. Rajat Variation in Vitamin D binding protein and Vitamin Dr. Samir Registered Subhra D receptor genotypes in relation to bone mineral Kumar Sil Das density among young obese women of two ethnically different tribal communities of Tripura (Tripuri and Molsom) Sri Immunological study of NK cell and Neutrophil in Dr. Registered (public Bhaskar Leukemic Animal Model Debasish seminar Bhattacharj Maiti completed) ee Sri Ashish Studies on Immunological Response of Dr. Registered Kr. Singha Macrophages and Lymphocytes in Experimental Debasish Leukemia Model Maiti Tapasi Studies on reproductive and developmental toxicity Dr. Registered Bhattacharj of chronic low dose exposure to a mixture of metals Dipayan ee (Cd, Pb & As) : Possible Ameliorative effect of Choudhuri some antioxidant micronutrients Balaram Studies on pulmonary functions and cardiovascular Dr. Registered Sutradhar status of tribal adolescent from Tripura and Dipayan determination of reference standard for Spirometry Choudhuri Purnajita Studies on cardio metabolic risk profile in post- Dr. Registered Sen menopausal ethnic women of Tripura Dipayan Choudhuri Jahnabi Studies on various aspects of sub chronic exposure Dr. Registered Saha to Chromium on reproductive system of male albino Dipayan rats Choudhuri Nabamita Studies on correlates of metabolic syndrome among Dr. Registered Nath young adults from Tripura Dipayan Choudhuri Chaitali Certain aspects of fluoride toxicity on brain protein Dr. Thesis submitted Sarkar and nucleic acid metabolism in relation to thyroid Sudipta Pal function Surajit Mechanism of Arsenic -induced Oxidative Stress in Dr. Final stage of Bhattachar Cardiac Tissue: Role of Certain Antioxidants Sudipta Pal Thesis submission ya Pritha Das Studies on metabolic homeostasis in mice following Dr. Registered sub-acute lead toxicity Sudipta Pal Kanu Shil Alterations in carbohydrate, protein and fat Dr. Registered metabolism in liver, kidney, muscle and brain Sudipta Pal following sub-acute chromium exposure

5. Seminar / Workshop/ Symposia Lecture/ Talk/ Cultural Programme organized by the Department : SL Date Title Speakers No. 1 23-26th Workshop on advance Prof. J. K. Roy, BHU, Dr. D. Ningthousam, March Biotechnology Manipur University, Dr. P. Maiti, Imgenex 2015 India. 2 13-14 Seminar cum workshop on 53 participants from Tripura and outside states January, Advances in Modern faculty and PhD students. 2015 Biotechnology

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6. Teaching laboratory/ Research laboratory : Total no. of Lab (A+B) No. of Teaching Lab (A) No. of Research Lab (B) 7 2 5

7. Major instrument available in the Department: a) Spectroquant Faro 300, b) Milli Q water purifier , c) Eppendorf centrifuge 5702 with minispin , d) Treadmill, e) RT-PCR, f) Cold centriguge g) Laminar flow, h) Blood analyzer i) Shaker cum incubator j) Microscope with camera

8. Conference/ Seminar / Workshops/ winter Schools attended by the students/ Research Scholars/ Faculty of the Department Name Conference/ Seminar / Duration/ Date Organized by Title of the paper Workshops attended presented Dr. Samir 1st Annual 21-22 July Global Science Effect of HBE Kumar Sil International 2014 and Technology genotype on Conference on Forum, cardiovascular Advanced Research Singapore performance Physiology Dr. Debasish 102nd Indian Science 3rd -7th Jan, Indian Science Effect of G-CSF and Maiti Congress, Mumbai 2015 Congress IL-15 on Neutrophil in University. Mumbai Association leukaemia induced mice Dr. Debasish PHYSICON, 2014 19th -21st Dec, Berhampur Girls Evaluation of Maiti 2014 College, Immunological Berhampur West Response of Bengal Lymphocytes in Experimental Leukemia Model after IL-3 and GM-CSF administration Dr. Debasish International 21st -23rd Nov, Burdwan Role of V-ATPase on Maiti Symposium on 2014 University. West migration, invasion Genetic Analysis: Bengal and changes of Translational and cellular pH developmental (iNSGTD). Dr. Dipayan PHYSICON, 2014 19th -21st Dec, Berhampur Girls Metabolic syndrome : Choudhuri 2014 College, the emerging health Berhampur West hazard in middle aged Bengal Indian women Dr. Sudipta Pal 102nd Indian Science 3rd -7th Jan, Indian Science Sub-acute oral Congress, organized 2015 Congress exposure to fluoride : by University of Association a threat to metabolic Mumbai homeostasis in rat brain Dr. Sudipta Pal PHYSICON, 2014 19th -21st Dec, Berhampur Girls Sub-acute arsenic 2014 College, toxicity : a threat to Berhampur West metabolic homeostasis Bengal Sandeep Roy International 1st – 5th IIT, Guahati Somatotype of Tripuri

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Sarkar Ergonomics December, Tribal adolescent boys Conference HWWE 2014 (Aged 8-16 Years) of Tripura,North-east India. Chaitali Sarkar PHYSICON, 2014 19th -21st Dec, Berhampur Girls Alteration in thyroid 2014 College, function after sub- Berhampur West acute fluoride Bengal exposure Chaitali Sarkar Advances in Modern 15th to 16th State Biotech Hub, Protective effect of Biotechnology Jan, 2015 Tripura University 3α-hydroxy olean-12- en-27-oic acid isolated from Neanotis wightiana against sodium fluoride- induced oxidative stress in rat cerebrum Ashish Kumar National Conference 30th - 31st Dept. of Studies of functional Singha on Advances in May, 2014. Biotechnology, activities of Cancer Genomics Mizoram macrophages and University, lymphocytes in Aizawl, Mizoram, experimentally induce leukemic animal model Ashish Kumar PHYSICON-2014, 19th-21st Dec, Berhampore Girls Effect of IL-3 and Singha Physiological Society 2014 College, GM-CSF on of India Berhampore, macrophage in Murshidabad, carcinogen induced WB. leukemic mice Ashish Kumar A Seminar-cum- 15th -16th Jan, SBT Hub, Tripura Enhanced phagocytic Singha Workshop on 2015 University activity of murine Advances in Modern macrophages Biotechnology stimulated with Interleukin-3 and Granulocyte macrophage-colony stimulating factor carcinogen induced leukemic mice Bhaskar International 21st - 23rd Department of Alteration of Bhattacharjee symposium on genetic Nov, 2014. zoology, Burdwan Immunological analysis: translational University Behaviour of Natural and developmental and Killer Cells by G-CSF And annual meeting of Society of and IL-15 in mouse society of biotechnologists model of Leukaemia. biotechnologists (India). (India). Bhaskar XXVI annual national 19th - 21st Dec, Dept. of G-CSF and IL-15 Bhattacharjee conference of 2014. Physiology and induced neutrophil Physiological Society dept. of Zoology, function in leukemic of India Berhampore Girls animal model. College,

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Berhampore, Murshidabad, West Bengal. Bhaskar 2 day seminar cum 15th - 16th Jan, SBT hub, Tripura G-CSF and IL-15 Bhattacharjee workshop on 2015. University. induced Natural Killer Advances in Modern Cells function in Biotechnology mouse model of Leukaemia Balaram XXVIth Annual 19th - 21st Dec, Department of Lung function of tribal Sutardhar national conference of 2014 Physiology & children from Tripura, The Physiological Department of A North Eastern State Society of India. Zoology, of India. Berhampore girl‟s College, Berhampore, Murshidabad West Bengal Balaram National seminar on 22nd - 23rd Department of Nutritional profile and Sutardhar health and wellbeing Mar, 2014 Psychology, socioeconomic status of adolescents and Tripura of adolescents from young adults: an University, Tripura, a North Indian perspective. Eastern State of India. Pritha Das XXVIth Annual 19th to 21st Depart. Of Alteration of National Conference Dec, 2014 Physiology and metabolic homeostasis of the Physiological Dept. of Zoology, following lead toxicity Society of India Berhampore Girls‟ college, Murshidabad, West Bengal- 742101 Pritha Das Advances in Modern Jan 15th to State Biotech Hub, Effect of sub-acute Biotechnology 16th,2015 Tripura University lead exposure on certain metabolic profile of liver and kidney of mice Kanu Shil Seminar cum 15th -16th State Biotech Toxic insult of Cr(VI) Workshop on January 2015 Hub,Tripura on certain metabolic advances in modern University parameters of biotechnology mammalian renal tissue Kanu Shil 26th Annual 19th to 21st Dept of Human Metabolic impairment conference of Dec, 2014 Physiology & of Cr (vi) in liver and Physiological Society Dept of Zoology, muscle tissue of India Berhampore girls college, Berhampore Murshidabad,west Bengal in collaboration with Central Sericulture Research and

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Training Institute ,Berhampore, Murshidabad. Jahnabi Saha XXVIth Annual 19th - 21st Dec, Department of Effect of sub-chronic national conference of 2014 Physiology & exposure to chromium The Physiological Department of in male albino rats. Society of India. Zoology, Berhampore girl‟s College, Berhampore, Murshidabad, West Bengal, in collaboration with Central Sericulture Research & Training Institute , Berhampore, Murshidabad. Purnajita Sen 101th Indian Science 3rd -7th Feb, The Indian Studies on Association Congress held at 2014. Science Congress of Physical Activity, University of Jammu, Association 14, Obesity and Cardio – Jammu. Dr. Biresh Guha Respiratory Fitness In Street, Kolkata – Young Indian 700017. Subjects. Dr. Parichita Advances in Modern 15th to 16th Tripura University Host Based Ray Choudhury Biotechnology Jan, 2015 Specialization In Aphis gossypii Glover, Evidenced From DNA Barcode Studies From Tripura, North-east India

9. No. of the students qualified NET/ SET in the Academic year 2014-15 from the Department : SET 14 GEN 02 ST SC OBC Min

10. Ongoing research projects in 2014-15 Faculty of Human Physiology Principle Funding Title of the Project Total Grant Grant received Tenure Investigator Agency (Rs. In during the year Lakhs) Dr. Samir K DBT, Govt. Molecular epidemiology of 1.07 crore 17.00lakhs 2012- Sil Of India HPV and cervical cancer in 2015 Tripura: genetic variations and influencing HPV persistence and disease development Dr. Samir K DBT, Govt. Molecular and cellular 67.00lakhs 26.00 lakh 2014- Sil Of India studies on normal and 2017 diabetic wound healing activities of Parkia javanica, a medicinal plants

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of Tripura, north east India Dr. Debasish DBT Establishment of State 304.03 + 34.59 Lakhs 2010- Maiti Biotech Hubs (SBThubs) 65.9 2015 by DBT under special =369.93 programme for North Eastern States of India Dr. Debasish DBT Studies on anticancer 23.82 9.93 Lakhs 2014- Maiti activities of extracts 2017 (Bromelain and peroxidase) of different pineapple (Ananus comosus) cultivars of Tripura Dr. Debasish ICMR Role of macrophages in 9.96 2.88 2015- Maiti experimentally induced 2017 leukemia Dr. Dipayan ICMR Nutritional and 11.89 0.74560 2012- Choudhuri Cardiorespiratory Status of 2015 Tribal Children of Tripura : Development of Reference Standard for Spirometry Dr. Dipayan ICMR Role of Calcium Sensing 18.53 15.40357 2015- Choudhuri Receptor on Adipocyte in 2017 Rats fed with Low or High Calcium Diet

11. Any other Achievements :

i) Dr Samir Kumar Sil: Recorder, Indian Science Congress (Section- Medical science including Physiology), elected for 2014-15; 2015-16 ii) Dr Samir Kumar Sil: Visited University of Kansas, USA, from October 2014 to April 2015: Performed research work on „pancreatic cancer stem cell‟. iii) Organized workshop: Organized by Date Title Dr. Debasish 23-26th Workshop on advance Maiti March 2015 Biotechnology Dr. Debasish 13-14 Seminar cum workshop on Maiti January, Advances in Modern 2015 Biotechnology

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DEPARTMENT OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

The Department of Information Technology at the Tripura University has been started with the objective of promoting research and development, industrial consultancy, and teaching in the frontier areas of Information Technology. The department of Information Technology offers a unique combination of courses and project that helps the students to cope with the recent advancements in the computer industry and information technology. The Department currently offers Bachelors in Computer Application (BCA) and Masters in Computer Application (MCA) programmes. “School of Information Technology & Computer Science” was established in 2002 and introduced the BCA and MCA courses. It was under the Directorate of Professional Studies (DPS) in Tripura University. In 2009 it converted into “Department of Information Technology” of Tripura University (A Central University). In addition to the academic programmes at the UG as well as the PG levels, the Department has been carrying out active research in the fields of computer networks & wireless sensor networks, Medical Image Processing, Computer & Robot Vision, and Software Engineering.

Head of the Department : ShibenduDebbarma Programmes on offer : Ph.D, MCA & BCA Intake capacity : MCA- 50, BCA-30

1. Fulltime Faculty Members : Name Qualification Designation Specialization No. of years No. of existing Ph.D. of teaching Scholars under his/ experience her supervision Shibendu B. Tech (CSE), Assistant Computer 9 Debbarma M. Tech. Professor Network, IPv6 (CSE), Ph.D. and IoT (Registered) Abhishek B.Tech., M.S., Assistant Image 10 Das Ph.D( JU, Professor Processing Submitted) Computer Vision Alak Roy B.Tech (CSE), Assistant Wireless Sensor 6 M.Tech(CSE), Professor Network Ph.D (Registered)

2. Publication Details: 3.1 Book Chapters: Dept. All Title of the Book Name of the Publishers Year ISBN Authors Chapter Editors Book No. IT Abhishek Image Mitsuo Gen Industrial Springer 2015 97836 Das Processing K.J. Kim Engineering, 62472 Algorithms in X. Huang Management 002 detection of Yabe Science and Cervical Hiroshi Application Cancer

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3.2 List of Publications in peer reviewed (International) Journals/ Books/ Proceedings: Dept. All Title Name of the Journal/ Volume Year Page Authors Magazine No. IT Abhishek A Novel Analysis of Springer Lecture Notes 349 2015 1091- Das Clinical Data and Image in Electrical 1098 Processing Algorithms in Engineering Detection of Cervical Cancer IT Abhishek A Novel Illumination Proc. of International 2015 Das Correction and Intensity Conference ICoCoE, Normalization Method on Thailand Cervigrams in the Early Detection of Uterine Cervical Cancer

3.3 List of Publications in peer reviewed (National) Journals/ Books/ Proceedings: Dept. All Title Name of the journal/ Vol. Year Page Authors Magazine No. IT Swarup Relative Endowment Tripura Journal of Social I 2014 pg: 83- Nandi Analysis on The Status Science(A Bi-Annual (ISSN 90 of Higher Technical Journal of the Council for : Education in India with social Science Research, 2357- Special Reference to Agartala, Tripura) 5854) North Eastern States Swarup Cyber Crime and National Seminar on Nandi and Human Rights „National Security Issues: Sandip Roy North-East India Perspectives‟ organized by Department of Defense Studies, BirBikram Memorial College, Agartala in collaboration with University Grant Commission(UGC), 8-9 November, 2014. Shibendu ICT And Virtual National Seminar on „E- Debbarma Education In India resource and E-learning: and Challenges and Swarup Opportunities for Nandi Students‟, organized by Department of Information Technology, BirBikram Memorial College, Agartala in collaboration with The Institution of Engineers(India), Tripura State Centre, 26-27 July, 2014.

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ShibankarB Ethical Hacking as a National Seminar on howmik Security Management “National Security Issues: And Technique: Challenges North East India Suman Das for North East India Perspectives”, 8th and 9th Nov 2015 Suman Das “Impact of E-learning in National Seminar on “E- And Distance Education in resource and E-learning: Utpal Pal India: Challenges for Challenges and North East India”, Opportunities for students”, 26-27 July 2014 TanmoyMu “Network security National Seminar on nshi based on cluster “National Security Issues: And computing and it‟s North East India BappaDatta impact on Northeast Perspectives, 8th and 9th India” Nov 2014 Janmajit “Security in uncovered National Seminar on Deb, fencing border areas in “National Security Issues: Sumanta Northeast India using North East India Saha and Electronic surveillance Perspectives, 8th and 9th Bappa devices” Nov 2014 Datta Soma “Biometric technology National Seminar on Barman and its application for “National Security Issues: and Bappa security in Northeast North East India Datta India”, Perspectives, 8th and 9th Nov 2014

3.4 List of other Publications: Dept. All Title Name of the Volume Year Page Authors Journal/ Magazine No. IT Abhishek Biotechnology Proc. of National 2015 Das Application In Seminar on Medical Images : Advances in Segmentation Modern Algorithms In BioTechnology , Automated State BioTech Detection Of Hub, TU Cervical Cancer IT Utpal Pal “Intrusion Detection National Seminar November- Ratnadeep and Security Issues on National 2014 Baidya by Decision Tree Security Issues: N- Classifier”. E India, BBMC, Agartala, India. IT Suman “Impact of e- E-resource and E- July, 2014 Das, Learning in Distance Learning, Utpal Pal education in India: Department of IT, Challenges for BBMC, Agartala, North-East” IT Utpal Pal, “Status of Higher National Seminar October, Suman Das Education in N-E on Higher 2013

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India and the Role of Education, TUEA, Government and Tripura University. Private Sectors for Quality Improvement: Challenges”

3. Seminar/ Conference/Workshops/Symposia Lecture/ Talk/ Cultural Programme organized by the Department: Sl. Date Title Speakers No. 1 6 to 8 Fundamentals of Image Prof. A.K. Ghosh, TU Feb Processing & Pattern Prof . S. Chaudhuri, IIT B 2015 Recognition Dr. D. Bhattacharjee, JU Prof. B.K. De, TU Abhishek Das, TU

4. Teaching Laboratory/ Research Laboratory: Total No. of Lab (A+B) No. of Teaching Lab (A) No. of Research Lab (B) 05 05

5. Conference/ Seminar/ Workshops/ Winter schools attended by students/ research /Faculty scholars of the Department and without submitted paper: Name Conference/ Seminar/ Duration/ Organized by Title of the paper Workshop attended Date presented 1. International 26 to 28 Tokyo University of Science, A Novel analysis Conference on Industrial May 2015 Japan of Clinical Data in Abhishek Engineering detection of Das Cervical Cancer

6. Major thrust area of research: Computer Networking, IoT, Image Processing, Wireless sensor networks and Data Mining.

7. Awards/Medals received by the Teachers: Name of Name of Date of Award Awarding Remarks Students Awards/Medals Agency/Institution Abhishek Das Visiting Scientist 23 to 27 Mar ISI Kolkata Rs 5000/- 15 Honorarium Abhishek Das DST Fellowship 24.4.15 DST, Govt. of India Rs 95,000/-

8. On-going Research Projects in 2014-15 Faculty of _____Science & Technology______

Principal Funding Title of the project Total Grant Grant received Tenure Investigator Agency (Rs. in Lakhs) during the year Abhishek UGC – Image processing 10.55 6.30 (2015) 3 years Das Major Techniques for Research detection of Cervical Project Cancer in North East

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DEPARTMENT OF MATHEMATICS

The Department of Mathematics has been functioning since the inception of the Calcutta University Post Graduate Centre (CUPG) in September 1976. The Mathematics Department, Post Graduate wing of M B B College, Agartala which had been running since 1967, was rendered defunct due to the introduction of the CUPG Centre. All the whole time teachers of PG wing were deputed to Mathematics Department of the CUPG Centre. The Syllabus of Pure Mathematics, Calcutta University was followed. The new syllabus containing topics from both Pure and Applied Mathematics was introduced from 1978. On 02.10.1987 Tripura University was established and the Department of Mathematics, CUPG Centre merged with Tripura University with three whole time faculty members and 12 students. At present, the faculty of the Department is carrying out one major and three minor research projects sponsored by UGC.

Head of the Department : Dr. Sharmistha Bhattacharya (Halder) Year of Establishment: 1976 Programmes on offer : M.Sc., PhD, Integrated Master Degree Intake capacity : 50 (M.Sc.) 1. Fulltime Faculty Members : Name Qualification Designation Specialization No. of years No. of existing of teaching Ph.D. Scholars experience under his/her supervision Prof. Anjan M.Sc, Ph.D. Professor Complex 28years 06 Mukherjee Anlysis/Topology /Fuzzy topology/ Rough set theory/ Soft set theory Dr Sharmistha MSc , PhD Reader Topology, Fuzzy 13 years 07+02 Bhattacharya Topology, Rough (Cosupervisor) Halder Set, Soft Set Dr. Subrata Ph.D. Assistant Set Theory, Logic, 10 years 02 Bhowmik Professor Topology, Topological Algebra, Geometry. Shouvik M.Sc. Assistant Fuzzy logic, Fuzzy 7 years Bhattacharya Professor control, Algebra, C programming Dr. Shyamal Ph.D Assistant Functional Analysis 12 years 03 Debnath Professor (including UG)

2. Guest Teachers/Contract Teachers: Name Qualification Institution No. of years of teaching experience Dr. Md. Atikul Islam Ph.D. Tripura University Smt. Kalyani Debnath M.Sc. Tripura University Smt. Piyali Debnath M.Sc. Tripura University

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3. Visiting Teacher/ Visiting Fellow : Name Institution 1.Prof. B.N.Mandal ISI, Kolkata 2.Prof. D.K. Ganguly University of Calcutta 3.Prof. U.C. De University of Calcutta 4.Prof. S.Sen University of Calcutta

4. Publication Details: 4.1Books: Department All Authors in Title Publishers Year ISBN No. sequence Mathematics Anjan Mukherjee Generalized Springer 2015( 4th ISBN-10: Rough sets June) 8132224574, (Hybrid Structure ISBN-13: 978- and Applications) 8132224570 Mathematics Anjan Mukherjee, Fuzzy set and Narosa (28 ISBN-10: Sharmistha fuzzy Topology Publication, February 1842659014 Bhattacharya New Delhi 2015) ISBN-13: 978- (Halder) 1842659014 Mathematics Sharmistha Proceedings: Narosa 2015 978-81-8487- Bhattacharya Rough Sets, Publication, 403-7 (Halder), Subrata Fuzzy Sets and New Delhi Bhowmik, Soft Computing Mathematics Shyamal Debnath Degree Progressive 2015 978-81-8064- Gour Pal Mathematics Publishers 211-1 RunuDhar Vol-1

4.2 Book Chapters: Dept. All Authors Title of the Editors Name of the Publishers Year ISBN Chapter Book No. Mathe Anjan 1.Sequence,Ne Dr. Sunil Generalized IGI Global 2015.indexin 13:9781 matics Mukherjee, ts and Filters Jacob John and Hybrid g to indices 9307083 Ajoy Kanti of fuzzy soft Structures including 03 Das multi sets in and Thomson fuzzy soft Applications Reuters, multi for Soft Scopus, topological Computing Inspec, spaces. PsycINFO, (Chapter 9) Compendex, and more Anjan 2.Application Smart ICACNI Springer 2015 ISBN:9 Mukherjee, of fuzzy soft Innovation, 78-81- AjoyKanti multi sets in Systems 322- Das decision – and 2537-9 making Technologi problems( es chapter 3)

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4.3 List of publications in peer reviewed Journals/ Books/ Proceedings published outside India (International):

Dept. All Authors Title Name of the Volume Year Page Journal/ Magazine No. Mathe A. Mukherjee, 1.Interval valued Annals of Fuzzy 7(4) 2014 563-577 matics ASaha, A.K. intuitionistic fuzzy soft Mathematics and Das set relations. Informatics Anjan 2.Similarity measures of Annals of Fuzzy 8(3) 2014 447-460 Mukherjee, interval valued fuzzy Mathematics and SadhanSarkar soft sets and their Informatics applications in decision making problems Anjan 3.Several Similarity Neutrosophic Sets 6 2014 54-60 Mukherjee, measures of interval and Systems SadhanSarkar valued Neutrosophic soft sets and their applications in Pattern Recognition Problems. A. Mukherjee, 4. Interval Valued Neutrosophic Sets 6 2014 17-26 MDatta, Neutrosophic Soft and Systems FlorentinSama Topological spaces randache, (Dept of Mathematics, University of New Mexico, USA)).

Anjan Similarity measures of New Trends in 2(3) 2014 159-165 Mukherjee, interval valued Mathematical SadhanSarkar intuitionistic fuzzy soft Sciences. sets and their applications in Medical diagnosis problems. Anjan 6.Several Similarity Annals of Pure and 7(1) 2014 1-6. Mathe Mukherjee, measures of Applied matics SadhanSarkar Neutrosophic soft sets Mathematics and its application in real life problems

Anjan 7.Parameterized Annals of Pure and 7(1) 2014 7-12. Mukherjee, Topological Space Applied AjoyKanti Das Induced by Intuitioistic Mathematics Fuzzy Soft Multitopological Spaces.

Anjan 8. Rough Interval-Valued Mukherjee , Intuitionistic Fuzzy Sets. Annals of Fuzzy 9(1) 2015 111-123 MithunDatta Mathematics and 9.Soft interval valued Informatics

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AbhijitSaha, intuitionistic fuzzy rough Anjan sets. Annals of Fuzzy 9(2) 2015 279-292 Mukherjee Mathematics and 10. Relations On Informatics AnjanMukherj Intuitionistic Fuzzy Soft ee,AK Das Multi sets Springer- 71 2015 607-614 VerlegBerline Anjan 11.A new method of Heidelberg. Mukherjee, measuring similarity SadhanSarkar between two Neutrosophic Sets 8 2015 70-76. neutrosophic soft sets and and Systems its applications in pattern recognition problems.

Mathe Anjan 12. Some results on fuzzy International 4(1) 2015 51-65. matics Mukherjee, soft multi sets. Journal on AjoyKanti Das Cybernetics and Informatics. Anjan Mukherjee, 13.Soft sets combined New Trends in 3(2) 2015 199-218 AbhijitSaha,Aj with interval valued Mathematical oyKanti Das. intuitionistic fuzzy sets of Sciences Type-2 and rough sets

Anjan 14.Interval Valued Mukherjee , Neutrosophic Soft Sets. The Journal Of 23(2) 2015 283-294 MithunDatta Fuzzy Mathematics(Los Angeles). AnjanMukherj 15. Interval Valued ee,MithunDatt Neutrosophic Soft Set The Journal Of 23(2) 2015 309-324 a, AbhijitSaha. Relations Fuzzy Mathematics(Los Anjan Angeles). Mukherjee, 16. . Application of Level AjoyKanti Das Soft Sets in Fuzzy Soft Int. J. Open 8(3) 2015 1-13. Multi Set Based Decision Problems Compt. –Making Problems. Math. Anjan Mukherjee, 17.Fundamentaltheory of AjoyKanti Das sequences in intuitionistic fuzzy soft International 4(6) 2015 40-48 topological spaces. Journal of Anjan Advanced Research Mukherjee, 18.An Application for in Engineering and AjoyKanti Das Decision Making Based Applied Sciences on Interval Valued International Intuitionistic Fuzzy Soft Multi Sets. Journal of Information 9(2) 2015 84-92. Processing

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Mathe Sharmistha A study on attribute Annals of Fuzzy Volume Dece 913-920 matics Bhattacharya reduction by bayesian Mathematics and 8, No. 6, mber Halder and decision theoretic rough Informatics 2014 Kalyani set models Debnath

Sharmistha A study on Bayesian International 1(1) Jan.- 695-702 Bhattacharya Decision Theoretic Journal of Rough June Halder Rough Set Sets and Data 2014 Analysis, IGI Global, USA

Sharmistha On IF Weakly The Journal of , Vol 22, 2014 15-31 Bhattacharya Generalized Minimal Fuzzy No 3, Halder and Closed Set Mathematics, J. Tripathy LosAngeles

Sharmistha Attribute Reduction International 1(1) Jan.- 495-518 Bhattacharya Using Bayesian Journal of Rough June Halder and Decision Theoretic Sets and Data 2014 Kalyani Rough Set Models Analysis, IGI Debnath Global, USA

Sharmistha Text extraction from Annals of Fuzzy V-7, No Marc 48-56 Bhattacharya low contrast non Mathematics and 3, h Halder and Md uniform illuminated Informatics, 2014 Atikul Islam document images using mathematical morphology and fuzzy operator Sharmistha Bhattacharya Upper and Lower Journal of New No 5 2014 319-329 Halder and Rarely mX-mY Results in Science Gour Pal continuous Multifunction Sharmistha Bhattacharya On fuzzy mX* Annals of fuzzy Vol 7 , Feb Halder and Oscillation and its Mathematics and No 2, (201 Susmita Roy application in image Informatics , 4) processing Mathe Shyamal On I-statistically Proyeeciones J. 33(3) 2014 277-285 matics Debnath convergent sequence Math Jayanta spaces defined by Debnath sequences of Orlicz functions using matrix transformation Mathe B.C.Tripathy On fuzzy b-locally open Songklanakarin J. 37(1) 2015 93-96 matics Shyamal Sets in bitopological Sci. &Techol. Debnath spaces Mathe Shyamal On some I-convergent Proyeeciones J. 34(2) 2015 137-145 matics Debnath generalized difference Math

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Subrata Saha sequence spaces associated with multiplier sequence defined by a sequence of modulli, Mathe Subrata Concept Analysis with The Journal of 23(1) 2015 89-97 matics Bhowmik Interior and Closure Fuzzy Mathematics Operators

4.4 List of publications in peer reviewed Journals/ Books/ Proceedings published in India (National): Department All Authors Title Name of the Volume Year Page Journal/ Magazine No. Mathematics Anjan 1.Mixed δ-semi Bull.Cal.Math.Soc. 106(6) 2014 441- Mukherjee pre fuzzy 452. topological spaces Anjan 2. Partially Bull. Of Kerala 11(2) 2014 Mukherjee, included Mathematic 175- Ajoy Kanti Das intuitionistic fuzzy Association. 182 rough relations. Anjan 12(1) 2015 Mukherjee, 3.Theory of dense Bull. Of Kerala Ajoy Kanti sets in Mathematic 87- Das, Abhijit intuitionistic fuzzy Association 95 Saha soft topological spaces. Mathematics Subrata Fractional Action Bulletin of Kerala 10(2) 2014 191- Bhowmik of a Group Mathematics 197 Association Mathematics Subrata Some Algebraic Bulletin of Kerala 11(1) 2014 1-9 Bhowmik Aspects with IC- Mathematics Top. Spaces Association Mathematics Subrata A Glimpse of Rule Indian Journal of 49(1) 2015 50- Bhowmik of Logic in History of Science 51 Gautama‟s Naya- Sutra Mathematics Subrata Interval Valued Bulletin of Kerala 12(1) 2015 1-9 Bhowmik Binary Operations Mathematics Association Mathematics Prasenjit Bal, A Counter Bulletin of Kerala 12(1) 2015 11- Subrata Example in Mathematics 13 Bhowmik Topology Star- Association Spaces

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and their applications. Intuitionistic fuzzy soft sets,rough soft 2.Mr. Abhijit set relations and their applications. Anjan Mukherjee Thesis Submitted Saha Study of Some Hybrid Models to Solve 3.Mr. Some Real Life Problems. Anjan Mukherjee Submitted for Public Mithun Datta Seminar Registered(2012) 4.Mr. Ajoy Kani Das Registered(2014) 5.Mr. Sadhan Sarkar Registered(2014) 6.Srijita Barman Roy Registered(2014) 7.Sumanta Saha Smt Jayanti A study on generalized IF mX structure Dr. S. Awarded(2014) Tripathy and its applications Bhattacharya (Halder) Dr. Md. Study on some new fuzzy operator and Dr. S. Awarded(2015) Atikul Islam its application in the field of image Bhattacharya processing (Halder) Shouvik Dr. S. Waiting for final viva Bhattacharya Bhattacharya (Halder) Purnendu Dr. S. Submitted his Thesis Das Bhattacharya (Halder) Kalyani Dr. S. Submitted for public Debnath Bhattacharya seminar (Halder) Piyali Dr. S. Submitted for public Debnath Bhattacharya seminar (Halder) Amarjit Dr. S. Registered Chanda Bhattacharya (Halder) Gour Pal Dr. S. Registered Bhattacharya (Halder) Sumanta Dr. S. Registered Saha Bhattacharya (Halder) (Cosupervisor) Srijita Dr. S. Registered Barman Roy Bhattacharya (Halder) (Cosupervisor) Bimal Studies on some generalized Triple ShyamalDebnath Registered Chandra Das sequence spaces Chayya Rough Set Theory – Its Generalization Prof. Awarded Gangwal and Applications R.N.Bhaumik

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(Retired) Prasenjit Bal Some Topological Properties with Dr. Subrata Registered 2014 Selection Principle and Star Covering. Bhowmik

6. Seminar/ Conference/Workshops/Symposia Lecture/ Talk/ Cultural Programme organized by the Department: Sl. No Date Title Speakers

1 25-31st Workshop on Image processing Prof Sankar Pal, Prof Ashish Ghosh, Prof. March 2014 Pradipta Maji, etc ISI Kolkata

2 1-14 Dec., PEDAGOGICAL TRAINING Prof. G Santham, IIT Kanpur; Prof. Ajit 2014 FOR MATHEMATICS Kumar, Institute of Chemical Technology, TEACHERS (PTMT) Mumbai;

Prf. S. Somasundaram, M.S. University, Tamilnadu; Prof. P.S. Srinivasan, Bharatidasan University, Tamilnadu.

3 20 Jan, 2015 Special Lecture in Mathematics Dr. Jaydeb Sarkar, ISI Bangalore

4 27-30 June, North-East Summer Workshop Prof. T.S.S.R.Rao, Dr. B.V.R. Bhatt, Dr. 2015 in Analysis and Jaydeb Sarkar, ISI Bangalore and Prof. B. Probability(NE-SWAP) V. Rao, CMI, Chennai.

5 05.09.2015 Teacher‟s Day and Fresher‟s ----- Welcome

7. Teaching Laboratory/ Research Laboratory: Total No. of Lab (A+B) No. of Teaching Lab (A) No. of Research Lab (B) 02 01 01

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3.5-day national Department of workshop on September Applied optimization and fuzzy 9-13,2014 Mathematics with mathematics(NWOFM- Oceanology and Invited talk, on 2014). Computer Fuzzy rough sets, Programming, Chaireda Session. Vidyasagar University Presented a talk 4.. International Antalya-Turkey. entitled Some Conference on Recent 6- results on Advances in Pure and 9Nov.,2014 separation axiom Applied Mathematics in Mixed delta (ICRAPAM 14). Calcutta semi-pre fuzzy 5.International Mathematical topological spaces. Conference on Current Society. Developments in December19 Mathematics and -21,2014 Invited talk and Mathematical Sciences Chaired a session. (ICCDMMS-2014).

Sharmistha National conference on Feb.,08-09, Tripura Cosmology in Bhattacharya Ancient Indian 2014 Mathematical vedic period Halder Mathematics Society Subrata Int. Conference on 19-21 Calcutta Math Generalized Bhowmik Current Devl. inMaths December, Society, Kolkata Rough Logic and Math. Sci. 2014

Subrata 8th Int. Conference on 21-23 Dec, Institute for Math, Topological Bhowmik Math. Sci. for 2014 Bioinf., Inform. Aspects of Advancement of Science Tech. & Computer Generalized & Tech. Sci, Kolkata Rough Set with operators Shyamal ICRAPAM 2014 06/11/2014 Istanbul Commerce Matrix Debnath Turkey to University transformation of 09/11/2014. statistically convergent sequences of interval numbers Shyamal ICCDMS2014 19-21, CMS, Kolkata Statistically Debnath Decm,2014 Convergent Difference Sequence Spaces of Interval Numbers Shyamal ICRTMA 18-19 Vidyasagar Regular matrix Debnath March,2015 University transformation on triple sequence spaces Shyamal ICFM 26-28 Gauhati University Matrix Debnath March, 2015 transformation on

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triple sequence spaces Shouvik TMSR 2014 05-06 Deptt. Of A New Technique Bhattacharya September, Mathematics, for Analyzing a 2015 Assam University Fuzzy Rule Base and its Subsequent Reduction Shouvik Orientation Programme, 20 April- 16 HRDC, HP --- Bhattacharya OP-118 May, 2015 University, Shimla Prasenjit Bal National Conference on 5-6th Sept., Dept. of Maths, Selectively Star- Trends In Mathematical 2014. Assam University Lindel ̈ f Spaces Science Research Prasenjit Bal Recent Advances On 20-21 Sept, Dept. of Maths, “Participated” Applied Mathematics 2014. National Inst. of Tech., Agartala

9. Major thrust area of research: Topology, Fuzzy Set Theory, Fuzzy Topology, Fuzzy Logic, Functional Analysis, Numerical Analysis, Soft Computing, Image Processing, Data Mining, Rough Set, Soft Set etc.

10. No of students qualified NET/SET in the Academic year 2014-15 from the Department: SET 5 GEN 2 ST ---- SC 1 OBC 1 Min 1

11. On-going Research Projects in 2014-15

Principal Funding Title of the Total Grant Grant received Tenure Agency project during the year Investigator (Rs. in Lakhs)

Anjan U.G.C (Major On intuitionistic 8.34 2010-2011 3years Mukherjee(P.I) Project) fuzzy topological and C0-P.I space and its Sharmistha applications on Bhattacharya data mining and (Halder) decision making.

Shyamal CSIR On I- statistically 8.5 2.32 3 years Debnath convergent sequences of fuzzy numbers

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DEPARTMENT OF MICROBIOLOGY

Department of Microbiology established in September 2011, offers courses in Microbiology. The Department is equipped with basic infrastructural facilities, modern instruments, audio-visual system and computer facilities. Thrust areas of research include microbial ecology, food and pharmaceutical microbiology. The infrastructure available includes modern analytical equipments and internet access to all students. The Department of Microbiology is also well equipped to undertake research in frontier areas of Molecular Microbiology and to conduct microbiological and biochemical analysis of Environmental and Industrial samples.

Head of the Department : Dr. Bipin Kumar Sharma Programmes on offer : M.Sc. and Ph.D. Intake capacity : 15 for MSc 1. Fulltime Faculty Members : Name Qualification Designation Specialization No. of years No. of existing of teaching Ph.D. Scholars experience under his/her supervision Dr. Bipin Ph.D. Assistant Microbial ecology four years Four Kumar Professor and Biochemistry Sharma Dr. Arijit NET, Ph.D. Assistant Cell biology and Five years Bhattacharya Professor Infection biology (Host-Pathogen Interaction)

2. Guest Teachers/Contract Teachers: Name Qualification Institution No. of years of teaching experience Dr. Prosun Tribedi NET, Ph.D. Calcutta University 1 years Dr. Santanu Raychaudhuri Ph.D. Calcutta University 3years

3. Publication Details: 3.1 List of Publications in peer reviewed (International) Journals/ Books/ Proceedings:

Dept. All Authors Title Name of the Vol. Year Page Journal/ Magazine No. Microbiology Uma Sarkar, Vascular Arbuscular American-Eurasan 14 2014 1080- Bal Krishan Mycorrhizal (VAM) J. Agric. & (10) 1088 Choudhary Spore Diversity and Environ. Science and Bipin Density Across the Kumar Soil of Degraded Sharma Forest and Rubber Plantation in Tripura, India in

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3.2 List of Publications in peer reviewed (National) Journals/ Books/ Proceedings: Department All Authors Title Name of the Journal/ Vol. Year Page Magazine No. Microbiology Ramashanker, Traditional healing Indian journal of 50.2 2015 324- S. Deb and B. Practices in North history of Sciences 332 K. Sharma East India.

4. Ph.D. Scholars registered/Theses submitted/ awarded during the academic year 2014-15: Name of Research topic Name of Registered/Theses Scholars Guide submitted/ Awarded Mr. David Studies on bacterial pathogens affecting Dr. Bipin F/TU/COE/Ph.D/10/MI Lalvohbika citrus crops of Tripura. Kumar CB/04/14 Kaipeng Sharma Mrs. Lovely Studies On Phytochemical Compounds As Dr. Bipin F/TU/COE/Ph.D/10/MI Rahaman Possible Antibiofilm Agents Against Kumar CB/03/14 Pneumonia Causing Bacteria Sharma Ms. Salina Studies on Rhizosphere bacteria from Dr. Bipin F/TU/COE/Ph.D/10/MI Debbarma rubber plantation for degradation of Kumar CB/01/14 rubber Sharma. Mr. Sushanta Studies on some antibiotic producing Dr. Bipin 010033 of 2007-2008 Ghosh novel Frankia strains Kumar Sharma Ms. Nandita Studies on traditional alcoholic beverages Dr. Bipin Yet to be registered Nath and associated yeast strain isolated from Kumar starter culture of major ethnic tribes of Sharma Tripura Ms. Monika Studies on anticancer properties of Dr. Bipin Yet to be registered Das phytochemicals extracted from some folk Kumar medicine based plants of Tripura Sharma

5. Seminar/ Conference/Workshops/Symposia Lecture/ Talk/ Cultural Programme organized by the Department: Sl. No. Date Title Speakers 1 16th Feb Molecular approach to address the Prof. Nripendranath Mandal, 2015 challenges of non-communicable Division of Molecular diseases in human and viral Medicine, Bose Institute, disease in marine shrimp P-1/12 CIT Scheme VIIM Kolkata - 700054

6. Teaching Laboratory/ Research Laboratory: Total No. of Lab (A+B) No. of Teaching Lab (A) No. of Research Lab (B) 3 2 1

7. Major Instruments available in the Department: (above 2 lakhs) i. UV-VIS 1800 Spectrophotometer. ii. Sonicator.

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iii. Thermal cycler. iv. Cool Centrifuge. v. -80°C Freezer.

8. Conference/ Seminar/ Workshops/ Winter schools attended by students/ research scholars of the Department and submitted paper: Name Conference/ Seminar/ Duration/ Organized by Title of the Workshop attended Date paper presented Ms. Nandita National seminar on May Tripura university Presented a Nath Biodiversity for sustainable 25-26,2015 poster development. Presented a poster entitled “Isolation and characterization of yeast strains from fermented alcoholic beverages prepared by Debbarma & Orang tribe of Tripura.”

9. Major thrust area of research:Microbial Ecology, Bacterial biofilm formation and intervention strategies.

10. Details of Placement of a few Students: Total GEN ST SC OBC Min

Name of the Name of the Organization/ Posts/ Designation Average annual students Dept. salary (in Rs.) Anubha Nath Ramkrishna superspecialty Microbiologist Rs 1,80,000 Hospital, Bangaluru Anindita Lodh DBT Project /AGMC JRF Rs 1,58,400 Prasenjit Debnath DBT Hub,Tripura Project Trainee Rs 60,000 University Anamika Roy Don Bosco School,Khowai Teacher Rs 1,020,00 Animesh Saha ICMR Project,TMC, JRF Rs 3,31,200 Agartala Biraj Sarkar Ballyganje Science Project JRF Rs 3,00,000 Nandita Nath Tripura University Phd Scholar availing Rs 96,000 UGC-RET Fellowship (yet to be registered) Monika Das Tripura University Phd Scholar availing Rs 96,000 UGC-RET Fellowship (yet to be registered)

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11. Awards/Medals received by the students during academic year 2014-15: Name of Name of Awards/Medals Date of Awarding Remarks Students Award Agency/Institution Monika Gold medal in MSc For the DST Processing Das Microbiology applied for Session INSPIRE Fellowship 2014-15

13. On-going Research Projects in 2014-15

Principal Funding Title of the project Total Grant Grant received Tenure Investigator Agency (Rs.) during the year Dr. Arijit UGC Exploring the Impact of 6 lakhs 2014 3 years Bhattacharya startup Triterpenoids on Integrity of Extracellular Matrix of Bacterial Biofilm Mrs. Lovely DST Evaluating quinazolines from 23 lakhs 2015 3 years Rehman (Women the plant origin as possible Scientist antibiofilm agent against scheme) pneumonia causing bacteria

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DEPARTMENT OF MOLECULAR BIOLOGY & BIOINFORMATICS

The Department was established in 2012 with an aim to teach students at M.Sc. level and to actively engage in research and development in the areas of modern biology relevant to the region for its economic upliftment. The postgraduate curricula of the Department are based on the principle of providing fundamental knowledge needed to be conversant and competitive in the new, rapidly unfolding area of molecular biology and bioinformatics.

Head of the Department : Dr. Surajit Basak (In-charge) Year of Establishment: 2011 Programmes on offer : M.Sc. & Ph.D. Intake capacity : 12 1. Fulltime Faculty Members : 3 (one on lien) Name Qualification Designation Specialization No. of No. of existing years of Ph.D. Scholars teaching under his/her experience supervision Dr. Surajit Ph.D. Assistant Genome analysis & 3 years 1 Basak Professor Bioinformatics Dr. Surajit Ph.D. Assistant Immunology, Cell 3 years 3 Bhattacharjee Professor biology and Host- Pathogen interaction Dr. Jagdish Rai Ph.D. Assistant Protein Science 3 years (on lien) Professor

2. Guest Teachers/Contract Teachers: Name Qualification Institution No. of years of teaching experience Dr. Subhasis Sarkar Ph.D. Calcutta University 1 Year

3. Publication Details: 3.1 List of publications in peer reviewed Journals/ Books/ Proceedings published outside India (International): Department All Authors Title Name of the Volume Year Page Journal/ No. Magazine Department Of R. Banerjee, A. Similarity of Infect Genet 32 2015 107- Molecular Biology Roy, S. Das, S. currently Evol. 112 & Bioinformatics Basak circulating H1N1 virus with the 2009 pandemic clone: viability of an imminent pandemic Department Of P. Ray Host Based J. Appl. Biosci. 41 2015 33- Molecular Biology Choudhury, S. Specialization in 39 & Basak, S.K. Sil Aphis Gossypii

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Bioinformatics Glover. Evidenced from DNA Barcode Studies from Tripura, North- East India Department Of Rudrapaul P, New flavonol Eur. J. Med. 87 2014 328- Molecular Biology Sarma IS, Das methyl ether from Chem. 35 & Bioinformatics N, De UC, the leaves of Bhattacharjee Vitex S, Dinda B. peduncularis exhibits potential inhibitory activity against Leishmania donovani through activation of iNOS expression. Department Of Saha M, Sarkar Microbial Environ Sci 2015 Molecular Biology S, Sarkar B, siderophores and Pollut Res & Bioinformatics Sharma BK, their potential Int. Bhattacharjee applications: a S, Tribedi P. review. Department Of Sarkar B, Optimization of J Environ Sci 50 2015 814- Molecular Biology Jaisai M, the sublethal dose Health A Tox 23. & Bioinformatics Mahanty A, of silver Hazard Subst Panda P, nanoparticle Environ Eng. Sadique M, through Nayak BB, evaluating its Gallardo G, effect on Thakur D, intestinal Bhattacharjee physiology of S, Dutta J. Nile tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus L.).

Molecular Biology N Das, T Saha, A new Journal of 3 (5) 2014 73- & Bioinformatics S biologically Pharmacognosy 78 Bhattacharjee active ecdysteroid and from the aerial Phytochemistry parts of Sida glutinosa

4. Ph.D. Scholars registered/Theses submitted/ awarded during the academic year 2014-15: Name of Research topic Name of Registered/Theses Scholars Guide submitted/ Awarded

Mr. Sushanta Evolution of codon usage bias in bacterial Dr. Surajit Registered Deb genomes Basak

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Mr. Antu Das Exploration of Antileishmanial Dr. Surajit Registered Immunotherapeutic Potentiality of Sterculia Bhattacharjee villosa Roxb.

Mr. Manash Exploration of the effect of synthetic Dr. Surajit Registered Chandra Das aminoximidofurazan derivatives and flavones Bhattacharjee group of natural compounds on biofilm formation by Pseudomonas aeruginosa and Staphylococcus aureus including Host- immune modulation.

Ms. Moumita Exploration of wound healing activities of Dr. Surajit Registered Saha Dyospyros Montana Roxb. Bhattacharjee

5. Seminar/ Conference/Workshops/Symposia Lecture/ Talk/ Cultural Programme organized by the Department: Sl. No. Date Title Speakers 1 27-28 Fundamental Prof. T.C. Ghosh, Bose Institute, Kolkata. March, Applications of Dr. P. Bhadury, IISER, Kolkata. 2015 Bioinformatics Dr. S. Chatterjee, Indraprastha University, Delhi. 2. 17th - CME:Immunology Dr. D. N. Rao, AIIMS, New Delhi 18th “IMMUNE Prof. Syamal Roy, IICB, Kolkata April RESPONSES Prof. Subrata Majumdar, Bose Institute, Kolkata 2015 AGAINST Dr. Pawan Sharma, ICGEB New Delhi INFECTIOUS Prof. Nibhriti Das, AIIMS, New Delhi DISEASES” Prof. Sita Naik, SGPGIMS, Lucknow Prof. S. Baruah, Tezpur University, Tezpur Dr. Akhil Banerjea , NII New Delhi Dr. HK Prasad, AIIMS New Delhi Dr. DK Mitra, AIIMS New Delhi Dr. Satya N Das, AIIMS New Delhi Dr.Bhaskar Saha, NCCS, Pune Dr. Alpana Sharma, AIIMS New Delhi Dr. Santosh Kar, KIIT University, Bhubaneshwar

6. Teaching Laboratory/ Research Laboratory: Total No. of Lab (A+B) No. of Teaching Lab (A) No. of Research Lab (B)

2 1 1

7. Major Instruments available in the Department: Laminar Airflow Cabinet, PCR Machine, BOD Incubator, Refrigerator (-20ºC).

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8. Conference/Seminar/Workshops/Winter schools attended by Teacher/Students/Research Scholars of the Dept. organized by Institutions/Agency other than Tripura University: Name Conference/ Seminar/ Duration/ Organized by Title of the paper Workshop attended Date presented Dr. Surajit National Seminar on 27-29, Nov. Department of Vitexin degrades Bhattacharjee Recent Advances in 2014 Molecular Biology the microbial city Biotechnological and Biotechnology traffic by Research in North East Tezpur University destroying the India: Challenges and quorum sensing Prospects. phenomena. Dr. Surajit Young Investigator 27th of TIFR, DBT, Exploration of in Bhattacharjee Meet 2015 March to Welcome Trast DBT vitro antimicrobial the 1st of alliance, EMBO, and antibiofilm April 2015 India Bioscience, potentiality of NCBS and Kashmir Vitexin, a novel University flavone isolated from Vitex peduncularis Wall (Verbenaceae). Dr. Surajit Science Academies‟ 04 – 18 Department of Bhattacharjee Refresher Course in May, 2015. Physics; Tripura Thin films and University (A Nanoscience Central University) Dr. Surajit Workshop 15/07/2014 Anna University, NGS- Basak to Chennai Bioinformatics and 19/07/2014 Data Analysis Dr. Surajit UGC-Orientation 15/12/2014 UGC-Academic Basak Program to Staff College, 13/01/2015 Jadavpur University Dr. Surajit UGC-Refresher Course 11/06/2015 UGC-Human Advances in Basak to Resource Chemistry, 02/07/2015 Development Centre, Biotechnology & Manipur University Allied Disciplines.

9. Major thrust area of research: a) Genome Informatics

b) Host-pathogen interaction

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11. On-going Research Projects in 2014-15 Faculty of Department of Molecular Biology & Bioinformatics

Principal Funding Title of the project Total Grant Grant received Tenure Agency during the year Investigator (Rs. in Lakhs)

Dr. Surajit ICMR In silico comparative 22 lakhs 7.65 lakhs Three Basak genomics approach to study years the dynamics in genome evolution of Vibrio Cholerae

Dr. Surajit ICMR Dectin 1 and Toll Like 37 lakhs 15.65 lakhs Three Bhattacharjee Receptors (TLR) at the years interface of Beta Glucan and Macrophage interaction : a mechanistic study of

Immunomodulatory activity of Beta glucan using Leishmaniasis as an immunosupressive disease model.

Dr. Surajit ICMR Interaction of IL-18 and TF 19.8 Lakhs 12.6 Lakhs Two Bhattacharjee alpha I the modulation of years Osteoprotegeri (OPG) in Subjects with Osteoporosis in Post-Menopausal Women.

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DEPARTMENT OF PHYSICS

The Department of Physics was established in the year 1990. Since then the department has taken several significant strides in academic, research and extension activities. With a faculty of five teachers and a band of dedicated research students, the department has kept pace with time in the development of syllabus, conducting researches through funded programmes and guiding Ph. D. students. The department has the reputation of producing large number of NET/SLET qualified students who are now working in various colleges and Universities. The Faculty Members published more than 88 research paper in peer reviewed international jornals during last five years. At present departmental faculty members are engaged in projects having a total grant of about Rs. 263 lakhs from various central funding agencies viz. DST, ISRO, CSIR, DAE, UGC. including financial support under FIST program 2014. Departmental members have active research collaboration with 07 national and 06 international renowned research Institutions / Universities.

Head of the Department:Prof. Barin Kumar De Year of Establishment: 1990 Programmes on offer : M.Sc, Ph.D Intake capacity : M.Sc -26 per semester, Ph.D as per availability 1. Fulltime Faculty Members : 06 Name Qualification Designation Specialization No. of years No. of existing of teaching Ph.D. Scholars experience under his/her supervision

Dr. Barin PhD Professor Atmospheric 32 years 05 Kumar De science and Radio (including 7 Communication years UG experience)

Dr. Debajyoti PhD Professor Thin films and 15 + years 04 Bhattacharjee Nanoscience Dr. Surya PhD Associate 13 years 02 Chattopadhyaya Professor Dr. Syed Arshad PhD Assistant Thin films and 12 years 04 Hussain Professor Nanoscience (stage-II) Dr. Anirban PhD Assistant Atmospheric 9 years 04 Guha Professor science and Radio Communication Dr. Ratan Das PhD Assistant Nanoscience and 3 years 02 Professor Nanotechnology

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2. Publication Details: 2.1 List of publications in peer reviewed Journals/ Books/ Proceedings published outside India (International):

Dept. All Authors Title Name of the Vol. Year Page Journal/ Magazine No. Physics Pintu Debnath, Reversible The Journal of 119 (17) 2015 9429– Santanu Chakraborty, Transition Physical Chemistry 9441 Subrata Deb, between Excimer C Jayasree Nath, and J-Aggregate Debajyoti of an ACS Bhattacharjee & Syed Indocarbocyanine Arshad Hussain* Dye in Langmuir – Blodgett (LB) Films Physics JabaSaha, Arpan D. Investigation of Spectrochimica 149 2015 143– Roy, D. Dey, S. Fluorescence Acta Part A: 149 Chakraborty, D. Resonance Molecular and Bhattacharjee & Syed Energy Transfer Biomolecular Arshad Hussain* between Spectroscopy Fluorescein and Rhodamine 6G Elsevier Physics A. Sil, Syed Arshad Adsorption of a Journal of Physics 80 2015 98– Hussain, D. water soluble and Chemistry of 104 Bhattacharjee cationic dye into Solids a cationic Elsevier Langmuir monolayer Physics Santanu Chakraborty; Temperature and Applied Clay 104 2015 245- Debajyoti Concentration Science 251 Bhattacharjee; dependence of J Honami Soda; M. – aggregate of a Elsevier Tominaga; Yasutaka cyanine dye in a Suzuki; Jun Laponite film Kawamata; Syed fabricated by Arshad Hussain* Langmuir – Blodgett technique. Physics . MituSaha, S. Interaction of Molecular Crystals 608 2015 198– A. Hussain, D. nano- clay and Liquid 210 Bhattacharjee platelets with a Crystals phospholipid in presence of a Taylor & Francis fluorescence probe.

Physics Dibyendu Dey, Development of a SpectrochimicaActa 136 2015 1797– Debajyoti sensor to study Part A: Molecular 1802 Bhattacharjee, Arpan the DNA and Biomolecular D Roy, JabaSaha, conformation Spectroscopy Santanu using molecular

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Chakraborty, Syed logic gates Elsevier Arshad Hussain* Physics Syed Arshad Fluorescence ScienceJet . 4 2015 119 Hussain*, Dibyendu Resonance Dey, Sekhar Energy Transfer Invited Review Chakraborty, (FRET) sensor article JabaSaha, Arpan Datta Roy, Santanu Chakraborty, Pintu Debnath, D. Bhattacharjee

Physics Dibyendu Dey, Sensing of DNA Sensors and 204 2014 746– JabaSaha, Arpan conformation Actuators B: 753 Datta Roy, D. based on change Chemical Bhattacharjee, in FRET Sangram Sinha, P. K. efficiency Elsevier Paul, Santanu between laser Chakraborty, Syed dyes Arshad Hussain* Physics J. Bhattacharjee, Syed Effect of Nano Applied Physics A 116 2014 1669- Arshad Hussain, D. clay platelets and 1676 Bhattacharjee DNA on Springer controlling the H- dimer of Oxazine 4 Perchlorate (OX4) in LbL film

Physics P. Ortega, A. Guha, Schumann Proceedings of the Procee 2014 O-10- E. Williams and G. Resonance XVth International ding 05 Satori observations Conference on from the Central Atmospheric Pacific (Tahiti) Electricity (ICAE 2014) 15-20 June, Norman, Oklahoma, U.S.A Organised by International Commission on Atmospheric Electricity Physics A. Guha, E. Schumann Proceedings of the Procee 2014 O-09- Williams, R. Boldi, Resonance XVth International dings 03 G. Satori, T. Nagy, J. spectral Conference on

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Montanyà and P. characteristics: A Atmospheric Ortega useful tool to Electricity (ICAE study Transient 2014) Luminous Events 15-20 June, (TLEs) on a Norman, global scale Oklahoma, U.S.A Organised by International Commission on Atmospheric Electricity Physics R. Boldi, E. Williams Spectral analysis Proceedings of the Procee 2014 P-10- and A. Guha of the daily XVth International dings 14 Rhode Island Conference on Schumann Atmospheric resonance data Electricity (ICAE 2014) 15-20 June, Norman, Oklahoma, U.S. A Organised by International Commission on Atmospheric Electricity Physics E. Williams, A. Global Circuit Proceedings of the Procee 2014 P-10- Guha, R. Boldi, G. Response to the XVth International dings 13 Satori, R. Markson, 11-Year Solar Conference on A. Koloskov and Cycle: Changes Atmospheric Yuri Yampolski in Source or in Electricity (ICAE Medium? 2014) 15-20 June, Norman, Oklahoma,U.S.A, Organised by International Commission on Atmospheric Electricity Physics A. Choudhury, B. K. Long duration Journal of Vol. 2015 778– De, A. Guha and R. geomagnetic Geophysical 120 787 Roy storm effects on Research (Space the D region of Physics), the ionosphere: (American Some case Geophysical Union) studies using VLF signal Physics J. Bhattacharya, B. K. Characteristic Bulgerian Journal 41(3) 2014 239- De and A. Guha, studies on solar of Physics, The 250 X-ray flares and European solar radio bursts Geophysical

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during Soceity descending phases of solar cycles 22 and 23, Physics U. R. Gogoi, M. K. Facial Mole Proceedings of 46 2015 1546- Bhowmik, P. Saha, Detection: An International 1553 D. Bhattacharjee, B. Approach Conference on K. De towards Face Information and Identification Communication Technologies (ICICT 2014, Kochi 3-5 December) Elsevier

Physics P. Saha, D. An Approach to Proceedings of 46 2015 1739 Bhattacharjee, Detect the International – Region of Conference on 1746 B. K. De, M. Interest of Information and Nasipuri Expressive Face Communication Images Technologies (ICICT 2014, Kochi 3-5 December) Elsevier

Physics D. Saha, M. K. A Survey on Proceedings of 4th 1 2014 255- Bhowmik, B. K. De, Imaging Based International 266 D. Bhattacharjee Breast Cancer Conference on Soft Detection computing for Problem Solving („SOCPROS‟ 2014), Springer

Physics K. Das, M. K. Background Proceedings 4th 1 2014 279- Bhowmik, B. K. De Subtraction International 291 Algorithm For Conference on Soft Moving Object computing for Detection Using Problem Solving SAMEER-TU („SOCPROS‟ 2014) Dataset Springer

2.2 List of publications in peer reviewed Journals/ Books/ Proceedings published in India (National): Dept. All Authors Title Name of the Volume Year Page Journal/ No. Magazine

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Physics S. Banik, of Hysteresis during Invertis Journal 7 2014 1-8 DibyenduDey, D. pH and Temperature of Science and Bhattacharjee Changes of Technology, and Syed Arshad Acriflavine: A Hussain* Gateway to Optrode Physics B. K. De, M. Midrange Periodicity Bulletin of 42 2014 1-17 Chakraborty, R. of Basal Component Astronomical Roy and A. Guha, of Solar Radio Flux society of India, during the Extended Astronomical Solar Minimum of Society of India Cycle 23-24

3. Ph.D. Scholars registered/Theses submitted/ awarded during the academic year 2014-15: Name of Research topic Name of Guide Registered/Theses Scholars submitted/ Awarded Dr. Santanu Spectroscopic characterizations of some Syed Arshad Awarded Chakraborty organic molecules in presence and absence of Hussain nano-dimensional clay sheets in restricted geometry of ultra-thin films Dr. Dibyendu A comparative study of Fluorescence Syed Arshad Awarded De Resonance Energy Transfer (FRET) in solution Hussain phase and in hybrid films prepared by LB and LBL techniques Mr. Pintu Study of molecular aggregates of cyanine dyes Syed Arshad Registered Debnath in ultra-thin films Hussain Ms Jaba Saha Study of Fluorescence Resonance Energy Syed Arshad Registered Transfer (FRET) and its sensing applications Hussain Mr. Arpan Biological applications of Fluorescence Syed Arshad Registered Datta Roy Resonance Energy Transfer Hussain Mr. Apurba Some studies on the propagation of a long Prof. Barin Viva Voce Saha distant low frequency signal in relation to Kumar De Completed Climatic and Geophysical events. Mrs. Monti Studies on some solar Activity Parameters and Prof. Barin Theses submitted Chakraborty their influence on Total Electron Content. Kumar De Ms. Joyasree Fabrication of organised molecular assemblies D. Bhattacharjee Registered Bhattacharjee in ultra-thin films and its photo-physical investigations. Ms. Mitu Investigations of the organization of the Bio- D. Bhattacharjee Registered Saha molecules at the air-water interface and in the ultra thin films. Mr. Ashis Spectroscopic and Morphological D. Bhattacharjee Registered Shil Characteristics of hybrid Langmuir monolayer at the air-water interface and on the Solid substrates.

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Ms. Soma Adsorption of water soluble ionic molecules D. Bhattacharjee Registered Banik into the template Langmuir monolayer at the air-water interface and in ultra thin films. Mr. Sumit Synthesis of a few Anisotropic Noble Metal Dr. Ratan Das Registered Sarkar Nanocrystals with the Study of their Optical Properties and their Suitable Applications. Smt. Priya Studies on Facial Expression Recognition Supervisor : Registered Saha Techniques based on Visual and Infrared Prof. Barin Thermal Face Images Kumar De Department of Physics Tripura University (A Central University & Co-supervisor: Prof. Mita Nasipuri Computer Science & Engineering Department Jadavpur University

4. Teaching Laboratory/ Research Laboratory: Total No. of Lab (A+B) No. of Teaching Lab (A) No. of Research Lab (B) 10 6 4

5. Major Instruments available in the Department:

(i) Major instruments available in Thin Film & Nanoscience Laboratory:

Instruments for Thin Film Preparation: a) Fluorescence Imaging Microscope attached with Langmuir-Blodgett film deposition instrument (Apex Instruments, India) b) Langmuir-Blodgett film deposition instrument (Apex Instruments, India) c) Automatic computer controlled Dip coater (Apex Instruments, India) d) Programmable Spin Coater (Apex Instruments, India) e) Vacuum deposition unit (HindHiVac)

Instruments for Characterizations: a) Brewster Angle Microscopy attached with Langmuir-Blodgett film deposition instrument (Accurion, Germany) b) Atomic Force Microscope (Inova, Bruker)

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c) Fluorescence spectrophotometer (Perkin Elmer) d) UV-Vis absorption spectrophotometer (Perkin Elmer) e) UV-Vis NIR absorption spectrophotometer (Perkin Elmer) f) UV-Vis absorption spectrophotometer (Shimadzu) g) FTIR Spectrophotometer (Perkin Elmer) h) Millipore water purification system (Millipore) i) Keithley source meters (constant current source, nano- voltmeter, I-V source meter)

(ii) Major instruments available in Earth Environment and Solar Terrestrial Physics Laboratory:

a) World Wide Lightning Location Network (WWLLN), b) ENTLN (Earth Network Total Lightning Network), c) Electric Field Monitor (EFM), Aethalometer, d) Microtops Sun Photometer, e) Automatic Weather Station (AWS), f) GPS Dual Frequency Receiver (GSV 400B), g) LEMI 30 ELF Antena, LD-350, h) Multi wavelength Radiometer (MWR), i) Radimetrer, SOFTPAl VLF receiver,

6. Conference/Seminar/Workshops/Winter schools attended by Teacher/Students/Research Scholars of the Dept. organized by Institutions/Agency other than Tripura University: Name Conference/ Seminar/ Duration/ Organized by Title of the paper Workshop attended Date presented Dr. Syed Recent Trends of 23-24th July, Women‟s College, FRET based sensor Arshad Research in Physics 2015 Agartala. (Invited Lecture) Hussain (NCRTRP-2015) Dr. Anirban International Conference 15th -20th June NOAA/National Schumann Resonance Guha on Atmospheric 2014 Severe Storms spectral characteristics: Electricity (ICAE 2014) Laboratory and the A useful tool to study College of Transient Luminous Atmospheric and Events (TLEs) on a Geographic global scale Sciences of the University of Oklahoma Dr. Debajyoti Recent Trends of 23-24th July, Women‟s College, Chair a session Bhattacharjee Research in Physics 2015 Agartala. (NCRTRP-2015) Dr. Ratan Das DBT Star College 14th March, Srikihsan Sarda Nanophysics and scheme for Invited Talk 2015 College. Nanotechnology ( Invited talk) Dr. Ratan Das Natonal Seminar On 19-21 Karimganj College, Mechanical Properties Frontiers of Research in September, Assam of Anisotropic Silver Physical Sciences 2014 Nanocrystals. Dr. Ratan Das Winter School-2014 1-5th JNCASR, Elastic Properties of

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On Frontiers in December, Bengaluru. Anisotropic Silver Materials Sciences 2014 Nanocrystals. Sumit Sarkar Natonal Seminar On 19-21 Karimganj College, Elastic Properties of Frontiers of Research in September, Assam Silver Nano-hexapod Physical Sciences 2014 Sumit Sarkar The first International 4th-6th, CSIR-CGCRI, Williamson Hall plot Conference on December, Kolkata. analysis of the XRD Emerging Materials: 2014 result of synthesized Characterization silver nano-cubes for &Application EMCA- the determination of 2014 their elastic properties. Pintu Debnath International Conference 4th-6th Dec, CSIR-CGCRI, Formation of J- 2014 Kolkata aggregate in Langmuir-Blodgett film and reversible switching behaviour between J-aggregate and Excimer

7. Major thrust area of research: A. Thin film and Nanoscience: Organo-clay hybrid, FRET, Biosensor, Biomimetic Surfaces, Langmuir films. B. Earth Environment and Solar Terrestrial Physics Laboratory :Lower and Upper atmospheric lightning climatology study through VLF, ELF radio signal , Schumann Resonance, Solar Cycle study, Geomagnetic activity studies. Ionospheric study with the help TEC data, Earth quake, Aerosol radiative forcing study , Net radiation study, Aerosol Optical depth study, Vertical Electric field study using EFM monitor, Cyclonic lightning study using WWLLN. C. Nanophysics and Nanotechnology Research Lab : Synthesis of Metal and semiconductor Nanocrystals and study of their mechanical and optical and magnetic properties with their different applications.

8. New initiatives/Innovations: (i) Fractal Studies of lightning (ii) FRET based sensors (iii) Elastic properties of Nanomaterials

9. No of students qualified NET/SET in the Academic year 2014-15 from the Department: SET GEN 02 ST SC OBC Min

10. On-going Research Projects in 2014-15 Principal Funding Title of the Total Grant Grant received Tenure Investigator Agency project (Rs. in Lakhs) during the year Prof. Barin ISRO ARFI (Aerosol 100 lakhs 15 lakhs To be continued Kumar De Radiative as long as the Forcing over ISRO considers India) the project for North-East.

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DEPARTMENT OF PHARMACY

The Department of Pharmacy was established in 2011 with the goal of postgraduate education and research training in pharmaceutical sciences. The primary objective of the Department of Pharmacy is to develop programmes relevant to current global standards and challenges of pharmaceutical education and research. The Department of Pharmacy also endeavors for excellence in research to develop novel therapeutics for contemporary health problems. The courses emphasize effective use of modern science databases and scientific writing techniques. The programs are designed to provide professional job opportunities for students in pharmaceutical industry and academia in India and worldwide.

Head of the Department : Mr. Rajat Ghosh Year of Establishment: 2011 Programmes on offer : i) Master of Pharmacy in Pharmaceutical Chemistry ii) Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D) in Pharmacy

Intake capacity : 10 (Ten) 1. Fulltime Faculty Members : Name Qualification Designation Specialization No. of years No. of existing of teaching Ph.D. Scholars experience under his/her supervision Mr. Rajat M.Pharm Assistant Pharmaceutical 4 years Ghosh Professor Chemistry Dr. Kuntal Ph.D, M.Pharm, Assistant Medicinal and More than 02 Manna B.Pharm, DISM Professor Pharmaceutical 12 years Chemistry & CADD

2. Publication Details: 2.1 List of publications in peer reviewed Journals/ Books/ Proceedings published in India (National): Dept. All Authors Title Name of the Vol. Year Page Journal/Magazine No. Pharmacy Rajat Ghosh*, Presence of Organic International 5(10) 2014 4066- Katon Darin, Impurities into Active Journal of 4096 Panchali Deb Pharmaceutical Pharmaceutical Ingredients: A Review. Sciences and Research.

3. Teaching Laboratory/ Research Laboratory: Total No. of Lab (A+B) No. of Teaching Lab (A) No. of Research Lab (B) 06 03 03

4. Major Instruments available in the Department: UV-1800 SHIMADZU, Hot Air Oven, Micro oven (godrej), Rotary evaporator.

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UGC- “Advances in Chemistry, from 11 UGC-HRDC,Manipur NA Sponsored Biotechnology & allied June to 2 Central University, Refresher disciplines” July, 2015 Imphal-795003 Course

6. Major thrust area of research:  Discovery and characterization of novel macromolecular drug targets.  Structure-based design and development of potential drugs using medicinal and bioorganic chemistry approaches.  Natural product-based discovery and characterization of new chemical entities as potential drugs.  Estimation of APIs and formulated drugs as per Pharmacopoeias (IP, BP, USP and Others).  Application of modern analytical methods and quality assurance principles in pharmaceutical research.

7. New initiatives/Innovations: Department of Pharmacy applied for AICTE approval.

8. Details of Students‟ Placement known to the Department: Total 06 GEN 02 ST 03 SC 00 OBC 01 Min 00 Name of the Name of the Post/ Average annual salary (in Rs.) students Organization/Dept. Designation Punam Gowala Hospital Pharmacist OBC 1,68,000 under GOT Abhijit Das Child development General 3,07,200 project officer Marinan Reang Hospital Pharmacist ST 1,68,000 under GOT Susmita Debbarma Hospital Pharmacist ST 1,68,000 under GOT Rituparna Nandi QC Chemist in General 2,50,000 Natural Remedies Kuheli Debbarma Hospital Pharmacist ST 1,68,000 under GOT

9. On-going Research Projects in 2014-15 Faculty of Pharmacy

Principal Funding Title of the project Total Grant Grant received Tenure Investigator Agency (Rs. in Lakhs) during the year Dr. Kuntal UGC, New „Chalcones and their Manna Delhi derivatives: Design, synthesis 6.00 lakhs 2013 2 years and evaluation of various applications‟ Dr. Kuntal DST, New Development of calixarene- Manna Delhi based drugs: Design, synthesis/formulation and 26.00 lakhs 2014 3 years potential pharmacological applications

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DEPARTMENT OF STATISTICS

The Department of Statistics was established in 2011. However, the Department started offering Post- graduate courseand PhD from the academic year 2012-2013 andfrom the year 2013-2014 respectively. The M.Sc. Statistics course is intended to provide a platform for students to undergo higher studies in the subject as well as to train them according to the needs of the industry, academics and higher competitive examinations. This course aims at training the students in the development and applications of statistical techniques for analyzing data arising in the scientific investigation of problems in various disciplines by using different statistical software.

Head of the Department : Samrat Hore Year of Establishment: 2011 Programmes on offer : M.Sc, IMD, Ph.D. Intake capacity : M.Sc. – 12, IMD – 10. 1. Fulltime Faculty Members : Name Qualification Designation Specialization No. of years No. of existing of teaching Ph.D. Scholars experience under his/her supervision Dr. Prasenjit MSc, Jt. CSIR-UGC Assistant 05 01 Actuarial Statistics Sinha NET(JRF), Ph.D. Professor Samrat Hore MSc, Jt. CSIR-UGC Assistant Optimal Design of 03 NET(JRF), SET Professor Experiments Dr. MSc, MBA, MPhil, Assistant Sampling Methods, 15 01 Priyaranjan Jt. CSIR-UGC NET, Professor Stochastic Process Dash PhD and Multivariate Analysis

2. Publication Details: 2.1 List of publications in peer reviewed Journals/ Books/ Proceedings published outside India (International):

Dept. All Authors Title Name of the Vol. Year Page Journal/ Magazine No. Statistics Prasenjit Sinha A Markovian study of no Thailand Statistician 12(2) 2014 223- claim discount system of 236 Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority and its application. Statistics Samrat Hore, Design issues related to Journal of Statistical 155 2014 117- Anup Dewanji, allocation of experimental Planning and 126 Aditya units with known Inference Chatterjee covariates into two treatment groups. Statistics Priyaranjan Comparison of some International 2 (4) 2015 767- Dash almost unbiased ratio Research Journal of 772 estimators Engineering and Technology

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3. Ph.D. Scholars registered/Theses submitted/ awarded during the academic year 2014-15: Name of Research topic Name of Registered/Theses Scholars Guide submitted/ Awarded Priyanka Some Statistical Investigations Of Life Dr. Prasenjit Registered Talukdar Insurance In India Sinha Ratul Some Statistical Techniques For The Dr. Registered Chakraborty Analysis Of Precipitation Data of Priyaranjan Odisha Dash

4. Seminar/ Conference/Workshops/Symposia Lecture/ Talk/ Cultural Programme organized by the Department: Sl. No. Date Title Speakers 1. 13th-15th Second Workshop Dr. Prasanta Pathak (ISI, Kol), Sept, 2014 On Official Dr. Sandip Mitra (ISI, Kol) Statistics. Prof. D.C.Nath (Guwahati Univ), Prof.M.P.Bezbaruah(G.U)

5. Teaching Laboratory/ Research Laboratory: Total No. of Lab (A+B) No. of Teaching Lab (A) No. of Research Lab (B) 01 00 01

6. Major Instruments available in the Department: Desktop Computer, Printer, Scanner. 7. Conference/Seminar/Workshops/Winter schools attended by Teacher/Students/Research Scholars of the Dept. organized by Institutions/Agency other than Tripura University: Name Conference/ Seminar/ Duration/ Organized by Title of the Workshop attended Date paper presented Priyanka Development Strategies, 14th-15th Dept. of Economics, A Study on Talukdar Issues & Challenges In North- Feb, 2015 Karimganj College, Infant Mortality (Research East India With Special Assam & Associated Scholar) Reference to Southern Part Of Factors Assam.

8. Major thrust area of research: Sampling Methods, Stochastic Process, Multivariate Analysis and Optimal Design of Experiments.

9. On-going Research Projects in 2014-15 Faculty of STATISTICS

Principal Funding Title of the project Total Grant Grant received Tenure Investigator Agency (Rs. in Lakhs) during the year Dr. UGC-Start Up A Statistical Study on 06 2014 2 Years Priyaranjan Socio Environmental Dash Issues of Workers in The Brick Industries of Tripura

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DEPARTMENT OF ZOOLOGY

The Department of Zoology was established on 12th June 2007 by a trifurcation of the pre-existing Department of Life Science. At present the Department is actively engaged in teaching and research in diverse fields of Zoology including insect biosystematics, insect physiology and biochemistry, endocrinology, fisheries and earthworm biology and ecology. The Department presently offers specializations in the field of ecology and biodiversity and fisheries. The department has facilities including sophisticated microscopes, electrophoretic system, gas chromatography, PCR system, lyophilizer and fraction collector. The Department also hires services of Regional Sophisticated Instruments Centre and Shillong for works on electron microscope. The Department admits 25 students in PG Degree course in Zoology while the admission of Ph.D. students depends on the number of vacancies as well as their performance in the eligibility test. At present, the Department is working on enhancing its area of the research activities in the field of molecular phylogeny of biodiversity since the state of Tripura belongs to biodiversity hot-spot identified by Government of India.

Head of the Department: Professor D. Ghosh Programmes on offer : M.Sc., Ph.D. Intake capacity :25/semester 1. Fulltime Faculty Member : No. of No. of existing years of Ph.D. Scholars Name Qualification Designation Specialization teaching under his/her experience supervision Dr. Durgadash Insect Physiology Ph.D. Professor 35 01 Ghosh & Biochemistry Ph.D., FZS, Dr. Basant K. Insect Biodiversity FAS, FISBC, Professor Agarwala & Ecology 34 02 FWAST Dr. Sukanta Ph.D., FZS, Aquaculture Professor Banik FBBS Biotechnology 25 04 Earthworm Dr. Priyasankar Ph.D., FZS, Professor Biology & Chaudhuri FSAS 32 05 Ecology Dr. Shiv Asstt. Endocrino- Ph.D. 05 02 Shankar Singh Professor immunology

2. Guest Teachers/ Contract Teachers: Name Qualification Institution No. of years of teaching experience

Dr. Arkadeep Mitra M.Sc., Ph.D.

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3. Publication Details: 3.1. Books: Department All Authors Title Publishers Year ISBN No. Biology and P. S. Chaudhuri Disccovery Ecology of 978-93- Zoology & S. M. Singh Publishing House 2014 Tropical 5056-509-4 (Editors) Pvt. Ltd., N. Delhi Earthworms

3.2. Book Chapters: Dept. All Title of the Book Name of the Publishers Year ISBN Authors Chapters Editors Book No.

Invited Lectures – Role of Natl. Symp. Phenotypic V.V. Entomology Entomologi B.K. Plasticity in Ramamurth as a Science cal Society 2014 Agarwala Diversification y & S. and of India, of Insects, pp.1- Subramanin IPM as a New Delhi 12 Technology – the Way Forward Application of species accumulation curve, non- parametric richness estimators and Zoology rarefaction P.S. Discovery Biology 978- A. Dey & curves for Chaudhuri Publishing andEcology 93- P.S. sampling & House Pvt. 2014 of Tropical 5056- Chaudhuri optimization, S.M. Singh Ltd., N. Earthworms 509-4 quatification and Delhi comparison of earthworm species richness in pineapple and mixed fruit plantations of West Tripura Biological Discovery activities of Publishing P.S.Chaudh Biology 978- S. Nath & earthworm House uri& andEcology 93- P.S. species of rubber Pvt.Ltd.,Ne 2014 S.M.Singh of Tropical 5056- Chaudhuri plantation under w Delhi Earthworms 509-4 laboratory conditions

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3.3. List of publication in peer reviewed journals (published outside of India)/ Books/ proceedings: Dept. All Authors Title Name of the Volume Year Page Journals/ No. Magazine Comparison of oviposition and larval development of LeptosianinaFabricius Lepidoptera 128- B.K. Agarwala 65 (3) 2014 (Lepidoptera: Pieridae) Science (Japan) 135 on two different food pants in different seasons. Redescription of Imantocerapenicillata B.K. Hope and Agarwala, The Coleopterist Eutaeniacorbetti Gahan H.V. Ghate Bulletin 68 (4) 2014 1-8 (Coleoptera: and P.P. (USA) Cerambycidae), with Bhattacharjee records of host plants from India. Inventory of butterfly fauna (Lepidoptera: Rhpalocera) of Tripura, Check List the R. Lodh and India in the Indo- Journal of 11 (2): 2015 1-37 B.K. Agarwala Myanmar Biodiversity 1591 biogeographical zone, Taxa(Brazil) with records of Zoology threatened taxa Inventory of mammals in protected reserves J. Majumder, and natural habitats of K. Majumder, Tripura, northeast India Check List the P.P. with notes on existing Journal of 11 (2): 2015 1-11 Bhattacharjee threats and new records Biodiversity 1611 and B.K. of Large Footed Taxa(Brazil) Agarwala Mouse-eared Bat and Greater False Vampire Bat CalotesemmaGray, 1845 (Squamata: Check List the J. Majumder Agamidae): range Journal of 11 (2): and B.K. extension and new 2015 1-11 Biodiversity 1562 Agarwala addition to the reptilian Taxa(Brazil) fauna of Tripura, northeast India Redescription B.K. Agarwala of Aristobiareticulator ( The Coleopterist 205- and P.P. F., 1781) (Coleoptera: Bulletin 69 (2) 2015 212 Bhattacharjee Cerambycidae: (USA) Lamiinae), with a

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Taxonomic Note and Record of a New Food Plant for Adults in Northeastern India Age- and sex- dependent effect of exogenous melatonin Biological S. S. Singh, P. on expression pattern of Rhythm 403- Laskar and S. 46 2015 melatonin receptor Research 415 Acharjee (MT1 and MT2) (UK) proteins in spleen of mice.

3.4. List of Publications in peer reviewed (Published in India) Journals/Books/Proceedings

Department All Authors Title Name of the Volume Year Page Journals/ No. Magazine J. Majumder, Dragonflies and P.P. Damselflies (Insecta: Journal of 6683- Bhattacharjee Odonata) of Tripura, 6 (14) 2014 Threatened Taxa 6702 and B.K. Northeastern India with a Agarwala pictorial catalogue J. Majumder Notes on the distribution, and B.K. habitat, and behavior of Agarwala Northern Tree Shrew Journal of 6841- Tupaiabelangeri 7 (1) 2015 Threatened Taxa 6842 (Mammalia: Scandentia: Tupaiidae) in Tripura, India D. Ghosh, M. Preliminary studies on International Sarkar, A. analysis of coelomic fluid Journal of Datta, G. of giant octochaetid 983- Biology and 5(12) 2014 Bhattacharjee earthworm, 987 Zoology Pharmaceutical and P.S. Eutyphoeusgammiei Research Chaudhuri (Beddard) Ultrastructure, solubilisation and protein Journal of composition of eggshell A. Shyam Roy Entomological (chorion) of 16(3) 2014 45-54 and D. Ghosh Research Gesonulapunctifrons (Stal, Society 1861) (orthoptera: Acrididae) Chorion is a complex structure of protein and Journal of A. Shyam Roy polysaccharide - a Entomology and 144- 2(2) 2014 and D. Ghosh microscopical study in Zoological 150 Oxyahylahyla (Orthoptera: Studies Acrididae) (serville, 1831). S Banik and S Survival and growth rate of Proceedings of DOI 2014 1-8

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Malla larval Ompok pabda Zoological 10.1007/ (Hamilton-Buchanan, Society Springer s12595- 1822) of Tripura, India: 014- related to efficient feed 0111-x Digestive Enzyme and food biochemistry of S Banik and S Puntius ticto(Hamilton, Bio-journal 9 (1) 2014 33-41 Saha 1822) under natural habitat of Tripura, India Effects of climate change International on the occurrence of S Banik and Journal of 249- Chitala chitala (Hamilton- 2 (2) 2014 R. Ray Fisheries & 255 Buchanan, 1822) in Aquatic studies Tripura Reproductive biology of International an endangered catfish Journal of S Malla and S. Ompokbimaculatus(Bloch, 251- Fisheries 2 (4) 2015 Banik 1794) in the lotic 260 &Aquatic waterbodies of Tripura, studies North-East India Expression of heat shock proteins (HSP70 & HSC70) and International S. Acharjee responsiveness of (B) Journal of and S. S. melatonin receptors 2014 801- Pharma and Bio 5(4) Singh (MT1& MT2) in spleen of 814. Sciences Swiss albino mice subjected to hyperthermic stress condition Effect of exogenous melatonin on thyroxine (T4), thyrotropin (TSH) hormone levels and expression patterns of P. Laskar, S. melatonin receptor (MT1 Advances in Acharjee and 6 2015 7 – 14 and MT2) proteins on Bioresearch S. S. Singh thyroid gland during different age groups of male and female swiss albino mice.

Melatonin receptor (MT1 and MT2) proteins expression in thyroid gland Journal of P. Laskar and and level of thyroxin (T4), Biological and 3 2015 1 - 6 S. S. Singh thyrotropin (TSH) Scientific hormone during Opinion progression of age in male swiss albino mice. S. Acharjee Melatonin and thermal Indian Journal 36 - 3(1) 2015 and S. S. stress regulate differential Pharmaceutical 47

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Singh expression of heat shock and Biological proteins and melatonin Research receptors in spleen of mice.

4. Ph.D. Scholars registered/ Thesis submitted/ awarded during the academic year 2014 – 2015 Name of Scholars Research Topic Name of Registered/ Thesis Guide submitted/ Awarded Microscopical and biochemical study of Ms. Arpita eggshells of grasshoppers Oxyahylahyla and Prof. D. Awarded Shyam Roy Gesonulapunctifrons (Orthoptera: Ghosh Acrididae). Biology and aquaculture of Aar, Aorichthys Ms. Aparajita Prof. S. aor (Hamilton, 1822) with reference to its Registered Singh Banik conservation. Neurosecretory system and its role in regeneration and reproduction of epigeic, Ms. Dipanwita Dr. P. S. endogeic and anecic species of earthworms Registered Banik Chaudhuri in Tripura (India).

Earthworm resource and its community Mr. Singh Kwark characters in the areas of tea plantation in Dr. P. S. Registered Santua Jamatia Tripura. Chaudhuri

Neuro-secretory components of the central nervous system in top-soil endogeic Dr. P. S. Ms. Papri Das Registered earthworm, Pontoscolexcorethrurus under Chaudhuri natural and stress conditions.

5. Seminar / Conference/ Workshops/ Symposia Lecture/ Talk/ Cultural Programme organized by the Department:

Sl. No. Date Title Speakers

29.04.2015 to Dr. D. Bhattacharya 1. Workshop on “Applied Chemical Zoology” 01.05.2015 Dr. B. Keshan

6. Teaching Laboratory/ Research Laboratory:

Total No. of Lab (A+B) No. of Teaching Lab (A) No. of Research Lab (B) 06 01 05

7. Major Instruments available in the Department: 1. Fluorescence Microscope 2. Binocular with auto zoom facility

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3. Thermocycler 4. Gel Documentation System 5. CO2 Incubator 6. Gas Chromatography 7. Fraction Collector 8. Lyophilizer 9. High Speed Refrigerated Centrifuge 10. Leica microtome

8. Conference/ Workshops/ Winter school attended by the students/ research scholar/ faculty of the Department

Name Conference/ Duration Organized by Title of the paper Seminar/ Workshop presented attended G.B. Pant Institute of First Meet of Diversity of J. Majumder, 14-16 September Himalayan Research, Himalayan Young Butterflies of SRF 2014 Education and Researchers Tripura Development Natl. Symp. Role of Entomology as a The Entomological Phenotypic 14-15 November, B.K. Agarwala Science and IPM as Society of India, New Plasticity in 2014 a Technology – the Delhi Diversification of Way Forward Insects National Seminar on Chaied a Session: Professor S Biodiversity February 2015 Holy Cross College Fisheries & Banik Conservation in Aquaculture North-East International Community Conference JNU,Delhi& characteristics of Dr. on effect of Climate International Society Earthworms under 1-4 January,2015 P.S.Chaudhuri change on of Tropical Bamboo biodiversity in Ecology,BHU Plantations in Tropics Tripura Effect of International Department of Animal dexamethasone on Conference on Science, School of melatonin receptor Frontiers in Dr. S. S. Singh 25 – 28 Life Science, expression and Comparative November 2014 University of humoral immune Endocrinology and Hyderabad response in Neurobiology laboratory mice.

9. Major Thrust areas

i. Insect Taxonomy and Biodiversity ii. Conservation of Endangered Fish species of North-East iii.Development of Captive breeding technology for Threatened fish species of freshwater habitat. iv. Rearing technology in Aquaculture for Enhancing Survival of Cannibalistic fish larvae. v.Insect Biochemistry:Characterization of different ovarian proteins and enzymes of insect origin and molecular phylogeny of Acridids of Tripura.

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vi.Vermitechnology: In soil and ex soil earthworm technology, reproductive biology of earthworm in relation with vermicomposting and vermitechnology. vii.Molecular Endocrinology: Study of hormone interactions and immune-modulation.

10. New initiatives /innovations i. Inventory of Longhorned beetles of Tripura ii. Inventory of Moths of Tripura iii. DNA bar coding of butterflies and ladybird beetles of Tripura iv. Introduction of Lecture Notes to the First Semester students, 2015 v. Conservation strategy for Endangered fish species Ompokbimaculatus&Ompokpabda

11. No. of students qualified NET/ SET in the academic year 2014-2015

SET 03 GEN 02 ST -- SC 01 OBC -- MIN --

12. On-going Research Projects in 2014-2015

Grant Total received Principal Funding Grant Title of the Project during the Tenure Investigator Agency (Rs. in year Lakhs) (Lakhs)

B.K. ICAR, National Project on Insect Till March, 18.00 4.65 Agarwala New Delhi Biosystematics 2017

Reproductive physiology and biology of an economically DST, New S. Banik important and near threatened 39.39 16.99 2014-2016 Delhi fish Chitala chitala of Tripura : steps for Conservation. Diversity Ecology and role of P. S. UGC, New 2013 – Earthworms in Pineapple 12.00 3.0 Chaudhuri Delhi 2015 Plantations in Tripura, Role of melatonin and its receptors in CSIR, immunomodulation by S. S. Singh 20.00 3.60 2012– 2015 New Delhi hypothalamo-hypophyseal- adrenocortical axis in physically stressed mice

13. Any other achievement during (July 2014 – June 2015) :

P. Bhattacharjee, S. Banik, N. Roy, J. Choudhury, J.Parhi and A.Baruah. 2015. Ompokpabo mitochondrial cytochrome oxidase I gene, partial cDNA sequence submitted to GenBank. Aaccession No. KJ854442.1

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CENTRE FOR STUDY OF SOCIAL EXCLUSION AND INCLUSIVE POLICY (CSSEIP)

The political history of Tripura in the last three decades provides a case study of how terrorism and insurgency feed on underdevelopment, and, in turn, create circumstances of insecurity and exclusion that impede the process of human development. The Centre for Social Exclusion and Inclusive Policy (CSSEIP) has been established in Tripura University in the month of April, 2008, with adequate infrastructure and necessary logistics. To make the Indian society truly egalitarian, the institution of higher learning needs to address the issue of social exclusion and inclusion. The primary space where „Exclusion‟ can be studied, understood and first transcended are the Universities which, can and must act as a beacon for society. The UGC has therefore decided to support research on the issue of social exclusion which has theoretical as well policy significance. The focus of such research is social exclusion related to dalit, tribal and religious minorities. The idea is to establish a Teaching–cum– Research Centre in Tripura University to pursue this noble cause.

Head of the Department : Prof. K. N. Jena

Year of Establishment : 2008

Programmes on offer : Post Gradate Diploma in Tribal & Ethnic Study (PGDTES) and Ph, D. in collaboration with other Deptt.

Intake capacity : 20

1. Fulltime Faculty Members : 02 Name Qualification Designation Specialization No. of No. of existing years of Ph.D. Scholars teaching under his/her experience supervision Dr. Rajesh M.A., PhD Asst. Rural 09 Years 03 Chatterjee (Rural Professor- Institution & Development) cum- Extension Assistant Education Director Dr. M.Sc., PhD Asst. Population 18 years 04 Nanigopal (Economics). Professor- Study and Debnath cum- Human Assistant Resource Director Development

2. Publication Details: 2.1 Books: Department All Authors in sequence Title Publishers Year ISBN No. CSSEIP Dr. Rajesh Chatterjee Social Exclusion : A Lakshi 2015 Dr. Nanigopal Debnath Multi-Dimensional Publisher, (in Prof. K. N. Jena Analysis New Delhi press)

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2.2 Book Chapters: Department All Title of the Book Name of the Publishers Year ISBN Authors Chapter Editors Book No. CSSEIP Prof. K. Genesis and Prof. R. K. Globalisation Lakshi Nov, N. Jena Prognosis of Satpathy, and Publisher, 2014 Inter Tribal NEHU, Traditional New Delhi Conflict in NE Shillong System in India India Multiculturalism Pankaj Governance Excel Nov, 9- and Identity Chakraborty in India, 2014 789383- Dilemma: A Multicultural New Delhi 842605 Study in Tripura Societies: Issues and Challenges

2.3 List of publications in peer reviewed Journals/ Books/ Proceedings published in India (National): Department All Title Name of the Volume Year Page Authors Journal/ Magazine No. CSSEIP Dr. Rajesh Challenges and Journal of Vol-1, 2014 1-10 Chatterjee Prospects of Self Knowledge Issue-2 Help Groups towards Management & ISSN: Entrepreneurship Information 2349- Development: A Technology 3135 SWOT Analysis (JKMIT)

3. Ph.D. Scholars registered/Theses submitted/ awarded during the academic year 2014-15: Name of Research topic Name of Registered/Theses Scholars Guide submitted/ Awarded Sri Pankaj Decentralization, Panchayat Samiti and K N Jena Registered (Public Chakraborty Development Planning: A case study of Seminar completed) Tripura Sri C. P. Violation and Protection of Human Rights K N Jena Registered Mina and Role of Security Forces Sri Amit Kr. Impact Assessment of Factors Effecting the Rajesh Synopsis submitted Deb Growth of Rural Micro Entrepreneurship: A Chatterjee to the 1st RAC Study on Tripura

4.Conference/Seminar/Workshops/Winter schools attended by Teacher/Students/Research Scholars of the Dept. organized by Institutions/ Agency other than Tripura University: Name Conference/ Seminar/ Duration/ Organized by Title of the paper Workshop attended Date presented Prof. K. Invited lecture in 7-8th Feb, Langtarai Valley Ambedkar and social N. Jena national seminar 2015 College, Tripura justice Invited lecture in 27-28th CSSEIP, Manipur Deprivation, international seminar June, 2015 University marginalization and social exclusion in NE state of India Invited resource 21-23rd Dept. of Education, TU Qualitative research, person in ICSSR March, preparing a research sponsored workshop 2015 proposal and preparing research report

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Invited lecture and 25th-26th Dept. of peace and Relooking at India‟s chairperson in June, 2015 conflict studies, look east policy and international seminar Sikkim University acting upon it thorough conflict resolution in NE India Invited lecture and DDE, Tirupati Dr. B. R. Ambedkar chairperson in national University, Tirupati and social inclusion seminar Invited lecture Dept. of Politics and Changing face of public administration, global politics: a University of Madras transition from visible to invisible Invited lecture and 27-28th IIDS, JNU, New Delhi Inequality revisited: chairperson in national Sept, 2014 methodology, theory, workshop evidence and policy Invited lecture and Nov, 2014 IPSA, University of Ethnicism and chairperson in national Hyderabad identity politics in workshop India Invited lecture 17-18th , IDOL, University of Trend and temper of Jan, 2015 Mumbai Distance Education in India Invited lecture May, 2015 NCTE, New Delhi Teachers education organized at Guwahati through ODL Mode University Participated in a CSSEIP, JNU, New Social exclusion and Directors conference Delhi inclusive policy Dr. Attended UGC-ASC 4th The University of UGC-ASC Nanigopa Orientation Program July,2014 Burdwan, Orientation Program l Debnath to 31st Burdwan(WB) (Tribal People in July,2014 India) Paper presented in the 8-9 North East Economic Social Exclusion in 16th Annual January, Association (NEA) Tripura: A Historical Conference of NEEA 2015 Perspective and national seminar Paper presented in the 23-24 Economic Science Social Exclusion in national seminar May, 2015 Society of Tripura Tripura: A Multi- (ESSOT) Dimensional Analysis Dr. Rajesh invited lecture as 31st Aug, VHAT TRIPURA "social security of Chatterjee special guest 2014 women in India" invited lecture as 28th Aug, Digital Empowerment eNGO & Tripura special guest 2014 Foundation Invited as Resource 22/08/201 SIPARD, Agartala Planning and Person on a Training 4 Execution of Work Programme under MGNREGA Invited as Resource 19th NIRD, Hyderabad at SHG-Bank Linkage Person on Micro January, SIPARD, Agartala under sponsored Entrepreneurship 2015 programmes Development for Rural Bankers

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Invited as Resource 19th Sept, SIPARD, Agartala Role of Panchayat in Person on a training 2014 sanitation & Water course on Sanitation & Water Quality Treatment

5. Major thrust area of research: Social Exclusion & Inclusion, Rural Institutions.

6. New initiatives/Innovations: Attached with the National Companies under CSR programme

7. Awards/Medals received by the Teachers during the academic year 2014-15: Name of Teacher Name of Date of Awarding Remarks Awards/Medals Award Agency/Institution Award of 18th January, IDEA Conference, Excellence 2015 Mumbai University

8. On-going Research Projects in 2014-15 Principal Funding Title of the project Total Grant Grant received Tenure Investigator Agency (Rs. in during the year Lakhs) Dr. ICSSR, An Inquiry into the Nanigopal MHRD, Causes and 6,2500.00 Rs. 3,05,550/- 2 yrs Debnath New Delhi Consequences of Social Exclusion: A Study of Tripura Dr. Rajesh DEAR, Assessment of Impact 11,23,600/- Rs. 5,00,000/- 6 Chatterjee NABARD, of Rural Infrastructure Months Mumbai and Services vis-a-vis Regional Disparities impairing Socio- Economic Growth: An Analytical Study over Tripura

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DIRECTORATE OF DISTANCE EDUCATION

Director (I/c): Prof. K.N. Jena [upto 06.04.2015] Year of establishment: 1996 Dr. K.B. Jamatia [w.e.f. 07.04.2015] Programmes of Offer: M.A. (Education, Bengali, Political Science), B.Ed., B.A., Certificate in Human Rights (CHR)

Present Position of DDE Staff Director Asst. Director(i/c) Lecturer Office Staff Total 1 1 3 18 23

Academic and Administrative Staff Name Qualification Designation Dr. K.B. Jamatia M.A, Ph.D Director Dr. Anuj Kanchan Datta Roy M.A., M.Phil, Ph.D Assistant Director (i/c) (Examination & Academic) Dr. Swapna Biswas M.A., M.Phil, Ph.D Assistant Professor Smt. Rupasree Debnath M.A, NET-JRF Assistant Professor Sri Abhijit Das M.A, SET Assistant Professor

Teaching Support Particulars Part-time Full-time Academic Counselor 46 Nil

Resource Persons from Other Institutions Name Institution Prof. Ranju R. Dhamala Dean, Jadunath Sarkar School of Social Sciences, Assam University (A Central University), Silchar, Assam Prof. Jivan Kumar Professor, Department of Political Science, Bangalore University, Bangalore Prof. Kandarpa Das Director, IDOL, Gauhati University Prof. Ramu Manivannan Department of Politics and Public Administration, University of Madras

Conference/Tanning Programmes Organized by DDE Name Conference/Seminar/Workshop Duration/Date Observance of „Good Governance Seminar on „Use of Technology and 23rd September, Day‟ on the Birth Anniversary of Sri Innovations in Promoting Good 2014 Atal Bihari Vajpayee, Former Prime Governance and Oratory (Bhaashan Minister of India. Shailee) Competition‟ Special Lecture Special Lecture on “ Human Rights: 27th November, Universalism and Cultural Relativism 2014 Debate” by Prof. Ranju R. Dhamala, Dean, Jadunath Sarkar School of Social Sciences, Assam University (A Central University), Silchar

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TRIPURA UNIVERSITY LIBRARY

1. BACKGROUND

The Library of the Tripura University was first established at Agartala during the year 1976 while it was functioning as a Post Graduate Centre of Calcutta University. The Calcutta University Post Graduate Centre was upgraded to a full fledged University named Tripura University by virtue of an enactment in the Tripura Legislative Assembly & started functioning as a Tripura University on and from 2nd October 1987. The Library was shifted to Suryamaninagar in the year 2000 and was accommodated in the ground floor of the old administrative building. Subsequently, the Library shifted to present at a three-storeyed building having an area of about 5415 sq.mts., since the middle of June, 2005. The Central Library building is the most spacious library building in the state. The Tripura University was further upgraded to a Central University on and from 2nd July 2007. The Library holds a rich collections of books, monographs, reference works, serials, maps, theses and dissertations and back volumes of periodicals.

The University is striving hard to meet the pressing demands of the users by rendering various services both through manual & IT based system with combined efforts of all the Library staff members. We are progressing steadily towards full automation of the library.

2. WORKING HOURS

The working hours of the Central Library is from 9:30 AM to 8 PM on all weeks days and 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM on all Saturdays & Sunday except National and other University holidays.

3. USERS

The eligible users of the library are faculty, officers, all academic and non-academic staff, regular students, project fellows & project assistants, research scholars and guest faculties.

Short time permission to use the library resources to other University/ College faculty, research scholars and students for few days at the discretion of the Librarian is also considered.

The total library membership for the year 2014-15 is 5017, which comprise 4225 students, 250 research scholars, 152 permanent faculty, 275 non-teaching staff including officers, 115 Guest Lecturers.

On an average, around 450 readers visit the library every day.

4. LIBRARY SPACE AREA

4.1. Layout of the Library

A. Ground floor: Reception/ Information counter, lounge, Circulation Section i.e. issue/ return & renewal of books, Reprography Section, Library Office, Technical Section, Membership Section, Binding section, Teacher‟s study corner, General Reading Room cum stack room, Computer Lab with limited provision for Internet facility, Store room and rooms for Information Scientist, Assistant Librarians, Deputy Librarian and Librarian.

B. First Floor: Reference Section, Journal Section (old & new), Women‟s study corner, Daily Newspaper & Magazines Reading Corner, Theses Corner, Tripura Corner, Text Book corner, NET, SLET & other competitive examinations reading corner, Special collection reading corner- all the

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C. Second Floor: One Seminar-cum-exhibition hall with a 200 seating capacity.

4.2. Location of different service point.

A. Reception counter & waiting lounge: At the entrance of the library there is a reception/ information counter and a waiting place/ lounge. Entry and exit of users inside the library are continuously monitored. The identity card system is being followed for entering inside the library. The waiting lounge is used by the users for taking rest and study purpose according to their need before entering inside library. Every user is expected to show his/her membership card every time to the janitor on duty at the reception counter. At the time of entering inside the library, the user should enter his/her name and address/designation with time in the register kept at the entrance.

B. Reading hall and circulation counter.: There are two separate reading hall, one in the ground floor and another on the first floor with a reading capacity of 125 readers each i.e. total of 250. We are following fully open access system since we are living in the “Right to Information”age. The books available for issue and circulation are displayed on open shelves. The new additions books are displayed separately on open shelves and other display stands inside the entrance of the general reading-cum-stack room in the ground floor and marked as “New arrival”. Before entering the General Reading-cum-Stack room in the ground floor on the left side, there is a circulation counter where issue/ return and renewal of books are executed by the concerned staff posted at the book counter. Books from issue section are issued on membership cards between 9:30 AM to 5:30 PM on all working days of the library except University holidays.

5. LIBRARY RESOURCES

5.1. E-Resources

A. Online E-books: The Library procured 30907 online e-books, available through Tripura University IP address to meet the needs of all the existing subjects and discipline of the University. More than one lakh e-books have already been downloaded by the University community.

B. Online E-Journal: About 8000 online e-journals and 10 databases cover 22 publishers through UGC INFONET consortium. Fifty numbers of dedicated terminals are available in the Central Library to access all types of e-resources by the users of the Library. Faculty, Research scholars and Students can access all e-resources from their department through Tripura University IP addresses.

5.2. PRINT RESOURCES

The Library possesses a number of 122242 books to enter the needs of the 40 subjects and discipline. The 3491 books were added during the year 2014-15.

5.3. WI-FI. SERVICE

Access to the Internet through Tripura University Wi-Fi network has been extended to the University community for browsing internet and online resources for which Wi-Fi Access points have already been installed throughout the University Campus.

6. STAFF POSITION

A. Librarian- In-charge : 01 B. Deputy Librarian : 01

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C. Professional Assistant : 02 D. Library Attendant (unskilled) : 04 E Other unskilled supporting staff : 16

7. READERS’ SERVICES

7.1. Daily Newspapers and Popular Magazines: The Library has subscribed 18 Newspaper and 7 popular Magazines for the year 2014-15. During the year around 85000 books were circulated i.e. issue/ return. Every year, the newly admitted students are acquainted with the library resources and rules and regulations of the library by the library authority.

7.2. Reprographic Services: Presently, there are three photocopiers in the Reprography section to meet the needs of the users. During the year, about 11000 users utilized the facility. Actually, only few pages from the books and journals are allowed for photocopying keeping in mind the copyright Act. Full books or Journals are not allowed. Any photocopied materials should be shown to the Janitor on duty before taken out of the Library. Lamination and spiral binding services are also available in this section on demand basis.

7.3. Computer Lab and Internet Facility: There are three computer labs in which 50 nos. of computers made available with internet browsing facility for the members of the library free of cost for their academic and research work purposes.

7.4. CD Based Service: The library provides limited CDs based service which is supplied by the vendors along with books.

8. FACILITIES

The following facilities are available in the Central Library: i. 200 Users‟ reading room ii. Wi-Fi services iii. Solar lighting iv. Text Book services v. Internet Services vi. Document Delivery services vii. Reference services viii. Referral services ix. Periodical services x. Special collection i.e. Books on Tripura xi. Theses access xii. Interlibrary loan xiii. Circulation services xiv. Paper cutting services on request xv. Ten dedicated computers for online/ offline resources xvi. Binding services xvii. Reading room for NET/SET and other competitive examinations

9. A. BRANCH LIBRARY

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i. One located at the School of Management Building, Suryamaninagar to cater to the needs of the students of Management and Journalism & Mass Communication and Law.

ii. The second one is located at University City Centre, Gandhighat, Agartala to meet the needs of the students of the NET Coaching Centre, Centre for Gandhian Studies & Centre for Kokborok Language.

9. B UGC INFONET E-JOURNAL CONSORTIUM.

Tripura University is one of the member institutions in the UGC-INFONET e-Journals Consortium. Through UGC INFONET e-Journal consortium, the library provides online access to about 8000 online journals and 10 databases which covers 22 publishers in the field of science, arts, commerce, Social sciences etc. These e-journals and databases can be accessed from all departments over a campus wide network. It may be mentioned here that Tripura University was ranked 90th among the Indian Universities in respect of usage of e-journals and database in 2013 under UGC INFONET programme. Like previous year, the students, teachers, research scholars are using INFONET Journals for their academic and research purposes.

9. C INSTALLATION OF CCTV SURVEILANCE SYSTEM:

Various locations inside the Central Library are brought under CCTV Surveillance System for strict monitoring of the activities of library users. Initially CCTV cameras have been installed inside the Rack room and Journal room along with DVR and Display panels for monitoring activities in those rooms.

10. PROGRAMME ORGANIZED DURING THE YEAR 2014-15.

The following programmes are organized by Central Library of Tripura University during the year 2014-15: i. Celebration of Rabindranath Tagore‟s Birthday on 9th May 2014.

ii. Celebration of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel on 31st October 2014 along with a Book exhibition.

iii. Celebration of Swami Vivekananda‟s Birthday on 12th January 2015.

iv. Celebration of Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose Birthday on 23rd January 2015.

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COMPUTER CENTRE

A Computer Centre was established in 1992 to facilitate a common computational resource centre for the academic programmes as well as for maintenance of other computing resources in the Tripura University. Over the years the University has grown substantially in terms of departments and academic programmes as well as in infrastructure. The Computer Centre has implemented a campus LAN with optical fiber backbone connecting the academic as well as administrative departments spread over the University campus. Internet connectivity is provided throughout the campus. It coordinates computing works like students‟ registration, result publication work. It also conducts workshop on Computer and Information Technology. In the Computer Centre, practical classes are held for some of the Departments. The Computer Centre maintains one Central network Server Room. It maintains five Computer Centers spread over Library building, Academic building-II, Academic building-VI, Academic building –X and Academic building-XI. The Computer Center introduced Internet facility through wi-fi access points which are installed in almost all Academic Buildings to enable students to access Internet through their personal laptops which are registered in the Computer Center. The Computer Center introduced virtual class rooms where teacher can take class and record the program and upload in Tripura University Online Video Library.

TRIPURA UNIVERSITY SPORTS BOARD

Every year various Games & Sports are organized by Tripura University Sports Board among the University Students, like Inter-Departmental Football, Volleyball and Cricket Competitions, Annual Sports & Indoor Games. A large number of students, teachers, and non-teaching staff participate in these Competitions. Every year we conduct Inter College tournaments in various events like Football, Cricket, Volleyball, Judo, Table Tennis and Athletics among the affiliated Colleges under Tripura University and have been participating in East Zone/All India Inter University Competitions.

Tripura University Sports Board has conducted the following Inter College Tournaments in the year 2014-15: 1. VIII Inter College Football (Men) Competition organized by GDC, L.T. Valley, Dhalai w.e.f. 3rd Sept. to 8th. Sept. 2014. A total of 22 Colleges participated in the Competition.

2. VIII Inter College TT, Judo, Yoga (Men & Women) & Volleyball (Men) Competition in collaboration with Department of Physical Education, T.U. w.e.f. 25th Sept. to 27th Sept., 2014. A total of 20 Colleges participated in the Competition.

3. VIII Inter College Athletics (Men & Women) Competition in collaboration with Department of Physical Education & TUSB w.e.f. 21st November to 23rd November, 2014. A total of 20 Colleges participated in the Competition.

Participation In East Zone / All India Inter University Competition

(A) Foot Ball Men team of Tripura University participated in East Zone Inter University Football Competition organized by Mizoram University w.e.f. 20th Oct. to 25th Oct., 2014. T.U. Team secured 3rd position in East Zone Inter University Competition & participated in All India Inter University Competition organized by LNIPE, Gwalior w.e.f. 29th December, 2014 to 3rd January, 2015.

(B) Volleyball Men team participated in East Zone Inter University Volleyball Competition, organized by KIIT University, Bhubaneswar w.e.f. 27th Sept. to 1st Oct., 2014

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(C) Athletics (Men) team of our University participated in All India Inter University Competition, organized by Rajib Gandhi University of Health Sciences at Alva‟s Educational Foundation, Moodibari, Karnataka.

(D) University Cricket (Men) team participated in East Zone Inter University Competition organized by Veer Bahadur Singh Purbanchal University, Jaunpur.

(E) Table Tennis (Men & Women) team participated in East Zone Inter University Competition organized by KIIT University, Bhubaneswar w.e.f. 27th Sept. to 1st Oct., 2014.

(F) T.U. Judo (Men & Women) team participated in All India Inter University Judo Competition, organized by GNDU. Amritsar w.e.f. to 30th January to 6th February, 2015.

(G) T.U. Weight Lifting (Men) team participated in the All India Inter University Weight Lifting Competition, organized by Punjab Technical University, Jalandhar w.e.f. 6th January to 9th January, 2015.

(H) T.U. Yoga (Men & Women) team participated in All India Inter University Competition, organized by Kurukshetra University. Result of our Yoga team (Men) 26th position out of 65 Universities & (Women) 30th position out of 60 participating Universities.

Tripura University Sports Board has been entrusted with the responsibility of organizing East Zone & All India Inter University Volleyball (Men) Tournament, 2015-16 by Association of India University.

UNIVERSITY HEALTH CENTRE

The Tripura University has basic out-patient department facility and has been established to look after healthcare needs of students and research scholars, staff members and officers of University, faculty members and their families. It also attends to patients coming from adjoining areas providing them with medicine and urgent treatment in case of emergency.

The Health Center is equipped with oxygen, nebulizer, sterilizer and other basic equipments that are essential for primary healthcare.

Unfortunately some valuable medical equipments were lost due to a fire incident that broke out at the Health Center in the month of April 2015 and the University authority has decided to provide ECG machine, oxygen concentrator and some other equipments immediately as replacement. The Tripura University Health Center is open from morning till night for providing healthcare. Two medical officers and nurses provide their regular services at the Health Center instilling confidence in the university family.

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INCOME AND EXPENDITURE ACCOUNT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST MARCH, 2015

(Amount in Rupees) PARTICULARS Schedule Current Year Previous Year INCOME Academic Receipts 9 37448964.00 38975292.00 Grants / Subsidies 10 392119449.80 340561784.40 Income from Investments 11 37917610.00 - Interest Earned 12 6757871.00 - Others Income 13 10888028.29 41030989.00 Prior Period Income 14 - -

TOTAL (A) 485131923.09 420568065.40

EXPENDITURE

Staff Payment & Benefits (Establishment expenses) 15 293095254.00 270085934.00 Academic Expenses 16 32767667.00 28256471.00 Administrative and General Expenses 17 43013531.50 32365913.00 Transportation Expenses 18 3116362.00 1992228.00 Repair & Maintenance 19 20065535.00 7742368.00 Finance Cost 20 61100.30 118870.40 Depreciation 4 62893022.00 13077957.00 Other Expenses 21 - Prior Period Expenses 22 - TOTAL (B) 455012471.80 353639741.40

Balance being excess of Income over Expenditure (A-B) 30119451.29 66928324.00 Transfer to / from Designated Fund Building fund Others (specify) Balance Being Surplus/(Deficit) Carried to Capital Fund 30119451.29 66928324.00 Significant Accounting Policies 23 Contingent Liabilities and Notes to Accounts 24

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BALANCE SHEET AS AT 31ST MARCH, 2015

(Amount in Rupees) SOURCES OF FUND Schedule Current Year Previous Year

CORPUS/ CAPITAL FUND 1 1787622886.51 1663020751.63

DESIGNATED / EARMARKED/ ENDOWMENT FUNDS 2 54261977.33 61905764.69

CURRENT LIABILITIES AND PROVISIONS 3 336682496.62 384988065.65

TOTAL 2178567360.46 2109914581.97

APPLICATION OF FUND Schedule Current Year Previous Year

FIXED ASSETS 4 1280822443.60 Tangible Assets 334763032.61 - Intangible Assets 60099893.58 - Capital Work-In-Progress 980537387.00 -

INVESTMENTS FROM EARMARKED / ENDOWMENT FUNDS 5 - - Long Term Short Term

INVESTMENTS - OTHERS 6 - -

CURRENT ASSETS 7 383484482.51 691728392.61

LOANS, ADVANCES & DEPOSITS 8 419682564.76 137363745.76

TOTAL 2178567360.46 2109914581.97 Significant Accounting Policies 23 Contingent Liabilities and Notes to Accounts 24

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AFFILIATED GENERAL DEGREE COLLEGES OF TRIPURA UNIVERSITY

Sl.No. Name of College 1 M.B.B. College, Agartala 2 B.B. Memorial College, Agartala 3 Women‟s College, Agartala 4 Ramthakur College, Agartala 5 Government Degree College, Khumulwng 6 Kabi Nazrul Mahavidyalaya, Sonamura 7 Dasaratha Dev Memorial College, Khowai 8 Netaji Subhas Mahavidyalaya, Udaipur 9 Adwata Malla Barman Smriti College, Amarpur 10 Ishwar Chandra Vidyasagar College, Belonia 11 Micheal Madhusudhan Datta College, Sabroom 12 Government Degree College, Dharmanagar 13 Ramkrishna Mahavidalaya, Kailasahar 14 B.R. Ambedkar College, Fatikroy 15 Government Degree College, Kamalpur 16 Bhavans Tripura College of Science & Technology, Anandanagar 17 Holy Cross College, Durjaynagar 18 Government Degree College, Gandacherra 19 Swami Vivekananda Mahavidyalaya, Mohanpur 20 Govt. Degree College, Santirbazar 21 Govt. Degree College, Longtarai Valley 22 Govt. Degree College, Teliamura 23 Govt. Degree College, Kanchanpur 24 Rabindranath Thakur Mahavidyalaya, Bishalgarh 25 National Institute of Electronics & IT (NIELIT) 26 Tripura Tribal Folk Music College 27 Tripura State Academy of Tribal Culture

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AFFILIATED PROFESSIONAL COLLEGES OF TRIPURA UNIVERSITY

Sl.No. Name of College 1 Tripura Institute of Technology, Narsingarh 2 Sachin Deb Barman Memorial Government Music College, Agartala 3 Government College of Arts & Crafts, Gurkhabasti 4 Government Law College, Agartala 5 Instutute of Advanced Studies in Education, Budha Mandir, Agartala 6 Regional Institute of Pharmaceutical Science & Technology, Abhoynagar 7 Regional College of Physical Education, Panisagar 8 Agartala Government Medical College, Agartala 9 Tripura Medical College & Dr. BRAM Teaching Hospital, Hapania 10 Tripura College of Nursing, Hapania 11 Tripura College of Agriculture, Lembuchera 12 Bhavan‟s Tripura College of Teachers Education, Narsingarh 13 College of Veterinary Science & Animal Husbandry, R.K. Nagar 14 Tripura Institute of Paramedical Science, Hapania 15 Tripura Institute of Nursing Science, Durjaynagar 16 Women‟s Polytechnic , Hapania 17 Dhalai District Polytechnic 18 Gomati District Polytechnic 19 Tripura Sundari Nursing College, Tulakuna 20 North District Polytechnic, Bagbassa 21 College of Nursing , Hapania 22 Techno India Egineering College, Maheskhola 23 College of Teacher Education, Kumarghat 24 Bhavans Tripura Training College, Ananadanagar 25 Holy Cross B.Ed. College, Durjaynagar

Overall Total No. of Students Admitted under various colleges: 41, 010 Nos. Boys: 22, 528 Nos. and Girls: 18, 482 Nos.

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Students’ Activities

The revival of the Tripura University Cultural Festival that took place in 2013 has now become a regular annual celebration in the university. Christened as „Udbhaas” meaning an enlightened and the radiant bloom, this annual extravaganza is a much awaited programme among the university family. The very fact that education should empower a person both in body and in mind and that it should aspire towards a holistic development of the human personality through academic and co-curricular domains has been the focus of the university and Udbhaas has been a major step in this direction. Udbhaas is a time for opening up of minds long cramped in the claustrophobia of syllabus and schedules, texts and tests. It is a space for happiness both within and without. The ennobling patronage and constant support of Prof. Anjan Kumar Ghosh, Hon‟ble Vice Chancellor, Tripura University has been the prime mover in this venture as in many others. Emboldened by sponsors such as Springer and Elsivier, maestros and performing artists volunteers, press and media, as well as the entire university family with their untiring support Udbhaas 2013 turned a huge success showcasing performances of Dohar and Cactus, Riddhi Bandopadhyay, Kartik Das Baul, Pt. Bhubanesh Konkali and the tabla-khol duo of Burman Bros. before a swaying and ever-growing crowd. The tradition was maintained in Udbhaas 2014 which was proud to present Baul Tarun Khyapa, Srabani Sen of Rabindrasangeet fame, Sandeepan Banerjee of Bengali golden melodies and the top favorite Dohar again. Interspersed throughout the 5 days with Interdepartmental and Inter- college competitions, where contingents from all affiliated colleges of the university participate, the Fest recorded 3000 footfalls every day in both the years. The sense of freedom and happiness that Udbhaas ushered in was a happy shower after a drought of long six years. One significant achievement of this annual fest has been to acknowledge and felicitate the artists and performers form this state whose life long dedication to their art has been instrumental in putting this small hilly state in the music map of the country. This aesthetic cause has been a humble tribute of the university towards them. Accordingly in Udbhaas 2013, we felicitated Saudagar Debbarma who has kept the ethnic musical string instrument Chongpreng alive with his deft magic fingers and Dr. Padmini Chakraborty of Bharat Natyam fame. In Udbhaas 2014, the university felicitated Smt. Sukhini Debbarma, one of the few surviving performers of the ethnic vocal musical form Jadu Kolija or Jaduni and Sri Shibaprasad Dhar listening to whom generations in this state have grown up. The commitment of this university towards the art, culture, tradition and heritage of this state finds expression in Udbhaas. The NSS unit, Tripura University started its journey in 1992. In 2013-14, NSS Unit, Tripura University organised awareness programmes on HIV/AIDS, seminars, symposiums and so on. These include Sensitisation Programme for Strengthening the Red Ribbon Club (RRC) on 25th March, 2013(an MoU has also been signed with the Red Ribbon Club of State AIDS Control Society, Tripura), sending garments and donations to Uttarakhand Flood Victims along with Mohona, Ladies Club, Tripura University on 2nd July, 2013, Voluntary Blood Donation Camp, Body & Eye Donation & Eradication of Thalassaemia on 21st August 2013, Training Programme on “Motivation of Youth for Inspiring Rural Reconstruction” on 13th March, 2014, collection of funds for Armed Force Day from the students and faculty remembers and officials on exchange of “Armed Force Day” stamps, organizing rallies on different themes such as Save Tree, Save Society, Women Empowerment, HIV/AIDS, Drinking Water, Cleaning and Sweeping and so on. The Sports Board of Tripura University that came into existence in 2007 has been organising Annual Sports including inter departmental tournaments in various events like football, cricket, volleyball, Judo, Table Tennis, Carom and athletics among the affiliated colleges under Tripura University and has participated in East Zone/ All India Inter University competitions with the university contingent. Indoor games such as Table Tennis, Carom etc. The years 2013-14 have continued with this tradition. The vision and mission of imparting quality and meaningful education for nurturing healthy and dynamic mind and body has been the guiding force for the university in organizing students‟

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Photo Gallery

Visit of Bangladesh Team

Observation of International Students‟ Day

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Celebration of „International Day of Yoga„

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Three Day Workshop on „Self Defence & Yoga for Health‟

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Observing 153rd Birth Anniversary of Swami Vivekananda

One Day Awareness Programme on „Police-Public Interface to Combat Crimes‟

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Workshop on „Sexual Harrasment of Women At Workplace‟

Seminar on „Contribution of Sri Subramania Bharati to the Empowerment of Women‟

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Observance of Matribhasha Diwas

Swachh Bharat Abhiyan

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New Infrastructure

Scholars Hostel (Gents)

Pariksha Bhavan

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