PLACEMENT BROCHURE 2016 - 2018
SCHOOL OF SOCIAL WORK TATA INSTITUTE OF SOCIAL SCIENCES
CONTENTS
DIRECTOR’S MESSAGE...... 4 DEAN’S MESSAGE...... 5 FACULTY CONVENOR’S MESSAGE...... 6 ABOUT TISS...... 7 SCHOOL OF SOCIAL WORK...... 8 INTERNATIONAL COLLABORATIONS...... 11 LIST OF FACULTY MEMBERS...... 12 CAREER GUIDANCE AND PLACEMENT CELL...... 13 GRAPHICAL OVERVIEW...... 14 BATCH PROFILES M.A. SOCIAL WORK IN CHILDREN AND FAMILY...... 16 M.A. SOCIAL WORK IN CRIMINOLOGY AND JUSTICE...... 33 M.A. SOCIAL WORK IN COMMUNITY ORGANISATION AND DEVELOPMENT PRACTICE...... 48 M.A. SOCIAL WORK IN DISABILITY STUDIES AND ACTION...... 65 M.A. SOCIAL WORK IN DALIT AND TRIBAL STUDIES AND ACTION...... 78 M.A. SOCIAL WORK IN LIVELIHOOD AND SOCIAL ENTREPRENEURSHIP...... 93 M.A. SOCIAL WORK IN MENTAL HEALTH...... 110 M.A. SOCIAL WORK IN PUBLIC HEALTH...... 124 M.A. SOCIAL WORK IN WOMEN CENTERED PRACTICE...... 136 CGPC PLACEMENT GUIDELINES...... 149 FACULTY COMMITTEE...... 150 CGPC COMMITTEE...... 151 DIRECTOR’S MESSAGE
The Tata Institute of Social Sciences (TISS) remains alert to the process of renewal and restructuring of its academic programmes in the context of changing items and fresh emerging challenges. Considerable progress has been achieved in the restructuring of older disciplinary areas and inclusion of new cutting- edge knowledge areas for teaching, research and policy intervention. A core set of values pervade all aspects of learning, knowledge building and interventions and these are interwoven with social justice, rights, development and empowerment of society. Social work has been and continues to remain the flagship programme of our Institute. This programme is built on the core principles of promoting and securing justice, dignity and rights for all. The social work curriculum is structured to prepare the students to:
• Possess a good knowledge of the analysis of the poverty and major issues concerning development; • Have an informed understanding in the forumand processes of discrimination and social exclusion and ways of addressing them. • Gain expertise at social policy planning, implementation, monitoring and addressing policy cycles.
• Our social work students have a good combination of generalist perspectives with specialized knowledge.
Throughout academic journey at TISS, social work students develop interdisciplinary, analytical and practical skills in their specific disciplines. They cultivate the knowledge, skills, values and temperament which will make them competent human service professionals.
I am immensely proud to present truly committed, sensitive and talented social work graduates of 2016-2018 batch for placement in your organization.
Prof. S. Parsuraman Director Tata Institute of Social Sciences, Mumbai
4 SCHOOL OF SOCIAL WORK, TATA INSTITUTE OF SOCIAL SCIENCES DEAN’S MESSAGE
It gives me immense pleasure to draw your attention to this brochure and the details about our graduating students. Tata Institute of Social Sciences, established in the year 1936, is the first Social Work institute in South Asia. Consolidating 79 years of experience, the School of Social Work has given shape to nine thematic programmes across eight centres of the School. Through its vibrant and dynamic curriculum, knowledge and praxis through teaching, research, and the School is engaged in building social work field action and engagements in complex and challenging domains. It produces professionals who possess innovative ideas, competence and skill sets to work in fields which are diverse and span varied areas of social work practice. The curriculum of the M.A. Social Work programmes, in the first year, provides a theoretical and conceptual grounding in social work. In the second year the students deepen their knowledge and understanding around the thematic thrust of their programmes: Community Organisation and Development Practice, Criminology and Justice, Dalit and Tribal Studies and Action, Disability Studies and Action, Social Work with Children and Families, Livelihood and Social Entrepreneurship, Mental Health, Public Health, and Women Centred Practice. The students of School of Social work come from different disciplines of social sciences, humanities, technology and natural sciences. Many of the students join the programmes with varied work experiences. Diversity of their socio - economic and regional background positively influences the students learning and growth in the campus. The programme equips students with the skills and ability to work directly with people, to relate public policies with planning processes and development programmes and come up with innovative solutions to critical real world social problems. Other than classroom teaching, students are provide the opportunity for practical application through the compulsory components of fieldwork, internship, rural practicum, field-based research and other field engagements. From this students develop a comprehensive understanding of socio-economic realities and are able to engage in social and development work. The School prepares students as professionals who are able to blend the discursive and practical aspects of interventions. The discursive aspects get seen through the divergent stances of welfare, development, rights and entitlements, and are meaningfully integrated to translate into informed practice. Through their knowledge and skill sets, the students are competent to serve in various capacities in development organizations with government agencies, non-governmental organizations, policy think-tanks, advocacy groups and corporate. I am sure through your interaction with this socially sensitive and competent cadre of Social Work professionals, you would be happy to select them to take forward the work of your esteemed organisation.
Prof. Manish Jha Dean, School of Social Work
SCHOOL OF SOCIAL WORK, TATA INSTITUTE OF SOCIAL SCIENCES 5 FACULTY CONVENOR’S MESSAGE
The Career Guidance and Placement Cell (CGPC) at the School of social work, is an initiative for catering asustained guidance and facilitation to students seeking an enriching career in the social development sector. CGPC extends several orientation opportunities to the students, such as a dialogue with practitioners through capacity development programs, interaction with alumni, exploration of sectoral as well as emerging areas of career opportunities, workshops on personality development, career guidance, summer placement, internship during the winter vacation, culminating into final job placement. CGPC being the students’ driven unit, primarily functions with its Executive Body with the support of the Faculty Convener.
It strives to bring together the prospective recruiting organisations and the students with a motive of exploring mutuality for a continued relationship where the recruiter finds a suitable employee and the student too explores an organisation to work and contribute to its growth. Nevertheless, securing employment by the students is not the ultimate goal of CGPC, as it advocates the students to remain in contact with, even after their graduation and career movements. It also envisages receiving feedbacks from the recruiting organisations on our students working with and for their organisations. We look forward to a sustained partnership with the organisations coming here for recruitments as well as the graduating students from this Institute.
Prof. H. Beck Faculty Convener Career Guidance and Placement Cell School of Social Work
6 SCHOOL OF SOCIAL WORK, TATA INSTITUTE OF SOCIAL SCIENCES ABOUT TISS
The Tata Institute of Social Sciences (TISS) was established in 1936 as the Sir Dorabji Tata Graduate School of Social Work. In 1944, it was renamed as the Tata Institute of Social Sciences. The year 1964 was an important landmark in the history of the Institute, when it was declared Deemed to be a University under Section 3 of the University Grants Commission Act (UGC), 1956.
Vision & Mission Since its inception, the Vision of the TISS has been to be an institution of excellence in higher education that continually responds to changing social realities through the development andapplication of knowledge, towards creating a people-centred, ecologically sustainable and just society that promotes and protects dignity, equality, social justice and human rights for all.
In pursuance of its vision and guiding principles, the Tata Institute of Social Sciences organises teaching programmes to facilitate the development of competent and committed professionals for practice, research and teaching; undertakes research; develops and disseminates knowledge; and reaches out to the larger community through extension, at the local, national, regional and international levels.
Accreditations • 5-star rating by NAAC in 2002 • Grade ‘A’ with a rank of 2 by NAAC in 2009 • Best Professional College in Social Work by Outlook in 2014 and 2015
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The School of Social Work promotes education in social work that is democratic, emancipatory, and egalitarian and one that develops a critical perspective in students. It offers dynamic and relevant programmes at the Doctoral,nMasters and Certificate levels. It also identifies new areas for social work practice and evolves innovative strategies through practice-based research and field action projects. Other thrust areas of the School are research, networking and liaisoning with governmental and non-governmental organisations for capacity building, policy and programme development, and extension through centres and research facilities.
• Flagship Postgraduate course at TISS • Offers 9 courses under 8 centres within School of Social Work • Total of 214 students pursuing MA Social Work with different specializations
The School of Social Work was established by Sir Dorabji Tata Trust. The courses offered by the SSW continues to be one of the most sought, not merely at TISS, but also across the country for those with a keen interest in the development sector. The School has become a front runner in the field of Social Work education at the post-graduate level in India. The course structure aims at cultivating knowledge, leadership skills, values and temperament which makes its students competent human service professionals. The SSW is engaged in building social work knowledge and praxis through a range of ideological stances as reflected in the curriculum, complex domains of practice, research and field engagements. The core Constitutional ethos and values pervade all aspects of learning, knowledge building and interventions. Interwoven with the same are aspects of social justice, rights, development and empowerment of society simultaneously appreciating differences and intersectionality created through categorical imperatives of caste, class, gender, ethnicity and faith.
8 SCHOOL OF SOCIAL WORK, TATA INSTITUTE OF SOCIAL SCIENCES SCHOOL OF SOCIAL WORK
KEY FEATURES/ASPECTS OF THE CIRRICULUM
Foundation Courses Research
Acquainting with fundamental theories Philosophy of research, qualitative and of development covering social, cultural, quantitative research methodology, research economic and political arenas; and India’s methods and tools, software packages developmental experiences. for data analysis (SPSS, ATLAS.ti), baseline surveys, needs assessment, impact assessment, designing tools/scales, and report writing. Social Work Core Courses Continuous engagement with respective MA Helps build emergence of Social work as a dissertation guides also helps them fine tune discipline in itself and also underlines critical their theoretical knowledge base. perspectives. Besides, Social work methods courses such as Case Work, Group Work, Micro-Planning Community Organization, Quantitative and Qualitative Research methodologies Participatory Rural Appraisal, Rapid Rural indoctrinate the required set of skills. Appraisal, Community Mapping, Livelihood Mapping, Social Audit, Vulnerability Analysis, Field Engagement Stakeholder Analysis, Social Network Analysis, Log Frame Matrix and Analysis, Social Mapping, Compulsory twice a week fieldwork Problem Mapping, Problem tree, Solution tree, engagement in the first year in a cross Seasonal Calendar, Timeline Analysis. disciplinary approach helps to gain hands on experience and apply the classroom Managerial skills theories on field. Observation, counseling and intervening in crisis situations, delivery of Project Management, Financial Management, social services and programmes, engaging with Budgeting and Accounts, Leadership, Decision- systems, cultural understanding of marginalized Making, Planning, Organizing, Staffing, Directing, communities, people-skills, public relations, Coordinating, Controlling, Evaluation, resource mobilization, survey analysis, session Empowering, Rapport Building, Documenting, planning, capacity building, rehabilitation Reporting. planning, IEC material development, fundraising, community profiling and policy advocacy are the core areas of learning. Besides, based on the pedagogy of different concentrations, block placements and rural practicum are also followed to provide deeper understanding.
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COMMON COURSES OF SCHOOL OF SOCIAL WORK
10 SCHOOL OF SOCIAL WORK, TATA INSTITUTE OF SOCIAL SCIENCES INTERNATIONAL COLLABORATIONS
School of Social Work at TISS has built linkages with many of the world’s best universities in Asia, Africa, Europe, South and North America. We have signed MoUs and or/have collaboration with many prestigious international Institutions and Universities.
• Lund University, Sweden: Student and Faculty Exchange Programme (Mutual) • University of Gothenburg, Sweden: Student and Faculty Exchange Programme (Mutual) • University of Chicago, USA: Customized Study in India Programme and Outgoing Student Exchange • University of Gavle, Sweden (past): Student and Faculty Exchange Programme (Mutual) • University of Utah, USA (past): Outgoing Student Exchange • Tulane University, USA (past): Outgoing Student Exchange • Victoria University, Australia (past): Outgoing Student Exchange • University of Minnesota, USA: Customized Study in India Programmeand Outgoing Student Exchange • Roskilde University, Denmark: Outgoing Student Exchange • Universities for Social Work Programme with only incoming Mobility • University of Kansas, USA • George Brown College, Canada • University of Kabul, Afghanistan
SCHOOL OF SOCIAL WORK, TATA INSTITUTE OF SOCIAL SCIENCES 11 LIST OF FACULTY MEMBERS
Prof. Manish Kumar Jha Professor and Dean
CENTRE FOR COMMUNITY ORGANIZATION & DEVELOPMENT PRACTICE Prof. P.K. Shajahan Professor and Chairperson Prof. Helarius Beck Professor Prof. (Ms.) Mouleshri Vyas Professor Dr. Rekha R. Mammen Assistant Professor (Senior Scale) Dr. Sohini Sengupta Assistant Professor
CENTRE FOR CRIMINOLOGY & JUSTICE Dr. Roshni Nair Professor and Chairperson Dr. Vijay Raghavan Professor Dr. Ruchi Sinha Associate Professor Dr. Asha Mukundan Assistant Professor Ms. Sharon Menezes Assistant Professor (Adhoc)
CENTRE FOR DISABILITY STUDIES & ACTION Dr. Vaishali Kolhe Associate Professor and Chairperson Dr. (Ms.) Srilatha Juvva Professor Dr. Sandhya LImaye Associate Professor
WOMEN CENTRED SOCIAL WORK Ms. Anjali Dave Professor and Chairperson Dr. (Ms.) Shewli Kumar Associate Professor Ms. Trupti Panchal Assistant Professor (Adhoc)
CENTRE FOR EQUITY AND JUSTICE FOR CHILDREN AND FAMILIES Dr. Mohua V. Nigudkar Assistant Professor and Chairperson Dr. Madhura Nagchoudhuri Assistant Professor Dr. Mahima Nayar Assistant Professor (Adhoc) Dr. Shagun Pande Assistant Professor
CENTRE FOR HEALTH & MENTAL HEALTH Dr. S.L. Asha Banu Professor and Chairperson Dr. Surinder K.P. Jaswal Professor Dr. Shubhada Maitra Professor Ms. Brinelle D’Souza Assistant Professor Ms. Smita Nair Assistant Professsor Ms. Ketki Ranade Assistant Professor
CENTRE FOR LIVELIHOODS AND SOCIAL INNOVATION Dr. Sunil D. Santha Associate Person and Chairperson Dr. (Ms.) Swati Banerjee Associate Professor Ms. Devisha Sasidevan Assistant Professor
CENTRE FOR SOCIAL JUSTICE AND GOVERNANCE Dr. Bipin Jojo Professor Prof. Swapan Garain Professor Mr. Alex Akhup Assistant Professor (Senior Scale) Mr. Bodhi S.R. Assistant Professor (Senior Scale) Mr. Biswaranjan Tripura Assistant Professor Dr. (Ms.) Samta. P. Pandya Assistant Professor
12 SCHOOL OF SOCIAL WORK, TATA INSTITUTE OF SOCIAL SCIENCES CAREER GUIDANCE AND PLACEMENT CELL
Career Guidance and Placement Cell (CGPC), is an independent and autonomous body of Social Work students which comprises of 9 representatives one from each concentration, who are elected to provide career guidance and facilitate the placement process to the student of Social Work at Tata Institute of Social Sciences The student body is guided by the designated faculty members who monitor and help in the process of placement. All the committee members hold different posts in order to aid the Career Guidance and Placement process. The profiles of the students displayed over the next few pages, can only provide a cursory glance. We, the CGPC team and the students of Social Work, cordially welcome the organisations to be a part of the recruitment drive and share the legacy of TISS.
SCHOOL OF SOCIAL WORK, TATA INSTITUTE OF SOCIAL SCIENCES 13 GRAPHICAL OVERVIEW
Student distribution across various departments in the School of Social Work
DEPARTMENTS % OF STUDENTS CODP 15 CF 13 CJ 11 DSA 11 DTSA 9 LE 13 MH 11 PH 8 WCP 11
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M.A. SOCIAL WORK IN CHILDREN AND FAMILY M.A. SOCIAL WORK IN CHILDREN AND FAMILY
Children as central to the development discourse and as individuals having rights as citizens is at the core of this thematic area. This approach emanates from an understanding that children have been losing their childhood and spaces for holistic and creative learning and within the current development scenario and they are increasingly being viewed and treated as adults, be it as child labor, sex workers or as adult learners in mainstream education. With increasing marginalisation of specific communities like dalits, adivasis, minorities and the poor, children and families of these communities face greater vulnerabilities and deprivation. It is the children of these communities who live on the edge, struggling to find ways to survive, protect and educate themselves. They are also the major victims of community violence, development led displacement and disasters. Within this context civil society organisations and state led interventions have often tried to address these issues. While on the one hand efforts through activism and advocacy have brought to the fore the children’s agendas in policy making processes, the state has also likewise responded to develop newer interventions strategies to address specific sectoral issues of education, health, protection and development of children. The Master of Arts in Social Work (Children and Families) will enable the development of a critical perspective on the social construction of childhoods, intersectionalities and interrogate families as an evolving institution for engagement with and change for democratisation. The courses will also emphasise understanding of State, Policy and Law and their interaction and dynamics and how these can be engaged with for ensuring the rights of children and families. Students will be equipped with a strong theoretical foundation on childhoods, family, dynamics of state, policy and law and research. They will also develop skills for praxis, direct work with children and families in diverse locales from institutional settings to community based settings as well as skills for advocacy, activism, research and systemic change within formal institutions of the state and interventions through state programmes.
SCHOOL OF SOCIAL WORK, TATA INSTITUTE OF SOCIAL SCIENCES 17 BATCH PROFILES
Aarati Saravade
Graduation B.A In Mathematics
Research Factors affecting dropout of SC adolescents in Pune
Fieldwork 1.After Care Hostel for Boys, Mumbai 2.Special Home for Girls, Mumbai
Internship: 1.Volunteer at Sadhna Village Sansthan,Mulshi, Pune 2.Vounteer in Social Outreach Programme and Study Circle for blind students, Pune
Aditi Gautam
Graduation B.A(Hons) In English
Research Rag Picking Children
Fieldwork 1. Saprem- Birwadi/Thane. 2.Apnalaya- Shivaji Nagar/Mumbai. 3.Family Service Centre- Colaba/Mumbai.
Internship 1. SANDVIK- TISS project on education of children of migrant construction workers, Delhi.
18 SCHOOL OF SOCIAL WORK, TATA INSTITUTE OF SOCIAL SCIENCES Akanksha Mishra
Graduation B.A (Hons)In History
Research Analyzing the class room performance of students in middle schools and its correlation with gender under SSA.
Fieldwork 1.Bhartiya Muslim Mahila Andolan, Bandra, Mumbai
Ananya Seth
Graduation B.A Major in English Literature
Research Topic Deployment of Armed Forces personnel in insurgency areas and the effect on the child socialization in the family.
Fieldwork 1.YUVA, Kharghar, Navi Mumbai 2.Pratham Council for Vulnerable Children, Mumbai
Internship 1.Dainik Jagran Cityplus, New Delhi
SCHOOL OF SOCIAL WORK, TATA INSTITUTE OF SOCIAL SCIENCES 19 Anney Banderwal
Graduation Bachelor in Financial and Investment Analysis
Research Knowledge,Awareness and Practices about Menstrual hygiene among Adolescents Girls
Fieldwork 1.The Akanksha Foundation ,Mumbai 2.YUVA, Kharghar, Navi Mumbai
Internship 1.Sewa International (Volunteer) , Delhi Work Experience : Chetana Conscience of Women , Delhi
Anusha Joshy
Graduation Bachelors in Social Work
Research A study abput family acceptance of transgenders in Kerala
Fieldwork 1.Disha Kendra,Karjat 2.Family Service Centre,Colaba,Mumbai 3.Childline,Calicut,Kerala
20 SCHOOL OF SOCIAL WORK, TATA INSTITUTE OF SOCIAL SCIENCES Arjun Lahu Kamble
Graduation Bachelor In Social Work
Research A research study on awareness level of SC parents about education related schemes
Fieldwork 1.District Tuberculosis Center,Satara 2.CORO For literacy,Chembur, Mumbai 3.Chetan Vikas organisation,Devghar, Jharkhand
Barsha Mukherjee
Graduation B.Tech In Electronics and Telecommunication
Research Study of life of children in institutional homes
Fielwork 1.Kshamta,Mumbai 2.Dignity Foundation,Mumbai 3.JJ Dharamshala, Mumbai
SCHOOL OF SOCIAL WORK, TATA INSTITUTE OF SOCIAL SCIENCES 21 Bhumika Sahani
Graduation B.A. (Hons) In Economics Post Graduation PG Diploma in Print Journalism
Research Experiences of war widows
Fieldwork 1.MIDC Turbhe Police Station, Navi Mumbai 2.Muskaan, Mumbai
Work Experience Business Journalist at Reuters, Bangalore
Brishti Dutta
Graduation B.A In English Literature
Research Nutritional health status in children in Taldi, West Bengal
Fieldwork 1.Cheshire Homes, Andheri East, Mumbai 2.IAPA, Matunga West, Mumbai
22 SCHOOL OF SOCIAL WORK, TATA INSTITUTE OF SOCIAL SCIENCES Divya Jain
Graduation B.Sc In Human Development and Family Studies
Research Experiences of the children in the foster homes in Vadodara
Fieldwork 1.Childline,Mumbai 2.Meljol ,Mumbai
Internship Friends Society,Gujarat
Work Experience Chetan Balwadi, Gujarat
Komal Jagtap
Graduation Bachelors in Social Work
Research Reproductive Health Satuts of tribal women in Raigadh district,Maharsthra.
Fieldwork 1.Sneha Sadan,Mumbai 2.Yuva,Mumbai 3.Pratham,Mumbai
Internship 1.MSRLM,Mumbai 2.Sarvhara Jann Andolan,Jalan,Maharshtra 3.National CSR Hub,TISS Mumbai
SCHOOL OF SOCIAL WORK, TATA INSTITUTE OF SOCIAL SCIENCES 23 Krishna Priya.S
Graduation Bachelor In social Work
Research Awareness of child sexual abuse amongst adolescent
Fieldwork 1.Bharathiya Muslim Mahila Andholan, Bandra, Mumbai 2.Sneha Sadan, Mumbai
Internship LAYA, Paderu, Andhra Pradesh
Meghana Kaladi
Graduation B.Sc in Statistics
Research How Mothers Perceive the education of their daughters: A study with the SC community in rural Rajasthan.
Fieldwork 1.Urban Health Centre, Cheetah Camp,Mumbai 2.The Akanksha Foundation, Mumbai
24 SCHOOL OF SOCIAL WORK, TATA INSTITUTE OF SOCIAL SCIENCES Mingma Lama
Graduation B.A (Hons) In Sociology
Research Exploring the lived experiences of rescued child laborers in Kalimpong, Darjeeling
Fieldwork 1.Young Women Christian Association (YWCA), Mumbai 2. Pratham, Mumbai
Internship Bal Suraksha Abhiyan, Kalimpong,Darjeeling
Monika Pareek
Graduation B.A (Honors)in English Literature
Research Studying the journey of childhood to adulthood of child brides
Fieldwork 1.Committee for Right to Housing, Mumbai 2.Save the Children India, Mumbai
Internship Udayan Care, Jaipur
SCHOOL OF SOCIAL WORK, TATA INSTITUTE OF SOCIAL SCIENCES 25 Navneet Kaur
Graduation B.A In Psychology
Research Migrants women workers
Fieldwork 1.Magic Bus, Vikhroli, Mumbai 2.Additional Observation Home, Mankhurd, Mumbai
Prachi Shukla
Graduation B.A (Hons) In Philosophy
Research Ethnography of a Children’s Institution
Fieldwork 1.Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation, Mumbai 2.Prerana, Mumbai
Internship: Pratham, New Delhi
26 SCHOOL OF SOCIAL WORK, TATA INSTITUTE OF SOCIAL SCIENCES Sanket Pawar
Graduation B.A (Hons) In Political Science
Research Lived Experiences of Homeless Families
Fieldwork 1.Integrated Rural Health Development Project, Aghai, Shahapur 2.Sneha Sadan, Mumbai
Sentsuthung Odyuo
Graduation BA In Music
Research The study of child rearing practice and beliefs with a focus on parenting style in Lotha Naga Tribe
Fieldwork 1.CORO for Literacy, Mumbai 2.Kotak Education Foundation, Mumbai
SCHOOL OF SOCIAL WORK, TATA INSTITUTE OF SOCIAL SCIENCES 27 Shalini
Graduation B.A. (H) in Social Sciences and Humanities
Research Livelihood Pattern of Tibetan Refugees in Delhi
Fieldwork 1.Mahila Arthik Vikas Mahamandal (MAVIM), Bandra,- Mumbai 2.Kotak Education Foundation, Deonar, Mumbai
Internship 1.Teach India - CSR initiative of TOI, Delhi. 2.Udayan Care,Delhi
Shilpa Benedict
Graduation BCA
Research Child sexual abuse
Fieldwork 1.Apnalaya, M ward, Mumbai 2.IAPA, Matunga Road, Mumbai
Work Experience Cognizant Technology Solutions, Kochi
28 SCHOOL OF SOCIAL WORK, TATA INSTITUTE OF SOCIAL SCIENCES Shipra Prakash
Graduation B.A (Hons) In Economics
Research Meal with an agenda - Impact of Mid day Meal Scheme and its functioning in schools of North East Delhi
Fieldwork 1.Niramaya Health Foundation ,Mumbai 2.Meljol Foundation,Mumbai
Shubha Sharma
Graduation BE in Computer Science
Research Indian Nuclear Families and thier extended kin net- works
Fieldwork 1.Magic Bus, Vikhroli, Mumbai 2.Dignity Foundation, Byculla, Mumbai
Internship 1.GE , Bangalore (1 year)
Work Experience GE/Hexaware/Igate( Capgemini), Bangalore/Mumbai
SCHOOL OF SOCIAL WORK, TATA INSTITUTE OF SOCIAL SCIENCES 29 Shreya
Graduation B.A (Hons) In English Literature
Research Knowledge and practice about water and sanitation: A study in Kamala Nehru Nagar, Patna.
Fieldwork 1.Prayas- Centre for Juvenile Justice, Mumbai 2.Special Cell for Women and Children, Dadar PS, Mumbai 3.Disha,Gujarat
Internship 1.Volunteer at Teach For India,Delhi 2.Junior Editor at University Express,Delhi 3.AIESEC,Delhi
Work Experience Relationship Manager at Weddingonclick, Gurgaon
Shreya Sarkar
Graduation B.A In Sociology
Research A study on the children working in sweet shop and tea stall in West Bengal
Fieldwork 1.Prayas ( TISS Field action Project) , Mumbai 2.Yuva Child Resource Centre , Mumbai
30 SCHOOL OF SOCIAL WORK, TATA INSTITUTE OF SOCIAL SCIENCES Tanvi Sinha
Graduation Bachelors in Social Work
Research Parental Reactions to Bisexual Young Adults Coming Out
Fieldwork 1.Men Against Violence and Abuse, Mumbai 2.Prerana, Mumbai
Internship Proto Village, Anantapura, Andhra Pradesh. Queer Arts Movement of India, Bangalore.
Vaishali Sivakumar
Graduation Bachelor of Commerce
Research Life of Runaway Girls: A Study in Institution
Fieldwork 1.Asha Sadan, Dongri, Umerkhadi, Mumbai 2.iCBR-TISS Field Action Project, Deonar, Mumbai
Work Experience K. A. Tilwani and Associates, Vadodara
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M.A. SOCIAL WORK IN CRIMINOLOGY AND JUSTICE M.A. SOCIAL WORK IN CRIMINOLOGY AND JUSTICE
Social Work in the thematic field of Criminology and Justice provides immense opportunity to examine and work with actors and institutions dealing with crime, law and justice from a rights-based perspective. The Master of Arts in Social Work (Criminology and Justice) is being offered with the assumption that the students opting this programme will be exposed to the dynamics and complexities of deviance and crime from diverse world-views and will develop capacities to critically reflect on the criminal justice system across the country. The broad concerns of the programme correspond to three inter-related areas: (i) it provides a strong theoretical underpinning on human rights and the criminal justice system; (ii) it encourages a critical examination of crime around issues such as gender-based violence, atrocities against dalits, de-notified tribes and socially stigmatised communities; it also dwells upon areas related to juvenile justice and crime among youth, trafficking of drugs and human beings, transnational crime and terrorism; and (iii) lays the foundation towards a critical understanding of criminal justice agencies and current issues such as policing, prison management, custodial justice, human rights violations, role of the State, correctional agencies and alternative justice systems. Today, the Indian justice system is characterised by innumerable arrests, overcrowded jails, and courts with lakhs of pending cases. Despite these realities there is a significant traditional indifference towards criminal justice. It is the poor, the unemployed, the visible minorities, the powerless, and those ostracised for their sexual orientation that are most frequently criminalised by the system. Understanding that the law and its application are frequently biased, the marginalised may behave in ways that bring them into direct conflict with the law. The presence of social work in the administration of justice has, thus, become a valuable component of practice for the profession itself, as well as an important influence on justice agencies. The role of social workers in this context needs to be emphasised. They can play a key role in engaging with the State actors and the victim groups in ensuring justice and accessing rehabilitative structures. They need to interface with a diversity of issues in practice situations. Their engagement with the justice system will impact the situation of offenders, victims, disputants, persons released from custodial institutions, vulnerable groups rescued from exploitative situations and those who are prone to criminalisation or victimisation. They can be involved in a range of interventions such as counselling, liaison with the family/community structures and the administration, providing outreach services, pre-litigation work, conflict resolution, and community-based rehabilitation work. The field is characterised by working with involuntary clients and groups who are in custody often against their will: e.g., for prisoners, children and women in protective care, victims of abuse, and homeless people arrested under the beggary and vagrancy laws. These are almost always, the most stigmatised and socially excluded populations. Working with such groups requires specialised knowledge, attitudes and skills, specific to justice settings, in terms of international laws and conventions, constitutional and legal provisions, powers and accountability of the system, and correctional laws and policies. It needs specialised skills to work with resistant and status-quoit systems; to engage with overloaded and demoralised justice functionaries and to work with affected groups who are fatalistic and traumatised due to their experiences with society and the State. Job prospects in this field include positions in criminal and regulatory law enforcement agencies, correctional institutions, homeland security, juvenile detention, counselling and supervision, victim services and victim advocacy. With years of work experience, professionals in this field may also qualify for professional positions in legal practice; teaching; policy research, counselling or therapy, and as forensics experts.
34 SCHOOL OF SOCIAL WORK, TATA INSTITUTE OF SOCIAL SCIENCES BATCH PROFILES
Abhinav Raman
Graduation B A Economics Hons
Research Documenting the voices of tribal and non tribal population caught in con- flict between Naxalite insurgency and security force retaliation. A case study of Bastar Division of chhattisgarh state of Indian Union
Field Work Ankur Trust, Raigad District, Maharashtra. Mumbai central prison, Mumbai
Internship District Administration ( Skill Development), Bastar Disha for Victims, Amravati, Maharashtra
Work Experience Society for social development Research and empowerment (SDRE), Delhi My Association for Rural Education and Rural Awakening for Juveniles, Bihar
Adishri Guha
Graduation BA English Honours, with minors in History and Sociology
Research Sexual Harassment at Workplace Through the Eyes of the Victim
Field Work Praja foundation, Mumbai District Child Protection Unit of Thane Police, Maharashtra
Internship Hope Kolkata foundation Institute of International social development in special consul- tative status with the economic and social council ECOSOC of the United Nations Snehalaya
SCHOOL OF SOCIAL WORK, TATA INSTITUTE OF SOCIAL SCIENCES 35 Aniket
Graduation B.A programme ( Sociology, Education)
Research Role of social media during riots
Field Work Dishakendra, Karjat( Raigad) TANDA, Mumbai
Internship Shakti-LAHRC, Gujrat Quill Foundation-Centre for Research and Advocacy, Delhi
Annu Johny
Graduation B.A.(hons) Economics
Research Post-rescue rehabilitation of minors from prostitution
Field Work CORO, Mumbai Nirmal Nagar Police Station
Internship Teach India (Delhi) Disha for Victims, Amravati, Maharashtra
36 SCHOOL OF SOCIAL WORK, TATA INSTITUTE OF SOCIAL SCIENCES Anupama Menon
Graduation B.A hons. in Journalism and Mass Communication
Research Impact of After-care homes on individuals- A compara- tive analysis of private and government homes in NCR
Field Work Hamara Foundation- CHILDLINE Trombay Police Station, Mumbai
Internship Shakti-LAHRC, Gujarat
Arun Mahanand
Graduation B.A. IN POLITICAL SCIENCE
Research Access To Justice For Male Undertrials Prisoner : A Study Of Bhawanipatna Jail,Kalahandi District,Odisha
Field Work Disha Kendra Jagrut Kastakari Sangathan. Karjat Tanda, Mumbai
Internship Snehalaya, Ahmedabad
Work Experience Kalinga Mitra Trust, Odisha Quill Foundation, Delhi
SCHOOL OF SOCIAL WORK, TATA INSTITUTE OF SOCIAL SCIENCES 37 Aqib Khan
Graduation B.A. Hons. (Geography)
Research Comparative study of working of two Observation Homes in Delhi within the context of Juvenile Justice Act
Field Work Committed Communities Development Trust, Maha- rashtra Al-Birr Foundation, Mumbai
Internship Disha for Victims, Amravati, Maharashtra Quill Foundation, Delhi
Gopika Vijayakumar
Graduation BA Social Sciences
Research Impact of imprisonment on family lives of women under trial prisoners : Insights from Attakulangara prison
Field Work SAHER Deonar Police Station , Mumbai
Internship Human Rights Commission, Kerala MGNREGA Kerala Planning Commission Andhra Pradesh Disha for Victims, Amravati, Maharashtra
38 SCHOOL OF SOCIAL WORK, TATA INSTITUTE OF SOCIAL SCIENCES Jackson Lotha
Graduation BA
Research Profile of youth involved in crime in Dimapur,Nagaland
Field Work Integrated Rural Health and Developmental Practices Mumbai District Legal Services Authority (MDLSA)
Internship Volunteered at National Services Scheme National Cadet Corps With ‘C’ Certificate Snehalaya,Ahmednagar
Manisha Rani
Graduation Commerce
Research Challenges faced by women police in Haryana
Field Work Awaaz-e-Niswaan Navjeevan Mahila Vastigruha
Internship Snehalaya, Ahmednagar, Maharashtra Work Experience Shaksham charitable trust, Faridabad
SCHOOL OF SOCIAL WORK, TATA INSTITUTE OF SOCIAL SCIENCES 39 Nilima Prabhakar Pawar
Graduation B.A.LLB
Research Problems and prospects of empowerment among tribal women. A study in Palghar district in Maharashtra
Field Work Family Welfare Agency, Dadar, Mumbai RCJJ, Bhiwandi
Internship Disha for Victims, Amravati, Maharashtra
Neeraj Kumar
Graduation Bachelor in Arts
Research Impact of child sexual abuse on adult male survivor
Field Work NSVK Malad Thane central prison (prayas)
Internship VSJ. Mukthsar , Punjab Centre for Dalit Rights, Rajasthan
40 SCHOOL OF SOCIAL WORK, TATA INSTITUTE OF SOCIAL SCIENCES Ragni Nathani
Graduation Bachelor of mass media (Journalism)
Research Meanings women make of their prison experience
Field work Childline (CCDT) Placed through Prayas under Navjeevan Mahila Vasti- gruh
Internship Alternative Law Forum, Bangalore Disha for Victims, Amravati, Maharashtra Work Experience: Zee Entertainment Enterprises
Riolia Mascarenhas
Graduation Psychology and Sociology
Research Intervention of Civil Society Organizations in the Reha- bilitation of Women Prisoners
Field Work Prerna Presentation Sisters, Raigad Trombay Police Station, Mumbai
Internship Snehjyoth (Snehalaya), Maharashtra
SCHOOL OF SOCIAL WORK, TATA INSTITUTE OF SOCIAL SCIENCES 41 Rohini Vasishtha
Graduation B.Com
Research Understanding People’s Perception Regarding State’s Response to Serious Crimes
Field Work VMS Learning Centre, Tardeo, Mumbai Thane Central Prison, Thane
Internship Volunteers for Social Justice, Muktsar, Punjab Centre for Dalit Rights, Rajasthan
Sahiti Kachroo
Graduation BA LLB (Hons.)
Research Rethinking Rights and Justice for Women in Beggary
Field Work Jagruti Kendra, Mumbai Deonar Police Station, Mumbai
Internship Centre for Dalit Rights, Rajasthan District and High Court of Delhi
Work Experience Self Employed Women’s Association (SEWA) The High Court of Delhi
42 SCHOOL OF SOCIAL WORK, TATA INSTITUTE OF SOCIAL SCIENCES Sai Tejo Atchyut Bourothu
Graduation: BA Sociology, Political Administration, Geography
Research Criminalisation of communities and spaces: A study of cruising spots in Hyderabad
Field Work Navnirman Samaj vikas kendra, Malvani Gate 6, Mumbai Prayas Aftercare, Mumbai
Internship Disha Kendra, Amravati, Maharashtra
Work Experience Centre for Study of Society and Secularism (CSSS)
Sania Mariam
Graduation BA (Hons) History
Research A study to compare dispute resolution processes in cas- es of domestic violence taken by two Shariah Councils within the Muslim community
Field Work Bhartiya Muslim Mahila Andolan, Mumbai Child Protection Unit, Thane
Internship Make A Difference, Delhi Shakti-LAHRC, Gujarat
SCHOOL OF SOCIAL WORK, TATA INSTITUTE OF SOCIAL SCIENCES 43 Shivangini Singh
Graduation B.A. (Hons) History
Research Criminalisation of Politics - An Insight into the Phenom- enon in Rewa Madhya Pradesh
Field Work PATH , Cheeta Camp , Trombay , Mumbai , Maharashtra Nirmal Nagar Police Station , Bandra East , Mumbai Maharashtra
Internship Centre for Dalit Rights, Rajasthan
Shubham Singhal
Graduation Bachelor of Arts in Social Sciences
Research Involvement of Male Youth in Crime in Dhanbad, Jharkhand.
Field Work Modern Educational Social & Cultural Organisation, Mahim-Mumbai Kalyan District Prison, Thane.
Internship District water and sanitation committee,Jehanabad, Bihar UNDP, Delhi
44 SCHOOL OF SOCIAL WORK, TATA INSTITUTE OF SOCIAL SCIENCES Smriti Sikri
Graduation Sociology
Research From the metro to the tempo: women’s experiences of travel and perceptions of safety in the border between Delhi and UP
Field Work We need you society, Ghansoli, navi Mumbai District legal services authority, Mumbai
Internship Pratham, Delhi Shakti LAHRC , Gujarat
Subha Kawatra
Graduation Sociology hons
Research Impact of judicial process on women under domestic violence act, 2005
Field Work Gorai Tiss field action Project Prayas, Mumbai
Internship Rotary club, uday foundation Centre for Dalit Rights, Rajasthan
SCHOOL OF SOCIAL WORK, TATA INSTITUTE OF SOCIAL SCIENCES 45 Subrina Sunar
Graduation Political Science Hons
Research Consequences and Aspirations of Youths involved in Agitational Politics: A Case Study Of Darjeeling
Field Work Dignity Foundation, Byculla, Mumbai Prayas, Thane Central Prison, Mumbai
Internship Shakti LAHRC, songadh gujarat
46 SCHOOL OF SOCIAL WORK, TATA INSTITUTE OF SOCIAL SCIENCES
M.A. SOCIAL WORK IN COMMUNITY ORGANIZATION AND DEVELOPMENT PRACTICE M.A. SOCIAL WORK IN COMMUNITY ORGANIZATION AND DEVELOPMENT PRACTICE
Communities are at critical crossroads across the Global South. In a technology and market-driven process of development, the expanse of the marginalised and deprived sections of communities has increased. Those who have been historically disadvantaged, who lack land, appropriate skills, higher education and/or other resources, are not able to benefit from the fruits of this so called progress and development. With pro-poor, pro-marginalised perspectives, the concern is with the most ‘invisible’ groups in society. It is necessary to mobilise them as a first step in order for them to utilise spaces that may exist for them to seek their entitlements and rights. Unless the marginalised are organised and become aware of their rights, sustainable development is not possible. Today, development practitioners, whether at the starting level or already in the field, require multiple perspectives to analyse and engage with present day complex realities. This necessitates capacity enhancement and development of newer strategies to serve the interests of the disadvantaged populations. Further, understanding local situations and working with communities to address key concerns is as critical today as being able to see national and international connections of these very concerns in the globalising world. These concerns would be addressed through the Master of Arts in Social Work (Community Organisation and Development Practice). This programme envisages preparation of a cadre of development practitioners and activists who could effectively respond to the contemporary concerns of marginalised communities. For this purpose, they would be equipped to integrate critical thinking and practical field experience so as to contribute to the process of social transformation. The programme comprises classroom as well as field work, both of which are core and connected components of the curriculum across the four semesters. Students with a background in CODP find meaning in work with a range of rural and urban settings — voluntary organisations, people’s organisations and movements, trade unions, government and corporate social responsibility projects, as well as in themselves initiating work in new areas or on issues that require innovative approaches. Across these organisations, they are engaged in practice, comprising field as well as research-based work from grassroots to policy and advocacy levels.
SCHOOL OF SOCIAL WORK, TATA INSTITUTE OF SOCIAL SCIENCES 49 BATCH PROFILES
Amber Tanwar
Graduation Bachelor in Business Administration
Research Autonomy of Women After Marriage
Field Work Prayas, Mumbai Parivartan, Siwan
Work Experience Income Tax Department, Mumbai
Anand Suryavanshi
Graduation Bachelor in Social Work
Research Accessing Social Security Provision - Experiences of Women Construction Workers in Mumbai.
Field Work Turbhe M.I.D.C Police Station, Navi Mumbai Social Audit Unit, Jharkhand
Internship CHIRAG
Work Experience ToyBank, Mumbai
50 SCHOOL OF SOCIAL WORK, TATA INSTITUTE OF SOCIAL SCIENCES Arun Kumar
Graduation Bachelor of Arts (Hons) Sociology
Research Women Farmers Access, Ownership and Control over Land
Field Work Committed communities Development Trust, Bandra, Mumbai Collector’s Office, Palgarh
Bishal Das
Graduation Bachelor of Arts in Sociology
Research Understanding Migration in Sundarban: Its Possi- bility and Spatiality in West Bengal
Field Work Hamara Foundation, Mumbai Social Audit Unit, Jharkhand
SCHOOL OF SOCIAL WORK, TATA INSTITUTE OF SOCIAL SCIENCES 51 Chetan Kusalkar
Graduation Bachelor of Commerce, LLB
Research Knowledge of Women’s Law in Wadar Community
Field Work Committed Community Development Trust,Mumbai Parivartan, Siwan
Internship All for a smile , Pune
Work Experience SWA -Roopwardhinee, Pune
Juwairia Mehkri
Graduation Bachelor of Arts in Journalism,Psychology and English Literature
Research Potential for Participation of the Urban Poor in the Plan- ning Process, with a focus on Affordable Housing
Field Work Praja Foundation, Mumbai Collector’s Office, Palgarh
Internship Indian Institute of Human Settlements, Bangalore Bangalore; DNA, Bangalore
Work Experience Janaagraha Centre for Citizenship and Democracy, Bangalore
52 SCHOOL OF SOCIAL WORK, TATA INSTITUTE OF SOCIAL SCIENCES Jyoti Prasad Bori
Graduation Bachelor of Arts (Hons) History
Research Study of the Livelihood Pattern and Sustainability: A Context of Rural Development in Sissi-Tongani, Assam
Field Work Family Planning Association of India, (FPAI) Mumbai Parivartan, Siwan
Internship Research Intern at Tezpur University, Assam\ Parivartan, Siwan
Khawla Zainab
Graduation Bachelor of Arts (Hons) Economics
Research Religion, Segregation, Agency and Work in New Middle Class Women in Delhi’s Muslim Majority Areas
Field Work ICBR, TISS Field Action Project, M ward Collector’s Office, Palgarh
Internship Hindustan Times, Delhi
Work Experience Citizens Alliance, Noida
SCHOOL OF SOCIAL WORK, TATA INSTITUTE OF SOCIAL SCIENCES 53 Kritika Katyayan
Graduation Bachelor of Science (Hons) Chemistry
Research The Impact of Muzaffarnagar Riots on Inter-community relations.
Field Work Young Men’s Christian Association, Mumbai Parivartan, Siwan
Internship NTPC (CSR) ,Singrauli ANKUR, Society for Alternatives in Education, Delhi
Manjulata Hansdah
Graduation Bachelor of Commerce
Research Development Induced Displacement:Understanding of Displacement caused due to the construction of Icha Dam on the Tribal people of the Jirai village
Field Work Family planning association of India, Mumbai Collector’s Office, Palgarh
54 SCHOOL OF SOCIAL WORK, TATA INSTITUTE OF SOCIAL SCIENCES Nitin Varghese
Graduation Bachelor of Arts (Hons) Social Work
Research Neoliberal Cities and Spaces
Field Work YWCA, Mumbai Collector’s Office, Palgarh
Internship Ekta Parishad, Bhopal Astha Sansthan, Udaipur Remember Bhopal Museum, ANSH Happiness Society, Bhopal
Norpline Kerketta
Graduation Bachelor of Arts in Economics
Research Understanding the Lived Experiences of Adivasis in Assam due to Conflicts and Socio-economic Effect on them.
Field Work Kotak Education Foundation. Mumbai Parivartan, Siwan
Internship Udyogini, Ranchi, Jharkhand
SCHOOL OF SOCIAL WORK, TATA INSTITUTE OF SOCIAL SCIENCES 55 Pallavi Sarah Krishnappa
Graduation Bachelor of Arts (Hons) Political Science
Research Reconstructing Nationalism from the Queer Perspective
Field Work YWCA, Mumbai Collector’s Office, Siwan
Internship The Wire, New Delhi
Phani Raju Sarkam
Graduation Bachelor of Commerce
Research New Capital City of Andhra Pradesh (Amaravati)
Field Work Aseema Charitable trust, Mumbai Social Audit Unit, Jharkhand
Work Experience Work Related to Child Rights
56 SCHOOL OF SOCIAL WORK, TATA INSTITUTE OF SOCIAL SCIENCES Pradeep Bagrao
Graduation BE in Information Technology
Research Musicians Performing in Local trains : A study in Mum- bai
Field Work New Observation Home, Mankhurd Social Audit Unit, Jharkhand
Internship Astha Sansthan, Udaipur Rajasthan
Prateek Priyadarshi
Graduation Bachelor of Arts in Social Sciences
Research Role of Commons for the Homeless: A Study in a Tier II City of India
Field Work Manavi Haqqa Abhiyan, Beed Samaj Samata Ani Vikas Sanstha, Kalwa
Internship Chief Education Officer and LIFE, Hoshangabad HelpAge India, Mumbai
SCHOOL OF SOCIAL WORK, TATA INSTITUTE OF SOCIAL SCIENCES 57 Priyanka Kandola
Graduation Bachelor of Science (Hons) Chemistry
Research Womens Organisations Resisting the Khap Panchayats in Haryana
Field Work Snehasadan, Mumbai Parivartan, Siwan
Internship Pandies Theatre, Delhi Sakshishalini, Delhi
Rahul Ranjan Mishra
Graduation Bachelor of Science
Research Changing Patterns of Livelihood of Brahmin Community - A study of Banka district of Bihar
Field Work Hamara Foundation, Mumbai Collector’s Office Palgarh
Internship I-Saksham
58 SCHOOL OF SOCIAL WORK, TATA INSTITUTE OF SOCIAL SCIENCES Saiful Haque
Graduation B Tech. in Production
Research Gulf Migration and Muslim Girls Higher Education in Khaga Town of Uttar Pradesh.
Field Work Nirmaya Health Foundation, Andheri, Mumbai Collector’s Office, Palgarh
Internship Collectives for Integrated Livelihood Initiatives (CInI), Bamnipal, Odisha Tata Steel Rural Development Society, Jamshedpur, Jharkhand
Work Experience Ceratizit Pvt. Ltd., Pune
Sasha Shree
Graduation Bachelor of Computer Applications
Research Challenges faced by the Tribal Adolescent Girls In Ac- cess to Education In Ranchi, Jharkhand
Field Work Niramaya Health Foundation, Mumbai Collector’s Office, Palgarh
Internship Antra-agni, Ranchi, Jharkhand
SCHOOL OF SOCIAL WORK, TATA INSTITUTE OF SOCIAL SCIENCES 59 Shubham Gupta
Graduation Bachelor of Arts (Hons) History
Research Public Perceptions and Experiences towards Welfare Policies
Field Work Koshish, mumbai Social Audit Unit, Jharkhand
Internship Rajasthan SRLM
Simanta Mazumdar
Graduation Bachelor of Commerce
Research Experiences of Sexual Harassment of Women Tea Gar- den Workers of Assam
Field Work Mava - Men Against Violence and Abuse, Mumbai Parivartan, Siwan
60 SCHOOL OF SOCIAL WORK, TATA INSTITUTE OF SOCIAL SCIENCES Vaidehi Kaul
Graduation BBS (Hons)
Research To Study the Present Socio Economic Conditions of Kashmiri Migrants in Delhi/NCR
Field Work Cheshire Home, Mahakali Caves Road, Andheri (E) Social Audit Unit, Jharkhand
Internship Crisil(re), Crisil Foundation, Mumbai Enactus Jamia Millia Islamia, New Delhi
Vibhav Naresh Sonkar
Graduation Bachelor of Commerce
Research To Study the Effect of ‘App-based Cabs’ on the Liveli- hood of ‘Kaali-Peeli’ Taxi Drivers In Mumbai.
Field Work PRAYAS - Youth Development Center, Mumbai Social Audit Unit, Jharkhand
Internship Rajasthan Grameen Aajeevika Vikas Parishad (RGAVP),Rajasthan
Work Experience The Mango Foundation, Lucknow
SCHOOL OF SOCIAL WORK, TATA INSTITUTE OF SOCIAL SCIENCES 61 Yugatai Thaware
Graduation Bachelor of Commerce
Research Understanding the Livelihood Experiences and Struggle of Women Street Vendor in the City of Bhandara, Maharashtra.
Field Work Prayas ( TISS Field Action Project) Social Audit Unit, Jharkhand
Aishwarya Shridhar
Graduation Bachelor of Arts (Hons) in English Literature
Research Sex Workers and their Perception of Work
Field Work Prayas, Worli, Mumbai Social Audit Unit, Jharkhand
62 SCHOOL OF SOCIAL WORK, TATA INSTITUTE OF SOCIAL SCIENCES Hunar Mehta
Graduation Bachelor of Arts in Economics
Research Patel Agitation and their Demand for Reservation
Field Work SAPREM - Mumbai (Kalyan) rural based Social Audit UNit, Jharkhand
Internship United Nations Development Program, New DElhi
Imran Khan
Graduation Bachelor of Arts in Geography
Research Action Research on Labour Rights
Field Work Resource Cell for Juvenile Justice, Thane Parivartan, Siwan
Internship PUCL ,Rajasthan
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M.A. SOCIAL WORK IN DISABILITY STUDIES AND ACTION M.A. SOCIAL WORK IN DISABILITY STUDIES AND ACTION
The focus among professionals in the field of disability rehabilitation today is on rights of persons with disability, equalisation of opportunities and their integration into mainstream society. It has been formally recognised that people with disabilities are people who have the economic, emotional, physical, intellectual, spiritual, social and political needs that other people have. Though we have come a long way, we still have far to go in ensuring an inclusive, barrier-free and rights-based society for persons with disabilities. In India, disabled persons are still oppressed and marginalised, and denied the opportunity for full citizenship and participation and from living a reasonable quality of life because of society’s persistent stereotypical and prejudiced perception of them as inferior, incapable and inadequate, a drain on family resources, and costly for society to maintain. The Master of Arts in Social Work (Disability Studies and Action) enables students to understand and conceptualise disability as socially constructed and finds explanations for disablement within the context of a person’s life, rather than within individuals themselves. Rehabilitation conducted within a comprehensive social framework is not only about the removal of barriers at the individual lev- el, it is also about the removal of physical and attitudinal barriers in society at large. Rehabilitation, therefore, includes not only engaging with persons with disability, but also emphasises the need for engaging with the community and other systems of society for creating more enabling environments so that their complete integration into mainstream society is possible. The Rehabilitation Council of India (RCI), an autonomous central organisation under the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment, has mandated that all social workers who are working in the field of disability rehabilitation undergo certification in Rehabilitation Social Work or acquire a credited degree in Disability Rehabilitation Social Work. RCI recognises Rehabilitation Social Workers as professionals in the field of disability rehabilitation. Given this mandate, the M.A. Social Work in Disability Studies and Action is being offered to create a cadre of professional social workers, with competency in empowering people with disability and all other stakeholders in this issue.
66 SCHOOL OF SOCIAL WORK, TATA INSTITUTE OF SOCIAL SCIENCES BATCH PROFILES
Aditi Deshpande
Graduation Bachelors in Public Administration
Research Strength perspective of primary caregivers of children with disability
Field Work SAHER, Jogeshwari-East, Mumbai Rochiram To Thadani High School for Hearing Handicapped
Intership SAKSHAM, Dantewada
Work Experience MModal Global Services, Nagpur SAKSHAM, Dantewada
Akshara Sharma
Graduation Bachelor in B.A LLB
Research Involvement of grandchildren in the lives of their grandchildren with hearing impairment
Field Work Committed community development trust, Mumbai Manav Foundation, Grant road
Internship National Commission for Women, Delhi Rural litigation entitlement kendra , Dehradun and Raajeevika , Rajasthan
Work Experience Project coordinator and in-house legal counsellor in Disha a new beginning, centre for children with Disabilities, cantonment board, Pune Rural litigation entitlement Kendra, Dehradun.
SCHOOL OF SOCIAL WORK, TATA INSTITUTE OF SOCIAL SCIENCES 67 Anindita Roy
Graduation Bachelors of Arts in Sociology
Research Exploration of response mechanisms in addressing sexual abuse of persons living with Intellectual Disability
Field Work Door Step School Jai Vakeel Foundation , Mumbai
Internship FACE, Tujlapur CRY, Delhi ASHADEEP and SOS children home, Guwahati.
Archana Arun Prabhawale
Graduation Bachelors in English
Research Science teaching method among visual challenge students
Field Work MESCO, Mahim, Mumbai Koshish, Tiss field action project in beggars home, Mumbai.
Internship Education Vidhoday Kolhapur. Jhyanprobodhini, Pune.
68 SCHOOL OF SOCIAL WORK, TATA INSTITUTE OF SOCIAL SCIENCES Hekhini Asone
Graduation Bachelor in Social Work
Research To study the problem faced by person with locomotor disability in Senapati District, Manipur
Field Work Committed community development trust, Mumbai Micro-level planning at Mankhurd
Kiran Tejrao Khanderao
Graduation Bachelor in Social Work
Research A study on School drop out issues of children with disability in Mumbai
Field Work Resource cell for Juvenile Justice(RCJJ), Observation home Bhiwandi, Thane .Mumbai. All India Institute of Physical medicine Rehabilitation, Mahalaxmi, Mumbai
Internship Micro level planning in M Ward, project , Mumbai
Work Experience 1 year at Kotak Education Foundation
SCHOOL OF SOCIAL WORK, TATA INSTITUTE OF SOCIAL SCIENCES 69 Manasvi Dodiya
Graduation Bachelor in Psychology
Research Challenges faced by adults having parents with loco motor disability.
Field Work Stree Mukti Sanghatana (Vashi) Manav Foundation, Mumbai
Monika Bhimrao Shende
Graduation B. Sc. Biotechnology, chemistry and microbiology
Research Strength and challenges of children with disability Navnirmiti Eduquality in Powai, Mumbai.
Field Work Jai Vakeel Foundation, Cotton green Mumbai. Navnirmiti Organisation, Mumbai
Work Experience 4 month work as clinical research coordinator in Crescent Hospital, Nagpur. 10 month experience in data entry operator in EDR company Nagpur.
70 SCHOOL OF SOCIAL WORK, TATA INSTITUTE OF SOCIAL SCIENCES Prashansa Pandey
Graduation Bachelor in English ( Honours )
Research Experiences of primary caregivers of adults with multiple disabilities.
Field Work PATH Health Agency, Cheeta Camp, Mumbai Sevadaan Special School, chembur east, Mumbai.
Pratik Bhalerao
Graduation Bachelors in Social Sciences
Research Perception of students with disability regarding their socialization.
Field Work We Need You, Ghansoli, Navi Mumbai Vidyavardhini foundation, chittah camp, Mumbai
SCHOOL OF SOCIAL WORK, TATA INSTITUTE OF SOCIAL SCIENCES 71 Sakshi Ahlawat
Graduation Bachelor of Arts in Psychology
Research Learning disabilities and its consequences on socio emo- tional interactions.
Field Work Jagruti Kendra, Mumbai iCBR (TISS field action project)
Internship VIMHANS (Clinical Psychology)
Saleha Sherani
Graduation Bachelors in Commerce
Research Socio-Economic Status of persons with disability.
Field Work Tata Memorial Hospital, Mumbai. Micro Level Planning Project, TISS
72 SCHOOL OF SOCIAL WORK, TATA INSTITUTE OF SOCIAL SCIENCES Shalvi Dixit
Graduation Bachelor in Social Work
Research To Study the effect of Social Exclusion faced by the Youth with Disability.
Field Work Kshamata , Mumbai Paraplegics Foundation , Mumbai
Work Experience 3 Months work as Project coordinator in Vijayash Foundation , Delhi
Sharron Lalneihlu
Graduation Bachelors of Arts in History (honours)
Research Mental health of Women with Intellectual Disabilities.
Field Work Akanksha Foundation, Mumbai Paraplegic Foundation, Mumbai
Work Experience 1 year in Genpact
SCHOOL OF SOCIAL WORK, TATA INSTITUTE OF SOCIAL SCIENCES 73 Shazia Qureshi
Graduation B. A. Education Honours
Research Consequences of Bullying on Children with Disabilities in regular schools.
Field Work MESCO, Mahim, Mumbai I ACCESS, TISS, MUMBAI
Internship IICP, TARATALA, KOLKATA and SCOOPWHOOP, Kolkata
Sonal
Graduation Bachelor of Arts in Political Science
Research Challenges face by student with hearing impairment in Higher Education.
Field Work BMC, Health Dept, Mumbai Vidyavardhani Foundation, Mumbai
Internship Swatch,KKPKP
74 SCHOOL OF SOCIAL WORK, TATA INSTITUTE OF SOCIAL SCIENCES Subhalaksmi Baruah
Graduation Bachelors of Arts in Education Honours
Research Parental concern regarding early intervention of their children with disability.
Field Work PRAYAS, Mumbai I-Access, Mumbai
Tania Chatterjee
Graduation B.A (H) Sociology
Research Everyday experiences of persons with disability who beg.
Field Work Committee for the Right to Housing , Mumbai Inclusive Community Based Rehabilitation
SCHOOL OF SOCIAL WORK, TATA INSTITUTE OF SOCIAL SCIENCES 75 Vidhi Shah
Graduation BMM (JOURNALISM)
Research Financial support available for persons with Cerebal Palsy in Mumbai – A study of awareness and access of Niramaya schemes in Mumbai.
Field Work Bhiwandi taluka police station, Bhiwandi, Thane Rural (Police) AIIPMR, (hospital)Mahalaxmi, Mumbai.
76 SCHOOL OF SOCIAL WORK, TATA INSTITUTE OF SOCIAL SCIENCES
M.A. SOCIAL WORK IN DALIT AND TRIBAL STUDIES AND ACTION M.A. SOCIAL WORK IN DALIT AND TRIBAL STUDIES AND ACTION
Master of Arts in Social Work (Dalit and Tribal Studies and Action) is an intensive and theoretically engaging field with the academic programme premised within a Dalit and Tribal Epitome. It is located within Anti Oppressive Social Work and articulates bottom up, indigenous perspectives under the rubric of Dalit and Tribal Social Work. The programme follows a meta-discipline approach to knowledge acquisition and brings within its theoretical ambit, subjects such as Ontology, Epistemology, Ethics and Aesthetics, Social and Political Philosophy and Dalit and Tribal Knowledge systems. Students are exposed to the latest theoretical debates from a meta-discipline approach pertaining to Adivasi peoples, the Dalit reality, Indian State and global geopolitics. The programme uses critical pedagogy (CCE Model) led by faculty who are renowned for their ability to facilitate the process. Academically oriented students dedicated to the empowerment of Dalits and Tribes and students interested in understanding Indian structural realities from the lived experiences of Dalits and Tribes would greatly benefit from the programme. Those who have a degree in History, Human Geography, Anthropology, Sociology, Cultural Studies, Peace and Conflict Studies, Political Science and any Humanities subject would find the programme both challenging and fulfilling. Students of Bachelors in Social Work with interest in Dalits and Tribes would be greatly enriched by the theoretical depth that the programme offers. Activists with any academic back- ground having few years of experience with people’s movements would ind the programme extremely insightful and engaging. The programme is the first of its kind in the world, providing students with wide theoretical exposure to international politico historical and political economic discourses situated within the lived and shared experiences of Dalits in South Asia and Adivasis from India and other regions of the world.
SCHOOL OF SOCIAL WORK, TATA INSTITUTE OF SOCIAL SCIENCES 79 BATCH PROFILES
Aabha Joshi
Graduation BA Journalism (Hons.)
Research Understanding Family dynamics of women working in Sahayta Kendra, Jharkhand.
Fieldwork Gorai Field Action project NERSWN, Kokrajhar, Assam
Internship Institute for Human Devvelopment, Ranchi
Work Experience 1.Part of a documentary film 2.part of a study conducted on NREGA 3.Worked with Sankalp Charitable Trust (NGO)
Ajeet Shekhar
Graduation BA in English Hons, BHU
Research Socio-political assertion in Dalit through Ambedkar statue
Fieldwork 1.Apanalaya,Maharashtra 2. ANGNA Trust, Orissa
Internship PRDSS ,Uttar Pradesh
Work Experience PRDTI,Ghazipur,uttar Pradesh
80 SCHOOL OF SOCIAL WORK, TATA INSTITUTE OF SOCIAL SCIENCES Amit Kumar
Graduation B.A.
Research Higher Education among Balmiki Community Haryana
Fieldwork Sharan Rehabilitation Centre Navi Mumbai NERSWN, Assam
Internship Purvanchal Rural Development and Training Institute(PRDTI), U.P
Work Experience Movement for Scavenger Community (MSC), Haryana
Bhanu Pratap
Graduation B.A. in Arts
Research Access & Awareness of Legal Aid Service of Marginalised communities
Fieldwork 1. Modern Educational Social & Cultural Organization, Mumbai; 2. ANGNA Trust, Orissa
Internship 1.Actionaid, Jaipur; 2.Rajeevika, Rajasthan
Work Experience Bhartiya Samaj Nirman Sangh, Ratangarh, Rajasthan
SCHOOL OF SOCIAL WORK, TATA INSTITUTE OF SOCIAL SCIENCES 81 Deepshikha Khatoniar
Graduation BA(H) Political Science
Research State of Primary Education among Adivasi Tea Community: A Case-study in a Tea Garden of Assam
Fieldwork 1.Door Step School, Mumbai; 2. Jan Sahas, Madhya Pradesh
Devyani Bhosale
Graduation BA in Economics
Research Educational experience of Dalit school going girls
Fieldwork YUVA Centre Pajhra, Assam
Internship Inhaf, Pune
82 SCHOOL OF SOCIAL WORK, TATA INSTITUTE OF SOCIAL SCIENCES Dnyaneshwar Shejwal
Graduation B.A in Political Science
Research Conceptualizing dropouts of scheduled caste children in secondary education: the in-depth case studies.
Field Work National Campaign on Dalit Human Rights, (NCDHR), Delhi
Fahad Ansari
Graduation B.Sc.
Research Socio-Economic Backwardness of Carpet weavers of Bhadohi
Fieldwork NASEOH, Mumbai ANGANA Trust, Orissa Vigyan foundation, Lucknow, U.P
Work Experience Harshvardhan sarva seva samiti, Bhadohi ( U.P.)- Volunteer (2 years)
SCHOOL OF SOCIAL WORK, TATA INSTITUTE OF SOCIAL SCIENCES 83 Gaurav Sarma
Graduation BA(H) Political Science
Research Socio-economic Status of Adivasi Community: A Case- Study of a Tea Plantation in Assam
Fieldwork 1.MESCO, Mumbai; 2. Jan Sahas, Madhya Pradesh
Girly Merlin Nirichan
Graduation BSW
Research DTA - ‘Tribal Struggle for Livelihood an Ethnographic Study of Malavettuva Tribes in Cherupuzha Panchayath’
Fieldwork 1. Santhi Sadan, Women Shelter Home, Thane 2. Neelam Foundation, Chennai 3. NCDHR, Delhi
Work Experience 1. ICDS, Kannur, Kerala 2. CHILD LINE, Kasaragod, Kerala
84 SCHOOL OF SOCIAL WORK, TATA INSTITUTE OF SOCIAL SCIENCES Isha Shandilya
Graduation BA(H) Social Work, Delhi University
Research Barriers faced by Adivasi in accessing their livelihood programs and entitlements in East Godavari district, Andhra Pradesh
Fieldwork 1.LEARN, Mumbai; 2.CSEI, Bihar; 3.Laya, Andhra Pradesh
Internship 1.Ajmer Adult Education Association, Rajasthan 2. Pravah, Delhi 3. Nari-o-Shishu Kalyan Kendra, West Bengal 4. Action Aid, Delhi
Work Experience 1.MNGO St. Stephen’s Hospital, Delhi 2.Anchal Charitable Trust, Delhi
Malvika Sharad
Graduation BA History (H)
Research Society and Culture of Kol community in Uttar Pradesh
Fieldwork 1.Sevadaan Special School, 2. IDS, Maharashtra
Internship Volunteer in the summer program of Asmat NGO Program for Social Action,Delhi Forum
SCHOOL OF SOCIAL WORK, TATA INSTITUTE OF SOCIAL SCIENCES 85 Megha Gautam Kshirsagar
Graduation BA in Managment Studies
Research Safai karmchari women experiences in BMC
Fieldwork 1.SNEHA Organisation, 2. AKSHARA Organisation , 3.Integrated Development Society, Maharashtra
Work Experience 1.Mphasis BPO as Customer Representative, Dombivli, 2. LIC Agent, Thane
Pooja Kudal
Graduation B.A. Political Science
Research Lower Caste Women in Tamasha folk art in Narayangaon, Maharashtra
Fieldwork Stri Mukti Sanghatna PAJHRA, Assam National Campaign on Dalit Human Rights (NCHDHR), Delhi
86 SCHOOL OF SOCIAL WORK, TATA INSTITUTE OF SOCIAL SCIENCES Rudrani Ghosh
Graduation BA in History
Research Understanding the Concept of Casteism: Possibility of a Movement towards a Heterotopic Space in Jadavpur
Fieldwork 1.Awaaz-e-Niswaan, Mumbai; 2.NERSWN, Kokrajhar,Assam
Siddharth Kamble
Graduation B.A in Political Science
Research Reflection of caste politics in Dalit Leadership in Panchayat Raj institution, Ahmednagar.
Fieldwork Men against violence and abuse, MAVA. North East Research and Social work Networking, NERSWN, Assam National Campaign on Dalit Human Right, NCDHR, Delhi
SCHOOL OF SOCIAL WORK, TATA INSTITUTE OF SOCIAL SCIENCES 87 Sumedh D. Kamble
Graduation B.A.
Research Socio Economical impact of liquor black market on the lives of lower caste
Fieldwork TANDA Field Action Project, Sathe Nagar, Mumbai PAJHRA, Assam
Internship Nalanda Academy, Maharashtra
Work Experience Datta Megha Institute of Engineering technology and Research, Wardha, Maharashtra
Swati Soren
Graduation Political Science (Hons)
Research Commercialisation of Handi (Rice beer, mahua) in the hands of women: a study among the Santhals in Dumka district, Jharkhand
Fieldwork 1.St. Stephen High School for the Deaf and Aphasic, Mumbai; 2. Neelam Foundation, Chennai
Internship Udyogini, Ranchi (Jharkhand)
88 SCHOOL OF SOCIAL WORK, TATA INSTITUTE OF SOCIAL SCIENCES Upasika Zimba
Graduation BA Political Science
Research Everyday Life Experiences of Women Tea Labourers
Fieldwork 1.Akanksha Foundation, Mumbai 2. Pajhra, Assam
Vikas Tatad
Graduation BCom
Research Effect of Urbanization toward women domestic worker
Fieldwork Mahila Arthik Vikas Mahamandal, Govt. Of Maharashtra Integrated Development Society, Mumbai
Internship Social Audit Government of Jharkhand
Work experience Lokmanya Samiti, Amravati.
SCHOOL OF SOCIAL WORK, TATA INSTITUTE OF SOCIAL SCIENCES 89 Vivek Kumar Singh
Graduation B.Sc
Research Urban space and Caste discrimination: A case study in Agra
Fieldwork 1.IRHDP (Livelihood), Thane; 2. NCDHR, Delhi 3. ANGNA TRUST, Odisha
Internship 1.Journalism in Delhi, 2.MKSS (MNREGA, RTI, SOCIAL AUDIT, Rajasthan)
Work Experience 1 year in Journalism, Delhi
Vivek Raj
Graduation BA in Social Sciences
Research Educational status and Occupational Achivements: Comparitive study between Dalit and Upper Caste
Fieldwork 1.NERSWN, Kokrajhar(Assam); 2. CSEI, Patna(Bihar) 3. Sarva Vikas Deep, Mangaon(Maharashtra)
Internship Savitribai Phule Mahila Mandal, Maharahstra
90 SCHOOL OF SOCIAL WORK, TATA INSTITUTE OF SOCIAL SCIENCES Vaibhav Srivastava
Graduation B.A.(Hons) Hindi Journalism and Communication.
Research Media coverage and discourse on Dalit issues in Frontline Magazine and Round Table India.
Fieldwork 1. RCJJ , Resources cell for Juvenile Justice, 2. PAJHRA Assam, 3.CORO India
Internship 1.Centre for Social Equity and Inclusion ,Patna Bihar, 2. PRAVAH Delhi
SCHOOL OF SOCIAL WORK, TATA INSTITUTE OF SOCIAL SCIENCES 91
M.A. SOCIAL WORK IN LIVELIHOOD AND SOCIAL ENTREPRENEURSHIP M.A. SOCIAL WORK IN LIVELIHOOD AND SOCIAL ENTREPRENEURSHIP
The poor and marginalised groups and communities face several struggles while interfacing with diverse actors for scarce and competitive resources. Further, with the advent of globalisation and more powerful market forces acting on them, they are at risk of being pushed further to the margins. Mainstream development approaches aimed at enhancing livelihoods or eradicating poverty often fails to recognise the daily struggles of poor people or the structural determinants of their deprivation. There is thus a tremendous need to work through social and political structures in developing alternative livelihood approaches. The Master of Arts in Social Work (Livelihoods and Social Entrepreneurship) aims at strengthening theoretical under- standing of the complexities and dynamics of poor peoples’ life worlds and livelihoods and innovate practices and institutions in enabling the poor and marginalised sections of the population to access improved livelihood opportunities and resources. Apart from critically examining present-day livelihood approaches, the programme strives towards innovating and incubating alternative models of livelihood pro- motion, ensuring resource access and resource justice for the poor and marginalised, social equity, empowerment and social value creation. A key strategy for the same is to equip students to work with vulnerable groups and marginalised communities to develop and strengthen their livelihoods through meaningful social enterprises, collectives etc. The vision and mission of the Centre for Livelihoods and Social Innovation (CLSI) offering the said M.A programme is grounded on the understanding that livelihood promotion, social innovation and social entrepreneurship development takes place in the institutional context of co- production, which implies that social workers not only interface with volunteers, individuals and community groups, but also with policy makers, civil servants and corporates. The programme aims to impart adequate knowledge, develop competent skills and provide students an exposure to appropriate attitudinal perspectives so as to prepare them to occupy positions in Government programmes like the National Rural Livelihood Missions, NGOs.
94 SCHOOL OF SOCIAL WORK, TATA INSTITUTE OF SOCIAL SCIENCES BATCH PROFILES
Amit Kumar Shahi
Graduation B Tech
Research A study on corpse burners in Varanasi
Field work IHRDP, Aghai Open setting of pokkali farmers in Kerala
Work Experience Teaching Maths and Physics
Anima Priyanka Kerketta
Graduation B A Sociology Hons
Research Entrepreneurship skills among tribal women in Gorai
Field work Jagruti Kendra, Karjat Open field setting in Gorai
SCHOOL OF SOCIAL WORK, TATA INSTITUTE OF SOCIAL SCIENCES 95 Archita Sharma
Graduation B Tech in ECE
Research Enterprise building to provide alternate livelihoods to the Warli tribal women in Jhamjarpada,Mumbai
Field work Jagruti Kendra Open setting of Warli tribes in Gorai
Work Experience Accenture Velmenni Becoming I Foundation
Choden Dukpa
Graduation Bachelor’s in Social Work
Research Interrelationship between Identity, Environment and Livelihoods: A study on the forest dwelling Dukpa tribes of West Bengal
Field work Bharatiya Mahila Federation, Thane, Maharashtra Shroffs Foundation Trust, Gujarat
96 SCHOOL OF SOCIAL WORK, TATA INSTITUTE OF SOCIAL SCIENCES Christina Varghese
Graduation B.A Sociology (hons)
Research Studying the dynamics and functioning of women’s collectives in the context of pokkali farming, an action based research in kerala
Field work YWCA , mumbai Kerala , action research
Internship PRIA (Participatory research in Asia), Delhi
Deependra Singh Mukharaiya
Graduation B E in Mechanical Engineering
Research Human Right and welfare policies awareness in the Sanitary workers in Mumbai
Field work Urban health center Cheeta camp , Mumbai Srujanavani, Vishakapatnam
Work Experience Divya Jyoti Social Development Center (Bhopal) - 1 year 5 months
SCHOOL OF SOCIAL WORK, TATA INSTITUTE OF SOCIAL SCIENCES 97 Deepthi Krishnan
Graduation B Tech in Computer Science and Engineering
Research Study of the relevance of technology and community based resource management systems in the context of pokkali farming in Kerala
Field work Kotak Education Foundation , Mumbai Open setting of pokkali farmers in Kerala
Gautam Raj
Graduation B.Sc. Mathematics
Research Youth skill development: Study on skill development among in Shivaji Nagar, M-Ward, Mumbai - Challenges and Way forward
Field work Apnalaya, Shivaji Nagar, Mumbai Bihar Dalit Vikas Samiti, Bihar
Work Experience Worked as a Freelance Graphic Designer in an Online Platform – oDesk
98 SCHOOL OF SOCIAL WORK, TATA INSTITUTE OF SOCIAL SCIENCES Gideon Balasingham
Graduation B Tech in Electronics and Instrumentation Engineering
Post Graduation MBA ( Project Management)
Research Inclusive Agrotourism in Irukkam island of Pulicat Lake
Field work YWCA Mumbai
Work Experience Isha Vidya,Coimbatore
Juliana Phaomei
Graduation Bachelor of Social Work
Research Lifeworlds, Indigeneity and Livelihood Transitions of the Rongmei Tribe of Manipur
Field work HURT Foundation, Fort Mumbai Srujanavani, Vishakapatnam
SCHOOL OF SOCIAL WORK, TATA INSTITUTE OF SOCIAL SCIENCES 99 Kamal Pathori
Graduation B Tech in Electrical Engineering
Research PVTGs,Gender and the context of exclusion and inclusion in Livelihoods promotions: (Understanding Livelihoods promotions strategies of NRLM Chhattisgarh with respect to Hill korwa Women)
Field work YMCA, Mumbai Central,Agripada DOR: Working with Nomadic tribe(Dombari Tribe)
Work Experience PRADAN, Chhattisgarh (Raigarh)
Lisha Das Sivadasan
Graduation B Tech in Biotechnology
Research Multi stakeholder analysis of Pokkali rice cultivation in Kochi
Field work Sarva Vikas Deep, Mangaon, Raigad Vypin, Kochi - open setting to study Pokkali farming systems
Work Experience Teach for India Science Express 2013
100 SCHOOL OF SOCIAL WORK, TATA INSTITUTE OF SOCIAL SCIENCES Manoj Meshram
Graduation B A in Social Sciences
Research topic Interrelationships between lived experience, dynamics of power relation and participation of gond tribe in local market: Gender Understanding
Field work Men Against Violence and Abuse, Andheri, Mumbai Rural practicum in Chhatisgarh
Internship Rajasthan Rajveeka NRLM
Experience Youth for Self and Social Change, Nagpur
Meet Panchal
Graduation Bachelor in Management Studies
Research Climate resilient farming in Gorai
Field work Disha Kendra / Karjat
Internship Tee Ventures Pvt Ltd / Bharuch
SCHOOL OF SOCIAL WORK, TATA INSTITUTE OF SOCIAL SCIENCES 101 Mohammed Belal
Graduation B A Sociology Hons
Research Contemporary issues regarding livelihoods of Afghani refugees in New Delhi
Field work Pratham foundation Bihar Vikas Samiti, Patna
Mohd Saood Riaz
Graduation Bachelors in Social Work
Research Social and economic conditions of workers in lock industry – A case study in Aligarh
Field work Family Planning Association of India Bihar Vikas Samiti, Patna
Internship Varanasi Welfare Foundation
102 SCHOOL OF SOCIAL WORK, TATA INSTITUTE OF SOCIAL SCIENCES Nikita Rai
Graduation Bachelor of social work
Research topic Tourism and livelihoods: The politics of space and gender (A study of Bhutia women in Darjeeling)
Field work Akshara centre, lower Parel Mumbai Shroffs Foundation Trust, Chotaudepur Gujarat
Rajendra Parmar
Graduation B A in Social Sciences
Research topic Organizing women waste pickers in Mumbai: strategies Challenges and way forward
Field work LEARN Mahila Kamgar Sanghtana, Dharavi, Mumbai Manvi hakka Abhiyan, Beed, Maharashtra
Internship Samaj Pragati Sahyog Tarun Sanskaar
SCHOOL OF SOCIAL WORK, TATA INSTITUTE OF SOCIAL SCIENCES 103 Raveendra Prasad
Graduation BA in Buddhism
Research Local Knowledge Systems in Pokkali Farming
Field work Navanirman Samaj Vikas Kendra,Mumbai
Work Experience Keltron, Kerala
Baburao Rayapati
Graduation B Tech in Chemical Engineering
Research Analysis of socio economic condition of SHGs: Adopta- tion of Community Managed Sustainable Agriculture
Field work DIsha Kendra,Karjat Contextual study in Pulicat Lake ( As part of Action Research)
Work Experience Worked in NYKS( Moya& S) , SRLM and MGNREGS, Guntur
104 SCHOOL OF SOCIAL WORK, TATA INSTITUTE OF SOCIAL SCIENCES Ritesh Meshram
Graduation B A in Public Administration
Research CSRs intervention in sustainable livelihood promotion - A case study in Maharashtra
Field work CORO for Literary and Chembur, Mumbai
Internship Rajasthan Grameen Aajeevika Vikas Parishad Rajasthan (Rajeevika), Rajsthan City Udaipur Block Kherwada Cluster Bhomtawada.
Work Experience Indian Health Organization Mumbai
Shaikh Wase Md Shakil
Graduation B A Hons Economics
Research Understanding Livelihoods Transition of Nomadic Tribes: A study of Sapera Community in Delhi-NCR
Field work Children’s Aid Society, Mumbai & Hurt Foundation, Mumbai Shroffs Foundation Trust, Gujarat
Internship Chetana Consciences for Women, Delhi-NCR
Work Experience 1. NSS volunteer - 3 years during graduation- New Delhi 2. Manpro- New Delhi (2013-2016)
SCHOOL OF SOCIAL WORK, TATA INSTITUTE OF SOCIAL SCIENCES 105 Shraddha Palve
Graduation BA in Social Sciences
Research Reimagining the idea of beauty and life of Acid Attack Survivors
Field work iCBR field action project, Vashi naka M ward. DOR- study of Dombari community in Chattisgarh
Internship Vatsalya udayan orphanage, Jaipur
Shruti Gokhale
Graduation Bachelor of Mass Media - Specialization in Journalism
Research Walking a Tightrope - Tracing the economic, political, and cultural changes in the lifeworld and livelihoods of the Dombari community
Field work Shelter Don Bosco, Mumbai Working directly with the Dombari (Nat) community in Raigad, Maharashtra and Jhanjgir Champa, Chhattisgarh
106 SCHOOL OF SOCIAL WORK, TATA INSTITUTE OF SOCIAL SCIENCES Shubham Wankhede
Graduation Bachelor in Social work(BSW)
Research Study of Livelihood struggle and strategies of women waste pickers in Denar dumping ground, Mumbai
Field work Inclusive community based rehabilitation (ICBR), Tiss field action project, Mumbai “Udaan” (Rafiq nagar)field action research project of LSE center, Tiss
Sneha Ganguly
Graduation English Literature
Research A Study on the Vulnerability and Adaptive Strategies of Chhau Dancers of Purulia, West Bengal
Field work Resource Cell for Juvenile Justice, Mumbai Srujanavani, Andhra Pradesh
Internship Udayan, Kolkata
SCHOOL OF SOCIAL WORK, TATA INSTITUTE OF SOCIAL SCIENCES 107 Suprio Das
Graduation B Tech in Computer Science and Engineering
Research Intersectional experiences of women waste pickers in the Recyclables value chain: Innovating strategies for gendered inclusion
Field work Snehasadan: Criminology and Justice; Borivali, Mumbai Udaan: Field Action Project; Rafiqnagar Shivajinagar, Mumbai
Work Experience Sampurn(e)arth Environment Solutions Pvt. Ltd.; Mumbai
Hembrom Mrinal
Graduation Bachelors in Business administration
Research Livelihoods of tribals in Pakur district of Jharkhand
Field work Disha Kendra, Karjat Shroff Foundation, Gujarat
Internship Ramkrishna Forgings Ltd, Jamshedpur
108 SCHOOL OF SOCIAL WORK, TATA INSTITUTE OF SOCIAL SCIENCES
M.A. SOCIAL WORK IN MENTAL HEALTH M.A. SOCIAL WORK IN MENTAL HEALTH
Mental health problems are amongst the most important contributors to the global burden of disease and disability. The “Global Burden of Disease” world over due to mental health concerns is greater than that expected by tuberculosis, cancer or heart disease. Mental and behavioural disorders affect more than 25% of people at any given point of time. This means 450 million people worldwide are affected by mental, neurological or behavioural problems at any given point of time. In India, about 20 to 30 million people appear to be in need of mental health care. Compared to this huge need, there are about 3,500 psychiatrists, 1,000 psychiatric social workers, 1,000 clinical psychologists and 900 psychiatric nurses in the country. The population of India, exceeding one billion people, has access to less than 4,000 psychiatrists as compared to the nearly 80,000 psychiatrists for 840 million in Europe. It is in the context of this gap between the magnitude of mental health problems and the lack of services, and trained professionals to address it that the Master of Arts in Social Work (Mental Health) finds its relevance. With rapid social change and urbanisation, there are several vulnerable groups whose mental health concerns need urgent attention. Some examples include urban poor living on the streets and slums, women and children exposed to domestic violence, populations displaced by mega development projects, single women, sexual minorities, and people living with HIV/AIDS, and so on. In order to be able to comprehend the mental health concerns of these groups, it is vital to move beyond our thinking in the mental health sector and conceptualise training programmes as well as service models that integrate the biological, psychological and interpersonal with the social and the cultural. Thus, a programme that combines ideas of social justice and empowerment along with the knowledge and skills to understand individual and interpersonal distress and problems is a need of the hour. This postgraduate programme with a foundation in social work and an incremental training in perspectives and skills in mental health aims to fill this gap. In view of the acute shortage of mental health care professionals across the country, TISS offers the Master of Arts in Social Work (Mental Health) at two locations: TISS Mumbai, and the BANYAN Chennai.
SCHOOL OF SOCIAL WORK, TATA INSTITUTE OF SOCIAL SCIENCES 111 BATCH PROFILES
Aakanksha Kulkarni
Graduation B.A. in Psychology
Research Understanding the linkages between childhood sexual abuse and adult sexuality and sex life.
Fieldwork 1. Resource Cell For Juvenile Justice, Mumbai 2. Altruist, Unava, Gujarat 3. Schizophrenia Awareness Association (SSA), Pune
Internship 1. Bal Anand World Children Welfare Trust, Mumbai 2. Perfect Career Fit, Mumbai
Work experience 1. Worked as a teacher for humanities subjects with underprivileged children in the 9th and 10th grade
Adarsh Babu
Graduation B.A. in Social Work
Research Determinants of de-addiction outcomes. A study in Trivandrum, Kerala.
Fieldwork 1. Sarva Vikas Deep, Mangaon, Raigad 2. The Banyan, Kovalam 3. Preyas, Mumbai
Internship 1. Cadabam Mental Health and De-addiction Centre, Bangalore 2. Karunasai De-addiction and Mental Health Research Institute, Trivandrum, Kerala
Work experience 1. Team Member at Cyriac Eilas Voluntary Association’s Awareness Generation. 2. Outreach Child Support, Ernakulam, Kerala
112 SCHOOL OF SOCIAL WORK, TATA INSTITUTE OF SOCIAL SCIENCES Aishaanyaa Tewari
Graduation B.A. (Hons.) in Psychology
Research Understanding the experiences of young male adults of ‘becoming a man’.
Fieldwork 1. Children of the World (India) Trust, Mumbai 2. Trust For Reaching The Unreached, Gujarat 3. Institute Of Human Behavior And Allied Sciences, Delhi
Work experience 1. Teaching Assistant under Professor Martin Price, a visiting Fulbright Scholar at TISS (2016-2017) for a course on Restorative Justice.
Ayushi Kapoor
Graduation B.A. (Hons.) in Psychology
Research A study to explore the mental health of girl children in conflict with law.
Fieldwork 1. Inclusive Community Based Rehabilitation (iCBR), Mumbai 2. Trust For Reaching The Unreached, Gujarat 3. Institute Of Human Behavior And Allied Sciences, Delhi
Internship 1. Asmat NGO, Soda Village, Rajasthan 2. Psychiatric Department of Safdarjung Hospital, New Delhi.
SCHOOL OF SOCIAL WORK, TATA INSTITUTE OF SOCIAL SCIENCES 113 Basudha Mazumder
Graduation B.A. (Hons.) in Sociology
Research Impact of conflict on mental health of young adults in Kashmir.
Fieldwork 1. Balanand 2. A VIEW - 24 South Parganas, West Bengal 3. Sambandh Health Foundation
Bhairav B. Patil
Graduation B.A. in Social Work
Research Study of socio economic status of bar workers after liquor ban in Chandrapur district.
Fieldwork 1. Child Protection Unit, crime branch in Thane district. 2. IRHDP, Maharashtra 3. Regional Mental Hospital, Nagpur
Internship 1. Winner Multipurpose Organization, Nagpur 2. Yugantar Education Society, Nagpur
114 SCHOOL OF SOCIAL WORK, TATA INSTITUTE OF SOCIAL SCIENCES Chetana Iyer
Graduation B.Sc. in Microbiology
Research Lived experiences of Adult Burn Survivors with post- burn complications.
Fieldwork 1. CHILDReach School, Mumbai 2. The Banyan , Kovalam 3. Khula Aasman, Mumbai
Internship 1. Volunteered with the NGO - Plants and Animal Welfare Society.
Farheen Rashid
Graduation B.A. in Psychology, Diploma in Stress Management.
Research Psychosocial Well-being and Conflict: A Study of Youth in Kashmir.
Fieldwork 1. Magic Bus India Foundation, Mumbai 2. Trust For Reaching The Unreached, Gujarat 3. Muskaan - Child and Adolescent Guidance Centre, Mumbai
Work experience 1. Teacher (Literacy classes for the underprivileged children), St. Joseph’s Convent High School, Patna 2. Teacher at Tiny Tots School (Upper Kindergarten), Patna
SCHOOL OF SOCIAL WORK, TATA INSTITUTE OF SOCIAL SCIENCES 115 Hitha Maureen
Graduation B.A. in Psychology, Sociology and English Literature
Research topic Reimagining Childhoods: Narratives of children of sex workers.
Fieldwork 1. Disha Kendra, Karjat- Tribal land rights. 2. The Banyan, Kovalam 3. White Swan Foundation, Bengaluru
Internship 1. Bosco, Bangalore 2. Headstreams, Bangalore
Moamenla Longkumer
Graduation 1. Bachelor of Arts (History Honours) 2. Bachelor of Divinity (Equivalent to PG)
Research A Study on the Tragedy of 27th December 1994 Mokokchung Town, Nagaland: Exploring the Psychosocial Impact on the Millennials.
Fieldwork 1. Sharan Rehabilitation Centre Navi Mumbai 2. IRHDP, Maharashtra 3. LHBRIMH, Tezpur
Internship 1. Faith Home Orphanage, Pune 2. Oasis, Mumbai
116 SCHOOL OF SOCIAL WORK, TATA INSTITUTE OF SOCIAL SCIENCES Nayanika Das
Graduation B.A. in Mass Media (Journalism)
Research Mental Health Information Seeking on the internet.
Fieldwork 1. Women’s Development Unit, YWCA, Mumbai 2. A VIEW - 24 South Parganas, West Bengal 3. White Swan Foundation, Bengaluru
Internships 1. Cambridge University Press, New Delhi (academic editorial) 2. Anjali - Mental Health Rights Organization, Kolkata
Priyanka Dalvi
Graduation B.A. in Philosophy and Political Science
Research Understanding of young people around sexual consent.
Fieldwork 1. Bhartiya Mahila Federation, Mumbai 2. IRHDP, Maharashtra. 3. Schizophrenia Awareness Association (SSA), Pune
Work experience Worked with the e-learning venture Laughguru for voice over.
SCHOOL OF SOCIAL WORK, TATA INSTITUTE OF SOCIAL SCIENCES 117 Samaita Jana
Graduation B.A. in Economics
Research Contextualizing Wellbeing among Female Sex Workers.
Fieldwork 1. Koshish, Field Action Project of TISS, Mumbai. 2. A VIEW - 24 South Parganas, West Bengal 3. Anjali, Kolkata
Internship 1. Franklin Towne Charter School, Philadelphia, USA.
Work experience 1. University of Pennsylvania School of Social Policy and Practice, Philadelphia, USA 2. Usha Multipurpose Cooperative Society Ltd., Kolkata
Shimran Moin
Graduation B.A. in Social Work
Research Understanding the anxiety and stress among the engineering and medical students of Aligarh Muslim University.
Fieldwork 1. Children of Bal Anand, World Children Welfare Trust India, Mumbai. 2. Altruist, Unava, Gujarat. 3. Preyas, Mumbai.
Internship 1. SEWA (Self Employed Women Association), Lucknow 2. Human Pride, Aligarh
118 SCHOOL OF SOCIAL WORK, TATA INSTITUTE OF SOCIAL SCIENCES Shoaib Alam
Graduation B.A. (Hons.) in Psychology
Research A study of self esteem on school dropout students.
Fieldwork 1. YUVA Centre, Mumbai 2. IRHDP, Maharashtra 3. Sambandh Health Foundation
Work experience 1. Koshish, Patna.
Shriya Shrivastava
Graduation B.A. (Hons.) Psychology
Research Life after Divorce; women and their wellbeing.
Fieldwork 1. Children of the World (India) Trust, Bombay. 2. Trust For Reaching The Unreached, Gujarat. 3. Regional Mental Hospital, Nagpur.
Internship 1. Reliance Foundation
SCHOOL OF SOCIAL WORK, TATA INSTITUTE OF SOCIAL SCIENCES 119 Snigdhaa
Graduation B.A. (Hons.) Psychology
Research Mental health promotion within institutions: A case study of Udayan Care model.
Fieldwork 1. Family Service Centre 2. Altruist, Unava, Gujarat 3. Preyas, Mumbai
Internship 1. NIMHANS Hospital 2. Udayan Care
Vijay Oberoi
Graduation B.A. Post graduation Masters of Business Administration
Research Vipassana Meditation and its effects on positive mental health.
Fieldwork: 1. TISS Field action project at Gorai 2. IRHDP, Maharashtra. 3. Kripa Foundation, Mumbai
120 SCHOOL OF SOCIAL WORK, TATA INSTITUTE OF SOCIAL SCIENCES Poornima Adim
Graduation B.Sc. in Microbiology
Research Stress among students in coaching institutes of Kota.
Fieldwork 1. Vivek Education Foundation, School for children with visual impairment , Mumbai. 2. Trust For Reaching The Unreached, Gujarat. 3. Schizophrenia Awareness Association (SSA), Pune.
Internship Shri Karni Nagar Vikas Samiti, Kota
Kanchan Dhadke
Graduation Bachelor of Commerce
Research Suicide and self harm among MSM in Mumbai.
Fieldwork 1. Hamara Foundation, Mumbai 2. IRHDP, Maharashtra 3. Regional Mental Hospital, Mumbai
Internship 1. Urja Organization 2. Daya Sadan Organization
Work Experience Computer teacher and social worker at Ratan Nidhi Charitable Trust
SCHOOL OF SOCIAL WORK, TATA INSTITUTE OF SOCIAL SCIENCES 121 D Benjamin Haokip
Graduation B.A. in English Literature
Post graduation M.A. in English Literature.
Research Life in conflict exploring youth experiences: A case study in Chandel district of Manipur.
Fieldwork 1. Child Protection Unit: Thane Police Commissionerate. 2. Sulabha School for Mentally Retarded Children, Mumbai. 3. Ashadeep, Assam 4. Kripa Foundation, Mumbai
Sera Kazmi
Graduation Bachelors of Business Administration-Marketing and Sales Post graduation Masters of Business Administration-Marketing and Sales
Research Playing it Forward; A quantitative study on the impact of outdoor team sports participation on the self esteem of adolescent children from low income communities in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh.
Fieldwork 1. Awaz-a-Niswan, Mumbai 2. Altruist, Unava, Gujarat 3. Muskaan, Mumbai
Internship 1.Bates Pan Gulf; Dubai,U.A.E 2.Agora Fz LLC; Dubai, U.A.E
Work experience 1. CEO for 1 Month- Adecco Middle East; Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Qatar 2. Project Management/ Account Manager- Adecco Middle East; Dubai
122 SCHOOL OF SOCIAL WORK, TATA INSTITUTE OF SOCIAL SCIENCES
M.A. SOCIAL WORK IN PUBLIC HEALTH M.A. SOCIAL WORK IN PUBLIC HEALTH
The Master of Arts in Social Work (Public Health) aims to address the multifaceted dimensions of health in a changing socio-economic context. It looks to develop skills in social work professionals to analyse health issues in micro, meso and macro contexts, as well as to work towards protecting health as a human right. This programme is a response to redress the limited institutional capacity in India for strengthening training, research and policy development in the area of health social work. Health social workers in this scenario are uniquely positioned to help make interventions both at the individual and community levels. At an individual level, the objective of health social workers is to offer psycho-social support to individuals and their families in dealing with communicable and non-communicable diseases. These professionals provide counselling to patients and give advice to family caregivers. At the community level, given their professional skill set, social workers are best placed to design, implement and manage those aspects of community health which require, on the one hand, involvement with the community and groups and, on the other hand, engagement with the health system, particularly in its interface with people/users. Social workers with a specialised knowledge of community health are also well placed to design, implement and manage larger and more complex interventions, which form a significant component of social change, as this community-based health advocacy needs to be evidence-based, context-specific and resource-sensitive. This programme will prepare health professionals to work in socially, culturally and economically diverse populations by being attentive to the needs of vulnerable and disadvantaged groups. It will work towards imparting qualities of leadership among health social work professionals and effectively use communication skills for health advocacy. This programme equips its students to work in different capacities in diverse settings — government institutions, non- government organisations, hospitals and research-based organisations. They also can work in sectors like HIV/AIDS, disaster, courts and counselling centres.
SCHOOL OF SOCIAL WORK, TATA INSTITUTE OF SOCIAL SCIENCES 125 BATCH PROFILES
Abhijith AK
Graduation B.sc in Chemistry(Hons.)
Research Public health system accessibility of transgender com- munity in Kerala.
Field work Dignity Foundation (for elderly) Ashwini, Tamil Nadu. Rohingya Refugees, Human Rights law Network, Jammu.
Internship Malabar cultural forum,Kozhikode, Kerala.
Abhijith NP
Graduation Bachelors in Social Work
Research Chronic diseases in everyday life: A study among women fishmongers.
Field work Snehasadan, Mumbai Ashwini, Tamil Nadu Rohingya Refugees, Human Rights Law Network, Jammu.
Internship Navodaya School for Chepangs, Nepal Kerala Institute of Local Administration, Thrissur, Kerala.
126 SCHOOL OF SOCIAL WORK, TATA INSTITUTE OF SOCIAL SCIENCES Anup Thomas
Graduation B.sc. in Biotechnology
Research Health seeking behaviour of homeless men in Mumbai
Field work Doorstep school Jirsong Asong Intensified Malaria Control Project GFATM R9 Diphu- Karbi Anglong, Assam. School Annual Health Programme(SHARP), Delhi.
Atitthya Saikia
Graduation B.A. in Sociology(Hons.)
Research Elder abuse among older transgenders in Mumbai.
Field work HelpAge India, Mumbai Sahayog India, Lucknow Nirmaya Health Foundation, Mumbai.
Internship Grameen sahara, Guwahati.
SCHOOL OF SOCIAL WORK, TATA INSTITUTE OF SOCIAL SCIENCES 127 Ayushi Gandhi
Graduation B.Sc. in Physics(Hons.)
Research Understanding interpersonal relationships of adult survi- vors of Child Sexual Abuse.
Field work Snehasadan, Mumbai Child in Need Institute, Murshidabad, West Bengal Kachra Vahutuk Shramik Sangh, Mumbai.
Internship Salaam Baalak Trust, Delhi LASER Science and Technology Center (LASTEC), DRDO, Delhi.
Gaurav Kishen
Graduation B.tech in Biotechnology
Research Health condition of construction workers in Patna.
Field work Don Bosco, Wadala, Mumbai Child in Need Institute, Murshidabad, West Bengal. Kachra Vahutuk Shramik Sangh, Mumbai
Internship Ashray abhiyan , Patna
128 SCHOOL OF SOCIAL WORK, TATA INSTITUTE OF SOCIAL SCIENCES Jahnavi Mukundan
Graduation B.A. History Majors
Research Accessibility to health care services, Sunderban, West Bengal.
Field work NASEOH, Chembur, Mumbai. Child in Need Institute, Murshidabad, West Bengal. Durbar Mahila Samanwaya Committeee Sonagachi, Kolkata
Internship JSV, Kolkata Ashari, Kolkata
Juhi Jain
Graduation Bsc. in Life Sciences(Prog.)
Research Life stories of cancer survivors
Field work Family Service Centre, Colaba, Mumbai. Child in Need Institute, Murshidabad, West Bengal Rohingya Refugees, Human Rights Law Network, Jammu.
Internship CLIx, Jaipur Umeed- a drop of hope, Delhi
SCHOOL OF SOCIAL WORK, TATA INSTITUTE OF SOCIAL SCIENCES 129 Kalpita Shubhanker
Graduation B.Sc. in Microbiology (Hons.)
Research Health status of slum children: A study in Ghaziabad district of Uttar Pradesh.
Field work Pratham Organisation, Mumbai Sahayog India, Lucknow School Health Annual Report Programme, Jaipur
Internship National Centre for Disease Control, New Delhi
Mohd Sadiqe
Graduation Bachelor of Social Work (B.S.W) .
Research Accessing Health Care: A Study of Riot Victims Living in Newly Established Colonies in Kairana Town, Shamli District.
Field work Vinimay Trust, Tarun Sadan(Kopar Khairane, Navi Mumbai). Prayas, Chittorgarh School Health Annual Report Programme, Jaipur
Internship Center for Equity Studies(Worked with Muzaffarnagar riots victims in Kairana and Kandhla town).
130 SCHOOL OF SOCIAL WORK, TATA INSTITUTE OF SOCIAL SCIENCES Neelanjana Das
Graduation B.tech in Information Technology
Research Perceptions of menopause among domestic workers in West Bengal.
Field work Cheshire homes, Andheri. Sahayog India, Lucknow Rohingya Refugees, Human Rights Law Network, Jammu.
Internship Child in Need Institute, Kolkata Bakul Foundation.
Work Experience Software Engineer, Capgemini.
Saroj
Graduation B.Sc in Home Science (hons) with specialisation ‘food and nutrition’
Research Nutritional health status of tribal children:a study in Baran district of Rajasthan.
Field work Gorai field action project, Mumbai. Sahayog India, Lucknow Child in Need Institute, Kolkata
Internships Fortis escorts hospital, Jaipur and Prayatn organisation, Jaipur
SCHOOL OF SOCIAL WORK, TATA INSTITUTE OF SOCIAL SCIENCES 131 Satyaki Banerjee
Graduation B.Sc in Zoology(Hons.)
Research Accessing Health Care-The experiences of Char Dwell- ers, Chalakura, Dhubri, Assam.
Field work Samaj Samata Ani Vikas Sanstha, Kalwa. Jirsong Asong Intensified Malaria Control Project GFATM R9 Diphu- Karbi Anglong Assam. Durbar Mahila Samanwaya Committeee Sonagachi, Kolkata.
Sorenbeni
Graduation B. A. in Philosophy
Research Reaching out the marginalised :the role of Asha workers in Wokha District, Nagaland.
Field work Urja Trust in Dadar, Mumbai. Prayas, Chittorgarh Niramaya Health Foundation, Dadar, Mumbai.
Internship Red Cross Society, Kohima, Nagaland.
Work experience Bethesda Youth Welfare Centre, 2013,Dimapur, Naga- land(1 year experience).
132 SCHOOL OF SOCIAL WORK, TATA INSTITUTE OF SOCIAL SCIENCES Srishti Verma
Graduation B.Tech (Chemical Engineering)
Research Pattern of substance abuse among street children - A study in Gwalior.
Field work David Sassoon Industrial School, Matunga Road, Mahim, Mumbai. Prayas, Chittorgarh Child in Need Institute, Kolkata
Internship Childline under Centre for Integrated Development, Gwalior.
Tejasvita Malhotra
Graduation B.A. in Political Science(Hons.)
Research Accessing Health Care-The experiences of Char Dwellers, Chalakura, Dhubri, Assam.
Field work Doorstep school. Living Farms, Odisha Durbar Mahila Samanwaya Committeee Sonagachi, Kolkata
SCHOOL OF SOCIAL WORK, TATA INSTITUTE OF SOCIAL SCIENCES 133 Zainab Fatima Khan
Graduation B.com(Prog.)
Research Physical health issues of homeless pregnant women in Mumbai.
Field work VACHA, Mumbai Prayas, Chittorgarh School Annual Health Programme(SHARP), Delhi.
Kisa Kazmi
Graduation B. A In Economics and English
Research Psychosocial effects on the widows of farmers who com- mitted suicide
Field work Disha Kendra Living Farms, Odisha Kachra Vahutuk Shramik Sangh (KVSS)
134 SCHOOL OF SOCIAL WORK, TATA INSTITUTE OF SOCIAL SCIENCES
M.A. SOCIAL WORK IN WOMEN CENTERED PRACTICE M.A. SOCIAL WORK IN WOMEN CENTERED PRACTICE
Women as a category of analysis have increasingly been studied to evolve an understanding of their condition, position and status and their relationship with men, resources and power in society. With the evolution of gender studies and a critical understanding of women’s position, a large body of knowledge is now increasingly available to understand the issues, as well as for developing effective interventions at different levels. Women continue to remain marginalised and have to be studied and addressed as a separate vulnerable group. Within social work epistemology and praxis, there is, thus, an imperative to include the realities of women—in particular women-centred social work. This would mean an understanding of feminist theorisations, praxis models, praxis trajectories in the global and indigenous contexts and developing appropriate skills for intervention at multiple levels.
The Master of Arts in Social Work (Women-Centred Practice) endeavours to engage learners to critically understand and examine women’s position in society from diverse feminist theoretical frameworks, so as to develop judicious skills of intervention and to develop women’s agency and citizenship.
The programme aims to prepare and equip its graduates to directly work with people — women in particular — in their communities, movements and campaigns; in organisations initiated by civil society and the state; with issues and concerns of oppressive social structures, development and state at the local, national and international level; within systems and institutions of governance and the state. The programme envisages its graduates performing the multiple roles of social worker, activist, design and implement programmes, coordinator, researcher and educator.
SCHOOL OF SOCIAL WORK, TATA INSTITUTE OF SOCIAL SCIENCES 137 BATCH PROFILES
Aishwarya Milind Tribhuwan
Graduation Bachelor of Engineering (E&TC)
Research “Life under Debt”-Struggle of women in Marathwada
Fieldwork Disha Kendra and Jagrut Kashtakari Sanghatna, Karjat SNEHA, Thane
Amita Arya
Graduation B. Tech. M. Tech. (IITD)
Research Study of mobility of mother daughter duo post migra- tion of lodh community in Delhi NCR
Field Work Kshamata, Mumbai Vacha, Mumbai
Work Experience Piramal Education foundation, Delhi
138 SCHOOL OF SOCIAL WORK, TATA INSTITUTE OF SOCIAL SCIENCES Astha Singh
Graduation History (Hons)
Research Understanding of police in human trafficking for CSE
Fieldwork Don Bosco shelter home, Mumbai Special cell for Women and Children, Vikroli Police station.
Internship PRDTI, Gazipur
Bendangyangerla Imchen
Graduation Bachelor in English literature, Bachelor of Divinity
Research A study of Ao Naga women land ownership and property rights in Nagaland
Fieldwork Children of the world Bombay, Nerul, Mumbai Special home for juvenile girls, DEONAR, Sion- Trombay, Mumbai
Work Experience Field exposure through Prodigals Home Dimapur Nagaland with sex workers, disabilities and parentless children. Worked with children in a mission at Tarabari, Siliguri.
SCHOOL OF SOCIAL WORK, TATA INSTITUTE OF SOCIAL SCIENCES 139 Bhavana Das
Graduation Bachelor of Arts in Social Sciences
Research To study the effect of demonetization on domestic workers in Mumbai
Fieldwork Bharatiya Muslim Mahila Andolan, Bandra East, Mumbai Special Cell for Women and Children, Commissioner’s Office, CST
Internship Centre for legislative research and advocacy, Jor Bagh, Delhi.
Deepa Sinha
Graduation Bachelor in Arts (Social Sciences)
Research Women in Engineering: A gender scape
Fieldwork Disha Kendra, Karjat Vacha, Mumbai
Internship WWF, Guwahati ; Pragati Sanghatan, Guwahati; Vidyad- ham Samiti, Banda
140 SCHOOL OF SOCIAL WORK, TATA INSTITUTE OF SOCIAL SCIENCES Harshita Pandey
Graduation B.A. (Honors) Humanities and Social Sciences
Research Indian women’s experiences of cyber-misogyny on Twitter
Field Work Stephen High School for the Deaf and Aphasic, Prabhadevi, Mumbai Akshara, Parel, Mumbai
Work Experience Wishpicker.com, New Delhi; Vani Prakashan, New Delhi; Teach for India, New Delhi
Jaya Trivedi
Graduation Bachelor in Business Administration (BBA)
Research Marriage and traditional practices among Bhil women in Jhabua
Field Work Shanti Sadan (Women’s shelter home), WCD Government of India Advocate Veena Gowda’s Office
Work Experience Business Analyst in TCS, Baroda (June-2013 to August-2015)
SCHOOL OF SOCIAL WORK, TATA INSTITUTE OF SOCIAL SCIENCES 141 Liklaleima Ningombam
Graduation Bachelors in Psychology, English and Communicative English
Research The symbolic use of Phanek in acts of Protest
Fieldwork Childreach School, Santacruz, Mumbai L&T Community Health Centre, Andheri
Millie Mathew
Graduation Bachelor of Arts in Psychology
Research Understanding notions of gender equality among young women through the perspectives of caste and migration: A study of the Mar Thoma Syrian Christian Community in Mumbai
Fieldwork Aseema Charitable Trust-Kherwadi Municipal School, Bandra East Special Cell for Women and Children, CBD Belapur Police Station
Work Experience Greenpeace India Society, Mumbai (June-2014 to July 2015)
142 SCHOOL OF SOCIAL WORK, TATA INSTITUTE OF SOCIAL SCIENCES Monika Verma
Graduation B. A. (Hons.) English
Research Marriage rituals and folk songs in Shepherd Community
Fieldwork Asha Sadan Dongri Special Cell for Women and Children, Vakola Police Station, Mumbai.
Internship Teach India (English for employability program); Teach for India (classroom intern)
Namrata Pal
Graduation Bachelor in computer science
Research Comparative studies of girls in Higher education
Fieldwork Tata memorial hospital (Dadar, Mumbai) Akar, Malad, Mumbai
Work Experience Volunteer Teaching in community based school and Public school of Ratlam
SCHOOL OF SOCIAL WORK, TATA INSTITUTE OF SOCIAL SCIENCES 143 Neha Bisht
Graduation English Literature (honors)
Research Distribution of Labour between men and women in the Ranikhet district
Fieldwork Hamara foundation, Mumbai central, Mumbai Navjeevan Centre, Deonar, Mumbai
Work Experience Project coordinator at Oneness, Lucknow
Prarthana Lohia
Graduation BBA Hons. from JDBI (Jadavpur University)
Research Understanding the Contemporary Nature of Dowry: A Study of Middle and Upper Middle Class Marwari Women in Kolkata
Fieldwork Men Against Violence and Abuse, Mumbai Navjeevan Centre, Mumbai
Work Experience 2014- 2015: Led By Her, Paris and Human Rights Watch France; 2013- 2014: Make a Difference, Kolkata and Child Rights and You, Kolkata
144 SCHOOL OF SOCIAL WORK, TATA INSTITUTE OF SOCIAL SCIENCES Reena Dongre
Graduation Bachelor of Arts
Research Gond Tribal Women Participation in the Panchayat Raj Institution in Bhandara District Maharashtra
Fieldwork Rationing Kruti Samiti Andheri, Mumbai Special Cell for Women and Children, Kandivali Police Station
Internship Rajasthan Gramin Ajeevika Vikas Parishad, Rajsamand District, Deogarh Rajasthan
Work Experience Youth for Self and Social Change, Nagpur
Sandhya Amrita Kerketta
Graduation Bachelor’s in Social Work
Research A Study on Migration of Tribal Women from Jharkhand to Delhi and their Struggles of Life before and after Migration
Fieldwork Sarva Vikas Deep, Mangaon, Raigad, Maharshtra Special Cell for Women and Children, Kurla Police Station, Mumbai
SCHOOL OF SOCIAL WORK, TATA INSTITUTE OF SOCIAL SCIENCES 145 Shobhika Ghai
Graduation B.A (H) Sociology
Research Vulnerabilities of homeless women
Fieldwork Indian Association for Promotion of Adoption, Mumbai Protection Officers office, district women and child development office, Mumbai
Internship SaveLIFE Foundation, New Delhi
Shivika Singh
Graduation Bachelor in Business Administration
Research Impact of education on Rajput women’s life of Buxar, Bihar
Fieldwork SAPREM, Kalyan, Thane district AAKAR foundation, Malad, Mumbai
146 SCHOOL OF SOCIAL WORK, TATA INSTITUTE OF SOCIAL SCIENCES Siddhi Pathak
Graduation Bachelor in Mass Media - Journalism
Research Reproduction of Caste and the role of women in a Brahmin community
Fieldwork Prerna Presentation Sisters, Raigad Special Cell for Women and Children, Dadar Police station
Internship Indian Express, Screen as a Correspondent, Mumbai
Work Experience Society Magazine, Magna Publication, Correspondent, Mumbai
Sneha Magar
Graduation Bachelor in Commerce Post Graduation Journalism and Mass Communication
Research Challenges faced by Dalit Women Journalists in Media
Fieldwork Chembur Police Station, Mumbai Mahila Rajasatta Andolan, Belapur, Navi Mumbai.
Internship Rajasthan Livelihood Mission, Udaipur.
Work Experience Reporter - Lokmat Print Media, Pune, Maharashtra.
SCHOOL OF SOCIAL WORK, TATA INSTITUTE OF SOCIAL SCIENCES 147 Maya Nakajima
Graduation Bachelor of Arts in Political Science
Research Work Life Balance of Japanese women
Fieldwork YUVA, Kharghar, Navi Mumbai SNEHA, Thane
Sakshi Singh Sirari
Graduation Bachelor in Commerce
Research Perspectives of male clients of sex-workers
Fieldwork Akanksha Foundation, Mumbai MAVIM, Mumbai
Internship Oxfam, Lucknow
Work Experience ShethepeopleTV, Ketto, Mantra Foundation, Reliance Big Synergy
148 SCHOOL OF SOCIAL WORK, TATA INSTITUTE OF SOCIAL SCIENCES CGPC PLACEMENT GUIDELINES
CGPC GUIDELINES FOR RECRUTING ORGANISATIONS
In accordance with the efficient functioning of theCGPC 8. Off-campus placement through videoconferencing and and maintenance of healthy relationship between the other web/telephonic media will also be facilitated by institute and the Recruiting Organisation (RO), certain the CGPC for those RO’s who may not be in a position foundational guidelines have been evolved for a smoother to visit the campus. Off-campus placement will take channel of communication throughout the placement place only after the Campus Placement Week. Personal process. The RO’s are required to follow the set instructions Interviews at the office of RO can be facilitated at a for maintaining uniformity across organisations. mutually convenient date. In such circumstances, the For smooth functioning of the placement process, Ros are RO is requested to provide for travel and local hospitality required to follow the Placement Rules mentioned below: of the candidates. 1. Organizations interested in recruiting students 9. In case of a written test as part of the recruitment graduating in M.A. in Social Work from the School of Social process, the RO’s are requested to not consider only the Work (SSW), TISS, Mumbai will have to communicate their test scores for elimination of the candidate. requirement in a prescribed Placement Form. 10. Any discrimination by the RO on the basis of caste, 2. The procedure for allocation of slots for prospective Ros class, sex, gender and religion leading to disharmony will be done on the basis of the following points: among the candidate(s) will not be entertained and a. Job profile offered must result in an intervention by the CGPC. b. Remuneration and incentives 11. Any communication regarding the placements should c. Geographical location and mobility, and be made only with the CGPC Faculty Committee d. Number of positions offered members and/or CGPC Core Committee. 3. The placement process is as shown in a separate section afterwards. PLACEMENT PROCESS AT CAMPUS 4. The CGPC Core Committee must receive the appointment letter WITHIN SEVEN DAYS of the selection a) A Pre-Placement Talk (PPT) conducted on a mutually process. convenient date before the Placement Week or during 5. To avoid uncertainties, all ROs are requested to prepare the Placement Week. It will require the RO to make a a waiting list in addition to the list of students selected presentation about the organisation and details of the for placement. job being offered. Towards the end, queries of the 6. The RO’s are requested not to select or eliminate any students need to be responded. interested candidate only on the basis of the information b) Collection of Curriculum Vitae (CV) of interested mentioned in the placement brochure. It should be done students and providing the same to the RO. strictly on the basis of the submission of CV’s post the c) Selection process by the RO. PPT and the subsequent recruitment procedure. d) Provision of the list of selected candidates for final 7. The RO’s can hold off campus interviews, for which the placement to CGPC Core Committee at the end of the CGPC Core Committee should be notified in advance. recruitment process, possibly before the RO leaves the campus. Airport/station pick-up and drop facility and meals during the stay of the concerned organization for the placement process at TISS Mumbai Campus will be covered by the Placement Cell. In case of accommodation, the organization needs to bear the actual costs.
SCHOOL OF SOCIAL WORK, TATA INSTITUTE OF SOCIAL SCIENCES 149 FACULTY COMMITTEE
Prof. S. Parsuraman Director Tata Institute of Social Sciences
Dr. H. Beck Dr. Manish K. Jha Professor Professor Faculty Convenor, CGPC Dean, School of Social Work M.A. (TISS), Ph. D. (Aurangabad) M.A., M. Phil, Ph.D. (Delhi)
Ms. Anjali Dave Dr. Vijay Raghavan Professor Professor Chairperson, Women Centred Social Work Dean, Social Protection M.A. (TISS) M.A. (TISS), Ph.D. (TISS)
150 SCHOOL OF SOCIAL WORK, TATA INSTITUTE OF SOCIAL SCIENCES CGPC COMMITTEE
CGPC Team Members (2016-2018)
NAME CONTACT Ayushi Kapoor (MH) +91-8377988915 Isha Shandilya (DTSA) +91-7838159892 Juhi Jain (PH) +91-9953804385 Lisha Das (LE) +91-9566644026 Millie Mathew (WCP) +91-9819599534 Prateek Priyadarshi (CODP) +91-7258907590 Sahiti Kachroo (CJ) +91-9899022887 Shalvi Dixit (DSA) +91-8377062636 Shreya Sinngh (CF) +91-8291415288
CGPC E-mail ID: [email protected]
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