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Nehal A. Farooquee Indian Associate Professor & Director School of Extension and Development Studies Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU) Maidan Garhi, New Delhi - 110068 Phone: 91-11-2951664/64788940 E-mail: [email protected]

1. Education

Ph.D. Social Deve. (Pol. Science) H.N.B. Garhwal University, Srinagar (1994) M.Phil. First Division International Studies J.N.U., New Delhi (1989) M.A. First Division Political Science J.N.U., New Delhi (1987)

2. Specialization Governance, Social Development & Environment Studies

3. Experience 20 years

A. Work

(i) Research Fellow 1988-1989 (ii) Research Associate 1989-1991 (iii) Senior Research Associate 1991-1993 (iv) Scientist 1993- 2009 (v) Associate Professor 2009- Present

B. Research

i) Research Division, Center for Science and Environment, New Delhi, (1989 to 1991)

Conducted research and social survey on “Development and the problems of Nomadism and Pastoralism in the Indian arid zone”, with special emphasis on Banni Grazingland of Gujarat.

ii) Sustainable Development of Rural Ecosystem Division, G.B. Pant Institute of Himalayan Environment and Development, Almora (1991 to 1998)

Conducted research on "Development Dilemma: National Context and Rural Scenario in the Himalaya", to evaluate the level of development in the rural Himalayan village, vis-à-vis the development at regional and national level.

Conducted research on "Development and the changing pattern of resource use in the high altitude societies” with special reference to transhumant pastoralists of Central Himalaya. The study has come out with the various adaptive and survival techniques of these highlanders, and the impact of development on their economic, social and cultural institutions.

A Shastri Indo Canadian Institute – Canadian International Development Agency sponsored project titled "An Empirical Study of Development of Tribal Communities from Eco-cultural Perspectives : A Study in the Central Himalayan Region of India", aimed on the linkages between ecology, economy and culture and inter links of these on development interventions. A project titled “An assessment of agricultural production and strategy for sustainable development of bioresources in the Hawalbagh block of Almora”, aimed to assess the carrying capacity and potential of bioresources.

A study on “Impact of development on the forests, agriculture and the pastoral communities of Tawang in Arunachal Pradesh”. iii) Indigenous Knowledge Systems Division, G.B. Pant Institute of Himalayan Environment and Development, Almora (1999 - 2006) as Scientist-In-Charge of the Division.

Intensive research on “Documentation of indigenous knowledge systems of the high altitude communities of Indian the Himalaya and explore possibilities for value addition”.

Compilation of “Social Infrastructure Database for the Indian Himalayan Region” for International Center for Integrated Mountain Development, Kathmandu (Nepal).

The World Bank and Ministry of Agriculture, Government of India consultancy assignment on “Development of Comprehensive strategy for the Siwalik Watersheds in the states of Uttaranchal, Himachal Pradesh, Punjab, Haryana and Jammu and Kashmir”.

Development of “Digital Library and database on Himalayan Indigenous Knowledge Systems”. iv)Indigenous Knowledge Systems Division, G.B. Pant Institute of Himalayan Environment and Development, Garhwal Unit, Srinagar ( 2006 – April 2009)

Swedish International Development Agency Sponsored Research Grant for Project Formulation on “Analysis of Contemporary Issues Related to Carrying Capacity of Pastoralism in Higher Himalaya”

National Medicinal Plants Board, Ministry of Health and family Welfare Funded Project “A Study on Prioritization and Categorization of Ailments Specific Medicinal Plants and Their Contribution in Traditional Health Care Systems of Tribal and non-Tribal Communities of High Altitude Region of Alaknanda Catchment of Uttaranchal”

Swedish International Development Agency Sponsored Research Grant for Study on “Analysis of Contemporary Issues Related to Carrying Capacity of Pastoralism in Higher Himalaya”

Ministry of Science and Technology, New Delhi "Creating interest and curiosity through organization of science motivation programme" v) School of Extension and Development Studies, Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU), New Delhi 110068 (since April 2009)

Involved in designing, developing, coordinating and writing course materials for following programs: a) Certificate Programme in Extension and Development Studies (ODL Mode) b) Post-Graduate Diploma in Extension and Development Studies (ODL Mode) c) MA in Extension and Development Studies (ODL Mode) d) MA in Extension and Development Studies (Face to Face on Campus Mode) e) Post Graduate Diploma in Urban Planning and Development (ODL) f) Leadership Programme in Himalayan Ecosystems (Online)

C. Training

(i) Management Development Programme on "Women and Environment towards Sustainable Development" held at Indian Institute of Forest Management, Bhopal from May 13 to 17, 1996. Organised by IIFM, Bhopal. 2 (ii) Regional Training Course on “Participatory Approaches to Rangeland Research and Development”, held at Kathmandu and Jomsom, Mustang from June 7 to 20, 1999. Organised by International Centre for Integrated Mountain Development, Kathmandu, Nepal. (ii) Management Development Programme on "Intellectual Property Rights and World Trade Organization" held at Administrative Staff College of India, Hyderabad from September 24 to 29, 2007. Organised by ASCI, Hyderabad and DST, GoI New Delhi.

D. International Visits

(i) Workshop of collaborating Institutions on “ Development of Tribal Communities from Eco- cultural Perspectives”, held at University of Western Ontario, London, Canada from July 18- 20, 1996. Organised by Shastri Indo-Canadian Institute, Canada. (ii) Expert Meeting on “Rangelands and Pastoral Development in the Hindu Kush Himalayan Region”, held at Kathmandu from November 5 to 7 1996. Organised by International Centre for Integrated Mountain Development, Kathmandu, Nepal. (iii) Winter Workshop on “Sources of Conflict in South Asia : Ethnicity, Refugees, Environment”, held at Hotel Coral Beach Resort, Hikkadua, Srilanka from March 12 -22, 1998. Organised by Regional Centre for Strategic Studies, Colombo, Srilanka. (iv) Workshop on “Issues of Pastoralism vis-à-vis Development in Indian and Swedish Context” held at Department of Human Ecology, University of Lund, Sweden on July 12 -13, 2004. Organized by University of Lund, Sweden

4. Membership to various academic boards and societies

1. Indian Academy of Social Sciences (Life Member) 2. Indian Society for Ecological Economics (Life Member) 3. Indian Society for Human Ecology (Life Member) 4. Indian Anthropological Association (Life Member) 5. Indian Science Congress (Life Member) 6. Indian Sociological Society (Life Member)

5. Publications

1. Forty research papers in Journals of repute. 2. Eleven research papers in edited books 3. Six books (authored/co-authored) 4. Six popular articles in different newsletters and bulletins 5. Three final technical reports

Publications

(i) In National Referred Journals

Maikhuri, R. K., L.S. Rawat, N.A. Farooquee & K.S. Rao, 2009. Science motivational training programme, Current Science, Vol. 96 (8): 1040 – 1043.

Maikhuri, R.K., L.S. Rawat, V. S. Negi, P. Phondani, N.A. Farooquee & C. Negi, 2009. Hill Agriculture of Uttarakhand: Policy, Governance, Research Issue and Development Priorities for Sustainability, The Indian Economy Review, Vol. 6 (1): 116 – 123.

Maikhuri, R.K., L.S. Rawat, V. S. Negi, P. Phondani, V.K. Purohit, K.P. Chamoli & N.A. Farooquee, 2009. Participatory action research framework and approaches for promoting non-timber forest products (NTFPs) in Central Himalaya, Uttarakhand. National Academy Sciences Letter, Vol. 32 (3 & 4): 69 – 75.

3 Farooquee, Nehal A. T.K. Budal, R.K. Maikhuri and S.P. Singh. 2008. Contribution of Pack Animals in Reducing CO2 Emission in Central Himalaya, India. Current Science, Vol. 95 (1): 59 - 63.

Farooquee, Nehal A. T.K. Budal and R.K. Maikhuri. 2008. Environmental and Socio-cultural impacts of river rafting and camping on Ganga in Uttarakhand Himalaya, Current Science, Vol. 94 (5): 587-594.

Farooquee, Nehal, A., Tarun K. Budal and R.K. Maikhuri (2008). Cultural and social impact analysis of adventure tourism in Himalayan river Ganga in India. Indian Journal of Youth Affairs, 12(3): 104-111.

Farooquee, Nehal A. and R.K. Maikhuri. 2007. Role of the State on Forests: Case of Uttarakhand, Economic and Political Weekly, XLII (35): 3537 – 3540.

Maikhuri, R.K., L.S. Rawat, Vikram S. Negi, N.A. Farooquee, K.S. Rao and K.G. Saxena 2007. Experiences in developming eco-torusm for Nanda Devi Biosphere Reserve: Conceptual framework based action. Samajik Vigyan Sodh Patrika, 1: 89-99.

Kala, C.P., Nehal A. Farooquee and Uppeandra Dhar. 2005. Traditional Uses and Conservation of Timur (Zanthoxylum armatum DC.) through Social Institutions in Uttaranchal Himalaya, India, Conservation and Society, 3(1): 195-201.

Kala, C.P., Nehal A. Farooquee and B.S. Majila. 2005. Indigenous knowledge and medicinal plants used by Vaidyas in Uttaranchal, India, Natural Product Radiance, 4(3): 195-204.

Farooquee, Nehal A., B.S. Majila and C.P. Kala. 2004. Indigenous Knowledge Systems and Sustainable Management of Natural Resources in a High Altitude Society in Kumaun Himalaya, India. Journal of Human Ecology, 16(1): 33-42.

Roy, B., C.P. Kala, Nehal A. Farooquee and B.S. Majila. 2004. Indigenous Fermented Food and Beverages: A Potential for Economic Development of the High Altitude Societies in Uttaranchal. Journal of Human Ecology, 15 (1): 45-49.

Kala, C.P. and Nehal A. Farooquee. 2003. Traditional wisdom, equity and community participation making the commercialization of grasses in Bhyundar Valley, Uttaranchal Himalaya a success. Journal of Human Ecology, 13 (6): 159-163.

Roy, B., Nehal A. Farooquee, S. Sharma and L.M.S. Palni. 2002. Indigenous Knowledge of Wool Dyeing : A Bhotiya Practice On Its Way Out In The Higher Kumaun Himalaya. Indian Journal of Traditional Knowledge, 1(1): 40-46.

Farooquee, Nehal A. and D.S. Rawat. 2001. Social status and work participation of transhumant pastoral Bhotiya women in the Kumaon Himalaya. Indian Journal of Gender Studies, 8 (1): 97- 106.

Farooquee, Nehal A. 2000. Indigenous Ethnoveterinary Knowledge and Livestock Management Amongst Transhumant Pastoralists of Central Himalaya. Journal of Human Ecology, 11 (3): 582-586.

Farooquee, Nehal A. and S. Sharma. 1999. Development and the marginalization of traditional knowledge and societies in high hills of central Himalaya. Journal of Human Ecology, 10 (5&6) : 407-413.

Farooquee, Nehal A. 1999. Cultural diversity : The key to Himalayan sustainability (A study of Indian Central Himalaya) Man In India, 79 (1&2) : 53-67.

Farooquee, Nehal A. 1998. Diversity : An important issue of sustainability in Indian Context. Man In India, 78 (3&4): 341-347. 4 Farooquee, Nehal A., D.S. Rawat, R. Joshi and S. Sharma. 1996. Landscape Diversity as a New Element in the Microlevel Development Planning: A Case Study in Central Himalaya. Journal of Rural Development, 15 (4): 569-576.

Samal, P.K., C. Farber, N.A. Farooquee and D.S. Rawat. 1996. Polyandry in a Central Himalayan Community: An Eco-cultural Analysis. Man in India, 76 (1): 51-65.

Farooquee, Nehal A., P.K. Samal and K.G. Saxena. 1994. Adaptation Culture and Sustainability in a high land society : Case of Bhotiyas. Man and Life, 20 (3 & 4): 201-208.

Samal, P.K., Nehal A. Farooquee and D.S. Rawat. 1993. The community dynamics in institution building: an analysis from Central Himalayan context. (Indian Association of Social Science Institution) IASSI quarterly, 11 (3 & 4): 150-157.

(ii) In International Referred Journals

Maikhuri, R.K., L.S. Rawat, Vikram S. Negi, Nehal A. Faroouquee, K.S. Rao, V.K. Purohit, Sunil K. Agarwal, K.P. Chamoli, Chandan S. Negi and K.G. Saxena. 2011. Empowering rural women in agro-ecotechnologies for livelihood improvement and natural resource management: a case from Indian Central Himalaya. Outlook on Agriculture, 40 (3): 229 – 236.

Farooquee Nehal A. and R.K. Maikhuri 2009. Communities and their agrobiodiversity: priorities for agriculture in Uttarakhand Himalaya, India Outlook on Agriculture, 38 (4): 383-389.

Kala, C. P, Mihin Dollo, Nehal A. Farooquee and D. Choudhury. 2008. Land-use management and wet-rice cultivation (Jebi Aji) by the Apatani people in Arunachal Pradesh, India: traditional knowledge and practices. Outlook on Agriculture, 37 (2): 125-130.

Kala, C. P. , Nehal A. Farooquee and Uppeandra Dhar. 2004. Prioritization of medicinal plants on the basis of available knowledge, existing practices and use value status in Uttaranchal, India. Biodiversity and Conservation, 13: 453-469.

Agrawal, D.K., P.K. Samal, N.A. Farooquee & L.M.S. Palni. 2003. People’s Perception about Participatory Developmental Programs: Lessons from the Mountain Risk Engineering Program in the Indian Central Himalaya. The Environmentalist, 23: 39-47.

Farooquee, Nehal A. and K.S. Rao. 2001. Changing values in the transhumant Monpa pastoralists and ecological implications on Rangelands in Eastern Himalaya, India. Nomadic Peoples, 5(1):168- 174.

Farooquee, Nehal A. and K.S. Rao. 1999. Conservation and utilization of indigenous cattle and livestock among the transhumant pastoralists of Kumaun Himalaya (India). Journal of Environmental Systems, 27(4): 317-329.

Farooquee, Nehal A. and Annpurna Nautiyal. 1999. Traditional knowledge and Practices of Bhotiya pastoralists of Kumaon Himalaya: the need for value addition. International Journal of Sustainable Development and World Ecology, 6(1): 60-67.

Farooquee, Nehal A. 1999. Change in Pastoralism in the Indian Himalaya. Cultural Survival Quarteriy, 22 (4): 25-27.

Farooquee, Nehal A. 1998. Development and the decreasing role of livestock in the Central Himalayan transhumant society. International Journal of Sustainable Development and World Ecology, 5(1): 43-50.

Farooquee, Nehal A. and K.G. Saxena. 1996. Conservation and utilization of medicinal plants in high hills of the central Himalayas. Environmental Conservation, 23 (1): 75-80.

5 Rawat, D.S., N.A. Farooquee, and R. Joshi. 1996. Towards sustainable land-use in the hills of central Himalaya, India. International Journal of Sustainable Development and World Ecology, 3 (3): 57-65.

Farooquee, Nehal A. and Annpurna Nautiyal. 1996. Livestock ownership pattern in Central Himalayan high altitude transhumant villages. Nomadic Peoples, 39(1): 87-96.

(iii) Books

Farooquee Nehal A., P. Gooch, R.K. Maikhuri and D.K. Agrawal, 2011. Sustainable Pastoralism in the Himalaya. Indus Publishing Company. New Delhi.

Agrawal, D.K., Nehal A. Farooquee, P.K. Samal, S. Sharma and L.M.S. Palni. 2002. Siwalik Development Strategy: I Action Plan. Department of Agriculture & Cooperation, Ministry of Agriculture, Govt. of India. By G.B. Pant Institute of Himalayan Environment and Development.

Agrawal, D.K., Nehal A. Farooquee, P.K. Samal, S. Sharma and L.M.S. Palni. 2002. Siwalik Development Strategy: II Strategy Document. Department of Agriculture & Cooperation, Ministry of Agriculture, Govt. of India. By G.B. Pant Institute of Himalayan Environment and Development.

Farooquee, Nehal A. and D.S. Rawat. 1997. Development Dilemma, Indian scenario and rural Himalaya (A Central Himalayan Perspective). Himvikas Publication No. 11. Gyanodya Publications, Nainital. pp 135.

Saxena, K.G., K.S. Rao, A. Pande, U. Rana, K.K. Sen and Nehal A. Farooquee. 1994. Sustainable Rural Development, Opportunities and Constraints. HIMVIKAS Pub. No. 6. G.B. Pant Institute of Himalayan Environment and Development. Kosi, Almora.

Saxena, K.G.,Yogeshwar Kumar, K.S. Rao, K.K. Sen, U. Rana, B.S. Majila, A. Pharswan, G.S. Singh and Nehal A. Farooquee. 1994. Hydropower Management for Sustainable Rural Development in Remote Unelectrified Zones of Himalaya. HIMVIKAS Pub. No. 7. G.B. Pant Institute of Himalayan Environment and Development, Kosi, Almora.

(iv) In Edited Books

Maikhuri, R.K., L.S. Rawat, V. S. Negi, P. Phondani, A. Bahuguna, K.P. Chamoli & N.A. Farooquee, 2009. Impact of climate change and coping strategies in Nanda Devi Biosphere Reserve Central Himalaya, India, In: Biodiversity Conservation and Management for Enhanced Ecosystem Services: Responding to the challenges of Global Change. ICIMOD, Kathmandu. pp. 138-148.

Farooquee, Nehal A., Mihin Dollo and C.P. Kala. 2007. Traditional Wisdom of Apatani Community in the Management and Sharing of Natural Resources in North Eastern India. In: Traditional Knowledge in Contemporary Societies – Challenges and Opportunities (Ed.) Kamal K. Misra. Indira Gandhi Rashtriya Manav Sangrahalaya, Bhopal and Pratibha Prakashan, Delhi. pp. 110 – 126.

Farooquee, Nehal A, B Roy and CP Kala. 2007. Indigenous knowledge of wool Dyieng and making of fermented foods and beverages by the high altitude Bhotiya community of Kumaun himalaya. In Traditional Knowledge Systems and Archaeology (Eds) DP Agrawal, Manikant Shah and Sameer Jalal. Arryan Books International, Delhi. pp. 141- 152

Farooquee, Nehal A. and K.S. Rao. 1998. Transhumance : An adaptation for survival and strategy for natural resource utilization. In : Research for Mountain Development : Some Initiatives and Accomplishments. Himavikas Publication No. 12. G.B. Pant Institute of Himalayan Environment and Development, Kosi-Katarmal, Almora. pp. 145-160.

6 Farooquee, Nehal A. and K.S. Rao. 1998. Changing values in traditional societies and ecological implications. In : Perspectives for planning and development in North East India (Eds.) R.C. Sundriyal, Uma Shankar and T.C. Upreti. Himavikas Occasional Publication No. 11. G.B. Pant Institute of Himalayan Environment and Development, Kosi, Almora. pp. 313-318.

Farooquee, Nehal A. 1997. Pastoral Issues of the Central and Eastern Indian Himalaya: Prospects and Constraints. In : Rangelands and Pastoral Development in the Hindukush Himalaya : Proceedings of a Regional Expert's Meeting (Eds.) Daniel J. Miller and Sienna R. Craig. International Centre for Integrated Mountain Development. Kathmandu, Nepal.

Farooquee, Nehal A., Annpurna Nautiyal and K.G. Saxena. 1996. Conservation imperatives of tribal culture in high hills. In : Conservation and management of Biological Resources in Himalaya (Eds.) P.S. Ramakrishna, A.N. Purohit, K.G. Saxena, K.S. Rao and R.K. Maikhuri. GBPIHED, Almora and Oxford & IBH Publishing Co. Pvt. Ltd. New Delhi. pp. 495-497.

Farooquee, Nehal A., A. Nautiyal and K.G. Saxena. 1996. Diversity : An important component for India's foreign policy In : India and the New world order (Ed.) Annpurna Nautiyal. South Asian Publishers. New Delhi. pp. 142-149.

Swarup, R. and Nehal A. Farooquee. 1995. Conservation of Natural Resources : An Imperative for Himalayan Region. In : Uttaranchal Himalaya (Ed.) M.P. Joshi and L.P. Joshi. Shree Almora Book Depot. Almora. pp. 197-209.

Swarup, R., P.K. Samal and Nehal A. Farooquee. 1994. Land holding scenario in the Himalaya. In : Himalaya Past and Present. (Eds.) M.P. Joshi, A.C. Franger and C.W. Brown, Vol. III. Shree Almora Book Depot. pp. 335-354.

Farooquee, Nehal A. and K.G. Saxena. 1994. Adaptation, Conservation and livestock management in high hills of Central Himalaya: Indigenous knowledge and Practice. In : Current Advances in Veterinary Science and Animal Production in India. (Eds.) R. Somvanshi and R.R. Lokeshwar. International Book Distribution Co. Lucknow. pp. 123-129

Farooquee, Nehal A. 1992. Nuclear Transhumance : A practice at the interphase of sedentarism and transhumance. In : Environmental Degradation in India. (Ed.) S.K. Chadha. Vinod Book Depot. Jammu. pp. 38-45.

(v) Popular Article

Maikhuri, R.K., V.S. Negi, L.S. Rawat and Nehal A. Farooquee. 2008. Ajivika sudhar mein aasan gramin taknikion ka prayog upyogi. Regional Reporter, 25.

P.C. Phandoni, L.S. Rawat, R.K. Maikhuri and N.A. Farooquee. 2008. Kedarghati mein Gothi eak paramparik Dharohar. Aparajita, 62 – 63.

Farooquee, Nehal A., R.C. Sundriyal and Eklabya Sharma. 1997. Adaptation, survival and entrepreneurship in a stressed environment. Hima-paryavaran. 9 (1) : 10-12.

Farooquee, Nehal A. 1995. District Profile : Tawang of Arunachal Pradesh. Envis Bulletin. 3 (1 & 2) : 45-50.

Samal, P.K. and Nehal A. Farooquee. 1994. The Himalayan Development and cultural Imperatives: An Analysis. Envis Bulletin. 2 (2): 21-29.

Swarup, R. and Nehal A. Farooquee. 1994. Himalayan Agriculture : Maladies and Remedies. Himalaya Today. 5 (2) : 36-38.

Farooquee, Nehal A. 1994. Transhumance in Central Himalaya. Envis Bulletin. 2 (1) : 53-56.

7 Farooquee, Nehal A. and P.K. Samal. 1993. Backwardness a Myth, Remoteness a Reality : The case of UP Hills. Hima-paryavaran. 5 (1) : 7-9.

6. Papers presented in National/International Workshops

Workshop on “Approaches to sustainable development of the Himalayas in Indian region”, held at Manali from August 01 to 04, 1992. Organised jointly by ICIMOD, Kathmandu and GBPIHED, Almora.

Regional meeting of NGO's to “Identify initiatives for the sustainable development of North-East India”, held at Guwahati from February 17 to 18, 1993. Organised by GBPIHED, NE Unit, Nagaland.

UNESCO Workshop on “Conservation of Biological resources in the Central Himalaya”, held at Srinagar from September 21 to 30, 1993. Organised by UNESCO India Office, New Delhi.

National Seminar on “India's foreign policy with reference to Environment and Development”, held at Srinagar from October 04 to 06, 1993. Organised by H.N.B. Garhwal University, Srinagar.

National Symposium "Recent Advances in Veterinary Sciences and Animal Production", held at IVRI Mukteswar from December 02 to 03, 1993. Organised by Indian Veterinary Research Institute, Mukteswar.

National Seminar on “Landuse conflicts in the wake of urban development in India with special reference to urban fringes in Uttar Pradesh”, held at Govind Ballabh Pant Social Science Institute, Allahabad from September 26 to 27, 1994. Organised by State Land Use Board, Uttar Pradesh.

National Seminar on “Tribal Development : Options”, held at G.B. Pant Institute of Himalayan Environment and Development, Almora from May 22 to 24, 1996. Organised by G.B. Pant Institute of Himalayan Environment and Development, Kosi- Almora.

South Asian Conference on “Education : Issues and Challenges”, held at Delhi from November 14 to 18 1999. Organised by Department of Education, University of Delhi.

National Workshop on “Development and Mitigation Plans for Transhumance and Tribal Groups of Siwaliks”, held at Chandigarh on 21 and 22, May 2001. Organised by Integrated Watershed Development Programme hills, Punjab and Haryana.

National Workshop on “Bio-Geo Data base for the Generation of Sustainable Development Plans for Uttaranchal”, held at G.B. Pant Institute of Himalayan Environment and Development, Almora from 4 to 6 September, 2001. Organised by Department of Science and Technology, Govt. of India, New Delhi.

National Seminar on “The Emerging Challenges of Globalization and Food security in the Twenty First Century”, held at University of Kerala, Thiruvanathapuram, from 28 January to 02 February, 2002. Organised by Indian Academy of Social Sciences.

International Workshop “Endangered Medicinal Plant Species in Himachal Pradesh” held at GBPIHED, HP Unit, Kullu from 18-19 March, 2002. Organised by World Resource Foundation, Rothamsted International (IACR) UK and GBPIHED, Almora.

National Workshop “Evolving Sustainable Livestock Grazing Policy Guidelines & Practices in the Indian Himalaya”, held at Wildlife Institute of India, Dehradun from 15-17 April, 2002. Organised by ICIMOD, Kathmandu, IUCN and WII, Dehradun.

Workshop on “Equitable Natural Resource Management through Participatory Monitoring”, held at India International Center, New Delhi, on 21 August, 2002. Organised by Indian Network on Participatory Irrigation Management, New Delhi.

National Seminar “Traditional Knowledge Systems”, held at Mountain Resort, Binsar, Almora, from 4-7 October, 2002. Organised by Lok Vigyan Kendra, East Pokharkhali, Almora. 8 Regional Workshop “Evolving Policies for Sustainable Livestock Grazing & Conservation Practices for Ladakh” held at Leh, on from 11-15 November, 2002. Organised by Ladakh Autonomous Hill Development Council, IUCN, ICIMOD and WII.

National Workshop “Jal Sanskriti” held at Hotel Madhuban, Dehra Doon, from May 22 – 24, 2003. Organised by People’s Science Institute, Vasant Vihar, Dehra Doon.

Workshop on “Issues of Pastoralism vis-à-vis Development in Indian and Swedish Context” held at Department of Human Ecology, University of Lund, Sweden on July 12 -13, 2004. Organized by University of Lund, Sweden

Regional Workshop “Analysis of Contemporary Issues Related to Carrying Capacity of Pastoralism in Higher Himalaya” held at GBPIHED, Almora, on 7-8 December, 2004. Organised by GBPIHED and University of Lund, Sweden.

Workshop on “Agro-biodiversity Conservation in Uttaranchal” held at Ukhimath, on November 22- 23, 2005. Organised by National Institute of Science Technology and Development Studies (NISTADS) (CSIR), New Delhi.

National Seminar on “Facing the Challenges of Modern Civilization”, held at Lucknow University, Lucknow, from 26-30 December, 2005. Organised by Indian Academy of Social Sciences.

Workshop on “Intellectual Property Rights: Himalayan Context”, held at G.B. Pant Institute of Himalayan Environment and Development, Kosi-Katarmal, Almora, on February 26-27, 2006. Organised by GBPIHED, Almora

National Workshop “Rangelands and Wildlife Conservation in the Himalaya”, held at Wildlife Institute of India, Dehradun from 9 -10 March, 2006. Organised by University of Tromso, Norway, IUCN and WII, Dehradun.

International Seminar on “Forests, Forest Products and Services: Research, Development and Challenges Ahead”, held HNB Garhwal University, Srinagar, from November 1-3, 2006. Organised by HNB Garhwal University, Srinagar.

Regional Seminar on “Intellectual Property and Innovation Management in Knowledge Era”, held at Hotel Pacific, Dehradun on December 21, 2006. Organised by National Research Development Corporation, New Delhi and Uttaranchal State Council for Science and Technology, Department of Science & Technology, Dehradun.

Regional Sensitization Workshop on “How to Protect & Promote Traditional Products – Handicrafts, Natural, Agricultural & Industrial Goods”, held at Hotel Pacific, Dehradun on December 22, 2006. Organised by National Research Development Corporation, New Delhi and Controller General, Patent, Trade and Geographical Indications, Chennai.

Seminar on "Conserving Our Grasslands: Developing A Research Agenda" Organized by The Ford Foundation, New Delhi. September 20, 2007.

Training on Marketing of Medicinal and Aromatic Plants in Farmer Training on High Altitude Medicinal and Aromatic Plants: Problems and Suggestions organized by HAPPRC, HNB Garhwal University, Srinagar Garhwal, 16-17 November 2007.

Seminar on Women Empowerment organized by Dept. of Political Science, HNB Garhwal University at HAPPRC, Srinagar Garhwal, 22-23 November 2007.

International Conference on "Social Development, Social Movements and the Marginalised: Perspectives and Concerns" organized by Indira Gandhi National Open University, New Delhi, 16-19 February, 2008.

9 Organized and participated in Workshop on Role of Vaidhyas in Traditional Healthcare Systems sponsored by NMBP at Garhwal Unit, GBPIHED, Srinagar Garhwal 25 – 26 March 2008.

Organized, participated and lecture in Workshop on Common Property Resource Management (under NAIP project) at Garhwal Unit, GBPIHED, Srinagar Garhwal, April 7 – 9, 2008.

Delivered lecture on Environment and Development in IGNOU Workshop organized by Dept. of Education, HNB Garhwal University, Srinagar Garhwal, June 16, 2008.

Participated and delivered a lecture on Stakeholders Workshop on Mountain Agriculture: Issues and Problems organized by JNU-UNU at Srinagar Garhwal, June 30 – July 4, 2008.

Participated in National Roving Seminar on Traditional Knowledge organized by Min. of Commerce and Industry, GoI and World Intellectual Property Office (WIPO) at Hotel Madhuban, Dehradun, August 13 – 14, 2008.

Training Programme on Science Motivation Programme sponsored by DST (NCSTC) at Triyuginarayan, Rudraprayag, September 24 – 28, 2008.

Participated and presented a paper in Uttarakhand Stakeholder Consultation Workshop organized by IFF – Social Ecology, Austria at Hotel Aketa, Dehradun, October 12 – 14, 2008.

Participated and presented a paper in International Seminar on Bioresource Management of Cold Desert organized by JNU-UNU at Solan, October 15 – 17, 2008.

Organized and participated in Workshop on Traditional Healthcare System: Problems and Prospects sponsored by NMBP at Garhwal Unit, GBPIHED, Srinagar Garhwal, November 5 – 6, 2008.

Presented paper in Indo-German Conference, Living in high altitudes: culture and environment in Uttarakhand Himalaya organized by Department of History, Kumaun University, Nainital, November 14 – 15, 2008.

Presented Institutes NAIP Progress in National Review Workshop of NAIP Progress organized by VPKAS, Almora at Ch.SKHPKV, Palampur, November 25 – 26, 2008.

Referees:

Prof. B. K. Pattanaik Director School of Extension and Development Studies Indira Gandhi National Open University New Delhi – 110068, Phone 011-29571983 E-mail: [email protected]

Professor K.G. Saxena, Dean School of Environmental Sciences Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi – 110067, Phone: 011-26704305 (o); 26166577 (R) E-mail: [email protected]

Dr. L.M.S. Palni, Director G.B. Pant Institute of Himalayan Environment and Development Kosi-Katarmal, Almora – 263 643 (Uttaranchal) Phone: 05962-241015 (o) ; 241034 (R ) E-mail: [email protected]

February, 2011 10 New Delhi Nehal A. Farooquee