Curriculum Vitae

DR. NILADRI RANJAN DASH, Professor, Department of Geography, The Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda, Vadodara - 390002 (Gujarat).

Date of Birth: May 5, 1959

Contact: 0265-2371294 (R) 0265 - 2795329 Ext.-326 / 327 (O) 91-9427 837 149 (M) Email: [email protected] [email protected]

Academic Qualifications: M.A.; M. Phil.; Ph. D. (Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi) Work Experience: -Teaching: 32yrs -Research: 39yrs

Area of Specialization: Human Geography: Social Geography (with special reference to backward area/tribal area development)

Teaching: P.G. level (History of Geographical Thought, Research Methodology, Social Geography, Urban Geography and Agricultural Geography). U.G. level (Socio-Economic Survey Techniques, Cartography and Statistical Technques)

Research Background: Research Projects completed: 03 Ph. Ds: 03 (awarded) 01 (viva voce result submitted) 01 (under progress)

Master’s Level Dissertations: 51

Teaching Experience: * 2006 till date, Professor in Geography, The Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda, Vadodara, Gujarat. * 1998-2006, Reader in Geography, The Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda, Vadodara, Gujarat. * 1993-1998, Sr. Lecturer in Geography, The Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda, Vadodara, Gujarat. * 1988-1993, Lecturer in Geography, The Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda, Vadodara, Gujarat. * 1987-88, Lecturer (temporary) in Geography, Maharshi Dayanand University, Rohtak, Haryana. 1

* 1990-2010, provided guidance on Indian Civil Service Examination at the AICS Training Centre of The Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda, Vadodara, Gujarat. * 1990-2006, Academic Counselor for Tourism Studies and Environmental Studies at the IGNOU Centre of The Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda, Vadodara, Gujarat. * 1985-86, Research Associate in UGC Sponsored Project entitled, “Geographical Perspective on the Participation of Rural Women in Economic Activity in Selected Regions of India,” under the Directorship of Prof. Aijazuddin Ahmed, C.S.R.D., J.N.U. New Delhi.

Conferences etc. attended/organized: International 11 National 44

Invited Lectures Delivered: 25

Major Areas of Research Interest: Social Geography: Socio-economic change and development among different social categories of India, particularly the tribes.

Publications: International * “Sardar Sarovar Dam: A Case Study of Oustees in Gujarat”, in Huhua Cao (ed.): Ethnic Minorities and Regional Development in Asia, Amsterdam University Press, Amsterdam, 2009, pp. 149-164. (ISBN – 978 90 8964 091 8; e-ISBN – 978 90 4850 8181; NUR 747 / 761). * Book Review of Lancy Lobo & Shashikant Kumar (2009): Acquisition, Displacement and Resettlement in Gujarat: 1947-2004, Sage Publications, in Enrich Environment: Multidisciplinary International Research Journal (ISSN: 0974-6064), Vol. II (I), APRIL 2009, pp. 83-86. * “Social Transformation and Social Wellbeing”, in D. K. Nayak (ed.) Progress in Indian Geography – 2004-2008, International Geographical Congress, Tunis, Tunisia, August 12-15, 2008, INSA, New Delhi, 2008, pp. 83-85.

National Book: * Vadodara: The Cultural Capital of Gujarat, Department of Geography, Faculty of Science, The M. S. University of Baroda, Vadodara, 2010 (in collaboration with Shashikant Kumar).

Research Papers: * “Relevance of Space Imagination in Geography”, Research Fronts (A Peer Reviewed Journal of Multiple Sciences, Arts, & Commerce), Vol. VIII, 2018, pp. 30-35, (ISSN – 2250 – 2653). * “Agriculture, Tourism, Cooperation and Sustainable Development”, The Konkan Geographer, Vol. XX, Nov.-Dec., 2018, pp.1-3, (ISSN 2277 - 4858). * “Spatial Patterns of Literacy in Gujarat”, in Milan Kumar Yadav (Ed.), Proceedings of 43rd National Conference of the Rajasthan Geography Association (26th-28th October, 2015), Geographical Aspects, Vol. XIV, Urban Growth: Environmental Challenges and Responses, Department of Geography, SPC Government College, Ajmer, October, 2015, pp.1-10, (in collaboration with Sangeeta Jha), (ISBN 983-93-83693-89-4). * “Geographical Understanding and Its Application”, The Konkan Geographer, Vol. XII, September, 2015, pp.1-5, (ISSN 2277 - 4858).

* “Economic Geography of Gujarat: Regional Development Perspectives”, in A. S. Rao and Arti Nanavati (Eds.), Gujarat Economy: Structure and Performance, Wisdom Publications, Delhi, May, 2015, pp.1-34, (in collaboration with Shashikant Kumar), ((ISBN 978-93-81505-70-0). * “Educational Attainment in the Tribal Areas of Vadodara District, Gujarat: A Spatial Analysis”, Eastern Geographer, Vol. XX (1), January 2014, pp. 327-338, (in collaboration with Sangeeta Jha) (ISSN 0973 - 7642) (published in 2015). * “Status of Human Health in a Tribal Area of Gujarat”, The Goa Geographer, Vol. X (1), December, 2013, pp. 111-121, (in collaboration with Ms. Vijayata), (ISSN 0976 – 786X) (Published in May 2015). * “A Geographical Perspective on Development Change in Gujarat: A Case of Backward Talukas of Gujarat”, The Geographer, Vol. LX (2), July, 2014, pp. 51-61, (in collaboration with Shashikant Kumar), (ISSN 0072 - 0909). * “Disparity in the Pattern of Diseases between Developed and Developing Countries: Case of India and Canada”, The Konkan Geographer, Vol. VIII, June, 2014, pp. 28-39, (in collaboration with Ms. Vijayata), (ISSN 2277 – 4858). * “Human Development Status of a Marginalized Tribal Group in an Industrialized State of India”, Annals of The Rajasthan Geographical Association, Vol. XXXI, 2014, pp.1-14, (in collaboration with Shashikant Kumar), (ISSN 0975 - 4652). * “Socio-Cultural Status of Resettled Families: A Study of Sardar Sarovar Project”, Hill Geographer, Vol. XXVIII (2), 2012, pp.154-58, (in collaboration with Sushil Dalal). (ISSN 0970 - 5023). * “Geographical Analysis of Major Tourist Attractions in Sindhudurg District (MS)”, The Konkan Geographer, Vol. I (March 2012), pp.54-58, (in collaboration with P. C. Waghmare and D. S. Narkhede). (ISBN 2277-4858). * “Regional Development and Social Differentiation: A Study of Selected Tribal Regions”, in Sudesh Nangia et.al. (Eds.), State of Natural and Human Resources of India, NAGI Series – 2, Human resources, Part – Two, (series Editor, R. P Misra, Concept Publishing Co. Ltd., New Delhi, 2010, pp. 836-852. (Reprinted from The Deccan Geographer, Vol. XXXIX (1), 2001). * “Milieu Specific Approach to Sustainable Livelihood”, in K. V. Sunderam, M. M. Jha and P. S. Tiwari (eds.): Sustainable Development and Earth Care: Searching for Policy Initiatives, Concept, New Delhi, 2009, pp.232-248. (ISBN 13 – 978 81 8069 652 7; ISBN 10 – 81 8069 652 9). *“Vision and Action: Geography 2005-2020”, Maharashtra Bhugolshastra Sanshodhan Patrika, Vol. III, 2007, pp. 1-8. *“Human Settlements”, in M. H. Quereshi, (Chief Advisor), Fundamentals of Human Geography, Text Book for Class XII, NCERT, New Delhi, 2007, pp. 90-102. * “Impact of Deforestation on Tribal Economy: A Case Study of Selected Tribal Villages of Gujarat”, Hill Geographer, Vol. XXI (1&2), 2005, pp.24 –38. * “Tribal Habitat and Economy: An Overview”, Annals of the Rajasthan Geographical Association, Vol. XI, 1991-1993, pp.32-37 (published in 2005). * “In Memoriam: Professor (Mrs.) V. A. Janaki (1918-2002), Transaction, Institute of Indian Geographers, Vol. XXIV (1&2), 2002, p. 121. * “Geographical Perspective of Tribal Area Development”, Journal of The Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda, (Science, Technology and Medicine Number), Vol. XLVIII (3), 2001, pp.51- 61. * “Regional Development and Social Differentiation: A Study of Selected Tribal Regions”, The Deccan Geographer, Jan-Jun 2001, Vol. XXXIX (1), pp. 57-72. * “Agricultural Land Resource Utilization in the Mid-Indian Tribal Belt”, Hill Geographer, 1998, Vol. XIII (1&2), pp. 25-39.

* “Planned Intervention and Tribal Development”, in V. K. Kumra, P. Nag and J. Singh (eds.), Geography and Environment (Vol. 3), Concept, New Delhi, 1997, pp.40-57. * “Orissa: A Socio-Spatial Entity,” Journal of The M.S. University of Baroda (Social Science Number), 1996, Vol. XLV (2), p. p. 5-12. * “Industrialization and Dynamics of Tribal Development in Madhya Pradesh”, in B. K. Rai, A. C. Mahapatra and N. P. Goel (eds.), Environmental Management- Socio-Economic Aspects, Vol. II, Rawat Publication, Jaipur, 1992, pp. 23-36. (in collaboration with Rolee Kanchan). * “Location and Planning of Health Care Delivery System at the District Level”, Transactions, Institute of Indian Geographers, Vol. XIII (2), July 1991, pp. 99-111 (in collaboration with Jayasree De & Rolee Kanchan). * “Determinants and Correlates of Spatial Patterns of Tribal Literacy in North-East India”, Hill Geographer, Vol. V (1&2), July 1986, pp. 1-11. * “Tribal Literacy in India: Its Determinants and Correlates”, The Geographer, Vol. XXXII (2), July 1985, pp. 91-93 (in collaboration with Aijazuddin Ahmad).

Awards Received/ Distinction Conferred:  1996-99: UGC Associateship of the Inter- University Centre for Humanities and Social Sciences, at the Indian Institute of Advanced Study, Shimla.  1983-85: UGC Fellowship, 1980-85 for Doctoral Research at C.S.R.D., J.N.U., New Delhi.  1978-80: Govt. of Odisha Senior National Scholarship for Post-Graduate Studies at J.N.U., New Delhi.  1974-76: Govt. of Odisha Junior National Scholarship for Under-Graduate Studies at Ravenshaw College, Cuttack, Odisha.

Membership of Professional Bodies and Societies:  Subject Expert in Geography, IGNOU, New Delhi.  Subject Expert in Geography, University Grants Commission, New Delhi.  Former Member, Board of Studies, School of Human and Environmental Sciences, North Eastern Hill University, Shillong.  Former Member, Board of Studies in Geography, University of Bombay, Mumbai.  Former Chairman, Board of Studies in Geography, The M. S. University of Baroda, Vadodara.  Member, Editorial Board, Hill Geographer, (ISSN 0970-5023) Geographical Society of North-Eastern Hill Region (India), NEHU, Shillong, Meghalaya.  Member, Editorial Board, Journal of Social Science - Interdisciplinary Reflection of Contemporary Society, (ISSN 0971-8923) Kamla-Raj Enterprises, Delhi, India.  Honorary Advisor, Enrich Environment, Multidisciplinary, International Research Journal, Ahmednagar, Maharashtra, India. www.globalgoals.in  Regional Representative, Transactions – Institute of Indian Geographers, Department of Geography, Savitribai Phule Pune University, Pune.  Member of Textbook Development Committee, 2006-2007 (Class XII), NCERT, New Delhi.  Life Member, National of Association of Geographers, India, Department of Geography, Delhi School of Economics, Delhi University, Delhi.  Life Member, Institute of Indian Geographers, Department of Geography, Savitribai Phule Pune University, Pune. 4

 Life Member and Member of the Editorial Board, the Geographical Society of the North Eastern Hill Region, Department of Geography, NEHU, Shillong, Meghalaya.  Life Member, Rajasthan Geographical Association, Dept of Geography, M.L.V. (Autonomous) College, Bhilwara, Rajasthan.  Life Member, Deccan Geographical Society, Dept. of Geography, University of Pune, Maharashtra.  Life Member, Geographer’s Association, Goa (GAG), Dept. of Geography, Shree Mallikarjun College, Canacona, Goa.  Life Member, Konkan Geographers Association of India, Sindhudurg, Maharashtra.  Member and Publication Secretary of “Vigyan Parisad Prayag” Vadodara Branch, Gujarat.

Countries Visited in Academic Connection: Thailand, Malaysia and Singapore.

Administrative Experience:  4th Sept. 2012 23rd March 2017, Head, Department of Geography, Faculty of Science, The Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda, Vadodara.  July 1994 to July 2000, Warden, Dr. V. S. Hall, The Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda, Vadodara.

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