Deepak Pawar CV Contact Details OFF:Department of Civics and Politics Pherozesha Mehta Bhavan,University of Mumbai Kalina,Santa

Deepak Pawar CV

Contact Details

OFF:Department of Civics and Politics

Pherozesha Mehta Bhavan,University of Mumbai

Kalina,Santacruz(E) Mum.400098

Maharashtra, India

919820437665 [email protected]

I. Professional Experience:

1. An Assistant Professor at the Department of Civics and Politics, University of Mumbai with specialization in Language Politics, State Politics 2. K J Somaiya College of Arts and Commerce, Mumbai as a Lecturer in subjects like, Political Theory, Maharashtra Politics, and International Relations. 3. President of Marathi Abhyas Kendra (Marathi Study Centre) An organization working for Marathi language and culture 4. Founder member of CLEAR- Campaign for Language, Equality and Rights, A Pan Indian network working for the empowerment of Indian languages. 5. Visiting Faculty for the translation workshops organized by National Translation Mission, CIIL , Mysore 6. Academic Counselor at Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU), in the disciplines of Political Science and Public administration. 7. Associated with „PUKAR‟(Partners for Urban Knowledge, Action and Research) 8. Paper setter and Examiner for SNDT Women‟s University‟s Centre for Distance Education 9. Visiting faculty for Political Science at the State Institute for Administrative Careers, Government of Maharashtra. 10. Associated with MAVA – Men Against Violence and Abuse, an

organization working for sensitizing men for equitable gender relations. 11. Visiting Faculty for Political Science with Institute of Technology and Management having collaboration with New Hampshire University for their B.S. (Bachelor of Science) students 12. Worked with "Granthali", a Marathi Publishing House, as Joint Secretary & member of the working team of Marathi Vidyapeeth. 13. Worked as a Reporter for "Aaj Dinank" (Marathi Eveninger) and "Ravivar Dinank"(Marathi-Weekly). 14. Worked as an Editorial Assistant for 'Sujan' a bi-monthly of Yuva-Shakti Pratishthan an NGO. 15. Visiting Faculty at the Department of Mass Communication and Journalism, University of Mumbai for the Masters in Communication and Journalism 16. Office Bearer of Shikshan Hakka Samanvay Samiti a state level organization working for the empowerment of Marathi Medium schools.

II. Relevant Research Experience/ Publications:

A. Research Projects:

1. Comparing Language Policy and Politics between India and Pakistan- Under the fellowship of Observer Research Foundation, Mumbai. 2. Oral history project on Maharashtra – Karnataka Border Dispute- supported by Yashwantrao Chavan Pratishthan, Mumbai.

III. Publications, if any :

A. Books.

(i) Books Authored:

1. Wrote a book titled- „Post- Globalization politics of Language in Maharashtra‟, published by Gyan Books, New Delhi in 2016. 2. Wrote Marathi Bhashechi Ashwetapatrika- Status report on the Marathi Language in Maharashtra in 2013. 3. Wrote a textbook for SNDT Women‟s University‟s Center for Distance Education on the subject „ Administrative Theory‟

(ii) Books Co-edited:

1. Co-edited Shikshanache Marathi Madhyam- Anubhav ani Aswastha Vartaman- A book on the medium of instruction debate in Maharashtra in 2012.

B. Research Papers :

1. Presented a paper on „ Language and Politics in contemporary Maharashtra: Search For a New Perspective‟ at the national seminar on „ Politics of Language, culture and history in Maharashtra organized by the Department of Civics and Politics , University of Mumbai. 2. Presented a paper on „Reservation For OBCs at the seminar organized by the Department of Civics and Politics , University of Mumbai 3. Wrote a paper on Language Politics in Contemporary Maharashtra for the online portal „Language on the move‟. 4. Wrote a paper on “Maharashtratil Pinyachya Panyacha Prashna ( Drinking Water problem in Maharashtra) for Yashvantrao Chavan Pratishthan.

C. Columns:

1. Wrote a column Changbhala” based on political satire . 2. Wrote a weekly column „Palkhi‟ in a Marathi daily „Sakal‟ on Socio- Political issues. 3. Wrote a monthly column „Mastarki‟ dealing with issues in education for Rashtravadi Magazine. 4. Weekly Column „Bhashavichar‟ for „Goadoot‟ dealing with language policy issues. 5. Weekly Column „Bhashabharud‟ for „Goanvritta‟ dealing with language politics and identity issues 6. Weekly Column „Moklik‟- political satire for Mee Marathi Live 7. Fortnightly column „Maharashtra Dharma‟ for Saamana 8. Fortnightly column „Dandpatta‟ on issues politics and Governance 9. Weekly column „Seemaparva‟ on the trajectory of Maharashtra Karnataka Border Dispute

D. Articles:

(i) Newspaper Articles:

1. Wrote an article for Loksatta titled “Aaple Saare Sandarbh Harawale ahet

ka?” depicting the obsolescence of social movements and ideology. 2. Wrote an article for Loksatta titled „Marathikaranasathi Anakhi ek Zunj‟about the New Politics of Marathi 3. Wrote a two part series on „Role of Marathi in Judiciary and the evolving idea of Marathikaaran‟ in Maharashtra Times. 4. Contributed to a series- „Meri Marzi‟ as a part of Mahanagar‟s Anniversary Special Issue on the subject „ Me and my world‟

(ii) Articles in Magazines:

1. Wrote an Article on the Bhima-Koregaon controversy titled „Bhima- Koregaon: going beyond the politics of rhetoric‟ for the online edition of The Week. 2. Wrote Article on New Horizons for Marathi Entrepreneurs, written for „Ruchi‟ a monthly magazine of Granthali – a Marathi publication, published on the occasion of „Jagtik Marathi Parishad‟( World Marathi Conference) in U.S.A. 3. Wrote an article on the Politics of Sharad Pawar for Ruchi a monthly magazine of Granthali – a Marathi publication, for its Diwali issue 2001. 4. Wrote an article titled „Samyukta Maharashtra Kahi Nondi‟ for the Maharashtra Day issue of Ruchi in May 2002. 5. Wrote an article on communal politics in India titled “Hinstra Kalokhache Bhay”for RUCHI a Granthali publication. 6. Wrote a review of „Bhaiyya Hatpay Pasari‟ A Marathi play for Lokprabha a Marathi Weekly. 7. Wrote an article on Muslim Politics in Maharashtra in Lokmudra 8. Wrote an article on Cyclone in Orissa in Lokmudra. 9. Wrote Field Report on the Enron controversy in „Sujan‟s Special issue on Enron published in Marathi (June 1995) and English (July 1995) 10. As a sub-editor in Aaj Dinank a Marathi eveninger, wrote on various issues including : -An article on the Strike in LIC - August 1995. -Interview with eminent historian and then Chairman of Maharashtra Rajya -Sahitya Sanskriti Mandal, Dr. Y D Phadke on Religion and Politics. -Interview with the Shankaracharya on the Politics of Hindutva. -Article on deteriorating status of historical monuments/places like Mahatma -Jotiba Phule‟s birthplace in Pune and V D Savarkar‟s home in Bhagoor (Nashik). -Article on Crackers business written for the special Diwali supplement.

(iii) Reports:

1. As a freelance reporter for Ravivar Dinank a weekly newspaper wrote articles on : -Patang festival in Gujrat. -Pradnya Pathashala, Wai, Satara (An organization brought to fame by the late -Tarkateertha Laxmanshashtri Joshi) on its contribution to the intellectual culture of Maharashtra. -Interviewed Prof. M P Rege, the then Chairperson of Maharashtra Rajya Vishvakosha Nirmiti Mandal on various facets of Religion and Politics. 2. Wrote Special Report on the aftermath of Latur earthquake published in Sujan, a bi-monthly magazine published by Yuva Shakti Pratishthan in its Diwali issue, 1994. 3. Wrote Special Report on the nature of Dalit Politics in Maharashtra in Lokmudra, a fortnightly magazine edited by Rajdeep Sardesai and Kapil Patil 1999

E. Audio- Visuals:

1. Radio Conferencing for IGNOU on Political Science. 2. Used to do a weekly commentary broadcast on the All India Radio on contemporary Socio-Political issues. 3. Worked on a documentary on Marathi Journalism titled „Marathi JourNext‟ 4. Participated on various television channels as political analyst. Links to the YouTube channel can be accessed at goo.gl/ANwWao Copy short URL

F. Translations:

1. Translation and Transcription assignments on a professional basis. Also worked for the same with UNICEF and other institutions. 2. Translated into English University of Mumbai‟s Varshavritta ( Annual Report) 2004-05. 3. Translated into English articles from „Purushspandana‟ a Diwali Magazine of MAVA and Purush Uvach for a compilation titled „Breaking the Moulds‟ (Ed. Ravindra R P & Others)

G. Editor:

1. Edited "Paachat" an autobiography of Dalit Author Yogiraj Bagul. 2. Edited the memoirs of Raghunath Bhole, former Deputy Director of All India Radio titled "Akashvanitale Divas". 3. Edited "Hridayastha" a biography of eminent Cardio Vascular Surgeon Dr. Nitu Mandke written by his wife and eminent Anaesthetist Dr.Alka Mandke. 4. Editor of Somaiyaite, the college magazine of K.J. Somaiya College of Arts and Commerce from 2005-2007. 5. Edited „Purushaspandana‟ Diwali issue 2007 run by MAVA.

H. Co-Editor:

1. Member of the editorial team for „RUCHI‟ (Magazine of Granthali) Diwali issue 2003. 2. Co-editor of the journal 'Politica' brought out by the Dept. of Civics and Politics, University of Mumbai. 3. Co-editor of a Fortnightly Wallpaper, "Aksharyatra", which discussed various trends in Modern Marathi Literature.

Additional C.V.

I. Major Awards

1. Madhav Julian Bhashakavya Puraskar for work in the field of Marathi Language. 2. B.G. Dhavale Award for Language Activism in Maharashtra. 3. S.P. Joshi Marathi Bhasha- Pracharak Award.

II. Organization and Anchoring of Events

1. Coordinator of Human Rights Week a multifaceted activity comprising of a National Seminar on Natural resources and Human Rights struggles 2006 which saw participation of stalwarts like Waterman Rajendra Singh, Vandana Shiva, Leader of Shetkari Sanghatana Sharad Joshi and others 2. Organized a National Seminar on Contestations about Chhatrapati

Shivaji, discussing the various discourses around Chhatrapati Shivaji and his history. 3. Organized a Mega Convention of various stakeholders of the Marathi medium schools in an effort to empower children and parents of Marathi medium schools. 4. Organized a State level seminar on „Role of Marathi in the Judicial System – Present status, Future Challenges‟. 5. Scripted and anchored a programme “Ardhe Akash” depicting 25 years of Women‟s movement in India organized by „Granthali‟. Eminent environmentalist Medha Patkar, Writer Prashant Dalvi, Director Chandrakant Kulkarni, Poet Kishor Kadam, Entreprenuer Meenal Mohadikar, Activists - Chhaya Datar, Sharada Sathe participated in the event. 6. Scripted and anchored of a public symposium titled "Aaple Saare Sandarbh Harawale ahet ka?" which depicted the obsolescence of social movements and ideologies. Eminent Dalit writer Laxman Mane, Journalist Jayant Pawar, Ex-IAS officer Avinash Dharmadhikari, Social Activist Kumar Saptarshi, Agriculture Expert Milind Murugkar participated in the discussion. 7. Conceptualized and coordinated one day Seminar on issues pertaining to Marathi Language, People and Culture. More than 100 participants from across the state belonging to different disciplines contributed their ideas. 8. Conceptualized and anchored a public symposium titled "Maharashtrat Marathi Manasache Rajkaran Shakya Ahe Ka?". Representatives from all political parties in Maharashtra participated in the discussion. 9. Conceptualized and anchored a symposium on the "Changing Role of the Media in Contemporary society" jointly organised by Granthali and P. L. Deshpande Kala Academy. Eminent author Arun Sadhu, Director Jabbar Patel, Director of All India Radio Sharad Bhosale and Folk singer Vitthal Umap participated in it. 10. Anchored for a publication function of Adinath Harvande's book on Cricket. 11. Anchored for a publication function of "Hridayastha" By Dr. Alka Mandke. 12. Anchored for a publication function of "Akashvanitale Divas" by Raghunath Bhole. 13. Organized orientation programmes, scripted street plays for the NSS unit of K J Somaiya College of Arts and Commerce.

III. Delivered Lectures:

1. Spoke on Indian Political System – Challenges and future for 6 Mah.

Btn. NCC Unit in October 2004. 2. Spoke on "Changing nature of Linguistic Politics in the age of Globalization " in the Vichar-Vedh Vyakhyanmala organized by Gomant Vidya Niketan Madgaon. 3. Spoke on Religion & Politics in Post Independence India in a programme organized by Political Science Association, Veer Vajekar College - Uran. 4. Spoke on Role of Marathi in Judiciary in a conference organized by „Uran Taluka Vakil Sanghatana‟ 5. Spoke on Contemporary issues of Language politics in a programme organized by Konkan Marathi Sahitya Parishad. 6. Spoke on the Role of Elites in Language Movement in a programme organized by Thane Marathi Granthasangrahalay, Konkan Marathi Sahitya Parishad and others. 7. Spoke on Role of Marathi in Judiciary in a conference organized by „Thane Jilha Vakil Sanghatana‟ 8. Spoke on Role of Marathi in Judiciary in a conference organized by „Panvel Taluka Vakil Sanghatana‟ 9. Presented a paper on „Badalati Vaachan Sanskriti‟(Changing Reading Culture) in a Symposium organized by R K T College, Ulhasnagar. 10. Spoke on Parliamentary Democracy in India in a Workshop for the Personal Assistants of Members of Parliament organized by Rambhau Mhalgi Prabodhini. 11. Spoke on Career opportunities and the need of language planning in Marathi at a youth conference organized by Kokan Marathi Sahitya Parishad, Dombivli (Thane). 12. Spoke on National Integration and the responsibility of youth at a function organized by the NSS unit of the college in 2003. 13. Presided over the function " Ekalavya Puraskar" organised by 'Samyak' a youth organization felicitating under privileged children. 14. Spoke on the future of Linguistic Politics in Maharashtra at a programme organized by Marathi Janadhikar Parishad. 15. Spoke on "Changing nature of Social movements in Maharashtra" at Gomant Vidya Niketan Madgaon. 16. Spoke on Usage of Marathi language in the Court of Law at a progamme organized by Marathi Bhasha Samrakshan and Vikas Sanstha. 17. Spoke on Dalit Literature at a publication function organised jointly by Granthali and RCF at Vaijapur, Aurangabad. 18. Delivered a lecture at the University of Mumbai for would be 19. Corporators. Delivered a lecture at Marathi Sanskriti Pratishthan, Khanpur for 20. speaking on border issues. 21. Delivered a lecture at Young Inspirators Network, Sakal Prakashan

Delivered a lecture at 10thAkhil Bharatiya Marathi Sahitya Sammelan in 2017.

IV. Other Experience:

1. Member of the field work team which studied the Socio-psychological effects of the1993 earthquake in Latur and Osmanabad districts in Maharashtra. 2. Worked as NSS Program Officer from June‟97 to June‟01 for the NSS unit of 350 students and : a) Conducted National Integration project, Literacy project, Women‟s Empowerment project, Youth Week project, and Voter registration project. b) Participated in the Orientation program for NSS Program Officer organized by Tata Institute of Social Sciences. 3. Worked with „Pukar‟ as a Senior Fellow for their Deluge documentation project, under the youth fellowship programme funded by Sir Ratan Tata Trust. 4. Worked as the Chairperson of the Cultural Forum in K J Somaiya College of Arts and Commerce, and organized the College Festival consisting of Workshops, Exhibitions, Competitions. 5. Worked as the Event Coordinator for the Youth Fest of University of Mumbai – Zone II. 6. Won First Prize for a film review of Khalid Mohammed‟s Film “FIZA” for Tell it Like it is‟- a Film Review Competition organized by The Asian Age. 7. Worked for „Vidhayak Sansad‟s ‘Centre for Budget Studies’ and guided them for increasing the scope of their activities in the field of Political Economy. 8. Convener of the J N Dixit Memorial lecture Series on „International Relations – The Changing Scenario‟. 9. Chaired a session on The Future of Literary and Cultural Activities in Academic institutions in a Workshop organized by Rambhau Mhalgi Prabodhini. 10. Member of the Jury for the „Rajya Vyavsayik Natya Spardha‟ (State level Commercial Drama Competition) organized by the Directorate of Cultural Affairs Government of Maharashtra

V. Interviewed by T.V. Channels:

1. Alpha Marathi Channel on the occasion of the State level Conference “ Nyayvyavaharat Marathicha vapar – Sadyasthiti aani Avhane ” (Role of Marathi in Judiciary – Present Status and future challenges) jointly organized by the Dept of Communication and Journalism, University of Mumbai and Marathi Bhasha Sanrakshan aani Vikas Sanstha. 2. Interviewed on Sahyadri Channel on the occasion of launching of Marathi Vidyapeeth – A Network to proactively work for Marathi language, culture and people. 3. Interviewed on Zee 24 Taas on the Emergency in Pakistan and the aftermath of the Assassination of Benazir Bhutto. 4. Interviewed on Star Maaza about the launching of Marathi Abhyas Kendra (Marathi Study Centre) 5. Interviewed on Zee 24 Taas about the launching of Marathi Abhyas Kendra (Marathi Study Centre) 6. Interviewed on Zee 24 Taas about the impact of BSP (Bahujan Samaj Party) on the politics of Maharashtra.

VI. Interviews taken :

1. Interviews of all the Ex-Chief Ministers of Maharashtra on a theme „Changing Political Culture in Maharashtra‟ for “Kalnirnay Sanskritik” a reputed Magazine. 2. Structured interviews of IAS officers (Mainly Secretaries) and Cabinet Ministers of Govt. of Maharashtra. It reviews the functioning of the government in historical perspective.- Project of Directorate of Information and Public Relations -Government of Maharashtra. 3. Dr. Y D Phadke, Eminent Historian in Maharashtra, on Religion and Politics. 4. Narayan Surve, renowned Poet in Marathi, on Poetry and Society. 5. Prof. M P Rege, renowned scholar of Philosophy, on Communalism and Religion. 6. Prof. Madhu Dandawate, former Union Finance Minister and Socialist leader, on the ENRON Controversy. 7. N. RAM, Editor of The Hindu and Frontline, on Enron Controversy. 8. Medha Patkar, on the occasion of completion of 25 yrs. Of Women‟s movement in Maharashtra. 9. Avinash Dharmadhikari, Ex-IAS Officer about his career and poetry.

VII. Scholarships/ Fellowships :

1. Was among the final list of 80 candidates selected by the National Selection Committee of Ford Foundation International Fellowship programme in the year 2001.

2. Received a scholarship from the Department of Civics & Politics, University of Mumbai for excellent academic performance. 3. Received the special prize from the Kelkar Education Trust for outstanding academic and extracurricular activities. 4. Received a scholarship of Rs.10,000/- from Rashtriya Mill Mazdoor Sangh for being a merit holder in S.S.C. 5. Received a scholarship from Kamgar Kalyan Mandal (Workers Welfare Board – Government of Maharashtra) for being a merit holder in S.S.C.

VIII. Prizes Received:

1. First Prize and Group Trophy at the Sane Guruji State level Inter- Collegiate debate competition. 2. First Prize in Hindi Elocution at the "Mood-Indigo", National Youth Festival, organized by, IIT-Mumbai. 3. First Prize at Kamalnayan Bajaj Inter-University Hindi Elocution Competition. 4. Group Trophy in English debate during 'Srujan' Inter-collegiate festival. 5. First Prize at N G Panditrao Intercollegiate State Level Elocution competition. 6. First Prize at Prabodhan Goregaon‟s Intercollegiate State Level Elocution competition. 7. First Prize at Indo-Soviet Cultural Society‟s State Level Elocution competition. 8. First Prize at Vivekananda Kendra‟s State Level Elocution competition.