CURRICULUM VITAE

Dr. Tapas Kumar Dalapati Assistant Professor M. P. Institute of Social Science Research 6 Ramsakha Gautam Marg, Bharatpuri Administrative Zone Ujjain. 456010. .

Academic Qualification

Ph.D. in Sociology (2008) , Ujjain M.Phil. in Social Sciences (2003) D.A.V.V, Indore M.A. in Sociology (2001) Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi L.L.B. (1998) Sambalpur University, Sambalpur

Area of Research Interest

Social Transformation in Tribal Areas Social Exclusion and Inclusive Policies for Marginalized Qualitative Research Methods

Recent Publications

Book /Monograph

Strategies for Human Development and People’s Participation in Rural India (2020) (Co-edited with Yatindra Singh Sisodia) Primus Books: New Delhi.

Two Decades of Panchayat Raj in India: Experiences, Issues and Challenges and Opportunities (2018), (Co-edited with Yatindra Singh Sisodia and Ashish Bhatt) Rawat Publications: Jaipur.

Transformation in the Tribal Areas of Madhya Pradesh (2016), (Co-authored with Prof. Y. G. Joshi) Monograph, M. P. Institute of Social Science Research: Ujjain.

Changing Pattern of Hindu Marriage (2016), SSDN Publication: New Delhi.

Tribal Land Alienation and Marginalisation (2016), S K Book Agency: New Delhi.

Development and Discontent in Tribal India (2015), Rawat Publication: Jaipur, (Co-edited with Yatindra Singh Sisodia).

Journal Article

‘Livelihood Transition among PVTGs in Madhya Pradesh’ (2018) Madhya Pradesh Journal of Social Sciences , Vol. 23, No.2.

‘Kheruwa: The Vulnerable Community in Madhya Pradesh’ (2016) Journal of Tribal, Folk and Subaltern Studies, Vol. 3, No. 1.

1 ‘Livelihood Challenges, Credit Transactions and Tribal Land Alienation: A Study of Kalahandi District of Odisha’ (2016) Fourth World . Vol. 38 , No .1.

‘Impact of Assets Created under MGNREGS on Rural Livelihood in Madhya Pradesh’ (2015) Madhya Pradesh Journal of Social Sciences , Vol. 20, No. 2.

‘Kheruwa Jati : Samajik Vahiskaran evam Pehchan ki Sankat’ (2015) Madhya Pradesh Samajik Vigyan Anusandhan Journal , Vol 13, No.2.

‘Empowering Women through Right to Work: A Study of MGNREGS in Madhya Pradesh’,(2012) Journal of Gender Equality and Sensitivity Vol- 7, No.1.

‘MGNREGS in Madhya Pradesh: Loopholes, Silver Lining and Ways Ahead (2010) L B S Journal of Management and Research, Vol.8, No.1.

‘Implementation of NREGS and its Impact on Rural Madhya Pradesh ’ (2010) Vision .Vol.30, No.2-3.

Article in Edited Volume

‘Contentious Identity and Exclusion: A Study of Nahal Community in Madhya Pradesh’(2019) in Tribal Economy, Culture and Society in India, edited by Nilakantha Panigrahi, Concept Publishing House, New Delhi.

‘State of Education among Sahariyas of Madhya Pradesh’ (2019) in ‘Tribal Development in India’ edited by Rajkumar Nagwanshee, Writer’s Choice, New Delhi.

‘Decentralised Governance and Implementation of PESA in Tribal Areas: Evidences from the Western Tribal Belt of India’ (2018) in Adivasi Rights and Exclusion in India , edited by V. Srinivasa Rao, Rutledge, Newyork. (Co-authored with Y.S. Sisodia).

‘Credit Transactions and Tribal Land Alienation : Kondhs Tribe in Odisha Highland’ (2018) in Tribal Livelihood edited by S. N. Chaudhary and Sarit K. Chaudhari , Gyan Publishing House, New Delhi.

‘Devolution of Funds and Management of Panchayat Finances’ (2016) in edited Democratic Decentralisation in India , edited by Nalin Singh Pawar, Shree Publisher and Distributors: New Delhi.

‘Implementation of Welfare Schemes for Development of education among Sahariya in Madhya Pradesh’ (2016) in Primitive Tribes (PVTGs) of Central India , edited by S. N. Chaudhary, Concept Publishing Company: New Delhi (Co-authored with Y.S. Sisodia).

‘Struggles for Survival and Tribal Assertions in South West Odisha’ (2016) in Social Movement in Tribal India edited by S N Chaudhary, Rawat Publication: Jaipur.

‘Literature Review in Social Science Research’ (2013) in Research Methodology: A Compendium, edited by Tapan Choure , School of Studies in Economics, Vikram University, Ujjain: Aksharvinyas.

2 ‘MGNREGS and Its Impact on Livelihood Structure in Rural Madhya Pradesh’ (2013) Democratic Governance and Human Development edited by in Y. S. Sisodia, Rawat Publication: Jaipur.

‘Saharia Primitive Tribal Group in Madhya Pradesh: Critical Evaluation of Welfare Measures Related to Health’ (2012) in Tribal Health and Nutrition edited by S.N. Chaudhary, Rawat Publications: Jaipur.

‘Employment Security for Downtrodden’ (2010) in Sociology of Subaltern edited by H. M. Kothari, Apex Publishing House: Udaipur.

‘Is Forest Right Act is enough for Survival of Tribals’(2009) in Tribal Development since Independence edited by S.N. Chaudhary , Concept Publication: New Delhi.

Book Review Published in Journal

The Rohingya in South Asia: People without a State (2018), Sabyasachi Basu Ray Chaudhury and Ranabir Samadar (Eds) Madhya Pradesh Journal of Social Sciences ,Vol. 23, No.2.

Youth as Catalyst and Change Makers (2014) G. Palanithurai and M.A. Thirunavukkarasu Madhya Pradesh Journal of Social Sciences , Vol. 19, No.2.

Capital Interrupted: Agrarian Development and Politics of Work in India (2010) Vinay Gidwani, Madhya Pradesh Journal of Social Sciences .Vol.15, No.1.

Tribal Issues in India (2004) D. C. Sah , Y. S. Sisodia (ed). Madhya Pradesh Journal of Social Science . Vol.9, No.1.

Social Development and Empowerment of Marginalised Group (2003) Debal K. Singha Roy (ed), Ambedkar Journal of Social Justice and Development . Vol. XI.

Research Project / Study Report Completed

A Study of Beggary in Religious City of Ujjain (2020), Institutional Research Project, M. P. Institute of Social Science Research.

Impoverished Beggary in Madhya Pradesh (2018), study in collaboration with S R Sankaran Chair on Rural Labour, NIRDPR, Hyderabad.

Livelihood Transition and Security among Scheduled Tribes in Madhya Pradesh (2018) study under the ‘Chair on Empowerment of SC/ST/OBC and Economically Backward Sections’ (MPISSR, Ujjain) instituted by Madhya Pradesh State Planning Commission Bhopal.

Inadequacy of Permanent Teaching Faculty and its Impact on Quality of Higher Education: An Impact Study in Universities of Madhya Pradesh (2018) study commissioned by Department of Higher Education, Government of Madhya Pradesh.

Social, Economic and Political Inclusion of Tribal: A Study with Reference to Madhya Pradesh (2016) study sponsored by Indian Council of Social Science Research, New Delhi.

3 Unveiling Knots in the Malwa: A Study of Changing Pattern of Matrimonial Processes among Hindus in Western Madhya Pradesh (2015) study sponsored by Indian Council of Social Science Research, New Delhi.

Research Study to Assess the Actual Status of Devolution to the Panchayati Raj Institutions in Madhya Pradesh (2015) study sponsored by Ministry of Panchayati Raj Government of India, New Delhi.

A Study on Khairuwa Community of Madhya Pradesh (2013) study sponsored by Madhya Pradesh Backward Classes Commission, Government of Madhya Pradesh, Bhopal.

A Cross Sectional Study of Nahal/Nihal Community of Madhya Pradesh (2013) study sponsored by Madhya Pradesh Backward Classes Commission, Government of Madhya Pradesh, Bhopal.

Assessment of the Effectiveness and Impact of Kapildhara sub-scheme under the NREGS in Madhya Pradesh (2010) impact study sponsored by United Nations Development Programme, India.

Evaluation of Schemes related to Education and Health for the Conservation cum Development of Sahariyas (PTG): A Study in Gwalior Region of Madhya Pradesh (2009) study sponsored by Ministry of Tribal Development Govt. of Madhya Pradesh.

Management of NREGS in Madhya Pradesh: Issues and Challenges (2009) study sponsored by AICTE and Ministry of Rural Development Govt. of India.

Chronic Poverty in Central Tribal Belt of India (2008) study sponsored by Planning Commission Government of India.

Consultancy Project Completed

Mainstreaming Youth in Local Governance: A Study of Kasampur Village of Ujjain District Madhya Pradesh: 2014, An action research study sponsored by Rajiv Gandhi National Institute of Youth Development (RGNIYD), Sriperumbudur.

National Level Monitoring of Rural Development Programmes in Bikaner District of Rajasthan: 2015 (MoRD, GoI)

National Level Monitoring of Rural Development Programmes in Barabanki and Faizabad Districts of Uttar Pradesh: 2016 (MoRD, GOI)

Socio-Economic Baseline Survey of Three Panchayats of Indore, Ujjian and Dewas District of Madhya Pradesh: 2017 (M. P. State Planning Commission)

National Level Monitoring of Rural Development Programmes in Bargarh and Nabarangpur Districts of Odisha: 2018, (MoRD, GOI).

4 Participation in Seminar/ Conference

Participated and Presented a paper on Livelihood Transition among PVTGs in Madhya Pradesh at ICSSR sponsored National Seminar on ‘Social, Economic and Political Inclusion of Tribal in Contemporary India: Issues and Challenges’ (8-9, November,2019) organised by Government Rajmohini Devi Girl’s P. G. College, Ambikapur , Chhattisgarh.

Participated and presented a paper on Ambedkar’s Vision of Independent India and Adverse Inclusion of Marginalised at National Seminar on Dr. B. R. Ambedkar Vision of Social Democracy and its Relevance on Contemporary India (29-30 March, 2016) organised by Dr. Ambedkar Chair, Vikarm University, Ujjain.

Participated and presented a paper on Status of Devolution of Panchayati raj Institution in Madhya Pradesh in National Seminar on Democratic Decentralization in India: Retrospect, Challenges and Ways Ahead (26-27 September, 2014) organised by School of Studies in Political Science and Public Administration, Vikram University, Ujjain.

Participated and presented a paper on Struggles for Survival and Tribal Assertions in South West Odisha in National Seminar on Contemporary Social Movements in Tribal Areas (March 21-22, 2014) organised by Department of Sociology, , Bhopal.

Participated and presented a paper in National Workshop on Socio-economic Development of Small and Marginal Farmer: Indebtedness, Suicide by Farmers, Dr. B. R. Ambedkar’s Views on Agricultural Holdings and Policy Interventions for XIII Five Year Plan, 2017-2022 , (September, 2013) organised by Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar National Institute of Social Sciences, Mhow.

Participated and presented a paper on Decentralised Governance and Implementation of PESA in Tribal Areas: Evidences from Western Tribal Belt of India (Jointly with Y. S. Sisodia) in the National Seminar on ‘Adivasi Right and Processes of Exclusion in India’(February 15-16, 2012) organised by Centre for Human Rights and Centre for Study of Social Exclusion and Inclusive Policy, University of Hyderabad .

Delivered a Special Lecture on Ambedkar’s Views on Sustainability of Agriculture in India in the National Workshop on Perspectives on Economic Views of Dr. Ambedkar (Januray 4,2012) organised by Ambedkar Chair, Vikram University, Ujjain .

Delivered a special lecture on Challenges of State Formation in India: An Analysis from Ambedkar’s Perspective in the National Seminar on Ambedkarism in 21st Century: Issues and Challenges (March 22-23, 2011) organised by Ambedkar Chair Vikram University, Ujjain.

Participated and presented a paper on Empowering Tribal Women through Right to Work: A Study of MGNREGS in Madhya Pradesh in the National seminar on March of Tribal Women in Independent India (March 6-7,2011), sponsored by National Commission for Women organised by Vigyan Samiti, Udaipur.

Participated and presented a paper on Implementation and Impact of National Rural employment Guarantee Scheme in Madhya Pradesh in the National Seminar organized by NKCCDS, Bhubanewar on Management and Implementation of NREGS in India on March 3, 2010.

5 Participated and Presented a paper on Implementation of NREGS and Its Impact on Livelihood Structure in Rural Madhya Pradesh in the National Seminar on Democratic Governance and Human Development: Stocktaking and Future Strategies (29-30 Januray,2010) organised by MPISSR, Ujjain sponsored by ICSSR, New Delhi.

Participated and presented a paper on Employment Security for Down Trodden: Implementation NREGs in Madhya Pradesh’ in two day UGC sponsored National seminar on Subaltern and their Livelihood (October 23-24, 2009) organized by Maharana Pratap P. G. College, Chhitorgarh, Rajasthan.

Participated and presented a paper on Management of NREGS in Madhya Pradesh: Ground Realities and Ways ahead’ in the National Seminar on ‘Management National Rural Employment Schemes: Issues and Challenges (November 17, 2009) organised by Lal Bahadur Sastri Institute of Management, New Delhi.

Participated and presented a paper on Forest Right Act and Survival of Tribal in the National Seminar on ‘Tribal Development Since Independence’ organised by Rajiv Gandhi Chair of Contemporary Study, Barkatullah University,Bhopal.

Participated and presented a paper on Tribal land and Development in the Contemporary India in a Seminar organised by Ekta Parishad, Bhopal on Land Rights of Tribal, 2004.

Participated and presented a paper in a National Seminar organised by Ambedkar Chair, Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar National Institute of Social Sciences on Dalits and Nation Building in India, 2003.

Participated and presented a paper on Human Rights and Dalits in a National Seminar on Restoration of Human Rights and Dignity of Dalits organised by Ambedkar Chair, Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar National Institute of Social Sciences, Mhow, 2002.

Invited Lectures in Training and Capacity Building Programme

Delivered two lectures on Literature Review in Social Science Research and Formulation of Objectives and Research Questions in the Training Course on Research Methodology and Computer Application in Social Sciences (22-25 Feb, 2011) sponsored by ICSSR and organised by Dr. Baba Saheb Ambedkar National Institute of Social Sciences, Mhow.

Delivered one lecture on ‘ Techniques of Reviewing Literature in Social Science Research’ in Five Days Capacity Building Training Course (CBTC) on Research Methodology Recent Techniques and Computer Application (26-30 Sep.2011) organized by Dr. Baba Saheb Ambedkar National Institute of Social Sciences, Mhow.

Delivered one lecture on ‘Use of Literature in Social Research’ in five days Capacity Building Training Course (CBTC) on Research Methodology Recent Techniques and Computer Application (17-21 Oct,2011) organized by Dr. Baba Saheb Ambedkar National Institute of Social Sciences, Mhow.

Delivered one lecture on ‘Literature Review some Fundamental Steps ‘at School of Economics, Vikram University, Ujjain on 12 Dec. 2012 for Ph.D. Course Work , Vikram University, Ujjain

6 Delivered four lectures on ‘Qualitative Research’; ‘Ethnography’; ‘Focus Group Discussion’ and ‘Content Analysis’ in Capacity Building Workshop for Social Science Teachers of Social Sciences (15-24 May 2013) in Academic Staff College, DAVV. Indore.

Delivered two lectures on ‘Formulation of objectives’ and ‘Literature Review’ in Social Science Research’ in ICSSR sponsored Ten day course on Research Methodology and Computer Application organised by BANISS, Mhow during 22- 31 October, 2013.

Delivered two lectures on ‘Formulation of Objectives in Social Science Research’ and ‘Literature Review’ in UGC sponsored ‘ Two-Day Capacity Building Programme for Social Science Teachers’ (28-29 Jan. 2015) organized by Institute of Excellence in Higher Education Bhopal (M.P).

Delivered one lecture on ‘Fundamentals of Social science Research’ in UGC sponsored ‘Research Methodology and Use of Statistical Software on Social Sciences’ organized by Institute of Excellence in Higher Education Bhopal (M.P) 2-7,February, 2016.

Delivered three lectures on ‘ Literature Review’; ‘Content Analysis’ and ‘Focused Group Discussion’ in ICSSR sponsored ‘ Ten Day Research Methodology Training Programme for Ph.D. Students’ (1- 10 February,2016) organised by Department of Sociology and Social Work, Dr. Hari Singh Gour Central University, Sagar.

Delivered two lectures on ‘Focused Group Discussion’ and ‘Content Analysis’ in ICSSR sponsored ‘ Ten Day Research Methodology Course for Ph.D. Students of Social Sciences’ ( 8-17 March,2016) Jointly organised by Department of Tourism and Hotel Management and Department of Economics and Finance, Bundelkhand University, Jhansi .

Delivered two lectures on ‘Focused Group Discussion’ and ‘Content Analysis’ in ICSSR sponsored ‘Orientation Programme in Social Sciences for ST Research Scholars’ (29-31 March, 2016) organised by Dr. B R Ambedkar University of Social Sciences, Ambedkar Nagar, Mhow.

Delivered two lectures on ‘Foundation of Social Research’ and ‘Literature Review’ in ICSSR sponsored ‘Ten-Day ICSSR Sponsored Research Methodology Course’ (11-20 July, 2016) organized by Department of Sociology Barkatullah University, Bhopal (M.P).

Delivered one lecture on ‘Literature Review’ in ‘UGC Sponsored Training Course on Preparation of Research Proposal and Scientific Paper Writing’ (30-31 January,2017) organized by Department of Geography, BLP PG College , Mhow.

Delivered three lectures on ‘Literature Review’, ‘Formulation of Objectives’ and ‘Content Analysis’ in ICSSR sponsored Ten Days Research Methodology Course for Ph.D. Students in Social Science (20-29 March, 2017)organised by Department of Economics , IGNTU, Amarkantak.

Delivered two lectures on ‘Literature Review in Social Science Research’ and ‘Formulation of Objectives and Research Questions ’ in ‘ Ten Days Training Course on Research Methodology’ (6-15 September , 2017) organised by School of Studies in Economics, Vikram University, Ujjain, Sponsored ICSSR New Delhi.

7 Delivered one lecture on ‘Literature Review’ in Two Day Workshop on Research Technique (March 21-22, 2018) organised by Ambedkar Chair, Vikram University, Ujjain.

Delivered one lecture on ‘Data Collection’ in ‘ Eight Day Workshop on Research Methodology (September 24-01 Oct, 2018) organised by Ambedkar Chair, Vikram University, Ujjain.

Delivered two lectures on ‘Content Analysis in Social Science Research’ and ‘Focused Group Discussion’ in Six Days Workshop on Research Methodology in Social Sciences’ (24-29 September , 2018) organised by School of Social Sciences, DAVV, Indore.

Delivered two lectures on ‘Literature Review’ and ‘Content Analysis’ in ’17 th Refresher Course in Research Methodology in Social Sciences and Humanities (IDC) (01-31 Dec 2018) organized by UGC, Human Resource Development Centre, DAVV, Indore.

Delivered one lecture on ‘Introducing SPSS’ in Two Day Workshop on SPSS (March 27-28, 2018) organised by Ambedkar Chair, Vikram University, Ujjain

Delivered three lectures on ‘Literature Review’; ‘Qualitative Research Method ‘and ‘Data Analysis using SPSS’ during 24 and 25 May,2019 in ‘ Integrated Ph.D. Course Work Programme’ organised by Sant Gahira Guru University, Sarguja (Chhatisgarh).

Delivered two lectures on ‘Literature Review, Reference and Citation’ and ‘Procedural Aspect of Research Paper Writing’ in Three Day Workshop on Academic Writing (11-13, Dec. 2019) organised by Ambedkar Chair, Vikram University, Ujjain.

Delivered one lecture on ‘Role of Positive Attitude in Personality Development’ in Three Day Training Programme on Soft Skill Development (17-19 Dec. 2019) organised by Ambedkar Chair, Vikram University, Ujjain.

Delivered three lectures on ‘Data Entry and Coding’; ‘Data Analysis through SPSS’ and ‘Presentation of Research Finding’ in Four Day Workshop on SPSS (25-28 Feb.2020). organised by Ambedkar Chair, Vikram University, Ujjain.

Delivered three lectures on ‘Foundation of Social Research’, ‘Method of Data Collection’ and ‘Fundamental Steps in Academic Writing’ in Research Methodology and Hands on Training using SPSS ( 29 Feb - 1 March, 2020) organised by Faculty of Business Administration and Commerce , Mandsaur University, Mandsaur.

Organisation of the Training Programme / Workshop

Training Course on Research Methodology in Social Sciences for Research Scholars (February 10 to 19, 2020) Sponsored by Indian Council of Social Science Research, New Delhi

Two Weeks Capacity Building Programme for Young Social Science Faculty Members (14 to 25 October, 2019) Sponsored by Indian Council of Social Science Research, New Delhi.

Orientation Programme in Social Sciences for Women Research Scholars (22-26 July, 2019) sponsored by Indian Council of Social Science Research, New Delhi.

Research Writing Workshop for Ph.D. Scholars (5 - 9 March, 2019) sponsored by Indian Council of Social Science Research, New Delhi.

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Two Weeks Capacity Building Programme for Young Social Science Faculty Members (January 28 to February 8, 2019) sponsored by Indian Council of Social Science Research, New Delhi.

Research Writing Workshop for Ph.D. Scholars (8-12 October, 2018) sponsored by Indian Council of Social Science Research, New Delhi.

Training Course on Research Methodology in Social Sciences (September 04 to 13, 2018) Sponsored by Indian Council of Social Science Research, New Delhi.

Two Weeks Capacity Building Programme for Social Science Faculty Members (March 8-21, 2018) sponsored by Indian Council of Social Science Research, New Delhi.

Research Writing Workshop for SC, ST, OBC and Women Research Scholar (2-6, January, 2018) sponsored by ICSSR, New Delhi.

Two Weeks Capacity Building Programme for Social Science Faculty Members (July 5 to 18, 2017) sponsored by ICSSR, New Delhi.

Two Weeks Capacity Building Programme for Social Science Faculty Members (March 8-21, 2018) sponsored by ICSSR, New Delhi.

Training Course on Research Methodology in Social Sciences (June 13 to 22, 2017) sponsored by ICSSR, New Delhi.

Workshop on Comprehensive Village Development Plan in Madhya Pradesh (29 November, 2017) sponsored by MPSPC, Bhopal.

Orientation Programme in Social Sciences for SC/ST/OBC and Women Research Scholars (1-5 February, 2016) sponsored by Indian Council of Social Science Research, New Delhi.

Two Weeks Capacity Building Programme for Social Science Faculty Members (October 27 to November 9, 2015) sponsored by Indian Council of Social Science Research, New Delhi.

Training Course on Research Methodology in Social Sciences (March 9 to 18, 2015) Sponsored by Indian Council of Social Science Research, New Delhi.

Orientation Programme in Social Sciences for SC/ST Research Scholars (24 to 28 February 2014) Sponsored by Indian Council of Social Science Research, New Delhi.

Ten days Training Course on Research Methodology in Social Sciences (26 November to 5 December, 2013), sponsored by Indian Council of Social Science Research, New Delhi.

Training Course on Research Methodology in Social Sciences for Ph. D. Research Scholars (SC/ST Category) (January 29 to February 7, 2013) Sponsored by Indian Council of Social Science Research, New Delhi.

Ten Days Training Course on Research Methodology in Social Sciences (13 to 22 March, 2012) sponsored by Indian Council of Social Science Research, New Delhi.

9 Scientific Approach and Methodology Training Workshop for Research Scholars of Madhya Pradesh (19 to 23 December, 2011) sponsored by M.P. Council of Science and Technology, Bhopal.

Organisation of Seminar and Conference

Convened National Seminar on Social Development of Vulnerable Groups: Issues and Challenges in Contemporary India (28 - 29 November, 2019) sponsored by ICSSR, New Delhi organised by MPISSR, Ujjain.

Organised National Seminar on Regional Disparity in Contemporary in India: Concerns for Development and Policy Interventions (27-28 March, 2018) organised by MPISSR, Ujjain.

Oragnised and convened National Seminar on Efficacy of Government Programmes on Socio- Economic and Political Inclusion of SC/ST/OBC and Economically Backward Sections (26-27 October, 2017) sponsored by MPSPC, Bhopal.

Organised and coordinated National Seminar on Climatic Change Weather Variability and Its Impact on Human Life: Challenges and Strategies in Contemporary India (2-3 February, 2017) sponsored by ICSSR, New Delhi organized by MPISSR, Ujjain.

Organised and convened National Seminar on Affirmative Action and Social Inclusion of Marginalised: Conundrums and Opportunities in India (16-17 December, 2015), sponsored by Indian Council of Social Science Research, New Delhi.

Organised National Seminar on Two Decades of Panchayat Raj in India: Experiences, Issues, Challenges and Opportunities (January 15-16, 2015) sponsored by Indian Council of Social Science Research, New Delhi.

Convened National Seminar on Mainstreaming Tribals in Central India: Issues and Challenges (March 28 & 29, 2014) at MPISSR, Ujjain, sponsored by Indian Council of Social Science Research, New Delhi.

Organised National Seminar on Strategies for Human Development and People’s Participation: Challenges and Prospects in Rural India (12-13 February, 2014) at MPISSR, Ujjain sponsored by ICSSR, Nerw Delhi.

Organised and coordinated National Colloquium on Socio-Economic and Technological Transformation in Tribal Areas of Madhya Pradesh (8-9 October, 2013) sponsored by ICSSR, New Delhi organised by MPISSR, Ujjain.

Organised and coordinated Regional Hindi seminar on ‘ Madhya Pradesh Mein Manav Vikas Ke Vividh Aayam: Choonotiyan Evam Sambhabanayein’ (27-28 January, 2013) at M. P. Institute of Social Science Research, Ujjain.

Organised and convened National Seminar on Development and Discontent in Contemporary Tribal India (28-29, February 2011) sponsored by ICSSR, New Delhi organised by MPISSR, Ujjain.

10 Coordinated an International Seminar at Hotel Lake View Ashok, Bhopal on Social Structure and Unequal Opportunities in India and Thailand (13-14, November, 2010) jointly organised by NRCT-ICSSR-MPISSR.

Organised and Convened ICSSR sponsored National Seminar on Rural Transformation and Changing Agrarian Relations in India (17-18 March, 2009) at MPISSR Ujjain.

Association in Research and Academic Responsibilities

Associate Editor, Madhya Pradesh Journal of Social Sciences, A biannual journal of MPISSR, Ujjain (Since, 2012)

Coordinator IQAC Cell, MPISSR, Ujjain

Coordinator Research and Academic Committee, MPISSR, Ujjain

Coordinator Ph.D. Programme, MPISSR, Ujjain

Institutional Membership

Indian Sociological Society (Life Member)

Madhya Pradesh Institute of Social Science Research, Ujjain (Life Member)

Address for Communication

Institute Residence Dr. Tapas Kumar Dalapati Dr. Tapas Kumar Dalapati M. P. Institute of Social Science Research 74-Kalpataru Avenue 6 Ramsakha Gautam Marg Dewas Road,Ujjain Bharatpuri Administrative Zone Madhya Pradesh Ujjain - 456010, Madhya Pradesh, India E Mail: [email protected] Phones: 0734-2510978, Fax-2512450 (Institute) Cell: + 91 9827378447 E mail: [email protected]

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