CURRICULUM VITAE

Personal Information Name : Dr. Balasaheb Dnyaneshwar Ghodke Designation : Associate Professor Date of birth : 1st June 1959 Nationality : Indian Mother Tongue : Marathi Languages Known / Speak : Marathi, Hindi and English Permanent Address : 103 „Basant‟ Swarnagari Hsg. Society, Anandnagar, Sinhgad Road, . 411 051. Correspondence Address : Department of Geography, S.P. College, Tilak Road, Pune. 411 030. Phone : Offi: 020 – 2433 1978 Mobile : 9011075790 e-mail ID : [email protected] : [email protected]

Educational Qualification

Class / Degree / Examination Year Board / University Grade B.A. (Geography) 1980 I University of Pune M.A. (Geography) 1982 I University of Pune Master's Diploma in Development Planning 1984 I C.D.S.A. Pune M.Phil (Geography) 1989 A University of Pune Ph.D. (Geography) 2007 --- University of Pune

Professional Details Involvement in the Projects i. Agricultural Planning : A Micro-level approach with special reference to Maval tahsil, (1982), funded by ICSSR. ii. Baseline survey for „Health and Socio-economic status of Ander Maval area of Maval tahsil (Pune district), conducted by Sevadham Trust (NGO) in 1984. iii. Preparation of microlevel plans for five selected villages in Yeotmal District (), conducted by Kirloskar Consultant, Pune. iv. “Soil erosion and erosional rates in Western Ghats” aided by Department of Environment and Forest (Government of ) in 1985.

Individual Projects Completed i. Completion of Dissertation on : “Environment factors affected Health Status of Slum Dwellers – A case study of Two Slums in Pune City (1982)” ii. Preparation of Village project, “Integrated village Development plan for village Nigadein Maval tahsil”, adopted by Cadbury India Pvt. Ltd., for its development (1984) iii. During M.D.D.P. course submitted dissertation on, “Village Adoption Scheme of Nationalised Bank – An Appraisal, A case Study of Two Villages”, (1984) iv. During M.Phil, worked on thesis entitled, “Micro-relief variation in river channel in Urmodi River, Satara district, Maharashtra state”(1989). v. Ph.D. thesis entitled, “The Planning and Development of Agriculture in Daund Tahsil – A case study in Rural Geography” and awarded Ph.D. on 21st February 2007.

Research Supervision at Post-Graduate Level i. Pallavi Wagh: “Changing Socio-economic Landscape- A case study of Hadshi”. A minor Irrigation Project in Mulshi Tahsil. (2000) ii. Sunil Valwe: “A role of NGO in rural development – A case study of Dhamangaon Awari in Akole Tahsil”. (2000) iii. Nisha Shashidharan: “Changing Agricultural Scenario – A case study of Walen Minor Irrigation Project in Mulshi Tahsil of Pune district”. (2000) iv. Shitole Vikas: “Agriculture Landuse in Kashti Circle” At Shrigonda Tahsil District Ahmednagar.(2008) v. Potdar Suryakant: “Agriculture Landuse in Malegaon Circle” At Baramati Tahsil District Pune.(2008) vi. Jagtap Ganesh “Dairy Farming In Saswad and Jejuri Circle,Purandar Tahsil of Pune District.(2009) vii. DSilva Merel “Land Tenure System of Goa: „Comunidade , A Case Study of Chandor Comunidade and Cavorim Comunidade, Chandor Village, Salcete Taluka, Goa”. (April 2015) viii. Labade Shyamrao “ Impact of Tourism on Rural Development – A Case study of Shirdi Shirgaon in Maval Taluka, Pune district” (April 2015) ix. Gawai Vijay “ Role of NGO in Rural Development, A Case study of Jambhe Village, , Pune” (April 2015) x. Guided students for completion of dozens of village survey projects in Khadakwasla Dam Catchment area in Haveli and Mulshi tahsils of Pune.

PUBLISHED RESEARCH PAPERS: 1. Published a research paper in Shodh Samiksha Aur Mulyankan (International Journal) –ISSN-0974-2832.Vol.II.Issue-6(Feb.09-April2009) entitled “A Determination of Crop Productivity in Daund Tahsil Of Pune District”. 2. Published a research paper in Shodh Samiksha Aur Mulyankan (International Journal) –ISSN-0974-2832.Vol.II.Issue-17(June.2010) entitled “A Study Of Crop Combination In Daund Tahsil In Pune District”(In Maharashtra State).

Conferences attended, research papers presented and lectures delivered(2003 - 2011) 1. Participated in 6th Deccan Geographical National Conference held at Bharatiya Mahavidyalaya Amravati during 30th September to 2nd October 2005. 2. Participated in the seminar on “Water Conservation in Maharashtra State” organized by M.S.Kakade College , Someshwarnagar on 28th January 2006. 3. Participated and presented a research paper entitled “Microlevel Planning for Integrated Development- a Casestudy of village Nigde in Maval Tahsil (District Pune) in 7th Deccan Geographical Conference held at Dr.Annasahb Bendale Mahila Mahavidyalya Jalgaon (Maharashtra State) during 6th to8th October 2006. 4. Attended ISRO sponsored „Awareness Programme on Geoinformatics‟ organized by Department of Geography,University of Pune(2007). 5. Delivered a lecture on “Arogya Janiv-Jagruti”in NSS camp organised by S.P.College at Bhadas village in Mulshi tahsil of Pune district on 12th December 2007. 6. Worked as a member of Organising Committee for State Level Conference on “Methodology of Teaching Learning Process in Higher Education” organized by S.P.College,Pune(2007). 7. Delivered a lecture on “A Samarth Bharat Abhiyan and Personality Development” in NSS Camp at Rihe Tal.Mulshi (Pune) organized by Mamasaheb Mohol Mahavidyala Pune (2007). 8. Presented a research paper entitled “A Socioeconomic Study Of the Village:ACase Study of Village Matalwadi,Tal. Haveli,District.Pune”.in National Level Seminar held at Mamasaheb Mohol Mahavidyalya Paud Road Pune-411038. 9. Participated in National Seminar on “Disaster Management” held at University of Pune,Department of Geography Pune on 17th February 2008. 10. Delivered a lecture on “A Samarth Bharat Abhiyan: A Challenge to the Geographers” for integrated rural development in adopted village by M.A.C.S.College NSS camp held at Amralewadi in Mulshi tahsil of Pune district on 20th December 2009. 11. Presented a research paper entitled “A Study Of Crop Combination In Daund Tahsil in Pune District (Maharashtra State)in 31st Indian National Conference held at Rani Durgavati University, Jabalpur(Madhya Pradesh) during 19 to 21 November,2009. 12. .Presented a research paper entitled “A Samarth Bharat Abhiyan: A Challenge to the Geographers” in IX DGS National Conference held at Ahmednagar College, Ahmednagar during 17-19 December 2009. 13. Presented a research paper entitled “A Study of Assesment of Agricultural Potential in Daund Tahasil of Pune District”at DGSI National Conference held at S.S.G.M.College Kopargaon (Ahmednagar) during 22-24 December,2010. 14. Parcipated in National Workshop on “Monsoon Forcasting” conducted by DGSI and Modern College of Arts, Science and Commerce Pune (11-13 August 2011). 15. Parcipated in One day National Conference on “Understanding Caste” conducted by Dr.Babasaheb Ambedkar Studies Centre at S.P.College Pune (22nd March 2011). 16. Attended a National Seminar on “Application of Remote Sensing and GIS in Geography” in University of Pune (21st March 2010). 17. Conducted “Neev 90 Top 10” programmes based on value education at various colleges in Pune city (2011). 18. Conducted various Spiritual Retreats of Tej Gyan Foundation in Pune District.

19. Participated in State Level Seminar on “Agro Tourism and Rural Development” at Bharatratna Dr.Babasaheb Ambedkar College Aundh,Pune (26th November 2014)

20. Parcipated in two days National Seminar on “College Industry Interface held at Mahatma Phule Mahavidhyalaya Pimpri,Pune-7 (5 &6th December 2014)

21. Worked as a Resource Person in one day workshop on “Restructuring of Geography syllabus” for TYBA and TYBSc class held at Mahatma Phule Mahavidhyalaya Pimpri,Pune-7 (23rd December 2014)

22. Parcipated National Seminar on “New Thrust Areas in Teaching and Research in Geography” in Department of Geography, Savitribai Phule Pune University(29th December 2014)

23. Presented a research paper entitled “A Spatial Pattern of Crop Productivity In Pune District- A Case Study of Daund Tahsil” in IX th DGSI International Geography Conference held at Magadh University,Bodhgaya (26-28th February 2015)

LECTURES DELIVERED 1. Delivered a lecture on “Environment and Health in rural area” in NSS camp organised by S.P.College at Akole village in Mulshi tahsil of Pune district on 18th December 2010. 2. Delivered a speech on “The Role of Geography in Rural Development” in Shree Shahu Mandir Mahavidyalaya Pune-9 on 12/02/2011. 3. Conducted “Neev 90 Top 10” a programme on „Value Education‟ at Poona Night School and Junior College in Pune city on 26th August 2011.

Administrative Posts held i. Hostel Superitendent at S.P. College Gent‟s Hostel (1986-90) ii. N.S.S. Programme Officer in S.P. College, Pune. iii. University Representative in C.D.S.A. Pune, (1983-84) iv. Co-ordinator,Samarth Bharat Abhiyan (From 2006 till date)

ACADEMIC/EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES: 1. Worked as a Cotributory teacher in the University Of Pune, Department Of Geography to teach a course No.Gg 3321: Physical Geography of Japan during 2011-12. 2. Worked as a Member of Examination Committee for 2010-2011 in S.P.College Pune 3. Worked as a Member of Examination Committee for 2010-2011 in Sant Gadgebaba Amravati University to assess M.Phil thesis for the year 2010-2011. 4. Recognised as a Postgraduate Teacher and also guiding and teaching M.Phil and Ph.D.students in Geography for the period from 26-08-2010 to 25-08-2018 by the University Of Pune. 5. Appointed as a „Chairman‟ of MA/MSc Geography examinations for 2011-2012 by University OF Pune.