Dr. Rajendra Mohanty Qualifications: * Ph.D. (Mass Communication) * UGC NET * P.G

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HoD's Bio Data Name: Dr. Rajendra Mohanty Qualifications: * Ph.D. (Mass Communication) * UGC NET * P.G. Diploma in English Journalism from Indian ` Institute of Mass Communication (IIMC) Work Experience: * Working with the University since February 2009. (Past Experience) *Principal Correspondent, Press Trust of India (PTI) at Raipur * Principal Correspondent, The Hitavada, Raipur * Stringer, The India Today at Raipur * Contributor, The Asia Water Wire * Contributor, The Down to Earth * Contributor, The Tehelka

Professional activities/ Seminar/ Workshops/ Research Papers:

1. Member, District Child Labour Rehablitation and Welfare Committee, Raipur from 25/11/1999 (585/child labour/99 dated 25/11/99) till August, 2002. 2. Member, Raipur Press Club from Jan 2000 till Feb 2009. 3. Participated at workshop on “Capacity building for Budgetary Analysis at the State Level” by National Institute of Public Finance and Policy (NIPFP) and the World Bank from March 10-12, 2005. 4. Participated at training Workshop on Participatory Research Methods on “Development Governance and Naxalism in Tribal Areas” by National Institute of Rural Development (NIRD) from Nov.13-18, 2006. 5. As the secretary of Tamanna Mahila Evam Bal Kalyan Samiti, Raipur an NGO and tier II partner of UNCTAD (United Nations Conference on Trade and Development) for the implementation of component II of the project on ‘Strategies and Preparedness for Trade and Globalisation in India’ formed federation amongst Kosa weaving community in Chhattisgarh and worked for getting GI (Geographic Indications) for ‘Champa Silk Saree and Fabrics’ in Oct 2010. 6. Co-Convener and Presented a paper on ‘Imparting multi-lingual Education is the Need of the Hour to Empower Tribal People” at the National Seminar titled “Bharat Ki Anusuchit Janjatiyan (Kal-Aaj- aur Kal)” by Kushabhau Thakre University of Journalism and Mass Communication, Raipur during April 24-25, 2010. 7. Participated in “ Behavior Change Communication strategy workshop (BCC strategy workshop)” jointly organized by CARE India and Women & Child Welfare Department, Chhattisgarh Government on Sept. 29, 2010. 8. Taught to students at National Eligibility Test (NET) Coaching being imparted under UGC Coaching Scheme at Pt. Ravishankar Shukla University, Raipur from Dec 04-14, 2010. 9. Edited University annual journal ‘Vichar Saarthi’ with issue titled “Future of News Media’ in 2010. 10. Presented a paper titled “Swami Vivekanand Patrakarita Evam Rastra Chintan” at the National seminar titled ‘Vivekakanand Aur Bharat Tatva” jointly organized by Department of Culture, Chhattisgarh Government; Vivekanand Vidyapeeth, Raipur and Ramkrishna-Vivekanand Bhav Prachar Parishad on March 28-29, 2011. 11. Presented a paper titled “Women Empowerment and Politics in Chhattisgarh” at National Workshop on ‘Electoral Behavior in Chhattisgarh’ at Ghanashyam Singh Arya College, Durg, Chhattisgarh (UGC Sponsored seminar) on Jan 27-28, 2011. 12. Made a Poster Presentation titled “Community Media and Democracy” at International Conference on ‘Diversity & Pluralityin Media: Reflections of Society’ organized by Makhanlal Chaturvedi National University of Journalism and Communication, Bhopal on Dec 27-28, 2011. 13. Presented a Research Paper titled “ Newspapers’ Preference towards Tribal News in Chhattisgarh” at International Conference on ‘Diversity & Pluralityin Media: Reflections of Society’ organized by Makhanlal Chaturvedi National University of Journalism and Communication, Bhopal on Dec 27-28, 2011. 14. Participated in “HIV/AIDS Awareness Workshop” jointly organized by Department of Social Work & Department of Mass Communication, Kushabhau Thakre University of Journalism and Mass Communication on January 17, 2012. 15. Presented a research paper titled “Agenda Setting by Print Media on Tribal issues (In special Reference to Newspapers published from Raipur)” at the National Seminar (UGC Sponsored seminar) ‘Tribal Development in Chhattisgarh: Problems and Prospects’ organized by Government Chhattisgarh College, Raipur on Feb 15-16, 2012. 16. Coordinated a technical session (IInd session) at the “National Conference on Critical Aspects of Film Appreciation” organized by Department of Electronic Media, Kushabhau Thakre University of Journalism and Mass Communication on Nov 07-08, 2012. 17. Presented a Research Paper titled “Impact of Changing Economic Scenario on Religion and Culture of Tribal Community” at the National Seminar (UGC Sponsored seminar) on ‘Chhattisgarh Aur Bhojpuri Ka Bhasayi Evam Sanskritik Antarsambandh’ by Kalyan P G College, Bhilai on March 04-05, 2012. 18. Participated in Awareness Workshop on “Community Radio” jointly organized by Ministry of Information & Broadcasting and Government of Chhattisgarh on May 18-19, 2012. 19. Resource Person at the ‘Orientation Workshop’ for affiliated college teachers organised by Kushabhau Thakre University of Journalism and Mass Communication on Oct 12-14, 2012. 20. Presented a Research Paper titled “Secularism on the touchstone of Newspaper Headlines- A study of the Newspaper Headlines on Allahabad High Court Verdict on ‘Ram Janmabhoomi-Babri Masjid Issue” at the International Conference on ‘Civic Challenges, Democracy and Media (ICSSR Sponsored) at Mangalayatan University, Aligarh, UP on Feb 25-26, 2012. 21. Participated in three day National level conference commemorating 150 years of Swami Vivekanand’s birth anniversary on Sept 11, 12, & 13, 2013. The conference was jointly organized by Pt. Ravishankar Shukla University, Kushabhau Thakre University of Journalism and Mass Communication and Swami Vivekanand Sardhsati Samaroh Samiti, Chhattisgarh. 22. Officer in-charge, Raipur West Assembly Constituency, MCMC Committee from 09/10/13-21/11/13 (179/acad./mcmc/13 dated 21/11/13) 23. External Subject Expert, Board of Studies, MATS School of Arts and Humanities, MATS University. (MU/2013/028 dated 22/1/13) 24. Participated at national conference on ‘expanding horizons of innovation communication’ at Agriculture University on Jan 05 & 06. 2013. 25. Attended a day-long seminar on "Non Conventional Energy Sources and their use in our lives", organized by department of Electronic Media on 22/03/2013 at KTU. 26. Participated in the National Workshop on Film making and Film Festival themed ‘Women issues and Media’ organized by Department of Electronic Media, Kushabhau Thakre University of Journalism and Mass Communication on March 07-08, 2014 27. Participated in the state level discussion on “Present day Education System: Challenges and Solutions” jointly organized by Pt. Ravishankar Shukla University, Kushabhau Thakre University of Journalism and Mass Communication and Siksha evam Sanskriti Utthan Nyas, New Delhi at Pt. RSU on June 21 & 22, 2014. 28. Participated at the National Seminar on “Library as a Medium of Expression” jointly organized by Govt. Science College, Raipur and Kushabhau Thakre University of Journalism and Mass Communication (sponsored by UGC and Chhattisgarh Council of Science and Technology) on Sept 18 & 19, 2014. 29. Participated in National Workshop on “Artistic Mediums of Expression” jointly organized by Kushabhau Thakre University of Journalism and Mass Communication, Department of Culture; Chhattisgarh Govt., and Sanskar Bharti- New Delhi on Oct 10-12, 2014 at Kushabhau Thakre University of Journalism and Mass Communication.

30. Published A Research Paper titled “Impact Of Computer Mediated Communication On Youths (With Special Reference to Youths In Raipur City)” in the Volume 01, No.3, Jun. 2014 issue of International Journal of Multidisciplinary Approach & Studies (IJMAS) is an academic Online Open Access Peer Reviewed International Journal. (ISSN NO:: 2348 – 537X) ISI impact factor 2014-2.593 31. Published A Research Paper titled “Courtesy Quotient in Interpersonal Communication:A Comparative Study on Traditional Letters Vs Computer Mediated Communication” in Vol 2, Issue 5 on 17 March 2014 issue of Shabd Brahm. It is an International Research Journal of Indian languages. ( ISSN 2320 – 0871)

32. Workshop coordinator, National Seminar “Library as a Medium of Communication” (2837 dated 15/9/14) 33. Centre Superintendent, University Examinations (2199/exam/14) dated 06/05/14 from May 07-May 12, 2014. 34. Attended special talk on "Human Rights and Scheduled Tribe' by Prof. Vishnu Charan Chaudhary of Berhampur University on 16/02/2014 35. Organised rally and oath taking on Women Adult Franchise and Awareness on Youth Franchise" on the occasion of International Women's Day on March 08, 2014. (11694/sweep/lok Sabha election/2014 dated 5/3/2014 from district panchayat office) 36. Attended the presentation of Perspective Plan of RUSA at Directorate of Higher Education on 17/01/2014. (66/Commissioner Higher education/SQAC/2013) 37. Participated in “ Raipur CMS Vatavaran-International Environment and Wildlife Film Festival and Forum” supported by Ministry of Environment and Forest (MoEF), Department of Culture; Govt. of Chhattisgarh, Kushabhau Thakre University of Journalism and Mass Communication and Chhattisgarh Council of Science and Technology from Jan15-18, 2015 at Raipur. 38. Published A Research Paper titled “History of Letter Writing and Bias of Communication” in the Volume 02, No.4, July-August, 2015 issue of International Journal of Multidisciplinary Approach & Studies (IJMAS) is an academic Online Open Access Peer Reviewed International Journal. (ISSN NO:: 2348 – 537X) ISI impact factor 2014-2.593 39. Presented a Research Paper titled “Impact of Debate programmes in News Channels on Society” (in Hindi Jointly with a student Vinod Sawant) at the National Research Seminar (UGC Sponsored seminar) on ‘Samajik Sanchetana ke Vikas Main Hindi Patrakarita ka Yogdan” by Department of Hindi, Holy Cross Women’s College, Ambikapur on October 09-10, 2015. 40. Published a Research Paper titled “Secularism on the touchstone of Newspaper Headlines- A study of the Newspaper Headlines on Allahabad High Court Verdict on ‘Ram Janmabhoomi-Babri Masjid Issue’” in Vol 3, Issue10 of International Journal of Research- Granthalayah in October 2015. ( ISSN 2350 – 0530 (o) ISSN-2394-3629) with 2015 Impact Factor 2.035(120R). 41. Participated in ‘Conference on Women and Media’ by Oxfam India on 09/12/15 42. Published a Research Paper titled “Community Media and Democracy” in Vol 3, Issue12 of International Journal of Research- Granthalayah in December 2015. ( ISSN 2350 – 0530 (o) ISSN-2394-3629) with 2015 Impact Factor 2.035(120R). 43. Centre Superintendent, University Examinations (1164/exam/2015) dated 14/12/15 44. Published a research paper titled "यूज़ चैनल के चचा संबंधी कायम का समाज पर भाव (रायपुर शहर के वशेष सदभ म )" as a second author in the book titled "सामािजक संचेतना के वकास म हंद पकारता का योगदान" published by Holy Cross Women's College, Ambikapur, Chhattisgarh having ISBN -81-89244-72-2. The book Contains the proceedings of the national seminar with the same title "सामािजक संचेतना के वकास म हंद पकारता का योगदान" that was organized on Oct 09 & 10, 2015. 45. Organised a two-day long workshop on ‘Preparations for NAAC (National Assessment and Accreditation Council)’ on July 13 & 14, 2015.

46. Presented a Research Paper titled ‘Third Gender Society & Media’ at the ICPR (Indian Council of Philosophical Research) sponsored three-day national Media Seminar at ‘Spiritualism, Media and Social Changes’ organized by Department of Mass Communication, Mahatma Gandhi International Hindi University, Wardha on January 18-20, 2016. 47. Centre Superintendent, University Examinations, Jan-June 2016. Office order No 354/exam/2016 dated 17/05/2016 48. Published a research paper titled " Third Gender and Media Perspective" in International Journal of Research Granthaalayah" having ISSN 2350-0530 (O) ISSN -2394-3629 (P) with impact factor 2.035 (I20R). [Mohanty et.al Volume 4 (issue 3). March 2016]

49. Published a research paper titled "कहानी सुनाने क वाचक परंपराः एक अययन छतीसगढ के ामीण एवं शहर े के संदभ म" as second author in UMRJ (Universal Multidisciplinary Research Journal) is an International level Monthly Online Peer-Review Refereed Research Journal having ISSN No. 2395- 6941 with Vol. II, Issue XIV – June 2016 and Article ID # 1003.

50. Published a research paper titled "A Study on Communicational aspect among the Hill Korwa Tribe" as second author in Indian Streams Research Journal having ISSN 2230-7850 and Impact Factor : 4.1625(UIF). Volume - 6 | Issue - 9 | October - 2016 51. Nov 29 & 30, 2016: Attended two-day national workshop on "Development of Skill Courses (Multimedia and Animation)" held on Nov 29 & 30, 2016 at Bhubaneshwar. The workshop was co-organised by Odisha State Open University (OSOU), Sambalpur, Odisha and Commonwealth of Learning (COL), Canada.

52. Delivered guest lecture at Amity School of Communication, Amity University, Raipur on Nov 24, 2016. 53. Oct 01, 2016: Cleanliness awareness campaigning was organized by the department of Electronic Media in the village Kathadih on Oct 01, 2016.