Assistant Professor
| Date of Birth : | 01/03/1977 |
| Contact Numbers : | 9436123886 |
| E-mails : | jayantard[at]tripurauniv.ac.in jayantard[at]gmail.com |
| Academic Qualifications : | Masters in Rural Development,Ph.D. (Rural Development) Topic: ‘Poverty Alleviation through Self--Help Groups: A study on People’s Participation’ |
| Present Designation/position : | Assistant Professor |
| Topics Taught : | MR-101 : Rural Development Concept & Theories,MR- 203 : Rural Development Project & Programme Management,MR- 203 : Rural Development Project & Programme Management |
Publications (year wise) :
| List of publications in Journal /Books/Proceeding | ||
| Name | Title of the Paper/Book | Name of Journal/Books, Vol. No. Pages and Year of Publication |
|---|---|---|
| Book (ISSN/ISBN) | Shifting Cultivation: In Search of Alternatives (Co.Edt) | Abhijit Publication, New Delhi. (2010) |
| AMRAO PARI (We can do it) – A Documentation on Successful Rural Entrepreneus in Tripura (In Bengali) | Centre for Rural Studies, Tripura University (2010) | -- |
| Rural Development in India (Edt) | Serial Publication, New Delhi (2009) | -- |
| Rural Development Project : Formulation & Management | Naba Chandana Prakasani, Tripura (2009) | -- |
| Paper(ISSN/ISBN) | Decentralised Planning in Tripura | Behera,M.C.& Basar, J. (Ed.) Globalisation and The Marginalised : Issues and Concerns for Development, Commonwealth Publication, Delhi, pp. 249-267 (2010) |
| -- | State’s Response to Oldage Persons in Tripura : An Assessment | Sharma, R. & Thomas,C.J. (Ed.) Ageism : Problems & Prospects, Akankha Publication, Delhi, pp. 407-436. (2010) |
| -- | Rol of Bamboo in Conservation of Biodiversity and Promoting Ecotourism in Tripura, India | World Bamboo Congress Proceedings, No.1; Vol-3, pp. 35-50 (2009) (coauther) |
| -- | Efforts of Tribal Development in Tripura : An Assessment | Bera,G.K., et.al (Ed.) Tribal Development in Tripura, EBH Publication, Guwahati, pp. 121-136. (2009) |
| -- | Gender Budgeting in Tripura : A Misty Picture | Singh, A.K., et.al (Ed.) Gender Budgeting and Women Empowerment in India, Serial Publication, New Delhi, pp. 394-403. (2009) |
| -- | Role of Local Self Government in Human Development of Tripura | Jena, K.N. (Ed.) Development Paradigm and Bottom Up Approaches, Abhijit Publishing House, New Delhi, pp. 181-196 (2009) |
| -- | Status and Challenges of Rural Women Micro-entrepreneurs in Kohima district of Nagaland : A Micro-level Study | Jena, K.N. (Ed.) Globalised India & Development Issues, Abhijit Publishing House, New Delhi, pp. 203-213. (2009) |
| -- | People’s Participation in Rural Development Planning in Tripura | International Journal of Rural Development and Management Studies, International Science Press, Hariyana. Vol-3; No.-1, pp-193-205. (2009) |
| -- | Role of NGOs in Primary Education : A study on Sarva Siksha Abhiyan in Tripura | International Journal of Rural Development and Management Studies, International Science Press, Hariyana. Vol-3; No.-2, pp-479-49. (2009) |
| -- | Stakeholder’s Participation in Watershed Management | International Journal of Rural Development and Management Studies, International Science Press, Hariyana. Vol-2; No.-2, pp-213-223 (2008) |
| -- | Women Empowerment and Panchayat Raj Institutions in Tripura | Chakraborty, K.S. (Ed.) Empowerment and Status of Women in Tripura, Akankha Publishing House, New Delhi, pp. 47-58 (2008) |
| -- | Social Security of Old Age Persons in Rural Areas: An Empirical Study | Majumder, C.B., Saha, P. (Ed.) Aging in North East India : Tripura Perspective, Akankha Publishing House, New Delhi, pp. 102-120 (2008) |
| -- | Rehabilitation of Shifting Cultivators in the State of Tripura, India | Saxena, K.G., Liang, L. & Rerkasem, K. (Ed.) Shifting Agriculture in Asia: Implications for Environmental Conservation and Sustainable Livelihood, Bishen Singh Mahendra Pal Singh, DehraDun, pp. 33-41. (2008) |
| -- | Democratic Decentralisation in Tripura | Tripura Human Development Report, 2007 |
| -- | Poverty Alleviation through Self Help Groups : Issues of Sustainability in Tripura | A.K.Sahoo (Ed.) Sociological Perspectives on Globalisation, Kalpaz Publication, New Delhi, pp. 141-149. (2006) |
| -- | Social Mobilisation, Employment and Empowerment through SHGs- Tripura | Taha (Ed.) Social Mobilisation, Employment and Empowerment through SHGs, NIRD, Hyderabad (2006). |
| -- | Participatory Micro Planning for Village Eco-Development | Decentralized Planning and Participatory Rural Development (Ed), Concept Publishing Company, New Delhi, pp. 92-105 (2005) |
Seminar/Conference/Workshop/Refresher/Orientations etc. Participated:
| Name | Name of the Conference/ Seminar/ Workshop attended | Duration / Date | Organised by | Title of the Paper / Book |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| International | 8th Word Bamboo Congress at Thailand | 16-19 September, 2009 | World Bamboo Organisation, USA | Role of Bamboo in Conservation of Biodiversity and Promoting Eco-tourism in Tripura, India. (co-author) |
| International Synthesis Workshop on Shifting Agriculture, Environmental Conservation and Sustainable Livelihoods of Marginal Mountain Society | 23-25 September, 2007 | Nation University (UNU), Tokio, Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi and NIRD-NERC, Guwahati | Rehabilitation of Shifting Cultivators in Tripura | -- |
| I3rd International Bamboo Festival and BAMEXPO | 3rd International Bamboo Festival and BAMEXPO | WBO, USA and Cane & Bamboo Technology Centre, Guwahati | Raporteur in Technical seminar on “Bamboo Cluster Development-and-Market Access”. | -- |
| International Workshop on Shifting Agriculture, Environmental Conservation and Sustainable Livelihoods of Marginal Mountain Society | 6-10 October, 2005 | Nation University (UNU), Tokio, Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi and NIRD-NERC, Guwahati | Rethinking of Regrouping Villages for Rehabilitation of Jhumias in Tripura | -- |
| National/ State | State Level Seminar on Agricultural Development : Changing Scenario of Tripura | 10 January, 2010 | IGNOU & ESSOT | Women in Agriculture : An Empirical Study in West Tripura District (first author) |
| Planning Commission, Govt. of India sponsored National seminar on Trafficking of Women & Children : Issues and Way Forward | 26-27 December,2009 | Ananya Institute for Development Research & Social Action, Lucknow | Combating Human Trafficking and NGOs in NE States : Some suggestive Role (co-author) | -- |
| National Human Rights Commission, New Delhi sponsored National Seminar on Human Rights in North East India: Issues and Challenges | 21th November, 2008 | Department of Political Science, Tripura University | Rights of the Children vis-à-vis Status of Children in Tripura | -- |
| ICFAI sponsored State Level Seminar on Values, Knowledge and Development : Emerging Issues in Education | 28-30 November, 2008 | Department of Education, ICFAI University, Tripura | Role of NGOs in Primary Education : A study on SSA in Tripura | -- |
| Consultative meet on Issues of Social Development in North-East & The Way Forward | 10-12 June, 2007 | TISS, Mumbai | Social Development in Tripura : A Status Paper | -- |
| National Seminar on Bamboo Based Livelihood | 18-19 September, 2007 | Indian Grameen Services, BASIX, Hyderabad | Bamboo - a Resources for Sustainable Livelihood in Rural Areas (co-auther) | -- |
| UGC sponsored National Seminar on Human Rights and Values in Education | 20th December, 2007 | Department of Political Science, Tripura University | Rights to Information in Tripura : Right Act but Worng Application | -- |
| UGC sponsored National Seminar on Empowering the poor Through SHGs and PRIs : North Eastern Perspectives | 24-25 November, 2007 | BBM College, Tripura | Micro-Entrepreneurship Through SHG : Present Status & Opportunities | -- |
| UGC sponsored National Seminar on Changing Scenario of Man-Environment Relationship in North East India | 11-12 December, 2004 | Department. of Geography, Women’s College, Tripura | Strategies for Sustainable Developemnt of Tribals in Trpura : A critical Appraisal | -- |
| Planning Commission, Govt. of India sponsored National Seminar on Gender Budgeting and Women Empowerment | 13-14 September, 2008. | SUPATH Gramodyog Sansthan & Gujrat Vidyapith | Gender Budget in Tripura : A Misty Picture | -- |
| National Seminar on Geomorphic Hazards: Issues and Challenges | 28-30 November, 2008 | Department of Geography & Disaster Management, Tripura University | Role of local Self Government in Disaster Management in Rural Tripura | -- |
Membership/Positions in Learned Academic Bodies/Organizations:
- Associate Editor, International Journal of Rural Development and Management Studies, International Science Press , Delhi.
- Member, Editorial Board, International Journal of Social and Economic Research (earlier SAARC journal of current social research)
- Member, Editorial Advisory Board, Indian Journal of Development Research and Social Action (International Journal), Global Research Publication, Delhi.
- Editor, Gram Darsan, Newsletter of Centre for Rural Studies, Tripura University.
- Member, National Observatory for Anthropological Research (NOAR),India.
- Member, SAARC forum of Social Scientists.
- Member, Academic Council, ARKA Community College, (First ever Community College in North Eastern India , affiliated to IGNOU, Delhi), Sekerkote, Tripura.
- Member of the Sub-committee on Tertiary Sector to look into Application of Science and Technology for Economic Development of Tripura.
- Empanelled HRD Expert in North East India by North Eastern Development Financial Institute (NEDFI), Assam.
- Life Member, Red Cross Society, Agartala- Branch, Agartala, Tripura
- Key Resource Person for preparation of GRAMODAYA - Decentralized Village Development Planning in Tripura.
- Life Member, Economic Science Society of Tripura (ESSOT), College Tilla, Tripura (W).
- Advisory Member, Integrated Development Education and Action (IDEA), 88- Sukrabad, Dhaka-1207, Bangladesh
- Founder Member, Financial Inclusion Trust (FIT), New Delhi (Chaired by Shri. Y.C. Nanda, Chairman,Agri. Finacial Coorporation, Govt. of India)
Research Projects:
- Women Empowerment through Self Help Group : A pilot Study in Dukli Block of West District, Tripura, Women Study cell, Tripura University (2008) (with Dr. C.B.Majumdar, Convenor, Women Study Cell, Tripura University)
- Councelling Method in Distance Education, Directorate of Distance Education, Tripura University (2010)
Research Supervisions (Scholar's Name, Topic and Status):
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Scholarship/Award/Recognitions:
- Recognized as one of the Rural Development Experts in India in the field of Rural Development, People’s Participation & Micro-credit/Self-Help Groups by National Institute of Rural Development, Hyderabad (2005).
- Recogised as one of the Local Government Experts in India in the field of Participatory Planning, RD & Panchayat and Social Audit (an initiatives of Minstry of Panchayat Raj, Govt. of India, 2009)
- Received Broad Outlook Lerner Teacher (BOLT) Award-2006 (district Runner up) from AIR INDIA, Mumbai and its media partner DAINIK SANBAD, Agartala.
- Master trainer in the field of Panchayat Raj Institute (PRIs) and Community Based Disaster Management (CBDM).
- State Resource Person for Tripura on Right to Information Act, 2005.
Other Information (if any):
- Coordinator, Centre for Rural Studies, Tripura University
- Extention Officer, Post-graduate Diploma course in Bamboo Cultivation and Resource Utilisation (BCRU), Tripura University.
- Guest Faculty, PGD in BCRU and PGD in Tribal & Ethnic Study, Tripura University
- Academic Councellor, MA in Rural Development programme, IGNOU.