CURRICULUM VITAE GUPTAJIT PATHAK Asstt. Professor, Department of History Kanya Mahavidyalaya (Affiliated to Gauhati University, Guwahati, Assam, India) Geetanagar Guwahati-21 Assam, INDIA Mobile : +91-99548-85175 Website: www.kanyamahavidyalaya.org E-mail ID : guptajitpathak@yahoo.com
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Name of the Institutions/ Colleges
Duration
Designation
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Pachim Barigog Anchalik Mahavidyalaya, Baranghati,Kamrup, Assam
27-08-1997 to 01-06-2002
Lecturer, Dept. of History
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Donyi-Polo Vidya Bhawan, Itanagar, Arunachal Pradesh
03-06-2002 to 25-04-2009
Faculty Member in Political Science and History
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Arunachal Community College and Health Sciences, Vivek Vihar, Itanagar, Arunachal Pradesh
26-04-2009 to 20-12-2009
Principal
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Kanya Mahavidyalaya, Geetanagar, Guwahati, Assam
22-12-2009 to Till date
Asstt. Professor, Dept. of History
Research Papers/Publications in International Seminars Date
Paper Title
Presented at
21,22 &23 January, 2011
3rd International Conference on Tai and other Ethnic Studies. Historical Prospectives of the Deori Tribe with Special Reference to the Socio- Economic and Cultural Aspects at Narayanpur Revenue Circle of Lakhimpur District of Assam
Dhemaji, Assam, India
11-14 Oct. 2012
Dept. of English Bisu Dance Festival of Deori Ethnic Group of Assam and Its Assimilation with the Assamese Culture
Sibsagar College, Sibsagar, Assam India
2nd & 3rd May 2014
Ethnic Perception of the Tai Ahom Identity of Assam and Siu-Ka-Pha
UGC Sponsored International Seminar at H.P.B. Girls’ College, Golaghar, Assam
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Research Papers/Publications in UGC Sponsored National Seminars/National Seminars/Workshops Sl. No.
Date
Papers
Presented at
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29.10.2011 Human Rights and Value in Education
Mackhowa Degree College, Mackhowa, Assam.
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17.11.2011 Child Labour Issues and Human Rights Education
Nalbari Commerce College, Nalbari, Assam.
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03.12.2011 Role of Government and the NGOs in Sustainable Kaliabor College, Kuwaritol, Development Nagaon, Assam
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06.12.2011 The Deori Tribe and its Socio-Cultural Aspects at Narayanpur Revenue Circle with special reference to Kinapathar Deori Village of Lakhimpur District of Assam
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30-12-2011 The Deori Tribe and its Assimilation
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04-01-2012 Teachers’ Role in the New Changing Scenario
7 30 & 31, Jan Relevance of Distance Education in Twenty First Century. 2012
DKD College, Dergaon, Golaghat , Assam Bikali College, Dhupdhara, Assam Kakojan College, Jorhat, Assam Barama College, Barama, Assam
Education: A Catalyst for Women Empowerment with Nalbari Commerce College, reference to Deori Women in Narayanpur revenue Circle Nalbari, Assam of Lakhimpur District of Assam
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1& 2, Feb, 2012
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03-02-2012 Human Resource as a source of Rural Development with reference to Deori villages at Narayanpur Revenue Circle of Lakhimpur, Assam
Barbhag College, Kalag, Assam
10 04-02-2012 Deori Religion and beliefs in Cultural Intrigation
Mangaldoi, College, Mangaldoi, Assam
11 11-02-2012 Environment and Human Rights in Assam
Khoirabari College, Khoirabari, Assam
12 19-02-2012 Impact of Global Warming on Sustainable Development Nalbari Commerce College, Nalbari, Assam 13 01-09-2012
Human Rights in the Context of Insurgency: A Study on State and Non-state Actor of India’s Assam
Barbhag College, Kalag, Assam
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College and University Students’ : Politics and Decision Makeing-A Literature Review
Bahona College, Jorhat, Assam
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Date
Paper Title
Presented at
15
3rd Nov-2012
Deori - A North-East Tribe an their Bisu
North East India History Association - Conference was held at RGU
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17th & 18th Nov-2012
Traditional Beliefs and Practices of the Deori Tribe of India (Assam)
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10th & 11th April-2013
Discrimination Against Women in Indian Society - A challenge to Human Rights
Asom Vidya National Conference and Seminar - Hindi Department Gauhati University National Seminar - Department of Political Science, Bodoland University, Kokrajhar, BTAD (Assam)
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23rd & 24th May-2013
Tourism and Cultural Tourism - Special Reference to Madan Kamdev Temple of Assam
UGC Sponsored National Seminar - K.R.B Girls’ College, Guwahati, Assam
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26th & 27th June-2013
Ethnic Tourisim and Sustainable Development - A Study with Special Reference to Folk Heritage of the Deori Community of Assam
UGC Sponsored National Seminar IQAC- Sonapur College, Sonapur, Assam
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10th & 11th March-2014
Engagement of Deori Women in Economic Activities - Challenges and Opportunities
National Institute of Rural Development - North Eastern Regional Centre, (Government of India) Guwahati, Assam
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14th & 15th Feb-2014
College Development-Challenges and Opportunities
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9th & 10th May-2014
Research Project Writing
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13th & 14th May-2014
Reflection of ‘Women’ and ‘Womanwood’ in Assamese Journals Historical Perspectives, Perfection & Rights
UGC Sponsored National Workshop, Organized by Rangia College and Dispur College, Venue - Gauhati University, Assam UGC Sponsored National Workshop, Organized by S.B. Deorah College, Guwahati,Assam UGC Sponsored National on Humanity in Modern Assamese Literature, Organized by Chhaygaon College, Chhaygaon, Assam
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29th & 30th May-2014
Ethnicity and Environment - SocioCultural Traditions and Interactions of the Deori Women in Assam
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National Conference on The North-East Umbrella - Environment-Cultural Interactions and the Tribes in the Region, Organized by The Department of History & Political Science Union Christian College, UMIAM
Publications in National Level
Sl.No.
Year
Publisher
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2005
A New Light to Contents of History
Himalayan Publisher
02
2005
A New Light to Contents of Social Studies
Himalayan Publisher
03
2005
A New Light to History of North East India
Himalayan Publisher
04
2005
A New Light to Indian Government and Politics
Himalayan Publisher
05
2007
A Gateway to the History of Assam
Kalyani Publications
81-2723-265-3
06
2007
Tribal Dances of Arunachal
DVS Publications
81-8630-713-7
07
2008
Contemporary World Politics
Kalyani Publications
81-2724-064-6
08
2008
Indian Constitution at Work
Kalyani Publications
81-2724-130-8
09
2008
Assam’s History and its Graphics
Mittal Publications
81-8324-251-0
10
2008
Assamese Women in Indian Independences Movement
Mittal Publications
81-8324-233-2
11
2008
Cultural Fiesta in the Island of Peace Arunachal Pradesh
Mittal Publications
81-8324-231-6
12
2008
Political Science XI
Kalyani Publications
81-1724-138-4
13
2008
Ethno Culturalism of NorthEast India
Sundry Magazines Publications
14
2008
Matrilinealism Transition in Khasi Society, Meghalaya
Sundry Magazines Publications
15
2008
Sundry Magazines Publications
16
2010
Art in Variegated Forms in Natural and Cultural BeautyAsom Methodical Analysis of Education
Title
4
New Age International Publications
ISBN
81-224-2784-4
Publications in Local Level Sl.No.
Year
Publisher
01
2010
Higher Secondary Political Science
Ashok Publication
02
2010
Themes in World History
Ashok Publication
03
2010
Political Sociology
Ashok Publication
04
2010
Indian Political System
Ashok Publication
05
2010
Principles of Public Administra- Ashok Publication tion
06
2010
Political Theory
Ashok Publication
07
2010
Environmental Studies
Ashok Publication
08
2010
General Sociology
Ashok Publication
09
2010
History of Ancient India
Ashok Publication
10
2010
History of Assam
Ashok Publication
11
2010
Principles and Theories of Education
Ashok Publication
12
2010
History of China and Japan
Ashok Publication
13
2010
Philosophical and Sociological Foundation of Education
Ashok Publication
14
2010
Psychological Foundations of Education
Ashok Publication
15
2010
Issues and Problems of Second- Ashok Publication ary Education
16
2010
General Methods, School Organisation and School Hygine
Ashok Publication
17
2010
Asomiya Matribhasa Sikshan Paddhati
Ashok Publication
18
2010
Contents and Methods Teaching History
Ashok Publication
19
2010
Contents and Methods Teaching Social Studies
Ashok Publication
20
2010
Education Psychology and Educational Statistics
Ashok Publication
21
2010
Gauhati University B.Ed. Guide Ashok Publication
978-81-921-288-3-2
22
2010
History and Historiography
978-81-921-288-4-9
Title
5
Ashok Publication
ISBN
Publications in Local Level Sl.No.
Year
Publisher
01
2008
Tribal Dances of Assam
G and N Pathak Prakashan Parisad
978-81-906519-4-3
02
2008
The Land of the Thunderbolt, Darjeeling
G and N Pathak Prakashan Parisad
978-81-906519-5-0
03
2007
Samaj Sanskriti Samannai Aoititiya
G and N Pathak Prakashan Parisad
978-81-906519-0-5
04
2009
Chhatra-Chhatrir Safal Jibanar Aanrot
Rekha Prakashan
05
2010
Safalatar Kathin Baat
Rekha Prakashan
06
2011
Pariksat Saphalyamandita Hoyar Babe Manahputa Adhyansailee
Rekha Prakashan
07
2011
Santanor Bhawishyat Nirmanat Dayitwaseel Matri
Rekha Prakashan
08
2011
Rajnaitik Tatta (Text Book for B.A. Standard)
Aditi Prakashan
Title
6
ISBN
Articles in International Level Sl.No.
Publications at
Title
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The Division of the Deoris of Assam
www.articlebase.com
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Definitions of History
www.articlebase.com
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Types of History
www.articlebase.com
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Ahom Traditions in Writing History
www.articlebase.com
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Political Condition of Assam on the eve of the arrival of the Ahoms
www.articlebase.com
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Chomangkan Dance – Symbol of Hey and Gay Days of Karbi Tribes
www.articlebase.com
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A Change in Khasi Matrilineal Society of Meghalaya
www.articlebase.com
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Tribal Dances at a Glance
www.articlebase.com
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What is the Nature of History?
www.articlebase.com
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Cultural Identity - the Deori Bihu Dance of Assam
www.articlebase.com
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The Religion of the deoris of Assam
www.articlebase.com
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“Tawang Torgya” A festival of the Monpas
www.articlebase.com
13
Is History a Science or an Arts Subject
www.articlebase.com
14
Social History
www.articlebase.com
15
What is the new concept of History
www.articlebase.com
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Education with its pivotal scenario
www.articlebase.com
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Lamination of History
www.articlebase.com
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Dree- A festival of the Apatanis of Arunachal Pradesh
www.articlebase.com
19
Bagurumba Dance and Deodhani Dance of the Bodos of Assam
www.articlebase.com
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EDUCATION : • M. Phil. in History, University : Madurai Kamaraj University, Tamil Nadu, Madras. Session : 2005 - 2006 Topic : “Role of Assamese women in Indian Independence Movement with special reference to Kanaklata Barua”: A study • Master’s Degree in Sociology, From Tilak Maharashtra Vidyapeeth, Deemed University, Pune, Maharashtra Session : 2003 - 2005 • B. Ed. Baihata Chariali, (Gauhati University) Session : 2001 - 2002 • Master’s Degree in Political Science From Tilak Maharashtra Vidyapeeth, Deemed University, Pune, Maharashtra Session : 1998 - 2000 • Master’s Degree in History From University of Pune, Pune, Maharashtra Session : 1995 - 1997 Result : First Class Aggregate : 67% Ph.D. DEGREE IN POSSESSION : • Pursuing Ph. D. in Women Studies University : Magadh University, Boodh Gaya, Bihar. Session : 2014 - 2015 PERSONAL : Date of Birth Nationality Language known Marital Status Health Hobbies
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May 1, 1975 Indian English, Hindi, Bengali, Assamese (native) Married Good Writing Books, Articles & Poems, Music, Cricket, Yoga.
MEMBERSHIP : • Member of Indian History Congress (I. H. C.) • Member of Text Book Development Committee of Political Science, N.C.E.R.T., New Delhi. • Life Member (LM1005), North East India History Association, Department of History, North Eastern Hills University, Shillong-793 022 PARTICIPATIONS : • 61st Session of Indian History Congress, Calcutta University, January 2001 • Extended Contact Programme (ECP) of PGDHE Course under IGNOU, June 2001 • Preparation of Text Books in Social Sciences and Commerce for IX and X (Political Science Text Books) ORIENTATION COURSE : • Successfully Completed Orientation Programme 88 (20th April to 17th May, 2011) UGC - Academic Staff College - Gauhati University - Guwahati-781014
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SUBJECT REFRESHER COURSE : • Successfully Completed UGC Sponsored Subject Refresher Course in History, UGC Academic Staff College, Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh from 27th June to 17th July, 2014 and obtained ‘A’ Grade. COURSE DESIGN, PREPARATION AND EDITING TEAM : • As an Editor Subject: Sociology, B.A. Course, Third Year, Paper-III Rajiv Gandhi University (A Central University) Rono Hills, Itanagar, Arunachal Pradesh. PUBLICATIONS (BOOKS AND CHAPTERS) : • Pathak, Guptajit. ‘Historiography and the Religious Identity of the Deori Tribe of Assam’ in National Conference on ‘Historiography and Methodology of Local History’, Edited by Nandkumar S. Nikam, H.S. Jadhav, P.P. Prabhune and A.D. Ket, Sponsored by UGC, 29th and 30th September, 2014, New Delhi (ISBN: 978-163415-225-9), September, 2014, Pp-69-74. • Pathak, Guptajit. ‘Religious Viewpoints and Practices of the Deori Tribe of Assam’ in Integrating the Culture and Socio-Economic Identity of India, Editor-inChief Guptajit Pathak and edited by Barnali Choudhury and Thagendra Chutia, SSDN Publishers & Distributors, New Delhi (ISBN: 978-93-8357528-2), 2014, Pp-128-135. • Pathak, Guptajit. ‘Socio-Economic and Cultural Traditions and Interactions of the Deori Women in Assam: A Literature Review’ in NORTH-EAST INDIA The Paradigm of Historical, Socio-Economic and Cultural Interaction, Edited by Guptajit Pathak, Jnanada Prakashan (P&D), New Delhi, (ISBN: 978-81-7139617-7), 2014, Pp-353-361. • Pathak, Guptajit. ‘Societal Aspects Underlined in the Inscriptions of Medieval Assam’ in Exploration A book on Social Science & Humanities, Edited by Deep Dutta and Thagendra Chutia, Guwahati (ISBN: 978-81-86860-87-8), April, 2014, Pp-9-20. • Pathak, Guptajit. ‘Socio-Economic Empowerment of Deori Women in Assam: Challenges and Opportunities’ in Empowerment of Women in India: Challenges and the Task Ahead’ Edited by Bedabrat Saikia and Devojit Phukan, S.K. Book Agency, New Delhi. (ISBN: 978-93-8315-812-6), 2014, Pp-249-257. • Pathak, Guptajit. ‘Cultural Tourism with Special Reference to Madan Kamdev Temple of Assam’ in National Seminar on Tourism and Development of Assam, Sponsored by UGC, 23rd and 24th May, 2013. Organized by K.R.B. College, Fatasil, Guwahati, 2013, Pp-222-227. • Pathak, Guptajit. ‘Dr. Bhupen Hazarika: His Life and Achievements’ in Bhupen Hazarika A Voice A Mystery, Edited by Dr. Umesh Deka. Sponsored by UGC. 24th, 25 th and 26th May, 2012. Gauhati University, Guwahati (ISBN: 978-93-244-0072-7), July, 2013, Pp-332-342. • Pathak, Guptajit. ‘The Deori Tribe and its Socio-Cultural Aspects at Narayanpur Revenue Circle with Special Reference to Kinapathar Deori Village of Lakhimpur District of Assam’ in Emerging Trends in Societal Formation Ethnicity, Political Unrest and Harmony & Peace Restoration in NorthEastern States of India, Edited by Dr. Khireswar Loying, Sponsored by UGC, 6th and 7th December, 2011. D.K.D. College, Dergaon (ISBN: 978-81-9243894-8), December, 2013, Pp-79-88.
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Pathak, Guptajit. ‘Education: A Catalyst for Women Empowerment with Reference to Deori Women in Narayanpur Revenue Circle of Lakhimpur District of Assam’ in Economic Empowerment of Women in the North East Region: Issues and Challenges Edited by Sushanta K. Kashyap, Nandita Goswami and Anupam Dutta, Barbhag College, Nalbari. (ISBN: 978-81-910818-3-7), September, 2012, Pp-67-72. Pathak, Guptajit. ‘Religion and beliefs of the Deoris of Assam’ in Traditional Knowledge System of North-East India, Edited by Dr. Angiras. Sponsored by UGC, 3rd and 4th February, 2012. Mangaldai College, Mangaldai (ISBN: 978-81-924052-0-9), May, 2012, Pp-289-296. Pathak, Guptajit. ‘Urbanization and Its Impact: A Case Study of Deori Ethnic Tribe’ in Urbanization and Its Impact in Today’s World with Special Reference to North-East India, Sponsored by UGC, 4th and 5th May, 2012. Organized by Department of English, Chandra Kamal Bezbaruah Commerce College, Jorhat, 5th May, 2012, Pp-369-376. Pathak, Guptajit. ‘Child Labour Issues and Human Rights Education’ in Human Rights Education: Its Importance in the Context of Growing Social Unrest, Edited by Bibhuti Bhusan Das. Sponsored by UGC. 12th and 13th November, 2011. Nalbari Law College, Nalbari (ISBN: 978-81-922971-0-1), February, 2012, Pp-140-142. Pathak, Guptajit. ‘Historical Perspectives of the Deori Tribe with Special Reference to the Socio-Economic and Cultural Aspects at Narayanpur Revenue Circle of Lakhimpur District of Assam’ in The Tai, Dr. Puspa Gogoi, Director and Chief Convenor, 3rd International Conference of Tai, Tribal and Other Ethnics of NorthEast India, South-East Asia and South China and Neighbouring Areas of North-East India. 21st and 22nd January, 2011. Dhemaji Public Auditorium, Dhemaji, Assam, Pp-36-42.
EDITED VOLUMES : 1. Pathak, Guptajit (2014) (Editor) : North-East India - The Paradigm of Historical, Socio-Economic and Cultural Interaction - ISBN-978-81-7139-617-7, Jnanada Prakashan (P&W), New Delhi. 2. Pathak, Guptajit (2014) (Editor) : Socio-Religious and Cultural Understanding of the Historical Researches in India (In Press) - S.K. Book Agency, New Delhi. 3. Pathak, Guptajit (2014) (Editor) : Tourism in India : Continuity, Development, Challenges and Issues, (In Press) - Avon Publications, New Delhi. 4. Pathak, Guptajit (2014) (Editor) : Globalized Activism for the Women, (In Press) SSDN Publishers & Distributors, New Delhi.
UPCOMING JOURNAL : • Pathak, Guptajit (2014) (Editor) : The Excellence International Journal of Social Sciences and Humanities: Researches and Reviews.
EDITOR-IN-CHIEF : • Pathak, Guptajit (2014) (Editor-in-Chief) : Integrating the Culture and SocioEconomic Identity of India - ISBN-978-93-8357-528-2, SSDN Publishers & Distributors, New Delhi.
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SELECTED AWARDS : i) ‘Sahitya Prerona Award’, Uttar Purbanchal Niyog Sambad, Guwahati, Assam, 2008. ii) ‘Best Educationalist Award’, Indian Solidarity Council, New Delhi, 2008. iii) ‘Bharat Jyoti Award’, India International Friendship Society, N e w Delhi, 2009. iv) ‘Dr. Ambedkar Fellowship National Award’, Bharatiya Dalit Sahitya Academy, New Delhi, 2009 v) ‘Bharat Gaurav Award’, Indian Solidarity Council, New Delhi, 2014.
SECRETARY : • Teaching and Non-Teaching Staff (2014 onwards), Kanya Mahavidyalaya, Affiliated to Gauhati University, Guwahati, Kamrup, Assam, India.
EXECUTIVE MEMBER : • IQAC (2014 onwards), Kanya Mahavidyalaya, Affiliated to Gauhati University, Guwahati, Kamrup, Assam, India.
EXECUTIVE MEMBER : • Governing Body (2010 onwards), Kanya Mahavidyalaya, Affiliated to Gauhati University, Guwahati, Kamrup, Assam, India.
STATE CONVENER : • ‘State Convener of Assam’, with Centre for Education Growth and Research (CEGR), New Delhi, India.
SECRETARY (HONORARY) : • ‘Societal Keystone’ an NGO for the welfare of the Society and Research, Bezera, Kamrup, Assam, India.
AREA OF INTEREST : • Societal Studies • Tribal Studies • Gender Studies • Folklore Studies
PRECEDENCE VICINITIES OF RESEARCH IN FUTURE : • Tribal Studies • Gender Studies • Folkloristics • Community Advancement COMPUTER EDUCATION : Certificate course in basic Computer education under SSI Branch, Itanagar, Arunachal Pradesh. Date : 15-12-2014 Place : Guwahati, Assam (India) GUPTAJIT PATHAK
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