CURRICULUM VITAE

Sangeeta Kakoty

Associate Professor

Department of History

Arya Vidyapeeth College

Guwahati-16

ACADEMIC QUALIFICATION

P.G Diploma in Foreign Language(French) in 2009,Gauhati University.

M.A in HUMAN RIGHTS IN 2002,Pondicherry University and IIHR, New Delhi(through the Directorate of Distance Learning).

M.A in HISTORY specializing in Modern Group in 1996,Gauhati University. NET(UGC) in HISTORY IN 1996. LL.B from Government Law College, Gauhati University. B.A in HISTORY in 1993,Gauhati University. A.I.S.S.C.E in 1990, CBSE. A.I.S.S.E in 1988,CBSE.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Presently working as Associate Professor in History In Arya Vidyapeeth College,

Guwahati since October 1999. Coordinator, Foundation Course in Human Rights, A.V College,since 2005. Took charge as Head of The Department on 21/09/2015.

ORIENTATION/REFRESHER/SEMINAR/WORKSHOP/CONFERENCES

UGC sponsored Orientation Course: ASC, Gauhati University,18th Feb- 17th Mar,2002.

UGC sponsored Refresher Course: ASC, JNU, 27th Jan- 20th Feb,2004.

UGC sponsored Refresher Course :ASC, Gauhati University,19th Jan-8th Feb,2009. UGC sponsored Refresher Course: ASC, Himachal Pradesh University,03rd Mar-23rd Mar,2010.

Attended an Orientation Course on “Laws Relating to Women for Women Teachers”

organised by NIPCCD,NERC,31st Jan-4th Feb 2000.

ttended a seminar on “Sankardeva’s contribution to the socio-economic regeneration of Assam”,Bharatiya Itihas Sankalan Samiti,Assam,5th-6th October,2002.

Attended Lecture Series,2003-2004,organized by ICHR,NER Centre. Lecture I-“Social Base of Indian National Movement in North East” by Dr.S.D Goswami,Dibrugarh University,28th Aug.2003.

Participated in a National Lvel Workshop cum Seminar of Lions-Quest,Lions club International 322D on “Teaching skills for Adolescents” ,21st-23rd Sept’2003.

ttended NEIHA XXIV Session,Guwahati,16-18 Oct’2003.

ttended a seminar on “Constitutional Safeguards for the Indegenous people of North East”,13th-14th March,2004.

ttended Lecture II(Lecture series 2003-2004,ICHR,NER Centre)delivered by Prof.Imdad Hussain from NEHU on ‘Finance and under development-Assam’s Colonial Legacy’,May 2004.

Attended a National Seminar on “Intellectual Property Rights”, St.Anthony,s

College,6th-8th October 2004.

Attended NEIHA Conference in NEHU,Shillong,28-30 October 2004.

Attended a Workshop on “Research Methodology in Gender Studies” organised by

the Women Studies Research Centre ,Gauhati University 10th -18th June 2005.

Attended a Seminar on “Strenghtening shared Values: US and Indian perspectives on Multiculturalism” organised by the American Centre,Kolkata,11th August 2006 in Hotel Landmark,Guwahati.

Presented a paper “Sustaining Tourism through the Look East Policy” in the National Seminar organised by the IQAC, Synod College, Shillong on 19-20 October 2006.

Attended the UGC SAM Workshop on “Capacity Building of Women Managers

in Higher Education” organised by the Women,s Studies Cell ,A.V College,12-16 Nov 2008.

Presented a Joint paper on “Scourge of Rape: The Assam Scenario” in the National

Seminar

on Crime Against Women : A North East Perspective organized by the Lady Keane College,Shillong,27-28th August 2009.

Presented a joint paper on “Socio-economic Development and Demographic face of

Guwahati” in the National Seminar on Population, Environment and Development in North-East India, A.V College on 20-21st October,2009.

Presented a joint paper on “KVI and its role in the Socio-economic development of

Assam” in the National Seminar sponsored by ICSSR/Ministry of Tribal Affairs on

the “Role of Khadi and Village Industries in socio-economic development of North

East states”& “Development of Tribal people in Arunachal Pradesh”organized by the Dera Natung Government

College ,Itanagar 20-22nd November2009.

Presented a paper on “Role of NGO’s in the development of Health Sector in

Assam” in the National Seminar sponsored by ICSSR/Ministry of Tribal Affairs on

the “Role of Khadi and Village Industries in socio-economic development of North

East states”& “Development of

Tribal people in Arunachal Pradesh”organized by the Dera Natung Government College ,Itanagar 20-22nd November2009.

Attended the UGC sponsored National Workshop on “Policies and problems of

Higher Education in Assam” organized by the Handique Girls College in collaboration with

ACTA on 04-05th june 2010.

Presented a joint paper on “ Population and Adolescence Education in North –East

India: Issues and Challenges organized by NCERT, Shillong at

NECRD(IGNOU),Guwahati, 28-29 September 2011.

Presented a joint paper on “ A heinous Crime called Rape-The scene in

Assam” in the National Seminar on “Prospects of and Challenges in Bridging

the Gender Divide” organized by the National Law University and Judicial

Academy ,Guwahati , 02-03 May,2013.

Presented a joint paper on “ Attracting Tourists to our villages-Rural and Eco-

tourism in Assam” in the National Seminar on” Tourism and Development in

Assam” organized by K.R B.Girls College in collaboration with The

Directorate of Tourism,Govt.Of Assam , 23rd-24th May 2013.

Presented a paper on “Women’s space in Performing Arts (Theater) in

Assam” organized by The Department of Assamese, Tezpur University, 6th-7th

February,2015.

Presented a paper on “Women’s Space in Performing Arts(Theater) in Assam-

From Jatra to Mobile Theater” in the National Seminar on “Cultural Heritage

of Assam” organized by the Department of Anthropology,Gauhati University

in collaboration with Indira Gandhi Rastriya Manav Sagrahalaya,Bhopal on

23-25 April 2015.

Participated in “Workshop on Creative Writing” organized by the

Department of English, Shillong College,Meghalaya in collaboration with

The North East Writers Forum on 21st and 22nd May,2015.

Presented a joint paper “Potentialities and Challenges of Eco-tourism in

Assam” in the National Seminar on ‘Sustainable Conservation Strategies for

Bio-Resources of North East India’ organized by the Det. Of Botany,AV

College in collaboration with Foundation for Development

Integration,Guwahati on 6th-7th Nov’2015.

PUBLICATIONS

Research Papers

Lyngdoh, C.R and Rani,M(editors)(2008),Look East Policy Impact on North East India, Akansha Publishing House, New Delhi;pp.133-147,ISBN-978-81-8370-124-2.

“Sustaining Tourism through the Look East Policy”.

Mandal,Ram Krishna (editor)(2012), Development of Tribal People of North-East India-Issues and challenges, Concept Publishing Company Pvt.Ltd, New Delhi,pp.84-92,ISBN-13;978-81-8069-880-4.

“The Role of NGO’s in Tribal(Rural) Development in Health Sector”.

Joint Research Papers

Mandal,Ram Krishna (editor)(2012),Khadi and Village Industries in North-East India, challenges and opportunities, Concept Publishing Company Pvt.Ltd,New Delhi,pp.84-92,ISBN-13;978-81-8069-880-4.

“KVI and Socio-Economic Development in Assam”.

Baruah,Hrishikesh and Borah,Jnanashree (editors)(2013), Thoughts on Environment-with reference to North-East India, Global Publishing House,Vishakhapatnam-2A,A.P (India),pp.293-304,ISBN:978-93-81563-16-8.

“Socio-economic Development and Demographic Face of Guwahati.”

Borbora,Tondra,(editor) (2013),Tourism and Development of Assam ,K.R.B Girls College,Guwahati.pp.134-142,ISBN:978927071-0-5.

“Development and Prospects of Rural Tourism and Eco-Tourism in Assam-

Attracting Tourists to our villages”.

Joint Articles

July to September,2010,An Envis Newsletter,ENVIS Assam,pp.2-4,ISSN 0974-5106 .

“Demographic Transition and Socio-economic development in

Guwahati city”.

March,2011,Naari-the Women, a book on collection of articles on women issues, edited by Dr.A.S Borah and published by K.C Das Commerce College,Guwahati.

“Curse of Rape:The Real picture in Assam”.

Books Translated an Assamese Novel “ Tero Nombor London Bus” authored by Sushil Rajkhowa into English, “London bus no.13” , Pallavi Prakashan,Guwahati,2010.

Translated an Assamese Novel “ Rinku’r Rajxobha” authored by Sushil Rajkhowa into English, “Rinku’s Royal Court” , Pallavi Prakashan,Guwahati,2012.

Chapter in Books

Translated from Assamese to English chapter no.7 of the Social Science Textbook (History part) of The Board of Secondary Education, Assam for class IX,2015.

Translated from Assamese to English chapter no.3 of the Social Science Textbook (History part) of The Board of Secondary Education Assam for class…..,2016.

CORPORATE LIFE

Co-ordinator, Foundation Course in Human Rights(sponsored by UGC) and also

teaching Human Rights classes since 2005. Past Care Taker Officer(CTO) of 60 Assam Girls Btn. NCC,A.V College,( 2004-

2008). Past Professor-in-charge, Debating and Symposia, A.V College Students

Union.(2000-2002). Past Professor-in-charge,(jointly) of Saraswati Puja Celebration(2003). Past Assistant General Secretary, A.V College Teachers Unit.(2004). Actively participated during the preparation for NAAC Assessment.(2005)

Member, Infrastructure Commitee.(2010-2011) Convenor of THE VISION-the bi-annual bulletin of A.V College(2006-2007). Was member of the Editorial Board of “Probondho Bornali”, the collection of

selected Lectures delivered during the Giridhar Sarma Memorial Lecture.

Was Academic Counsellor ,IGNOU for BCA and B.Com Course (2009-2010). Empanelled as Academic Counsellor by IGNOU FOR bdp programme of EH-01 and

EH-02.

Worked as Polling Officer and Counting Officer in the Elections of A.V College Students Union.

Performed Admission Duty during College Admissions.

Performed Invigilation duties in both College(Higher Secondary and 1+1+1 Degree) as well as University Examinations and also examined Answer Scripts.

Was a member of the Interview Board during the Faculty Improvement

Programme(FIP) selection of Mr. Prasanta Das, Assistant Professor, Department

of Political Science, A.V College.

Worked as member of the Reception Committee and Fund Collection Committee during the Golden Jubilee celebration of A.V College(2009).

General Secretary , A.V Teachers Unit (2010-2011).

Worked as member in Calculation Committee that was constituted to calculate the Three months salary difference as well as the Thirteen months salary Arrear.(September 2010)

Member,Committee (MPLAD fund)/ (PnD fund for construction of College Building)

Member,Construction Committee,2015-16

Have been anchoring various programmes in the College including Foundation

Day, Seminars, Lectures, Meetings, Debate, Cultural Functions( including the

special Golden Jubilee programmes). EXTRA CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES.

Casual News Presenter for Doordarshan since 2000.

Approved “B High” Drama-Artist OF All India Radio since 2002.

Have been script-writing, Doing Voice-over and Narration for various Documentaries for Radio and Television.

Have dubbed voice for advertisements. Have been Anchoring stage and Television programmes since 1995.Among them a

few are:

Invited from K K Handique State Open University to anchor the prestigious KK Handique Memorial Lecture,2015 which was delivered by Nobel

Laureate Sri Kailash Satyarthi on 20th July,2015.

The Official Independence Day and Republic Day programmes organised

by the Kamrup Metropolitan District Authority since

2008/2009/2010/2011/2012/2013/2014/ 2015/2016.

The Golden Jubilee Celebration (Inauguration) of Pandu College,Guwahati

which was graced by H.E The President of India,Sri Pranab Mukherjee, 13 th May 2013.

.

Inauguration Ceremonies of various International Trade Fairs including The

Leo International Trade Fair which was graced by H.E Embassador of

Royal Thai Government, Mr.Kritt Kraichitti, 2009 .

Diamond Jubilee Celebration of Gauhati High Court Which was graced by

Her Excellency, President of India, Smt.Pratibha Devi singh Patil, 3rd-

4th April,2009.

1. Official announcer in the ONE DAY

INTERNATIONAL –INDIA vs AUSTRALIA ,Nehru Stadium,Gauhati,28th November 2009.

2. Interaction with the SHG workers of Assam that was organized by the SIRD and was graced by Her

Excellency, President of India, Smt.Pratibha Devi singh Patil, 2008.

3. The prestigious NRITYA PARVA-The annual festival

of Sattriya Dance organized by Sattriya Kendra ,Sangeet

Natak Academy.( 2008,2009,2010,2011,2013,2014).

4. International Conference of Radiologists ,organised by the Radiologist Association of North East India, 2007.

5. Official Announcer in the 1st ONE DAY INTERNATIONAL-INDIA vs PAKISTAN, Nehru Stadium,5th November 2007.

6. Special programme organized by the Thailand

Embassy, New Delhi,which was attended by

Hon’ble Ministers from both India and Thailand, Guwahati,2007.

7. Anchored the 33rd National Games for DD Sports ,New Delhi ,LIVE FROM THE GRANDSTAND, February 2007 (First time in Assam)

8. Inauguration of India International Challenge

Badminton Championship,2nd December 2007.

9. Inauguration of of Tarunram Phukan Indoor Stadium,

Nehru Stadium Gauhati that was graced by the Prime

Minister, Dr.Manmohan Singh 2006.

10. National Workshop cum Exhibition on

Commercialization of Bio-Diesel in N.E India that was graced by then President of India ,Dr. A.P.J Abdul

Kalam,17th-18th October 2006.

**Apart from the above, regularly anchoring various Government programmes, Cultural Functions ,Fashion Pageants, Seminars and Conferences.

RESOURCE PERSON/JUDGE / BOARD MEMBER /TRAINER

Participated as Resource person for a Lecture on “Freedom of Press” which was organized by Army School Narengi,2002.

Participated as Resource person for a Workshop “T.V PRESENTATION AS A

CAREER OPTION” which was organized by A.V College Career Counselling Unit,17th November 2005.

Invited as Resource person in the workshop “STUDENTS CAPACITY

BUILDING” organized by the ICGC and Debate & Quiz Club,Pandu College,26th September2006

Invited as Member of Selection Committee for the selection of volunteers for the 33rd National Games, January 2007.

Invited as Resource person to Train Volunteers for the 33rd National Games at the

Don Bosco Institute ,Joypur, January 2007.

Invited as Judge in the XXVIIIth Manik Chandra Barooah Memorial National Level Debate Competition organised by the Cotton College Students Union Soceity,8th September 2008.

Invited as Judge in the XXXth Manik Chandra Barooah Memorial National

Level Debate Competition organised by the Cotton College Students Union Soceity,7th September 2010.

Was invited as Resource Person in the National Conference on “Role of Media

in a Democracy”, Synod College, Shillong,9th-10th June 2011.

Member Editorial Board, State Disaster Management Cell,

Kamrup(Metro)District Authority, 2012.

Invited as Board member from Regional Office(NER),Staff Selection Commission, Government of India in the Interview for Combined Graduate Level Examination,2012 on 10th December 2012.

Invited as Board member from Regional Office(NER),Staff Selection Commission,Government of India in the Interview for Programme Executive and Transmission Executive in Prasar Bharti Examination,2013 on 23rd April 2014.

Invited as Board member from Regional Office(NER),Staff Selection Commission,Government of India in the Interview for Combined Graduate Level Re-Examination,2013, on 5th and 6th January 2015.

Drafted as Master Trainer for Parliamentary Election,2014 by Government of

Assam, Office of the District Election Officer,Kamrup Metro Election District:Guwahati.

Invited as Board member from Regional Office(NER),Staff Selection Commission,Government of India in the Interview for SI in Delhi Police,CAPFs,and Assistant SI in CISF Examination,2014 on 2nd and 3rd February 2015.

Invited as Judge for the “Biswabidyaloi Jeuti” Competion during the University week, M.A students Union, Gauhati University on 20th February 2015.

Invited as Board member from Regional Office(NER),Staff Selection Commission, Government of India in the Interview for Combined Graduate Level Examinatio,2015 on 27th Feb,2016.

MEMBERSHIP

Life-member North-East India History Association. Member, Bharatiya Itihas Sankalan Samitee. Member, Kamrup Anusandhan Samitee. Member, Rotary Club of Dispur, Guwahati. General Secretary, Gunamala Memorial Trust Soceity, Guwahati Past Charter Member and General Secreatary of Lions Club of Aastha,

2005.

ACHEIVEMENTS

Best English News-presenter Award, PPC, Doordarshan Kendra,Guwahati (from

Jyotirupa),2003.

Member, Group study Exchange (GSE)Programme of Rotary International to

represent Rotary District 3240(India) as Cultural and Goodwill Ambassador in

Rotary District 5960 ( Minnesota ,USA) in April-May 2006.

Presented the 33rd National Games on National television, on invitation

from Doordarshan, New Delhi, which was telecast LIVE in 110 Countries

across the World, 9th-18th February 2007.

Was invited by the Ministry of Indian Overseas Affairs , GOI to Anchor

the PRAVASI BHARTIYA DIVAS programme in Vigyan

Bhawan,New Delhi (which was attended by the President and Prime

Minister of India apart of a host of International Dignitaries) on 8-9-10

January 2011.

Selected as Rotary Peace Scholar(RPS) and participated in the Three Month

Certificate Course on Peace and Conflict Resolution in Chulalongkorn

University, Bangkok, Thailand from 10th June – 31ST August, 2013.

Won the Best dressed Team and XIIth position in the 1st GuwahatiWomen’s

Car Rally Organised by the Asha Bora Foundation,2014.

PERSONAL PARTICULARS

Father’s Name- Sri Pradip Kakoty.

Mother’s Name- Smt.Dibya Kakoty.

Husband’s Name- Sri Pradip Pathak.

D.O.B- 20 TH August 1973.

Permanent Add- 303,City Residency Apts., Bashishtapur By-lane no.2, Beltola Rd., Dispur,Guwahati-28,Assam.

Mobile No- +91 98640 45359

Telephone- +91 O361-2225206

Sex- Female.

Marital Status- Married.

Languages known- Assamese, Hindi, English, Bengali, French.

------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ NOTE: Additional information available on request

SANGEETA KAKOTY Assistant Professor Department of History Arya Vidyapeeth College Guwahati-16