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Evaluative Report of the History Department, IGNTU Page 1
DEPARTMENT OF HISTORY
1. Name of the Department: Department of History
2. Year of Establishment: 2008
3. Is the Department part of a School/Faculty of the University? Yes, it is a part of
Faculty of Social Science
4. Programs offered: B A., M. A. and Ph. D.
5. Interdisciplinary Programs and the departments involved: Nil
6. Courses in collaboration with other Universities, Industries, Foreign institutions
etc.: Nil
7. Details of Programs discontinued, if any, with reasons: Nil
8. Examination system: Semester/ Choice Based Credit System
9. Participation of the Department in the courses offered by other Departments: Nil
10. Number of teaching posts sanctioned, filled and actual (Professors/Associate
Professors/Assistant Professor/Others)
Sanctioned Filled Actual (Including CAS &
MPS)
Professor 1 1 -
Associate Professor 2 1 -
Assistant Professor 2 2 -
Others - - -
11. Faculty Profile with Name, Qualification, Designation, Area of Specialization,
expertise and research under guidance:
Name Qualification Designation Specialization No. of
years
experi
ence
No. of Ph.
D./M. Phil.
students
guided during
the last 4 years
Dr. B. Tripathy M. A., M.
Phil., Ph. D.,
PG Dip. in
Arch.
Professor Ancient
History and
History of N.
E. India
23 4
Dr. Rakesh
Singh
M. A., Ph. D.,
PG. Diploma
in Arch. &
Mus. Sc.
Associate
Professor
Ancient Indian
Social and
Economic
History,
17 -
Evaluative Report of the History Department, IGNTU Page 2
Dr. Devendra
Kumar Singh
M. A., Ph. D.
UGC-NET
Asst.
Professor
Archaeology
and
Numismatics
07 -
Dr. Harit
Kumar Meena
M. A., Ph. D.
UGC-NET
Asst.
Professor
Modern Indian
History
07 -
12. List of senior Visiting Fellows, adjunct faculty, Emeritus Professor:
1. Prof. A. K. Patnaik, former V. C. Utkal University of culture, Bhuvaneshwar
2. Prof. A. P. Padhi, former V. C. Berhampur University.
3. Prof. S. C. Panda, former V. C. Utkal University of Culture, Bhubaneshwar.
4. Prof. B. C. Barik, former V. C. Sambhalpur University, Sambalpur.
5. Dr. K. K. Chakraborty, former Chief Secretary.
6. Prof. C. S. Gupta, Retd. Head, AIHCA, Nagpur University, Nagpur.
7. Prof. A. C. Bhoumik, former Professor, Deptt. of Museology, University of Calcutta,
Kolkata.
8. Prof. L. S. Nigam, Retd. Professor & Head, AIHCA, Ravishankar University,
Raipur.
9. Prof. S. Poddar, Dean, Faculty of Art, Tripura University, Agartala.
10. Prof. R. Mishra, Retd. Professor& Head, Deptt. of History, Ravishankar University,
Raipur.
11. Prof. S. C. Choudhry, Professor, Rajiv Gandhi Chair, Barqatullah University,
Bhopal.
12. Prof. O. N. Singh, Dept. of AIHC & Arch, BHU, Varanasi.
13. Percentage of classes taken by temporary faculty (Program-wise information): 0%
14. Program-wise Student-Teacher Ratio: UG - 40:1 and PG -10:1
15. Number of Academic support staff (technical) and administrative staff:
Sanctioned, filled and actual: Nil
16. Research thrust area as recognized by major funding agencies: Nil.
However, the Department has initiated the tribal history and the regional history as the
thrust area for research.
17. Number of faculty with ongoing projects from a) National b) International
Funding Agencies and c) total grants received. Give Names of the funding agencies,
project titles and grants received project-wise: Nil
18. Inter-institutional collaborative projects and associated grants received: Nil
Evaluative Report of the History Department, IGNTU Page 3
19. Departmental projects funded by DST-FIST, UGC-SAP/CAS, DPE, DBT, ICSSR,
AICTE etc. total Grants received: Nil
20. Research facility/centre with:
A. State Recognition :) Nil
B. National Recognition: Nil
C. International Recognition: Nil
21. Special research laboratories sponsored by / created by industry or corporate
bodies: NA
22. Publications:
A. Number of papers published in peer reviewed journals: 30 (Appendix 1)
B. Monographs : Nil
C. Chapter in Books: 1
D. Edited books: 1- Prof. B. Tripathy: Recent Researches on History, Culture
and Archaeology of Orissa (2 Vols.)
E. Books with ISBN number and details of publishers: 9
F. Number listed in International Database (For e.g. Web of Science, Scopus,
Humanities International Complete, Dare Database – International Social
Sciences Directory, EBSCO Host etc.) : Nil
G. Citation Index – Nil
H. SNIP :Nil
I. SJR :Nil
J. Impact Factor Nil
23. Details of patents and income generated: Nil
24. Areas of consultancy and income generated: Nil
25. Faculty selected nationally/ internationally to visit other laboratories/
institutions/industries in India and abroad: Nil
26. Faculty serving in:
a) National Committees:
1. Prof. B. Tripathy
(i) UPSC, Examiners in APSC, NET Observer, and examiner in various central
universities.
b) International Committees : Nil
c) Editorial board:
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1. Prof. B. Tripathy
(i) Prachya Bodh, Indian Journal of Archaeology and Traditions Gwalior
2. Dr. Rakesh Singh
(i) Shodh, Varanasi
(ii) Aitihasiki, Varanasi
3. Dr. Devendra Kr Singh
(i) Humanities India, Varanasi.
(ii) The Anusandhanika, Delhi.
d) Other (please specify):
1. Dr. Devendra Kumar Singh
(i) Member, Board of Studies, Department of History, IGNTU, Amarkantak.
27. Faculty recharging strategies (UGC, ASC, Refresher/ orientation Programs,
workshops, training Programs and similar Programs):
a) Refresher/ Orientation Programs
Sl
No.
Name of the Faculty Name of Programme Duration Name of
Institution
1 Dr. Devendra Kumar
Singh
Orientation
Programme
19.10.2013 to
15.11.2013
ASC- BHU,
Varanasi
Refresher Course 25.06.2015 to
15.07.2015
HRDC- DDU
University,
Gorakhapur
2 Dr. Hareet Kumar
Meena
Orientation
Programme
18.05.2015 to
13.06.2015
University of
Rajasthan, Jaipur
b) Workshop Attended
1. Dr. Devendra Kumar Singh
(i) 10 days SAKSHAM- IT Champion Training Program, organized by
Microsoft & IGNTU, Amarkantak, M.P, from 12 to 22 March 2012.
(ii) Weekly Workshop on Hindi (Hindi ki Dasha aur Disha), organized by Dept.
of Hindi, IGNTU, Amarkantak, M.P. from 14 to 20 September 2013.
(iii) Participated in 07-Day National Workshop on “Emerging Trends of
Translation : Scope and IT Tools”, conducted by Central Institute of Indian
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Languages Govt. of India, Ministry of HRD, Department of Higher
Education, Mysore Karnataka, at Indira Gandhi National Tribal University,
Amarkantak, M.P., 2015.
28. Student projects:
Percentage of students who have done in-house projects including inter-
departmental projects : Nil
Percentage of students doing projects in collaboration with other
Universities/ industries/ institutes: N.A.
29. Awards and recognition received at the national and international level by : Nil
Faculty
Doctoral/postdoctoral fellows:
Students:
30. Seminar/conferences/workshops organized and the source of funding
(National/international) with details of outstanding participants, if any:
1. Three-Day National Seminar on “Tribes of Central India: Institutions,
Development and Change”, Feb 29- 2 march 2012.
2. Tribal Resistance Movements in India, With Special Reference to Central India
(to be organized).
31. Code of ethics for research followed by departments:
The Department follows scientific research based on ethics, plagiarism is not
tolerated and emphasis is given to undertake research with the help of primary
sources.
32. Student profile Program-wise:
Name of
Program Year
Selected Pass percentage
Male Female Male Female
M. A.
2013-14 03 02 66.66 100
2014-15 06 10 100 100
2015-16 03 03 Cont.
B. A.
2013- 14 12 42 100 100
2014-15 22 38 100 100
2015-16 07 21 continue
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Ph. D 2014-15 15 45 N.A. N.A.
33. Diversity of students:
Name of
Program
% of students
from the same
University
% of students
from other
universities
within the state
% of students
from
universities
outside the
state
% of students
from other
countries
B. A. 95 5 - -
M. A. 95 5 - -
Ph. D 00 00 100 00
34. How many students have cleared Civil Services and Defense Services
examinations, NET, SET, Gate and other competitive examinations? Give details
category-wise.
1- Mr. Jageshwar Khandey, Subdivisional Social Welfare Officer, Chhattisgarh.
35. Student progression:
Student progression Percentage against enrolled
UG to PG 10- 15
PG to Ph. D. -
Ph. D. to Post-doctoral -
Employed
Campus selection
Other than campus recruitment
36. Diversity of Staff:
37. Number of faculty who were awarded M. Phil., Ph. D. and D. Litt. during the
assessment period: Nil
Percentage of faculty who are graduates of the same University Nil
From other universities within state Nil
From universities from other states 100
From universities outside the country Nil
Evaluative Report of the History Department, IGNTU Page 7
38. Present details of Department infrastructural facilities with regard to:
a) Library: The University Library
b) Internet facilities for staff and students: 01
c) Total number of class-rooms: 02
d) Class-rooms with ICT facility: 01
e) Students’ Laboratories: Nil
f) Research Laboratories: Nil
39. List of doctoral, post doctoral students and Research Associates: 4
a) From the host Institution/University
S. No. Name Year
1. Ujjwal Kumar Singh 2015
2. Amit Kumar 2015
3. Ratna Sen 2015
4. C. Manche 2015
b) Other Institution/University:
Prof. B. Tripathy
Sl
No.
Name of Scholar Name of University Year of Award
1 Tage Tada Rajiv Gandhi Central
University (RGO), Itanager
2012
2 N T Jose Rajiv Gandhi Central
University (RGO), Itanager
2012
3 Dusu Sambiyo Rajiv Gandhi Central
University (RGO), Itanager
2014
c) Other Institution/University: NA
40. Number of post-graduates students getting financial assistance from the
University:
Sl. no. Year No. of Students
2. 2014 - 15 16
3 2015- 16 06
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41. Was any need assessment exercise undertaken before the development of new
Program(s)? If so highlight the methodology.
Yes. Suggestions from internal and external experts are taken into consideration for
modification of course curriculum. Suggestions from Ph. D and PG students are
also taken for consideration for formulation of syllabus with a focus on enhancement
of employable skills.
42. Does the Department obtain feedback from:
a) Faculty on curriculum as well as teaching-learning-evaluation? If yes, how
does the department utilize the feedback?
Yes, Faculty members are involved to share their feedback on improvement of
syllabus.
b) Students on staff, curriculum and teaching-learning-evaluation and how
does the department utilize the feedback?
Yes, curriculum and pedagogy are updated and improved as per feedback from
students. The IQAC takes care of collection, compilation and analysis of
feedbacks of students and report for the improvement in teaching-leaning
process.
c) Alumni and employers on the Program offered and how does the
Department utilize the feedback?
Yes, Feedbacks of alumni and academicians are utilized for making the
programme more employable.
43. List the distinguished Alumni of the Department (maximum 10):
Sl No Name of Student Present Status
1. Jageshwar Khande
Subdivisional Social Welfare Officer,
Chattisgarh
3. Rajkumar Bhalawi Teacher, MP Education
44. Give details of student enrichment Programs (special lectures/
workshops/seminar) involving external experts:
1. Prof. A. K. Patnaik, former V. C. Utkal University, Bhubaneshwar
2. Prof. A. P. Padhi, former V. C. Berhampur University.
3. Prof. S. C. Panda, former V. C. Utkal University of Culture, Bhubaneshwar.
4. Prof. B. C. Barik, former V. C. Sambhalpur University.
5. Dr. K. K. Chakraborty, former Chief Secretary, Govt. of Chhattisgarh
6. Prof. C. S. Gupta, Retd. Head, AIHCA, Nagpur University, Nagpur.
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7. Prof. A. C. Bhoumik, former Professor, Deptt. of Museology, University of
Calcutta.
8. Prof. L. S. Nigam, Retd. Professor & Head, AIHCA, Ravishankar University,
Raipur.
9. Prof. S. poddar, Dean, Faculty of Art, Tripura University, Agartala.
10. Prof. R. Mishra, Retd. Professor & Head, Deptt. of History, Ravishankar
University, Raipur.
11. Prof. S. C. Choudhry, Professor, Rajiv Gandhi Chair, Barqatullah University,
Bhopal.
12. Prof. O. N. Singh, Dept. of AIHC & Arch, BHU, Varanasi.
13. Prof. Yogendra Singh, Dept. of History, MGKVP, Varanasi.
14. Prof. Rahman Ali, (Retd.) Bhopal University Bhopal.
15. Prof. S.K. Sullery, (Retd.) Rani Durgawati University Jabalpur.
16. Prof. R.P. Pandey, Dept. of AIHC & Arch, Jiwaji University, Gwalior.
17. Prof. V.D. Jha, (Retd.) H.S. Gaur University Saugar.
18. Prof, A.K. Jha, Dept. of History, Tilka Manjhi University, Bhagalpur.
45. List the teaching methods adopted by the faculty for different Programs.
Audio-visual teaching methodology by utilizing Digital Projectors.
Field Visit and Survey.
Class Presentation
Quizs
Assignments
46. How does the Department ensure that Program objectives are constantly met and
learning outcomes are monitored?
Through getting regular feedbacks from scholars, experts and students.
47. Highlight the participation of students and faculty in extension activities
Environment awareness
Cleanliness awareness
Safety awareness
48. Give details of “beyond syllabus scholarly activities” of the Department
Short and long visits of historical sites
NET, GATE, SLET, and other competitive examinations
Lecture series by eminent academicians
Social services awareness
Cultural and Sports Programs.
Yoga & Meditation.
English classes.
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49. State whether the Program/Department is accredited / graded by other agencies?
If yes, give details.
Yes, the Department is approved by UGC, New Delhi.
50. Briefly highlight the contributions of the Department in generating new
knowledge, basic or applied
The Department of History has shown overall leadership not only in the specific areas
of specialization but also in its capacity to develop their students in various other areas.
The Department has made outstanding contributions in the field teaching, research and
extension activities, in frontline areas of History and in many interdisciplinary subjects.
The faculty members are undertaking research on Regional and Tribal History and
publishing their findings in the form of books, monographs, research papers.
51. Detail five major Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities and Challenges (SWOC)
of the Department
Strengths:
1) Good facility & amenity
2) Increasing number of students in appearing competitive examinations
3) Highly qualified, trend & experienced faculty members.
Weaknesses:
1) English language deficiency and poor communicative skills of students
Opportunities:
1) Opportunities for expansion of research activities and developing human
resource in the field of Historical Sciences.
2) Increased exposure of students to knowledge world in History
Challenges:
1) To attract students from all over the world for research and training.
2) To strengthen international collaboration.
3) To strengthen collaborative research and enhance quality of higher education.
4) To introduce enrichment programs in English to improve communicative skills
of students.
5) To document and compile the history and culture of the tribes of India
52. Future plans of the Department:
To open specialization on the History of the Tribes in PG level.
To document the History of the Tribes of Central India.
To document the lesser known resistance movements of the tribes in India
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Appendix – 1
List of Publications
Prof. B. Tripathy
(a) Research Papers in Journals
1. Freedom movement in District Jharsugunda, Odisha, ORISSA REVIEW, Aug
2011, PP 48 – 54.
2. Culture Relations between Orissa and Assam: A Historical study in Recent
Researcher on History, Culture & Archaeology, Pratibha Prakashan, New Delhi
2015, PP 360 – 371.
3. A Note on Traditional Technology of the Tribes of Arunachal Pradesh in “Aspect
of Ethno – Science & Traditional Technology” 2015, PP 65 – 72.
(b) Publications of Book
1. Ethnographic Museum, Aaya Publication, New Delhi, 2015.
2. Recent Research in History, Culture and Archeology of Odisha, Pratibha
Prakashana (02 Vols.), New Delhi.
3. Recent Research on Tribes of central India, Aaya Publication, New Delhi, 2015.
4. Aspects of Ethno- Science and Traditional Technology, IGNTU Publication 2015.
5. Early History Culture and Buddhism (02 Vols), Pratibha Prakashan, New Delhi,
2015.
Dr. Rakesh Singh
(a) Research Papers in Journals
1. Singh, Rakesh, Bharat Mein Arthik Buniyad Ka Aitihasik KramaVikas, Shodh
Prakalp, Raipur, ISSN-097-6459. (2015).
2. Singh, Rakesh, Origin of State in Ancient India- Perspectives and Purviews, Shodh
Drishti, Vol. 6, No. 3, pp. 125- 128, ISSN-0976-6650. (2015).
3. Singh, Rakesh, State’s Role in the Development of Education in Ancient India,
Anukriti, Vol.5, No. 3, 155- 156, ISSN-2250-1193. (2015).
4. Singh, Rakesh, Foreign Deities in Buddhist Pantheon of Srilanka- A Study,
Interdisciplinary Journal of Contemporary Research, Deptt. Of French, Assam
University, Silchar, Vol. 9. No. 1, pp. 139- 142, ISSN 2393-8358. (2015).
5. Singh, Rakesh, Woman in 14th Century- A Study of Chandayan, Naman, pp. 83-
87, ISSN 2229-5585. (2015)
6. Singh, Rakesh, State Measures for Development of Agriculture in Ancient India,
Vidyawarta, pp. 101- 102, ISSN-2319-9318. (2015).
7. Singh, Rakesh, Bharat Mein Arthik Buniyad Ka Aitihasik KramaVikas, Shodh
Prakalp, Raipur, vol 56, pp. 91- 95, ISSN 097-6459. (2011).
Evaluative Report of the History Department, IGNTU Page 12
8. Singh, Rakesh, State Responsibility of Social and Economic Protection to the
Deprived in Ancient India, Madhya Bharati, the Journal of Hari Singh Gour
University, Sagar, M. P., pp. 158- 161, ISSN 0974-0066.
(b) Publications of Book
1. San Sattavan ka Jan Pratirodh aur Adiwasi, Rahi Prakashan, 57, Bhaktinagar,
Pandeypur, Varanasi, July, 2014, ISBN-978-81-922901-8- 8.
2. Aspects of Welfare State in Ancient India, Vikalp Communications, Varanasi, 2012,
ISBN-978-81-8465-948-1.
Dr. Devendra Kumar Singh
(a) Research Papers in Journals
1. Singh, Devendra Kumar, The Garments of Queens and Goddess of Gupta Period:
Stitched and Unstitched, The Anusandhanika, Delhi, Vol-1 Year-1, 2012, pp. 01-07,
ISSN 2319-2496.
2. Singh, Devendra Kumar, Ashok ke Vyaktigat evm Sarvajanin Dharm ki Awdharana,
Ispatika, Jamshedpur, Vol-2 Year-2, 2012, pp. 130-136, ISSN 2231-4806.
3. Singh, Devendra Kumar, Regal Splendour of Golden age as Gleaned from the
Feminine Robes Embossed on Coins, The Mirror, Jorhat, Assam, Vol-1, 2014, pp.
39-45, ISSN 2348-9596.
4. Singh, Devendra Kumar, Vedic Abhushan : Ek Adhayayan, The Anusandhanika,
Delhi, Vol-1 Year- 2, 2014, pp. 60-63, ISSN 2319-2496.
5. Singh, Devendra Kumar, Tripuri ke Kalachuriyon ke Itihasa lekhan me Mudraon ki
Bhumika: Ek Adhayayan, Kosala, Raipur, Chhattisgarh, Vol-7, Year 7, 2014, pp. 37-
40, ISSN 2229-4546.
6. Singh, Devendra Kumar, Gupta Kaleen Rajsi Vastra, Sahitya Vimarsha, Varanasi,
Vol-4, 2015, pp. 50-54, ISSN 2319-9008.
7. Singh, Devendra Kumar, Aahat Mudraon par Ankit Prakritik Pratikon ka
Adhayayan, World Translation, Varanasi, Vol-3 Dec2014- June, 2015, pp. 58-63,
ISSN 2278-0408.
8. Singh, Devendra Kumar, A Study on Tribal Coins of Northern India, The Mirror,
Jorhat, Assam, Vol-2, 2015, pp. 33-39, ISSN 2348-9596.
(b) Publications of Book
1. Singh, Devendra Kumar, Madhya Gangeya Kshetra ki Mudrayen (Puratatvik
Utkhanano par Adharit), University Publication, Delhi, 2013, (ISBN 978-81-7555-
568-6).
Dr. Hareet Kumar Meena
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(a) Research Papers in Journals
1. Meena, Harit Kumar, Tribal India: Historical Perspectives and Current Scenario,
Trends in Social Sciences, 2011, pp. 325-336, ISBN 97893-80902692.
2. Meena, Harit Kumar, Global Warming: Dilemma of Human Existence or
Extinction, Environmental Protection, 2011, pp. 165-85, ISBN 97881-87364443.
3. Meena, Harit Kumar, Museums: The Potential of Advanced Learning , Archaeology,
Museology and Conservation: A Review, 2012, pp. 24-28, ISBN 93819-51525
4. Meena, Harit Kumar, Health Problems in South Asia: Challenges before SAARC,
Strengthening SAARC- Exploring Vistas for Expanded Cooperation, 2012, pp. 92-
101, ISBN 97881-8274-5834
5. Meena, Harit Kumar, Curse of British rule in India- Commercialization of
Agriculture, Jigyasa- Departmental Journal of History & Culture, University of
Rajasthan, 2012-2013, pp. 161-69, ISSN 0377-743-X
6. Meena, Harit Kumar, Simon Commission (India Statutory Commission, 1928): A
Case Study, The International Journal of Humanities & Social Studies, 2015, pp.
133-36, ISSN 2321 – 9203.
7. Meena, Harit Kumar, Famine in Late 19th Century India- Natural or Man-Made,
Journal of Human and Social Science Research, 2015, 35-44, ISSN 2331-4974.
8. Meena, Harit Kumar, Land Tenure Systems in the late 18th and 19th century in
Colonial India, American International Journal of Research in Humanities, Arts and
Social Sciences, 2015, p. 66-71, ISSN 2328-3696.
9. Meena, Harit Kumar, Zamindari System (Landlord Based) of Land Revenue
Collection in 18th Century, International Research Journal of Human Resources and
Social Sciences, 2015, pp. 53-65, ISSN 2349-4085.
10. Meena, Harit Kumar, A Study of Mechanism and Impact of Land Administration in
British India, Scholars Journal of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences, 2015, pp.
391-96, ISSN 2347-5374.
11. Meena, Harit Kumar, Concepts of Continuity and Changes in Indian Social Structure
Under British Rule, American International Journal of Research in Humanities, Arts
and Social Sciences, 2015, pp. 01-06, ISSN 2328-3696.
12. Meena, Harit Kumar, Feminism: An Assessment in Colonial and Postcolonial India,
Postcolonial Subaltern Issues- An Introspection, 2015, pp. 348-53, ISBN 978-
8172739195.
13. Meena, Harit Kumar, the Plundered and Sponsored State of Bengal after the Battle
of Plassey (1757), International Journal of research in economics and Social
Sciences, 2015, pp. 139-48, ISSN 2249-7382.
(b) Publications of Book
1. Meena, Harit Kumar (2011). Primitive Tribes of India. Jaipur: Pareek Book
Distributors, ISBN no. 978-81-910063-3-9.