CURRICULUM-VITAE

(A) NAME: Anurag Gangal

(B) CURRENT EMPLOYMENT:

1. Reader, Department of Political Science, University of Jammu, Jammu, Jammu-180006, Jammu and Kashmir (J&K), India.

2. Director, Gandhian Centre for Peace and Conflict Studies (Gandhian Centre or GCPCS), Room no. 113, First Floor, Faculty of Social Science, University of Jammu, Jammu, Jammu-180006, Jammu and Kashmir (J&K), India.

(C) EXPERIENCE:

1. Lecturer: 1984 – 1990 (Six years).

2. Senior Lecturer: 1990 – 2001 (Eleven years)

3. Reader: 2001 – 2006 (Six years)

4. Director: 2004 – 2006 (Two years)

5. Total experience as a university-teacher: about 23 years (about 250 hours of teaching at B.A. [Hons.], Political Science, Final year, ARSD College, University of Delhi; about 2000 hours of teaching at M.A., Political Science, University of Jammu, Jammu, J&K; about 1000 hours of teaching at M.Phil. Course Work Classes, Political Science, University of Jammu; about 100 hours of teaching at pre-Ph.D. Course Work, political Science, University of Jammu; Total teaching: about 3350 hours).

(D) SPECIALISATION: Mahatma Gandhi and World Peace (International Politics).

(E) PUBLICATIONS:

1. Books: Two published. One under publication. Three only.

2. Publishing Research and activities journal: One only.

3. International Research Web Publication: Two only.

4. International Research Journal Publication: One only.

5. International Topical Publication: One only.

6. National Research Journal Publications: Twelve only.

7. National Topical Publications: about Seventy-five only.

8. Total Publications about 100 only.

(F) ACADEMIC QULIFICATIONS:

-- Ph.D. (1990), “Gandhi and the Establishment of a Peaceful World Order”, Department of Political Science, Agra College, Agra University;

-- M.Phil. (1984), 75 percent marks, Department of Political Science, Delhi University, Delhi.

-- Post-graduate Diploma in Journalism, 64 percent marks, Centre for Mass Media, YMCA, New Delhi, 1984.

-- M.A. (1981), Grade “B” about 55 percent, Department of Political Science, Delhi University, Delhi.

-- B.A. (Honours, 1979), about 47%, Political Science, Kirori Mal College, Delhi University, Delhi.

(G) RESEARCH OUTPUT (Since 1990 only):

I. Research scholars Supervised – 12 (Twelve).

i) M. Phil. – 07 (Seven).

ii) Ph. D. – 05 (Five).

II. Number of scholars awarded research degrees – 09 (Nine).

i) M.Phil. – 06 (Six).

ii) Ph.D. – 03 (Three).

III. Research Projects Undertaken (give titles of the project and funding agency / agencies).

a. Title – I. Project for launching a Gandhian Studies Centre under “Epoch Making Thinkers of India” Scheme of UGC.

b. Funding agency – University Grants Commission

c. Amount sanctioned – 8,20,000 (4,70,000 recurring per year and 3,50,000 non-recurring once every three years) rupees.

d. Date of commencement – 31 December 2005 (Grants received from April 2004).

e. Date of completion – 31 March 2012.

f. II. Minor Research Project on “Cooperation and Conflict in South Asia: A Study in Gandhian Framework”; Duration: Two years, i.e., 1987 – 1989. Amount 10, 000 rupees total grant. Project completed in time.

(H) PAPERS TAUGHT AND THEIR PASS PERCENTAGE:

1. Pre-Ph.D.:

Indian Defence Policy; India-Pakistan Relations; Research Methodology; Cooperation and Conflict in South Asia; Gandhi and World Peace. Five Papers.

2. M.Phil.:

Research Methodology; Regional Cooperation and Integration in South Asia; Gandhi and the Problems of World Order; Contemporary Global Issues. Four Papers.

3. M.A.:

FIRST SEMESTER – Western Political Philosophy; International Politics; Indian Political System; Comparative Politics; Public Administration – Five Papers.

SECOND SEMESTER – Indian Foreign Policy; Political Theory; Modern Political Analysis - Three Papers.

THIRD SEMESTER – Indian Political Thought; South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation; Conflict Resolution, World Peace and International Organisation; Political Ecology (Indian Context); Gandhi and World Peace - Five Papers.

FOURTH SEMESTER – Political Ecology (Global Context); International Organisation and World Order; Public International Law; Globalisation: Nature, Meaning, Process; Politics of South Asia - Five Papers.

PASS PERCENTAGE HAS MOSTLY VARIED FROM 75 TO 100 PERCENT IN ALL ABOVE MENTIONED PAPERS.

Total Papers Taught:

ABOUT 27 DIFFERENT PAPERS HAVE BEEN TAUGHT THROUGHOUT THESE 22 YEARS OF TEACHING AT UNIVERSITY OF JAMMU. IN ADDITION, THREE MORE PAPERS (WESTERN POLITICAL THOUGHT, INTERNATIONAL ORGANISATION AND COMPARATIVE GOVERNMENT AND POLITICS) WERE TAUGHT AT B.A. (HONOURS), FINAL YEAR, POLITICAL SCIENCE AT ARSD COLLEGE, UNIVERSITY OF DELHI. AS SUCH, ABOUT 30 DIFFERENT PAPERS HAVE BEEN TAUGHT IN 23 YEARS TEACHING CAREER.

(I) ACADEMIC OUTREACH / ACTIVITIES / ACCOMPLISMENTS:

1. Instrumental in bringing about two Centres of UGC to University of Jammu during 2004 – 2006.

2. Member of the Advisory Board to the Jury of Mahatma Gandhi International Peace Prize, Department of Culture, Ministry of Human Resource, Government of India, New Delhi, 2002-2003, 2003-2004, 2004-2005.

3. Involved in dissemination of information and awareness through mass media as a columnist, author, editor and special invitee to discussions etc.

4. Doing the work of consultancy for Gandhi Smriti and Darshan Samiti, New Delhi and UGC, New Delhi.

5. Attended two days Directors’ Conference of UGC at Calcutta University in February-March 2006.

6. One Orientation Course and two Refresher Courses as Resource Person at ASC, University of Jammu, Jammu during July – September 2006.

7. Organised Special Lectures by Special Police Commissioner of Delhi Dr Kiran Bedi, Mahatma Gandhi’s great grandson Shri Tushar Gandhi, Professors Yunus Ahmad (Bradford University), David Cortright (Notre Dame University) and Priyankar Upadhyaya (MCPR, BHU) on the broad themes of “Crime and Civil Society”, “Relevance of Gandhi”, “India – Pakistan Peace Process”, “Gandhi and the West” and “Gandhi and Conflict Resolution” during April 2005 – May 2006.

8. Presented a research Paper on “Wither World Peace” during a three days Global Convention on Gandhi and World Peace at Vigyan Bhavan, New Delhi in January 2005 at GSDS.

9. Presented a research paper on “Gandhi and Conflict Resolution” at an International Seminar at MCPR, Banaras Hindu University August 2004.

10. Invited as Visiting Professor/Faculty at Calcutta University in October 2005 for special Lectures on “Gandhian Philosophy and its Relevance”.

11. Presented a research paper on “Gandhian Conception of Human Security” at a national workshop in May 2004 organised by Delhi Policy Group at Jammu University.

12. Organised a 15 Days Gandhi Festival at Jammu University and in villages around Jammu.

13. Organised one week long Summer Camp at GSDS in August 2006 at New Delhi.

14. Organised Two Days National Workshop on “Managing Conflicts Peacefully: Gandhi and Beyond” at Jammu University in November 2006.

15. Organised National Seminar on "India's Educational Priorities: Continuity and Change in National Curriculum" from 17 to 19 February 2002 at Udhampur, J&K.

16. M.Phil. and Ph.D. internal / external Examiner in University of Jammu and other Universities.

17. Attended about 03 international seminars / conferences; 15 national seminars / conferences at Bombay, Delhi, Jammu. Presented 10 research papers at such seminars / conferences.

18. Attended (1) Orientation Course (of ASC, UGC, 11 Feb. 1991 to 10 Mar.1991), Refresher Courses (of ASC, UGC, (2) 15 Jan. 1998 to 05 Feb.1998 and (3) 19 April 1999 to 09 May 1999), (4) Ministry of Parliamentary Affairs and UGC’s Orientation Course on Youth Parliament (5, 6, 7 Nov. 1998 at Parliament House and Delhi University, Delhi, India).

19. First National Youth Parliament Session of Jammu University on 17 March 1999 was organised by me as National Coordinator of Youth Parliament, J&K.

(J) DETAILS OF PUBLICATIONS:

Published Books

n Gandhian Techniques in an Age of Terrorism and Beyond, under publication, likely to come out anytime in early 2007.

n Contemporary Global Problems: A Gandhian Perspective, Vinod Book Publishers, Jammu, 1995.

n New International Economic Order: A Gandhian Perspective, Chanakya Publications, Delhi, 1985.

Published Research / Activities Journal

n Gandhi Ganga, Gandhian Centre for Peace and Conflict Studies, University of Jammu, Jammu, Vol. 1., No. 1 and 2., 2004 – 2006.

International Research Publications

n PUBLISHED RESEARCH PAPERS ON THE WEB: “Wither World Peace in the Twenty-first Century: A Gandhian View”, http://www.mcpr-bhu.org/introduction.htm, in Jan. 2002. An international research publication on the Web. Malviya Centre for Peace Research, BHU, Varanasi.

n “Quest for Gandhian Perspective on World Peace”, http://www.peace.ca/gangalcomments.htm , 2001.

n IN INTERNATIONAL RESEARCH JOURNAL: “Impact and Prospects of Globalisation: A Gandhian Perspective”, Anasakti – An International Journal of Nonviolence-in-Action, New Delhi, Volume II, No. I, January-June, 2004.

n AN INTERNATIONAL TOPICAL ARTICLE ON THE WEB: “India as Superpower”, Peace and Conflict Monitor, University of Peace, New York, 12 June 2006. An international topical publication on the Web.

National Research Journal Publications

n “A Gandhian Perspective on the Kashmir Question”, Gandhi Marg, October – December, 2002, New Delhi.

n "Report and Recommendations of National Seminar on India's Educational Priorities: Continuity and Change in National Curriculum", Monthly News Digest, District Information Centre, Udhampur, Vol. No. 2, Issue No. 11, February 2002 (Partially published). See also Aarohi, Annual issue of GCW, Udhampur, J&K, India, Vol. 1, and No. 1. 2002.

n “The World into the Twenty-first Century: A Gandhian Perspective”, a research article in Gandhi Marg, New Delhi, December, 2000 (issue came out in January-February 2001).

n “Contemporary South Asian Problems: A Gandhian Perspective”, Ramjee Singh and others (Eds), Gandhi, Kasturba and Vinoba – A Continuum, Ariana Publishing House, New Delhi, 1997.

n “Forms of Terrorism”, B. P. Singh Sehgal (Ed.), Global Terrorism: Political and Legal Dimensions, Deep and Deep, New Delhi, 1995.

n "South Asia: Functionalism and the Gandhian Alternative", UP Journal of Political Science, No. 1, January 1990.

n "Conflict and Tension in South: Major Irritants, Issues and Disputes -- A Gandhian Viewpoint", The University Review :Jammu University Research Journal of Social Sciences, August 1989.

n "Cooperation and Conflict in South Asia", The University Review: Jammu University Research Journal of Social Sciences, August 1988.

n "Gandhi and the Third World : Quest for Development" , Gandhi Marg, May 1986.

n "Sanyukta Rashtra Sangh : Gandhi Darshan ki Kasauti Per" , Gandhi Marg, October 1985.

n "Gandhi and the Global Problems - A Vision for The Twenty-first Century", Foreign Affairs Reports, New Delhi, November -- December, 1984.

Published National Topical Articles

n About seventy-five topical articles 1984 onwards such as “UN at Forty”, Hindustan Times, 24 October, 1985; “There is a Gandhi Amongst us All”, Daily Excelsior, 08 April, 2003; “Aisa nahin thaa Bapu ka Jammu and Kashmir”, Research Paper published in Hindi Daily Danik Jagran, 02 October 2005, Jammu; “Tera Kitna Kamal”, an abstract of Research Paper published in Hindi Daily Danik Jagran, 01 October 2006, Jammu etcetera on themes such as Indian President, Indian Prime Minister, Indian Foreign Policy, India - Pakistan Relations, Sino - Indian Relations, South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation, India and South Asia, United Nations, New International Economic Order, South - South Cooperation, Gandhian Peaceful World Order, Contemporary Problems of Population, Ecology and Environment and others news agencies feature services and other national dailies, namely, Hindustan Times, Indian Express, Kashmir Times, Nagpur Times, Nai Duniya, Navbharat Times, Mediascope, Pratipaksha and Press Trust of India (Feature Service) and others.

(K) DETAILS OF UNPUBLISHED RESEARCH PAPERS / LECTURES PRESENTED AT SEMINARS / CONFERENCES:

1. “Gandhi and Conflict Resolution”, Research Paper presented at two day’s National Workshop on “Managing Conflicts Peacefully: Gandhi and Beyond”, Gandhian Centre for Peace and Conflict Studies, Jammu University, Jammu, 08 – 09 November 2006.

2. “Gandhi and the Contemporary World”, Special Lecture delivered at M.A.M. College, Jammu University in April 2006.

3. “Relevance of Gandhi Today”, research paper presented at Gandhian Studies Centre, Calcutta University in October 2005 as a part of Visiting Faculty assignment.

4. “Gandhian Approach to Conflict Resolution: Quest for Religious Politics Beyond Perversion”, Research Paper presented at International Conference, Malviya Centre for Peace Research, BHU, Varanasi, 25 – 27 August, 2004.

5. “Mahatma Gandhi’s Concept of Human Security”, Research Paper presented at a National Seminar organised by Delhi Policy Group, New Delhi at Jammu University, 17 May, 2004.

6. “Gandhi and Globalisation”, Research Paper presented at a two day’s National Conference, IPSA, Meerut University, Meerut, March, 2003.

7. “Gandhian Critique of Indian Education System”, Research Paper Presented at a two day’s National Seminar on “India’s Educational Priorities: Continuity and Change”, GDCW, Udhampur in collaboration with Ministry of Education and BOSE, J&K, 10 – 11 February 2002.

8. “Gandhian Theory of Trusteeship and Brick Kilns’ Workers in India”, Research Paper /Special Lecture presented at Department of Political Science, Meerut University, Meerut in September 2001.

9. “The Deviant Political Autonomy: Who Wants What When and How?”, Research Paper presented at a National Seminar on “Autonomy of States in India”, in February 2000 at Department of Political Science, Jammu University, Jammu.

10. “Political Psychology of Partition of India”, Research Paper presented at a two day’s National Seminar in January 1999 organised by Department of History, Jammu University, Jammu.

11. “Major Conflicts and Irritants in South Asia: A Gandhian Perspective”, at a two day’s National Seminar organised by Gandhian Studies Department, Punjab University in January 1994 at Chandigarh.

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Residential Address: 24/AB, New Campus, Jammu University, Jammu- 180006, J& K, India.

(Anurag Gangal)