A. Personal Details:
1. Name (in BLOCK Letters) : DR SHANKARANAND JHA
2. Father’s Name : Sri Rudra Kant Jha
3. Caste : Brahmin
4. Category : General
5. Religion : Hindu
6. Nationality : Indian
7. Date of Birth : 01/03/1967
8. Marital Status : Married
9. Contact No. : 9101641208
10. Mail ID : drshankaranandjha@ymail.com
11. Address :
(a) Present Address : Department of English, Jengraimukh College, Jengraimukh,
Majuli, Jorhat, Assam, 785105
(b) Permanent Address : Sri Rudra Kant Jha, Vill & P O : Raiyam, Via : Jhanjharpur,
Dist : Madhubani, Bihar, 847404
B. Educational/Academic Details:
1. Department : English
2. Educational Qualification : M A, Ph D
3. Date of Approval : 04/10/1993
4. Date of Confirmation : 05/04/1997
5. Date of Placement in Senior Scale of Pay: 25/01/2000
6. Date of Placement in Selection Grade Scale of Pay: 25/01/2005
7. Date of Placement as Associate Professor: 25/01/2008
8. Present Status : Associate Professor
9. Pay Scale & Grade Pay : 37400/—-67000/ & 9000/
10. Area of Specialization : Linguistics
11. Area of Interest : Indian Writing in English
12. Teaching Experience : 29 Years (approximately)
13. Other Skills : Basic Knowledge of Computer
14. Orientation / Refresher Courses Attended:
i. Attended one Refresher Course conducted by Academic Staff College, Gorakhpur University, Gorakhpur from 22/03/1999 to 11/04/1999.
ii. Attended an Orientation Programme conducted by Academic Staff College, Gorakhpur University, Gorakhpur from 29/12/1999 to 25/01/2000.
iii. Attended one Refresher Course conducted by Refresher Course Centre, Dibrugarh University, Dibrugarh from 11/03/2002 to 31/03/2002.
iv. Attended one Refresher Course conducted by Academic Staff College, Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh from 15/03/2005 to 07/04/2005.
C. Research Details:
- awarded by Lalit Narayan Mithila University, Kameshwar Nagar, Darbhanga, Bihar in January 2008 on the topic “Aspects of Self and Society in the Writings of Nirad C Chaudhuri”.
(i) Mr Dijen Kumar Saikia was awarded M. Phil degree from Vinayaka Missions University, Salem, Tamilnadu, in 2009 on the topic “Greatness and Achievements of R K Narayan and Raja Rao: A Comparative Study”.
(ii) Mr Premananda Roy (Regn. No. 5018102020114005) has been awarded Doctor of Philosophy on the topic “A Documentation of Rajbanshi Language Resourse” from Himalayan University on 04/03/2022 under my supervision.
D. Publications:
1.“Cry, the Peacock: A Study of Human Bonds and Relationships” published in Impressions: A Bi-Annual Refereed e-Journal of English Studies, ISSN: 0974-892X, Volume: II, Issue: II, July/2012.
2. “Knowing The Unknown Indian: Through His Major Works” published in Cyber Literature: A Bi-Annual Journal of English Studies, ISSN: 0972-0901, Volume: XXXI, No. I. June/2013.
3. “Thematic Survey of the Novels of Kiran Desai” published in Bodhidroom: A refereed journal with annual periodicity promoting research in literature, culture and humanities, ISSN: 2321-4791, Volume-I/Sept/2013.
4. “Girish Karnad’s “Tughlaq”: Reformation or Ruin—A Study” published in Golden Research Thoughts International Multidisciplinary Research Journal, ISSN 2231-5063, Volume: III, Issue: VIII, Feb/2014, UIF/2013—2.2052.
5. “Distance Education: Education Over a Distance” published in Indian Streams Research Journal International Multidisciplinary Research Journal, ISSN 2230-7850, Volume: IV, Issue: I, Feb/2014, UIF/2013—2.1506.
6. “Vocational Education and Communicative English” published in Indian Streams Research Journal International Multidisciplinary Research Journal, ISSN 2230-7850, Volume: IV, Issue: II, March/2014, UIF/2013—2.1506.
7.“Ecotourism and Majuli: Prospects and Problems” published in International Journal of Research Scholarly Articles by Researchers & Scholars, ISSN 2348-6848, Volume: I, Issue: V, June/2014, IF/2014—3.541.
8.“Poetry: A Universal Form Of Connecting Heart” published in Indian Streams Research Journal International Multidisciplinary Research Journal, ISSN 2230-7850, Volume: IV, Issue: V, June/2014, UIF/2013—2.1506.
9. “Yoga For Health, Mind And Soul” published in Golden Research Thoughts International Multidisciplinary Research Journal, ISSN 2231-5063, Volume: III, Issue: XII, June/2014, UIF/2013—2.2052.
10.“Kiran Desai: A New Voice In Women’s Writing” published in Acme International Journal of Multidisciplinary Research, ISSN 2320 – 236X, Volume: II, Issue: VI, June/2014, IF/2014 (CARS)—5.57.
11. “TUGHLAQ: THE MONARCH MISUNDERSTOOD” published in IJELLH— International Journal of English Language, Literature and Humanities, ISSN 2321-7065, Volume: II, Issue: IX, Jan/2015, IF/2015—4.287.
12. “Status of Indian English Poetry after Independence” published in European Academic Research International Multidisciplinary Research Journal, ISSN 2286-4822, Volume: 2, Issue: 11, Feb/2015, UIF/2015—3.1.
1. “R. K. Narayan’s The Guide: Raju’s Journey from Picaro to Sainthood” published in Creative Writing And Criticism: An International Biannual Journal of English, ISSN: 0975-2390, Volume: X, No: 1, Oct/ 2012.
2.“Microfinance, Self-Help Groups And Women Empowerment” published in Mezangkari: Multidisciplinary Biennial Bilingual National Research Journal, ISSN: 2278-604X, Volume: I, Issue:2, Dec/2012.
3. “Women in North-East Indian Society” published in Mezangkari: Multidisciplinary Biennial Bilingual National Research Journal, ISSN: 2278-604X, Volume:2, Issue:1, June/2013.
(c) Research Papers published in Books (Chapters): 03
- published in Higher Education in India: Issues, Innovations, Challenges and Remedies, ISBN: 978-81-8152-331-0, Oct/2013.
- published in TRENDS IN INDIAN ENGLISH DRAMA: A Study and Perspectives, ISBN: 978-81-89972-95-0, Jan/2014.
E. Presentation / Participation of Papers in Conferences/Seminars/Workshops etc.:
(a) Presentation of Papers in Conferences/Seminars/Workshops etc.: 09
1. Presented a paper entitled “Marital Maladjustment in Anita Desai’s ‘Cry, The Peacock’” in UGC sponsored National Seminar on “Contemporary Indian English Writing: Trends, Concepts and Technique” organized by Department of English, Lakhimpur Girls’ College, North Lakhimpur, Assam on 09—10 September, 2005.
2. Presented a paper entitled “Evolution of Encyclopedic Aspects of Commonwealth Fiction” in International Conference on “Commonwealth Literature” organized by Department. of Humanities & Social Sciences, Indian Institute of Technology, Roorkee on 13—15 October, 2005.
3. Presented a paper entitled“Majuli: Its Geographical Importance and Problems” in UGC sponsored National Seminar on “Save Majuli” organized by Jengraimukh College, Jengraimukh, Majuli, Jorhat, Assam on 30—31October, 2009.
4. Presented a paper entitled “Bio-diversity and Causes of the Loss of Bio-diversity” in UGC sponsored National Seminar on “Biodiversity of the North-East with special reference to the Brahmaputra Valley” organized by Majuli College, Kamalabari, Jorhat, Assam on 26th April, 2012.
5. Presented a paper entitled “Self-Help Groups: A tool of Microfinance for women Empowerment” in UGC sponsored National Seminar on “Microfinance and Sustainable Development in North-East India” organized by Lakhimpur Commerce College, North Lakhimpur, Assam on 30—31 May, 2012.
6. Presented a paper entitled “Governance, Good Governance and Human Rights” in UGC sponsored UGC sponsored National Seminar on “Inclusive Development in North-East India: Issues and Challenges” organized by Department of Political Science, Kaliabor College, Nagaon, Assam on 08—09 June, 2012.
7. Presented a paper entitled “Empowering Women Through Self-Help Groups” in Indian Council Of Historical Research sponsored National Seminar on “Women of Assam: From Pre Independence to Post Modern Era” organized by Department. of History, D C B Girls’ College, Jorhat, Assam on 28—29 September, 2012.
8. Presented a paper entitled “Status of Women in North-East Indian Society” in UGC sponsored National Seminar on “Women in North East Indian Society” organized by Women Cell, Jengraimukh College, Majuli, Jorhat, Assam on 20th November, 2012.
9. Presented a paper entitled “Majuli: Ecotourists’ Hotspot” in UGC sponsored National Seminar on “Eco-Tourism In Assam” organized by Department of History, Jengraimukh College, Majuli, Jorhat, Assam on 18—19 December, 2012.
(b) Participation in Conferences/Seminars/Webinars/Workshops etc.: 15
1. Attended a State Level Seminar on “Vocationalisation Of Higher Education” organized by Assam College Teacher’s Association, Assam on the occasion of 52nd Annual Conference held on 29th October, 2004.
2. Attended a National Seminar on “Higher Education: Its Challenges & Prospects in the 21st Century” organized by Demow College, Demow, Sivasagar, Assam on 24—25 September, 2005.
3. Attended a UGC sponsored State Level Seminar on “Tribal Unrest in N-E India” organized by Department. of Sociology, Jengraimukh College, Majuli, Jorhat, Assam on 25th August, 2007.
4. Attended Sahitya Akademi sponsored Symposium on “Translation and the English Language with Special Reference to Translators’ Work in North-East India” organized by Department. of English, J B College, Jorhat, Assam on 23—24 March, 2008.
5. Attended GOI-Government of Assam sponsered Seminar on “Undrstanding and Disseminating the Essence of Human Development for a Healthy Society” organized by Dibrugarh University, Dibrugarh, Assam on 22nd September, 2008.
6. Attended a UGC sponsored National Seminar on “Satra Institution of Assam” organized by Jengraimukh College, Jengraimukh, Majuli, Jorhat, Assam on 14—15 October, 2011.
7. Attended a Zonal Seminar on “Academic Performance Indicator (API)” organized by Assam College Teachers’ Association, Majuli Zone on 22nd February, 2012.
8. Attended a Seminar Cum Workshop on “Health And Hygiene” organized by Assam College Teachers’ Association, Majuli Zone, Majuli, Jorhat, Assam on 20th august, 2014.
9. Attended a UGC sponsored National Workshop on “Management of Library in Digital Era” organized by Jengraimukh College, Jengraimukh, Majuli, Jorhat, Assam on 08—09 May, 2015.
10. Attended ACTA sponsored Zonal Seminar on “Tribal Society: Shri Shri Pitambar Dev Goswami’s Outlook And Its Relevance In Present Time” organized by Assam College Teachers’ Association, Majuli Zone in collaboration with the IQAC, UMK College, Majuli, Jorhat, Assam on 19th September, 2015.
11. Attended a One Day Workshop on “Implementation of CBCS in Undergraduate Courses” organized by DCB Girls’ College, Jorhat, Assam on 25th June, 2016.
12. Attended a One Day Academic Lecture Cum Workshop on “Scientific Inventions and Innovations” organized by Assam College Teachers’ Association (ACTA), Majuli Zone on 3rd October, 2018.
13. Attended a National Webinar on “Majuli: Heritage and Modernity” organized by Internal Quality Assurance Cell, Majuli College on 25th July, 2021.
14. Attended a National Webinar on “Bird Identification For Beginners” organized by Department of Zoology in Association with IQAC, Jengraimukh College on 4th April, 2022.
15. Attended a National Webinar cum Workshop on “Importance of Intellectual Property Right in Academia and Patent Prosecution Strategies” organized by Research Cell in Association with IQAC, Jengraimukh College as part of World Intellectual Property Day Celebration on 26th April, 2022.
F. Membership:
(i)Editorial Board Member of “American Research Thoughts”–International Multidisciplinary Research Journal, Romania, European Union.
(ii)Life Memberof “Association for English Studies of India” AESI (L M No. 457/12).
(iii)Life Member of “Wider Association for Vedic Studies” WAVES (L M No.244).
(iv)Life Member of “Indian Association for Commonwealth Literature and Language Studies” IACLALS (L M No. L2016).
(v)Member of “Euro Asia Research and Development Association”.
G. Other Accomplishments:
1. Appointed as an Observer in the Rastrabhasa Examination in the year 1998.
2. Appointed as a Subject Expert in the Selection Committee for Selection/Promotion of Lecturer in different colleges several times.
3. Nodal Officer (College), All India Survey on Higher Education, Jengraimukh College, from 2012 to 2015.
4. Coordinator, B. A. Programme in Distance Education, Jengraimukh College Study Centre, from May 2012 to Aug 2014.
5. Coordinator, M. A. Programme in Distance Education, Jengraimukh College Study Centre, from May 2012 to Aug 2014.
6. Completed Online Certificate Course on “Role of Ideal Principal” from Online Research (Shivkamal Educational Trust) affiliated to Solapur University, Solapur, Maharastra.
7. Extending active participation in the Corporate Life of the Institution.
DECLARATION:
I solemnly declare that all the information furnished above is true to the best of my knowledge and belief.
Date: 15/06/2022 (Shankaranand Jha)