Dewanhat Mahavidyalaya

Swadhin Jha

Designation : Assistant Professor
Department: History, Dewanhat Mahavidyalaya, Cooch Behar
Email Id: [email protected]
Contact No: 9733134588 (Mobile)

Personal Information

Sex: Male
Nationality: Indian
Language Known ( Speak & Write): Bengali, English & Hindi
Communication Address: Dewanhat Mahavidyalaya, Balarampur Road, P.o. Dewanhat, District – Cooch Behar, West Bengal, Bharat

Educational Qualification

Qualification Course UniversityYear
UndergraduateB.A. HonoursUniversity of North Bengal2002
Post-GraduateM.A.Rabindra Bharati University2003
M. PhilRabindra Bharati University2011
Ph. DContinued
SLET, WBCSC2007
Prestigious Honours / Awards received with name of awarding agency / Government with year
‘GOUTAM CHATTOPADHYAYA MEMORIAL AWARD’’ From Paschimbanga Itihas Samsad , West Bengal in the year of 2012 (International Award)
“ Prof. SABHYASACHI BHATTACHARYA MEMORIAL AWARD” From Paschimbanga Itihas Samsad , West Bengal in the year of 2022 (International Award)

Teaching Profile

Teaching Experience in years19 years
Area of SpecialisationSocio-Political History of Modern & Contemporary India,Demographic Studies, Migration Studies, Caste Politics, Migration,Ethnic Movement and Social Movement in Modern & Contemporary India.

Teaching Experiences in Higher Education Institutions

Sl. NoName of the Institution(s) Course(s) Experience YearDesignation
1Dewanhat Mahavidyalaya, Cooch BeharUG (Honours & Programme Course)8 Years (From 7th July,2014 To Till Date)Assistant Professor
2Cooch Behar Panchanan Barma University,Cooch BeharP.G. Course2Years(From AY 2021 To Till Date)Guest Faculty & Academic Counsellor
3P.D. Women’s College, JalpaiguriUG (Honours & Programme Course)4 Years & 7 Months (From AY 2009 To 2014,6th July)Govt. Approved Part Time Teacher
4Sukanta Mahavidyalaya, DhupguriUG (Honours & Programme Course)5 Years & 1 Month (From AY 2005 To 2010)Govt. Approved Part Time Teacher
5Rabindra Bharati University (DDE),Sukanta Mahavidyalaya, DhupguriP.G. Course5 Years (From AY 2006 To 2011)Academic Counsellor
66 IGNOU, Binnaguri Study Centre, JalpaiguriP.G. Course2 Years (From AY 2008 To 2010)Academic Counsellor
7Netaji Subhas Open University, Study Centre – Cooch Behar College,Cooch BeharP.G. Course5 Years (From AY 2017 To Till Date)Academic Counsellor

Staff Development Programmes Attended (Orientation/Refresher Programme & Short Term Course)

Sl.NoProgramme/ Course Topic Organised Institution Year
1Orientation Programme or Faculty Induction ProgrammeOrientation Programme or Faculty Induction ProgrammeUGC-HRDC, University of North Bengal, Darjeeling2017
2Refresher Programme(Multidisciplinary Course) On Gender StudiesUGC-HRDC, University of North Bengal, Darjeeling2018
3Orientation CourseNational Service Scheme and Social ServiceNarendrapur Ramkrishna Mission,Narendrapur, South 24 Paragana18-02-2018 to 24-02-2018
43 Days WebinarPractical Training on ICT Enabled TeachingOrganised by IQAC, Shympur Siddheswari Mahavidyalaya25th to 27th June,2020
5WorkshopEnhancing Capacity of Higher Education TeachersCIQA, NSOU in collaboration with Commonwealth of Learning –Commonwealth Educational Media Centre for Asia (COL–CEMCA)2022
6Faculty Development ProgrammeMGNCRE, Department of Higher Education, Govt. Of IndiaSustainable Development in Higher Education Institution2022
7Orientation Programme for Academic Counsellors and Dissertation Guides of MSWOrientation Programme for Academic Counsellors and Dissertation Guides of MSWDepartment of Social Work, School of Professional Studies, NSOU2022
8Refresher Programme(Multidisciplinary Course –346 RC) On Ethics and ValuesUGC-HRDC, Himachal Pradesh University, Himachal Pradesh2023

Participation in Research Organizations

Sl.NoName of The Research/Academic OrganizationType of Participation
1Paschimbanga Itihas Samsad, IndiaLife-time Member
2Institute of Historical Studies, IndiaLife-time Member
3Bangiya Itihas Samiti , IndiaLife-time Member
4Bharatiya Itihas Samkalan Samiti, IndiaMember
5Indian History Congress , IndiaMember
6Itihas Academy, Dhaka, BangladeshLife-time Member
7East Indian Society For The Studies of Social Sciences, IndiaExecutive Committee Member
8“Purba Bharat” – A Peer Reviewed Multidisciplinary Referred Journal ( Bengali Version)Joint – Editor

Research Publications

Sl.NoTitle of the Article Name of Book /JournalPublishing YearName of the PublishersISBN/ISSN No.
1Swadhinottar kale Jalpaiguri Zillar Udbastu Samasya (in Bengali)Itihas Anusandhan 25, Paschimbanga Itihas SamsadJan, 2011Paschimbanga Itihas Samsad , CalcuttaISBN :978-81-910874–1-3
2Abibhakta Uttor-Banglar Abhibasi Samaj o AarthoSamajik Bibarton (1900-1931) (in Bengali)Itihas Anusandhan-26 Paschimbanga Itihas SamsadJan, 2012Paschimbanga Itihas Samsad , CalcuttaISBN :978-81-910874–2-0
3Swadhinottar Kale Uttorbanger Tarai o Samataler Prathom Nrigosthi Aandolaner Bikash o Biloy : Uttorkhanda Aandolan( in Bengali)Itihas Anusandhan-27 Paschimbanga Itihas Samsad,Jan, 2013Paschimbanga Itihas Samsad , CalcuttaISBN :978-81-910874–3-7
4Bharatiya Jati Rastra Nirman o Jati sattar Aandolan : Bharatiya sanskritik Mithoskriya Na ki Bharatiya Sanskritik Bhinnata ( in Bengali)Itihas Anusandhan-28 Paschimbanga Itihas Samsad,Jan, 2014Paschimbanga Itihas Samsad , CalcuttaISBN :978-81-910874–4-4
5Jati , Dharma o Samasthigata Chetanay Banglar Namashudra Aandolan (1872 – 1947) ( in Bengali)Itihas Anusandhan-29 Paschimbanga Itihas Samsad,Jan, 2015Paschimbanga Itihas Samsad , CalcuttaISBN :978-81-910874–5-4
6Construction of the Caste Identity: The Namasudras of Bengal in the early 20th centuryThe Speckled Canvas: A Contemporary Trans-disciplinary Probe into the Society, Literature and Culture of Bengal over the last hundred years (1913- 2013)2015Progressive Publishers, KolkataISBN :978-81-8064-213-3
7Impact of Rural Indebtedness on internal Migration in Colonial Bengal: a case study of the last phase of the 19th centuryEast India Journal of Social Sciences Vol- III, No. II (UGC – Referred Journal)Dec, 2015East Indian Society For The Studies of Social SciencesISSN :2277-4483
8Partition Paroborti Jalpaiguri Zillar Janabinyas(in Bengali)Purba Bharat- Manus O Sanskriti Vol III, No-IIDec, 2015East Indian Society For The Studies of Social SciencesISSN :2319-8591
9Nabanirmita Janabinyas O Jaayomaan Samaj by abosthay Partition Paraborti Jalpaiguri Zillar Aarth Samajik Rupantoran (1947 – 1977) (in BengaliPrachalito Itihaser Baire: Banglar ek O Charchito Chalchitra- (ed. By) Ashim Kr Sarkar, Koushik Chakraborty & Manas Dutta2015Reader Service, KolkataISBN:978-93-82623-35-9
10Oupanibeshik Aamale Jalpaiguri Zillar Gathan o Janabinyaser Prekshapot (1869 – 1947) (in Bengali)Bange NagarayanNagarikotar Nana Prasange- (ed by) Dr.Susnata Das2016Nakshatra Prakashan, KolkataISBN: 978-81- 910307-9 -2
11“Politics Of Identity, and The Identity Politics- the Tribes of Sikkim”The Tribes of North Bengal & Sikkim- A Changing Scenario in the Twentieth Century (Ed. by – Bipul Mandal & Manadev Roy)2016Academic Enterprise,KolkataISBN: 81-87121-22-X
12“Kathakata- Banglar Samaj O Samskriti”Ratnabali Chattopadhyay, Koushik Saha ( ed.)April, 2015Setu Publication,KolkataISBN :978-93-80677-82-8
13“Nabanirmita Janabinyas O Jaayomaan Samaj by abosthay Partition Paraborti Jalpaiguri Zillar Aarth Samajik Rupantoran (1900 – 1971)”(in Bengali)ITIHAS O SAMSKRITI –Vol1,Year-12015Paschimbanga Aanchalik Itihas O Loksamskriti Charcha Kendra,KolkataISSN:2394-5737
14“Rabindranather Swadeshchetanar Manaspote Gorar Swadeshikota”Biswabharatiya Rabindranath, – Birendra Mridha (ed)February,2014Ashadeep Publication,KolkataISBN:
978-93-81245-
31-6
15“State, Bureaucracy and Morality in Kautilya’s Arthasastra”Demarcation of Morality in Human Life- Possibilities and Consequences, – Ranjit Kr. Barman & Ranjan Kr. Das (ed.)2015Abhijeet Publication,New DelhiISBN:
978-93-5074-
200-6
16“Oupanibeshik Amale Jalpaiguri Zillar Gathan O Janabinyaser Prekshapot (1869 – 1947)”Bange NagarayanNagarikatar nana prasanga- Susnata Das(ed)January, 2016Nakshatra Prakashan,KolkataISBN:
978-81910307-9-2
17Ora Samasya Noy, Sambhabana: Swadhinata Parabortikale Gramin Udyog O Utpadan Byabosthay Uttarbanglar Abhibasi Samaj (1947 – 1977)Itihas Anusandhan-31 (Ed.By) Kanailal Chattopadhyay,Paschimbanga Itihas Samsad (Peer Reviewed Vol)January, 2017Paschimbanga Itihas Samsad,KolkataISBN:
978-81-910874-
8-2
18“ Prantik Hindu Samajer Gadan: Prak-Ouponibeshik Uttar Banglar Jati, Varna O Samaj”‘Itihas O Sanskriti’(International Peer Reviewed),Vol-4, Part – 32018Paschimbanga Anchalik Itihas O Lokosamskriti Charcha Kendra,KolkatISSN 2394-
5737
19“Home Away from Home: Nepali Migrants from Bhutan to East Himalayan Foothills”ESHANA- ed. by Siddhartha Guha Ray25th March
2022
Bangiya Itihas
Samiti,
Kolkata
ISBN:
978-81-929386-
8-4
20Bisthapita O Punarbasita Krishi Samaj: Samasya O Samadhaner Aaloke Uttarbanger Samataler Zillagulir Janabinyas O Utpadan Byabosthar Poribortaner Itihas (1947–1977) ( In Bengali)Itihas Anusandhan-35(Ed.By) Ranjit Sen Paschimbanga Itihas Samsad(Peer Reviewed Vol)March, 2022Paschimbanga
Itihas Samsad,
Calcutta
ISBN :
978-81-956544
–1 – 3
21Gorkhalander Dabi Ebang Aanchalikata, Jatiyata O Jatisatta Aandolaner PrashnaSamaj Jagaran O Gana Aandolone Uttarbanga(ed. by) Bipul Mandal ,Ajay Kr Jha2022Grantha Mitra,KolkataISBN:
978-93-84104-
88-7
22“Formation of the Rajbangsi Hindu Society in Precolonial North Bengal”DOGO RANGSANG RESEARCH JOURNAL (UGC CARE LIST) Vol X, Issue XVIII,January,2023January, 2023Dogo Rangsang Research Society,AssamISSN 2347-
7180
23‘‘ Sarkari Pratibedone Purba Pakistan Theke Aagota Tarai –Dooars Anchaler Udbastuder Pesha O Bekarotwer Biboron (1946 – 1955)’’Itihas Anusandhan-36 (Ed.By)Arun Bandyopadhyay,Paschimbanga Itihas Samsad (Peer Reviewed Vol)February,2023Paschimbanga Itihas Samsad,CalcuttaISBN:
978-91-956544-
6-8
24‘‘ Sarkari Pratibedone Purba Pakistan Theke Aagota Udbastuder Pesha O Bekarotwer Biboron ( 1946–1955)’’Itihas Eshana-4 (Ed.By) Soumitra SrimaniMarch, 2023Bangiya Itihas SamitiISBN:
978-81-953260-
9-9
25‘Nepali Diaspora from Bhutan to East-Indian Himalayan Foothills’ (Co-author)DOGO RANGSANG RESEARCH JOURNAL (UGC CARE LIST) Vol X, Issue XXI, October, 2023October, 2023Dogo Rangsang Research Society, AssamISSN 2347-7180
26‘Prak Oupanibeshik Porbe Banglay Naree Shiksha O Naree Kshamatayane Christian Missionaryder Bhumika(1757-1857)’Serampore College BiCentennial MagazineDecember,2023Serampore College,KolkataISBN:
978-81-964514-1-7
27‘Paribar, Samaj O Nareetantra- Shri Sarada Debir Jivanbodh O Darshane Bhaarotiya Nareebaad’“Bodhi – Prasanga Bharater Azadir 75 Bachhor fire Dekha” A Collection of Research Writings (Ed. by) Koushik Shaw ,Chandan BiswasJanuary, 2024Barta PublicationISBN:
978 – 93-5624-
320-0
28‘Jatiyatabadi Aandolane Deshbrati Pahari KanyaHelen Lepcha’ ( In Bengali)Itihas Anusandhan-36 (Ed.By)Prof. Arun Bandyopadhyay, Paschimbanga Itihas Samsad(Peer Reviewed Vol)January, 2024Paschimbanga Itihas Samsad,CalcuttaISBN:
978-91-956544-6-8

Conference/ Symposium/ Workshop/ Seminar – Attended / Organized

International Conference/ Symposium/ Workshop/ Seminar

Paper Presented ( Title of the Paper)Organized By
“Partition Paroborti Jalpaiguri Zillar Janabinyas” ( in Bengali)“Banglar Samaj o Sanskriti”,1-3 March,2013, Society for Understanding Culture & History in India collaboration with Indian Museum , Kolkata.
“Smritikatha, Atmacharit O Itihas: Prasanga Oupanibeshik Jalpaiguri Zillar Itihas”‘Studies in Local History: Memories, Metaphors & Methods”; 17th& 18th March,2016; Vidyasagar Center of Indological Studies, Rabindra Bharati University, Kolkata
“Nation , Nationalism and Ethnic Movements Of North Bengal (1947- 2007)”‘Many Faces of Nationalism: Pluralist Tradition in India Subcontinent’; 16th& 17th Feb, 2017; Vidyasagar Center of Indological Studies,Rabindra Bharati University, Kolkata
‘Lenin & Gandhi’ s View on Nation and Nationali‘Exploring Indo-Russian Relationship: Pre and Post Revolutionary (1917) Phases’15th & 16th March, 2018; Vidyasagar Center of Indological Studies, Rabindra Bharati University, Kolkata
“Desh Bhag, Desh Gora- Partition Parabarti Uttarbanger Tarai- Dooars Anchale UdbastuderAgaman O Pratisthapan (1947-1977)”“The Changing West Bengal : Five Decades After Independence”- 26th August, 2022 ;Department of History, D.L. College & University of Kalyani, Nadia
‘‘Sarkari Pratibedone Purba Pakistan Theke Paschimbange Aagota Udbastuder Pesha O Bekarotwer Biboron ( 1946 –1955)’’Bangiya Itihas Samiti Kolkata, at Surendranath College, Kolkata, on 25th & 26th March, 2022
‘‘ Jatiyatabadi Aandolone Deshbrati Pahari Kanya – Helen Lepcha’’XXXVIII Annual Conference of Paschimbanga Itihas Samsad – 17th to 19th Feb, 2023 at Jangipur College,Murshidabad.
‘Oupanibeshik Shasanbyabosthay Sthanantaran: Oitihasik Prekshite Uttor Banglar Janabinyas O Janaprachoron Prakriya (1901 – 1947 AD)’18th International Conference for History & Heritage 2023 at Dhaka University,Bangladesh organised by Itihas Academy Dhaka on 24th March,2023
‘Rani Gaidinliu Ebang Uttar-Purba simanta Pradeshe Sanskritik O Jatiyatabadi Aandolaner Prasa(1920-1947 CE)International Conference, 2023 at Ramakrishna Mission Vidyamandir, Belur Math, organised by Bangiya Itihas Samiti Kolkata on 25th & 26thMarch,2023 in collaboration with Dept. Of History,Ramakrishna Mission Vidyamandir, Belur Math.

National Conference/ Symposium/ Workshop/ Seminar

Paper Presented ( Title of the Paper)Organized By
“Impact of Rural Indebtedness on Internal Migration in Colonial Bengal: a case study of the last phase of 19th century”INDIAN HISTORY CONGRESS, 11st – 13rd Feb.2011 At Gaur Banga University,Malda
“Desh-bhag – abhibasan o Jatisattar Prashna” ( in Bengali)Interrogating The Grand- Narrative of Nation : Sub – National Movements and Issue of Identity in North Bengal; UGC Sponsored Seminar Organised By Sukanta Mahavidyalaya, Dhupguri 9 – 10th Sept,2011
Rabindranather Manaspate Godar Swadeshikata ( in Bengali)“Rabindranath and Hindi Literature”-UGC Sponsored Seminar Nani Bhattacharya Smarak Mahavidyalaya,Jaigaon, WB.28 – 29 March , 2011
“India as a Secular State in Light of the Nehuruvian Secularism”‘Jawaharlal Nehru & B.R. Ambedkar in light of 125thBirth Anniversary: Convergence, Conflict & Charisma’, UGC Sponsored, 26 – 27th March, Department of History & Dr. B. R. Ambedkar Studies Centre, Rabindra Bharati University,Kolkata
“Nabanirmito Janabinnyas o Jaayomaan Samaj Byabosthay Partition Paraborti Jalpaiguri Zillar Aartha Samajik Rupantoran (1947 – 1977)” ( in Bengali)“The Changing scenario of SocioEconomic Life in North Bengal : A Study of Rajbanshis, Tribes and Minorities in the Post-Colonial Period 1947 – 1997” UGC Sponsored Seminar Maynaguri College,Jalpaiguri. 20 – 21 Dec. 2011
“Jati O Jatiyatabad Prasange Ray Saheb Panchanan Barma”‘Socio – Political – Economic Thoughts Of Thakur Panchanan Barma – Its Relevance in Present Context’ UGC Sponsored National Seminar, 26 – 27th September,2015, Organised by Department of History, Dinhata College in Collaboration with Rajbanshi Bhasa Academy,Cooch Behar
“Impact of Urbanisation on Environment of Sikkim – Issues & Concerns”“Changing Environment, Natural Disaster in North Bengal & North East India”;30th& 31st March, 2017; Bakshirhat Mahavidyalaya, Cooch Behar.
Participated ‘Indian News Paper: Yesterday & Today’; 23rd February, 2018, Vidyasagar Center of Indological Studies, Rabindra Bharati University, KolkataParticipated ‘Indian News Paper: Yesterday & Today’; 23rd February, 2018, Vidyasagar Center of Indological Studies, Rabindra Bharati University, Kolkata
‘Ghor theke durer dghore: Bhutan theke bahiskrita Nepalider Prekshite Indo- Nepal – Bhutan Samporka’(in Bengali)34th Annual Conference of Paschimbanga Itihas Samsad, 24-26th January, 2018,Jadavpur University, Kolkata
“Redefining Moral & Ethical dilemmas amidst Pandemic”One Day National Seminar (Webinar) on12th June, 2020, Anugrah Narayan Singh College, Patna
“Swadhinata Sangrame Banglar Chhatri Samaj”National Seminar on ‘Women Discourse in Indian Historical and Philosophical Writings’ organised by Bangiya Itihas Samkalan Samiti sponsored by ICSR, ICPR, MAKAIAS on 19 & 20 November, 2022 at North Bengal Science Center, Siliguri.
‘‘ Jatiyatabadi Aandolone Deshbrati Birangana – Helen Lepcha’’‘India at 75: Looking Behind and Beyond’organised by Department of Political Science, A. B. N. Seal College, Cooch Behar in collaboration with Central Bureau of Communication, Ministry of Information & Broadcasting, Govt. Of India on 13th& 14th February, 2023
“Uttarbange Aagota Udbastuder Peshagata O Samajik Obosthangata Shreni Charitra(1946 – 1971C.E.)‘75 Years of Independence: Expectations and Achievements of Bengal’ Organised by Department of History, Samuktala Sidhu Kanhu College in collaboration with Department of History, Alipurduar University on 31st August, 2023
“From The Baseborn to Royal: The Impact of The VaktiYoga of Srimanta Sankaradeva and the neo-vaishnavism in the Koch State”‘Srimanta Sankaradeva and his contribution in Brahmaputra – Tista Valley’ Organised by Bakshirhat Mahavidyalaya,in collaboration with Pragati College & Halakura College,Assam on 27th & 28th January, 2024

State Level Conference/ Symposium/ Workshop/ Seminar

Paper Presented ( Title of the Paper)Organized By
“Obivakta Banglar Dalitder Samajik Chetonar Jagorn ebng Rajnoitik Aandolon (1900 – 1947)”One Day State Level Seminar Organised by Paschimbanga Dalit Sahitya Academy & Alipurduar University with collaboration Tathya Samskriti Bivag, Govt.of W.B. on 18th September,2022 at Alipurduar University
“Reimagining Vocational Education and Skill-building in NEP -2020”NAAC Sponsored One Day State Level Seminar Organized by Alipurduar Mahila Mahavidyalaya On “ Mapping NEP Recommendations with NAAC Assessment & Accreditations Process” On 29th September, 2023
‘ Problems & Prospects of Research in Social Sciences and Humanities in Contemporary India’State Level One Day Seminar on 22nd December, 2023; Organized by East Indian Society for The Studies of Social Sciences, Alipuduar, West Bengal.

Special Lecture Delivers

  • “Itihas ke Prekshit Mein Premchand kee Samaj o Samoy Vabna” at Jaigaon Nani Bhattacharya Smarak Mahavidyalaya, Jaigaon, Jalpaiguri, on 19th Aug. 2011.
  • Special Lecture Deliver on “Teachings and Values of Sri Sri Sarada Maa in Our Life” at Ramakrishna Math & Mission, Cooch Behar, on 21st March, 2021
  • Special Lecture Deliver on ‘Demographic Profile of North Bengal’ organized by Department of History, Cooch Behar College on 24th May, 2022.
  • Special Lecture Deliver on ‘Role of Gandhiji in National Movement of India’ organised by Department of History, Goksadanga Birendra Mahavidyalaya on 27.09.2022.
  • Special Lecture Deliver on ‘ Partition, Demography and Social Reconstruction of North Bengal (1947 – 1977)’ organised by Department of History, Mathabhanga College, on 1st December, 2022.
  • Special Lecture Deliver Online ‘ Prantik Hindu Samajer Garon- Ouponibeshik Uttor Banglar Jati,Varna o Samaj’ on Webinar , organised by Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences: A Field of Future. On 26th December, 2020.

Administrative Performance

Duty Perform in College Administration
Teacher in Charge, Dewanhat Mahavidyalaya, Cooch Behar, from 15th March 2016 to December, 2016
Teacher Representative & Member of Governing Body of Dewanhat Mahavidyalaya, From AY 2015 to till date.
Experience as Member of IQAC, TCS, Convenor & Member of Academic Counselling, Sports Committee, Students Welfare Committee, Career Counselling Committee & Others internal committees of Dewanhat Mahavidyalaya; Member of Finance Committee of Dewanhat Mahavidyalaya.
Nodal Officer for West Bengal Students Credit Card Scheme, Dewanhat Mahavidyalaya

Key Skills or Abilities Key Skills or Abilities

Hard Skills
  • Knowledge of teaching methods like differentiation
  • Expertise in relevant subject matter, such as History, Social Science, Literature
  • Classroom management abilities
  • Assessment and data analysis skills
  • Technology and computer skills
  • Leadership
Soft Skills
  • Communication abilities
  • Interpersonal skills
  • Patience
  • Creativity
  • Organizational abilities
  • Teamwork
  • Collaboration & Teamwork
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