Designation: Assistant Professor
Vidwan Id: 557986
Email ID: arup.ndg@gmail.com/arup.mgc@gamil.com
Qualification: Ph.D. in Anthropology
Address: Department of Anthropology, Sitananda College, Nndigram, PurbaMedinipur, 721631, West Bengal.
Educational Qualification
| Degree Name | Institute | Year of passing/awarded |
| Ph.D. | Visva – Bharati | 2014 |
| B.Ed. | Vidyasagar University | 2001 |
| M.Sc. | Vidyasagar University | 1998 |
Career Profile / Teaching Experience
- Academic Counsellors, Master’s In Anthropology (MAAN), IGNU Vidyasagar College for Women, Kolkata. Since 2017.
- Internal and External Practical Examiner of Vidyasagar University.
- Question Setter and Theoretical Examiner of Vidyasagar University.
- Attend the preparatory meeting for framing of UG syllabus in Anthropology under CCFUP (NEP) at Vidyasagar University.
- Act as Nodal Officer of Vidyasagar University, 1st semester, NEP 20, University examination, 2024, held at Sitananda College, Nandigram, PurbaMedinipur, Pin – 721631.
- Act as Centre in Charge of Vidyasagar University 6th Semester Examination 2024 held at Sitananda College, Nandigram, PurbaMedinipur, Pin – 721631.
- Invited Lecture on ‘Mundari Culture and Tradition’ Organized by Birsha Munda Academy, Government of West Bengal in Association with Department of Anthropology, Contai Pravat Kumar College, Contai, Purba Medinipur, W.B. held on 19.02.2023.
- Participated in the weekend -e-workshop Series held between July-14 –August 05, 2023, under our flagship initiative “Research Learning Community” Organised by Centre for Educational and Social Studies (CESS). Prajnanam, 10th Block, 2nd stage, Nagrabhavi, Bengaluru-560072.
- Invited for an academic lecture in the Department of Anthropology, Government General Degree College, Keshiary, Paschim Medinipur on “Human Evolution” dated 26.04.2023.
- Act as field Supervisor on Excursion cum Ethnographic Fieldwork (Practical) as per the guideline of V.U. CBCS Syllabus held on 09.11.2022.
- National service Scheme (NSS) Programme Officer (P.O), Unit-III, SITANANDA College, Nandigaram, Purba Medinipur-721631. From 01.06.2022 to till now.
- Participated in UGC Sponsored Online Faculty Induction Programme from 08 February 2022 to 12 March 2022 organized by UGC Human Resource Development Centre, Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh.
- Student Credit Card, Help Desk Officer, Sitananda College, Nandigram, PurbaMedinipur, Since May-2021 to till now.
- Act as Supervisor for the University Examination held at the Sitananda College Centre from dated 19.03.2021 to 24.03.2021.
- Performed as Joint Convenor on One day State Level Webinar on “ CYBER SECURITY” Organized by Documentation Committee of Sitananda College, Nandigram on 19.12.2021 at 3.00 PM.
- Participated in the online training programme on “Development of Scheduled caste; Approaches, Strategies and Programmes” Organised by National Institute of Rural Development and Panchayet Raj, Ministry of Rural Development, Government of India, rajendranagar, Hydrabad-500030. From 19/July/2021 to 23/July/2021.
- Participated in the online training programme on “Development strategies and Sustainability among Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups (PVTGs) in Scheduled Areas. Organized by National Institute of Rural Development and Panchayet Raj, Ministry of Rural Development, Government of India, rajendranagar, Hydrabad-500030. India from 01/06/2021 to 05/06/2021.
- Participated in the Online International Lecture Series “Theories, Methods and Approaches in Biological Anthropology”. Conducted from 30 October to 19 November 2020, Organized by international school of anthropology, anthropological survey of India, Southern Regional Centre, Mysore.
- Partipating in the online Lecture Series on “ANTHROPOLOGICAL THEORIES” Conducted from 5 to 13 October 2020 organized by INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL OF ANTHROPOLOGY, Anthropological Survey of India. Southern Regional Centre, Mysore.
- Act as Supervisor for the University Examination held at the Sitananda College Centre from dated 01.10.2020 to 10.10.2020.
- Participated in UGC SPONSORED INTER/MULTI-DICIPLINARY REFRESHER COURSE IN “RESEARCH METHODOLOGY” FROM 02.09.2020 TO 15.09.2020. ORGANIZED BY UGC. HRDC. RANCHI UNIVERSITY, RANCHI (2020-2021 ONLINE COURSE).
- Guest Faculty, Master of Social Work (MSW) (2015-2019),Mahishadal Girls’ College Mahishadal, PurbaMedinipur. W.B.
- Actively participated in the ICSSR-ERC Sponsored Faculty Development Programme on “Modern Methods of Teaching and Advanced Research Methods” from 4th to 8th August 2019. Organized by Department of Geography, Bhatter College, Dantan, West Bengal, India.
- Govt. Approved Part Time Teacher in Anthropology (2003-2019),Mahishadal Girls’ College, Mahishadal, PurbaMedinipur. W.B.
- Acted as a Seminar Co-Director in 44th National Seminar on “Indigenous knowledge system and Sustainable Livelihood for the Tribal” dated 7-8 December 2015, Organized by Anthropology of Social Research & Applied Anthropology, Bidisha, Fulgeriya, PaschimMedinipur, West Bengal 721437.
- Act as Research Associate at Institute of Social Research and Applied Anthropology since 2008 to 2018.
- Acted as a Seminar Co-Director in 44th National Seminar on “Indigenous knowledge system and Sustainable Livelihood for the Tribal” dated 7-8 December 2015, Organized by Anthropology of Social Research & Applied Anthropology, Bidisha, Fulgeriya, PaschimMedinipur, West Bengal 721437.
- Actively participated in the UGC-sponsored workshop on Quality Improvement in Teaching and Development of Curricula in Anthropology at the Undergraduate Level, organized by the Development of Anthropology during 18-20 January 2012 at Vidyasagar University.
- Participated in the short term course on Research Methodology for Rural Social Science offered by the Indian Institute of Technology. Kharagpur during July 17.23.2006.
- Participated in the workshop on Revised Undergraduate Syllabus in Anthropology of Vidyasagar University Organized by the Department of Anthropology. Sitananda College in Colaboration with W. B. C. U. T. A, East & West Midnapore District Committees. On February 14, 2006.
Specialization/research Area
Field of Specialization: Physical Anthropology
Research Area/Areas of Interest:
Medical Anthropology
Tribal Health and Hygiene
Ethnography -Theory and Practice
Tribal Development
Course/ Subject Taught
Master’s In Anthropology (MAAN): Human Evolution, Human Genetics, Anthropometry, Human Growth and Development, Dissertation
B.Sc. in Anthropology: Human Evolution, Human Genetics, Anthropometry, Human Growth and Development, Research Methodology, Forensic Anthropology, Dissertation
Conference/ Journal Paper/ Book Published
| Title | Published in | Published on | Published by |
| Daharpur Grame Basabaskari Munda Adivasigosthir Arthanaitik o Dharmiya Jiban-yatrar-samparkita Ekti Samkhipta Pratibedan | EbongMahua U.G.C. Carelist-I 2021, No.136(Ka). Pp- 77-82. | 2021 | K.K. Prakashan,Golekuachawk, Midnapore-721101, W.B. |
| Status of Environmental Awareness in Secondary School Students’ Perceptions of Sustainable Development in PurbaMedinipur, West Bengal | Seminar Proceedings on Environmental Degradation: Its Remedies & Prospects. 2019, ISBN:978-81-939370-1-3. Pp-89-94. | 2019 | ParthaSarathiMitra of M.M. Publication, S.P. Road, Kolkata-700002, W.B. |
| Women Entrepreneurship In Sub-Urban Areas Of PurbaMedinipur And PaschimMedinipur District : Problem And Prospect | International Congress On Global Innovation And Research In Education, Sports Sciences And Yoga, Pp-397-404, ISBN: 978-93-87072-50-3. | 2017 | Akinik Publication, C-11/169, Sector-3, Rohini, Delhi-110085. |
| Ethno-medical practices among the Lodhas of Keshary block of PaschimMedinipur: Issues and Chalanges | Globalisation: The Missing Roads of Tribal’s, Sparks from Bidisha- Vol. IX, PP-339-347, ISBN:978-93-5128-186-3. | 2016 | Kalpaz Publications, C-30, Satyawati Nagar, Delhi-110052. |
| Health Hazards and Ethno-Medical Practices among the Lodhas of PaschimMedinipur District. | Sparks from Bidisha, Vol. IX, Pp-238-248. ISBN:978-93-5074-2068. | 2016 | Abhijeet Publications, First Floor, AmbikaBhawan, 21 Ansari Road, New Delhi- 110002. |
| Effectiveness of Weekly Supplementation of Iron to Control Anaemia Among Adolescent Girls of Lodha and Rural Area of Narayangarh (West Bengal) India. | Tribal Health Bulletin: Vol. 22, Nos. 1&2, PP-15-22.National Institute for Research in Tribal Health (Indian Council of Medical Research), Jabalpur. ISSN-0971-4677. | 2015 | Indian Council of Medical Research, Jabalpur |
| Economic Pursuit on the basis of Gender Issue: A study in a Santal village of West Bengal. | Tribal Life and Gender Entrepreneurship, Sparks from BidisaVol-III, Pp-169-174, ISBN:NO-978-81-90370. | 2011 | The Quest Printers, Hijli Co-0perative Prembazar, Kharagpur(W.B) |
| Economy and Occupational Changes Among the Santals with reference to Art and Crafts in District of Bankura in west Benagal. | Man and Life. Vol. 33(3-4), PP-135-142. ISSN:0972-4109. | 2007 | ISRA Bidisha, Narayangarh, Paschim Medinipur-721437, W.B. |
Others Publication
- 2018, Book : The Lodhas : A Study Of Ethno Medical Practices On Health And Hygiene. Abhijeet Publications, First Floor, AmbikaBhawan, 21 Ansari Road, New Delhi 110002, ISBN 978-81-936657-1-8.
- 2001, survey on awareness and attitude of youth on National Integration, Environmental Protection and Family Planning. Dr. A.K. Das, Arup Bera and others. N.B. Laser Writer, Dakbunglow Road,Midnapore.
Book Review
| Title | Published in | Published on | Published by |
| Indian Anthropology Author: Gaya Pandey Publisher: Concept Publishing Company (P) Ltd. New Delhi-110059, 2021, Pp-357 | Man and Life, Vol.49, Nos.3 & 4, Pp-61-62 | 2023 | ISRA Bidisha, Narayangarh, Paschim Medinipur-721437, W.B. |
| Indian Tribal Culture Developmentand Change Author: Gaya Pandey Publisher: Concept Publishing Company (P) Ltd. New Delhi-110059, 2021, Pp-600 | Man And Life, Vol.49, Nos.3 & 4, Pp-60-61 | 2023 | ISRA Bidisha, Narayangarh, Paschim Medinipur-721437, W.B. |
| Research and Publication Ethics A Text Book Authors:DebabrataBasu, SamarpanChakraborty, Aditya Sinha Publisher: Concept Publishing Company Pvt. Ltd. A/15-16, Commercial Block, Mohan Garden, New Delhi-110059 ISBN:93-5439-085-4 | Man and Life, Vol.48, Nos.3 & 4, Pp-91 | 2022 | ISRA Bidisha, Narayangarh, Paschim Medinipur-721437, W.B. |
| Tradition, Modernization and Globalization A Commemorative Volume Editor: PremNarain Pandey Published by: Concept Publishing Company Pvt. Ltd. New Delhi-110059, 2015, PP-424 | Man and Life Vol.42, Nos.1 & 2, Pp-130-132 | 2016 | ISRA Bidisha, Narayangarh, Paschim Medinipur-721437, W.B. |
Membership of Learned Society And Professional Bodies
- Institute of Social Research and Applied Anthropology (ISRAA), Bidisha, PaschimMedinipur.(Life Member and Member of Executive Council).
- The Indian Anthropological Society (IAS), – Life Member
- Indian National Confederation and Academy of Anthropologists (INCAA), – Life Member.
- President, N.P.M.S., A Research institute on Tribal Health & Education, Nayagram, PaschimMedinipur.
- President, ManikpurDipayatanSangha.
- Secretary, Manikpur Santi Rakhya Committee