Updated on 20 Nov, 2019
Dr. R Vashum
Associate Professor
R. Vashum did his schooling a few schools in Ukhrul district and Imphal, Manipur. His Pre-University and Graduation were done in D.M. College of Science, Imphal. He obtained Post-Graduate degree in Anthropology (Social) from the University of Delhi. He was awarded Doctor of Philosophy from the University of Delhi (Anthropology Department). Prior to joining IGNOU, he worked in Indian Social Institute, New Delhi and also as Fellow in Developing Countries Research Centre, University of Delhi.
He has published and co-edited several books. Some of his books include, Nagas’ Right to Self-Determination: An Anthropological-Historical Perspective (2000; 2005-2nd edition); Indo-Naga Conflict: Problem and Resolution (2001); State, Development and Identity in South Asia: A Search for Alternative Paradigms (2002, eds.), Extraordinary Laws in India: A Reader for Understanding Legislations Endangering Civil Liberties (2002, eds.); and Encountering Modernity: Situating the Tangkhul Nagas in Perspective (2014). He has published many research articles in journals and edited books (international and national) and reviewed many books. He has also been editors of a couple of scholarly journals. He has also organized many seminars (international and national). He has to his credit many papers presented in international and national seminars and conferences.
He has contributed in the academic activities of IGNOU from conception and development of courses to coordination and its deliveries. He has to his credit many Ph.D and M.Phil scholars awarded degrees. He has also taken up many responsibilities of the University in various capacities ranging from the University level to School and Faculty levels. He has also actively participated in the teachers’ association of the university and other scholarly associations in various capacities.
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EDUCATION:
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Doctor of Philosophy (subject) year
1999
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Name of the University: University of Delhi
Discipline: Department of Anthropology
Doctoral Research Topic: “Nagas and the Question of Self-Determination: An Anthropological-Historical Perspective”
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Master of Philosophy (subject) year
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Name of the university: x
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Master of Arts (Subject) year : 1994
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Name of the university: University of Delhi
Discipline: Department of Anthropology
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Bachelor of Arts (Subject) year (B.SC)
1991
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Name of the university: Manipur University
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WORK EXPERIENCE:
1. Lecturer to Associate Professor (2003-2018 and till date).
2. Fellow (2002-2003), Developing Countries Research Centre, University of Delhi.
3. Researcher/ Junior Research Fellow (1999-2003), Indian Social Institute, Delhi.
FELLOWSHIP/ AWARDS:
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Name of the Fellowship/Awards
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Granting/ Awarding Institution
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Year
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1.
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JRF & SRF
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UGC, New Delhi
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1994-1998
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PUBLICATIONS:
BOOKS: 2 (authored) + 4 (co-edited) = 6
Ø CHAPTERS IN BOOKS: 9 (with ISBN) + 8 (without ISBN)=16
Ø RESEARCH PAPERS: 10 (with ISSN) + 20 (with RNI etc)=30
Ø Reviewed Books: 25
Ø POLICY DOCUMENTS: 2
Ø UNITS WRITTEN: 7
Ø Journal Publications: Published Issues as Editor= 10
MEMBERSHIP OF PROFESSIONAL BODY/ STATUTORY BODY (INTERNAL/ EXTERNAL):
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Membership of Professional body/ Statutory body
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Name of statutory body/ institution/
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Period
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Member, School Board, SOSS
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IGNOU
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2010-2012
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Member, School Board, SOSS
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IGNOU
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2018-2020
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Member, Standing Committee on Research, School Board, SOSS
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IGNOU
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2017-2019
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Member, Doctoral Research Committee (DRC), Faculty of Sociology, SOSS
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IGNOU
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2008- till date
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Member (Life), Indian Anthropological Association (IAA)
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IAA
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1994- till date
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President, Naga Scholars’Association (NSA)
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NSA
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2010-2013
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Member, Naga Scholars’Association (NSA)
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NSA
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2010- till date
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Advisor, Naga Scholars’Association (NSA)
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NSA
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2016-2019
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General Secretary, Tangkhul Scholars’Association (TSA)
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TSA
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2010-2013
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Member, Tangkhul Scholars’Association (TSA)
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TSA
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2010- till date.
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Visiting Fellow, Developing Countries Research Centre (DCRC)
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DCRC, DU
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2003-2007
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Official Address:School of Social Sciences ,
Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU),
Maidan Garhi,
New Delhi -
110068
New Delhi, India
+91-011-29572715
vashum51@yahoo.co.in
