GENERAL INFORMATION

           Name: DR. MINAKSHI PHOOKAN HAZARIKA

           Date of Birth: 17^th April, 1969

           Address (residential): Nizora Path, Club Road, Jorhat – 785001.

           Designation: Associate Professor

           Department: GEOGRAPHY

           Area of Specialization: Regional & Urban Planning, Medical Geography

           Date of Appointment:

                         i)    In the Institution: 25^th August, 1995 (As Lecturer)

                         ii)   In the Institution: 25^th August, 2001 (As Sr Lecturer)

                         iii)  In the present post: 25^th August 2009 (As Associate Professor)

Honors Conferred:               Ph. D from Gauhati University in Medical Geography, Guwahati awarded in Feb, 2005.

                                                M.A. from Delhi School of Economics, Delhi University, June 1992.

OTHER ACHIEVEMENTS

• 1) GOLD MEDALIST AWARDED BY NORTH EAST INDIA GEOGRAPHICAL SOCIETY (NEIGS) FOR SECURING HIGHEST MARKS IN GEOGRAPHY (BA EXAMINATION) IN 1989.
• 2) Cultural Ambassador to Florida in USA for 1 month representing India in April, 2009.
• 3) IN Charge, Post Graduate Department of Geography, (April 2004- Mar, 2007).
• 4) Head, Department of Geography (Jan 2016- Dec 2018 & 2022 onwards).
• 5) president, rotary club of jorhat (2014-15)
• 6) jOINT SECRETARY, jB COLLEGE WOMEN CELL (2019-2021)

Teaching at the Department of Geography –

• Degree (Major and Pass Course) & PG since 1995

Guiding Research Scholars under Centre for Studies in Geography, Dibrugarh University since 2016

PhD Scholars working under her guidance –

• Mr. Narendra Kr Das, Lecturer, Digboi College, 2017
• Ms. Juri Baruah, Lecturer, Dibrugarh University, 2018
• Ms. Krishnakhi Saikia, Lecturer, DSHK College, Dibrugarh, 2018
• Mr. Mridul Kr Bora, Lecturer, Bokakhat College, Golaghat, 2018
• Ms. Daisy Rani Hazarika, Lecturer, Dibrugarh University, 2019
• Mr. Parash Kr. Rajak, JRF in Dept of Geography, JB College, 2021.
• Mr. Dipankar Doley, Dibrugarh University, 2022

RESEARCH PROJECTS:

Completed Two UGC sponsored Minor Research Projects-

1. Sericulture & Its Impact: A Case Study of Jorhat Sub-division, 1997-99
2. Poverty and Its Impact on Health: A Case Study of Jorhat, 2000-2002 

PUBLICATIONS:

Research Contributions (During Service Period):

1. Krishnakhi Saikia & Dr Minakshi Phookan Hazarika published a research paper on Women Empowerment in North Eastern Geographer, volume39, ISSN 0973-0915 by Dept of Geography Gauhati University
2. Dr Hazarika jointly presented a research paper with Daisy Rani Hazarika on  “Livelihood Issues and Developmental Dynamics: Study of a Tribal Village in Dibrugarh District of Assam” organized by the International Geographical Union (e-conference) on the 27-28 June, 2020., Assam at 43^rd IGC NAGI Conference at the Dept of Geography, BHU, Varanasi on Oct 28-30^th , 2021.
3. Dr Hazarika jointly presented a research paper with Mridul Kr Neog “Disparity in the Availability of Electricity in Elementary Schools in Jorhat” of Assam at the International Webinar organized by Dept of Geography, MLK (PG) College, Balrampur & M/S Geo-Spatial Mapple, Lucknow, UP in 2020, which was published in ‘Divergence’ ISBN 978-93-92529-15-3 from CKB Commerce College in collaboration with Sabda Prakash, Jorhat in Dec.2021, edited vol. by Dr Neeta L Taye.
4. Published a research paper with Degree III^rd Sem students on “Impact of Covid 19 on Higher Education in Assam”, 2019 from Mainaguri College, Jalpaiguri, West Benga published in the Seminar Proceedings Volume.
5. Dr. Hazarika jointly with Mridul Kr. Neog published a chapter on “Need of E-Learning Platforms as a Compulsory Infrastructure Aid in Elementary Education” in the book ISBN 978-620-2-80154-6 on E-Learning, E-Business and E-Management in Contemporary World Published by LAP, LABERT publishing House on 9^th July, 2020.
6. Dr Hazarika jointly with Mridul Kr Neog presented a paper on the International Multidisciplinary Webinar on Living with Covid 19: Impact on Higher Education in India and Bangladesh organized by Jagannath University (JnU), Dhaka, Bangladesh on 11^th Oct 2020.
7. Published a research paper in “Spectrum: An International Journal of Humanities and Social Sciences” a double blinded peer reviewed journal Vol 7, Issue 1 Jan-June, 2019 with ISSN 2319-6076 on ‘The Challenges of Maternal Mortality: A Study in a few Selected Districts of Upper Assam’.
8. Published a research paper on the 3rd peer reviewed research journal ‘Srotaswini’ on “Conflict and Its Consequences; A Case Study of Assam Nagaland Border” with ISSN 2277-5277 Vol. III, 2017, published by JB College Women Cell.
9. Published a research article on “Geography of Health and a Preview of Health in Assam” in the Journal ‘Krondosee’ Vol III published by Dept of Geography, Cinnamara College, with ISSN 978-93-84191-41-2 in 2018.
10. “Sanitation & Its Impact on Health, A Case Study of Jorhat”, Vol.5, Issue 10, 2015“in IJSRP (International Journal of Scientific & Research Publication) 2250-3153.
11. “Status of Child Labours in Jorhat Municipal Area”in the quarterly An International Journal of Anthropology with ISSN No. 0025-1569, Vol. 95, No.2 in 2015.
12. Jointly Published a paper on “Health Status of Women & Children: A Case Study of Two Slum Pockets of Jorhat Municipal Area”. International Journal of Scientific Research, (IJSR) Vol. 3 Issue 12 with ISSN 2319-7064 in October, 2015.
13. Published a Paper on “Characteristics of Traffic Movement in Jorhat City & Its Impact on Health: A Case Study” in the Seminar Proceedings Volume of the XIII^th International Seminar on “Ethics, Morality & Spirituality” organized by Delhi School of Professional Studies & Research, New Delhi in 4^th & 5^th January, 2012.
14. Published a research paper in “The Deccan Geographer” published by Deccan Geographical Society, India on “Education and Health of Women in Jorhat District”, Vol.48, No.2, December, 2009 with ISSN 0011-7269.
15. Published a research paper on “Patterns of Nutrition among women in Jorhat Town, Assam”, India in Practising Geographer, Journal of the Indian Geographical Foundation, Special Issue on SAARC Countries, in 2003.
16. Published a research paper on “Environment & Health in Sustainable Environment & Development: A Case Study of the spread of Gastro-entritis in Kakajan Area of Jorhat District” in the Seminar Proceedings Volume by National Association of Geographers India (NAGI) in October, 1998, Vol, I.

Book Volumes:

1. Spectrum
2. Minakshi P. Hazarika published a research article entitled ‘Discrimination in Health Care Practices: A Case Study of Jorhat District’ at the International Academic Conference Proceedings Volume organized by Global Academic Institute, New York, USA in Oct.2016 ISBN 978-0-9965808-5-4
3. Minakshi P. Hazarika Published a paper on “Concerns & Voices”, published by Cotton College Women’s Forum, Volume III on “The Women Behind the Cup that Cheers: A Case Study of Jagduar Habi Gaon” in March, 2014, ISBN 978-9381-069-7-59.
4. Published a research Article on the book “Earthquake and Flood Hazards and their Impacts on household food security in Assam” Edited by Abraham Lotha & Zuchamo Yanthan, ISBN-978-81-86307-51-9, 2012, published by DVS publishers.

Departmental Publication of Seminar Proceedings Volume (ISBN: 978-93-82931-83-6)

1. Minakshi P. Hazarika & Gaurab Borthakur edited and published the Seminar Proceedings Volume “Challenges of Climate Change in India with special reference to NE India” with ISBN 978-93-82931-83-6 released on 22^nd April 2017.

Departmental Publication of Bi-annual Journal ‘Bhogdoi’ with ISSN: 2277-5277

1. Minakshi P. Hazarika presently working on the 6^th volume of “Bhogdoi” to be published on 22^nd April, 2019 on celebration of “Earth Day” program.
2. Minakshi P. Hazarika Edited the 5^th biannual departmental journal “Bhogdoi” ISSN No. 2278-3431, Vol 5 in 2018.
3. Minakshi P. Hazarika Edited jointly with Sangeeta Saikia and Published 4^th biannual departmental journal “Bhogdoi” ISSN No. 2278-3431, Vol 4.
4. Minakshi P. Hazarika Edited jointly with AP Mahanta and Published 2^nd biannual departmental journal “Bhogdoi” ISSN No. 2278-3431, Vol 2.
5. Every year, guided Post Graduate Students for MA Dissertation with a minimum of 12 students opting for special paper, Regional Planning.
6. Have contributed to local newspapers, JBian magazine published by Students Union, and other such activities in and around the college. 

Organization of UGC Workshops / Resource Person to different Conferences

1. Organized a UGC Sponsored 4-day Workshop for 30 College Teachers with Geography under Dibrugarh University on “Application of Remote Sensing and GIS” in January, 2006.
2. Organized a UGC Sponsored SAM Workshop at JB College on Sensitivity, Awareness and Motivation Workshop for College Teachers of Assam &Meghalaya on 26^th to 30^th March, 2013 at Jagannath Barooah College.
3. Organized as the Co-Ordinator the UGC Sponsored NET Coaching Camp for NET & SLET for about 100 students and teachers 17^th Feb – 17^th March, 2015.
4. Resource Person to Workshop on ‘Women Connect for Leadership and Change’ organized by Dibrugarh University in collaboration with Rajiv Gandhi National Institute of Youth and Development, Sripedumbur, Tamil Nadu in December, 2015.
5. Organized a UGC sponsored National Seminar on “The Challenges of Climate Change in India with reference to NE India” in the Dept of Geography, JB College, on 19^th & 20^th August, 2016.
6. Invited as a Co-Chair person in the Technical Session on Planning, Health Care, Cartography & GIS session in the NAGI Conference organized by Rajiv Gandhi University, Doimukh, Arunachal Pradesh in October, 2019 and several Capacity Building Workshops in 2012 and 2013 and also coaching for competitive exams.
7. Invited as a Speaker "Speaker" for the Seminar Session onIntegrated Reporting: Challenges & Opportunities in the XVI Annual International Conference to be held on January 3, 2015 on the broad theme “Nutrition and Food Security: The Challenges Ahead” at India Habitat Centre, New Delhi.
8. Invited as a Speaker by TISS, Guwahati on ‘Women Connect’ by Mariani College to speak on ‘Environment Awareness’ in an All-Assam Student Seminar by Jorhat College on ‘Status of Women in India with special focus on the Girl Child’ and as a Speaker for International Womens’ Day in 2016, jointly organized by 9 Self Help Groups.
9. Dr Minakshi Phookan Hazarika was invited as Guest of Honour in the first Alumni Meet organized by the Centre for Studies in Geography, Dibrugarh University on 23^rd February, 2020.
10. Dr Hazarika organized as Jt. Co-ordinator with Madhurjya Mili a Webinar on “Urban Health Hazard and Post Covid 19 Management” from Dept of Geography in collaboration with Rotary Club of Jorhat which was hosted on May 13, 2020.
11. Dr Hazarika was invited as Resource Person at the National Level Online Seminar on “Environmental Degradation and Disaster in India” in Collaboration with CDC Dibrugarh University, and Dept of Geography Mariani College and Cinnamara College which was held on 16 & 17^th July, 2020.
12. Dr Hazarika, as Joint Coordinator organized a One-day Training on “E Learning” under Rotary’s TEACH programme for School Teachers of Jorhat, Golaghat, Sivasagar and Majuli Districts, held on 27^th July, 2020.
13. Dr Hazarika as Joint Coordinator (Chair Literacy Committee, Rotary Club of Jorhat) organized a Webinar jointly organized by Dept of English, CKB Commerce College in collaboration with Rotary Club of Jorhat, on the topic “Perspectives on the Global Pandemic Scenario: Health, Education and Society” hosted on 20^th June, 2020.

MEMBERSHIPS IN PROFESSIONAL BODIES:

1. Life Member: North-East India Geographical Society, Headquartered at Department of Geography, Gauhati University, Guwahati, Assam since 1993.
2. National Geographic for 6 years (2000- 2006).
3. Life Member of International Rotary News Bulletin since 2010.
4. Life Member of Hill Geographer, NEHU Geographical Journal since 2012.

OTHER INSTITUTIONAL ACTIVITIES

         Other Activities in the Institution towards enrichment of Campus life:

               As Co-Ordinator of Research Cell since the last 5 years in the Institution, as a member of Internal Quality Assurance Cell for 4 years, as member of Career Counselling Cell for 3 years, as a teacher In-Charge she has guided - Inter college debate competition, Music competitions during students’ college week, Music competitions during Teachers Meet and mentoring of students with honours in Geography etc.

              Being involved in different wings of the college affairs as under: Co-curricular activities. Currently she has being appointed as the Director of Research Council of Jagannath Barooah College (Autonomous).

          Extension Work/ Community Service:

              Actively involved with Rotary International from Rotary Club of Jorhat since 2010 working under TEACH, the new initiative of Rotary towards removal of illiteracy. T stands for Teacher Support, E for E learning, A for Adult Education, C for Child Support and H for Happy Schools. Worked extensively on Adult Education and builing Happy Schools and promoting WASH.

              Actively involved with a Women’s organization “Sanskar Club” since 2009 working for the girl child in providing economically poor students with financial assistance, working for upliftment of primary schools by providing them with cupboards, ceiling fans, desks and benches, books, colour pencils etc.

              She is a member of the J.B. College Women Cell and actively involved in academic and overall upliftment of the student community. She also holds some major positions in the cell.