IFTEKHAR ALAM MD. Assistant Professor

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  • Department of Social Work
  • School of Social Sciences & International Studies
  • iftemsw@gmail.com

Academic Activity

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Educational Qualification (UG,PG & Higher Order)

S.No Degree Subject/Title of thesis University/Board Year of Passing
1 PhD Social Work Pondicherry University 2017
2 PG Social Work A.M.U 2006

Area of Specializaion

Gerontological Social Work, Livelihood Promotion, Social Entrepreneurship, Social Work with Groups and Community Organization

Awards / Prizes Conferred

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Teaching Experience

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1 Assistant Professor Social Work Pondicherry University

Research Experience

S.No Designation Department/Centre Institution Area of Research
1 Assistant Professor Social Work Pondicherry University Gerontological Social Work, Social Entrepreneurship

Industry Experience

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Contribution towards Innovation

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Patent Details

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Papers Published in UGC Approved Journals

S.No Title Name of the Authors as per the order in Paper Journal Name Volume, Issue & Page Nos. Year Impact Factor
1 Analyzing the Impact of Tourism on Quality of life among Gypsy Community in Puducherry Iftekhar Alam & Arul Actovin Shodh Sanchar Bulletin Vol. 10 Issue 40. (July-December). 2020 -
2 No one can budge me away from this noble objective” - a community group responds to the COVID-19 pandemic in India Iftekhar Alam Routledge/Taylor & Francis Group Vol. 45 Issue 01 2020 .604
3 Urbanization and Tribal Elderly in India: A Case Study Iftekhar Alam & K. Anbu International Journal for Research and Development, ISSN: 2321-3434 Vol. 3(1) pp.24-28 2015 .
4 Exploitation Beneath Precariousness: A Study on Elderly Beggars in Bihar Iftekhar Alam International Journal for Research and Development, ISSN: 2321-3434 Vol. 3(4) pp. 28-31 2015 .
5 Women Self Help Group(SHG) Federations; A positive tool for sustainable community development Siva.M, C.Satheesh Kumar, Iftekhar Alam Journal of Integrated community Health, ISSN No.2319-9113 Volume:01, Issue:01, 60-66 2012 .

Papers Published in Non UGC Approved Peer Reviewed Journals

S.No Title Name of the Authors as per the order in Paper Journal Name Volume, Issue & Page Nos. Year Impact Factor
1 Accomplishing Atma Nirbhar Bharat amidst COVID 19 Pandemic: Prospects of Government Policies and Social Entrepreneurship Iftekhar Alam South Asian Journal of Socio-Political Studies Vol. 21 No. 1 (July-December) 2020 .
2 The Quality of Community Life among Transgender People in Puducherry Iftekhar Alam & Arul Actovin Journal of Madras School of Social Work Vol. 14 No. 1 & 2 2020 .

Papers Published in Conference Proceedings

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Books

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Chapters in Books

S.No Title of the Chapters Name of the Authors Title of the Book Publisher Year ISBN No.
1 Social Ventures for Sustainability Iftekhar Alam In: Leal Filho W., Azul A., Brandli L., Özuyar P., Wall T. (eds) Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions. Encyclopedia of the UN Sustainable Developme Springer, Cham 2020 978-3-319-71066-2
2 Street Children behind the Glittering Facade: An Assessment and Solution Md. Aftab Alam & Iftekhar Alam Health and Development: Occupational Hazards, Food Security and Community Development Authors Press, New Delhi 2012 ISBN: 978-81-7273-624-8

Edited Books

S.No Title of the Book Name of the Authors as per the order in Book Publisher Year ISBN No.

Ongoing Projects

S.No Title of the Project Sponsored By Period Sanctioned Amount(Rs. Lakh) Year
1 Towards a Drug Free Puducherry District: Preventive Education, Outreach and Support among Higher Educational Institution Personnel and At-Risk Communities Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment, Government of India 12 months 15.50 2022

Ongoing Consultancy Works

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Completed Projects

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Completed Consultancy Works

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Career Guidance Offered to students

S.No Name of the Scheme No. of Students Competitive Examinations/ Career Counseling No. of Students Passed No. of Students Placed

List of capability enhancement such as Soft skill development, Remedial coaching, Language lab,
Bridge courses, Yoga, Meditation, Personal Counselling and Mentoring etc.,

S.No Name of the Programme/Scheme Date of Implementation No. of Students Enrolled Agencies Involved

Research Guidance - PG

S.No Year Degree No. of Students Awarded Department/Centre
1 2021 MSW 05 Social Work
2 2020 MSW 10 Social Work
3 2019 M.A. 08 Social Work
4 2018 M.A. 05 Social Work
5 2017 M.A. 06 Social Work
6 2016 M.A. 05 Social Work
7 2015 M.A. 07 Social Work
8 2014 M.A. 05 Social Work
9 2013 M.A. 06 Social Work
10 2012 M.A. 05 Social Work

Research Guidance - Ph.D

S.No Student Name Registration Date Registration No. Thesis Title Thesis Submitted Status Thesis Submitted Date Vivavoce Completed Status Date Awarded

Research Guidance - Post Doctoral

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Financial assistance availed to attend conferences / workshops and to pay membership fee
of professional bodies during the year

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E-Lecture Details

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Content/Module Title Institution/Platform Year Weblink

Details of Online Education Conducted

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Invited Talks in Conference/Seminar/Workshop/Training Programme

S.No Title of the Paper Conferences/Seminar/Workshop/Training Programme Organized by Whether International / National / State / Regional / College or University Level From To Year
1 Growth Mindset and Values Training Programme on Enhancing Self-empowerment & Resiliency Through Life Skills Indian Association of Life Skills (Reg.No.47/2011) in collaboration with Dept. of Social Work, PU. National 22-09-2021 29-09-2021 2021
2 Third Sector organizations and Sustainability Webinar on Perspectives on Social Work Practice and Making of Professional Self Central University of Rajasthan National 14-06-2021 18-06-2021 2021
3 Elder Abuse and Intergenerational Solidarity Sensitization webinar on ‘Elder Care and Intergenerational Solidarity’ National Institute of Social Defence & Heritage Foundation (RRTC), Hyderabad National 17-02-2021 15-03-2021 2021
4 Intersectionality, Intergenerational Relationships and Sustainable Development Goals Healthy Ageing and Sustainable Development Goals Sathyabama Institute of Science & Technology, Indian Red Cross Society and HelpAge India National 13-02-2021 13-02-2021 2021
5 Chaired a Session and Summarized the Discource Reflecting On Successes and Barriers in Implementing Inclusive Education for Children with Special Needs in India Centre for Study of Social Exclusion and Inclusive Policy, PU & Satya Special School International 28-03-2019 30-03-2019 2019
6 Residential Waste Management State Level Awareness Program on Sustainable Waste Management (SLAPSWM-2017) PU APSCC, DSTE, Polution Control Board, Puducherry Regional 19-09-2017 19-09-2017 2017
7 Role & Challenges of Panchayat Functionaries Five Day Capacity Building Programme on Social Inclusion for Panchayat Functionaries RGNIYD, Sriperumbudur, TN & Dept. of Social Work, PU Regional 11-10-2017 17-10-2017 2017

Conferences/Seminars Organized

S.No Title of the Programme Sponsors Venue & Duration Whether International / National / State / Regional / College or University Level From To Year
1 Social Capital, Social Enterprises and Sustainability Pondicherry University Pondicherry University, 01 days National 20-01-2022 20-01-2022 2022
2 Sensitization Programme on Intergenerational Solidarity National Institute of Social Defence & Heritage Foundation (RRTC) Pondicherry University, 05 days National 17-02-2021 15-03-2021 2021
3 International Webinar on ‘Gandhian Discourse and Sustainable Development: A Sesquicentennial Panor Pondicherry University Pondicherry University, 02 days International 24-09-2020 25-09-2020 2020
4 Webinar on Entrepreneurship & Start-ups: A Way Forward for Atma Nirbhar Bharat Pondicherry University Pondicherry University, 01 days International 12-11-2020 12-11-2020 2020

Workshop Organized

S.No Title of the Programme Sponsors Venue & Duration Whether International / National / State / Regional / College or University Level From To Year
1 Workshop on Sustainable Development, Climate Governance and Global Commons Pondicherry University Pondicherry University, 01 days National Level 24-02-2022 24-02-2022 2022
2 Workshop on Sustainable Development, Climate Governance and Global Commons Pondicherry University Pondicherry University, 01 days National Level 24-02-2022 24-02-2022 2022
3 Orientation Programme for Social Work students Pondicherry University Pondicherry University, 10 days University Level 24-07-2017 04-08-2017 2017
4 Orientation Programme for Social Work students Pondicherry University Pondicherry University, 12 days University Level 01-08-2016 12-08-2016 2016

Administrative Responsibilities in the Government and Quasi Government Agencies

S.No Name of the Position Agency/Organisation Duration Nature of Duties

Affiliation in Academic Bodies/Societies

S.No Name of the Body/Society Nature of Affiliation Year
1 Association of Gerontology(India), Banaras Hindu University, Banaras Life Member 2014
2 Indian Society of Professional Social Work, National Institute of Mental Health and Neuro Sciences, Life Member 2011

Participation & Extension Activities (Academic/Administraion)

S.No Name of the Position (Head, Dean, Co-ordinator, Director, etc.,) Duration Nature of Dutites

Participation & Extension Activities (Co-Curricular)

S.No Name of the Position (NSS, NCC, Warden etc.,) Duration Nature of Dutites
1 Warden Academic year Hostel Management

Collaboration with Institution/Industry

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Institution / Industry		 Details of Collaborative Research/Teaching
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Faculty Development Programme Attended (Orientation, Refresher, other Short Term Course during the year)

S.No Title of the FDP Organiser Venue Duration From Date To Date Year
1 UGC Sponsored Online Refresher Course in Social Work UGC-HRDC, Pondicherry University UGC-HRDC, Pondicherry University 14 days 04-03-2022 17-03-2022 2022
2 Cyber Security in Digital Era Dept. of Computer Sciences Baba Ghulam Shah Badshah University, Rajouri, Jammu and Kashmir Online 05 days 23-08-2021 27-08-2021 2021
3 “Entrepreneurship, Incubation & Innovation” Ramanujan College, University of Delhi sponsored by MHRD Online 07 days 23-06-2020 29-06-2020 2020
4 “Enhancing ICT Skills of Educators for Blended and Online Teaching” Ramanujan School of Mathematical Sciences & EMRC, Pondicherry University Online 12 days 21-07-2020 01-08-2020 2020
5 Refresher Course in Women Studies (MD) UGC-Academic Staff College, Pondicherry University, Puducherry UGC-Academic Staff College, Pondicherry University, Puducherry 21 days 03-02-2015 23-02-2015 2015

Details of Executive Development Prog/Management Development Prog. conducted

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Participation in IMPESS, IMPRINT, SPARC, STARS, LEAP Programme etc and DSF Funding Programme

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Enrolment under ARPIT Programme

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