SAMARJIT KACHARI Assistant Professor

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  • Department of Electronic Media & Mass Communication
  • School of Media & Mass Communication
  • samarkachari@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 Ph.D. Mass Communication Pondicherry University 2018
2 M.A Mass Communication & Journalism Tezpur University 2004
3 B.A Political Science, History Gauhati University 2002

Area of Specializaion

Communication for Social Change, Journalism Studies and Ethnic Media

Awards / Prizes Conferred

S.No Name / Title of the Award Type Name of the Agency conferred the Award Year of the Award Amount for Cash Award
1 Best Teacher Merit Certificate REGIONAL Pondicherry University 2016 nil
2 Best Teacher Merit Certificate REGIONAL Pondicherry University 2015 nil
3 Best Teacher Merit Certificate REGIONAL Pondicherry University 2014 nil
4 Best Teacher Merit Certificate REGIONAL Pondicherry University 2012 nil

Teaching Experience

S.No Designation Department/Centre Institution
1 Assistant Professor Electronic Media & Mass Communication Pondicherry University

Research Experience

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Industry Experience

S.No Designation Company/Corporate Nature of Work
1 District Media Expert NRHM, Assam Health Communication

Contribution towards Innovation

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Patent Details

S.No Title Status Patent Number Year of Award Type Commercialized Status

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 Existence and challenges of tribal language newspapers: An interrogation Samarjit Kachari Shodh Sarita 7 (25), Pp. 150-154 2020 -
2 Perceptions of Healthcare among underprivileged Villagers: A Qualitative Inquiry Samarjit Kachari Language in India 19 (1), Pp. 250-263 2019 -
3 Health in the Milieu of Development and Communication Samarjit Kachari International Journal of Research in Social Sciences 9 (3), Pp. 481-495 2019 -
4 Communication by the marginalized about community health workers and health Samarjit Kachari International Journal of Research and Analytical Review 5 (6), Pp. 242-254 2018 -
5 Portrayal of Assam-Nagaland border dispute by Assamese television news channels Samarjit Kachari Quest Multidisciplinary Research Journal 6 (4), Pp. 48-52 2017 -
6 Role of ASHA and AWW in tackling child mortality and malnutrition: Scope of CSR in providing assistance Samarjit Kachari Vignettes of Research 4 (6), Pp.1-7 2016 -

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

Papers Published in Conference Proceedings

S.No Title Name of the Authors as per the order in Paper Details of Conference Publication Page Nos. Year
1 Tribal reaction on social media to mainstream media portrayal of tribals: A qualitative study Samarjit Kachari Proceedings of National Seminar on Implications and Influences of New Media Technologies on Journalism (February 12, 2016), published by M.O.P. Vaishnav College for Women (Autonomous), Chennai. Pp. 68-74 2016

Books

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

Chapters in Books

S.No Title of the Chapters Name of the Authors Title of the Book Publisher Year ISBN No.
1 Role of mobile phones in ASHAs work for empowerment of rural illiterate women on maternal and child health issues Samarjit Kachari New Media: Issues Challenges and Prospects RTM Nagpur University 2016 978-81-925001-8-8
2 Local understanding of Malaria and role of ASHA Samarjit Kachari Traditional Media and Development Issues Kanishka 2014 978-81-8457-586-6

Edited Books

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Ongoing Projects

S.No Title of the Project Sponsored By Period Sanctioned Amount(Rs. Lakh) Year

Ongoing Consultancy Works

S.No Title of the Consultancy Work Sponsored By Period Sanctioned Amount(Rs. Lakh) Year

Completed Projects

S.No Title of the Project Sponsored By Period Sanctioned Amount(Rs. Lakh) Year
1 Does gender matter? Attribution of responsibility and attitude towards HIV affected persons among male and female population of Pondicherry UGC 18 months 1.20 2013

Completed Consultancy Works

S.No Title of the Consultancy Work Sponsored By Period Sanctioned Amount(Rs. Lakh) Year

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
1 School of Education, UGC NET coaching classes, 2022 25 UGC NET - -

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 2022 M.SC 5 Electronic Media & Mass Communication
2 2022 M.A. 7 Electronic Media & Mass Communication
3 2021 M.SC 3 Electronic Media & Mass Communication
4 2021 M.A. 3 Electronic Media & Mass Communication
5 2020 M.A. 7 Electronic Media & Mass Communication
6 2019 M.A. 10 Electronic Media & Mass Communication
7 2018 M.A. 7 Electronic Media & Mass Communication
8 2016 M.A. 7 Electronic Media & Mass Communication
9 2015 M.A. 6 Electronic Media & Mass Communication
10 2014 M.A. 11 Electronic Media & Mass Communication
11 2013 M.A. 5 Electronic Media & Mass Communication
12 2012 M.A. 8 Electronic Media & Mass Communication
13 2011 M.A. 3 Electronic Media & Mass Communication
14 2010 M.SC 2 Electronic Media & Mass Communication
15 2010 M.A. 3 Electronic Media & Mass Communication

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
1 FAHEEM MUHAMMED M.P 22-03-2021 2000155002 Data Experiences of Marginalized Bodies NO NO
2 ARATHI C BABU 23-03-2021 2000155007 Mobile phones, culture and communication in the realm of traditional knowledge NO NO

Research Guidance - Post Doctoral

S.No Scholar Name Designation Funding Agency Fellowship Title Year of Joining Year of Completion

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

S.No Conference/ workshop attended for which financial support provided Professional body for which membership fee is provided Amount of Support Place From Date To Date Year
1 Lisbon Winter School for Study of Communication Faculty of Human Sciences (Universidade Católica Portuguesa), 50000 Lisbon 07-01-2020 11-01-2020 2020
2 Qualitative Research Methods and Data Analysis Indian Institute of Public Health Delhi 12000 Gurgaon 10-09-2012 14-10-2012 2012

E-Lecture Details

S.No E-Lecture Title Development of e-content/e-learning/delivering Member of Editorial Bodies Reviewer/Referee of
Content/Module Title Institution/Platform Year Weblink
1 MOOCs on Media Laws & Ethics Press Council and its role, functions, and powers Others 2021 https://onlinecourses.swayam2.ac.in/cec21_ge29/unit?unit=55&lesson=58 Reviewed Content as per Swayam guidelines Reviewed Content as per Swayam guidelines
2 MOOCs on Media Laws & Ethics Media Regulation in India Others 2021 https://onlinecourses.swayam2.ac.in/cec21_ge29/unit?unit=67&lesson=71 Reviewed Content as per Swayam guidelines Reviewed Content as per Swayam guidelines

Details of Online Education Conducted

S.No Nature of Online Course No. of Sessions Target Group Date
1 Google Meet online classes for BAJMC programme 5 UG Students under DDE 02-07-2022

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 Writing for media in the age of convergence Writing for media: writing at the crossroads NAM College, Kallikkandy, Kerala National 02-08-2019 02-08-2019 2019
2 Journalist, interpretation: a challenge National Press Day programme Information & Public Relations Department, BTC, and BTAD Journalists Association Regional 16-11-2019 16-11-2019 2019

Conferences/Seminars Organized

S.No Title of the Programme Sponsors Venue & Duration Whether International / National / State / Regional / College or University Level From To Year

Workshop Organized

S.No Title of the Programme Sponsors Venue & Duration Whether International / National / State / Regional / College or University Level From To Year

Administrative Responsibilities in the Government and Quasi Government Agencies

S.No Name of the Position Agency/Organisation Duration Nature of Duties
1 Presiding Officer District Election Officer, Puducherry 1 day General elections to the Lok Sabha, 2014
2 Micro Observer (Postal Ballot) District Election Officer, Puducherry 8 days General Elections to the Puducherry Legislative Assembly Constituency, 2021
3 Micro Observer (Polling) District Election Officer, Puducherry 1 day General Elections to the Puducherry Legislative Assembly Constituency, 2021
4 Micro Observer (counting) District Election Officer, Puducherry 1 day General Elections to the Puducherry Legislative Assembly Constituency, 2021
5 Presiding Officer District Election Officer, Puducherry 1 day General elections to the Lok Sabha, 2019

Affiliation in Academic Bodies/Societies

S.No Name of the Body/Society Nature of Affiliation Year

Participation & Extension Activities (Academic/Administraion)

S.No Name of the Position (Head, Dean, Co-ordinator, Director, etc.,) Duration Nature of Dutites
1 Member, UG/PG Board of Studies in Library & Information Science 3 years BOS meeting
2 Member, PG Board of Studies in Mass Communication 3 years BOS meeting
3 University observer, DDE examinations December 2009 5 days smooth conduct of examinations
4 University observer, DDE examinations, June 2010 6 days smooth conduct of examinations
5 University observer, DDE examinations, January 2011 5 days smooth conduct of examinations
6 University observer, DDE examinations, June 2012 6 days smooth conduct of examinations

Participation & Extension Activities (Co-Curricular)

S.No Name of the Position (NSS, NCC, Warden etc.,) Duration Nature of Dutites
1 Student Fest - Mizai 2017 2 days Faculty co-ordinator

Collaboration with Institution/Industry

S.No Collaborator Name Designation Institution/Industry Type Nature of Collaboration Period of Collaboration Visits to Collaborating
Institution / Industry		 Details of Collaborative Research/Teaching
From Date To Date From Date To Date

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 Virtual Faculty Development Workshop on Enhancing ICT Skills of Educators for Blended and Online Teaching Ramanujan School of Mathematical Sciences in collaboration with Educational Multimedia Research Cent Online 11 days 21-07-2021 01-08-2021 2021
2 Open Source Tools for Research Ramanujan School of Mathematical Sciences, Delhi University Online 7 days 08-06-2020 14-10-2020 2020
3 International Webinar cum Workshop on SDG Sensitive Risk Communication and Community Engagement (RCCE) Department of Mass Communication & Journalism, Tezpur University and UNICEF Online 5 days 14-12-2020 18 -12-2020 2020
4 Winter Refresher Course on Social Sciences UGC - HRDC, Pondicherry University Pondicherry University 21 days 08-02-2019 28-02-2019 2019
5 Teaching & Researching Community Media UNESCO Chair on Community Media, Hyderabad University, and National Council of Rural Institute University of Hyderabad 7 days 16-03-2017 22-03-2017 2017
6 Refresher course in Human Rights UGC Academic Staff College, Pondicherry University Pondicherry University 21 days 05-11-2014 25-12-2014 2014
7 102nd Orientation Course UGC Academic Staff College, Pondicherry University Pondicherry University 28 days 19-08-2010 15-09-2010 2010

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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