PRAMOD KUMAR Assistant Professor

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  • Department of Politics & International Studies
  • School of Social Sciences & International Studies
  • pramodkumarjnu@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 International Politics CRCAS/SIS, Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi 2011
2 MPhil International Politics CRCAS/SIS, Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi 2005
3 MA Political Science CPS/SSS,Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi 2003
4 BA Political Science, History, Philosophy University of Rajasthan, Jaipur 2001

Area of Specializaion

International Politics,Russian and Central Asian Studies, Energy Security,

Awards / Prizes Conferred

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Teaching Experience

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1 Assistant Professor Political Science Shyamlal College, University of Delhi, New Delhi
2 Assistant Professor Department of Politics and International Studies Pondicherry University

Research Experience

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1 M Phil.Research Scholar CRCAS/SIS, Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi Democracy and Multi Party System
2 PhD Research Scholar CRCAS/SIS, Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi Democracy and Human Rights in Central Asia
3 Assistant Professor Department of Politics and International Studies Pondicherry University International Politics

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

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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 Mapping Democracy in Uzbekistan:Issues and Challenges Dr Pramod Kumar My Society Volume X, Issue No.1-2,pp138-152 2016 NA
2 Indias Priorities for Energy Security in Central Asia Dr Pramod Kumar ISDA vol 26 no1&2, pp 21-40 2016 NA

Papers Published in Conference Proceedings

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Books

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Chapters in Books

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1 Mapping India Central Asia Relations in Modi Government Dr Pramod Kumar India’s Foreign Policy Emerging Challenges Authors Press, New Delhi 2017 978-93-5207-521-8
2 Indian Interest in Central Asia: Opportunities and Challenges Dr Pramod Kumar India’s Foreign Policy: Conflict and Cooperation White Falcon 2016 978-943851-99-7
3 Rethinking the Role of Nuclear Weapons in Indias National Security Interest, Dr Pramod Kumar India’s Foreign Policy: Conflict and Cooperation White Falcon 2016 978-943851-99-7

Edited Books

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Ongoing Projects

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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.,

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Research Guidance - PG

S.No Year Degree No. of Students Awarded Department/Centre
1 2018 M.A. 12 Department of Politics and International Studies
2 2017 M.A. 8 Department of Politics and International Studies
3 2016 M.A. 7 Department of Politics and International Studies
4 2015 M.A. 9 Department of Politics and International Studies
5 2014 M.A. 7 Department of Politics and International Studies
6 2013 M.A. 8 Department of Politics and International Studies
7 2013 M.A. 8 Department of Politics and International Studies

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 Lulu Bala Nayak 10-08-2015 Federalism and Foreign Policy NO NO
2 Rajesh Sahoo 10-08-2015 Climate Change NO NO
3 MD Janesar 20-03-2017 Central Asia NO NO
4 Shankar Chhataria 24-07-2017 Federal Aspect of Indian Polity and Foreign Policy NO NO

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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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 India’s Economic Relations with Central Asia: Opportunities and Challenges International Conference on India’s Foreign Policy and its Impact on Trade Relations with Emerging Economies Department of International Business, School of management , Pondicherry University, Pondicherry International 22-02-2018 23-02-2018 2018
2 Geopolitical Dynamics in Central Asia and Indian Interest: Opportunities and Challe International Conference on “India’s Ascendancy in Emerging World Transitional Dynamics: New Upsurges, Strategic Challenges and Opportunities Department of Political Science, Shyamlal College, University of Delhi, New Delhi International 26October 27 October 2017
3 India Central Asia Relations in New great Game: Need for Paradigm Shift International Conference on Indian Foreign Policy Kongu Engineering College, Perundurai, Erode, Tamilnadu International 30-03-2017 31-03-2017 2017
4 India Central Asia Relations in Modi Government National Seminar on “India’s Foreign Policy: Emerging Challenges Department of Humanities and Social Sciences, GDC Memorial Colleges, Bahal, Haryana National 25-03-2017 26-03-2017 2017
5 Two Weeks Workshop Capacity Building Programme for faculty in Social Sciences sponsored by ICSSR Developing Countries Research Center, University of Delhi, New Delhi National 16-05-2017 29-05-2017 2017
6 One Week Workshop Strategic Issues for Young Scholars Center for Security Studies, Central University of Gujrat, Gandhi Nagar, and Carnegie Endowment for International 06-11-2017 10-11-2017 2017
7 One Week Workshop “Training of trainers on career Guidance and Counselling” Rajeev Gandhi National Institute of Youth Development, Sriperambudur in Collaboration with Psycholog National 22-02-2016 26-02-2016 2016
8 One Week Workshop Training of Trainers on School Psychology Department of Applied Psychology, Pondicherry University, Pondicherry National 14-10-2016 19-10-2016 2016
9 Development of Civil Society in Uzbekistan: Issues and Challenges International Conference on Twenty-Five Years of Post-Soviet Experience: Perspectives on Nation Building and Democratization in Eurasia Centre for Russian and Central Asian Studies, School of International Studies, Jawaharlal Nehru Univ International 02-11-2016 04-11-2016 2016
10 China’s Silk Road Strategy: Challenges for India- Central Asia Relations International Conference India, China and the New Silk Road Initiatives: Challenges and Opportunities Institute for Contemporary Chinese Studies (ICCS) & School of International Relations and Politics, International 11-11-2016 12-11-2016 2016
11 Indian Strategic interest in Central Asian Region National Seminar Indian Strategic Perspectives and Global Order, UGC special Assistance Program (SAP) Department of Politics and International Studies, Pondicherry University, Pondicherry National 29-03-2016 30-03-2016 2016
12 China’s Silk Road Strategy: Issues and Challenges for India XL Indian Social Science Congress University of Mysore, Mysuru Karnataka. National 19-12-2016 23-12-2016 2016
13 Indian Diplomacy in Central Asia: Issues and Challenges for Energy Security National Seminar on Neighborhood Initiative of Modi Government, Challenges and Road Ahead UGC Center for Southern Asian Studies, Pondicherry University, Pondicherry National 20-04-2015 22-04-2015 2015
14 Workshop on Research methodology in Social Sciences Capacity Building Programme for faculty in Social Sciences sponsored by ICSSR Department of Psychology Jamia Millia Islamia, New Delhi, National 12-03-2015 26-03-2015 2015
15 The Politics of Corporate Social Responsibility and Implications National Seminar on ‘IFRS: Accounting Harmonization for Corporate World’ Department of Accounting, Faculty of Commerce and Management, Jai Narayan Vyas University, Jodhpur, National 06-01-2015 07-01-2015 2015
16 India’s Presence in Central Asia: Issues and Challenges for Energy Security ULP National Seminar ‘India in the Global Order: Identity, Issues and Challenges’ Department of Political Science, University of Rajasthan, Jaipu National 24-01-2015 25-01-2015 2015
17 India’s Quest for Energy Security in Central Asia: Issues and Challenges BHU-ICWA National Colloquium on Emerging Dimensions of Indian Foreign Policy Department of Political Science, Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi National 29-01-2015 29-01-2015 2015
18 India’s Soft Power Diplomacy in Central Asia: Issues and Challenges for Energy Security International Seminar ‘Rising India and World Order: Mapping her Policies and Strategic Choices PG Department of Social Sciences, Fakir Mohan University, Balasore, Odisha International 05-02-2015 07-02-2015 2015
19 India’s Foreign Policy Priorities in Central Asia three-day International Seminar on India’s Foreign Policy Strategies Through 21st Century’ Department of Political Science, University of Kerala, Thiruvananthapuram International 26-02-2015 28-02-2015 2015
20 Transition in Afghanistan: Issues and Challenges to Security in India Two Day national Seminar on India’s Internal Security: Present Challenges and Future Perspective Defense and Strategic Studies Center(Military Science), Faculty of Arts, Jai Narayan Vyas university National 21-03-2015 22-03-2015 2015
21 Democratic institutions in Uzbekistan: Issues and Challenge International Conference “Eurasian States: Political and Socio-economic Processes” Centre for Russian and Central Asian Studies, School of International Studies, Jawaharlal Nehru Univ International 11-11-2014 12-11-2014 2014
22 Politics of Identity in India: A special reference to Tamil Nadu International Seminar ‘Celebrating Multiple Identities in India’ UNESCO Chair for Peace, Malaviya Center for Peace Research, Banaras Hindu University,Varana International 29-11-2014 30-11-2014 2014
23 Great Game in Central Asia & Challenges to Indian Interest National Seminar ‘Narendra Modi led NDA-2 Foreign Policy; Challenges & Opportunities’ Kerala University, Thiruvananthapuram National 19-12-2014 20-12-2014 2014
24 India Central Asia Relations: Continuity and Change three-day International Conference on ‘India’s Asian Order: Culture, Economy and Security’ Department of Civics and Politics, University of Mumbai, Mumba International 08-12-2014 10-12-2014 2014
25 Religion and liberal Democracy 40th All India Sociological Conference of the Indian Sociological Society Department of Sociology, Mahatma Gandhi Kashi Vidyapeeth, Varanasi National 29-11-2014 01-12-2014 2014
26 Secularism in India: Problems and Prospects 40th All India Sociological Conference of the Indian Sociological Society Department of Sociology, Mahatma Gandhi Kashi Vidyapeeth, Varanasi National 29-11-2014 01-12-2014 2014
27 Democratic Transition in Central Asia: problems and Prospects National Seminar on ‘The impact of Politico- Governmental Changes on the Administrative System: Expectations and Challenges in Present Perspective Department of Political Science, Jai Narayan Vyas University , Jodhpur, Rajasthan National 06-12-2014 07-12-2014 2014
28 NATO’s Withdrawal from Afghanistan: Implication for India International Conference on Internal Transition in Southern Asia: Implications for India UGC Center for Southern Asia Studies, Department of Politics and International Studies, Pondicherry International 11-03-2013 13-03-2013 2013
29 Relevance of Gandhi in World Politics National workshop on “Good Governance and Sustainable development in the New Millennium Center for Gandhian Studies, Department of Politics and International Studies, Pondicherry Universit National 18-04-2013 19-04-2013 2013
30 Post 2014 Afghanistan and Implications for South Asia International Seminar on “India-US Cooperation: A Defining Partnership of 21st Century” Southern Asia Studies Programme, Pondicherry co-sponsored by Indian Council of Social Science Resear International 07-11-2013 08-11-2013 2013
31 Politicization of Religious Identities and Consequences: Indian Experience 39th All India Sociological Conference Karnataka State Open University, Mukthagangothri, Mysore National 27-12-2013 29-12-2013 2013
32 Challenges of Identity Politics in India 38th All India Sociological Conference Department of Sociology, Mohanlal Sukhadia University, Udaipur National 27-12-2012 29-12-2012 2012
33 Democratic Transition and Governance in Central Asia International Conference on Good Governance and Sustainable Development Annamalai University, Annamalainagar, Tamil Nadu, India International 22-03-2012 23-03-2012 2012
34 Democracy in Uzbekistan: current state and future prospect International Seminar on Eurasian Politics: Ideas, Institutions and External Relations Center for Russian & Central Asian Studies JNU, New Delhi -110067 International 01-11-2012 02-11-2012 2012

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 Indian Strategic Perspectives and Global Order, UGC, SAP Department of Politics and International Studies, Pondicherry University National Seminar 29-03-2016 30-03-2016 2016

Workshop Organized

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Administrative Responsibilities in the Government and Quasi Government Agencies

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Affiliation in Academic Bodies/Societies

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Participation & Extension Activities (Academic/Administraion)

S.No Name of the Position (Head, Dean, Co-ordinator, Director, etc.,) Duration Nature of Dutites
1 Hostel warden July 2015 to October 2016 Administration
2 DDE Examination Observer June 2012 Administrative
3 DDE Examination Observer December 2012 Administrative
4 DDE Examination Observer January 2015 Administrative
5 DDE Examination Observer June 2015 Administrative
6 DDE Examination Observer January 2016 Administrative
7 DDE Examination Observer December 2016 Administrative
8 DDE Examination Observer January 2017 Administrative
9 DDE Examination Observer June 2017 Administrative
10 DDE Examination Observer January 2018 Administrative
11 DDE Examination Observer June 2018 Administrative
12 Coordinator of Intercenship Programme Since 2013 to till date Academic
13 Coordinator of Student Seminar Since 2012 to till date Academic
14 University Observer for Entrance Exams 2015 Administration
15 University Observer for Entrance Exams 2017 Administration
16 Observer for University Exams in Dr. Ambedkar Law College, Kalapet, 15.12.2016-23.12.2016 Administration
17 Board of Studies for MA International Studies in 2014 2014 Academic
18 Board of Studies for MA Political Science in 2014 2016 Academic
19 Board of Studies for MA International Studies in 2018 2018 Academic
20 Board of Studies for MA Political Science 2018 Academic

Participation & Extension Activities (Co-Curricular)

S.No Name of the Position (NSS, NCC, Warden etc.,) Duration Nature of Dutites
1 Coordinator for Study Tour to Mysure and Banglor March 2013 Co-Curricular
2 Coordinator for Study Tour to Kerala March 2016 Co-Curricular
3 Faculty Advisor for MA Students Since 2012 to till date Academic

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Faculty Development Programme Attended (Orientation, Refresher, other Short Term Course during the year)

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