1 ACADEMIC PROFILE 1. Name: Dr. Raghubir Chand 2. Designation: Professor and Head, Department of Geography 3. Qualifications: M.A. Ph.D.(Geography) (i)Professional courses: (i)“Course on Survey Research Methods,” Council for Social Development, 53, Lodi Estate, New Delhi, Dec.1978 to Jan.1979. (ii)“Course on Methodology of Rural Social Research,” National Institute of Rural Development, Rajendra Nagar , Hyderabad, July-August 1980. . (iii)“Course on Desktop Mapping and Computer Cartography,” System Research Institute, Pune, April 1990. (iv)“Social and Political Studies from Spatial Perspective”, Department of Geography, Aligarh Muslim University, Jan. 1993. (v)“Orientation programme for Colombo Plan Deputationist”, Ministry of health & Education, Royal Govt. of Bhutan, Thimphu. April 17 to 30, 1999. (vi)“Computer Application in Research,” Department of Computer Science, Sherubtse College,Royal University of, Bhutan, March 12 to April 3, 2001 4. Area of Specialization/Research Field: Himalayan Geography, Himalayan environment and land use planning, socio-economic and demographic transformation, migration studies, agricultural productivity, Tribal and cultural geography, environmental and livelihood support systems, Geography of marginalization and globalization. 5. Awards/Recognitions: Certificate for field work in Alaskan Tundra1987, Acharya Narendra Dev Samman, 2007, 6. Number of Research Projects: 7. Completed: S/N Title of projects Funding Agency Amount Year (from-to) 1. Wasteland Management in Kalpanigad Basin, Eastern Kumaun Himalaya Department of Environment and Forest Govt. Of India Rs.6,30,000/= 1989-1991 2. Environmental Sensitivity of Gori Ganga Basin, Kumaun Himalaya Department of Environment and Forest Govt. Of India Rs. 2,00,000/= 1989-1991
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ACADEMIC PROFILE
1. Name: Dr. Raghubir Chand
2. Designation: Professor and Head, Department of Geography
3. Qualifications: M.A. Ph.D.(Geography)
(i)Professional courses:
(i)“Course on Survey Research Methods,” Council for Social Development, 53, Lodi Estate, New Delhi, Dec.1978 to Jan.1979.
(ii)“Course on Methodology of Rural Social Research,” National Institute of Rural Development, Rajendra Nagar , Hyderabad, July-August 1980.
. (iii)“Course on Desktop Mapping and Computer Cartography,” System Research Institute, Pune, April 1990.
(iv)“Social and Political Studies from Spatial Perspective”, Department of Geography, Aligarh Muslim University, Jan. 1993.
(v)“Orientation programme for Colombo Plan Deputationist”, Ministry of health & Education, Royal Govt. of Bhutan, Thimphu. April 17 to 30, 1999.
(vi)“Computer Application in Research,” Department of Computer Science,
Sherubtse College,Royal University of, Bhutan, March 12 to April 3, 2001
4. Area of Specialization/Research Field: Himalayan Geography, Himalayan
environment and land use planning, socio-economic and demographic transformation,
migration studies, agricultural productivity, Tribal and cultural geography, environmental
and livelihood support systems, Geography of marginalization and globalization.
5. Awards/Recognitions: Certificate for field work in Alaskan Tundra1987,
Acharya Narendra Dev Samman, 2007,
6. Number of Research Projects:
7. Completed:
S/N Title of projects Funding
Agency
Amount Year (from-to)
1. Wasteland Management in
Kalpanigad Basin, Eastern
Kumaun Himalaya
Department of
Environment
and Forest
Govt. Of India
Rs.6,30,000/= 1989-1991
2. Environmental Sensitivity
of Gori Ganga Basin,
Kumaun Himalaya
Department of
Environment
and Forest Govt. Of India
Rs. 2,00,000/= 1989-1991
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3. Dynamics of Rural
Transformation in the
Greater and Trans
Himalayan Part of Kumaun
Himalaya
University
Grants
Commission,
New Delhi
Rs.1,06000/= 1991-1993
4. Dynamics of Socio-Economic
Development and
Transformation of Monpa tribe
of Bhutan,
UNFPA
Regional Office
Thimphu
Bhutan,
Worked for
Royal
University of
Bhutan
1999-2000
5. Khengpas of Bhutan: A
Study in the Population
Mobility Behaviour,
UNFPA
Regional Office
Thimphu,
Bhutan,
Worked for
Royal
University of
Bhutan
2001
6. Estimating Landslide and
Erosion Area in Chongthri
River Basin, Radhi Gewog
of Trashigang Dzongkhag,
Eastern Bhutan,
Bhutan Trust
Fund,
Thimphu,
Bhutan
Worked for
Royal
University of
Bhutan
2001
(ii) On going:
S/N Title of projects Funding Agency Date of
commencement
Expected date
of completion
1. Obama-Singh 21st
Century Knowledge
Inititive
U.S. Educational
Foundation,U.S.A.
May 2013 December
2014
2. Landscape Asia University of Paris Probably 2014 2016
8. Number of Ph.D. Awarded: 11
9. Number of Ph.D. Working: 05
10. Publications:
(i) Books:
S/
N
Co-Authors Title Publisher Year of
Publication
1. R. Chand Brokpas: The
Hidden
Highlanders of
Bhutan
PAHAR(People's
Association for Himalaya
Area Research),Nainital
2004
2. Walter, L.; Nel, E.
Matsuo,Y,Binns,T
Chand,R. Lynch,D
Cullen,B. and
Pradhan,P.K.
Geographical
Marginality as
a Global Issue ,
In 5 volumes,
IGU Commission on
Marginalization,
Globalization and Regional
and Local Responses,
University of Otago,
Dunedin, New Zealand
2010
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(ii) Research Papers Published in Referred Journals:
1. Pant,B.R. & Chand ,R.(2013): Demographic Profile of the Himalaya,2011,
PAHAR,Vol.18, pp 1-17
2. Okahashi,H and Chand,R. (2011):Transformation of Himalayan Mopuntain Villages
under India’s rapid economic growth, Case Study of Uttarakhand State
Geographical Sciences,Vol.66,No.1,pp.1-19
3. Chand,R. & Taragi, R.C.S.(2011): Population Growth and Distributional Pattern
in the Indian Himalayan Region-1901-2011, Lead paper in Rawat,
M.S.S.et.el(eds) Resources Environment & Development of The Indian
Himalaya, pp 115-127
4. Chand,R. (2010): Khengpas of Eastern Bhutan: linkages and Population Mobility
Behavior of a Marginal Community, in Walter.(eds) Geographical Marginality as a
Global Issue, in 5 volumes, Publication of IGU Commission on Marginalization,
Globalization and Regional and Local Responses, Department of Geography,
University of Otago, Dunedin, New Zealand, Vol,3, pp 35-53
5. Chand,R. (2009): Monpas of Bhutan: A Study of Tribal Survival and
Development Responses, Bulletin of Hiroshima University Museum
Vol. 1, 25, pp 25-37.
6. Chand, R. Namgyel,S.(2009):The Bhutan Earth quake of 21st September: Lessons
For the Future, Sherub Domnme,Vol, 9(1&2),5-13
7. Chand,R. (2007): Landslide Hazard Assessment in Eastern Bhutan, The
Himalayan Geographer,Vol,1,No.1,pp 71-85.
8. Chand,R.(2006): Monpas of Black Mountain Forest of Bhutan: A Study of
Socio- Cultural Sensibility and Transition, The Himalayan Review, Vol. XXXVII, pp
39-52.
9. Chand, R. (2000): Brokpas in Transition: A Study of Tribal Self Reliance in
Bhutan, Sherub Doenme, Vol.5. Pp. 47-74.
10. .Chand, R. (1998): Battling Against the Nature Gods in the Himalaya,
Sherub Doenme, Vol.4 (1&2). Pp. 62-66.
11. Chand, R. & Mehta, B.S.(1997): Land use Dynamics Between 1962 and 1990
In a Himalayan Village, CHEA Bulletin, Vol9, Pp. 13 –21.
12. Chand, R. & Upadhayaya K. (1996): Carrying Capacity of Forest and Evaluation
Of Fuel wood and Fodder Demand in the U.P. Himalaya, Paryavaran,
Vol. 4(1), Pp. 71-74.
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13. Chand, R. & Upadhayaya K. (1995): Analysis of Some High Altitude Plants,
Geographical Observer, Vol. 30.
14. Chand, R., Taragi R.C.S.& Kumar.K, (1995): Changing Population of the
Himalaya, 1981-1991, PAHAR, 7-8, Pp.1-24.
15. Chand, R. & Chandra Mehra, (1994): Regional Imbalances in the Levels of
Agricultural Development and Nutrition in Kumaon, Geographical
Review of India, Vol. 56 (4), Pp. 33-42.
16. Chand, R. & Joshi, K.C. (1993): Determinants of Agricultural Productivity in
Village Patalgaon, Geographical View Point.
17. Chand, R. & Thakur, M.C. (1991): Changing Population Profile, Seminar 378,
Pp.19-23.
18. Chand, R. & Joshi, K.C.(1991): Measurement of Agricultural Productivity in a
Himalayan Village, The India Geographical Journal, Vol.66 (I),Pp.14-19.
19. Chand, R. (1989): Socio-Economic Structure of Villages in Kumaon Himalaya
Geographical Review of India, Vol. 51 (4) Pp.25-35.
20. Chand, R., Bhat, C.P.& Pathak, C. (1989): Among the Himalayan Diversity in
Ladakh, PAHAR- 4, Pp. 314-321.
21. Chand, R. (1989): Man and Nature in Alaska, PAHAR-3, Pp. 174-185.
22. Chand, R. (1988): Application of Probability Models to the study of Himalayan
Settlements, Geographer, Vol. 35 (1). Pp. 82-91.
23. Chand, R. (1987): Occupational Structure of the Himalayan Population,
Himalaya: Man and Nature, Vol .11 (7). Pp. 2-4.
24. Chand, R. (1986): Settling Process and Model of Settlement Evolution in the
Himalaya, The Indian Geographical Journal, Vol. 61 (2). Pp. 63-65.
25. Chand, R. (1986): Housing Conditions and Rural House Types in Kumaon
Himalaya, Uttar Bharat Bhugol Patrica, Vol .22(1), Pp. 14-24.
26.. Chand, R. (1986): Agricultural Variations within U.P.: A Temporal Analysis
National Geographer, Vol. 21 (2), Pp. 153-160.
27. Chand, R. (1985):Influencing Factors of Settlements in the Himalaya: A
Quantitative Analysis, Himalayan Journal of Sciences, Vol.4 &5
No.1, Pp. 81-92.
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28. Chand, R. (1985): Morphogenesis and Functional organisation of Himalayan
Villages- A Case Study, Rural System, Vol. 3, No. 4.
29. Chand, R. (1985): Functional Hierarchy of Rural central Places in the Himalaya:
A Case study, Transactions, Institute of Indian Geographers, Vol .7(2),
PP. 147-155.
30. Chand, R. (1985): Himalaya- Changing Population Profile, PAHAR-2, Pp. 7-14.
31. Chand, R. (1983): Problems of Quadrate Count Method in Studying the
Himalayan settlements, The Indian Geographical Journal, Vol. 58 (2).
Pp. 197-198.
32. Chand, R. (1983): Socio-Economic and Demographic Characteristics of Bhotia
Villages of Kumaon, Himalayan Research and Development, Vol. 2(1),
Pp. 35-40.
33. Chand, R. (1981:Traditional and Modern Perspective on Bhotia Tribe,
Himalaya: Man and Nature, Vol. 7(11), Pp. 21-27.
34. Chand, R. (1981): Spacing of Rural Settlements in the Himalaya: A Case study,
Himalayan Research and Development, Vol. 3(2), Pp. 21-29.
35. Chand, R. & Bhattacharya. (1981): Evolution of Rural Settlements in Pithoragarh
District, Geographical Review of India, Vol. 16(3), Pp. 29-39.
36. Chand, R. & Bhattacharya. (1981): An Approach to Determine Typology of
Settlements in the Himalaya, Transaction, Institute of the Indian
Geographers, Vol.6(1) Pp. 51-58.
37. Chand, R. & Thakur M.C. (1981): Demographic Profile of the Himalaya,
PAHAR-1, Pp. 1-12.
38. Chand, R. (1979): Woollen Industry and Village Seepu, Khadi Gramodhyog
The Journal of Rural Economy, Vol. 26(3), Pp. 144-148.
Other Important Publications
39. Chand,R. (2012): Indigenous Strategies and Livelihood Practices of Lauriaps: A
case of Lauri Village of Far - Eastern Bhutan in Lama,M (eds)Globalization and
Cultural Practices in Mountain Areas: Dynamics, Dimensions and Implications,
Indus Publication, New Delhi, pp 134-156
40. Chand,R. (2010): Population Mobility Behavior and External Linkages
Of a Village community of Bhutan, Occasional Papers, Center for
Populatiopn and development studies, Sherubtse College,pp-117-138
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41. Pant, B.R. (2009): Demographic behavior and health status of Tharu Tribe in
Uttarakhand, in Rawat,M.S.S. and Dinesh Pratap (eds) Management
Strategies for the Indian Himalaya: Development and Conservation,Vol.2