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Placement

Brochure 2008-09

Department of Humanities and Soci al SciencesIndian Institute of Technology - Bombay, Powai, Mum bai 400076

M.Phil. Planning & Development

Contents

Message from the Director of IIT Bombay

Message from the Head, Dept. of HSSAbout the DepartmentThe M.Phil. Programme: Planning and Development

Theoretical Foundation

Seminar and R&D

Dissertation Field Work

Objectives of the ProgrammeSubjects TaughtStudents’ with various Post Graduate specialization

Student Profiles

Seminar and ConferencesGuest Lectures

Placement ProceduresContact Details

Message from the Director of IIT Bombay

Department of Humanities and Social SciencesIndian Institute of Technology-Bombay, Powai, Mumbai-400076

students from the country for its Bachelors, Masters and Doctoral programmes.

I am glad to know that the M.Phil batch of 2007-09 of the Department of Humanities and Social Sciences is bringing out a campus placement brochure. M.Phil programme of the department is an interdisciplinary

programme consisting of postgraduate students from various disciplines. This course offers vast academic exposure to interdisciplinary studies on Planning and Development and facilitates the students with a creative and

pragmatic approach to research problems and contemporary development and policy issues.

Wish you all the best

Ashok Misra

Indian Institute of Technology (IITB) is celebrating its Golden Jubilee. It is a matter of great pride for the IIT Bombay family that today we are recognized as one of the

leading institutions in the world. I am happy to mention that the Institute, over these years, has continued to attract high quality faculty from across the globe and the best

Message from the Head of the Department


Its give me immense pleasure in writing this message for the placement brochure for the 2007-09 batch of M. Phil students in Planning and Development.

Like all post graduate programmes at the IIT Bombay, students admitted to the M. Phil programme have to face a

rigorous selection procedure. As can be seen from the placement brochure they come from a wide range of socialscience backgrounds with a common commitment to serve society. At IIT Bombay, the interdisciplinary M. Phil programme in Planning an Development offered by the Department of Humanities and Social Sciences

provides them both a theoretical and practical thrust to develop a holistic perspective of socio-economic reality. The programme introduces them to the various stages and levels of expertise involved in the formation and

implementation of policies of sustainable development.

Their training in the two year programme includes a rigorous course work,

field visit, R&D project, seminar presentation and dissertation work. I am confident that with the training they receive at IIT Bombay, they develop the competence to contribute to the national, state and regional development

process. They are adept at both quantitative and qualitative modes of data analysis. They are trained to formulate and implement projects independently.Besides academics, IIT Bombay provides opportunities to students to

develop their personality to their fullest potential. The breath of talents is here and I invite recruiters to tap it.

Prof. Meenakshi Gupta

Message from the Head of Department, HSS

The Department of Humanities and Social Sciences

The M.Phil. Programme


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The two year M.Phil. course with specialization in Planning and Development admits students with post graduate degrees from various disciplines of Social Sciences and Pure Sciences. The students have to qualify the MET (M.Phil. Entrance Test ) written examination followed by an interview.

The first year comprises of extensive course work, seminar, R&D project and field work in the area of developmental studies. This is followed by a one year of dissertation (submitted in 3 stages) with an interdi sciplinary approach. This course offers greater intellectual exposure to other disciplines and facilitates a creative and pragmatic approach to research problems and contemporary issues.

The Department of Humanities and Social Sciences came into being in 1958. The importance of this department in a technology institute arises from the fact that the receiver of the technology is the society in which we live. Knowledge remains incomplete without having looked at the arena of humanities and social sciences. Hence a complete science and technology education must include liberal arts, economics, social and behavioral sciences where the students unite application of scientific princ iples along with human, moral and social understanding,

The department offers PhD programmes in the disciplines of Economics, English, Philosophy, Sociology, Sanskrit and Indian Astronomy and Psychology. The M.Phil course in Planning and Development started in 1993 to enable research scholars to develop acumen for the micro and macro dimensions of policies and planning.

Theoretical Foundation

Seminar and R and D


The theory classes lay a strong base which

helps in understanding development issues and critically appraising the same. The major thrust is its applicability in the field.

For seminar, the students are encouraged to work on the topic other than their area of specialization.

R&D is a semester project. It is a preparatory stage for the dissertation in terms of exploring areas of interest, using research methodology and enhancing report writing skills.

On the whole they develop further acumen for the research

process.

Dissertation

Field Work


The main function of the research panel consisting of faculty is to facilitate students to undertake research projects, co-ordinate and monitor the research process over the year. Required inputs are provided to the research students, as well as the process of evaluation of their project is undertaken by the panel.

Field Work

The objective of this academic component is to enable students to learn how to conceptualize, design, and implement a research study and to locate the same within the field of Social Sciences. It is a one year intensive research work undertaken by the students in their area of interest. Themes are generally chosen in line with contemporary issues in developmental sectors. This foster linkages between academia and social concerns.

The M.Phil. program at IITB has a mandatory field visit requirement in the first semester for the duration of one week. This is designed to provide an exposure to the field. In the recent years students have carried out impact assessment of various projects.


The batch of 2007-09 undertook a study analyzing BAIF’s (Bharatiya Argo Industry Foundation) intervention in the areas of Health, Livelihood and Women’s Empowerment in the Thane district of Maharashtra.Purpose of the study :

To understand the Socio-Economic conditions in the three tribal villages-Dhanoshi, Vanvashi and Nihala.

To analyze the health scenario in malnourished area where the government and NGO has already intervened.To analyze the various livelihood projects like orchard develop ment, livestock and poultry farming.

The methods used for the collection of data consisted of Interview Method, Qualitative techniques such as PRA ( Participatory Rural appraisal ) techniques including historical transect, resource mapping and focused group discussion. Apart from that questionnaire and schedules were also used for in-depth study. For quantitative analysis the data was analyzed using the SPSS software.

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Objectives


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To disseminate awareness and appreciation of the complexity of socio-economic interdependence and change. Also understanding alternative development styles, policies and technologies.

To train personnel for model building, analysis , interpretation and formulation of development policies

To develop research skills both in quantitative and qualitative level. This equips the students to deal with the requirements of various fields such as applied sciences, academia, administration, consultancy, corporate and NGOs.

To develop acumen in order to get a holistic outlook of development policies and issues through guided research, seminar, conferences and field work.

Subjects Taught


A. Core Courses:

B. Electives:

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3. 4. Socio-Psychological Perspective on Development

5 .6. 7. Philosophy of Development8. Communication and Presentation Skills

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2 .Environment Planning and Development 3. 4. 5. 6. Applied Industrial Organization 7. Public Policy and Governance in Technology and

Development

1. Micro-level Planning: Principles, Methods and Ca se Studies

Development Planning and Policies: Issues and Alternatives

Science and Technology in India’s Development

and ChangeComputer Aided Applied StatisticsResearch Methods in Social Sciences

Information and Communication Technology for Socio-Economic Development

Development Technology and Global OrderLaw , Governance, Rights and DevelopmentCost-Benefit Analysis

Post Graduate Specialization


Psychology

InternationalRelations

EconomicsSocial Work

Geography

Sociology

Philosophy

Student Profiles


Ajanta Akhuly

Specialization Subject:

Interest Area :

M.A. Psychology, University of Pune, Pune

Public Health, Policy oriented socioeconomic research, Psychometric, Employee Evaluation, Psychotherapy, Cost Benefit Analysis, Market Research, Corporate Social Responsibility.

Career Objective: To work in an organization that enhances leadership skill and gives room for decision making. I want to work in a competitive environment which will exploit my full potential.

An exploratory study on the availability of mental health services in terms of infrastructure, linkage to primary health and human resources with a special emphasis on policy and legislative framework using the WHO-AIMS tool. This tool helps in systematically collecting data and is often used at global level for comparison purpose.

Research Projects Undertaken :

M.Phil Dissertation*: Mental Health Service in Mumbai

Mental Health facilities in the public and private sector in the city of Mumbai, M.Phil R & D Special Economic Zone : A comparative Study between India and China, M.Phil SeminarRe-examining the Anger-Hypertension linkage in the Indian Context, Master’s DissertationAIDS awareness survey as a part of Master’s Curriculum

Young Scholar’s Programme on “Human Development” at IGIDR (sponsored by UNDP and Planning Commission)

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About myself:I enjoy the process of learning, and growing with it. My strength lies in my ability to work hard and my belief that there are no short cuts in life. I have a natural affinity towards both quantitative and qualitative research work. My work gives me the reason to live.

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Student Profiles


Student Profiles

Specialization Subject: M A Social Work – Tata Institute of Social Sciences, Mumbai

Role of business in development of society, Corporate Governance, Corporate Social Responsibility, Socio-Economic Research and Analysis, Public Health, Women and Children, Education, Social Welfare, Environment.

Interest area:

Career objective: � To work in a knowledge economy where it will be challenging enough to put the right people

at the right places.To put into practice the knowledge and practice skill. To meaningfully contribute at local /grassroots level by taking knowledge to community based organization

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Dibesh Deb Barma

Research Projects Undertaken:

M. Phil Dissertation*:

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Corporate Social Responsibility in India, M.Phil Seminar, IITB

Accreditation of voluntary Sector in India with special reference to Credibility Alliance, M.Phil R&D project

The study is an effort to understand the challenges faced by HR function of organization operating in information technology firms in India.

As an individual I easily adapt to the environment around me. I am focused and meticulous in my work. I enjoy working in a team. I am able to keep pace with the changing environment and believe education as the key to deal with challenges of competition and globalization with the strong intellectual capital base we have. My key values are integrity and a passion for whatever I do. I have good interpersonal and communication skills that lead to better performance.

Narcoterrorism in India, M.A. Seminar, Department of Criminology and Correctional Administration, Tata Institute of Social Sciences, Mumbai, Internship project under UNICEF India, “Open Defecation free campaign in Osmanabad District of Maharashtra”.Preparing case summary for annual report of Maharashtra State Human Rights

Commission

Working with different functionaries of criminal justice system and follow up with the clients at the Anti Narcotic Cell, C.B.I., CID, Mumbai Police.Education and aw areness programmes at National Resource Centre for Inclusion (NRCI), Spastic Society of India, Bandra Reclamation West.Providing Counseling and Psychotherapy at Drug Rehabilitation Center, Agartala.

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Human Resource Challenges in IT sector in India'

Student Profiles

Specialization

Interest area:

: M.A .in social work- TATA Institute of Social Science, Mumbai.

Corporate Governance, Corporate Planning and Strategy, Research and Analysis, Corporate Social Responsibility, Consumer Behaviour, Micro-finance, Market Research and Corporate retail

Career objective: To be part of the ongoing learning and research process and contribute to the existing body of knowledge thereby being a stakeholder in the process of global development.Sundeep Paulose


Student Profiles

Research project undertaken:

Corporatisation of the Retail sector: Social and Economic Implications, M.Phil Seminar.Corporate Retail and its Social Impact: A case of Vasai. a suburban town near Mumbai, M.Phil.

“Impact Assessment of Empowerment of Women in Maharashtra through Micro Finance Programs”, Maharashtra government sponsor project, Department of Humanities and Social Sciences, IIT Bombay“Strategy in framing incentives for disclosure of Traditional Knowledge”, National Innovation Foundation, Ahmedabad (A project o f IIM-Ahmedabad)

“Strategic Review of Schools in the Tribal areas:, Naandi Foundation, Hyderabad ( A CSR of Dr. Reddy’s Lab & Satyam Computers Ltd)

“Impact assessment of Livelihoods project”, Byrraju Foundation, A CSR Satyam Computers (

“Disaster mitigation and Rights based approach”, Church’s Auxiliary for Social Action, Mumbai“Damage, Need Assessment and “Psycho-Socio interventions”, Tsunami Rehabilitation Project, Cuddalore, Tamil Nadu

The study is an attempt to investigate the structural changes created in the retail sector, by thehurried ingress of the Corporate Sector. It entrails the evolution of the trend of corporatisation through a rich socio-economic angle beyond the number game of meas uring the impacts.

An ardent thinker and a passionate learner is what I would like to describe myself. Myself lies in my ‘thinking out of box approach’ which is evident in the entire projects that I have undertaken so far. Quantity does not fascinate me as much as quality and this explains the reason for Qualitative approach in my research studies. Though I would like to work out of things in an independent manner, I would much more love to be a part of a team. I believe that the enhancements of my learning and success grows parallel to the development of the organization I work for.

M.Phil thesis*: ‘ Corporatisation of the retail sec tor’

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Student Profiles


John C. Lalduhsaka

Specialization Subject :

Interest Area : Corporate Social Responsibility, Industrial Relations Management , Ecotourism & Ecological Development, Human Resources Development, North-Eas t Politico-Economic Issues.

M.A. Philosophy, Hyderabad Central University, Hyderabad.

Career Objective:


M.Phil Dissertation*:

About Myself

To work in an environment that gives me a chance to exploit my potentials, especially management and PR skills

”Eco-tourism and Development”, R & D Project, M. Phil - 2nd Sem., IITB”Trade and Environment”, Seminar Presentation, M.Phil - 2nd Sem., IITB”Development of the North East India: An Economic Perspective”, Seminar Presentation, M.Phil - 1st Sem., IITB

“Development of the North East India: Potential of Sectoral Strategy”

My philosophical background together with corporate outlook that I garnered in M. Phil identify my goals of rising in cutting-edge competition of today's competitive world. My experience in the field of Surveying illustrates my inter-personal and negotiation skills which can prove immensely in any corporate agency. My ability to think creatively and analytically helps me develop an enthusiasm, desire and energy to manage and work effectively as an individual as well as a team.

“Personal Identity”, Seminar Presentation, M.A., Hyderabad Central University.Worked as Property Tax Voluntary Surveyor with Andhra Pradesh Municipal Corporation, District Patancheru, Andhra Pradesh, 2006

The study aims at identifying the sector which can be a push-factor in the development of North-East India. It further aims to make its comparison with other sectors and propose a model of development subsequently. It also aims to chart out a historical survey of developmental processes alread y undertaken in the area, together with their critical appraisal.

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M ithila A . B in iw a le

Specialization subject:

Interest area :

M.A. Economics, University of Pune, Pune.

Agricultural Policies, International Trade & WTO Negotiations, Media and Development, Issues of Religious Intolerance.

Career objective

I wish to pursue a career in interdisciplinary research in an organization which offers me an opportunity for practical application of theoretical knowledge while at the same time giving me thechance to study policy and decision making process in the concerned area.

Research Projects Undertaken :�

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“Price Volatility of Agricultural Commodities and Its Implications of Poverty Alleviation”, R & D

“Religious Intolerance in Contemporary India: Some Considerations”, Seminar Presentation,

“Price Volatility of Agricultural Commodities and Its Implications on Imports and Exports of India” ,

“India’s Agricultural Trade in the Post-Liberalization Era: A Review of Some Issues”, Project

“Health Accounts of Maharashtra”, Research Assistant, Department of Humanities & Social

Project, M.Phil - 2nd Sem., IITB

M. Phil - 1st Sem, IITB

Research Project, M.A., University of Pune

Assistant, Institute for Social and Economic Change, Bangalore

Sciences, IITB, Mumbai

M.Phil. Dissertation*: Agricultural Sector Reforms in India and China: A Critical Evaluation of Developmental Strategy As performance in agriculture sector determines the sustainability of growth and has future

implications for eradication of poverty and for overall socio-economic development of Indian and Chinese economies, the review and analysis of past and present agricultural policies become important. The study attempts to focus on the agricultural reforms in India and China with an objective to find out the future implications of different developmental strategies adopted by thes e two Asian giants.

My background as a Researcher has given me a deep insight into Policy Analysis which can be a crucial asset to any organization. I believe that with this background and potentiality, I can contribute greatly towards the growth of the organization.

About Myself :

Student Profiles


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Interest area:

Career objective:

Academic, Consultancy, Research and Forecasting , Banking and Finance etc.

To become a successful researcher in order to contribute to the organization in which I will working. Later on I would like to join academics.

pecialization: M. A in Applied Economics Pondicherry Central University

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Exchange Rate Pass Through: A Snapshot analysis in India, MA. ProjectGlobalization and Labor Standards in India, M.phil. Seminar project, 2007Field survey to assess the impact of an NGO (BIAF) on Health, Livelihood and Women Empowerment (through SHGs ) at Jawahar Taluka of Thane district in Maharashtra.Capital inflow, Exchange Rate and its impact on Textile Export, M.phil. R&D Project.

Nexus between Fiscal Policy and Monetary policy in India with special reference to Pension Schemes

With globalization, it is not possible to keep interest rate at levels different from those prevailing in the rest of the world. In this view, various saving schemes promoted by the government, such as pension schemes, provident fund schemes and other small saving schemes are likely to increase government indebtedness which have consequences for the conduct of monetary policies and inflation etc. Which empirical evidence it will be clearer that how far this nexus exists and what could be proper policy implic ation for the government and the central bank.

M.Phil.Dissertation*:

About myself I am open to learning and like to work in systematic way. In the process, prior strategy and timely implementation makes the hard and voluminous work easy and little. I prefer to work in isolation but never hesitate to follow a valuable suggestion. My hobbies are: traveling, eating out, cooking, cinema ,listening music, playing indoors as well as outdoors, reading newspaper and novels and to analyze the stuff with my limited capacity. My philosophy is to keep on going because the favorable tide is coming to sail you through.

Rupak Kumar Jha

Student Profiles


Specialization:

Area of Interest:

Career objective:

M.A.in Political Science with specialization in International Relations , JNU, New Delhi.

Information Communication Technology (ICT) and Development, Civil Society and United Nation, Sustainable Development, Public Pr ivate Partnership, Corporate Social Responsibility, Human Rights.

To work effectively in a dynamic and competitive environment offering challenges which will enhance my potential.


M.Phil Dissertation*:

About Myself

Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs): Policies and Implementation in selected States of India.

The complex nature of Information Communication Technologies is often misinterpreted by people in the development sector, leading to incorrect applications of these technologies. The study seeks to look into the role of ICTs in different fields of development. It attempts to locate the new ICTs in the current development scenario. The focus of the study is a specific ICT tool (Computer and the Internet) for facilitating agriculture, e-governance and e-literacy.

Working with French Embassy Cultural Center has endowed me with a sound skill-based knowledge of human resource management which have further been honed by my Political Science background. The organization would surely benefit by these, as well as the different approach to problem-solving I would bring to the organization.

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IITB“ Politics of Dam : A case study of Narmada Water project”, Seminar Paper, M.Phil. 1st Sem., IITB"Mid Day Meal Scheme in New Delhi", M.A. Field Survey, JNUField Work Participation with Centre for Law and Budgetary Accountability (Planning Commission) on the implementation of NREGA programme in states of Chattisgarh, Jharkhand and Madhya Pradesh.Worked as a Legal representative in Institute of Engineering Science and Management , (IESM) Indore. Worked with ERC, Education Research Center, New Delhi, on topic ‘ Youth and Democracy in India’.

“ Public Private Partnership for Sustainable Development”, R & D Project, M.Phil. 2nd Sem.,

Jitendra Nayak

Student Profiles


Specialization subject: M A Economics– Madras Christian College, Madras University,

Specialization : M.A. Economics- Madras Christian College, Madras University, Chennai

nternational Trade, Microeconomics, Monetary & Financial Economics

To pursue economic analysis with an aim to understand, formulate and implement strategy and policy for growth of the organization.

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Career Objective:


M.Phil Dissertation*

About myself:

Gold Derivatives Market in India, Jan. 07- Apr 08, Mphil. R&D project, HSS Dept, IITB

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Compared graphically the volatility in the gold prices with that of SENSEX and NIFTYCalculated returns on gold investemnt and optional hedge ratio for the gold future marketFound the trends exhibited by stock indices and gold prices to be similarObserved a significant change of behaviour from gold as a commodity to gold as an investment

The role of Foreign Institutional Investors (FII) a nd their impact on Stock Market Volatility: A Case Study of the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE), Nov. 06 - Apr.07, Dissertation, MCC

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Identified the determinants of FII in India using the John Dunning ModelQuantified the degree of influence of FII inflow on volatility in the stock market.Estimated the volatility and its trends of the BSE for the period 2002-2006

I am an enthusiastic person willing to take up challenges and patiently see them through. Being a sensitive individual, I am particularly keen on making my contribution towards the society

: Inflation Targeting Versus Monetary Targeting: A Critical Apprisal of Indian Economy

The transition of the Indian economy from a nearly closed and administered economy to a liberal economy requires restructuring and inventing policies that best function in the economy. Impact of monetary policies on the growth of the economy is direct, and requires detailed understanding of functioning and efficacy of various instruments. The study aims at gauging the effectiveness of various monetary policy re forms that India has undertaken, especially in the post-liberalisation era.

R. Rekha Rani Rao

Specialization:

Area of Interest:

Applied Economics, Pondicherry Central University

Development Economics, Urban Studies, Human Development, Socio-Economic Research

Carol Savia Peters

Student Profiles


This study tries to explore the growth of reactionary organizations and their activities in the cosmopolitan city of Bangalore. Lot of changes have occurred in this city after the growth of the software sector and one of them is the inequality in distribution of income and in-migration of skilled personnel which I hypothesis have led to the increasing linguistic organizations in the city who are trying to reassert their linguistic identity in the face of Cosmopolitanism and Globalization


About myself:

MA Research Project (2004)Undertook a research project on Micro Finance and Poverty Alleviation (based at

Project Apprenticeship (2001-2002)Work Placement at St. Joseph's workshop, Mangalore, Karnataka, India (Part of Post

'Microsoft Research India Ltd'Survey of Credit Patterns of the Poor Households in Karnataka (May-June, 2006)Worked as a Research Assistant for the team 'Technology for Emerging Markets'.

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M.Phil Dissertation* : A case study of Karnataka Rakshana Vedike in Bangalore City

I have completed my Masters in Economics and have three years of work experience in the field of teaching and research. My research interest is mainly inter-disciplinary research which is why I am currently pursuing the M.Phil.course in IIT Bombay. I would describe myself as a good team player and also an effective leader when occasion arises. I am dynamic person with good interpersonal skills.

Pondicherry University, Pondicherry, India)

graduate Diploma in Personnel Management and Industrial Relations)

Specialization: M.A. Geography, Delhi School of Economics, University of Delhi

Rural Development, Gender Studies, Water Management, , Urban Development, Gender Issues, Environmental Issues, Public Health, Regional Studies, Policy or iented socioeconomic research, Market research, Corporate social responsibility.

Area of Interest :


M.Phil. Dissertation*

About Myself:

Water Security in India, M.Phil. R& DLabour Processes in India after Liberalisation with focus on women workers M.Phil.

seminarGender Issues in Sonipat- a case study of Badkhalsa and Manouli, Master’s Dissertation.An Atlas of Social Amenities in Haryana, (2005-2006)An Atlas of Kerala, (2002-2003)Transit Report of Kerala, Long Excursion Report (2002-2003).

Infrastructural Facilities in Navi Mumbai. The study focuses on the growth and development of the twin city. An attempt is made to

understand the dynamics of a counter magnet on the growth of the main city of Mumbai. The research wants to highlight the importance of infrastructural facilities in the urbanisation process in Navi Mumbai

I am an outgoing dynamic person with optimistic approach towards life. A geographer equipped with planning and marketing skills, I believe in hard work and have an interest in qualitative and quantitative research work.

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Neha Singh

Career Objective: To be a part of a learning process and work in a competitive environment. I wish to apply my interdisciplinary research skills both in the corporate sector and research organizations.

Student Profiles


Department of Humanities and scoicial SciencesIndian Institute of Technology-Bombay, Powai, Mumbai-400076

Seminar and Conferences

The students actively participated in the following seminars and conferences as well as they were involved in organizing the seminars

1. International Conference on “globalization of Ch inese and Indian Enterprises” : Nov 2-3, 2007

2. National Conference on “Development through Plan ning, Market or Decentralization”: Jan 21-23, 2008

As a part of Golden Jubilee celebrations, Department of Humanities and Social Sciences, IIT Bombay in collaboration with the forum for Global Knowledge Sharing had organized an Internatinal Conference issues involved in Globalization of two Asian giants namely China and India

The Department of Humanities and Social Sciences (HSS) has organized a Seminar on the theme

as a part of the Golden Jubilee Celebrations of Indian Institute of Technology, Bombay.

“Development through Planning, Market or Decentralization?”

Department of Humanities and Social SciencesIndian Institute of Technology-Bombay, Powai, Mumbai 400076

Guest Lectures

Speaker Topic Date

Julian Grandall Hollick , Producer and Writer of Radio Documentaries about Islam and South Asia

Will Ganga Die? August 21, 2007

Prof. Joseph W.M. Kessels Dean of TSM, The business School at the University of Twente in Netherlands

Developing Human Capital and Social Capital for ensuring Sustainable Change the implications of an emerging knowledge economy

September 21, 2007

Mr. Daryl D’Monte, Chairperson of the Forum of Environmental Journalists of India and former Resident Editor of The Times of India

Mumbai’s Megacity Mess September 24, 2007

Prof. Anand Padwardhan , Executive D irector, TIFAC and professor, Sh a i l e s h J . M e h t a Sc h o o l o f Management, IITBombay

National System of Innovation September 28, 2007

Prof. Sharik Bhowmik , TISS Workshop on Urban Governance October 19, 2007

Amit Rajwadkar , Dept. of Statistics, Mithibai College

The Two SampleT test with one Variance Unknown October 27, 2007

Prof. Saskia Sassen Lynd , Prof. of Sociology at Columbia University

The Global City: Power, Inequality and Politics

November 4, 2007

Dr. Erick L. Malewski , Dept. of Curriculum and Instruction, School of Education, Purdue University, USA

(Mis)Reading Educational Reform Research: A Postmodern poststructutal Orientation

November 5, 2007

Robert Van Noort , Partner in Kessels & Smit, The Learning Company and He is President of the Dutch Association of HRD professionals (NVO2)

Power as an Effective Energy February 13, 2008


Placement Procedures:

Invitations are sent to companies/organizations wit h relevant information and Job Announcement Form (JAF).

Company/organization fills the JAF and sends it by post to Placement Office, IIT Bombay, along with possible d ates for Pre-Placement Talk (PPT).

The JAF is made available online to the students, a long with anyother information provided by the company.

Interested students register for PPT and companies receive a confirmation of date for PPT.

Company/organization conducts the PPT.

Placement office schedules date for campus intervie ws as per the ranking by students.

The company/organization can confirm or negotiate t he dates with the placement office.

Interested students sign their willingness in the c ompany's folder online.

A link to the recruitment interface along with logi n information is sent to the company.

Resumes of interested candidates are made available for short listing online.

The company/organization is required to furnish the final list of students as soon as possible after the completion o f the selection procedure.

We register a job corresponding to the selected stu dents and they may or may not be allowed to appear for other compa nies' interviews as per the Placement Policy.

Placement Procedures:


Contact Details

Pro f. M eenaksh i G up ta ; m eena@ hss.iitb .ac.inPro f. M rinm oyi Ku lka rn i: M rinm oyi@ hss.iitb .ac.inPro f. V ikram S ingh S iro la : siro la@ hss.iitb .ac.inPro f. K . Narayanan : knn@ hss.iitb .ac.in

FM .Ph il P lann ing and Deve lopm entDepartm en t o f Hum an ities and Socia l SciencesIIT Bom bay

acu lty Conveners : P lacem ent Ce ll

Placement Office:

IIT Bombay Powai, Mumbai 400076Phone: +91-22-25767083/ 93/ 97Fax: +91-22-25767092Email: Placement Office: [email protected] Cell: [email protected]: http://placements.iitb.ac.in

Ajanta Akhuly

M.Phil Planning and DevelopmentDepartment of Humanities and Social SciencesIIT Bombayemail: [email protected]; [email protected] Phone: 09970302144

Student Placement Nominee


Class 2006-08

M.Phil Planning and Development

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