Biodata-Subhakanta Mohapatra

/ Name* / Dr Subhakanta Mohapatra
Designation* / Reader in Geography
Contact Address* / Discipline of Geography,
School of Sciences,
Indira Gandhi National Open University
Contact No.
e-mail / (M) 8802045646

Educational Qualifications
Degree / Year / Institute/University
B. A. / 1987 / B. J. B. College, Utkal University, Bhubaneswar
M. A. / 1989 / Ravenshaw College, Utkal University, Bhubaneswar
Ph. D. / 2001 / Department of Geography, Utkal University, Bhubaneswar
Career Profile
1. Reader in Geography in School of Sciences (SOS), Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU) since 23rd December, 2011.
2. Assistant Professor in School of Interdisciplinary and Transdisciplinary Studies (SOITS), Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU) from 1st March, 2010 to 22nd December, 2011.
3. Assistant Professor in Geography, Post Graduate Government College for Girls’, Sector-11, Chandigarh under Punjab University (1st November, 2002 – 28th February, 2010).
4. Tutor/ Academic Officer in Geography at National Institute of Open Schooling (NIOS), New Delhi (December, 1999 – October, 2002).
5. Project Associate (January, 1995 –December, 1996) and Project Fellow (June, 1992 – November, 1994) in UNFPA funded National Population Education Project (NPEP), Department of Education in Social Sciences and Humanities (DESSH), at NCERT, New Delhi.
Area of interest/Specialization*
Regional Development and Planning, Medical & Social Geography, Population Geography,
Climate Change with a special focus on Vulnerability & Adaptation.
Role and Responsibilities at IGNOU
  1. Member, School Board, School of Inter-disciplinary and Trans-disciplinary Studies (SOITS).
  2. Programme Co-ordinator for Post Graduate Diploma on Population Studies.
  3. Course coordinators for the following Bachelor Degree Programme(BDP) Courses in Geography
  • GEOG-03 Human Geography (Jointly Coordinating with Dr Vijay Baraik).
  • GEOG-08 Introduction to Quantitative Techniques in Geography.
  • GEOG-15 Population Geography.
  • GEOG-16 Settlement Geography.
  1. Course coordinators for the following Courses in Post Graduate Diploma in GIS and Geo-Spatial Modelling
  • Course-06 (L) Cartography and Digital Mapping.
  • Course-EL 3 GIS for Socio Economic Applications
  1. Course Coordinators for the following Face to Face Courses under Masters in Labour and Development offered by SOITS.
  • MLD-001 Labour and Development-An Interdisciplinary Approach.
  • MLD-008 Quantitative Methods.
  1. Course Coordinators for the following Face to Face Courses under Masters in Social Anthropologyoffered by SOITS.
  • MSA-004 Tribes of India
  • MSA-014 Applied Anthropology

Number of Publications
BOOK
1.Mohaptra, S. (2003), Planning for Integrated Area DevelopmentDelhi: Rajat Publication.
2.Mohaptra, S. Ed. (2003) Geography (Senior Secondary) Published by National Institute of Open Schooling (NIOS), An Autonomous Organization Under MHRD, Government of India.

3.Mohaptra, S., Thomas, G & Banerjee, J (2001), Project-Work Manual on HIV & Family Education New Delhi: Indira Gandhi National Open University.

CHAPTERS IN THE BOOK
1.Two Lessons for Secondary Social Science Course in NIOS
i)Mohapatra, S. (2002), Mineral & Energy Resources in India, book-I, Lesson-17
ii)Mohapatra, S. (2002), Developing our Human Resources book-II, Lesson-18.
2.Three Lessons for Senior Secondary Geography Course in NIOS
i)Mohapatra, S. (1998), Mineral Resources in India, Book-I, Lession-21.
ii)Mohapatra, S. (1998) Population Distribution, Density and Growth in India, Book 2, Lesson-26.
iii)Mohapatra, S. (1998), Population Composition in India, Book-2, Lesson-27.
3.Eight Units for “Diploma and Certificate Programmes on HIV and Family Life and Education” and Four Units i.e. iv, v, vi and vii are also included for “Programme on Bachelor in Social Work” offered by Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU), New Delhi.
i)Mohapatra, S. & Thomas, G. (1999), Transmission of HIV through Sex, Bolck-2, Unit-1 in basic Course on HIV /AIDS, New Delhi: IGNOU.
ii)Mohapatra, S. & Thomas, G. (1999), Transmission of HIV through Blood and Blood Product, Block-2, Unit-2 in Basic Course on HIV/AIDS, New Delhi: IGNOU.
iii)Mohapatra, S.& Thomas, G. (1999), Transmission of HIV through Mother to Child, Block-2, Unit-3 in Basic Course on HIV /AIDS, New Delhi: IGNOU.
iv)Mohapatra, S. (1999), Family Life Education-Concept and Meaning, Block-1, Unit-1 in Basic Course on Family Education, New Delhi: IGNOU.
v)Mohapatra, S. (1999), Family Life Education – Its Importance, Block-1, Unit-2 in Basic course on Family Education, New Delhi: IGNOU.
vi)Mohapatra, S. (1999), Sexual Health Education – Concept and Objectives, Bolck-2, Unit-3 in Basic Course on Family Education New Delhi: IGNOU.
vii)Mohapatra, S. (1999), Role of Home, School and Media in Sexual Health education, Block-2, Unit-4 in Basic Course on Family Education, New Delhi: IGNOU.
viii)Mohapatra, S. (1999), HIV/AIDS and Children Block-1, Unit-3, Elective Course on HIV/AIDS, New Delhi: IGNOU.
4.One Chapter for Master in Rural Development Offered by Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU), New Delhi.
i)Mohapatra, S. (2004), Land Reforms in India-Non Governmental Initiatives, New Delhi: IGNOU.
5.Two Chapters for Post Graduate Diploma in Human Rights offered by Panjab
University, Chandigarh.
i)Mohapatra, S. (2006), Ecological Degradation and Human Rights
ii)Mohapatra, S. (2006), Environmental Sustainability – An Alternative Development
6.Six Lessons (in Hindi medium) for Open Basic Education Course in NIOS, New Delhi
i)Kaisee Bani Hamari Prithvi (How the Earth was evolved?)
ii)Bharat DarshanI ( A Lesson on Regional Geography of India through narration of field visit)
iii)Bharat Darshan II( A Lesson on Regional Geography of India through narration of field visit)
iv)Kaisee kaisee Kheti ( Different types of Agriculture)
v)Hey Iswar Itni Bhid(Oh God, What a crowd?- A Lesson on Population)
vi)Garibi ki Rekha ( A lesson on Poverty)
7.Eight Lessons for Senior Secondary Geography Course in NIOS, New Delhi
i)Mohapatra, S. (2009), Biosphere, Book 1, Lesson New Delhi: NIOS.
ii)Mohapatra, S. (2009), Major Biomes of the world, Book 1, Lesson New Delhi: NIOS.
iii)Mohapatra, S. (2009), Mineral and Energy Resources in India,Book 1, Lesson New Delhi: NIOS.
iv)Mohapatra, S. (2009), Transport and Communication in India, Book 1, Lesson New Delhi: NIOS
v)Mohapatra, S. (2009), Population Distribution, Density and Growth in India, Book 1, Lesson New Delhi: NIOS.
vi)Mohapatra, S. (2009), Population Composition in India, Book 1, Lesson New Delhi: NIOS.
vii)Mohapatra, S. (2009), Human Development in India, Book 1, Lesson New Delhi: NIOS
viii)Mohapatra, S. (2009), Settlements in India, Book 1, Lesson New Delhi: NIOS
RESEARCH PAPERS
1.Mohapatra, S. & Banerjee, J (2006), Participatory Approaches to HIV/AIDS Education in Schools – A Suggestive Framework Indian Journal of Population Education, Vol. 35, p. 49-64.
2.Mohapatra, S. & Banerjee, J(2006), Role of NIOS in Adolescence Education for Out-of –School Youth – A Critical Analysis OSAC Journal of Open Schooling, 6(2), p. 103-1113
3.Mohapatra, S. (2000), Cultural Perspective on Tribal education – Role of Open and Distance Learning, Conference proceedings of ICDE Asia regional Conference, 3-5 November, New Delhi.
4.Mohapatra, S. (1999), Alternative Structure in Open Schooling System for Socially Disadvantaged Groups in India- The Challenges in Next Millennium Collected Papers from the 14th Biennial Forum of the Open and Distance Learning Association of Australia, 27-30, September, Deakin University and Gordon Institute of TAFE, Geelong, Australia.
5.Mohapatra, S. (1997) Status of Population Education in Schools in India – A Critical Evaluation, Journal of All India Association for Educational Research, 9 (1), 61-68.
6.Mohapatra, S. (1997) Geo-Ecological Analysis of Malnutrition- A Case Study of Thuamul Rampur Block in Kalahandi District of Orissa, The Eastern Geographer, 8&9, 17-72.
7.Mohapatra, S. & Kara, P. K.(1996)Health and Health Care Utilization – A Geo- Medical Analysis of Thuamul Rampur Block in Kalahandi District of Orissa, The Eastern Geographer, 7&8 68-72.
8.Mohapatra, S. (1995) Micro-Level Planning in Health Care Facilities in Rural Areas of Kalahandi District in Orissa, The Eastern Geographer, 5&6, 53-59.
ARTICLES
  1. Mohapatra, S. (2008) Rajendra Kumar Pachauri – “The Green Leader”, Abha (College Magazine), Chandigarh: GovernmentCollege for Girls, Sector-11.
  2. Mohapatra, S. (2002) Census 2001-Some Major Highlights, OpenLearning (Bi-Annual Magazine), New Delhi: National Institute of Open Schooling.
  3. Mohapatra, S. (2000) How to Do well in Geography, Open Learning (Bi-Annual Magazine), New Delhi: National Institute of Open Schooling.
  4. Mohapatra, S. (1998) Natural Hazards, Open learning (Bi-Annual Magazine)New Delhi: National Institute of Open Schooling.
BOOK REVIEW
Published in Journals
1.Mohapatra, S. (1998) “Geography of Orissa” Published by National Book Trust New Delhi, NAGI ANNALS, National Association of Geographers, India, 20(1), 181-82.
Published in News Papers
  1. Mohaptra, S. (2006) “Ecological Security: The Foundation of Sustainable Development” Published by Shipra Publications, Delhi, The Tribune, December 24, 2006.
  2. Mohapatra, S. (2008) “Globalizing Cities” Published by Rawat Publications, Jaipur & Delhi, The Tribune, May 11, 2008.

Conferences/Seminars/Workshops organised/Participated
1.Four Days International Conference organised by European Conference on Modern South Asian Studies(ECMSAS) organized by University of Bonn, Bonn, Germany, 26 to 29 July 2010
2.Ten Days 2009 START Advanced Training Workshop on Climate Change and Health organized by National Cheng Kung University Tainan, Taiwan and National Science Council, Taiwan, 12-21 November, 2009.
3.Three days International Conferences on Human Security in an era of Global Change organized by Global Environmental Change and Human Security (GECHS) Project of International Human Dimensions Programme on Global Environmental Change (IHDP), Bonn, Germany at University of Oslo, Oslo, Norway, from 22-24th June, 2009.
4.Two days National Conference on Development, Deprivation and Marginalization in Indiaorganized by Department of Sociology, Panjab University, Chandigarh from 24-25 February, 2009.
5.One day Regional Seminar on EmergingTrends and Challenges in Teaching of Geography in the North Western India organized by Department of Geography, Government College, Sector-11, Chandigarh on 24 January, 2009.
6.Five days Workshop for the 6th International Human Dimensions Workshop on “The Human Dimension of Health & Global Environmental Change: Global Change & Urban Health” organized by International Human Dimensions Programme on Global Environmental Change (IHDP), Bonn, Germany at Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi from 11-16th October, 2008.
7.Three days workshop on “Theory and Applications of Geographic Information System” conducted by the Department of Geography, Punjab University from 29th to 31st January, 2005.
8.Three days Workshop on “Preparation of a Hand Book for Geography Teachers (Higher Secondary Stage)”Organized by Department of Education in Social Sciences and Humanities, NCERT, New Delhi from 31.03.04 to 02.04.04.
9.Three days International Conference of XV Annual Conference of Asian Association of Open University Organized by Indira Gandhi National Open University IGNOU New Delhi form 21st to 23rd February 2002 at New Delhi.
10.Four days International Conference on “Quality Issues in the Delivery of Education for All”Organized by NIOS and COL from 16th to 19th January 2001 at Hyderabad.
11.Three days International Conference of International council of Distance Education (ICDE) Asia Regional Conference from 3rdto 5th November 2000, at New Delhi.
12.Four days International Conference of 14th Biennial Forum of the Open and Distance Learning Association of Australia (ODLAA)Organized by Deakin University and Gordon Institute of TAFE Geelong, Deakin, Australia from 27th to 30th September, 1999.
Honours/Awards/Distinctions
  1. Secured Second Position in M. A. Examination
  2. Received ICSSR Partial Assistance for Ph. D.
  3. Received UNESCO-PROAP Award for attending XV Annual Conference of Asian Association of Open University Organized by Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU), New Delhi.
  4. Received Travel Grant and Fellowship for attending European Conference on Modern South Asian Studies(ECMSAS)organized by University of Bonn, Bonn, Germany, 26 to 29 July 2010
  5. Received Travel Grant and Fellowship for attending 2009 START Advanced Training Workshop on Climate Change and Health organized by National Cheng Kung University Tainan, Taiwan and National Science Council, Taiwan, 12-21 November, 2009.
  6. Received Travel Grant and Fellowship for attending three days International Conferences on Human Security in an era of Global Change organized by Global Environmental Change and Human Security (GECHS) Project of International Human Dimensions Programme on Global Environmental Change (IHDP), at University of Oslo, Oslo, Norway, from 22-24th June, 2009.

Professional Associations
1.Life Member of National Association of Geographers India (NAGI), Delhi.
2.Life Member of Eastern Geographical Society (EGS) UtkalUniversity, Bhubaneswar.
3.Life Members of Association of Punjab Geographer, Patiala.
4.Life Members of Association of Population Geographer, PanjabUniversity, Chandigarh.
5.Life Member of Indian Society of Remote Sensing, Indian Institute of Remote Sensing, Dehradun.

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