PLACEMENTS 2010

TATA INSTITUTE OF SOCIAL SCIENCES

M.DM

Masters of Disaster Management JAMSETJI TATA CENTER FOR DISASTER MANAGEMENT

MISSION

In pursuance of its vision and guiding principles, the Tata Institute of Social Sciences organises teaching programmes to facilitate the development of competent and committed professionals for practice, research and teaching; undertakes research; developsand disseminates knowledge; and reaches out to the larger community through extension, at the local, national, regional and international levels.

JTCDM’s initiatives

Orissa Super Cyclone 1999 Mumbai Riots1992-93 Latur Earthquake 1993 Gujarat Earthquake 2001 Tsunami 2004 Kashmir Earthquake 2005 Mumbai Floods 2005-06 Bihar Floods 2008 Mumbai Terror Attacks 2008 Cyclone Aila 2009

INDEX

Message from the Director...........02

Message from the Chairperson...03 About Tata Institute of Social Sciences................................................04 About Jamsetji Tata Centre for Disaster Management.....................05 Course Curriculum..........................06 Beyond the Books..............................07 Seminars & Workshops..................08 Faculty...................................................09

Internships...........................................10 Past Recruiters....................................11 Distinguished Alumni.....................12 Batch Profile........................................13 Students’ Profile.................................14

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DIRECTOR’S MESSAGE

Tata Institute of Social Sciences was established in 1936 as Sir Dorabji Tata Graduate School of Social Work and is a deemed university since 1964. It is fully funded by University Grants Commission, Government of India. Presently academic programme in TISS is organized around six schools and four independent centers imparting teaching and research in interdisciplinary areas of Social Sciences. Jamsetji Tata Centre for Disaster Management (JTCDM) was established in May 2006. The JTCDM has collaboration with National Institute of Disaster Management, Government of India, Disaster Research Centre, University of Delaware, and several other universities and institutions across the world. The JTCDM offers a master’s degree programme in Disaster Management, and a number of diploma and certificate level programmes. This centre has an active research programme in critical areas of Disaster Risk Reduction, disseminates its work through working papers, research articles and books. A number of scholars are working towards their M. Phil. and doctoral degree in DRR. The M.A/M.Sc. in Disaster Management is a unique cutting-edge inter-disciplinary programme that blends theory with practice. The practice component involves regular field work and internships on different areas of disaster prevention, preparedness and mitigation. The students are exposed to working in different social, economic and institutional contexts. This programme involves capacity building in application of GIS in disaster prevention, preparedness and mitigation efforts. The students have an opportunity to choose from a basket of concentrations: Public Health, GIS Applications in Disaster Management, Supply Chain Management, Conflict Resolution, and Governance in DRR. They also do a dissertation or a field practicum. The 2009-11 batch hail from multi disciplinary backgrounds with excellent credentials. These are students with strong theoretical, analytical and field skills and are capable of making significant contributions to DRR at the national and international level through institutions / organisations in the public and the private sector. The 2009-11 batch will graduate in early May 2011, and we are proud to present graduates for placement in your organisation. Dr. S. Parasuraman Director Tata Institute of Social Sciences

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CHAIRPERSON’S MESSAGE

Tata Institute of Social Science (TISS) has been involved in Disaster response in all possible capacities since its inception. The involvement of institute ranges from supporting the government to establish and manage control room, policy and plan making, capacity building, documentation, NGO coordination, relief camp management and so on. TISS was also a pioneer to introduce Disaster Management as a taught course since ‘80s. The Master’s programme in Disaster Management is offered by the Centre since 2007 and aims at enhancing knowledge, skills and perspectives on disasters and their management. While enabling an understanding of disasters from the vantage point of science and technology in prediction, mitigation and response, the programme also fosters a critical and reflective appreciation of current debates in disaster management within the framework of social and environmental justice, state and civil society dynamics, development, conflict and globalization. The students receive a multidisciplinary theoretical perspective on disaster management through classroom teaching, public lectures, training programmes, workshops and invited lectures by national and international academicians, researchers and practioners. The students’ theoretical understanding is consolidated through experiential learning in the form of field visits and internships, which also provide international exposure through select organizations and universities engaged in disaster research and response. Apart from the generic courses the student also opts for concentrations in various fields of practice like Public Health and Disaster Management, Governance in Disaster Management, Conflicts, Peace and Development, Logistics Management and Service Delivery Systems and Geographical Information Systems in Disaster Management. Apart from the theoretical and experiential components, the course offers a strong research base to students in the form of research dissertation and term paper. The students work across three semesters on an independently chosen individual research topic under the guidance of a faculty member. Students’ research skills are also pruned through various special inputs in the form of workshops, presentations and attending, organizing and making presentations in conferences. By the end of two years they are groomed professional with the right knowledge, attitude and aptitude for disaster research and management. It is a matter of great pride to me to present the prospective graduates of the 2009-11 batch for their career placement. I wish them the very best opportunities to put their rich multidisciplinary knowledge, skills and perspectives into practice and constructively contribute to this emerging field.

Mahesh Kamble Chairperson Jamsetji Tata Center for Disaster Management

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ABOUT TISS

The Tata Institute of Social Sciences (TISS) was established in 1936, as the Sir Dorabji Tata Graduate School of Social Work, which was the result of the decision of the Trustees of the Sir Dorabji Tata Trust to accept Dr. Clifford Manshardt’s vision of a post-graduate school of social work of national stature that would engage in a continuous study of Indian social issues and problems, and impart education in social work to meet the emerging need for trained human resources. In 1944, the Sir Dorabji Tata Graduate School of Social Work was renamed as the Tata Institute of Social Sciences. The year 1964 was an important landmark in the history of the Institute, when it was recognised as a Deemed University by the Government of India (GoI). Since then TISS has been expanding continuously in terms of educational programmes and infrastructure. While responding to the changing needs of the social and educational system in the country, the Institute has gone far beyond the initial concern of social work education. TISS envision to be an institution of excellence in higher education that continually responds to the changing social realities through the development and application of knowledge, towards creating a people centered and ecologically sustainable society that promotes and protects the dignity, equality, social justice and human rights for all, with special emphasis on marginalized and vulnerable groups. The Tata Institute of Social Sciences (TISS) has always reached out to support people affected by natural and human-made crisis. Way back in 1947, the Institute sent a faculty and student team to Kurukshetra to work with refugees who came from Pakistan. TISS has responded to various crises such as floods, riots, cyclones, earthquakes and industrial disasters in different parts of the country. The Institute's work is centred around relief management; psychosocial support to women, children and other vulnerable groups; assessment of loss and impact to lives, property, livelihoods, environment and infrastructure; rehabilitation and development needs; mobilisation of human resources for relief and rehabilitation work; facilitating community participation in the reconstruction and rehabilitation process; policy and programme development support to government and non-governmental organisations (NGOs); coordination of civil society participation; training and capacity building of personnel engaged in relief and rehabilitation work; publication and documentation; and conflict resolution and peace building initiatives. TISS currently has five schools and four Independent centres, one of them being the Jamsetji Tata Centre For Disaster Management. These institutions have made significant progress over the years in conducting high quality teaching programmes, research work, field interventions, training and advocacy.

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ABOUT JTCDM Jamsetji Tata Centre for Disaster Management Jamsetji Tata Centre for Disaster Management (JTCDM) consolidates nearly 60 years of work in disaster, was established with a vision of enhancing disaster studies in India and working towards a holistic, accountable and participatory system of disaster response and mitigation. It was inaugurated by Prime Minister, Dr. Manmohan Singh on the 6th of May 2006. The JTCDM integrates expertise and experiences from a range of disciplines and collaborates with diverse institutions to achieve the following objectives: • Building professional, institutional and voluntary capacities for disaster prevention, preparedness and response. • Research on disasters, human security and development. • Networking for knowledge development, direct intervention and policy advocacy. • Establishing a Disaster Resource Centre. • Long term intervention for ecological and human security. M.A / M.Sc in Disaster Management The Master’s programme in Disaster Management is offered by the centre since 2007 and aims at enhancing knowledge, skills and perspectives on disaster. The applicants for the course are from diverse backgrounds with degrees in engineering, journalism, architecture, sociology, political sciences, business studies and globalization. The first batch of students passed out in May 2009. The Masters course offers a multi-level exit and entry option.

Jamsetji Tata Centre for Disaster Management (JTCDM) consolidates nearly 60 years of work in disaster, was established with a vision of enhancing disaster studies in India and working towards a holistic, accountable and participatory system of disaster response and mitigation. It was inaugurated by Prime Minister, Dr.Manmohan Singh on the 6th of May 2006. Educational and Training Programmes The multifaceted challenges posed by disasters and the contexts in which they occur therefore the centre offers a wide variety of educational and training programs, engages in research, publication and policy work. M.Phil / Ph.D Scholars: The Centre has several doctoral students pursuing research in fields related to disaster management providing opportunities for independent and cutting edge research. A centralized admission procedure is followed and applicants are required to develop and submit a research proposal.

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The Curriculum • Understanding Society • Introduction to Basic Economics • Development Experience, State, Social Conflict and Change • Introduction to Hazards and Disaster Management • Technology, Environment and Disasters • Introduction to Remote Sensing and Geographical Information System (GIS) Techniques • Research Methodology 1 • Public Health and Disasters • Study Visits and Tutorials

• Human Development, Identity, Culture and Media • Disasters and Development: Bridge Foundation Course • Disaster Risk Reduction an Development Planning • Approaches and Planning for Response – Standards in Humanitarian Aid, Relief, Rehabilitation and Development • Research Methodology II • Governance, Law and Policy in Disaster Management • Seminar Course in Disasters • Fieldwork – Internship I

SEMESTER THREE

SEMESTER FOUR

• Project management in Disaster Context • Introduction to Disaster Financing • Logistics Management in Disaster Situations • Research Dissertation • Fieldwork – Internship II

• Field Work/Internship • Research Dissertation • Concentration Courses

CONCENTRATIONS

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SEMESTER TWO

SEMESTER ONE

The programme includes thematic and issue-based courses, such as the relationship between environment, livelihood and disasters; hazards, risks and vulnerability; institutions, governance and disaster-preparedness and response and knowledge systems and disaster management, offering a strong multi-disciplinary knowledge base that will enhance critical skills essential for intervention in disasters and their prevention. It also has workshops, practical, field exposure, internship and research which is compulsory.

Conflicts, Peace & Development • Conflicts and Conflict Analysis • Conflicts and Humanitarian Crisis • Conflict Transformation, Peace & Development

Public Health & Disaster Management

Governance in Disaster Management

• Public Health Planning & Management for Disasters I • Public Health Planning & Management for Disasters II • Seminar Course in Emerging Issues in Public Health with regard to Disasters

• Transnational Governance, Politics & Disasters • Governance and Disaster Risk Management • Empowerment, People – Centered Governance and Disaster Management

Logistics Management & Service Delivery Systems

Geographical Information Systems in Disaster Management

• Dimensions of Disaster Relief Logistics & Supply Chain Management • Logistics & Supply Chain Management Processes • Strategic Planning in Disaster Logistics & Supply Chain Management

• Digital Image Processing and GIS Data Management • Application of Remote Sensing in Disaster Management • Application of GeoInformatics in Disaster Studies

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Beyond the books Kyoto University is a major national university in Kyoto, Japan. It is the second oldest university in Japan, and formerly one of Japan's Imperial Universities. Kyoto University is acknowledged as one of the top two universities in Japan. Kyoto University was ranked 11th worldwide in the Global University Ranking and 25th in the world in the 2009 Academic Ranking of World Universities. University of Innsbruck, is a university with a tradition that goes back to the founding 1669. It aims to shape the knowledge society and ensure the quality & excellence in teaching, learning and research processes in regional and international security.

International Exchange: The JTCDM has initiated various steps towards collaboration with foreign universities and institutes of research and learning. The Centre has entered into a MoU with the Disaster Research Centre (DRC), University of Delaware in 2007 and the Graduate School of Environmental Studies, Kyoto University, Japan. Seminars and Roundtable: The JTCDM is of the firm belief that a student’s learning experience is further enriched through contact with scholars and practitioners of various fields’ related to sustainable and equitable development. Fostering a culture of exchange between students, faculty and other eminent thinkers from the field of disaster management the JTCDM organizes an annual Roundtable. The first conference was held in 2008 on “Disaster Research” and in 2009 it was “Disaster Management: Towards Ecological and Human Security”. Resources: The Centre has established a GIS cell which is used to train students and is also networked with the EDU-SAT programme organized collaboratively by the Indian Institute of Remote Sensing, Dehradun with UGC support. Training Programmes: The Centre conducts short term training programmes focusing on Livelihoods, Sustainable Development, standards and best practices in various aspects of disaster management. The programmes address training needs of communities, NGOs, the corporate sector, volunteers and other agencies.

University of Delaware is the largest university in Delaware. The University of Delaware is ranked 68th by US News and World Report in the category of "Best National Universities." In 2009, UD ranked No. 22 in the in-state category of Kiplinger's Personal Finance magazine's list of the 100 Best Values in Public Colleges.

Recently, computer-science researchers of Georgia Tech, Atlanta have developed an innovative wireless system called ‘LifeNet’ for providing instant communications connectivity in post-disaster situations and signed an MOU with JTCDM for field testing the technology in Maharashtra.

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Seminars & Workshops

Since Jamsetji Tata Center for Disaster Management is the only fully dedicated center at post graduate level in India which has engaged itself in developing trained professionals, it becomes imperative for the center to take a lead in developing human resources and equip them with latest in this field through conducting short term seminar courses and workshops. • “Management Perspectives on Disaster Risk Reduction and Humanitarian Responses” in collaboration with Safe Citizen- Foundation for Humanitarian Initiatives. • National Conference on “Medical Response to Mass Casualty Management 2010” organized by JPN Apex Trauma Centre and National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) • Workshop on “Community Based Disaster Risk Reduction” organized by Jamsetji Tata Center for Disaster Management • “National Conference on Geomatics in Disaster Management 2010 (GeoDM)” organized by the Jamsetji Tata Center for Disaster Management

• “Towards Climate Change Adaptation Roadmap For Mumbai” Organized by United Nations University, Tokyo and JTCDM • Environment Impact Assessment organized by JTCDM, TISS. • A work shop cum Training program in ERDAS 10.0 Software, JTCDM.

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Faculty

The institute takes pride in its exceptional faculty who are authorities in academics, consultancy and industry research. We have a healthy mix of well respected academicians and professionals. At TISS, we boast of one of the highest faculty to student ratios in the country. The faculty has also published various articles, papers in leading Indian and international journals. Being a pioneering course in the country the faculty also are involved in various disaster management committees at the state as well as national level. The support staff in JTCDM needs a mention for the smooth working of the various processes with a slight error.

Core Faculty

Visiting Faculty

Dr. S Parsuraman, Director, TISS

Shri. Radheshyam Mopalwar

M.Sc.(Pune), C.P.S.(IIPS), D.P.D.(ISS,The Hague), Ph.D. (Mumbai)

IAS Officer

Dr. Jacquleen Joseph (PHD)

Mr. Praveen Srivastava

Chairperson, JTCDM | [email protected]

Joint Secretary, Relief and Rehabilitation Cell, GoM

Dr. Janki Andharia (PHD)

Dr. Ravi Chopra

Professor | [email protected]

Director, People’s Science Institute, Dehradun

Dr. Samrat Sinha

Dr. Rahul Pandit

Assistant Professor | [email protected]

Consultant and Programme Coordinator UN

Dr. Balamurugan Guru

Mr. N. Hari Krishna

Assistant Professor | [email protected]

Advisor and consultant World Bank Institute

Mr. Mahesh Kamble

Ms. Parnasri Ray Chodhury

Assistant Professor | [email protected]

Consultant and programme coordinator UNICEF, UNDP, WHO

Ms. Parama Bhattacharyya

Dr. P.R. Kumaraswamy

Assistant Professor | [email protected]

Chairperson, Centre for West Asian Studies, JNU

Dr. Ashish Kumar Singh

Mr. B. Loitongbam

Associate Professor | [email protected]

Executive Director Human Right Alert, Imphal

Dr. Mohammed Irshad

Dr. Tanaji Sen

Assistant Professor | [email protected]

Executive Director& Country Head RedR, India

Dr. Shibu Mani

Mr. Prasad Menon

Assistant Professor | [email protected]

MD Tata Power

Dr. Chitralekha

Mr. V. Thiruppugazh

Assistant Professor | [email protected]

Commissioner of Information & Additional CEO Gujarat State Disaster Management Authority (GSDMA)

Dr. Nobojit Roy MD,MPH,BARC Hospital | Visiting faculty

Mr. Subhash C. Mohanty

Dr. Sunil D. Santha

Special Envoy R&R cell Maharashtra Government

Assistant Professor & Chair SCMS,Cochin | Visiting faculty

Mr. Jayant Dwivedy President Global Supply Chain, Piramal Health Care Ltd

Dr. Bino Paul D.G.

Prof. William A. Toscano

Associate Professor | M.A. (Calicut), M.Phil, Ph.D. (IIT, Mumbai)

Professor & Division Head, Division of Environmental Health Sciences, University of Minnesota School of Public Health, UK

Dr. Hemant Shah M.S.(SURGERY), PGDHHM, M.Sc. (PHDC- LONDON), DLSHTM, LLB Deputy Director Bhansali Trust

Dr. Bharati Kulkarni Scientist, National Institute of Nutrition, Hyderabad

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Internships

With a view to provide an environment for application and development of practical skills, the Jamsetji Tata Centre of Disaster Management invests considerable resources in ensuring that all students undergo a minimum of two field internships during their course of study. The following are some of the organizations at which the master’s students of this year as well as the previous years were placed for field internships:

• ADPC, Bangkok

(SEEDS, India), New Delhi

• Practical Action South Asia, Colombo

• Aid Matrix India • Action Aid India

• Disaster Research Centre, University of Delaware, USA

• RedR India

• National Institute of Disaster Management, New Delhi

• Building and Enabling Disaster Resilience of Coastal Communities (BEDROC), Chennai

• MSF India • Tata Power Ltd, Mumbai • TATA DIESL, Mumbai • Gujarat State Disaster Management Authority (GSDMA), Gujarat • West Bengal State Disaster Management Authority (WBSDMA), West Bengal • Relief & Rehabilitation Department, Govt. of Maharashtra. • Sustainable Environment & Ecological Development Society

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• GDS, Sitamarhi, Bihar • Jamsetji Tata Center for Disaster Management (JTCDM), Mumbai • Rural Volunteers Center (RVC), ASSAM

• Human Rights Alerts, Manipur • UNNATI, Ahmedabad. • Save The Hills • Seva Mandir, Rajasthan • CEHAT, Mumbai • CRS • Sphere India

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Past Recruiters

In past, the students have been offered a position with reputed organizations from Humanitarian Development, Public sector banks, Consulting firms and Non Government Organizations. To list a few of the organizations who where the students are associated with/received an offer from are the following:

• GFDRR World Bank • Bank of India • UNDP India

• Kerala State Disaster Management Authority • Care India. • SEEDS

• WHO • MSF India • Gujarat State Disaster Management Authority • Maharashtra State Disaster Management Authority • Rajasthan State Institute of Public Administration • Delhi Disaster Management Authority

• UNNATI • Grameen Devlopment Services • GFDR. • CEE • RedR India • Knowledge Links • CEHAT • AquaPlus

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Distinguished Alumni Mr. Ralph Connery, Head, South-South Cooperation Program, GFDRR, World Bank

Mr. Ranit Chatterjee, United Nations Development Programme India Mr. Kanchan Kumar, Sr Manager (Disaster Management), Bank of India. Ms. Maria Speckbacher, MSF Ms. Aneesha Modi, RIPA

Ms. Rubal Saroha , DDMA Dr. Sheila Longkumer, GoI, World Health Organization Ms. Yeeshu Shukla, Echo- Care Consultant Ms. Sonu Poddar, Care India

Ms. Sneha Krishnan, RedR India Mr. Shreedutt Kamat, DDC Konkan Division Ms. Neeti Mishra, United Nations Development Programme India Mr. Tushar Pradhan DDMO, Hingoli, Maharashtra Ms. Yavnika Tanwar, CEHAT Mr. Harshan T.P., KSDMA

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Batch Profile

The Post Graduate degree in Disaster Management at JTCDM, TISS is a unique course and one its kind currently running in the country. Disaster management as a field requires an inter-disciplinary approach so as to integrate the experiences and learning of people from diverse backgrounds. As the course offers specialization in five area, Conflict, Governance, Supply chain and Logistic systems, Public Health and Geographic Information System and remote sensing, owing to diverse nature of the course, the participants come from diverse background such as Medicine, Engineering, Sociology, Geography, Commerce, Management, Computer/IT, Agriculture and many more. The pie chart below gives the details of the diverse nature of the academic background the students belong to:

Students Background Agriculture

Medicine

Life Sciences

Management, Economics and Commerce

IT and Computers

Geography

Sociology

Political Sciences

History

English Literature

Home Sciences 7% 4% 11%

11%

7%

3%

7%

14% 11% 18% 7%

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Students’ Profiles

Ms. Aahna Srikanth, 22

Bachelor of Arts, Geography (Hon.) Miranda House College, Delhi University, 2009 Post Graduate Specializations Geographical Information System and Remote Sensing Public Health Conflict and Development Internship Actionaid International, Assam Report on indigenous knowledge & technology of people in flood affected areas of Nalbari. Research Area Mapping Road Traffic Accidents-A case study of Navi Mumbai using GIS. Area of Interest Conflict related issues, Rehabilitation and Mitigation processes.

Ms. Aditi Madan, 22 Bachelor of Arts, Geography (Hon.) Kamla Nehru College, Delhi University, 2009 Post Graduate Specialization Geographical Information System and Remote Sensing Public Health Internship Actionaid International, Assam Map making & assigning symbols for Social Vulnerability mapping Worked on incorporating children in DRR (Disaster Risk Reduction) Research Area Land use/land covers change detection due to urbanization: Using Remote Sensing and GIS techniques for Yamuna River, New Delhi Area of Interest DRR (Disaster Risk Reduction), and Environmental Issues.

Mr. Aditya K., 25 Bachelor of Business Administration, M. Com. Loyola College, Chennai Post Graduate Specializations Logistic and Supply Chain Management Public Health and Disaster Management Internship BEDROC, Nagapattinam, Tamil Nadu Comparison of the perceptional change of farmers & fishing communities towards climate change before & after the tsunami in villages of Nagapattinam in Tamil Nadu. Research Area Impact of Swine flu in Mumbai, with regard to the role of health workers, victims and key informants. Area of Interest Supply chain and logistics management, Public Health, Governance, Disaster Risk Reduction, Business Continuity Planning, Environment Impact Assessment

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Ms. Akansha Pandey, 20

Bachelor of Arts, Home Science (Hon.) Benaras Hindu University, Varanasi Post Graduate Specializations Governance in Disaster Management Conflict, Peace and Development Supply Chain Management and Logistics System Internship Actionaid International, Assam Field based study of feasibility of DRR through Aganwadi centers in Nalbari, Assam. Analysis of the impact of repeated flood years on women and children in Nalbari. Research Area Equity and Sustainability of Grain Banks (A Case Study in Palamu, Jharkhand) Area of Interest DRR & Mitigation, International Humanitarian Action, Communalism & Secularism.

Mr. Amit Prakash, 28 Bachelor of Technology, Metallurgical Engg. National Institute of Technology (NIT), Jaipur Past Work Experience: 35 Months, Software Eng. (Satyam Computer Services Ltd., Bangalore); Software Development in supply chain domain ; Worked on BCP for the project. Post Graduate Specializations Supply Chain Management & Logistics System, GIS and Remote Sensing, Public Health Internship: Gujarat State Disaster Management Authority, Gandhinagar (Gujarat) Prepared Village Disaster Management Plan, conducted mock sessions and training. Worked on BCP of emergency operation Center and its incident reporting System. Research Area: Supply Chain Management Concepts with reference to Humanitarian Supply chain & Disaster Logistics- An exploratory case study of R&R Cell, Government of Maharashtra. Area of Interests: Supply chain and logistics management, BCP, Risk Assessment

Mr. Anil Kumar, 25 Bachelor of Science, Agriculture University of Agricultural Sciences, Karnataka Post Graduate Specializations Supply Chain Management & Logistics System GIS & Remote Sensing in Disaster Management Governance in Disaster Management Public Health and Disaster Management Internship: BEDROC, Nagapattinam, Tamil Nadu Impact of climate change on agricultural production in Nagapattinam, a comparative study before & after tsunami. Research Area Mangrove Destruction: Social Impact on fishing community of Mumbai - Remote Sensing and GIS Approach. Area of Interest Supply Chain and Logistics Management, BCP, Risk Assessment & DRR, CSR.

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Students’ Profiles

Mr. Animesh Prakash, 25

Bachelor of Arts, Geography (Hon.) Kirori Mal College, Delhi University Post Graduate Specializations GIS & Remote Sensing in Disaster Management; Public Health & Disaster Management Conflict and Peace and Development Internship: SEEDS INDIA, New Delhi Prepared social map of the area, Vulnerability Index of the community and Hazard Map. Assessed reconstruction and restoration requirement in the flood affected region. Research Area Distribution Network Designs in Relief Chain Management: Government’s response to Kosi Floods 2008. Area of Interest Disaster Risk Reduction, Emergency Response, Relief Chain Management & Logistics, Business Continuity Management.

Mr. Ankit Jaiswal, 23 Bachelor of Arts, Pol. Sciences & Economics Lucknow University Post Graduate Specializations Supply Chain Management and Logistics System GIS and Remote Sensing In Disaster Management. Internship SEEDS INDIA, New Delhi Prepared social map of the area, Vulnerability Index of the community and Hazard Map. Assessed reconstruction and restoration requirement in the flood affected region Research Area Mapping different types of Armed Conflict in Manipur using GIS applications Area of Interest Project Management, Supply Chain Management and Logistics, Public Health, Environmental issues, Conflict Peace and Development & Human Rights related areas.

Mr. Dalthanglien Gangte, 24 Bachelor of Arts, History IGNOU Post Graduate Specializations Supply Chain Management & Logistics System; Conflicts, Peace & Development Governance in Disaster Management Internship: Grameen Development Services, Sitamarhi, Bihar. Micro- planning in the village level for Disaster Risk reduction Organized a Training program and conducted PRA and formed Women Based Disaster Management Group. Term Paper Towards better Management of Natural Disasters: Enhancing Disaster Management framework in Manipur. Area of Interest Business continuity planning, Risk Assessment and Mainstreaming Disaster Risk Reduction, Conflict Resolution, Peace building and Governance in disaster management.

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Students’ Profiles Mr. Deepak Yadav, 22

Bachelor of Science, Computer Science Delhi University Post Graduate Specializations Supply Chain Management & Logistics System; GIS and Remote Sensing Public Health Governance Internship: Jamsetji Tata Centre For Disaster Management, TISS Conducted Social Impact Assessment (SIA) of Jaitapur Nuclear Power Project coming up in Ratnagiri district of Maharashtra Term Paper Vulnerability assessment focused on demographic vulnerability and economic vulnerability of Naharpur Village (Delhi) towards Earthquake. Area of Interest GIS, Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR), Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR), Supply Chain and Logistics Management, Business Continuity Planning.

Ms. Deepshikha Purwar, 24 B. Tech., Biotechnology S. V. Patel Univ. of Agri. & Technology, Meerut Post Graduate Specializations GIS and Remote sensing in Disaster management Public Health and Disaster Management Supply Chain Management And Logistics System Internship Actionaid International, North East region, Assam National Rural Health Mission In Morigaon District of Assam: A Critical Analysis ( 2010) Research Area To assess the challenges posed by Ground Water Pollution on Public Health using GIS Approach in Kanpur, U.P. Area of Interest GIS and remote sensing use in disaster affected area, Public health, DRR.

Ms. Dipty Nisha, 25 Bachelor of Science, Agriculture Benaras Hindu University, Varanasi Post Graduate Specializations GIS and Remote sensing in Disaster management Public Health and Disaster Management; Supply Chain Management & Logistics System Internship: Actionaid International, Assam. Assessment of Socio-Economic Impacts of Flood using PRA technique in Morigaon district of Assam. Critical analysis of impacts of flood on crop yield, soil health and livelihood. Research Area Detection of change and alternative methods in Agriculture pattern after 2008 Kosi River flood, in parts of Madhepura region, using Remote sensing and GIS techniques. Area of Interest GIS and Public Health, Risk Assessment and Disaster Risk Reduction and Agriculture sustainability & Environmental Risk Assessments.

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Students’ Profiles

Ms. Karishma Makeshwar, 22

Bachelor of Arts, Sociology Fergusson College, Pune Post Graduate Specializations Public Health and Disaster Management Conflict, Peace and Management Internship: Rural Volunteers Center,Dhemaji, Assam Effect of Climate Change on women Worked in the GoI-UNICEF CBDRR Programme and Community Health Volunteers in Majuli Term Paper Role of Governance in Disaster Risk Reduction in Melghat, Maharashtra. Area of Interest Women and children, Environmental issues, Public health in disasters, Disaster Risk Reduction, Livelihood issues, Governance in disaster management.

Ms. Ketaki Hate, 22 Bachelor of Arts, Sociology (Hons.) St. Xavier’s College, Mumbai University Post Graduate Specializations Conflict, Peace and Development Public Health and Disaster Management Internship BEDROC, Nagapattinam, Tamil Nadu Study to assess the Perception of Climate Change among the Agricultural Community in Sembiyan Mahadevi, Nagapattinam. Term Paper Impact of Disasters on Armed Conflict: The LTTE and the Indian Ocean Tsunami, 2004. Area of Interest Conflict, Public Health, Governance Psycho-Social Interventions and Gender dynamics in Disaster inflicted Areas.

Mr. Krantideep Kamble, 23 Bachelor of Arts, English Literature People’s College, Nanded Post Graduate Education M.A, English, Institute of Advanced Studies in English, Pune Post Graduate Specializations Governance in Disaster Management Public Health and Disaster Management Conflict, Peace and Development Internship Gramin Development Services, Sitamadhi Branch, Bihar PRA; Problem Assessment of community during flood Term Paper Analysis of Drought Policy of Maharashtra Area of Interest Development Issues, Disaster Risk Reduction and Governance in Disaster Management.

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Students’ Profiles

Ms. Lynette Phillips, 23

Bachelor of Commerce Awadh Girls Degree College, Lucknow University Post Graduate Specializations Governance in Disaster Management Conflict, Peace and Development Supply Chain Management and Logistics System. Internship: ActionAid, Bangalore, Karnataka Studying government’s reconstruction plans and provisions, identifying if the community’s needs were in sync with what the government provided them. Term Paper Funding Flows in NGOs during Natural Disasters. Area of Interest CSR, BCP, Governance, conflict analysis and resolution, DRR, humanitarian logistics

Mr. Nishant Buragohain, 24 Bachelor of Arts, Pol. Science Zakir Hussain College, Delhi University Post Graduate Diploma: Tourism & Travel Management, Jamia Millia Islamia, New Delhi Post Graduate Specializations: Governance in Disaster Management; Conflict, Peace & Development; GIS and Remote Sensing in Disaster Management Internship: Rural Volunteers Centre (RVC), Assam Worked in the Government of India- UNICEF CBDRR Programme in Majuli. Conducted a session for a CBDRR Training Program and did case studies on effect of climate change on paddy cultivation. Research Area: Sustainability of Community Based Disaster Risk Reduction (CBDRR) Program: The case of Duryug Pratirodh Samiti (DPS) in Dhemaji District of Assam. Area of Interest Environmental Issues, Conflicts, Governance in Disaster Management, DRR, Development Issues.

Mr. Paul George, 22 B.A, Sociology & Economics St. Joseph’s College of Arts & Science, Bangalore Post Graduate Specialization Conflict, Peace and Development; Public Health and Disaster Management Internship: Rural Volunteers Centre(RVC), Dhemaji, Assam Worked with the GoI – UNICEF CBDRR Programme in the Majuli river island Evaluated two award winning DRR models created by RVC on public health and livelihood generation. Assisted in conducting a DRR workshop for village level Disaster Management Committees. Research Area Comparative Study of Alternate & Traditional Based Livelihood Interventions (Post Tsunami) Among Women from Fishing Communities in Nagapattinam District. Area of Interest Peace and Conflict, Public Health in Disasters, Monitoring & Evaluation, Livelihoods

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Students’ Profiles

Dr. Rakeshkumar K. Nagose, 26

Bachelor of Ayurvedic Medicine & Surgery R. A. Podar Medical College, Mumbai Post Graduate Specializations Public health and disaster management GIS and Remote Sensing in disaster management Internship: Gujarat State Disaster Management Authority, Gandhinagar (Gujarat) Performed gap analysis of the Incident reporting system and suggested change in the existing one. Prepared comprehensive Village Disaster Management Plan besides conducting training program and mock drills. Research Area A study on impact of poverty on the nutritional status of the children (1-5 yrs) in the tribal region of Thane district. Area of Interest Public health, GIS and Remote Sensing

Mr. Saswata Sanyal, 23 Bachelor of Business Administration, Marketing Kolkata University Certificate Course: Foreign Trade Practices and Management Post Graduate Specializations: Supply Chain Management & Logistics; Public Health Internship: West Bengal State Disaster Management Authority, Sundarbans (W.B.). Assessment of the condition of the people in the block after 9 months of the disaster and their employment ability options. Prepared comprehensive list vulnerabilities in the major schools of the block. Research Area To Examine the relief and response logistics of the various actors during Cyclone Aila and understanding the innovations they took in the process. Area of Interest Supply Chain Management and Logistics, Business Continuity Management, Public Health, Mass Gathering Management

Ms. Shivani Gupta, 22 Bachelor of Arts, English (Hons.) Hansraj College, Delhi University Post graduation Specialization Governance in Disaster Management Conflicts, Peace and Development Supply Chain Management and Logistics System Public Health and Disaster Management Internship: BEDROC, Nagapattinam, Tamil Nadu, India Looking at the impact of climate change on local agricultural production in Nagapattinam district- A comparative study before and after tsunami. Research Area: Urban Vulnerability: Exploring the impact on livelihoods in Bhalswa JJ and Resettlement Colony, Delhi. Area of Interest: Public Policy & analysis, conflict analysis & resolution, development issues, risk assessment & reduction, humanitarian logistics.

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Students’ Profiles Ms. Snehil Rathore, 22

Bachelor of Arts, Geography (Hons.) Dyal Singh College, Delhi University Post Graduation specialization: Governance in Disaster Management; GIS & Remote Sensing; Public Health & Disaster Management Internship: Gujarat State Disaster Management Authority, Gandhinagar (Gujarat) Prepared comprehensive Village Disaster Management Plan; Performed gap analysis of the Incident Reporting System and suggested modifications; Prepared a Resource Allocation Plan. Term Paper District Administration Response to Emergency, Case Study of Bahraich (UP) Floods 2009. Area of Interest Governance, Relief logistics, Public Health in disasters, Risk & Need Assessment, Indigenous knowledge for DRR.

Ms. Soma Sinha, 21 Bachelor of Arts, Geography (Hons.) Kirori Mal College, Delhi University Post Graduate Specializations: Governance in Disaster Management; Public Health and Disaster management; Conflict, Peace and Development Internship: Rural Volunteers Centre, Dhemaji Assam Worked in the GoI-UNICEF CBDRR Programme in Majuli Assisted in a DRR workshop of the Duryug Pratirodh Samiti members from different villages; Case Studies on Effect of Climate Change on Mustard Cultivation. Worked on Community Health Volunteers Term Paper Study the Interface between Disaster Response Disaster Risk Reduction and Disaster Risk Management post Kosi Flood 2008 focusing on Madhepura District of Bihar. Area of Interest Urban Risk, Environment, Public Health, Disaster Risk Reduction, BCP

Ms. Suchismita Swain, 21 Bachelor of Arts, Sociology (Hons.) Utkal University, Bhubaneswar Post Graduate Specializations: Conflict, Peace & Development; Governance in Disaster Management; Public Health and Disaster Management Internship: SEEDS (Sustainable Environment and Ecological Development Society) Documented the infrastructural planning of the slum pockets and Conducted community workshops for participatory planning. Assisted in making of draft white paper for revised Master Plan of Delhi. Research Area Spatial transition and risk- vulnerabilities associated: inclusive of case study of three pockets of M-ward of Mumbai. Area of Interest Disaster risk reduction, Urban policy & plan analysis, Disaster insurance

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Students’ Profiles Ms. Suguna Nair, 26

Bachelor of Science, Microbiology PSG college of Arts and Science, Tamil Nadu Post Graduate Education: M. Sc., Environment Science, Bharati Vidyapeeth, Pune Post Graduate Specializations Public Health and Disaster Management Supply Chain Management and Logistics System Internship: ActionAid, Chennai Prepared training manual for Women’s rights in Disasters and Violence against Women. Conducted participatory vulnerability assessment of Mugatwarakuppam Village (coastal village, Chennai) Term Paper Impact on public health due to the conflict in Manipur. Area of Interest Public Health, Transnational Governance in Disaster management, EIA, CSR

Mr. Vikramjit Lama, 22 Bachelor of Arts, History (Hons.) St. Stephen’s College, Delhi University Post Graduate Specialization: Conflict, Peace and Development; Public Health & Disaster Management; Governance in Disaster Management. Internship: West Bengal State Disaster Management Authority (WBSDMA) Damage Assessment of Cyclone Aila on the Block’s infrastructure. Vulnerability Assessment and Preparedness Measures of the schools in the Block. Analysis of impacts of Cyclone Aila on crop yield, soil health and livelihood. Term Paper The Introduction of the Disarmament, Demobilization and Reintegration (DDR) programme in Conflict situations. Feasibility, Challenges and the Way Ahead. Area of Interest Conflict Analysis, Transnational Governance and International Disaster response, DRR, Human Rights in Disasters, Public Health.

Mr. Vishal Vaswani, 29 Master of Arts, History Dr. B.R. Ambedkar University, Agra Past Work Experience: 36 months, Contributor, Competition Wizard Magazine Writing articles on Indian history and bilateral relations. Post Graduate Specializations Public Health & Disaster Management; Supply Chain Management & Logistics System Governance in Disaster Management; GIS and Remote sensing in Disaster Management Internship: Gujarat State Disaster Management Authority, Gandhinagar (Gujarat) Prepared comprehensive Village Disaster Management Plan; Performed gap analysis of the Incident reporting system and suggested change in the existing one. Research Area: Solid waste management Agra City: Analyzing the efficiency of cycle and Exploring health issues of workers involved. Area of Interest: Policy making, Developmental issues, EIA, Logistics, Conflict Analysis and Resolution, Need Assessment in disaster and Health issues in disaster.

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