Islampur College

Estd : 1973. Affiliated to University of North Bengal (State University)

NAAC Accredited with B , ISO Certified 21001:2018

Dr. Avijit Sutradhar – Islampur College


Dr. Avijit Sutradhar

Dr. Avijit Sutradhar

  • Qualification: Ph. D
  • Date of Joining : 05/12/2016
  • Specialisation:
        • Political Thought and Theory
  • Area of Interest:
        • Environmental Politics, Social Movements, Gender Studies, Tribal Studies
  • Publications:
        • Edited Books:
          1. Transition in Ideas and Actions in Modern Age, Progressive Publishers, Kolkata, 2019

          Chapters in a Book:
          1. “Twenty-First Century Nationalism and the Anti-globalization Movement: The Indian Experiences and Outlook” in Sukanta Das, Sanatan Bhowal, Sisodhara Syangbo and Abhinanda Roy edited Border, Globalization and Identity, Cambridge Scholars Publishing, UK, 2018, pp. 112-120
          2. “Wildlife Conservation and Wilderness Preservation Movement in Northern West Bengal” in Karubaki Datta edited Man and Forest in the Himalayas and Northeast India, B. R. Publishing Corporation, Delhi, 2017, pp. 225-242
          3. “Development and Propaganda: A Study of Tata Nano Controversy in Singur” in Ajoy Kumar Datta and Manas Chakrabarty Edited Propaganda and Democratic Politics in India, Levant Books, Kolkata, 2017, pp. 133-144
          4. “Environmental Governance in Twenty-First Century India” in Papia Deb edited Good Governance and the Society: An Indian Perspective, Levant Books, Kolkata, 2016, pp. 113-161
          5. “Recent Challenges to Tribal Development: A Comparative Study of Social Resistance over POSCO and Tipaimukh Project” in Gaur Chandra Ghosh, Kajal Ranjan Biswas, Mrinal Kanti Das, Anuradha Sinha, Dilip Paul and Avijit Sutradhar edited Transition in Ideas and Actions in Modern Age, Progressive Publishers, Kolkata, 2019, pp. 133-147
          6. “Approaches and Perspectives in Indian Environmental Thinking: A Historical and Comparative Analysis” in Anita Bagchi, Malaysankar Bhattacharya and Indrajit Chakraborty edited Tribute to an Icon: Essays in Memory of Prof. D. P. Sinha, Sagnik Books, Kolkata, 2020, pp. 374-410

  • Seminars:
        • Seminar Presentation:
          1. Title of the Paper: “Environmental Rights Movement in India: A Critical Exploration” presented in International Seminar on Social Movements and Democratic Process organized by The Department of Political Science, North Bengal University on 6th-7th March 2020
          2. Title of the Paper: “Environmental Activism in North Bengal: A Study of Cooch Behar and Jalpaiguri Districts of West Bengal” presented in National Seminar on Civil Society Movements in North Bengal: Issues, Organizations and Impact on Political Process organized by The Department of Political Science, North Bengal University on 9th March 2017
          3. Title of the Paper: “Traditional Livelihood System and Indigenous Knowledge in Northeast India: Opportunities and Threat” presented in UGC sponsored National Seminar on Environmental Changes in the Himalayas and Neighbourhood: Trends, Challenges and Implications organized by Centre for Himalayan Studies, North Bengal University on 5th-6th January 2017
          4. Title of the Paper: “Revisiting Hindu Nationalism: Impact of Sanskrit Literature on Indian Nationalist Thinkers” presented in National Seminar JATIYATABADI DHARANAR ALOKE SANSKRIT SAHITYA organized by The Department of Sanskrit, Sitalkuchi College on 25th-26th April 2019
          5. “Recent Challenges to Tribal Development: A Comparative Study of Social Resistance over POSCO and Tipaimukh Project” presented in National Seminar on Changing World, Changing Scenario: Challenges and Developments in Contemporary Times organized by Islampur College on 27th-28th March 2018

          Webinar Presentation:
          1. Title of the Paper: “Political Communication under COVID-19 Pandemic in India: An Observation” presented in International Webinar on Pandemic Realities: Emerging Issues and Perspectives organised by The Department of Political Science and History, Maynaguri College on 17th-18th August 2020
          2. Title of the Paper: “Pumping and Leaks in the Pink Balloon: Issues of Feminist Development in India” presented in International Webinar on Looking at Gender through Varying Lenses organised by Gender Sensitization Committee, Siliguri B. Ed. College on 8th-9th October 2020

  • Details of Research Projects/(Major/Minor/Other) Undergone:
  • Academic/Administrative/Other Positions Held in the college/university
        • Positions Held in the College:
          1. Associate NCC Officer
          2. Sports Co-ordinator
  • Other Awards And Achievements (if any)
        • Lieutenant (Honorary) and then Captain (Honorary) ranks holder for military training in Officers Training Academy, Nagpur for duties at NCC Unit, Islampur College