Dr. Ravindra Pancholi

Academic Qualifications

• Ph.D., Saurashtra University, Rajkot (Gujarat), 2008
• M. Phil., Gujarat Vidyapith, Ahmedabad, 2002
• M.S.W., Gujarat Vidyapith, Ahmedabad, 1993
• B.R.S., Lok-Bharati, Sanosara, Bhavnagar University, 1991

Area of  Specialization

• Gandhian philosophy of Development
• Marginalized groups of the society (Tribes and Particularly Vulnerable Tribes)
• Preventive and Social Medicine

Area of Interests

• Gandhian philosophy of Development
• Marginalized groups of the society (Tribes and Particularly Vulnerable Tribes)
• Preventive and Social Medicine

Contribution to Teaching

• UG (B.A. / B.R.S) M.D. Gram seva Mahavidyalay, Gujarat Vidyapith, Randheja, Gandhinagar (Gujarat) Since 01/08/2011
• M.S.W As a guest faculty (On invitation) Department of Social Work, Gujarat Vidyapith, Ahmedabad (Gujarat) 2009-10
• Research & Training * Tribal Research & Training Institute, Gujarat Vidyapith, Ahmedabad. 16/11/1996 to 31/07/ 2011
• BRS (UG) Banas Gram Vidyapith, Amirgadh, Banaskantha, 12/10/1994 to 15/11/1996

• No. of Students Pursuing Ph.D. – 4
• Dissertation at MRM/MBA  – 16 students 

1. ‘गुजरात के वन वसाहती गांव’ (हिन्दी), Vidyapith, Issue -223-225 Jan.-Dec. – 2006, RNI New Delhi No. 9099/63, ISSN 0976-5794
2. 2. ‘जन जातियों के स्थानिय ज्ञान भंडार से सिखें (हिन्दी) in Lok-Rang-1, Edited by –Kushwaha S.C., Sahyatra pub., Delhi-110095, ISBN-978-81-908672-0-7, 2009.
3. 3. ‘Primitive Tribal groups of Gujarat on way of development’ in Tribal development in post economic reform period, Editor- Shah Dilip, Reliable pub. House, Ahmedabad, 2014, ISBN-978-81-922972-4-8.
4. ‘आदिवासी ओलख अने आदिवासीकरण (Gujarati) in Tribal development perspective and issues, Editors – Gamit Mahesh, Patel J.C., Vista pub.,Jaipur,2013, ISBN-978-93-82935-06-3.
5. ‘A study on SHG: A tool for eradication of poverty’, Research Review, issue 8(1), Dec. 2013, ISSN-2321-4708.
6. ‘Role of voluntary organization in Tribal development’ in rural development in India, Editor –Trivedi Ashok, Dec. 2013, ISBN-978-93-81471-46-3.
7. घर विहोणा बाळमजूरो: एक विषम सामाजीक  समस्या (गुजराती ), Journal of quality research review and extension,Octo -2014, Vol.-1, Issue-3 ,ISSN 2293-8897
8. ग्राम विश्व विधालय (Rural University) गुजरात राज्य की एक अनिवार्यता। Vidyawarta, special issue February 2018, ISSN -23199318.
9. Modernised Tribals keeping their traditions alive , Adivasi Gujarat ,Vol 19 No.1 & 2, 2009, ISSN: 2581-6314
10. आदिवासी अने आदिवासी-कल्याण अंगे गांधी विचार वलोणु (Gujarati), Adivasi Gujarat ,Vol 2 Issue 2, July- Dec. 2018, ISSN: 2581-6314
11. Gandhian Educational Ideologies, IJRAR, May 2019,Vol.-6 Issue-2, E-ISSN 2348-1269, P- ISSN 2349-5138 ,UGC Approved no.- 43602.
12. Bharat ma Mahila Sashktikaran: ek vishleshan (Gujarati),Sorath:E-journal, A national peer reviewed referred E-Journal, Govt. collage Vanthali,Gujarat,   Issue-19, April 2020, ISSN – 2457-0109
13. The Impact of Nutrition Rehabilitation centre and Children ….., Vidyawarta, Peer-Reviewed International Journal, At. Lamba Ganesh, Beed, Maharashtra, , Vol. -7, Issue-34, April to June2020,  ISSN –  2319 9318 .
14. Adivasi vikas na Ayojit prayatno (Gujarati), Resarch Guru, On line Journal of Multidisciplinary subject (Peer reviewed ), At. Vijapur, Dist.Mahesana (GUJ.), Vol.14,Issue-2, September-2020, ISSN –    2349-266X.
15. Adijati Vikas ni Aarpaar  (Gujarati) , AadiLOk  ,  Ahmedabad, Gujarat , Nov. Dec. 2020, Year -12. Issue -6 Cont. Issue 77, ISSN – 2250-1517.
16. Status and Impact of Ashram Schools for S T Children – Special reference to  Gujarat State –  ( Co- Author ) Resarch Guru, On line Journal of Multidisciplinary subject (Peer reviewed ), At. Vijapur, Dist.Mahesana (GUJ.), Vol.14,Issue-3, December-2020, ISSN – 2349-266X.
17. Particular Vulnerable Tribes of Gujarat, IJRAR,Dec. 2021,Vol.-8 Issue-4, E-ISSN 2348-1269, P- ISSN 2349-5138 ,UGC Approved no.- 43602.

• ”Primitive Tribal groups of Gujarat”, Tribal research and training institute, Gujarat Vidyapith, Ahmedabad, ISBN-978-81-89854-43-0 (2010).
• आदिवासी समुदायमा स्वास्थ्य-संस्क्रुति सहसबंध : एक अभ्यास (बनासकांठा जिल्लाना अमिरगढ पट्टा ना त्रण गामनी गरासिया जनजातिने अनुलक्शिने) (ग़ुजराती) , गूजरात विद्यापिठ,अमदावाद, ISBN -978-93-85091-14-B (2016)
• सोक्रेटीस थी मार्क्स (सम्पादीत) (गुजराती),दर्शक फ़ाउन्डेशन,अमदावाद, ISBN-938012590-9 (2016).द्वितीय आव्रुति, 2019,नवजीवन प्रकाशन,अमदावाद

1. Attended 27^th Annual conference of  Gujarat Sociological Society ,15^th & 16^th  2020, and presented paper “ Gandhi prerit swaichhik sansthao ane Adivasi Vikas ” (Gujarati).
2. Attended National seminar on “ Economic development across sectors:Sustainable Urban Development,Urban planning and Public Policy” organised by of Economics, M.K.B. Uni. Bhavnagar, 19-21 March 2019.
3. Participated in UGC sponsored National seminar on “violence against women : problems ,prospects and prescription” Dept. of Sociology , S.P. Uni. V.V.Nagar. 27-28 Feb. 2017.
4. Attended National seminar on “ Economic development across sector development discourse on theories and policies” organised by M.K.B. Uni. Bhavnagar, 28-29 March 2017.
5. Participated and presented a paper inOne -Day International Seminar on “Contemporary Issues In Development”Organised by Vishleshan Trust,Department of Human Resourece Development,VNSG Uni. Surat,International Institute for Development Studies ( IIDS )Australia, “ESTIMAITON OF HIGH RISK GROUPS & AWARENESS LEVEL ON HIV/AIDS AMONG TRIBAL POPULATION IN ITDP TALUKAS OF GUJARAT” December 11, 2016
6. Attended capacity building programme organized by IQAC Gujarat Vidyapith and M D Desai Gram seva Mahavidyalaya on 11th to 13th June 2015.
7. Participated and presented a paper in One day regional seminar organized by M.D. Gram Seva Mahavidyalaya, Gujarat Vidyapith, on 21^st of March 2015 {”विस्तापन थी आदिवासी ओळख अने असिमतानी थेस”(Gujarati)}
8. Attended workshop on Gandhian philosophy and higher education organized by Gujarat Vidyapith at Sampurn kranti vidyalay, Vedachhi, 1st to 6th June 2014.
9. Participated and presented a paper in 2 days National seminar on ‘Changing nature of Indian politics’ at A. & T.V. Patel Arts college Vallabh Vidyanagar  sponsored by UGC , 29-30 Aug.,2014( Political awareness in Koli Patel women-with special Ref. to Sanand Taluka)
10. Participated and presented a paper in UGC sponsored national seminar ”Relevance of Gandhian thought in search of sustainable dimensions of family and community science’’ organized by M.D.Gram Seva Mahavidyalaya, Gujarat Vidyapith, on 8th -9th Feb. 2013. { ”Stri sashaktikaran : samajik – arthik paripekshyama” (Gujarati)}
11. Participated and presented a paper in 2 days National seminar ‘Dimensions of        sustainable Rural Development Management’, sponsored by UGC, organized by CSRM, Gujarat Vidyapith, Randheja on  9th -10th Jan. 2012.{ ”Adivasi vikas ane ”PESA”(Gujarati)”}
12. Participated a Seminar on Tribal Education and presented a paper on 5^th 2011 at TRTI, Gujarat Vidyapith. {”Adivasioma shikshan: ketlak avarodhak paribalo” (Gujarati)}
13. Attended a State level seminar on ‘Youth day’12^th2010, organized by Dept. of Social work , Saurashtra Uni.,Rajkot, Role of Youth  and presented a paper ‘Role of youth in development of India’
14. Participated and presented a paper in National seminar on ‘Non-government organization: Goal, transparency and accountability’ at Dept. Of Social Work, Saurashtra Uni., Rajkot, on 27-28^th October 2007.(Presented a Paper – Role and accountability of NGOs in Tribal development)
15. Attended two days International workshop on ”Indigenous (Aboriginal & Tribal) people and development’’ jointly organized by TRTI & Institute of Equity and development, Gujarat Vidyapith, Ahmedabad and presented a paper ”Primitive tribes of Gujarat” 22^nd-23^rd 2002.
16. Participated and presented a paper on “Tribal student’s Ashram schools of Gujarat” in IX annual conference of Gujarat Sociology society and presented a paper. Oct. 2001.

Orientation Course Attended

1. 20/02/2012 to 17/03/2015 UGC – Academic Staff College, Himachal Pradesh University, Shimla

Refresher course attended

1. 05/03/2014 to 25/03/2014 – Staff Academic College, Rashtrasant Tukadoji Maharaj Nagpur University, Nagpur, Social Work and Psychology.
2. 18/11/2019 to 01/12/2019 – Human Resource Development Center, Gujarat University ,Ahmedabad. Environment Science, Multi Disciplinary.

Video lectures for MOOCs              

Seven lectures for Master of Social Work on “History and philosophy of Social work” at Baba Saheb Ambedkar Open University, Ahmedabad. (From 23/05/2019 to 07/06/2019)

• Examiner ship

• Examiner in P.G. Social work Programme

1. Saurashtra University, Rajkot (Gujarat) (2005 – 2015)
2. Bhavnagar University, Bhavnagar (Gujarat) (2009 – 2015)
3. Narsinh Mehta University, Junagadh (2016)
4. Baba Saheb Open Uni. Ahmedabad (since 2011)

• In other UG/PG programme

1. CSRM -Gujarat Vidyapith,(MRM/MBA-Rural Development) (since 2008)

• Doctoral work evaluation

1. Rashtrasant Tukadoji Maharaj Nagpur University, Nagpur, Dept. of Social Work.
2. Savitri Bai Phule University Pune, Pune.(Maharashtra)
3. Gondwana University, Dept. of Social Work, Gadchiroli, (Maharashtra)