Saumitra Mohan's Curriculum Vitae: Dr. Saumitra Mohan's Curriculum Vitae

Curriculum Vitae

Name: Dr. Saumitra Mohan, IAS
Father’s Name: Sri Kedar Nath.
Mother’s Name: Smt Kaushalya Devi.
Date of Birth: 4th April 1973.

Educational Qualifications:
Ph.D from Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi on the subject, 'Regimes in International Relations: A Study of the Refugee Problem in South Asia'.
M. Phil in International Organization, in first class from Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi. M.A. in Politics (with specialization in International Relations) in first class from Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi.
B.A. (Hons) in Political Science in first class from Patna University, Patna.
Intermediate in Arts in first class from Bihar Intermediate Educational Council, Patna.
Matriculation in first class from Bihar School Examination Board, Patna.

Professional Qualifications:
Bachelor of Law (LLB) from Calcutta University (2020-2023)

Online Non-Credit Course on Digital Governance from Erasmus University and University of Leeds offered through Coursera.

Post-Graduate Diploma in Distance Education from Indira Gandhi National Open University, New Delhi.
Post-Graduate Diploma in English Journalism from Indian Institute of Mass Communication, New Delhi.
Certificate Programme in Public Procurement from Governance Gobal Practice, World Bank, 2015.
Certificate Programme in Urdu Language from Jamia Millia Islamia, New Delhi 1991.
B2 Level Certificate Course in French Language from Busuu, McGraw Hill Education, 2017.

Certificate Programme on 'Laws Related to Human Trafficking', conducted by Kolkata Police Law Institute and International Justice Mission, 2022.
Knowledge of Hindi and English typing.
Knowledge of computers including MS-Word, MS-Windows, MS-Power Point, MS-Excel, PageMaker and Internet.

Scholarship/Fellowship Awarded:
Merit Scholarship in Intermediate and B.A. (Hons.) from Patna College.
Merit Scholarship from Indian Institute of Mass Communication, New Delhi.
Ford Foundation Scholarship in M.A. at Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi.
Junior Research Fellowship from University Grants Commission, New Delhi in M. Phil/Ph.D.

Languages known:
Hindi, English, Bengali, French, Sanskrit, Nepali and a smattering of Urdu, Gujarati, Punjabi, Russian and German.

Work Experience:

Worked as a journalist with The Indian Express, Chandigarh for a month.
Worked as a journalist with The Press Trust of India, New Delhi for eight months.
Worked as a Lecturer in Political Science with Chaudhury Charan Singh University, Meerut for eight months.
Worked as an Assistant Regional Director with Indira Gandhi National Open University, New Delhi for one year and nine months.
Worked as the Sub-Divisional Collector and Sub-Divisional Magistrate, Alipurduar, Jalpaiguri, West Bengal after joining the Indian Administrative Service on 2nd September 2002.
Worked as the Additional District Collector and Additional District Magistrate, Jalpaiguri, West Bengal from 15th February, 2006 to 10th October, 2006.
Worked as the Additional District Collector and Additional District Magistrate, Hooghly, West Bengal from 11th October, 2006 to 14th March, 2008.
Worked as the Chief Executive Officer, Siliguri Jalpaiguri Development Authority from March 14th to 13th February, 2009.
Worked as the Additonal District Magistrate, Burdwan from 13th February, 2009 to 4th November, 2009.
Worked as the District Magistrate and Collector, Birbhum, West Bengal from 4th November, 2009 to 11th September, 2011.
Worked as the District Magistrate and Collector, Darjeeling, West Bengal from 12th September, 2011 to 11th August, 2013.
Worked as the District Magistrate and Collector, Burdwan, West Bengal from 12 August, 2013 to 10th March, 2017.
Worked as the Project Director, West Bengal State AIDS Prevention and Control Society and Additional Secretary, Health, Department of Health and Family Welfare, Govt of West Bengal from 20th March, 2017 to 8th June, 2017.
Worked as the Chief Executive Officer, Kolkata Metropolitan Development Authority and Project Director, Kolkata Environmental Improvement Investment Programme, Department of Urban Development and Municipal Affairs, Govt of West Bengal from 8th June, 2017 to 15th January, 2018.
Worked as the Commissioner of School Education, Department of School Education, Govt of West Bengal from 15th January, 2018 to 2nd March, 2020.
Worked as the Mission Director, National Health Mission and Secretary, Health and Family Welfare Deptt, Govt of West Bengal from 2nd March, 2020 to 6th June, 2022.
Worked as the Secretary, Department of Tourism, Government of West Bengal from 2nd June, 2022 to 20th March, 2023.
Presently working as the Secretary, Department of Transport, Government of West Bengal from 20th March, 2023.

Extra-Curricular Achievements:

Have passed NCC ‘A’, ‘B’, and ‘C’ certificate examinations
Won several prizes in quizzing, debating, essay, and various other events at school and college levels.
Organized and conducted several programmes relating to extra and co-curricular activities.
Written 16 books on different subjects ranging from development administration, good governance, and different issues of social and international importance.
Freelanced and contributed over 400 articles and research papers for several newspapers, journals and websites including The Times of India, The Hindustan Times, The Indian Express, The Statesman, The Pioneer, Business and Political Observer, The Asian Age, Mainstream, Journal of Peace Studies, Politics India, Third Concept, South Asia Politics, Third World Impact, Navbharat Times, Swatantra Bharat, Patliputra Times, The Indian Nation, Deccan Herald, The Hope, The Administrator, Management in Government, http://www.asiantribune.com/, http://www.ipcs.org/, Alive, Uttar Banga Sambad et al.
Participated in various academic seminars and workshops including one in Columbo, Sri Lanka organized by Regional Centre for Strategic Studies in April 2000.
National/State Awards/Honours:

Won State and National Awards for various developmental works in the districts posted including the following:

The National Award for the Best Local Level Committe for National Trust in Hooghly in 2007;

Best District Award for implementation of rural development programmes in 2010 (From Hon'ble Chief Minister);

Best District in West Bengal for various minority development relating schemes in the year 2009 and 2010 (From Hon'ble Chief Minister);

Best District Election Officer Award from the Election Commission of India in 2011 (From Hon'ble President of India).

Got the appreciation for the work done in the field of Voter Education and Electoral Participation in Birbhum by the Election Commission of India in 2012.

Conferred 'Birbhum Gaurav' Award by the Birbhum Sahitya Parishad in 2011.

Won the Outlook Traveller Award for Darjeeling as the Best Summer Destination of India for 2011-12.

Got a Letter of Commendation and an award from the Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India in 2012 for his sterling initiative for the destruction of illegal opium cultivation during 2010-11.

Won the National Award for Excellence in NREGA Administration in Darjeeling for 2011-12 (From the Hon'ble Prime Minister of India).

Won the State Award for NREGA in 2014 (From Hon'ble Chief Minister, West Bengal).

Got the Dooars Ratna Award from the Dooars Utsav Committee, Alipurduar in 2014.

Won the State Award for Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities in 2014 (From His Excellence the Governor of West Bengal).

Received the National Award for Effective Initiative and Excellence in NREGA Implementation for Improving Social Equity and Social Inclusion in Burdwan in 2015 from the Union Ministry of Rural Development, Govt of India.

Skoch Order of Merit Award, 2015 in e-Governance category by the Skock Foundation, India.

State Election Award for Best District Election Officer for Improvement in Gender Ratio by Chief Electoral Officer,West Bengal in January 2017.

National Award for Best Election Management by the Election Commission of India in January 2017. (From the Hon'ble President of India).

National Award for Educational Innovation from National University of Educational Planning and Administration, Ministry of Human Resource Development, Government of India in March, 2017.

IIMCAA Public Service Award of the Year, 2021 by the Indian Institute of Mass Communication Alumni Association, New Delhi.

Have been associated with different academic and socio-educational development societies, some of whom were created and founded by me. These inter alia include Jigyasa, Facon de Parler (FDP), Society for Mental and Rhetorical Training (SMART), Lakshyabhed, Dooars Utsav and Annapurna Foundation.

West Bengal was selected as the Best Cultural Destination in the country by the Pacific Asia Travel Writers’ Association and by Outlook Magazine. during his tenure as the Tourism Secretary, West Bengal.

Hobbies:

Reading, writing, quizzing, music, horse-riding, swimming, cooking and clay modelling.

Work Profile Handled In Different Jobs/Capacities:

1. Did reporting/editing/writing job as a journalist.
2. Did various teaching assignments apart from being involved in various academic activities while being a Lecturer.
3. Did various jobs including academic administration, public grievances handling, teaching, conducting Orientation Programme, counseling, invigilation, supervision and monitoring as an Assistant Regional Director.
4. Had a very varied job profile while working as a Sub-Divisional Executive Magistrate and Sub-Divisional Collector. They are as mentioned below:
· Collector, Rent Control.
· Superintendent, Correctional Home.
· DDO, Fire Department.
· Chairman, Red Cross.
· Chairman, Regional Employment Exchange Advisory Committee.
· Sub-Divisional Public Grievances Officer.
· Surrendered militants’ rehabilitation programme.
· Chairman, Sub-Divisional Health Task Force.
· Chairman, Sub-Divisional Consumer Protection Committee.
· Executive Magistrate of the Sub-Division.
· Flood relief and refugee rehabilitation measures.
· Encroachment removal.
· Tea garden problems and rehabilitation.
· Food adulteration prevention measures.
· Activities of Rotary Club and Lions’ Club.
· General administration.
· Implementation and monitoring of developmental schemes.
· Deputy Controller of Civil Defence.
· President, Sub-Divisional Sports Association.
· Certificate Officer handling cases relating to government dues from defaulters.
· President, Blind School.
· President, Alipurduar Staff Club.
· President, Zonal School Sports Association.
· Electoral Registration Officer.
· Asstt District Commissioner of Scouts.
· Chairman, Staff Housing Committee.
· Grievances’ Reddressal.
· President, Horticulture Society.
· President, Regional Festival Committee.
· Chairman, Advisory Committee, Sub-Divisional Employment Exchange.
· President, Alipurduar Town Club.
· Chairman, Monitoring Committee for Regulation of Cable TV and Video Halls Activities.
· President, McWilliam Institute.
· Member, Sub-Divisional Legal Service Committee.
· President, Festival Committee.
· Chairman, Vigilance Committee, Bonded Labour Act.
· Chairman, Indigent Students’ Fund.
· Chairman, Block Level Recruitment Committee.
· Chairman, Sub-Divisional Science Committee.
· Chairman, Regulated Market Committee.
· Member, Regional Tourism Advisory Board.
· Member-Secretary, Indoor Stadium Committee.
· Chairman, Sub-Divisional Monitoring Committee for Continuing Education Programme.
· President, Sub-Divisional Working Committee for Universalization Education.
· Chairman, Navodaya Vidyalaya.
· Chairman, Advisory Committee for the implementation of Provident Fund Scheme for the Landless

5. Held various charges and handled many subjects as Additional District Magistrate and Additional District Collector, Jalpaiguri and as Additional District Magistrate, Hooghly. They, inter alia, included:
· Project Director, Indian Population Project, Jalpaiguri.
· Project Supervisor, National Child Labour Project, Jalpaiguri.
· District Controller, Excise.
· Development and Planning.
· Relief and Natural Calamities.
· Member Secretary, District Level Disaster Management Committee.
· Convener, Hooghly Trade Fair.
· Election Related Matters.
· Industries and Industrial Development.
· Agriculture, Environment and allied activities.
· Municipal Affairs.
· Computerization and Information Technology.
· Collector, Essential Commodities Act, 1955.
· Vice President, District School Sports Association.
· President, Government High School, Jalpaiguri.
· District Transport Authority.
· Integrated Child Development Scheme.
· Social Welfare and Related Issues.
· Director, French Institute and Museum at Chandan Nagar.
· Chairman, Employees State Insurance Hospitals, Hooghly.
· Project In-charge, Integrated Child Labour Scheme.
· Supervisor, District Social Welfare Schemes.
· Supervisor, Backward Classes Welfare Schemes.
· President, Industrial Training Centre.
· Senior Executive Magistrate, Jalpaiguri.
· Supervisor, Land Acquisition Matters.
· Vice President, District Disability Rehabilitation Centre, Jalpaiguri.
· Vice Chairman, District Health and Family Welfare Committee.
· District Monitor, Public Demands Recovery Act.
· Chairman and Member to various District Level Selection Committees.
· Coordinator, District Level Monitoring Committee for Coordinator and Monitoring of Italian Project on Water Supply and Solid Waste Management.
· Supervisor, Tea Garden Matters.
· District Protocol Matters.
· Information Technology and Computer.
· Banking Matters.
· Public Grievance Matters.
· Revenue Generation Matters.
· Judicial Matters including Arms Section.
· Citizenship and Passport Section.
· Jails and Probation Matters.
· Miscellaneous Matters including compensation, establishment, loans, national volunteers, freedom fighters and elections.
6. Have been working as Chief Executive Officer, Siliguri Jalpaiguri Development Authority since March 14th, 2008 and looking after various developmental schemes and projects mainly related to the execution of construction and such other related schemes including development of new townships, market complex, housing complex, tea park, inland container depot, health city, IT city and light engineering park.
7. Dealing with all sorts of issues relating to development administration and law and order in the present capacity. Some of the posts and positions held ex-officio as the District Magistrate and Collector in the three districts of Birbhum, Darjeeling and Burdwan
include those as mentioned below:

1. President, District Thalassaemia Patients Welfare Society.

2. President, Vivekananda Granthagar and Ramaranjan Town Hall.

3. Executive Officer, District Zilla Parishad.

4. Joint Director, Public Prosecution.

5. Chairman, District Consumer Protection Committee.

6. President, District Sports Association.

7. Chairman, District Red Cross Society.

8. Chairman, Panchayat Yuva Krida and Khel Abhiyan.

9. District Vigilance Officer.

10. Chairman, Mayurakshi Milk Union Limited.

11. Chairman, District Child Labour Project.

12. District Commissioner for Reservation.

13. Chairman, Regional Transport Authority.

14. President, Joydev Mela Committee.

15. Director, Mayurakshi Cotton Mill Limited.

16. Chairman, District Health and Family Welfare Society.

17. Chairman, Vidyalaya Managing Committee, Kendriya Vidyalaya.

18. District Project Coordinator, NREGA.

19. Chairman, District Disability Rehabilitation Centre.

20. President, Student Youth Festival.

21. District Project Director, Sarva Shiksha Mission.

22. District Controller of Civil Defence.

23. President, Sri Ramkrishna Vidyapith, Birbhum.

24. District Nodal Officer, Mid Day Meal.

25. Executive Vice Chairman, Fish Farmers’ Development Agency.

26. Chairman, Agricultural Technology Management Agency.

27. Chairman, District E-Governance Society.

28. President, District Organising Committee for Youth Parliament and Quiz Competition.

29. President, District Book Fair Committee.

30. President, District High School.

31. Chairman, Navodaya Vidyalaya Committee.

32. Member, District Level Handicrafts Selection Committee.

33. Convener, District Scheduled Castes and Schedules Tribes Welfare Committee.

34. Vice Chairman for the Implementation Committee for State Assisted Scheme of Provident Fund for Unorganized Workers.

35. Vice Chairman, District Planning Committee.

36. Chief District Commander, West Bengal National Volunteer Force.

37. Chairman, District Level Vigilance and Monitoring Committee on SC & ST (Prevention of Atrocities) Act, 1989.

38. Chairman, Local Level Committee, National Trust.

39. Collector, Land Acquisition.

40. Chairman, Project Steering Committee for Implementation of Accelerated Development of Minor Irrigation Project.

41. Chairman, St. John Ambulance Association.

42. Chairman, Revised National Tuberculosis Control Programme and HIV-AIDS Committee.

43. President, Pathor Chapuri Fair Committee.

44. Chairman, District SC & SC Development and Finance Corporation.

45. Chairman, District Level Credit Committee.

46. Vice Chairman, District Level Vigilance and Monitoring Committee.

47. Project Director, Rashtriya Madhyamik Shiksha Abhiyan.

48. President, District Science Awareness and Promotion Committee.

49. Additional Secretary, West Bengal State Rural Development Agency.

50. Chairman, District Task Force on Water Harvesting, Conservation and Management.

51. Chairman, Nehru Yuva Kendra.

52. Principal Census Officer.

53. Vice Chairman, District Level Monitoring Committee, Bangla Swanirbhar Karmsansthan Prakalp.

54. Member, Kabiguru Industrial Training Centre, New Delhi.

55. Member, Board of Governors, Birbhum Institute of Engineering and Technology.

56. Member, Sriniketan Shantiniketan Development Society.

57. Vice Chairman, District Level Recommendation Authority for Upper Primary Schools.

58. President, Suri Deaf and Dumb School.

59. Vice Chairman, District Disaster Management Committee.

60. President, District Table Tennis Association.

61. Chairman, District Level Forest Rights Committee.

62. Additional Commissioner, Disability.

63. President, District Child Protection Society.

64. Member, District Level Committee for Implementation of West Bengal Incentives Scheme for Medium and Small Scale Enterprises.

65. Joint Secretary, Land and Land Reforms Department, Govt of West Bengal.

66. Chairman, Food Security Mission Executive Committee.

67. Chairman, District License Board, (WBEDCL).

68. Vice Chairman, Supervision and Monitoring Committee for Strengthening Rural Development..

69. Vice Chairman, Supervision and Monitoring Committee for ISGP.

70. Vice Chairman, District Level Review Committee for Backward Region Grant Fund.

71. Chairman, District Monitoring Committee, Sabuj Bahini, Govt of West Bengal.

72. President, Lees Club, Birbhum.

73. Senior Environment Officer, West Bengal Pollution Board.

74. Chairman, Selection Committee on Recruitment, Labour Department, Birbhum.

75. Chairman, Selection Committee on Recruitment, Labour Department, Birbhum.

76. President, National Teachers Welfare Organisation, Birbhum.

77. District Reservation Commission.

78. Vice Chairman, Society for Training and Research on P&RD.

79. Chairman, Selection Board for ANMs.

80. Chairman, Committee for Distruction of Poppy Cultivation.

81. Chairman, Tender Committee for Procured Potatoes.

82. Vice President, District Rural Development Cell.

83. Member, District Primary School Council.

84. Vice Chairman, District Text Book Advisory Committee.

85. Chairman, State Plan Nutrition Programme Tender Committee.

86. Member, Committee regarding Admission of Trainees of ITI/ITC.

87. Member, District Committee for Non-formal Education.

88. Member, Advisory Committee on ITI.

89. Vice Chairman, District Urban Development Agency.

90. Chairman, Airfield Environment Managing Committee.

91. Chairman, Advisory Committee, Zilla Sainik Board.

92. Member, PWD Rules Committee on PWD and PHE.

93. Chairman, Housing Allotment Committee.

94. Member, Advisory Committee of WBSEB.

95. Member Secretary, Advisory Committee for Allotment of Cement.

96. Member, Khadya-O-Sabhara Sthayee Samity of Zilla Parishad.

97. Member, Advisory Committee for Cooperative for Collection of Load given to Farmer.

98. Vice Chairman, District Road Safety Committee.

99. Member, Committee on Enrolment Policy of Home Guards.

100. Chairman, District Crisis Management Committee.

101. Chairman, Screening Committee to examine the need to limit acquision of land to the minimum necessary area.

102. Vice Chairman, District Savings Coordination Committee.

103. Member, Somanway Samity, Zilla Parishad.

104. Member, Advisory Committee of DIC.

105. Vice Chairman, Bio-gas Project Committee.

106. Member, District Welfare Committee for SC/ST.

107. Chairman, Committee for selection of beneficiaries for additional financial assistance to SC & ST students (IX to XII)

108. Working Chairman, District Coordination Committee for ICDS.

109. Chairman, District Coordination Committee for monitoring and review of monthly progress of rehabilitation of handicapped people.’

110. Chairman, Monitoring Committee for Jails to review safe custody of females, children and NCL.

111. Chairman, District Monitoring Committee of SESRU.

112. Vice Chairman, Committee for proper distribution of v3ested water area with fishermen cooperative4 societies.

113. Chairman, District Consultative Committee on Banks.

114. Chairman, District Level Review Committee on Banks.

115. Member, NIC District Coordination Committee.

116. Member, Artha-Sansthan-Unnayan-O-Parikalpana Sthayee Samity of ZP.

117. Member Secretary, District Planning Committee.

118. Vice Chairman, District Council of Sports.

119. Chairman, Nehru Yuva Kendara.

120. Chairman, District Hospital Diet Committee.

121. Chairman, District Coordination Committe4e under the National Programme for Control of Blindness.

122. Chairman, Monitoring Committee on Investigation and Prosecution.

123. Chairman, National Food Security Mission Executive Committee.

124. Member, Board of Directors, Basantika Institute of Engineering and Technology.

125. Chairman, Green Revolution Committee, RKVY.

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PUBLICATIONS
By Dr. Saumitra Mohan, IAS.

RESEARCH PAPERS:

1. CTBT: A Nehruvian Perspective, Mainstream, New Delhi, June 29, 1996.
2. Agni II: Strengthening India's Defence, Mainstream, New Delhi, May 29, 1999.
3. India's Nuclear Doctrine and Pakistan's Reaction, Mainstream, New Delhi, October 16, 1999.
4. Indian Polity: Marching Towards Maturity, Third Concept, New Delhi, July 1999.
5. The Refugee Problem: Implications for International Security, Journal of Peace Studies, New Delhi, May-June, 1999.
6. Neo-Eliminationists versus Nuclear Deterrence, Third World Impact, New Delhi, May, 1999.
7. Education for All: Meeting the Challenges, College Post, Society for Education and Economic Development, New Delhi, October 1998 – March 1999.
8. National Security Management: Some Reflections, Journal of Peace Studies, International Centre for Peace Studies, New Delhi, January – March, 2003.
9. Distance Education: Insiders' Story, Third Concept, New Delhi, July 2001.
10. India, UNHCR & Refugees: An Analytical Study, Journal of Peace Studies, International Centre for Peace Studies, New Delhi, July-September, 2003.
11. National Security Management: Some Reflections, Journal of Peace Studies, International Centre for Peace Studies, New Delhi, January-March, 2003.
12. Decoding the Uniform Civil Code, Journal of Peace Studies, International Centre for Peace Studies, New Delhi, January-March, 2005.
13. Reinventing the Civil Society, Journal of Peace Studies, International Centre for Peace Studies, New Delhi, January-March, 2006.
14. Rehabilitation of Socially Alienated under RSVY, Kurukshetra, Publication Division, Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, Government of India, New Delhi, November, 2005.
15. Kosovo versus Kashmir: Implications for India, in a book titled, ‘India and the Bomb’ edited by Amitabh Mattoo and Afsir Karim, published by Har Anand Publication, New Delhi, 2000.

SELECTED ARTICLES:
1. Kuteer Udyogon Me Sahkaarita, Navbharat Times, Patna, June 17, 1992.
2. Jaroorat Hai Ek Rashtriya Pustak Neeti Ki, Navbharat Times, Patna, November 19, 1994.
3. Bacchon Me Panapti Apsanskriti Ka Jimmedaar Kaun?, Navbharat Times, Patna, December 10, 1995.
4. Prashaashnik Sewa: Praarambhik Pariksha Ki Taiyari, Patliputra Times, Patna, January 21, 1995.
5. Kissa-e-Patrakaar, Patliputra Times, Patna, January 25, 1995.
6. Problems of Urban Working Women, The Indian Nation, Patna, February 12, 1995.
7. Civil Services: Preparation for the Preliminary, The Indian Nation, Patna, February 20, 1995.
8. Matdaan Kendra Aur Matdaataa Ke Beech Ki Barhti Doori, Patliputra Times, Patna, February 25, 1995.
9. Place of Women in Indian Society, The Indian Nation, Patna, March 5, 1995.
10. Crossing the Interview Hurdle, The Indian Nation, Patna, March 13, 1995.
11. Encourage Your Children to Read, The Indian Nation, Patna, March 18, 1995.
12. Copenhagen Summit: A Postmortem, The Indian Nation, Patna, March 20, 1995.
13. The NPT and India, The Indian Nation, Patna, March 27, 1995.
14. Sex Education: Surrounded in Controversy, The Indian Nation, Patna, April 10, 1995.
15. Kaamkaaji Mahilaaon Ki Samasyaayen, Patliputra Times, Patna, April 11, 1995.
16. TADA: A Frankenstein, The Indian Nation, Patna, April 24, 1995.
17. Face-lifting the Blue Berets, The Indian Nation, Patna, May 1, 1995.
18. Regional Economic Co-operation and IOREC, The Indian Nation, Patna, June 12,
1995.
19. Regional Economic Co-operation in South Asia, The Indian Nation, Patna, June 19,
1995.
20. Caste in Indian Political System, The Indian Nation, Patna, July 17, 1995.
21. A Scholar Extraordinary, The Times of India, Patna, July 30, 1995.
22. Panchsheel: In Retrospect and Prospect, The Indian Nation, Patna, August 28, 1995.
23. Sole Life-force of an Institution, The Times of India, Patna, June 25, 1995.
24. Rabindra Bhawan: Moving Ahead on its Own Steam, The Times of India, June 25, 1995.
25. Caste in Indian Political System, The Indian Nation, Patna, July 17 1995.
26. Unravelling the Nuclear Skein: Need for an Escape Clause, Third Concept, New Delhi, April-May 1996.
27. Unraveling the Nuclear Skein: Need for an Escape Clause, Mainstream, New Delhi, May 18, 1996.
28. Problems of Urban Working Women, Third Concept, New Delhi, July 1996.
29. United Nations and the World, Third Concept, New Delhi, October–November 1996.
30. Non-desirability of Nuclear Deterrence, Third Concept, New Delhi, March 1997.
31. Enforcing the Right to Information, http://www.ipcs.org/, April 3, 1997.
32. Snaking Their Way to Freedom, The Indian Express, Chandigarh, April 10, 1997.
33. Civic Problems Plague Sectors Around Villages, The Indian Express, Chandigarh, April 12, 1997.
34. CTU Functioning Needs Improvement, The Indian Express, Chandigarh, April 14, 1997.
35. Youth That Would Stop At Nothing, The Indian Express, Chandigarh, April 18, 1997.
36.Bringing Light to Their Dark Life, The Indian Express, Chandigarh, April 20, 1997.
37. Chhuachhut Ke Khilaaf Anwarat Khada Ek Maseeha, Jharkhand Jaagran, Deoghar, May 15, 1997.
38. South Asian Regional Cooperation, Civil Services Chronicle, New Delhi, August, 1997.
39. India must get UN Security Council seat, Evening News, New Delhi, August 28, 1997.
40. Swinging Sixties: Live it Up, The Times of India, Patna, September 28, 1997.
41. Economic Co-operation in South Asia, Politics India, New Delhi, November 1997.
42. NGOs Facing Credibility Crisis, The Times of India, Jaipur, January 29, 1998.
43. Genuine NGOs Struggle With Credibility as Scams Are Unearthed, The Indian Express, New Delhi,, January 29, 1998.
44. Experts Differ on 'Lean but Fit' Army, The Pioneer, New Delhi, February 10, 1998.
45. Do We Need A National Security Council?, The Hitavada Sunday Despatch, Nagpur, February 15, 1998.
46. Major Parties Promise Defence Reforms, The Hitavada Sunday Despatch, Nagpur,
February 22, 1998.
47. Politics Are Passé for Students, Newstime, March 1, 1998.
48. Piles to Go Before We Sweep Our City of Garbage, The Asian Age, New Delhi, March 2, 1998.
49. Do We Need A National Security Council?, The Hitavada Sunday Despatch, Nagpur,
March 15, 1998.
50. When Everyone is Getting Their Due, Why Deprive Us?, The Asian Age, New Delhi, March 21, 1998.
51. Students Snipe at Striking Teachers, The Tribune, Chandigarh, March 21, 1998.
52. Students Don't Take Kindly to Teachers on Strike, The Indian Express, New Delhi, March 25, 1998.
53. Students Sore at Striking Teachers, Business and Political Observer, New Delhi, March 26, 1998.
54. Biharis: The Neo-Jews of India, The Times of India, Patna, April 8, 1998.
55. India and the Bomb: Unraveling the Nuclear Skein, Mainstream, New Delhi, July 25, 1998.56. India and the Bomb, Daily Excelsior, Srinagar, August 10, 1998.. India and the Bomb: Unraveling the Nuclear Skein, Politics India, New Delhi, September, 1998.

56. Kashmir: Don't fear third party, The Pioneer, New Delhi, September 15, 1998.

57. National Security Council: How Effective, Daily Excelsior, Srinagar, December 8, 1998. 15. Old Wine in Old Bottle, The Pioneer, New Delhi, December 17, 1998.
58. Sino-Indian Rapprochement: A Sisyphean task, Daily Excelsior, December 22, 1998.
59. Neo-Eliminationists Versus Nuclear Deterrence, Daily Excelsior, Srinagar, Februrary 26, 1999.
60. Education for All: Meeting the Challenges, College Post-The ICF Journal, New Delhi, October 1998-March, 1999.
61. Indo-US Relations: Need for a New Look, Third Concept, New Delhi, March 1999.
62. Neo-Eliminationists Vs Nuclear Deterrence, Third World Impact, New Delhi, May, 1999.
63. National Security Council: How Effective? Politics India, New Delhi, May, 1999.
64. The Agni Sermon, The Pioneer, New Delhi, May 1, 1999.
65. Agni-II: Strengthening India's Defence, Daily Excelsior, Srinagar, May 26, 1999.
66. The Refugee Problem: Implications for International Security, Journal of Peace Studies, New Delhi, May-June, 1999.
67. Indian Polity: Marching Towards Maturity, Third World Impact, New Delhi, July, 1999.. Kosovo versus
68.Kashmir: Implications for India, Mainstream, New Delhi, July 3, 1999.
69. Message from Kargil front, The Pioneer, New Delhi, July 9, 1999.
70. Kargil and Indo-Pak Relations: Some Lessons, Daily Excelsior, Srinagar, August 12, 1999.
71. What happened to the NSC? The Pioneer, New Delhi, August 13, 1999.
72. Kargilization of Indo-Pak Relations: Politics India, New Delhi, Aug-Sept, 1999.
73. Neo-eliminationists Vs Nuclear Deterrence, Third Concept, New Delhi, September, 1999.
74. Needed A Global Nuclear Council, The Pioneer, New Delhi, October 5, 1999.
75. Indian's Nuclear Doctrine and Pakistan's Reaction, Mainstream, New Delhi, October 16, 1999.
76. Why India Must Not Sign FMCT?, The Pioneer, New Delhi, October 20, 1999.
77. Why Should India Not Sign FMCT?, Daily Excelsior, Srinagar, October 23, 1999.
78. Women's Reservation Bill: Catalyzing Indian Society, Daily Excelsior, Srinagar, February 8, 2000.
79. The Politics of Statute Review, The Pioneer, New Delhi, February 16, 2000.
80. Women's Reservation Bill: Catalyzing Indian Society, Third Concept, New Delhi, March, 2000.
81. Middle East Peace Process: An Overview, New Hope, Journal of Kashmir Foundation for Peace and Development Studies, Srinagar, March-April, 2000.
82. The Politics of Constitutional Review, Third World Impact, New Delhi, May, 2000.
83. NSC: Simply Not Happening, Third Concept, New Delhi, July 2000.
84. Paradigm Shift in Education, The Pioneer, January 16, 2001.
85. Looking Through Dr. Pangloss's Eye, Third Concept, New Delhi, May, 2001.
86. Understanding the Contours of Indian Politics, The Indian Nation, Patna, May 28,
2001.
87. Distance Education: Insiders' Story, Third Concept, New Delhi, July, 2001.
88. JNU: Still a Beacon of Hope, The Indian Nation, Patna, April 24, 2002.
89. Stepping Stones to Success, The Hindustan Times, Patna, July 10, 2002.
90. Kashmir: A Pakistani Perspective, The Indian Nation, Patna, April 14, 2002.
91. Hindu Muslim Problem: Search for a Solution, The Indian Nation, Patna, April 28, 2002.
92. Sweet Talk Your Way to Success, The Hindustan Times, Patna, July 31, 2002.
93. Open to All, The Hindustan Times, Patna, August 24, 2002.
94. National Security Management: Some Reflections, Journal of Peace Studies, New Delhi, January-March, 2003.
95. Some Tips for Success in Today’s’ World, Pratibimb, LBSNAA, Mussoorie, April–May 2003.
96. India, UNHCR and Refugees: An Analysis, Journal of Peace Studies, New Delhi, July-September, 2003.
97. The Steel Frame, The Statesman, Kolkata, 8 – 9 November 2004.
98. Ready, Get Set, The Statesman, Kolkata, March 15, 2005.
99. Decoding the Uniform Civil Code, Journal of Peace Studies, New Delhi, January-March, 2005.
100. Rehabilitating of Socially Alienated under RSVY, Kurukshetra, Vol. 54, Publication Division, Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, Government of India, New Delhi, November, 2005.
101. Cholo Jaai Dooars, Uttar Banga Sambad, Siliguri, December 15, 2005.
100. Performance Key to Pay, Deccan Herald, Bangalore, February 7, 2006.
102. Protecting The System, The Statesman, Kolkata, 19 February 2006.
103. Reinventing the Civil Society, Journal of Peace Studies, New Delhi, January-March, 2006.
104. Tackling Deterrents of Progress, Deccan Herald, Bangalore, May 22, 2005.
105. Performance key to pay, Deccan Herald, Bangalore, June 28, 2006.
106. Reviving the Tea Gardens of India: A Case Study of Jalpaiguri, The Administrator, Vol. 49, No. 1, Lal Bahadur National Academy of Administration, Mussoorie, June, 2006.
107. Reinventing the Civil Society, Deccan Herald, Bangalore, July 24, 2006.
108. Towards A Higher Pay Structure: Sixth Pay Commission Must Consider Civil Service Reforms, The Statesman, Kolkata, August 5, 2006.
109. Reviving the Tea Gardens of India, Deccan Herald, Bangalore, October 16, 2006.
110. Sanitizing campus politics, Deccan Herald, Bangalore, October 30, 2006.
111. Expectations from the New Pay Commission, Management in Government, Department of Administrative Reforms and Public Grievances, Government of India, New Delhi, October-December, 2006.
111. Reforming the Police and Policing, Institute of Peace and Conflict Studies, New Delhi, http://www.ipcs.org/, November 8, 2006.
113. Hosting the Refugees: Need for a National Law, Asian Tribune, The Asian Tribune, Colombo, http://www.asiantribune.com/, November 14, 2006.
114. Reforming the Khaki, Deccan Herald, Bangalore, November 14, 2006.
115.Reforming the Indian Bureaucracy, The Asian Tribune, Colombo, http://www.asiantribune.com/, November 25, 2006.
116. West Bengal: The Sun is Rising in the East, Deccan Herald, Bangalore, December 9, 2006.
117. Reviving the Tea Gardens of India, Yojana, Vol. 50, Publication Division, Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, Government of India, New Delhi, December, 2006.
118. Debating Police Reforms, http://www.ipcs.org/. December 29, 2006.
119. Revitalizing Rural Non-Farm Sector in Hooghly, The Administrator, Vol. 49, No. 2, Lal Bahadur National Academy of Administration, Mussoorie, December, 2006.
120. Revisiting Reforms, Deccan Herald, Bangalore, January 3, 2007.
121. Debating the Nuke Deal, Daily Excelsior, Jammu, January 10, 2007.
122. Debating the Nuclear Deal, http://www.ipcs.org/, January 12, 2007.
123. Building National Character, Deccan Herald, Bangalore, January 25, 2007.
124. Madam Rules Adam Today, Alive, New Delhi, February, 2007.
125. Tackling the Refugee Problem, Deccan Herald, Bangalore, February 5, 2007.
126. Lessons from Singur Imbroglio, Deccan Herald, Bangalore, February 12, 2007.
127. A Nation on the Roll: Coping with Systemic Maladies, The Statesman, Kolkata, February 13, 2007.
128. Lessons from Singur, http://www.ipcs.org/, February 19, 1997.
129. Tackling Terrorism, Institute of Peace and Conflict Studies, New Delhi, http://www.ipcs.org/, March 1, 2007.
130. Dealing with Terrorism: Digging it Out, Deccan Herald, Bangalore, March 6, 2007
131. Sanitizing the Campus Politics, Daily Excelsior, Srinagar, March 7, 2007.
132. Battleground Nandigram: A Result of Social Churning, Deccan Herald, Bangalore, March 17, 2007.
133. Sanitizing the Campus Politics, Daily Excelsior, Jammu, March 29, 2007.
134. Police and the Society: Revisiting Reforms, Deccan Herald, Bangalore, April 1, 2007.
135. Enforcing the Right to Information, http://www.ipcs.org, New Delhi, April 3, 2007.
136. Reforming the Police, Daily Excelsior, Srinagar, April 10, 2007.
137. Tack on Terror: Civil Society Must Be Part of the Security Apparatus, The Statesman, Kolkata, April 10, 2007.
138. RTI: Use It or Lose It, Deccan Herald, Bangalore, April 13, 2007.
139. Tackling Terror, Daily Excelsior, Srinagar, April 27, 2007.
140. Rediscovering the Civil Society, Management in Government, Department of Administrative Reforms and Public Grievances, Government of India, New Delhi, April-June 2007.
141. Lessons from Singur, Yojana, Vol. 51, Publication Division, Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, Government of India, New Delhi, May, 2007.
142. Naxalism: The Enemy Within, Deccan Herald, Bangalore, May 23, 2007.
143. Indo-Bangladesh Relations: Unleashing the Potential, http://www.ipcs.org/, June 2, 2007.
144. Indo-Bangla Ties: Need for Rethink, Deccan Herald, Bangalore, June 9, 2007.
145. India-China Relations: Looking Forward, Deccan Herald, Bangalore, June 29, 2007.
146. National Rural Employment Guarantee Programme: How Effective?, The Administrator, LBSNAA, Mussoorie, June, 2007.
147. Shilpayan Joruri, Udyogi Sorkar, AjKal, Kolkata, June 30, 2007.
148. Clash of Ideas: No Alternative to Democracy, Deccan Herald, Bangalore, July 18, 2007.
149. Rehabilitating the Socially Alienated Under RSVY, http://www.ipcs.org/, July 18, 2007.
150. Ways to Counter Fragging, Deccan Herald, Bangalore, August 22, 2007.
151. Believe in Yourself and in Your Dreams, Alive, New Delhi, September, 2007.
152. Rizwanur Murder Case: Police Morale Dented, Deccan Herald, Bangalore, October 24, 2007.
153. Policing an Anomic Society: Need for Phase-II Reforms, http://www.ipcs.org/, October 24, 2007.
154. Indian Maoists: Changing Tactics, Deccan Herald, Bangalore, November 08, 2007.
155. Growing Naxal Threat in West Bengal, http://www.ipcs.org/, November 10, 2007.
156. Policing an Anomic Society: Makeover a Must, Deccan Herald, Bangalore, November 30, 2007.
157. Strengthening the Right to Information, http://www.ipcs.org/, December 11, 2007.
158. Naxalism: Changing Tactics, Journal of Peace Studies, International Centre for Peace Studies, New Delhi, October-December, 2007.
159. Right to Information Act: Strengthen the Mechanism, Deccan Herald, Bangalore, December 26, 2007.
160. Information Freeway: Government must ensure that people are served better, The Statesman, Kolkata, January 9, 2008.
161. Securing Indian Jails Against Naxal Threats, http://www.ipcs.org/, January 9, 2008.
162. Federal Police Agency: Debating the Idea, Deccan Herald, Bangalore, January 24, 2008.
163. Divisive Politics in Mumbai: Insider Vs Outsider, Deccan Herald, Bangalore, February 8, 2008.
164. Bird Flue: A Threat to Economic Security, http://www.ipcs.org/, February 9, 2008.
165. Insider Vs Outsider: Divisive Politics Can Only Turn the Clock Back, The Statesman, Kolkata, February 11, 2008.
166. Seizure of State Power: Strategy Shift from 'Guerrilla War' To 'Urban and Mobile Warfare' , The Statesman, Kolkata, March 3, 2008.
167. Debating the Idea of a Federal Police Agency, http://www.ipcs.org/, March 10, 2008.
168. Revitalizing the Rural Non-Farm Sector in Hooghly, Management in Government, DARPG, New Delhi, January-March, 2008.
169. Strengthening Indo-Bangla Relations: Opening up will help, Deccan Herald, Bangalore, April 10, 2008.
170. Caught in the Cleft Stick: Police Reforms Must Be Substantive, Not Cosmetic, The Statesman, Kolkata, April 12, 2008.

171. A New Gorkhaland State: How Justified is the Demand?, http://www.ipcs.org/, May 10, 2008.
172. Caste-based Reservations: Systemic Maladies, Deccan Herald, Bangalore, May 23, 2008.
173. Siliguri: A New Enclave, The Economic Times, New Delhi, May 30, 2008.
174. Policing in Testing Times, Alive, New Delhi, May, 2008.
175. India’s Growth Story: Insulated from US Recession, The Statesman, Kolkata, June 5, 2008.
176. Plan Your Work and Work Your Plan, Alive, New Delhi, June, 2008.
177. Demand for Gorkhaland, Deccan Herald, Bangalore, June 16, 2008.
178. Caste-driven Reservation: Reflection of Systemic Maladies, The Statesman, Kolkata, June 30, 2008.
179. Growing Naxalism: Need for a Unified Command, http://www.ipcs.org/, July 8, 2008.
180. Naxal Samasya: Rashtriya Star Par Neeti Banaane Ki Jaroorat, Chauthi Dunia, New Delhi, July 14, 2008.
181. Cultural Policing: Government Must Guard Against Incursion On Individual Freedom, The Statesman, Kolkata, July 16, 2008.
182. Baal Mazdoori Desh Ke Liye Abhishaap, Chauthi Dunia, New Delhi, July 28, 2008.
183. The Good Earth: Dilemmas Over Development in Singur, Nandigram and Amarnath, The Statesman, Kolkata, August 25, 2008.
184. 100 percent FIR: Jalpaiguri Shows the Way, http://www.ipcs.org/, September 9, 2008.
185. Behind the Bars: A Better Life for the Prisoners, The Statesman, Kolkata, September 24, 2008.
186. Rehabilitating the Child Labour, Management in Government, DARPG, New Delhi, July-September, 2008.
187. Reforming the Police Administration, http://www.ipcs.org/, New Delhi, October 6, 2008.
188. Police Reforms: A Positive Experiment, Deccan Herald, Bangalore, October 7, 2008.
189. Antediluvian Politics: Civil Society Must Put the Political Class in its Place, The Statesman, Kolkata, October 15, 2008.
190. Guarding against Police Brutality, http://www.ipcs.org/, New Delhi, November 10, 2008.
191. Reforms Agenda: Humanising Our Prisons, Deccan Herald, Bangalore, November 14, 2008.
192. Dividend in Numbers: There May Be Hope Yet Despite The Burgeoning Population, The Statesman, Kolkata, November 26, 2008.
193. India at Crossroads: Demographic Dividends, Deccan Herald, Bangalore, December 10, 2008.
194. Religion and Anarchy: Combine and Collate the Best of Different Denominations, The Statesman, Kolkata, December 15, 2008.
195. The Economic Dilemma: Need for Cooperative Globalization, The Statesman, Kolkata, January 2, 2009.
196. Cooperative Globalism: Need of Our Times, The Asia Digest, New Delhi, January, 2009.
197. Cooperative Globalism: Need of Our Times, Indian Business Journal 2009, Mumbai, January, 2009.
198. Hurdles in Land Acquisition: Development Dilemma, Deccan Herald, Bangalore, January 21, 2009.
199. The Economic Dilemma: Need for Cooperative Globalization, The Statesman, Kolkata, January 2, 2009.
200. The Angst Against Politicians: Post-26/11 Revulsion at the Popular Level, The Statesman, Kolkata, January 26, 2009.
201. Responsible Leadership: Understanding Politics, Deccan Herald, Bangalore, February 14, 2009.
202. Clash of Ideas: How Relevant is Huntington Today?, The Statesman, Kolkata, February 17, 2009.

203. Working Out Rehabilitation Package for Land-Losers, Management in Government, Department of Administrative Reforms and Public Grievances, Government of India, New Delhi, April-June, 2009.
204. The Danger Next-Door: Bangladesh's Debt to India, Deccan Herald, Bangalore, April 22, 2009.
205. Guaranteed Welfare I & II, The Statesman, Kolkata, June 21-22, 2009.
206. Fixing the Steel Frame, Deccan Herald, Bangalore, June 26, 2009.

207. Slump and Slide: Factors that spared India a full-blown recession, The Statesman, Kolkata, July 26, 2009.

208. Surviving Recession: The Road Ahead, Deccan Herald, Bangalore, August 6, 2009.
209. Red Herrings on Civvy Street: An Essay Towards A Reformed Bureaucracy, The Statesman, Kolkata, August 8, 2009.
210. Belling the Maoists: Dealing with Naxalism, Deccan Herald, Bangalore, August 12, 2009.
211. Naukarshaahi Ko Lagi Nazar Utaarni Hi Hogi, Chouthi Dunia, New Delhi, August 16, 2009.
212. In Alien Country: South Asia Must Coordinate Its Stand On Refugees, The Statesman, Kolkata, August 31, 2009.
213. The Blue Planet: Facing up to the Impending Catastrophe I & II, The Statesman, Kolkata, September 17-18, 2009.
214. Naksaliyon Se Nirnaayak Ladai Zaruri, Chouthi Dunia, September 28, 2009.
215. Are Indians Racists? The Statesman, Kolkata, September 30, 2009.
216. Employment Guarantee, Not Employment Subsidy Approach Suits Indian Conditions, The India Economy Review 2009, IIPM, New Delhi, September, 2009.
217. Sabhyataaon Ke Takrao Se Kaise Nibten Hum, Chouthi Dunia, New Delhi, October 10, 2009.
218. Mandi Se Mukti Ka Raasta, Chouthi Dunia, New Delhi, November 21, 2009.
219. Rehabilitating the Child Labour, The Administrator, LBSNAA, New Delhi, December, 2009.
220.Employment Guarantee, Not Employment Subsidy Approach Suits Indian Conditions, Management in Government, DARPG, New Delhi, January-March, 2010.
221. Jaatigat Aarakshan: Vyavasthaagat Khamion Ka Pratibimb, Chouthi Dunia, New Delhi, April 5, 2010.
222. Indians Are Alert Abroad, Lax at Home, Bureaucracy Today, New Delhi, June, 2010.
223. Remodelled Welfare: A Holistic Scheme for Development, The Statesman, Kolkata, July 13, 2010.
224. NREGA: An Insiders' Insight, Daily Excelsior, Srinagar, July 16, 2010.
225. Manrega: Adhikariyon Ki Jimmedari Tay Ho, Chauthi Dunia, New Delhi, July 21, 2010.
226. Yes Sir Nahi, Yes Madam Boliye, Chouthi Dunia, New Delhi, August 7, 2010.
227. Information Freeway: Attend the Genuine, Penalise the Frivolous I & II, The Statesman, Kolkata, October 24-25, 2010.
228. Khud Ko Badlen, Paryavaran Badlega, Chouthi Dunia, New Delhi, November 14, 2010.
229. Kya Hum Bhaartiya Naslwaadi Hain, Chouthi Dunia, New Delhi, December 2, 2010.
230. Bharat Ke Liye Mufid Nahi Hai Rozgar Subsidy, Chouthi Dunia, New Delhi, December 22, 2010.
231. RTI: Some Reflections and Ruminations, The Indian Economy Review, New Delhi, January 1, 2011.
232. Soochanaa Ke Adhikaar Ko Majbooti Deni Hogi, Chouthi Dunia, New Delhi, January 15, 2011.
233. Saampradaayik Taakton Ko Chunauti, Chauthi Dunia, New Delhi, January 21, 2011.
234. Saampradaayik Taakton Ka Kamzor Hona Zaroori Hai, Chauthi Dunia, New Delhi, January 28, 2011.

235. Media Sits in Judgement: Need for Greater Discretion and Responsibility, The Statesman, Kolkata, February 8, 2011.
236. How Relevant is Huntington Today?, The Great Indian Dream Journal, IIPM, New Delhi, June, 2011.
237. Rediscovering the Import of Human Ontology, The Great Indian Dream Journal, July, 2011.

238. God of Small Things, The Statesman, Kolkata, July 7, 2011.
239. Aam Logon ke Liye Hathiyaar Bana Suchana Adhikaar Kanoon, Chauthi Duniya, New Delhi, September 7, 2011.
240. Literacy and Civil Society: Blue Print for the Involvement of Student, The Statesman, 8 September, 2011.
241. Sharnaarthi Samasya: Sakaratmak Pahal Ki Zarurat, Chouthi Dunia, New Delhi, September 12, 2011.
239. Why Can't We Enjoy, The Times of India, New Delhi, November 1, 2011.
242. The Great Indian Family and The Distortion of Values, The Statesman, Kolkata, January 20, 2012.
243. The Global Village: The World of Complex Interdependence, The Statesman, Kolkata, March 2, 2012.
244. Anachronistic Naxalism: Need for Reinvention, http://www.ipcs.org/, April 4, 2012.
245. Antediluvian Ideology: Maoists Must March with Times, The Statesman, Kolkata, April 7, 2012.
246. Day of the Crusader: Must Guard against the Subversion of Parliamentary Democracy, The Statesman, Kolkata, June 9, 2012.
247. Unravelling the Skein of Mass Movements, South Asia Politics, New Delhi, July, 2012.
248. Territory Within State: A New Model of Development in Darjeeling, The Statesman, Kolkata, August 4, 2012.
249. The Self-Help System: Need for a New Global Architecture, South Asia Politics, New Delhi, September, 2012.
250. Development Initiatives in Naxal Affected Areas, http://www.ipcs.org/, October 25, 2012.
251. Maoists and Development: Centre State Initiatives in Vulnerable Areas, The Statesman, Kolkata, November 21, 2012.
252. Jalwaayu Pariwartan: Samse Zyada Asar Garibon Par, Chauthi Duniya, New Delhi, November 21, 2012.
253. Unravelling the Skein of Mass Movements, Alive, New Delhi, November, 2012.
254. Civilizational Entity: India Needs to be Focused on Nation Building, The Statesman, Kolkata, December 15, 2012.
255. Holy Grail of Governance: The Civil Service Needs to be Serviced, The Statesman, Kolkata, January 5, 2013.
256. LWE Menace: A Holistic Approach, South Asia Politics, New Delhi, January, 2013.
257. Red Rag to the States: Fruitful Initiatives to Counter the Phenomenon, The Statesman, Kolkata, March 11, 2013.
258. Indian Civil Service Needs Servicing, South Asia Politics, New Delhi, April, 2013.
259. Natural Disasters: Lessons from Uttarakhand, The Statesman, Kolkata, June 27, 2013.
260. Chasing the Holy Grail of Peace in South Asia, South Asia Politics, New Delhi, July, 2013.
261. Natural Disasters: Lessons from Uttarakhand, Mainstream, New Delhi, August 17, 2013.
262. A Gorkhaland State: How Justified?, The Weekend Leader, October 8, 2013.
263. A Gorkhaland State: How Justified?, Mainstream, New Delhi, October 12, 2013.
264. Natural Disasters: Lessons from Uttarakhand, The Adminstrator, LBSNAA, Mussoorie, February, 2014.
265. Chasing the Holy Grail of Peace in South Asia, Mainstream, New Delhi, February 22, 2014.
266. National Rural Employment Guarantee Programme: An Overview, Management in Government, DARPG, New Delhi, April-June, 2014.
267. National Rural Employment Guarantee Programme: How Effective?, South Asia Politics, New Delhi, May, 2014.
268. NREGA: Need for New Thinking, Deccan Herald, Bangalore, October 8, 2014.
269. Work Not Guaranteed, The Statesman, Kolkata, October 10, 2014.
270. Smart City, The Statesman, Kolkata, October 25, 2014.
271. NREGA: Need for Reinvigoration, Mainstream, New Delhi, November 1, 2014.
272. A Paradigm Shift in Urban Planning, Deccan Herald, Bangalore, November 14, 2014.
273. Demystifying Racism in India, The Asian Tribune, November 15, 2014.
274. Smart vs Decent Cities, The Times of India, November 27, 2014.
275. Racist Attacks: Reflections of Incomplete Nation Building, The Times of India, New Delhi, November 29, 2014.
276. A Gorkhaland State: Exploring the Possibilities, The Times of India, Delhi, December 5, 2014.
277. Understanding the Creation and Our Role, The Times of India, New Delhi, December 7, 2014.
278. Teleportation Could Soon Be A Reality, The Times of India, New Delhi, December 10, 2014.
279. Lateral Entry into Civil Service: A Timely Move, The Times of India, New Delhi, December 16, 2014.
280. Truncated NREGA, The Statesman, Kolkata, December 27, 2014.
281. Indo-Bangla Swap Deal: A Long Awaited Move, The Times of India, New Delhi, December 27, 2014.
282. Lateral Entry, The Statesman, Kolkata, December 31, 2014.
283. NREGA Through Testing Times, The Times of India, New Delhi, January 2, 2015.
284. Strengthening Security in Naxal Affected Areas, The Times of India, Delhi, January 12, 2015.
285. Indo-Bangla Enclave Exchange: The Way Forward, The Diplomatist, New Delhi, January 2015.
286. The Swap Deal, The Statesman, Kolkata, January 15, 2015.
287. Facing the Negative Portents of Nation Building, The Times of India, New Delhi, January 19, 2015.
288. The Indian Civil Service Needs Servicing, The Times of India, New Delhi, February 3, 2015.
289. Defence of the Realm, The Statesman, Kolkata, February 10, 2015.
290. NREGA: The Success Story from Burdwan, The Times of India, February 11, 2015.
291. Political Coup D'etat, The Statesman, Kolkata, February 13, 2015.
292. Aam Aadmi Ka Utthaan, Prabhat Khabar, Ranchi, February 15, 2015.
293. Indian Civil Service Needs Servicing, Smart Governance, Ghaziabad, February 2015.
294. Delhi Elections: Changing Discourse in Electoral Politics, The Times of India, New Delhi, February 20, 2015.
295. AAP Politics: Paradigm Change in Indian Politics, Mainstream, New Delhi, February 21, 2015.
296. Tenure in Civvy Street, The Statesman, Kolkata, February 27, 2015.
297. Fixed Tenure for Bureaucrats: How Advisable?, The Times of India, New Delhi, March 5, 2015.
298. India-Bangladesh: LBA and Enclave Populations, The Daily Star, March 8, 2015.
299. Verbally Does It, The Statesman, Kolkata, March 12, 2015.
300. Smart vs Decent Cities, Smart Governance, Ghaziabad, March 11, 2015.
301. Rise of the Common Man, South Asia Politics, New Delhi, March, 2015.
302. Oral Orders Are Anathema to Good Governance, Smart Governance, May 16, 2015.
303. Defence Procurement: Recognizing Agents, The Times of India, New Delhi, March 18, 2015.
304. North East: Racism and Development, South Asia Politics, New Delhi, May, 2015.
305. Intolerant Times, The Statesman, Kolkata, September 7, 2015.
306. Cultural Policing in a Democracy, The Times of India, New Delhi, September 8, 2015.
307. The Uncivil Society, The Statesman, Kolkata, September 21, 2015.
308. Living in Intolerant Times, Daily Excelsior, Srinagar, October 10, 2015.
309. India-Bangladesh: Reviewing the Enclave Exchange, Mainstream, October 19, 2015.
310. India Bangladesh Enclave Exchange: Some Concerns, Eurasia Review, October 21, 2015.
311. India-Bangladesh: Rehabilitating the Enclave Residents, http://www.ipcs.org, New Delhi, October 23, 2015.
312. Why Should My Meat Be Someone's Poison, The Times of India, October 24, 2015.
313. Beef, Bedlam, Butchery, The Statesman, Kolkata, November 1, 2015.
314. Issues with Bangladesh, The Statesman, Kolkata, January 2, 2016.
315. Need for Upgrading Indo-Bangla Ties, The Times of India, January 3, 2016.
316. Rehabilitating the Child Labour, Journal of West Bengal Human Rights Commission, Kolkata, Vol.1, 2015.
317. India's First Battle of Rosogolla, The Times of India, New Delhi, March 28, 2016.
318. West Bengal: The Sun Rises in the East, Mainstream, New Delhi, June 11, 2016.
319. Electoral Reforms-I, The Statesman, Kolkata, June 24th, 2016.
320. Electoral Reforms-II, The Statesman, Kolkata, June 25th, 2016.
321. Prisons in India: Better Custodial Care Needed for the Marginalized, http://www.ipcs.org, New Delhi, June 28th, 2016.
322. Waiting for Bonanza, The Statesman, Kolkata, July 16, 2016.
323. Behind Bars, The Statesman, Kolkata, July 20, 2016.
324. Indian Common Market, The Statesman, Kolkata, August 27, 2016.
325. Intolerance of Tolerance, The Statesman, Kolkata, November 16, 2016.
326. Diaspora and Development, The Statesman, Kolkata, April 20, 2017.
327. Waste Not, Want Not, The Statesman, May 4, 2017.
328. Regulating Our Food Habits, The Times of India, Kolkata, May 14, 2017.
329. Hunger amidst Food Security, The Statesman, Kolkata, May 16, 2017.
330. Coping with Dilemmas, The Statesman, Kolkata, May 25, 2017.
331. Driving Oneself to Death, The Statesman, Kolkata, September 5, 2017.
332. Quixotic Mr. Gurung-I, The Statesman, Kolkata, September 20, 2017.
333. Quixotic Mr. Gurung-II, The Statesman, Kolkata, September 21, 2017.
334. Beliefs and Believers-I, The Statesman, Kolkata, October 25, 2017.
335. Beliefs and Believers-II, The Statesman, Kolkata, October 26, 2017.
336. Disoriented Education-I, The Statesman, Kolkata, May 13, 2018.
337. Disoriented Education-II, The Statesman, Kolkata, May 14, 2018.
338. The Quantum of Solace, The Statesman, Kolkata May 25, 2018.
339. Offline in the Online Era, The Statesman, Kolkata, June 18, 2018.
340. Beliefs and Believers, Business Economics, Kolkata, June 01-15, 2018.
341. Push-button Vote, The Statesman, Kolkata, June 28, 2018.

342. Rebirth and Evolution, The Statesman, Kolkata, July 8, 2018.
343. Sanitized, Sensitized, The Statesman, Kolkata, July 20, 2018.
344. Development of Self, The Statesman, Kolkata, August 2, 2018.
345. Bridging the Trust Deficit in EVMs, The Tribune, Chandigarh, August 11, 2018.
346. Rethinking Our Education, Mainstream, New Delhi, VOL LVI No34, August 11, 2018.
347. Learner as Marks-ist, The Statesman, Kolkata, August 13, 2018.
348. Death and After I, The Statesman, Kolkata, August 22, 2018.
349. Death and After II, The Statesman, Kolkata, August 23, 2018.
350. Society and the Shrine, The Statesman, Kolkata, August 30, 2018.
351. Transient Glory, The Statesman, Kolkata, September 18, 2018.
352. Elections Together, The Statesman, Kolkata, September 24, 2018.
353. The Supreme Self, The Statesman, Kolkata, October 9, 2018.
354. Consciousness and Birth, The Statesman, Kolkata, October 25, 2018.
355. Train the Trainer, The Statesman, Kolkata, November 13, 2018.
356. Exploring Religion, The Statesman, Kolkata, Novermber 21, 2018.
357. Simultaneous Elections: How Practicable? Mainstream, December 22, 2018, Vol LVII No1 (Annual Number), New Delhi.
358. On Being Important-I, The Statesman, Kolkata, December 23, 2018.
359. On Being Important-II, The Statesman, Kolkata, December 24, 2018.
360. The Sahibji Syndrome, The Statesman, Kolkata, January 28, 2019.
361. The Stuff of Dreams, The Statesman, Kolkata, February 8, 2019.
362. Democratic Dissent, The Statesman, Kolkata, March 9, 2019.
363. The Anatomy of Capital Punishment in India, Mainstream, Vol LVII No 13, March 16, 2019.
364. Unity in Creation, The Statesman, Kolkata, March 30, 2019.
365. In Death Row, The Statesman, Kolkata, April 26, 2019.
366. The Anatomy of Capital Punishment in India, The Administrator, January 2019, Volume 59, Number 1, Mussourie.
367. The Scarce Essential, The Statesman, Kolkata, July 22, 2019.
368. Unity in Creation, The Statesman, Kolkata, August 15, 2019.
369. Dissent is the Fulcrum of a Democracy, Woman's Era, New Delhi, August, 2019.
370. Need for a National Water Policy, Mainstream, August 3, 2019, Vol LVII No 33, New Delhi.
371. Spiritual Growth, The Statesman, Kolkata, October 22, 2019.
372. Rewards of Altruism-I, The Statesman, Kolkata, November 29, 2019.
373. Rewards of Altruism-II, The Statesman, Kolkata, November 30, 2019.
374. Fighting Poverty-I, The Statesman, Kolkata, December 19, 2019.
375. Fighting Poverty-II, The Statesman, Kolkata, December 20, 2019.
376. Past Lives and Future-I, The Statesman, Kolkata, January 16, 2020.
377. Past Lives and Future-II, The Statesman, Kolkata, January 17, 2020.
378. Revival of Sanskrit, The Statesman, Kolkata, February 15, 2020.
379. Citizen's Justice-I, The Statesman, Kolkata, March 1, 2020.
380. Citizen's Justice-II, The Statesman, Kolkata, March 2, 2020.

381. The Brave New World of Future, Mainstream, March 6, 2021, Vol LIX No 12, New Delhi.

382. A Grim Battle-I, The Statesman, Kolkata, June 2, 2021.

383. A Grim Battle-II, The Statesman, Kolkata, June 3, 2021.
384. Monitoring the Court Cases Better, The Administrator, Vol.61, No.3, LBSNAA, Mussoorie, July, 2021.

385. Impact of Covid on Business Correspondent Model - A study with reference to Odisha, Stochastic Modeling and Applications, Vol. 26 No. 3 (January-June, Special Issue 2022 Part 5).

386. Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel: Builder of India’s Steel Frame, The Administrator, Vol.62, No.1, ILBSNAA, Mussoorie, January, 2023.

387. Waterways to Success, The Statesman, Kolkata, February 17, 2025.

388. Logistics Growth, The Statesman, Kolkata, April 10, 2025.

389. Driving sustainable growth in the logistics sector, Times of India, New Delhi, April 22, 2025.

390. Bengal shows the way-I, The Statesman, Kolkata, November 2, 2025.

391. Bengal shows the way-II, The Statesman, Kolkata, November 3, 2025.

392. Strengthening Road Safety through Safe Drive, Save Life Campaign, Times of India, New Delhi, November 11, 2025.

393. Our Invisible Self-I, The Statesman, Kolkata, November 29, 2025.

394. Our Invisible Self-II, The Statesman, Kolkata, November 30, 2025.

BOOK REVIEW:

1. The Other Side of Mahatma by Prakash N. Desai and Hyman L. Muslin, Har Anand Publications, New Delhi, 1998, in Business and Political Observer, New Delhi, February 28, 1998.
2. The Nuances of Planning Techniques, The Statesman, Kolkata, August 5, 2012.
3. A Suitable Treatise on Civil Society, The Statesman, Kolkata, August 18, 2012.

BOOKS:
1. How to Win Your World: Hand Book of a Smart Man, Hope India Publications, New Delhi, 2008.

2. India Unleashed: Problems and Prospects, Vidhu Prakashan, Allahabad, 2008.

3. Regimes in International Relations, Anamika Prakashan, Allahabad, 2011.
4. India and the World, Anamika Prakashan, Allahabad, 2012.
5. Life Lingua, Kathachitra Prakashan, Lucknow, 2013.
6. Life Lingua (Bengali Translation), Kathachitra Prakashan, Lucknow, 2014.
6. Selected Contemporary Essays, McGraw Hill Education, New Delhi, 2015.
7. Indian Policy and Development, McGraw Hill Education, New Delhi, 2016.
8. Vishisht Samsamyik Nibandh, McGraw Hill Education, New Delhi, 2017.
9. Bihar-Ek Parichay, McGraw Hill Education, New Delhi, 2018.
10. An Introduction to Bihar General Studies, McGraw Hill Education, New Delhi, 2018.
11. Nije Swapno Nije Joy Korun, Deep Prakashan, Kolkata, 2019.
12. Why Are We Born?: Understanding the Cosmic Drama, National Central Book Agency, New Delhi, 2019.
13. Indian Planning and Development: Some Analyses and Reflections, Deep Prakashan, Kolkata, 2019.

14. International Relations, Pearson, New Delhi, 2022.

15. Antarashtriya Sambandh, Pearson, New Delhi, 2022.

16. Seekh Bhari Kahaniyan, Baidyanath Press, Patna, 1990.