School
of
Studies
in Anthropology (Accredited by NAAC B+)
Faculty: Life Sciences
Year
of Establishment: 1965
The
School of Studies in Anthropology focuses on understanding humans (as a
biological and a cultural being) and human behavior through
cross-culture perspective. Anthropologists study the diversity of
humankind as manifest through time and across the globe. Anthropology is
a discipline that uniquely bridges the social, natural and life
sciences. Thus, the scope of anthropology is vast and varied.
The
School under Faculty of Life Sciences offers a Postgraduate degree
(M.A./M.Sc.) in Anthropology, M.Phil. in
Anthropology, Five-Year
Integrated M.Sc. Forensic Science, Five-Year Integrated M.Sc.
Anthropology, P.G. Diploma in Criminology and Forensic Science and
Research degrees (Ph.D.) in Anthropology and Forensic Science.
School
of
Studies
in Anthropology prides itself on
providing a vital learning milieu for students, enriched by an active
research environment, teaching & supervisory styles, encourage the
pursuit of ideas and the satisfaction that comes from applying
knowledge. The department boasts a variety of
special resources for students.
The
Anthropological
Museum
, state-of-art Laboratories (Anthropometry Lab, Serology and
Dermatoglyphics Lab, Archaeology Lab, Human Genomics Lab, Forensic Lab,
Computer Lab) Departmental Library, Computing and Internet facilities
Fieldwork training and Modern teaching aids supported by the School are
being developed as major resources for teaching and research.
Anthropology is divided
traditionally into three major sub-fields, each of which contribute
distinct perspectives on the issues of what makes us human:
- Biological
Anthropology addresses the physical properties of
humans and their primate relatives, both now and in prehistory.
- Social-Cultural
Anthropology investigates contemporary human
cultures and the diversity of human social institutions.
- Archaeology
concerns cultures of the past.
The
range of research interests of the faculty includes Biological (Genomic
diversity, Dissection of complex genetic disorders, Human Genetics,
Population Genetics, Molecular Genetics, Medical Biotechnology, Genetic
Epidemiology, Forensic Biology, Demogenetics, Human Growth &
Nutrition), Socio-Cultural (Ethnography, Medical Anthropology,
Population Studies, Reproductive Health, Tribal Development, Policy
Research) and Archaeological areas (Ethno-archaeology, Geo-archaeology).
Together, these branches of study teach us about modern human biological
and cultural diversity, as well as our evolutionary origins, thereby
enhancing our understanding of the past, present and future of the human
species.
Infra-structure
facilities:
Ø
State-of-Art Laboratories:
v
Anthropometry Lab
v
Serology and Dermatoglyphics Lab
v
Archaeology Lab
v
Human Genomics Lab
v
Forensic
Lab
v
Computer Lab
Anthropological
Museum
Internet
Facility through VSAT
Modern
Teaching Aids:
(Computer aided teaching,
Overhead Projector, Slide Projector, LCD
Projector, Models, Tools & Charts)
Departmental
Library
Fieldwork
Training
Central
Library (5412 books & 15 Journals; On-line Journals, Infonet and
EDUSET facilities)
There is also an active
Anthropological Association, which organizes anthropology-related
activities: invite guest speakers, seminars, alumni meet and field trips
etc. besides cultural activities.
Courses
Offered & Their Outline:
|
Course
|
Duration
|
Subjects
|
Seats
|
Course
Fee
|
Eligibility
|
|
M.A./
M.Sc.
|
4-
semesters
(2 years)
|
Anthropology
(Specialization in Physical and Social Anthropology)
Detailed
Syllabus |
25
2 NRI
|
Rs.1,000 per year
NRI
Rs.5,000 per year
|
B.A/B.Sc.
45% marks
|
|
M.Phil.
|
1 Year
|
Anthropology
Detailed
Syllabus
|
10
|
Rs.10,000per year
|
M.A./M.Sc. Anthropology
55%
|
|
Ph.D.
|
3-5 years
|
Anthropology
|
6 Students
per Teacher
|
As per University Rules
|
As per University rules
|
|
Five
Year Integrated
M.Sc.
Course
|
10 Semesters
(5 years)
|
Forensic
Science
|
5
|
As per University Rules
|
10+2 with
1st division
|
|
Five
Year Integrated
M.Sc.
Course
|
10 Semesters
(5 years)
|
Anthropology
|
5
|
As per University Rules
|
10+2 with
1st division
|
|
Ph.D.
|
3-5 years
|
Forensic
Science
|
6 Students
per Teacher
|
As per University Rules
|
M.Sc.
Forensic Science
55%
|
|
P.G.
Diploma
(Self
Finance)
|
2-Semesters
(1 Year)
|
Criminology
and Forensic Science
Detailed
Syllabus
|
10
(2 Sponsored seats)
|
Rs.
25,000
per
Year
|
M.Sc. in Anthropology/ Biotechnology/
Bioscience/
Chemistry/
Physics/
Criminology/
LLB/
Biochemistry/
Microbiology
|
Admission: Admission
Strictly on Merit basis.
Faculty:
Qualified,
experienced and devoted faculties are engaged in teaching and research
activities.
Both
academic and support staff provide expertise, support and encouragement
to students in achieving goals.
|
S.No.
|
Name of Faculty Member
|
Designation
|
Qualification
|
Specialization
|
No. of
Publication
|
|
1
|
Permanent
Faculty
Dr.
Mitashree Mitra
|
Professor
Chairman,
Board of Studies in Anthropology;
|
Ph.D.
|
Biological
Anthropology
(Genomic
Diversity, Genetic Epidemiology, Forensic Biology, Tribal
Health)
|
69
CI-37
IF-3.699
3 Books
|
|
2
|
Dr. M. Chakravarty
|
Professor and Head
|
Ph.D.
|
Biological
Anthropology
(Population
Genetics
Epidemiology, Ethnomedicine)
|
28
1 Book
|
|
3
|
Dr.
Arun Kumar
|
Professor
|
Ph.D.
|
Archaeological
Anthropology
(Ethnoarchaeology,
Prehistoric Archaeology,
Paleoanthropology)
|
14
|
|
4
|
Dr. Ashok Pradhan
|
Sr. Lecturer
|
Ph.D.
|
Biological Anthropology
(Population
Anthropology, Tribal Studies)
|
8
2 Books
|
|
5
|
Mr.
J. K. Premi
|
Lecturer
|
M.Sc.
UGC
NET
|
Socio-Cultural
Anthropology
(RCH,,Tribal
Development, Medical Anthropology)
|
2
|
|
6
|
Ad-hoc
Faculty
Dr.
Sriram Baghel
|
Lecturer
|
M.Sc.,Ph.D.
|
Biological
Anthropology
|
3
|
|
7
|
Dr.
V K. Tiwari
|
Lecturer
|
UGC
NET
Ph.D.
|
Socio-Cultural
Anthropology
|
8
|
|
8
|
Ms. R. Chandrakar
|
Lecturer
|
M.Phil.
|
Socio-Cultural
Anthropology
|
2
|
|
9
|
Dr.
Abhaya Bara
|
Lecturer
|
UGC
NET
Ph.D.
|
Criminology
|
-
|
|
10
|
Mr.
R. Sirmour
|
Lecturer
|
UGC
NET
|
Forensic
Science
|
-
|
|
11
|
Guest
Faculty
Mr.
S. S. Parihar
|
Retired
Lecturer
|
M.A.
|
Socio-Cultural
Anthropology
|
|
Achievements:
During last five years 15
candidates have been awarded Ph.D. degree in Anthropology, 14 candidates
cleared UGC-NET for lecturership, 5 candidates received
the State level Young Scientist Award and 4 candidates awarded
National level (JRF) scholarships.
UGC
DRS-SAP (2007-2012):
The University Grants
Commission,
New Delhi
, recognized the
School
of
Studies
in Anthropology to support research under its Special Assistance
Programme in the thrust areas Human Genomic & Cultural Diversity.
Grant sanctioned Rs. 37.85 Lakhs.
Co-ordinator-UGC DRS-SAP: Professor
Mitashree Mitra
Assistant Co-ordinator-
UGC DRS-SAP: Dr. Arun Kumar
Research
Projects
(Last Five Years):
|
Name of the Investigator
&
Co-investigator
|
Title of the Project and
duration
|
Amount
sanctioned
In Rs.
|
Funding Agency
|
|
PI:
Dr.
Mitashree Mitra
Co-PI:
Dr. M.
Guha
|
Genomic
diversity among Gonds of
Madhya
Pradesh
2001-2004
|
12.87
Lakh
|
Department
of Biotechnology
Ministry
of Science and Technology,
New Delhi
|
|
Dr. Arun Kumar
|
Impact of drought on Tribal
Life: A study in Action Anthropology
2002-2003
|
0.10 Lakh
|
University
Grants Commission
(Minor)
|
|
PI:
Dr. Moyna Chakravarty
Co-PI:
Dr. Ashok Pradhan
|
Infant
Mortality rate among the Hill Korwas of Jashpur
2002-2003
|
0.13 Lakh
|
University
Grants Commission
(Minor)
|
|
PI:
Dr. Ashok Pradhan
Co-PI:
Dr. Moyna Chakravarty
|
A
Plan for development of Kamar – Most Primitive Tribes of
Chhattisgarh
2003-2006
|
1.64 Lakh
|
Chhattisgarh
Council for Science and Technology
Raipur
|
|
Dr. Ashok Pradhan
|
Chhattisgarh
ke Gadba janjation ke prathagat kanuno ka sanghatrikaran
2004
|
0.20 Lakh
|
TRI,
Raipur
|
|
Dr. Ashok Pradhan
|
Chhattisgarh
ke Birhor janjation ke prathagat kanuno ka sanghatrikaran
2004
|
0.20 Lakh
|
TRI,
Raipur
|
|
Dr. Ashok Pradhan
|
Chhattisgarh
ke Oraon janjation ke prathagat kanuno ka sanghatrikaran
2004
|
0.20 Lakh
|
TRI,
Raipur
|
|
Dr. Ashok Pradhan
|
Chhattisgarh
ke Bhatra janjation ke prathagat kanuno ka sanghatrikaran
2004
|
0.20 Lakh
|
TRI,
Raipur
|
|
PI:
Dr. Arun Kumar
Co-PI:
Dr.C.D. Agashe
|
A
study in sport science on tribal sport persons of
C.G.:Kinanthropometriy, Fitness and Personality dimensions
2004-2006
|
2.0 Lakh
|
Chhattisgarh
Council for Science and Technology
Raipur
|
|
PI:
Dr. Usha Dube
Co-PI:
Dr. Moyna Chakravarty
|
Upliftment and utilization of
health services among the women of urbal slums
2004-2006
|
1.0 Lakh
|
Chhattisgarh
Council for Science and Technology
Raipur
|
|
PI:
Dr. Mitashree
Mitra
Co-PI:
Dr.V.K.Kanungo
|
Potential
& Evaluation of Ethnomedicine & Health Management
Practices among the Hill Korwa & Birhor Primitive Tribes of
Chhattisgarh
2004-2006
|
1.57 Lakhs
|
Chhattisgarh
Council for Science and Technology
Raipur
|
|
PI:
Dr. Mitashree
Mitra
Co-PI:
Dr. Ashok Pradhan
|
Patterns of Genomic Diversity among Primitive
Tribes of Chhattisgarh
2005-2008
|
33.96 Lakhs
|
Department
of Biotechnology
Ministry
of Science and Technology,
New Delhi
|
Research
in collaboration with:
Ø
Human Genetics Unit, Indian Statistical Institute,
Kolkata
Ø
Regional Cancer Institute,
Pt.
J.N.M.
Government
Medical
College
,
Raipur
Ø
State Forensic Laboratory,
Raipur
Ø
School
of
Life Sciences
,
Pt.
Ravishankar
Shukla
University
,
Raipur
Ø
School
of
Biotechnology
,
Pt.
Ravishankar
Shukla
University
,
Raipur
Ø
School
of
Physical Education
,
Pt.
Ravishankar
Shukla
University
,
Raipur
Ø
Center for Women’s Studies,
Pt.
Ravishankar
Shukla
University
,
Raipur
National
Seminars organized during last five years (2002-2007):
Ø
“Current
Trends in Ethnographic & Ethnoarchaeological Researches on Tribes
of Chhattisgarh &
neighboring States” from
February 25-27, 2004
Ø
"Tribes
in Crises: Bio-cultural Perspective" from
November 28-30,2006
