Curriculum vitae of Dr. Anil K. Rai 'Ankit'

DR. ANIL KUMAR RAI
PROFESSOR & HEAD
DEPARTMENT OF MASS COMMUNICATION
MAHATMA GANDHI ANTARRASHTRIYA HINDI VISHWAVIDYALAYA, WARDHA (MAHARASHTRA)- 442001
PH. NO. 09422905749, OFF. 07152 202100
e-mail: raianilankit@gmail.com
Weblog : www.raianilankit.blogspot.com

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Dr. Anil K. Rai ‘Ankit’ : M.J., M.A., M.Phil., Ph.D.
Delhi University, Delhi
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WORK EXPERIENCE : 17 Years & 06 Months (Teaching/Research & Media)

• Professor & Head, Department of Mass Communication, Mahatma Gandhi Antarrashtriya Hindi Vishwavidyalaya, Wardha (Maharashtra), since 07th July 2009 to till date.
• Reader & Head, Department of Electronic Media Studies, Kushabhau Thakre University of Journalism & Mass Communication, Raipur (Chhattisgarh), since 03rd Oct. 2008 to 07th July 2009.
  
• Lecturer & Head (Founder), Department of Mass Communication, VBS Purvanchal University, Jaunpur (U.P.), since 21st December 1998 to 01st Oct. 2008.
• Producer/ Script writer (News) at SAHARA T.V. Noida, since 22nd August 1998 to 20th December 1998.
• Director / Script Writer (T.V. Programmes for DDKs) for Vee Filmco Foto News Pvt. Ltd., Lucknow, since 15th Oct. 1997 to 15th July 1998.
• Lecturer (ad-hoc)/ Co-ordinator, (Founder), Hindi Journalism & Mass Communication at BR Ambedkar College (Delhi University) Delhi, since 11th August 1994 to 30th September 1997.
• Junior Research Fellow (JRF), research project funded by UGC, since 16th Sept. 1993 to 10th August 1994.
• Producer/ Director (T.V. Programmes), Script Writer/ Correspondent/ Associate Editor in different media organizations, like V-filmco pvt. Ltd., Mitra communications pvt. Ltd. (T.V. Programme Production Houses for Doordarshan), since 10th June 1991 to 15th August 1993.

RESEARCH ACTIVITIES :

• Principal Investigator of Major Research Project on “Role of Media in
  Women Political Empowerment” funded by
  U.G.C.(Govt. of India) New Delhi.
• Principal Investigator of a project for Science Communication funded
  by NCSTC, DST (Govt. of India) New Delhi.
• Guiding to research scholars for Ph.D. Programme.
• Editor “Indian Media Studies Journal”
  

PUBLICATION : ( Books- 17, Papers- 10, Articles- More than 200 )

WORKSHOPS/SEMINARS/CONFERENCES:
( Organized- 22, Participated- 18 )

Books-

• “Satellite Media : Challenges and Opportunities ”
• “Understanding Digital Media and Weblog Journalism”
• “Multimedia and Cyber Communication”
• “Community Journalism”
• “Sanchar Ke Saat Sopan”
• “Sanchar Proudyogiki Aur Janmadhyam”
• “Sanchar Kranti Aur Vishva Jan Madhyam”
• “Public Relations : Tools And Techniques ”
• “Communication Management : Hearing Versus Listening ”
• “Communication : Principles And Practice ”
• “Photography : Principles And Practice ”
• “Issues And Challenges Of Mass Media” (Ed.)
• “Dynamics Of Media” (Ed.)
• “Aadhunik Patrakarita Avm Sanchar Karma”
• “Patrakar Aur Patrakarita Jagat”
• “Samkalin Kavita Ke Tewar”
• “Sanchar : Paridhi Aur Vistar”
  

Research Papers –

• “Impact of Mass Media on Extra Marital Affairs” (A Study of Lucknow, India), Published in Associated Content (a international journal of the people’s media company) on Feb. 03, 2007.
• Private Satellite News Channels: Reliability, Response and Impediments” published in Journal of Communication, Varanasi

“Grameen Vikas Me Vigyan Sanchar Ke Chhetra Me Paramparik Sanchar Madhyamon Ki Bhoomika”(Role of Traditional Media in Rural Development in special reference to Science Communication), Published in Sanchar Shree (a journal of mass communication) from Lucknow University, Lucknow, Vol.06, Issue 04, Oct.-Dec.,2006.

“Dot Com Education & Online Services”, Published in Sanchar Shree (a journal of mass communication) from Lucknow University, Lucknow.

“Doordarshan News & Citizen’s Explanation on National Affairs”, Published in Dynamics of Media from JBD Book Distributor,New Delhi

“Patent Act : Provisions, Procedural Aspects and its Implementation”, Published in HRD Monograph, VBS Purvanchal University, Jaunpur

“Patrakarita, Samajik Sarokar aur Swayattata” Published in Abhivyakti, VBS Purvanchal University, Jaunpur

“E-Chaupal : A tool of Rural Development” , Published in Sanchar Shree (a journal of mass communication) from Lucknow University, Lucknow.

“Making Sense of 24-hour News Channels: Reliability, Response and Impediments”, Published in Issues & Challenges of Mass Media from Shree Publishers & Distributors, New Delhi-02

Articles –
More than two hundred articles, features, book reviews and interviews
in daily Hindi Newspapers, as mentioned above in print media.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE :

ELECTRONIC MEDIA

• Have experience of reporting, designing, scripting and producing T.V. programmes including ad. films.
• Produced more than 20 documentaries for Doordarshan and other satellite channels such as-Azadi Ke Matwale, Ganga : Kal Aur Aaj, Hindi Sahitya Sammelan, Kampil, Garimanmai Ganga, Jungle Mein Jeevan, Sugandh Nagri Kannouj, Prani Udyan, Kranthari Shiv Verma, India International Trade fair-96, Shikhar Ki Oar : Dr. Mata Prasad, Shiraj-E-Hindi : Jaunpur, Resettlement of Ex-soldiers etc.
• Produced 26 episodes of news based current affairs programme ‘AAJ KAL,’ & ‘NO PROBLEM’ and ‘CHARCHA MEIN’ for DD-1 & DD-2.
• Have scripted and directed 26 episodes of “Sur Sangeet” – a variety entertainment programme on Indian soldiers for Lucknow Doordarshan Kendra.
• Produced Ad. Films – Indocon U.P.S System, Bahurani Vanaspati
• Worked for Jain Satellite Television’s news based current affairs programme “KHOJ” as a free-lancer.
• Worked for SAHARA TV as Script Writer/Producer under News and Current Affairs Department.
  
  

PRINT MEDIA

Have experience of reporting; editing and layout design while editing weekly,fortnightly

and monthly magazines.

Worked as –

• Chief Editor – “Purvanchal Jansanchar” (Weekly)
• Editor – “Samay Sarokar” (Monthly)
• Asstt. Editor – “Janadhar Bharati” (Fortnightly)
• Co-Editor – “Maatri Chhaya” (Fortnightly)
• Co-Editor – “Communication Today” (Fortnightly)
• Editor – “Purvanchal Patrika” (Annual)
• Editor – “Abhivyakti” (Annual)
• Have written more than 200 articles published in various leading daily Hindi Newspapers, like Rastriya Sahara, Hindustan, Swatantra Bharat etc.
  
  

ADMINISTRATIVE EXPERIENCE :

• Head, Department of Mass Communication, Mahatma Gandhi Antarrashtriya Hindi Vishwavidyalaya, Wardha (Maharashtra).
• Head, Department of Electronic Media Studies, Kushabhau Thakre University of Journalism & Mass Communication, Raipur (Chhattisgarh).
  
• Founder Head – Department of Mass Communication, V.B.S. Purvanchal University, Jaunpur (U.P.).

Founder Co-ordinatior- JMC Programme, BR Ambedakar College
(Delhi University), Delhi.

General Secretary – All India Media Teacher’s Association (AIMTA)

President – Purvanchal University Campus Teacher’s Association
(PUCTA)

Founder Director-ARTV Network, New Delhi

Member of Advisory Council – South Asia Mass Communication
Programming & Research Centre (SAMPARAC)

Proctor – V.B.S. Purvanchal University, Jaunpur

Convener– BOS, Department of Mass Communication, V.B.S.
Purvanchal University, Jaunpur

Member – Academic council, V.B.S. Purvanchal University, Jaunpur.

Member – Global Peace Foundation, Jaunpur.

Member – Research Advisory Board, American Biographical Institute,
USA.

President – Society for Applied Development and Research (SADAR).

Member of Executive committee, NUJ (I) school of Journalism &
Communication, Jantar Mantar Road, second floor, New
Delhi-110001

WORKSHOPS/SEMINARS/CONFERENCES:
( Organized- 22, Participated- 18 )

Organized :

• National Seminar on "Mainstream Media and Science Communication",(28th Feb.& 1st March, 2007)
• National Seminar on "Role of Media in Effective Science Communication",(28th Feb.2006)
• Workshop on Photography ,(20th –23rd Dec.,2005)
• Symposia on ‘Film and Society’, (30th Nov., 2005)
• Debate on “Women and Politics”,(25th Sept., 2005)
• National Seminar on "Media, Technology and Rural Development",(22nd –23rd Oct.,2005)
• Debate on “Women and Politics”,(25th feb., 2005)
• Debate on “Youth and Politics” , (14th feb., 2005)
• Symposia on ‘Media Management’, (16th Dec., 2003)
• Symposia on ‘Practical Aspects of Editing’, (20th Jan., 2003)
• Symposia on ‘Film and Television Production’ ,(30th Jan., 2002)
• Four days workshop on ‘Science Popularization through Cultural Activities’, (26th – 29th September, 2002)
• Seminar on ‘Hindi Ke Vikas Men Sahityakaron Ki Bhumika’, (14th September, 2002)
• Seminar on ‘Women : Media & Politics’, (2nd Sept., 2002)
• Seminar on ‘Media and its Social Responsibilities’, (12th March, 2002)
• Seminar on ‘POTO, Media and Human Rights’, (13th Nov., 2001)
• Seminar on ‘Women and Media’, (18th Oct, 2001)
• Seminar on ‘Gandhian Philosophy & its Relevance’, (2nd Oct, 2001)
• One day workshop on ‘District Correspondents : Problems & Challenges’, (2nd March, 2001)
• One day national seminar on ‘Media for People or People for Media.’, (14th March, 2001)
• Four days workshop on ‘Science Script Writing for Broadcast Media’,(16th – 19th Dec., 2001)
  
  
  

Participated :

• International Seminar on “Media and Social Perspectives”, organized by Panjabi University, Patiala (Punjab) on 11th - 13th March, 2007.
• National Workshop on Science Communication for Development of a Course Module, organized by NCSTC, DST, New Delhi at Jaipur (Rajasthan) on 29th -31st Jan. 2007.
• National Seminar on “New Media Perspectives & India”, organized by MG Kashi Vidyapeeth, Varanasi on 13th Oct., 2006.
• National Seminar on “Media and Rural Development”, organized by Lucknow University, Lucknow on 11th –12th March, 2006.
• National Seminar on “Contribution of Journalism in Freedom Movement”, organized by Gujarat Vidyapeeth, Ahmedabad (Gujarat) on 16th – 18th Feb.,2006.
• 5th National Science Communication Congress organized by BSS, ISWA & NCSTC, DST, New Delhi at Varanasi on 12th - 16st Dec.,2005.
• National Seminar on “New Innovative in Science Communication” organized by Yuva Vigyan Parishad (M.P.) & NCSTC, DST, New Delhi at Chitrakoot on 18th - 21st Nov.,2005.
• National Seminar on “Information Technology and Rural Development” organized by Lucknow University, Lucknow on 20th –21st Feb., 2005.
• Workshop on “Science Popularization through Cultural Activities” organized by Shri Dwarika Dhish Lok Sanskriti Avem Vanaspatiki Vikas Sansthan, Jaunpur (U.P.) Sponsored by NCSTC, DST, New Delhi on 09th - 10th Feb. 2005.
• National Seminar on “WTO and Entrepreneurship Development” organized by Deptt. Of Business Economics, V.B.S. Purvanchal University, Jaunpur on 07th - 08th Feb. 2005.
• Participated in National Conference on ‘Universalization of Education and Role of Media’ organized by UNICEF & Makhan Lal Chaturvedi Rashtriya Patrakarita Vishwavidyalaya, Bhopal (M.P.) from January17th – 18th , 2005.
• Participated in NGO Conference & National Seminar on Rural Development organized by Department of Applied Psychology, V.B.S. Purvanchal University, Jaunpur from December 22nd - 23rd , 2004.
• International Seminar on “Globalization and Poverty Challenges and Strategies” organized by Mahatma Gandhi Kashi Vidyapeeth, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh on 4th-6th Dec. 2004.
  z Participated in the 4-week orientation programme conducted by UGC Academic Staff College, Himachal Pradesh University, Shimla from 14.06.2004 to 10.07.2004.
• National Seminar on “National Development and Media” organized by Mahatma Gandhi Kashi Vidyapeeth, Varanasi on 19th –20th Nov., 2003 .
• National Seminar on “Media & Technologies” organized by Lucknow University, Lucknow on 21st – 22nd Feb. 2002.
• Twelve days national workshop for media educationalists on “Script Writing & Audio–Video production Techniques.” organized by EMPC, IGNOU, New Delhi from 8th – 19th Oct. 2001 .
• Workshop on ‘TV Programme Production’ organized by EMPC, IGNOU, New Delhi on 7th Feb. 2000.
• Workshop on “Script Writing for Television News” Organised by Lucknow University, Lucknow on 16th Oct. 1999.
• International Conference on “Terrorism & Media” organized by South Asia Pacific Society. India Chapter, New Delhi on 3rd –4th March, 1998.
• Participated in a 3-week professional development programme (Refresher Course) entitled “Hindi Journalism, Translation, Functional Hindi and Linguistics” conducted by UGC Centre for Professional Development in Higher Education (CPDHE), University of Delhi from March 10th –29th, 1997.
  
  
  
  

EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS :

(PROFESSIONAL & ACADEMIC)

• Ph.D. from University of Delhi.
• M.Phil. from University of Delhi.
• M.A. in Hindi language and literature from University of Delhi.
• M.J. from Dr. Hari Singh Gour University, Sagar (M.P.)
• B.J.M.C. from Awadhesh Pratap Singh University, Rewa (M.P.)
• PG Diploma in Journalism and Mass Communication from Mass Media Centre, YMCA, New Delhi.
• PG Diploma in Translation (Hindi-English) from Bhartiya Vidya Bhavan, New Delhi.
• Certificate Course in Parliamentary Process and Procedure from the Lok Sabha Secretariat, New Delhi.
• Certificate Course in Russian and Oriya Languages from University of Delhi.
• B.A. (Hon’s) from University of Delhi.
• NET from UGC, New Delhi.
  
  

HONOUR :

National Honour - 2006 for the service in the area of Media / Media Education given by Rashtriya Patrakarita Mahasamiti.
Sanchar Shree-2005, Shree Dvarikadheesh Institute for Country Culture & Ethno-Botany.
Best Millennium Citizen Award-2004, American Biographical Institute, USA.
Ratnakar Manadal Sahitya Award- 1988, New Delhi.



OTHERS :

• Designed the first-degree (Honors) level course of Hindi Journalism and Mass Communication in the country in BR Ambedkar College of Delhi University as Co-ordinator/Lecturer, in 1994.
• Three years experience as a Counselor in IGNOU, New Delhi (at BRAC study centre) since 1994 to 1997).
• Visiting faculty at different Media Centres/Institutes/Department of Universities.
• “Saathottary Hindi Kavita Mein Dvandva” – Ph.D. Research Work.
• “Naven Dashak Ki Kavita Mein Vidroh” – M.Phil. Research Work.
• “Video Patrakarita – Shuruwat Ek Electronic Yuddha Ki”- Project Work.
• “Role of Media in Human Rights Awareness”-Project Work.
• “Glossary on Theatre Words” – UGC Project
• Resource Person of NCSTC, DST, Govt. of India for training programmes.
• “Role of Media in Women Political Empowerment” -Major Research Project.
• Represented University of Delhi in National Youth Festival 1992 at Bombay University.
• Won Various Prizes in story and Poetry Writing at Delhi state level, like Ratnakar Manadal Sahitya Award 1988 etc.
• Awarded “B” Certificate in NCC.
• Best National Service Scheme (NSS) Volunteer of year 1989 while studying in Delhi University.
  
  
  
  
  
  PERSONAL DETAILS :
  
  Date of Birth : 04th January, 1968
  Language Known : Hindi, English, Sanskrit, Russian, Oriya.
  Present Occupation: H.O.D., Since December 1998 to till date.
  Specialization : Electronic Media (T.V. Programme Production), Reporting & Feature Writing
  
  
  
  Dr. Anil K. Rai ‘Ankit’