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Yade Lal Tekhre 131 Keeley Crescent, Saskatoon, SK S7J 4B3 Cell (306) 717-2419
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Academic Qualifications 1989
Doctor of Philosophy (Sociology) Department of Post-Graduate Studies and Research in Sociology, University Teaching Department, Rani Durgawati University, Jabalpur (MP) India
1986
Master of Philosophy Department of Post-Graduate Studies and Research in Sociology University Teaching Department, Rani Durgawati University, Jabalpur (MP) India
1990
Master Degree of Arts (Sociology) Division Improved (previously appeared in 1979) University topper Department of Post-Graduate Studies and Research in Sociology University Teaching Department, Rani Durgawati University, Jabalpur (MP) India
1982
Bachelor of Law Department of Post-Graduate Studies and Research in Law Rani Durgawati University, Jabalpur (Madhya Pradesh) India
1982
Diploma in Journalism Rani Durgawati University, Jabalpur, MP, India
1979
Post-Graduate Diploma in Public Administration Rani Durgawati University, Jabalpur (Madhya Pradesh) India
2004
Diploma in HIV and Family Education (DAFE) Indira Gandhi National Open University, New Delhi, India
2007
Certificate in Human Rights (CHR) Indira Gandhi National Open University, New Delhi, India
PhD, Master Degree of Arts, Bachelor of Laws and Diploma in Public Administration have been evaluated by World Education Services and Recognized Canadian Equivalency in June 25, 2014 WORK EXPERIENCE Professor (Sociology): Department of Social Sciences, 1991-2009 / 2011 – 2013 National Institute of Health and Family Welfare, New Delhi, India Key functions: Teaching- sociology of health, gender, micro planning, research methodology- qualitative and quantitative research, inter-sectoral coordination, community participation, and social mobilization; Training- Health and Human Rights, project formulation and research methodology, Course for Capacity Building of NGOs Engaged in Prevention and Management of HIV/AIDS, Research- conduct national level empirical and performance base research on various aspects of health and family welfare; Monitoring and evaluation- community based policy and programs, immunization, contraception use and income generating activities; participatory research, organizing field visit of MD students in the community; Consultanciesprovided to sister organizations for guest lectures and research methodologies.
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Director (Research): National Human Rights Commission of India, 2009 - 2010 Key Functions: Provided research support to Commission’s efforts, policy research, monitoring Commission’s national level programmes and projects on Human Rights especially health related human rights, advocacy and training, organizing regional meetings on: women and child development, trafficking, mental health, occupational health, sanitation, settlement and rehabilitation of refugees in the country. Part-Time Lecturer: RAK College of Nursing, New Delhi 1991-1993 Syllabus taught: Sociology of Health, health seeking behaviour, counselling, community participation and social mobilization, Indian society, values and culture, family, marriage, urban and rural sociology, status of women, Indian demography, population problem, demographic change, research proposal for health care delivery.
Research Associate: (Women’s Studies and Research Centre), 1986 -1990 Rani Durgawati University, Jabalpur, MP, India Documentation of research studies, development of resources centre, organizing seminars, organized field visit, organizing problem solving camps in the rural community, networking with the NGOs, Medical College and Local Self Governments Correspondence-cum-Research Officer: 1984 – 1986 (Christian Children’s Funds) International Organization, Women’s Awakening Society, Jabalpur, MP, India Networking with sponsoring parents in USA, Australia, Canada and UK; extended services to marginalize families for settlement and family support, translated letters of sponsored children to their sponsored parents in different countries; ensure enrolment of the children in community. Provided nutritious food to the children and families, support towards better socialization of the children; interacting (liaison) with parents, teachers and administration of the schools for day to day problems Lecturer Part Time (Sociology): 1982-1986 Hitkarini Women’s College, Jabalpur MP, India Taught interview techniques, research methodology, marriage, society and culture, family system, social organization and disorganization, Social stratification, social pathology, social organization, women’s status and development, domestic violence, social inequality in India, organized crime, probation and parole, developmental plans and community participation, inter-sectoral coordination, demography and population studies. Publications and Presentations Research Studies Completed 1. ‘Parental Behaviour and Health Status of the Girl-Child’. This research study was carried out in Gwalior District of Madhya Pradesh (India) under the District Health Systems Research Gwalior in 1994, sponsored by National Institute of Health and Family Welfare, New Delhi.1994 (Chief Investigator) 2. ‘Evaluation of Mini Health Centre Scheme in Tamil Nadu State’ Planning Commission, Govt. of India. The report was submitted to the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare; this evaluation had policy implications. 1993 (Investigator) 3. ‘Income Generating Activities and Family Planning Behaviour among Rural Women in Uttar Pradesh, Bihar and Haryana State’. Report submitted to the National Institute of Health, New Delhi 4. ‘Health Post Evaluation in the Country’. The final report of the evaluation had been submitted to the National Institute of Health and Family Welfare, New Delhi in 1993.(Team Member) 5. Bharat Gyan Vigyan Samiti's Literacy to Health Campaign: An Evaluation Project funded by Ministry of Health and Family Welfare. This project was implemented in 9 states of India – Member Secretary of the Research Team (1994-95)
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6. ‘Partnership Between NGOs and The Organized Sector in Better Delivering of Health Care To Rural Population In The North Eastern States’. Sponsored by National Institute of Health and Family Welfare, New Delhi. 1996 (Co-Investigator) 7. National Malaria Eradication Programme – A Research study on ‘Socio-Cultural and Communicational Aspects in the State of Haryana and Rajasthan’. Sponsored by National Institute of Health and Family Welfare, New Delhi. 2000.(Co-Investigator) 8. Research study on ‘Status of Decentralization in Panchayati Raj Institutions in The State of Gujarat’. Sponsored by DFID and British Council Division, U.K. conducted by National Institute of Health and Family Welfare. 1997 (Team Member) 9. ‘Socio-Cultural Factors Affecting Population Declining of Khairwar Tribe in Sidhi District of Madhya Pradesh’. Report was submitted to the National Institute of Health and Family Welfare, 2000 (CoInvestigator) 10. Study on ‘Factors Affecting Quality of Selected Reproductive and Child Health (RCH) Services in the District Kanpur Uttar Pradesh’. Sponsored by National Institute of Health and Family Welfare, New Delhi, 2001 (Co-Investigator) 11. Comparative study of Psycho-social and Cultural Determinants of Male’s Involvement in Reproductive Health: Tribal, Rural, Urban and Slum population of two states (Orissa and Tamil Nadu) has been covered in this study. 2006 (Co-Investigator) 12. Assessment of Contraceptive Acceptance Among males in Himachal Pradesh and Uttar Pradesh, 2007 (Chief Investigator) 13. A mid-term evaluation research project, undertaken on behalf of the Macarthur Foundation in India, on the ‘Impact of Early Marriage and Early Pregnancy on Reproductive Health among Adolescents in the state of Rajasthan’ 2004-2005 14. Pre-Health Mela Survey in Patna City and its Adjoining Villages. Sponsored by Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Govt. of India (Co-Investigator) 2000 15. Capacity Building of Village Health Committee under Panchayati Raj Institutions in Madhya Pradesh, National Institute of health and Family Welfare, New Delhi, India (Ongoing) 16. Formative Research: Community Response and Preparedness of Health Providers to Birth Dose Programme: A study of Moradabad District, Uttar Pradesh India, for National Polio Surveillance Project: World Health Organization, New Delhi 2006 Books 1. Tekhre Y.L. and Singh S.P. (2002) NUTRITION IN COMMUNITY HEALTH MANAGEMENT Publisher: Aravali Books International (P) Ltd. New Delhi. Website: www.aravalibooks.com ISBN 81-86880-151 2. Singh S.P. and Tekhre Y.L. (2002) ENCYCLOPEDIA OF AIDS AND FAMILY EDUCATION Publisher: Reliance Publishing House, New Delhi. ISBN 8175101415 9788175101418 ISBN 81-7510-141-5 3. Nisha, Singh S.P. and Tekhre Y.L. (2002) Vividh Youn Vyavhar (VARIANT SEXUAL BEHAVIOUR) in Hindi language, Publisher: Aravali Books International (P) Ltd. New Delhi. Website: www.aravalibooks.com ISBN number 8188271004 4. Tekhre Yade Lal Health and Demographic Profile of Chhattishgarh State, India: To be published from National Institute of Health and Family Welfare, New Delhi [In Progress] Chapter in the Book Book: Environmental Concerns and Sustainable Development: Some Perspectives from India: Edited by Sakaram Somayaji and Ganesh Somayaji, published by the Energy and Resources Institute (TERI), New Delhi, 2009 Chapter: ‘Sustainability through People’s Participation in the Health Sector’ ISBN 978-817993-224-7
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Published Training Module for Distance Learning Course Block-3 Programme Management Unit-1 Community Involvement & Ownership; National Institute of Health & Family Welfare, New Delhi, India, 2010 Core member of Publication of ‘Training Module Online Programs for Spreading Awareness of Human Rights Issues in the Country for Indian POLICE` Jointly Published by National Human Rights Commission, India and Indira Gandhi National Open University, New Delhi, India, 2010 Published Second Edition of 6 booklets ‘Know Your Rights’ Human Rights Series: on important issues: Human Rights and HIV/AIDS, Right to Food, Right to work, Right of shelter and 'Rights of Elderly People' National Human Rights Commission, India, 2011 Articles in National and International Journals: 1. Tekhre Y.L. ‘Determinants of Contraceptive Acceptance among Males of District Kullu, Himachal Pradesh, India’. International Journal of South Asian Anthropologist, Vol. 5, September, 2005 Number 1, 45-60 2. Tekhre Y.L ‘Inter-Sectoral Coordination in Health and Family Welfare; Health and Family Welfare Development in Independent India’ –A Critique and Future Directions, National Institute of Health and Family Welfare, New Delhi, Vol. I, pp.120-133. 1999 3. Tekhre Y.L. and Menon S. ‘Socialization of The Girl-Child in Rural India’; Health and Population: Perspectives and Issues, National Institute of Health and Family Welfare, New Delhi Vol 21 (3), Jul-Sep. p.140-152 1998 4. Tekhre Y.L., Vandana Bhattacharya and Nishith, Inter-Spousal Communication in Reproductive Health, Communicator: Journal of Indian Institute of Mass Communication, New Delhi Vol. XLII No.1 Jan-Dec 2007 5. Tekhre Y.L and Sharma Alka, Right to Health and Health Related Human Rights, Indian Journal of Public Administration: Quarterly Journal of The Indian Institute of Public Administration: New Delhi, Vol. LV No.4 October-December, 2009 6. Tekhre Y.L. Empowerment of Women Towards Development of Their Health, DHARNA, Yearly Journal, National Institute of Health and Family Welfare, New Delhi, Vol.1, March, 1996 7. Tekhre Y.L, Males Involvement in Population Control, DHARNA, Yearly Journal, National Institute of Health and Family Welfare, New Delhi, Vol.3, April, 1998 8. Tekhre Y.L. et al, Knowledge, Attitudes and Practices of Community in Anti-Malaria Activities In A Delhi Slum, Health & Population - Perspectives and Issues, National Institute of Health and Family Welfare, New Delhi, Vol. 27 (2) 95-116, 2004 9. Tekhre Y.L. et al An Appraisal of Janani Sahyogi Yojana in The State of Madhya Pradesh: Health and Population: Perspectives and Issues Vol.31 (2), 85-93, 2008 10. Tekhre Y.L et al A Rapid Appraisal on Functioning of Janani Suraksha Yojana In South Orissa: Health and Population: Perspectives and Issues, National Institute of Health and Family Welfare, New Delhi,Vol.31 (2), 126-131, 2008 11. Tekhre Y.L., Rani Nisha and Singh S.P. “Sociology of Health and Illness in India: Present Status and Future Strategy in Social Change”, A Quarterly Journal of Social Change and Development, Council for Social Development, New Delhi, Vol. 35 No. 4 p-141-154 December, 2005 12. Tekhre Y.L, Aging, Health and Society: DHARNA, Yearly Journal, National Institute of Health and Family Welfare, New Delhi, Vol.4, March, 1999 13. Tekhre Y.L Ideal Family: Environment and Development of The Child: DHARNA, Yearly Journal, National Institute of Health and Family Welfare, New Delhi, Vol.5, March, 2000
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14. Tekhre Y.L Role of The Panchayat (Local Self Government) in Primary Health Care: DHARNA, Yearly Journal, National Institute of Health and Family Welfare, New Delhi, Vol.6, March, 2001 15. Tekhre Y.L Privatization of Health Services, DHARNA, Yearly Journal, Yearly Journal, National Institute of Health and Family Welfare, New Delhi, Vol.6, March, 2001 16. Tekhre Y.L Variant Sexual Behaviour: DHARNA, Yearly Journal, National Institute of Health and Family Welfare, New Delhi, Vol.7, March, 2002 17. Tekhre Y.L Vigilance is A Key to Remove Corruption: DHARNA, Yearly Journal, National Institute of Health and Family Welfare, New Delhi Vol.8, March, 2003 18. Tekhre Y.L and Nandan Deoki Human Rights Perspective on Health, The Transcendence, Quarterly Newsletter of National Institute of Health and Family Welfare, New Delhi Vol X No.4 Oct-Dec., 2008 19. Tekhre Y.L Mental Health Programme in India Needs a Revamp, The Transcendence, Quarterly Newsletter of National Institute of Health and Family Welfare, New Delhi, Vol. XII, No. 1, JanuaryMarch, 2010 20. Tekhre Y.L Increasing Danger of HIV/AIDS and Indian Society: A Reality, DHARNA, Yearly Journal, National Institute of Health and Family Welfare, New Delhi, Vol.10, March, 2005 21. Tekhre Y.L ‘Health And Human Rights’(in Hindi) DHARNA, yearly journal, National Institute of Health and Family Welfare, New Delhi, Vol.13, March, 2008 22. Tekhre Y.L Manav Adhikar: Paridrashya aur Pardarshita (Human Rights: Perspectives and Transparency -in Hindi), Maanvadhikar: Nayee Dishayen (Human Rights: new , Annual Journal of National Human Rights Commission, Vol.5, 2008 23. Tekhre Y.L ‘Role of Panchayati Raj Institutions in National Rural Health Mission’, DHARNA, Yearly Journal, National Institute of Health and Family Welfare, New Delhi, Vol.14, April, 2009 24. Varadarajan A and Tekhre Y.L “Indigenous Health Practices among Andhra Tribals, Health and Population: Perspective and Issues”, National Institute of Health and Family Welfare, New Delhi, India, Vol. 32 No.1 January-March, 2009 25. Tekhre Y.L Involvement of Panchayati Raj Institutions in Health: A Qualitative Analysis: Population and Health India (Mimeograph) Shyam Institute, 2008 26. Tekhre Y.L. and Nishith “Linkages between Rights to Information and Right to Health”, which was accepted for publication in Jamia Millia University (Central University in India: workshop proceedings 2011) 27. Tekhre Y.L. and Khan A.M. “Feasibility of Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs) as Partners with Government to Promote Primary Health Services”. Health and Population: Perspectives and Issues, National Institute of Health and Family Welfare, New Delhi. (in press) 28. Tekhre Y.L. Challenges of Protection of Health and Human Rights in India, about to be published in Economic and Political Weekly, Mumbai, India Supervised M.D. (Master in Medicine) Students in Community Health Administration (4 years residential Post-Graduate Course) and Evaluated PhD thesis 1. Medical Care Seeking Behaviour Among Slum Dwellers in Delhi (By Dr. Rajendra Kumar, 2001) 2. Functioning of Blood Banks in Delhi After the Recent Amendments in the Rules under the Drugs & Cosmetics Act 1940 (By Dr. N.K. Arora, 2002) 3. Community Perception and Participation in anti Malaria Activities in Urban Slums of Delhi (By Dr. Mahesh Kumar. Aggarwal, 2003) 4. Role of Private Practitioners in Implementation of Revised National Tuberculosis Programme in East Delhi (By Dr. Vinay Kumar Garg, 2004) 5. Functioning of School Health Programme in Delhi (By Dr. P.K. Shakthidharan, 2004)
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6. Study of Factors Affecting Implementation of Routine Immunization Coverage of Infants in an Empowered Action Group State (By Dr Manoj Kumar Dhingra, 2005) 7. A study of Health Needs of out of School Children in Urban slums of Delhi (By Dr. Anil, 2006) 8. People’s perception on declining sex ratio and PC and PNDT (Pre Conception and Pre Natal Detective Technique) Act in a district of Delhi (by Dr. Balbir Singh, 2007) 9. A Feasibility study of Community Based Health Insurance Among Cycle Rickshaw Pullers of Delhi (by Dr. Nishant Kumar, 2007) 10. Hospital Waste Management in Ghaziabad District of Uttar Pradesh (by Dr. Naveen Mor, 2009) 11. A Study on Information, Education and Communication Activities for Reproductive & Child Health Programme in Urban Slums of Delhi (By Dr. Anupama, 2010) 12. Examined PhD (Home Science) thesis ‘A Comparative Study of Nutrition and Health of Integrated Child Development Scheme Beneficiaries and Non-Beneficiaries’, at Rani Durgawati University, Jabalpur (MP) India. (By Amita Dubey, 1997) Organized Training/Workshop/Conferences 1. Worked as Joint Secretary of the National Seminar on ‘Tribal Health in India; Present Status and Future Strategies’ held at National Institute of Health and Family Welfare, Munirka, New Delhi from 8-10 February, 2001 2. Workshop on Interface Between Govt. Officials and Elected District Panchayat Presidents in the State of Gujarat, India, Collaboration with Nuffield Institute for Health, University of Leeds, U.K. Feb. 2-3, 1999 (Co-coordinator) 3. Organized Training Course on Participatory Rapid Appraisal (PRA) at National Institute of Health and Family Welfare, New Delhi collaboration with British Council Division, funded by DFID, from 4-9 January, 1999. (Coordinator) 4. Health Systems Research (HSR) – Number of Training and Repeat workshops. (WHO sponsored activity) has been conducted at National Institute of Health and Family Welfare, New Delhi 1991-1996 and 2004-2006 (Co-coordinator) 5. Participatory Learning and Action Training Programme For Health Officers – A series of training programmes was organized at intramural and extramural 1998-2002 (Coordinator) 6. ‘Global Leadership Development Programme: Strategic Communications in Reproductive and Child Health Programme Management for Developing Countries’. (Field visit and Participatory Learning and Action (PLA) techniques). Supported by: Partners in Population and Development and Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation 2006 7. Professional Development Course In ‘Management of Public Health and Health Sector Reforms for District Medical Officers’, funded by European Commission and Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Govt. of India 2000-2010 (Resource Person and Field Visit In-charge) 8. Professional Training on ‘Capacity Building for IEC Officers and Programme Managers in Communication Skills for (Reproductive and Child Health) RCH Programme’. Sponsored by Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Govt. of India, 2002-2004 9. Training Course on ‘State Level Statisticians, Demographers & Programme Officers In Monitoring and Evaluation of Reproductive and Child Health’, funded by National Institute of Health and Family Welfare, New Delhi 2005-2009 10. Training course on ‘Health and Human Rights’, funded by National Institute of Health and Family Welfare, New Delhi 2007-2011 11. Organized ‘Dynamics of Health System and Role of NGOs’ by National Institute of Health and Family Welfare, New Delhi, India 2008-2011
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12. Training Course on ‘Interpersonal commutation’, organized by National Institute of Health and Family Welfare, New Delhi, India 2003-2006 13. Training Program on ‘Capacity Building of NGOs Engaged in Prevention and Management of HIV/AIDS’ at National Institute of Health and Family Welfare, New Delhi, India 2008-2010 14. Interns of College and University Students on ‘Human Rights Education at All India Level’ in the National Human Rights Commission, Faridkot House, Copernicus Marg, New Delhi, India 2009-2010 15. ‘National Meeting of the Health Secretaries of all States/UTs on ‘Illegal Medical Practice and Health Care Facilities in the Tribal Area’ organized at National Human Rights Commission, India 29th January, 2010 16. Organized Regional Review Meetings (3) on ‘Mental Health’ at Guwahati, Chennai and Agra by National Human Rights Commission, India. Guwahati: on 11th Feb, 2010, Chennai: 12th March, 2010, and Agra 9th April, 2010 respectively. 17. Resource Faculty for the Seminar on ‘Characteristics of Private Medical Practice in India: A Providers Perspective’, National Institute of Health and Family Welfare, New Delhi. 28th March, 2003 18. Resource Faculty for the Seminar on ‘School Health Services in India’ at National Institute of Health and Family Welfare, New Delhi. 9th August, 2002 19. Resource Faculty for the Seminar on ‘Polio Eradication Programme In India’, National Institute of Health and Family Welfare, New Delhi, Febrtuary 17, 2002 20. Resource Faculty for the Seminar on ‘Emerging Role of Panchayatiraj Instituions in Reproductive and Child Health’, National Institute of Health and Family Welfare, New Delhi, January 5, 2001 International and National Workshops and Training Courses Attended 1. Training course in Participatory Rapid Appraisals for Management of Health, Nutrition and Family Planning at London School of Tropical Medicine, London, UK from 26 August – 13 September, 1996 (Sponsored by British Council Division and DFID) 2. Regional workshop on Quantitative and Qualitative Methods Commonly Used in Health Systems Research Project at Yangon, Myanmar from 8-18 Dec.1997. Organized by WHO Regional Office for South East Asia 3. International workshop of Asia Regional HIV and Human Rights Workshop for National Human Rights Institutions, Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights Bangkok, Thailand, 10-12 March 2010 4. International Training Programme on Advocacy for Reproductive Health and Sexual Rights, jointly organized by Centre for Health and Social Justice, Population Leadership Program, University of Washington, Seattle USA, and SAHAYOG, Lucknow, India in 2008 5. International Conference on Planning and Designing of Healthcare Facilities, organized HEALTHARCHCON at Goa, India, Paper presented on Telemedicine in India. September 15-17, 2006
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6. International Conference on Men As Partners in Sexual and Reproductive Health, Presented a paper entitled ‘An Introspective Study on Inter-Spousal Communication Management In Reproductive Health in the state of Tamil Nadu and Orissa, India. Joint collaboration with National Institute for Research in Reproductive Health (ICMR) UNDP/UNFPA/WHO/World Bank and Indian Society for the Study of Reproduction and Fertility, Mumbai, 28th Nov. – 1st Dec. 2004 7. Training for Trainers (TOT) at Institute of Applied Manpower Research (IAMR). New Delhi, from 23 rd July to 2nd August, 1996 8. Courses on: (i) Health Care Services and Family Welfare Programme in Rural Areas (ii) Tribal Development (iii) Social Sector Development in Rural Areas: Strategies and Programmes at National Institute of Rural Development, Hyderabad, 13-17 February, 1989, 12-30 March, 1988, Jan.28-Feb. 07, 2002 respectively 9. Training course on Policy and Administration of Tribal Development at Indian Institute of Public Administration, New Delhi, 12-17 Feb, 1990
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10. Training Program on Systematic Approach to Training, Institute of Secretariat Training and Management, Govt. of India, Department of Personnel and Training, New Delhi, 8-12 Nov.1999 11. National Seminar on Tribal Health in India; Present Status and Future Strategies organized by National Institute of Health and Family Welfare, New Delhi. Two research papers were presented entitled, (i) Adivasi Swasthya: Ek Antardrishti (Tribal Health: A Reality) and (ii) Tribal male’s participation in Reproductive Health: Differential findings in cognition and behaviour, 8-10 Feb.2001 12. National Seminar on ‘Emerging Roles of Anthropological Knowledge in Promoting Tribal Welfare and Development’, at Department of Anthropology, Dr. Hari Singh Gaur University, Sagar, MP from 19-20 January, 2001 13. National Assembly and National Workshop on ‘Mobilizing Women for Equality Through Education’ of the Indian National Committee of World University Service, at NEHU University, Shillong, India, from 6-8 February, 1989 14. Training Workshop on Girl Children and Family organized by Women’s Studies & Development Centre, University of Delhi at University College of Medical Science, Delhi, from 25-29 June, 1990 15. Mainstreaming Gender Issues In Health and Family Welfare: Master Trainers’ Training Course organized by UNFPA AND National Institute of Health and Family Welfare, New Delhi 2004 16. Presented a paper and deliver a presentation on Strategies for Control of Vector Born Diseases, organized by Municipal Corporation of Delhi, India 2004 17. Indian Contraceptive Technologies, jointly organized by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare and Indian Council of Medical Research and Department of Science and Technology, Ministry of Science, Govt. of India, October 11, 2006 18. Workshop on Networking for The Care of Elderly, organized by National Institute of Health and Family Welfare, Munirka, New Delhi 3-4 November, 2006 19. Attended a meeting in the Ministry of Youth Affairs, Govt. of India, towards finalizing a research proposal entitled ‘Project on Youth Power for Health Development: Using NSS (National Service Scheme) for National Rural Health Mission. (28th March, 2005; and 29th December, 2005); Secretary Youth Affairs invited the meeting 20. Hindi Bhasha main Chikitsa Vigyan ke Adhyayan-adhyapan ki prasangigta par Rasthriya Karyasala at Chikitsa Vigyan Sansthan, Kasi Hindu Vishwavidyalaya, Varanasi, sponsored by UGC, 2008 21. Participated in National Workshop on relevant (pertinent) teaching and training in medical sciences, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi, India 22. National Workshop on National Support for South-South Cooperation in Population and Development, organized by Partners in Population and Development, Dhaka, Bangladesh and the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Govt. of India, New Delhi. December 11, 2008 23. Annual India-EU ad-hoc dialogue on Human Rights: Presented brief activities of National Human Rights Commission, organized by Ministry of External Affairs Europe West Division, New Delhi 25th March, 2010 24. National Conference on Emerging Role of Anthropological Knowledge In Promoting Tribal Welfare and Development: Research paper presented, Department of Anthropology, H.S. Gour University, Sagar, 19-20 Jan.2001 25. National Seminar on Intersectoral Partnership in Sustainable Development, Research paper presented at Centre for Advance Studies in Psychology, Utkal University, Bhubaneswar 17-18 March, 2004 26. Good Governance and The Role of Academic Institution: Paper Presented Role of Panchayat in Development Programmes, SAMARTHAN-Centre for Development Support, Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh, Bhopal, India October 5, 2005 27. National Seminar on Contemporary Issues in Population and Health: Research Paper presented, Shyam’ Institute E-13, 46 Bungalows TT Nagar, Bhopal MP, 17-19 Jan, 2007 28. Occupational and Environmental Health Network of India (OEHNI) Round table conference on issues related to Asbestos use in India: Participated and presented the view point of National Human Rights Commission at NGOs: India International Centre Annex, New Delhi, Dec, 21, 2009
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29. Research paper presented entitled ‘Poverty and Rights to Health: Perspectives and Achievements’ in National Conference, Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, 5-7 March, 2010 30. Participated and presented the work done by National Human Rights Commission at National Workshop on Model Curriculum Development in Disability Studies in India, at Centre for Promotion of Human Rights Teaching & Research (HURITER), in collaboration with Society for Disability and Rehabilitation Studies in the School of International Studies at Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi, 12-14 February, 2010 31. Paper presented entitled ‘Partnership Between Government and NGOs as an Alternative Approach for Advancing Primary Health Services’ in Arunachal Pradesh in a National Conference organized by the Indian Association for the Study of Population at Kalyani University, 14-18 March, 1999 32. National workshop on Intersectoral Coordination in Health and Family Welfare, National Institute of Health and Family welfare, New Delhi, 27-29 July, 1998 33. Indian Conference on Criminology; Research Paper Presented on ‘Female Offenders In Jabalpur City’, Indian Society of Criminology, Jabalpur University, 1979 34. Paper presented entitled ‘Sociology of Health and Illness In India’: in National Conference, Department of Sociology, University of Rajasthan, Jaipur, December, 18-20, 2005 35. Participated and paper presented on ‘Mobilizing Women For Equality Through Education’ Indian National Committee of World University Service, Shillong, 6-8 February, 1989 36. Paper presented on Initiatives and Strategies to Overcome Female Feticide in India in the National Conference organized in Joint collaboration with Department of Social Sciences, National Institute of Health and Family Welfare and Indian Association of social Sciences and Health, New Delhi, 16-18 March, 2006 37. Participated in International Conference-cum-workshop on Asia Pacific Community Mental Health Development from 17-19 February, 2011 in joint collaboration with the Directorate General of Health Services, Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Govt. of India. And Asia Australia Mental Health and National Institute of Health and Family Welfare, New Delhi. Supported by WHO (India) 38. Presented a paper on Telemedicine: Indian scenario present and future, at International Conference On Planning And Designing Of Healthcare Facilities, joint collaboration with AIIMS, South Asian Conference & CME on Synergy in Healthcare and others, Goa, September 15-17, 2006 39. National Conference on Globalization through gender lens: Women workers in question (Presented a paper on ‘Empowerment of Accredited Social Health Activist (ASHA)in Health Sector: Ground Realities’ organized by Women’s Studies & Research Centre, Banasthali Vidyapeeth, Banasthali, Rajasthan 28th – 30th March, 2007 40. Paper presented in Fifth All India Conference: A Qualitative Analysis of Community Response to Birth Dose of mOPV1 at Xavier Institute of Management, Bhubaneswar 7-9 April, 2008 41. Sixth Indian Association for Social Sciences and Health Conference: Health Equity and Human Rights: Presented a paper on ‘Issues of Health Related Human Rights’ in Pondicherry University, 7-8 March, 2008 42. 52nd National Conference: Indian Public Health Association: joint paper presented entitled ‘Substance Abuse in Out-of-School Children in Urban Slums of Delhi’ (with Dr. Anil Kumar) 43. 52nd National Conference: Indian Public Health Association: paper presented: Nutritional Status of Out-of-School Children in Urban Slums in Delhi (with Dr. Anil Kumar), Department of Community Medicine, Maulana Azad Medical College, New Delhi, 7-9 March, 2009 44. Invited as a Speaker in The First Lifebuoy National Child Health Symposium: Child Health between 4 and 16 years: Focus of Factors on Factors & Controls that can be implemented in Homes and Schools, New Delhi, September 4, 2009 45. Invited to attended a meeting in the Rotary Club, Mississauga Airport to discuss community development program on July 4, 2012 Teaching Experience 1. Graduate classes July 1982- June 1984 at Jai Bhawani Arts and Commerce College, Barela, District Jabalpur (MP) India
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2. Post-Graduate classes July 1984- June 1990 at Hitkarini Women’s College, Jabalpur (MP) affiliated to University of Jabalpur (MP) India 3. B.Sc. Nursing, Raj Kumari Amrit Kaur (RAK) College of Nursing, (Part-Time) Lajpat Nagar, New Delhi, India March 1991-June 1996 4. M.D. (Community Health Administration) classes February 11, 1991 – December 15, 2009 and January 1, 2010 to July 17, 2011 at National Institute of Health and Family Welfare, Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, New Delhi (Now on leave for one year) 5. M.D. (Community Health Administration) classes January 2010 – July 2011 at National Institute of Health and Family Welfare, Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, an apex technical Institute working in the area of public health land family welfare in the country under the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, New Delhi, India 6. Certificate Course through Distance Learning: (a) Health and Family Welfare Management (2006-1011); (b) Hospital Management (1991-2011); (c) Health Promotion (2009-2011) at National Institute of Health and Family Welfare, New Delhi, India 7. Diploma course in Community Health Administration classes, July 2004-2010 at National Institute of Health and Family Welfare, New Delhi, India. Syllabus Taught (Community Health Administration since 1991 till July 2011)
Social sciences as basic sciences in health administration Sociology, Social Psychology and Social Anthropology: definition, scope, relevance and their application in Health & Development Social aspects of health and population Theories of motivation and their implications in health Attitudes and values Socio cultural factors affecting health status, health care practices and health services utilization Social change: factors responsible and its impact on Health & Development Social marketing: principles and application of social marketing techniques in Health & Family Welfare Programmes Community Participation: meaning and importance in Health, methods for measurement and enhancement of community participation; social mobilization and inter sectoral coordination Family, social structure and its role in Health Characteristics of rural and urban communities Groups: Types and group dynamics Tribe, caste and class: similarities and variations in relation to health Health behaviour models: their relevance in Indian context Partnerships, networking and PLA (Participatory Learning for Action) for Community Participation Social stratification and its relevance to health situation and health behaviour. Designed two training courses at national level on regular basis namely: (i) (ii)
Health and Human Rights and Orientation Training for Capacity Building of NGOs Engaged in Prevention and Management of HIV/AIDS. These training courses were directly linked with the ground realities – ‘challenges and problem solving strategies’. Faculties from National Institute of Health and Family Welfare, New Delhi and Eminent scholars have contributed these topics.
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Special Training Courses Designed at National Level, 2006-2010 Health and Human Rights: The following contents were incorporated: The basic concept and principles of Human Rights Scenario of health related human rights in India Human Rights Laws with special reference to health and illness Public Health and Human Rights: Perspectives and Issues Strategies for Promotion, Advocacy and Protection of Health related Human Rights Right to Health during Incarceration (Health implications of Torture, violence, custodial death) Implantation of human organs, medical ethics and medico-legal issues Public Hearing on Right to Health Care: Social Movement for Change Issues Concerning Right to Food, Nutrition and Health Mental health and Human Rights Rights of Special Groups and Strategies to Overcome Human Right Violation Right to Quality Health is a Consumer Right Right to equal wages (gender discrimination in general and at workplace in specific) Elderly and human rights: Special reference to health Environmental issues and health related human rights Promotion of human rights education and awareness with especial reference to HIV/AIDS Unsafe drugs and violation of human rights Right to information health and human rights
This training program invited a wide target audience, including health and family welfare program officers, health managers, officials from police department, jail authorities, human rights activists, officers from military and paramilitary forces, judiciaries, NGO workers, etc. who have concerns for human rights.
Training Course for Capacity Building of NGOs Engaged in Prevention and Management of HIV/AIDS: The following contents were incorporated: HIV/AIDS scenario and India’s response STI, Sex and Sexuality Basics of HIV/AIDS: Roots of transmission and its vulnerability Behavior change communication, (BCC):Key concepts, Approaches in HIV prevention programmes and increasing effectiveness of IPC Condom Promotion and other preventive measures Strategic communication design for control of HIV/AIDS in India: Role of NGOs Legal & Ethical issues on HIV/AIDS Perspectives of people living with HIV/AIDS and key care and support issues Participatory learning and Action in HIV/AIDS Counselling on HIV/AIDS Role of Intersectoral Coordination & Community Participation and Advocacy towards HIV/AIDS Communication Skills Outline of Action Plan for Intervention on HIV/AIDS Social Mobilization, convergence and Networking with Different sectors to combat HIV/AIDS Role of Government in Prevention and Control of HIV/AIDS Role of NGOs in mainstreaming HIV/AIDS
Nature of participants: The training program was proposed for officials of NGO’s from 32 states and Union Territories of India, including program officers, managers, supervisors and other designated stakeholders.
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Provided Consultancy/Advisory Services 1. DANIDA (Danish International Development Assistance) Support Unit, Madhya Pradesh Basic Health Services Programme Phase III, Bhopal, for their training programmes for various categories of health professionals 2. Participatory Learning and Action (PLA) for Medical Officer and Para-medical personnel working under Municipal Corporation of Delhi under India Population Project VIII 3. NGO: Rajiv Gandhi Foundation and Multiple Action Research Group, [MARG] New Delhi, to evaluate Training module for master trainers towards Panchayati Raj Institution, 73rd Constitutional Amendment in India, at State Institute of Rural Development, NABHA, Punjab. 4. NGO: MAMTA- Health Institute for Mother and Child, New Delhi, for Rapid Appraisal study in action approach for the reduction of early marriage and early pregnancy in Rajasthan, funded by John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation, USA, September-December, 2004 5. Nursing staff of the Trained Nurses Association of India, New Delhi for Developing Research Tools and Techniques and Capacity Building, supported by Commonwealth Nurses Federation, New Delhi:, 2009-2010 6. Banasthali Vidyapeeth, Deemed University in Rajasthan, for Developing Research Proposal at Women’s Development and Research Centre, established by University Grants Commission, 2004 7. World Health Organization, South East Asian Regional Office, New Delhi for Community participation in Pulse Polio Immunization: First dose of PPI to the new born baby within three days 8. Council for Social Development, 53 Lodi Estate, New Delhi for Training Program on Research Methodology: Qualitative Research, 2005. 9. Central Health Education Bureau, Director General of Health Services, Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Kotla Road, New Delhi for training course curriculum of short course ‘Planning Workshop for the Development of Curriculum on Health Promotion and Education, Sponsored by World Health Organization (SEARO). 10. Haryali (NGO) Centre for Rural Development: New Delhi for Research Proposal: A Study on Household Water Treatment and Storage Products in India and Concurrent Evaluation of National Rural Health Mission, Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, New Delhi, India 11. Department of Education in Social Sciences and Humanities, for Development of Materials on Health and Physical Education for the preparation of Teacher’s Guide in Secondary Stage National Council of Educational Research and Training, New Delhi, 2009 Life/Short Term Member of the Following Professional Associations 1. Annual member of Indian Association for Canadian Studies, EG-106, Inderpuri, New Delhi-110 012 Annual Member (applied for life membership). 2. Ordinary member of American Information Resource Centre, American Centre, 24, Kasturba Gandhi Marg, New Delhi-110 001. D040862 [Individual short-term member] 3. Life Member Indian Sociological Society, Institute of Social Sciences, 8 Nelson Mandela Road, Vasant Kunj, New Delhi, India 4. Life Member Indian Academy of Social Sciences, Iswar Saran Ashram Campus, Allahabad-211 004, India 5. Life Member Indian Institute of Public Administration, Indraprastha Estate, New Delhi-110 002, India 6. Life Member The Indian Science Congress Association, Biresh Guha Street, Kolkata – 700 017 7. Life Member Youth Hostels Association of India, Chanakyapuri, New Delhi-110 021 8. Former Executive Member of the Indian Association of Social Science in Health, 2007-2010
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Additional Professional and administrative Achievements 1. Appointed as Public Relations Officer for the National Institute of Health and Family Welfare, New Delhi, India for better networking (2007-10) 2. Member of ‘Research Ethical Committee’ National Institute of Health and Family Welfare, New Delhi, India (2004-09) 3. Member of the Functional Group ‘Health Systems Research’ National Institute of Health and Family Welfare, New Delhi, India (1992-1998) 4. Faculty Incharge of Security Unit of National Institute of Health and Family Welfare, New Delhi, India (2002070 5. Rendered my services in terms of dialogue/lecture discussion/question-answer in a participatory manner to Municipal Corporation of Delhi (Health Division) towards community mobilization particularly in Bhagidari (partnership) with special reference to involvement of Resident Welfare Associations to combat/control dengue, malaria and other communicable and non-communicable diseases (2006-07) 6. Associated with the publication of the Books: (i) Science and Society, and (ii) Sources of India’s Strength, which were prescribed for foundation course at undergraduate level of Rani Durgavati University, Jabalpur, India. Published by Vikas Publishers, New Delhi (1988-90) 7. Awarded Doctoral Fellowship ‘Impact of Family Welfare Program on Tribal Women’ by the Department of Tribal Development, Union Ministry of Welfare, Government of India, in 1987 8. Scored the highest position in the Pos-Graduate Degree Master of Arts in Sociology, Rani Durgawati University, Jabalpur, Madhya Pradesh, India (1990) 9. Member of the Selection Committee of the Human Resources in National Institute of Health and Family Welfare, New Delhi from 2007-2011 10. Chairman of Other Backward Classes (OBC) National Institute of Health and Family Welfare, New Delhi from 2004-2010 11. Chairman of Harassment and Departmental Enquiry Committee, National Institute of Health and Family Welfare, New Delhi from 2005 to 2009 12. Faculty In-charge of Security Unit of National Institute of Health and Family Welfare, New Delhi from 2005 to 2009 13. Awarded fastest typist in the National Institute of Health and Family Welfare, New Delhi 2004 14. Awarded best essay writer ‘Vigilance is The Best Policy to Combat Corruption’ National Institute of Health and Family Welfare, New Delhi, 2005 Accomplishments as Director (Research) Policy Research, Programmes and Projects Division, National Human Rights Commission, India (December 16, 2009 – December 31, 2010) A
Project, Research, Publication and Field Visit
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Conceptualized and prepared a research proposal for funding from European Union entitled ‘Training and engaging members of Medical fraternity to ensure Right to Health for all: An Initiative of National Human Rights Commission’. The proposal was accepted as a Country Based Support Scheme (CBSS) for India; 04.23.2010 with the budget of EUR 333,333.
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Editorial Assistance: Journal of the National Human Rights Commission, India, International English Volume 9, 2010; Faridkot House Copernicus Marg, New Delhi, The Journal was released by the Hon’ble Speaker of Lok Sabha (Lower House of the Parliament) on 10th December, 2010.
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3
Visited District Thiruvannamalai (one of the 28 backward districts in the India), Tamil Nadu as a part of the ‘Human Rights Awareness Programme’, to be monitored by the National Human Rights Commission, India, 25th to 29th October 2010
4
District Saiha of Mizoram State of India in pursuance of Human Rights Awareness and facilitating assessment of enforcement of Human Right procuring 28 selected districts of the country from 14-18th March 2010
5
Prepared a well researched background paper on the issue of Use of Endo-Sulfan in India, its effect on people and ways to deal with the issue, October, 2010.
6
Prepared speech on various facets of Human Rights for senior functionaries of NHRC including former Chief Justice of India (2010)
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Facilitated many meetings of various international dignitaries with Chairpersons and Members of National Human Rights Commission.
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Organized a field visit of the 14th Professional Development Course (PDC) in Management, Public Health and Health Sector Reforms for District Medical Officers (CMOs) from 21st March to 28th May, 2011. (Field visit to the Manch NGO in Rajouri Garden, New Delhi)
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Published an Editorial Article entitled ‘Mental Health Programme in India Needs a Revamp’ in the quarterly newsletter ‘The Transcendence’, National Institute of Health and Family Welfare, Vol. XII, No. 1, JanuaryMarch, 2010.
10 Published a research paper entitled ‘Right to Health and Health Related Human Rights’ in the Indian Journal of Public Administration: Quarterly Journal of The Indian Institute of Public Administration, New Delhi during October-December, 2009 (Vol. LV No.4) 11 Prepared a document for the implementation of Rights to Health: Guidelines for Government, Private and Trust Hospitals on Patients’ Rights 12 Visited District Shaiya (one of the 28 backward districts in the India), Mizoram State as a part of the ‘Human Rights Awareness Programme’, to be monitored by the National Human Rights Commission, India, 14-18 March, 2010 B
Reviewing Laws
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Organized a National level meeting of Core Advisory Group on Health on 31st August, 2010 to address the contemporary issues of violation of health related human rights
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Organized a press conference in the Commission and invited the NGOs working for the Rights of the disabilities to release of book; Convention on Rights of Persons with Disabilities. A Guide by the Commonwealth Secretariat Human Rights Unit on September 3rd, 2010.
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Organized a National meeting of Core Group on Disability in the Commission for protection and promotion of Human Rights of disabled on November 23rd, 2010
4
Reviewed the Persons with Disability (PWD) Act 1995 and Copy Rights Act from Human Rights perspective and prepared NHRC India comments on it for sending it onwards to Government
5
Reviewed the Optional Protocol to UNCRPD (United Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities) and prepared National Human Rights Commission’s views on its ratification by Government of India. Also reviewed the International Convention on Refugees, Additional Protocols to Geneva Conventions for its ratification by India. CONVENTION
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C.
Organized and Participated in Training
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Addressed the Afghan diplomats on the topic ‘Human Rights’ on November 24 th, 2010 at Foreign Service Institute, Ministry of External Affairs, Government of India. Baba Gang Nath Marg, Old JNU Campus, New Delhi, India
2
Participated in ‘Asia Regional HIV and Human Rights Workshop for National Human Rights Institutions’ sponsored by Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights, Bangkok, Thailand on 1012 March, 2010
3
Developed and organized five days’ training course on Health and Human Rights at National Institute of Health and Family Welfare, New Delhi, India. Participants were Medical professionals, representatives from Human Rights Commission, State Women Commission, Corporate Sector and Non-Governmental Organizations
4
Delivered a guest lecture entitled ‘NHRC’s work on HIV/AIDS and Human Rights’ at V.V. Giri National Labor Institute, Ministry of Labor and Employment, Noida, India, on 14th September, 2010 on the occasion of 8th International Training Program on Prevention of HIV/AIDS in the world collaboration with the Ministry of External Affairs
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Conducted a session as a resource person on ‘Health and Human Rights’ at National Institute of Health and Family Welfare, Govt. of India, New Delhi on September 10, 2010 in the 10 th Training Course on Role of NGOs in National Rural Health Mission, Govt. of India
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Delivered a Guest lecture on National Rural Health Mission and Health Related Human Rights: A ground reality on 3rd May, 2010 at Jamia Millia Islamia University, University Grant Commission Academic Staff College, New Delhi, India
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Contributed for developing “Training Module Online programs for spreading awareness of Human Rights Issues in the country for Indian POLICE”. Contributed in the process of publication of five units of the module in partnership with Indira Gandhi National Open University; Prepared a ‘pre and post evaluation of online human rights training to the police personnel’ on 04.16.2010
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Participated in International Conference-cum-workshop on Asia Pacific Community Mental Health Development during 17-19 February, 2011 in joint collaboration with Asia-Australia Mental Health and Directorate General of Health Services, Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Govt. of India (supported by World Health Organization, New Delhi, India)
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Invited for a guest lecturer in the Orientation Course on Prevention of Micronutrient Malnutrition on 17th February, 2011 at National Institute of Public Cooperation and Child Development (Ministry of Women and Child Development, Govt. of India), New Delhi. The title of the lecture was an orientation to Assessment of Health and Nutrition Needs of the Community Using PLA Techniques for Rights Based Approach
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Recommendations of Commission
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Contributed as a resource person in Population Education Project of Health Education and Nutrition: Key Determinants of Population Change at National Council of Educational Research & Training, New Delhi, India 9-13 November, 2009
2
Organized the Northern Regional Review Meeting for recommendation on “Mental Health” at the Institute of Mental Health and Hospital, Mathura Road, Agra, India. All the stakeholders, including the Directors of Mental Health Institution and NGOs, participated in the meeting on April 8, 2010
3
Prepared the recommendations of National Human Rights Commission on Preventive, Remedial, Rehabilitative and Compensation Aspect of Silicosis. The recommendation was sent by the Hon’ble Chairperson of NHRC to the Chief Ministers of all the States/UTs in the country for implementations on 13 th December, 2010
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Prepared a framework to tackle the problems of Silicosis, an Occupational disease. Also prepared NHRC’s response for filing an appropriate writ in Supreme Court of India. Organized a meeting on Silicosis with a NGO’s representative in the Commission in which the Hon’ble Chairperson chaired the session in the month of September, 2010
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Organized a one-day National Meeting of the Health Secretaries of all States/Union Territories on “Illegal Medical Practices and Health Care Facilities in the Tribal Areas” on 29 January, 2010 at NIHFW, New Delhi. In this meeting, the representatives of the civil society of all the States and UTs suggested many measures which need to be taken up to deal with the issues. Recommendations for this issue were prepared
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Worked on Guidelines for Government, Private and Trust Hospitals towards Patients Rights in the Country; Draft Recommendations have been prepared during July-December, 2010
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Conference workshops
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Delivered two guest lectures and conducted the workshop on - Review of Related Literature and Qualitative Research Design in the workshop Trained Nurses’ Association of India, Green Park, New Delhi on 19 th and 20th August, 2010
2
Participated in a series of short term (one month) training course for the University Students of Human Rights Education in the country and guided them for a project work on Health And Human Rights Issues in 2009-10
3
Organized Northern Regional Review Meeting on Mental Health at the Institute of Mental Health and Hospital Mathura Road, Agra, India, All the stakeholders including Directors of Mental Health Institution and NGOs participated the meeting on April 8, 2010
4
Attended and presented the NHRC`s view in the National Workshop on ‘Model Curriculum Development in Disability Studies in India’ at Centre for Promotion of Human Rights Teaching & Research (HURITER) School of International Studies Jawaharlal Nehru-University, New Delhi in collaboration with the Society for Disability and Rehabilitation Studies February 12-14, 2010
11. Latest Involvement: a.
Deeply involved in volunteering with ageing people while interacting and providing community based services in an NGO: India Rainbow Community Services of Peel, Mississauga, ON, Canada
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Visiting at large in community and participating for health related programmes as volunteer and helping for implementation of various activities at Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada
c.
Involved in customer services in various organization in Saskatoon, involved in delivering lectures in Sociology of health: social inequality on health, social determinants and its impact
d.
Networking with Saskatoon Open Door Society towards volunteering in various potential organizations and institutes. Invited to deliver a quest lecture in the Department of Sociology, University of Saskatchewan. Registered for volunteering in Royal University Hospital, Saskatoon, SK, Canada
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Working with Air Canada Cargo, International Airport, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada.
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