DEPARTMENT OF SOCIOLOGY

PLACEMENT BROCHURE 2021-2023

Rajiv Gandhi National Institute of Youth Development (RGNIYD) (Institution of National Importance by the Act of Parliament No.35/2012) Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports, Government of India Sriperumbudur, Tamil Nadu. Phone: (091)044-27163127,Fax :(091)044-27163227

CONTENT

1.

About RGNIYD

2.

Message from the Director

3.

Message from the Placement Co-Ordinator

4.

Message from the Head of the Department

5.

Profiles of the Faculties

6.

Department of Sociology

7.

Curriculum

8.

Programs by the Department

9.

Profiles of the Students

10.

Fieldwork & Internship Organisations

11.

Recruitment Process

12.

Placement Core Committee

RAJIV GANDHI NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF YOUTH DEVELOPMENT (RGNIYD)



The Rajiv Gandhi National Institute of Youth Development (RGNIYD), Sriperumbudur, Tamil Nadu, is an Institute of National Importance established by an Act No.35/2012 of the Parliament of India, under the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports, Government of India. It functions as a vital resource centre by offering academic programmes, viz., Under Graduate, Post Graduate, Ph.D., and Diploma programmes, encompassing various dimensions of youth development, engaging in seminal research in the vital areas of youth development and conducting training programmes catering to the needs of youth across the country. RGNIYD has close cooperation with various state agencies, NSS, NYKS, and empanelled organizations in the implementation of training programmes. Being an apex body for youth development, the RGNIYD strives to develop into a globally recognised and acclaimed centre of academic excellence in the field of youth development, fully responsive to the national agenda for inclusive growth, and the needs and aspirations of young people of the country to realise their potentials to create a just society.

MESSAGE FROM THE DIRECTOR

Prof. (Dr.) Sibnath Deb Director, RGNIYD

Greetings from RGNIYD. The Department of Sociology was introduced in the year 2021 at the Rajiv Gandhi National Institute of Youth Development (RGNIYD)in addition to the various academic programmes taking into consideration the huge potential of the discipline. Over a short span of its establishment at RGNIYD, the Department continues to be one of the most vibrant Departments with its robust faculty and students engaging in academics and beyond having organized many extension programmes across a variety of thematic domains for the students, youth, academicians, development workers, and the community. I am delighted that the first batch of M.A Sociology students is graduating from RGNIYD.A sociological understanding of the myriad problems and challenges facing the society is the need of the hour in every sector especially in these changing times, and I am positive that the learning, skills and experience gained by the students at RGNIYD will definitely add value to any institution they work. I have every confidence that they will set great examples in leadership, team work, research, development practice, community work, and as role models carrying out their responsibilities with honesty and integrity, and they are fully prepared to go out and contribute to their communities and the society at large. I am sure they will bring many laurels to the institute through their dedication, hard work and exemplary service. I wish all the students of the first batch of M.A Sociology the very best in their future endeavours. Jai Hind.

MESSAGE FROM THE PLACEMENT COORDINATOR

Dr. Rambabu Botcha

Rajiv Gandhi national institute of youth development is the only institute at national level working for youth development in India. The institute was established in 1993 in Sriperumbudur, Tamil Nadu under the ministry of youth affairs and sports, government of India. From the inception, it has been handling various issues related to youth, involving in policy making, intervening in various aspects and creating awareness among the youth across the country with an aim to train them as productive workforce towards nation building. Students from nearly 20 states study in our campus. Those students have been trained in their master’s degree programs for two years on various aspects related to contemporary approaches and current issues so that they will be able to work for the benefit of the various categories of people. The teaching learning pedagogy includes classroom teaching in an innovative way, a practical learning in collaboration with development organisations, internship with reputed national organizations have been conducted in the process of capacitating the students. Apart from their curricula, they were engaged in many extra and co-curricular activities within and outside the institute. Some of them have also participated in various youth exchange programs outside the country (Russia, China, Sri Lanka, Nepal). They are all well equipped with required competencies and needful skills to work with governmental, non-governmental, corporate organizations, CSR Projects, Social Incubators and social enterprises. I am delighted to introduce the young professionals and social innovators of RGNIYD. On this happiest occasion, I wish to invite you to our campus and recruit our talented students for your esteemed organizations.

MESSAGE FROM THE HEAD OF THE DEPARTMENT Greetings! The Department of Sociology was established in September 2021 at RGNIYD with the prime objective to introduce academic excellence, research and training in sociology and this is the first placement drive for the first batch of students (M.A Sociology, 2021 – 2023) after its inception. The M.A Sociology curriculum at RGNIYD is well designed with a unique combination of theory, sociological issues, fieldwork component and Internship which will equip the students with rich theoretical vigour and experiential learning from the field. The Department with its highly motivated faculty is enthusiastic and proud to be playing a small role in imparting sociological education catering to a diverse group of students hailing from different socioeconomic and academic backgrounds. Through the course of this academic journey, students were provided a platform to hone their leadership skills and exposure to various academic deliberations outside the classroom through special lectures, seminars, workshops, training programmes, co-curricular activities, etc which were regularly organized by the Department and the Institute. Each of our students is driven by passion in the subject, full of creativity and dedication, and I am confident that they are now well-equipped and ready to take on the world. They will be an asset to any institute and I wish them all the best in their future endeavours.

Dr. Sharmistha Bhattacharjee

PROFILES OF THE FACULTIES

DR. SHARMISTHA BHATTACHARJEE Dr. Sharmistha is an Associate Professor and Head of Department of Sociology. She holds a Doctorate in Sociology from Visva Bharati, Santiniketan, West Bengal. She also holds an MPhil degree from Delhi School of Economics and is a post graduate in Sociology from Jamia Millia Islamia securing First Rank. She has completed her B.A (Hons) in Sociology from University of Delhi. She has worked as an Academic Associate with Indian Institute of Management (IIM), Ahmedabad and has a teaching experience of over 15 years in various reputed institutions in India in post graduate and undergraduate level. She has published research papers in edited books published by Cambridge and Macmillan; she is an author of two books and has published a number of papers in reputed international journals. A few of them include Journal of Developing Societies &, Global Business Review (Sage Publications) and Pertanika Journal of Social Sciences & Humanities (JSSH) University Putra Malaysia Press (Indexed in Scopus). She has coordinated a number of academic as well as training programmes inside and outside the institute.

PROFILES OF THE FACULTIES

DR. HIRANNIYA KALESH P Dr. Kalesh holds a Ph.D. in Rural Sociology from University of Kerala with Master of Studies (Sociology) from same University; was on the Faculty of IGNOU ( Trivandrum study center), Mahatma Gandhi College, University of Kerala; published research papers and articles in national journals and books; conducted several research studies like Knowledge Attitude and Practice of Panchayati Raj among Youth India covering 10 states, coordinated the establishment of 21 youth resource centers across the country and studies related to status of youth in backward districts of India.

PROFILES OF THE FACULTIES

MS. AVINU VERONICA RICHA Ms. Veronica holds a Master’s degree in Anthropology (Social) from North Eastern Hill University, Shillong and cleared UGC-NET in Anthropology. She secured the First Rank (Gold Medallist) in her UG Gen Anthropology from Kohima Science College, Kohima. She worked as a Field Investigator for the project, “Cultural History, Ethnography & Physical Characteristics of Nagas of Nagaland”, a joint project undertaken by the Directorate of Art and Culture, Govt of Nagaland and the Anthropological Society of Nagaland, and also served as Project Coordinator for the projects, “Promoting Environmental Education through the Ethical Value of Conservation”, and “Women Promoting Sustainable Livelihoods through the use of Eco-friendly Technology” at C-CERP, Dimapur, Nagaland. Her areas of interest are Customary Law, Feminist Research Methodology, Gender Planning, Social Entrepreneurship, Youth Development and Tribal Studies. She enjoys gardening, cooking and music.

PROFILES OF THE FACULTIES

DR. ANBU KAVITHA Dr. Kavitha holds M.A., M.Phil., PhD in Sociology. She is currently working as an Assistant Professor in Department of Sociology, RGNIYD. Her areas of interest include Development Communication, Social exclusion and Inclusion, Sociology of Development and Sociology of Youth. She started her career in Teaching P.G.in Dept of Sociology, Bharathidasan University, Tiruchirappalli, Tamil Nadu from the year 2006 and experiences in Training, Research and Extension activities. She has published research articles in National and International Journals and Edited volumes. She has organised many Training of trainers programmes for college and University teachers on various topics, Coordinated and organised Empanelled Training Institution-Training for Newly recruited NSS programme officers, Capacity Building workshops for NSS Programme Officers, NYKS Officials and National Integration camps for NSS and NYKS Volunteers and Capacity building programme for Women Managers, Academic writing workshops for Research Scholars and served as resource person and Master trainer.

DEPARTMENT OF SOCIOLOGY

The Department of Sociology at the Rajiv Gandhi National Institute of Youth Development (RGNIYD) was established in the year 2021 with the prime objective to introduce a dedicated department towards academic excellence, research and training in sociology. Since its inception, the Department offers a two-year master’s degree programme in M.A Sociology. The course is a distinctive and rigorous programme comprising of theoretical and experiential learning through classroom teaching, innovation assignments, case analysis, internship, field work, and dissertation project. Additionally, students are provided a wide exposure to various training programmes, workshops, Conferences to hone their skills and competencies. The mission of the Department of Sociology is to promote scientific understanding of social life through teaching, scholarship, and service. By providing rigorous training in disciplinary theories and methods coupled with a diversity of educational and field experiences to enhance the development of robust sociological imaginations and critical thinking among students.

CURRICULUM SEMESTER I ·Introduction to Sociology: Theories and Concepts ·Sociology of India ·Research methodology ·Sociology of Youth ·Practicum

SEMESTER II ·Sociology of Economy and Polity ·Sociology of Education ·Sociology of Environment ·Sociology of Gender ·Practicum

SEMESTER III ·Sociology of Organization and Human Resource Management ·Sociology of Development ·Sociology of Media and Communication ·Sociology of Health and Population ·Practicum

SEMESTER IV ·Internship ·Dissertation

SOFTCORE Communication Skills

Buddhist Philosophy

Ethics and IPR

PROGRAMS BY THE DEPARTMENT 2021-2023 Role of youth in upholding constitutional values for nation building – 29 November 2021 Gender sensitization workshop- 3,4-december 2021 Lecture on conservation of energy-16 December 2021 Two-day online capacity building programme on rural entrepreneurship for society-2,3, February 2022 Three-day online capacity building programme for women managers in higher education-21, 23 February 2022 Webinar on youth and prevention of substance abuse-28 February 2022 Webinar on challenges and opportunities of youth of the North-eastern region-3,4-march 2022 Two-day capacity building programme in entrepreneurship, technology and society-21,22- march 2022 National level workshop on academic writing-28,29-march 2022 Celebration of Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav- India’s rich cultural heritage-8to 10 August 2022 Special lecture on Youth: crime and delinquency-2 February 2023 Lecture on gender and intersectional inequality-7 February 2023 Two-day international webinar on Young Indian Diaspora: Dimensions and dynamics-8,9- February 2023

STUDENT'S PROFILE

Place : Kerala Languages Known : Malayalam, English, Hindi Dissertation Topic :Fast Food Consumption and Its Heath Effects Among College Going Youth of Kozhikode City Experience : Worked as student placement coordinator Did Fieldwork At: 1. Center For Overall Development, Thamarassery, Kozhikode, Kerala 2.International Foundation for Crime Prevention and Victim Care (PCVC), Anna Nagar, Chennai 3.Don Bosco Migrants Service, Mambakkam, Kanchipuram

ANJANA P

B A Sociology [email protected]

Internship – The Kerala State Women’s Development Corporation (KSWDC) Area Of Interest – Sociology of Health, Gender Studies Skills – Team Work, Problem Solving, Listening Skills

STUDENT'S PROFILE

Place : Kerala Languages Known : Malayalam, English, Tamil, Hindi Dissertation Topic :Everyday Challenges In The Life Of LGBTQIA+ Community- A Study From Kerala Experience : Worked As NSS Volunteer Did Fieldwork At: 1) Solace, Thrissur, Kerala 2) Dreamz Foundation Trust, Sriperumbudur, Tamil Nadu 3) Karunakarya, Eraiyur, Tamil Nadu

ATHUL SATHYA RAM B A Economics

[email protected]

Internship – Holistic Approach for People’s Empowerment (HOPE) Area of Interest – Gender Studies, Religious and Caste Politics, LGBTQIA+ Community. Skills – Leadership skill, Coordination skill, Communication Skill

STUDENT'S PROFILE

Place : Pondicherry Languages Known : Tamil, English, Malayalam Dissertation Topic :Socio-Economic Condition of Scavengers In Pondicherry Municipality Experience : Content Writing Did Fieldwork At : 1)Baby Sarah Home for Physically Challenged Children, Pondicherry 2)Empower Thamizhagam 3)Aran Organization, Sriperumbudur

MONIMOZHI S V B A History

[email protected]

Internship – Lotus Foundation Area Of Interest – Rural Development, Gender Studies, Sociology of Youth Skills – Leadership Skill, Teamwork, Typewriting (Lower, Higher), Shorthand (Lower)

STUDENT'S PROFILE

Place : Kerala Languages Known : Malayalam, English

Dissertation Topic :- Marriage and Its Rites and Rituals Among the Paniya Tribe in Wayanad District, Kerala Experience : Worked As NSS Volunteer Volunteering in Kanal (NGO) Did Fieldwork At : 1)Wayanad Social Service Society (WSSS), Wayanad 2)Dreamz Foundation Trust, Sriperumbudur 3)Don Bosco Migrants Service, Mambakkam

NEENA JOHNY

B A Development Economics [email protected]

Internship – Kerala Institute of Local Administration (KILA) Area Of Interest – Child Development, Mental Health, Rural Development Skills – Leadership, Organising, systematic, Observation Skill

STUDENT'S PROFILE

Place : Assam Languages Known : Assamese, English, Hindi, Bengali, Nagamese, Nepali, Bodo Dissertation Topic :- Role of Youth in The Bihu Festival of Assam: Changing Trends Did Fieldwork At : 1)Mission For Regional Skill Development & Nehru Yuva Kendra, Udalguri, Assam 2)International Foundation for Crime Prevention and Victim Care (Pcvc), Annanagar, Chennai 3)Don Bosco Migrants Service, Mambakkam, Tamil Nadu

SAGARIKA RABHA

B A In Education and Economics [email protected]

Internship - Aahwahan Area of Interest – Woman and Child Development, Public Welfare Sectors Skills – Management and Teamwork, Organising Skill, Communication Skill

STUDENT'S PROFILE

Place : Kerala Languages Known- Malayalam, English, Tamil Dissertation Topic :Government Policies and Programs on Coastal Fishing and Livelihood of Fishermen Community in Kozhikode, Kerala Experience : Worked As NSS Volunteer Did Fieldwork At : 1)Kairos, Kannur 2)Dreamz Foundation Trust, Sriperumbudur 3)Karunakarya, Eraiyur, Chennai

SARANYA S B A History

[email protected]

Internship - Holistic Approach for People’s Empowerment (HOPE) Area of Interest – Youth and Sports, Fisherman Community Development, Child Development Skills – Observation Skill, Empathetical Understanding, Leadership skill.

STUDENT'S PROFILE

Place : Kerala Languages Known : Malayalam, English, Hindi, Tamil Dissertation Topic : A Study on The Impact of Vocational Education Among Differently Abled Youth at Karunyatheeram, Poonoor, Kerala Experience : Worked As Teacher Trainee at Kendriya Vidyalaya, Thalassery, Kerala Worked as student placement coordinator Did Fieldwork At: 1)Center For Overall Development (COD), Thamarassery, Kerala 2)Hand In Hand India, Chennai 3)Karunakarya, Eraiyur, Chennai

SIYA HABEEBA N S

Integrated BA.BEd (English, History, Geography) [email protected]

Internship - The Kerala State Women’s Development Corporation (KSWDC) Area Of Interest – Social Issues, Sociology of Development, Teaching Skills – Teamwork, Communication Skill

STUDENT'S PROFILE

Place : Kerala Languages Known : Malayalam, English, Tamil, Hindi Dissertation Topic :A Study of Differently Abled Children in Kannur, Kerala Experience : Worked As Trainee in FACT Ltd. Kerala Worked As Trainee in Advanced Training Institute, Chennai Did Fieldwork At: 1)Kairos, Kannur, Kerala 2)Hand In Hand India, Chennai, Tamil Nadu 3)Karunakarya, Eraiyur, Tamil Nadu

YESWANTH P

B.Tech (Applied Electronics And Instrumentation), B A Sociology [email protected]

Internship – Center for Life Skill Learning Area of Interest – Human Resource Management, Community Development, Human Rights Skills – Teamwork, Listening Skill, Organising Skill

FIELDWORK & INTERNSHIP ORGANIZATIONS

RECRUITMENT PROCESS

Companies/Organizations that wish to participate in the recruitment RGNIYD are required to indicate the job profile, preferred skill set and approximate Cost to Company/Organization by dropping a mail to [email protected] or by filling the company registration form. Based on this information, the schedule for the placement drive is fixed by the placement cell in consultation with the company. The students are informed about the company and the job profile. The interested students register for the placement drive.

ON CAMPUS

The drive is conducted as scheduled. Companies/organizations can choose to give a pre-placement presentation. The entire procedure for recruitment (GD, aptitude test, PI etc.) is left to the company’s choice. All facilities and logistics for the recruitment will be arranged by the placement cell.

OFF CAMPUS

Companies/organizations which are unable to visit the Campus are provided with the updated CV/Resumes of the registered students. The company/organization can shortlist the students and can conduct the online interview which would be facilitated by the placement cell. Post recruitment process the recruiting company is required to announce and intimate the institutes' placement cell about the final list of selected candidates.

Facilities for on campus recruiters :

Food and Accommodation for the Recruiting team Seminar Room for Pre-Placement Talk Conference Rooms for GD and PI Rooms for Examination Lab equipped with computers Internet

PLACEMENT CORE COMMITTEE

DR. RAMBABU BOTCHA [email protected]

+91 85275 37803

PLACEMENT CELL CO-ORDINATOR

DR. HIRANNIYA KALESH P [email protected]

+91 9444862892

FACULTY PLACEMENT CO-ORDINATOR

STUDENT PLACEMENT CO-ORDINATORS

ANJANA P [email protected]

SIYA HABEEBA N S [email protected]

DEPT. OF SOCIOLOGY Batch 2021-2023

DEPT. OF SOCIOLOGY RGNIYD