DEPARTMENT OF SOCIOLOGY: TEACHERS’ PROFILE

1. Personal Details:i) Name in Full: Dr. Patil Rajendra Bhupal

ii) Date of Birth: 10/04/1954

iii) Designation: Professor (Promoted Under CAS).

2. Academic Details: M.A., Ph.D.

3. Research Specialisation: Industrial Sociology, Sociology of Environment and Development.

4. Teaching Experience: P.G.:30 Years.

5. Research Guidance:21 students have been awarded M.Phil.Degree.12 students have been awarded Ph.D.Degree.

6. Research Publications:

a) Authored Book published: (01)1. Author: “Environment in Indian Society: Problems and Prospects” Mittal

Publications, New Delhi, 2009.

b) Edited Research Based Books: [02]1. ‘Development in India: Emerging Concerns’ University Book House Pvt. Ltd. Jaipur, 2007.2.‘Natural Resources and Sustainability of Indian Society” Shruti Publications,

Jaipur, 2009.

c) Co-edited Research Based Books [04]1.'Problems and Prospects of Development in Rural India' Mittal Publications, New Delhi, 1994. (Co-editor: Prof. S.N. Pawar).

2. 'Sociology of Environment' Rawat Publications, Jaipur, 1998. (Co-editor: Prof. S.N. Pawar).

3. ‘Development in India: Anxieties and Alternative Paradigms: Essays in honour of Prof. S.N. Pawar’ Prof..S.N.Pawar Felicitation Committee, 2004. (Co-editors: S.A.Salunkhe, R.B.Jadhav, I.S.Subhedar).

4. ‘Environmental Movements in India’ Rawat Publications, Jaipur, 2005, (Co-editors: Prof. S.N. Pawar, S.A.Salunkhe).

d) Papers published in Research Journal:

International:

1. “Gandhian Philosophy of a Self-reliant Village: A Study of Kuthambkkam in Tamilnadu” in International Journal of Rural Studies,Middlesex,HA2,OUF, England and Amarpukashi (U.P.), Vol.15,No.2., 2008,pp. 8-12.

National:

1. “Socio-economic conditions of the workers in a Textile Mill in Bombay”,in Journal of Shivaji Uni., Kolhapur, 19, 1980, pp. 111-116.

2. “Workers’ Participation in Trade Unions at Ichalkaranji”, in Journal of Shivaji Uni. Kolhapur, 20-22, 1981-83 pp. 75-79.

3. “Occupational change among Balutedar and others in Rural Maharashtra”, in Rural India, Mumbai, 47: 2-3, 1983, pp. 38-42.

4. “Labour Commitment: Concept and Studies in India” in Survey, Calcutta, XXIV- 1-2, 1984, pp. 27-34.

5. “Development of Co-operative Sugar factory and its Social Commitment”, in Indian Co-operative Review, New Delhi, XXII – 1, 1984, pp. 110- 119.

6. “Co-operative Spinning Mill in Ichalkaranji: Its growth and contribution to area development”, in The Maharashtra Co-operative Quarterly, Pune, IXVII: 3, 1984, pp. 119-127.

7. “Problem of Urbanization: A study with reference to Maharashtra” (Marathi), in Sthanik Swarajya, Mumbai, 29: 4, 1984, pp. 20-26.

8. “Industrial Workers in Ichalkaranji : Analysis of Socio-economic Relations in Factories”, in Journal of Shivaji Uni., Kolhapur, 23, 1984-85, pp. 39-45.

9. “Co-operative Sugar Factory and Agricultural Development”, in The Maharashtra Co-operative Quarterly, Pune, IXIX: 1, 1985, pp. 7-12.

10. “Social Consequences of Industrialization in Ichalkaranji”, in Journal of Shivaji Uni., Kolhapur, 24, 1986-87, pp. 97-104.

11. “Maharashtra’s Industrial Development: Contribution of State Corporations”, in Lokrajya, Mumbai, 43:10, 1987, pp. 7-16.

12. “Co-operative Farming Society and Productivity: The Mhaishal Experiment”, in The Maharashtra Co-operative Quarterly, Pune, LXXI: 4, 1988, pp. 219-228.

13. “Minimum Wages for farm workers in Maharashtra”, Rural India”, Mumbai, 51:9, 1988, pp. 168-171.

14. “Impact of Maharashtra Co-operative Land Development Bank on Agricultural Development”, in The Maharashtra Co-operative Quarterly, Pune, LXXIII: 1, 1989, pp. 27-33.

15. “Small Scale Industries: Promotion and Problems”, in Lokrajya, Mumbai, 45-13, 1989, pp. 10-12.

16. “Industrial Labour in Ichalkaranji: A Sociological Study” (Marathi), in Samajashahtra Sanshodhan Patrika, V : 1996, pp. 36-38.

17. R.B. Patil and M.D. Koli, “Atrocities on SCs/ STs: A Study in Kolhapur District”,in Samaj Prabodhan Patrika, Pune, 37- 146, 1999, pp. 34-42.

18. “Jain Religion: Issue of Minority Status”, in Journal of Dharma, Banglore, XXVI: I, 2001, pp. 120- 134.

19. “Constitutional Amendment and Changing Panchayat Raj Institutions: A Study of Empowerment of Women and Scheduled Castes in Kolhapur District”, in IASSI Quarterly, New Delh, 21Nos. 3&4, 2003,pp. 129-145.

20. “Peoples’ Participation in Construction of Mini-Dam: An Experiment in Maharashtra” in Participative Development, Pune, 3 No.2, 2004, pp. 10-13.

21. R.B.Patil& M.A. Jadhav, “Women Sarpanch in Sangawde Grampanchayat in Maharashtra: Whether the Challenges are met?”in Journal of Shivaji University, Kolhapur, 39, 2005,pp. 37-46.

22. “Sustainable Development in Agriculture: Experiences of Some Farmers in Western Maharashtra” in Society and Development Journal, Lucknow, Vol. 5, No.1. 2007, pp. 1-11.

23. “Sustainable Development and Organic Farming: A Study of Farmers in Western Maharashtra” in (Marathi), Samajashastra Sanshodhan Patrika,Pune, Vol.9, 2007, pp. 32-36.24. R.B.Patil & P.M.Mane “SEZ in Maharashtra and Farmers Agitations against Mahamumbai SEZ”in Indian Development Review, New Delhi, Vol.7, No.1-2, 2009,pp. 137-148.25. “Report of National Commission for De-Notified, Nomadic and Semi Nomadic Tribes” in Indian Journal of Human Rights and Social Justice, New Delhi, Vol.4,No.1-2, 2009 pp. 233-241.

e) Papers published in Edited Books:

International:

1. “Worker Participation, Industrial Democracy and Social Justice: A Study of Indian Experiences” in Market Economy and Social Justice, Institute of Social Sciences, Chuo Uni., Tokyo, Japan, 1993, pp.121-124.

2. “The Makadwale Community in Kolhapur: Tribes and Citizenship” in Locality, History Memory: The Making of the Citizen in South Asia, Eds. Rila Mukherjee and M.N.Rajesh, Cambridge Scholars Publishing, UK. 2009, pp. 242-256.

3.”Marginalised Communities in Leather Industry: Role of Central Leather Research Institute, Chennai and Shivaji University, Kolhapur” in Informal Sector in India: Challenges and Consequences-Field Analysis, Ed. B.V.Bhosale, Lambert Academic Publishing, Germany, 2010, pp.38-52.

National:

1. “Employment of Scheduled Castes in Maharashtra” in The Depressed Classes of India. Ed. R.G. Singh, B.R. Publishing Corporation, New Delhi, 1986, pp. 59-70.

2. “Migration and Industrial Workers in Ichalkaranji” in Migrant Labour and Related Issues. Ed. Vidyut Joshi, Oxford and I.B.H. Publishing Co. Pvt. Ltd., New Delhi, 1987,pp. 153-164.

3. “Workers’ Participation in Management: Review of Research Studies in India”in Workers’ Participation and Industrial Democracy: Global Perspective, Eds.C. Lakshmanna, S.P. Srivastav and R.C. Sarikwal, Ajanta Publications, Delhi, 1990, pp. 213-225.

4. “Occupational Mobility among Scheduled Castes: A Study of Industrial Workers in Ichalkaranji” in Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes in India: A Socio-economic Profile, Ed. H.C. Upadhyay, Anmol Publications, Delhi, 1991, pp. 234-245.

5. “Sugar Co-operatives and Rural Development: Some Emerging Issues” in Development: Emerging Sociological Challenges: Ed. Vighnesh N.Bhat, Kuvempu University, B.R. Project, Dist. Shimoga, 1992, pp. 103-122.

6. “Role of Voluntary Agencies in Rural Development: A Case Study of Decospin Charitable Trust, Ichalkaranji” in Problems and Prospects of Development in Rural India, Eds. S.N. Pawar and R.B. Patil, Mittal Publica-tions, New Delhi, 1994, pp. 176-191.

7. S.N. Pawar and R.B.Patil, “Dams, Development and Displacement: A Case Study of Rehabilitation in Koyana Project” in Problems and Prospects of Development in Rural India, Eds. S.N. Pawar and R.B. Patil, Mittal Publications, New Delhi, 1994,pp. 280-287.

8. R.B.Patil and M.D.Koli, “Atrocities on SCs and STs in India and Social Justice: Some Issues” in Present Status of Backward Classes in India. Ed. Yeshwant Khillare, Centre for SC/ST, Dr. B.A.M. University., Aurangabad, 1997, pp. 1-16.

9. S.N.Pawar and R.B.Patil, “Forest in Koyana Catchment Area : Some Observations” in Sociology of Environment, Eds. S.N. Pawar and R.B. Patil, Rawat Publications, New Delhi, 1998,pp. 116-123.

10. “Impact of Industrial Waste and Sewage on Water Pollution: Some Issues” in Sociology of Environment, Eds. S.N. Pawar and R.B. Patil, Rawat Publications, New Delhi, 1998, pp. 151-157.

11. “Jawahar Rojgar Yojana and Employment of Dalits: Some Observations” in New Economic Policy and Dalits Ed. P.G. Jogdand, Rawat Publications, New Delhi, 2000,pp. 257-266.

12. “Pani Panchayat in Pune District: An Experiment of Water Management for Sustainable Agriculture” in Resource Management and Contours of Development, Ed. B.C. Barik, Rawat Publications, New Delhi, 2000, pp. 300-317.

13. “Jawahar Rojgar Yojana and Employment of Dalits: Some Observations” in New Economic Policy and Dalits Ed. P.G. Jogdand, Rawat Publications, New Delhi, 2000, pp. 257-266.

14. “GMOs and Sustainable Development in Agriculture: An Overview” in ‘Development in India: Anxieties and Alternative Paradigms: Essays in honour

of Prof. S.N. Pawar’ (Co-editors: S.A.Salunkhe, R.B.Jadhav, I.S.Subhedar), 2004,pp. 229-240.

15. “Conflicting Goals and Consensus over Environmental Issues: A case of Datta Paper Plant, Shirol” in ‘Environmental Movements in India’ Rawat Publications, Jaipur, (Co-editors: Prof. S.N. Pawar, S.A.Salunkhe), 2005, pp. 107-113.

16. “Women Panchayats in Maharashtra and Rural Development” in Rural Development in the Era of Globalisation Ed. Chinta Ganesh, Dept. of Sociology, Osmania University, Hyderabad, 2006,pp. 113-123.

17. “Sustainable Development in Agriculture: Role of some NGOs in Western Maharashatra” in Developmental Issues, P. Vijayalakshmi Reddy (Ed.) Dept. of Sociology, Nizam College, Osmania University, Hyderabad, 2007,pp. 81-91.

18. R.B.Patil & S.A. Salunkhe, “Problems and Agitations of Warana Dam Oustees” in “Development in India: Emerging Concerns” Ed. R.B. Patil, University Book House Pvt. Ltd. Jaipur, 2007, pp. 91-100.

19. “Empowerment of Scheduled Castes and Women: A Study of Three Villages in Kolhapur District” in Panchayat Raj Institutions and Rural Development: Narratives on Inclusion of Excluded Eds. B.C.Barik and Umesh Sahoo, Rawat Publications, Jaipur, 2008,pp. 58-73.

20. “Maharashtra Pollution Control Board and Environmental Awareness”, in Challenges to Environmental protection (Ed.) R.K.Saxena, Scientific Publications, Agra, 2008, pp.pp.11-26.

21. Changing Power Relations through Panchayats in Maharashtra, in ‘Inclusion and Exclusion in Local Governance: Field Studies from Rural India’, B.S.Baviskar and George Mathew (Eds.) Sage Publications, New Delhi, 2009, pp.317-351.

22. “Organic Farming and Sustainable Development: Role of Government and Non-Government Organisations” in Environmental Concerns and Sustainable Development: Some Perspectives From India, Eds. Sakarama Somayaji and Ganesh Somayaji, TERI, The Energy and Resource Institute, New Delhi. 2009, pp.326-337.23. “Role of Navdanya for Sustainable Agriculture: A Review of Activities” in Agricultural Communication and Sustainable Development”, Ed. J.B.Ambekar, Shruti Publications, Jaipur. 2010, pp.141-155.24. “Jain Population in Deccan: An Overview on Census 2001 Data” in Splendor of Jainism in Southern India, Ed.Padmaja Patil, Bhagwan Mahavir Chair, Shivaji University, Kolhapur, 2010, pp.30-40.

25.“Globalisation and Farmers:Crisis in Maharashtra” in Global and Local: Polemics of Development, Vol.II: Sustainable Development and Inclusive Growth-Histories, Institutions, Ideologies and Praxes, Ed. Prasenjit Maiti, Concept Publishing Company Pvt. Ltd., New Delhi, 2010, pp.140-151.

7. Papers presented in Academic Conferences/Seminars/ Workshops:A) International Level:

1. “Issues of Development: Study of a Co-op. Sugar Factory”, XI World Congress of Sociology, New Delhi. International Sociological Association/ Indian Sociological Society, Aug. 18-20, 1986.

2. “Workers’ Participation in Management: Review of Research Studies in India”, International Workshop on Experiments and Experiences of Workers’ Participation for Effective Industrial Democracy, Hyderabad, Indian Chapter of Research Committee 10 of International Sociological Association, Dec. 28-30, 1988.

3. “Trade Union Democracy: A Study of Workers Participation in Ichalkaranji”, XII World Congress of Sociology at Madrid (Spain).International Sociological Association, July 9-13, 1990.

4. “Deserted/ Divorced Women’s Movement in Rural India: A study of the Movement and its achievements”, XII World Congress of Sociology at Madrid (Spain).International Sociological Association, July 9-13, 1990.

5. “Renaming Marathwada University: An Analysis of Dalit-Savarna Conflict and Violence”, International Conference on the Sources of Violence in the theory of Modernity, Dept. of Sociology, Lucknow University, Lucknow, Dec.26-28,1991.

6. “Religious Diversity and Population Issues: A Census Analysis through Indian Case study”, XII World Congress of Sociology at Durban (South Africa), International Sociological Association, July, 23-29, 2006.

7. “Mahatma Gandhi: Sociology of Satyagraha and Non-Violence”, Satygraha Centenary International Conference, Globalisation of the Gandhian Way: Sociology, Politics and Science of Satyagraha 1906-2006, J.N.U., New Delhi, 13-16 Nov. 2007.

8. “Ashden Awardee for Sustainable Energy: A Study of Appropriate Rural Technology Institute (ARTI), Pune”, International Conference on Water, Environment, Energy and Society. S.R.K.College, Firozabad. 28-30 June, 2009.

9. “Female Feticide in Kolhapur District, India: An Overview” RC 41 Sociology of Population, at the XVII World Congress of Sociology, Gothenburg, Sweden, 11-17 July, 2010.

10. “Civil Society and Water Governance: A Study of Hiware Bazar Village in India” RC 24, Environment and Society, at the XVII World Congress of Sociology, Gothenburg, Sweden, 11-17 July, 2010.B) National Level: ( Underlined author presented the paper.)

1. “Social Consequences of Industrialisation in Ichalkaranji”, XVI All India Sociological Conference, Department of Sociology, Annamalai Uni. Annamalai Nagar, Dec. 29-31, 1982.

2. “Co-operative Sugar Factory and Agricultural Development”, Symposium on Problems of Agricultural Development in India, Vivekanand College, Kop.& Economic Research Centre of B.R. Shenoy Trust Delhi. Jan. 16, 1984.

3. “Profile of Industrial Workers in Ichalkaranji”, ICSSR Seminar on Industrial Workers and Social Change, Centre for Social Studies, Surat, Feb. 16-17, 1985.

4. “Migration of Industrial Workers in Ichalkaranji”, National Seminar on Migrant Labour and Related Issues, Sponsored by Ministry of Labour, Govt. of India and organized by Gandhi Labour Institute at Ahmedabad, Oct. 10-12, 1985.

5. “Maharashtra: Industrial Scene and Contribution of State Corporations to Industrial Development”, XVIII All India Sociological Conference, Department of Sociology, North Eastern Hill Uni. Shillong, May 19-21, 1987.

6. “Impact of Maharashtra Co-op. Land Development bank on Agricultural Development”, National Seminar on Role of Banks in Rural Development, Department of Sociology, Osmania University, Hyderabad, Jul. 31, Aug.1 1987.

7. “Contribution of Voluntary Agencies in Rural Development: A Case study of Decospin Charitable Trust, Ichalkaranji”, National Seminar on Rural Development in India, Practice: Problems and Prospects. Dept. of Sociology, Shivaji University, Kolhapur, March 15-17, 1990.

8. S.N. Pawar and R.B.Patil, “Dams, Development and Displacement: A Case study of Rehabilitation in Koyana Project”, National Seminar on Rural Development in India, Practice: Problems and Prospects. Dept. of Sociology, Shivaji University, Kolhapur, March 15-17, 1990.

9. “Environmental Implications of Dams: A Case study of Koyana Hydro-Electric Project”, National Seminar on Dams and Environment, School of Environmental Science, Shivaji Uni., Kop, March 22-24, 1990.

10. “Role of Sugar Co-operatives in Rural Development: A study of Hutatma Kisan Ahir Sugar Co-operative factory, Walwe”, Seminar on Development: Emerging Sociological Challenges, Dept. of Sociology, Kuvempu University B.R. Project, Shimoga, Feb.9-10, 1991.11. “Dalit Co-operative farming society and socio-economic trans-formation: Some observations on the Mhaisal experiment in Maharashtra”, XX All India Sociological Conference, St. Aloysius College, Mangalore, Dec.29-31, 1993.

12. “Role of NGOs in developmental activities of child labour through education: An experiment in Kolhapur”, XXI All India Sociological Conference, Department of Sociology, Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi, Dec.19-21,1994.

13. “Impact of paper mill and distillery waste water on agricultural land at Shirol in Kolhapur District: Some issues”, National Seminar on Environment and Development, Department of Sociology, Barkatullah University, Bhopal, Feb. 27 Mar.1 1995.

14. “Impact of industrial waste and sewage on water pollution at Ichalakaranji: Some issues”, National Seminar on Society and Environment: Interface and Tensions, Department of Sociology, Shivaji University, Kolhapur, March 27-29, 1995.

15. S.N. Pawar and R.B.Patil, “Forest in Koyana Catchment Area: Some observations”, National Seminar on Society and Environment: Interface and Tensions, Department of Sociology, Shivaji University, Kolhapur, March 27-29, 1995.

16. “Development, Displacement and Rehabilitation in India and National Rehabilitation Policy : An overview”, XXII All India Sociological Conference, Department of Sociology, Barkatullah University, Bhopal, 16-18 Dec.,1995.

17. “Conflicting Goals and Consensus over Environmental Issues: A Case of Datta Paper Plant, Shirol”, National Seminar on Environmental Movements in India, Department of Sociology, Shivaji University, Kolhapur, Feb.20-22, 1996.

18. “Violence against Women and Emergence of New type of Violence in some cities of Maharashtra: An overview”, National Seminar on Violence against women, Hitakari Mahila Mahavidyalaya, Jabalpur, March 9-11, 1996.

19. “Water and Land Management: An experiment of Peoples’ participation in Gawadewadi (Dist. Pune)”, XXIII All India Sociological Conference, Department of Sociology, Shivaji University, Kolhapur, Nov.23-25, 1996.

20. “Jawahar Rojgar Yojana and Employment for Dalits: Some Observations”, National Seminar on the Impact of New Economic Policy on Dalits in India, Department of Sociology, University of Pune, Pune, Dec.9-11,1996.

21. “Small Scale Tanning Units in Kolhapur: Some issues on Pollution and People”, Seminar on Small Scale Industrial Development and Labour, Centre for Social Studies Surat, March 26-27, 1997.22. “A Survey of Socio-economic background of child-labour in Kolhapur”, XXIV All India Sociological Conference, Department of Sociology, Osmania University, Hyderabad, Dec.22-24, 1997.

23. “Women in India: Trends in Work Participation Rate”, XXV All India Sociological Conference, Dept. of Sociology & Social Work, Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh, Dec.17-19, 1998.

24. “Pani Panchayat in Pune District: An Experiment for Sustainable Development”, National Seminar on Common Property Resources and Planned Development: Challenges and Prospects, School of Earth & Social Sciences, S.R.T.M. Uty, Nanded, Jan. 19-21, 1999.

25. “International Trade of Hazardous Waste: An Overview”, National Seminar on Environmental Futures: Agenda, Inputs and Strategies, Department of Sociology, Shivaji University, Kolhapur, March 8-10, 1999.

26. “Jain Religion: Issue of Minority Status, National Seminar on Marginalised Communities”: National Seminar on Social & Linguistic Problems, Department of Sociology and Linguistics, University of Mumbai. Feb. 3-5, 2000.

27. “Genetic Engineering in Agriculture and Environmental Management” National Seminar on Environment, Peace and Technology, Department of Sociology, Lucknow University, Lucknow, , Dec. 1-2, 2000.

28. R.B. Patil and S.A. Salunkhe, “Warana Dam affected People and their movement”. XXVI All India Sociological Conference, Department of Sociology, University of Kerala, Thiruvanthapuram, Dec. 29-31, 2000.

29. “Debate on GMOs in Agriculture: An overview”, XXVII All India Sociological Conference, Department of Sociology, Guru Nanak Dev Uni., Amritsar, Dec. 26-28, 2001.

30. R.B.Patil and Ms. Sushama Limkar, “Bio-medical Waste Disposal in Kolhapur: Emerging Financial and Legal Issues”, XXVIII All India Sociological Conference, Dept. of Humanities & Social Sciences, Indian Inst. of Technology, Kanpur, Dec. 18-20, 2002.

31. R.B. Patil and Mahendra Jadhav, “Empowerment of Women: A Study of Sangawade Grampanchayat in Kolhapur District”. National Seminar on Empowerment of Women in India, Hitakarani Mahila Mahavidyalay, Jabalpur, March 8-9, 2003.

32. R.B. Patil and Dr.S.A. Salunkhe, “Warana Dam Oustees : Their Problems and Agitations”, Seminar on Development of post-independent India : Problems and Prospects, Department of Sociology, Shivaji University, Kolhapur, March 10-12, 2003.

33. “Constitutional Amendment and Changing Panchayat Raj Institution: A study of Empowerment of Women and S.C. in Kolhapur Dist” National Seminar on Changing Social Institutions and their impact on Quality of Life, Tata Institute of Social Sciences, Mumbai, April 28-29, 2003.

34.R.B. Patil and Mahendra Jadhav, “Women Sarpanch in Sangawade Grampanchayat in Maharashtra: Whether the Challenges are met?” XXVII Indian Social Science Congress, Indian Institute of Technology, Kharagpur, Dec.3-7,2003.

35. R.B. Patil & Ranjit Awale, “Industrial Pollution and Human health: Some Issues in Ichalkaranji ( Maharashtra)” XXIV All India Sociological Conference, Maharana Pratap University of Agriculture & Technology, Udaipur, Dec. 21-23,2003.

36. R.B. Patil & S.A. Salunkhe, “Agitations of Dam Oustees and Response of the State”, National Seminar on Changing Indian Society: Social Justice and Peoples Movements, Dept. of Sociology, Osmania University, Hyderabad, Feb. 27-28,2004.

37. R.B. Patil & Ms.Sushama Limkar, “Bio-medical Waste Management in some cities in Maharashtra: An Overview”, National Seminar on New Horizons in Environ-mental Sciences and engineering in India, Dept. of Environmental Science, Banglore University, Nov. 17-19,2004.

38. R.B.Patil & Vijay Patil, “Agitations of Workers on Closure of Cooperative Spinning Mill in Ichalkaranji: Some Observations”, National Seminar on Social Movements and Social Transformation: Issues, Perspectives and Agendas, MES College of Arts & Commerce and Dept. of Sociology, Goa University, Goa, Oct.30-31,2004.

39. “Organic Farming and Sustainable Development: Role of Government and Non-Government Organisations”, XXX All India Sociological Conference, DDU Gorakhapur University, Gorakhpur, Dec. 27-29 2004.

40. “Empowerment of SC and Women: A Study of Three villages in Kolhapur District”. National Seminar on Panchayati Raj Institutions and Rural Development in Western India, School of Social Sciences, Swami Ramanand Teerth Marathawada University, Nanded, Jan. 24-25,2005.

41. “Women in Panchayats in Maharashtra and Rural Development : Some Observations”, National Seminar on “ Changing Perspectives of Rural Development: Emerging Challenges” Dept. of Sociology, Osmania University, Hyderabad, Feb. 17-18 2005.

42. R.B. Patil and Mrs. Dr.Usha B.Patil. “A Study of Deserted Hindu Women and Family in Southern Maharashtra”, National Seminar on Marriage, Family and Kinship in India, RC 2 and Dept. of Sociology,Sardar Patel University, Vallabh Vidyanagar, March,15-16,2005.43. “Sustainable Agriculture: Experiences of Some Farmers in Kolhapur District”, National Seminar on “ Sustainable Development: Approaches and Experiences, Dept. of Sociology, Shivaji University, Kolhapur, March 21-22 2005.

44. R.B. Patil and Dr. Smriti Bhosale, Maharashtra “Pollution Control Board and Environmental Awareness”, National Conference on Environment and Peace: Contemporary Concerns, Dept. of Sociology, Govt. Dungar College, Bikaner, Sept. 8-10 2005.

45.Role ofoMinstry of Environmentoand ForestsoinoEnvironmental Educationoand Research: An Overview”, XXXI All India Sociological Conference, Dept. of Sociology, University of Jammu, Oct.25-27 2005.

46. R.B. Patil and Dr.Smriti Bhosale, “Environmental Education: Scope and Significance”, XXXI All India Sociological Conference, Dept. of Sociology, University of Jammu, Oct.25-27 2005.

47. “Shri Vitthal Cooperative Farming Society, Mhaisal and Socio-economic Change among Dalits: An Overview”, National Seminar on Cooperatives and Rural Development: Problems and Prospects, Dept. of Sociology, Shivaji University, Kolhapur, Feb.23-24,2006.

48. R.B. Patil and Mr. Mahendra Jadhav, “Panchayat Raj in Maharashtra : An Overview”, National Conference on Empowering Panchayat Through Social Work Group Work, D.K. Shinde School of Social Work, Chh. Shahu Institute of Business Education and Research, Kolhapur, March 27-29, 2006.

49. “Globalisation and Farmers’ Suicides in Maharashtra: Some Observations”, National Seminar on Globalisation: indian Society, Continuity and Change, Dept. of Sociology, Osmania University, Hyderabad, April 7-8, 2006.

50. R.B. Patil and Ms. Maria Fernandis, “International Migration and Family in Goa”, National Seminar on Globalisation: indian Society, Continuity and Change, Dept. of Sociology, Osmania University, Hyderabad, April 7-8, 2006.

51. “Sustainable Development in Agriculture: Role of some NGOs in Western Maharashatra”, National Seminar on Development Issues: The Role of World Bank/Banks, Government, NGOs and Society, Dept. of Sociology, Nizam College, Osmania University, Hyderabad, June,23-24,2006.

52. “Mahatma Gandhi and Sarvodaya”, National Seminar on Social Justice: Gandhi, Nehru and Dr. Ambedkar, National P. G. College, Lucknow, 17-18 December, 2006.

53. “GMOs through Gene Revolution: Some Emerging Issues”, XXXII All India Sociological Conference, University of Madras, Chennai, 27-29 Dec. 2006.

54. “Mahatma Gandhi and World Peace”, National Seminar on Gandhian Legecy: Gandhi and Globalisation”, Gandhian Studies Centre, Jai Narayan Vyas University, Jodhpur, 7-8 Feb. 2007.

55. “Sustainability of Natural Resources: An Experiment in Auroville”, National Seminar on Natural Resources and Sustainability of Indian Society, Dept. of Sociology, Shivaji University, Kolhapur, 26-27 Feb. 2007.

56. “Jainism and Ecology: Some Observations”. National Seminar on Prospects of Jainological Studies in India, Bhagwan Mahavir Chair, Shivaji University, Kolhapur, 8-9 Mar., 2007.

57. “Mahatma Gandhi’s Gram-Swaraj: An Experiment in Kuthambakkam in Tamilnadu.”, National Seminar on Mahatma Gandhi and Sustainable Development, Centre of Gandhian Studies, Shivaji University, Kolhapur, 12-13 Mar. 2007.

58. “Voluntary Organisation and Rural Development: Role of Auroville Village Action Group in Tamilnadu”, National Seminar on Voluntary Organisation and Rural Development: Problems and Prospects, Dept. of Sociology, Osmania University, Hyderabad, 30-31 Mar. 2007.

59. .“Prayog Pariwar and Use of Bio-Resources in Sustainable Agriculture”, XXXIII All India Sociological Conference, Karnataka University, Dharwad, 29-30 Nov.,1Dec.2007.

60. “Role of Navdanya for Sustainable Agriculture: A Review of Activities, National Seminar on “Agricultural Communication and Sustainable Development”, Dept. of Sociology, Shivaji University, Kolhapur, 26-27 Feb. 2008.

61.“Vimukta Jatis and Nomadic Tribes In Maharashtra: Problems and Acceptance of Buddhism” National Seminar on Social Exclusion and Marginalization”, Dept. of Sociology, Veer Narmad South Gujarat University, Surat, March 10-11, 2008.

62. “Contribution of Lok Bharati Gram Vidyapeeth, Sanosara to Rural Development”, National Seminar on Revitalising Rural Institutes: Problems and Prospects, J.N.U., New Delhi, 15-16 March, 2008.

63. “73rd Constitutional Amendment and Participation of Dalits in Vasagade in Maharashtra” Grampanchayat, National Seminar on “Development of Dalits in India: The Unresolved Issues in Democracy, Equity and Freedom”, Dept. of Sociology, H.P. University, Shimla, 28-29 Mar. 2008.

64. R.B.Patil & Dr. Pralhad Mane, “SEZ in Maharashtra and Farmers’Agitation against MahaMumbai SEZ”, National Seminar on SEZ:Engines for Growth and Social Development for India, Problems & Prospects, Osmania University, Hyderabad, 16-17 Oct.,2008.

65. R.B.Patil & Dr. P.M.Mane “International Federation of Organic Agriculture Movement and Ecological Sustainability”, XXVI All India Sociological Conference, University of Rajasthan, Jaipur, 27-29 Dec.2008.

66. R.B.Patil Dr.Arun Chougule & Dr. P.M. Mane “Land Salinity in Maharashtra and Shirati Pattern of Desalinity in Kolhapur District” Environmental Crises: Alternative Paradigms. Dept. of Sociology, Shivaji University, Kolhapur,30-31 Jan. 2009.

67. Marginalised Communities in Leather Industry: Role of Central Leather Research Institute, Chennai and Shivaji University, Kolhapur. Informal Sector in India: Marginalised Communities. Dept. of Sociology, University of Mumbai, Mumbai, 26-27 Feb. 2009.

68.“Gramsabha in Maharashtra: An Overview”, Indian Rural Society: Globalisation and Emerging Concerns. Dept. of Sociology, Osmania University, Hyderabad. 27-28 Feb. 2009, ( Presented 28 Feb.)

69. “Report of National Commission for De-Notified, Nomadic and Semi Nomadic Tribes”, Culture of Social Exclusion, Identities and Inclusive Policies. Centre for Study of Social Exclusion and Inclusive Policy University of Mysore, Mysore. 11 & 12 Mar. 2009.

70. R.B.Patil & Dr. Usha B. Patil “Family and Deserted Women: Ground Level Realities in Maharashtra”, Critical Questioning of Changing Indian Family in 21st

Century. Department of Sociology, R.B.V.R.R.Women’s College, Hyderabad. 10- 11 Sept. 2009.71. “Aryavart Gramin Bank and Light in House through Solar Energy: A Study of Ashden Awardee Organisation For Sustainable Energy”, XXVII All India Sociological Conference. University of Kashmir, Srinagar. 10-13 Oct.2009.

72. R.B.Patil & Mr. Uday Gaikwad, “Panchganga River Water Pollution,Human

Health and Role of NGOs: Some Observations” Urbanization and Urban

Development in India: Trends, Problems and Prospects On 26th & 27th August 2010.

8) Research Project work:A] MAJOR PROJECTS COMPLETED:1. Co-investigator “A Study of Environmental and Socio-economic Problems of Displacement and Rehabilitation in Koyana Project”, Dept. of Environment &Forests,Govt.of India, Rs.1,15,000,Pertod: 04-08-1984 to 03-08-1987.

2. Principal Investigator "Displacement and Rehabilitation: An Inquiry into Ground level Realities in Western Maharashtra" U.G.C., Rs.1,98,000,Period: 20-06-2000 to 19-06-2003.

B] MINOR PROJECT COMPLETED:

1. “A Study of Panchayat Raj In Kolhapur District” Institute of Social Sciences, New Delhi. Rs. 10,000, 2003.

C] MINOR PROJECTS COMPLETED UNDER UGC SAP-DRS-I:

1. “Organic Farming and Sustainable Development : A Study in Western Maharashtra” Rs. 10,000,2006.

2. “Organic Farming in Auroville Project” Rs. 10,000, 2007.

3. “Navdanya:A Study of Contribution of NGO to Environmental Conservation”, Rs. 10,000,2008.

4. Contribution of International Federation of Organic Agriculture Movement to Ecological and Socio-economic Sustainability. Rs.10000/ 2009.

5. Organic Farming Worldwide: An Overview, Rs.10000/ 2010.

D] MINOR PROJECTS COMPLETED UNDER CENTRE OF GANDHIAN STUDIES:

1. “Gandhian Philosophy of Self-reliant Village:A Study of Kuthambakkam Village in Tamilnadu”, Rs. 10,000,2007.

2. LokBharti Gram Vidyapeeth, Nai talim and Rural Development. Rs. 10,000, 2008.

3. Freedom Fighters in Kolhapur District:Experiences and Expectations (in Marathi), Rs. 10,000,2008.

E) RESEARCH PROJECT ONGOING:1. U.G.C. Major Research Project on “Ashden Awardees for Sustainable Energy in India: A Sociological Study of the Organisations and Beneficiaries”

9) Membership of Academic Bodies:

Member,International Sociological Association,Madrid, Spain.

Life Member, Indian Sociological Society, New Delhi.

Life Member, Marathi Samajashastra Parishad, Amravati.

Life Member, Shivaji Vidyapeeth Samajashastr Parishad, Kolhapur.

10) Honors/Prizes Received:-

11) Fellowship/ Post doctoral:

National Merit Scholarship for M.A. Course.

U.G.C.Junior Research Fellowship for Ph.D

Particulars of other activities:

1. Head, Department of Sociology from 1/11/2001 to 31/10/2004.

2. Coordinator, Bhagwan Mahavir Chair, Shivaji University, Kolhapur,

30/04/2004 to 28/3/2005.

3. Coordinator, Centre of Gandhian Studies, Shivaji University, Kolhapur,

01/02/2006 to 31/3/2008.

4. Coordinator, MSW Course in the Department from 21/07/2008 to

13/05/2009 and since 01/04/20010.

5. Coordinator, UGC-SAP-DRS-I, Department of Sociology, Shivaji

University, Kolhapur, 2004-05 to 2008-09.

6. Coordinator, UGC-SAP-DRS-II, Department of Sociology, Shivaji

University, Kolhapur, since 2009-10.

7. Director, B.C.U.D., Shivaji University, Kolhapur, from 14/05/2009

to 26/02/2010.