Durbadal Mandal W.B.E.S

Qualification

M.A. Sanskrit, University of Calcutta, 2010 (Specialization: Indian History, Epigraphy & Palaeography)  
B.A. (Honors) in Sanskrit, Bankim Sardar College under University of Calcutta, 2008.
B.Ed. (In-service period as an Assistant Teacher in Sanskrit), 2015.
M.A. in Education (In-service period as an Assistant Professor in Sanskrit), 2018.

Contact Details:

Assistant Professor
Department of Sanskrit
E-Mail: durbadalmandal.dm@gmail.com

Teaching Experience :

1. Assistant Professor (WBES) in Sister Nibedita GovtGeneral Degree College for Girls, Hastings House, Alipore, Kolkata, West Bengal from January, 2025 to Till Date.
2. Assistant Professor (WBES) in Acharya Brojendra Nath Seal College, P.O+ Dist- Cooch Behar, West Bengal from October, 2014  to January, 2025.
3. Assistant Teacher [through the West Bengal Central School Service Commission (WBCSSC)] in Mohanpur Binodpur High School, Madhabdihi , Dist.- Burdwan , West Bengal from July, 2011 to October, 2014.

Research Experience :

Pursuing Ph.D. in Sanskrit.

Research Interest:

• Indian History and Epigraphy.
• Paleography and Sanskrit Manuscriptology.
• Society and Administration in Arthaśāstra.
• Ethical and Moral Issues in Sanskrit Literature.
• Evolution of Indian Religions and Philasophical Ideas.
• Nationalistic Thought in Sanskrit Literature.
• Art & Aesthetic in Nātyaśāstra.
• History of  Vedic, Classical  & Scientific and Technical Literature in Sanskrit.
• Sanskrit Epic and Early Intellectual History.
• Communicative Sanskrit.
• Sanskrit Literature (Kāvya).
• Environmental Awareness in Sanskrit Literature.
• Poetics.
• Sanskrit language and linguistics.
• Ancient Indian Polity & Dharma, Artha and Nītiśāstra.
• Jyotiṣa and Vāstu.
• Iconography.

Publications:

Peer Reviewed Journal(s)

1. “Aśoka Lekha O Anyānya Kichu Bhāratīya Sāhitya’’ in “Victorian Journal of Arts”
   Durbadal Mandal, ISSN : 0975-5632, Issue VIII, No.I, July in 2015Pages: 47-50(Multidisciplinary Peer Reviewed International Journal).
2. “Vocationalisation of Education in India” in “The Quest for Fundamental Development”.
   Durbadal Mandal, ISSN:2394-8981, Volume:I, No:03, December in 2015Pages:55-59(Multidisciplinary Peer Reviewed International Journal).
3. “Sāhitya O Vijñana : Jīvanera Jalachabi’’ in “Victorian Journal of Arts”  
   Durbadal Mandal, ISSN: 0975-5632, Issue IX, No.I, January in 2016Pages: 23-24 (Multidisciplinary Peer Reviewed International Journal).
4. “Importance is given to the Sociological Basis of Education from Ancient India to Modern India’’ in “Suravak” .
    Durbadal Mandal, Volume:I, June in 2016Pages:20-23(Multidisciplinary Peer Reviewed State Level Journal).
5. “Importance of the Study of the Rigveda’’ in “The Quest for Fundamental Development”.
   Durbadal Mandal, ISSN:2394-8981Volume:II, No:01, June in 2016Pages:24-25(Multidisciplinary Peer Reviewed International Journal).
6. "Iṁrāja  Uddeśye  Racita  Saṁskṛta Praśastikāvya’’ in “Victorian Journal of Arts”
   Durbadal Mandal, ISSN: 0975-5632, Volume IX,NoII, September, 2016, Pageses64-66 (Multidisciplinary Peer-r Reviewed International Journal).
7. “The Concept of Purusarthas in Indian Philosophical System” in “The Quest for Fundamental Development” 
   Durbadal Mandal, ISSN:2394-8981Volume:II, No:02, December in 2016Pages:16-19           (Multidisciplinary Peer Reviewed International Journal).
8. “Change of the Name and Geography of Bengal on the basis of Bengal Inscriptions” in “International Research Journal of Management Sociology & Humanities”
   Durbadal Mandal, ISSN 2277 - 9809 (Online) ISSN 2348 - 9359 (Print), Vol: 14, Issue 10, October in 2023  Page: 227 - 230 DOI : https://doi.org/10.32804/IRJMSH  & Impact Factor: 7.8012 (Multidisciplinary Peer Reviewed International Journal).

Book Chapter(s)

1. “Rāmacaritre Naitikatā : Prasaṅga – Taḍakāhatyā O Balivadha” Durbadal Mandal, Publisher Name: SANSKRIT PUSTAK BHANDAR & The Registrar, Cooch Behar Panchanan Barma University, Cooch Behar, West Bengal, ISBN: 978-93-87800-51-9, July; 2018, National Level.
2. “Mahākavi Kālidasera Dharma O Darśana” Durbadal Mandal, Publisher Name: SANSKRIT PUSTAK BHANDAR & Dhruba Chand Halder College, South 24 Parganas, West Bengal, ISBN: 978-93-83368-70-9, July; 2015, National Level.
3. Yāpana (Haiku).Durbadal Mandal, Publisher Name: Swapnadarshan Publishers, ISBN: 978-81-19261-12-3, July;
    2023, State Level.
4. Sādha. Durbadal Mandal, Publisher Name: Anuvuti Prakashan, ISBN: 978-93-93962-75-1, January; 2023, 
   State Level.

Book/others

1. Conference Proceeding: “Dharmera Mulatatva O Bartamāne tāra Prāsaṅgikatā’’ on ”Contemporary Trends in Humanities and Social Sciences’’ Durbadal Mandal, ISSN : 0975-5632, Volume IX, NoIII, Pages:263-266        

Seminar/Conference/Workshop Attended/presented:

Paper presented in International  Seminar/Conference/Workshop/Symposium :

1. Presented a paper titled as “Human Values and Philosophy, Religion and Culture’’ on ‘‘Human Values in Indian Perspective’’ organized by the Department of  Sanskrit & Philosophy, Sidho-Kanho-Birsha University,Purulia, West Bengal, India on 29th - 30th april,2014.
2. Presented a paper titled as “An Ecological Critique of Kalidasa’s Meghaduta” on “Approaches to Environment : Society,Culture Polity and Economy” organized by Acharya Brojendra Nath Seal College (Govt.),Cooch Behar,West Bengal,India on 26th -27th February,2018.
3. Presented a paper titled as “Influence of Sanskrit Literature on the Literature and Life of the Bengalis” on “Negotiations between the  ‘Local’ and the ‘Global’ in ‘cultural Bengal’ : Community ,Society and Politics” organized by Acharya Brojendra Nath Seal College (Govt.),Cooch Behar,West Bengal,India on 13th-14th  February,2019.
4. Presented a paper titled as “Saṁskṛta Nātakera Bhāṣā O Śūdraka Viracita  ‘Mṛcchakatikam’  :  Ekti   Saṁkṣipta  Ālocanā” on “Language Diversity and International Mother Language Day” organized by the Department of Bengali of Mathabhanga College, Cooch Behar,West Bengal,India on 23rd February,2019.
5. Presented a paper titled as “Influence of Swami Vivekananda on the Social Thought of Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose” on “The Social and Political Thoughts of Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose’’ organized by Banarhat Kartik Oraon Hindi GovtCollege in Jalpaiguri, West Bengal, India on 12th - 13th March, 2020.

Paper presented in National  Seminar/Conference/Workshop/Symposium :

1. Presented a paper titled as “Ends of Life in Religion and   Purusarthas ” on “Purusarthas in Mahabharata and Modern Life’’ organized by the Department of Philosophy & Sanskrit, Sidho-Kanho-Birsha University,Purulia, West Bengal, India on 20th May,2015.
2. Presented a paper titled as  “Prācīna Bhāratera Kṛṣi O  Bhūmi Byabasthā” on “Science,Philosophy,Religion(Dharma) and Society – an Empirical and Theoretical Discourse’’ organized by  “Vashistha Institute for North Bengal and North East Development Studies (VINBNEDS)” in Cooch Behar, West Bengal,India on 27th December,2015.
3. Presented a paper titled as “Man-Making Education of Swami Vivekananda” on “Vivekananda’s Theory of Education : Its Contemporary Relevance’’ organized by  Banarhat Kartik Oraon Hindi GovtCollege in Jalpaiguri,West Bengal,India on 16th - 17th March,2016.
4. Presented a paper titled as “Agencies of Environmental Education” on “Environmental Issues : Current Scenario from the View Point of Scientific Studies” organized by Acharya Brojendra Nath Seal College (Govt.),Cooch Behar,West Bengal,India on 19th -20th February,2019.
5. Presented a paper titled as “The Scripts and Languages of Epigraphy in North-Eastern India  from 3rd to 6th Century AD” on “An Intertemporal Discourse upon the Society, Culture, Polity and Economy of North-Eastern and Eastern India” organized by Acharya Brojendra Nath Seal College (Govt.),Cooch Behar,West Bengal,India on 27th -28th February,2020.

Invited Lectures in Seminar/Conference/Workshop/Symposium as a Resource Person / Speaker :

1. “Epigraphy, Palaeography and Cronology” (National Level) on 07.072021 organized by the Department of Sanskrit, GovtGeneral Degree College, Narayangarh, West Bengal.
2. “Dharma as reflected in the Ashoka's Edicts” (International Level) on 15.01.2022 on DrDinesh Chandra Sirkar Memorial Lecture organized by the Global Sanskrit Forum.

Participation in Faculty Development Programme including Workshop:  

1. UGC sponsored a  Short Term Course on “ Positive Discrimination of Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribe for National Development” on 16/02/2016 organized by Equal Opportunity Cell,  Acharya Brojendra  Nath  Seal College, Cooch Behar,West Bengal,India.
2. Workshop on “La TeX” from 29/08/2016 to 31/08/2016 organized by Cooch Behar College, Cooch Behar, West Bengal in collaboration with Spoken Tutorial, IIT-BOMBAY and organized by the Department of Computer Science, Cooch Behar College.
3. “What Do We See When See ? Talking About Prejudices and Stereotypes” on 13/02/2019 organized by Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences of Acharya Brojendra  Nath  Seal College, Cooch Behar,West Bengal,India.
4. Orientation Programme at UGC-Human Resource Development Centre, University of North Bengal from 04/09/2019 to 24/09/2019 organized by UGC-Human Resource Development Centre, University of North Bengal.
5. “How to make interactive videos” from 26/07/2020 to 28/07/2020 organized by Global Teacher Educator YouTube Channel.
6. e- Workshop on “How to Organize Webinars and Classes on Digital Platforms” from 23/08/2020 to 24/08/2020 organized by Department of Zoology, Jhargram Raj College, Jhargram, West Bengal.
7. Multi-Disciplinary Refresher Course in “Disaster Management” at UGC-Human Resource Development Centre, Maulana Azad National Urdu University, Hyderabad from 17/09/2020 to 30/09/2020 organized by UGC-Human Resource Development Centre, Maulana Azad National Urdu University, Hyderabad.
8. IP Awareness/Training program under the “National Intellectual Property Awareness Mission (NIPAM)” on 03/12/2021 organized by Intellectual Property Office, India.
9. Workshop on "SWAYAM" from 12/05/2023 to 13/05/2023 organized by Central Library, ABNSeal College, Cooch Behar.
10. Refresher Course on “Cultural Studies & Inter-disciplinarity (Subject area: All major Indian Languages)” from 10/01/2024 to 25/01/2024 organized by UGC-Human Resource Development Centre (MMTTC), University of North Bengal.
11. Workshop on “Research  Methodology in Sanskrit Literature” from 09/03/2024 to 15/03/2024 organized by PG Department of Sanskrit, Acharya Brojendra Nath Seal College

Attended in Seminar/Conference/Workshop/Symposium :

1. “Vartamānasamaye Saṁskṛtavidyāyāh Prayojanam-Āvasyakatā ca”(International Seminar), University of Calcutta, 3Days (9th  to 11th  January, 2014).
2. “Spirituality and Yoga Philosophy in Contemporary Neo Humanistic Education around the world” (International Seminar), Indira Gandhi National Open University (SC-2812) in collaboration with Acharya Brojendra Nath Seal College, Cooch Behar,West Bengal,India, 1Day (13th February 2020).
3. “North Bengal : History,Society and Culture” (State Level Seminar), North  Bengal  University  Alumni  Association (registration noS/1L/7445 of 2001-02) in collaboration with Acharya Brojendra Nath Seal College (Govt.),Cooch Behar,West Bengal, 1Day (26th February 2016).
4. “Frontiers in Science & Technology Towards National Development’’(International Seminar), Acharya Brojendra Nath Seal College, Cooch Behar,West Bengal,India, 2 Days(10th-11th April, 2016).
5. “IMPACT OF COVID-19 ON HIGHER EDUCATION AND A QUEST FOR POSSIBLE ALTERNATIVES” (International Webinar), Sukanta Mahavidyalaya, Dhupguri, Jalpaiguri, West Bengal, 3Days (22nd-24th June,2020.)
6. “COVID-19 Pandemic: Challenges and Reorientation of Teaching Learning and Evaluation Procedure in Higher Education” (National Webinar), Vivekananda College for Women , Barisha, Kolkata-700008, West Bengal, 1Day (25th June, 2020 )
7. “COVID-19: PROBLEMS AND CHALLENGES” (International Webinar), GOVERNMENT GENERAL DEGREE COLLEGE AT RANIBANDH  IN ASSOCIATION WITH IQAC, GGDC RANIBANDH, 2 Days (26th  & 27th June, 2020).
8. “INCLUSIVE EDUCATION: REACHING THE UNREACHED” (International Webinar), STATE COUNCIL OF EDUCATIONAL RESEARCH AND TRAINING (SCERT), DEFENCE COLONY,VARUN MARG,NEW DELHI-110024, 1Day (27th June,2020).
9. “A PANDEMIC WORLD: ISSUES OF THE PAST AND CHALLENGES OF THE PRESENT” (International Webinar), Department of History in collaboration with IQAC, Nabadwip Vidyasagar College, Nabadwip, West Bengal, 1 Day (28th June, 2020 ).
10. “Recent Advancements in Plasma Science and Astrophysics” (International Webinar), Jointly Organised by Department of History of Saldiha College, Barjora College & Khatra Adibasi Mahavidyalaya, 2 Days  (9th & 10th July, 2020).
11. “ADMINISTRATIVE AFFAIRS THRUSTING UPON PROMOTION OF COLLEGE TEACHERS /LIBRARIANS UNDER CAS” (State Level Webinar), City College, 1 Day (11th July, 2020).
12. “PRACTICE OF FOLK-CULTURE IN PRESENT SOCIO-ECONOMIC CONCEPT” (International Webinar), Hazi AKKhan College, 2 Days (14th & 15th July, 2020).
13. “Living Amidst COVID-19: Issues and Concerns” (International Webinar), Acharya Brojendra Nath Seal College, 1 Day (18th July, 2020).
14. “Internal Dynamics of Pakisthan and Its Reflection on Foren Policy” (National Webinar), KHALISANI MAHAVIDYALAYA, 1Day (22nd July, 2020).
15. “Biodiversity and Sustainable Development in Human Welfare” (International Webinar), Bijoy Krishna Girls' College, 2 Days (29th & 30th July, 2020).
16. Saṁskṛta Kāvyālokaḥ (संस्कृतकाव्यालोकः) (National Webinar), Department of Sanskrit, Ramakrishna Mission Residential College (Autonomous), Narendrapur in collaboration with the Department of Sanskrit, Kalna College, Kalna, 1Day (3rd August, 2020).
17. “INDIAN CONCEPT OF HYGIENE: ANCIENT AND MODERN PERSPECTIVE” (National Webinar),, DEPARTMENT OF SANKRIT In collaboration with IQAC, DWIJENDRALAL COLLEGE,KRISHNANAGAR, NADIA, WEST BENGAL, 2 Days (9th & 10th August, 2020).
18. “Exploration of the nature of ‘Dharma’ in the light of Mahābhārata and Dhammapada” (International Webinar), Department of Philosophy & Department of Sanskrit in collaboration with IQAC, Nagar College, Murshidabad,W.B., 1Day(20th August, 2020)
19. “Deliberation on Functions of Words in Śāstras” (International Conference), Cooch Behar Panchanan Barma University, Cooch Behar, West Bengal, India, 5 Day (25th to 29th August, 2020).
20. “IMPACT OF COVID-19 UPON THE ECONOMY, POLITY, SOCIETY AND CULTURE OF EASTERN AND NORTH- EASTERN INDIA” (National Webinar), Acharya Brojendra Nath Seal College (A.B.N.Seal College), Cooch Behar,West Bengal, India, 1Day (29th August, 2020).
21. “Saṁskṛtasāhityadiśā : Mānavakalyāṇe Viśve Ahiṁsāyāḥ Avadānam” (State Level  Webinar), Department of Sanskrit and IQAC, CITY COLLEGE Kolkata – 700009, 1Day  (31st August, 2020)
22. “नूतनशिक्षानीतौ संस्कृतम् एवञच राष्ट्रनिर्माणे शिक्षकानां भूमिकाः” (National Webinar), Saṁskṛta  Bhārati, Uttarbanga Pranta, 1Day (13th September, 2020).
23. “RAY ACROSS BORDERS: MUSIC AND MEMORY” (International Webinar), BARASAT GOVERNMENT COLLEGE, BARASAT, INDIA, 1Day (30th April, 2021).
24. “Ecosystem Restoration towards Sustainable Society” (State Level Webinar), Acharya Brojendra Nath Seal College, Cooch Behar,West Bengal, India in collaboration with the West Bengal Biodiversity Board (Govtof West Bengal, 1Day (5th June, 2021).
25. “Contemporary India’s Demographic Dividend: Can India Reap this Benefit?” (National  Webinar), Department of Economics, Acharya Brojendra Nath Seal College,Cooch Behar, West Bengal, India, 1Day (18th June, 2021).
26. “Tarkasaṁgrahasya Kiñcidduruhasthalapariṣkāraḥ” (State Level Webinar), Department of Sanskrit, Acharya Brojendra Nath Seal College,Cooch Behar, West Bengal, India, 1Day (25th June, 2021).
27. “Saṁskṛte Smritisāhityayoḥ Ādhunikopayogaḥ” (National  Webinar), Department of Sanskrit, Acharya Brojendra Nath Seal College,Cooch Behar, West Bengal, India, 1Day (29th June, 2021).
28. “Seventy Five Years of Indian Independence: Growth and Inequality” (National  Webinar), 75 Years of Independence Celebration Committee, Acharya Brojendra Nath Seal College, Cooch Behar, 1Day (8th December, 2021).
29. “Users Awareness on NDLI and NDLI Club with Special Focus on Sustainable Development in Education”  (National seminar), Cooch Behar Panchanan Barma University & National Digital Library of India (NDLI), IITKGP Kharagpur, 2 Day (8th and 9th of February 2024).

Awards:

1. “The International Achievers Award 2024” in the category of  “Award for Distinguished Academician in Higher Education” on 01/01/2024 by  Gyan Uday Foundation (Regdby Government of India), Rajasthan.

Members in Professional body:

1. Life Member of Vashistha Institute For North Bengal and North East Developmental Studies, Vashistha Nagar, Village: Chhotolaukuthi, Post Office: Bakshirhat, District: Cooch Behar, Pin Code: 736131, West Bengal, India

Others:

• Quiz Programme Attended during COVID – 19 Pandemic (June 2020 to December 2021):-
• Successfully participated in “COVID-19 Online Awareness Quiz Programme” on 09.08.2020 organized by NSS unit, Achhruram Memorial College, Jhalda, Purulia, West Bengal, India.
• Successfully participated in National Level Online Quiz on “Indian Constitution” organised by Department of Humanities , THE BHOPAL SCHOOL OF SOCIAL SCIENCE on the occasion of 74th Independence Day amid COVID – 19 Pandemic.
• Successfully completed the International Level General Awareness QUIZ on “Research Methodology & Computer Application – 2020” on 19-8-2020 through online.
• Successfully participated in E-QUIZ for “Awareness, Prevention and Cure of Pandemic COVID – 19” organised by Dept of Botany, PtJawaharlal Nehru P.GCollege, Banda, U.Pon 01.09.2020.