Bio Sketch

Personal Details:

Name : Dr. Sijo K. Manuel
Department : Politics
Designation : H.O.D
Address : Koothodil House House , Mannackanad P.O , Kuravilangad , Kottayam , Kerala ,India - 686633
Email : sijokm.pol@stcp.ac.in , sijokmanuel007@gmail.com
Date of Joining: : 03-11-2008


Education:

Sl. No Course Institution Period Achievements

1

M.A.

St. Thomas College, Pala

2004 - 2006

First Class with IIIrd Rank

2

M.Phil

University of Kerala

2007 - 2008

A grade

3

B.Ed

St. Thomas Training College, Pala

2006 -2007

First Class

4

Ph.D

SIRP, M.G. University

2010-2015

A Grade



Area of Specialization / Research Interests:

AREA OF SPECIALIZATION / RESEARCH INTERESTS

Human Rights

Public Administration



Career Profile:

Sl.No Name of the Institution Designation period

1

St. Thomas College, Pala

Assistant Professor

2008 onwards



Publications:

Research Publication:
Sl.No Publication Publication Year

1

“Kashmir Dispute And Draconian Laws: A Brief Historical Analysis”, Dogo Rangsang Research Journal, UGC Care Group I Journal, Vol-13, Issue-4, No. 1, pp. 134 - 144.

2023

2

“The Role of Human Rights NGO’s in India: Lessons from Jammu and Kashmir Experience”, Indian Journal of Politics and International Relations, Vol. 14, No. 1, pp. 92 - 106.

2021

3

“Human Rights NGOs in Jammu and Kashmir: Role and Functions”, RESEARCH REVIEW International Journal of Multidisciplinary (RRIJM), Volume -05, Issue 7, pp. 58 - 64.

2020

4

“Origin and Growth of Non Governmental Organizations in India: An Analysis”, Journal of Polity and Society, Vol.11, Issue 1, pp. 86 - 101

2019

5

“Democracy and New Social Media: Challenges and Prospects”, Journal of Social Discourse, Vol. 4 (No. 2) Vol. 5 (No. 1) pp.85 - 106.

2018

6

“Human Rights NGOs in India: Historical and Current Analysis”, International Journal of English Language, Literature in Humanities (IJELLH), Volume 6, Issue 10, pp. 843 – 863.

2018

7

“Globalization and the World Social Forum: An Anti Globalization Movement for the Protection of Human Rights”, ALFOMINE An International Refereed Journal, Vol. 4 No. 6, pp.173 - 186.

2017

8

Environment and Biodiversity: Threats and Solutions, Mirror, Vol. 4 No. 2, pp.32 - 41. (ISSN 2249 - 8117)

2014

9

Grassroots Democracy in Kerala: Expectations and Challenges of Grama Sabha, Research Scholar, Vol. II No. 3, pp.150 - 155. (ISSN 2249 - 6696)

2012

10

Women Empowerment and Self Help Groups: An Overview, Baselius Researcher, Vol. XIII No. 2, pp.855 - 863. (ISSN 0975 - 8658)

2012

11

The Rise and Development of NGOs in India: An Overview, ALFOMINE An International Refereed Journal, Vol. 2 No. 2, pp.49 - 60. (ISSN 2250 - 3870)

2012

12

Media and Human Rights , Malayalam Research Journal, Vol. No. 04, pp.1116 1123. (ISSN 0974 - 1984)

2011

13

Human Rights and Globalisation: Nexus and Reflections, Research Lines, Vol. IV No. 02, pp.198 - 203. (ISSN 0975 - 8941)

2011

14

Right to Development and Human Rights: A Retrospection , Holistic Thought, Vol. No. 02, pp.79 84. (ISSN 0975 363 X)

2010



Books:
Sl.No Name of the Book Year of publication Name of Publisher ISBN No Nature of Contribution

1

Human Rights in India: Lesson Law Implementation

2014

Kerala Bhasha Institute, Trivanathapuram

978-81-7638-674-6

Study

2

Human Rights: Theory History Culture

2012

D. C. Books, Kottayam

9788126435463

Study



Research Projects:

Minor Projects:
Sl.No Title of the Project Funding Agency Amount Period Co-investigators

1

Human Rights and Role of NGOs: A Study on Amnesty International (2000- 2007)

UGC

50000

2009 - 2011

Nil



Membership in Scientific/Professional Societies if any:

Sl.No Name of the Society Nature of Membership

1

Indian Political Science Association

Life Time



Research Supervision:

Sl.No Scholar’s name Title Year of Registration M.Phil/Ph.D. University Status

1

Don Tom

DEMOCRATIC DECENTRALISATION AND GOOD GOVERNANCE – A STUDY OF PANCHAYATI RAJ INSTITUTIONS IN KOTTAYAM DISTRICT

2020

Ph.D

M.G.

Ongoing

2

Alphonsamma Francis

THE ROLE OF LOCAL SELF GOVERMENT IN SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT GOALS: WITH SPECIAL REFERENCE TO ECO- FRIENDLY POLICIES IN KOTTAYAM DISTRICT KERALA

2020

Ph.D

M.G.

Ongoing

3

Nirupama Elzabath K

EMPOWERMENT AND SOCIAL INCLUSION OF DIFFERENTLY ABLED: A STUDY OF DIFFERENTLY ABLED IN KERALA WITH SPECIAL REFERENCE TO KOTTAYAM DISTRICT

2020

Ph.D

M.G.

Ongoing

4

Divyamol. M. V

ENVIRONMENTAL POLICIES AND ITS RAMIFICATIONS OF HUMAN SECURITY: A CASE STUDY OF WESTERN GHATS IN KERALA

2020

Ph.D

M.G.

Ongoing



Courses attended for Professional Developments:

Sl.No Name of the Course Organizing institute Period

1

Orientation Course

Academic Staff College, University of Kerala, Thriuvanthapuram,

5-1-2011 to 1-2-2011

2

Refresher Course

Academic Staff College, Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi

2-4-2012 to 27 4- 2012

3

Refresher Course

HRDC, Punjabi University, Patiala, Punjab

02 -11 - 2017 to 22 - 11 - 2017

4

Short Term Workshop

College Development Council, Mahatma Gandhi University, Kottayam

20 - 01- 2020 to 24 - 01- 2020

5

Short Term Course

HRDC, Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi

24 - 08- 2020 to 29 - 08- 2020