Dr. (Mrs.

) Santosh Verma
Contact 9412140879, 01376-234559
email : [email protected]

Teaching Experience

19 years of teaching experience in Higher Education of State Government of

Uttarakhand. (19 of Under Graduate & 12 years of Post Graduate along with
research ). Joined the Higher Education Services on 29th April, 1997.

Administrative Experience

Officiating Principal from 25 th May, 2000 to 17 th October, 2003 (3 years and 4

months) at Government Degree College, Chamba, Tehri Garhwal.

Academic Qualification

Master of Arts (Geography) from Kumaon Univerisity, Nainital

Bachelor of Education from Kumaon Univerisity, Nainital
Doctorate (Geography) “ Tourism in Nainital region: A Geographical Study”.
Kumaon University, Nainital

Publications

Evaluation of environmental stress on Himalayan towns: Experience of

Nainital (U.P.)”, published in “POLLUTION RESEARCH”, Department Of
Environmental Pollution, Y.C. College of Science, Karad.

Deforestation in central Himalaya : Issues and challenges” published in

“INDIA‟S URBAN ENVIRONMENT” ( Pollution Rejection and Management)
Tara book Agency Kamacha, Varanasi – 211010 (year 1988-1989).

Statistical Evaluation of Stream Projects: The Experience of central Himalaya.

Published in Prof A B Mukherjee felicitation volume. Ed: J.L. Raina, Jammu
Socio cultural level : An indicator of level of living :A sample study of the rural
habitat of district Nainital” published in “ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION
AND HEALTH PROBLEMS”, Ashish publishing house New-Delhi (year - 1990)
.
Impact of transport on the present day rural economy: the experience of
Nainital District” published in “ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION AND
HEALTH PROBLEMS”, Ashish publishing house New – Delhi (Year - -1990).
Member of the survey team of “Tourism and trekking in Nainital Region”
published by Concept publishing co, New – Delhi.

Environment and Development: A study of Chamba Block, published in

“INDIAN ECONOMY : ISSUES AND OPTIONS”, Anamika Publishers and
distributors, New – Delhi.

Agricultural land use intensity in Kosi Basin of Kumaon hills, published in

“UTTAR BHARAT BHUGOL PATRIKA” vol. 34, no. II. December 2004.
“Land utilization pattern in Saryupar plain (U.P.)”, published in “INDIAN
RESEARCH JOURNAL OF SOCIAL SCIENCES” vol. 14 no. I, December 2008.

Prakratik Apada „Badh‟ (Jalplavan ) ka etihasik adhayan published in

“INDIAN RESEARCH JOURNAL OF SOCIAL SCIENCES” vol. 15 no. I,
December 2008.

The world of urchins : our close relatives” published in “SMARIKA” of

National Conference on “RECENT TRENDS IN THE ADVANCEMENT OF
ASTRONOMY AND APPLIED MATHEMATICS” Reference no. 104/09,
November 14 – 15, 2009.

Ashram Vyastha: Vartaman Prasangikta published in “smarika” of

“National Seminar on Bhartiya Sanskriti ki vartaman Prasangikta”, organized
by Department of History, Kumaon University, Almora on 13-14 February,
2010.

Bhartiya Sanskriti mein jeevan darshan ki sarthakta accepted and published in

“smarika” of National Seminar on Bhartiya Sanskriti ki vartaman Prasangikta,
organized by Department of History, Kumaon University, Almora on 13-14
February, 2010.

Pragethihasik Yug mein aapda prabhandhan mein dharm ki mahanta accepted

and published in journal INTERNATIONAL TRANSACTIONS IN
HUMANITIES AND SOCIAL SCIENCES, volume – 1, July – December, 2009.
“Human Rights – India‟s Achilles‟ heel ” accepted and published in journal
“INTERNATIONAL TRANSACTIONS IN HUMANITIES AND SOCIAL
SCIENCES”,( ISSN - 0975-3745).

Future of Ecotourism in the Valley of Flowers National Park (Garhwal

Himalayas) published in journal “INTERNATIONAL TRANSACTIONS IN
HUMANITIES AND SOCIAL SCIENCES” (ISSN – 0975 - 3745).
Paper on “Agro-based industries and rural development : A Geographical
Review” published in journal –“INTERNATIONAL TRANSACTIONS IN
HUMANITIES AND SOCIAL SCIENCES” (ISSN – 0975 - 3745).

Ecotourism and marginal area development – A case study of Har – ki – dun

valley, Garhwal Himalayas (Uttarakhand) presented in International Seminar
held between 1-9 May‟2011 at Kumaon University Nainital, India.

Problems of Higher Education paper presented in International Seminar held

on 18 – 19th June, 2011 at Heeralal Yadav Baalika Mahavidlaya, Lucknow,
India.

Poster entitled “Cloud Burst in Uttarakhand” presented in International

seminar held between 10-14th June, 2012 at HNB Garhwal university
Badshahithaul Campus, Tehri Garhwal, India.

Conferences and Seminars

Participated in International Conference on “Local and Regional Responses to

Globalization in the mountains and marginal areas of the world” held between
1-9th May, 2011 at Kumaon University, Nainital, India.

Participated in International Seminar of Learning Community (Association for

Learners) on “Innovation Practices in Education” organized on 18 – 19th
November, 2011 by Heeralal Yadav Baalika Mahavidalaya, Lucknow.

Participated in International symposium on Geo – Hazards Research (IGRS

2012), held between 10-14th June, 2012 at HNB Garhwal University,
Badshahithaul Campus, Tehri Garhwal, India.

Participated in National Seminar on “Rural Area Development Strategies in

India” held at department of Geography, Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi
on February, 1985.
Attended National seminar on : “Role of Young scientist in Environmental
conservation and Management” at P.G. Department of Zoology, Magadh
University, Bodh Gaya.

Participated in National Seminar – cum – workshop on “Quality and

Excellence in Higher Education : Role of Assessment Accreditation” dated May
19 and 20th 2002.

Attended the 16 th Conference of Indian Institute of Geomorphologist (IGI) at

Indian Institute of Remote Sensing (IIRS) Dehradun from 24 – 26th November
2003 and presented a paper entitled “”Natural Hazards : Landslides in
mountains”.

Participated in xxvi Indian Geography Congress held at Department of

Geography, M.D. University, Rohtak on 5-7th November, 2004 and presented
paper titled “Environment and Development in reference of Chamba Block
(Tehri Garhwal).”

Participated in national seminar held at Uttaranchal Sanskrit Academy,

Haridwar on 16 – 17 March2005 and presented paper entitled Vedic Samaj
mein nyay vyastha ki vartaman prasangikta avan vishleshan.

Participated in workshop on “Gender sensitization” held at New Tehri on 8 th

March, 2006; conducted by National Bank for Agriculture and Rural
Development

Participated in the seminar on the subject – “Strategies for quality sustenance

and quality enhancement in Higher Education” sponsored by National
Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC) Banglore on 26 th – 27th
October,2006 held at Directorate of Higher Education Uttaranchal, Haldwani.

Participated in workshop on Paryavaran Sanrakshan mein patrakarita ki

bhumika held on 23rd October, 2007 at Dev Sanskriti University, Shantikunj ,
Haridwar; organized by Uttarakhand State Council for Science and
Technology.

Participated in National Workshop on “Development of Reservoir Fisheries

and Conservation of Aquatic Biodiversity with Particular reference to Tehri
Dam Project (Uttarakhand)”, held on 1st - 2nd December, 2007 at Department
of Zoology, Government P.G. College, New Tehri.
Participated in sensitization workshop for “Prohibition of Pre- Natal
Determination of Sex of Foetus” on 23 rd March, 2009; organized at Govt. P.G.
College, New Tehri.

Participated in Regional Seminar on “Intellectual property and innovation

management in knowledge era” organized by Uttarakhand State Council for
Science and Technology on 23 rd October, 2009 at New Tehri.

Participated in National Conference on “Recent Trends in the Advancement of

Astronomy and Applied Mathematics” held on 14 th – 15th November, organized
by Department of Mathematics, SGRR (P.G.) College, Dehradun.

Participated in National Seminar on Bhartiya Sanskriti ki vartaman

prasangikta organized by Department of History, Kumaon University, Almora
on 13 – 14th February, 2010 and presented a paper entitled “Tourism and
Conservation of Environment in Uttarakhand”.

Participated in workshop on Paryavaran Sanrakshan mein patrakarita ki

bhumika oganized by Mass Communication Department of S.R.T. Campus,
Badshahithaul, district Tehri Garhwal on 5 th June 2010.

Participated in National “Data Users Seminar” held at Survey of India

Auditorium, Dehradun from 25 th to 27th July, 2010 organized by LIGHTS, New
Delhi.

Participated in National Conference on “Conservation of Aquatic Biodiversity,

Development of cold water Fisheries, Fish Biotechnology and Emerging Trends
in Fresh Water environments” from 25 th – 27th November, 2010; organized by
Department of Zoology, Government (P.G.) College, New Tehri.

Participated in the one-day advocacy programme for awareness on PC-PNDT

Act, as a member of Shrinkhla Club, held on 30 th December, 2010 at Govt. P.G.
College New Tehri. (It‟s state level awareness campaign against sex selection
and pre-natal elimination of girl foetus).

Participated in workshop on “Intellectual Property Rights/ Patent Awareness”

jointly organized by UCOST and HNB Garhwal Central University
Badshahithaul Campus supported by TIFAC department of Science and
Technology, Government of India, New Delhi.

International Seminar on learning community (Association for learners on

Innovation Practices in education). Organized by Heera Lal Yadav Balika
degree college, Lucknow. 18-19 Nov 2011
Participated in International GeoHazards Research Symposium (TGRS) 2012,
held in 10-14 June, 2012 at HNB Garhwal University, Badsahithaul campus,
Tehri Garhwal

Chaired and presented paper in International Seminar at SSJ Campus,

Kumaon University, Almora on Indian Culture and mother, 15-16 feb, 2015.

Participated in International seminar on Sustainable Development- Challenges

and Strategies organized by Deptt. Of Economics Govt. P.G. college Chamoli
and presented paper entitled “Contribution of pilgrimage and tourism on socio
economic aspects of the District Rudraprayag” held on 21 st and 22nd Oct, 2016

Participated in International Conference on Hospitality and Tourism as a

RESOURCE PERSON on 12th Nov. 2016 held at GNA University, Phagwara.

Participated in International Seminar on Folk-Lore and Indian Culture and

presented paper entitled “The cultural profile of Uttarakhand” on 26 th and 27th
March 2017 organized by Deptt.of History, Kumaun University, Campus
Almora.

Participated in International Seminar on The Himalayan Challenges: Towards

Interdisciplinary Dialogues for Sustainability and Development on 29th Nov. to
1st Dec. 2017 and presented paper entitled “Nature Conservation the only
substitute- Study of Uttarakhand” organized by Sri. Dev Suman Uttarakhand
University, Badshahithaul Tehri Garhwal.

Orientation and Refresher Courses

Attended the 32nd Orientation Course held from 5 th July – 1st August, 2002 at
the UGC Academic Staff College, Banaras Hindu University – Varanasi.

Completed 3-weeks Refresher Course in Geography, held from 1 st December –

21st December, 2004 at UGC Academic Staff College, Himachal Pradesh
University (Shimla) and was awarded Grade – A in the above mentioned
course.

Completed 3 week Refresher Course in Geography held from 18 th February to

8th March, 2008 at UGC Academic Staff College, Himachal Pradesh University
(Shimla), and after evaluation of overall performances based on the parameter
decided by the U.G.C. has been awarded Grade – A in the above mentioned
course.
Memberships

Lifetime member of “National Association of Geographers, India (NAGI)”.

First member of Mahila Helpline (Reconciliation committee) District Tehri

Garhwal, Superintendent of Police, Tehri Garhwal since 2004

Member of counseling cell (District Tehri Garhwal) for the help of victims of
rape cases, harassment, sexual abuse and their families. The cell is established
by the Director General of Police, Uttarakhand since 2004.

Member of the monitoring committee for private television channels at the

State and District levels under the order of Joint Secretary, Ministry of

Information and Broadcasting, Govt. of India, New Delhi (No F-1203/1/2007-

BCII dated 9 th February, 2007).

Lifetime member of Uttarakhand Rajya Baal Kalyan Parishad, Dehradun

(President of the Parishad – Honorable Governor of Uttarakhand State).

District Alliance Member of “We Can India” since 2005;(„We Can India‟ 4/203
First Floor, Kaushalya Park, Hauz Khas, New Delhi – 110016)

Member in the Board of Distt. Vidhik Seva Prdhikaran, Tehri Garhwal by Civil
Judge Tehri Garhwal since 2018.

Editor

Sub- Editor of the journal – “International Transactions in Humanities and

Social Sciences” (ISSN 0975-3745), A-9 Gagan Enclave, Rohta Road Meerut
(U.P).

Sub Editor in the Editorial Board of the journal “Bhartiya Samajik Vigyan
Shodh Patrika”, Saket Puri, Gandhi Nagar Basti (U.P) (ISSN 0974 - 0694).

Member in the Editorial Board of the Journal “Research Dimensions, Basti

U.P. India.
Responsibilities

Worked as programming officer in NSS at Government P.G. College, New Tehri,

for 3 years (2006 - 2008).

Worked as Chief Proctor from 1997 – 2006 (9 years).

Worked as Chief Election Officer at Government (P.G.) College New Tehri for a
period of 4 years, from 2005 to 2009.

Worked as Samarohak at Government Degree College, Chamba for 3 years

from 1997 to 2000.

Worked as Examination Controller at Government Degree College Chamba for

4 years (from 2000-2004).

Paper setter and Evaluator for HNB Garhwal University, Srinagar and Sri
Dev Suman University, Tehri Garhwal.

Appointed member in selection board for the post of “ Group D” of various

Govt. Degree Colleges in the year 2005.

Worked as Sports Officer at Government (P.G) College New Tehri, from

September, 2010 to September 2013.

Organized 01 day seminar on Livelihood and Environment in collaboration

with NABARD at Govt. PG College, New Tehri, 2013

Organized Inter College table tennis competition sponsored by HNB Garhwal

University, Srinagar, 2011

Achievements

Invited as a Resource Person in UGC Sponsored National Conference on

“Socio-Economic Impact of Urbanization and Industralization on Indian
Agriculture” organized by Janta Mahavidalaya, Chandrapur (Nagpur
University) 23 rd – 24th March, 2010.

Subject Expert at Uttarakhand Public Service Commission since 2013.

Research Scholars

Ph.D. Awarded 02
Thesis Submitted 01
Under Research 02

Projects Completed

A minor research project entitled “THE ECONOMIC IMPACT OF RURAL

TOURISM IN TEHRI GARHWAL AND SURROUNDINGS” have been
completed.

Areas of Interest

Economic geography, Tourism, Environment, Women Welfare, Social Activities

Present Position
Associate Professor
Department Of Geography
S.D.M Government (P.G.) College
Doiwala (Dehradun)
Uttarakhand
Pin code : 248140

Personal Details

Husband‟s Name: Shri. P. Raj Verma

DoB - 6th December, 1959
Nationality – Indian
Marital status – Married

Date Dr. Santosh Verma

Place