Placement

Brochure 2008-09

M.Phil. Planning & Development

Department of Humanities and Social Sciences Indian Institute of Technology - Bombay, Powai, Mumbai 400076

Contents

Message from the Director of IIT Bombay Message from the Head, Dept. of HSS About the Department The M.Phil. Programme: Planning and Development Theoretical Foundation Seminar and R&D Dissertation Field Work Objectives of the Programme Subjects Taught Students with various Post Graduate specialization Student Profiles Seminar and Conferences Guest Lectures Placement Procedures Contact Details

Message from the Director of IIT Bombay

Indian Institute of Technology (IITB) is celebrating its Golden Jubilee. It is a matter of great pride for the IIT Bombay family that today we are recognized as one of the leading institutions in the world. I am happy to mention that the Institute, over these years, has continued to attract high quality faculty from across the globe and the best students from the country for its Bachelors, Masters and Doctoral programmes. I am glad to know that the M.Phil batch of 2007-09 of the Department of Humanities and Social Sciences is bringing out a campus placement brochure. M.Phil programme of the department is an interdisciplinary programme consisting of postgraduate students from various disciplines. This course offers vast academic exposure to interdisciplinary studies on Planning and Development and facilitates the students with a creative and pragmatic approach to research problems and contemporary development and policy issues. Wish you all the best

Ashok Misra

Department of Humanities and Social Sciences Indian Institute of Technology-Bombay, Powai, Mumbai-400076

Message from the Head of Department, HSS Message from the Head of the Department
Its give me immense pleasure in writing this message for the placement brochure for the 2007-09 batch of M. Phil students in Planning and Development. Like all post graduate programmes at the IIT Bombay, students admitted to the M. Phil programme have to face a rigorous selection procedure. As can be seen from the placement brochure they come from a wide range of social science backgrounds with a common commitment to serve society. At IIT Bombay, the interdisciplinary M. Phil programme in Planning an Development offered by the Department of Humanities and Social Sciences provides them both a theoretical and practical thrust to develop a holistic perspective of socio-economic reality. The programme introduces them to the various stages and levels of expertise involved in the formation and implementation of policies of sustainable development. Their training in the two year programme includes a rigorous course work, field visit, R&D project, seminar presentation and dissertation work. I am confident that with the training they receive at IIT Bombay, they develop the competence to contribute to the national, state and regional development process. They are adept at both quantitative and qualitative modes of data analysis. They are trained to formulate and implement projects independently. Besides academics, IIT Bombay provides opportunities to students to develop their personality to their fullest potential. The breath of talents is here and I invite recruiters to tap it. Prof. Meenakshi Gupta

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The Department of Humanities and Social Sciences

The Department of Humanities and Social Sciences came into being in 1958. The importance of this department in a technology institute arises from the fact that the receiver of the technology is the society in which we live. Knowledge remains incomplete without having looked at the arena of humanities and social sciences. Hence a complete science and technology education must include liberal arts, economics, social and behavioral sciences where the students unite application of scientific princ iples along with human, moral and social understanding, The department offers PhD programmes in the disciplines of Economics, English, Philosophy, Sociology, Sanskrit and Indian Astronomy and Psychology. The M.Phil course in Planning and Development started in 1993 to enable research scholars to develop acumen for the micro and macro dimensions of policies and planning.

The M.Phil. Programme

The two year M.Phil. course with specialization in Planning and Development admits students with post graduate degrees from various disciplines of Social Sciences and Pure Sciences. The students have to qualify the MET (M.Phil. Entrance Test ) written examination followed by an interview. The first year comprises of extensive course work, seminar, R&D project and field work in the area of developmental studies. This is followed by a one year of dissertation (submitted in 3 stages) with an interdi sciplinary approach. This course offers greater intellectual exposure to other disciplines and facilitates a creative and pragmatic approach to research problems and contemporary issues.
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Theoretical Foundation

The theory classes lay a strong base which helps in understanding development issues and critically appraising the same. The major thrust is its applicability in the field.

Seminar and R and D

For seminar, the students are encouraged to work on the topic other than their area of specialization. R&D is a semester project. It is a preparatory stage for the dissertation in terms of exploring areas of interest, using research methodology and enhancing report writing skills. On the whole they develop further acumen for the research

process.

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Dissertation
The objective of this academic component is to enable students to learn how to conceptualize, design, and implement a research study and to locate the same within the field of Social Sciences. It is a one year intensive research work undertaken by the students in their area of interest. Themes are generally chosen in line with contemporary issues in developmental sectors. This foster linkages between academia and social concerns. The main function of the research panel consisting of faculty is to facilitate students to undertake research projects, co-ordinate and monitor the research process over the year. Required inputs are provided to the research students, as well as the process of evaluation of their project is undertaken by the panel.

Field Work Field Work

The M.Phil. program at IITB has a mandatory field visit requirement in the first semester for the duration of one week. This is designed to provide an exposure to the field. In the recent years students have carried out impact assessment of various projects. The batch of 2007-09 undertook a study analyzing BAIFs (Bharatiya Argo Industry Foundation) intervention in the areas of Health, Livelihood and Womens Empowerment in the Thane district of Maharashtra. Purpose of the study : To understand the Socio-Economic conditions in the three tribal villagesDhanoshi, Vanvashi and Nihala. To study the role of SHGs ( Self Help Groups )& Micro Credit in womens empowerment through employment generation initiatives. To analyze the health scenario in malnourished area where the government and NGO has already intervened. To analyze the various livelihood projects like orchard develop ment, livestock and poultry farming.
The methods used for the collection of data consisted of Interview Method, Qualitative techniques such as PRA ( Participatory Rural appraisal ) techniques including historical transect, resource mapping and focused group discussion. Apart from that questionnaire and schedules were also used for in-depth study. For quantitative analysis the data was analyzed using the SPSS software.
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Objectives

To disseminate awareness and appreciation of the complexity of socio-economic interdependence and change. Also understanding alternative development styles, policies and technologies. To train personnel for model building, analysis , interpretation and formulation of development policies To develop research skills both in quantitative and qualitative level. This equips the students to deal with the requirements of various fields such as applied sciences, academia, administration, consultancy, corporate and NGOs. To develop acumen in order to get a holistic outlook of development policies and issues through guided research, seminar, conferences and field work.

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Subjects Taught
A. Core Courses:
1. Micro-level Planning: Principles, Methods and Case Studies 2. Development Planning and Policies: Issues and Alternatives 3. Science and Technology in Indias Development 4. Socio-Psychological Perspective on Development and Change 5 .Computer Aided Applied Statistics 6. Research Methods in Social Sciences 7. Philosophy of Development 8. Communication and Presentation Skills

B. Electives:
1 .Information and Communication Technology for Socio-Economic Development 2 .Environment Planning and Development 3. Development Technology and Global Order 4. Law , Governance, Rights and Development 5. Cost-Benefit Analysis 6. Applied Industrial Organization 7. Public Policy and Governance in Technology and Development

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Post Graduate Specialization

Social Work

Economics

Philos ophy

Sociology Geography Psychology

International R elations

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Student Profiles
Specialization Subject: M.A. Psychology, University of Pune,
Pune

Interest Area : Public Health, Policy oriented socioeconomic

research, Psychometric, Employee Evaluation, Psychotherapy, Cost Benefit Analysis, Market Research, Corporate Social Responsibility.

Ajanta Akhuly

Career Objective:To work in an organization that enhances leadership skill and gives
room for decision making. I want to work in a competitive environment which will exploit my full potential.

Research Projects Undertaken :

Mental Health facilities in the public and private sector in the city of Mumbai, M.Phil R & D Special Economic Zone : A comparative Study between India and China, M.Phil Seminar Re-examining the Anger-Hypertension linkage in the Indian Context, Masters Dissertation AIDS awareness survey as a part of Masters Curriculum Young Scholars Programme on Human Development at IGIDR (sponsored by UNDP and Planning Commission)

M.Phil Dissertation*: Mental Health Service in Mumbai

An exploratory study on the availability of mental health services in terms of infrastructure, linkage to primary health and human resources with a special emphasis on policy and legislative framework using the WHO-AIMS tool. This tool helps in systematically collecting data and is often used at global level for comparison purpose.

About myself:
I enjoy the process of learning, and growing with it. My strength lies in my ability to work hard and my belief that there are no short cuts in life. I have a natural affinity towards both quantitative and qualitative research work. My work gives me the reason to live.
*Topic might be subject to modifications depending on the findings and requirement s of the research

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Student Profiles Student Profiles

Specialization Subject: M A Social Work Tata Institute of
Social Sciences, Mumbai

Interest area: Role of business in development of society,

Corporate Governance, Corporate Social Responsibility, SocioEconomic Research and Analysis, Public Health, Women and Children, Education, Social Welfare, Environment. Dibesh Deb Barma

Career objective:
To work in a knowledge economy where it will be challenging enough to put the right people at the right places. To put into practice the knowledge and practice skill. To meaningfully contribute at local /grassroots level by taking knowledge to community based organization

Research Projects Undertaken:

Corporate Social Responsibility in India, M.Phil Seminar, IITB Narcoterrorism in India, M.A. Seminar, Department of Criminology and Correctional Administration, Tata Institute of Social Sciences, Mumbai, Internship project under UNICEF India, Open Defecation free campaign in Osmanabad District of Maharashtra. Preparing case summary for annual report of Maharashtra State Human Rights Commission Accreditation of voluntary Sector in India with special reference to Credibility Alliance, M.Phil R&D project Others: Working with different functionaries of criminal justice system and follow up with the clients at the Anti Narcotic Cell, C.B.I., CID, Mumbai Police. Education and aw areness programmes at National Resource Centre for Inclusion (NRCI), Spastic Society of India, Bandra Reclamation West. Providing Counseling and Psychotherapy at Drug Rehabilitation Center, Agartala.

M. Phil Dissertation*:Human Resource Challenges in IT sector in India'

The study is an effort to understand the challenges faced by HR function of organization operating in information technology firms in India.

About myself
As an individual I easily adapt to the environment around me. I am focused and meticulous in my work. I enjoy working in a team. I am able to keep pace with the changing environment and believe education as the key to deal with challenges of competition and globalization with the strong intellectual capital base we have. My key values are integrity and a passion for whatever I do. I have good interpersonal and communication skills that lead to better performance.

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Student Profiles Student Profiles

Specialization M.A .in social work- TATA Institute of Social Science, :
Mumbai.

Interest area:Corporate Governance, Corporate Planning and Strategy,

Research and Analysis, Corporate Social Responsibility, Consumer Behaviour, Micro-finance, Market Research and Corporate retail

Sundeep Paulose

Career objective: To be part of the ongoing learning and research process and contribute to the existing body of knowledge thereby being a stakeholder in the process of global development.

Research project undertaken:

Corporatisation of the Retail sector: Social and Economic Implications, M.Phil Seminar. Corporate Retail and its Social Impact: A case of Vasai. a suburban town near Mumbai, M.Phil. R&D project, Impact Assessment of Empowerment of Women in Maharashtra through Micro Finance Programs, Maharashtra government sponsor project, Department of Humanities and Social Sciences, IIT Bombay Strategy in framing incentives for disclosure of Traditional Knowledge, National Innovation Foundation, Ahmedabad (A project o f IIM-Ahmedabad) Strategic Review of Schools in the Tribal areas:, Naandi Foundation, Hyderabad ( A CSR of Dr. Reddys Lab & Satyam Computers Ltd) Impact assessment of Livelihoods project, Byrraju Foundation, A CSR Satyam Computers ( Ltd) Disaster mitigation and Rights based approach, Churchs Auxiliary for Social Action, Mumbai Damage, Need Assessment and Psycho-Socio interventions, Tsunami Rehabilitation Project, Cuddalore, Tamil Nadu

M.Phil thesis*: Corporatisation of the retail sector

The study is an attempt to investigate the structural changes created in the retail sector, by the hurried ingress of the Corporate Sector. It entrails the evolution of the trend of corporatisation through a rich socio-economic angle beyond the number game of meas uring the impacts.

About myself
An ardent thinker and a passionate learner is what I would like to describe myself. Myself lies in my thinking out of box approach which is evident in the entire projects that I have undertaken so far. Quantity does not fascinate me as much as quality and this explains the reason for Qualitative approach in my research studies. Though I would like to work out of things in an independent manner, I would much more love to be a part of a team. I believe that the enhancements of my learning and success grows parallel to the development of the organization I work for.

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Student Profiles Student Profiles

Specialization Subject : M.A. Philosophy, Hyderabad Central
University, Hyderabad.

Interest Area : Corporate Social Responsibility, Industrial Relations Management , Ecotourism & Ecological Development, Human Resources Development, North-East Politico-Economic Issues. John C. Lalduhsaka Career Objective: To work in an environment that gives me a chance to exploit my
potentials, especially management and PR skills

Research Projects Undertaken:

Eco-tourism and Development, R & D Project, M. Phil - 2nd Sem., IITB Trade and Environment, Seminar Presentation, M.Phil - 2nd Sem., IITB Development of the North East India: An Economic Perspective, Seminar Presentation, M.Phil - 1st Sem., IITB Personal Identity, Seminar Presentation, M.A., Hyderabad Central University. Worked as Property Tax Voluntary Surveyor with Andhra Pradesh Municipal Corporation, District Patancheru, Andhra Pradesh, 2006

M.Phil Dissertation*: Development of the North East India: Potential of Sectoral

Strategy The study aims at identifying the sector which can be a push-factor in the development of North-East India. It further aims to make its comparison with other sectors and propose a model of development subsequently. It also aims to chart out a historical survey of developmental processes alread y undertaken in the area, together with their critical appraisal.

About Myself
My philosophical background together with corporate outlook that I garnered in M. Phil identify my goals of rising in cutting-edge competition of today's competitive world. My experience in the field of Surveying illustrates my inter-personal and negotiation skills which can prove immensely in any corporate agency. My ability to think creatively and analytically helps me develop an enthusiasm, desire and energy to manage and work effectively as an individual as well as a team.

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Student Profiles
Specialization subject:M.A. Economics, University of Pune, Pune. Interest area :Agricultural Policies, International Trade & WTO Negotiations, Media and Development, Issues of Religious Intolerance.

Career objective

M ith ila A . B in iw a le

I wish to pursue a career in interdisciplinary research in an organization which offers me an opportunity for practical application of theoretical knowledge while at the same time giving me the chance to study policy and decision making process in the concerned area.

Research Projects Undertaken :

Price Volatility of Agricultural Commodities and Its Implications of Poverty Alleviation, R & D Project, M.Phil - 2nd Sem., IITB Religious Intolerance in Contemporary India: Some Considerations, Seminar Presentation, M. Phil - 1st Sem, IITB Price Volatility of Agricultural Commodities and Its Implications on Imports and Exports of India Research Project, M.A., University of Pune Indias Agricultural Trade in the Post-Liberalization Era: A Review of Some Issues, Project Assistant, Institute for Social and Economic Change, Bangalore Health Accounts of Maharashtra, Research Assistant, Department of Humanities & Social Sciences, IITB, Mumbai
M.Phil. Dissertation*: Agricultural Sector Reforms in India and China: A Critical Evaluation of Developmental Strategy As performance in agriculture sector determines the sustainability of growth and has future implications for eradication of poverty and for overall socio-economic development of Indian and Chinese economies, the review and analysis of past and present agricultural policies become important. The study attempts to focus on the agricultural reforms in India and China with an objective to find out the future implications of different developmental strategies adopted by thes e two Asian giants.

About Myself :
My background as a Researcher has given me a deep insight into Policy Analysis which can be a crucial asset to any organization. I believe that with this background and potentiality, I can contribute greatly towards the growth of the organization.

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Student Profiles
Specialization: M. A in Applied Economics Pondicherry Central
University

Interest area:Academic, Consultancy, Research and Forecasting , Banking and Finance etc. Career objective:To become a successful researcher in order to
contribute to the organization in which I will working. Later on I would like to join academics.

Rupak Kumar Jha

Exchange Rate Pass Through: A Snapshot analysis in India, MA. Project Globalization and Labor Standards in India, M.phil. Seminar project, 2007 Field survey to assess the impact of an NGO (BIAF) on Health, Livelihood and Women Empowerment (through SHGs ) at Jawahar Taluka of Thane district in Maharashtra. Capital inflow, Exchange Rate and its impact on Textile Export, M.phil. R&D Project.

M.Phil.Dissertation*:
Nexus between Fiscal Policy and Monetary policy in India with special reference to Pension Schemes With globalization, it is not possible to keep interest rate at levels different from those prevailing in the rest of the world. In this view, various saving schemes promoted by the government, such as pension schemes, provident fund schemes and other small saving schemes are likely to increase government indebtedness which have consequences for the conduct of monetary policies and inflation etc. Which empirical evidence it will be clearer that how far this nexus exists and what could be proper policy implic ation for the government and the central bank.

About myself
I am open to learning and like to work in systematic way. In the process, prior strategy and timely implementation makes the hard and voluminous work easy and little. I prefer to work in isolation but never hesitate to follow a valuable suggestion. My hobbies are: traveling, eating out, cooking, cinema ,listening music, playing indoors as well as outdoors, reading newspaper and novels and to analyze the stuff with my limited capacity. My philosophy is to keep on going because the favorable tide is coming to sail you through.

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Student Profiles
Specialization: M.A.in Political Science with specialization in International Relations , JNU, New Delhi. Area of Interest: Information Communication Technology (ICT) and
Developm ent, Civil Society and United Nation, Sustainable Developm ent, P ublic P r ivate P artner ship, Corporate S ocial Responsibility, Human Rights.

Jitendra Nayak

Career objective:To work effectively in a dynamic and competitive environment offering challenges which will enhance my potential.

Research project undertaken:

Public Private Partnership for Sustainable Development, R & D Project, M.Phil. 2nd Sem., IITB Politics of Dam : A case study of Narmada Water project, Seminar Paper, M.Phil. 1st Sem., IITB "Mid Day Meal Scheme in New Delhi", M.A. Field Survey, JNU Field Work Participation with Centre for Law and Budgetary Accountability (Planning Commission) on the implementation of NREGA programme in states of Chattisgarh, Jharkhand and Madhya Pradesh. Worked as a Legal representative in Institute of Engineering Science and Management , (IESM) Indore. Worked with ERC, Education Research Center, New Delhi, on topic Youth and Democracy in India.

M.Phil Dissertation*: Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs): Policies and

Implementation in selected States of India. The complex nature of Information Communication Technologies is often misinterpreted by people in the development sector, leading to incorrect applications of these technologies. The study seeks to look into the role of ICTs in different fields of development. It attempts to locate the new ICTs in the current development scenario. The focus of the study is a specific ICT tool (Computer and the Internet) for facilitating agriculture, e-governance and e-literacy.

About Myself
Working with French Embassy Cultural Center has endowed me with a sound skill-based knowledge of human resource management which have further been honed by my Political Science background. The organization would surely benefit by these, as well as the different approach to problem-solving I would bring to the organization.

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Student Profiles

Specialization M.A. Economics- Madras Christian College, :

Madras University, Chennai

Specialization subject: M A Economics Madras Christian College, Madras University,

Area of Interest: International Trade, Microeconomics,

Monetary & Financial Economics

Career Objective:To pursue economic analysis with an aim to R. Rekha Rani Rao growth of the organization. Research project undertaken:
Gold Derivatives Market in India, Jan. 07- Apr 08, Mphil. R&D project, HSS Dept, IITB Compared graphically the volatility in the gold prices with that of SENSEX and NIFTY Calculated returns on gold investemnt and optional hedge ratio for the gold future market Found the trends exhibited by stock indices and gold prices to be similar Observed a significant change of behaviour from gold as a commodity to gold as an investment The role of Foreign Institutional Investors (FII) and their impact on Stock Market Volatility: A Case Study of the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE), Nov. 06 - Apr.07, Dissertation, MCC

understand, formulate and implement strategy and policy for

Identified the determinants of FII in India using the John Dunning Model Quantified the degree of influence of FII inflow on volatility in the stock market. Estimated the volatility and its trends of the BSE for the period 2002-2006

M.Phil Dissertation*: Inflation Targeting Versus Monetary Targeting: A Critical Apprisal

of Indian Economy The transition of the Indian economy from a nearly closed and administered economy to a liberal economy requires restructuring and inventing policies that best function in the economy. Impact of monetary policies on the growth of the economy is direct, and requires detailed understanding of functioning and efficacy of various instruments. The study aims at gauging the effectiveness of various monetary policy re forms that India has undertaken, especially in the post-liberalisation era.

About myself:
I am an enthusiastic person willing to take up challenges and patiently see them through. Being a sensitive individual, I am particularly keen on making my contribution towards the society

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Student Profiles
Specialization: Applied Economics, Pondicherry Central
University

Area of Interest: Development Economics, Urban Studies, Human Development, Socio-Economic Research Carol Savia Peters

Research Projects Undertaken:

MA Research Project (2004) Undertook a research project on Micro Finance and Poverty Alleviation (based at Pondicherry University, Pondicherry, India) Project Apprenticeship (2001-2002) Work Placement at St. Joseph's workshop, Mangalore, Karnataka, India (Part of Post graduate Diploma in Personnel Management and Industrial Relations) 'Microsoft Research India Ltd' Survey of Credit Patterns of the Poor Households in Karnataka (May-June, 2006) Worked as a Research Assistant for the team 'Technology for Emerging Markets'.

M.Phil Dissertation*: A case study of Karnataka Rakshana Vedike in Bangalore City

This study tries to explore the growth of reactionary organizations and their activities in the cosmopolitan city of Bangalore. Lot of changes have occurred in this city after the growth of the software sector and one of them is the inequality in distribution of income and in-migration of skilled personnel which I hypothesis have led to the increasing linguistic organizations in the city who are trying to reassert their linguistic identity in the face of Cosmopolitanism and Globalization

About myself:
I have completed my Masters in Economics and have three years of work experience in the field of teaching and research. My research interest is mainly inter-disciplinary research which is why I am currently pursuing the M.Phil.course in IIT Bombay. I would describe myself as a good team player and also an effective leader when occasion arises. I am dynamic person with good interpersonal skills.

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Student Profiles

Specialization: M.A. Geography, Delhi School of Economics,

University of Delhi

Area of Interest : Rural Development, Gender Studies, Water Management, , Urban Development, Gender Issues, Environmental Issues, P ublic Health, Regional S tudies, P olicy oriented socioeconomic research, Market research, Corporate social responsibility. Neha Singh Career Objective: To be a part of a learning process and work in a competitive
environment. I wish to apply my interdisciplinary research skills both in the corporate sector and research organizations.

Research project undertaken:

Water Security in India, M.Phil. R& D Labour Processes in India after Liberalisation with focus on women workers M.Phil. seminar Gender Issues in Sonipat- a case study of Badkhalsa and Manouli, Masters Dissertation. An Atlas of Social Amenities in Haryana, (2005-2006) An Atlas of Kerala, (2002-2003) Transit Report of Kerala, Long Excursion Report (2002-2003).

M.Phil. Dissertation* : Infrastructural Facilities in Navi Mumbai.

The study focuses on the growth and development of the twin city. An attempt is made to understand the dynamics of a counter magnet on the growth of the main city of Mumbai. The research wants to highlight the importance of infrastructural facilities in the urbanisation process in Navi Mumbai

About Myself:
I am an outgoing dynamic person with optimistic approach towards life. A geographer equipped with planning and marketing skills, I believe in hard work and have an interest in qualitative and quantitative research work.

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Seminar and Conferences

The students actively participated in the following seminars and conferences as well as they were involved in organizing the seminars

1. International Conference on globalization of Chinese and Indian Enterprises : Nov 2-3, 2007 As a part of Golden Jubilee celebrations, Department of Humanities and Social Sciences, IIT Bombay in collaboration with the forum for Global Knowledge Sharing had organized an Internatinal Conference issues involved in Globalization of two Asian giants namely China and India 2. National Conference on Development through Planning, Market or Decentralization: Jan 21-23, 2008 The Department of Humanities and Social Sciences (HSS) has organized a Seminar on the theme Development through Planning, Market or Decentralization? as a part of the Golden Jubilee Celebrations of Indian Institute of Technology, Bombay.

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Guest Lectures
Speaker Topic Date
August 21, 2007

Julian Grandall Hollick, Producer and Writer of Radio Documentaries about Will Ganga Die? Islam and South Asia Developing Human Capital and Social Capital for ensuring Sustainable Change the implications of an emerging knowledge economy

Prof. Joseph W.M. Kessels Dean of TSM, The business School at the University of Twente in Netherlands

September 21, 2007

Mr. Daryl DMonte, Chairperson of the Forum of Environmental Journalists of Mumbais Megacity Mess India and former Resident Editor of The Times of India Prof. Anand Padwardhan, Executive D irector, TIFA C and professor, National System of Innovation Sh ailesh J. M eh ta Sch ool of Management, IITBombay Prof. Sharik Bhowmik, TISS Workshop on Urban Governance

September 24, 2007

September 28, 2007

October 19, 2007 October 27, 2007

Amit Rajwadkar, Dept. of Statistics, The Two SampleT test with one Variance Unknown Mithibai College

Prof. Saskia Sassen Lynd, Prof. of The Global City: Power, Inequality November 4, 2007 Sociology at Columbia University and Politics Dr. Erick L. Malewski , Dept. of (Mis)Reading Educational Reform Curriculum and Instruction, School of Research: A Postmodern November 5, 2007 Education, Purdue University, USA poststructutal Orientation Robert Van Noort, Partner in Kessels & Smit, The Learning Company and He Power as an Effective Energy is President of the Dutch Association of HRD professionals (NVO2)

February 13, 2008

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Placement Procedures: Placement Procedures:

Invitations are sent to companies/organizations with relevant information and Job Announcement Form (JAF). Company/organization fills the JAF and sends it by post to Placement Office, IIT Bombay, along with possible dates for PrePlacement Talk (PPT). The JAF is made available online to the students, along with anyother information provided by the company. Interested students register for PPT and companies receive a confirmation of date for PPT. Company/organization conducts the PPT. Placement office schedules date for campus interviews as per the ranking by students. The company/organization can confirm or negotiate the dates with the placement office. Interested students sign their willingness in the company's folder online. A link to the recruitment interface along with login information is sent to the company. Resumes of interested candidates are made available for short listing online. The company/organization is required to furnish the final list of students as soon as possible after the completion of the selection procedure. We register a job corresponding to the selected students and they may or may not be allowed to appear for other companies' interviews as per the Placement Policy.
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Class 2006-08 M.Phil Planning and Development

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