Vibrant and Conducive Atmosphere for Research

In due recognition of the contributions by the Department, the UGC entrusted the Department with the Centre for Social Exclusion and Inclusive Policy under 11th Plan in 2007-2012. The Centre had successfully completed 8 research projects on vulnerable groups like the Dalit’s, minorities, women, migrant labourers, etc. The Department has organised five national conferences, four national seminars and workshops covering the theme like marginalization, gender and violence, globalization, social exclusion and inclusive policy and health, etc. From the year 2000 onwards, 09 students have been awarded the M.Phil. Degree and 30 students have been awarded the Ph.D. Degree. The Department has enrolled two foreign students to carry out doctorate programme, one of the candidates has already been awarded doctor of philosophy degree. Two foreign students have enrolled in Master of Social Work Programme, one of them has completed the degree. Moreover, one student is enrolled under the UGC Junior Research Fellow for carrying out Doctoral Programme in Social Work. The Department also offers guidance to students appearing for UGC-NET and GSET exams. So far 21 students have qualified the National Eligibility Test and 19 students in State Eligibility Test. To say the least, one student is awarded Post-Doctoral fellowship by the UGC.

Publication Projects & consultancy Talks Research Scholar

Details since 2015

  1. Corona Mahamari ni Adivasi Samuday par Arthik Ashar , Dr. M. N. Gayakwad , Adilok Magazine , 4, 2250-1517 , 22, 2021
  2. Gujarat na Adivasioma Stri-Purush Jatipraman: Ek Samajshastriy Visleshan , Dr. M. N. Gayakwad , Ayudh , 2, 2321-2160 , 77, 2021
  3. “Gender equality and Social Work: Some reflections”, Dr. Rekha Mistry , Journal of 'Social Work Review'- special issue on “Women and Millennium Development Goals”, Vol. 51 no. 1,, ISSN- 2394-8728, pages 335-345, 2015- Jan- Dec
  4. “Issues and Challenges faced by Equal opportunity Cell Stakeholders”, Dr. Rekha Mistry, Journal of School of Social Work, Chennai , Vol. XI, Issue 12, ISSN 09763759,, 17-24 , 2015, May
  5. “Knot Now: It's Her Right”, Dr. Rekha Mistry, International E- Journal -EduInspire, published by CTE Gujarat, Vol. 3, Issue 1, ISSN- 23497076, 1-10 , 2016 January
  6. “Strengthening of Life Skills for Career Choice among Youth: A study of College Students”, Dr. Rekha Mistry, International Journal of Life Skills Education , by Indian Association of Life Skills Education , Chennai, Vol. 2, no. 2,, ISSN- 2394-630X, 83-91, , 2016, July
  7. “Economic Empowerment; Women's Perceptions: implications for Social Work Practice”, Dr. Rekha Mistry, Perspectives in Social Work by College of Social Work, Nirmala Niketan, mumbai, Vol. XXXI, No. 3, ISSN- 09745114 (UGC recognized) , 37-51, 2016, Dec
  8. “Bridging the gap between Education and Employment : Implications of Life Skills”, Dr. Rekha Mistry, Proceedings of the ICLSE -2017 (Life Skills for Achieving Sustainable Development Goals 2030), -----, ISBN- 978-93-86256-43-0, Pages-310-314,, 2017, Feb
  9. “Distance Mode of Social Work Education in India: call for Paradigm Shift”, Dr. Rekha Mistry, Journal of Social Work and Development Issues, by Udaipur School of Social Work., Vol. V, , ISSN- 2279-04111,, Pgs. 26-35, 2016-2017,
  10. “Implementation of CSR Policy: An emerging trend in Social Work Profession”, Dr. Rekha Mistry, Social Work Review Issue on Field Work and CSR, Vol-52, No. 1, ISSN- 2394-8728, Pgs. 46-54 , Jan 2017- March 2018
  11. “Documenting the lives of out-of School Adolescents- A study from Surat City Slum” , Dr. Rekha Mistry, Anuj Ghanekar, Dr.Vikas Desai, Horizons of Holistic Education, Vol. 7 No. 2, p ISSN : 2349-8811 e ISSN : 2349-9133, 86-95 , April-June-2020, IMFT- 2.057
  12. Nutritional Status of Adolescent Girls: A study of Slum Dwellers of Surat City , Dr. Rekha Mistry, Horizons of Holistic Education, Vol. 8: Issue 3 (2021) , p ISSN : 2349-8811 e ISSN : 2349-9133, 160-171, July Sept. 2021 IMFT- 2.057
  13. ‘Empowering Women through Self Help Groups and Micro Credit Programme: A Case Study of Navsarjan Trust, Surat, Gujarat’, Dr. Bahadursinh A. Vasava, VNSGU Journal of Humanities & Social Sciences (A Biannual Publication), Vol.: 5 ,(ISSN 0975-637X) ,Issue: 1, 64-77, Jan.–June, 2015
  14. ‘Status of Primary Education of Kotwalia and Kathodi Primitive Tribes in 21st Century’, Dr. Bahadursinh A. Vasava, VISHLESHAN (Bi-Annual Referred Journal of Research & Readings in Economics Vol. 42 ,(ISSN 0973-6891), No. 2, 25-40, July-Dec. 2016
  15. ‘Responsible Citizens-Towards Development Site: A New Experiment (જવાબદાર નાગરિક-નિર્માણની દિશા: એક નવતર પ્રયોગ’, Dr. Bahadursinh A. Vasava, Adilok, Vol. 4 (ISSN 2250-1517), No. 4, 4-8 July-Aug. 2016
  16. ‘Entrepreneurship Initiative among Tribals in South Gujarat Region’, Dr. Bahadursinh A. Vasava, International Journal of Social Science & Management Studies ,(Peer Reviewed & Referred Journal), (Indexing & Impact Factor 5.2), Vol. 7 ,(ISSN 2454-4655), No. 5, 34-38, June 2021
  1. Socio- Economic Study, Proposed Expansion Project Of Dyes & Dyes Intermediates Manufacturing Unit at M/S. Saffron Exim GIDC Estate-Ankleshwar ,
    Principal Investigator -Dr. Rekha N. Mistry,
    EnvyCraft Environmental Services, Piplod, Surat
    March 2021
    Status: Ongoing
  2. Socio- Economic Study, Expansion In Synthetic Organic Chemicals Manufacturing Unit (Dyes & Dye Intermediates) M/S. Panoli Intermediates (I) Pvt. Ltd. Plot No.: 11 &18, Petrochemicals Complex Area, Po: Jawaharnagar Dist:Vadodara-394346, Gujarat, India
    Principal Investigator -Dr. Rekha N. Mistry, ,
    Envy Craft Environmental Services, Piplod, Surat,
    March 2021
    Status: Ongoing
  1. "How to write Research Report(Ph. D. Thesis)in Social Sciences" , Webinar on "How to write Research Report(Ph. D. Thesis)in Social Sciences , P.G. Department of Sociology, S. P. University, V. V. Nagar, Anand, Gujarat. , 9-03-21
  2. Lecture on "Tribal Society" , Guest Lecture, Dept. of Sociology, M.K. Bhavnagar UnivErsity , Gujarat , 25-06-21
  3. Samprat Samay ma Herbert Spencer ni Prastutata , Webinar on Samprat Samay ma Samajshastriy Vicharakoni Prastutta", SAPTDHARA Prakalp Dept. of Education, GOG at Government Arts College, Jhagadua(Ranipura), Gujarat , 26-03-21
  4. 'Gender Sensitization' , “Gender Sensitization Training for police” Surat-, Surat , 21-22-January 2016
  5. 'Technical Session 17 - 'Life Skills for Health and well being', International Conference on “Life Skills For Achieving Sustainable Development Goals 2030”, S. M. Joshi College, Pune , 3rd Feb- 5th Feb 2017.
  6. “Teaching skills” , Faculty Training Programme by the Parul Institute of Technology, Parul University,, Parul University, Faculty of Engineering and Technology, Vadodara,, 25th May 2017
  7. “Social Entrepreneurial Determinants Intensions”, Entrepreneurship Awareness Camp by Entrepreneur Development Cell , SCET, Surat , 4th Sept. 2018,
  8. “Mental Health and Well- being in Covid-19 Pandemic for Teachers”, Training of Teachers, American India Foundation , 3rd June 2021
  1. Raut Baghubhai Madhubhai, Ph. D, Adivasi shikshan samashyao ane padkar: ek abhiyas , Awarded, July, 2016
  2. Mahle Dayarambhai Povalyabhai , Ph. D, Sthalantarit Adivasiona prashno: ek samajshatriy abhiyas ( dang jillana adivasio na sandarbhma, Awarded, July, 2016
  3. Raut Hetalkumari Kashirambhai , Ph. D, "Adivasi vidhva striyoni paristhiti ane prasno: Dang Jillana adivasi vidhva ona sandarbh ma ), Awarded, July, 2017
  4. Chaudhari Anilbhai Shilubhai , Ph. D, "Adivasi viklango no samajshastriy abhiyas" , Awarded, May, 2017
  5. Machhi shaileshbhai Arjunbhai , Ph. D, "Dakshin gujrat ma sagarkheduo no samajshstriy abhiyas" , Awarded, July, 2017
  6. Patel Rajendra Sumanbhai, Ph. D, Adivasi kukana samudayma dharmik astha ane vartan-vyavaharni tareh,navsari jillana vansda talukano aek abhyas., Pursuing, June, 2018
  7. Pavagadhi Prashantkumar chandrasinh, Ph. D, Samajik parivartanma svaraj asram vedashini bhumika-aek samajshstriy abhiyas (Tapi jillana valod talukana sandarbhma), Pursuing, November, 2021
  8. Patel Jaydeepkumar Gokulbhai, Ph. D, Corona mahamari ane aadivasi samuday- aek samajshstriy abhiyas, Pursuing, November, 2021
  9. Engineer Deval Khushmanlal, Ph. D, Mahanagarma anusuchit janjatini mahilaoma sashktikaran- aek samajshstriy abhiyas, Pursuing, November, 2021
  10. Gamit Danielbhai Vadiyabhai , M. Phil, MANREGA na labharthiono samajshastriy abhiyas", Awarded, May, 2016
  11. Patel Krishnakumari kashirambhai, M. Phil, Nayka janjatino samajshastriy abhiyas", Awarded, April, 2018
  12. Bariya Raghabhai Amathabhai, Ph. D. in Social Work , " Gramin samudayma bal adhikarni vartman paristhiti" , Pursuing , Oct. 2019
  13. Jani Nikunjkumar Jagdischandra, Ph. D. in Social Work , Jamin sampadan praklpthi prabhavit khedutoni paristhitinu praththkaran", Pursuing, Oct. 2019
  14. Solanki Parimalbhai Nareshbhai, Ph. D. in Social Work , "Shikshit Adivasio yuvanoma berojgari: samajkary pariprekshya ma vishleshan", Pursuing, Oct. 2019
  15. Tripathi Lalita Radheshyam, Ph. D. in Social Work , "A study on Issues & Perception about domestic violence among migrant women in surat city", Pursuing, Oct. 2019
  16. Halari Lalit Mahendrabhai, Ph.D., “Sthalaantarit Baandhakaam Kaamdaaro nu Samajik Bandhaaran Ane Samasyaa o no Ek Abhyaas: Surat Shaher na Sandarbh maa”, Awarded, 16th June, 2020
  17. Jani Kalpesh Vrajlal, Ph.D., “Dakshin Gujarat maa Sthalaantarit Thayelaa Audhyogik Kamdaro ni Sthiti (Vapi G.I.D.C. na Sandarbh maa) , Awarded, 16th June, 2020
  18. Kurada Jyoti Manchhubhai, Ph.D., “Adivasi Samaaj Upar Audhyogikikaran Prakriyaa ni Asar” , Awarded, 16th June, 2020
  19. Gamit Ganesh Ukadbhai, M.Phil., “Rel Parivahan Dvara Aavan Jaavan kartaa Loko no Samaajshaastriya Abhyaas (Gujarat naa Tapi Jillaa ma Railway Trek ni Banne Baaju e Sthit Gamda o no Anubhav)”, Awarded, 21st April, 2018
  20. Gamit Sumir, Ph.D., “Paramparaagat Anna ne Kani Kansari Devi Tarike Manta Adivasi o no Abhyas”, Pursuing, Reg. in July-2018
  21. Makwana Dhavalkumar Arvindbhai, Ph.D., “Recent Trends And Patterns of Marital Dissolution In Gujarat: A Sociological Study”, Pursuing, Reg. in Nov.- 2021
  22. Makateng Seetsa David , Ph.D., “A Sociological Perspective Of Juvenile Delinquency In Lesotho”, Pursuing, Reg. in Nov.- 2021
  23. Rohit Navinkumar Mohanbhai, Ph.D., ‘A Study on Impact of Entrepreneurship Development Training Programme on Livelihood of Tribal Youth: Special Reference to Narmada District’, Pursuing, 2019
  24. Konkani Pritikumari Yogeshbhai, Ph.D., ‘Aadivasi Balokoma Kuposhan Matena Javabdar Paribalono Samajkaryna Paripekshyama ek Abhyas (Tapi Jillana Sandarbhma), Pursuing, 2019
  25. Chaudhari Sannibhai Ashokbhai, Ph.D., ‘Swachh Bharat Mission (SBM) Yojnani Gramin Samuday par Asro (Samajkaryna Paripekshyam ek Abhyas)’, Pursuing, 2019
  26. Bakrola Ajaysinh Harendrasinh, Ph.D., ‘Audhogik Kamdaroni Paristhiti ane Prashno’ ,Pursuing, 2019

Our Research Supervisors

team

Dr. M. N. Gayakwad

Associate Professor and Head
team

Dr. A. N. Pandya

Associate Professor
team

Dr. B. A. Vasava

Assistant Professor
team

Dr. R. N. Mistry

Assistant Professor