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| description=Dr. Sudhanshu Shekhar (born 8 November 1982) is an Indian philosopher, academic, and author. He serves as Assistant Professor (Senior Scale) and Head of the Postgraduate Department of Philosophy at Thakur Prasad Mahavidyalaya, Madhepura. He has written and edited several books on philosophy, Gandhi studies, human rights, and globalization.
| description = Dr. Sudhanshu Shekhar is an Indian academic, philosopher and author from Bihar. He is Assistant Professor (Senior Scale) and Head of the Postgraduate Department of Philosophy and holds editorial and administrative roles at B. N. Mandal University and Darshan Parishad. He has authored books on Gandhi, Ambedkar, human rights and globalization.
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| caption = Assistant Professor & Philosopher
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| born = 08 November 1982
| born = 08 November 1982
| birth_place = Krishnanagar, India
| birth_place = Bihar, India
| nationality = Indian
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| religion = Hindu
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| father = Lal Bihari Singh
| father = Lal Bihari Singh
| mother = Ranjan Singh
| mother = Ranjan Singh
| education = M.A. (Philosophy), M.A. (Gandhian Thought), M.A. (Journalism & Mass Communication), B.Ed., Ph.D.
| education = M.A. (Philosophy); M.A. (Gandhian Thought); M.A. (Journalism & Mass Communication); B.Ed.; Ph.D. (Philosophy); UGC-NET (Philosophy); UGC-NET (Buddhist, Jain, Gandhi & Peace Studies)
| occupation = Academic, Philosopher, Author
| occupation = Academic; Philosopher; Author; Public Relations Officer
| specialization = Indian Socio-political and Moral Philosophy
| specialization = Indian Socio-political and Moral Philosophy
| phd_topic = Varna-Vyavastha Aur Samajik Nyaya: Dr. Bhimrao Ambedkar Ke Vishesh Sandarv Mein
| phd_topic = Varna-Vyavastha Aur Samajik Nyaya: Dr. Bhimrao Ambedkar Ke Vishesh Sandarv Mein
| yearsactive = 1982–present
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| knownfor = Author of books on Gandhi, Ambedkar, Human Rights & Globalization
| knownfor = Author of books on Gandhi, Ambedkar, Human Rights & Globalization
| website = [http://www.bnmusamvad.com Official Website]
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| address = Bodhnagar, Banka-813221 (Bihar), India
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Dr. Sudhanshu Shekhar is an Indian academic, philosopher, editor and author. He serves as Assistant Professor (Senior Scale) and Head of the Postgraduate Department of Philosophy at Thakur Prasad Mahavidyalaya, Madhepura, and holds academic and administrative appointments at B. N. Mandal University, Madhepura. He has published books and numerous research articles on Gandhi, Ambedkar, social justice, globalization and human rights.


Dr. Sudhanshu Shekhar is an Indian academic, philosopher, and author. He serves as Assistant Professor (Senior Scale) and Head of the Postgraduate Department of Philosophy at Thakur Prasad Mahavidyalaya, Madhepura, and also holds positions as Program Officer of the National Service Scheme (Unit-1) and Nodal Officer of Sehat Kendra. He is an active member of multiple academic, governmental, and social committees.
== Early life and family ==
Sudhanshu Shekhar was born on 08 November 1982 in Bihar, India, to Lal Bihari Singh and Ranjan Singh. He comes from a scholarly and socially active background which influenced his interest in philosophy, social justice and Gandhian thought.


== Education ==
== Education ==
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* M.A. in Journalism & Mass Communication   
* M.A. in Journalism & Mass Communication   
* B.Ed.   
* B.Ed.   
* Ph.D. in Philosophy   
* Ph.D. in Philosophy (Topic: Varna-Vyavastha Aur Samajik Nyaya: Dr. Bhimrao Ambedkar Ke Vishesh Sandarv Mein)  
* UGC-NET (Philosophy)   
* UGC-NET (Philosophy)   
* UGC-NET (Buddhist, Jain, Gandhi & Peace Studies)   
* UGC-NET (Buddhist, Jain, Gandhi & Peace Studies)   


== Teaching and Academic Experience ==
== Teaching and academic experience ==
* Project Fellow (UGC), University Department of Philosophy, TMBU, Bhagalpur (01.09.2013–31.08.2014)   
* Project Fellow (UGC), University Department of Philosophy, Tilka Manjhi Bhagalpur University (TMBU), Bhagalpur (01.09.2013 – 31.08.2014)   
* Post-Doctoral Fellow (UGC), University Department of Philosophy, TMBU, Bhagalpur (03.06.2017–25.05.2018)   
* Post-Doctoral Fellow (UGC), University Department of Philosophy, TMBU, Bhagalpur (03.06.2017 – 25.05.2018)   
* Assistant Professor, Department of Philosophy, Thakur Prasad Mahavidyalaya, Madhepura (03.06.2017–25.05.2018)   
* Assistant Professor, Department of Philosophy, Thakur Prasad Mahavidyalaya (T. P. College), Madhepura (03.06.2017 – 25.05.2018)   
* Assistant Professor, University Department of Philosophy, B.N. Mandal University, Madhepura (26.05.2018–present)   
* Assistant Professor, University Department of Philosophy, B. N. Mandal University (BNMU), Madhepura (26.05.2018 – present)   


== Fellowships ==
== Current positions ==
* Junior Research Fellow, Indian Council of Philosophical Research, New Delhi (2009–2011) 
* Assistant Professor (Senior Scale) & Head, Postgraduate Department of Philosophy, Thakur Prasad Mahavidyalaya, Madhepura (Present Position; Head, PG Department of Philosophy, T. P. College, Madhepura since April 2020)  
* Project Fellow, University Grants Commission, New Delhi (2012–2013) 
* Program Officer, National Service Scheme (NSS), Unit-1, T. P. College, Madhepura   
* Post-Doctoral Fellow, University Grants Commission, New Delhi (2015–2017) 
* Nodal Officer, Sehat Kendra, T. P. College, Madhepura
 
* Public Relations Officer (PRO), B. N. Mandal University, Madhepura (previously held 2017–2021; current PRO listing retained)  
== Current Positions ==
* Assistant Professor (Senior Scale) & Head, Postgraduate Department of Philosophy, Thakur Prasad Mahavidyalaya, Madhepura   
* Program Officer, National Service Scheme Unit-1, TPM College, Madhepura   
* Nodal Officer, Sehat Kendra, TPM College, Madhepura   
* Member, Youth Committee, Government of Bihar, Patna   
* Member, Youth Committee, Government of Bihar, Patna   
* Joint Secretary & Media In-charge, Darshan Parishad, Bihar   
* Joint Secretary & Media In-charge, Darshan Parishad, Bihar (since December 2018)  
* Member, Editorial Board, Darshanik Traimasik (UGC Care Listed Journal)   
* Joint Secretary, Akhil Bharatiya Darshan Parishad (since March 2025)   
* Public Relations Officer (PRO), B.N. Mandal University, Madhepura
* Program Coordinator, NSS, B. N. Mandal University (from May 2025) 
* Joint President, Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarti Parishad, Madhepura Nagar (from January 2024)


== Previous Positions ==
== Previous administrative positions ==
* District Nodal Officer, NSS Madhepura (2017–2021)   
* Public Relations Officer (PRO), BNMU, Madhepura (2017–2021)   
* Deputy Registrar (Academic), BNMU, Madhepura (2017–2021)   
* Deputy Registrar (Academic), BNMU, Madhepura (2020–2022)   
* Deputy Registrar (Establishment), BNMU, Madhepura (2017–2021)   
* Deputy Registrar (Establishment), BNMU, Madhepura (2022–2024)   
* Head (In-charge), University Department of Philosophy, BNMU, Madhepura (2017–2021)
* Head (In-charge), University Department of Philosophy, BNMU, Madhepura (2024)


== Training ==
== Fellowships and training ==
* Junior Research Fellow, Indian Council of Philosophical Research (ICPR), New Delhi (2009–2011) 
* Project Fellow, University Grants Commission (UGC), New Delhi (2012–2013) 
* Post-Doctoral Fellow, UGC, New Delhi (2015–2017) 
* Orientation Course, Shri Mata Vaishno Devi University, Jammu & Kashmir   
* Orientation Course, Shri Mata Vaishno Devi University, Jammu & Kashmir   
* Refresher Courses, B.R.A. Bihar University, Muzaffarpur (three times)
* Refresher courses, B. R. Ambedkar Bihar University, Muzaffarpur (attended three times)


== Books Authored ==
== Books authored ==
1. Samajik Nyay: Ambedkar – Vichar Aur Aadhunik Sandarbh (2014)   
1. Samajik Nyay: Ambedkar – Vichar Aur Aadhunik Sandarbh. Darshana Publication, Bhagalpur. ISBN: 978-81-929114-2-7. 1st ed., 2014. (208 pages)   
2. Gandhi Vimarsh (2015)   
2. Gandhi Vimarsh. Darshana Publication, Bhagalpur. ISBN: 978-81-929114-7-2. 1st ed., 2015. (144 pages)   
3. Social Justice: Ambedkar’s Thought and Modern Context (2014)
3. Bhumandalikaran aur Manavadhikar. Vishwavidyalaya Publication, Sagar (MP). 2017. (204 pages)   
4. Globalization and Human Rights (2017)   
4. Gandhi-Ambedkar aur Manavadhikar. K. L. Pachauri Publication, Noida. 2024. (204 pages)   
5. Gandhi-Ambedkar and Human Rights (2024)   
5. Hind Swaraj ka Darshan (under publication / forthcoming)
6. The Philosophy of Hind Swaraj (forthcoming 2025)


== Books Edited ==
== Books edited ==
1. Bhumandaleekaran: Neeti Aur Niyati (2009)   
1. Bhumandaleekaran: Neeti Aur Niyati. Vishwavidyalay Prakashan, Sagar. ISBN: 81-88289-37-X. 2009. (396 pp.)   
2. Loktantra: Neeti Aur Niyatee (2010)   
2. Loktantra: Neeti Aur Niyatee. Vishwavidyalay Prakashan, Sagar. ISBN: 81-88289-9-6. 2010. (256 pp.)   
3. Loktantra: Mithak Aur Yatharth (2010)   
3. Loktantra: Mithak Aur Yatharth. Vishwavidyalay Prakashan, Sagar. 2010. (240 pp.)   
4. Bhumandaleekaran Aur Lokatantra (2010)   
4. Bhumandaleekaran Aur Lokatantra. Jagriti Sahitya Prakashan, Patna. ISBN: 978-93-80062-23-5. 2010. (248 pp.)   
5. Shiksha-Darshan (2010)   
5. Shiksha-Darshan. Jagriti Sahitya Prakashan, Patna. ISBN: 978-93-80062-22-8. 2010. (176 pp.)   
6. Paryavaran Aur Manavadhikar (2013)   
6. Paryavaran Aur Manavadhikar. Jagriti Sahitya Prakashan, Patna. ISBN: 978-93-82371-52-6. 2013. (167 pp.)   
7. Bhumandaleekaran Aur Paryawaran (2013)   
7. Bhumandaleekaran Aur Paryawaran. Safali Samagra Angika Vikas Sansthan, Bhagalpur. ISBN: 978-81-927828-8-1. 2013. (116 pp.)   
8. Shiksha Aur Samaj (2013) 
8. Shiksha Aur Samaj. Safali Samagra Angika Vikas Sansthan, Bhagalpur. ISBN: 978-81-927828-9-8. 2013. (128 pp.)   
9. Gandhian Thought (2011) 
9. Gandhi Chintan. Aawishkar Publications, Jaipur. ISBN: 978-81-7910-465-1. 2014. (pages as published)
10. Hind Swaraj: A Discourse (2011) 
11. Globalization: Policy and Destiny (2009) 
12. Democracy: Policy and Destiny (2010)   
13. Democracy: Myth and Reality (2010) 
14. Globalization and Democracy (2011) 
15. Nationalism: Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow (forthcoming 2025) 
16. Gandhi Chintan (2014)


== Research Publications ==
== Selected research publications ==
Dr. Shekhar has published over 100 research contributions, including journal articles, book reviews, interviews, and popular articles. Selected works include:   
Dr. Shekhar has authored over 100 research contributions. Selected journal and chapter publications include (chronological selection):   
* Gandhi’s Idea of God, Safali Journal of Social Research (2017)  
* Nav Baudh Dharma: Na Palayan, Na Pratikriya Varan Parivartan Kee Prakriya. Darshanik Traimasik, 2009, pp. 29–35.  
* Indian Constitution and Human Rights, Safali Journal of Social Research (2017)  
* Mahatma Gandhi Ka Ishwar-Vimarsh. Darshanik Traimasik, 2009, pp. 160–174.  
* Globalization and Indian Civilization, Safali Journal of Social Research (2017)  
* Hind Swaraj Ka Sabhyata-Vimarsh. Darshanik Traimasik, 2009, pp. 11–21.  
* Gandhi’s Nationalism, Darshanik Traimasik (2017)   
* Vaidik Chintan: Aadhunik Sandarbh Main. Darshanik Traimasik, 2014, pp. 83–87. 
* Civilization and Culture in Gandhi’s Context, Darshanik Traimasik (2018)  
* Bhumandaleekaran Aur Samajik Nyay (chapter). In Bhumandaleekaran: Neeti Aur Niyati, 2009, pp. 145–149.  
* Gandhi and Ambedkar: Dialogue and Understanding, Darshanik Traimasik (2023) 
* Mahatma Gandhi ka Dalit-Mukti Sambandhi Vichar aur Karya: Ek Mulyankan. Darshanik Traimasik, 2022, pp. 75–91.  
* Buddhism and Women’s Discourse, Pragya Journal (2023)  
* Gandhi-Ambedkar: Samvad aur Samjhauta. Darshanik Traimasik, 2023, pp. 44–68.  
* Dalit Initiation in Buddhist Context, Pragya Journal (2024)  
* Gandhi ka Rajnitik Darshan. Darshanik Traimasik, 2024, pp. 44–68.  


== Major Events Organized ==
== Editorial and editorial-board roles ==
* Annual Conference of Darshan Parishad Bihar sponsored by ICPR, New Delhi (2017–2021)   
* Editor, Safali Journal of Social Research (2013 – present) 
* Editor, Darshana (2013 – present) 
* Member, Editorial Board, Darshanik Traimasik (UGC CARE listed journal) 
* Member, Editorial Board, Darshanik Anugunj (2014–2018)
 
== Major events organized ==
* Annual Conference of Darshan Parishad Bihar (sponsored by ICPR, New Delhi) (2017–2021)   
* National Seminar on Nationalism: Yesterday, Today, and Tomorrow (2017–2021)   
* National Seminar on Nationalism: Yesterday, Today, and Tomorrow (2017–2021)   
* International Seminar on Dimensions of Cultural Nationalism, sponsored by ICSSR, New Delhi (2017–2021)
* International Seminar on Dimensions of Cultural Nationalism (sponsored by ICSSR, New Delhi) (2017–2021)


== Awards ==
== Awards and recognition ==
* Best Nodal Officer, Sehat Kendra, Health Ministry, Government of Bihar (2017–2021)   
* Best Nodal Officer, Sehat Kendra, Health Ministry, Government of Bihar (2017–2021)   
* Kamaladevi Jain Philosophy Award, Akhil Bharatiya Darshan Parishad (2017)   
* Kamaladevi Jain Philosophy Award, Akhil Bharatiya Darshan Parishad (2017)   
* Award for Gandhi Vimarsh, Akhil Bharatiya Darshan Parishad
* Awards from Akhil Bharatiya Darshan Parishad for Gandhi Vimarsh and Globalization & Human Rights
* Award for Globalization and Human Rights, Akhil Bharatiya Darshan Parishad   
 
* Award for Globalization and Human Rights, Darshan Parishad (Madhya Pradesh & Chhattisgarh)  
== Memberships ==
* Life member, Akhil Bharatiya Darshan Parishad   
* Life member, Indian Philosophical Congress 
* Life member, Uttar Bharat Darshan Parishad
* Life member, Madhya Pradesh & Chhattisgarh Darshan Parishad  
* Life member, Indian Society of Gandhian Studies


== Contact ==
== Personal life and addresses ==
* Mobile: +91 9934629245 
* Permanent address: Bodhnagar, Banka-813221 (Bihar), India  
* Email: sudhan.ph@gmail.com  
* Present appointment (institutional address): Head, PG Department of Philosophy, Thakur Prasad Mahavidyalaya (T. P. College), Madhepura – 852113 (Bihar)   
* Present Position: Assistant Professor, University Department of Philosophy & PRO, B.N. Mandal University, Madhepura-8521123 (Bihar)   
* Contact: Mobile +91 9934629245; Email sudhan.ph@gmail.com  
* Permanent Address: Bodhnagar, Banka-813221 (Bihar)  
* Website: [http://www.bnmusamvad.com BNMU Samvad]   
* Website: [http://www.bnmusamvad.com BNMU Samvad]   
* YouTube: [http://YouTube.com/bnmusamvad.com BNMU Samvad Channel]
* YouTube: BNMU Samvad Channel
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