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Dr. Sudhanshu Shekhar

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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.

Education

  • M.A. in Philosophy
  • M.A. in Gandhian Thought
  • M.A. in Journalism & Mass Communication
  • B.Ed.
  • Ph.D. in Philosophy
  • UGC-NET (Philosophy)
  • UGC-NET (Buddhist, Jain, Gandhi & Peace Studies)

Teaching and Academic Experience

  • Project Fellow (UGC), University Department of Philosophy, TMBU, Bhagalpur (01.09.2013–31.08.2014)
  • 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, University Department of Philosophy, B.N. Mandal University, Madhepura (26.05.2018–present)

Fellowships

  • Junior Research Fellow, Indian Council of Philosophical Research, New Delhi (2009–2011)
  • Project Fellow, University Grants Commission, New Delhi (2012–2013)
  • Post-Doctoral Fellow, University Grants Commission, New Delhi (2015–2017)

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
  • Joint Secretary & Media In-charge, Darshan Parishad, Bihar
  • Member, Editorial Board, Darshanik Traimasik (UGC Care Listed Journal)
  • Public Relations Officer (PRO), B.N. Mandal University, Madhepura

Previous Positions

  • District Nodal Officer, NSS Madhepura (2017–2021)
  • Deputy Registrar (Academic), BNMU, Madhepura (2017–2021)
  • Deputy Registrar (Establishment), BNMU, Madhepura (2017–2021)
  • Head (In-charge), University Department of Philosophy, BNMU, Madhepura (2017–2021)

Training

  • Orientation Course, Shri Mata Vaishno Devi University, Jammu & Kashmir
  • Refresher Courses, B.R.A. Bihar University, Muzaffarpur (three times)

Books Authored

1. Samajik Nyay: Ambedkar – Vichar Aur Aadhunik Sandarbh (2014) 2. Gandhi Vimarsh (2015) 3. Social Justice: Ambedkar’s Thought and Modern Context (2014) 4. Globalization and Human Rights (2017) 5. Gandhi-Ambedkar and Human Rights (2024) 6. The Philosophy of Hind Swaraj (forthcoming 2025)

Books Edited

1. Bhumandaleekaran: Neeti Aur Niyati (2009)

2. Loktantra: Neeti Aur Niyatee (2010)

3. Loktantra: Mithak Aur Yatharth (2010)

4. Bhumandaleekaran Aur Lokatantra (2010)

5. Shiksha-Darshan (2010)

6. Paryavaran Aur Manavadhikar (2013)

7. Bhumandaleekaran Aur Paryawaran (2013)

8. Shiksha Aur Samaj (2013)

9. Gandhian Thought (2011)

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

Dr. Shekhar has published over 100 research contributions, including journal articles, book reviews, interviews, and popular articles. Selected works include:

  • Gandhi’s Idea of God, Safali Journal of Social Research (2017)
  • Indian Constitution and Human Rights, Safali Journal of Social Research (2017)
  • Globalization and Indian Civilization, Safali Journal of Social Research (2017)
  • Gandhi’s Nationalism, Darshanik Traimasik (2017)
  • Civilization and Culture in Gandhi’s Context, Darshanik Traimasik (2018)
  • Gandhi and Ambedkar: Dialogue and Understanding, Darshanik Traimasik (2023)
  • Buddhism and Women’s Discourse, Pragya Journal (2023)
  • Dalit Initiation in Buddhist Context, Pragya Journal (2024)

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)
  • International Seminar on Dimensions of Cultural Nationalism, sponsored by ICSSR, New Delhi (2017–2021)

Awards

  • Best Nodal Officer, Sehat Kendra, Health Ministry, Government of Bihar (2017–2021)
  • Kamaladevi Jain Philosophy Award, Akhil Bharatiya Darshan Parishad (2017)
  • Award for Gandhi Vimarsh, Akhil Bharatiya Darshan Parishad
  • Award for Globalization and Human Rights, Akhil Bharatiya Darshan Parishad
  • Award for Globalization and Human Rights, Darshan Parishad (Madhya Pradesh & Chhattisgarh)

Contact

  • Mobile: +91 9934629245
  • Email: sudhan.ph@gmail.com
  • Present Position: Assistant Professor, University Department of Philosophy & PRO, B.N. Mandal University, Madhepura-8521123 (Bihar)
  • Permanent Address: Bodhnagar, Banka-813221 (Bihar)
  • Website: BNMU Samvad
  • YouTube: BNMU Samvad Channel
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