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Dr. Sudhanshu Shekhar

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.

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

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

Teaching and academic experience

  • 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)
  • 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 (BNMU), Madhepura (26.05.2018 – present)

Current positions

  • 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)
  • Program Officer, National Service Scheme (NSS), Unit-1, T. P. College, Madhepura
  • 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)
  • Member, Youth Committee, Government of Bihar, Patna
  • Joint Secretary & Media In-charge, Darshan Parishad, Bihar (since December 2018)
  • Joint Secretary, Akhil Bharatiya Darshan Parishad (since March 2025)
  • Program Coordinator, NSS, B. N. Mandal University (from May 2025)
  • Joint President, Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarti Parishad, Madhepura Nagar (from January 2024)

Previous administrative positions

  • Public Relations Officer (PRO), BNMU, Madhepura (2017–2021)
  • Deputy Registrar (Academic), BNMU, Madhepura (2020–2022)
  • Deputy Registrar (Establishment), BNMU, Madhepura (2022–2024)
  • Head (In-charge), University Department of Philosophy, BNMU, Madhepura (2024)

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
  • Refresher courses, B. R. Ambedkar Bihar University, Muzaffarpur (attended three times)

Books authored

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. Darshana Publication, Bhagalpur. ISBN: 978-81-929114-7-2. 1st ed., 2015. (144 pages) 3. Bhumandalikaran aur Manavadhikar. Vishwavidyalaya Publication, Sagar (MP). 2017. (204 pages) 4. Gandhi-Ambedkar aur Manavadhikar. K. L. Pachauri Publication, Noida. 2024. (204 pages) 5. Hind Swaraj ka Darshan (under publication / forthcoming)

Books edited

1. Bhumandaleekaran: Neeti Aur Niyati. Vishwavidyalay Prakashan, Sagar. ISBN: 81-88289-37-X. 2009. (396 pp.) 2. Loktantra: Neeti Aur Niyatee. Vishwavidyalay Prakashan, Sagar. ISBN: 81-88289-9-6. 2010. (256 pp.) 3. Loktantra: Mithak Aur Yatharth. Vishwavidyalay Prakashan, Sagar. 2010. (240 pp.) 4. Bhumandaleekaran Aur Lokatantra. Jagriti Sahitya Prakashan, Patna. ISBN: 978-93-80062-23-5. 2010. (248 pp.) 5. Shiksha-Darshan. Jagriti Sahitya Prakashan, Patna. ISBN: 978-93-80062-22-8. 2010. (176 pp.) 6. Paryavaran Aur Manavadhikar. Jagriti Sahitya Prakashan, Patna. ISBN: 978-93-82371-52-6. 2013. (167 pp.) 7. Bhumandaleekaran Aur Paryawaran. Safali Samagra Angika Vikas Sansthan, Bhagalpur. ISBN: 978-81-927828-8-1. 2013. (116 pp.) 8. Shiksha Aur Samaj. Safali Samagra Angika Vikas Sansthan, Bhagalpur. ISBN: 978-81-927828-9-8. 2013. (128 pp.) 9. Gandhi Chintan. Aawishkar Publications, Jaipur. ISBN: 978-81-7910-465-1. 2014. (pages as published)

Selected research publications

Dr. Shekhar has authored over 100 research contributions. Selected journal and chapter publications include (chronological selection):

  • Nav Baudh Dharma: Na Palayan, Na Pratikriya Varan Parivartan Kee Prakriya. Darshanik Traimasik, 2009, pp. 29–35.
  • Mahatma Gandhi Ka Ishwar-Vimarsh. Darshanik Traimasik, 2009, pp. 160–174.
  • Hind Swaraj Ka Sabhyata-Vimarsh. Darshanik Traimasik, 2009, pp. 11–21.
  • Vaidik Chintan: Aadhunik Sandarbh Main. Darshanik Traimasik, 2014, pp. 83–87.
  • Bhumandaleekaran Aur Samajik Nyay (chapter). In Bhumandaleekaran: Neeti Aur Niyati, 2009, pp. 145–149.
  • Mahatma Gandhi ka Dalit-Mukti Sambandhi Vichar aur Karya: Ek Mulyankan. Darshanik Traimasik, 2022, pp. 75–91.
  • Gandhi-Ambedkar: Samvad aur Samjhauta. Darshanik Traimasik, 2023, pp. 44–68.
  • Gandhi ka Rajnitik Darshan. Darshanik Traimasik, 2024, pp. 44–68.

Editorial and editorial-board roles

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

Awards and recognition

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

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

Personal life and addresses

  • Permanent address: Bodhnagar, Banka-813221 (Bihar), India
  • Present appointment (institutional address): Head, PG Department of Philosophy, Thakur Prasad Mahavidyalaya (T. P. College), Madhepura – 852113 (Bihar)
  • Contact: Mobile +91 9934629245; Email sudhan.ph@gmail.com
  • Website: BNMU Samvad
  • YouTube: BNMU Samvad Channel
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