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Dr. Konchok Tashi

Assistant Professor

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Dr. Konchok Tashi
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konchok.tashi@cuj.ac.in
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Department of Far East Languages, Central University of Jharkhand, Cheri-Manatu, Ranchi-835222, Jharkhand
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22
JOURNAL PUBLICATIONS
1 (Co-PI) +1 (PI)
SPONSORED PROJECTS
2+7
Books and Book Chapters
Awarded: 03 Ongoing: 01
DOCTORAL STUDENTS

Brief Profile

Dr. Konchok Tashi has been working as Assistant Professor in the Department of Far East Languages, Central University of Jharkhand, Ranchi since August 2012. He did Shastri Degree (Graduation) from Central Institute of Higher Tibetan Studies, Varanasi. Dr. Tashi holds Master Degree (M.A.) in both Linguistics as well as in English Literature from Deccan College, Post Graduate & Research Institute, Pune and Fergusson College, University of Pune, Pune respectively. He was awarded a two-year Scholarship under the Scheme Grant of Scholarship to Tribal Students by Central Institute of Indian Languages, Ministry of Education, Govt. of India, Mysore for pursuing M.A. in Linguistics. He did his Ph.D. from the University of Mysore in Linguistics on Ladakhi language. Dr. Tashi was awarded the prestigious Rajiv Gandhi National Fellowship RGNF (JRF & SRF) by University Grants Commission (UGC) for pursuing Ph.D. Degree in Linguistics. Subsequently, he was also awarded Post-Doctoral Fellowship in 2011 by Department of Science & Technology (DST), Ministry of Science & Technology, Govt. of India under the national scheme Cognitive Science Research Initiative (CSI) for undertaking research entitled A Cognitive Account of Perception Verbs in Ladakhi. Prior to joining Central University of Jharkhand, Dr. Tashi worked as Resource Person, Senior Resource Person and Chief Investigator on various Govt. approved projects such as Digital Documentation of Minor Indian Languages (in collaboration with Uppsala University, Sweden), CIIL-Motorola Spoken Corpora, Sociolinguistic Survey of Bhoti Language & Linguistics & Cultural Documentation of Sikkim at Central Institute of Indian Languages, Mysore. Dr. Tashi was invited to Uppsala University, Sweden for continuing the joint research work on the documentation of Lesser-Known languages of the Himalayas. The research work was a continuation of the collaborative research between Uppsala University, Sweden and Central Institute of Indian Languages, Ministry of Education, Govt. of India, Mysore. Dr. Tashi has published number of articles and research papers in national and international as well as contributed book chapters in edited volumes. He published an edited book, entitled, Languages of Indian Himalayas in 2021 for which he has been awarded India Prime Awards-2021 by FoXclues and recognized him among the 100 author awardees. Dr. Tashi was conferred with the Best Researcher Award 2022 by Central University of Jharkhand during its 13th Annual Foundation Day for his Distinct Contribution in the Field of Research. He also presented several research papers in national and international seminars/conferences and had several international collaborative projects.

EDUCATION QUALIFICATION

Ph.D. (Linguistics) from University of Mysore, Mysore, Karnataka
M.A. English Literature from Fergusson College, University of Pune, Pune, India
M.A. Linguistics from Deccan College, Post-Graduate & Research Institute, (Deemed University), Pune, India
Shastri (graduation) from Central Institute of Higher Tibetan Studies, Sarnath, Varanasi U.P. India

EXPERIENCE

Presesnt Position/Address
  • 2012 to Present: Assistant Professor Department of Far East Languages Central University of Jharkhand, Ranchi, JHARKHAND, INDIA

Past Experiences
  • 2011 - 2012 Principal Investigator of a project, entitled, A cognitive account of perception verbs in Ladakhi financed by Ministry of Science & Technology, Govt. of India under their National Scheme Cognitive Science Research Initiative (CSI)

Research and Teaching Experience

RESEARCH FIELD
Tibetan Language, Tibetan Linguistics, Lexical Semantics, Ladakhi Language

POST PhD EXPERIENCE

12 Years

 

TEACHING EXPERIENCE

12 Years

 

SUPERVISING

PhD: 01

 

SUPERVISED

PhD: 03 M.A.: 01

 

RESEARCH PROJECTS & CONSULTANCY

Ongoing project

  1. Dr. Tashi is a Co-PI in an ongoing project entitled Field based 3D Laser Scanner Structural (Exterior and interior) Mapping and monitoring of Buddhist Monasteries for Conservation planning incorporating Natural hazards in parts of Lahaul-Spiti-Ladakh cold desert region of India @Rs. 1,10,72,031/- (Rupees One Crore Ten Lakh Seventy-Two Thousand Thirty-One only) funded by DST, Govt. of India vide Sanction Order No. DST/SHRIC/SHRI-16/2022 (C&G) in collaboration with Prof. Arvind Chandra Pandey (PI), Department of Geoinformatics, CUJ.
  2. Dr. Tashi also received a project on Pedagogical Grammar of Ladakhi Language under the Government of India's scheme on the preparation of Pedagogical Grammar of various Non-Scheduled Indian Languages, sanctioned vide reference No. NTS-I/EOI/2023-24 dated 19th January 2024, funded by National Testing Services-India (NTS-I), Central Institute of Indian Languages, Ministry of Education, Govt. of India, Mysuru, Karnataka.

Additional roles/ responsibility

  1. Was appointed as Administrative Officer (in the office of the Dean, Students Welfare), Central University of Jharkhand, Ranchi w.e.f. 17th November 2023 vide Office Order No. CUJ/DSW/PLOB/2023/57 dated 17th November 2023 to till date.
  2. Was appointed as Assistant Registrar (Examinations), Examination Section, Central University of Jharkhand, Ranchi for a period from 6th August 2019 to 11th June 2020 vide Office Order No. CUJ/GA/02/2010/476 dated 6th August 2019.
  3. Was appointed as Coordinator of Centre for Endangered Languages, Central University of Jharkhand, Ranchi for a period from 21st May 2020 to 3rd September 2020 vide Office Order No. CUJ/GA/32/2010/189 dated 21st May 2020.
  4. Was appointed as Co-Coordinator of Department of Far East Languages, Central University of Jharkhand, Ranchi for a period from 13th February 2014 to 27th November 2014 vide Office Order No. CUJ/1395 dated 13th February 2014.
  5. Was appointed as Coordinator of Department of Far East Languages, Central University of Jharkhand, Ranchi for a period from 28th November 2014 to 10th January 2018 vide Office Order No. CUJ/Gen. Admin./32/2010/2213 dated 28th November 2014.
  6. Was appointed as Warden, Boys Hostel, Brambe Campus, Central University of Jharkhand, Ranchi for a period from 8th December 2017 to 8th October 2020 vide Office Order No. CUJ/GA/Appt of Wardens/13/2011/501 dated 8th December 2017.
  7. Was appointed as Warden, Boys Hostel, Cheri-Manatu Campus, Central University of Jharkhand, Ranchi for a period from 13th September 2022 to 16th November 2023 vide Office Order No. CUJ/GA/26/2016/759 dated 13th September 2022.
  8. Was nominated as a member of Internal Quality Assurance Cell (IQAC Cell) as per the provisions contained in the Guidelines for the creation of IQAC issued by National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC), Central University of Jharkhand vide Office Order No. CUJ/Reg/2023/01/1509A dated 7th September 2023.

PUBLICATIONS

Total Publications: 22
  1. Tashi, Konchok. (2009). English as medium of instruction in Tribal areas specifically in Leh Ladakh (J&K). In Journal of Indian Linguistics (Refereed journal with ISSN: 0378-0759), Vol. 70, No. 1-4, pp. 425-428. Linguistics Society of India, Deccan College, Pune. UGC approved journal vide journal No. 40746 (under Arts & Humanities).
  2. Tashi, Konchok. (2010). The polysemy of the deictic motion verb YONG ‘come’ in Ladakhi. In Interdisciplinary Journal of Linguistics (IJL) (Refereed journal with ISSN: 09743421) Vol (3) 2010, pp 191-200. Department of Linguistics, University of Kashmir, Srinagar. UGC approved journal vide journal No. 46974 (under Arts & Humanities).
  3. Tashi, Konchok. (2010). The Polysemy of the noun GO ‘head’ in Ladakhi. In Journal of Indian Linguistics (Refereed journal with ISSN: 0378-0759),Vol 71, Number 1-4, 2010, pp 207-217. Linguistics Society of India, Deccan College, Pune. UGC approved journal vide journal No. 40746 (under Arts & Humanities).
  4. Tashi, Konchok. (2012). The Polysemy of the perception verbs lta ‘look’ and tshor ‘hear’ in Ladakhi: a cognitive analysis’. In Anusilana: Research Journal of Indian Culture, Social and Philosophical stream (Refereed journal with ISSN: 0973-8762), Vol. XLIV, pp. 27-34. Banaras Hindu University. UGC approved journal vide journal No. 49319 (under Arts & Humanities).
  5. Tashi, Konchok. (2013). Perception verbs in Ladakhi: a cognitive approach. In Interdisciplinary Journal of Linguistics (IJL) (Refereed journal with ISSN: 09743421), IJL Vol. (6), pp. 183-200. Dept. of Linguistics, University of Kashmir, Srinagar. UGC approved journal vide journal No. 46974 (under Arts & Humanities).
  6. Tashi, Konchok. (2014). Body part terms in Tibetan language: A cognitive perspective. In Anusilana: Research Journal of Indian Culture, Social and Philosophical stream (Refereed journal with ISSN 0973-8762), Vol. LVI, pp. 37-49. Banaras Hindu University. UGC approved journal vide journal No. 49319 (under Arts & Humanities).
  7. Tashi, Konchok. (2014). Ladakh: A linguistic perspective. In Sheeraza (a special issue on Ladakh), Vol. X, No. 1, January-March 2014, pp. 193-214, ISSN 2278-1269, Jammu & Kashmir Academy of Art, Culture and Languages, Srinagar. UGC approved journal vide journal No. 41058 (under Arts & Humanities).
  8. Tashi, Konchok. (2014). Polysemy and homonymy in language and linguistics. In Interdisciplinary Journal of Linguistics (IJL) (A Peer-Reviewed Refereed journal with ISSN: 09743421), IJL Vol. (7), pp. 156-169. Dept. of Linguistics, University of Kashmir, Srinagar. UGC approved journal vide journal No. 46974 (under Arts & Humanities).
  9. Sherpa, Ugen Lopsang & Tashi, Konchok. (2019). Ethnic Study on the Culture & Identity of Sherpas in the State of Sikkim. In An International Multidisciplinary Quarterly Research Journal, (Impact Factor 5.5), ISSN: 2277-5730, Vol. VIII, Issue-III, English Part-III, April-June-2019, pp. 1-6. UGC listed vide journal No. 40776. Ajanta Prakashan, Aurangabad, Maharashtra.
  10. Sherpa, Ugen Lopsang & Tashi, Konchok. (2019). The Significance and role of Language in preserving the Identity of Sherpa Community in Sikkim. In Journal of The Gujarat Research Society, (Impact Factor 4.3), ISSN: 0374-8588, Volume 21, Issue 10, November 2019, pp. 913-917, UGC-CARE Listed in Group-D. Gujarat Research Society.
  11. Heena, Thakur & Tashi, Konchok. (2019). Guru Padmasambhava and his five main Consorts. In Journal of Acharya Narendra Dev Research Institute, ISSN: 0976-3287, Volume 27 (Jan-June 2019), pp. 1-5, UGC-CARE Listed. Acharya Narendra Dev Research Institute, Nainital.
  12. Heena, Thakur & Tashi, Konchok. (2020). Lahaul: the Sacred Land of the Dakinis. In Sahityasetu journal (A Peer-Reviewed Literary e-journal), ISSN: 2249-2372, Volume-10, Issue-2, Continuous Issue-56 (March-April 2020) pp. 1-9, UGC CARE listed journal. Dr. Tanvi Shukla: http://www.sahityasetu.co.in/issue56/heena.html
  13. Tashi, Konchok. (2020). Classical Tibetan Language and Culture in Indian Himalayas. In Kalakalpa (IGNCA Journal of Arts), ISSN: 2456-8201, Volume-V, Number-1 (Guru Purnima issue, July 2020), pp. 201-216, UGC CARE listed journal. Indira Gandhi National Centre for the Arts (IGNCA), Delhi.
  14. Mishra, Shashi, Kumar & Tashi, Konchok. (2021). The Current Status of Korean Language Teaching in India. In International Journal for Social Development, (ISSN: 2320-9283), Vol. 9, Issue 1, pp. 233-243. Institute for Social Development & Research, Ranchi, Jharkhand.
  15. Tashi, Konchok. (2022). The Semantic Field of Motion Verbs in Ladakhi. In Kalakalpa, (IGNCA Journal of Arts), ISSN: 2456-8201, Vol. VI, No.2 (2022) (Basant Panchmi issue, February 2022), pp. 153-173, UGC CARE listed journal. Indira Gandhi National Centre for the Arts (IGNCA), Delhi.
  16. Tashi, Konchok, Mishra, Ashutosh & Mishra, Shashi. (2022). The semantic extension of body part terms SON ‘hand’ in Korean and GO ‘head’ Ladakhi: A cognitive analysis. In Third Concept: An International Journal of Ideas, (ISSN: 0970-7247), Vol. 36, No. 421 (March 2022), pp. 196-203, UGC CARE listed journal. Babuddin Khan, New Delhi.
  17. Sherpa, Ugen Lopsang & Tashi, Konchok. (2022). The Cultural Heritage of Sherpa People in Sikkim. In Bhavaveena, (ISSN: 2456-4702), Vol. 19, Issue 4 (2), (April 2022), pp. 130-136, UGC CARE listed journal. Bhavaveena.
  18. Ladon, Lobzang & Tashi, Konchok. (2023). ज़ांस्कर की भाषा, धर्म एवं संस्कृति: एक भाषाई परिप्रेक्ष्य. In Mukt Shabd Journal, (ISSN: 2347-3150, Impact Factor: 4.6), Vol. 12, Issue 3 (March 2023), pp. 674-681, UGC-CARE listed journal. Mukt Shabd Journal. DOI: 10.0014.MSJ.2023.V11I03.0086781.113965.
  19. Tashi, Konchok. (2023). Semantic Extension of the deictic motion verbs in Ladakhi language. In Mukt Shabd Journal, (ISSN: 2347-3150, Impact Factor: 4.6), Vol. XII, Issue V (May 2023), pp. 326-338, UGC-CARE listed journal. Mukt Shabd Journal. DOI: 10.0014.MSJ.2023.V11I05.0086781.1143534.
  20. Tashi, Konchok. (2023). Language Policy in the Newly Formed Union Territory of Ladakh: A Linguistic Perspective. In Kalakalpa, (IGNCA Journal of Arts), ISSN: 2456-8201, Vol. VIII, No.1 (2023) (Gurupurnima issue, 03 July 2023), pp. 145-156, UGC CARE listed journal. Indira Gandhi National Centre for the Arts (IGNCA), Delhi.

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Books and Book Chapters

Books

Publications of Edited Books

  1. Tashi, Konchok (ed.). (2021). Languages of Indian Himalayas. ISBN-978-93-91377-04-5. Indu Book Services Pvt. Ltd. (Publishers & Distributors), New Delhi.

Publications of Books

  1. Tashi, Konchok. (2023). Understanding Language Attitude and Linguistic Ecology in Indian Himalayas: A perspective from an Endangered Language ‘Ladakhi’. ISBN-978-93-91377-68-7. Indu Book Services Pvt. Ltd. (Publishers & Distributors), New Delhi.

Book Chapters

  1. Tashi, Konchok. (2014). Ladakhi Language. In Koul, Omkar N. (ed.) PLSI volume on Languages of Jammu & Kashmir, pp. 233-243, (ISBN: 978-81-250-5516-7). Orient Blackswan, New Delhi.
  2. Tashi, Konchok. (2015). English as medium of instruction in Rural Areas Specifically in Leh Ladakh (J&K). In Chavan, Sandip P. (ed.) Recent Trends in English Language Teaching (volume-I), pp. 99-106, (ISBN: 9789385012006). Sahityayan Publisher, Kanpur.
  3. Tashi, Konchok. (2016). Bhoti: the classical language of the Himalayas. In Tsetan Namgyal (Ed.), A Coper Approach: The Trans Himalayan Tibet: History, Language & Literature (Traditional & Contemporary, pp. 109-117, (ISBN: 978-93-84370-17-6). Mankin Press, New Delhi.
  4. Namgial, Eshey & Tashi, Konchok. (2017). Advent of Buddhism in Korea. In Narsimhan, Sushila & D-young, Kim (eds.) India-Korean Relations: Forging a Multidimensional Partnership in the 21st Century, pp. 189-203, (ISBN: 978-93-7831-443-8). Manak Publications Pvt. Ltd., Delhi.
  5. Tashi, Konchok. (2018). His Holiness the Dalai Lama’s Visit to Tawang: An overview of India-China Relations. In Bibhuti Bhusan Biswas (Ed.), Internal Changes in South Asia: Challenges and Opportunities, pp. 289-297, (ISBN: 978-93-86754-17-2). Indu Book Services (Publishers & Distributors), New Delhi.
  6. Tashi, Konchok. (2019). Preservation and Development of Tibetan/Bhoti language in Indian Himalayas. In Samten, Jampa, Dorjee, Lobsang, Dorjee, Penpa, Tendar, Sangye, Choephel, Jampa & Choeden, Pema (eds.) in Search of Truth: Part-II (Part-I), pp. 567-582, (ISBN: 978-81-936254-7-7). Alumni Association of CIHTS, Sarnath, Varanasi, U.P. (India).
  7. Tashi, Konchok. (2021). The Cultural Language of Indian Himalayas: An Overview of the linkage between Classical Tibetan with other Languages Under its Umbrella. In Tashi, Konchok (ed.), Languages of Indian Himalayas, pp. 1-17, (ISBN-978-93-91377-04-5). Indu Book Services (Publishers & Distributors), New Delhi.

Paper presentations in Conferences/Seminars

International

  1. Presented a paper on ‘Lexical similarity between Sangla Kinnauri and Tinani: Results of a semi-automatic comparison of comparable word lists’ at “44th International Conference on Sino-Tibetan Languages and Linguistics” at Central Institute of Indian Languages, Mysore, India held from 07 October to 09 October 2011.
  2. Presented a paper on ‘Initial Consonant Cluster in Ladakhi, Tibetan, Tinani and Gahri’ in the first “Winter School of Phonology” at Central Institute of Indian Languages, Mysore. This course was jointly organized by Central Institute of Indian Languages, Mysore, India and Montreal University, Canada from 3rd January to 21st January 2006
  3. Presented a paper on ‘Marginalization Bhoti language: A linguistic and political approach’ in the International Conference on “Voices from the Margin: Society, Culture and Exclusion” held at Central University of Jharkhand, Ranchi from 20th Feb. 2013 to 22nd Feb. 2013.
  4. Presented a paper jointly with Mr. Shashi Kumar Mishra on ‘Space for Indian English Teachers in Current Discourse on English Language Education in South Korea’ in the International Seminar on “India-Korea Relations: Forging a Multidimensional Partnership in the 21st Century” held on 18th & 19th April 2016 at Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU), New Delhi.
  5. Presented a paper jointly with Mr. Eshey Namgial on ‘Buddhism and Its Impact in Korea’ in the International Seminar on “India-Korea Relations: Forging a Multidimensional Partnership in the 21st Century” held on 18th & 19th April 2016 at Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi.
  6. Presented a paper on ‘An Overview of India-China Relations’ in the International Seminar on ‘Internal Changes in South Asia: Challenges and Opportunities’ during April 20-21, 2017 by Department of Politics & International Relations, Central University of Jharkhand.
  7. Presented a paper on ‘The Current Status of Buddhism in Korea’ in the International Seminar on ‘Act East: Transitions in India’s Engagement with South Korea’ during 13-14, Oct. 2017 at Korean Studies, Jamia Millia Islamia University, New Delhi.
  8. Presented a paper on ‘Status of Korean Grammar Teaching in India’ in International Seminar on ‘Korean Language Education in India and Korean Culture’ during 25-26 Aug-17 at Korean Studies, Jamia Millia Islamia University, New Delhi.
  9. Presented a paper on ‘Relevance of Himalayan Studies’ in an International Conference of CIHTS Alumni on ‘Tibetan & Himalayan Studies’ held at Central Institute of Higher Tibetan Studies, Sarnath, Varanasi from 9th November 2019 to 11th November 2019.
  10. Presented a paper on ‘Tibet Leadership in Exile and the Indo-Pacific Strategy’ in International Webinar on ‘India in the Indo-Pacific: Interests, Challenges and Prospects’ organized by Department of Politics & International Relations, Central University of Jharkhand during October 14-15, 2020.
  11. Presented a paper on ‘Impact of Current Pandemic situation on Language Teaching’ in two days International Webinar on ‘Current Issues and Trends in Foreign Language Teaching amidst the Changes in Geopolitical Scenario of East and South Asia’ during 16-17 July 2020 organized by Department of Far East Languages, Central University of Jharkhand, Ranchi.
  12. Presented a paper on ‘The Cultural Language of Indian Himalayas: A Broader Identity Formation’ in Three-day International Online Conference on ‘Cultural Identity, Tradition and Belief System: from discourse to practice’ during 24th to 25th March 2021 organized by Central Institute of Himalayan Culture Studies (An Autonomous Body of the Ministry of Culture, Govt. of India), Dahung, Arunachal Pradesh.
  13. Presented a paper on ‘A Comparative Analysis of Korean and Tibetan Lexical Semantics’ in the Two-Day International Webinar on ‘Multifaceted India-South Korea Relations: Exploring New Vistas for Deeper Collaboration’ during 12-13 November 2021 organized by Researchers’ Association for the Study of Korea (RASK) in collaboration with Department of Far East Languages, Central University of Jharkhand, Ranchi and Jamia Millia Islamia, New Delhi.
  14. Presented a paper on ‘the polysemy of the deictic motion verbs in Ladakhi’ in the 43rd International Conference of the Linguistic Society of India (ICOLSI-43) in collaboration with the Central Institute of Indian Languages, Govt of India, Mysore from 21-23 December 2021 through online mode.
  15. Presented a paper on ‘Language policy in the newly formed Union Territory of Ladakh: A linguistic perspective’ in the two-day International Seminar on ‘Current Trends in Linguistics’ organized by Department of Linguistics, University of Kashmir, Srinagar (J&K) from 10-11 January 2022 through online mode.
  16. Presented a paper on ‘the semantic field of motion verbs in Ladakhi: the case of ‘walk’ and ‘descend or get down’ in the International Webinar on ‘Current Trends in Lexical Semantics’ organized by Department of Linguistics, University of Kerala from 1st -3rd February, 2022 through online mode.
  17. Presented a paper on ‘Oral Traditions Among the Tribal People of Zanskar Valley’ in the International Seminar on ‘Revisiting Janjatiya Gaurav: A Legacy of Language, Culture and Civilization’ organized by Centre for Endangered Languages & Department of Anthropology and Tribal Studies, Central University of Jharkhand, Ranchi from 14/11/2022 to 16/11/ 2022.
  18. Presented a paper on ‘Promotion of Sowa-Rigpa Education system in India: A science of traditional healing system’ in the 23rd International Seminar on ‘Higher Education (Interdisciplinary)’ organized by Institute for Social Development & Research, Ranchi from 25th March to 27th March 2023.

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  19. Presented a paper on ‘Deictic Motion Verbs in Ladakhi: A cognitive perspective’ in the “8th Students Conference of Linguistics in India” held at Department of Linguistics, University of Kashmir, Srinagar from 24 March 2014 to 26 March 2014.
  20. Presented a paper on ‘Bhoti or Classical Tibetan as an Umbrella Language in the Indian Himalayan belt’ in the National Conference on ‘Bhoti Language and the VIII schedule of the constitution of India’ held at the conference hall, Hotel Grand Dragon, Leh-Ladakh organized by Central Institute of Indian Languages, MHRD, Govt. of India, Mysore from Sept. 8-9, 2013.
  21. Presented a paper on ‘Relevance of India’s Soft Power in Present Day’ in the National Seminar on “India’s Soft Power and Cultural Diplomacy” held on 11th and 12th April 2016 at Central University of Jharkhand, Ranchi.
  22. Presented a paper on ‘Synthesis of Traditional and Innovative Teaching Methods for Quality Education’ in the National Seminar on ‘Role of Teachers in Quality Education’ held on 18 September 2018 in Central University of Jharkhand.
  23. Presented a paper on ‘India’s Policy towards Tibet Autonomous Region in China: An Analysis’ in National Seminar on ‘Indian Democracy at 70: Challenges Ahead’ during 6-7 April, 2018, Department of International Relations, Central University of Jharkhand.
  24. Presented a paper on ‘The present Status of Tibetan Buddhism in the State of Sikkim’ in Purvottara Bauddha Mahotsava- A Festival of North-East India’ during 26-28 February 2019 at Nava Nalanda Mahavihara, Bihar.
  25. Presented a paper on ‘Post 1942 settlement and Matua Culture in Andaman and Nicobar Islands’ in National Seminar on ‘India’s Freedom Movement and Untold Stories of Andaman and Nicobar Islands’ during 28th -29th April 2022 organized by Department of International Relations, Central University of Jharkhand, Ranchi.

COURSES TAUGHT

  1. Post Graduate: M.A.
  2. Under Graduate under NEP-2020
  3. Coursework for Ph.D.

Examination related responsibilities held

  1. Was nominated as a Member of the Examination Committee during Odd Semester Examination-2015, Central University of Jharkhand, Ranchi vide Office Order No. CUJ/Odd Sem-2015 dated 26th November 2015.
  2. Was nominated as a Member of the Examination Committee during Even Semester Examination-2015, Central University of Jharkhand, Ranchi vide Office Order No. CUJ/DR(Acad.)/341 dated 27th April 2015.
  3. Was nominated as a Member of the Examination Committee during Odd Semester Examination-2016, Central University of Jharkhand, Ranchi vide Office Order No. CUJ/DR/Acad./2016/572(i) dated 9th November 2016.
  4. Was nominated as a Member of the Examination Committee during Even Semester Examination-2016, Central University of Jharkhand, Ranchi vide Office Order No. CUJ/DR/(Exam)/Even Sem/2016/118 dated 8th April 2016.
  5. Was nominated as Deputy Superintendent of the Examination Committee during Odd Semester Examination-2017, Central University of Jharkhand, Ranchi vide Office Order No. CUJ/DR/Odd Sem/2017/1240 dated 22nd November 2017.
  6. Was nominated as a Member of the Examination Committee during Even Semester Examination-2017, Central University of Jharkhand, Ranchi vide Office Order No. CUJ/DR(Exam)/Even Sem/2017/812 dated 21st April 2017.
  7. Was nominated as member of the Examination Committee during Odd Semester Examination-2018, Central University of Jharkhand, Ranchi vide Office Order No. CUJ/DE/OSE/15/2018/545 dated 3rd November 2018.
  8. Was nominated as a Member of the Examination Committee during Even Semester Examination-2018, Central University of Jharkhand, Ranchi vide Office Order No. CUJ/DR/Even Sem/2018/1595 dated 2nd May 2018.
  9. Was appointed as Assistant Registrar (Examinations), Examination Section, Central University of Jharkhand, Ranchi for a period from 6th August 2019 to 11th June 2020 vide Office Order No. CUJ/GA/02/2010/476 dated 6th August 2019.
  10. Was nominated as Member of the Examination Committee during Even Semester Examination-2019, Central University of Jharkhand, Ranchi vide Office Order No. CUJ/DE/OSE/15/2018/216 dated 5th April 2019.
  11. Was nominated as a Member of the Examination Committee during Backlog Paper Examination-2019, Central University of Jharkhand, Ranchi vide Office Order No. CUJ/DE/OSE/15/2018/120 dated 13th February 2019.
  12. Was nominated as Superintendent for conducting Walk-in Entrance Test-2019, Central University of Jharkhand, Ranchi vide Office Order No. CUJ/CoE/2019/81/493 dated 20th August 2019.
  13. Was nominated as Convener of a Committee for Examination Reforms in Central University of Jharkhand, Ranchi to initiate and propose the implementation of the Examination Reforms in the University vide Office Order No. CUJ/CoE/2019/102/536 dated 12th September 2019.
  14. Was nominated as Deputy Nodal Officer for smooth conduct of CUCET-2020 (Central University Common Entrance Test-2020), Central University of Jharkhand, Ranchi vide Office Order No. CUJ/CoE/2020/236/1021 dated 4th March 2020.
  15. was nominated as Centre Superintendent for JPSC Preliminary Examination-2021 held on 19th September 2021 in CUJ (30189) Brambe Centre vide Office Order Nil dated 13th April 2021.
  16. Was nominated as a member of ‘Selection Committee’ to carry out the work related to 3rd Convocation like preparation of Rank list/Gold Medalist/Chancellor’s Medalist vide Office Order No. CUJ/COE/2022/213/4341 dated 19th July 2023.

Workshops and Trainings

  1. Participated in the webinar on Examination in the wake of the UGC guidelines for Universities in view of Covid19 Pandemic & Subsequent Lockdown organized by Mewar University on 18th May 2020.
  2. Participated in the National Level One Day Awareness Workshop on Outcome Based Education and Accreditation organized by GH Raisoni Institute of Engineering & Technology, Nagpur on 11th September 2020.
  3. Participated in the webinar on NEP 2020: Higher Education Curricular Issues and Implications organized by National Institute of Technical Teachers Training and Research, Bhopal on 20th November 2020.

Invited Talks

  1. Delivered lecture on Ladakhi Phonology twice in the workshop for Tibeto-Burman languages during the New Linguistic Survey of India (NLSI) Summer Camp conducted by Central Institute of Indian Languages, MHRD, Govt. of India, Mysore.
  2. Was invited to speak on the topic entitled “Bhoti languages and 8th Schedule of the Constitution of India” by Central Institute of Indian Languages, HRD Ministry, Govt. of India, Mysore during the national seminar held on 09 Sept. 2013 at Leh.
  3. Was invited to deliver a Special Invited Lecture on the topic entitled “Socio-political History of Tibet” on February 9, 2018 at Department of Political Sciences, Jawaharlal Nehru College, Chakradharpur, West-Singhbhum, Jharkhand.
  4. Was invited to deliver a lecture as a Resource Person in Ten Days National Workshop on Research Methodology sponsored by ICSSR between 1-10 April 2019 conducted by Dept. of Contemporary and Tribal Customary Law, Central University of Jharkhand, Ranchi.
  5. Was invited to deliver a Special Invited Lecture on the topic entitled ‘Origin & Development of Ladakhi Language’ in One-Day National Webinar on “Ladakhi Language: Origin, Development & Current Status” organized by Kunzom Summer School, Leh, Union Territory of Ladakh on 5th June 2021 through online mode.
  6. Was invited to deliver an Invited Lecture (online) on the topic entitled ‘Language & Society: A perspective of Ladakh’ in one-week certificate course on the theme “Understanding Ladakh through its History, Geography and Culture” scheduled from 6-11 November 2023 organized by University of Ladakh in collaboration with Fire & Fury Corps for the serving army officers in the region of Ladakh.
  7. Was invited to participate as Resource Person in the Workshop on the Development of Ladakhi Primer held from 16th April 2024 to 20th April 2024 at Department of Linguistics, University of Kashmir organized by Central Institute of Indian Languages, Ministry of Education, Govt. of India.
  8. Was invited to deliver an Invited Lecture (online) on the topic entitled ‘Language & Society: A perspective of Ladakh’ in one-week certificate course on the theme “Understanding Ladakh through its History, Geography and Culture” held from 25th April 2024 to 27th April 2024 organized by University of Ladakh in collaboration with Fire & Fury Corps for the serving army officers in the region of Ladakh.

Design of new curricula/syllabi/courses

  1. Designed and developed new curricula/syllabi in 2018 for 2-year M.A. course in Tibetan Language & Literature, Centre for Tibetan & Himalayan Studies (Songtsen Library), Drikung Kagyu Institute, Dehradun, affiliated to Sri Dev Suman Uttarakhand Vishwavidhyalay, Badshahithaul, Tehri Garhwal.
  2. Designed and developed new curricula/syllabi in 2018 for 2-year M.A. course in Buddhist Studies, Centre for Tibetan & Himalayan Studies (Songtsen Library), Drikung Kagyu Institute, Dehradun, affiliated to Sri Dev Suman Uttarakhand Vishwavidhyalay, Badshahithaul, Tehri Garhwal, Uttarakhand.
  3. Designed and developed new curricula/syllabi in 2018 for 3-year B.A. course in Tibetan Language & Literature, Centre for Tibetan & Himalayan Studies (Songtsen Library), Drikung Kagyu Institute, Dehradun, affiliated to Sri Dev Suman Uttarakhand Vishwavidhyalay, Badshahithaul, Tehri Garhwal, Uttarakhand.
  4. Designed and developed new curricula/syllabi in the year 2018 for 3-year B.A. course in Buddhist Studies, Centre for Tibetan & Himalayan Studies (Songtsen Library), Drikung Kagyu Institute, Dehradun, affiliated to Sri Dev Suman Uttarakhand Vishwavidhyalay, Badshahithaul, Tehri Garhwal, Uttarakhand.
  5. Designed and developed new curricula/syllabi in 2013 for 5-year Integrated Master (UG/PG) in Tibetan Language, Department of Far East Languages, Central University of Jharkhand, Ranchi, Jharkhand.
  6. Designed and developed new curricula/syllabi in 2013 for Ph.D. program in Tibetan Language, Literature & Culture, Department of Far East Languages, Central University of Jharkhand, Ranchi, Jharkhand.
  7. Designed and developed new curricula/syllabi in 2019 for 3 months Short Term Intensive Course in Tibetan Language exclusively for ITBP Jawans and officials. It has been designed and developed to equip the ITBP personnel with working knowledge of Tibetan language and the knowledge acquired will be of great help for them in discharging their duties efficiently specially those who are prominently deployed along the India-Tibet-China border.
  8. Designed and developed new curricula/syllabi in 2019 for 1 Year Diploma in Tibetan language, Department of Far East Languages, Central University of Jharkhand, Ranchi, Jharkhand.
  9. Designed and developed new curricula/syllabi in 2020 for M.A. in Tibetan language, Department of Far East Languages, Central University of Jharkhand, Ranchi, Jharkhand.

Member of Academic/Research Bodies

  1. Was nominated as a member of the 1st Board of Studies, Department of Far East Languages, Central University of Jharkhand for a period of 3 years from February 2016 to January 2019.
  2. Was nominated as a member of the 1st Steering Committee, Department of Far East Languages, Central University of Jharkhand for a period of 3 years from February 2016 to January 2019.
  3. Was a member of 13th Academic Council of the Central University of Jharkhand in the capacity of Coordinator, Department of Far East Languages.
  4. Was nominated as a Member of Academic Council of Centre for Tibetan & Himalayan Studies (Songtsen Library), Drikung Kagyu Institute, Dehradun, affiliated to Sri Dev Suman Uttarakhand University, Uttarakhand w.e.f. 27th February 2018 for three years.
  5. Was nominated as a Member/External Expert of Board of Studies, Centre for Tibetan & Himalayan Studies (Songtsen Library), Drikung Kagyu Institute, Dehradun, affiliated to Sri Dev Suman Uttarakhand Vishwavidhyalay, Badshahithaul, Tehri Garhwal.
  6. Was nominated as a member of the 1st School Board, School of Languages, Central University of Jharkhand, Ranchi for a period of 2 years.
  7. Was nominated as a member of the 2nd School Board, School of Languages, Central University of Jharkhand, Ranchi for a period of 2 years.
  8. Member of the Departmental Research Committee (DRC), Department of Far East Languages, Central University of Jharkhand, Ranchi (since inception till date).
  9. Member of the Departmental Research Committee (DRC), Department of Hindi, Central University of Jharkhand, Ranchi (2018-2021).
  10. Member of the 30th Grant-in-Aid Committee, Central Institute of Indian Languages, MHRD, Govt. of India, Mysore, Karnataka.
  11. Member of the Library Committee in 2016, Central University of Jharkhand, Ranchi, Jharkhand.
  12. Member of SC/ST Cell, Central University of Jharkhand, Ranchi, Jharkhand (2014-2023).

International collaborative projects

I had collaborated the following projects with Professor Anju Saxena Department of Linguistics and Philology, Uppsala University, Sweden who is the project leader:

  1. Multimedia and GIS supported language Documentation of the Himalayas with the focus on ethno-biological terms, financed by the Swedish Research Council and SIDA.
  2. Contrastive studies in the lexicon and grammar in the languages of the Himalayas, financed by the Faculty of Languages, Uppsala University, Sweden.
  3. Digital areal Linguistics: a lexical view of the Himalayan microarea, financed by the Swedish Research Council.

Research experience

  1. Had worked as a Resource Person on the Govt. approved project entitled ‘Lesser-Known Languages of India’ under the main project “Digital Documentation of Minor Indian Languages” at Central Institute of Indian Languages, MHRD, Govt. of India, Mysore in collaboration with Uppsala University, Sweden since 1st June’2004 to 31st March 2006. Languages like Tinani, Gahri, Chinal Bhasha were researched in detail. See this link www.ciil-spokencorpus.net for more information. The main task in this project was to do a comparative study with Classical Tibetan, transcription and analysis for the linguistic data.
  2. Had worked as a Senior Resource Person on the Govt. approved project entitled “CIIL-Motorola Spoken Corpora” from 1st April 2006 to 15 January 2007 at Central Institute of Indian Languages, MHRD, Govt. of India, Mysore in collaboration with Motorola Private Company, Bangalore. A Spoken Corpora was prepared for Hindi and Indian English and submitted to Motorola Private Company, USA for designing a voice-recognition mobile handset mainly for the uneducated Indians. This will also help in reaching the latest technology to the common people beyond social and economic barriers. Responsibilities: Supervised the Indian English team, Data collection in all the metro cities of the country, Transcription in IPA and SAMPA symbols, linguistic analysis, splitting of audio files etc.
  3. Had worked as a Chief Investigator on the Govt. approved project “Linguistics & Cultural Documentation of Sikkim” under the NER scheme from October 2007 to 31 March 2008 at Central Institute of Indian Languages, MHRD, Govt. of India, Mysore. The language and culture aspects of different communities were studied and documented. The communities we studied include Bhutia, Sherpa, Lepcha, Tamang, Gurung, Sunwar, Newar, Limboo, and Rai (Bantawa & Chamling Rai) etc.
  4. Had worked as a Resource Person on the most important Govt. approved project “Sociolinguistic Survey of Bhoti Language: Planning for Recognition and Development” at Central Institute of Indian Languages, MHRD, Govt. of India, Mysore in collaboration with National Commission for Minorities, Govt. of India from July 2008 to March 2009.

AWARDS AND HONOURS

  1. Have been awarded India Prime Awards-2021by FoXclues for the edited book entitled Languages of Indian Himalayas recognized among the 100 author awardees.
  2. Have been honored by the Union Territory of Ladakh during the 1st Buckwheat Flower Festival-2021 for India Prime Awards-2021 by FoXclues for the edited book entitled Languages of Indian Himalayas recognized among the 100 author awardees.
  3. Have been conferred Best Researcher Award-2022 in Social Sciences & Humanities by Central University of Jharkhand during its 13th Annual Foundation Day Research Award-2022.

Any Other Information

    Membership of Professional Bodies/Societies etc.
    1. Life-time member of ‘Linguistic Society of India’, Deccan College, Pune, Reg. No. 03/09
    2. Life-time member of ‘Alumni Association of CUTS’, Sarnath, Varanasi, U.P.
    3. Life-time member of ‘National Book Trust’, New Delhi.
    4. Life-time member of the ‘Indian Anthropological Society’, Kolkata, Reg. No. T-13 22/08/2017
    5. Life-time member of the ‘Dravidian Linguistic Association of India, Reg. No. 1608/2023
    Foreign visit/invitation
    1. Dr. Tashi was invited to Uppsala University, Sweden for 10 days during July ending 2011 and beginning of August 2011 for continuing the joint research work on the documentation of languages of the Himalayas. The research work was a continuation of the collaborative research between Uppsala University, Sweden and CIIL, MHRD, Govt. of India.

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