Dr. Om Prakash, Associate Professor in the faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities of National Law University Jodhpur teaches since more than 22 years. He is also Dean, Distance Education Programme and Director, Mahatma Gandhi Centre for Peace and Civilizational Studies of the university. He teaches Legal and Constitutional History, Contemporary India, Internationalism and World System at the University. He received prestigious 2019 Social Science Research National Award of Cinnnamara College of, University of Dibrugarh Assam in January 2020. He completed a major research project on Naxalism financed by Indian Council of Social Science Research (ICSSR) during 2015-17. He received an international grant from Eurasian Foundation Tokyo, Japan to run a course on Peace Building in 2022. He has published more than 50 research papers in reputed national and international journals, conference proceedings, and edited books and has also published approximately 20 articles for academic and strategic think tanks, research centres and for UGC etc. He has also published a book titled ‘Legacy of Partition in South Asia: Nation Building and Governance’. He has his graduation and masters from Banaras Hindu University (BHU) and M Phil and Ph. D from Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) and NLUJ respectively. He is fellow and life member of UNESCO Association, Indian History Congress, Indian Social Science Congress, Dadhi Mahanta Research Centre, University of Dibrugarh and Comparative Education Society of India. He is also visiting professor of number of Universities and institutions in India. He has lectured for the audience in India, Thailand and United States. His area of interest is environmental history, contemporary India and South Asia.
(a) Book:
Legacy of Partition in South Asia: Nation Building and Governance, Global Vision Publishers, New Delhi, 2015, ISBN: 978-81-8220-683-1, Second Edition, 2019, pp. xiii+327.
(b) Research Papers in International Journals
1. Post Covid 19 World: Environmental Awareness and Green Initiatives in South East Asia, Proceedings of Eurasian Convention, Bangkok, 2023, pp. 127-135.
2. Maoist Movement in India: Early Leadership and Ideology, “Third Concept: An International Journal of Ideas”, Vol. 31, No. 372, February 2018, pp. 31-35, ISSN: 0970 7247.
3. Undermined Syncretism: Origin and Consciousness of Muslim Separatism in Colonial South Asia, “American Journal of Islamic Social Science” (AJISS), California, United States, Vol. 28, no. 2, 2011, pp. 63-85, ISSN: 0742-6763. [Cited by: Project Muse of John Hopkins University, Maryland, USA.]
4. Nature and Trends of Trade Union Movements and Crisis of Governance during formative years of Pakistan, “Journal of Political Science”, G C University, Lahore, Pakistan, Vol. XXIX, 2011, ISSN: 1726-6467, pp. 69-94.
5. Religious Fundamentalism, Public Apathy and Destruction of Heritage Structures in India: Need for a Public Policy, South Asian Journal of Tourism and Heritage (SAJTH), Vol. 4, no. 2, July 2011, pp. 204-14, ISSN: 0974-5432. [Cited by: Sage, Edinburg University Press and University of Waterloo Repository, Ontario, Canada.]
(c) Research Papers in National Journals
6. Two Nation Theory and Secular Nationalism Debate in Pakistan, Swaraj: Journal of Political Science, Vol. IV, 2023, pp. 29-37, ISSN: 2394-8736.
7. Geopolitical Legacy of Partition of India: Indus Water Treaty and the Recent Controversies, The Mirror, Vol. 10, 2023, pp. 113-120, ISSN: 2348-9596. UGC Care List Sr. No. 23939, Journal No. 42490.
8. Social Legislations in Modern India, The Mirror, Vol. 9, 2022, pp. 105-113, ISSN: 2348-9596. UGC Care List Sr. No. 23939 Journal No. 42490.
9. White Revolution in Contemporary India, The Mirror, Vol. 8, 2021, pp. 98-107, ISSN: 2348-9596. UGC Care List Sr. No. 23939 Journal No. 42490.
10. Tablighi Jamaat and Islamic Revivalism: A Historical and Contemporary Perspective, The Mirror, Vol. 7, 2020, pp.133-141, ISSN: 2348-9596. UGC Care List Sr. No. 23939 Journal No. 42490. [Cited by- Samarinda Press, Indonesia, Journal of Religious and Cross Cultural Studies, Bandung, Indonesia]
11. Colonial Despotism and British Judicial Intervention in the Bengal Presidency, 1772-1798, Journal of Indian History and Culture (JIHC), Vol. 25, 2019, pp. 133-156, CPR Institute of Indological Research, Chennai, ISSN: 0975-7805. UGC care list. [Cited by - Journal of Law and Social Studies, University of Swat, Pakistan, Pakistan Islamicus: International Journal of Islam and Social Science, Multan, Pakistan]
12. Perception of Mahatma Gandhi and his ideas in Occident, The Mirror, Vol. 6, 2019, pp. 30-40, ISSN: 2348-9596. UGC Care List Sr. No. 23939 Journal No. 42490.
13. Environmentalism in Contemporary India, The Mirror, Vol. 5, 2018, pp. 107-113, ISSN: 2348-9596. UGC Care List Sr. No. 23939 Journal No. 42490.
14. Peasant Movements in 20th century Colonial Rajputana, The Mirror, Vol. 4, 2017, pp. 44-52, ISSN: 23489596. UGC Care List Sr. No. 23939 Journal No. 42490.
15. The Problem of Nation Building in East Pakistan, The Mirror, Vol. 3, 2016, pp. 31-41, ISSN: 23489596. UGC Care List Sr. No. 23939 Journal No. 42490.
16. Funding Pattern in the Naxal Movement in Contemporary India in “Proceedings of Indian History Congress”, 2016, pp. 900-907, ISSN: 2249-1937, UGC Care List Sr. No.20320, Journal No. 40807.
[Cited by - Diva portal Uppsala University, Sweden and Res Militaris: European Journal of Military Studies, International Journal of Criminology and Sociology, Macquere University, Australia, International Journal of Law, Management and Humanities & Jstor.org.]
17. The Use of Technology by the Maoist in the Conflict against the State in India, in “Proceedings of Indian History Congress”, 2015, pp. 1277-1284, ISSN: 2249-1937. UGC Care List Sr. No.20320, Journal No. 40807. [Cited by - University of British Columbia Press, Canada & Jstor.org]
18. Ecological Conflict against Large Dams and the Challenges of Governance in Contemporary India, VBU Journal of Law and Governance, Vol. 2, No. 1, 2015, pp. 29-45, ISSN: 2349-8188.
19. Constitutionalism and Political Stalemate in British India after Quit India Movement, The Mirror, Vol. 2, 2015, pp. 61-68, ISSN: 2348-9596. Care List Sr. No. 23939 Journal No. 42490. [Cited by- Springer Nature and Palgrave book chapters]
20. Contentious Geo Political Conflict between India and Pakistan over Siachen and Prospect of Peaceful Resolution, The Indian Journal of Diplomacy, New Delhi, Vol. 14, No.4, July August 2013, pp. 17-20, ISSN: 2347-1913.
21. Nature and Trends of Agrarian Movements in Pakistan during Early Years in “Proceedings of Indian History Congress”, 2012, pp. 1078-1088, ISSN: 2249-1937. UGC Care List Sr. No.20320, Journal No. 40807. [Cited by: The Dialogue, Journal of Qurtuba University, Peshawar, Jstor.org.]
22. Challenges of State Building in Pakistan during Earlier Years: Executive Judiciary Nexus in “Proceedings of Indian History Congress”, 2012, pp. 1064-1073, ISSN: 2249-1937. UGC Care List Sr. No.20320, Journal No. 40807. [Cited by - Accounting History Review: Taylor and Francis, Sarhad Journal of Management Science, Peshawar, Pakistan, QAU research repository, Quaid e Azam University, Islamabad & Jstor.org.]
23. Corruption in India: A Historical Perspective, in “NUSRL Occasional Paper Series”, Vol.1, No.1, June, 2011, pp. 109-121, ISSN: 2278-4144.
24. Legacy of Authoritarianism in Pakistan: Army and Institution Building during Earlier Years in “Proceedings of Indian History Congress”, 2011, pp. 911-920, ISSN: 2249-1937. UGC Care List Sr. No.20320, Journal No. 40807. [Cited by: Jstor.org.]
25. Prevention of Communal Violence Bill 2005: Issues and Concern, Journal of Law Teachers of India (JOLT), University of Delhi, Vol.1, No. 1&2, 2011, pp. 217-25, ISSN: 2231-1580.
26. Anti-Ahmadiya Sectarian riots and Challenges of Nation Building during the early years of Pakistan, ICFAI Journal of History and Culture (IJHC), ICFAI University Press, Vol. V, No. 2, pp. 53-63, 2011, ISSN: 0973-8517. [Cited by - Scopus, SSRN, American Library of Congress]
27. Civil Disobedience and Satyagraha: Gandhian Experiment with an Occidental Concept, Gandhi Marg, Vol. 32, No. 2, July-September, 2010, Gandhi Peace Foundation, New Delhi, ISSN: 0016- 4437, pp. 235-253. UGC Care List.
28. Refugees Crisis in Eastern India during early decades in Post Partition South Asia, ICFAI Journal of History and Culture (IJHC), ICFAI University Press, Vol. 3, No.2, 2010, pp. 46-63. ISSN: 0973-8517. [Cited by: Scopus, American Library of Congress, USA]
29. A Critique on the Issues and State Policy on Naxal Menace in Contemporary India, Journal of the National Human Rights Commission, New Delhi, India, Vol. 8, 2009, pp. 65-78. ISSN: 0973-7596.[Cited by: IGI Global Publications, USA]
30. Green Imperialism and Deforestation in the 19th Century British Northern India, ICFAI Journal of History and Culture(IJHC), ICFAI University Press, Vol. 2, No.2, 2009, pp. 43-57. ISSN: 0973-8517 [Cited by: Scopus, American Library of Congress]
31. Partition of India, Refugee Crisis in Punjab and Problem of Rehabilitation in Punjab, in Punjab History Conference Proceedings, Publication Division, Patiala, 2008, pp. 408-416, ISBN: 81-302-0192-5.
32. Hunting and Wild Life Destruction in Colonial India, Social Science Probings, Vol. 19, No. 2, December 2007, Manak Publication, New Delhi, pp. 23-34.
33. Wild Life Destruction: A Legacy of the Colonial State in India, “Proceedings of the Indian History Congress”, 2007, pp. 692-702. ISSN 2249-1937. UGC Care List Sr. No. 20320, Journal No. 40807. [Cited by – Springer Nature USA, Several Taylor and Francis Journals, Taylor and Francis Routledge book, MDPI Switzerland & Jstor.org.]
34. Historicity and Myth of Scientific Forestry in British India, Scholastics, Jodhpur, Rajasthan, Vol. 5, No.1, 2007, ISSN: 0975-1157, pp. 64-81.
35. Roots of Islamic Separatism in the Indian Subcontinent, “Proceedings of Indian History Congress”, 2004, pp. 1049-1065. ISSN: 2249-1937. UGC Care List Sr. No.20320, Journal No. 40807. [Cited by -Historical Research Letter & Jstor.org.]
36. Freedom Movement and Emergence of Secular Politics in Kashmir (1932-39). “Proceedings of Indian History Congress”, Vol. 62, 2001, pp. 486-494. ISSN: 2249-1937. UGC Care List Sr. No.20320, Journal No. 40807. [Cited by -Social Scientist, Jstor.org., JK Policy Review, Journal of Regional Studies, Pakistan]
37. Political Awakening Caste Movement and Congress Behavior in Bihar (1920-1950). “Proceedings of Indian History Congress”, 2001, pp. 954-960. ISSN: 2249-1937. UGC Care List Sr. No.20320, Journal No. 40807. [Cited by -Jstor.org.]
38. The Sri Lankan Ethnic Vulcanism: Historical Misperceptions and Pragmatic Vision. Third Concept: An International Journal of Ideas, March 2001, ISSN: 0970-7247.
(d) Research Papers/Articles in International Books/Volumes
39. History, Public Policy and Sustainability, in “Interdisciplinary approach to Public Policy and Sustainability”, Edited by R Das and others, IGI Global, Publishers, 2020, pp. 1-17, ISSN: 2330-3271, Pennsylvania (USA). [Cited by: IGI Global Publishers, USA]
40. Jajmani System, P Jain et al.(eds), Hinduism and Tribal Religions: Encyclopaedia of Indian Religions, Springer Nature, USA, 2018, ISBN: 978-94-024-1036-5.
41. Kriya Yoga, P Jain et al.(eds), Hinduism and Tribal Religions: Encyclopaedia of Indian Religions, Springer Nature, USA, 2018, ISBN: 978-94-024-1036-5.
42. P V Kane, P Jain et al.(eds), Hinduism and Tribal Religions: Encyclopaedia of Indian Religions, Springer Nature, USA, 2018, ISBN: 978-94-024-1036-5.
43. Decoding the Historical Authenticity of Science Education and Policy in India in “Handbook of Research on Science Education and University Outreach as tool for Regional Development”, Edited by Buff Wright, B. P. R Narasimharao and others, IGI Global Publishers, Pennsylvania (USA), 2017, ISBN: 978-1-5225-1880-8, pp. 207-222.
44. Teaching Methodology in Higher Education in “Encyclopaedia of Information Science and Technology”, Third Edition, Edited by Mehdi Khosrow Pour, IGI Global Publishers, Pennsylvania (USA), 2015, ISBN: 9781466658882, pp. 3617-3624.
45. Integrated and Corporate Learning in Higher Education – Challenges and Strategies in “Evolving Corporate Education Strategies for Developing Countries – Role of Universities” Edited by B. PanduRanga Narasimharao and others, IGI Global Publishers, Pennsylvania (USA), ISBN: 9781466628458, 2013. [Cited by: Scopus]
46. Negating the Colonial Construct of Oriental Despotism: The Science of Statecraft in Ancient India in “Astronomical dating and Vignettes from Indian History” Edited by K Vepa, Lulu Publication, California, USA, 2008, ISBN: 978-1-4357-1120-4, pp. 165-175.
(e) Research Papers/Articles in National Books/Volumes
47. Mahatma Gandhi, Vegetarianism and Non Violence in “Mahatma Gandhi: From Holy Deeds to Unholy Death.” Edited by C Kumar, Anu Books, New Delhi, 2020, ISBN: 9788194722472, pp. 13-19.
48. Socio-Economic and Public Health Condition of Tribal Women in Contemporary India in Tribal Development and Management: Problems and Empowering Strategies, ISBN: 9788171327416, Pointer Publishers, Jaipur, 2013.
49. From Emancipation to Empowerment: The Political Participation of Women in India, Past and Present in “Women and Political Participation in Indian Democratic System” Edited by A K Gupta and Asha Bhandari, Author’s Press, Delhi, 2010, ISBN: 978-81-7273-544-9, pp. 39-58.
50. Chronology of Events Concerning Women’s Movements, Assertion of their Rights and Legislations in India, in “Women and Political Participation in Indian Democratic System” Edited by A K Gupta, Author’s Press, Delhi, 2010, ISBN: 978-81-7273-544-9, pp. 248-253.
51. Chronology of Events Concerning Women’s political participation, voting rights, and as Head of the States in the Modern World, in “Women and Political Participation in Indian Democratic System” Edited by A K Gupta and Asha Bhandari, Author’s Press, Delhi, 2010, ISBN: 978-81-7273-544-9, pp. 232-247.
E-Mail: opmishra@nlujodhpur.ac.in
