1. Curriculum Vitae
Khyal Chand
E-Mail:-khyal.hpu@gmail.com
DOB-26-01-1987
Permanent Address
Career Objectives:To be part of an academic environment which harbors
talent, encourages innovation, provides challenging tasks, great career growth.
To strive for excellence in all the present and future endeavors of the
organization.
Area of Interest: Human Geography, Geography of Social well-being
particularly tribal studies, Development geography, Development and
Environment, Disaster Management, urban geography and GIS & Remote
sensing
Present Status:
Full time- Working as Assistant Professor in department of geography St.
Bede’s College Shimla-2
Part time:
Associated with Institute of Tribal Studies HPU Shimla, as a GIS expert.
Associated with Himalayan Association for Research and Innovation in Shimla
as a Research Consultant.
Scholastics:
Teaching Experience:
Designation Institutes Total experience
JRF HPU, Shimla 2 Years
Assistant
Professor
St. Bede’s College, Shimla 1 Year s
Degree Subject (S) Board/Uni./
Institution
Year of
passing
Division &
% of Marks
Pursuing
PhD
Social/Welfare
Geography
HPU Shimla June,2010 to
till Date
-
UGC JRF Geography UGC Dec. 2009 -
UGC NET Geography UGC June 2008 -
M.A. Geography HPU Shimla June 2009 62.93 (Ist)
B.A. Geo.Pol.sci.Eng. HPU Shimla March 2007 66.80(Ist)
+2 Geo.,Pol.Sic.,Eng.
Hindi
HPBSE
Dharamshala
March 2004 69.12(Ist)
Present Address:
Vijay Niwas Housing
Board Colony (Sangti) near
Cozy Nook, Sanjouli Shimla
171006
Mob. 8894930726
Nationality : Indian
Father’s Name : Mr. Kishan Chand
Mother’s Name : Mrs. Moru Devi
Marital Status : Unmarried
Languages : English & Hindi
Hobbies : Folk Singing

2. Research Experience
Technical Expertise
Paper Publication (12)
International Journals (6)
1. Worked as UGC Junior Research Fellow from June 30, 2010 to June
30, 2012 and topic of research was entitled “Dynamics and Spatial
Pattern of Socio-Economic Development in Pangi Tribal Area of
Himachal Pradesh since Inception of Tribal Sub-Plan (1974)”
2. Worked as UGC Senior Research Fellow from July 1, 2012 to March
3, 2015.
3. Associated with Institute of Tribal Studies HPU Shimla, as GIS expert
on the ongoing project titled “Inclusion of Various Communities as
Scheduled Tribe in Himachal Pradesh” since April 2014 to till date.
4. Associated with Himalayan Association for Research and Innovation
in Shimla as a Research Consultant.
RS and GIS Software: Stastical Software:
ERDAS Imagine 9.3, SPSS
ArcGIS 9.2, 9.3, 10 PAST
Quantum GIS (Open Source) Origin Pro 8
Saga (Open Source) Microsoft Office
Global Positioning System (GPS) O/s: Windows 7, 8.1,10
Google Pro
1. Thakur, S. and Chand, K. (2013) Food Security in India. Third
Concept International journal of Idea 27 (322): 27-32 (Published).
2. Chand, K. (2013) Perspectives on Urban Poverty in India. Third
Concept International journal of Idea 27 (322): 27-32(Published).
3. Chand, K., Thakur, S. and Kumar, S. (2014) Climate Change and
Food Security in India: Contemporary Concern and Issues.
International Journal of Development Research 4 (2):359-365
(Published).
4. Chand, K. and Choudhary, S. (2014) Shimla- Hill Queen to Hill
Slum: A Household level Analysis. Research Reformer, International
Referred Online Research Journal, 16(1), (Published).
5. Chand, K. and Kumar, R. (2014) Customary Law and Gender
Inequality: A case study of Pangwala Tribal Community of
Western Himalaya. Asian Journal of Multidisciplinary Studies, 2(7):
(Published).
6. Chand, K. and Rajender Kumar, Geothermal Energy –An
Alternative Source of Clean and Sustainable Energy in
India.World Focus Indo centric Foreign Affairs Monthly Journal
50(10): 71-82. (Published).

3. National Journals (3)
Edited Books (2)
General Articles (2)
Paper Presented
International Level (7)
7. Kumar,R. and Chand, K. (2014)Dynamics of Population Size,
Density and Growth in Himachal Pradesh, India (1981-2011),
Journal of Bengal Geographer. (Published).
8. Kumar, I. Thakur, S. and Chand, K. (2014)Recontextualization of
Legacy of Tribal Rebellion and Significance of PESA, The Tribal
Tribune, (Published).
9. Thakur, S.,Chand, K.and Kataria, R.(2015)The Challenge of Naxalism
to the Survival of Indian Democracy, The Tribal Tribune, (Published).
10. Chand, K. 2014. SEZ as a Product of Economic Liberalization in
India: Problems and Prospects. In Economic liberalization: Effects
and Challenges (eds) by Kaushal, V.K. at el. Kanishka Publications,
New Delhi: 198-205.
11. Chand, K and Choudhary, S. (2014) Unbalanced Urbanization in
Shimla City: A Question of Sustainability in Instate Urbanization
(eds)by Ahmed S.I. and Kaushik P.Twenty First Century Publications,
Patiala, 131:138.
1. Chand, K. and Chand. A. (2015) Drainage system of Himachal
Pradesh, Himachal Competition Focus, 7-13 (Published).
2. Chand, K. and Chand. A. (2015) Physiography of Himachal
Pradesh-A geographical Analysis, Himachal Competition Focus, 24-27
(Published).
1.Chand, K. “A changing Demographic Profile of Himachal Pradesh:
A Spatio-temporal Analysis”. Paper presented in the international
seminar on “Population, Development & Disaster Management “at
the 33rd annual conference of The Institute of India Geographers
(IIG),organized by department of geography and disaster
management, Tripura University,8th -11th February 2012.
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2. Chand, K. and Kumar, M.“Participatory Geographical
Information System (PGIS) as too for Rural Development”.”Paper
presented in the international seminar on International Geographical
Union (IGU) Conference on “Geoinformatics for Biodiversity and
Climate Change” organized by department of geography MDU,
Rohatak, Haryana (India), 14th -16th March, 2013.
3.Chand, K. and Thakur, B.R.Cropping Pattern in the Pangi Tribal
Region of Himachal Pradesh: A Geographical Analysis.Paper
Presented in the 1ST
International Conference of Punjab Geographers
on “Disaster, Natural Resource Management and Socio-economic
Development”,organized by department of geography KU,
Kurukshetra, October 4th
-5th
2013.
4. Chand, K and Choudhary, S “Housing and Sanitation Condition of
Slums in Shimla City: A Geographical Analysis. Presented in the
1ST
International Conference of Punjab Geographers on “Disaster,
Natural Resource Management and Socio-economic
Development”, organized by department of geography KU,
Kurukshetra, October 4th
-5th
2013.
5. Chand, K. “Climate change and Tribal Livelihood in Western
Himalayan: A case study”. Presented inInternational Chamba
Climate Meet 2014on “Development, Biodiversity and Climate
Change: Issues and Challenges” organized by Chamba College,
October 3rd
- 5th
2014.
6. Chand, K. andThakur, B.R.“Folk House Types in Western
Himalaya: A Case Study Pangi Tribal Region of Himachal
Pradesh”.Presented in the 5th
ISPER and 2nd
APG Three-day
International Seminar on, Rediscovering traditions of Folk, Place
and Work in Sustainable Settlement Planning” at ISPER, Amravati
Enclave, Panchkula, Haryana, India, 28th
-30th
November, 2014.
7. Chand, K. andThakur, B.R.“Gender Disparity in Literacy and
Level of Education in Pangi Tribal Region of Himachal Pradesh:
A household Level Analysis”.Presented in the 37th
IIG meet and
International conference, 2016 on “Land Recourse Policies,
Agriculture and expanding urban industrial spaces”organized by
department of geography KU, Kurukshetra, February 11th
-13th
2016.

5. National Level (13) 1. Chand, K. and Thakur, B.R. “Growth and Spatial Pattern of
Literacy in Pangwala Mountain Community: A Geographical
Analysis” Paper presented in the 12th National Conference of
Association of Punjab Geographers on “Mountain Environment
and Natural Resource Management” organized by department of
Geography HPU Shimla, October 8th-9th 2011
2. Chand, K. “Special Economic Zones as a Product of Economic
Liberalization in India: Problems and Prospects”. Paper presented
in the National Seminar on “Economic Liberalization: Effects and
Challenges” organized by ICDEOL, Himachal Pradesh University,
November 11th -12th 2011.
3. Chand, K.“An Analysis of Gender Gap in Literacy Rate among
Scheduled Tribes of Himachal Pradesh”. Paper Presented in the
National Seminar on “Women Empowerment: Contemporary
Concerns”organized by HPIMS, Totu, Shimla, December 10th
-11th
2011.
4. Chand, K. and Singh, P.“Economic Empowerment of Women in
Himachal Pradesh”.Paper Presented in the National Seminar on
“Women Empowerment: Contemporary Concerns” organized by
HPIMS, Totu, Shimla, December 10th -11th 2011.
5. Chand, K. and Singh, P. Floriculture as a new Avenue for the
farmers of the Himachal Pradesh”. Paper presented in the National
Seminar on “Sustainable Resources Management under Changing
Environmental Conditions” organized by department of geography,
Chhaju Ram Memorial College, Hisar (Haryana), 23rd March, 2012.
6. Chand, K. and Thakur, B.R. “The Tribal Development
Programmes and Policies in India: A Synoptic Review”.Paper
presented in the 13th
National Conference of Association of Punjab
Geographerson Challenges and Concerns of Geography,organized
by department of Geography, P.G. College, Karnal, October 06th
-07th
2012.
7. Chand, K. and Thakur, B.R. “Development of socio-economic
infrastructure in Pangi tribal area of Himachal Pradesh, India: A
village-wise analysis”. Paper presented at the 34th
meet of Institute of
Indian Geographers (IIG), on Natural Resource Management and
Decentralized Planning, organized by Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala,
December 13th
-15th
2012.
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8. Chand, K., Sharma, D.D. and Chaudhary, S.“Circumference of
Geography: Some Fragmented Realities” Paper presented
inNational Seminar on “Inter-Disciplinary Research in Modern
Times”organized by department of music HPU, Shimla, 3rd
December 2013.
9. Chand, K. and Thakur, B.R. Distribution, Density and Growth of
Population in Pangi Notified Tribal Region of Himachal Pradesh:
A village wise Analysis” Paper presented at the 35th
Indian
Geography Congress (NAGI),on Sustainability, Environment and
Societyorganized by department of geography, Madras University,
Chennai, December, 12th
-14th
2013.
10. Chand, K. and Thakur, B.R. “Commercialization of Natural
Recourses in Pangi Tribal Region of H.P.-A Threat for
Environmental Sustainability”on Natural Resource Management
for sustainable Development: Present Needs and Our Common
Future, organized by MAU, Solan, 29th
and 30th
March 2014.
11. Chand, K., Thakur, B.R and Sharma, R.“Changing Patterns of
Tribal Livelihood: A case study of Pangi Tribal Region of
Western Himalaya”36th
Indian Geography Congress on Urban
Systems, Rural Livelihood Security and Resource Management,
organized by the department of Geography University of Rajasthan,
Jaipur, 17-19, November 2014.
12. Chand, K.,and Mohan, P. “Population growth and Food
Availability in H.P.: A Geographical Analysis” Presented on
“Environmental Degradation and Natural Resources
Management in Western Himalayas”, organized by department of
Geography, Government college, Nalagarh, Distt. Solan (H.P.), 20-21
February 2015
13. Chand, K.,Forest land Encroachment Conflicts in Himachal
Pradesh: Linking Politics, Modernization, and Livelihood.
Presented on “Himalayan Studies Conference 2015” organized by
Institute of Integrated Himalayan Studies,H.P.U. Shimla, 4th -5th
November 2015

7. Workshops and Training
Courses Attended (9)
Professional
Memberships
1. Attended “BHUVAN ISRO's Geoportal” One Day workshop held at
Himachal Pradesh University, Shimla on 30 March 2012.
2. Participated in the One Day National Workshop on “Environment
Geo-Hazards in Himachal Pradesh: Sharing Experiences and
Technological Solution” organized by Department of Geography,
Kirori Mal College, University of Delhi in collaboration with Institute
of Integrated Himalayan Studies, HPU on 2nd
February 2013.
3. Participated in the10 Days“ICSSR Training Program on Research
Methodology Course in Social Sciences for PhD students “held from
20th
February to 1st
March2013 at the Department of Geography, Jamia
Millia Islamia, and New Delhi.
4. Participated in the One Week “National Workshop on Research
Methodology and Statistical Analysis “held from 2nd
June to 8th
June2014 at the Department of Tourism and Hospitality, AMU Solan.
5. Participated in theOne Day“Faculty Development Programme
(FDP) on Research Methodology” held at St. Bede’s College, Shimla
on 23rd
April 2015.
6. Participated in the Two Day“Heritage Awareness Workshop” at St.
Bede’s College Shimla Held on 7 and 8 May 2015.
7. Participated in the Two Day“Faculty Development Programme” at
St. Bede’s College Shimla Held on 27th
and28 August 2015.
8. Participated One Daystate level seminar on “Geoinformatics: The
Most Effective Solution” held at department of geography Himachal
Pradesh University Shimla on 30th
June 2015.
9. Participated 21 days’ workshop on “Open Source Geospatial
Technology” organized by Department of Geography H.P.U. Shimla,
on November 8th
-28th
, 2016.
1. Life Member of Association of Punjab Geographers.
2. Annual Membership Economic and Political Weekly
3. Annual Membership of Down to Earth
4. Annual Membership of Third Concept

8. References Available
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Place: Shimla
Date: 24-01-2017 Khyal Chand
Signature________________
Dr. D.D Sharma
Chairman
Department of Geography
Himachal Pradesh University
Shimla-171005
Himachal Pradesh, India
Mob. No: +91-94180 76763
Dr. B.R. Thakur
Assistant Professor
Department of Geography
Himachal Pradesh University
Shimla-171005
Himachal Pradesh, India
Mob. No: +91-9418065518
Dr. S. Beena John
Principal
St. Bede’s College
Shimla-171002
Himachal Pradesh, India
Mob. No: +91-8894135346