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CURRICULUM VITAE
Dr. Jagdish Chand
Affiliation Assistant Professor
Govt. PG College, Nahan
Contact Details
Mailing Address Deptt. of Geography,
Govt. PG College, Nahan, HP 173001
Permanent Address Vill. Kajwa, P.O. Bhalona, Teh. Sangrah,
Distt. Sirmour, HP 173023
E-Mail jagdishgeo@gmail.com(Academia.edu, researchgate.net, linkedln.com)
Cell Phone 09418209008
Academic Qualifications
Ph.D. (2014) in the faculty of Social Sciences from Department of Geography, Himachal Pradesh
University, Shimla, HP. Topic: “Human-Forest Interaction in Renuka Forest Division of Himachal
Pradesh: A Geographical Analysis”.
Certificate Course (2014): Climate Change from Macquarie University by Open Universities
Australia.
M.Phil. (2006) in Geography from Department of Geography, Himachal Pradesh University, Shimla,
HP. Topic: “Garbage Disposal System in Nahan Town”.
M.A. (2004) in Geography from Department of Geography, Himachal Pradesh University, Shimla,
HP.
B.A. (2002) from Govt. PG College, Nahan, Himachal Pradesh University, Shimla, HP.
Awards/ Achievements
2004: Gold Medal in M.A.
2004: UGC-Junior Research Fellowship
2004: UGC-National Eligibility Test
2005: HPPSC-State Level Eligibility Test
2006: Gold Medal in M.Phil.
Specialized Training
24 December 2013-5 January 2014: “Induction Training Programme” Organised by Govt. College
of Teacher Education at Dharamshala.
2-4 April 2012: “Open Source Geospatial Tools” Organized by Centre for Space Science and
Technology Education in Asia and the Pacific (affiliated to the United Nations) and Indian Institute of
Remote Sensing (ISRO) and Open Source Geospatial Foundation of India (OSGeo-India) at Dehradun.

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2-20 January 2012: “High Resolution Image Analysis for Natural Hazard Assessment” Organised
by Indian Institute of Remote Sensing (ISRO) at Dehradun.
Technical Skills
Basic Knowledge of Computer: MS Office, Open Office, iWork, Corel Draw
Image Processing Softwares: ERDAS Imagine, ILWIS, IDRISI
GIS Softwares: ArcView, GRASS, ArcGIS
Teaching Experience
Total Experience: 7Years
Research Interest
Geospatial issues related to Hydropower, Solid Waste Management, Forest Resources, Land Use &
Land Cover, Natural Disasters, Remote Sensing and Geographic Information System (Geospatial
Techniques), Climate Change.
Publications
Publications (International Publication-2 Book, Chapters-2), (16 Papers: International Journals
peer-reviewed/refereed with impact factor and popular indexing-13, National refereed Journals-3)
and (12 Conferences/Seminars: International-6 and National-6).
Books/Chapters/Monographs (Authored/Edited):
1. 2014: Literacy Pattern of Schedule Tribes in HP: A Geographical Analysis, International Lap
Lambert Academic Publishing from Germany [ISBN 978-3-659-66467-0].
2. 2014: Water Resource Management in Himalayan Region and Geographical Analysis-A Case
Study, Chapter Published in Book, Change in Cryosphere its Impact on Ecosystem
Services and Rural Livelihoods, Excel India Publishers, New Delhi [ISBN 978-93-83842-
76-6], PP 72-83.
3. 2014: Change Detection in Forest Cover Using Remote Sensing Data and GIS –A Case Study,
Chapter Published in Book, Managing Our Resources Perspectives and Planning, Bharti
Publications, New Delhi [ISBN: 978-93-81212-85-1], PP 66-73.
4. 2013: Garbage Disposal System in Nahan Town, HP, India-A Case Study, International Lap
Lambert Academic Publishing from Germany [ISBN 9783-659-50271-2].
Research Papers Published in Peer Reviewed/Refereed International Journals:
1. December 2014: Socio-Economic and Physical Impact of Tehri Dam: A Geographical
Review, Published in Review of Research, Monthly Multidisciplinary Research Journal,
Vol.4, Issue 3, [ISSN: 2249-894X], Impact Factor 2.1002 (UIF).
2. December 2014: Fluvial Processes and Landforms in the Indus Valley and Associated
Livelihood, Published in Golden Research Thoughts, International Multidisciplinary
Research Journal, Vol.4, Issue 6, [ISSN: 2231-5063], Impact Factor 2.2052(UIF).

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3. December 2014: Geographical Study of Forest Resources in Renuka Forest Division of
Himachal Pradesh Using Geospatial Techniques, Published in European Academic Research,
International Multidisciplinary Research Journal, Vol.II, Issue 9, [ISSN: 2286-4822], Impact
Factor 3.1.
4. April 2014: Change Detection in Land Use and Land Cover Using Remote Sensing Data and
GIS in Renuka Forest Division, Published in European Academic Research, International
Multidisciplinary Research Journal, Vol.II, Issue 1, [ISSN: 2286-4822], Impact Factor 3.1.
5. March 2014: Free and Open Source Software’s for Geographic Information System (GIS),
Published in European Academic Research, International Multidisciplinary Research
Journal, Vol.I, Issue 12, [ISSN: 2286-4822], Impact Factor 3.1.
6. February 2014: Mechanism of Landslides of National Highway-22 in Himachal Pradesh,
Published in Grip-The Standard Research, International Referred Online Research
Journal, Issue XX, [ISSN: 2278-8123], Impact Factor 2.5.
7. February 2014: Geographical Analysis of Simbalbara Wildlife Sanctuary in Sirmour District,
Published in Research Way, International Referred Online Research Journal, Issue XIX,
[ISSN: 2319-3557], Impact Factor 2.5.
8. February 2014: Remote Sensing and GIS based Forest Cover Change Detection Study in
Renuka Forest Division, Himachal Pradesh, Published in International Journal of
Multidisciplinary Educational Research, Vol.3, Issue 2(5), [ISSN: 2277-7881], Impact
Factor 2.735.
9. January 2014: Phytogeographical Analysis of Medicinal Plants in Renuka Forest Division,
Published in Research Reformer, International Referred Online Research Journal, Issue
XVI, [ISSN: 2319-6904], Impact Factor 2.5.
10. December 2013: Geographical Analysis of Kashang Hydroelectric Project in Kinnaur
District, HP-A Case Study, Published in Research Reformer, International Referred Online
Research Journal, Issue XV, [ISSN: 2319-6904], Impact Factor 2.5.
11. November 2013: Himachal Pradesh: Trends in Urbanization, Published in Asian Journal of
Multidisciplinary Studies, Vol.1, Issue 4, [ISSN: 2321-8819], Indexed Journal.
12. November 2013: Changing Geography of Himachal Pradesh, Published in International
Journal of Innovative Research in Science, Engineering and Technology, Vol.2, Issue 11,
[ISSN: 2319 8753], Impact Factor 1.6.
13. August 2013: Role of Morphometric Analysis in Watershed Management: A Case Study of
Thriot Watershed, District Lahul and Spiti, Himachal Pradesh, Published in Research
Reformer, International Referred Online Research Journal, Issue XI, [ISSN-2319-6904],
Impact Factor 2.5.
Research Papers Published in Refereed National Journals:
1. 2013: Socio-Economic and Environmental Impacts of Bajoli Holi Hydroelectric Project in
Chamba District-A Case Study, Published in Bi-Annual Himalayan Studies Journal, Vol. 4,
No.1, [ISSN-0976-3732].

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2. June 2012: Impact of Hydropower Projects in Himachal Pradesh: A Case Study of Renuka
Dam Project, Published in Annals of the National Association of Geographers, India,
Vol.XXXII, No.1, [ISSN: 0970-972X].
3. December 2010: Spatio-Temporal Study of Garbage: A Case Study of Nahan Town, H.P.,
Published in The Goa Geographer, The Research Journal of Geographer’s Association Goa
(GAG), Vol.VII No.1, [ISSN: 0976-786X].
Research Papers Presented in Seminars/Conferences:
Papers Presented in International Seminars/Conferences:
1. November 28-30, 2014: Presented a Paper on “Industrialization, Urbanization and
Overpopulation’s Impact on Physical Environment of Nahan Town-A Case Study” in Three
day International Seminar on “Rediscovering Traditions of Folk, Place and Work in
Sustainable Settlement Planning” Jointly Organized by Institute for Spatial Planning and
Environment Research (ISPER) and Association of Punjab Geographers (APG) at ISPER,
Amravati Enclave, Panchkula, Haryana, India.
2. October 13-14, 2014: Presented a Paper on “Water Resource Management in Himalayan
Region and Geographical Analysis-A Case Study” in International Conference on “Change
in Cryosphere its Impact on Ecosystem Services and Rural Livelihoods: Understanding Local
Adaptation in the Himalayan Region” Organized by Department of Earth Sciences, Institute
of Mountain Environment, Bhaderwah Campus, Jammu University, India.
3. October 3-5, 2014: Presented a Paper on “Effects of Climate Change on Natural Resources
and Communities: A Case Study of Renuka Forest Division” in International Conference on
“Development, Biodiversity and Climate Change: Issue and Challenges” Organized by Govt.
PG College, Chamba.
4. December 10-12, 2013: Presented a Paper on “Socio-economic and Environmental Impact of
Hydropower-A Case Study of Bajoli Holi Hydropower” in 4th
International Seminar on
“Save Rivers to Save Children of Our Children: Drawing Comprehensive Plans for River
Water Management, Monitoring and Enforcement” Organized by Institute for Spatial
Planning and Environment Research (ISPER), India, Panchkula.
5. October 4-5, 2013: Presented a Paper on “Climate Change and Impact on Livestock of
Changpa Nomadic Community in Eastern Ladakh, J&K” in the 1st
International Conference
of Association of Punjab Geographers on “Disasters, Natural Resources Management and
Socio-economic Development” Organized by Deptt. of Geography of Kurukshetra University,
Haryana (India).
6. March 14-16, 2013: Presented a Paper on “Socio-economic and Environmental Impact of
Renuka Dam HP- A Case Study” in the International Geographical Union (IGU)
Conference on “Geoinformatics for Biodiversity and Climate Change” Organized by Deptt.
of Geography of Maharshi Dayanand University, Haryana (India) Rohtak.
Papers Presented in National Seminars/Conferences:
1. March 29-30, 2014: Presented a Paper on “Change Detection in Forest Cover Using Remote
Sensing Data and GIS-A Case Study” in the National Seminar on “Natural Resource
Management for Sustainable Development: Present Needs and Our Common Future”

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Organized by Youth for Sustainable Development (YSD), Shimla and Maharaja Agrasen
University, Solan.
2. October 18-20, 2013: Presented a Paper on “Disaster Management and Landslides- A Case
Study of NH-22” in the National Seminar on “Natural Disasters: Vulnerability, Preparedness
and Mitigation” Organized by The Environmental Forum, NSCBM, Govt. College, Hamirpur
(HP).
3. October 4-5, 2012: Presented a Paper on “Forest Resources of Sirmour District” in the
National Conference on “Environmental Issues and Challenges- the Himalayan Perspective”
Organized by Institute of Mountain Environment Bhaderwah Campus, University of Jammu.
4. May 12, 2012: Presented a Paper on “Application of Remote Sensing in Forest Resources” in
the Regional Seminar on “Forests for Sustainable Livelihood” Organized by Institute of
Mountain Environment Bhaderwah Campus, University of Jammu.
5. October 8-9, 2011: Presented a Paper on “Conservation of Bio-diversity in the Himalaya-A
Case Study of Kinnour District” in the National Conference of Association of Punjab
Geographers on “Mountain Environment and Natural Resource Management” Organized by
Deptt. of Geography, HPU, Shimla.
6. March 11-13, 2011: Participated in National Conference on Sustainable Use of Water
Resources in context of Climate Change: A Shared Responsibility, Organized by Govt. PG
College, Chamba.
Personal Details
Father’s Name: Late Sh. Junda Ram
Date of Birth: 1st
Feb 1982
Sex: Male
Marital Status: Married
Nationality: Indian
Language Proficiency: Hindi, English
Hobbies: Reading Motivational Books, Photography, Listening Folk Music and Playing Guitar.
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