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Swapan Kumar

Editor-in-Chief

Dr. Swapan Kumar Kolay

  • Address : Associate Professor and Head, Anthropology and Tribal Studies, Bastar University, India
  • E-Mail : Kolay.swapan@gmail.com

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Introduction


I’m Dr. Swapan Kumar Kolay, a highly experienced academician and researcher specializing in Anthropology and Tribal Studies, currently serving as the Head of the School of Anthropology & Tribal Studies at Saheed Mahendra Karma Vishwavidyalaya, Jagdalpur. With a professional journey spanning decades, my expertise is deeply rooted in understanding the socio-cultural, health, and development issues of India's diverse tribal communities. My extensive project work, funded by prestigious national and international bodies like the ICMR, DST, DFID, and IIED, has focused on critical areas such as forest governance, community forestry, watershed conservation, and the applications of science and technology for rural livelihoods. I've also contributed significantly to institutional capacity building through my roles at organizations like Samarthan-Centre for Development Support.

As an academic leader, I've shouldered significant administrative and academic responsibilities, including serving as the Head of my school since 2010 and holding key positions like Chairman of the Board of Studies, Academic Council Member, and Chairman of the DRC. I have a robust research portfolio, marked by independent projects on the factors affecting declining tribal populations in Chhattisgarh, socio-economic impact assessments for industrial projects (like NMDC Steel Plant), and studies on ethno-medicinal plants. I am a dedicated mentor, having supervised numerous Master's dissertations and Ph.D. candidates, focusing on diverse tribal groups like the Muria, Bhatra, and Halba, and topics ranging from maternal health and nutrition to sickle cell anemia.

My commitment to anthropological discourse is evident in my substantial record of over 15 published books and more than 80 research papers in both international and national journals and edited volumes, exploring subjects like demographic transitions, gender inequality, ethno-medicine, and human biology. I’m an active participant and contributor to global academic forums, frequently presenting research and delivering invited lectures on tribal health, culture, and development challenges. My work is driven by a passion for applied research that directly informs policy and intervention, aimed at addressing the complex problems faced by indigenous and marginalized communities across India.


AFFILIATION


Associate Professor and Head

Anthropology and Tribal Studies

Bastar University

School of Anthropology and Tribal Studies

Bastar

India

494001

Email : Kolay.swapan@gmail.com


RESEARCH IDS


# ID Type

RESEARCH INTERESTS


# Area
1. Anthropology

PAPERS PUBLISHED


# Article Title Year
1. Kumar, R. Kanuri & S. K. Kolay – 2022 – “Food Habits and Dental Health: A Study among Tribaland Non- tribal Groups of Bastar District in Chhattisgarh, India”, IOSR Journal of Dental andMedical Sciences (IOSR-JDMS), Vol. 21, No. 3, P. 50-59, ISSN - 2279-0861. 2022
2. Kolay, S. K. – 2020 - “Factors Affecting Declining Growth Rate of Tribal Population: A Study onChhattisgarh, The Asian Man- An International Journal, Lucknow, Vol. 14, No. 2, P. 163-170,ISSN 0974-6366. 2020
3. Baghel, B. & S. K. Kolay -2016 – “Socio-economic Situation in Bastar Tribal”, Sodh Darpan, AnInternational Journal, Christ College, Jagdalpur, Chhattisgarh, Vol. 2, No. 3, P. 7-18, ISSN 2454-1516 2016
4. Mahant, S. D. & S. K. Kolay -2016 – “Reversing from Diabetes by Diet and Exercise”, SodhDarpan, An International Journal, Christ College, Jagdalpur, Chhattisgarh, Vol. 2, No. 2, P. 1-13,ISSN 2454-1516. 2016
5. Kolay, S. K. & D. Kujur -2016 – “ Halba Janjati Ma Paramparagatagata Panchayati Rajya Tar KaAdhyan”, (in Hindi) Sodh Darpan, An International Journal, Christ College, Jagdalpur,Chhattisgarh, Vol. 2, No. 1, P. 27-45, ISSN 2454-1516. 2016
6. Kolay, S. K. -2015 – “Factors Affecting Nutritional Status among the Kinnaura in HimalayanRegion”, Sodh Darpan, An International Journal, Christ College, Jagdalpur, Chhattisgarh, Vol. 1,No. 2, P. 6-16, ISSN 2454-1516. 2015
7. Kolay, S. K., P. Pandey & S. D. Mahant -2015 – “Impact of Climate Change on Tribal Livelihoodand Culture”, The Asian Man, An International Journal, Lucknow, Vol. 9, Issue. 1, P. 24-34, ISSN0974-6366. 2015
8. Kolay, S. K. & S. D. Mahant- 2015- “Socio - Cultural Barriers in the Adoption of Safe Reproductiveand Child Health Practices: A Case Study among Tribals in Bastar”, International Journal ofResearch in Social Sciences, Vol. 5, Issue 1, P. 722-733, ISSN- 2249-2496. 2015
9. Kolay, S. K. - 2014 – “Indigenous Traditional Knowledge of Primitive Tribes in Bastar Division”,Global Education Society and Education, An International Journal of Academician, New Delhi,Vol. 6, No. 3, P. 27-39, ISSN- 0975-1319. 2014
10. Kolay, S. K. -2014 – “The Pattern of Mortality in India: An Overview”, The Asian Man, AnInternational Journal, Lucknow, Vol. 8, Issue. 1, P. 38-47, ISSN 0974-6366. 2014
11. Kolay, M & S. K. Kolay -2014 – “Status of Right to Education Act: A Study on Government PrimarySchool”, Global Education Society and Development, An International Journal of Academicians,New Delhi, Vol. 6, Nos. 1, P. 133-171, ISSN 0975-1319 2014

BOOKS PUBLISHED


# Title Publication Year
1. Vulnerable Tribal Groups in India, ISBN 9789355946492. 2023
2. Tribal Development in India, ISBN 978-81-935214-1-0 2021
3. Tribals Demographic Transitions, ISBN 978-81-935139-1-0 2020
4. Assessment Nutritional Status: Tribal Issues andOpenions, ISBN 978-81-935139-1-0. 2019
5. Gender Inequality: A Multi-Dimensional Study, ISBN 9788121214872. 2019
6. Anthropologists: A tribute to hundred selected contributors tothe Anthropological discipline,ISBN 978-81-935139-0-3. 2019
7. Sickle Cell Anemia: An Anthropological Study, ISBN 978-93-85161-44-5. 2017
8. Child Development Programme, ISBN 978-93-85161-45-2. 2017
9. Overweight and Obesity: An AnthropologicalParamount, ISBN 978-93-85161-29-2. 2016
10. Ethno-medicine for Traditional Health Care, ISBN 9789350502631. 2016

BOOK CHAPTERS PUBLISHED


# Chapter Title Book Title Publication Year
1. Practice of Ethno-medicine for Abortion and Anti-fertility among Tribes ofChhattisgarh Health andDevelopment: Trends and Future perspectives 2019
2. Ethnography: Recalling of Halba Culture in Modern India Dimensions of Tribal Societies: Development and Culture inPerspectives 2019
3. HIV/AIDS and Associated Factors AmongChildren in aTribal District of Bastar: An Analytical Study Developmentand Tribes: Contemporary Issues and Challenges 2019
4. Anemia Leading Factor of Mortality among Tribal Women of Bastar,Chhattisgarh Health and NutritionalStatus of Indigenous Populations 2018
5. Tribal Livelihood in Urban Fringe Tribal Livelihood, India Gandhi Rashtriya Manav Sangrahalaya 2018
6. Impact of Displacement: A Study on Boxide mine area of the Rayagadadistrict of Orissa Development Displacement and Tribal Life 2018
7. Status of Tribal Women: Example from India Tribal Women in Central India: Issues and Challenges 2017

ACADEMIC PROFILE


# Examination Passing Year Country
1. Ph.D. 1999 India
2. Diploma 1996 India
3. M.Sc 1992 India

EMPLOYMENT DETAILS


# Institution Position Country Service Period
1. SaheedMahendra Karma Vishwavidyalaya Professor India 9 years, 9 months, 16 days
2. Saheed Mahendra Karma Vishwavidyalaya Associate Professor India 2 years, 11 months, 30 days
3. School of Anthropology & Tribal Studies Reader India 15 years, 9 months, 16 days
4. Indian Institute of Forest Management (IIFM) Research Associate India 4 years, 3 months, 30 days
5. Samarthan-Centre forDevelopment Support Programme Associate Coordinator India 2 years, 1 months, 29 days
6. University of Delhi Research Associate India 2 years, 9 months, 27 days
7. District Primary Education Programme State Research Fellow India 0 years, 6 months, 29 days
8. Universal Service Organisation Research Officer India 1 years, 2 months, 29 days
9. A.N. Sinha Institute of Social Studies Research Officer India 0 years, 2 months, 29 days
Total Period : 39 years, 11 months, 25 days

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