“ I define myself as a Dream Merchant in the field of Academic Administration”
Father’s Name: Late Nilkanta Mukhopadhyay
Date of Birth: 6th November 1959
Email: debkumarmukherjee1@gmail.com
Present Position: Principal, Maynaguri College, Maynaguri, Jalpaiguri, West Bengal, PIN – 735224
Previous Position: Vice Chancellor, Cooch Behar Panchanan Barma University, Vibekananda Road, Cooch Behar, from 9th June 2017 to 31st May 2023 PIN-736101;
Address for Communication: Maynaguri College, MAL Road, Maynaguri, West Bengal, PIN: 735224, India
Website: www.maynaguricollege.ac.in
Past Position:
(a) Registrar, Cooch Behar Panchanan Barma University for 3 years 4 months;
(b) Post-Doctoral Fellow, Universidad Autonoma Metropolitana, Mexico City, Mexico, from 1st September 2000 to 4th September 2001 with teaching assignment;
(c) Visiting Professor, Budapest University of Economics and Technology, Budapest, Hungary;
(d) Visiting Professor, University of Vaasa, Finland;
(e) Visiting Professor, David and Elkin College, Elkin, West Virginia, USA;
(f) Visiting Fellow, Yibin University, China;
(g) Visiting Fellow, Carlton University, Ottawa, Canada;
(h) Principal, Maynaguri College, Maynaguri, Jalpaiguri for 11 years (2003–2013 and 2016–2017);
(i) Reader & Head, Department of Economics, Alipurduar College, Alipurduar, Jalpaiguri, teaching Mathematical Economics, Micro Economics, and International Economics.
Awards & Honors
“Banga Ratna” – Awarded by the Government of West Bengal
“Shiksha Ratna” – Awarded by the Government of West Bengal
“Dooars Ratna” – Awarded by the Biswa Dooars Committee, Government of West Bengal
“Lifetime Achievement Award” – Awarded by the World Development Foundation
Mexican Government Scholarship – Under Cultural Exchange Program
Hungarian Government Scholarship – Under Cultural Exchange Program
Educational Qualifications
| University | Subjects | Year |
| Universidad Autónoma Metropolitana (UAM), Mexico | Development Economics | 2001 |
| North Bengal University | International Trade | 1999 |
| North Bengal University | Regional Economics | 1991 |
| North Bengal University | Economics | 1981 |
| Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México (UNAM), Mexico | Spanish Language | 2000 |
Special Paper: Econometrics & International Economics; Level II in Spanish Language, UNAM, Mexico, 2000.
Administrative & Academic Training
National Level Orientation Programme for Principals
National University of Educational Planning and Administration (NUEPA), New Delhi
10th January 2005 – 29th January 2005
Courses Attended
| Course | University/Institution | Duration |
| Orientation Course | Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi | May 4 – 29, 1992 |
| Refresher Course | Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi | Aug 23 – Sept 17, 1993 |
| Refresher Course | Calcutta University | Nov 23 – Dec 15, 1994 |
| Pre-Commission Course (Military Training) | Officers Training School (OTS), Nagpur | Sept 16 – Dec 14, 1985 |
| Two Refresher Courses (Military Training) | Officers Training School (OTS), Nagpur | One month each in 1997, 1999 |
Administrative Experience
Twenty-one Years in Academic Administration
Teaching Experience : 40 years
Research Experiences 15 years.
Research Project :
(i) “Ethical Implications of the Impact of Globalization on National School Curricula in India, China, Taiwan, Indonesia, and Finland” – Sponsored by the University of Vaasa, Finland (Ongoing International Project).
(ii) “Influx of Illegal Bhutanese Currency in India and its Effect on the Economy of North Bengal” – Sponsored by the University Grants Commission (Completed).
(iii) “Fourth Level of Governance in West Bengal – A Case Study of Jalpaiguri District Panchayat System” – Sponsored by the University Grants Commission (Completed).
Administrative Experience :
21 Years . (Vice Chancellor – 5 years 11 months 24 days ; Registrar – 03 years 04 months, Principal of a College – 12 years).
University Level Experience :
(i) Coochbehar Panchanan Barma University – 9 yrs 3 mnts 24 days.
(ii) Universidad Autonoma Metropolitana : 1 yr.
(iii) Other University : 4 mnts. Total 10 yrs 7 mnts.
- Awarded Associateship by the Indian Institute of Advanced Study, Shimla, India .
- Enjoyed Mexican Government Scholarship under Cultural Exchange Program .
- Enjoyed Hungarian Government Scholarship under Cultural Exchange Program.
- Visited Mexico, USA, Canada, Hungary, Germany, France, Finland, Austria, China & Malayasia
for academic purposes. - One scholar has been awarded Ph.D.
- Two Registered Ph.D. scholars are doing Ph.D.
- Books :
(a) Development in India: Problems and Solutions : (ed) (2nd Editor), ISBN : 978-93-93655-72-1– 2024; - Raghav Publication, B-128 Kavita Colony Nangloi, New Delhi-110041
- (b) Development In India: Studies On Promises And Prospects : (2nd Editor), ISBN : 978-93-93655-69-1
- (Ed) – 2024 : Raghav Publication, B-128 Kavita Colony Nangloi, New Delhi-110041.
- (c) Development in India: Studies on Current Issues : (2nd Editor), ISBN : 978-93-93655-54-7- 2024 Raghav
- Publication, B-128 Kavita Colony Nangloi, New Delhi-110041
- (d) Major Hindrances for Development of India even after 75 years of Independenc ; (1st Editor), ISBN : 978-
- 93-93655-36-3– 2023 – Raghav Publication, B-128 Kavita Colony Nangloi, New Delhi-110041
- (e) An Inquest into the History of Regional Disparity of Mexican Economy – Author Press; 2022
- (f) La Disparidad Regional en Mexico – Una Evaluación en el Contexto de la Globalización dela Economia Mexicana. – 2001 – Published from Mexico.
- (g) Indo-Soviet Trade Relation in the Context of Disintegration – 2005
- (h) The Regional Disparity in Mexico in the context of Globalization – 2012 (ISBN)
Membership of Professional Bodies :
(a) Member of India Chapter : Institute for Cross Cultural Studies and Academic Exchange, USA.
(b) President : Vashistha Institute of North and Nor-East Studies.
(c) Member, North Bengal University Alumni Association.
(d) Member : All India Management Association’s Vice Chancellors’ Council.
Membership in Community Services :
(a) President : Alipurduar Nilkanta Mukherjee Welfare Society
(b) Cabinet Member: International Lions Club; District 322f
(c) Life Member and Vice Chairman – Alipurduar Nature Club, India
Articles ; ( Last five years)
(a) Measurement of Urbanization in India: An Empirical Study Through Degree and Rate of Urbanization – Omni Science: A Multi-disciplinary Journal, ISSN: 2231-0398 (Online) ISSN: 2347-9949 (Print) Volume 14, Issue 1, DOI (Journal): 10.37591/OSMJ; 2024; Impact Factor (SJIF): 6.524; https://journals.stmjournals.com/osmj/article=2024/view=132347
(b) How to Overcome the Problems of Urbanization: A Study for Solution: International Journal of Town Planning and Management, Vol. 10, Issue 1. eISSN: 2456-5253 Journal DOI no.: 10.37628/IJTPM. 2024 ; Impact Factor: 5.998; https://journalspub.com/?publication=how-toovercome-the-problems-of-urbanisation-a-study-for-solution
(c) Urbanisation and Its Causes in Arunachal Pradesh: A Retrospective Study, pp.89-101, – Journal of Global Economy, Vol.19, No.2ISSN 0975-3931: May, 2023; http://www.rcssindia.org/jge/index.php/jge/article/view/684/466
(d) Examining the Influence of Spiritual Practices on Quality of Life among Older Urbanites in an Indian Town. – Journal of Religion, Spirituality and Aging, Routledge, Taylor and Francis.-2022.
(e) Impact of Bhagbat Gita on Philosophy of the Indian National Leaders with Special Reference to Mahatma Gandhi’s thought. -2021 – University of Carolina, USA
International Seminar :
(f) New Jersy; USA, April, 2017: Invited Lecture : The Impact of Gita on the Freedom Movement of India.
(g) International Seminar on Globalization, Culture and Modernity: Organized by Yibin University; Sichuan; China. 15 – 18 October 2014. : Invited Lecture : Impact of Globalization in Asian Countries with Special Reference to India.
(h) International Conference on Conflict and Terrorism. Organized by Elkins and Davis College, West Virginia, USA. 17th and 18th April 2009. Invited Lecture.
(i) Fifth Biennial Conference of the Hong Kong Economic Association, Chengdu, China. June 11 – 12, 2008.
(j) International Conference on “ Foreign Aid and Neo-Liberalism: The Challenge on Development”, Copenhagen, Denmark. 28th – 30th June 2007.
(k) 37th Annual Conference of Canadian Economic Association in Carlton University, Ottowa, Canada which was held on and from 29th May to 1st June 2003.
(l) 36th Annual Conference of Canadian Economic Association in Calgary University, Canada held on and from 30th May to 2nd June 2002.
(m) Internatonal Conference on Urban and Regional Development, Wuhan, China. October 26-28, 2003 ;organized by Peking University, Beijing, China.
(n) International Seminar on Development Economics. Organized by El Instituto De Geografia De La UNAM, La Universidad AutonomaMetropolitana Y El College De Mexico, Mexico. 2,3& 4 April 2001. Presented paper “La Rurbanizacion en la Corona Regional de la Ciudad de Mexico”.
(o) International Seminar on Development Economics. Organized by El Instituto De Geografia, UNAM, Mexico. 22 May, 2001. Presented a Paper “La Ciudad Y Su Region”.
National Seminar :
(p) National Seminar on Development Economics. Organized by the Indian Institute of Advanced Study, Shimla, India. 29-30 October 2001. Presented Paper “ Regional Disparity in Mexico – An Assessment in the Context of the Globalization of Mexican Economy”.
(q) National Seminar on Environmental Economics : Organized by Loreto College, Darjeeling and the seminar was sponsored by the University Grants Commission. India. 23 –26 March, 2002. Presented a paper “DEFORESTATION IN THE DEVELOPING COUNTRIES AND ITS EFFECTS ON THE ECONOMIC LIFE OF THE FOREST VILLAGERS WITH SPECIAL REFEREENCE TO INDIA .”
(r) Seminar on Monetary Economics :Organised by the Indian Institute of Advanced Study, Shimla, India on 30th October, 2002. Presented paper :IMPACT OF THE PRESENCE OF ILLEGAL BHUTANESE CURRENCY ON THE ECONOMY OF JALPAIGURI DISTRICT – A CASE STUDY IN KALCHINI BLOCK.
(s) Workshop on Population Education – 13th & 14th February 1993 – organized by the Center for Adult & Continuing Education, University of North Bengal, India. Paper presented “ Population Trend – A Comparative Study between India and China”.
(t) UGC Seminar on Transforming Development Scenarios: Prospects & Perspectives for Tomorrow. Organized by the Department of Economics, the University of North Bengal. 30th March 1995. Presented Paper “Regional Disparity in North Bengal – A Taxonomic Approach”.
(u) West Bengal State Science Congress. Organized by PashchimbangaRajyaBigyan O PrajuktiSamsad& the University of North Bengal. March 21 – 23, 1998. Presented a paper on “ Application of Computer in Economics”.
(v) UGC National Seminar on Development, Deprivation & Roots of Inequality – 29 – 30 Jan. 2000, Department of Economics, North Benagl University, India. Paper Presented on “ A Study of Terms of Trade Between Developing Countries and the Soviet Union With Special Reference to Terms of IndoSoviet Trade.”
(w) UGC National Seminar on Post- Reform Development Economics: towards the New Century at the Department of Economics, University of North Bengal, India – 17 & 18 March, 1997. Paper Presented on “Disintegration of Planning & the Soviet State : The Economic Reasons”
Extra Curricular Activities;
a) Represented North Bengal University in Inter-University Debate;
b) Organized seminar at National level and games at University level; and
c) Established Alipurduar Rotary Club and organized Polio Plus program.
Award
(a) Banga Ratna by the Government of West Bengal in 2018.
(b) Siksha Ratna by the Government of West Bengal in 2015
(c) Dooars Ratna by the Biswa Dooars Utsab Committeee in 2017
(d) Life Time Achievement Award by the World Development Foundation, Delhi in 2019.
(e) Got Outstanding Award for Research Work by the Society To Preserve & Develop
The Indian Cultural Heritage (SPADICH – INDIA), New Delhi in 1999.
Language Known : Bengali, Hindi, English and Spanish