• Dr. Benjamin Lalfakzuala
  • Assistant Professor
  • M.A, M. Phil ,NET, Ph. D
  • Date of Joining - 2020-10-01
  • Department of Political Science
  • benakh5150@gmail.com
  • Regular
  • Active

Profile Details

  • Profile Details

    EDUCATION

    1. Bachelor of Arts (Political Science) - St. Joseph’s College of Arts & Sciences, Karnataka.
    2. Master of Arts (Political Science) - St. Joseph’s College of Arts & Sciences, Karnataka.
    3. Master of Philosophy (Political Science) - University of Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh.
    4. Doctor of Philosophy (Political Science) - Mizoram University, Mizoram.

    PUBLICATIONS

    1. Rethinking Urban Governance: The Politics of Public Distribution System with Special Reference to Aizawl, in the journal, Administrative Studies, Vol.1, Issue No.1, November 2015. ISSN: 24549088.
    2. Village Councils: Its Relevance, in the book, Autonomy Movements and Politics of Regionalism in North East India, Balaji Publications, Meerut, 2018. ISBN: 9789385756245.
    3. The Forest Rights Act in Mizoram, in the book, Governance and Development in Northeast India: A Mizoram Reader, Kandena Publications, Hyderabad, 2019. ISBN: 9788194262435.
    4. The Forest Rights Act: A Comparative Study on Mizoram and Odisha, in the journal, IOSR Journal of Humanities and Social Science, Vol.25, Issue No.3, Series 3, March 2020. ISSN: 22790837.
    5. The Forest Rights Act in Mizoram and Odisha, in the book, Tribal Integration in India: Northeast and Beyond, Rawat Publications, Jaipur, 2021. ISBN: 9788131611876.
    6. Public Distribution System in Aizawl: The Problem of Ration Cards and Aadhaar Cards, in the book, Mizoram: Economics, Education and Political Scenario, EBH Publishers, Guwahati, 2021. ISBN: 9789390434404.

    PAPERS PRESENTED

    1. Village Councils: Its Relevance, in the National Seminar on Autonomy Movements and Politics of Regionalism in North East India, organized by the Dept. of Political Science, Mizoram University on 11th and 12th March, 2015.
    2. Rethinking Urban governance: The Politics of Public Distribution System with Special Reference to Aizawl, in the International Seminar on Governance in India: Problems and Prospects, organized by the Dept. of Public Administration, Mizoram University, on 5th and 6th November, 2015.
    3. Implementing Forest Rights Act in Mizoram: Challenges and Opportunities, in the National Seminar on Governance and Development in Mizoram: Role of Multiple Stakeholders and Public Policies, organized by the Dept. of Political Science, Mizoram University, on 9th and 10th May, 2019.
    4. Forestry, Environmentalism and Development: Observing the KMMTTP, in the National Seminar, The Kaladan Multimodal Transit Transport Project: Prospects and Problems, organized by the Dept. of Political Science, Mizoram University, on 24th and 25th November, 2022.

    SPECIAL LECTURES

    1. Maulana Azad and Education, at Doordarshan, Durtlang, on 8th November, 2018, in commemoration his birthday (11th November) which is celebrated as National Education Day in India.
    2. The Political Philosophy of St. Augustine, organized by the Dept. of Political Science, J. Buana College, Lunglei, on 11th November, 2020.
    3. Understanding Gandhi’s Non-Violence, organized by ICFAI University, Durtlang, in commemoration of International Day of Non-Violence, on 2nd October, 2021.
    4. Relevance of Western Political Philosophy, organized by the Dept. of Political Science, ICFAI University, Durtlang, on 20th January, 2023.
    5. Gandhi’s Satyagraha, organized by the Dept. of Political Science, Govt. Hrangbana College, on 6th February, 2023.

    SEMINARS ORGANIZED

    1. Member of the organizing team on the International Seminar, Tri-National Conference: India, Bangladesh, Myanmar on Regional Cooperation Through Mizoram, organized by Dept. of Political Science, ICFAI University in collaboration with Planning & Programme Implementation, Govt. of Mizoram, on 19th September, 2018.
    2. Member of the organizing team on the National Seminar, Issues and Trends in Mizoram Legislative Assembly Elections, 2018, organized by Mizoram Political Science Association (MIPSA) and the Dept. of Political Science, ICFAI University on 22nd February, 2019.
    3. Member of the organizing team on the International Webinar, Evolution and Changing Dimension of the Inner Line Regulation, organized by the Dept. of Political Science, Mizoram Christian College in collaboration with the University of Cincinnati, Ohio, on 27th October, 2021.

     

    SEMINARS/WORKSHOPS ATTENDED

    1. National Workshop on Implementation of Right to Information Act: Issues and Trends, organized by the Dept. of Political Science, University of Hyderabad, on 11th and 12th August, 2009.
    2. National Seminar on Autonomy Movements and Politics of Regionalism in North East India, organized by the Dept. of Political Science, Mizoram University on 11th and 12th March, 2015.
    3. International Seminar on Governance in India: Problems and Prospects, organized by the Dept. of Public Administration, Mizoram University, on 5th and 6th November, 2015.
    4. Workshop on Intellectual Property Rights and Grass-Root Innovation, organized by Mizoram Science, Technology & Innovation Council (MISTIC), Directorate of Science & Technology, Govt. of Mizoram and the IPR Cell, ICFAI University, on 21st April, 2017.
    5. International Conference on Federalism, Ethno-Linguistic Identities and Minority Rights: Perspective from India and Myanmar, organized by UGC-Human Development Centre, Mizoram University in collaboration with Heinrich Boll Stiftung India Myanmar and Institute of Social Sciences, on 27th and 28th April, 2017.
    6. International Conference on Enabling Economic Development of North East India through linkages with South and South East Asia, organized by ICFAI University in collaboration with NEC, on 25th and 26th October, 2017.
    7. National Seminar on Border and Connectivity: North-East and South-East Asia, organized by the Dept. of Political Science, Mizoram University and sponsored by ASEAN Study Centre, Shillong, on 23rd and 24th March, 2018.
    8. International Seminar on Tri-National Conference: India, Bangladesh, Myanmar on Regional Cooperation Through Mizoram, organized by Dept. of Political Science, ICFAI University in collaboration with Planning & Programme Implementation, Dept. of Govt. of Mizoram, on 19th September, 2018.
    9. National Seminar on Issues and Trends in Mizoram Legislative Assembly Elections, 2018, organized by Mizoram Political Science Association (MIPSA) and Dept. of Political Science, ICFAI University on 22nd February, 2019.
    10. National Seminar on Governance and Development in Mizoram: Role of Multiple Stakeholders and Public Policies, organized by the Dept. of Political Science, Mizoram University, on 9th and 10th May, 2019.
    11. National Seminar on Resurgence of Nationalism: Citizenship, Identity and Belonging, organized by the Mizoram Political Science Association (MIPSA) and the Dept. of Political Science, Govt. Aizawl College, and sponsored by the ICSSR (NER), on 17th and 18th October, 2019.
    12. International Webinar on The Relevance of Gandhi Today (Arun Gandhi), organized by Mizoram University on 21st August, 2020.
    13. One Day Webinar on National Education Policy 2020, organized by Govt. Serchhip College, on 28th August, 2020.
    14. National Webinar on Cross-Cultural Translation, organized by Govt. J. Thankima College, on 3rd October, 2020.
    15. International Webinar on The Politics of Space and Belonging, organized by Govt. J. Thankima College, on 7th to 9th October, 2020.
    16. National Webinar on Rethinking Federalism in India, organized by the Dept. of Political Science, Govt. T. Romana College, on 28th to 30th October, 2020.
    17. One Week International Webinar on Mizo Identity, jointly organized by the Dept. of Mizo, Govt. Aizawl North College, Govt. Khawzawl College, St. Xavier’s College, Mizoram Christian College and ICFAI University Mizoram on 3rd to 10th November, 2020.
    18. National Webinar on Border Issues in India’s North East: Special Focus on Mizoram and Assam Border, jointly organized by the Dept. of History, Pachhunga University College and MS Academy, Khatla, on 13th November, 2020.
    19. International Webinar on Ethnicity in South Asia: Special Reference to Mizo Identity, Culture and Literature, organized by the IQAC, Govt. T. Romana College, on 25th to 27th November, 2020.
    20. International Webinar on Improving Livelihoods and addressing Climate Change through Community Based Natural Resources Management: Experience from Guatemala & Research Opportunities for N.E. India, jointly organized by Mizoram University and University of Minnesota, USA, on 11th June, 2021.
    21. International Webinar on Climate Change and Global Capital: Collapse or Transformation, organized by the Dept. of Politics, University of Manchester, UK, on 16th June, 2021.
    22. State Webinar on Ethics in Research, organized by IQAC, Govt. Aizawl West College, on 25th June, 2021.
    23. State Webinar on Key Issues for Social Security, organized by Faith College, on 21st July, 2021.
    24. International Webinar on Evolution and Changing Dimension of the Inner Line Regulation, organized by the Dept. of Political Science, Mizoram Christian College in collaboration with the University of Cincinnati, Ohio, on 27th October, 2021.
    25. National Seminar on The Kaladan Multimodal Transit Transport Project: Prospects and Problems, organized by the Dept. of Political Science, Mizoram University, on 24th and 25th November, 2022.

    OTHERS

    1. Invited as a Judge in the Sketching and Painting Competition of the ICFAI University Mizoram Virtual Fest, 12th July, 2021.
    2. Invited as a Judge for the Beat Contest as part of the Three Day Sports, organized by Synod Higher Secondary School, on 23rd September, 2021.
    3. Invited as an external examiner/subject expert for the pre-submission presentation for the dissertation of the Fourth Semester Master of Arts, Dept. of Political Science, ICFAI University, Durtlang, on 12th July, 2022.