Bhaskar Kumar Kakati
Biographic Data
| ID | 1400778 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Bhaskar Kumar Kakati |
| GIVEN NAMES | Bhaskar Kumar |
| FAMILY NAME | Kakati |
| SIGNATURE | KAKATI B K |
| AFFILIATIONS | Indian Institute of Technology Jodhpur |
| ORCID | 0000-0002-7476-6784 |
| VERIFIED | Yes |
| TOTAL WORKS | 7 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 1 |
| WORKS AS AUTHOR | 7 |
| WORKS AS EDITOR | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2021 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2026 |
| H-INDEX | 1 |
Discovering development
This article examines the Development Apprenticeship (DAship) Programme of Professional Assistance for Development Action (PRADAN) as a distinctive model for grooming grassroots development professionals in India. Drawing on qualitative documentary analysis of 21 retrospective first-person narratives published in NewsReach between 2001 and 2019, the study explores how extended field immersion, mentorship, and reflective learning shape participant…
Promoting sustainable livelihoods for tribal communities
This study evaluates the “Integrated Tribal Development Project (ITDP) Nartap Cluster” in Assam, India, which aimed at improving Scheduled Tribe (ST) livelihoods through rubber cultivation and agricultural diversification. Covering 14 villages, the project increased employment, productivity, and economic opportunities. Women's workforce participation rose from 58.4 per cent to 69.9 per cent, aided by training in rubber production and good agricul…
Legacy of Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi
In the face of global crises – physical, economic, political, and environmental – Mahatma Gandhi’s teachings provide vital wisdom and strategies. His philosophy as in Hind Swaraj, challenges violence and exploitation, critiquing unchecked modernity, while advocating for sustainable practices aligned with human values. This article explores the relevance of Gandhi’s concept of Swaraj in addressing contemporary issues like poverty, inequality, and …
Out-migration from tea gardens and its cause and effect
This study examines escalating concerns about out-migration from tea gardens, focusing on Kurti Tea Garden in Jalpaiguri, West Bengal, of India. Results from a comprehensive field study illuminate a complex scenario, with only 21.13 per cent of individuals employed and pervasive challenges in promotion prospects. High living expenses, limited livelihood options, and inadequate amenities propel households into debt, prompting migration. South Indi…
Can Reservation Ensure Women’s Participation in Local Governance
The 73rd constitutional amendment has made historical changes to Indian local self-governance, that is, Panchayati Raj Institutions (PRIs), by introducing 33% reservation for women. Accordingly, a considerable number of women entered into these institutions as elected representatives. However, although reservation has enhanced the representation of women, their participation remains an important question due to prevailing patriarchy both within a…
What is in a Name? The Politics of Name Changing
Various socio-cultural and religious backgrounds influence the naming of an individual. For example, the Hindu belief system shapes the Assamese Hindu’s name in Assam. In contrast, the Islamic belief system shapes Assamese Muslim names, confirming that the personal name of an individual is a significant attribute of identification. It assists in identifying the individual. Equally, it also reveals the bearers’ socio-cultural and religious backgro…
Sustainability in the study of Gandhian economic philosophy
Sustainability is one of the significant development paradigms of the present world because of increasing concerns about environmental deterioration. Sustainability depends on the interaction among various social, economic and environmental factors. Thus, the role of people, resources and technologies become vital. Although people, resources and technologies play an essential role in ensuring sustainability, sustainability is impossible without p…
Sustainability in the study of Gandhian economic philosophy
Sustainability is one of the significant development paradigms of the present world because of increasing concerns about environmental deterioration. Sustainability depends on the interaction among various social, economic and environmental factors. Thus, the role of people, resources and technologies become vital. Although people, resources and technologies play an essential role in ensuring sustainability, sustainability is impossible without p…
Sustainability in the study of Gandhian economic philosophy
Sustainability is one of the significant development paradigms of the present world because of increasing concerns about environmental deterioration. Sustainability depends on the interaction among various social, economic and environmental factors. Thus, the role of people, resources and technologies become vital. Although people, resources and technologies play an essential role in ensuring sustainability, sustainability is impossible without p…
What is in a Name? The Politics of Name Changing
Various socio-cultural and religious backgrounds influence the naming of an individual. For example, the Hindu belief system shapes the Assamese Hindu’s name in Assam. In contrast, the Islamic belief system shapes Assamese Muslim names, confirming that the personal name of an individual is a significant attribute of identification. It assists in identifying the individual. Equally, it also reveals the bearers’ socio-cultural and religious backgro…
Can Reservation Ensure Women’s Participation in Local Governance
The 73rd constitutional amendment has made historical changes to Indian local self-governance, that is, Panchayati Raj Institutions (PRIs), by introducing 33% reservation for women. Accordingly, a considerable number of women entered into these institutions as elected representatives. However, although reservation has enhanced the representation of women, their participation remains an important question due to prevailing patriarchy both within a…
Legacy of Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi
In the face of global crises – physical, economic, political, and environmental – Mahatma Gandhi’s teachings provide vital wisdom and strategies. His philosophy as in Hind Swaraj, challenges violence and exploitation, critiquing unchecked modernity, while advocating for sustainable practices aligned with human values. This article explores the relevance of Gandhi’s concept of Swaraj in addressing contemporary issues like poverty, inequality, and …
Out-migration from tea gardens and its cause and effect
This study examines escalating concerns about out-migration from tea gardens, focusing on Kurti Tea Garden in Jalpaiguri, West Bengal, of India. Results from a comprehensive field study illuminate a complex scenario, with only 21.13 per cent of individuals employed and pervasive challenges in promotion prospects. High living expenses, limited livelihood options, and inadequate amenities propel households into debt, prompting migration. South Indi…
Promoting sustainable livelihoods for tribal communities
This study evaluates the “Integrated Tribal Development Project (ITDP) Nartap Cluster” in Assam, India, which aimed at improving Scheduled Tribe (ST) livelihoods through rubber cultivation and agricultural diversification. Covering 14 villages, the project increased employment, productivity, and economic opportunities. Women's workforce participation rose from 58.4 per cent to 69.9 per cent, aided by training in rubber production and good agricul…
Discovering development
This article examines the Development Apprenticeship (DAship) Programme of Professional Assistance for Development Action (PRADAN) as a distinctive model for grooming grassroots development professionals in India. Drawing on qualitative documentary analysis of 21 retrospective first-person narratives published in NewsReach between 2001 and 2019, the study explores how extended field immersion, mentorship, and reflective learning shape participant…
Political science (5 works) · Politics (4 works) · Economics (3 works) · Law (3 works) · Law (3 works) · Psychology (3 works) · Sociology (3 works) · Business (2 works) · Economic growth (2 works) · Geography (2 works)