PlAceMent Brochure 2012

Masters in sustainable DevelopMent practice

MA (SDP)

(Established under Section 3 of the UGC Act, 1956 vide Notification No. F.9-19/95-U-3 dated 5 October 1999 of the Government of India)

Board of Management
chairman
Dr R K Pachauri Chancellor

Members
Dr Leena Srivastava Vice Chancellor

nominee of the chairperson uGc

Prof V K Bhalla Professor, Faculty of Management, University of Delhi

nominee of Government of india

Mr Sunil Kumar, Additional Secretary, University & Higher Education, Ministry of HRD

Mr Arun Seth, Chairman, BT India Pvt. Ltd. Mr Deepak Puri, Managing Director, Moser Baer India Ltd. Mr Shri Prakash, Former Chairman, Standing High Power Committee Ministry of Railways Mr Kiran Karnik, President, India Habitat Centre Mr Ajay Shankar, Former-Secretary, Department of Industrial Policy & Promotion

teachers
Prof Vinod Tewari, TERI University Prof S Sundar, Professor TERI University, Distinguished Fellow TERI Dr Leena Srivastava, Executive Director, TERI Vice Chancellor, TERI University

Deans
Dr Arabinda Mishra, Dean, Faculty of Policy and Planning Dr Prateek Sharma, Dean, Faculty of Applied Sciences

nominees of the chancellor

Mr Rajeev Talwar, Group Executive Director, DLF Universal Ltd. Mr Anurag Behar, Vice Chancellor, Azim Premji University

co-opted Members
Mr Prabir Sengupta, Distinguished Fellow and Member, Advisory Board, TERI Dr Prodipto Ghosh, Distinguished Fellow, Earth Science and Climate Change, TERI

contents
About TERI University Chancellors message Infrastructure MA (SDP) programme philosophy From the Desk of Vice-Chancellor From the Desk of Dean Global network of Masters in Development Practice Partner Institutions MA (SDP) Selection process Students Background : MA (SDP) Batch of 2010-2012 MA (SDP) Programme Outline Programme Details Programme Highlights Faculty Profile of MA (SDP) Student Profile of MA (SDP), 2010-2012 Recent Achievements of MA (SDP) Students Placement procedure and Guidelines for recruiters Contact Details 4 5 6 8 10 11 12 13 13 13 14 14 15 18 20 29 30 32

About terI university

The University was established on 19th August 1998 and was granted Deemed-to-be University status on 5th October 1999 by the University Grants Commission and Ministry of Human Resources Development, Department of Education, Government of India. The genesis of TERI University is rooted in the comprehensive research, consultancy, and outreach activities of TERI (The Energy and Resources Institute); a not for profit independent research institute established in 1974, recognized globally for its contribution to scientific and policy research in the realms of energy, environment, and sustainable development. Over the past decade, TERI University has been committed to achieve academic excellence in an environment that encourages both personal and intellectual growth through teaching, creating and sharing knowledge. The University today operates through six major departments/ centres namely: Department of Policy Studies and Centre for Regulatory and Policy Research under Faculty of Policy and Planning; Department of Natural Resources, Centre for Bioresources and Bio-technology, Department of Energy and Environment and Department of Bio-technology under Faculty of Applied Sciences. Through different departments and schools the University offers opportunities for higher learning, with various programmes leading to Ph.D. and masters level degrees. It also runs short-term executive development programmes The Masters in Sustainable Development Practice (MA-SDP), offered by Department of Policy Studies, is one of TERI Universitys unique multi-disciplinary programme that aims to provide rigorous post-graduate training to a new generation of development practitioners who can understand the language and practices of disciplines spanning across management, health sciences, natural sciences and social sciences. Other master-level courses offered at the University are - M.A. (Public Policy and Sustainable Development), M.B.A. (Business Sustainability), M.B.A. (Infrastructure), M.B.A (Urban Management), M.Sc. (Climate Science and Policy), M.Sc. (Economics), M.Sc. (Environmental Studies), M.Sc. (Geoinformatics), M.Sc. (Natural Resources Management), M.Sc. (Plant Biotechnology), M.Sc. (Water Resources Management) and M.Tech (Renewable Energy Engineering and Management). The University uses modern pedagogical tools, which are richly supplemented by field visits, live industry projects and hands-on applications. TERI University offers not just world-class education, but also an environment that enables its students to develop fresh perspective on a range of subjects by facilitating regular interactions with researchers, scientists, policy makers and development practitioners. For Further Information: http://www.teriuniversity.ac.in/

Message from chancellor

One major obstacle to advancing on the path of sustainable development is the lack of a cadre of development professionals, who are trained to recognize the interrelated challenges that global society faces today. Issues of poverty, disease, climate change and biodiversity are complex and interwoven and so is their relationship with maintaining the health of natural resources. The need of the hour is to promote understanding of interrelationships across sectors. To address the gaps in the current training for development professionals, TERI University is offering a multi-disciplinary masters programme, which would provide understanding across the fields of natural and social sciences, health sciences and management. Global society in the future would benefit immensely from practical policies and well-managed programmes that would be designed and shaped by professionals trained in sustainable development practice

R K Pachauri Chancellor, TERI University

Infrastructure
campus:
In 2008, TERI University started functioning from the new 'green campus', located in Vasant Kunj - a prestigious institutional area in New Delhi. Spread on a plot of two acres, the 80,000 sq ft university campus comprises an administrative block, an office block and a hostel block. The University boasts of an aesthetically designed, green campus with features such as thermal mass storage, energy-efficiency, water and waste management systems.

classroom:
The green building has 10 classrooms, each having a capacity for 32 students and 3 lecture halls with capacity for 60 people. There is also a well-stocked conference hall, along with an auditorium having capacity to accommodate 80 to 100 people.

laboratories:
The University harnesses the best of modern technology to support the intellectual curiosity of its students and faculty. Laboratories have advanced equipment and facilities to aid and stimulate research. TERI University has ten well-equipped laboratories to complement cutting edge research in Environmental Monitoring, Geoinformatics and Biotechnology, to name a few.

library:
TERI University library supports the academic and research programmes by meeting the information requirements of students, Ph.D. scholars, researchers, faculty, scientists, and institutions in India and across the world. Apart from print resources in the form of books and journals in various disciplines, it provides CD-ROM collections of bibliographic, statistical resources and access to scientific information and databases. The librarys services are offered electronically on users desktops, in an IT and wi-fi enabled campus. Faculty and students can access a large number of online journals and digital resources through the digital library maintained and subscribed by the university.

information technology (it):

All buildings, including the hostels, faculty block, academic block, computer centre, and the library, are connected through a fast ethernet-switched network. All classrooms are networked and are equipped with high resolution LCD projection systems. It has well-equipped geoinformatics lab, a high-definition video-conferencing system and media laboratory. For sharing data internally, centralized file, print and resource-sharing system are in place. Active IT helpdesk provides assistance and technical support to the students and faculty.

Hostel:
TERI University strives to create best possible hostel facilities for ladies at the Vasant Kunj campus. Hostel is spacious, well-furnished, provided with hygienic food, recreational facilities, which include a TV, indoor games, gym, etc. The hostel has its live-in warden, a member of the university staff, who administers the hostel. The university also has a cafeteria. Safety for hostellers is maintained with 24X7 security system well in place.

Masters in Sustainable Development Practice: MA (SDP)

Programme Philosophy
The MA (Sustainable Development Practice), launched at TERI University in July 2010, aims to develop an international cadre of development professionals, well-equipped to tackle beyond cultural boundaries and across sectoral divisions, the interwoven challenges of extreme poverty, disease, climate change issues and ecosystem vulnerability. Though a large number of institutions are currently engaged in providing short-term and sector specific professional training to development practitioners, masters-level programmes on multi-disciplinary education are offered by only a handful of institutes. The MA (SDP) programme at TERI University is designed based upon the recommendations of the International Commission on Education for Sustainable Development Practice that executed a global situation analysis of development training programmes, during 2007-08. TERI University was one of the first ten universities chosen by the John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation to receive seed funding to create the new masters degree programme in Sustainable Development Practice. Presently twenty universities worldwide offer similar courses. Globally recognized as Masters in Development Practice (MDP), this is a two-year full-time programme. By its very philosophy, the programme targets to fill the need for generalist development professionals, in the overhauling issues of sustainable development encompassing four knowledge domains natural sciences and engineering, health sciences, social sciences and management. TERI University brings in strong cross-disciplinary, cross-sectoral orientation and a practice focus based on unique curriculum using new pedagogical tools, having received inputs from national and international development organizations. It seeks to enhance knowledge and skills necessary to achieve the UN Millennium Development Goals and promote best practice in the development sector. MA (SDP) draws on the teaching and research expertise of national and international leaders from numerous areas. To make the students of diverse backgrounds cope with the intensive coursework, the programme offers preparatory and midterm seminars and workshops on basic subjects like communication skills and advanced quantitative techniques. Furthermore, careful engagement with a network of development organizations, research institutes and corporate divisions committed to sustainable development provides an ever-expanding constituency of institutions willing to promote enabling environment for MA (SDP) graduates through instilling core competencies in sustainable development practice as well as offering rewarding career opportunities. Completing the journey through an intensive multi-disciplinary curriculum for two-years since 2010, the first batch of MA (SDP) students will graduate in June, 2012. TERI University looks forward to a successful start of professional career of this pioneering cadre of generalist development professionals prepared to better identify and address the challenges to sustainable development.

From the Desk of Vice-Chancellor

terI university
Dr Leena Srivastava

The term Sustainable Development has become part of common parlance ever since the Brundtland report was published in 1987. But the principles of sustainable development, be it in the context of economic growth, environmental protection or social equity have often not been fully understood and implemented. We at TERI University, keeping in mind the present context, focus on the practice of sustainable development as a holistic approach to addressing the current and emerging challenges facing the world. There is clearly a dearth of trained professionals in the practice of sustainable development. Our unique Masters Programme in Sustainable Development Practice was introduced in 2010, with the objective of addressing this lacuna that exists in the development sector. Our first batch of young talented students would graduate in June 2012, equipped within a range of skills and knowledge from the domains of social sciences, management, health sciences, and natural sciences. TERI University is an ideal incubator for this new cadre of development practitioners. It provides a suitable environment to develop dynamic personalities that can play a crucial role in the design and implementation of integrated solutions that are needed to promote sustainable development. We expect these professionals to challenge policy makers and be the agents to bring about lasting change. We hope that you share our excitement and draw upon this resource base to help us all achieve our common goal of sustainability.

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From the Desk of Dean

terI university
Dr. Arabinda Mishra
I feel immense pride to see the first batch of MA(SDP) enter their final semester. These change-makers are entering the outside world, with cross-disciplinary problem solving skills, extremely important for addressing development issues that plague the South Asian region. TERI Universitys MA in Sustainable Development Practice is a unique programme, seeking to create core competencies in natural and social sciences, project and programme management, research methods and so on, all relevant to the development sector. The programme brings a strong practice focus in its curriculum and provides students with a range of real life opportunities to work on cross-sector development challenges. Being one of the handful of degree programmes launched globally with seed funding from the MacArthur Foundation, there are high expectations that the MA (SDP) graduates would be able to bring about a radical change in our approach to understanding and identifying solutions to the challenge of achieving sustainable development goals in diverse social and cultural contexts. As development professionals in the public as well as private sector, these graduates can potentially play transformative roles not only within their own organizations but also for the society at large. I wish them all the best in realizing this potential within themselves.

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Global network of Masters in Development Practice (MDP)

MA (SDP) based at TERI University is linked to the Global Network of MDP Programs coordinated by the Global Secretariat of MDP based at Columbia University, USA. The Global Network includes various universities and a broad range of collaborating organizations around the world offering a Masters in Development Practice (MDP). At present, the Global Network consists of 20 MDP programs, offered at universities in 16 countries on six continents, and more than 50 collaborating organizations ranging from local and regional governmental and non-governmental public and private organizations, to large, multi-national agencies. The MDP network of universities is further enriched by establishing linkages with diverse organizations working in areas of health, ecology, poverty-alleviation, management and multiple social institutions. This synergy proves mutually beneficial for the Global MDP network and the agencies, the first providing expertise in holistic approaches and the later providing an enabling living laboratory to prepare through opportunities of field site placement, internships, and finally by employing well-prepared development practitioners. For further information: www.mdp.ei.columbia.edu

University of Winnipeg

University of Waterloo TCD & UCD Sciences PO Tsinghua University TERI University BRAC University of Peradeniya

University of Minnesota Columbia University,

Emory University UC Berkeley University of Florida UFRRJ CATIE Universidad De Los Andes University of Ibadan

University of Botswana

James Cook University

P P P P P P P P P P

BRAC University, Bangladesh Universidade Federal Rural do Rio de Janeiro, Brazil CATIE (Centro Agronmico Tropical de Investigacin y Enseanza), Costa Rica Universit Cheikh Anta Diop (UCAD), Senegal Columbia University, New York, USA University of Botswana, Botswana Emory University, Atlanta, USA University of California, Berkeley, USA James Cook University, Cairns, Australia University of Florida, USA

P P P P P P P P P P P

Sciences Po, Paris, France University of Ibadan, Nigeria Trinity College Dublin (TCD), Ireland University College Dublin (UCD), Ireland University of Minnesota, USA TERI University, New Delhi, India University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka Tsinghua University, China University of Waterloo, Canada Universidad de Los Andes, Colombia University of Winnipeg, Canada

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Partner Institutions
MA (SDP) academic curriculum at TERI University gets regular support and assistance from its partner institutions, such as, North Carolina State University, USA; School of International Development, University of East Anglia, UK; United Nations University- Institute of Advanced Studies, Japan; The Public Health Foundation of India, New Delhi; and The Basque Centre for Climate Change (BC3), Spain.

MA (SDP) Selection Procedure

eligibility
The eligibility criteria for admission to the programme are - possession of undergraduate degree in any field from a recognized university/institution. Proficiency in English language is a must. Candidates with prior work experience in the development sector are given preference.

selection criteria
Candidates are shortlisted for the MA (SDP) course based on assessment of their statement of purpose while seeking admission to the course, along with their past academic performance. Shortlisted candidates are subsequently called for the common entrance test and personal interview. The four layers of selection process help make the system rigorous to choose good quality students, committed towards contribution to sustainable development.

Students Background: MA (SDP) Batch of 2010-2012

The first batch enrolled for MA (SDP) programme at TERI University consists a total of 31 students having a mix of Indian and foreign nationals; coming from Bhutan, Nepal, and Kenya. While a large majority of the students (22) are fresh-graduates, the rest (9) possess 1-3 years of work experience prior to joining MA (SDP) at TERI University. The students come from diverse educational backgrounds ranging from Social Sciences (i.e., Sociology, Social Work, Development Studies, Political Sciences, and Psychology), Education, Economics, Health Sciences, Languages and Journalism to Natural sciences and Engineering.

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MA (SDP) Programme outline

Year 1 Year
st

Semester 1 Semester 2 Semester

nd st

Courses 7 Core Courses 7 Core Courses Summer Internship 6 Core courses 1 Elective course 3 Elective courses Final Project Total Credits

Credits 21 17 4 15 3 9 21 90

Duration 15 weeks 15 weeks 8 weeks 15 weeks 8 weeks 16 weeks

2 Year

nd

3 Semester 4 Semester
th

rd

Semester (Year) / Courses Offered Semester 1 (First Year)

Intensive Pre - MA(SDP) Refresher Courses Exposure Field Visit Refresher In Statistics, Economics, Professional Writing And Communication Skills Integrated Approaches To Sustainable Development Basics In Environmental Science I Basics In Environmental Science II Research Methods 1: Needs Assessment And Project Design (University of East Anglia) Economic Analysis Of Public Policy Foundations Of Management And Management Information Systems Group Practicum: Field Training in Local Needs Assessment

Credits
0

Semester (Year) / Courses Offered Semester 2 (First Year)

Global Health 1 (North Carolina State University) Global Health 2 (Public Health Foundation of India) Science and Technology for Global Sustainability (North Carolina State University)

Credits
3 3 1.5 1.5 3 0 3 2 4

3 3 3 3 3 3 3

Law, Society And Sustainable Development (NCSU) Challenges To Sustainable Development And Policy Making Project Design And Management Workshop Finance, Accounting and Procurement for Development Practice Key Concepts in Cultural and Political Ecology (University of East Anglia) Summer Internship & Project Design

Semester 3 (Second Year)

Quantitative Analysis for Development Practice Public Policy, Processes And Institutions OB and HR for Development Organizations International Development Organizations & Practices Integrated Impact Assessment Geographic Information System Elective (Any one of the following) Environment and climate: law and policy Design for sustainability Governance and management of natural resources Environmental economics Rural energy systems Project management

Credits
3 4 3 1 2 2 3

Semester 4 (Second Year)

Electives (Any Three to be Opted) CLIMATE CHANGE Basics of Climate Change: Science and Policy Economics of Climate Change and Adaptation URBAN INFRASTRUCTURE AND GOVERNANCE Provision of Sustainable Urban Services Good Governance for Sustainable Urban Development SUSTAINABLE ENERGY Renewable energy Resources and Technologies Renewable Energy: Policy, Planning and Management Final Project Total Credits

Credits
9

21 90

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Programme highlights
Field training
A distinguishing element of TERI Universitys MA (SDP) programme is the practical element spread across the four semesters. The aim of the training component is to introduce the students to complex challenges of sustainable development and subsequently provide them with opportunities to apply their knowledge, skills and competencies to deal effectively with these issues/challenges.

Field training objectives

Understanding that the challenges of sustainable development are unique but diverse in terms of scale and complexity; the field trainings are aimed at structured and guided immersion of students into the development experience. The trainings are aimed at triggering critical thinking and innovative problem solving skills in the students to deal with sustainable development challenges in rural and urban context. Working closely with skilled practitioners, community members and faculty mentors, the students undergo the field training to develop competencies that may be categorized into the following broad areas: P P P P P P Technical Skills Cross-Sectoral Understanding Communication, Community Participation & Facilitation skills Project Proposal Design and Project Management Social and Cultural Skills Public Policy Analysis

exposure Field visit

The introductory field visit is aimed at sensitizing/ orienting the students of diverse backgrounds to multidimensional development issues. This one-week long visit is held at the beginning of the first semester, whereby the students visit various sites in rural areas in collaboration with local partners and NonGovernment Organizations. MA (SDP) batch of 2010-12 visited three organizations for exposure field visit, as mentioned below. Organizations Visited for Exposure Field Visit
Organization/ Site Lupin Foundation: Bharatpur, Rajasthan TERI and Forest Department,Haryana: Yamunanagar and Sukhomajri Pradan: Dholpur, Rajasthan Project Title Rural Interventions For Sustainable Future: Lupins Initiative Livelihoods and Landscapes Strategy in Shivalik Hills, Haryana;Integrated Natural Resource Management Impacting Livelihoods for Enabling Rural Communities

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Group practicum: Field training in local needs assessment

The group practicum at the end of the 1st semester is aimed at amalgamating classroom learning with hands on experience of the development and management issues/challenges. The practicum is for a period of two-weeks during which students are expected to conduct needs assessment at the local community level. The practicum is preceded by training on research methods and participatory appraisal skills to conduct the assessment. MA (SDP) batch of 2010-12 visited six organizations for local needs assessment, as mentioned below. Sites and details for Local Needs Assessment
Organization & Project Site Care India, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh Project Details The assessment looked at various challenges identified by the participating community in the Sure Start project of Care India. It also looked at various ways of addressing the problem in consultation of the communities. The assessment included various aspects of well-being of the tribals in Chota Udepur in Gujarat. The areas of focus included socio-economic, health and livelihood aspects. The assessment focused on key areas of community resources, livelihoods, education, health, gender and infrastructure. It looked at the current situation, problems and opportunities for growth in the rural areas of Bharatpur, Rajasthan. The assessment was focused on identifying the felt needs of the community in Badanpura village in Bhilwara and suggesting a community development action plan based on identified needs. The assessment focused on the livelihood aspects of the communities in Kusumdhara village of Orissa. It also looked at the activities and requirement under the watershed project in the area. The assessment was focused on identifying the needs of the community with respect to education, health and livelihood aspects. The project was carried out in two groups in different villages of Udaipur

Care India, Vododara, Gujarat

Lupin Foundation, Bharatpur, Rajasthan

Foundation for Ecological Security, Bhilwara, Rajasthan

Foundation for Ecological Security, Angul, Orissa

Seva Mandir, Udaipur, Rajasthan

Pratham, Sitapur, Uttar Pradesh

The assessment focused on socio-economic and livelihood aspects in of the communities in Sitapur village, in Uttar Pradesh The assessment focused on social infrastructure and livelihood aspects of the communities in Nainital district of Uttarakhand. It highlighted the vulnerabilities and suggested coping mechanisms for some.

Aarohi, Nainital, Uttarakhand

summer- internship
Summer-Internship, scheduled at the end of the 2nd semester, is primarily student-driven and spans over a period of eight weeks. The students work with various organizations in their particular interest areas. This component aims at enhancing the students applied skills in conjunction with the courses taught to them in the first two semesters. It also targets to widen the students perspective by providing professional exposure to real life issues related to the technical, scientific, management, policy and other fields. MA (SDP) batch of 2010-12 ventured into twenty-four organizations for Summer-Internship, as mentioned below

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Organizations Ventured for Summer Internship

Public Health Foundation of India, Delhi Indian Institute of Public Administration, Delhi Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore, India Hyderabad Metro Rail Ltd, Saifabad NASSCOM, Delhi Husk Power System, Patna Department of Tourism, Government of Kerala, India PAN Himalayan Grassroots Foundation, Ranikhet, India CRY, India SPWD, Bangalore, India Chirag, India World Health Organization, India UNESCO, New Delhi WWF, New Delhi TERI, New Delhi UN-ESCAP, New Delhi Regional Centre for Entrepreneurship Development, Chandigarh Auroville, Tamil Nadu Aarohi, Nainital College of Natural Resources, Royal University of Bhutan Rural Livelihood Project, Helvetas, Bhutan Tourism Development Endeavors (TUDE), Nepal

Final project
During the 4th Semester, the students of MA (SDP) are scheduled to undertake the final project for a period of three-months between March-June. Final project carries 21 credits out of the total 90 credits of MA (SDP) programme. At final-project, students are expected to be placed with any organization of their choice, working on different projects related to sustainable development issues. It provides them an opportunity to apply their skills for solving any sustainable development issue in an integrated manner. The selection of the organization and project is based on mutual match of the organization and the students interest area. The process of evaluation of the project includes designing of the project proposal, spelling out objectives and methodology, updating on monthly progress gained at every stage till the wrap-up of the project through Seminar Presentation and project report submission at the University. The primary objective of the Final-Project is to provide hands-on training to the students in terms of real-life project management, while gaining expertise from the affiliated organization and dealing with multiple challenges at work. Successful completion of the final-project is expected to boost confidence among the students, reassuring them of their capabilities prior to formal entry to the professional world. The students of MA (SDP) 2010-12 batch will start working on their final project in the beginning of March, 2012. They will complete their degree in July 2012 and are looking forward to opportunities for final project as well as placements.

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Faculty Profile of MA (SDP)

The MA (SDP) programme is run under aegis of the Department of Policy Studies at TERI University. Equipped with expertise and academic excellence across the disciplines of social sciences, law, management and governance, the Department emphasizes on influencing public policies and regulatory practice for efficient management through its research and advocacy. The Department has always maintained its focus on research and training in issues surrounding Sustainable Development, i.e., Ecosystem services, Agricultural and Ecological Economics, Energy, Transport, Health, Water, Climate Change, Poverty Alleviation, Human Development, Human Rights, Public Finance, Urban Governance, Women's empowerment and Child nutrition, Gender issues in Sustainable Development, to name a few. Faculty members of the Department of Policy Studies along with internal faculty from other departments functioning at TERI University, and external experts with relentless dedication are involved in course-curriculum development and teaching in MA (SDP).

core Faculty
P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P Prof. Rajiv Seth, Registrar TERI University and Professor Dr. Arabinda Mishra, Dean, Department of Policy & Planning Prof. S Sundar, Distinguished Fellow TERI and Professor TERI University Prof. Vinod Tewari Prof. Badal Mukhopadhyay Prof. P.K. Joshi Prof. Manipadma Datta Dr. Priya Bhagowalia, Associate Professor Dr. Nandini Kumar, Associate Professor Dr. Umesh Gulla, Associate Professor Dr. Suresh Jain, Associate Professor Dr. Arun Kansal, Associate Professor Dr. Sapna Narula, Associate Professor Dr. Joachim Schmerbeck, Assistant Professor Dr. Mala Narang Reddy, Assistant Professor Dr. Smriti Das, Assistant Professor Dr. Subir Sen, Assistant Professor Dr. Papiya Guha Mazumdar, Assistant Professor Dr. Poornima Varma, Assistant Professor Dr. Kamna Sachdeva, Assistant Professor Dr. Bakim Chandra Oinam, Assistant Professor Dr. C. K. Singh, Assistant Professor Mr. M.V. Shiju, Lecturer Ms. Nimisha Jha, Lecturer

visiting Faculty
P P P P P P P P Prof. G. Krishnamurthi, Dean, Faculty of Management Studies, Charotar University of Science and Technology, Anand Prof. Anand Venkatesh, Associate Professor, Institute of Rural Management Anand Prof. Surender Kumar, Delhi University Dr. Vishal Narain, Associate Professor, Management Development Institute, New Delhi Dr. Bhaskar Natrajan, Managing Director, C-Quest Capital Dr. Shilpa Jain Surana, Lecturer, Birla Institute of Management and Technology, New Delhi Dr. Ajay G., Assistant Professor, Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi Mr. Samir Bajpai, Consultant

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P P P

Ms. Saloni Sinha, Assistant Professor, GNIT Prof. Mark Smith, Williams and Mary College Dr. Rajan Kotru, ICIMOD

Few eminent Guest lecturers/ speakers

P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P Prof. Dinesh Mohan, Indian Institute of Technology Delhi Prof. Om Prakash Mathur, National Institute of Public Finance and Policy (NIPFP), New Delhi Prof. Patrick McNamara, University of Nebraska, Omaha, Nebraska Prof. Bina Agarwal, Director and Professor, Institute of Economic Growth, New Delhi Prof. Om Prakash Mathur, National Institute of Public Finance and Policy, New Delhi Prof. Nandini Sundar, Delhi School of Economics, New Delhi Prof. Kuldeep Mathur, Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi Prof. Ambuj Sagar, Indian Institute of Technology, Delhi Dr. Leena Srivastava, Executive Director, TERI Dr. Ligia Noronha. Director, Resources, Regulation, and Global Security, TERI Dr. Avanish Kumar, Associate Professor, Management Development Institute, Gurgaon Dr. M Govind Rao, Director, National Institute of Public Finance and Policy, New Delhi Dr. Shyama Chona, Educationist, Padma Bhushan Awardee 2008 Mr. Nitin Desai, Former Under-Secretary-General for Economic and Social Affairs of the United Nations & Distinguished Fellow, TERI Dr. Seema Bathla, Associate Professor, Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi Dr. Prodipto Ghosh, Member, Prime Ministers Council on Climate Change & Distinguished Fellow, TERI Dr. Rajmohan Panda, Public Health Foundation of India, New Delhi Dr. Rohan DSouza, Assistant Professor, Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi Dr. Kiran B Chhokar, Program Director, Centre for Environment Education Dr. Tom Nicastro, Vice President and Chief Compliance and Ethics Officer for the Louis Berger Group, Inc., Washington DC Mr. Patrick Mullen, Senior Health Specialist, World Bank Mr. Ashok Jaitly IAS(Retd.), former Chief Secretary of J&K State & Distinguished Fellow, TERI Ms. Belinda Bennet- South Asia Regional Head-Christian Aid Ms. Vishaish Uppal, Head Sustainable Livelihoods & Governance, WWF Prof. Ravi Rajan, UC Santa Cruz

Faculty from partner institutions

P P P P P P P P P P P P P Prof. David P. Gilmartin, North Carolina State University Dr. Nitya Rao, Senior Lecturer, University of East Anglia Dr. Vasudha Chottray, Lecturer, University of East Anglia Dr. Erin OSills, Associate Professor, North Carolina State University Dr. Vivek Fellner, Associate Professor, North Carolina State University Dr. Duarte B. Morais, Associate Professor, North Carolina State University Dr. Robert Moog, Associate Professor, North Carolina State University Dr. Vivek Fellner, Associate Professor, North Carolina State University Dr. Francis De Los Reyes III, Associate Professor, North Carolina State University Dr. Aruna Bhattacharya, Assistant Professor, Indian Institute of Public Health-Delhi, Public Health Foundation of India Dr. Sumit Malhotra, Assistant Professor Indian Institute of Public Health, Delhi Dr. Ranjana Singh, Senior Lecturer Indian Institute of Public Health, Delhi Mr. M. Sunil George, Senior Lecturer, Indian Institute of Public Health

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Batch of 2010-2012 MA (SDP) terI university

K. Aditya Reddy
Academic Background: Group Practicum: Internship Details:

Areas of Interest:

B.A Economics Care India - Needs Assessment (U.P.), Four districts of Raebareli Hyderabad Metro Rail Ltd. (HMR) Public Relations with respect to Urban transport, Study on When does a City need a Metro,Study on R&R Packages of Metro Networks in India & Thailand Urban Infrastructure Urban Governance

Aman Dewan
Academic Background: Group Practicum: Internship Details: Areas of Interest:

B.A Sociology (Honours) Lupin Foundation - Needs Assessment, Bharatpur Aarohi, Village Satoli, Nainital Education Volunteer to improve levels of education in English and Expansion of employment opportunities Stakeholder mediation and conflict resolution, equity-issues Social entrepreneurship Advocacy of development issues.

Anshu Singh
Academic Background: Group Practicum: Internship Details:

Areas of Interest:

B.A Economics Foundation for Ecological Security - Needs Assessment, Orissa Centre for Public Policy and Research Evaluation of Kerala Sustainable Urban Development Project and Feasibility study of Bus Rapid Transport System (BRTS for KSUDP in Kochi, Kerala. Urban Infrastructure, Governance & Management

Arnab Mandal
Academic Background: Work Experience: Group Practicum: Internship Details: Areas of Interest:

B.E. Information Technology Application Developer - IBM (13 months) CARE, Gujarat - Project Samarth NASSCOM Corporate Action Plan on Climate Change; ICT as a Game changer ICT and Climate Change E-Governance ICT for Development Corporate Sustainability Good Governance Poverty Eradication and Inclusive Growth

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Barkha Bhatnagar
Academic Background: Group Practicum: Internship Details: Areas of Interest:

B.A Economics & Psychology Seva Mandir - Needs Assessment, Village Dodawali, Udaipur UNESCO Bio-Sequestration of Carbon Dioxide at Kota Thermal Power Station Public Policy and Governance Environmental Law and Governance Policy Research in Climate Change and Energy

Chandra Prakash Kamana

Academic Background: Group Practicum: Internship Details: Areas of Interest:

BTech Mechanical Seva Mandir - Needs Assessment, Village Dodawali, Udaipur APCTT-UNESCAP Case Studies on Biomass and Biofuels; looking into viability of SMEs Areas of Interest: Renewable Energy Infrastructure Green Buildings

Divya Pandey
Academic Background: Group Practicum: Internship Details: Areas of Interest:

BTech Biotechnology CARE, Gujarat - Project Samarth Pan Himalayan Grassroots Development Foundation Study on Agricultural Crises in Uttarakhand and Organic Agriculture Sustainable Agriculture and Food security Public Policy and Governance Corporate Social Responsibility

Elizabeth Mathew
Academic Background: Group Practicum: Internship Details: Areas of Interest:

B.A Psychology Pratham, Uttar Pradesh - Needs Assessment in Village Sitapur Pan Himalayan Grassroots Development Foundation Study on Agricultural Crises in Uttarakhand and Organic Agriculture Natural Resource Management Food Security Waste Management

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Harmeet Kaur
Academic Background: Work Experience: Group Practicum: Internship Details:

Areas of Interest:

B.A Social Work Education Officer - Hindustan Times Media Ltd. (10 months) CARE, Raibareli - SURE START Project ICLIE, South Asia Case Study with respect to LA-21 for 2013 Sustainable Summit, Article on Water Supply created for Municipal Corporation of Gurgaon with Emphasis on Water Scarcity Business Sustainability Sustainability Consulting

LachuMan Mishra
Academic Background: Work Experience: Group Practicum: Internship Details: Areas of Interest:

B.A Education Teacher & WFP Coordinator - Ministry of Education, Royal Government of Bhutan Aarohi Community Needs Assessment College of Natural Resources, Bhutan Gamalungma Sustainable Fodder Development Program Education Agriculture and food Security and Inclusive Growth

Maneesh Manjunath
Academic Background: Work Experience: Group Practicum: Internship Details: Areas of Interest:

B.E Automobile Operations Engineer - Frig Crafters Pvt Ltd. (2 years) Foundation of Ecological Security - Needs Assessment of Village Kusumdhara, Orissa Society for Promotion of Wasteland Development (SPWD), Bellary, Karnataka Study on Impact of Mining on People & Environment Natural resource management Policy and Governance Issues Integrated Impact Assessment

Martand Shardul
Academic Background: Work Experience: Group Practicum: Internship Details: Areas of Interest:

BTech Computer Science Senior Software Developer - Appnetix Techno Pvt. Ltd. (1.5 years) Programmer Java - Compare Infobase Limited (1.5 years) CARE India, Raebareli - SURE START Project Husk Power Systems (HPS) Needs Assessment for Skill Development in RE Sector Sustainability Design & Reporting ICT for Development Green IT & Renewable Energy

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Mitali Sahni
Academic Background: Group Practicum: Internship Details: Areas of Interest:

B.A. Economics (Honours) Pratham - Needs Assessment of the Village Sitapur, Moradabad district, Uttar Pradesh. World Wildlife Fund for Nature (WWF) Sustainable Livelihoods Department - Village Dependency on Forest Natural resource management and sustainable livelihoods Environmental Sustainability Forestry and Rural Development Impact Assessment of Development Initiatives

Navin Singh
Academic Background: Group Practicum: Internship Details: Areas of Interest:

B.A. Political Science (Public Administration) CARE, Gujarat - Needs Assessment in Nana Katwa Village, Vadodra Indian Institute of Public Administration Processes in Corruption Environmental Law and Policy Urban Governance

Nida Yamin
Academic Background: Work Experience: Group Practicum: Internship Details: Areas of Interest:

Bachelor of Physiotherapy Volunteer Physiotherapist - Prerna & Jeevan Rekha CARE India, Uttar Pradesh - Project Parwarish Public Health Foundation of India (PHFI) PG Diploma in Public Health Nutrition Social entrepreneurship Health system strengthening Sustainable urban development Mal-Nutrition Public policy

Nimisha Shah
Academic Background: Group Practicum: Internship Details: Areas of Interest:

B.A. French & English Foundation of Ecological Security - Needs Assessment in Bhilwada Centre for Scientific Research, Auroville Study on Vortex based Water Systems and Systems for Sustainable Townships Infrastructure Urban Governance

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Nitya Rachel George

Academic Background: Group Practicum: Internship Details: Areas of Interest:

B.A. Psychology CARE India, Gujarat - Needs Assessment of Nana Katwa Village, Vadodra World Health Organization SEARO Social Marketing Technique and Family Planning in India Health Promotion and Social Marketing Family Planning / Welfare within the Urban Context Social Marketing and Waste Management

Palak Aggarwal
Academic Background: Group Practicum: Internship Details: Areas of Interest:

B.A. Economics (Honours) Lupin Human Welfare and Research Foundation - Needs Assessment in Saman Village, Bharatpur Regional Centre for Entrepreneurship Development, Chandigarh Reduction in Post-Harvest Losses through Value Addition in Horticulture Rural Development Social Entrepreneurship

Pallavi Deshpande
Academic Background: Group Practicum: Internship Details: Areas of Interest:

B.A. Journalism (Honours) Seva Mandir, Udaipur - Needs Assessment, Chhali Village Aarohi, Satoli, Uttarakhand Adolescence Education Workshop and Learning Modules Social Entrepreneurship Development Communication Conflict Resolution Rural Livelihoods CSR

Paul Wambua Nzue

Academic Background: Group Practicum: Internship Details: Areas of Interest:

B.A. Sociology Foundation of Ecological Security, Orissa Needs Assessment of Village Kusumdhara, Orissa TERI - Department of Sustainable Habitat and Transport Systems Designing Sustainable Indicators for Urban Areas Coastal Cities Adaptation to Climate change Sustainable Urban Transport Urban Development and Governance

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Praniti Maini
Academic Background: Group Practicum: Internship Details:

Areas of Interest:

B.A. Journalism (Honours) Lupin Human Welfare and Research Foundation Needs Assessment in Saman Village, Bharatpur Regional Centre for Entrepreneurship Development, Chandigarh Reduction in Post-Harvest Losses through Value Addition in Horticulture Social Entrepreneurship Sustainable Livelihoods Urban Environmental Management Wildlife Conservation

Puneet Gupta
Academic Background: Group Practicum: Internship Details:

Areas of Interest:

B.A. Economics (Honours) Pratham, Uttar Pradesh, India Needs Assessment in Village Sitapur Aarohi, Satoli, Uttarakhand Backward Linkages in Herbs Production and analysis of Value Addition Chain in the Body Care Products under the Livelihoods Promotion Program Climate Change Economics and Policy Integrated Impact Assessment CSR Urban Services

Purna Prasad Chapagai

Academic Background: Work Experience: Group Practicum: Internship Details: Areas of Interest:

B.Sc./B.Ed., Secondary Science, Biology and Chemistry Teacher - Ministry of Education, Royal Government of Bhutan (6 Years) Aarohi, Mukteshwar, Uttarakhand Needs Assessment in Nainital District College of Natural Resources, Royal University of Bhutan, Gamalungma Sustainable Fodder Development Program Education Community Based Natural Resource Management Rural livelihood Renewable energy Agriculture and food security

Rajat Kumar
Academic Background: Work Experience: Group Practicum: Internship Details: Areas of Interest:

B.A. Psychology (Honours) AFCME, Subroto Park - Assistant Counsellor Seva Mandir, Udaipur - Needs Assessment, Chhali Village Pan Himalayan Grassroots Development Foundation Assessing Empowerment in the Gagas River Basin: The Impact of SHGs and Umang on Economic and Social Upliftment Environmental Psychology ICT & its role in Creating Sustainable Urban Spaces International Environmental Law Drug Abuse & Developing Countries Geopolitics and Security

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Ravindra Kumar
Academic Background: Work Experience: Group Practicum: Internship Details: Areas of Interest:

B.V.Sc. & A. H. Block Animal Husbandry Officer - Government of Bihar (6 months); Private Practice (3.5 years) Lupin Human Welfare and Research Foundation - Needs Assessment of Bhagalpur Indian Institute of Public Administration Processes in internal security (Literature review) Rural development Public Policy and Governance Animal Husbandry and Livestock Welfare

Rozita Singh
Academic Background: Group Practicum: Internship Details: Areas of Interest:

B.A. Journalism (Honours) Foundation for Ecological Security - Needs Assessment of Badanpura TERI - Centre for Environmental Studies Division COINDS for Automobile Sector - CPCB Waste Management Climate Change Policy and Advocacy Rural Energy systems

Salomi Nautiyal
Academic Background: Group Practicum: Internship Details: Areas of Interest:

BTech Mechanical and Automation Volunteer Physiotherapist - Prerna & Jeevan Rekha Pratham, Moradabad - Needs Assessment in Sitapur Aakar Innovations Pilot Project to set up a Sanitary Napkin Production Unit Urban Infrastructure & Governance Technology Innovations for Sustainable Development Climate Change Mitigation

Samrat Katwal
Academic Background: Work Experience: Group Practicum: Internship Details: Areas of Interest:

Bachelors in Development Studies World Wildlife Fund, Nepal (WWF Nepal), DFID/CSO Youth Working Group, Northwest Youth Corps, Restless Development, YES Nepal (6 years) Foundation for Ecological Security - Needs Assessment in Bhilwara, Rajasthan Tourism Development Endeavors Community Based Eco-Tourism Survey Social Entrepreneurship Community Based Tourism Development Ethics

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Saumitra Neupane
Academic Background: Group Practicum: Internship Details: Areas of Interest:

Bachelors in Development Studies Programme Officer - Social Awareness and Helping Activities In Rural Areas (2 years) Aarohi, Uttarakhand - Needs Assessment in Nainital Tourism Development Endeavors Community Based Eco- Tourism Survey Natural Resource Governance Sustainable livelihood and social entrepreneurship Conflict and Migration Integrated Impact Assessment Tourism and Community Development

Sonam Tobgay B
Academic Background: Work Experience: Group Practicum: Internship Details: Areas of Interest:

B.A. Economics (Honours) District Council Secretary, Wangdue District - Department of Local Governance, Ministry of Home and Cultural Affairs, Thimphu,Bhutan ( 5 years) Foundation for Ecological Security, Needs assessment in Bhilwara, Rajasthan Rural Livelihood Project, Helvetas Renewable Natural Resources Data Analysis for Two Districts Climate change impact on mountain-community Environmental governance and Climate change

Sudatta Patnaik
Academic Background: Group Practicum: Internship Details: Areas of Interest:

B.A. Sociology (Honours) Foundation of Ecological Security, Orissa - Needs Assessment of Village Kusumdhara, Orissa Child Rights and You Reports on Missing Children for a Public Hearing Human Rights (Child Rights and Women Rights) Urban Governance

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recent Achievements of MA (SDP) Students

2nd Place (National Category) in MIT Sloan School of Managements Climate CoLab Contest 2011 Third prize in the prestigious 2011 san-kranti national student challenge organized by The Indian Institute for Human Settlements (IIHS) in collaboration with Janaagraha Centre for Citizenship & Democracy and Yale University 1st place in REinnovate, ideas contest for Greener planet during Retopia, national level competition organized by Department of Energy and Environment, TERI University Scholarship for internship at Freie University, Berlin, 2011-12

3 SDP- University of Minnesota teams have qualified for the finals at Acara Challenge 2011, an international B-Plan contest 2 Green fellowships for INR 50,000 each under the INFLUENCE program of Swechha

Best Idea Award winner at Gov2.in, Indias first conference on Gov2.0 organized by Governance Now and Microsoft, in 2011

beyond academics
P Second runners-up trophy for Basketball (men) event in the University Sports Fest, 2011 organized by the TERI University Sports Club Champions trophy for Basketball (women) event in the University Sports Fest, 2011 organized by the TERI University Sports Club Champions trophy for Football (men) event in the University Sports Fest, 2011 organized by the TERI University Sports Club Winners in Ad-Mad, on-the spot advertisement competition at Aahavaan 2011, annual festival of TERI University

upcoming event: Synod 2012

MA (SDP) is all set to organize its upcoming flagship event Synod 2012 in February 2012. The event aims to bring together industry leaders, policy makers, academicians, researchers and students involved in the field of development to discuss the central theme - Practicing Sustainability: From Utopia to Reality.

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Placement Procedure and Guidelines for recruiters for Placement and Final Project
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The campus recruitment activity for MA (SDP) is undertaken to serve dual purpose of students formal job-recruitment on completion of the programme and the final project that they undertake in the fourth semester. The recruitment procedures are handled by the Placement Committee constituted by faculty coordinators, programme assistant and student coordinators of MA (SDP) at TERI University.w Organizations wishing to recruit MA(SDP) students from TERI University will have to express their interests by filling-up the Placement Form provided in the placement brochure, and send either by email to the Placement Committee or by postal mail to the specified address, latest by 15th February, 2012. The interested recruiters may prefer to give pre-placement presentation to the MA (SDP) students at TERI University, between 9th January to 27th February, 2012. The preferred dates for pre-placement presentation should be communicated to the placement committee, at-least a week in advance. Students can join the organization as employees upon completion of MA (SDP) programme in July 2012. The joining for final project will be on the 1st of March 2012, for a period of three months. Organizations are requested to provide prior information to the Placement Committee about selection procedure to be followed and certain introductory information about the recruitment team visiting the University for MA (SDP) Students Placement. Decision on the students selection should be communicated to the Placement Committee within 24 hours following the campus-visit made by the organization. All organizations are requested to prepare a waiting list, in addition to the list of students selected for recruitment, at the end of the selection process. Written confirmation of an offer will be sent by the selected candidates in short time following receipt of the offer letter. All communication regarding recruitment should be sent to the Placement Committee either at the email address or at the postal addressed specified in the contact information.

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MA (SDP) Batch of 2010-2012, terI university

For More information please log onto
www.teriuniversity.ac.in http://globalmdp.org

Members, Ma (sDp) placement committee, 2012

MA (SDP) Programme Coordinators Dr. Mala Narang Reddy, Assistant Professor Dr. Smriti Das, Assistant Professor Dr. Papiya Guha Mazumdar, Assistant Professor

programme assistant
Vrishali R Chaudhari

student representatives
Nida Yamin Pallavi Deshpande Puneet Gupta Rajat Kumar Ravindra Kumar

contact information
Ms. Vrishali R Chaudhari, Programme Assistant, MA (SDP), TERI University,10, Institutional Area, Vasant Kunj, New Delhi -110070, Tel: +91-11-26122222 Website: http://www.teriuniversity.ac.in/ Email: placement_masdp@teriuniversity.ac.in