Menuka Kadu
March 28, 2024 2024-03-28 8:47Menuka Kadu
Menuka Kadu ((BA-English Honours, MSW- Gold Medallist, UGC-NET, PhD-Ongoing)
Assistant Professor, Department of Social Work
- +91 8415949424
- menuka.yama@gmail.com
Qualification
- Ph.D. in Social Work (Ongoing): Rajiv Gandhi University, Doimukh
- M.A.in Social Work (Gold Medallist, 2018): Rajiv Gandhi University, Doimukh
- B.A. in English (2015): Jawaharlal Nehru College, Pasighat
Professional Experience(s)
- Assistant Professor (Guest), Department of Social Work, Arunachal Pradesh University, 01st Aug, 2023- 30th Nov, 2023 (4 Months)
- Assistant Professor, Department of Social Work, Don Bosco College, Itanagar, 19th Sept. 2022- 31st Jul, 2023 (10 Months, 12 Days)
- Assistant Professor (Guest), Department of Social Work, Rajiv Gandhi University, 14th Feb, 2020- 14th Feb, 2021 (12 Months)
- State Coordinator-WASH Project North East Initiative Development Agency-Tata Trust Naharlagun, Arunachal Pradesh Jul, 2018- Jul, 2019 (12 Months)
- Sub-Editor Arunachal Front-The People’s Daily Naharlagun, Arunachal Pradesh Jan, 2016- May, 2016 (4 Months)
Administrative Experience(s)
- Department Incharge, Department of Social Work, Arunachal Pradesh University 01st Aug, 2023- Till date
- Department Coordinator-Student Affairs Internal Quality Assurance Cell (IQAC), Department of Social Work, Don Bosco College 19th Sept. 2022- 31st Jul, 2023 (10 Months, 12 Days)
- Member Internal Quality Assurance Cell (IQAC), NAAC-SSR, First Cycle, Don Bosco College 19th Sept. 2022- 31st Jul, 2023 (10 Months, 12 Days)
- Programme Coordinator Red Ribbon Club, Don Bosco College 19th Sept. 2022- 31st Jul, 2023 (10 Months, 12 Days)
Research Interests & Experiences
- Research Investigator ‘National Research Study on Human Trafficking in India’ An United Nation-National Human Rights Commission-Tata Institute of Social Sciences (TISS) Initiative 01st Jan- 31st Jan, 2018
- Research Investigator ‘PRA of Bodak Village, East Siang District, Arunachal Pradesh’ Funded by National Council of Rural Institutes (NCRI), Department of Higher Education, Ministry of Human Resource Development, Government of India 29th May- 27th Jul, 2017
Publications (Recent 5)
Chapters in Books:
- COVID-19 Pandemic and Reverse Progress of Sustainable Development Goals: An Indian Rural Perspective; Toko, J., Kadu, M., Transformative Education and Communication Learning: Learning Essentials for Social Change and Universal
Happiness, ISBN- 978-81-963475-3-6, 2023, Shree Publications and Distributors.
Peer Reviewed Journal Articles:
- PRA of Bodak Village, Mebo Circle, East Siang District, Arunachal Pradesh; Kadu, M.; Indian Journal of Rural Education and Engagement, ISBN: 978-81-940618-1-6, 2018, Vol. 2.
- Paradigm Shift in Family Dynamics of Tribal Households in Arunachal Pradesh; Kadu, M., Toko, J., IOSR Journal of Humanities and Social Science, ISSN: 2279-0837, 2023, Vol. 28(9), DOI: 10.9790/0837-2809070107.
- Channeling Peer and Community Support for Drug Reduction in Arunachal Pradesh: Preventive and Promotive Resolutions; Kadu, M., Jikke, T., Toko, J.
International Journal of Multidisciplinary Research, e-ISSN: 2582-2160, 2023, Vol. 5(5). - Rethinking Family Support in Addiction Recovery; Kadu, M., Jikke, T., Toko, J.; International Journal of Creative Research Thoughts, ISSN: 2320-2882, 2023, Vol. 11(9).
- Necessitating Professional Intervention: A Collective Case Study on Substance Abuse; Kadu, M., Jikke, T., Toko, J.; EPRA International Journal of Research &
Development, eISSN- 2455-7838, 2023, Vol. 8(9). - COVID-19 and Mental Health Care: Role of Medical Social Worker; Toko, J., Kadu, M., Quest Journal of Research in Humanities and Social Science, ISSN (Online):2321-9467, 2023, Vol. 11(9), 174-179,
http://www.questjournals.org/jrhss/archive.html - The Public Health Labyrinth: Problem of Accessible Healthcare in India; Toko, J., Kadu, M., International Journal of Creative Research Thoughts, ISSN- 2320-2882, 2023, Vol. 11 (9).
- Learning Essentials from COVID-19 for Social Work Training and Practice in Indian Context; Toko, J., Kadu, M., International Journal of Emerging Knowledge Studies, eISSN- 2583-7354, 2023.
Awards
- 2023 State Felicitation for ‘Humanitarian Service of 12 (twelve) times Voluntary Blood Donation’ by the State Blood Transfusion Council, Directorate of Health Services, Government of Arunachal Pradesh on
World Blood Donor’s Day on 14th June 2023 - 2018 ‘Gold Medal’ for securing the highest mark in Post Graduate examination in Master of Social Work Programme.
- 2017 State Felicitation as ‘Blood Donor cum Motivator’ by the State Blood Transfusion Council, Government of Arunachal Pradesh on World Blood Donor’s Day on 14th June.
- 2017 2017 UGC-NET for Assistant Professor
Membership in Academic Bodies/Organizations
- Literary Secretary Rajiv Gandhi University Research Scholars’ Forum (RGURSF) 2022-2023.
- Member & Programme Coordinator ‘Skilling Galo Initiative’ of Galo Welfare Society (GWS) 2021-Till date
- Lifetime Member “AYANG”- A Voluntary Blood Donation Organization, Pasighat Since2015
- Lifetime Member Arunachal Life Saving Foundation (ALSF), Itanagar Since 2014
Research Guidance
UG SCHOLARS (BSW DISSERTATIONS) Session: 2022-23
- Daniel Boo (20A15005) Topic: A Study on Child Labour in Itanagar, Papum Pare, Arunachal Pradesh
- Khyoda Kan (20A15012) Topic: A Study on the Significance of Primary Health Centers in Doimukh Block of Papum Pare District, Ar.P.
- Muni Mara (20A15014) Topic: A Study on Domestic Violence faced by Women in Itanagar, Ar.P.
- Ngomjum Rikar (20A15015) Topic: Injecting Drug Use and Youth in Naharlagun, Papum Pare District, Ar.P.
- Sonlih Wangsu (20A15020) Topic: A Study of Unemployment among Educated Youth of Itanagar, Ar.P.
Resource Person/Jury/ Examiner
- External Examiner for Concurrent Field Work-III of Master of Social Work Programme at Himalayan University, Itanagar on 20th January, 2023.
- Jury for the Declamation Competition during the College Week-2022 of Don Bosco College, Itanagar from 7th to 12th November, 2022.
- Jury for the Painting Competition during the College Week-2022 of Don Bosco College, Itanagar from 7th to 12th November, 2022.
- Resource Person on ‘Creativity, Software Tools & IEC Material’ during the Orientation and Induction Programme of Master of Social Work Programme organized by the Department of Social Work, Rajiv Gandhi University on 26th August, 2022.
- Resource Person on ‘Social Work Attitudes and Soft Skills’ during the Sixth Orientation and Induction Programme of Master of Social Work Programme
organized by the Department of Social Work, Rajiv Gandhi University on 6th January, 2021.
Programmes Organized
Role | Name of Programme | Organized by | Date |
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Programme Coordinator | First Orientation and Induction Programme of Master of Social Work Programme | Department of Social Work, Arunachal Pradesh University | 25-29 Aug, 2023 |
Programme Coordinator | 2-Day Workshop on “Participatory Rural Appraisal (PRA) for Young Social Workers: Techniques and Application” | Department of Social Work, Don Bosco College, Itanagar | 02-03 Feb, 2023 |
Programme Coordinator | One-Day Voluntary Blood Donation Camp | Red Ribbon Club, Don Bosco College, Itanagar in collaboration with Tomo Riba Institute of Health & Medical Sciences (TRIHMS) | 29 Apr, 2023 |
Programme Coordinator | Voluntary Blood Donation Camp cum Awareness Programme on Organ Donation | Departments of Social Work and Sociology, Rajiv Gandhi University | 13 Apr, 2022 |
Organizing Member | One Day National Symposium in commemoration of Constitution Day on the theme ‘Justice Delivery Mechanism in India: Existing Concerns & Evolving Dimensions’ | Departments of Social Work and Law, Rajiv Gandhi University | 26 Nov, 2020 |
Co-Coordinator | One Day National Dialogue on ‘Strategies and Roadmaps for a Holistic, Flexible and Inclusive Higher Education through NEP, 2020’ | Departments of Social Work, Rajiv Gandhi University | 21 Sept, 2020 |
Co-Coordinator | Two Day Interactive Session on ‘Students’ Mental Health and Well-Being’ | Departments of Psychology and Social Work, Rajiv Gandhi University | 04-05 Sept, 2020 |