Dr. Sharad Kumar Kulshreshtha

Designation: Assistant Professor

Department: Tourism and Hotel Management

Joined NEHU on

02-07-2012

Qualifications:

B.Com (Hons.), M.Com, PG Dip in EDP M.T.A., Ph.D (Tourism & Management), Dip. in Management (IGNOU)

Teaching Experience:

  • Worked as a Assistant Professor of Travel & Tourism Management, in Amity Institute of Travel & Tourism, (A.I. T.T), Amity University, Noida Campus (Gautum Buddha Nager) U.P. Since July 19, 2010 to  June 23, 2012, both at UG & PG level.
  • Worked as a Lecturer of Travel and Tourism and Business Management in Institute of Management, J.L.N. (P.G.) College, Etah (U.P.), Affiliated Dr. B.R. Ambedkar University, Agra Since September, 2004 to September 2007, both at UG & PG level
  • Worked as a Guest Faculty in Department of Commerce in D.S. Degree College, Aligarh for taking B.Com (Evening Classes) in the academic session of 2006-07
  • Worked as a Lecturer of Business & Tourism Management, in Institute of Information & Management Technology, (I.I.M.T), Affiliated to Dr. B.R. Ambedkar University, Agra, Ramghat Road, Aligarh, Since September 2007 to December 2009 both at UG & PG level
Ph.D. Title

Ph.D in Tourism & Management, the topic entitled (Growth and     Development of Event Management Sector in India – An Evaluation) under the supervision and guidance of Dr. U.N. Shukla, Institute of Tourism and Hotel Management, Khandari Campus, Dr. Bhim Rao Ambedkar University, Agra (UP)

Area of Interest

MICE & Event Management, Travel Agency Management, Tourism & Service Marketing, Emerging Concepts of Tourism.

Current Area of Work MICE TourismEvents Management, Rural & Sustainable Tourism.

Earlier Assignments

  • Worked as a Assistant Professor of Travel & Tourism Management, in Amity Institute of Travel & Tourism, (A.I. T.T), Amity University, Noida Campus (Gautum Buddha Nager) U.P. Since July 19, 2010 to  June 23, 2012, both at UG & PG level.
  • Worked as a Lecturer of Travel and Tourism and Business Management in Institute of Management, J.L.N. (P.G.) College, Etah (U.P.), Affiliated Dr. B.R. Ambedkar University, Agra Since September, 2004 to September 2007, both at UG & PG level
  • Worked as a Guest Faculty in Department of Commerce in D.S. Degree College, Aligarh for taking B.Com (Evening Classes) in the academic session of 2006-07
  • Worked as a Lecturer of Business & Tourism Management, in Institute of Information & Management Technology, (I.I.M.T), Affiliated to Dr. B.R. Ambedkar University, Agra, Ramghat Road, Aligarh, Since September 2007 to December 2009 both at UG & PG level

Organized Seminar

  • Organised Seminar on Emerging Trends in Management at in Institute of ManagementJ.L.N. (P.G.) CollegeEtah (U.P.), Affiliated to Dr. B.R. Ambedkar University, Agra in 14th Jan 2006.

Conferences, Seminars & Workshop Attended

  • A research paper has presented  entitled “Rural Tourism : A  Key of Rural Development” (co-authored with  Dr. U.N. Shukla) in National Conference on “Role and Contribution of Hosts, Guests, Government and Tourism Enterprises ”, March 24-25-2008, Institute of Tourism & Hotel Management, Bundelkhand University, Jhansi (U.P.)
  • A research paper has presented entitled “No Frill / LCC: A Key Emerging Issue in Indian Aviation Industry” in National Conference on “Indian Civil Aviation Sector: Future Directions” 17-18, January, 2009, Indian Institute Tourism and Travel Management (IITTM) Gwalior and Indian Tourism Congress (ITC)
  • A research has presented entitled “Rural Tourism: A Key Emerging Issue in India” (co-authored with Dr. U.N. Shukla)  in National Seminar  on Trends and Transformation in Tourism “ A Future and Scientific Perspectives” March 21-22, 2009, School of Studies in Tourism & Travel Management, Jiwaji University, Gwalior (M.P.)
  • Participated in 1st Delhi Tourism Conclave-‘Unleashing the Potential of Delhi’, 18-19 March 2010, Organiesd by Tourism Department, Government of NCT of Delhi and Delhi Tourism & Delhi Transportation Corporation Limited (DTTDC) in collaboration with   Confederation of Indian Industry (CII), Islamic Convention Centre, Lodhi Road, Delhi.
  • Participated in workshop on “Train the Trainer Programme on Swiss Tourism Destination’ of conducted by Switzerland Tourism, Swiss Embassy, New Delhi in March,2012
  • Participated in ‘Conclave on Investment Tourism Infrastructure’ (CITI), 16-17 January 2013, Organiesd by Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FICCI) New Delhi
  • Participated in 3rd India International Hotel Travel & Tourism Research Conference, 29-31 January 2013, organised by Banaridas Chandiwala Institute of Hotel Management & Catering Technology, New Delhi.
  • Participated as a Resource Person in Directors’ Conclave-2013 held at 2-3 February, 2013 at Indian Institute of Tourism & Travel Management, (IITTM), Gwalior (An Organization of Ministry of Tourism, Government of India).
  • Participated in National Seminar on Entrepreneurship and Inclusive Growth, 21 March 2013 organised by The Department of Commerce, North-Eastern Hill University, Shillong.
  • Participated in International Seminar on India’s Look East Policy and The North Eastern Region: Strengthening the Continental Route 22 March 2013, Organised ICSSR-North Eastern Regional Centre, Shillong.
  • Paper presented on “Nurturing a Priceless Drop: An Approach for Sustainable Tourism Practices” in connection with  World Tourism Day on the theme of Tourism & Water: Protecting our Common future organized by Department on Tourism, Government of Meghalaya on Sept 27, 2013.
  • Participated in 4th India International Hotel, Travel & Tourism Research Conference (IIHTTRC-2014) organized by  Banarsidas Chandiwala Institute of Hotel Management & Cataring Technology, New Delhi, India on 12-15 February-2014.
  • Participated in connection with World Tourism Day Programme on the theme of Tourism and Community Development organized by Department on Tourism, Government of Meghalaya on Sept 27, 2014.
  • Participated in Workshop on Value Proposition personality Development and Communication Skill   organized by ITM Group, Mumbai & Career & Counseling Cell, NEHU, Shillong, on 11th -12th  September -2014.
  • Participated in Workshop on “Promoting Entrepreneurship in Meghalaya: Way forward“ (Under the ADB project: Supporting Human Capital Development in Meghalaya) organized by State Institute of Rural Development (An Apex Training Institute in Rural Development, Govt. of Meghalaya) Shillong  on 8th October 2014
  • Participated in Capacity Building Workshop on Critical Research Thought Process sponsored by ICSSR, New Delhi and conducted by Department of Management, NEHU, Tura campus, Tura from 24th November to 7th December, 2014.
  • Participated in the Directors Conclave- 2015 on the theme of “Exploring Quality Assurance in Tourism Education for the 21st Century” as Resource Person on January 17-18, 2015 at Institute of Tourism and Travel Management, Govindpuri, Gwalior (An Organization of Ministry of Tourism, Government of India).
  • Participated in the 7th International Tourism Conference on Inclusive Growth and sustainable Development: Agenda for Tourism 7 Hospitality Industry orgnasied by Indian Tourism and Hospitality Congress (ITHC) on (6th – 8th February, 2015) at Manali (Himachal Pradesh), India.

Invitation for Career Show by DDK-Shillong:

  • Invited for Interview on Travel & Tourism in the Show of “Expert for Career Guidance” conducted by Doordarshan Kendra, Shillong, telecast on 12-09-2013 and 21-09-2013.

Invitation as Resource Person:

  • Invited as a Resource Person in Directors’ Conclave-2013 held at 2-3 February, 2013 at Indian Institute of Tourism & Travel Management, (IITTM), Gwalior (An Organization of Ministry of Tourism, Government of India).
  • Invited as Resource Person for the presented on “Potential of Wildlife and Eco tourism in North East India ” in connection with Look East Business Show – 2015  the theme of “Exploring North East India: Tourism Unbound” Organized  by Indian chamber of Commerce Look East Business Show – 2015 on 27th  February, 2015 Shillong, Meghalaya, India.
  • Invited as a Resource Person for delivering a lecture on “Creativity and Business-The Man behind the Venture” in Entrepreneur Awareness  Camp organized by Department of BSSS, NEHU sponsored by Entrepreneurship Development of India(EDI), Ahmdabad, on 28th March 2015.

Empanel as an Academic Counsellor:

  • Empanel as an Academic Counsellor for IGNOU at Shillong College(1801) for MTM Programme Course(s) MTM-9, 14 & 15 for 2014-15

Acted as an Editor of Newsletter:

  • Worked as an Editor of Newsletter PRAYAS  from 2008 -2009 inInstitute of Information & Management Technology, (I.I.M.T), Affiliated to Dr. B.R. Ambedkar University, Agra, Ramghat Road, Aligarh.

Refresher/Orientation/Short-term Course Attended:

  • Participated in 21-days UGC-Refresher Course on Tourism & Hospitality conducted by  Academic Staff College, BPS Mahila Vishwavidhalaya, Khanpur Kalan, Sonepat   (Haryana), Dec 17, 2012 to Jan 7, 2013.
  • Participated in 21-days UGC-Refresher Course on Travel & Tourism conducted by Indian Institute of Travel & Tourism Management (IITTM), Gwalior (An Organization of Ministry of Tourism, Government of India) August 6-26, 2007
  • Participated in 6-days Short-term Course on SPSS, conducted by Academic Staff College- North-Eastern Hill University, Shillong, December 2-7, 2013.
  • Participated in UGC Sponsored Orientation Programme conducted by UGC-ASC, Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh, from  Feb 18, 2014 to  Feb15, 2014.

Ph. D. Supervised Nil   Membership Life Member Indian Tourism Congress (ITC/LFM/291)  


Publications

  • A research paper has published entitled “E-Tourism: A Key Emerging Issue in India” (co-authored with Dr. U.N.Shukla) in International Conference on “Cutting Edge Research in Tourism-New Directions and Challenges”, March 17-18-2007, Himachal Pradesh University, Shimla (H.P.) ISBN 81-8247-153-2
  • A research paper has published ”Role of NGOs in Community Tourism Promotion” (co-authored with Dr. U.N.Shukla) in International Conference on “Sustainable Destination Excellence: Innovations in Alternative Tourism (SDEIAT)”  17-18 February, 2011, School of Hospitality & Tourism Management (SHTM),University of Jammu, (Jammu and Kashmir), (India) ISBN 978-81-909704-4-0
  • Paper published on “Rural Tourism: A Key of Rural Development” in the edited book of AK Agrawal & AK Singh entitled on “Management and Socio-Economic Development” by Mittal Publications, New Delhi(INDIA) ISBN 81-8324-476-9
  • Paper published on “Corporate Social Responsibilities and Ethics of  Travel and Tourism Industry” in the edited book of AK Agrawal & AK Singh entitled on “Management and Socio-Economic Development” by Mittal Publications, New Delhi(INDIA) ISBN 81-8324-476-9
  • Paper published on “Prospect and Opportunities in Tourism Sector through Public Private Partnership” in the edited book of RK Mishra, G Rajesh, S Mishra, M Chandrashekhar from Institute of Public Entreprise(IPE) entitled on “Public Private Partnership-The Need of Hour” by Bloomsbury India, New Delhi(INDIA) ISBN 978-93-82951-59-9
  • Paper published on “The Inclusive Growth of Incredible India with Special Reference to Tourism Industry” in the edited book of SP Bansal, Sandeep Kulshreshtha & Prashant Gautam entitled on “Tourism Inclusive Growth & Sustainable Development” by Bharati Publications, New Delhi(INDIA) ISBN 978-93-85000-05-8
  • Paper published on “The Swachh Bharat Abhiyan a Mantra for Corporate Social  Responsibility of Tourism & Hotel Sector-” in the edited book of SP Bansal, Sandeep Walia entitled on “Tourism & Hospitality-Trends, concerns and Opprtunities” by Bharati Publications, New Delhi(INDIA) ISBN 978-93-85000-20-1
  • Paper published on "ICT: a Key of Global Transformation of Travel & Tourism Industry “in the Tourism Spectrum- a Refereed International Journal (Special issue on “ICTs and Tourism Trade Transformation) by Bharti Publications New Delhi. ISSN: 2395-2849