ACTIVITY AND ACHIEVEMENTS OF PROF. MEHBOOB DESAI

Activates of 2006-2007

January 2007

1) National Seminar on “Rethinking Gandhi an Thought and Literature “ on 30,31 January at Porbander. Attended seminar and chair the three sasssions.

February 2007

2) National Conference on “Future of communiy Education on an Emergng
Knowldge Society ‘on 8 to 10 Feb. by Indian Community Education, at Gujarat
Vidyapith, Ahemedabad. Attended theseminar on 9th Feb. at 2.30 and chair the
Session.

3) National Sminar and Interactive session of the Dierctors on 6,7 February at Jai
Narayan Vyas University, Jodhpur. Attended seminar and presented brief detail
and problems of Gandhi an studies center , Bhavnger University .

3) Paper Exame of Union Public Service Commission at Delhi on 10th to 12th Feb.

4) At Bhuj Educatioal Program by Dr. Mira shachede Trust on 21st Feb. at 6.30. Attended the function, and keynote Lecture given by me.

5) Lecture at gramya dekshinamurty , Bella on 22nd Feb. on ‘ Our Glories Past ‘

6) GPSC one day guidance lecture and model test organized by Department of History at Manav Vidhiya Bhavan for the students of university department on 23rd Feb 2007. 10 am to 5 pm .

March 2007

1) NAAC presentation befor VC on 3rd march.

2) Gujarat Itihas Parisavad at vadiya college, Surat on 10, 11 March 14, 2007.Chair one session of seminar

3) Lectuer at lokbharti, sanosara on Importance of History. 18 March.

4) Sent Meeting on 25th march 10 am

5) Arrival of NAAC committee on 26 march and presentation of Deptt. of History and Gandhian Studies Center on 27th March 2007.

6) Seminar on “ Ethos of Non Violence in present world “Community Education Center Ahemedabad on 8th April 2007 .

7) Paper examine at Sardar Patel University, V.V. Nager 0n 17th april 2007

Activities of 2007-2008

June 2007

1) Doordarshan Programe on 12th june 10.30 am at Dordarshan center,Ahemedabad .Program telecast on the same say at 5pm .Hope it will re telecast soon.

2) 14th June 2007 new academic year start .

3) 27th June Door Darshan recording on Islam.

4) Doordarshan Programme Recording at Rajkot 29th on “Communal Harmony in Islam“July 2007

1) 15 ,16 July visit to vapi with family for meeting about Muslim Education with Gafurbhai Bilkhiya.

2) 21st july , meeting at Ambedeker University, Ahemedabad 3 AM.

3) 22 june Lectuer at Mahesana in seminar on “Communal Harmony” other speakers are Joseph Mcvan and Bhanu Vijayshri.

4) 30th july to 5th August visit to Gandhian Louber Fundetion, Puri as resoures person. Eight lectures delivered before Tata, Tisco officers on Indian History and Culture.

Auguest 2007

1) Lectuer at Amerli on 17 August, Sub: “1857: First Freedom Movements”

2) Lecture at Parekh Arts , commerce , and science College , Mahuva on 25th Auguest 2007

3) Lectuer at Shihor on “ Muzeko sanmati de Bhagawam” ,at10 am and Lectuer at Lok Bharti, Sanosar on 26th Auguest 2 to 5 pm.

Suptember 2007

1) Function of minority sell for achivments of students and accedemisien of Bhavnager 1st Septermber 2006 at 10 am. Shiv Shakti hall,

2) Lecture at Dhoraji on 2 September 4 pm Oreganized by Brahmin Samaj of Dhoraji,Sub: “Muzeko Sanmati de Bhagevan”

3) Lecture at Mumbai on 9 September , Sub: Islam and Ahinsha,Shri Mumbai Yuvak Sanghe,Patker Hall, Mumbai. Also book relese function at 7 pm at Mumbai

4) National Seminar on “ 1857 : A new Evaluation by Historian “ organized by Ambedeke University, Ahemedabad on 26

October 2007

1) Meeting at SEVA , Ahemedaabad with Aketa Vidhyaguri . 20 octo 2007
November 2007

2) Meeting at UPSC, New Delhi on 23 Nov.

Activities of 2008 -2009

1) Meeting of RDC at Devi Ahiliyabai University, Indor on 5th March 2008.

2) Request of speaker Ashok Bhatt visit Gujarat Vidhansaabha on 14 March 2008.

3) Attended seminar on “Historical Research “H.K. Arts College,Ahemedabad on 15th March 2008

4) Lecture at BJP , Rajkot on Nana Sahib Pesewa on 7th May 2008.

5) Lecture Nehru yuvak Kendra, Bhavnager on 4th May 2008 .

6) Lecture at bhavnager Rept. Mota Satsag Mandal.1st June 2008

7) Interview at Bhuta College, Shihor on 23rd June 2008 .As Expert .

8) Board of study meeting at Gujarat Vidhyapith, Ahmadabad 0n 11th June 2008 .

9) Meeting at UPSC, New Delhi 28 – 29 July 2008 .

10) Book release by Prof. Mehboob Desai “Manzil “ written by Mukbil Kureshi on 25th July 2008

11) Meeting at UPSC New Delhi On 25 to 26tn August 2008 for Paper setting for upsc exam 2008.

12) Lecture and Interview at Gujarat Vidhyapth , Ahemedabad on 30th August 2008.

13) Recording at AIR , Rajkot on “Gandhiji s first Biography“ And Visit cum Lecture at Dept. of History. at 12 pm .

14) Meeting at SEVA on 23rd August at 1o Am , Ahemedabad as Expert Advisor.

15) Meeting with CM on 26th August 2008.

16) Visiting Lectures at Gujarat Vidhiyapith , Ahemedabad on 22to 26 September 2008 .Everyday two lectures in M.Phil. and M.A.

17) Meeting of SEVA ,Gomtipur Center , Ahemedabad on 14th November 2008

18) Meeting of UPSC , Delhi 15th to 18th December 2008

19) Educational Price distribution programmed at Hadgud on 23rd December 2008. Chief Guest of Function.

20) RDC Meeting of Bhavnagar. Uni. At 1 pm. on 28th November 2008

21) RDC Meeting of Gujarat Vidhyapith , Ahemedabad , on 10th December 2008. As a Subject Expert.

22) National Seminar ,18th December 2008 on “ Tourism and Labour “ at Mahatem Labour Institute, Ahemedabad.Presented Paper on “ Doli workers of Palitana Tempel”.

23) “The First Muslim Voice Conference , 20, 21st December 2008, Gujarat Vidhyapith, Ahemedabad by Tehreek –E – Pasmanda Samaj and National Confederation of Dalit Organization .Chair one Session, Subject: Muslims and Media: Tackling Stigmatization.

24) Fellowship Lectures in S. P . University , Vallabh Vidhyanager On 31st December 2008 & 1st January 2009. At department of History.

25) Visiting Lectures at Gujarat Vidhyapith , Ahemedabad on

26) RDC Meeting at Vir Ahiliya University,Indor 16th Feb. 2009

26) Lectures at Gujarati Vishvakosh , Ahemedabad on 18th Feb.“Islam and Non Violence “

27) Lectures at department of History , Saurastra University ,
Rajkot on 12 , 13 March 2009 . Under Prof. Exchange Programmed.

28) Book released “ Smurti Vandana” .

Activities of 2009 – 2010


1. Ph.D. Viva at Hemchandrachriya North Gujarat
University, Paten on 13 April 2009.

2. “Workshop on Creative Writing” at Karjat on 1 July to
6 July 2009, Organized by International writers club,
Delhi. As an Expert, presented Lecture.

3. Ph.D Viva at Hemchanrachariya North Gujarat Uni.
Patan on 19th July 2009, 3 pm.

4. Ph.D. Viva at Saurashtra Uni. Rajkot on 21 july 2009
12 pm

5. Ph.D. viva at Vir Narmad South Gujarat University, Surat
On 18-08-2009

6. Recording at Doordrshan, Rajkot on 17-8-2009 .
Program me on “ Sadbhavana Divas” birthday of Late
PM Rajiv Gandhi . Telecast on 19-8-2009
Doordarshan, Rajkot at 5.30to 6.00 PM. Re telecast on
Girnar on 24-8-2009 at 8.00, 11.00 AM and 11.30 PM.

7. Received invitation from UGC , Delhi to Visit Romania.
During 13 October to 24 October 2009 will visit Romania
And present four papers at academic institute of
Romania. Also visit various University of Romania.

8. Two books released by Dr. B.L.Sharm, Vice Chancellor
Of Bhavnagar University and Opposition Leader Shri
Shaktisinh Gohil on 25 July 2009 at sent hall.

9 One day Seminar of “Job Opportunity in Tourism”
Organized by Department of History on 25th July 2009.
At the time two books “ Non Violence and Islam”
(English) and “Gujarat ni Swtntra Sadhena” Gularati
Inaugurated by Dr. B.L.Sharma V.C.Bhavnagar University
and Shaktisinh Gohil.

10 One day introductory class tour at koliyak in August
2009.

11.11th 12th September Exhibition of Gandhiji’s Manparta at
Sardar Smurti ,Bhavnagar . Inaugurated by Shri Amrut
Modi. Chief Guest Shri Prasannvadan Maheta .Function
presided by Prof. Mehboob desai.

12. 12th September two days seminar at Kumarappa Maha
Vidhyalay ,Gadheda. Inaugurated Prof. Mehboob desai at
10 PM.

13.T.V. Educational Program at Ahmadabad on 17th
September. As a expert dicuess on “Sufism in Gujarat”

14.Programme at Shri Vadavali Juth Kelavni Mandal,
Vadavali on 19th September.
Lecture on “ Isalm and Ramzan” at 10 am.

15 Sanman Samaranbh by Bhasker Group “Sauratra
Samachar” 100 Eminent Personalities of Bhavnagr.
Shri Saurbhbhai Patel and Kathakar Shri Rameshbhai Oza
Chief Guest of Function. 1st October 6pm.

16 visiting fellow lectures in Gujarat Vidhyapith 7th to 9th
On “Tourism and British India”.

17. National Seminar on “Gandhiji’s View on Village
Development” as Resource Person Lecture on
“Gandhi and Dharma” on 10th October at
B.R.S. College, Dumiyani (Dis: Rajkot)

18. Vishva Gram and Gandhi Ashram (ziliya) Dis.Patan
Organized three says work shop for Students and teachers
(18-35) on the Subject " શાંતિકા વાદ્ય બના તું
મુઝે પ્રભુ , શાંતિકા વાદ્ય
બના તું મુઝે " 30 October to 3November 2009.
Attended this Workshop as Expert of subject and Lecture on
" હમકો શાંતિ દે પ્રભુ “on 1st Nov. 2009.

19. Govt. of Gujarat Selected for “Khadim” for Haj 2009 on 17
December 2009.But Govt. of India not approved due to late
Entry.

20 Inugration of Charts and Book Exhibition at Smt. Gandhi
Mahila College,Bhavnagar on 21 December , 11 PM.


21.UPSC Delhi for examine the papers of History II 30
November to 6 December 2009

22.Under Suvrnam Gujrat Programme, Saurashtra University
and Kachcha University Organized “Yuva Chetana
Shibir”At Dhorado ,Kutchh . Lectures on
“Gujratno Vaibhav ane Varsho” on 9th December 2009.

23. Inauguration of Exhibition of Poet Kalapi at Daftar
Bhandar Bhavnan, Bhavnagar on 21 December 10.30

24. Lecture in Gyanstra at Shri S.K.Shah & S.O.M. Arts
College, Modasa on “ Muzeko Sanmati De Bhagvan”.
22 December 1PM.

25. Santi, Sadbhav ane Aketa Yatra by Vishvgram . 23 Paten and
24 December Disa Lecures on “Communal Harmony”.

26. National Seminar On “ The Role in Building Modern India
of Pandit Nehru and Dr. B.R.Ambedker” at Barshitakli,
Akola , Maharastra. On 27, 28 December. Attended seminar
As Chair Person on 1st Section.

27. Book Published “ Mulsim Maha-Atmao” by Parshva
Publication, Ahmadabad. December 2009.


28. Interview of CAS (History) at Saurashtr University , Rajkot
on 31st December 2009 at 3.30 PM . As a Expert attended
the interview.

29. Chief Guest of Saurashtra – kachha Itihas Parishad 18th
Adhiveshan on 9th January 2010 at
Sakariya Mahila Arts College , Botad.


30. Department Tour to Ahmedabad 0n 12 January 13, 2010.

31. Lecture at Natrajan Traning College,Bhavnagar for N.S.S.
Programme Officers Seminar on 17th January 2010
At 11.00 to 12.30 P.M. on “આપણું દાયિત્વ"

32.Field view International Academy, Dhandhuka’s
Annual Function on 18th January 2010 at 4.30.
PM. Attended as Chief Guest of Function.

33. Lecture on “Responsibility of Teacher” at swminarayan
B.ed. College, Bhavnagar on 22 January , 3-00 PM.

34. Vanchan Shibir at Gautmeshvr , Sihor on 27 January
Organized by Gandhian Study Center,

35 Sahitya Academi ,Mumbai Organized National Seminar on
“Gujarat Saint Sahitya : Origin and Tradition”
30, 31 January At Somnath ,Prabhas Patan. Invited as a
expert. Presented Research paper on
“Influence of Sufism on Gujarati saint Sahitya”
on 30 at 10-30.

36. Lecture at Gujarati Vidhyapith, Amdavad on 6th February
2010 , 12 to 2 PM. M.A. History.

37. Meeting Under Swarn Gujarat at Gujarat Chamber of
Commerce at 3-00 PM regarding Book “Gujaratna Udhyog
Sahsiko” Publish by Gujarat Chamber of
Commerce, Amdavad I am on Editorial Board.

38. Meeting of syllabus committee of Gujarat Vidhyapith,
Amdavad at 11 to 4 PM.

39. Attended Annual day of Bhuta College, Sihor as Chief Guest on 10th February, 2010 4 PM.

40. Attended Ph.D presentation of Bahdurbhai Kureshi (Sociology) on 15th February 2010, 12-30 PM.

41. Appointed by VC in Monitoring Examination Committee and Visited two colleges of Sihor four colleges of Bhavnagar city as member of committee.

42. Attended Meeting of Credit base Choice System at Saurashtra University, Rajkot on 17 March 2010. Appointed by VC.

43. Lecture on “ Gandhiji” In ITI, Bhavnagar on 3 April 2010
at 2 PM Organized by Shri Sant Shrey Education Trust in the Context of “Gandhi Kath” of Narayan Desai.

44. Conducted F.Y. B.A. External Examination 5 to 10 April at Manav Vidhya Bhavan as a Kendra Sanchalak.

45. Apply for Major Reserch Project to UGC on “Islam and Non –Violence on 1st April 2010.

46. Apply for Indian Institute of Advance Study, Simla for visit as Research fellow for formulation of Reseach Project on
“Documention of veneration Presented to Mahatma Gandhi –
A Study” on 5th April 2010.

47. Research Article “ Islam and Om Shanti” Published in International Journal of Non Violence –in-Action “ANASAKTI DARSHAN” in Vol.4 No.2 July-December 2008(29 March 2010). This Journal Published by International Center for Gandhian Studies and Peace Research ,Gandhi Smriti & Darshan Samiti, Rajghat,New Delhi.

48. Well Known writer Joshph Macwan died on 28 March 2010.
Shrdanjali Article “મેરે મહેબૂબ, કેસે હો” published in “Naya Marg” 14-4-2010.

49. Actively involved in conducting the M.A. External Examination during 20 to 24 April 2010 at Sameldas College, Bhavnagar.

50. Shri Sant Education trust and Gandhian Study center jointly organized “Gandhi Katha” by Shri Narayan Desai , Son of Mahdevbhai Desai during 24 to 28 April 2010 at Dakshina Murti Vidhyarthi Bhavan, Bhavnagar.

51. Shri Sant Education Trust and Gandhian Study Center jointly organized “Gandhi Yuva Shibir” during 24 to 28 April 2010 at Dakshina Murti Vidhyarthi Bhavan, Bhavnagar.Prof. B.L.Sharma, Vice Chancellor of Bhavnagar University (26-04-10)and
Prof. Mehboob Desai, Director of Gandhian Study Center
(24-04-10 delivered a lecture in Shibir on

52. Visit to S.P.University to Examine the papers of M.A. on 29th April 2010.
53. Examine the M.A. papers during 26 April to 2 May 10, 2010 of Bhavnagar University.

54. Lecture at Rotary club , Bhavnagar on the subject of
“Jihad : Understanding and Misunderstanding” on 30th April 2010 at 9 PM , Rotary Hall,Gogha Curcal ,Bhavnagar


Activities of 2010-2011

1. Lecture on “The Teacher” at shri Satuaba Vidhyalay , palitan
for Primary Teachers on 5th May 2010.

2. Emergency Meeting of HOD at 3 PM by V.C., Bhavnagar Uni.
On 5th May.

3. BPGTR Meeting at Bhavnagar University Campus on 6th May
2010 at 12 PM.

4. Examine the M.A. History papers Of Gujarat University
during 8 to 13 May at Ahmadabad

5. Interview of Lecturer at T. & N.S Patel Commerce and
A.S.Patel Arts College, Boriavi. Attended as a Nominee of
Vice Chancellor on the selection committee, S.P.University on
11 May 2010 at 2 PM.

6. Interview arranged for the post of Assistants Professor for
Department of History on 28th May 2010 and sends the report
to the Registrar of Bhavnagar University.

7. Department of History’s Broacher released by Prof.
B.L.Sharma , Vice Chancellor, Bhavnagar university on 31st
May 2010 at vice chancellors chamber.

8. Attended Examination Reforms Meeting at Court Hall on 3rd
June 2010 at 3 to 4.30 PM. V.C presided the Meeting.

9. Attended Meeting of Board of Study, Gujarat Vidhyapith,
Ahemedabad on 5th June 2010.

10. Attended Interview of Assistant professor of History at
Gujarat vidhyapith as Subject Expert on 8th June 2010 at 2 to
4.30 PM.

11. Lecture at Sabermati Jail on “Dharm” on 9th June 2010 at
11 am.
12. Meeing at UGC Delhi for Gandhian Stuty Center on 22 June
2010 at 10 am.

13. Meeting at SEVA, Ahmadabad with workers of Gyankendr
at 4 pm on 19th June.

14. Interview for ETV Urdu for my book “Islam and Non
Violence” on 19th June at 6 PM.

15. Board of Study meeting on 8th July at 3 PM.

16. Under “Vanche Gujarat” programme Lecture at shasvat
college, Bhavnagar on “Styana Prayogo” on 10-7-2010 at
11.30AM.

17. Published lecturer “Islam ane Ahinshah” in Book named
“GYANAJAN VOL-2” edited by Priti Shah and Published by
Gujrati Vshva Kosh, Ahmadabad -2010.

18. Appointed as a RDC member in Saurashtr University. First
Meeting on 29th August 2010 9.30. AM

19. Lecture at District Jail on “Dharm” on 2ed September 2010
at 10 to 11 PM.

20. Lectures at Gujarat Vidhyapith, Ahemedabad as a visiting
Prof. in M.A. and M.Phil on 6 to 9 September 2010.

21. Viva of Ph.D. at Allahabad Univesity,Allahabad on 14
September 2010.


22. Paper Setting workshop on 17, 18 September 2010 at
Bhavnagar University, Bhavnagar.

23. 1st October 2010 Ph.D. Viva at Vir Narmad North
Gujarat University at 3 PM.

24. Seminar on “Research Methodology” organized by
Kavishri Botadker College, Botad on 25 September .
Lecture on “Problems of Research”

25. Paper setting work shop 17,18, 20 September 2010 at
University Examination Hall, Bhavnagar University,
Bhavnagar.

26. Interview of Assit. Professor at Govt. College Gandhinagar
On 28 October 2010.

27. Yuva Shibir for MSW students of Hemchandra charya
North Gujarat University, Patan organized by Vishvgaram
on 1,2 October 2010. Lecture on “Muhanmad Paygamber :
Service and Simplicity” at Samodha , Taluka Patan .

28. World Peace Center(Alandi) Maeer’s Mit Pune,India
Organized Two Day National Round Table Congress on
“Need to Promote the Culture of Peace in the World” on
the International Non-Violence Day –Mahatma Gandhi
Jayanti (2nd and 3rd October 2010) as a Distinguished
Speaker Delivered a Lecture on “Islam and Pease” on 3rd
October 11 AM.

29. Lecture on “Freedom Movement of India” at Shri
L.G.Kakadiya Secondary –Higher Secondarily
School, Kalvibid. Bhavnagar on 7th October 2010 11 AM


30. Lecture at Theosophical Society, Bhavnagar on 9th October
2010 at 6 PM on “સબકો સંમતિ દે ભગવાન”

31. 16 to 30 October 2010 Hajj Yatra.

32. 1 to 15 November Divali Vacation.

33. 17 to 20 E.L.

34. 4 December 2010 Visited S.P University, V.V.Nagar for
Paper Examine of M.A.

35. Meeting at Department for New Syllabus of S.Y.B.A. on 14 December 2010.

36. 9th December Lecture of Shri Sanjay Barot on “પ્રવાસમાં વ્યવસાયની તકો” for Remedial caching center at 3 pm.

37.Interview telecast on channel Vikas Aapna sauno”In “Pustak Chhab” programme on shri Dinkar
Joshi’s book “પ્રકાશનો પડછાયો” on 20 December 2010 at 9pm.

38.Lecture at Sardar Patel Intitutes for GPSC and UPSC Class on 2 January at 10 to 12

39. Lecture of Muzfer Hussain on “વિશ્વ મેં ગાંધીજી કી પ્રસ્તુતતા” on 5th January 2011 at senete hall under Gandhian Study Center for all P.G. Students.

40. Meeting with Moraribapu on 3 January 2011 at Mahuva about Organize the two days workshop for M.S.W. Students of Bhavnagar University.

41.Attended workshop on Curriculum for B.ed organize by Indian Institute of Teacher at Children University, Gandhinagar on 4th January 2011, 10 to 4 PM.

42. Paper Setting Workshop on 6, 7, 8 January at University Campus for M.A. History. And submit the paper of M.A. Semester 2nd and M.A. part 1 & 2 on 10th January 2011

43. Lectures of Visiting Prof. at Department of History and culture ,Gujarat Vidhypitha,
Ahemedabad on 10th to 13th January 2011.