Dr. Pranam Dhar

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Department of Commerce & Management,
West Bengal State University,
Berunanpukuria, Malikapur,
Barasat, 24 Pgs (N), Kolkata- 700 126
West Bengal, INDIA
Phone – 26692568
Mobile – 9830071587
E-mail: pranamdharit@yahoo.com

Completed his master degree in Commerce from the University of Calcutta with 1st Class and stood second in 1995. He has passed both NET and SLET in 1997. Along with the professional qualifications from the ICWAI, he achieved GDCA in 1997 from La Mare Institute of Information Technology. He also achieved a Diploma in Junior Book Keeping & Accountancy from the Board of Commercial Education, West Bengal. He completed his Ph.D. Degree from the Department of Business Management, University of Calcutta in February, 2008. Dr. Dhar has a full-time teaching experience of over 11 years. Before joining this university, he has served the Department of Commerce of Vivekananda College, Kolkata as the Head of the Department. Besides, he has taught as a guest teacher or as a visiting faculty member / counselor for almost 15 years in different eminent colleges of kolkata and in the post-graduate Department of Commerce with Farm Management in Vidyasagar University, West Bengal. He has also served as a Guest Faculty Member in the MBA Department of IISWBM, Kolkata, in the BBA, MBA & BCA Departments of Institute of Management Study, Kolkata and also as a Guest Lecturer & Counselor, in the M.Com & MSW Departments of IGNOU, different Study Centres, Kolkata and NSOU, Howrah Chapter. Apart from his main thrust area i.e., finance, he takes a lot of interest in information technology. He has authored/co-authored Eight (8) books and also twenty-four (24) research articles published in different regional, national & international journals. He has supervised Fifteen(15) M.Phil Dissertations of different candidates under VMU and WBUT, most of whom are college and school teachers. He has also edited two journals named ‘info.com’ and ‘bodhi artham’ published by the Department of Commerce, Vivekananda College, Kolkata. He has also completed a UGC-Sponsored Minor Research Project entitled “The Role of Retentions in the corporate capital structure in India – an empirical analysis with reference to two major industries in India”. He has also attended different national and international conferences on Accounting, Finance and Information Technology, both as a resource person as well as a participant. He has also participated in different workshops on Research Methodology, organized by the MBM Department, University of Calcutta. He is also the life-member of Indian Accounting Association, Indian Accounting Association Research Foundation and Commerce Alumni Association, University of Calcutta, and at present, he is the Secretary, Lions Club of Calcutta Balaka. He has also developed the websites of Indian Accounting Association Research Foundation (iaarf.org) and that of Commerce Alumni Association, University of Calcutta (caacu.org).

Area of Specialisation

Accounting & Finance, Information Technology.

Achievements

1. Papers published : 23
2. ISSN-Numbered Articles : 12
3. Books published : 08
4. M.Phil Supervised & Awarded : 15
5. Minor Research Project completed : 01
6. Newspaper Articles : 11
7. Papers presented : 15
8. Best Paper Awarded in All-India Conference : 01
9. Session Chaired : 01
10. Keynote Address : 01
11. Papers accepted (apart from above) : 03
12. Papers communicated (apart from above) : 05
13. Website developed : 02
14. Journal Edited/Co-edited : 02

Publications

1. Dhar, Pranam, Gangasagar Island : Impact of Cultural Heritage Pilgrim Tourism at West Bengal, Tourism : Theory & Practice, Tourism Impact Issue, Vol.7No.1, January, 2009, ISSN 0973-6611, pp.73-86.
2. Dhar, Pranam, Effects of Disasters on the Societal Value of Tourism : Empirical Evidence, Tourism : Theory & Practice, Tourism Impact Issue, Vol.6 No.2, July, 2009, ISSN 0973-6611, pp.127-140.
3. Dhar, Pranam, Technological Process Outsourcing : A Positive Indicator of the Information Technology Boom in India, January-June 2008, JIS Management Vista, ISSN 0974-0872, Vol.II No.1, pp.62-75.
4. Dhar, Pranam, Non-banking Financial Companies : Positive Indicator of the Growth of Indian Financial System, January, 2009, IMS Management Journal, ISSN 0975-0797, Vol.1, Institute of Management Study, Kolkata, pp.121-130.
5. Dhar, Pranam, Nag, Aniruddha, The Role of Content, Its Collaborative Development, Evaluation and Process of Dissemination among Students in e-learning : An Empirical Study, Journal of Business and Economic Issues, July, 2009, Vol.1, No.2, ISSN 0974-9144, pp.94-114.
6. Dhar, Pranam, Value Added Concept : A Change in the Dimension of Reporting Practices, International Journal of Information & Computing Science (IJICS), June, 1999, Vol.2 No.1, ISSN 0972-1347, PP.58-63.
7. Dhar, Pranam, Das, Sanjit Kr., The Role of Microfinance in the Economic Scenario of West Bengal, COMSOMATH, September, 2009, Vol.12, No.2, ISSN 0972-2971, PP.50-58.
8. Dhar, Pranam, Internet Services in India – an Empirical Inquest, December, 2003, Info.com, Vol.1 No.1, pp.16-30.
9. Dhar, Pranam, e-leadership : An Effective Tool of e-business, e-business : The New Business Paradigm in a Knowledge Economy, Edited Volume, Edited by – J. Bhattacharyya, K. Chatterjee, A.K. Sana, UGC-ASIHSS Programme, Department of Commerce, University of Calcutta, April, 2006.
10. Dhar, Pranam, sunamisim – a Tool for Lightweight Disaster Management Training and Control, Bodhi Artham – A Journal of Economics, Commerce and Management, December, 2007, Vol.01 No.01, pp.45-57.
11. Dhar, Pranam, Pokhran Test and Economic Sanctions, ‘Ebong Ekhan’, Edited Volume, September, 1998, pp.33-38.
12. Dhar, Pranam, Contemporary Issues in Corporate Social Responsibility – A Close Watch to the Scenario in India and Abroad, PACIOLI, Vol.1, May, 2006, Journal of Department of Commerce, Sarsuna College, Kolkata, pp.62-69.
13. Dhar, Pranam, Role of Internal Financing in Corporate Capital Structure – A Case Study of Kesoram Industries Ltd., DOT.COM, Vol.1, January, 2003, Department of Commerce, SACM, pp.05-09.
14. Dhar, Pranam, Financial Frauds and Market Crashes : Casino Capitalism Indian-Style, PRANGAN, September, 2003, Kolkata, pp.74-79.
15. Dhar, Pranam, Computers, Internet & e-commerce – True Friends in Accounting Education and Research, PRANGAN, September, 2002, pp.71-77.
16. Dhar, Pranam, Buyback of Corporate Securities – A Close Look, PRANGAN, September, 2004, Vivekananda College, pp.54-59.
17. Dhar, Pranam, Technological Process Outsourcing : A Positive Indicator of the Information Technology Boom in India, Conference Volume (Full Publication), 6th State Level UGC-Sponsored Seminar, Dr. Kanailal Bhattacharyya College, Howrah, 12-13 April, 2008, pp.20-39.
18. Dhar, Pranam, The Role of Content Management in e-learning – an Empirical Study in Indian Context, International Journal of Information and Computing Science (IJICS), Vol.12, No.2, December 2009, ISSN 0972-1347, pp.36-51.
19. Dhar, Pranam, Self-financing in Higher Education : A Cautionary Approach, Full Publication in the Conference Proceedings, National Seminar & Biennial Conference 2010,University District Committee, WBCUTA, Vidyasagar University, Midnapore, W.B.
20. Dhar, Pranam, Akhan, Jafor Ali, Kisan Credit Card Scheme : An Instrument for Short-term Credit to Farmers, JIS Management Vista, ISSN 0974-0872, Vol. III, No.2, July-December 2009, PP.51-57.
21. Dhar, Pranam, Sarkar, Anirban, Forensic Accounting : An Accountant’s Vision, IMS Management Journal, Vol. 2, January 2010, ISSN 0975-0800, pp.50-65.
22. Dhar, Pranam, Akhan, Jafor Ali, Kishan Credit Card Scheme : An Instrument for Short-term Credits to Farmers, JIS Management Vista, Vol.III, No.2, July-December 2009, ISSN 0974-0872, pp.51-57.
23. Dhar, Pranam, Das, Sanjit Kumar, A Critical Evaluation of Special Economic Zones (SEZs) In India, International Journal of Information and Computing Science (IJICS), Vol.13, No.1, December 2009, ISSN 0972-1347, pp.34-45.
24. Dhar, Pranam, Effects of Disasters on the Societal Value of Tourism : Empirical Evidence, Full Volume Published in the Proceedings of UGC-Sponsored National Seminar on ‘Tourism Industry : Its Multidimensional Approach Towards Socio-Economic Development’, Pingla Thana Mahavidyalaya, March 18 & 19, 2010. (Acted as the Chairman of the relevant Session)

Papers presented in National & International Seminars/Conferences

1. Sarkar, J.B., Dhar, Pranam, Environmental Accounting and Auditing – Some Aspects, 22nd International Seminar and National Conference of Indian Accounting Association, University of Rajasthan, Jaipur, February 27-28, 1999.
2. Dhar, Pranam, Dutta, Sankar Prasad, Role of Ethics in Education – A Bird’s Eye View, UGC-Sponsored State Level Seminar on ‘Wealth Creation and Ethics’, 15th March, 2005.
3. Dhar, Pranam, Corporate Social Responsibility – A Close Watch to the Scenario in India and Abroad, UGC-Sponsored Regional-Level Seminar on ‘Sustainable Development & Corporate Social Responsibility’, 2-3 December, 2005.
4. Dhar, Pranam, e-leadership – An Effective Tool of e-business, 2-day National Seminar on ‘e-business : The New Business Paradigm in a Knowledge Economy, UGC-ASIHSS Programme, Department of Commerce, University of Calcutta, February 25-26, 2006.
5. Dhar, Pranam, Environmental Degradation and Accounting for Environment, 4th International Accounting Conference, Indian Accounting Association Research Foundation, Taj Bengal, January 9-10, 1999.
6. Dhar, Pranam, “Effect of Globalisation on IT Business in India” at the Seminar Organised by Institute of Computer Accountants, Behala, Kolkata in December, 2006.
7. Dhar, Pranam, ‘Internet Services in India – an Overview’ at the 58th Orientation Programme on 13.12.2003. at ASC-CU.
8. Dhar, Pranam, “Contemporary Issues on Corporate Social Responsibility” at the Two Days’ Seminar on DSA Commerce, University of Calcutta at IISWBM, Kolkata on March 6, 2005.
9. Dhar, Pranam, Attended a Seminar as Key-note Speaker and Resource Person on “Application of Information Technology in Business” at Purash-Kanpur H.N. Mahavidyalaya on April 8, 2005.
10. Dhar, Pranam, Delivered a Seminar Talk on “Role of an Accountant in the Present Day Changing Business World” at the Seminar Organised by Institute of Computer Accountants, Behala, Kolkata in August, 2007.
11. Dhar, Pranam, “Accounting for Intangibles with Reference to IFRS Convergence : Some Relevant Issues”, The XXXII All India Accounting Conference & International Seminar on Accounting Education and Research, Institute of Commerce and Management, Jiwaji University, Gwalior. November 14-15, 2009.(Achieved the Best Paper Award in India in 2009).
12. Dhar, Pranam, “Global Economic Downturn : Some Impact on the Indian Economy”, paper presented at the International Seminar, Netajinagar College, Kolkata, 30th January 2010.
13. Dhar, Pranam, Das, Sanjit Kr., “Corporate Governance and Performance – Indian Banking System”, paper presented at the Golden Jubilee National Seminar on Emerging Issues in Accounting and Finance, Department of Commerce, The University of Burdwan, February 16-17, 2010.
14. Dhar, Pranam, Effects of Disasters on the Societal Value of Tourism : Empirical Evidence, UGC-Sponsored National Seminar on ‘Tourism Industry : Its Multidimensional Approach Towards Socio-Economic Development’, Pingla Thana Mahavidyalaya, March 18 & 19, 2010. (Acted as the Chairman of the relevant Session)
15. Dhar, Pranam, Accounting for Intangibles with reference to IFRS Convergence : some relevant issues, National Seminar on ‘The New Accounting & Reporting Regime under IFRS’, organized by the Department of Business Management, University of Calcutta, February 20, 2010.
16. Dhar, Pranam, Land Acquisition in West Bengal : Issue of Public Purpose,UGC-Sponsored Seminar on ‘Emerging Issues in the Indian Economy’, Organised by Department of Economics, Rabindra Bharati University, March 25-26, 2010.