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"Greatness in education is not a gift but a journey, built on vision, fuelled by persistence, and defined by fearless innovation."

Prof. Alok Kumar Chakrawal
Renowned Administrator and Academician
Prof. Alok Kumar Chakrawal
Educational Visionary
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Hall of Fames

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Excellence in Academics Award

Innovative Education Awards

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Top 5 Remarkable Men in Education India 2024

The Knowledge Review

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Nominee

LEAP 2025

Professional Experience

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Years of Experience in Higher Education
Teaching to Postgraduates and Graduates
Administration in Higher Education Institutions
Corporate Administration – Top Management
Guiding Doctor of Philosophy and Master of Philosophy Scholars
Key Administrative Roles
Vice Chancellor
Professor
Coordinator
Director
General Manager
Chief Executive
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Years at Top-Level Administration

Educational Journey

Alumni
Prestigious Institutions
Oxford University, M. G. Kashi Vidyapith, VBS Purvanchal University, DDU Gorakhpur University, Harish Chandra P. G. College
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LEAP Programme
NIEPA & University of Oxford - Leadership Programme of MHRD NIEPA and Oxford University

Areas of Specialization

Management, Accounts, Finance, Marketing, Research

Research Experience

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Ph.D. Guided
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Ph.D. Working
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M.Phil. Guided
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MBA Projects Guided

Major Research Project: 01 (British Council)

Publications

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Books
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Research Papers
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Monographs

Notable Work: Bhartiya Swatantra Sangarsh ke Janjatiya Nayak- Birsa Munda

Achievements & Honors

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Positions
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National & International Recognition

Early Recognitions
  • Best Paper Award in International Seminar Section of National Conference of Indian Accounting Association, 13–14 Sept 2001.
  • Felicitation by Commissioner of Higher Education, Govt. of Gujarat, for Academic/Administrative Excellence, 21 Feb 2013.
International Awards
  • Best Paper Award – International Conference on Strategic Management, University of Mumbai, 22–23 Feb 2012.
  • Best Paper Award – 2013 Key West International Multidisciplinary Academic Conference, Florida, USA, 4–5 May 2013.
  • Outstanding Research Paper Award – International Conference on Strategic Management, University of Mumbai, Feb 2014.
  • Best Paper Award – Global Congress on Knowledge Economy, Qingdao, China, 21–23 Sept 2014.
  • Outstanding Research Paper Award – International Conference on Strategic Management, University of Mumbai, Jan 2016.
  • Awarded "Excellence in Research Collaboration Award" – Shinawatra University, Thailand, 19 Feb 2025.
National Honors
  • Prof. Dolarrai Mankad Award for Excellence in Research, Saurashtra University, 2014–15 (declared 23 Oct 2018).
  • Life Time Achievement Award – Ramanujan College (University of Delhi), CA Parivar & Indian Accounting Association, 5 Sept 2021.
  • Contribution in the field of Academics – Navyug Arts & Commerce College, Jabalpur (M.P.), 21 May 2022.
  • Honored by Sanskrit Sodh Sansthan with संस्कृत तिरोमणि पुरस्कार, presented by Shri Ajit Kumar Doval, 3 June 2022, New Delhi.
  • Panelist – Varanasi Shiksha Samagam (inaugurated by Hon’ble PM Shri Narendra Modi), 7–9 July 2022.
  • Honored with "Prithvi Bhushan Samman" by Sanskrit Sodh Sansthan & Centre for Global Environment Culture, Raebareli (U.P).
  • Distinguished Alumnus Award – Deen Dayal Upadhyay Gorakhpur University, 2 May 2023.
  • Conferred "Icons of Gorakhpur" by DDU Gorakhpur University, 2 May 2023.
  • Awarded Excellence in Education – APAC Global Education & Skill Conclave, New Delhi, 10 May 2024.
  • Life Time Achievement Award – Confederation of Indian Universities, 19 Sept 2024, GGV Bilaspur.
  • Fellowship – Zoological Society of India, 5 June 2024, Bilaspur.
  • Observer Life Time Achievement Award – Observer Peace Foundation, Varanasi, 2024.
  • Facilitation with Momento – National Science Day, Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi, 28 Feb 2025, by Dr. Jitendra Singh (Hon’ble Minister of S&T, GoI).

Important Positions Held

  • Visitor’s Nominee at Assam University, Silchar, Assam (19.02.2018 onwards)
  • Visitor’s Nominee at Jamia Millia Islamia (04.06.2021 onwards) & CU Andhra Pradesh
  • Worked as Controller of Examinations, Saurashtra University, Rajkot
  • Worked as PR Director (SEBI nominated) on Saurashtra Kutch Stock Exchange Securities Ltd, Rajkot
  • Worked as Director, Interconnected Stock Exchange, Mumbai
  • Worked as UGC NET/JRF Coordinator, Saurashtra University, Rajkot
  • Worked as General Manager, Saurashtra Kutch Stock Exchange Securities Ltd, Rajkot
  • Worked as Coordinator, Internal Quality Assurance Cell (IQAC), Saurashtra University, Rajkot
  • Member in Academic Planning & Assessment Board, Atal Bihari Vajpai University, Bilaspur, Chhattisgarh
  • Member in Research Advisory Council of Central University of Haryana
  • Visitor’s Nominee on selection committee for appointment of faculties and statutory positions in CU Andhra Pradesh (CUAP/Visitors’ Nominees/2022-23 dt 14-11-2022)
  • Member of committee constituted by UGC dated 22-11-22 for promotion of Indian language
  • Nominated to represent Indian Universities on the Court and Council of the Indian Institute of Science for 2022–25 (AIU letter dt 13-02-2023)
  • Member of Academic Advisory Committee in UGC-HRDC, SPS University, Gujarat
  • Member of Research Committee (RC), ICSSR
  • Member in Planning & Monitoring Board, CU Andhra Pradesh (Notification dated 05-05-2023)
  • Member of AAC, UGC-HRDC, Gujarat University, Ahmedabad (06/06/2023 – 05/06/2025)
  • Member of Society, Maulana Abul Kalam Azad Institute of Asian Studies, Kolkata (w.e.f. 02-08-2023, letter no. 13894 dt 11-08-2023)
  • Member of Research Advisory Committee (RAC), IUCTE, BHU, Varanasi (w.e.f. 02-06-2023, tenure 3 years)
  • AICTE nominated BoG expert for RITEE Business School (RIBS), Raipur
  • Advisor, Textbook Advisory Committee for review of NIOS Curriculum (Ref: NIOS/Acad/Curriculam Review/952 dt 22-12-2023)
  • Member, National Consultative Committee on De-addiction and Rehabilitation (NCCDR) (letter dt 16-02-2024)
  • Member, Governing Council of AIU (20-02-2024 to 19-02-2026)
  • Member, Institute Body of AIIMS Raipur (Gazette of India dt 25-10-2023; D.O Letter dt 21-02-2024)
  • Chairperson, State Education Standing Committee, School Education Dept., Chhattisgarh (05-06-2024, tenure 3 years)
  • Member, Equivalence Committee of AIU (01-07-2024 to 30-06-2025)
  • Member, Board of Management, Educational Multimedia Research Centre, Dr. Harisingh Gour Vishwavidyalaya, Sagar (15-07-2024 – 3 years)
  • Member, Academic Advisory Committee (AAC), MMTTC, IITE, Gandhinagar (19-07-2024 to 18-07-2026)
  • Chairman, UGC Central Zone Committee for implementation of NEP 2020
  • Expert Member, Committee to simplify CUET-2025 (UGC, F.No. 132/2024 dt 07-10-2024)
  • Member, Advisory Committee of South Asian University (SAU/Admin/2024 321 dt 21-10-2024)
  • Member, Executive Council of Pondicherry University (w.e.f. 19-11-2024, tenure 3 years)
  • Member, Governing Council of Centre for Narendra Modi Studies (30-11-2024)
  • Member, Academic Council of JSS University, Noida (01-01-2025)
  • Member, Academic Council of CU Haryana, Mahendragarh (17-02-2025)

Member / Nominee – Board of Studies (Past & Present)

  1. M. G. Central University of Bihar, Bihar
  2. Central University of Jharkhand, Ranchi, Jharkhand
  3. University of Kashmir, Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir
  4. M. S. University of Baroda, Vadodara, Gujarat
  5. Gujarat University, Ahmedabad, Gujarat
  6. Veer Narmad South Gujarat University, Surat, Gujarat
  7. Adi Kavi Nannaya University, Rajahmundry, Andhra Pradesh
  8. Sarguja Vishwavidyalaya, Ambikapur, Chhattisgarh
  9. Nominee of Governor on the Court of Choudhary Bansi Lal University, Bhiwani
    (Ref: HRB-UA-33(1)-2016/4524 dt 07-06-2022; Tenure: 07-06-2022 to 06-06-2025)
  10. Member, Governing Board of IUC-TE, BHU, Varanasi (category: Vice-Chancellor of a Central University)
    Tenure: 28-03-2022 to 27-03-2025
  11. Member, Academic Advisory Committee (AAC), UGC-HRDC, Sardar Patel University
    Tenure: 01-07-2022 to 30-06-2024
  12. Visitor’s Nominee in Selection Committee of Jamia Millia Islamia, New Delhi
    Letter dated 30-12-2024

Social Initiatives taken by Prof. Alok Chakrawal

Swavlambi Chhattisgarh Yojana

Swavlambi Chhattisgarh Yojana

Started: 22 May, 2022

Empowering students through skill-building and entrepreneurship training for self-reliance.

GGV Swabhiman Thali

GGV Swabhiman Thali

Started: 26 Jan, 2023

Providing dignified meals to students facing financial hardships.

Kilkary Day Care

Kilkary Day Care

Started: 04 May, 2023

A safe and nurturing day-care facility for children of staff and students at GGV.

Healthy University Movement

Healthy University Movement

Started: 2023

Promoting health awareness, fitness, and wellness across the university community.

Fitness and Wellness Center

Fitness and Wellness Center

Started: Sept 2023

A modern fitness and wellness hub for students and staff to encourage a healthy lifestyle.

Natraj Kala Manch

Natraj Kala Manch

Started: 2023

A platform to promote cultural, literary, and artistic activities at the university.

Rakht Sambandh Sanskar Yojana

Rakht Sambandh Sanskar Yojana

Started: Dec 2024

An initiative to encourage voluntary blood donation and social responsibility among students.

GGV Vyavshayik Sansthapan Sanskar

GGV Vyavshayik Sansthapan Sanskar

Started: Jan 2023

Encouraging entrepreneurship and ethical business practices among students.

GGV Kutumbh Prabodhan Yojana

GGV Kutumbh Prabodhan Yojana

Started: Feb 2025

Promoting family values, harmony, and emotional well-being in society through students.

GGV Pyau Seva

GGV Pyau Seva

Started: Apr 2023

Setting up water service points (Pyau) to provide clean drinking water for all.

Contact

Office Address

Guru Ghasidas Vishwavidyalaya (A Central University)
Koni, Bilaspur – 495009
Chhattisgarh, India

Residence Address

Vice Chancellor's Bungalow
Guru Ghasidas Vishwavidyalaya
Koni, Bilaspur – 495009
Chhattisgarh, India

Email Address

alochak69@gmail.com
vc@ggu.ac.in