Dr. Manisha Seal
Assistant Professor

• • Research Summary

  PhD Topic: Rural Tourism as an Instrument for Sustainable Development of Anegundi village, Karnataka

• • Additional Professional Activities

  ▪ Member in Panel of Question Paper Setters for K-SET-2013 Examination in Karnataka.
  
  ▪ .Paper setter for MTTM/ MTM Tourism Course and BOE member at Indian Academy College Autonomous, Bangalore University.
  
  ▪ External Examiner for Mount Carmel College Autonomous, Bangalore University.

• • Publications

  ● Research article published on the topic “Puri- Konark Tourist Circuit of Odisha: Coastal Tourism Hotspots, Calamities and Resurgence” in Scopus Indexed Journal ECS Transactions Volume 107 no. 3923 https://doi.org/10.1149/10701.3923ecst. on 30th April 2022.
  
  ● Research paper published on the topic “Effects of Demonization on Self Help Group: A study on Odisha” in Scopus Indexed Journal bearing ISSN no: 1583-6258 Vol: 25, Issue 3. On March 2021.
  
  ● Research paper published on the topic “Rebooting and Resilience strategy for Tourism sector through Rural Tourism in Covid-19 Pandemic – A case study on Anegundi Village, Karnataka”. at Sambodhi- ISSN: 2249-6661 – UGC Care Journal with impact factor 5.80 on Nov 2020.
  
  ● Research paper published on the topic “Exploring the role of Films in promoting Rural Tourism: A case study on Anegundi Village, Karnataka” at Kala Sarovar- ISSN:0975-4520 –UGC Care Journal Group – I Journal on Nov 2020.
  
  ● Research paper published on the topic “Rural Tourism Entrepreneurship As A Mechanism For Rural Development: A Case Study on Anegundi, Karnataka at ACADEMIC RESEARCH IN SCIENCE, ENGINEERING, ART & MANAGEMENT (ARSEAM) FOUNDATION’s “International Journal of Marketing & Financial Management”, Volume 4, Issue 5, Jul -2016 , bearing ISSN no: 2348-3954 on 29th September 2016. (http://www.arseam.com/content/volume-4-issue-5-jul-2016)
  
  ● Research paper published on the topic “Revival of Rural Ethnicity through Cultural Inheritance: A Creative Rural Development Strategy for Anegundi” at Academic Studies: National Journal of Jyoti Research Academy Volume 10, issue 2, bearing ISSN: 0975-461X on 1st December 2016.
  
  ● Research paper published on the topic “ Film Induced Tourism : A Mechanism to promote rural Tourism in Anegundi ” in the research Journal ‘RIPPLE’ bearing ISSN: 2229-6794 on 11 March , 2016, at Garden City College, Bangalore
  
  ● Research Article published on the topic” Rural Tourism as a Sustainable Development Approach: An Analytical study on Anegundi, Karnataka “in the Journal “COMPASS” bearing ISSN: 2394-0646 on 10th October 2014 at Garden City College, Bangalore.
  
  ● Research Article published in Proceedings of the International conference
  
  (ISBN 978-163102030-8) in SRN Adrash College on the Topic – “An analytical study ● on rural tourism as an instrument for sustainable rural development of Anegundi” :
  
  ● VANIJYA SAMMELANA - Recent Trends in Business, Management & Tourism on 30th April 2014.
  
  ● Research Article published in online Journal ELK Asia Pacific Journal bearing
  
  ● ISBN no: 978-81-930411-0-9 on the Topic – “An Analytical Study on Rural Tourism as an Instrument for Sustainable Rural Development of Anegundi” on 4th March 2015.

• • Paper Presented

  ● Presented paper at International Conference on Managing trends in Technology, Economics, Tourism & Social Science (MTTETS-2022) addressing the theme “ Sustainable Eco-tourism Development in Periyar Tiger Reserve : An Analysis of Eco-tourism Experience by the Tourists” Organized by Gandhi Global Business Studies, Berhampur, Odisha in academic collaboration with Uniglobal College, Kathamadu, Nepal & KL University, Andhra Pradesh held on 25th & 26th March 2022.
  
  ● Presented paper at global forum addressing the theme " Resilience Post Disaster Management Strategies in Coastal Tourism Destinations: A Case study on Puri-Konark tourist circuit in Odisha” in ARISE 2021 (Advance Research for Innovation, Sustainability and Enhancement) organized by Special Minds, India and Kiwi Miles, New Zealand on 24th – 26th September 2021.
  
  ● Presented paper at National Level conference on “Resilience and Rebuilding Strategy for Tourism Industry from Covid-19 Pandemic - An Indian perspective” National Conference on“COVID-19: Implications for Economy” held at 12th June 2020.
  
  ● Presented Paper at National Level Seminar in St. Claret College, Jalahalli, Bengaluru on the topic “An insight study on Community base Tourism and its challenges to promote Rural Tourism: A case study on Anegundi, Karnataka’ on 20th October 2015
  
  ● Presented paper at International conference in SRN Adrash College on the topic “Rural Women Empowerment through Rural Tourism: A Case study on Anegundi, KARNATAKA”- VANIJYA SAMMELANA - Recent Trends in Business, Management & Tourism on 13th March 2015
  
  ● Presented Paper at The National Degree College Autonomous, Jayanagar, Bengaluru. on the Topic “An analytical study on revitalization of rural community of Anegundi through arts and cultural resources”- Karnataka As a Tourist Destination in Historical Perspective on 22nd August & 23rd 2014
  
  ● Presented paper at International conference in SRN Adrash College on the topic “ An Analytical study on rural tourism as an instrument for sustainable rural development of Anegundi “. VANIJYA SAMMELANA - Recent Trends in Business, Management &Tourism on 30th April 2014.
  
  ● Presented paper at National Level Seminar in Garden City College on the topic “Backwater Tourism in Alappuzha: A sustainable development approach” - Incredible India lies in its Future Preservation of Water on 30th September 2013.
  
  ● Presented paper at State level seminar in Al-Ameen Arts, Science & Commerce College on the topic ‘Economic & Environmental impact of Tourism’ - Tourism perspective in Karnataka : Search for New Avenues on 16th April 2008.

• • Conference Attended

  Seminar on 'Emerging Trends of information Technology in Hospitality, Travel & Tourism' organized by Department of Hotel Management and Tourism at K.L.E 'S .Nijalingappa College on 5th February 2005 Bangalore.
  
  Conference on 'Repositioning Karnataka as a Global Tourist Destination' organized by FKCCI & Dept. of Commerce, Mount Carmel College on 16th September 2005 Bangalore.
  
  Seminar on 'Tourism in India with special reference to Karnataka Tourism' organized by S.B.R.R. Mahajana First Grade College on 17th & 18th August 2007 Mysore.
  
  Conference on 'Pattadakal a World Heritage Site and Early Chalukya Art Centers' organized by Department of MTA, Karnataka Arts College on 23rd - 24th March 2008 Dharwad.
  
  National Seminar on 'Quality in Higher Education - its Challenges' organized by IQAC & Dept of Commerce, Vidya Vardhaka Sangha First grade College for Women on 28th - 29th October 2009, Bangalore.
  
  National Seminar on 'Tourism and Bio-Diversity' organized by Tourism Development Institute (A Unit of S.B.R.R. Mahajana First Grade College) on 2nd November 2010, Bangalore.
  
  National Level Faculty Development Programme on 'NURTURING LIFE SKILLS : TOWARDS AN ENABLING WORK ENVIRONMENT' organized by the Dept of Commerce and Management, SESHADRIPURAM COLLEGE on 30th October 2010, Bangalore.
  
  Symposium on Tourism Research Methodologies organised by Department of Tourism at Sahyadri Science College Shivamogga on 25th March 2011, Shivamogga.
  
  Seminar on 'Tourism and Sustainable Energy : Powering Sustainable Development', Conducted by Department of Tourism studies, Indian Academy Degree College on 27th September 2012, Bangalore.
  
  National Seminar on 'Archaeological Historical and Cultural Tourism in South India with special reference to Karnataka' on 15th & 16th February 2013, Mysore.
  
  Attended the Workshop on "Research Methodology" conducted on 27/08/14 & 28/08/14 at Mother Teresa Women's University to learn the application of research methodology and its significance in carrying out research work and preparation of Ph.D thesis.
  
  Attended an International conference on the topic "Entrepreneurship, Innovation and Inclusiveness - A Strategic Paradigm", at Jyoti Nivas College Autonomous, Bangalore on 16th Sep and 17th Sep 2014.
  
  Attended an National conference on the topic "ICHR sponsored national conference on "Role of Tribals in the cultural history of South India - 10 - 19 Century A.D.", at Jyoti Nivas College Autonomous , Bangalore on 25th Nov & 26th Nov 2014.
  
  Attended National conference on the Topic "Euthanasia: Kill the Pain not the Patient" organised by Jyoti Nivas College on 23rd Jan 2015.

• • Awards & Achievements

  • Honored with Indian Women Talent Award (IWTA) in Educators- Category by Nirgia Brand Promoters on 19th March 2022 for contribution in guiding, teaching and empowering and developing research aptitude among young Women.
  
  • Awarded with Certificate of Honor – Teacher’s Day 2021 by Chairman BOE (2020-21) B.Com (Vocational), Bangalore University & Principal, Bengaluru Amrita Degree College on 5th September 2021 for being the guiding force and strength of students.
  
  • Received PhD in Tourism Management from Mother Teresa Women’s University in 16th December 2021.

• • Membership (Bos/Boe/Guide/Chairperson)

  Member in Panel of Question Paper Setters for K-SET-2013 Examination in Karnataka.
  
  Member in Board of Examination for MTA (Integrated) Course, in Bangalore University and Mysore University since 2008 to 2014.
  
  Played active role in formulation of Syllabus for MTA Five Years Integrated Course in Bangalore University.
  
  Paper setter for B.Com Tourism Course at St. Joseph's College , Auotonoums, Bangalore University.
  
  External examiner for Mount Carmel College Autonomous, N.M.K.R.V Women's College Autonomou