Curriculum Vitae Preji MP (Tourism Administration & Management)

Curriculum Vitae

Dr. Preji. M.P

Assistant Professor

Department of Tourism 

Tagore Govt. Arts & Science College, 

Lawspet,  Govt. of Puducherry,

Puducherry (U.T)

(India) – 605 008

Mob: 09496332406.

Email: - prejimp@gmail.com 

EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS:

Sl No	Course of Study	Name of The School/ College/ Institution	University/ Board		Year of Study	% of marks	Class
1	SSLC	Carmel Academy E.M.H. School, Alappuzha	General Education Department, Govt. of Kerala		2002	85%	Distinction
2	Plus Two	Aravukad Higher Secondary School, Punnapra, Alappuzha	Board of Higher Secondary Education, Govt. of Kerala		2002- 2004	78%	First Class
3	B.Sc (Physics)	Sree Narayana College, Cherthala	University of Kerala		2004-2007	67%	First Class
4	MTA	Department of Futures Studies	University of Kerala		2009	75%	First Class & Third Rank
5	UGC - NET	University Grants Commission			Dec 2011	Qualified for Lectureship
6	UGC - NET	University Grants Commission			June 2012	Qualified for Lectureship
7	PhD	Department of Culture Studies		Utkal University of Culture , Bhubaneswar, Odisha	June 2014-2022	Awarded

Period of Teaching Experience (as on 1.3.22)	12 years.
	PG Classes (2011-2017) UG Classes (2010-11, 2016-22)

Orientation/Refresher Course/Summer School / Winter School/Workshops attended:

Sl. No	Name of Course	Place	Duration	Sponsoring Agency
1	Orientation Program	HRDC, University of Kerala.	28 days(04.01.2017 to 31.01.17)	University Grants commission
2	Refresher  Program (Human Rights)	HRDC, University of Kerala.	21 days(08.10.2018 to 29.10.18)	University Grants commission
3	Faculty Induction Program	Teaching Learning centre, Ramanujan college, University of Delhi	28 days(04.06.2020 to 01.07.2020)	PMMMNMTT, MHRD

Appointment held (as on 2022)

Designation	Name of employer			Reason for leaving
		Date of Joining	Date of Leaving
Lecturer & HOD, Tourism	HCCM& Technology, Idukki, Kerala	01.03.2010	14.02.2011	For Joining at School of Tourism Studies, Mahatma Gandhi University, Kerala
Lecturer	School of Tourism Studies, (STS),Mahatma Gandhi University, Kerala	16.02.2011	09.11.2012	For Joining at IITTM, Gwalior.
Assistant Professor	Indian Institute of Tourism & Travel Management (IITTM), Ministry of Tourism, Govt. of India.	16.11.2012	11.07.2017	selected by UPSC for the post of Assistant Professor (Tourism) at Directorate of Higher & Technical Education, Govt. of Puducherry
Assistant Professor (Group A, Gazetted Post)	Tagore Govt. Arts & Science College, Puducherry. (UPSC Selection)	13.07.2017	In service	In service

Academic Responsibilities

v  Co- Chairman of full time regular MBA (Tourism & Travel Management) program offered at IITTM Bhubaneswar. (2015- 2017)

v  Examiner to Board of Examiners of MBA (Tourism), Indian Institute of Tourism & Travel Management. (2012-2017)

v  Examiner to Board of Examiners of MTHS, Utkal University of culture, Odisha. (2014-2017)

v  Member to the Board of Question paper Setters of IITTM, Mahatma Gandhi University, University of Kerala and Utkal University of Culture.

v  Served as an Additional Examiner to Board of Examiners of Bachelor of Tourism Studies (BTS), Mahatma Gandhi University, Kerala. (2010- 2012)

v  Served as an Additional Examiner to Board of Examiners of Bachelor of Tourism Studies (BTS), School of Distance Education, Mahatma Gandhi University, Kerala. (2010- 2012)

v  Served as an Examiner to Board of Examiners of Master of Tourism Management (MTM), Mahatma Gandhi University, Kerala( 2011-2012)

v  Subject Expert (2012)& contributed to the design of regulations, scheme and syllabus of Master of Tourism Administration (MTA) curriculum for Post graduate programmes in Credit Semester (CSS) system for 2012 admissions onwards in Mahatma Gandhi University, Kerala.

PROJECT DETAILS:-

1. Investigator in the project entitled “Functioning of Tourist police in States/UTs and Documentation of Best Practices”. The Project has the approved project cost of Rs. 40 lakhs (approx.) commissioned by Ministry of Tourism, Government of India in 2015-16.
2. Undertaken a six month Project study on “Eco Tourism in Kerala, Pathiramanal: A Budding Island Tourism Concept” submitted to Department of Futures Studies, University of Kerala in 2009
3. Project guide at IITTM and  School of Tourism Studies (STS), M G University for project study for the Partial fulfillment of the MBA (TTM) & MTTM programs
4. Project Guide to Regional Level Guide Training Program (RLGTP) for Eastern India, sponsored by Ministry of Tourism, Government of India.
5. Project Guide to Eco Guide Training Program Under Odisha Youth policy – 2012, sponsored by govt. of Odisha and conducted at IITTM, Bhubaneswar.

WORKSHOPS ATTENDED:-

v  Attended Workshop(2009) on “Updating Database and Online Tourist data collection” by the department of Tourism, Kerala

v  Attended workshop(2012) on “design of regulations, scheme and syllabus of Master of Tourism Administration (MTA) curriculum” in Credit Semester (CSS) system in Mahatma Gandhi University, Kerala.

v  Attended the ‘orientation course (2013) for Tour Guide Trainers’ Conducted at IITTM, Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh.

v  Attended workshop(2013) on “curriculum designing for undergraduate programme in Tourism” for Vardhaman Mahaveer Open University, Kota, Rajasthan organised by Indian Institute of Tourism and Travel Management, Ministry of Tourism.  

v  Attended workshop (2014) on “design of regulations, scheme and syllabus of PGDM curriculum”  in Indian Institute of Tourism & Travel Management during Joint Faculty Council(JFC) meeting

RESEARCH INTEREST:

v  Health and Wellness Tourism, Barrier free Tourism, Special Interest Tourism, Tourism Marketing.

TEACHING INTEREST:

v Tourism concepts & Linkages, World Geography, International Tourism, Strategic Management, Tour Operations & Travel Agency Management, Tour Guiding & Interpretation, Destination Marketing, Sustainable Tourism Development, Customer Relationship Management.

PARTICIPATION & PRESENTATION OF RESEARCH PAPERS IN SEMINARS: 

1.        1.M P Preji. (2012) “Linking Cultures as reflected in Alappuzha” in the National Seminar Organised by Govinda Pai Memorial Government College and Directorate of Collegiate Education, Government of Kerala.

2. M.P Preji. (2013) ”The prospects of Responsible Tourism in Developing Rural Areas- A model of Hampi in Karnataka”’ in the National Seminar organised by Sree Narayana College of Arts & Science, Kumarakom affilitated to Mahatma Gandhi University, Kerala.
3. M.P Preji.(2014) “Special Interest Tourism and its promotion: A study on Event Tourism in Odisha” in the National Seminar on Special Interest Tourism and contemporary Practices in Eastern India Organised at Indian Institute of Tourism & Travel Management (IITTM), Odisha.
4. M.P Preji.(2014) “Pathiramanal: A budding Island Tourism concept” in the National seminar Organised by Sree Sankaracharya University, Kalady, Kerala
5. M.P Preji and R Anitha.(2014) “Information Technology and its reflections in Tourism Marketing” in the UGC sponsored National Seminar Organised by Govinda Pai Government College, Kasaragode, Kerala.
6.  M.P Preji and V R Arya. (2014). “Relevance of Swami Vivekananda's thoughts in creating employable skills. A study on Tourism” in the UGC sponsored National Seminar organized by Sree Narayana Training College Nadunganda, Kerala.
7. M.P Preji. (2014) “Considerations in planning heritage tourism: A study on twin hills of Khandagiri- Udayagiri Hills of Odisha” in the National Seminar organized by Indian Institute of Tourism & Travel Management (IITTM), Bhubaneswar, Odisha.
8. M P Preji (2015) “Facets of Health Tourism and its competitiveness: An analysis of Wellness tourism in Kerala” in the National seminar organized by Mahatma Gandhi University, Telangana.
9. M P Preji (2015) “Revitalizing Education for Overall Development: A study on Tourism” in the National Seminar organized by SN Training College, Nedunganda, Varkala, Thiruvananthapuram.
10. M.P Preji (2016)”Information technology enabled marketing techniques. A study on Kerala Tourism” in the National seminar organized by Mahatma Gandhi University, Telangana.
11. Lenka, S.K and M.P Preji (2017) “Spiritual influence and its wisdom in Traditional Healthcare: A study on Wellness Tourism in Kerala” in the international Tourism conclave “Re-engineering Religious Tourism” organized by IITTM Bhubaneswar & sponsored by Ministry of Tourism, Govt. of India.
12. M.P Preji (2017) “Sacred Serpent’s Abodes in Kerala: Myths and Facts” ” in the international Tourism conclave“ Re-engineering Religious Tourism”  organized by IITTM Bhubaneswar & sponsored by Ministry of Tourism, Govt. of India.
13. M.P Preji and V R Arya  (2017) “Role of Temple Festivals in Preserving the Religious Taboos and Art Forms: A Study on Kanichukulangara Temple in Kerala” in the international Tourism conclave “Re-engineering Religious Tourism in India” organized by IITTM Bhubaneswar & sponsored by Ministry of Tourism, Govt. of India. 
14. M P Preji (2017). “Health Tourism in Kerala: Relative perception study on the determinants of wellness Tourism in the National seminar organized by Mahatma Gandhi University, Telangana.
15. M P Preji (2017). “Adding Colors to Aquatic Tourism: Potentials and Possibilities in Alappuzha  in the International Seminar Organised by Association for Cultural & Scientific Research at Alappuzha.
16. M P Preji (2018). “Imparting need based tourism education: challenges faced in creating employable skills”  in the International Seminar Organised by Mahatma Gandhi university, Kottayam 
17. Lenka, S.K and M.P Preji (2019) “Developmental Approaches to Wellness Tourism in Kerala: Distinct Differences” in the international Seminar “International Seminar on Academic-Industry Collaboration: towards bridging skill gap in tourism sector” organized by IITTM Bhubaneswar & sponsored by Ministry of Tourism, Govt. of India.

Articles/Seminar Proceedings/Research Papers Published.

1.  M P Preji (2012). “Alappuzha reclaims its past glory by stopping at Tourism”  Nehru Trophy Boat race Souvenir pp 168-172

2.Co-authored a book titled “Basics of Tourism” as part of content writing for the academic program of Bachelor of Tourism and Travel Management for Vardhaman Mahaveer Open University, Kota, Rajasthan.

3.M P Preji (2013) “Tourism and Career Options” Thozhilvartha, Vol 22, No.27 pp 3-5, ISSN 0971- 7358

4.M P Preji (2014) titled “Tourism- The right way to a great Career” in Thozhilvartha, Vol 23, No.26 pp 3-6, ISSN 0971- 7358

5. M P,Preji.(2014) “Responsible Tourism in developing Rural Areas: A model of Hampi in Karnataka”, Misbah, Vol 9, No:9  pp. 122- 128, ISSN No: 0976- 2523.

6.M P,Preji. (2014) “Role of Ecotourism in sustainable development: A study on Pathiramanal Island”, Research Review, Vol No:4, No:1, pp. 188-195 ISSN No 2250- 2521

7. M P Preji (2014) “Alappuzha gets a facelift through Tourism” Nehru Trophy Boat race Souvenir, pp 152-156

8. M.P Preji and V R Arya. (2014). “Relevance of Swami Vivekananda's thoughts in creating employable skills. A study on Tourism” in the proceedings of UGC National seminar on “Swami Vivekananda and Changing concerns in Indian Education” ISBN 978819279482-2

9.M P,Preji and U. Prasanth,(2014) “Cultural Heritage and Its emotional connect: An analysis of cultural linkages reflected in the backwaters of Alappuzha, Tourism Theory & Practices, Vol No:12, No:1 &2, pp. 44-52 ISSN No 0973-6611

10. M P Preji (2015) “Job opportunities in Tourism sector” Thozhil vartha, Vol 23, No.30 pp 3-6, ISSN 0971- 7358

11. M.P.Preji and U.Prasanth,(2015) “Tourism benefits are well reflected with community participation: A study on Raghurajpur in Odisha” Indian Journal of Tourism & Hospitality Management,Vol.6, No.1 pp 50-62, ISSN 2229-404X

12. M.P Preji, (2015), “Special Interest Tourism and its potentials to stimulate radical changes at destinations: A study on Event Tourism in Odisha” South Asian Journal of Socio Political Studies, Vol. XV No.2, pp 124-130, ISSN 0972-4613.

13.  Lenka, S.K and M.P Preji (2015) “Status and potentials of Health Tourism with special reference to Wellness Tourism in Kerala” Indian Journal of Tourism & Hospitality Management,Vol.6, No.2,pp 44-55, ISSN 2229-404X

14. M P Preji (2016) “Scope of higher education in Tourism” Thozhil vartha, Vol 24, No.31 pp 7-10, ISSN 0971- 7358

15.  M P Preji (2017) “Scope of higher education in Tourism” Thozhil vartha, Vol 25, Issue 27 pp 32-36, ISSN 0971- 7358

PUBLISHED BOOKS/ CHAPTERS IN EDITED BOOKS

v  M.P Preji (2015) “Hospitality Management”, Vikas Publishing House, New Delhi, ISBN. 978-93-259-8817-0

v  M P Preji (2015). “Facets of Health Tourism and its competitiveness: An analysis of Wellness tourism in Kerala”. In Miryala R K & Reddy V R (Eds.), “Trends, challenges & Innovations in Management” 1, Vol III (230-237-) India: Zenon Academic Publishing, ISBN- 978-81926819-9-3.

v  M.P Preji (2015), “Considerations in planning for heritage Tourism: A study on the twin hills of Khandagiri & Udayagiri in Odisha”. In George Abhraham (Ed) “New Thoughts” Vol.1 (410- 416), Ambadi Publishers, ISBN 81- 926565-0-2

v  M P Preji (2016). “Information technology enabled marketing techniques. A study on Kerala Tourism”. In Miryala R K & J N Gade(Eds.), “Responsible Tourism & human accountability for sustainable business”, Vol.1 (60-67-) Zenon Academic Publishing, ISBN- 978-93-85886-01-0.

v  M.P Preji (2016), “Tourism beyond barriers: A study on accessible Tourism & Its dimensions at Alappuzha” ”. In George Abhraham (Ed) “Recent Research” Vol.1 (173-180), Ambadi Publishers, ISBN 978-81-926565-2-6

v  Lenka, S K & M P Preji (2017). “Health Tourism in Kerala: Relative perception study on the determinants of wellness Tourism”. In Ravi Aluvala (Ed.), “Millennial Work force: A contemplation”, Vol.1 (180-187) Zenon Academic Publishing, ISBN- 978-93-85886-09-6.

Administrative Responsibilities

1. Member, IQAC (2019 onwards), Tagore Govt. Arts & Science College, Puducherry

2.  Member, Admission Committee (2019 onwards), Tagore Govt. Arts & Science College, Puducherry

3. Member, Examination Committee (2019 onwards), Tagore Govt. Arts & Science College, Puducherry

4.  Chairman, Purchase Committee (2015- 2017), Indian Institute of Tourism & Travel Management, Bhubaneswar, Odisha

5. Co- Chairman, MBA (Tourism & Travel Management) (2015-2017), Indian Institute of Tourism & Travel Management, Bhubaneswar, Odisha

6. Deputy Superintendent, Examination (2013-2017), Indian Institute of Tourism & Travel Management, Bhubaneswar, Odisha

7.  Member, Committee on Information Technology (2013- 2017), Indian Institute of Tourism & Travel Management, Bhubaneswar, Odisha

8. Member, Admission committee (2013-2017), Indian Institute of Tourism & Travel Management, Bhubaneswar, Odisha

9.  Member, Campus development Committee (2015-2017), Indian Institute of Tourism & Travel Management, Bhubaneswar, Odisha

TRAINING & CONSULTANCY ACTIVITIES 

1. Coordinator & Trainer (2015) “Immigration officials Training Programme” conducted by IITTM, Bhubaneswar at Kolkatha and sponsored by Bureau of Immigration & Ministry of Tourism, Govt of India. 

2. Member designate,(2015) Inspection team constituted for “Hunar se Rozgar Tak”, a funded scheme under ministry of Tourism, Govt. of India for creating employable skills in Tourism.

3. Academic counselor (2014) for MTM course of IGNOU offered at Holy Cross College of Management and Technology (HCCM&T) Kerala.                                                                                                   

4.Content Writer (2015) for B.Com (Travel & Tourism), School of Distance Education, Mahatma Gandhi University, Kerala.

5. Trainer, (2012-2017) “Hunar Se Rozgar” Training Programme, Ministry of Tourism, Govt. of India 

6. Trainer, (2012-2017) “Refresher Guide Training Programme” sponsored by Ministry of Tourism ,Govt of India & conducted by IITTM.

7. Trainer, (2012-2017) “Regional level Guide Training Programme (RLGTP)” sponsored by Ministry of Tourism, Govt of India & conducted by IITTM.

8.Trainer, (2012-2017)  for Training programes of  Eco Tourist Guide, Buddhist Monument Guide, State Level 9. Tourist Guide(SLGTP), sponsored under “Odisha Youth policy, Department of Tourism, Govt of Odisha and conducted by IITTM, Bhubaneswar.

10. Columnist (2013 onwards), Mathrubhumi Thozhil Vartha, an employment weekly in Malayalam in ‘Smart Vidhya column’ on “Tourism Education in India”

Previous selections/ Inclusions in the Rank list of various posts

1. Guest Lecturer (2011), Selected and appointed through Interview (state wide) at School of Tourism Studies by the panel  headed by Pro Vice Chancellor , Mahatma Gandhi University, Kottayam

2. Assistant Professor (2012), selected and appointed by Director IITTM, Gwalior through Written Test and Interview (National level) by the panel headed by Union secretary, Ministry of Tourism, Govt. of India.

3.  Assistant Professor (2016), included in the Rank list (Main) (state wide) after conducting a Test and Interview by the panel constituted by Kerala Public Service Commission.

4. Assistant Professor (Group A Gazetted Post) (2017) selected and appointed by Lieutenant Governor Puducherry after conducting a Written Test and Interview (National level)  by Union Public Service Commission (UPSC).

5. Tourist Information Officer (2018), included in the Rank list (Main) (state wide) after conducting a Test and Interview by the panel constituted by Kerala Public Service Commission.

PERSONAL DETAILS:

Nationality:         Indian 

Date of Birth:    10^th May 1987

Family details:   Married - Spouse – V R Arya, Daughter- M P Gowri

Father:                 G Peethambaran, Govt. Employee (Retd), Sub court, Alappuzha, Kerala

Mother:               C D PushpaRani

Permanent Address:  Maneesha, Vadackal (P.O), Alappuzha- 688 003 , Kerala.

REFERENCES:

1. Prof. (Dr.) Manoj Changat

Head, Department of Futures Studies

University of Kerala, Karyavattom

Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, India

 Ph- 0471-2305321           

2. Prof. (Dr) Sarat Kumar Lenka

Professor in Tourism 

Indian Institute of Tourism & Travel Management    

Bhubaneswar, Odisha

Ph: 9437228457