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Dr. Govinda Pangging

Associate Professor

Natural resource management, Forest management, Community forestry, Agroforestry, Ethnobotany, Forest economics, etc.

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PROFESSIONAL BACKGROUND
FromToDesignationOrganisation
June 2020Till dateAssociate ProfessorDepartment of Forestry, NERIST (Deemed-to-be-University), Nirjuli, Arunachal Pradesh.
June 2006June 2020Assistant ProfessorDepartment of Forestry, NERIST (Deemed-to-be-University), Nirjuli, Arunachal Pradesh.
June 2002June 2006Assistant Project Officer/ConsultantForest Conservation Programme, WWF-India, Lodhi estate, New Delhi and Itanagar Field Office WWF-India Itanagar Arunachal Pradesh.
HONORS AND AWARDS
HonorsInstituteYear
Awarded Bronze medal in TT Doubles in 3rd Kalikho Pul Memorial State Table Tennis Championship 2023 at Itanagar3rd Kalikho Pul Memorial State Table Tennis Championship 2023 2023
Awarded Gold (Topper) in NPTEL- FDP course "Forest Biometry"AICTE-NPTEL (IIT Kanpur)2019
Best poster award for research paper “Knowledge and valuation of tree species used in traditional agroforestry systems in Eastern Himalaya...” during International Conference on strategies for Environmental Protection and management (ICSEPM-2016) organised by JNU, New Delhi from 11th to 13th December 2016.JNU, New Delhi2016
FAELS (Fellow, Academy for Environment and Life Sciences).Academy for Environment and Life Sciences, Agra.2013
"Best Exhibition Stall Award” of State Level Exhibition on 24th Statehood Day      Celebration-of Arunachal Pradesh, held at Itanagar, Arunachal Pradesh.NERIST, Nirjuli2010
National Eligibility Test (NET)ICAR, ASRB2001
WWF-India scholarship received during pursuing P.G. Diploma in Environmental Law from CEL, WWF-India.Centre for Environmental Law, WWF-India, New Delhi2001-2002
NEC Stipend and Book grant received during pursuing  B.Sc. and M.Sc. Forestry.NEC, Shillong1996-2001
EDUCATIONAL DETAILS
DegreeSubjectUniversityYear
Ph.D. ForestryForestryNERIST (Deemed-to-be-University), Nirjuli, Arunachal Pradesh2019
P.G. Diploma in Environmental LawForest act & policy, Environmental law, International treaties & convention, etc.Centre for Environmental Law (CEL), WWF-India, Lodhi estate, New Delhi.2001-2002
M.Sc. Forestry (Economics and Management)Forest management, Econometrics, Environmental economics, etc.Forest Research Institute (FRI), Dehradun, Deemed University, Uttrakhand.1999-2001
B.Sc. Forestry (10+2+4)Silviculture, Forest protection, Forest mensuration, Forest protection, etc.NERIST, Nirjuli, Arunachal Pradesh.1995-1999
Certificate course Forestry (10+2)Silviculture, physics, chemistry, etc.NERIST, Nirjuli, Arunachal Pradesh.1993-1995
ADMINISTRATIVE BACKGROUND
FromToDesignationOrganisation
2009Till dateIn-charge of Lab-4 (Environment and NRM)Department of Forestry NERIST, Nirjuli
2008Till dateT&P Counsellor (Forestry)T&P cell, NERIST, Nirjuli
20152017Programme officerNERIST NSS Unit
20172024LO SC/STNERIST
SPONSORED RESEARCH PROJECTS
TopicFunding AgencyYear
Documentation of Indigenous knowledge system of selected major tribes of Arunachal Pradesh and the relevance of Intellectual property rights to IKS. https://sites.google.com/view/ipr4iksNMHS2018-2022
Linking cultural heritage with natural heritage – a study on community based conservation and livelihood option in Ziro valley, Arunachal Pradesh GOI-GBPIHED-UNDP2007-2012
Cultural landscapes: The Basis for Linking Biodiversity Conservation with Sustainable Development in Arunachal Pradesh. UNESCO2007-2011
MEMBERSHIPS IN PROFESSIONAL BODIES AND TEACHING ENGAGEMENTS
  1. Medicinal and aromatic plants association in India, Gujarat. (Life membership)
  2. Bamboo society of India, Bangalore. (Life membership)
  3. Indian Society for plantation crops, Kerala. (Life membership)
  4. National Environmental Science Academy, New Delhi. (Life membership)
  5. Academy for Environment and Life science, Agra. (Life membership)
  6. Indian Association of Hill Farming (Life membership)
Teaching Engagements
TitleCourse CodeModuleSemester
Environmental Studies and Disaster ManagementFR-22101DegreeI
Climate ScienceFR-23101DegreeI
Forest ManagementFR-22201DegreeII
Certification of Forest ProductsFR-23205DegreeI
Forest Policy and instrumentsFR-7203PGII
Forest management and resource economicsFR-8104PGI
Global Climate ChangeFR-8001PGI
PROJECTS AND THESIS SUPERVISED/ CURRENTLY SUPERVISING
(a) Ph.D. Supervised
Name of Ph.D. ScholarSupervised/ Co-supervisedStatus
Ms. Nabam Api Supervised Continued
Mr. Walung Songthing Supervised Continued
Ms. Mero Yangfo Supervised Continued
Mr. Pushkal Bagchie Supervised Continued
Mr. Ajay Kumar Supervised Continued
Ms. Mousomi TripuraSupervisedContinued
(b) M.Sc. Forestry and B.Sc. Forestry Students guide/Co-guided.
M.Sc. and B. Sc dissertationName of students
Documentation of alien plant species in Sikkim: A case study from West Sikkim and North Sikkim districts of Sikkim, India (2024). Dechen Choden Bhutia (PG)
Study on carbon sequestration of tree species growing in NERIST campus: A case study from Arunachal Pradesh, India. (2024)Mela Aihun Nora Lyngdoh, Bannangiar Kurbah and Nistha Sonowal Deori Bhoralee (UG)
Documentation of prevailing agroforestry systems in Manipur: A case study from Imphal East, Kakching and Bishnupur Districts of Manipur, India (2023). Khulpuwa Solomon Maring (PG)
Study on the economic analysis, biological yield and growing stock of traditional aqua forestry system: A case study from Lakhimpur district, Assam (2022) Alex Singh Angom (PG)
Coffee cum areca nut agroforestry system: A case study of selected villages of Pynursla Block, East Khasi Hills District, Meghalaya. T. Roshan Singh (PG)
Documentation and valuation of culturally important tree species of Monpa community in Eastern Himalaya, India (2017). Batskhem P. Hayong (PG)
Traditional agroforestry system of ADI (Panggi) tribe: A case study of selected villages of Geku circle, Upper Siang district, Arunachal Pradesh. (2020) Oring Taku (PG)
Study on traditional management practices, utilisation and growing stock in Phyllostachys bambusoides plantation of Apatani tribe from Ziro valley, Eastern Himalaya (2019) Tavin Bamin (PG)
The study of traditional agroforestry system in eastern Himalaya: A case study in the fringe of Doimukh forest range. (2012). Niraj Rai (PG)
Knowledge and valuation of tree species used in traditional agroforestry systems in Eastern Himala- A case study of fringe villages in Doimukh Forest Range, Arunachal Pradesh (2016). Savior J. Sangma (PG)
Traditional natural resource management practice of Zealiang tribe of Nagaland: A case study of fringe villages in Mbaula forest range. (2015). Chenobu Seb  (PG)
Plant diversity and community characteristics of Sigphan Wildlife Sanctuary, Nagaland. (2014) Ao Aosanen  (PG)
Soil Physico-Chemical parameters, Regeneration status and Importance of Nepenthes khasiana Hook.f. – A threatened Endemic Plant of Meghalaya (Supervised along with Dr. L.B. Singha). (2013) Trechanmi Synrem (PG)
Micro-climate and socio-economic study of the tea estate: A case study of tea plantation in Banderdewa. (2012). Sumit Mandal (UG)
Natural resource management in eastern Himalaya: A case study of fringe villages of Rupa forest range. (2012). Aribam Sandeep Sharma (PG)
The study of traditional agroforestry system in eastern Himalaya: A case study in fringe of Doimukh forest range. (2012). Sagolsem Lenin Singh (PG)
Natural Resource Management in Arunachal Pradesh: A case study in fringed villages of Doimukh forest range. (2011). Shanshem Passah (UG)
Study the significance of trees and socio-economic aspects in Tea Garden: A case study of Assam and Arunachal Pradesh. (2011). Pawan Tiwari (UG)
Natural resource management in Arunachal Pradesh: A case study in fringed villages of Banderdewa forest range. (2008). Thangjam Mary Devi (PG)
Traditional forest management of Nyishi community of Midhpu-II village in Arunachal Pradesh. (2010). Wungrin Lansing (UG)
Diagnosis of the avenue plantation: A case study of avenue trees in NERIST campus, Arunachal Pradesh. (2010). Meyiponger (UG)
The relevance of Forest Right act 2006 to Arunachal Pradesh: A case study of Banderdewa forest division. (2009). Narang Lento (PG)
Land use systems and frequency analysis of secondary vegetation along NH-52A in Arunachal Pradesh. (2007). Ibadasuk S.L. Mawphlang and  Sompa Biswas (UG)
Landuse systems and frequency analysis of secondary vegetation along NH-52A in Arunachal Pradesh. (2007). Amethyst Slong (UG)
PARTICIPATION IN SHORT TERM COURSES
Course NameSponsored ByDate
4th INDEST USER Convention (E-Journals user training workshop) organised by the AICTE-INDEST User Committee.INDEST AICTE22nd to 23rd August 2015 and 31st Oct, 2015.
Orientation programme on Pedagogy organised by NITTTR, KolkataTEQIP8th to 17th October 2014.
2 days hands-on Training Course on Bioinformatics: Biological Sequence Analysis organised by Bioinformatics Centre, Department of Forestry, NERIST.DBT22nd to 23rd November 2014
Participation in FDP programme on “Remote sensing and GIS applications in NRM”ISRO14th to 18th May 2012.
Appropriate Technology for Rural Development organised by Department of Mechanical Engineering, NERIST.TEQIP25th -29th August 2014
Pedagogical Training for Engineering Teachers organised by IIT Guwahati & NERISTTEQIP21st -23rd March 2014
Ergonomics and safety in product Design organised by Dept. of Agricultural Engineering, NERISTTEQIP14th -18th May, 2013
“Assessment of training needs and capacities of the concern agencies” organised by Dept. of Forestry and IAIM and FRLHT, NERIST.FRLHT28th -29th January, 2013
Third one-day INDEST user convention (E-Journals user training workshop) organised by AICTE-INDEST user committee, NERIST.INDEST AICTE19th January 2013.
2nd One day INDEST user convention organised by INDEST in NERIST.INDEST10th September 2011.
Three days training programme on Ecotourism, community based tourism and rural tourism in Arunachal Pradesh organised by Department of Forestry, Arunachal Pradesh.Regional centre, NAEB, Shillong.24th to 26th April, 2010.
Training program on low cost eco-friendly vermicomposting technology organised by NERIST.Rotary club Rising sun and Arunachal Tamil Sangam, Itanagar.9th February, 2008.
Prospects of NTFP certification and sustainable NTFP management.IIFM28th to 29th May 2008.
Criteria and Indicator for SFM organised by IIFM Bhopal.IIFM21st to 23rd November 2007.
Training programme on low cost vermicomposting Technology” organised by Dept. of Forestry, NERIST.DST29th December, 2007
Traditional knowledge systems and community development in North East India organised by Dept. of Forestry.NEC18th to 19th August 2007.
Bamboo species of NE India: Adoption of suitable cultivation techniques for socio-economic development of rural people organised by Dept. of Forestry, NERIST.NEC15th to 16th December 2006.
SPECIAL LECTURES DELIVERED
TitlePlaceDate
Cultivation and management of large cardamom.Workshop on Management, processing and value additions of NTFPs based Income generating Activities in Arunachal Pradesh conducted by Department of Forestry, NERIST.29-31 January 2014
Potential of Ecotourism (Ziro valley).Workshop on Forest, wildlife and ecotourism: Challenges and Opportunities conducted by Department of Forestry, NERIST21-24 August, 2014
Relevance of ecotourism in VFMC area of Arunachal Pradesh.Workshop on “Ecotourism, community based tourism and rural tourism in Arunachal Pradesh” conducted by Department of Forestry, NERIST.24th – 26th April, 2010
PUBLICATIONS


Publications

  1. Songthing, W., Pangging, G. and Singh, S.S. (2025). Distribution and utilization of Musa spp. by Nocte tribe in Tirap district, Arunachal Pradesh. Hayati Journal of Biosciences, 32(1): 89-105. (Scopus)
  2. Pangging, G., Sharma, M., Sharma, C.L., Rai, N. and Gogoi, J. (2023). Status of Geographical Indications in the Northeast Region of India. Journals of Intellectual Property Rights. 28: 304-311. (Scopus)
  3. Pangging, G. and Singh, A. (2023). Financial analysis and biological yield assessment of traditional aquaforestry system: A case study from Lakhimpur districts, Assam”. Indian Journal of Hill Farming. 36(1): 105-113. (UGC care list)
  4. Gogoi, J., Sharma, M.B., Sharma, C.L. and Pangging, G. (2022). Market survey of Wild Edible Plants Consumed by the Wancho Tribe in Longding district of Arunachal Pradesh. Advances in Zoology and Botany. 11(2). (UGC care list)
  5. Pangging, G., Sharma, M., Sharma, C.L., Rai, N. and Gogoi, J. (2022). A review of medicinal plants used in the traditional healthcare system of Nyishi tribe of Arunachal Pradesh, Eastern Himalaya, India. Ela Journal of Forestry and Wildlife. 11(4): 1315-1356. (UGC care list)
  6. Sharma, C. L., Sharma, M., Lamare, D. M., Wangkhem, M. and Pangging, G (2021). Anatomical and physical characteristics of Cephalostachyum mannii (Gamble) Stapleton – an endemic scrambling bamboo of Northeast India. Indonesian Journal of Forestry Research 8 (1): 99-110. (Scopus)
  7. Pangging, G., Sharma, M., Sharma, C.L., Rai, N. and Gogoi, J. (2021). Review of plants used in the traditional healthcare systems by Monpa tribe in Arunachal Pradesh in Indian Eastern Himalaya. Pleione. 15(3): 332-345.
  8. Pangging G.,  Sharma, C. L. and Sharma, M. (2021).  Study on magico-religious plants in Mising tribe of Assam, India.  Indian Journal of Traditional Knowledge,  20(2): 390-403. (Scopus)
  9. Sharma, C.L., Sharma, M.B., Lamare, D.M., Wangkhem, M. and Pangging, G. (2021). Anatomical and physical characteristics of Cephalostachyum mannii (Gamble) Stapleton-An endemic scrambling bamboo of Northeast India. Indonesian Journal of Forestry Research. 8(1): 99-110.). (Scopus)
  10. Pangging, G., Sharma, M., Sharma, C.L., Rai, N. and Gogoi, J. (2021). Review of plants used in the traditional healthcare systems by Monpa tribe in Arunachal Pradesh in Indian Eastern Himalaya. Pleione. 15(3): 332-345.
  11. Pangging G., Tabin, B.,  Sharma, M. and Sharma C. L. (2020). The  growing stock of Phyllostachys bamboosoides Sie Bold & Zucc. plantation: A case study of Apatani tribe from Ziro valley, Eastern Himalaya. Indian Journal of Hill Farming, 33 (2): 316-321. (UGC care list)
  12. Pangging, G., Sharma, C. L., Sharma, M., Rai, N. and Gogoi, J. (2020). Traditional handloom practices of Nyishi tribe of Arunachal Pradesh, Eastern Himalaya.  Indian Journal of Traditional Knowledge, 19 (2): 442-449. (Scopus)
  13. Pangging G., Rai, N.,  Sharma, C. L. and Sharma, M. (2019). Utilisation and valuation of important trees of Monpa tribe in Arunachal Pradesh. Indian Journal of Hill Farming, 32 (2):191-202. (UGC care list)
  14. Pangging,  G., Sharma,  M., Sharma,  C. L., Rai, N. Gogoi J.  and Nyishi tribe. (2019). Byopa: A traditional headgear of Nyishi tribe from Arunachal Pradesh (India) and its relevance to Geographical Indication. Pleione, 13 (1): 12 - 18.
  15. Pangging, G., Sharma, C.L. and Sharma, M. (2019). Ethnobotanical study on plants used in magico-religious practices of Deori tribe in Assam, India. Plant Archives. 19(1). (Scopus)
  16. Sharma, M., Sharma, C. L., Bage, M., Gogoi, B. R. and Pangging, G. (2018). Anatomical characteristics and fibre dimensions of some grass species of Arunachal Pradesh and their potential for pulp and paper. Journal of Bioresources, 5 (1): 41-48. (UGC care list)
  17. Pangging, G and Mandal, S. (2017). Assessment of shade trees and socio-economic condition of the tea workers: A case study of tea estate around Banderdewa forest range.  Bulletin of Arunachal Forest Research. 32 (1&2): 62-65. ISSN 0970-9487.
  18. Pangging, G., Sharma, M., Sharma, C.L. and Sharma, A.S. (2016). Natural Resource management in eastern Himalaya: A case study of fringe villages of Shergaon Forest Division, Arunachal Pradesh, Current World Environment. 11(3): 800-807.  (UGC care list)
  19. Pangging, G.,  Arunachalam, A., and Das, A.K. (2015). Management of people’s forest in eastern Himalaya: A case study of Arunachal Pradesh. Journal of Environment and Bio-Sciences, 29 (2): 353-356. ISSN 0973-6913.
  20. Pangging, G., Arunachalam, A., Mawphlang, I.S.L., and S. Biswas. (2011). Traditional management practices of natural resources of forest dependent communities in Arunachal Pradesh- A case study of fringe villages in Banderdewa forest range. Indian Journal of Traditional Knowledge, 10(2): 269-275. ISSN  0975-1068. (Scopus)
  21. Pangging, G., Arunachalam, A and P. Gajurel.(2009). “Community forestry – linking conventional and nonconventional forest areas for sustainable development”. Current Science, 97(7). ISSN  0011 3891. (Scopus)
  22. Pangging, G., and A. Arunachalam. (2008). Is certification is needed for Jhum certification? Current Science 95 (12): 1655-1656.  ISSN  0011 3891. (Scopus)
  23. Chatterjee, S., Saikia, A., Dutta, P., Ghosh, D., Pangging G, and Goswami, A.K. (2006). Background paper on “Biodiversity Significance of North East India. WWF-India, New Delhi. (http://web.worldbank.org/archive/website01062/WEB/IMAGES/PAPER_13.PDF) or https://www.researchgate.net/publication/272362960_Biodiversity_Significance_of_North_East_India.
  24. Sood, K.K., Meiti, T.C., Pangging, G., and B. Singh.(2000). “Dominant Indigenous Agroforestry systems of Biodiversity Rich North Lakhimpur District of Assam, India". Journal of Ecobiology. 12(3): 189-198. ISSN 0970-9037.

Book Authored:

  1. Arunachalam, A., Arunachalam, K. (Editors),  Pebam,  R. and Pangging,  G. ( Editorial Assistants). 2008. Biodiversity Utilization and Conservation. Aavishkar Publishers, Distributors, Jaipur, India.
  2. Chatterjee, S., M. Pande, R. Semwal, K. Kumar, P.K. Dutta, S. Soni and, G. Pangging. 2003.  Relevance of Certification to the Wood Carving Industry in India, WWF-India, New Delhi.

Book Chapters:

  1. Pangging, G. and Arunachalam, A. (2018). Role of forest policy in sustainable development of forests in India. In: K.K. Sood, and V. Mahajan (Eds).  Forests, climate change and biodiversity. Kalyani Publishers, New Delhi.
  2. Pangging, G., Arunachalam, K., and A. Arunachalam. 2012. Sustainable Management of Land and People’s Forests in the Indian Eastern Himalaya: A C & I Approach. In: S. Suthar (ed.). Land Management. Nova Publishers, USA.
  3. Pangging, G., Dutta, J., Balasubramanian, D.,Muang, O.,Arunachalam, A., and M.L. Khan. 2012. Ziro Valley and the Surrounding Hills: A Mega-cultural Landscape. In: Ramakrishnan, P.S., Saxena, K.G., Rao, K.S. and G. Sharma. CULTURAL LANDSCAPES The Basis for Linking Biodiversity Conservation with the Sustainable Development. UNESCO, New Delhi.
  4. Dutta, J., Muang, O., Balasubramanian, D.,Wann, F.M., Pangging, G. and M.L.Khan. 2012. The ‘Tani’ Mega-cultural Landscape. In: In: Ramakrishnan, P.S., Saxena, K.G., Rao, K.S. and G. Sharma. CULTURAL LANDSCAPES The Basis for Linking Biodiversity Conservation with the Sustainable Development. UNESCO, New Delhi.
  5. Arunachalam, A., Arunachalam, K., Pebam, R. and G. Pangging. (2008). Approaches and strategies for conservation of biological diversity in India. In: Arunachalam A. and K. Arunachalam (eds.) Biodiversity Utilization and Conservation. AavishkarPublisers, Distributors, Jaipur.
  6. Arunachalam, A., Arunachalam, K. and G. Pangging. (2008). Biodiversity of Northeast India/ In: Arunachalam A. and Arunachalam  K. (eds.) Biodiversity Utilization and Conservation. AavishkarPublisers, Distributors, Jaipur.
  7. Pangging, G. and A. Arunachalam. (2008). Restoration of degraded forest in a biodiversity hotspot of India: Arunachal Pradesh. In: Arunachalam A. and K. Arunachalam (eds.) Biodiversity Utilization and Conservation. AavishkarPublisers, Distributors, Jaipur.
  8. Arunachalam, A., Arunachalam, K. and G. Pangging. (2008). Biodiversity of Northeast India/ In: Arunachalam A. and Arunachalam  K. (eds.) Biodiversity Utilization and Conservation. Aavishkar Publisers, Distributors, Jaipur.
  9. Dutta, P.K., Pangging, G. and D. K. Saikia. (2007). Western Arunachal Landscape (WAL) A high priority area for conservation of Biological diversity in Eastern Himalaya, India. In: Dutta, B.K., Das, A.K., and Choudhury, P. (eds.) Biodiversity Conservation-The post rio scenario in India. Avishek Printers and Publishers, Cachar, Assam.
  10. Chatterjee, S., Pande, M., Pangging, G and G. Goswami. (2005). Carvers, Conservation and Certification in India.In: Belcher, B., Campbell, B and Cunningham, A (Eds) Carving Out a Future: Forest Livelihood & International Woodcarving Trade. Earth Scan, United Kingdom.
RESEARCH: (LAST TWO YEARS)
Area of research
Natural resource management, Community forestry, agroforestry, ethnobotany, etc.
  1. Songthing, W., Pangging, G. and Singh, S.S. (2025). Distribution and utilization of Musa spp. by Nocte tribe in Tirap district, Arunachal Pradesh. Hayati Journal of Biosciences, 32(1): 89-105. (Scopus)
  2. Pangging, G., Sharma, M., Sharma, C.L., Rai, N. and Gogoi, J. (2023). Status of Geographical Indications in the Northeast Region of India. Journals of Intellectual Property Rights. 28: 304-311. (Scopus)
  3. Pangging, G. and Singh, A. (2023). Financial analysis and biological yield assessment of traditional aquaforestry system: A case study from Lakhimpur districts, Assam”. Indian Journal of Hill Farming. 36(1): 105-113.Pangging, G., Sharma, C.L. and Sharma, M. 2019. Ethnobotanical study on plants used in magico-religious practices of Deori tribe in Assam, India. Plant Archives. 19(1). Scopus (Accepted).
  4. Pangging, G., Arunachalam, A., Mawphlang, I.S.L., and S. Biswas. (2011). Traditional management practices of natural resources of forest dependent communities in Arunachal Pradesh- A case study of fringe villages in Banderdewa forest range. Indian Journal of Traditional Knowledge, 10(2): 269-275. ISSN  0975-1068.
  5. Pangging, G.,  Arunachalam, A., and Das, A.K. (2015). Management of people’s forest in eastern Himalaya: A case study of Arunachal Pradesh. Journal of Environment and Bio-Sciences, 29 (2): 353-356. ISSN 0973-6913.