Doctorate in Agriculture and MBA, Social Activist and Development Expert by profession
Dr. Shanker is a Ph D in Agriculture Economics, is a human rights activist for the past two decades. He is the President of Manavadhikar Samajik Manch, a non-governmental organization, working in the areas of promotion and protection of human rights in India
Dr Shanker as a team leader has conducted several research studies relating to the development sector and awareness campaigns and advocacy programmes on human rights. He is also associated with several national campaigns. He is a voracious reader, fighter for human rights and makes his presence felt wherever violations of human rights occur. He is a regular participant in different national and international seminars on issues relating to human rights. He has traveled extensively in India
Present Portfolios:
1. President of Manavadhikar Samajik Manch, a Non-Government Organisation working in the field of Human Rights in particular and overall social issues in general.
2.Editor-in-Chief, HUMAN TOUCH, a monthly magazine on Human Rights, Good Governance and Sustainable Development for the deprived and marginalized sections of the society.
3. National Convener, Forum to protect rights of the migrant population in Delhi.
Research Projects Conducted:
1. Project Director, Study of Socio-economic Condition of Slum Dwellers in South Delhi , funded by World Vision India
2. Team Leader, Study on Job Seekers Status in Kerala, commissioned by Ministry of Labour, Government of India.
3. Project Director, Role of Women functionaries in Panchayati Raj system in Orissa and Madhya Pradesh .
4. Project Director cum Advisor, “Work in Connection with the Inmates of the Jail belonging to Notified Minority Communities in Delhi
5. Project Director, Public Consultation on JICA Feasibility Study on Dedicated Freight Corridor-Package-III: Environment and Social Impact Mitigation Measures study in 15 districts of Uttar Pradesh, commissioned by Consulting Engineering Services (India
6. Concept and Content writer for the project titled” Preparation of Newsletter of Delhi Minorities’ Commission in English & Hindi languages”, commissioned by Delhi Minorities’ Commission.
7. Concept and Content writer for the project titled” Preparation of Citizen Charter of Delhi Minorities’ Commission in English and Hindi languages”, commissioned by Delhi Minorities’ Commission.
8. Content writer for the project titled” Preparation of Citizen Carter of Department of Weight & Measures”, commissioned by Department of Weight & Measures, Government of NCT of Delhi.
9. Project Advisor for the project titled “Consultancy Services for Monitoring of Integrated Disease Surveillance Project through Regional Coordinators, a world bank aided project, commissioned by IDSP, Ministry of Health & Family Welfare, Government of India.
Publications:
Human Rights- Theory & Practice: Two Different World, published by Academic Excellence, 2007
Implementation Activities:
1. Organised Public Meeting on Solid Waste Management in Madanpur Khadar and Molarbandh Resettlement Colonies, sponsored by Indian Environment Society for Ministry of Environment & Forests, Government of India.
2. Camps on Free Legal Aid to Poor, with the support of Delhi State Legal Aid Services Authority, Government of NCT of Delhi since last 4 years in various parts of Delhi.
3. HIV/AIDS awareness camp, with the support of Delhi State AIDS Control Society, Government of NCT of Delhi.
4. Jansunwaees (public hearings) for Delhi Minorities Commission, Government of NCT of Delhi.
5. Entrepreneurship Development Programme, funded by NABARD in Dallupura Village, Gazipur Village, Nandnagri and Gokulpuri village of East Delhi.
6. Human Rights awareness campaigns, with support from National Human Rights Commission.
7. National Environment Awareness Campaign at Madanpur Khadar, supported by Ministry of Environment & Forest, Government of India.
8. Conducted Health Relief Camp for flood victims in Bihar in collaboration with SEEDs, a local non-governmental organisation.
9. Voluntary blood donation camps, with the help of Delhi State AIDS Control Society, Government of Delhi.
10. Voluntary blood donation camps, with the help of Indian Red Cross Society in various parts of Delhi
11. Organised Pulse Polio Programme since last four years with the support of Directorate of Health & Family Welfare, Government of NCT of Delhi.
12. Organised Mental Health Advocacy Programmes on 10th October, 2004 in Gokulpuri, Dakshinpuri, Nand Nagari, Govindpuri, Geeta Colony, Laxmi Nagar, Jamia Nagar, Shahdra, Kalyan Puri, Saboli Village, (Nand Nagari) and Vivek Vihar, co-sponsored by National Legal Services Authority and Delhi State Legal Services Authority.
Innovative Campaign:
Under the leadership of Dr. Shanker, Manavadhikar Samajik Manch has established 42 local chapters/ Manchs across Delhi
Other Campaigns/ advocacy programmes Initiated:
- Protest against Human Rights Violation
- Campaign to implement Sachhar Committee Report on Minorities
- Campaign for introducing Human Rights as a subject in School Curricula
- Human Rights Awareness Campaign
- Reforms in Criminal Justice System
- Campaign to Protect the rights of the migrant population in
- Campaign on Health as a Human Right
- Reform in Madarsa education of the Muslims
- Right to Food Campaign
- Pulse Polio drive
- Fights against stigma on HIV/ AIDs
- Campaign to Stop Plights of Dalits
- Legal Counseling & Awareness for deprived sections of the society
- Solid Waste Management in Urban slums
- Domestic Violence against women in slums and resettlement colonies of
- Economic Empowerment of Women and Minorities.
- Crusade against Child Labour & Child Trafficking.
Present Portfolios
1. President of Manavadhikar Samajik Manch, a Non-Government Organisation working in the field of Human Rights in particular and overall social issues in general.
2. Editor-in-Chief, HUMAN TOUCH, a monthly magazine on Human Rights, Good Governance and Sustainable Development for the deprived and marginalized sections of the society.
3. National Convener, Forum to protect rights of the migrant population in Delhi
Research Projects Conducted
1. Project Director, Study of Socio-economic Condition of Slum Dwellers in South Delhi , funded by World Vision India
2. Team Leader, Study on Job Seekers Status in Kerala, commissioned by Ministry of Labour, Government of India.
3. Project Director, Role of Women functionaries in Panchayati Raj system in Orissa and Madhya Pradesh.
4. Project Director cum Advisor, “Work in Connection with the Inmates of the Jail belonging to Notified Minority Communities in Delhi
5. Project Director, Public Consultation on JICA Feasibility Study on Dedicated Freight Corridor-Package-III :- Invironment and Social Impact Mitigation Measures study in 15 districts of Uttar Pradesh, commissioned by Consulting Engineering Services (India
6. Concept and Content writer for the project titled” Preparation of Newsletter of Delhi Minorities’ Commission in English & Hindi languages”, commissioned by Delhi Minorities’ Commission
7. Concept and Content writer for the project titled” Preparation of Citizen Charter of Delhi Minorities’ Commission in English and Hindi languages”, commissioned by Delhi Minorities’ Commission.
8. Content writer for the project titled” Preparation of Citizen Carter of Department of Weight & Measures”, commissioned by Department of Weight & Measures, Government of NCT of Delhi.
9. Project Advisor for the project titled “Consultancy Services for Monitoring of Integrated Disease Surveillance Project through Regional Coordinators, a world bank aided project, commissioned by IDSP, Ministry of Health & Family Welfare, Government of India.
Publications
Human Rights - Theory & Practice: Two Different World, published by Academic Excellence, 2007.
Implementation Activities
1. Organised Public Meeting on Solid Waste Management in Madanpur Khadar and Molarbandh Resettlement Colonies, sponsored by Indian Environment Society for Ministry of Environment & Forests, Government of India.
2. Camps on Free Legal Aid to Poor, with the support of Delhi State Legal Aid Services Authority, Government of NCT of Delhi since last 4 years in various parts of Delhi
3. HIV/AIDS awareness camp, with the support of Delhi State AIDS Control Society, Government of NCT of Delhi.
4. Jansunwaees (public hearings) for Delhi Minorities Commission, Government of NCT of Delhi.
5. Entrepreneurship Development Programme, funded by NABARD in Dallupura Village, Gazipur Village, Nandnagri and Gokulpuri village of East Delhi.
6. Human Rights awareness campaigns, with support from National Human Rights Commission.
7. National Environment Awareness Campaign at Madanpur Khadar, supported by Ministry of Environment & Forest, Government of India.
8. Conducted Health Relief Camp for flood victims in Bihar in collaboration with SEEDs, a local non-governmental organisation.
9. Voluntary blood donation camps, with the help of Delhi State AIDS Control Society, Government of Delhi.
10. Voluntary blood donation camps, with the help of Indian Red Cross Society in various parts of Delhi
11. Organised Pulse Polio Programme since last four years with the support of Directorate of Health & Family Welfare, Government of NCT of Delhi.
12. Organised Mental Health Advocacy Programmes on 10th October, 2004 in Gokulpuri, Dakshinpuri, Nand Nagari, Govindpuri, Geeta Colony, Laxmi Nagar, Jamia Nagar, Shahdra, Kalyan Puri, Saboli Village, (Nand Nagari) and Vivek Vihar, co-sponsored by National Legal Services Authority and Delhi State Legal Services Authority.
Innovative Campaign:
Under the leadership of Dr. Shanker, Manavadhikar Samajik Manch has established 42 local chapters/ Manchs across Delhi
