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Department of Tourism

Dr. Shapna Medhi

Assistant Professor
  • s.medhi@asu.ac.in
  • 7002418175

Specialization : Community based Tourism, Community based eco-tourism, Designing Packages and Itineraries,
Qualification :MTM, NET, PhD
Area of Research : Sustainable tourism, community-based tourism, Eco-Tourism, Designing niche itineraries and packages

Book Chapter (2)

1. Medhi, S. & Patowary,B., Community Based Tourism in Sarthebari of Barpeta District in Assam: Prospects and Challenges. Tourism and Handicrafts: A Sustainable Approach  1  ISBN: 978-93-84869-10-6  Pageno: 103-111 [2015]

2. Patowary,B., Medhi,S., Borgohain,P., Role of Sustainable Tourism in Alleviation of Poverty of Local Community: A Case Study of Manas National Park. Social Equity and Sustainable Development  ISBN: 978-81-931547-3-1  Pageno: 70-87 [2015]

Journal(Research) (5)

1. Medhi, S. , Community based tourism as a means of women empowerment: A Case Study of Dikchak Village of Sonapur. Abhivyakti Vol. IX  1  Pageno: 32-37 [2024]

2. Medhi, S. , Contestations and Assertions in Protected Areas with special reference to Kaziranga National Park. Sona Sophia  ISBN: 2349:8668 (ISSN)  Pageno: 54-62 [2022]

3. Medhi, S. (2020), Conflict and Compensation in Protected Areas: A Case Study of Kaziranga National Park, Assam. Explorations by Indian Sociological Society Vol. 4  1  Pageno: 119-134 https://insoso.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Vol.-4-1-April-2020.pdf [2020]

4. Medhi, S. , Development of Sustainable Tourism in Manas National Park, Assam. Sona Sophia Vol. 4  ISBN: 2349:8668 (ISSN)  Pageno: 141-146 [2015]

5. Medhi, S. (2019), Conservation Induced Marginalisation: The Case of Two Tribal Communities of Assam, India. International Review of Social Research Vol. 9  2  Pageno: 200-212 . DOI:10.48154/irsr.2019.0019 []

Seminars / Conferences

  • Presented a paper titled 'Planning for the development of Sustainable Tourism for upliftment of socio-economic condition of the people: A Case Study of Manas National Park' in the UGC sponsored National Seminar on Strategic Planning for the Development of Tourism in North East India organised by Girls' College Kokrajhar.
  • Presented a paper titled 'Tourism Development and Emerging Issues: Community participation in Tourism Development in Manas National Park, Assam' in the International Conference on Environmental Changes and Challenges: Local, Regional and Global Perspectives organised by the Department of Geography, Gauhati University.
  • Presented a paper titled 'Role of Tourism in Women Empowerment: A Case Study of Manas National Park' in the UGC sponsored National Seminar on 'Gender Equality through Women Empowerment' organised by IQAC, Jagiroad College.
  • Presented a paper titled 'Local Communities, Protected Areas and Tourism: The Case of Kaziranga National Park' in the ICSSR-NERC sponsored National Seminar on Indigenous Communities of North-East India: Issues and Challenges Towards Sustainability organised by IQAC, Sonapur College.
  • Presented a paper titled 'Tourism in Protected Areas: A Case Study of Kaziranga National Park' in the International Conference on Environment and Sustainable Livelihood organised by Department of Geography, B.Barooah College, Guwahati.
  • Presented a paper titled 'Role of Mass Media in Shaping People’s Perception Regarding Biodiversity Conservation in Protected Areas: A Case Study of Kaziranga National Park' in the ICSSR sponsored National Seminar on 'Media and Society: Issues and Challenges in 21st Century' organised by Dhanjit Medhi Foundation, Sonapur College.
  • Presented a paper titled 'Ethnic Tourism: A Bane or Boon for Ethnic Communities' in the ICSSR sponsored National Seminar on Ethnicity, Identity and Politics: Quest for Peace and Development organised by Sonapur College.
  • Presented a paper titled 'Bringing Together Environment, Theatre and Tourism: A Case Study of Dengrali, Assam' in the International Theatre Conference on 'The Interplay Between Performance, Theatre and Tourism' organised by the School of Drama and Fine Arts, Calicut University.

Workshops / FDPs

  • Attended a Capacity Development Programme for Young Faculty in Social Science organised by Omeo Kumar Das Institute of Social Change and Development, Guwahati.
  • Attended a Research Methodology Workshop 'Negotiations and Assertions: Engaging with Political Realities in Contemporary South Asia' organisd by the Tata Institute of Social Sciences, Guwahati.
  • Attended an Orientation Programme on Management of Skill Development at Higher Education organised by the Department of Educational Administration, National Institute of Educational Planning and Administration. 

Receipient of an 'Award of Appreciation' from the Tour Operator Association of Assam (TOAA) in the year 2023 for working closely with local communities to build a sustainable tourism model at Dikchak, Sonapur.

Member of the SDG Skill Committee constituted under the Department of Higher Education, Government of Assam vide notification ECF NO – 278361/21.

  • Invited as the Resource Person at the Tourist Guide Training Workshop at Diphu organised by the Department of Tourism, Karbi Anglong Autonomous Council from 21st November 2024 to 23rd November 2024.
  • Invited as Resource Person in the Workshop on 'Skills Required in Tourism Industry' organised by the Golden Silk Co-Operative Society, Kaziranga from 12th July 2024 to 13th July 2024.
  • Invited as Resource Person to deliver a talk on Rural Tourism in the Mising Youth Festival 2024 from 4th February 2024 to 7th February 2024.
  • Invited as a Panelist to participate in a discussion on Tourism in North East India organised by the Assam Skill Development Mission on 27th February 2023.
  • Invited as a Resource Person to deliver a talk online on 'Community Based Tourism: Concept, Scope and Challenges in Assam' organised by the Department of Tourism and Hospitality Management on 25th January 2023.
  • Invited as a Resource Person to deliver a talk on Rural Homestay organised by the National Institute of Rural Development and Panchayati Raj (NIPRD) on 16th November 2022.
  • Invited as a Resource Person to deliver a talk on 'Community Based Tourism as Livelihood for Local Communities' organised by the District Administration, Sivasagar on 12th October 2022.
  • Invited as a Resource Person to deliver a talk on Tourism and Eco-Tourism by the Office of the Divisional Forest Officer, Kaziranga National Park on 21st August, 2022.
  • Invited as a Resource Person to conduct sessions on Accommodation and Tour Creation, Packaging and Tariff Creation organised by the National Institute of Rural Development and Panchayati Raj (NIPRD) on 15th November 2021.
  • Invited as a Resource Person to deliver talks on Tourism and Eco-Tourism Principles in a Workshop conducted by the Assam Tourism Development Corporation (ATDC) for the beneficiaries of the 'Amar Alohi' Homestay Scheme from 4th March 2021 to 5th March 2021.
  • Invited by the Indian Institute of Entrepreneurship (IIE) as a Panelist to participate in a discussion on Urban and Rural Tourism During Covid-19 on 26th May 2020. 

  • Co-Guide of a Phd Research Scholar pursuing doctorate under Royal Global University.
  • External Member of Internal Quality Assurance Cell (IQAC), Sonapur College.

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