Mr. Rocharla Rohith

Rocharla Rohith, a researcher at IIT Dharwad, explores the complex ways in which the Madia Gond and the Pawra Adivasi communities associate with the Mahua tree in Bastar and Dhadgaon regions of central India. His work examines the profound cultural, religious, and economic significance of this keystone species within Adivasi societies. By delving into Adivasi narratives and historical contexts, Rohith illuminates the delicate balance between Adivasi traditions and external pressures. He highlights the resilience of these communities and their enduring connection to the Mahua tree, a powerful symbol of their identity and heritage. Ultimately, Rohith's research aims to contribute to the preservation and revitalization of Adivasi traditions in the face of ongoing challenges.

Education

Ph. D., titled - The Mahua Tree in the Madia Gond and the Pawra Traditions: Knowledge and Symbolism as Resilience within Select Central Indian Geographies, Indian Institute of Technology, Dharwad, 2024
M.A., (Mass Communications and Journalism), Sikkim Manipal University (Correspondence mode)
M.A., (English Literature), Mahatma Gandhi University, Nalgonda
B.A., (English Literature), Kakatiya University, Warangal

Publications

2021 “Investigating Systemic Marginalisation of Skill, Culture and Livelihood: An Ethnographic Study of Chenchus from Telangana.” Tribal Livelihood and Governance. ISBN 978-81-316-1165-4, Rawat Publications, New Delhi, Pg: 162-177.
2018 “A Comparative Study of Prominent Teaching Methodology in First Year Undergraduate Engineering Programme: A Case Study.” Research Journal of English. Volume 3 (Issue: 4): Pg: 105-110.

Conferences

2023 April, Mahua and the Tribal Ethos: The Politics of Alcohol Distillation and Tribes in the Indian Subcontinent, National Conference titled ‘Communities in Context: Contesting Histories and Cultures’ organized by the Centre for Comparative Literature, University of Hyderabad, Telangana.
2022 August, Narratives of Bureaucracy: The Role of Colonial Archives in Creating the ‘Criminal Tribes’ in India, International Memory Studies Conference titled ‘Memory in Digital Age’ organized by the Centre for Memory Studies, IIT Madras, Chennai.
2022 August, Digital Language Repositories for the Tribal Communities: Critical Observations on Emerging Trends, Challenges and Opportunities, International Conference titled ‘Significance of Technology in Empowering Tribal Communities in India’ organized by Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi.
2019 November, Tolstoy’s Influence on Gandhi in His Experiments with Power, International Conference titled ‘Tolstoy to Gandhi: A Philosophical Journey' organized by Gandhi Bhavan, University of Delhi.
2019 March, Prison Testimonies: An Analysis of Self-growth and Redemption, National Seminar titled Prison Writing in India: Suppressing Dissent and Generating Consent, organized by Department of English, Kakatiya University, Warangal.
2018 February, Content Based Tasks vs Skill Based Tasks: A Study, National Conference titled English Language and Literature in the Era of Globalization, organized by Andhra Loyala Institute of Engineering and Technology, Vijayawada.

Projects Experince

Teaching Experince

Assistant Professor (English Literature) Department of Sciences and Humanities, Vasireddy Venkatadri Institute of Technology, Guntur.
Assistant Professor (English) Department of Language, Presidency University, Bengaluru. (Present)

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