Umakant is an independent scholar and is based in New Delhi. He has done M.A., M. Phil., and Ph. D in Political Science from Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU), New Delhi. He has been working on the issues related to Dalit Politics, Dalit Leadership, Dalit Human Rights issues in particular, and other human rights issues in general on India in particular and South Asia as well for more than two decades by now. He has authored several reports on important matters some of which were submitted to UN bodies. He has made enough contributions by co-editing a book on caste and race and also articles in other edited books along with course materials for students. He has participated and presented papers in several national and international seminars/conferences.
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Dalit Human Rights in India
UMAKANT
Introduction.- Theoretical Framework: Human Rights from Dalit Perspective.- Human Rights Situation of Dalits in Bihar.- Radical Groups and Voluntary Organisations: An Assessment of their Role in Creating Awareness about Human Rights.- Role of the State, Political Parties, Judiciary and Media.- Conclusion.
