UGC: Eastern Regional Office

To

The Joint Secretary

UGC: Eastern Regional Office,

LB- 8, Sector-III, Salt Lake,

Kolkata- 700 098

West Bengal

Sub: Submission of Final Report along with the relevant papers as per your guidelines relating to Minor Research Project sanctioned to Mithu Phaujdar (Pramanik (Memo No: F. – PHW- 190 / 14-15 (ERO) dated 03.02.2015) for settling the accounts of the project and the release of the residual amount.

Sir,

With due respect, I beg to submit one bound copies of Final Report of work in book form, Principal investigator’s letter, Auditors’ Utilization Certificate, Annexure – III, IV, V, VI & VIII, and a Summary sheet etc. relating to Minor Research Project sanctioned by you in favour of my colleague Mithu Phaujdar (Pramanik), Assistant Professor in History of our college, vide letter no F. – PHW- 190 / 14-15 (ERO) _Dt. 03.02.2015 for your kind consideration. The work is completed as per guidelines and reports submitted herewith within the stipulated period for settling the accounts of the project and the release of the residual amount at the earliest.

The work is done meticulously and expenses are found correct.

Thanking you. With regards,

Yours Faithfully,

Enclosures: as stated above. (Uma Bhaumik)

Principal

V S Mahavidyalaya

Manikpara, Paschim Medinipure

To

The Joint Secretary

UGC: Eastern Regional Office,

LB- 8, Sector-III, Salt Lake,

Kolkata- 700 098

West Bengal

Sub: Submission of Final Report along with the relevant papers as per your guidelines relating to Minor Research Project sanctioned in favour of Mithu Phaujdar (Pramanik) (Memo No: F. – PHW- 190 / 14-15 (ERO) dated 03.02.2015) for settling the accounts of the project and the release of the residual amount.

Sir,

With due respect, I beg to submit one bound copies of Final Report of work in book form, Principal investigator’s letter, Auditors’ Utilization Certificate, Annexure – III, IV, V, VI & VIII, and a Summary sheet etc. relating to Minor Research Project sanctioned to me vide letter no F. – PHW- 190/ 14-15 (ERO) _Dt. 03.02.2015 for your kind consideration.

Hope, you would be kind enough in settling the accounts of the project and in releasing the residual amount at the earliest.

Thanking you.

Yours Faithfully,

Forwarded

(Uma Bhaumik) Mithu Phaujdar (Pramanik)

Principal Principal Investigator

V S Mahavidyalaya

Manikpara, Jhargram

Annexure -VI

UNIVERSITY GRANTS COMMISSION
BAHADUR SHAH ZAFAR MARG
NEW DELHI - 110 002.

Final Report of the work done on the Minor Research Project.

(Report to be submitted within 6 weeks after completion of each year)

1. Project report No. 1st /final ______Final______

2. UGC Reference No. _____F. – PHW- 190 / 14-15 (ERO) ___Dt. 03.02.2015____

3. Period of report: from ______03.03.2015___to ______31.03.2017______

4. Title of research project: “Communist Ideology and Left Wing Women Politics in Bengal: Organizations, Activities and Movement (1942-1977)”

5. (A) Name of the Principal Investigator: __Mithu Phaujdar (Pramanik)

(b) Deptt. Department of History

c) College where work has progressed __, Vivekananda Satabarshiki Mahavidyalaya,

Manikpara, Jhargram

6. Effective date of starting of the project 03.03.2015

7. Grant approved and expenditure incurred during the period of the report:

a. Total amount approved Rs. _1, 80,000/-

b. Total expenditure Rs. _1, 91,050/-

c. Report of the work done: (Please attach a separate sheet)

I. Brief objective of the project __ separate sheets attached__

ii. Work done so far and results achieved and publications, if any, resulting
from the work (Give details of the papers and names of the journals in
which it has been published or accepted for publication :

Separate sheets attached

iii. Has the progress been according to original plan of work and towards
achieving the objective, if not, state reasons Yes

iv. Please enclose a summary of the findings of the study. One bound copy of the final report of work done may also be sent to the concerned Regional Office of the UGC.

v. Any other information.

SIGNATURE OF THE SIGNATURE OF THE

PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR PRINCIPAL

Annexure - V

UNIVERSITY GRANTS COMMISSION
BAHADUR SHAH ZAFAR MARG
NEW DELHI - 110 002.

Utilization certificate

Certified that the grant of Rs. 1,80,000/- (Rupees One Lakh Eighty Thousand only) received from the University Grants Commission under the scheme of support for Minor Research Project entitled “Communist Ideology and Left Wing Women Politics in Bengal:Organizations,Activities and Movement(1942-1977)” vide UGC letter No. F._ PHW- 190 / 14-15 (ERO)_dated__03.02.2015_has been fully utilized for the purpose for which it was sanctioned and in accordance with the terms and conditions laid down by the University Grants Commission.

SIGNATURE OF THE
PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR / SIGNATURE OF THE
PRINCIPAL / SIGNATURE OF THE
STAUTORY AUDITOR

Annexure - III

UNIVERSITY GRANTS COMMISSION
BAHADUR SHAH ZAFAR MARG
NEW DELHI - 110 002

STATEMENT OF EXPENDITURE IN RESPECT OF MAJOR / MINOR RESEARCH PROJECT

1. Name of Principal Investigator ______Mithu Phaujdar (Pramanik

2. Deptt. Of PI Department of History

Name of College: Vivekananda Satabarshiki Mahavidyalaya,

Manikpara, Paschim Medinipur.

3. UGC approval No. and Date___ F. – PHW- 190/ 14-15 (ERO) ___Dt. 03.02.2015____ _

4. Title of the Research Project ___“Communist Ideology and Left Wing Women Politics in Bengal: Organizations, Activities and Movement (1942-1977)”

5. Effective date of starting the project ____03.03.2015

6. a. Period of Expenditure: From ______03.03.2015 __to ___31.03.2017____

b. Details of Expenditure ______

S. No / Item / Amount Approved Rs. / Expenditure Incurred Rs.
I. / Books & Journals / 40,000.00 / 41,342.00
Ii / Equipment
(please enclose the quotation) / 20,000.00 / 20,790.00
Iii / Contingency / 50,000.00 / 40,380.00
Iv / Field Work/Travel
(Give details in the preformed
At Annexure- IV). / 35,000.00 / 36,875.00
V / Hiring Services / 35,000.00 / 51,663.00
Vi / Chemicals & Glassware
Total / 1,80,000.00 / 1,91,050.00

7. If as a result of check or audit objection, some irregularly is noticed, later date, action will be taken to refund, adjust or regularize the objected amounts. N/A

8. It is certified that the grant of Rs. 1,20,000/- (Rupees One Lakh Twenty Thousand
received from the University Grants Commission under the scheme of support for Minor Research Project entitled “Communist Ideology and Left Wing Women Politics in Bengal:Organizations,Activities and Movement” vide UGC letter No. F. – PHW- 190 / 14-15 (ERO) dated – 03.02.2015 has been fully utilized for the purpose for which it was sanctioned and in accordance with the terms and conditions laid down by the University Grants Commission.

SIGNATURE OF PRINCIPAL SIGNATURE OF THE

INVESTIGATOR PRINCIPAL

Annexure - IV

UNIVERSITY GRANTS COMMISSION
BAHADUR SHAH ZAFAR MARG
NEW DELHI - 110 002

STATEMENT OF EXPENDITURE INCURRED ON FIELD WORK

Name of the Principal Investigator: Mithu Phaujdar (Pramanik)

Name of the Place visited / Duration of the Visit / Mode of Journey / Expenditure Incurred (Rs.)
From / To
Muzaffer Ahamed Pathagar,Kolkata / 22.3.2015 / 22.3.2015 / Rickshaw, ,Train Taxi / 700.00
Muzaffer Ahamed Pathagar,Kolkata / 5.4.2015 / 5.4.2015 / Rickshaw,Train,Taxi / 710.00
Muzaffer Ahamed Pathagar,Kolkata / 12.4.2015 / 12.04.15 / Rickshaw,Train,Taxi / 740.00
Muzaffer Ahamed Pathagar,Kolkata / 19.4.2015 / 19.04.15 / Rickshaw,Train & Taxi / 720.00
Muzaffer Ahamed Pathagar,Kolkata / 26.04.15 / 26.04.15 / Rickshaw,Train & Taxi / 700.00
Muzaffer Ahamed Pathagar,Kolkata / 03.05.15 / 03.05.15 / Rickshaw,Train,Taxi / 690.00
Ganashakti Library,Kolkata / 10.05.15 / 10.05.15 / Rickshaw,Train,Taxi / 700.00
Ganashakti Library,Kolkata / 17.05.15 / 17.05.15 / Rickshaw,Train,Taxi / 700.00
Ganashakti Library,Kolkata / 24.05.15 / 24.05.15 / Rickshaw,Train,Taxi / 730.00
Ganashakti Libray,Kolkata / 1.06.15 / 1.06.15 / Rickshaw,Train,Taxi / 720.00
Ganashakti Library,Kolkata / 7.06.15 / 7.06.15 / Ricshaw,Train & Taxi / 700.00
Eksathe Office,Kolkata / 15.06.15 / 15.06.15 / Ricshaw,Train & Taxi / 700.00
Eksathe Office,Kolkata / 22.06.15 / 22.06.15 / Rickshaw,Train,Taxi / 700.00
Eksath Office,Kolkata / 29.06.15 / 29.06.15 / Rickshaw,Train,Taxi / 730.00
National Library,Kolkata / 6.07.15 / 6.7.15 / Rickshaw,Train & Taxi / 720.00
State Archive,Kolkata / 20.07.15 / 20.07.15 / Rickshaw,Train,Taxi / 720.00
Eksathe Office,Kolkata / 27.7.15 / 27.7.15 / Rickshaw,Train,Taxi / 700.00
National Library,Kolkata / 3.8.15 / 3.8.15 / Rickshaw,Train,Taxi / 720.00
National Book Agency,Kolkata / 9.08.15 / 9.08.15 / Rickshaw,Train,Taxi / 690.0
Eksathe Office,Kolkata / 10.8.15 / 10.8.15 / Rickshaw,Train,Taxi / 700.00
National Library,kolkata / 17.8.15 / 17.8.15 / Rickshaw,Train,Taxi / 700.00
State Archive,Kolkata / 24.8.15 / 24.8.15 / Rickshaw,Train & Taxi / 710.00
State Archive,Kolkata / 31.8.15 / 31.8.15 / Rickshaw,Train,Taxi / 710.00
Ganashakti Library,Kolkata / 6.9.15 / 6.9.15 / Rickshaw,Train,Taxi / 700.00
State Archive ,Kolkata / 7.9.15 / 7.9.15 / Rickshaw,Train,Taxi / 710.00
Midnapore, VU / 14.9.15 / 14.9.15 / Taxi / 250.00
State Archive,Kolkata / 21.9.15 / 21.9.15 / Rickshaw,Train,Taxi / 710.00
National Library,Kolkata / 28.9.15 / 28.9.15 / Rickshaw,Train,Taxi / 700.00
Ganashakti Library,Kolkata / 4.10.15 / 4.10.15 / Rickshaw,Train,Taxi / 700.00
Ganashakti Library,Kolkata / 1.11.15 / 1.11.15 / Rickshaw,Train,Taxi / 700.00
Eksathe Office ,Kolkata / 22.11.15 / 22.11.15 / Rickshaw,Train,Taxi / 710.00
Ganashakti Library ,Kolkata / 03.01.2016 / 03.01.2016 / Rickshaw,Train,Taxi / 700.00
Eksathe Office ,Kolkata / 04.01.2016 / 04.01.2016 / Rickshaw,Train,Taxi / 700.00
Eksathe Office ,Kolkata / 11.01.2016 / 11.01.2016 / Rickshaw,Train,Taxi / 700.00
Distric Library Midnapore / 18.1.16 / 18.1.16 / Taxi / 250.00
Ganashakti Libray Kolkata / 31.1.16 / 31.1.16 / Rickshaw,Train,Taxi / 700.00
Eksathe Office ,Kolkata / 08.02.2016 / 08.02.2016 / Rickshaw,Train,Taxi / 700.00
Eksathe Office ,Kolkata / 15.02.2016 / 15.02.2016 / Rickshaw,Train,Taxi / 700.00
Eksathe Office ,Kolkata / 22.02.2016 / 22.02.2016 / Rickshaw,Train,Taxi / 700.00
Eksathe Office ,Kolkata / 29.02.2016 / 29.02.2016 / Rickshaw,Train,Taxi / 700.00
Ganashakti Libray Kolkata / 07.03.2016 / 07.03.2016 / Rickshaw,Train,Taxi / 700.00
Eksathe Office ,Kolkata / 14.03.2016 / 14.03.2016 / Rickshaw,Train,Taxi / 700.00
Eksathe Office ,Kolkata / 28.03.2016 / 28.03.2016 / Rickshaw,Train,Taxi / 700.00
Total / 29440.00

Certified that the above expenditure is in accordance with the UGC norms for Minor Research Projects

SIGNATURE OF PRINCIPAL SIGNATURE OF THE

INVESTIGATOR PRINCIPAL

Annexure – VII

UNIVERSITY GRANTS COMMISSION

BAHADUR SHAH ZAFAR MARG

NEW DELHI – 110 002

PROFORMA FOR SUBMISSION OF INFORMATION AT THE TIME OF SENDING THE

FINAL REPORT OF THE WORK DONE ON THE PROJECT

1. TITLE OF THE PROJECT: “Communist Ideology and Left Wing Women Politics in Bengal:

Organizations, Activities and Movement (1942-1977)”

2. NAME AND ADDRESS OF THE PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR: Mithu Phaujdar (Pramanik) At. - Rangamati, P.O. – Vidyasagar University

Dist. – Paschim Medinipur Pin - 721102

3. NAME AND ADDRESS OF THE INSTITUTION: Vivekananda Satabarshiki Mahavidyalaya,

Manikpara, Paschim Medinipur -721513

4. UGC APPROVAL NO. AND DATE: F. – PHW- 190 / 14-15 (ERO) ___Dt. 03.02.2015

5. DATE OF IMPLEMENTATION: 03.03.2015

6. TENURE OF THE PROJECT: 24 Months

7. TOTAL GRANT ALLOCATED: Rs. 1, 80,000.00

8. TOTAL GRANT RECEIVED: Rs.1, 20,000.00

9. FINAL EXPENDITURE: Rs. 1, 91,050.00

10. TITLE OF THE PROJECT: See Annexure A

11. OBJECTIVES OF THE PROJECT: See Annexure A

12. WHETHER OBJECTIVES WERE ACHIEVED: See Annexure A

(GIVE DETAILS)

13. ACHIEVEMENTS FROM THE PROJECT: See Annexure A

14. SUMMARY OF THE FINDINGS: See Annexure B

(IN 500 WORDS)

15. CONTRIBUTION TO THE SOCIETY: See Annexure C

(GIVE DETAILS)

16. WHETHER ANY PH.D. ENROLLED/PRODUCED: N/A

OUT OF THE PROJECT

17. NO. OF PUBLICATIONS OUT OF THE PROJECT: Two (See Annexure D)

(PLEASE ATTACH RE-PRINTS)

(PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR) (REGISTRAR/PRINCIPAL)

Annexure A

10. Title of the Project:

“Communist Ideology and Left Wing Women Politics in Bengal; Organisations, Activities and Movement (1942-1977)”

11.Brief Objectives of the Project:

The present research work has been undertaken for a number of reasons. Firstly, no book has been published and no research work has yet been done on the ideas, activities and movements by women of Bengal inspired by communist ideology. Therefore I have tried to do my best to find their contributions in this area. Perhaps the findings will be essential to form a disciplined approach to women’s studies in modern Bengal.

Secondly, this study with deal with socio-economic conditions of the state and political scenario are the staid period.

Thirdly, this work will be helpful to understand the circumstances for the present condition of women in Bengal.

Therefore I intend to prepare my project on this topic.

12. Whether Objectives Were Achieved

Yes, all the objectives were achieved so far in the present project which is shown in the summary of findings and also in the book form of the final report.

Objective: In the research project, the contribution of the communist women from 1942 to 1977 has been stated. The leftist women’s association, their measures and revolutions are researched and analyzed.

The things and ideas that became prominent in this project were –

Firstly, in this period, the communist women association raised their voice against any social injustice, conducted meetings and assemblies, united many people to earn their demand and sometimes they stood beside the male members of the communist party to continue their movement together, for example – landless refugee problems, protest against the rise of tram fare, struggling the release of the prisoners opposing the code of Hindu Marriage Bill, opposing the union of Bangla-Bihar and revolution for the equal food distribution.

Secondly, landless refugee problem was a burning socio-economic problem. To solve this problem the communist women association took steps, besides they took part in peasant’s revolution, economic upliftment of the labourers, the exploitation of the rich over the poor, protest against labour unrest, etc. They were not succeeded at every step but their adventure and effort brought about a great change. In this project their activities are described.

Thirdly, in this time the communist women tried hard to solve the food crisis and the problems concerning this crisis. The reformation in rationing system was also an important step taken by the association.

Fourthly, despite their nominal members, the communist women association took part in the international women’s assembly.

Fifthly, the association also fought for the security of the women. For example they demanded to step up girls’ school, demanded equality in the sphere of profession, fought against the code of Hindu Marriage Law and demanded for equal social justice. In this project these ideas are discussed.

However, in this period, the communist women association has been weakened time and again on the question of principles and obviously it was a great obstacle in their progress. The association was not so well woven and the indifference of the communist party towards its women association was also a snag in the way of women association. These are mentioned in this project.