Dr Satish Ganjoo – an educationist by profession, a historian by obsession, an eminent writer and also a researcher by choice; was born on May 1, 1956, to Shree Omkarnath Ganjoo and Smt Sheela Ganjoo in the Saffron Valley of Kashmir. He obtained the coveted academic degrees of M.Phil (1983) and Ph.D (1987) in History with specialization in International Relations from the University of Kashmir. He held the distinguished faculty position in Govt. Degree College, Baramulla (Kashmir); Centre for Advance Study in Education and Technology, Srinagar (Kmr); CASET Post Graduate Evening College, Srinagar (Kmr); and, the Centre of Central Asian Studies, University of Kashmir. Now he is working as Professor and Head at the Post Graduate Dept. of History, Ramgarhia P G College (GNDU) Phagwra (Pb), with the Additional Charge of the Dept. of Computer Sciences and Information Technology.
Dr. Ganjoo developed the excellent potential for research and published a number of articles/books on diverse topics of history, culture, politics, international relations and religious studies. Ignoring the pain and agony of migration from his motherland because of political turmoil; he exclusively worked on Islamic Studies, Afghan Resurgence, Kashmir Crisis, Indian Nationalism and Historiography with all dedication. His widely acknowledged books include :
1. Afghanistan’s Struggle for Resurgence
2. Soviet Afghan Relations
3. Kashmir Politics
4. Muslim Freedom Fighters of India (in 3 vols)
5. Economics System in Islam
6. Glimpses of Islamic World
7. Prophet Muhammad
8. Wailing Shadows in Kashmir
9. Dictionary of History
(Anmol Publications, New Delhi)
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Besides Dr. Ganjoo is involved in different interdisciplinary research projects, participated in several seminars and wrote about twenty four research papers. His name was recommended for the Soviet Land Nehru Award (1991) and received recognition from prestigious NGOs --- Rashtriya Gaurav Award (2004), Best Citizen of India Award (2005), Vijay Shree Award (2005). He is the Member of the Arts and Social Sciences Faculty; and, Board of Moderation (History), Guru Nanak Dev University, Amritsar. He is also associated with the Kashmir Education, Culture and Science Society, New Delhi.

TESTIMONIALS:

Your interest and intimacy with your institution is really appreciable.

S. Pritam Singh Bhogal,
(President, Ramgarhia Educational Council).

Dr Satish Ganjoo is the only Kashmiri Pandit who suffered the agony and pain of migration, but worked exclusively on Islamic Studies with all devotion and dedication. He has developed excellent potential for research in historical studies and has mastered the techniques of utilization of various types of materials for research purposes.

Dr K N Pandita,
(Director CCAS, Kashmir University).

Dr Ganjoo deserve all encouragement and appreciation for his extensive work on Kashmir and Central Asia.

Prof S Maqbool Ahmad,
(Director CCAS, Kashmir University).

Dr Satish Ganjoo is not only determined, intelligent and cooperative; but, also a conscientious and popular teacher. I hope this institution will continue to be benefited by his scholarship, wide knowledge and profitable teaching.

Dr Laxman Singh, Principal, Ramgarhia P G College.

Dr Ganjoo is very hard working and conscientious teacher who has mastered his subject. He has excellent qualities of head and heart which have endeared him to everyone whosoever has come into contact with him.

Prof B M Kaplish,
Principal, Ramgarhia P G College.

Dr Ganjoo is endowned with a keen sense of duty and discipline, which are rarely to be met with these days. He is a hard working youngman possessing intelligence well above average. He can work in a responsible capacity, requiring qualities of head and heart.

Dr Z L Jala,
(P G Dept of History. Kashmir University).

Dr Satish Ganjoo will be an asset to any and every department because of his intelligence , quick wit and sincereity.

Prof R L Hangloo,
(P G Dept of History. Kashmir University).

Dr Ganjoo is a conscientious teacher and enjoys popularity among the students. He is endowed with administrative capabilities and maintains congenial relations with his colleagues.He is also endowed with rare qualities of leadership and organizational skill. His sense of commitment and dedication to his professional duties is total and unflinching.

Dr K N Bhardwaj,
Principal, Ramgarhia P G College.

Dr Satish Ganjoo is an asset to any research and teaching institute of high level.

Dr B K Deambi,
(Director CCAS, Kashmir University).

Dr Ganjoo is very sincere, devoted, enthusiastic, dedicated and dignified with an outstanding personality. He commands tremendous respect among the faculty members, administrative staff and students.

Prof S K Tangri.
Principal, Ramgarhia P G College.

Dr Satish Ganjoo has achieved the status of a hardworking, painstaking, dutiful, cooperative, sincere, dedicated and inspiring teacher. A research oriented personality, Dr Ganjoo contributed to the discipline of History by way of publication of articles and books. As a teacher, he understands the psychology of human relations involved in teaching-learning transactions and thus make teaching effective and learning enjoyable. He keeps himself abreast of the latest developments in the field of History and thus enriches his teaching.

Dr M P Bhasin.
Principal, Ramgarhia P G College.

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