About EARTH

The Educators’ Association for Research in Tourism & Hospitality (EARTH) is a registered Trust under the Trust Act with registration number 190300770/2021. It is also recognized under the MSME scheme of the Government of India with registration number UDYAM-WB-18-0017462. The trust operates from its registered office located at 176, Club Road, P.O. Purba Putiary, P.S. Regent Park, Kolkata – 700093, West Bengal, India. For any correspondence, EARTH can be reached via email at earth@earth-india.com. The trust is officially registered under Section 60 and Rule 69, with its details recorded in Book-IV, Volume Number 190302021, spanning pages 30991 to 31042. EARTH is dedicated to promoting innovation and research in the fields of tourism and hospitality, contributing to the academic and professional growth of these sectors. EARTH operates through two key initiatives.

1.       Aagyachakra Innovations Lab

2.       International research Development Services

 Aagyachakra Innovations Lab focuses on conducting research and experimenting with innovative ideas and solutions. This lab serves as a platform for exploring cutting-edge developments and fostering creativity in the tourism and hospitality industries. The lab offers expert service to academic institutions related to development of Institution Innovation Lab.

International Research Development Services oversees the official procedures and administrative processes related to the research work conducted. IRDS offers IPR services around the globe at a very reasonable cost

Together, these initiatives enable the trust to bridge the gap between innovation and implementation, ensuring that the research carried out is both practical and impactful. Through its structured efforts and initiatives, EARTH is committed to driving progress in tourism and hospitality, contributing significantly to the development of these vital sectors 

About Dr. Angshuman Chatterjee, Honorary President of EARTH

Dr. Angshuman Chatterjee has been the doyen of hospitality education in the country. During his incredible professional journey, he has been an Academician, Consultant, Mentor, Director to several Institutes and Companies, Government Advisor, and overall a knowledge hub and highly respected Hospitality Professional. An academician, he taught at Institute of Hotel Management (IHM) Kolkata, a College of Government of India, since 1988 for a successful tenure of 21 years. He also served various other Hotel Management Colleges and Institutes as Principal / Director. Dr Chatterjee is one among a niche group of exclusive trainers chosen by Department of Personnel & Training, Government of India to train teachers / trainers from various critical fields like “IAS and IPS Officers, Railway, Banking and Insurance trainers, and teachers” from several reputable Colleges across the County. 

Dr. Chatterjee’s dynamic and highly knowledgeable leadership was engaged by “Quality Council of India” to Evaluate Airport Services for all Airports Operated by the Airport Authority of India. In one another prestigious work assignment, he spearheaded to help the “World Bank and Government of Uttar Pradesh” in formation of “Pro-poor Tourism Policy” creating a huge perpetual value for the masses. After playing pivotal role in setting up of the highly reputed “The Neotia University, Kolkata (including Neotia School of Hotel Management)” he continues to serve here as a Mentor. He also serves as the Director at “IIAS School of Management, Siliguri” after setting it up under his able professional guidance in all aspects.  Being a renowned Hospitality Consultant Dr. Chatterjee from time to time has assisted several Hotel Owners and Developers in various aspects related to Hotel Planning, Development, Operations, and Asset Management. Following his core knowledge area and passion, he has mastered the area of Planning, Developing, and Operating any Hospitality Education Institute, and is considered best in the field by Industry Professionals and his Clients. A Life Member of the prestigious Indian Society for Training & Development Dr Chatterjee is a distinguished leader in Hospitality and Education Industry with millions of his students working in the higher echelons in hospitality, tourism and allied industries.

About Founder Trustee

Mrs. Subrata Dasgupta, a Law Graduate from Calcutta University is the dynamic driving force behind this initiative. An entrepreneur & visionary leader, she prefers to work behind the scenes. Her unwavering dedication and tireless efforts inspire everyone around her to go the extra mile and achieve excellence. Known for her exceptional motivational skills, Mrs. Dasgupta encourages her team to overcome challenges with confidence and perseverance. Her humble demeanor and steadfast commitment to success make her a true role model, fostering an environment of growth and innovation while leaving a lasting impression on all. 

Dr. Santanu Dasgupta is an acclaimed researcher and academician. He holds a doctorate degree in Management from Amity University Rajasthan. He started his journey in the field of hospitality from IHM Bhubaneswar more than two decades ago and completed his M.Sc. in Hotel Management from Annamalai University. He has worked in renowned hotel brands in the beginning of his career and then moved into academics. He has prepared syllabus for undergraduate and postgraduate courses for private and government universities in West Bengal, India. He has authored research articles in national and international journals, book chapters and authored books on hospitality and tourism. He has more than twenty five national and international intellectual properties in his name. Dr. Dasgupta has worked at different levels in various academic institutions of repute. He is presently working as a Principal at Pailan College of Management and Technology, Kolkata, India.

Meet Upadhyaya Govind Baibhaw, a trailblazing educator, researcher, and visionary leader. As a Founding Member of our esteemed trust, Govind embodies the spirit of innovation and excellence that drives our research endeavors. A distinguished Assistant Professor at Siliguri Institute of Technology, Govind boasts an impressive academic pedigree, having earned his Master's degree from the revered Institute of Hotel Management, Pusa (IHM PUSA). With an illustrious career spanning 14+ years, Govind has seamlessly navigated the realms of industry and academia, fostering a unique blend of theoretical expertise and practical acumen.

Mr Asik Rahaman Jamader is working as an Assistant Professor in the department of Hospitality & Hotel Administration at Pailan College of Management & Technology, Kolkata, India, also he is the Corporate Advisory Board Member of the Smart Journal of Business Management Studies indexed by Emerging Sources Citation Index (ESCI) - Web of Science (Clarivate Analytics) with 5.748 Impact factor. His research interest is in Hospitality and innovative Techniques implemented in the Hospitality Industry. He is a scientist with 56 numbers of internationally granted patents & 31 numbers of registered and published national & International patents also have a good number of authored Books/Book chapter publications, including some SCOPUS/SCIE/ESCI/WOS publications. Recently he joined as an Ad Hoc reviewer of the International Journal of Business Intelligence Research (IJBIR), IGI Global publishing indexed by WOS and Scopus.