Puneet Kumar Gupta

Vadodara, Gujarat, India

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Timeline
Jun 2004 - Jul 2012
Media Specialist - Accessible Format
Freelance
Aug 2012 - Jan 2021
Founder at Discoverability
Discoverability
Apr 2018 - Nov 2020
Media Consultant (Accessible Format)
ZYRA media
Current Company
Feb 2021 - now
PHD Researcher - Department of Extension and Communication
The Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda
About me
Development Sector Professional - Diversity and Inclusion | Disability Inclusion and Sustainability.
Education
- Department of mass communication & journalism, dr babasaheb ambedkar marathwada university aurangabad
  2014 - 2016
  Ma mcj disability communication/mass communication
  Master in Arts- Mass Communication & Journalism- specialization Disability Communication
- School of convergence, new delhi
  2004 - 2006
  Pg filmmaking
  Specialization: Fiction / Drama Made three short films: ideation, scripting, direction and editing.One silent film, ‘Strength’ and other two talkies - “Agayaat –The unknown http://youtu.be/ZXeRr82Jv2M and “The black” and “ the white and the grey” http://youtu.be/bb5aH2Dit-IThe later was selected & screened at Twilight 07, a national level festival of shorts films in New Delhi at the India International Centre and Alliance Francais
- All india management association
  2000 - 2002
  Pg diploma marketing
  Post Graduate Diploma in Management
- The maharaja sayajirao university of baroda
  2021 - 2023
  Doctor of philosophy - phd disability communication
  Activities and Societies: Research I am highly motivated by the fact that the Department of Extension & Communication of the PhD programme will give me the necessary challenges, experience and exposure needed to finalize and conclude my research in this area In addition; it will enable my contribution to improve extension of communication in the domain of education, information, entertainment as per the ICT standards of W3C for the differently-abled communities . It will be a privilege to study at… Show more I am highly motivated by the fact that the Department of Extension & Communication of the PhD programme will give me the necessary challenges, experience and exposure needed to finalize and conclude my research in this area In addition; it will enable my contribution to improve extension of communication in the domain of education, information, entertainment as per the ICT standards of W3C for the differently-abled communities . It will be a privilege to study at an esteemed institution where to evolve humane learning society through advancement of knowledge and solutions that can change everyday life, and improve the conditions in the world are available. Show less
- Mumbai university
  2012 - 2013
  Pgdmdc media and disability communication
  Activities and Societies: Ali Yavar Jung National Institute For the Hearing Handicapped (An Autonomous body under the Department of Disability Affairs, Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment Govt. of India). Post Graduate Diploma In “Media And Disability Communication” (on guidelines of UNCPRD article 8) from Mumbai University, Department of Journalism and Communication, Ali Yavar Jung National Institute For the Hearing Handicapped (An Autonomous body under the Department of Disability Affairs, Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment Govt. of India).
- Chaudhary charan singh university
  1992 - 1995
  Bachelor of science (bsc) mathematics
  Bachelor of Science
Experience
- Freelance
  Jun 2004 - Jul 2012
  Media specialist - accessible format
  Scripted, Directed Produced Digital Media products (Documentaries, Infomercials & Features) on social issues.Developed and designed an accessible electronic multi-media education pilot for Senior Secondary Deaf students with The National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT) Government of India (www.ncert.nic.in) and doing research for same among deaf students.Developing & designing an accessible electronic multimedia education material Learning English for Deaf students, teachers, employees for V-shesh (www.v-shesh.com)Created a 5 min Audio/ Video feature My Access for Point of View (www.pointofview.org) an organization works for sexuality and disability in Mumbai.Written Directed Produced Digital Media Infomercial in Accessible format1. Little Pleasure Lifelong Measures: A one-minute public service advertisement in an accessible format on prevention of hearing impairment.2. Team: A one-minute public service advertisement in an accessible format on intervention in orthopedic disability.3. Ye Kan Na Mange More: A one-minute public service advertisement on prevention of hearing impairment.4. Meri Marzi: A one-minute public service advertisement on intervention in orthopedic disability.5. Let It Be Natural: A one-minute public service advertisement on prevention of hearing impairment.6. Smile On: A one minute feature on intervention of multiple disabilities. (Selected for We Care)Promotion & Public Relation1. Deaf Expo 2012, got coverage in Times Now2. World Deaf Day 2014 at Gateway of India3. Work Shop for Parents of Deaf Children by Youth Association of the Deaf4. Rally- Awareness about Deaf EmploymentAdvocacy for employment of deaf in various organizationsAudit Disability CommunicationFor Global Sanitation Fund (GSF) on Swach Bharat Abhiyan in Rural of Bihar & Jharkhand Show less
- Discoverability
  Aug 2012 - Jan 2021
  Founder at discoverability
  Discoverability’s wish is to fulfill this aim that all humans are born equal and free. Established in 2012, Discoverability Public Trust has been working relentlessly to support People with Disabilities (PWDs) by providing education, and information in an accessible format, to materialize their full potential and get seamlessly integrated into mainstream society.Welcome to the world of Inclusion!
- Zyra media
  Apr 2018 - Nov 2020
  Media consultant (accessible format)
- The maharaja sayajirao university of baroda
  Feb 2021 - now
  Phd researcher - department of extension and communication
Licenses & Certifications
- Post graduate diploma in disability communication and media
  Mumbai university
  View certificate
Honors & Awards
- Awarded to Puneet Kumar Gupta
  AIMEC 2015 Rajasthan University Jaipur Apr 2015 Presented "The Comprehension of Basic Mathematics among Children with Hearing Impairment using Multimedia in Accessible and Non- Accessible Format- A Comparative Study in AIMEC 2015, All India Media Educators, Rajasthan University, Jaipur
- Awarded to Puneet Kumar Gupta
  NCED International Conference 2015 National Convention for Educators of Deaf Jan 2015 Presented paper "The Comprehension of Basic Mathematics among Children with Hearing Impairment using Multimedia in Accessible and Non- Accessible Format- A Comparative Study in NCED International Conference 2015 , Supporting Inclusive Practices for Education of Children with Hearing Impairment, Bhubaneswar
- Awarded to Puneet Kumar Gupta
  ICEM 2013 Nanyang Technological University Singapore. Oct 2013 Presented my paper on "The Comprehension of Basic Mathematics among Children with Hearing Impairment using Multimedia in Accessible and Non- Accessible Format- A Comparative Study in ICEM 2013, 63rd Annual Conference International Council for Educational Media Nanyang Technological University Singapore.
- Awarded to Puneet Kumar Gupta
  SEARCH 2013 Taylor University, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia Mar 2013 Paper on ‘Visual Comprehension level of a Short Television Commercial Advertisement in Accessible Format’ Selected for presentation at SEARCH 2013, The Taylor University, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
- Awarded to Puneet Kumar Gupta
  We Care Film Festival We Care Film Festival Dec 2007 • “Smile On” a one minute feature on issues concerning persons on Autism, Cerebral palsy, Mental Retardation & Multiple Disabilities was selected & screened at We Care Film Festival in New Delhi at the India International Centre organized by Tamana Welfare Society and Brotherhood in association with The National Trust. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mEVdvlc1IhU
- Awarded to Puneet Kumar Gupta
  Twilight07 Film Festival Twilight07 Mar 2007 • Short Film (Fiction) titled “The Black, The White, The Grey” selected for The Twilight07 Film Festival. http://youtu.be/bb5aH2Dit-I
Volunteer Experience
- Media Professional
  Issued by Chetna, Haq,
  Associated with Puneet Kumar Gupta