Dr. Ramesh Chandra Rai is Associate Professor and Head of the Department of Political Science in T.N.B. Law College, Bhagalpur University, Bhagalpur, India, where he obtained both a Masters and Ph. D degree. He is a member of the University Teachers Association and is a passionate supporter of S ave Ganga River Abhiyan, eradication of poverty and illiteracy programmes, and removal of dowry systems from the society through community service, national service schemes and other related programmes.