During her administrative tenure, Miranda House has been ranked All India Rank One amongst all the colleges of the country under National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF), Ministry of Education, Govt. of India for Seven consecutive years 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022 & 2023. And accredited by National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC) with grade A++. It is indeed a proud achievement for the college.

She has received several prestigious awards and recognitions, prominent among them are- Teachers Excellence Award from the University of Delhi, 2017, Pt. Deen Dayal Upadhya Excellence Award, 2019 for deliveringexcellence in the area of environment and society and felicitation by the Ministry of External Affairs on the occasion of International Women’s Day, 2021. It is also noteworthy that she began her academic journey as a Gold Medallist in M.A. in Political Science.

She is a Professor of Political Science and gender expert who has been teaching political theory and gender studies for the last years at Miranda House. She has written extensively on gender issues and her published works include four books and numerous articles/research papers in highly acclaimed national and international journals.

Date of Birth: 7th May 1968.
Qualification-

1. Ph.D. on Gender Discrimination and the State: A Comparative Case Study of Sex
   Selective Abortion in Punjab and Orissa, from Centre for Political Studies,
   Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi.
2. M.Phil. on Contemporary Democratic Theory, University of Delhi.
3. M.A. in Political Science, Utkal University, Odisha, India.

Positions held

1. Principal, Miranda House, University, since 06.06.2022
2. Officiating Principal, Miranda House University of Delhi, since 01.09.2019 till 05.06.2022.
3. Acting Principal, Miranda House University of Delhi, since 01.03.2019 till 01.09.2019.
4. Vice Principal, Miranda House, University of Delhi (2017-2019).
5. Professor, Department of Political Science, Miranda House, University of Delhi – since 18 September 2019.
6. Associate Professor, Department of Political Science, Miranda House, University of Delhi – since 19 July 2006.
7. Lecturer, Department of Political Science, Miranda House, University of Delhi – since 19 July 1993.

Fellowship & Awards/Membership of bodies

1. The Education Times Best Education Brand 2023 (on behalf of the College).
2. Felicitated by the Ministry of External Affairs on the occasion of International Women’s Day, March,2021.
3. Pt. Deendayal Upadhya Excellence Award 2019 for delivering excellence in the area of environment and society.
4. Zee Media Education Excellence 2021 – Excellence in the field of Education (on behalf of college).
5. Teachers’ Excellence Award-2017, University of Delhi.
6. ICSSR Doctoral Fellowship.
7. Member, Implementation of Multiple Entry and Multiple Exit Scheme in Undergraduate Curriculum Framework.
8. Member, Celebration of Samvidha Amrit Mahotsav: Celebrating 75 years of Republic of Bharat
9. Member, Central Committee for Non-Teaching Staff, University of Delhi
10. Member, Education Courses Admission Committee, University of Delhi
11. Member, Committee for Twinning, Joint and Dual Degree programmes
12. Member, Re-Examine the Quantum of Punishment in Un Fair Means (UFM),University of Delhi
13. Member, Designing Teaching/ Research/ Skill Enhancement & Development Programmes and Courses under Schools of the Institution of Eminence under Delhi School of Transnational Affairs, University of Delhi
14. Member, Centenary Celebrations Committee, University of Delhi
15. Member, Designing Teaching/ Research/ Skill Enhancement & Development Programmes and Courses under Delhi School of Transnational Affairs (DTA), Institution of Eminence, University of Delhi.
16. Special Invitee, Campus Development, University of Delhi.
17. Member, National Task Force on Beti Bachao Beti Padhao, Ministry of Women & Child Development (WCD), GOI
18. Member, Executive Committee, Centre for Women’s Development Studies (CWDS), New Delhi.
19. Member, Advisory Committee on PC-PNDT Act, Government of NCT of Delhi.
20. Member, State Supervisory Board on PC-PNDT Act, Government of NCT of Delhi: 2011-2014
21. Research Advisor, National Commission for Women (NCW) on the issue of sex selection, New Delhi: 2003-2006.
22. Member, Core Committee on the Issue of Sex Selective Abortion, Ministry of Health & Family Welfare, Government of India (2005).
23. Head of the Department, Department of Political Science, Miranda House, Delhi University – 2000-2002.
24. Presiding Officer, Internal Complaints Committee (ICC) against Sexual Harassment, Miranda House, University of Delhi (2014-17).
25. Member, Committee against Sexual Harassment at Centre for Advocacy and Research (CFAR).
26. Vice President, Academic Stand Against Poverty, India Chapter.
27. Convener, Women’s Development Cell, Miranda House, DU.
28. Executive Member, Project and Research Coordinator, STOP (Stop Trafficking, Oppression and Prostitution against Women and Children)—1999-2001
29. Campaign Coordinator, Campaign Against Pre-birth Elimination of Females (CAPF)—Since 2002

Projects & Consultancy

1. North East Research and Resource Centre (2022):
   Principal Investigator in the Research Project funded by North Eastern Council, Ministry of Development of North Eastern Region, Government of India, Rs.2.75 crore.
2. Institute of Eminence (IoE) 2021:
   Co-Principal Investigator in the Research Project titled “Global Justice – Confronting ‘last mile’ Challenges in Tourism Industry by Interlinking Gender, Culture & Leadership” funded by FRP, IoE scheme, Delhi University.
3. Indian Council of Social Science Research (ICSSR) (2018):
   Project Director of ICSSR Research Programme funded research titled “Declining Child Sex Ratio and Violence Against Women: Examining Girl-Child Discrimination in India”.
4. National Foundation of India (UNFPA Funded) (2016):
   Project Director of UNFPA funded research titled “Access to Housing and Property Rights for Women and Discrimination Against Girls: Select Study in Delhi and NCR Region.”
5. United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) Consultancy (2012& 2013):
   a. Drafting of “State Girl Child Policy” for Government of Rajasthan, 2012.
   b. Drafting of “Odisha State Policy on Girl Child and Women 2013”.
6. ACTIONAID Consultancy (2012):
   Expert consultancy on formulation of “Women and Health Policy” of Government of Uttar Pradesh.
7. Population Foundation of India (PFI) Consultancy (2012):
   Expert Review of “Advocacy for Change: Repositioning Family Planning- Promoting Birth Spacing”, a detailed and extensive study in the field of family planning practices in South Asia and other Latin American and African countries with an India specific focus.
8. WHO Project (2009):
   Development of “Teaching-Learning Material on Sex Selection for inclusion in Medical Curriculum”.
   ▪ Held national consultative meetings with a large number of faculty members of Medical Colleges in India.
   ▪ Drafting and preparation of the material with emphasis on Gender, Ethics and Legal framework on the issue of Sex Selection.

Publications

• Books:

1. Discourse on Rights in India: Debates and Dilemmas (co-editor), Routledge, London, 2018.

2. Sex-Selective Abortion and the State: Policies, Laws and Institutions in India, Shakti Books/HarAnand Publications, New Delhi, 2018.

3. Understanding Social Inequality: Concerns of Human Rights, Gender and Environment (co-editor), Macmillan India Ltd., New Delhi, 2010.

4. Human Rights, Gender and Environment (co-author), Allied Publishers, New Delhi, 2006.

5. Articles in Journals

6. “Transformational Feminist Pedagogy: A Journey from Classroom to Life Lessons”, Peace Prints, a South Asian Journal of Peacebuilding, Vol. 6 Ed.1, 2020, pp. 1-6.

7. “Gender Discrimination and Sex-Ratio Imbalance: A Qualitative Analysis”, Indian Journal of Community Health, Vol.32, Oct–Dec, 2020, pp.746-750.

8. “Son Preference, Security Concerns and Crime against Women: Expanding the Public Health Discourse in India”, Indian Journal of Public Health, 16 June, 2020;64:204-6.

9. “Child Sex Ratio Imbalance and Cross Regional Brides: A Gendered Paradox in Haryana and Uttar Pradesh”, Paripex – Indian Journal Of Research, Volume-8, Issue-10, October – 2019, pp. 1-5.

10. “Notes from Punjab: Making Sense of the Missing Daughters”, Global Journal for Research Analysis, Volume-8, Issue-10, October-2019, pp.1-5.

11. “Access to Housing Rights and Property Rights for Women: Select Study in Delhi and NCR Regions”, Indian Journal of Public Administration, Volume 65 Issue 2, June 2019, Sage Publications, pp.475-493.

12. “Gender Discrimination and Violence against Women: Connecting the Dots of Declining Child Sex Ratio (CSR) in India”, Mainstream, VOL LVII, No. 16 New Delhi April 6, 2019, pp.11-27.

13. “Women’s Health and Rights: Issues and Concerns” (corresponding-author), Indian Journal of Public Administration, Oct-Dec. 2015, Vol. LXI, No.4, Indian Institute of Public Administration, ISSN 0019-5561 (UGC Journal No.41118).

14. “Policies for Women’s Development in India: A Critical Study of Conditional Cash Transfers in India”, Bihar Journal of Political Science, Vol. IV, No.1, January-June, 2015, ISSN 2277-422X.

15. “Sex Selective Abortion: A Syncretic Feminist Approach”, Mainstream, Vol. LIII No 1, December 27, 2014 – Annual Number (UGC Journal No.47278).

16. “Cinderella Goes to School: Education of Girl Child in India”, Yojana, September, 2013 (UGC Journal No. 48028).

17. “Rights and Survival of the Girl Child and the Role of Panchayats” (Co-author), Mainstream, VOL LI, No 20, May 4, 2013 (UGC Journal No.47278).

18. “Does the Girl-child Count? Census and Other Stories”, Mainstream, Vol. LI, No 15, March 30, 2013 (UGC Journal No.47278).

19. “Women on Campus: Negotiating Spaces and Silences”, Economic and Political Weekly (co-author), Oct. 31, 2011, Vol. XLVI No.53, pp.27-29 (UGC Journal No.12473).

20. “Violence, Martyrdom and Partition: A Daughter’s Testimony” (book review), Indian Journal of Gender Studies, Sage Publication, New Delhi, March 2010 (17:1) (UGC Journal No. 20780).

21. Chapters in Books:

22. “Sex-selective Abortion and Reproductive Rights” in Routledge Readings on Law, Development and Legal Pluralism, edited by Kalpana Kannabiran, Routledge India, 2022.

23. “Interpreting Meerabai’s Bhakti”, Political Thought in Indic Civilization, edited by Himanshu Roy, SAGE publication, New Delhi, 2021.

24. “Meerabai”, Indian Political Thought: Themes and Thinkers, edited by Himanshu Roy, Third Edition, By Pearson, 2020.

25. “Gender Discrimination and the Role of the State: A Case Study of Sex Selective Abortion in Odisha”, Women Reinventing Development: The Odisha Experiment, Asha Hans, et al. (eds.), Routledge, New Delhi, 2021.

26. “Women’s Freedom in Meerabai’s Bhakti”, in Indian Political Thought: Themes and Thinkers, H. Roy & Singh (eds.), Pearson, New Delhi, 2020.

27. “Introduction: Discourse on Rights in India: Debates and Dilemmas”, in Discourse on Rights in India: Debates and Dilemmas, Routledge, London and New York, 2019.

28. “Beyond Conclusions: Discourse on Rights in India: A Case for Reflective Autonomy”, in Discourse on Rights in India: Debates and Dilemmas, Routledge, London and New York, 2019.

29. “Feminist Conception”, in Citizenship in a Globalising World, Ashok Acharya (ed.), Pearson Publications, New Delhi, 2012.

30. “Understanding Social Inequality: An Introduction”, in Understanding Social Inequality: Concerns of Human Rights, Gender and Environment, Motilal, Shashi and Bijayalaxmi Nanda (eds.), Macmillan India Ltd., New Delhi, 2010.

31. “Gender Violence and Legal Frameworks in India: The Story of Sex Selection”, in Understanding Social Inequality: Concerns of Human Rights, Gender and Environment, Motilal, Shashi and Bijayalaxmi Nanda (eds.), Macmillan India Ltd., New Delhi, 2010.

32. “Environmental Concerns and Human Rights: Why? How Much and By What Rules Should I Consume?” in Understanding Social Inequality: Concerns of Human Rights, Gender and Environment, Motilal, Shashi and Bijayalaxmi Nanda (eds.), Macmillan India Ltd., New Delhi, 2010.

33. “Campaign Against Female Foeticide: Perspective, Strategies and Experiences”, in Sex Selective Abortion in India: Gender, Society and New Reproductive Technologies, Tulsi Patel (Ed.), Sage Publication, New Delhi, 2006.

• Articles in on-line journals/Newspapers/other publications:

1. “Towards a politics of presence”, Indian Express, October 23, 2023.

2. “Forging institutional partnerships in higher education”, Indian Express, September 13, 2020.

3. “The Real Truth Behind Sex Selective Abortions”, Deccan Herald, June 8, 2012.

4. “Nayagarh’s Wells tell you about Orissa”, The Indian Express, New Delhi, Edit page, 8 October, 2007.

5. “Pro-life or Pro-Women’s Rights?” India Together: The News in Proportion, an electronic news magazine, available at:
   http://indiatogether.org/pcpndt-mtp-laws-on-abortion-sex-selection-pro-life-or-pro-women-women

6. Pre-Birth Elimination of Females: A Handbook of Guidelines, CAPF & CWDS, New Delhi (2004).

7. Guest Editor’s note, Girlcount, newsletter, January–March, 2015, Issue 3.

Conferences, Workshops, Papers &Talks

1. Women Leaders In The Higher Education Space
   Topic: Women In Academic Leadership: When Women Lead – The Feminist Leadership Challenge In Institutions Of Higher Education In India And The United Kingdom.
   In Teaching Feminisms, Transforming Lives: Questions Of Identity, Pedagogy And Violence In India And The UK under UGC-Ukieri Joint Programme (4th Workshop). Date & Venue: 29th October, 2019, India Habitat Centre.
2. Participated in the 60th Session of the United Nations Commission on the Status of Women (CSW-60) at New York, USA, 14th to 24th March, 2016 as an invitee on the NGO panel.

3. Visiting faculty at Women’s Studies, University of Wisconsin, Eau Claire, USA, 15th September to 5th October, 2015 on Public Policies, Gender and Development.

4. Presented paper on “Population Policies in India in the context of Global Justice” at the invitational symposium on Global Justice: New Directions in Research and Advocacy held on 4th & 5th September 2015 at the Ghent University, Ghent, Belgium.

5. Presented paper on “Critical Assessment of Asian Population Policies from a Demographic and Gender Perspective” at 5th Asia & Pacific Studies Congress 2015, held on 9th to 11th September, Paris, France.

6. Presented paper on “Sex Selective Abortion and State in India: Dilemmas of Gender Justice” in the conference on Global Gender Justice: New Directions, held on 21st and 22nd May, 2015 at University of Birmingham, Birmingham, United Kingdom.

7. “Sex Selective Abortion and Gender Justice: A Global Perspective”, a paper presented in the International Conference on Global Justice and Global South, held on 25–27 April, 2014 at University of Delhi in collaboration with the Yale University, USA and University of Birmingham, UK.

8. “The Ladli Scheme in India: Leading to a Lehenga or a Law Degree?”, a paper presented at the Academic Forum, Indo Brazil South Africa (IBSA) Summit, Brasilia, Brazil, April 2010.

9. Presented paper on “Child Rights in India – Needs & Reforms”, International Conference on Child Rights, Lund, Gothenberg and Orebro Universities, Sweden, 2001.

10. Participated in the International Conference on Child Rights in Kathmandu, Nepal (Organized by Maiti Nepal) and Dhaka, Bangladesh (Organized by BNWLA), 2001.

• National:

1. Speaker at “Indian Presidency in G20: Media Challenges in SDGs Reportage”, organized by Manav Rachna International Institute of Research and Studies, on Tuesday, 17th October, 2023.

2. Resource Person in five-day workshop on the theme “Institution Building: Reflections from College Principals” at NIEPA on 12 December 2023 organized by NIEPA, National Institute of Educational Planning and Administration.

3. Resource Person at the 5th National Level Online Workshop on NIRF India Ranking 2024 – 13 December 2023 by IAE (Institute for Academic Excellence’s).

4. Resource Person in the two days online “National Level Workshop on Curriculum Framework for Implementation of National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 in Universities, Engineering Colleges and Degree Colleges” organized by “Institute for Academic Excellence, Hyderabad” in collaboration with “Collegiate Education & Technical Education Department, Telangana State” on 21 March 2022.

5. Resource Person in the National Level workshop on “NIRF India Rankings 2022” organized by “Institute for Academic Excellence, Hyderabad” in collaboration with “Collegiate Education & Technical Education Department, Telangana State” on 5 January 2022.

6. Speaker at the National Virtual Conference on “Challenging Conventional Narrative – a Gender Dialogue” organized by Dhempe College of Arts & Science in collaboration with Forum for Integrated Development & Research (FIDR) and Goa Livelihood Forum (GLF) on 11 March 2022.

7. Chief Guest at the Virtual International Inter Collegiate Commerce Fest, theme – “The Rise of Revolution” organised by Department of Commerce, Kristu Jayanti College, Bengaluru on 11 March 2022.

8. Invited Talk on “Gender equality today for a sustainable tomorrow” organized by Institute of Nuclear Medicine and Allied Sciences (INMAS) on 8 March 2022.

9. Speaker in the Panel discussion, theme – “Honour and celebrate the spirit of womanhood” organized by Dr. O.P. Bhalla Foundation and Manav Rachna Educational Institutions, on 8 March 2022.

10. Invited Talk on “Human Rights and Obligations – The Indic Understanding”, Faculty Induction Programme conducted by the UGC-HRDC, Jawaharlal Nehru University on 14 January 2022.

11. Chief Guest at the International Inter-Collegiate Webinar on “Literacy to Legacy” & “Charity for Parity” in order to celebrate International Literacy Day & International Day of Charity held by the Department of Psychology of R.D. National College on 5 September 2021.

12. Resource Person in One Week Faculty Development Programme on “Educational Leadership & Gender: The Current Face of Higher Education” organized by Bharati College, University of Delhi in collaboration with UGC-HRD Centre, Savitribai Phule Pune University, 8 February 2021 – 15 February 2021.

13. Panelist in “Contribution of HEIs in achieving gender equality and empower all women and girls” North Zone Annual Vice Chancellors’ Meet on the theme Realising SDGs through HEIs by Association of Indian Universities on 26 November 2021.

14. Presented a paper titled “Global and State Discourses regarding Gender Discrimination: The case study of Gender biased Sex Selection” in the 8th Refresher Course in Global Studies (IDC): International Relations and World Politics, JNU on 26 November 2021.

15. Presented a paper on theme “Deconstructing Caste and Gender: Reinterpreting Indic History” organized by Department of Political Science, School of Social Sciences and Humanities, Deen Dayal Upadhyaya College, University of Delhi on 16 November 2021.

16. Invited talk on “Covid-19 How to Safeguard the Health and Rights of Women and Girls Now?”, organized on World Population Day, by Institute of Economic Growth (IEG) in collaboration with the Indian Association for the Study of Population (IASP) 11.07.2020.

17. Organized a Faculty Development Programme in collaboration with Department of Gender Studies of Rama Devi Women’s University Topic: Gender Research on COVID-19 Global Pandemic: Challenges and Prospects 04.07.2020.

18. Invited talk titled “Reconceptualising Sexual Harassment with the rise of the virtual workplace (Feminist Theories and perspectives)” at Indian Institute of Technology Bhubaneswar Webinar on theme “Online spaces and harassment of Women” on 03.07.2020.

19. Presented a paper on “Institutional Resilience” organized by Ashoka University, Delhi on theme Gender and Diversity: Tackling Intersectional Vulnerabilities on 26.06.2020.

20. Presented a paper on “Debates and Dilemmas in the Rights Discourse: A Case for Reflective Autonomy” Department Of Political Science, University Of Delhi And Centre For Ethics, Politics And Global Affairs Cordially Invites You For The UGC CAS-SAP National Seminar On Political Theory And Normative Reflections: Addressing Challenges Of Our Times On 26 February, 2020.

21. Talk On “Inside the Mind of An Indian Woman” On January 15 at IIC Organized by News Intervention as a Panelist.

22. Speaker and Guest of Honour at National Conference On “Role of Media in The Social and Economic Development of India After Independence” In cooperation with the Indian Association of Mass Communication (Regd.) in Kalindi College On 12 February 2020.

23. Speaker on theme of ‘Inclusive Education’ Organized by UNESCO New Delhi International Day of Education’ On 24 January, 2020 at UNESCO House.

24. Invited as a panelist on theme “Issues and Challenges Faced by Domestic Workers” organized by National Commission For on 18 October 2019 at IIC, New Delhi.

25. Invited talk on Gender, Culture and Identity in Meera Bai’s Times: A Feminist Perspective organized by The Nehru Memorial Museum and Library National Conference On ‘Indic Thought’ On 11 October 2019.

26. “Gandhi And Recent Challenges To Women’s Movements: New Frontiers Of Gender Justice” International Seminar Gandhi 150 Satyagraha In The 21st Century Social, Ethical And Spiritual Dimensions Of The Global Pursuits Of Truth Jointly Organised By Council For Social Development, India International Centre, University Of California, Santa Barbara, REGGEN, Federal University Of Rio De Janeiro, University Of South Africa, Institute Of Social And Health Sciences, SAGE Publications, Bandung Spirit Network At India International Centre, New Delhi Oct 22-Oct 24, 2019.

27. Presented a paper at National Commission for Women, GOI Organized a National Consultation in Association with UN Women on 31 January 2019.

28. Beti Bachao, Beti Padhao: Chronicles of Change Champions Organized by Govt. Of India, Ministry of Women & Child Development.

29. “Democracy and Rights Discourse in India: Setting the Context”, paper presented at the UGC CAS-SAP National Seminar on Democracy and Rights Discourse in India: Norms, Institutions and Practices, held on 28-29 July, 2017 at the Department of Political Science, University of Delhi.

30. “Gender Biased Sex Selection and Daughter Discrimination in India: Dilemmas of Feminist Politics”, paper presented at the UGC sponsored National Seminar titled Idea of Inclusive Development in India: Towards an Egalitarian Society and Nation, held on 12.1.2017 at Khalsa College, University of Delhi, Delhi, India.

31. Presented a paper on “PC-PNDT Act and the State in India” in the national seminar on Investigation of Crime against Women held on 28th and 29th January, 2015 at the Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel National Police Academy, Ministry of Home Affairs, Hyderabad, India.

32. “Care work and young women in urban areas”, a paper in the conference proceedings of National Workshop for Advocacy on Care Work, 16th to 17th February, 2015 organized by ActionAid, New Delhi.

33. Resource person on “Role of Media in the Context of Maternal Health”, Emerging Priorities: Maternal Health & Media, A Discussion organised by UK Aid, Women’s Feature Service and Oxfam at India Habitat Centre, New Delhi, on February 13, 2015.

34. Lecture on “Safety and Security of Women” delivered at Department of Political Science, Kamla Nehru College, University of Delhi, 10th April, 2015.

35. Lecture on “National and International Measures to aid Women” and “Women Empowerment and Agencies involved” at EFICOR, New Delhi on 25th February, 2015.

36. Organized a consultative workshop on Current Structure and Status of Statutory Mechanisms under PC-PNDT Act at India International Centre on 6th April 2015. Participants from Union Ministry of Health & Family Welfare, UNFPA and civil society initiatives attended the workshop.

37. Organized a three-week International Collaborative Programme on ‘Feminism and Indian Politics” with University of Wisconsin, Eau Claire, USA at Miranda House, University of Delhi from 5th to 23rd January, 2015.

38. Resource person on the session on “Gender Discrimination and the State: A case study of Sex Selective abortions” in the Refresher Course on Women/Gender Studies: Contemporary Issues and Debates, organised by the Centre for Professional Development in Higher Education (CPDHE) on 4th Dec., 2014.

39. Consultation, Working Group on Gender & the Sex Ratio, Towards a National Policy Framework, National Advisory Council (NAC), January 19, 2012.

40. “Sex Selection and State Interventions: Tackling Daughter Dispreference in India”, a paper presented at a workshop on “Undesired Daughters: The Paradox of Modern India” organized by University of Lund, Sweden and University of Delhi, India at New Delhi, 12-13 Feb. 2010.

Conferences / FDP / Seminars Organized

1. Workshop on “Roadmap to National Education Policy (NEP) Implementation”
   In collaboration with Shyam Lal College, Jawaharlal Nehru University and Vidya Bharati Uchcha Shiksha Sansthan
   Date: 17 December 2021

2. Online International Conference “Science and Society”
   Theme: Science, Technology and Society; Science In and For Society: unpacking the rhetoric; Science, Health and Medicine
   Date: 23–25 February 2022

3. Two-Week Faculty Development Programme
   Topic: “Concept of Indian Languages in National Education Policy (NEP) 2020” under the aegis of Mahatma Hansraj Faculty Development Centre
   Date: 18 February – 3 March 2022

4. Ideation Conclave under North East Regional Research and Resource Centre (NERRRC)
   With Resident Commissioners of the eight North Eastern States; vision of ‘Ek Bharat Shrestha Bharat’
   Date: 14 September 2022

5. Talk, Cultural Festival and MoU with Korea National Sport University
   Chief Guests: Mr. Chang Jae-bok (Ambassador, Republic of Korea to India), Mr. Ahn Yong-kyu (Chancellor, Korea National Sport University)
   Date: 24 February 2023

6. International Conference on Sustainability, Start-Ups, Innovation, and Entrepreneurship in North East India
   Organized under NERRRC
   Keynote Speaker and Chief Guest: Dr. Jitendra Singh, Minister of State for Science and Technology
   Date: 28–29 March 2023

7. Ideation Conclave under NERRRC on Women @ Innovation and Entrepreneurship
   Supported by North Eastern Council, Shillong
   Date: 2 May 2023

8. Seven Days National Workshop on “Epigraphy and Manuscriptology”
   In collaboration with Rajdhani College, University of Delhi
   Sponsored by National Mission for Manuscripts, IGNCA
   Date: 24 June 2023

9. “New India Debates” Series
   Theme: “Yahi Samay Hai, Sahi Samay Hai, Nari Shakti Ka Anmol Samay Hai – This is our time; the era of women-led development”
   Chief Guest: Smt. Smriti Irani, Hon’ble Union Minister for Women and Child Development & Minister of Minority Affairs, Government of India
   Date: 29 September 2023

10. Platinum Jubilee Address
    Topic: “Role of Women in Indian Parliament”
    Chief Guest: Hon’ble Vice President of India, Shri Jagdeep Dhankhar
    Date: 2 November 2023

Resource Person on Gender Issues

1. Centre for Women’s Development Studies, New Delhi

2. Women’s Studies and Development Centre, Delhi University

3. Gender Discourse, Lok Sabha TV

4. National Institute of Public Cooperation and Child Development (NIPCCD), Ministry of Women and Child Development, GOI

   • Special focus on orienting Local Self Government Women Representatives

Creative Inputs

1. Conceptualised and implemented for the Centre for Advocacy and Research (CFAR), New Delhi

   • Initiative: “School of Life” – A joint learning programme on gender issues

   • Participants: Young people from underprivileged communities and college students

   • Date: May & June 2016

2. Helped in the conceptualization of the feature film “Jalpari”

   • A film on sex selective abortion

   • Year: 2012

3. Creative inputs on the feature film “I am Kalam”

   • A film on child rights

   • Year: 2011

4. Wrote the story of “Chuppi”, a feature film produced by USAID

   • Issue: Child sexual abuse

   • Year: 2007

5. Helped in conceptualization of the TV serial ‘Atmaja’

   • Issue: Pre-birth elimination of females

   • Telecast on: Doordarshan

   • Years: 2005–06

6. Developed a highly successful and popular mobile exhibition called ‘Nipped in the Bud’

   • Issue: Sex selective abortion