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Internal Quality Assurance Cell Initiatives
School of Liberal Studies, PDPU (2018-2019)
• IQAC formed on –September 5, 2012
It may be noted that to assure and enhance internal quality in teaching-learning,
administration and research activities of the various schools, IQAC and IQEChave been
constituted on 5th September 2012 at Pandit Deendayal Petroleum University.
Following is the executive summary of the initiatives undertaken by the School and the
challenges faced:
(a)Curriculum Development and the Course Basket –
1. Curriculum Review –Various Boards of Studies meeting were held and after
thoughtful deliberations, paper titles in courses of Environmental Studies were
changed with added rigor.
(b) Faculty and Staff Recruitment –
Following recruitment is done:
1. Ms. Gurvinder Kaur- Lecturer in the area of Economics
2. Dr Hiren Solanki- Librarian
3. Mr. RonakGopani- Media Lab Assistant
4. Mr.RajendraThakor -Media Lab Assistant
Sequence of Faculty Members:
1. Prof Nigam Dave
2. Prof. Ashvin Dave
3. Prof Pradeep Mallik
4. Dr Prashanta Panda
5. Dr Tejas Dave
6. Dr Ashish Joshi
7. Dr Ritu Sharma
8. Dr Sanjay Pradhan
9. Dr Chaitanya Vyas
10. Dr Neeta Sinha
11. Dr Harmik Vaishnav
12. Dr SriramDivi
13. Dr Anurag Srivastava
14. Dr Sitakanta Mishra
15. Dr NausheenNizami
16. Dr Venkatram Reddy
17. Dr Venkat Krishnan
18. Dr Urmi Satyan
19. Dr Supriya Paul
20. Dr Niyati Trivedi
21. Dr Neeta Khurana
22. Mr. Manoj Sahoo
23. Ms. Amrita Chakraborthy
24. Mr. Mukund Shukla
25. Ms. Gurvinder Kaur
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Research and Publications
Total number of ongoing research Projects: 04
Ongoing consultancy projects: 01
Total number of Research Projects Completed: 03
Total number of Articles Published: 55
Full papers in conference proceedings: 04
Total Number of Books Published: 05
Total number of Book Chapters Published:11
International Conference Participation: 17
National Conference and Workshops participation: 48
Seminars, Conferences, and 0workshops conducted: 50
(c) Collaborative Research Project –
Completed During the Assessment Year
Sl.No Project Details Faculty involved Funding
Agency
Funding Amount
1 Signs and symbols in
Political
Communication
Prof Pradeep
Mallik
ICSSR 2,50,000
2 Early Impact
assessment of ONGC
CSR Activity in
Dahod District,
Gujarat
Prof Pradeep
Mallik (PI)
Dr
NausheenNizami,
MrMukund Shukla
ONGC Rs.9,52,000
3 International Research
Project with
EdithCowan
University, Australia
titled “Women’s
Economic
Empowerment in
Asia:Psychosocial and
Anthropological
factors”
Dr. Ritu Sharma
Dr. Neeta Sinha
Dr. Neeta Khurana
Dr. Supriya Paul
Prof Pestonjee
Edith
Cowan
University,
Australia
$6,360.00(AUD)
Ongoing Research Projects
Sl.No Project Details Faculty
involved
Funding
Agency
Funding
Amount
1 HIV/AIDS Control Strategies: An
Assessment of Self Concept, Gender
Issues, Role of Government and
Voluntary Sector in Gujarat State,
India
Dr Sriram
Divi (PI)
Dr Ritu
Sharma
Dr Neeta
Khurana
ICSSR 5,50,000/-
2 “Recruitment Discrimination against Dr Ritu Edith 3,93,499/-
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Older Workers in India: The case
Study of Accounting Assistants”.
Sharma (PI)
Dr Neeta
Khurana
Dr Sriram
Divi
Cowan
University,
Australia
Awarded During the Assessment Period
Sl.No Project Details Faculty involved Funding
Agency
Funding
Amount
1 Analysing Impact of Automation
on Employment: Assessment and
Policy for IT-BPM Sector
Dr
NausheenNizami
(PI)
DrTulika
Tripathi from
CUG
ICSSR 4,50,000
2 A Study of Happiness in MSME
Sector in context of Gujarat
Dr. A B Joshi
Dr. Ashvin
Dave & Dr.
Tejas Dave
ICSSR 10,50,000
Consultancy Projects:
Sl.No Project Details Faculty
involved
Funding
Agency
Funding
Amount
1 Social Impact Assessment Project on
VrindavanGaamYojana Scheme of
Government of Gujarat
Dr Neeta
Khurana
(PI)
Dr Sriram
Divi
Dr Ritu
Sharma
Government
of Gujarat
10,00,000
2 Developing CFSC- Compliance
Monitoring System’
Dr Neeta
Sinha
UNICEF 1,59,500
(d)Publications in Journals:
Prof Ashvin Dave
• Dave Ashvin (2018), “Decoding Profitability Blackbox of Indian Banking Sector –
An Empirical Study”,International Journal of Management Studies, pp 60-65 Vol.
V(4) (1) October 2018, (ISSN 2249-0302) (Impact Factor 2.6)
• Dave Ashvin (2018), “Determinants of Public Sector Banks’ Profitability: Evidences
From India”,International Journal of Management and Applied Sciences, Vol. V(4)
(10) January 2019, (ISSN 2394--7926 (Impact Factor 3.98)
• Dave Ashvin and Raval A. (2018), “ Performance Evaluation of Public Sector Mutual
Funds – Evidences from India”, International Journal of Management Studies, pp
32-37 Vol. V(4) (9) October 2018, (ISSN 2249-0302) (Impact Factor 2.6)
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Dr Prashanta Panda
• Panda P.C., 2018, “Entrepreneurship and Inclusion in Value Chains for Poverty
Reductions” published in UGC referred journal (2018) in , Pg 65-75 in Review of
Research Journal, Volume 8, Issue 1, October 2018, impact factor (5.763-uif) , ISSN:
2249-894X
• Raje V.S., Panda R., Panda P.C., 2018 “Political Economy of Refugee Crisis” published
in UGC referred journal (2018) in , Pg 01-11 in Review of Research Journal, Volume 8,
Issue 2, November 2018, impact factor (5.763-uif) , ISSN: 2249-894X
• Panda P.C., Panda R., Sahoo M.K., 2018, “Riding on Liquidity, Demonetization and
Digitalization: Revisiting Budget 2017-18” in Asian Journal of Multidimensional
Research (AJMR) ISSN: 2278-4853 (UGC approved journal 2018) , Volume 7, Issue
10, October 2018, impact factor (5.443-uif)
• Mohanty S, Das B, Panda P C, Sahoo P. R. “Technological and Organisational Dynamics
Influencing E-marketing, an Empirical Analysis of Preference Patterns of Consumers
Acceptance for Online Retail (E-tailers)” Jour of Adv Research in Dynamical & Control
Systems, Vol. 11, 07-Special Issue, 2019; ISSN 1943-023X
Dr Ashish Joshi
• An Study on OCTAPAC Culture in Selected Banks of Gujarat', Kaav International
Journal of Economics, Commerce & Business Management, pp. 94, mar 2019 ISSN :
2348-4969
• 'A study on HR Practices in Engineering Industries of Selected District of Gujarat.',
Kaav International Journal of Law, Finance & Industrial Relations, pp. 54, jan 2019
ISSN: 2349-2589
• 'Corporate Governance in India : Contemporary Issues and Challenges ', Kaav
International Journal of Law, Finance & Industrial Relations, pp. 36, feb 2019,ISSN.
2349-2589
• 'United States - China trade War And its effects on Global Economy', International
Journal of Management Studies, pp. 70, jan 2019 ISSN: 2249-0302
• 'HRM Mechanism prevailing in selected MSMEs of Bhavnagar District', International
Journal of Research and Analytical Reviews , pp. 81, jun 2019 ISSN NO. 2348-1269
• A Study on Independent Directors and Companies Act, 2013', International Journal of
Management and Applied Science,, pp. 64, aug 2018ISSN: 2249-0302
• 'A Comparative Study on Working Capital Management and Cash Flow Analysis
Practices of Selected Companies in FMCG Industry', International Journal of
Management Studies, pp. 80, Oct 2018ISSN: 2249-0302
• 'Real Estate Regulation Act (RERA), 2016: Implementation and Issues', International
Journal of Management Studies, pp. 96, Oct 2018ISSN: 2249-0302
• 'A Study on Contemporary Issues and Challenges in front of Transforming India
Initiative', Synergy Journal of Management, pp. 1, Dec 2018 ISSN NO. 0973-922x
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Dr Ritu Sharma
• Sharma, Ritu; Khurana, Neeta; Bagrij, Anna. Satisfaction of Life of Slum Dwellers Pre-
and Post- Rehabilitation in India. Scholedge International Journal of
Multidisciplinary & Allied Studies ISSN 2394-336X, [S.l.], v. 5, n. 10, p. 104-111,
apr. 2019. ISSN 2394-336X.
• Jasubhai, S., Sharma, R. &Mukundan, C.R. (2018) Encoding, Emotional Control and
personality traits of University Students-A Comparative Study ,Indian Journal of
Health &Well being. –Vol 9(4), April 2018. Peer-reviewed journal indexed with
EBSCO, ProQuest, J-Gate, Cabell’s Directory, etc. Journals is approved by UGC
(Journal No 42787)-2018, NAAS rating of 4.13. ISSN-p-22295356, e-2321-3698.
• Pimple, J., Sharma, R. &Patki S.M.(2018),Stress Indicators among College Students:
A Correlational Study of Family Environment and Drinking temptation, Stress
Management Professional: An International Journal (SMPIJ)-Vol 6(1) UGC Approved
Journal No.: 42941,2018 Cosmos Impact Factor 2015:3.569
Dr Sanjay Pradhan
• Declassifying the Narratives of Subhas Chandra Bose’, World Focus (ISSN 2230-
8458), pp. 70-76, February 2019
Dr Chaitanya Vyas
• Vyas, Chaitanya, Evaluating state tourism websites using Search Engine Optimization
tools, Tourism Management (ISSN: 0261-5177), vol 73(c), Jan. 2019, pp. 64-70.
Dr Neeta Sinha
• Effects of Age on the Quality of Life of Caregivers of Patients with Mental Illness,
Research Journal of Humanities and Social Sciences, April –June 2019, ISSN 0976-
6795
• Does Marital Bliss lower the care giving burden “International Journal of Humanities
and Social Sciences”, June-July 2019, Vol.8 Issue 4. ISSN 2319-393X. Impact factor
4.8
• An analysis of stress levels of women in emergency services in Gujarat" 'Journal for
Psycho social Research' Jan –June 2018, ISSN No. 0973-5410
• "Academic factors and stress: An empirical study with suggestive measures",
Research Zone India (ISSN:2319-8168), Vol 06, Issue 02(2018)pg 102-106
• A psychosocial study of Stress and school students, Journal of Psychosocial
research(e-ISSN 0976-3937) Vol 12, Issue 2(2018)pg 417-423
Dr Harmik Vaishnav
• The Influence of Gandhi on Life and Work of JRD Tata: A Study in Comparison”
published in International Journal of Research in Humanities, Arts and Literature
[IJRHAL] Vol. VII, No. 3 March 2019 a peer reviewed, referred journal approved by
UGC vide Sr. No. 40893. E-ISSN 2321-8878 Pg. no 263-270
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• “The Mahatma of Communication” published in PEOPLE: International Journal of
Social Sciences Vol V issue 1. May 2019 a peer reviewed, referred journal. ISSN
2454-5899. Pg. 727-737
Dr Sriram Divi
• Sriam D, GoswamiSubrangsu ,2019, ‘Factors affecting the Cleanliness of Urban
Streets: Perspective of Street Sweepers of Ahmedabad’, Public Affairs and
Governance, ISSN: 2321-2128(impact factor: 4.414)
Dr Sitakanta Mishra
• "Dragon’s Footprint Bound to Fade, Sooner or Later", World Focus, January 2019
• “Nuclear Energy in India Changing Dynamics of Public Opposition and Social
Acceptance”, FAULTLINES - The K.P.S. Gill Journal of Conflict & Resolution,
ISBN: 978-93-87809-48-2, Vol. 23, 2018.
• “S-400 Triemf: Analysing Strategic Dimensions”, Defence and Diplomacy, vol. 8, no.
1, Oct-Dec 2018, pp. 37-46, (ISSN: 23473703)
• “The Korean Nuclear Imbroglio: Can India be a Muted Spectator?”,Artha – Journal of
Social Sciences, ISSN: 0975329X, vol. 17, no. 4, 47, 2018, pp. 17-34.
• “The Nuclear Prodigal in Korean Peninsula”, World Focus, 465, September 2018,
ISSN 2230-8458.
• “From VasudhaivaKutumbakam to SahanauBhunaktu: The Shaping of India’s Global
Leadership”, World Focus, 463, July 2018, ISSN 2230-8458.
Dr Venkatram Reddy
• Rural Development @Digital Innovation: Digital Setu to Digital India Programme in
online international interdisciplinary Research Journal/22499598/ issue-06
• Impact of Swachh Bharat Mission on Religious Service Centers (Pandal): A Study of
AmbajiPandals/ in online international interdisciplinary Research Journal/22499598
• Environmental Beautification: Comparative Study of Sabarmati and Musi
Rivers/VNSGU journal of management and administration/ 0975 6361/ issue 1&2
Dr VenkatKrsihan
• Published an article titled “Realist Thoughts in Thirukkural” in the Indian Journal of
Political Science, Vol. LXXIX, No. 4, Oct-Dec 2018, pp.996-1002 (ISSN 0019-5510)
Dr Urmi Satyan
• “Role of Language and Culture in a Diasporic Society”, in “The Academia: An
International Journal of English Language, Literature and Literary Theory, ISSN
2347-2073,Vol. VII, Issue IV, Oct. 2018 U.G.C. Journal No. 44829
• “Portrayal of a Diasporic Life in Meena Alexander’s Fault Lines With Special
Reference to the Role of Language” V GNOSIS An International Journal of English
Language and Literature) ISSN-2394-0131 (UGC Journal No 48815), Vol.5, No.2
January 2019.
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Dr Supriya Pal
• Analyzing the organizational culture of a nationalized bank in India from the
generation perspective/2394-7780/ Issue 4 (XIII), October-December 2018
• Liberal Studies Journal/ Vol. 3, Issue 2 / July - December 2018/ISSN 2455-
9857/GYAN BOOKS PVT. LTD/Supriya Pal, Mohammed Amine Chabane-Inclusion
of Artificial Intelligence in the Recruitment Process in the Indian Corporate Sector
Dr Niyati Shah
• “Holding Boundaries: Appearance and Evasion of Gendered Self as Performed in the
Self-Narrative by Jayshankar ‘Sundari’”/ The Criterion: An International Journal in
English/ ISSN: 0976-8165/Vol. 9, Issue – IV, August 2018
• “Acts of Accretion and Acts of Abrasion: Exploring Textually and Performatively
Constituted Identity of BinodiniDasi as represented in her Self-Narratives”./ IJELLH
(International Journal of English Language, Literature in Humanities)/ISSn:
2321-7065/Vol. 6, Issue – 10, October 2018
Dr Neeta Khurana
• Sharma, Ritu; Khurana, Neeta; Bagrij, Anna. Satisfaction of Life of Slum Dwellers
Pre- and Post- Rehabilitation in India. Scholedge International Journal of
Multidisciplinary & Allied Studies ISSN 2394-336X, [S.l.], v. 5, n. 10, p. 104-111,
Apr. 2019. ISSN 2394-336X.
• ‘Feminist Perspectives on Maternity Benefits: Disparities in Legal Jurisprudence’ has
been published in UGC approved International Journal of English Language,
Literature in Humanities ( IJELLH) Volume 6, Issue 11, November 2018 pp 76-86.
• ‘Wars, Words, and Identities in ‘No Longer Human’ by Osamu Dazai, and
‘Steppenwolf' by Hermann Hesse’ has been published in UGC approved International
Journal of English Language, Literature in Humanities ( IJELLH) Volume 6, Issue
11, November 2018 Pgs 501-510.
Mr. Manoj Sahoo
• Sahoo M. K., P Patel, R Patel, 2018, Grassroots Energy Security for India’s Poor and
Women Empowerment: An Assessment of Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana, Journal of
Governance and Public Policy, ISSN 2231-0924, Vol. 8, No 2, July-Dec 2018, pp. 18-
27
• P C Panda, R Panda, M K Sahoo, 2018, Riding on Liquidity, Demonetization and
Digitalization: Revisiting Budget 2017-18, Asian Journal of Multidimensional
Research, ISSN: 2278-4853, 7(10), October, pp.189-193
Ms. Amrita Chakraborthy
• Chakraborty, A. (2019, May). Digital India Campaign and Indian Women: A Critical
Study.International Journal of Research and Analytical Review: E-ISSN 2348-1269,
P- ISSN 2349-5138 , 6(2), 249-251.
• Chakraborty, A. (2019, April-June). Uncovering The Twitter Priority Of Digital India
Initiative Over A Period Of One Year From November 21, 2016 To November 20,
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2017. International Journal of Advance and Innovative Research (ISSN: 2394 - 7780),
6(2 (XVIII)), 73-85.
• Chakraborty, A. (2019, April-June). Cashless Economy and India: A Feasibility
Analysis Vis-À-Vis The State Of Digital Divide. International Journal of Advance
and Innovative Research (ISSN 2394 - 7780), 6(2 (XXXII)), 81-84.
• Chakraborty, A. (2019, May). Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) Vis-a-Vis Digitally
Empowered India: A Brief Analysis. Research Review International Journal of
Multidisciplinary (ISSN 2455-3085), 4(5), 1359-1361.
(E) Books Authored and Edited:
Dr Ritu Sharma
• Sharma, R. & Khurana, N. (2018) Reform and Rehabilitation of Bootlegger
Women of Chhara Community An Impact Assessment Report of SakhiSahay:
An Initiative of Ahmedabad City Police. ISBN 9788193390313
Dr Neeta Sinha
• Impact Assessment of Stress level of Women Working in 181 ABHAYAM Women
Helpline: A Psycho-Social Analysis. ISBN No.:978-93-8639-762-1, March 2018.
Kalpaz Publications, New Delhi
• ‘Contemporary HR Concerns’, Book titled - Contemporary Concerns: Strategic,
Economic, Media, Gender and Beyond, 2018, ISBN: 9789386397744,Kalpaz
Publications, New Delhi
Dr Harmik Vaishnav
• Wander & Wonder With Words- A book of word various word puzzles prepared by
me over the years of English teaching for students’ learn with fun. Published by Avon
Publishing House, Delhi in 2019. ISBN 978-81-938897-2-5
Dr NausheenNizami
• Decent work: Concept, Theory and Measurement, Palgrave-Macmillan, April 2017,
ISBN: 978-981-10-2194-7. Co-authored by Prof Narayan Prasad
https://www.springer.com/gp/book/9789811021930
Dr Sitakanta Mishra
• Contemporary Concerns: Economy, Gender, Cyber, Strategic and Beyond, (Co-editor,
under print, Kalpaj Publications, New Delhi 2018, ISBN: 9789386397744).
(f) Chapters in Books
Prof Pradeep Mallik
• Social Media: Muscular Limbs, Worrisome Belly’, in edited volume: Contemporary
Concerns: Strategic, Economic, Media, Gender and Beyond; Eds Sitakanta Mishra
and Neeta Sinha, New Delhi: Kalpaz Publications. 2018. ISBN: 9789386397744.
• ‘Media and Social Exclusion’ in Media, Development and Democracy: Essays in
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Honour of Prof SanjeevBhanawat, Eds: Mrinal Chatterjee (IIMC) and Uma Shankar
Pandey (Kolkata University), Jaipur: University Book House. 2018. ISBN: 978-81-
8198-493-7.
Dr.Ritu Sharma
• Barot, S. & Sharma, R.(2017) Challenges and Scope of Mid-day Meal intervention: Secondary research analysis in Indian Context; Volume on child Health and Nutrition, sponsored by UNICEF, International Peer reviewed (In Print)
Dr Sriram Divi
• Sriram D, Sahoo Manoj. (in Print), ‘Nutrition and Health Status of Construction
Workers’ Children in Gujarat: An Empirical Study of Gandhinagar’; Accepted for
Publication by Mahatma Gandhi Labour Institute, Ahmedabad. (as a co author)
Dr Anurag Kumar Srivastava
• 3 Chapters i.e Bureaucracy and Public Policy, Comparative Urban Development
and Public versus Private Sector in the book Book Title Global Encyclopedia of
Public Administration, Public Policy, and Governance by Springer ISBN 978-3-
319-20929-6 Print ISBN 978-3-319-20927-2 eReference ISBN 978-3-319-20928-9
Dr Sitakanta Mishra
• “A Triangular MIRV Restraint Regime in Southern Asia”, in Michael Krepon et al.,
edited Off Ramps from Confrontation in Southern Asia, Stimson Center, WDC, May
2019,https://www.stimson.org/sites/default/files/fileattachments/OffRamps_Book_R5_
WEB.pdf
• “Illegal Cross-Border Migration in South Asia: Impediments to Regional Peace and
Stability”, in Mishra and Sinha edited Contemporary Concerns, Kalpaz Publications,
New Delhi, 2018.
• “India’s Rendezvous with Non-Proliferation, Arms Control, and Disarmament
Regimes”, in VinodPatney edited Asian Defence Review 2018, KW Publishers, New
Delhi, pp. 17-36, ISBN: 9789387324367.
Dr Supriya pal
• Liberal Studies Journal/ Vol. 3, Issue 2 / July - December 2018/ISSN 2455-
9857/GYAN BOOKS PVT. LTD/Supriya Pal, Mohammed Amine Chabane-Inclusion
of Artificial Intelligence in the Recruitment Process in the Indian Corporate Sector
Mr. Manoj Sahoo
• P. C. Panda & M K Sahoo, 2018 (February), ‘NPAs in Indian Public Sector Banks:
The Way Forward; in B. K. Das (ed)‘Indian Banking: The Issues of Non-Performing
Assets’, ISBN: 978-93-86724-64-9, Birla Global University, Excel India Publishers,
New Delhi, pp 117-134
• Sahoo M. K. & Sriram D, (in Print 2019), ‘Nutrition and Health Status of
Construction Workers’ Children in Gujarat: An Empirical Study of Gandhinagar’;
UNICEF- MGLI (Mahatma Gandhi Labour Institute), Ahmedabad.
(g)Full papers in Conference Proceedings:
Dr Ashish Joshi
• 'Contemporary Issues and their impact on Global Currencies', ISER, pp. 34, Dec
2018, ISBN No. : 978-93-88350-52-5
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• 'Business Model Innovation in Consumable Water Supply Sector - An empirical
investigation of sustainable business model development ', ISER, pp. 30, Dec 2018,
ISBN No. : 978-93-88350-52-5
• 'Independent Directors and the Prevailing Companies Act, 2013 ', International
Academy of Science, Technology, Engineering and Management, pp. 15, jun 2018
ISBN NO. 978-93-87954-59-5
Dr Sanjay Pradhan
• ‘Green Entrepreneurship and Solar Energy in India: Progress, Prospect and
Challenges', Thirteenth Biennial Conference on Entrepreneurship (ISBN 978-93-
86578-38-9,20-22),20-22 Feb 2019, pp. 1162-1167, Delhi: Bookwell
Reports Published:
• Status report. Development journalism education in India. Working professional
segment. UNICEF-University of Rajasthan (Jaipur, India) project. 2018.
• Signs and Symbols in Political Communication…. Indian Council of Social Sciences
Research, New Delhi, India. 2019.
• ONGC Corporate Social Responsibility Initiative in Dahod District, Gujarat: Initial
Impact Study. ONGC, Ahmedabad, India. 2019
(h) International conference:
Prof Pradeep Mallik:
• Presented a paper on Siddis: In India and of India, too? Identity of African Diaspora
in Western Indian State of Gujarat. 19th Annual Africa Conference, University of
Texas at Asutin, USA, April 28-30, 2019
Dr Ashvin Dave
• Presented a Paper in 124th ISERD International Conference on Accounting and
Finance held at Osaka, Japan on 27 -28th July, 2018 organised by International
Society for Engineering Research and Development
Dr Tejas Dave
• Paper presented on “Consumer Acquaintance And Perception About Mobile Wallets
In Indian Urban Consumer Markets”, INTCESS 2019- 6th International Conference
on Education and Social Sciences, 4-6 February 2019- Dubai, U.A.E., OCERINT,
International Organization Center of Academic Research, ISSN: 978-605-82433-5-4
Dr Prahsnta Panda
• Presented a Paper on “Public Private Partnership: A Case for Economic Progress” at
AMEPPA and American University, Cairo 26-28 Nov.2018
Dr. Ritu Sharma
• Presented International Initiatives and Study in India Short Term Program of PDPU
at NAFSA 2019, Annual Conference and Expo. At USA (Washington),2019.
Dr Sanjay Pradhan
• 'US Shale and Middle East Energy: Foreign Policy Pursuits and Geopolitical
Dynamics', 7th Global Conference of AMEPPA, American University in Cairo,
Egypt, 26 November 2018. CPDA of 1 lakh spent.
Dr Chaitanya Vyas
• “Evaluating state tourism websites using Search Engine Optimization tools”, at
Management and Business Academy International Business Conference on December
14-16, 2018 at Brunel University, London
Dr. Neeta Sinha
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• Stress among higher secondary students: An empirical research First MaSPA
International Conference on School Psychology at Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia,10 – 13
January 2019
Dr Harmik Vishanv
• Presented a paper at 2018 – IXth International Conference on Business, Economics,
Law, Language & Psychology (ICBELLP) organized by Eurasia Research-on The
Mahatma of Communication, on 25-26 December, 2018 in Dubai-UAE
• Presented a paper at International Conference on Arts, Education and Social Science
(ICAES) organized by Research World on Gandhi’s NaiTalim and Liberal Studiess: A
Comparative Study of The Two Models of Education on 1-2 January, 2019 in Dubai ,
UAE
Dr Anurag Kumar Srivastava
• Paper presentation on "Promotion of Transparency in Public Service Delivery
ThroughAadhaar" School of Global Affairs and Public Policy, American University,
26-28 November 2018, Cairo, Egypt.
• Paper presentation on “Smart Urban Mobility and Public Transportation: A Perspective
on India"30 November-2nd December, 2018, School of Public Affairs and
Administration, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Chengdu,
China.
Dr NausheenNizami
• Sponsored Invite to present a paper on ‘Need for labour regulations for Knowledge
workers: The Case of India’s IT/Analytics industry’ at the XIV Global Labour
University conference with the theme of ‘Reflecting 100 years of ILO: Shaping the
rules for a new century of labour’ at Berlin, Germany from March 27-29, 2019
Dr Venkatram Reddy
• Presented a paper on Reinvigorating Urban Local Bodies- Study of Atal Mission for
Rejuvenation and Urban Transformation/ 7th Global Conference of AMEPPA/ Cairo,
Egypt, Nov 2018 (accepted for publication)
Dr Urmi Satyan
• Presented a paper in the 19th Annual Africa Conference at the University of Texas,
Austin, the USA. The title of the paper was The Intercontinental Migration and the
Diasporic Dilemmas: Reading MG Vassanji’sThe In-Between World of VikramLall.
The Conference dates were: 20th to 31st March, 2019.
Dr Supriya Paul
• GoteborgsUniversitet, “the International Interdisciplinary Conference on HRM” on topic
“An exploratory research on analyzing the relation between work life balance and
organizational stress on millennial males working in private sectors of Gujarat, India”
Dr Neeta Khurana
• Presented a research paper titled “Gender Justice and Empowerment: A Study of
Chhara Bootlegger Women of Ahmedabad” at the 2019 WEI Vienna International
Academic Conference, in Vienna, Austria from April 16 through April 18, 2019
Mr.Manoj Sahoo
• AMEPPA-2018, Cairo, Egypt- 7th Global Conference on Public Policy & Administration
in Middle East: ‘Integral Education with Societal Extension: Blueprint for Empowering
Future Generation with Holistic Multi-Dimensional Human Development and Social
Leadership’; American University in Cairo;26-28 Nov.2018
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(i) National and regional conferences:
Dr Ashish Joshi
• 'HRD Climate in Selected Machine Tools industries of Bhavnagar District', National
Conference on Finance & Accounting : Commerce Digitized India, M K B U , mar 2018
• 'A Study on Contemporary Issues and Challenges in front of Transforming India
Initiative', Managing Business in Dynamic World, GHPIBM, feb 2018
• 'Make in India; Opportunities and Challenges for Job Creation', Vimarsh 2018, Shanti
Business School, Jan 2018
Dr. Ritu Sharma
• Invited Speaker and Session chair at 5th International Conference on Stress
Management Impact of Stress on Contemporary Women-A Way out,2018
• Invited Speaker and Session chair at International Conference on Cognitive
Behavioural Interventions organized by Indian Association of Cognitive Behaviour
Therapy (IACBT) on the topic Cognitive Behaviour Model in Work Settings, 2018
• Invited Speaker ICSSR two day National Conference ‘Enhancing Mental Health
throughout the life span: Issues, Challenges and Interventions’ Psychology
Department, Goa, Gender stereotypes in mental health, March -2019.
• Session Chair at 2nd Indian Congress of Industrial and Organizational Psychology
(ICIOP) 2019, MS University of Baroda in collaboration with the Society of
Industrial and Organizational Psychology (SOIOP) Varanasi, U.P., India for the
theme Industrial and Organizational Psychology in the Digital World, Feb 2019.
• Invited as a resource person for Rehabilitation Council of India. Accredited
Workshop on Cognitive Behaviour Interventions for Corporates International
Conference on Cognitive Behavioural Interventions organized by Indian
Association of Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (IACBT), 2018.
Dr Sanjay Pradhan
• International Migration: Regional Perspectives’ in the Three-Day International
Conference on Transnationalism, Culture and Diaspora in the Era of Globalisation, at
Central University of Gujarat, Gandhinagar, Gujarat, 21-23 Feb 2018.
Dr Chaitanya Vyas
• Workshop on SPSS organized by from and Dept. of Social Science and Library,
School of Liberal Studies held at Pandit Deendayal Petroleum University on October
22-23, 2018
• Teaching with Technology program organized by Pandit Deendayal Petroleum
University at Pandit Deendayal Petroleum University on September 26, 2018
• Case Writing & Teaching workshop organized by ISB-Hyderabad from 21-22
September 2018
• FDP on Personal Effectiveness and Leadership by Pandit Deendayal Petroleum
University at Pandit Deendayal Petroleum University, from September 1 to 3, 2018
• National workshop on Case Teaching Method by Prof. M R Dixit (IIM-A) at Gujarat
National Law University-Gandhinagar, on July 28-29, 2018
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Dr Neeta Sinha
• Does the satisfaction level of employees in different department vary – An analysis
of oil companies at 2nd Indian Congress of Industrial and Organizational Psychology
at M.S.University, Vadodara on 24-25th February 2019
• “Does Marital Bliss lower the care giving burden” at 53rd International Conference of
Applied Psychology at Kurushetra University from 14-16th February 2019
• ‘Career – A Food For Thought And Perplexion Among Students’ at 8th International
Conference of School Psychology at Andhra University, Vishakhapatnam on 11 – 13
October, 2018
Dr Harmik Vishnav
• Arranged an expert talk on ISO certification and corporate communication by Ms.
DiptiDubal General Manager of TUV SUD
• Arranged guest lecture of Sri Dhruv Bhatt the renowned Gujarati novelist
Dr Sriram Divi
• Participated in a three days national workshop on “Pedagogy & Curriculum in Public
Administration: New Perspectives” Organized by department of Public Administration,
and RCUES, Osmania University, Hyderabad, 24th -26th March 2019.
• Participated in a two days workshop on “Urban Nexus Training for Integrated
Resources Management in the framework of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable
Development” organized by GIZ and ICELI, Pune 25th and 26th February 2019.
Dr Anurag Srivastava
• International Conference on Energy and Infrastructure Management February 15 – 16,
2018 School of Petroleum Management, PDPU
• Attended and completed a Two Day Workshop on Training of SPSS Software
conducted by Library & Information Centre along with Deptt. of Social
ScienceOctober, 2018
Dr NausheenNizami
• Presented a paper on ‘Need for Preventive healthcare in knowledge industries: A case
study on Information Technology employees in India’ at the 7th Annual Conference of
Indian Health Economics Policy Association held from 24th-25th January 2019 at Gulati
Institute of Finance and Taxation at Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala.
• Presented a paper on ‘Impact of Automation on Employment in Information
Technology industry in India: What the Fourth Industrial Revolution implies for the
workers?’ at the 60th Annual Conference of Indian Society of Labour Economics held
from 19th-21st December 2018 at IGIDR, Mumbai
• Attended an International workshop on ‘Industry-University Collaborations for PDPU’
organized by University of Cambridge, UK and BP Plc held on 6-7th February, 2019 at
PDPU Campus, Gandhinagar
• Participated two day workshop on ‘Work Smarter Together: Making it possible with
dynamic governance’ during 30th November-1st December, 2018 held at EDII Campus,
Ahmedabad
• Participated two day workshop and training program on SPSS Software organized by
Library and Information centre with Department of Social Sciences, SLS on 22nd-23rd
October, 2018 at PDPU campus, Gandhinagar
Dr Urmi Satyan
• Presented a paper at Symbiosis International Deemed University, Pune. 9th National
Conference “The Literary Kaleidoscope: From Bookshelves to Classrooms”. The title of
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the paper is Sociolinguistic Study in the Select Diaspora Novels. The dates: 8-9
February, 2019
• Presented a paper at the International Multidisciplinary Conference on Teaching
Language, Literature and Culture through Multimedia. Organized by Department of
English, University of Mumbai, APAMALL & ROCMELIA, Taiwan. The title of the
paper was Whatsapp Greetings – Liabilities and Responsibility- A Psychological
Analysis. Dates: 20-22 December, 2018.
• Presented a paper titled ‘Need of Cultural Implications on Present Education System’ in
National Conference Sponsored by Indian Council of Social Science Research (ICSSR)
AT AG TEACHERS. The theme of the conference was Best Practices in Teaching –
Learning and Evaluation.
• Presented a paper titled ‘Experience of Exile as Portrayed in the Select Poems of Meena
Alexander” at International Conference on Transnationalism, Culture and Diaspora in
the Era of Globalisation, from 21st to 23rd February, 2018, held at Central University of
Gujarat.
Dr Supriya Paul
• University of Kurukshetra on 14th-16th February in the conference “54TH National and
23rd International Conference of Indian Academy of Applied Psychology (IAAP), 14-
16 February, 2019” on the topic “An attempt to understand the moderators of stress
level on the basis of organizational culture of millennial males”.
• University of Delhi, ShaheedBhagat Singh College on 24-25th February in the 6th
National Conference on “Business and Management” on topic “Worklife Balance of
Millennial dual career couples and its impact on organizational culture: An
explorative society in textile sector of Gujarat”
Dr Venkat Krishnan
• Presented a paper titled 'China-EU Quasi-Interregionalism: Lessons for India‟ in an
international conference on the theme “Engaging the Rising China: Strategic Options for
the Emerging India” organised by the Institute For Contemporary Chinese Studies
(ICCS) & School of International Relations and Politics, Mahatma Gandhi University,
Kottayam, held on15-16 March, 2019
• Presented a paper titled ' Africa – Pakistan Relations' in an international conference on
the theme “Transforming Africa: Potentials & Challenges” organised by the Dept of
African Studies, University of Delhi, held on 6-8 February 2019
• Presented a paper titled „The role of the state in the present– A Case Study of India‟ in
a National Seminar on “Recent Trends Of Judicial Process In India: Journey Towards
Transformative Constitutionalism” organized by Centre of Excellence University
School of Law of Gujarat University, held on 28-29th Jan, 2019
• Presented a joint paper titled “North East India‟s Border – A Geographical Study” in an
International Conference on “North East India : Exploring Philosophy, Culture &
Environmental Sustainability” organized by Daulat Ram College, University of Delhi in
collaboration with Indian Council of Philosophical Research (ICPR) & P.A. Sangma
Foundation, held on 10 – 11 January, 2019
• Presented a paper titled “Realist Thoughts in Thirukkural” in an International
Conference on “Aspiring India" organized by Indian Political Science Association and
Department of Political Science, Chaudhary Charan Singh University, held on 29-30th
Dec, 2018
• Presented a paper titled “Transparency in Higher Education: A Study about availability
of faculty academic contributions‟ in a National Seminar on “Higher Education in
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India: Emerging Issues, Challenges & Future Prospects” organized by P.G. Department
of Political Science, Sardar Patel University and IIPA- VallabhVidhyanagar, held on 4th
August, 2018.
Dr Niyati Shah
• Transgressing the Conventions/Rooted in Conventions: Dynamic Construction of the
Gendered Identity as Narrated in the Autobiography of DurgaKhote" National
Conference on "Being and Doing Gender: Multidisciplinary Perspectives" organized by
Department of Women Studies, University of Madras on 6th & 7th December, 2018.
• Workshop on "Internal Complaint Committee" jointly organized by Women's Cell and
HR Department of PDPU on 27th December, 2018.
• Workshop on "industry - University Collaboration for PDPU" organized by University
of Cambridge, UK and BP Plc on 6th - 7th February, 2019.
Mr. Manoj Sahoo
• Panelist in National Workshop on Urban Governance and Smart Cities: Challenges and
Prospects, organized by SLS, PDPU in collaboration with Regional Centre for Urban and
Environmental Studies, Hyderabad, 24-25 April 2019
• Workshop on‘Teaching with Technology’ on Google Classroom and PREZI Software, at
Pandit Deendayal Petroleum University, Gandhinagar, 27-28 Sept 2018.
• Business Management Symposium 2018, Digital World: Transforming Potentiality into
Reality, SPM, 28-29 Sept 2018 (Inaugural Lecture by Prof. Pestonji& Mr. Vivek Gupta)
• Faculty Development Programme (FDP) on ‘Effective Communication and Leadership’
at Pandit Deendayal Petroleum University, Gandhinagar, 1-3 Sept 2018.
• Attended Chevening Fellowship Seminar, UK High Commission Delegates, 29 August
2018, at PDPU, Gandhinagar.
• Distinguished Lecture Series Seminar, by Mr. Allan Border, Founder Newland Global
Group and Former Captain, Australian Cricket Team, 19 January 2019 at PDPU,
Gandhinagar.
• Attended a Seminar Talk on “United Nations Sustainable Development Goals: Role of
India and Rwanda in South - South Cooperation” delivered by H. E. Ernest Rwamucyo,
High Commissioner of Rwanda to India on 24 April, 2019.
• Attended a Seminar Talk on “Practical Applications of Behavioural Economics”
delivered by Dr. Rasanand Panda, Registrar , MICA, Ahmedabad on 9 April, 2019.
• Expert Session on how to make business successful through Employee Engagement,
delivered by Sri SavjibhaiDholakia, PDPU on 26 April 2019.
Ms. Amrita Chakraborthy
• Presented a paper in All India Media Educator’s Conference 2018 at Jaipur on 6th to
8th July, 2018
(j) Extension Activities by Faculty:
Prof Nigam Dave
Dr Ashvin Dave
• Member, Board of Studies (Department/university/time period): Board of Business
administration & Commerce , School of Liberal Studies, PDPU
• Ph. D. External Supervisor at GTU, Gujarat Vidyapith and
KadiSarvavishwaVidyalaya university
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• Ph. D. Guide at Pacific University, Rajasthan
• Member International Admission Scrutiny Committee
• Member on the Editorial Board for the Quarterly Journal titled as “ NICM Bulletin:
A Journal of Management and Cooperation”
• Member of Doctoral Research Advisory Committee of NICM Gandhinagar
Prof Pradeep Mallik
• Subject Expert, Gujarat University, Ahmedabad.
• Subject Expert Gujarat Vidyapith, Ahmedabad.
• On the Board of Studies, St Xavier’s College, Ahmedabad
• On the Board of Studies, Swarnim Gujarat Sports University, Gandhinagar
• On the board of Baba SahebAmbedkar Open University, Ahmedabad
• Member, PhD Review Committee at Gujarat University, Gujarat Vidyapith, CEPT
University
• External Paper Setter at Gujarat University, Gujarat Vidyapith, CEPT University,
North Gujarat University
Dr Tejas Dave
• Member, PhD Review Committee – 1. Ganpat University, Gujarat & 2.Pacific
University, Rajasthan
• External paper Setter: 1. KadiSarvaVidhyala University, Gandhinagar& 2. Indus
University, Ahmedabad
• External Supervisor for PhD (university/Subject) : Gujarat Technological University,
Ahmedabad, Indus University, Ahmedabad, Pacific University, Rajasthan, R. K.
University, Rajkot, Gujarat, Singhani University, Rajasthan
Dr Ashish Joshi
• Member, PhD Review Committee Indus University – Management, GLS University –
Ahmedabad, Karnavati University – Gujarat.
• External paper Setter at BabasahebAmbedkar Open University, Indus University
Gujarat University
• External Evaluator at Pacific University, Mewar University, Gujarat Technological
University
• External Supervisor for PhD at Indus University – Commerce and Business
Administration, Pacific University – Commerce and Business Administration Mewar
University– Commerce and Business Administration, Gujarat Technological
University – Commerce and Business Administration, Gujarat University –
Commerce and Business Administration
Dr Ritu Sharma
• Appointed as Program Committee (Research) International Council for Small
Business (ICSB), Program Committee, 63rd Annual ICSB World Conference held in
NJ/NY, USA, June 2018.
• Appointed as Editorial Board Member, PLOS ONE, scholarly peer reviewed journal
published by nonprofit open access publisher public library of science (PLOS).
• Recognized as a Guest of Honour and Jury Member, Launch Event of Education
Icon 2018, organized by Thirty one ventures for Indian Education leaders, Mumbai,
Dec 2018.
• Appointed as the Editorial Board member, Management Dynamics, Quarterly Peer
Reviewed Journal Of Jaipuria Institute of Management, Lucknow, Indexed in Ugc
List of Journals, Ebsco, Ulrich Periodicals, I-Scholar And J-Gate.
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• Appointed as the Consulting Editor, Editorial Board, Stress Management
Professional-International Journal,” Peer-Reviewed, International, And Bi-Annual
Journal,2018- Ongoing .
• Appointed Organizing and Scientific Committee Member, International
Conference on CognitiveBehavioural Interventions organized by Indian Association
of Cognitive Behavior Therapy (IACBT), Gurugram, Sept 2018.
• Appointed as the Organizing committee Member, 5th International Conference on
Stress Management, Hyderabad, International Stress Management Association,
Nov.2018
• Selected as a Full Member, National Academy of Psychology, India (NAOP).
• External Expert, MS University, Baroda for MA Exams and Placements Interview,
Dec 2018
• External Expert, Central University Gandhinagar for the fellowship offered to the
PhD Scholars by National Council for Rural Institutes (NCRI) Hyderabad, 2018.
• Subject Expert, Selection Committee for faculty recruitment, Nirma University. Feb
2019
• Invited Article reviewer by Sage Open, Dec 2018.
• External Examiner for viva and thesis Evaluation for PhD, Nirma University, 2019.
• External Examiner for thesis Evaluation for PhD, Raksha Shakti University, 2018.
• External Member of Board of Studies of Behavioural Science, Gujarat Forensic
Science University, Gandhinagar.
• External Member, Board of Studies Member for Social Work at Central
University.
• External Expert Member,Research Advisory Committee (RAC), Institute of
Management, Nirma University.
• External Expert Member, Research Progress Committee, Faculty of Behaviour
Science, Gujarat Forensic Science University, Gandhinagar.
Dr Neeta Sinha
• Phd review Committee at GSFU (Behavioral Studies)
• Phd review committee at Gujarat University (Psychology)
Dr Harmik Vishnav
• Member, Editorial Boards (Journal/Time period/ISSN) South Asian Law and
Economics Review 2381-6535
Dr Sriram Divi
• Assistant Editor, Journal of Public Affairs and Governance, an online and print journal
by Indian Journals. (ISSN- 2321-2128, Impact factor:4.414).
• Member, Board of Studies, Department of Public Administration, Andhra MahilaSbaha,
Osmania University, Hyderabad
• Out Reach Advisor, Ureka International Limited, A UK based Academic Consultants.
• External Member, Board of Studies, Department of Political Science and Public
Administration. VNSGU, Surat.
• External paper setter and Examiner at Raksha Shakti University.
• Subject Expert for the Recruitment of Assistant Professor (on Contract) at Raksha
Shakti University.
Dr Anurag Kumar Srivastava
• External Paper Setter for recruitment in Gujarat Institute of Disaster Management
(GIDM)
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Dr Sitakanta Mishra
• Reviewer of the Journal of Management and Sustainability, Canadian Center of
Science and Education, Toronto, Canada
Dr NausheenNizami
• External paper Setter (university)- 1 (IGNOU)
• External Evaluator – 1 (IGNOU)
Dr Venkat Ram Reddy
• Expert lectures delivered (Dates/Topics/organizations) 10th Jan 2019/ Urban Issues and
Challenges/St pious X College, Hyderabad and St Francis College, Hyderabad.
Dr Niyati Shah
• Conducted a module on Introduction to Indian Culture as part of Science and Liberal
Arts at National Institute of Design, Paldi, from 12th to 16th November, 2018.
• Conducted a session on Indian Aesthetics through Performing Arts as a part of
Comparative Aesthetics at National Institute of Design, Gandhinagar on 19th July,
2018.
Dr Venkat Krishnan
• Panel member in a mock interview session conducted by SPIPA - Govt of Gujarat for
UPSC Civil Services mains written qualified candidates (26th Jan, & 10th Feb, 2019)
(on invitation)
• Panel member in a discussion session on Foreign Relations conducted by SPIPA –
Govt. of Gujarat for UPSC Civil Services mains written qualified candidates (Sep,
2018) (on invitation )
(k) Invited to deliver workshops/lectures:
Dr Ashish Joshi
• “Emerging Opportunities in Export – Import Sector “at Mehsana Invited by
Ahmedabad Export Import Development Association August 2018.
• Invited as an expert by DoorDarshan – Ahmedabad for Live Phone-in program “Hello
Karkirdi” on 20 February 2019
• Conducted Financial Planning and awareness workshop for Dept of Architecture,
ANU on March 2018
• Invited to deliver expert talk on behalf of AEIDA at Mehsana on 9-11-2017
Dr Ritu Sharma
• Invited Speaker and Session chair at 5th International Conference on Stress
Management Impact of Stress on Contemporary Women-A Way out,2018
• Invited Speaker and Session chair at International Conference on Cognitive
Behavioural Interventions organized by Indian Association of Cognitive Behaviour
Therapy (IACBT) on the topic Cognitive Behaviour Model in Work Settings, 2018
• Invited Speaker ICSSR two day National Conference ‘Enhancing Mental Health
throughout the life span: Issues, Challenges and Interventions’ Psychology
Department, Goa, Gender stereotypes in mental health, March -2019.
• Session Chair at 2nd Indian Congress of Industrial and Organizational Psychology
(ICIOP) 2019, MS University of Baroda in collaboration with the Society of
Industrial and Organizational Psychology (SOIOP) Varanasi, U.P., India for the
theme Industrial and Organizational Psychology in the Digital World, Feb 2019.
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• Invited as a resource person for Rehabilitation Council of India. Accredited
Workshop on Cognitive Behaviour Interventions for Corporates International
Conference on Cognitive Behavioural Interventions organized by Indian
Association of Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (IACBT), 2018.
• Adani Institute of Infrastructure Management, Ahmedabad for the course titled
Managing Negotiations (2019).
• Nirma University, Institute of Management, Ahmedabad for the course title
Emotional Intelligence. (2018).
• Invited Speaker at Central University of Gujarat, Gandhinagar Stress
Engagement and Higher Education, Feb 2019
Dr Chaitanaya Vyas
• Guest lecture delivered on Digital Marketing at MBA Dept., Sardar Patel University,
VallabhVidyanagar, on January 17, 2019.
Dr Sriram Divi
• Invited by Department of Public Administration, Osmania University,Hyderabad as
resource person for the workshop on “Challenges in Curriculum in Public
Administration” 31st July to 2nd August 2019.
• Invited as a Visiting Faculty to teach a full module for M.A (PPM) at Prof G Ram
Reddy Centre for Distance Education, Osmania University, Hyderabad, 12th June to
22nd June 2019.
• Invited as Resource Person to deliver complete module on “Public Policy, Administration
and Governance” at Gujarat National Law University, Gandhinagar. January 2019 to
May 2019
Dr Sitakantha Mishra
• Invited by Pacific Forum to represent India at the meeting of the Council for Security
Cooperation in the Asia Pacific (CSCAP) Nuclear Non-proliferation and Disarmament
in Bali, Indonesia on 07 April 2019.
• Sponsored by Stimson Center, WDC, to present a paper on “Revision of India’s Nuclear
Doctrine: Repercussions on South Asian Crisis Stability” at the International Studies
Association (ISA) Annual Convention, Toronto, Canada on 30 March 2019.
• Invited by Pacific Forum to represent India at the meeting of the Council for Security
Cooperation in the Asia Pacific (CSCAP) Nuclear Energy Experts Group (NEEG) in
Singapore during 24-25 January 2019 in Singapore.
• Gave a talk on “India’s Approach to Nuclear Security” at the Discussion Meeting on
“Nuclear Security Best Practices” organized by IIT-Bombay in collaboration with
Texas A&M University, Oak Ridge National Laboratory during 26-28 February 2019.
• Presented a paper on “The Geopolitics of Missiles and Missile Defence in Indo-Pacific”
in the “International Young Scholars’ Conference on “The Indo-Pacific: Political,
Security and Economic Dimensions organized by Nehru Memorial Museum Library
(NMML) and Japan Foundation February 7-8, 2019 in New Delhi.
• Participated in the track-II diplomacy between India and Hungary organised by ICWA
(India) and IFAT (Hungary) in New Delhi, 21-22 January 2019.
• Participated in the ORF-NNSA-Naval Post-Graduate School (USA) organized US-India
Nuclear Safety and Security Forum, January 11-12, 2019, New Delhi.
• Lecture on “India’s Nuclear Security Policy” at the “WINS Academy Training Course
for Scientists, Technicians and Engineers on Nuclear Security” at Amity University,
India, on 26 September 2018.
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Dr NausheenNizami
• Invited as a Visiting Professor to teach a 5 day course of ‘Designomics’ at the
National Institute for Design (NID) from 3rd – 7th September 2018, Gandhinagar
Campus, Gujarat, India
• Invited to present a paper on ‘Need for Preventive healthcare in knowledge industries:
A case study on Information Technology employees in India’ at the 7th Annual
Conference of Indian Health Economics Policy Association held from 24th-25th January
2019 at Gulati Institute of Finance and Taxation at Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala.
• Invited to present a paper on ‘Impact of Automation on Employment in Information
Technology industry in India: What the Fourth Industrial Revolution implies for the
workers?’ at the 60th Annual Conference of Indian Society of Labour Economics held
from 19th-21st December 2018 at IGIDR, Mumbai
Dr Urmi Satyan
• Invited as an Expert Speaker at Hillwoods Academy of Teacher’s Education May, 2018.
Dr Neeta Khurana
• Designed and executed a 3 credit Semester program on ‘Semiotics and Culture’ at Shanti
Business School in 2019
Dr Venkat Krishnan
• Published an article titled “Realist Thoughts in Thirukkural” in the Indian Journal of
Political Science, Vol. LXXIX, No. 4, Oct-Dec 2018, pp.996-1002 (ISSN 0019-5510)
Mr. Manoj Sahoo
1. Invited Guest of Honour & Speaker on ‘Utkal Divas’, Central University of Gujarat,
Gandhinagar, 1st April, 2019.
2. Invited Speaker on Open Discussion and Analysis of 2019 Interim Budget, Bulls & Bears,
PDPU, Gandhinagar, 7 Feb. 2019.
3. Invited Delegate in an Open Seminar with Prof. SudiptaSarangi Head, Deptt of
Economics, Virginia Tech., on Women and Corruption: What positions must they hold to
make a difference?;MICA, Ahmedabad, 18 Dec. 2018
(l) Popular Publications (Title/Paper or magazine name):
Dr Sitakanta Mishra
1. “India-Hungary Acquaintance Deserves a Realistic Facelift”, Values & Foreign Policy,
February 14, 2019, http://www.foreignpolicy.org.in/home/index.php/2019/02/14/india-
hungary-acquaintance-deserves-a-realistic-facelift/ .
Mr. Manoj Sahoo
1. Sahoo, M. K, Feb.14, 2019, Budgeting Over Ballot: Intricacies of Union Interim Budget
2019-20; The Critical Mirror, http://thecriticalmirror.com/analysis/budgeting-over-ballot-
intricacies-of-union-interim-budget-2019-20/2019/02/14/
2. Sahoo, M. K, Feb.3, 2019, 8 and ½ Roti: Memoirs of 2001 Gujarat Earthquake, The
Critical Mirror, at http://thecriticalmirror.com/people/opinion/8-and-½-roti-memoirs-of-
2001-gujarat-earthquake/2019/02/03/
3. Sahoo, M. K, Dec. 13, 2018, Reserve Bank of India: On the Autonomy of a Great
Institution, The Critical Mirror, at http://thecriticalmirror.com/analysis/reserve-bank-of-
india-on-the-autonomy-of-a-great-institution/2018/12/13/
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4. Sahoo, M. K, &SahuPrabha; Oct 28, 2018, LoktantrabanamBhidtantraaur Bharat
kiDisha, The Critical Mirror, at http://hindi.thecriticalmirror.com/analysis/लोकतंत्र-बनाम-
भीड़तंत्र/2018/10/28/
5. Sahoo, M. K, Oct. 11, 2018, Nobel Puraskar 2018: ManavtakiPragatiaurChunoutiyan,
The Critical Mirror, at http://hindi.thecriticalmirror.com/analysis/नोबेल-पुरस्कार-2018-
मानवता-की/2018/10/11/
6. Sahoo, M. K, August 27, 2018, RBI Monetary Policy Review: MPC Chooses to Chase
Inflation, http://thecriticalmirror.com/analysis/rbi-monetary-policy-review-mpc-chooses-
to-chase-inflation/2018/08/27/
(m) Recognition/Awards received:
Dr Ritu Sharma
• Awarded -Inspiring Green Educator Award 2018- 2ⁿ NYC Green School
Conference, New York, United States of America, 24 September, 2018.
• Awarded (both written and practical assessment) Stress Management
Professional Certification, International Council of Stress Management
Professionals-Hyd(Affiliated to International Council of Stress Management
Professionals, Australia)-November 2018.
Dr Sitakanta Mishra
• Conferred on the ‘BharatVikas Award 2018’ (National Award) by Institute of Self-
Reliance (Odisha, India) for outstanding performance in the field of National Security
and Nuclear Energy
Dr Urmi Satyan
• Received a letter of Appreciation on 14th August, 2018 from the Director of CESL
SIU for actively participating and contributing to the CESL classes and Workshops.
• Received a letter of Appreciation for chairing a session at University of Texas, Austin
USA in the 19th Annual Africa Conference during 29th to 31st March, 2019.
Dr Neeta Khurana
• Awarded Bharat Vikas Award for contribution in the field of Gender and
Communication by Institute of Self Reliance, Bhubaneshwar on December 1, 2018
(n) Symposiums and workshops conducted by the School-
Dr Tejas Dave
• Organized a “Expert Talk” on “Entrepreneurship” at School of Liberal Studies –
PDPU on 8th August, 2018.
• Organized a “Career Conclave” on “Emerging career opportunity in Europe” at
School of Liberal Studies – PDPU on 1st February, 2019
Dr Ashvin Dave
• Conducted Workshop on Career Opportunities on 1st February 2019.
• Conducted a Seminar on Big Data Analytics26th Feb. 2019.
Dr Ritu Sharma
• Three days national level training program organized at PDPU in association with
Green Mentors which was attended by around 60 delegates from different states of
India from 6 to 8th May 2019.
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• Conducted two day Staff development workshop on Stress Management and
Communication Effectiveness for Organizational Excellence organized by HR
dept. PDPU, June 28 & 29, 2019.
• Seminar Chair and organizer National Seminar on “Women’s Inclusivity and Upward
Mobility’ on October 6, 2018
• Seminar Chair and organizer National Seminar on “Legal Provisions for Women
Empowerment’ on October 10, 2018
• Coordinated, One day Workshop for UGC NET EXAM preparation for MA and
PhD students organized by SLS, PDPU, Dec, 2018.
• Coordinated, Guest TalkApplications of Forensic Psychology organized by SLS,
PDPU, Nov 2018. (100 Students)
• Coordinated, Guest talk on TRANCE-formation Mind Based Hypnotherapy
Techniquesorganized by SLS, PDPU, Nov, 2018. (100 Students)
• Coordinated, Guest talk on TEAM CBT: A New Model for Psychotherapy
organized by SLS, PDPU, Nov. 2018.(100 Students).
Dr Neeta Sinha
• Workshop on Qualitative Research Methods for PHD students on 16th February 2018
• Workshop on Excel – A tool for Statistical Application organized on 1st November
2018 by Ms.Poonam Arora for Psychology Major and Minor students (40 students)
Dr Harmik Vishnav
• Conducted workshop of Indian Sign Language for deaf and mute. Certification
recognized by Rehabilitation Council of India
Dr Sriram Divi
• Organized a Distinguished Lecture Series on ““Emotions and Social Work” by Bharat
Vatwani (Raman Magsaysay awardee) on 13th February 2019.
• Coordinator, Tow days national workshop on “Urban Governance and Smart Cities:
Challenges and Prospects”, 24th-25th April 2019.
• Co Chair, 7th Study in India Programme for delegates from Indo Canada Institution
of Excellence, Carlton University, India 29th April to 11th May 2019
• Organized a Panel Discussion on “Universal Basic Income: Issues and Challenges for
India” on 5th April 2019.
Dr Anurag Kumar Srivastava
• Coordinated and participated in Five (5) day i4 Happiness Workshop/Course held at
SLS, PDPU, February 2018
• Coordinated and conducted demonstration of EVM and VVPAT in collaboration with
collectorate officials for creating awareness among the students for creating
awareness about the transparency and fairness of EVM machine and VVPAT
machines participating in the LOK SABHA elections-2019 on 27-02-2019
Dr NausheenNizami
• Organized a talk on ‘Marketing in Hospitality and tourism industry’ by the Economics
faculty of Department of Social Sciences, SLS on 28th August 2018. An expert Dr P R
Sahoo, Associate Professor, KIIT University was invited to deliver the talk. 26
students attended the seminar.
• Organized a special talk on October 12th, 2018 on ‘Investment Awareness and
Options for Young Investors’. The expert who conducted the talk was Mr. Siddharth
Shah, the founder of Shalibhadra firm - an investment and brokerage firm. 55 students
attended the talk.
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• A seminar on ‘Research and career prospects in Economics’ was organized on 16th
October from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm at PDPU campus by the Economics Area faculties
of Department of Social Sciences. DrTulikaTripathi, Assistant Professor at Central
University, Gujarat was the guest speaker. 26 students attended the seminar.
• The Faculty of Economics in the Department of Social Sciences organized a talk of
ArthSamvad series on a very contemporary topic of global concern ‘Currency
Turmoil in Emerging Markets on 24th October, 2018 at SLS, PDPU. The invited
speaker was the popular economist DrIndradeep Ghosh, who is also the Associate
Professor and Dean of Meghnad Desai Academy of Economics. 27 students attended
the seminar.
• A seminar on ‘Regulation of Competition in Indian markets’ was organized on 18th
March from 9:00 am to 11:00 pm at PDPU campus by the Economics Area faculties
of Department of Social Sciences. MrYogeshDubey, Deputy Director, Competition
Commission of India, from New Delhi was the guest speaker. 91 students attended the
seminar.
• A training workshop on the usage of Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS)
software was organized on 22nd-23rd October 2018 by the Library and Information
Centre and Economics Area faculty of Department of Social Sciences, School of
Liberal Studies (SLS)
• A training workshop on CMIE Prowess IQ database was organized on 30th January
2019 at Computer Lab I, Block C, PDPU Campus. The workshop was organized by
Library and Information Centre in joint collaboration with the Department of Social
Sciences.
Dr Niyati Shah
• Thesis Writing Workshop for FoET research scholars on 15th May, 2019 along with
Dr. Annie Royson and Dr. Harish.
• Conducted a National Level poster making competition titled “Synergy with Energy”
with ISBN publication
• Faculty coordinator for the Project "Unnat Bharat Abhiyan 2019" of Government of
India wherein students from FoET and FoLS are engaged to conduct survey of Five
Villages
Dr Urmi Satyan
• Arranged a one day workshop on English Language Teaching for English Major and
Minor students on 20th March, 2019. The invited professor Z N Patil is a retired
Professor form CIFEL Hyderabad.
Dr Neeta Khurana
• Launched National Green Story Challenge on June 5, 2018 in collaboration with
Green Mentors. Ms. Neeta Khurana and Ms. Niyati Trivedi are coordinators. Prize
money of 225000 is to be distributed to the winners. The competition is still open.
• Seminar Chair and organizer National Seminar on “Women’s Inclusivity and Upward
Mobility’ on October 6, 2018
• Seminar Chair and organizer National Seminar on “Legal Provisions for Women
Empowerment’ on October 10, 2018
• Workshops on Warli Painting, Tye and Dye, BLOCK Printing, Chinese brush art,
Japanese Fan Making and Mata niPacchediWrkshops for 400 plus students
• Disaster Management One Day workshop for over 400 students under Audit
Programs
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Dr Supriya Paul
• Dr NiveditaShrivastava on “Competency Assessment Method” on 11th August, 2018-
25 students
• Workshop on “Recent Trends in International Trades and Commercial Law” on 5-8th
October with collaboration of PDPU-GNLU, 2018- 25 students
• Dr Hemang Desai on “Strategic Human Resource Management” on 26th, 27th and 29th
November, 2018- 16 students
• Dr Manasi Shah on “International Human Resource Management” on 21st Feb, 30th
March, 19th April 2019- 16 students
• MrRanjanDerhgawen on “Introduction on Industrial Relation” 25th February, 2019-
20 students
• Dr Vijay Jariwala on “Data Analysis on excel" on 11th and 12th February, 2019- 30
students.
Ms. Amrita Chakraborthy
• Workshop on Videography conducted on 2nd& 3rd May, 2019, the following topics
were covered The workshop includes the theory and operations of video camera
(Sony PXW), the usage of teleprompter while shooting, the operation of the
Production Control Room, Chroma shooting and the usage of Tricaster Vision Mixer
and basic visual/ film language.
• The Silver Screen – Art, Science or Business by AmalaAkkineni, Director of
Annapurna International School of Film + Media (AISFM) in Hyderabad on January
28, 2019.
Mr. Mukund Shukla:
• 20th November ’18: Ms Sarika seminar on Understanding Radio Business
• 16th April ’19: Arranged Expert lecture on leadership and Pub Ad by Senior faculties
from Hyderabad
• 19th April ’19 : Arranged Expert lecture on media and entrepreneurship By MrVinod
and Nadeem
• 9th October ’18: Workshop with DhwaniGautam
Mr. Sandeep Pathak
• Two day Workshop & Training on SPSS Software” at PanditDeendayal Petroleum
University, Gandhinagar on 22 & 23 October, 2018. Resource Person: Dr. Gaurang
Rami. Professor (Economics), Veer Narmad South Gujarat University, Surat.
• A training workshop on CMIE Prowess IQ database was organized on 30th January
2019by Library and Information Centre in joint collaboration with the Department of
Social Sciences. Resource Person: MrPrashant Joshi
• “Two day training workshop on Microsoft Excel”atPanditDeendayal Petroleum
University, Gandhinagar on 11& 12 February, 2019. Resource Person: Dr. Vijay
Jariwala. Assistant professor, faculty of Economics atSardar Patel University, Anand
(o) Library Resources:
Books added in the year 2018-19
Months Books Price
April 55 72736
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May 111 116383
Jun 164 101983
July 65 29917
Aug 98 60772
Sep 50 61453
Oct 224 109983
Nov 31 23840
Dec 21 20565
19-Jan 121 76016
19-Feb 331 208960
19-Mar 153 94579
Total 1424 9,77,187.00
Print (Books, Back Volumes and theses)
Electronic database (E-Books, E-Journals):
Resources Name of Database
Database JSTOR
Database Prowess IQ (CMIE)
Database Indiastat
Database Magzter ( E-
Magazine)
Software SPSS (Data Analysis)
Provide details (Per Month) with regard to:
▪ Average numbers of Walk-ins ( last 3 months): 7828
▪ (2559 + 2209 + 3060 = 7828)
▪ Average numbers of books issued/ returned ( last 3 months): 895/1184
▪ (442/351 + 165/419 + 288/414 = 895/1184)
▪ Ratio of library books to students enrolled: 8:1
▪ Total Students = 1693, Total numbers of Books: 12800
▪ Average number of login to OPAC ( last 3 months):TCSion 887/Year
▪ Average number of login to e-resources downloaded/printed ( last 3 months) :
▪ 1850Download and view – last 3 months
▪ 7401 Download and view/ year.
▪ Number of IT (information Technology) literacy trainings organized: 4
(p) Internationalization –
Study in India Programme:
Resources Numbers
Books 12,825
Journals 34
General Periodicals 42
Newspapers 14
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• 5th Study in India short program on Working in Cross cultural context considering
people behavior and communication for delegation from USA-29th December 2018 to
11th January 2019.( Gujarat, New Delhi & Uttar Pradesh)
• 6th Study in India short term program on Indian Psychology for delegation from
Australia-1st February to 15th February. (New Delhi, Agra, Varanasi, Hyderabad,
Bangalore and Gujarat)
• 7th Study in India short term program on Psychology, Gender and Policy
perspective in Indian culture for delegation from Canada-29th April to 11th May
2019. (Gujarat, New Delhi, Uttar Pradesh & Uttaranchal)
Study Abroad
International Faculty Visits to SLS
MOUs done 2018-19
Sr..No
. Partner University Country
Date of
MoU Duration
1
Sacred Heart University, USA (2+2
Program) USA 01/10/2018 5 Years
2
EBS UniversitätfürWirtschaft und
Recht
German
y 14/11/2018 5 Years
3 Texas A&M University USA 20/11/2018 5 Years
4 Astrakhan State University Russia 18/01/2019 5 Years
5 Seneca College Canada 18/01/2019 5 Years
6 McMaster University Canada 26/03/2019 5 Years
7 University of Saskatchewan, Canada Canada 03/07/2019 5 Years
8 Carleton University Canada 21/05/2019 5 Years
(Q )Field Visits for Students:
International Field Visits
Dr Sriram Divi
• Conducted Study tour to China (During this tour students visited and interacted with
officials of Beijing University, Volkswagen manufacturing unit, Yanging beverages,
and chocolate production units, Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank, Shanghai
Museum and cultural spots like forbidden city, Bullet train, maglev train and Tianmen
Square).
National Level Field Trips:
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Dr. Ritu Sharma
• Organized field visits to academic Institute, Mental Health Hospital and Industries of
National repute for International and PDPU students in Gujarat, New Delhi,
Dehradun, and Bangalore as a part of Study in India (pan India) program. Jan, Feb,
April & May 2019.)
Dr Sriram
• Organized and Coordinated field visit to rural areas of Sabarkantha district for
Research team from University of British Coloumbia, Canada
Prof Pradeep Mallik
• Arranged press visit to Divya Bhaskar on 11 February 2019; No of participants: 14
students; 03 Faculty members.
• Arranged TV station visit to GTPL on 14 February 2019; No of participants: 23
students; 02 Faculty
Dr Neeta Khurana
• Coordinated Nature Study and Adventure tour of all First year students of SLS (more
than 400) to Sembalpaani and Bakore in Gujarat
• Field visit of SHU Students to LokniketanBanaskantha on 31ST December 2018 to
January 1st 2019
• As Consultant, coordinated Field visit of students of University of British Columbia,
Canada to Tribal belt at Sembalpaani, Banaskantha and various
(r) University Arms –
Prof Nigam Dave-
Chairman, Central Admissions Committee
Dr Sriram Divi- University Level
Convener, IQAC Committee of PDPU
Member, Student Grievances Redressal Committee
Member, NIRF Committee
Dr Ritu Sharma
Convener- Women Cell
Program Chair, Study in India (Short Term Program)
Dr Neeta Sinha
Warden – Women Hostels
Dr Harmik Viashnav
Member – Disciplinary Committee,
Dr Venkat Ram Reddy
Coordinator, Social and Cultural Committee of PDPU
Dr Neeta Khurana
Coordinator, Civic and Social Service Internship of PDPU
Member, Editorial Board, PDPU Magzine
Dr Niyati Shah
Member- Women Cell
Mr Manoj Sahoo
Member- Women Cell
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(s) NCC Activities :
Exposure to NCC is a compulsory subject for first year SLS students
(BA/ BBA, B.com & B.Sc) under Audit Course.
Academic year 2019-20 there are 475 Students; BABBA - 325, B.Com - 122, B.Sc - 28
(t) Capsule Courses and SIPs Conducted:
Dr Ashvin Dave
• Capsule Course on Fundamentals of Finance 18th to 20th September 2018
• Capsule Course on Accounting for Managerial Decisions 26th to 28th October 2018
Dr Tejas Dave
• Capsule Course on Fundamentals of Finance 18th to 20th September 2018
• Capsule Course on Accounting for Managerial Decisions 26th to 28th October 2018
Dr Ashish Joshi
• Capsule Course on Fundamentals of Finance 18th to 20th September 2018
• Capsule Course on Accounting for Managerial Decisions 26th to 28th October 2018
Dr Harmik Vaishnav
• Capsule Course on Happiness 18th to 20th September 2018
Dr. Ritu Sharma
• 5th Study in India short program on Working in Cross cultural context considering
people behavior and communication for delegation from USA-29th December 2018 to
11th January 2019.( Gujarat, New Delhi & Uttar Pradesh)
• 6th Study in India short term program on Indian Psychology for delegation from
Australia-1st February to 15th February. (New Delhi, Agra, Varanasi, Hyderabad,
Bangalore and Gujarat)
• 7th Study in India short term program on Psychology, Gender and Policy
perspective in Indian culture for delegation from Canada-29th April to 11th May
2019. (Gujarat, New Delhi, Uttar Pradesh & Uttaranchal)
Dr Sriram Divi
• Coordinator, Three day capsule course on “Introduction to Government: How it
works and what it does?” 27th to 29th November 2018
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