Development Communication & Extension (DCE) – Lady Irwin College

Development Communication & Extension (DCE) – Lady Irwin College
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Departmental Activities
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Capability Enhancement Programs
Skill Development Courses
Overview
Overview
The Department was established in the year 1964 as Rural Community Extension under the aegis of the Ministry of Food and Agriculture, Government of India and was later taken over by the University of Delhi. The course was restructured and the nomenclature Development Communication and Extension came into being in 2007.
The students are trained to be experts in understanding behaviour change communication and developing media and methodologies for the same. The curriculum is designed to build theoretical and conceptual understanding as well as practical skills in participatory methods and techniques. Students are oriented to issues and techniques of advocacy as well as training in methodologies for capacity building and skill development of different stakeholder groups. They also develop proficiency in developing a range of media products both for the commercial and grassroots sector. These include, radio programmes, digital stories, documentary films along with designing a range of print and graphic media.
Understanding of the potential and use of Information and Communication Technologies for One of the pillars of the department is its strong extension programme, which is built into every course at the PG level. Theoretical and practical training is provided to all the students. Over the years the department has evolved a multi-faceted extension programme, that helps provide experiential learning and holistic training to the DCE post graduates to address the larger issues facing people of different communities. Field experiences are provided to students in diverse ways which include- concurrent field work programme in urban and rural communities; month long placement in development organizations, Government departments and or corporate organizations.
For undertaking its extension and concurrent activities the department collaborates with a number of agencies. Synergy of different organizations strengthens the community activities as well as provides a broad based exposure to students to the agencies and issues involved in development.
The key thrust areas of the department are thus:
Participatory Communications
Social Mobilization
Research-qualitative and quantitative approaches
Social & Behaviour Change Communication
Monitoring & Evaluation
Fundraising & Resource Mobilization
CSR
Roshni – Centre for Women Collectives Led Social Action is housed in the Department of Development Communication and Extension, Lady Irwin College. The Centre functions as a semi-autonomous centre governed by the administration and governing body norms of Lady Irwin College, as per University Grant Commission norms. The seed grant to start the centre has been provided by UNICEF India. The Centre team is a Chairperson (Director, Lady Irwin College), a Faculty Lead (Permanent Faculty of Department of Development Communication and Extension, Lady Irwin College) and team of Consultants (on contractual basis) and development partners. The Centre has been serving as technical support unit to DAY-NRLM for knowledge management, policy and convening support for food, nutrition, health, family planning, gender-transformative work and WASH interventions with and for women self-help groups and their federation network under DAY-NRLM. The Centre is now diversifying its portfolio in media documentation (print, film, social media) works around maternal nutrition efforts with women collectives and initiating a nested evaluation in UNICEF supported initiative Swabhimaan across 3 Indian states in following two areas – (a) engaging men and boys for working with boys and men on issues related to Patriarchy, femission and power and legal rights of women and (b) working with adolescent boys and girls on mental health aspects, addressing child marriage and child pregnancy.
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Vision
Vision
Develop understanding and skills in culturally appropriate behavior change communication and extension strategies for promoting gender equity, social inclusion and sustainable development.
Mission
Mission
The Department of Development Communication and Extension strives to train a cadre of professionals to work as development practitioners and researchers. The Department curriculum provides strong theoretical foundations and experiential learning to meet the existing market demands for trained professionals in participatory development processes and communication.
Objectives
Objectives
With an objective to build capacities of the women to catalyse the development processes for change and capitalizing on the communication techniques learnt, the department of Development Communication & Extension aims at reaching out to the grassroots and the vulnerable to enable them. To create effective development practitioners, the key components of the curriculum are- advocacy for policy and behaviour change communication; design, monitoring and evaluation of development programmes and initiatives; and training and capacity building of different stakeholders involved in the development process.
The research focus of the Department is on development concerns, advocacy and communication for sustainable social change. The other important areas of research are gender, media monitoring, audience segmentation and responses, new media technologies as well as analysis of national flagship programmes. Master’s students are guided to take up independent empirical research and write a dissertation as part of their academic programme. The Department has endeavoured to explore participatory methodologies and innovative techniques in research.
Courses Offered
Courses Offered
M. Sc. in Development Communication & Extension
Ph.D. in Development Communication & Extension
Faculty
Faculty
Prof. Archna Kumar
Professor
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Ms. Sudha Sachdeva
Assistant Professor
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Prof. Sarita Anand
Professor
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Prof. Aparna Khanna
Professor
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Prof. Rupa Upadhyay
Professor
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Dr. Ruchi Kaushik
Assistant Professor
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Dr. Sunaina Batra
Assistant Professor
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Dr. Kiran Chauhan
Assistant Professor
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Dr. Parboti
Prasad Raout
Assistant Professor
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Mr. Akash Dewangan
Assistant Professor
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Dr. Masot Zingkhai
Assistant Professor
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Dr. Naaz Bano
Assistant Professor
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Dr. Diwakar Dubey
Assistant Professor
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Dr. Sunil Kumar
Assistant Professor (Mass Communication)
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Dr. Kanki Hazarika
Assistant Professor
Dr. Sapna Kumari
Assistant Professor, English
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Non Teaching Staff
Non Teaching Staff
Vikas Kumar
Abid Hussain
Bhajan Singh
Kamal Choudhary
Madan Kumar
Ram Singh
Sudesh Kumari
Sumit Verma
Vinod Sisodia
Praveen
Sanni
Time Table
Time Table
For Time Table, please view the
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Distinguished Alumnae
Distinguished Alumnae
Aditi Puri, Project Co-ordinator, USAID
Alka Malhotra, Communication for Development Specialist, UNICEF
Anika Badyal, Senior Manager, Client Solutions CR, The Nielsen Company, New Delhi
Anu Sachdeva, Entrepreneur, The Change Designers
Arpana Luthara, Regional Program Development Director (Asia), Juárez & Associates Bhumika Jhamb: Project Officer – Gender Responsive Budgeting at UN Women
Charu Garg, Program Manager, Noida Deaf Society, UP
Heena Bijli, Associate Professor at Indira Gandhi National Open University
Kalpana Twakley, Associate Programme Officer, UNHCR
Kameshwari Moorthy, Deputy Director, IGNOU, Regional Centre.
Manjari Sharma, Green Peace, Bangaluru, Karnataka
Monika Wason, Principal Scientist, Indian Agricultural Research Institute, Delhi
Mridula Seth, Former Technical Advisor, Adolescents and Youth, UNFPA & Retired Faculty, Lady Irwin College
Poonam Sharma, Managing Director, Headway, Coop Resources Pvt. Ltd.
Pragati Bhalla, Assistant Professor, Department of Development Comm- unication, Jamia Millia Islamia, Delhi
Priya Kumar, CSR Trainer, BOSCH, Delhi
Rachita Malik, Communication Officer, UNICEF Delhi
Ranjita Wadhwa Buti, Associate Fellow, TERI Action Programme
Rekha Bhagat, Director, Division of Agricultural Extension, IARI, PUSA.
Renu Rawat, PHD Chambers of Commerce, Delhi
Ridhi Krishen, Thompson Press, Delhi
Rita Punhani, Deputy Director, NIPCCD
Ruchira Arunkant Gujral, Head CSR, UNICEF India
Sakshi Saini, Society for Participatory Research in Asia, Delhi
Sheena Chhabra, Chief HSD, USAID, Delhi
Shikha Wadhwa, Administrative Specialist, UNICEF, Jaipur
Shipra Krishnan, Manager Aggregation, Development Alternatives, Delhi
Sonali Nagpal, Coordinator, CARE India.
Suriti Sachdeva, Research Associate, Vimarsh Development Solutions, Delhi
Sushmita Mukherjee, Director, Restless Development, Delhi
Swarcha Devgon, Unicharm, Delhi
Placements & Internships
Placements & Internships
Our students get placed in best of companies and organizations. The students also get a chance to do the internships very renowned companies and organizations. Complete list can be viewed here:
Placements & Internships
Placements
The postgraduate students of the department have a couple of jobs to choose from. An encouraging trend of even having 2 to 3 jobs to choose from has been observed each year. The following table presents the organizations where our students have been placed during the past years.
Internships
The department has valuable linkages with various government, developmental organizations including Non-Government organizations (NGOs) and bilateral organizations, media houses and even corporate organizations. With an endeavour to provide hands-on learning and refining professional skill set, the department facilitates internships for both undergraduate and postgraduate students.
Every year the post graduate students carry out their summer internships during the month of June-July in different development, media and corporate organisations. Later in the semester the students present their work experience and learning outcomes before the faculty and personnel from these organisations. Several organizations where our post graduate students have done internship in last few years.
Annual Calendar
Annual Calendar
2025-26
DCE ANNUAL CALENDAR 2025-26
Activity
Month
Pratibimb – Film Appreciation Club’s Screening
July 2025
Internship Report Presentation by M.Sc. (F)
August 2025
M.Sc. (F) Technical Writing Workshop: Series 1
August 2025
PG Orientation Week: – Interaction with Alumni – Field Work Orientation – Library Orientation – Freshers Party
August 2025
M.Sc. (F) Technical Writing Workshop: Series 2
September 2025
Library e-resources Literacy Day Celebrations
September 2025
Department Founders Day
September 2025
Alumna Meet
September 2025
Research Proposal Presentation by M.Sc. (F)
September 2025
Presentation of Research Proposals by M.Sc. (F) for Dept. Technical Review Board
October 2025
M.Sc. (F) Technical Writing & Research Designs: Series 3
October 2025
Department Academic Week
October 2025
SBC Fest: – Symposium – Genderlogue – Ph.D. Poster Presentation – Mass Comm Forum
November 2025
Seminar Presentations by M.Sc. Previous
November 2025
Pratibimb – Film Appreciation Club’s Screening
November 2025
Lecture Series I: SBC (Health/Environment)
January–February 2026
Evalfest 2026
February 2026
Women’s Day Celebration
March 2026
Lecture Series II: SBC (Gender/CSR/Fundraising)
March–April 2026
Each One Enable One Program
March 2026
Yuva Shakti Mela
April 2026
Dissertation Submission
April–May 2026
Farewell to M.Sc. Final
May 2026
2024-25
DCE ANNUAL CALENDAR 2024-25
Events
Dates
Pratibimb- Film Appreciation Club’s Screening
July 2024
Internship Report Presentation by M.Sc. (F)
August 2024
M.Sc (F) Technical Writing Workshop :Series 1
August 2024
PG Orientation week
●      Interaction with Alumni
●      Field work orientation
●      Library orientation
●      Freshers Party
July – August 2024
M.Sc (F) Technical Writing Workshop: Series 2-
Library e-resources
September 2024
Literacy Day Celebrations
September 2024
Department Founders Day
September 2024
Raushini Deshpande Memorial Oration
September 2024
SBC Festival
October 2024
Research Proposal Presentation by M.Sc. (F)
October 2024
Presentation of Research Proposals by M.Sc. (F) for Dept. Technical Review Board
October 2024
M.Sc (F) Technical Writing & Research Designs : Series 3
October 2024
Genderlogue
November 2024
Seminar Presentations by M.Sc Previous
November 2024
Pratibimb- Film Appreciation Club’s Screening
November 2024
Lecture Series I: SBC : Health/Environment
January- February  2025
Women’s Day Celebration
March 2025
Lecture Series II: SBC: Gender / CSR/ Fundraising
March-April 2025
Each One Enable One Program
March 2025
Yuva Shakti Mela
April 2025
Dissertation Submission
April – May 2025
Farewell to M.Sc Final
May 2025
2021-22
Events
Dates
Webinar Series 1
July-August 2021
M.Sc (F) Technical Writing Workshop (Series 1)
Sep-21
M.Sc (F) Library e-resources Orientation Workshop (Series 2)
Sep-21
Department Founders Day
Sep-21
Research Proposal Presentation by M.Sc. (F)
Oct-21
Presentation of Research Proposals by M.Sc. (F) for Dept. Technical Review Board
Oct-21
M.Sc (F) Technical Writing & Research Designs: Webinar by Expert (Series 3)
Oct-21
Pratibimb- Film Appreciation Club’s Screening
Oct-21
Virtual Rally
Nov-21
M.Sc. (P) Orientation Programme
Nov-21
Seminar (Technical Writing) Presentations
Nov-21
Internship Report Presentation by M.Sc. (F)
Nov-21
Webinar Series 2
Jan-22
Raushani Deshpande Memorial Lecture
Feb-22
Technical Seminar & Alumna Meet (Under LEHAR Alumna Collective)
Feb-22
Pratibimb- Film Appreciation Club’s Screening
Feb-22
Virtual Yuva Shakti Mela
Mar-22
Dissertation Submission
Apr-22
2020-21
Events
Dates
Webinar Series 1
July-August 2020
M.Sc (F) Technical Writing Workshop (Series 1)
Sep-20
M.Sc (F) Library e-resources Orientation Workshop (Series 2)
Sep-20
Department Founders Day
Sep-20
Research Proposal Presentation by M.Sc. (F)
Oct-20
Presentation of Research Proposals by M.Sc. (F) for Dept. Technical Review Board
Oct-20
M.Sc. (F) Technical Writing & Research Designs: Webinar by Experts (Series 3)
Oct-20
Pratibimb (Film Appreciation Club)- screening and discussion
Oct-20
Virtual Rally
Nov-20
M.Sc. (P) Orientation Programme
Nov-20
Seminar (Technical Writing) Presentations
Nov-20
Internship Report Presentation by M.Sc. (F)
Nov-20
Webinar Series 2  ??
Jan-21
Raushani Deshpande Memorial Lecture
Feb-21
Technical Seminar & Alumna Meet (Under LEHAR Alumna Collective)
Feb-21
Pratibimb- Film Appreciation Club’s Screening
Feb-21
Virtual Yuva Shakti Mela
Mar-21
Dissertation Submission
Apr-21
Departmental Activities
Departmental Activities
The department is involved in various activities. Complete list of activities can be viewed here:
Departmental Activities
ANNUAL EVENTS
Orientation Programme
Department Founder’s Day
Taskforce Meet
Annual Symposium on Sustainable Development
National Innovation Day
Raushni Deshpande Memorial Oration
Yuva Shakti Mela
Educational Visits and Trips
TRAINING / WORKSHOPS / SEMINARS
Wall Painting Workshop
organized by the department of Development Communication and Extension for undergraduate students of the department on 4
th
December 2023.
Genderlogue on “If I were a Lok Sabha Member, I would do the following to ensure gender equality in India”
organized by the Department of Development Communication and Extension, Lady Irwin College under the aegis of IQAC, 5
th
December 2023.
2-Day training program on Conducting Mental Health Awareness Campaigns using innovative tools based on a game-based approach and storytelling methods
was conducted for NGO field Functionaries on 11th-12th December 2023. The training was organized by the Department of Development Communication & Extension, Lady Irwin College (University of Delhi), in collaboration with RAHAT Charitable and Medical Research Trust (Delhi) and The Richmond Fellowship Society (Delhi Branch), under the Campaign for Mental Health (C4MH).
Workshop on Fact Verification to Combat Deep Fakes supported by Google News Initiatives
was conducted by Dr. Nimish Kumar, Fact Verification Expert and Scientist, Vigyan Prasar, DST, Govt. of India, in the department on 19
th
March 2024.
Workshop on Cultivating Excellence: The Art and Science of Personal Transformation
was conducted by Prof. Sanjna Vij, Amity School of Liberal Arts, Dy Director Amity Academic Staff College Amity University, Gurugram, Haryana, 8
th
April 2024.
Awareness workshop on Unhealthy Foods and Beverages: Decoding HFSS Pre-Packaged and Ultra Processed Food Labels and Fornt-of-Pack Labels (FOPL)
by Dr. Nupur Bidla, Member, Nutrition Advocacy in Public Interest (NAPI) National Coordinator, BPNI, organised by students of M.Sc. Final department of Development Communication & Extension on 16th February 2024.
SPECIAL LECTURES
Lecture on Innovations in Rural Healthcare: The DigiSwasthya Way
by Mr. Sandeep Kumar, Founder DigiSwasthya Foundation, 7
th
March 2024
Interactive session on Pixals & Pronouns: Exploring Gender Dynamics in the Digital Space
by Ms. Riddhi Tandon and Ms. Samriddhi Gupta in celebration of International Women’s Day, 7
th
March 2024
Lecture on NGO registration and FCRA Law
by Dr. Subramania Siva Retd. Joint Deputy Director, Ministry of Home Affairs GOI, 21
st
March 2024.
Book Talk on the book titled “Let us Walk the Talk on the Road to Gender Equality”
by the authors Madhu Bala Nath & Mondira Dutta, 22
nd
March 2024.
Lecture on Digital Empowerment: Cyber Security, Blockchain Technology & DigiLocker
by Dr. Ranjeet Kumar, Faculty Ambedkar College, DU & Research Head and Public Relation Consultant, DG Digital, 12
th
April 2024.
Discussion on Navigating the Climate Crisis: Integrating Agriculture, Biodiversity and Ecosystems Through Effective Communication Means
with Ms. Palak Khanna, Research Associate, TERI- The Energy and Resources Institute, New Delhi, 23
rd
April 2024.
A session titled “Campus to Career: Preparing for successful career journey”
organized by the Department of Development Communication and extension, Lady Irwin College in collaboration with TalentNomics India on 3
rd
May 2024.
WEBINARS
Webinar on Corporate Communication and Public Relations
for postgraduate students of the department by Ms. Prachi Batra, Professional Image Consultant Marketing Executive, DLF Emporio, 25
th
November 2023.
Webinar on Photo Journalism
for postgraduate students of the department by Mr. Mukesh Srivastava, FIE, FFIP and EFIAP, 31
st
December 2023.
Webinar on Assessment of trauma and mental health in humanitarian settings using quantitative and qualitative research methods
by Dr. Manasi Sharma, Research Scientist, Harvard TH Chan School of Public Health, USA, 6
th
March 2024.
EDUCATIONAL VISITS
Visit to Development Alternatives organization’s headquarters Postgraduate students of the department visited Development Alternatives organization’s headquarters in New Delhi on 21st March 2024 for the event March Trialogue 2047. The event focused on “Water for Planet, People, Prosperity, Peace and Partnership”, followed by a curated ‘Water & Culture’ session – Dastan on Water.
Visit to Museo Camera Centre for Photographic Arts Undergraduate GE: Introduction to Media Studies & SEC: Visual Communication and Photography course students of the department visited Museo Camera Centre for Photographic Arts on 10th April 2024 to facilitate students on an in-depth understanding of photographic evolution and to acquaint them with early camera models, studio arrangements, and darkroom techniques.
Visit to NAZ Foundation Undergraduate students of the department visited NAZ foundation to learn about the organization’s efforts on advocating for LGBTQ+ rights, sexual health education and combating HIV/AIDS stigma.
OTHER IMPORTANT EVENTS
• Signing of MOU between Ministry of Rural Development GOI and Lady Irwin College DU for Roshni – Centre of women collectives and led social action, 23rd January 2024
• Pre- Conference Satellite Sessions of EvalFest 2024- The shifting sands in evaluation: Needs for responsive, adaptive and future-proof approaches, 19st-20th February 2024.
Research & Publications
Research & Publication
The department is involved in various research projects. Here are some of projects and publications. Complete list can be viewed here:
Research & Publications
Ongoing Research Projects
ROSHNI, Centre of Women Collectives led Social Action, A Technical Support Unit to National Rural Livelihood Mission, Ministry of Rural Development supported by UNICEF, India.
Faculty Member(s) – Dr. Sarita Anand
Completed projects
Responsive Parenting project Development of Resource Kit for frontline workers on Responsive Parenting for 3-6 yr old children. Funded by UNICEF, India
Faculty Member(s) – Dr. Archna Kumar, Dr Aparna Khanna & Ms Arushi Srivastava
Research for State of the World Children Report, India Chapter, published and funded by UNICEF, New York office.
Faculty Member(s) – Dr. Sarita Anand
Duration – July 2019-September 2019
Enhancing Voter’s Awareness- Development of Electoral Literacy Tool Kit for
Chunav
Pathshalas
and Electoral Literacy Clubs in India, funded by Election Commission of India.
Faculty Member(s) – Dr. Aparna Khanna
Duration – 2018-20
Rural youth volunteers in India, funded by US Mission in India and Humboldt State University.
Faculty Member(s) – Dr. Sarita Anand, Dr Anupa Siddhu, Dr Archna Kumar, Dr Aparna Khanna
Duration – January – September 2018
Qualitative Mapping of Gender Dimensions in Managing Small Holder Peri-Urban Dairy Farms in India – A Multi-stakeholder Perspective with PHFI-ILRI India Research Initiative on Peri-urban Human-Animal Environment Interface
Faculty Member(s) – Dr. Sarita Anand
Duration – 2015
Community radio & Hill women’s participation in health communication, funded by International Federation of Home Economics US
Faculty Member(s) – Dr. Archna Kumar
Duration – 2012-15
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Published/Edited Books
Ram, HH., Upadhyay, R., Dubey, RK., & Mandal, BC. (2017).
Vegetable Seed Production: Principles and Practices
. New Delhi: Kalyani Publishing House. ISBN: 978-93-272-8264-1.
Anand, S. & Kumar, A (2016). Dynamics of Human Communication. New Delhi: Orient BlackSwan Pvt Limited. ISBN: 978-81-250-6325-4.
Published Book Chapters
Anand, S & Singhal, A. (2020). Promoting Gender Equality: Policy and Action for Ensuring Survival and Education for the Girl child, Ed book titled
“Women and Diversity”
Serial Publishing House, Delhi, ISBN 978-93-88892-79-7
Anand, S. & Kumar, A. (2020). Handholding the chords of change: Zeroing on the power of Participation and Participatory Communication in Empowerment, Case of Henvalvani Community Radio, Uttarakhand. In N. Vasugi, S. Rajalakshmi, T.Radha, M. Kasthuri & R. Arunachalam (Eds.),
Women Led Empowerment
(1st., pp. 142-149). Coimbatore: Shanga Verlag. ISBN 978-93-85604-14-0.
Khanna, A. Sharma, A and Srivastava. A. (2020). Women & Diversity: Preparing Women to Lead in National Development. International Books & Periodical Supply Service. ISBN: 978-93-88892-79-7, E-ISBN: 978-93-88892-80-3
Khanna, A. (2020). Belief in the Ballot.
Election Commission of India.
189-193. ISBN 978-81-230-3240-5 ECI-ENG-OP-119-2019-20.
Chauhan, U., Tomar, D. & Upadhyay, R. (2020). Problems of marginal & small women farmers: A study in Tehri district, Uttarakhand.
Socio-Cultural Study of Agriculture
. ISBN: 978-93-87253-62-9.
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Published Papers in Journals
Khanna, A., & Srivastava, A. (2021). Role of Mohalla (Community) Clinics in Providing Primary Healthcare: A Study in Delhi. Journal of Scientific Research, 65(4), 29-33. DOI: 10.37398/JSR.2021.650405
Krishnan, A., Balan, S., & Khanna, A. (2021). Developing Communication Tools for Creating Awareness on COVID-19 Pandemic Among School Going Children (6-12 YEARS). Journal of Scientific Research, 65(4), 18-22. DOI: 10.37398/JSR.2021.650403
Jain, B., & Khanna, A. (2020). Stress at Workplace: A Study of Youth working in the Corporate Sector. Studies in Indian Place Names (UGC Care Journal), ISSN 2394-3114, 40(10), 1432-1436
Kwatra, S., Sharma, P. & Kumar, A. (2020) A critical review of studies related to construction and computation of Sustainable Development Indices, Ecological Indicators, Elsevier BV, Open Access ISSN: 1470160X, 112(112) DOI10.1016/j.ecolind.2019.106061
Sain, S., & Khanna, A. (2020). Training Needs Assessment: Importance and Relevance. Studies in Indian Place Names, 40(10), 1047-1053. (UGC Approved)
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Papers presented in Seminar/conference/workshops/training
Anand, S. (2020) ‘Gender and Patriarchy’ Delivered lecture as a Resource Person for Women Development Centre of Rajasthan University, Jan 2020.
Anand, S. (2020) Delivered a lecture for a National Webinar titled ‘Gender Asymmetries and Nutrition’ organized by Council of Home Science. Extension and Communication
Chauhan, U. & Upadhyay, R. (2020). Presented a research paper entitled “Problems of Marginal and Small Women Farmers: A study in Tehri district, Uttarakhand” at International Seminar on Socio-Cultural Study of Agriculture organized by Mata Sundri College for Women, University of Delhi.
Gupta, V. and Anand, S. (2020) Hand washing hot buttons: A barrier & influencer study among rural primary school children in Ballabhgarh, India. International Association for Media and Communication Research, IAMCR, Tampere University.
Khanna, A. (2020). Games for Engaging Conversations on COVID19 as Resource Person at 3
rd
Webinar series organized by Institute of Media Studies, Utkal University, Bhubaneswar, Odisha
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M.Sc. Dissertations
S.NO.
TITLE
STUDENT NAME
SUPERVISOR
1
Role of Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojna: A study in Mahendargarh, Haryana
Aditi Sharma
Dr. Rupa Upadhyay
2
“Environmental Degradation and College Attending Youth: Assessing their Knowledge and Practices”
Aditi Verma
Dr. Sarita Anand
3
Menstrual Hygiene Management apps and young unmarried women of Delhi
Bhavna Gourishanker Verma
Dr. Swati Kwatra
4
Analysis of Smartphone Application and Communications About Air Pollution
Bhumika Anand
Dr. Archna Kumar
5
Pandemic Communication on Mental Health during COVID-19: A Case Study of My Gov Corona Hub Facebook page
Dileesha
Dr. Aparna Khanna
6.
Work Life Balance among women college teachers: A study in Delhi NCR
Dimple
Dr. Ruchi Gaur
7.
Role of Urban Women in Household Food Security: A comparative study of working and non-working women
Garima
Dr. Rupa Upadhyay
8
Cause Related Marketing Campaigns: Perceptions of Young Professionals
Harina Kaur Oberoi
Dr. Archna Kumar
9
Feminist Identity of Young Urban Women of Delhi: An Analysis
Lakshmi
Dr. Sarita Anand
10.
Use of traditional medicinal plants for reproductive health by Thadou-Kuki women: An exploratory study
Lunneichong Kipgen
Dr. Shweta Anand and Dr. Sarita anand
11
User Experience  of agriculture based mobile applications: A study in Karnal Haryana
Medha Saxena
Dr. Rupa Upadhyay
12
Green Technology in Agriculture: A study in Sohna block, Haryana
Meenakshi Bhardwaj
Dr. Shweta Singh
Dr. Rupa Upadhyay
13.
Aspirations of young undergraduate women for higher education: A study in Kangra, Himachal pradesh
Neha kumari
Dr. Ruchi Gaur
14
Use of Persuasion Techniques by Female Micro Instagram Influencers: An Appraisal
Pooja
Dr. Sunaina Batra
15
Digital literacy assessment of school children in Pithoragarh, Uttarakhand
Renu Airy
Dr. Archna Kumar and Dr. Kiran Chauhan
16
Deconstructing the Notion of Feminism amongst Young Urban Men
Riddhi
Dr. Sarita Anand
17
Negotiating COVID-19 Pandemic: Experiences of Traditional Media Practitioners
Shruti V
Dr. Aparna Khanna
18
Awareness and Management of Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS) by Urban Young Women
Tanya
Dr. Aparna Khanna
19
Role of Social Media Advertising and Sustainable Consumption: A study in Delhi
Tulika Singh
Ms. Sweta Suman
20
Effects of COVID- 19 Pandemic on the Lives of Women Domestic Workers in Delhi- NCR
Vaishali
Dr. Archna Kumar
21
Retelecast of Mythology Shows during the Pandemic: Perception of Delhi’s Youth
Varda Hameed
Dr. Sunaina Batra
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Ph D Thesis
List of PhD Research – Awarded
S.No.
Title
Name of Scholar
Name of Supervisor
Year of Award
1
Development of a Behaviour Change Communication Strategy to Promote Nutritional and Menstrual Health Care Practices among Underprivileged Adolescent Girls (14-19 years)
Ms Shreya Rastogi
Dr Aparna Khanna
2020-2021
2
Community Radio & Women’s participation in health communications
Dr. Shweta Anand
Dr. Archna Kumar
2020-21
3
An Appraisal of conditional Cash Transfer   Ensuring the survival of girl child in Delhi: An appraisal Conditional Cash Transfer scheme LADLI
Dr  Anshul Singhal
Dr. Sarita Anand
2019-20
4
Development and Assessment of National and Regional Sustainability: A multi-pronged approach in the Indian context
Dr Swati Kwatra
Prof. Prateek Sharma
Dr. Archna Kumar
2019-20
5
Information Communication Technology for Development
Dr  Aparna Moitra
Dr. Archna Kumar
Dr. Aaditeshwar Seth
2018-19
6
Mapping Communitisation of Health Care System at the Village Level: An Exploratory Study
Dr  Neha Sharma
Dr. Sarita Anand
2018-19
7
Communication Interventions & Neonatal Health: An Evaluation of Neonatal Health Campaign in Faridabad District
Dr  Hanspria
Dr. Archna Kumar
Dr. Anand Krishnan
2018-19
8
Women’s Reproductive Health Behaviour and Socio Cultural Determinants: A Study among Urban Poor
Dr  Radhika Mutreja
Dr. Geeta Katarya
2017-18
9
Depiction of Women’s Empowerment in Hindi Cinema – An Analysis (2002-2012)
Dr  Kiran Chauhan
Dr. Anjali Capila
2014-15
10
Participatory Community Radio: Exploring the institutional & Civil Society initiatives in India, Nepal & Sri Lanka
Dr  Suchi Gaur
Dr. Sarita Anand
Dr. Anupa Siddhu
2014-15
11
Impact of Social Security Measures on Empowerment of Women: An Appraisal of Women Participating in NREGS
Dr  Bhumika Jhamb
Dr. Archna Kumar
Dr. Anupa Siddhu
2014-15
12
Volunteers among Youth: A Study of National Services Volunteers
Dr  Raina Aggrawal
Dr. Archna Kumar
2014-15
13
Promoting Safe Motherhood through Delivery Huts under NRHM: An Appraisal
Dr  Sunaina Batra
Dr. Sarita Anand
2014-15
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Awards, Honors & Recognitions
Awards, Honors & Recognitions
The department and it’s members have received several awards, honors and recognitions. Some of them are listed below. Complete list can be viewed here:
Awards & Recognitions
2024-25
Prof Rupa Upadhyay
Prof Rupa Upadhyay & Palak Khanna awarded third prize in oral presentation at 35th Biennial Conference of Home Science Association of India (HSAI)-2024 on Multi-Disciplinary Approaches in Home and Community Sciences for Sustainable Development, College of Community Science, CAU (Imphal) Tura, Meghalaya
2022-23
Prof. Archna Kumar
Prof. Archna Kumar invited as speaker at GLOCAL 2023 conference of the Global Evaluation Initiative   session on “The future of M&E: Culture, Context & Collaborations” June 2023 Title of presentation “Pathways of Change: Participatory Monitoring & Evaluation Praxis From a Gender Lens.”
Prof. Sarita Anand
Prof. Sarita Anand (Department of Development Communication & Extension) invited to Convene and Present  ‘Gender Green Teachers Curriculum’ developed for NIOS and Commonwealth of Learning, Canada, during an International conference organized by NIOS, June 27th, 2023
Prof. Sarita Anand (Department of Development Communication & Extension) invited by UNICEF Assam to plan and organize two 4-day workshops for the Directorate of Women & Child Development, Government of Assam on SBC in April, and May, 2023.
Prof. Sarita Anand (Department of Development Communication & Extension), Member, Editorial Board for a module developed for Gender Educators , NIOS,  October, 2022 to April, 2023
Prof. Aparna Khanna
Prof. Aparna Khanna awarded and recognised by The Richmond Fellowship Society (India), Delhi branch for outstanding contribution in the field of Mental Health
Prof. Aparna Khanna invited Expert for SBC Capacity Development Workshops, UNICEF – Delhi (1–3 Nov 2022); Bilaspur, Chhattisgarh (9–11 Jan 2023); Guwahati, Assam (1–3 June 2023)
Copyright Granted: L-135509/2023 awarded to Prof. Aparna Khanna for the game ‘Find the Differences’ Copyright Granted: L-124056/2023 awarded to Prof. Aparna Khanna for the game ‘Peace Maker vs Peace Breaker’ Copyright Granted: L-126627/2023 awarded to Prof. Aparna Khanna for the game ‘Mental Health Varnamala’
Prof. Rupa Upadhayay
Prof. Rupa Upadhayay was invited to an ‘Expert Consultation Event on SDG Blueprint for Sustainable Agriculture’ (26th September, 2023)  at The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI), New Delhi.
Prof. Rupa Upadhaya was invited as an expert for a ‘Dialogue on SDG Blueprint for Sustainable Agriculture’ (9th November, 2023)  at The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI), New Delhi.
Dr. Sunaina Dua
Invited by UNICEF Assam to plan and organize two 4-day workshops for Directorate of Women & Child Development, Government of Assam on SBC in April, and May, 2023.
Received Certificate of appreciation from Directorate of Women & Child Development, Government of Assam as an Expert for 4-day workshop on SBC in April, 2023.
Received Certificate of appreciation from Directorate of Women & Child Development, Government of Assam as an Expert for 4-days workshop on SBC in May, 2023.
2021-22
Dr. Aparna Khanna and Ms. Arushi Srivastava
Awarded certificate of appreciation to Aparna Khanna and Arushi Srivastava for best poster presentation titled ”Role of Mohalla Clinics in providing primary healthcare: A study in Delhi” in International Conference organized by Home Science Association of India, (Kerela) in February 2021.
2019-2020
Dr. Archna Kumar
HERBERT I. SCHILLER AWARD Best paper award “Communication Processes, Community Mobilization and Normative Shifts: Learnings from Video Volunteers’ India Unheard Program” for joint paper of Pooja Ichplani, Archna Kumar, Rupa Upadhyay and Jessica Mayberry presented by IAMCR (International Association of Media & Communication Research Madrid Spain)
Invited Resource Person for professional development workshop for Faculty Teaching SBCC courses from various departments in colleges & Universities o Participatory Processes & SBCC, Monitoring & Evaluation of SBCC programs, 27-29th Nov 2019.
Invited Expert, Most Significant Change Technique for M&E of Development Programmes for Technical Session Evaluation Methodologies: Innovations and Experiments at EvalFest 2020: Evidence Building for Achieving SDGs – Digital Development and Inclusion on 13th February, 2020 at India Habitat Centre, New Delhi, India.
Invited Expert, Using the MSC Technique Innovations Bazaar session EvalFest 2020: Evidence Building for Achieving SDGs – Digital Development and Inclusion on 14th February 2020.
Invited Speaker, Guest Faculty, Paper Setter & Examiner for a 3 part Lecture Series on: Communication concept & Principles, Communication Models, Participatory Communications & Community Media at Indian Institute of Mass Communication for Training of Probationary Officers, Indian Information Service, from 21st January to 3rd February, 2020
Invited/ Paper selected for presentation at Madrid 2019, Community Media and Micro foundations of Shift, by A. Kumar & S. Anand, Joint session of Participatory Communication & Research & Community Communications & Alternative media section of IAMCR International Conference, 10th July 2019.
Dr. Sarita Anand
Young Scientist Award by Home Science Association of India during its Biennial Conference in January 2020 awarded to PhD student for a research paper Singhal, Anshul and Anand, Sarita (2020), Young women are leading the change: An Appraisal of Conditional Cash Transfer Scheme Promoting Survival and Education of Girls.
Best Paper Award, Zingkhai, M and Anand, S, Women Food Vendors of Tribal Manipur: Small Scale Agricultural Marketing, National Workshop on Gender Issues and Atma Nirbhar in Agriculture Paper presented at National Workshop on Gender Issues and Atma Nirbhar in Agriculture2020, October IDP-NAHEP Central Agricultural University, Imphal.
Judge, Mid-Career Award Competition of the Home Science Association of India, during its Biennial Conference in January 2020.
Dr. Aparna Khanna
Received best paper award, Sharma, A. & Khanna, A. (2020), for paper titled, “Mobile phone applications addressing mental health issues and concerns of college going girls: A study in Delhi- NCR” at JTACON-2020.
Patents/Copyrights:
L-84913/2019, Anxiety- Know and Recognise, Floor Game, 26/08/2019
L-84914/201, Depression- Know and Recognise, Floor Game, 26/08/2019
L-84915/2019, O.C.D.- Know and Recognise, Floor Game, 26/08/2019
L-84916/2019, Mental Illnesses- Know and Recognise, Floor Game, 26/08/2019
L-84917/2019, Mental Health Problems in Children Floor Game, 26/08/2019
L-84918/2019, Schizophrenia- Know and Recognise, Floor Game, 26/08/2019
L-84919/2019, Bipolar Disorder- Know and Recognise, Floor Game, 26/08/2019
L-84920/2019, Substance Abuse & Addiction, Floor Game, 26/08/2019
L-87198/2019, Mental Illnesses- Know and Recognise, Information Booklet, 21/11/2019
L-90147/2020, Mansik Rog – Jaane Aur Pehchaane Information Booklet, 05/03/2020
Dr. Rupa Upadhyay
HERBERT I. SCHILLER AWARD Best paper award “Communication Processes, Community Mobilization and Normative Shifts: Learnings from Video Volunteers’ India Unheard Program” for joint paper of Pooja Ichplani, Archna Kumar, Rupa Upadhyay and Jessica Mayberry presented by IAMCR(International Association of Media & Communication Research Madrid Spain).
Best paper presentation award at the International Seminar on Socio-Cultural Study of Agriculture organized by Mata Sundri College for Women, University of Delhi.
Dr. Shweta Anand
Awarded the ‘Best Oral Presentation Award’ for the paper titled “Handholding the chords of change: Zeroing on the power of Participation and Participatory Communication in Empowerment, Case of Henvalvani Community Radio, Uttarakhand” in the 33rd Biennial Conference of Home Science Association of India (HSAI) on Trends for Futuristic Development in Home Science: Research & Innovation from 22nd to 24th January 2020.
Invited as a Resource Person for Online Faculty Development Programme on “Using Effective Tools (Software) for Social Sciences Research” organized by Amity School of Liberal Arts, Amity University Haryana on 25th April 2020.
Invited as a Member of Jury Panel at Anveshan – 2020 (AIU North Student Research Convention) organized by Amity University and Association of Indian Universities from 16th -17th January 2020.
Ms. Umang Chauhan
Best paper presentation award at the International Seminar on Socio-Cultural Study of Agriculture organized by Mata Sundri College for Women, University of Delhi.
2018-2019
Dr. Sarita Anand
Vibha Gupta, PhD student (Dr Anupa Siddhu and Dr. Sarita Anand) 4A’s Jay Chiat Awards (Global), 2018: Gold for case study titled: Immunity Charm, Ministry of Public Health, Afghanistan.
Vibha Gupta, PhD student (Dr Anupa Siddhu and Dr. Sarita Anand) WARC Awards (Asia Pacific), 2019: Silver in the category Effective use of brand purpose for brand Harpic, case study titled: Harpic – India’s newest matchmaker.
Vibha Gupta, PhD student (Dr Anupa Siddhu and Dr. Sarita Anand) India Effe 2019: Bronze for brand Harpic, case study titled: Making India Toilet Proud.
Dr. Rupa Upadhyay
Awarded best oral presentation Chauhan, U., Tomar, D. & Upadhyay, R. (2019). Problems of marginal and small women farmers: A study in Tehri district, Uttrakhand. International Seminar on Socio- Cultural Study of Agriculture, Mata Sundari College, University of Delhi, March, 15- 16.
Dr. Aparna Khanna
Awarded with Prof. Indira Parikh 50 Women in Education Leaders Award by World Education Congress, 5th July, 2018
2017-2018
Dr. Sarita Anand
Awarded certificate of appreciation for oral presentation to Sunaina Batra and Sarita Anand for paper titled “Innovating incentives to safeguard maternal health: A study in Haryana”, at HSAI 23rd Biennial Conference held from 1st Feb to 3rd Feb, 2018 at College of Home Science, MPUAT, Udaipur (Rajasthan).
Awarded 1st prize for Poster presentation for masters research, “School Environment and Incentives shape the aspirations of Young Girls: Case of Government schools of Delhi” by Manchanda, P. & Anand, S. at HSAI 23rd Biennial Conference held from 1st Feb to 3rd Feb, 2018 at College of Home Science, MPUAT, Udaipur (Rajasthan).
Awarded 1st prize for Poster presentation for PhD research, “Women Food Vendors in Tribal Manipur: Augmenting Family Income And Food Availability” by Masot, Z. & Anand, S. at HSAI 23rd Biennial Conference held from 1st Feb to 3rd Feb, 2018 at College of Home Science, MPUAT, Udaipur (Rajasthan)
Dr. Sunaina Batra
Awarded certificate of appreciation for oral presentation to Sunaina Batra and Sarita Anand for paper titled “Innovating incentives to safeguard maternal health: A study in Haryana”, at HSAI 23rd Biennial Conference held from 1st Feb to 3rd Feb, 2018 at College of Home Science, MPUAT, Udaipur (Rajasthan).
Ms. Richa Dheer
Achieved “Best Oral Presentation Award for paper entitled- Gendering of Urban Spaces and Perceptions about Personal Safety: A Study of Women Students in Delhi Colleges” in 23rd Biennial Conference of Home Science Association of India 2018 (Udaipur Chapter)
2016-2017
Dr. Kiran Chauhan
Senior Reviewer Certificate by The International Academic Forum, Japan (2017).
2015-2016
Dr. Aparna Khanna
Panelists in the sessi
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tled ‘Achievements, opportunities and challenges in implementing the SBCC curriculum platform in India’ at a pre conference workshop facilitated by UNICEF on Enhancing Capacities on Communication for Social and Behavioral Change (SBCC): Global and local experiences on curriculum development and applications in the field during the International Conference organized by IAMCR and University of Hyderabad, 15th July 2014.
Awarded the Distinguished Faculty Award for her exemplary service to teaching and community work with adolescents vulnerable to substance abuse and in conflict with law. The award was given at the International Education and Leadership Summit by Indo Global Chamber of Commerce, Industry and Agriculture (Pune, India) on March 15, 2015.
Ms. Swati Kwatra (Adhoc)
Emerald Literati Network Awards for Excellence Kwatra S, Pandey S, & Sharma S, Understanding public knowledge and awareness on e-waste in an urban setting in India: A case study for Delhi, Management of Environmental Quality, Vol. 25 No. 6, 2014, pp.752-765, ISSN: 14777835
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Dr. Poonam Singh
Qualification:
Ph.D. Biochemistry
Nature of Appointment:
Adhoc
Area of interest:
Nutritional & Clinical Biochemistry; Nutraceuticals
Dr. Poonam Singh is an Assistant Professor of Biochemistry in the Department of Food and Nutrition, Lady Irwin College, University of Delhi and also taught in Sri Venkateswara College and Institute of Home Economics. She has many years of experience in teaching and research in Biochemistry. She completed her Ph.D in Biochemistry from J.N.U., M. Sc (Biochemistry), B. Sc from B.H.U. and qualified CSIR-NET and GATE in Life Sciences.
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Dr. Neerja Chawla
Qualification:
Masters in Mathematics; Ph.D Mathematics, from Mathematics Department, University of Delhi
Nature of Appointment:
Adhoc
Area of interest:
Statistics, Biostatistics, Exploratory Data Analysis using Statistical software R, Excel, SPSS, Modelling Differential Equations using mathematical softwares Mathematica/Maxima, Graph Theory.
Dr. Neerja Chawla has done her Master’s in Mathematics and PhD from Department of Mathematics, University of Delhi. She has more than 16 years teaching experience in different colleges of Delhi university on adhoc basis. She has published two papers in international journals. Currently she is working as an Assistant Professor (Mathematics) in the Department of Food and Nutrition in Lady Irwin College.
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Dr. Bindu
Qualification:
B.Sc. (Life Sciences), M.Sc. Food Technology (GJU; Hisar), Ph.D. Food Engineering and Technology (SLIET, Longowal)
Nature of Appointment:
Adhoc
Area of interest:
Food Engineering, Food Analysis and Quality Control, Food Packaging, Meat Technology.
Dr. Bindu has a Ph.D. in Food Engineering & Technology from SLIET, Longowal and M.Sc. in Food Technology from Guru Jambheshwar University of Science & Technology, Hisar (Haryana). Her areas of specialization are Food Engineering, and Thermal processing of food.
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Dr. Anu Taneja Gupta
Qualification:
M.Sc. and Ph.D. Food & Nutrition, University of Delhi
Nature of Appointment:
Adhoc
Area of interest:
Public Health Nutrition,Food Science and Nutrition Program Planning.
Dr Anu Taneja is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Food & Nutrition. She is an alumna of Delhi University. Her areas of interest include Public Health Nutrition, Food Science and Nutrition Program Planning. She has been teaching various papers of nutrition to both undergraduate and postgraduate students for more than 20 years. She is a certified Master Trainer for Bakery & Confectionery by MOFPI.
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Dr. Heirangkhongjam Memthoi Devi
Qualification:
M.Sc. (Applied Nutrition) ICMR-NIN, Hyderabad, Ph.D. CSIR-CFTRI, Mysuru
Nature of Appointment:
Adhoc
Area of interest:
Food processing, value-addition of foods, new product development, traditional herbal medicines and nutrition & public health.
She is currently working as an Assistant Professor at Department of Food & Nutrition and Food Technology, Lady Irwin College, University of Delhi. Recently, she has been certified as a qualified Masters Trainer under PMFME programme, Government of India for Fruits and Vegetables Processing by IIFPT, Thanjavur. She has also successfully completed her Masters Training programme for Spices and Plantation Crops under PMFME conducted by ICAR-CPCRI, Kasaragod representing Delhi.
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Dr. Kanika Agarwal
Qualification:
PhD, University of Delhi, MSc. (Food and Nutrition) Lady Irwin College, University of Delhi
Nature of Appointment:
Adhoc
Area of interest:
Nutritional epidemiology, public health nutrition, therapeutic nutrition, prevention and management of non-communicable diseases, maternal nutrition and infant and young child feeding practices.
Dr. Kanika Agarwal, PhD (Food and Nutrition) is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Food and Nutrition, Lady Irwin College. She teaches subjects related to public health, therapeutic nutrition, research methods, nutritional methodology, and sports nutrition to graduate and post-graduate students.
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Dr. Anjani Bakshi
Qualification:
Ph.D. Food & Nutrition, University of Delhi; RD, Indian Dietetics Association; M.Sc. Food and Nutrition, University of Delhi
Nature of Appointment:
Adhoc
Area of interest:
Clinical Nutrition, Disease Management, Dietary interventions, Dietary Counseling, Sports Nutrition and Lifestyle Modifications at Different Life Stages.
Dr. Anjani Bakshi is a clinical nutritionist with over a decade of experience in the area of Food & Nutrition. Besides being a registered dietician (RD), in the Delhi chapter, she is also a valued member of Indian Dietetic Association (IDA) and Nutrition Society of India (NSI).
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Dr. Neha Bakshi
Qualification:
Ph.D. ( Nutrition), Lady Irwin College, University of Delhi; M.Sc. Food and Nutrition, Lady Irwin College, University of Delhi
Nature of Appointment:
Adhoc
Area of interest:
Clinical Nutrition, Nutrition Therapy, Developing dietary intervention protocols for critically ill patients, and planning nutrition strategies for the prevention and treatment of disease conditions.
Dr. Neha Bakshi has been working as an Assistant Professor at the Department of Food and Nutrition, Lady Irwin College since 2016. She has done Masters in Foods and Nutrition from Lady Irwin College, University of Delhi with specialization in Clinical Nutrition. She has been awarded the Ph.D. degree in 2017 by University of Delhi which focused on ” Adults patients undergoing Liver Transplant pre and post nutritional profile”.
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Dr. Swati Jain
Qualification:
Ph.D. Food and Nutrition
Nature of Appointment:
Adhoc
Area of interest:
Appetite regulation, Intervention research focused on nutrition issues related to chronic disease risk reduction and self-management; maternal nutrition, infant and young child feeding, child growth and malnutrition.
Dr. Swati Jain is a qualified nutritionist, presently working as an Assistant Professor in Dept of Food and Nutrition, Lady Irwin College, University of Delhi. Her research and curriculum development interests are diverse and extend into the areas of mechanism based nutrition studies to public nutrition.
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Dr. Nidhi Jaiswal
Qualification:
Ph.D. Food and Nutrition
Nature of Appointment:
Adhoc
Area of interest:
Clinical Nutrition, Nutritional Biochemistry, Oxidative stress biomarkers, Polyphenols, Antioxidants.
Dr. Nidhi Jaiswal has been working as an Assistant Professor at the Department of Food and Nutrition, Lady Irwin College since 2014. She obtained her MSc in Food and Nutrition from University of Allahabad in 2008 and completed her Ph D on the topic “Nutritional and Biochemical studies on Allium species” from the same university in 2014.
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Dr. Dipesh Aggarwal
Qualification:
B.Sc. Food Technology, University of Delhi, M.Sc. Food Science and Technology (BHU), Ph.D. Dairy Technology from NDRI, Karnal
Nature of Appointment:
Adhoc
Area of interest:
Food Science and Technology: Cereals and Bakery, Beverages, Food Microbiology, Functional Foods and Dairy Technology.
Dr Dipesh Aggarwal is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Food Technology with more than six years of experience in Academics and Research. He had completed his graduation in Food Technology from University of Delhi, Post-graduation in Food Science and Technology from Banaras Hindu University and Doctor of Philosophy in Dairy Technology from ICAR-National Dairy Research Institute.
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Dr. Aparna Agarwal
Qualification:
B. Tech, M. Tech and Ph.D. in Dairy Chemistry, NDRI Karnal
Nature of Appointment:
Adhoc
Area of interest:
Dairy and Food Chemistry, Food Microbiology, Functional foods, Bioactive peptides and proteins.
Dr. Aparna Agarwal, is B.Tech (Dairy Technology), M.Tech and Ph.D. from National Dairy Research Institute, Karnal. She has more than 10 years of experience in teaching and industry. Her areas of interest include Dairy and Food Chemistry, Food Microbiology, Functional foods, Bioactive peptides, and proteins. She has been involved in the teaching of UG and PG courses. She has been involved in research as UG research mentor, PG supervisor and Ph.D. advisor.
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Dr. Shailly Nigam
Qualification:
Ph.D. Biochemistry
Nature of Appointment:
Adhoc
Area of interest:
Nutritional Biochemistry; Molecular and Cellular Biochemistry.
Dr. Shailly Nigam is an Assistant Professor of Biochemistry in the Department of Food and Nutrition at Lady Irwin College, University of Delhi. She did her graduation in Chemistry followed by post graduation in Biochemistry from University of Delhi.
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Dr. Priti Rishi Lal
Qualification:
M.Sc., Ph.D. Food & Nutrition, University of Delhi
Nature of Appointment:
Permanent
Area of interest:
Clinical Nutrition, Sports Nutrition and Spiritual tools in behaviour change communication.
Dr. Priti Rishi Lal has completed her M.Sc and PhD in Food and Nutrition, at the Delhi University and has a work experience of over 30 years with the GOI and DU. Her areas of specialization are Clinical and Sports Nutrition.
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Ms. Anjana Kumari
Qualification:
M.Sc. Food & Nutrition
Nature of Appointment:
Permanent
Area of interest:
Underutilized millets, Bioactive components, Functional foods, Utilization of waste obtained from fruits and vegetables, preservative techniques and nanotechnology
Ms. Anjana Kumari has been working as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Food and Nutrition for 14 Years. She has guided more than 15 M.Sc. Dissertations and 10 B.Tech. Food Technology projects, and published in reputed journals and books. She has also presented in national conferences. She is a certified Master trainer for “Fruits and Vegetables Processing” and “Bakery and Confectionery Processing” by MoFPI. Her area of research interest lies in the development of value added products from agricultural waste, traditional foods and underutilised millets.
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Ms. Prachi Shukla
Qualification:
M.Sc. Food & Nutrition, University of Delhi
Nature of Appointment:
Permanent
Research on Bariatric surgery and its impact on obesity and comorbidities, Non communicable diseases and its management and interventional strategies in health, nutrition and wellbeing among adolescents.
Ms. Prachi Shukla is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Food and Nutrition, Lady Irwin College, University of Delhi. Her Undergraduate and Postgraduate training has been from University of Lucknow. Her areas of interest are non-communicable diseases, adolescent nutrition, obesity surgery. She is currently pursuing Ph.D. research from University of Delhi in the area of Bariatric Surgery.
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Dr. Lalita Verma
Qualification:
M.Sc. Food & Nutrition, Saurashtra University , Gujrat and Ph.D. University of Delhi
Nature of Appointment:
Permanent
Area of interest:
Public Health Nutrition, Promotion of good health through primary prevention of nutrition problems in the population at large.
Dr. Lalita Verma is a faculty and researcher with experience of more than 15 years. Her area of specialization is Public Health, Mid Day Meal, Integrated Child Development Services and maternal nutrition. Dr Lalita has been working on various aspects of Anthropometry growth assessment, Situational analysis of ICDS, Correlation of anthropometric indices and body fat percent in assessing obesity, Malnutrition , Mid-Day Meal, Maternal nutrition, development of nutrition education modules and prevalence GAM (Global acute malnutrition
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Dr. Pooja Raizada
M.B.B.S. DNB (Obs. & Gynae), FHM, Fellowship in HIV Medicine
Nature of Appointment:
Permanent
Area of interest:
Reproductive health and hygiene, Developing strategies on health and disease among adolescents girls. Research on diabetes, its preventive and curative strategies.
Dr.Pooja Raizada is a Medical Doctor by education and an Academician by profession. She is a part of the Adolescent Health Committee, Association of Obstetricians & Gynaecologists of Delhi for over 14 years. Dr. Raizada is a Fellow in HIV Medicine. She has also done a Certification course in Diabetes Mellitus from Royal College of Physicians UK. Dr. Raizada is also a Covid Educator.
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Dr. Pulkit Mathur
Qualification:
M.Sc. Food & Nutrition, University of Delhi, Ph.D. University of Delhi
Nature of Appointment:
Permanent
Area of interest:
Different aspects of food safety like risk analysis of different food hazards- adulterants, contaminants and food additives, microbiological quality of food and use of HACCP approach to ensure food safety in small scale food industries/ catering establishments. Research on Metabolic Syndrome, body composition and its relationship to health, Nutrient profiling, diet quality, and human nutritional requirements.
Dr Pulkit Mathur is a teacher and researcher with experience of more than 25 years. She did her PhD research at the Food and Drug Toxicology Research Centre, National Institute of Nutrition, Hyderabad. She is a Gold Medallist from the University of Delhi having topped the university in both her BSc and MSc.
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Dr. Neena Bhatia
Qualification:
M.Sc., Ph.D. Food & Nutrition, University of Delhi
Nature of Appointment:
Permanent
Area of interest:
Public Nutrition, Diet Counselling and Epidemiological Research, Development of Computer Software for nutrition counselling, Micronutrient Profile of vulnerable groups, Development, Implementation and Evaluation of Public health and nutrition Programmes
Neena Bhatia, MSc, PhD, is an Associate Professor, Department of Food & Nutrition, Lady Irwin College, University of Delhi, India. Dr. Bhatia obtained her postgraduate and Doctorate Degrees from the University of Delhi. She has over 29 years of experience in research, teaching and extension.
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Dr. Ravinder Chadha
Qualification:
M.Sc and Ph.D. Food & Nutrition, University of Delhi
Nature of Appointment:
Permanent
Area of interest:
Public health nutrition- nutritional assessment – diet and anthropometric assessment, Nutrition Education- Behaviour Change Communication, Nutrition Counselling, Nutrition Programme Development and Evaluation, Capacity Building of Nutrition Programme Functionaries, Infant and young child feeding practices, Maternal and Child Nutrition, Metabolic Syndrome and other risk factors of cardiometabolic diseases among adults, Nutrition concerns among children with special needs.
Ravinder Chadha, M.Sc., PhD. is an Associate Professor at the Department of Food and Nutrition, Lady Irwin College, University of Delhi. Her doctoral research was on vitamin A deficiency among underprivileged communities residing in Delhi and use of carotene rich food sources for combating the deficiency.
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Dr. Manisha Sabharwal
Qualification:
M.Sc., Ph.D. Food & Nutrition, University of Delhi
Nature of Appointment:
Permanent
Area of interest:
Geriatric nutrition, Nutritional epidemiology of elderly (60 years and above), determinants of functional ability and dependence in elderly, development of resource material for nutrition programs of elderly, capacity building of community level health workers for new born care and infant feeding, nutrition and health communication and research on Maternal and Child Nutrition.
With almost three decades of experience in teaching and research, Dr. Manisha Sabharwal has held the position of Incharge, Department of Food and Nutrition , Lady Irwin College from April, 2018 to April, 2021 and the Administrative Lead , National Centre of Excellence and Advanced Research on Diets (NCEARD) from February 2019 to July 2020, which functioned as the technical support unit to the Maternal health division, Ministry of Health and Family Welfare , Government of India for policy, research and program guidance for improving maternal nutrition with a focus on diets.
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Dr. Sangeeta Goomer
Qualification:
M.Sc. Food Technology G.B. Pant Agri. Univ, Pantnagar; Ph.D. Food & Nutrition, University of Delhi
Nature of Appointment:
Permanent
Area of interest:
Technology for conventional Indian food, process optimisation in the food industry, food safety, trouble shooting in industry, millet production and effect of protein quality on inflammatory markers.
Dr. Sangeeta Goomer is presently an Associate Professor in the Food and Nutrition Department at Lady Irwin College, University of Delhi. She has completed her graduation in Pure Science from Christ Church College, Kanpur. Further, she has pursued her Master’s in Food Technology from G.B. Pant University of Agriculture and Technology, Pantnagar. She has combined her knowledge of agriculture, food technology/science/microbiology with nutrition to pursue her Doctoral dissertation along with her job at Lady Irwin College, University of Delhi.
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Dr. Anupa Siddhu
Qualification:
M.Sc. Food & Nutrition, University of Delhi , Ph.D. (AIIMS)
Nature of Appointment:
Permanent
Area of interest:
Body composition and energy requirements, Anthropometric growth assessment, Age-related changes in work capacity, sports nutrition, Lipid intake and requirements, Prevention of low birth weight, Stunting, Obesity, Clinical nutrition, Bariatric surgery, Recession of diabetes and heart disease, Food safety, Maternal nutrition, Food security of communities
Dr. Anupa Siddhu, Director, Lady Irwin College and Head, Dept of Home Science, University of Delhi. She is a PhD from AIIMS (Gold Medallist). Under her leadership Lady Irwin College has received NAAC rating of A+ in 2018 and NIRF 2018 National ranking of 12 among colleges of India. She was National Head, Secretariat, Capacity building project – Food and Drug Safety (MOHFW) 2007. Presently she is Chairperson, National Center of Excellence and Advanced Research on Diets and Chairperson, National Center of Women Collectives Led Social Action at Lady Irwin College. She is signatory to several MOUs with Foreign Universities. She is the recipient of several awards- Mahila Shiromani Swarn Padak, Asia’s Brand Award 2016 for Education, and Women Leadership Award.
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