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School of Journalism and New Media Studies
The country is witnessing a media revolution resulting in a massive expansion of media in general and digital media in particular. With the rapid development in Information and Communication Technology, Journalism and New Media are emerging as powerful communication tools to reach large sections of society. This has opened up tremendous professional opportunities and has resulted in the need for trained human resources in the industry, academia, and research. Accordingly, the University established the School of Journalism and New Media Studies (SOJNMS) in 2007.
The SOJNMS has opted for a judicial blend of Open and Distance Learning (ODL) and online programmes. The mix of online and ODL programmes enables the School to reach out to all segments of society - nationally and internationally. The programmes offered by the School range from diplomas to degrees and doctoral programmes. While diploma programmes help upgrade the skills of media and media-related professionals, degree programmes prepare students for entry-level jobs. Doctoral programmes enable the School to undertake academic research and utilise its findings to enrich the learning experience.
The School draws upon an eminent panel of media professionals to expose the learners to the realities of the media world after a thorough theoretical grounding by the faculty members. Working in tandem, these teams of in-house faculty, experts and academic counsellors provide the learners with a holistic learning experience.
Currently, the School offers MA degrees and PG Diploma programmes (Journalism and Mass Communication, Digital Media, Electronic Media, Development Journalism, Advertising and Integrated Communication and Media and Information Literacy) and a bachelor's degree (Journalism and Digital Media) under a four-year undergraduate programme.
Vision:
The SOJNMS aspires to offer competent media professionals, in-depth researchers, and effective communicators to the national and international society. The School strives to be a par excellence in the emerging media and communication disciplines at the national and international levels. The School would like to pursue excellence in research, pedagogy, scholarship, and creative activity in the emerging fields of media and communication, such as journalism, digital media, electronic media, development journalism and AD & PR. The aim is to educate and serve society as a public institution by engaging in critical, theoretical, practical, and scholarly/creative activity.
Mission:
The SOJNMS continuously develops and upgrades to create high-quality, ethically strong learning material for the media and communication discipline. The School professionally conducts intellectual and analytical research to achieve higher standards in communication studies. The SOJNMS reinvents itself to offer academic programmes of co-curricular, extracurricular, and internship activities to help students understand the role of discipline in society. The School aim to raise graduates with well-rounded skills, knowledge, critical thinking, and media theorists/practitioners.
Two decades of journey of SOJNMS in a brief capsule:
2007 - SOJNMS was established
2009 - Started two full-time programmes (MA Journalism and Mass Communication & MA Electronic Media Production and Management)
2009 - In collaboration, the School offered a BA Animation and Visual Effects
2010 - Conducted an international conference on Media Education in collaboration with the UNESCO
2020 - Launched MA Journalism and Mass Communication programme through ODL mode
2020 - Launched revised PGJMC programme
2021 - The School introduced four MOOC courses through the SWAYAM platform
2021 - Launched PG Diploma in Development
2022 - Launched the MAJMC Online programme
Communication) PGDDC) and PG Diploma in Digital Media (PGDIDM) programmes
2023 - Introduced Indian language based journalism education - offered MAJMC in three languages - English, Hindi and Tamil
2023 - Launched the PGDDC and PGDIDM through online mode
2023 - Launched the MA (Journalism and Electronic Media), MA (Journalism and Digital Media) and MA (Development Journalism)
2023 - Launched PG Diploma in Advertising and Integrated Communication
2024 - Launched peer-reviewed open-access online research journal - IGNOU Journal of Media and Empowerment
2024 - Launched the BA Journalism and Digital Media through FYUP model
2025 Revised credits of all the PG level programmes as per NEP recommendations
Amidst the media boom, particularly online and social media, communication and its tools have become necessary for many of our routine functions. Also, powerful media systems are prominent in our system and significantly influence our lives. Besides that, the media communication industry is a massive platform which provides sizable career opportunities. Media and communication systems are omnipresent and attract people from all walks of life. Communication is an art form that can play many roles depending on the situation: informing, learning, entertaining, influencing, and convincing. Lately, this system has converged with technological tools. We learn a lot from media and communication systems, and participation in them requires some sort of training. At SOJNMS, we have stitched an academic platform that addresses the abovementioned scenarios. We have degrees for working professionals, our academic programmes facilitate the start of a new career for others, and media studies help someone to understand the communication process. Media amuses all ages, and our programmes cater to all age groups. Our academic programmes also aim to help individuals whose education was denied, stopped, missed and skipped to pursue a career of their choice in the media industry/field. IGNOU is known for creating trends, and true to the University’s footsteps, SOJNMS have made significant strides in the field of media education. And more importantly, we are offering academic programmes of higher quality standards at affordable costs. Welcome to the world of media education through lifelong learning mode - i.e. SOJNMS.
Prof. Shikha Rai
Director,
School of Journalism and New Media Studies (SOJNMS),
Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU),
Maidan Garhi, New Delhi - 110068
Swami Vivekananda Bhavan, SOJNMS, IGNOU, New Delhi 110068
Email:
sojnms@ignou.ac.in
Members of School Board Meeting – SOJNMS
Sl.No.
Name and Details of Members
1.
Prof. Shikha Rai
Director,
School of Journalism and New Media Studies (SOJNMS),
Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU),
Maidan Garhi, New Delhi – 110068
Email: shikharai@ignou.ac.in
2.
Prof. Pradeep Nair
Professor & Director,
Research Department of New Media,
Dhauladhar Campus – I,
Central University of Himachal Pradesh,
Near HPCA Cricket Stadium, Kangra,
Himachal Pradesh, Dharamshala – 176215
Email: nairdevcom@yahoo.co.in
3.
Prof. Tarjeet Sabarwal
Director,
Centre for Culture and Media Governance,
Jamia Millia Islamia University,
Jamia Nagar, Okhla, New Delhi – 110025
Email: tarjeet1@gmail.com
4.
Prof. Manisha Pathak – Shelat
Professor,
Communication & Digital Platforms and Strategies,
Chair-Centre for Development Management and Communication (CDMC),
MICA, Shela, Ahmedabad – 380058
Email: manisha.shelat@micamail.in, manishashelat@gmail.com
5.
Sh. Jatin Gandhi
Head, Jagran New Media,
6/36, Jangpura B, New Delhi – 110014
Email: mailforjatin@gmail.com
6.
Sh. Prabhat Kumar
Editor (News)
News 18 (Uttar Pradesh – Uttarakhand),
20C, Green View Apartment, Pocket – 6,
Sector – 82, Noida, Uttar Pradesh
Email: prabhatpandey81@gmail.com
7.
Prof. N. Venkateshwaralu
Professor, School of Engineering & Technology (SOET),
Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU),
Maidan Garhi, New Delhi – 110068
Email: nvenkateshwarlu2008@ignou.ac.in
8.
Prof. Himadri Roy
Professor,
School of Gender and Development Studies (SOGDS),
Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU),
Maidan Garhi, New Delhi – 110068
Email: himadriroy@ignou.ac.in
9.
Dr. Mohammed Abdul Kareem
Associate Professor,
School of Sciences (SOS)
Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU),
Maidan Garhi, New Delhi – 110068
Email: abdul.kareem@ignou.ac.in
10.
Dr. Ajit Kumar C
Assistant Professor,
School of Education (SOE),
Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU),
Maidan Garhi, New Delhi – 110068
Email: ajithchalil@ignou.ac.in
11.
Prof. K.S. Arul Selvan
Professor,
School of Journalism and New Media Studies (SOJNMS),
Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU),
Maidan Garhi, New Delhi – 110068
Email: ksarul@ignou.ac.in
12.
Prof. Ramesh Yadav
Professor,
School of Journalism and New Media Studies (SOJNMS),
Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU),
Maidan Garhi, New Delhi – 110068
Email: rameshyadav@ignou.ac.in
13.
Dr. Amit Kumar
Associate Professor,
School of Journalism and New Media Studies (SOJNMS),
Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU),
Maidan Garhi, New Delhi – 110068
Email: amitkumar@ignou.ac.in
14.
Dr. Padmini Jain
Associate Professor,
School of Journalism and New Media Studies (SOJNMS),
Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU),
Maidan Garhi, New Delhi – 110068
Email: padminijain@ignou.ac.in
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Meeting Date/Time
Venue
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Appendix
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BSOJNMS
1
2007-12-04
Board Room, Block No.8, IGNOU, New Delhi- 110068
SBM-1
2
BSOJNMS
2
2008-04-11
Board Room, Btock No.8, IGNOU, New Delhi - 110068
SBM-2
3
BSOJNMS
3
2008-07-08
Board Room, Btock No.8, IGNOU, New Delhi - 110068
SBM-3
4
BSOJNMS
4
2009-04-20
Board Room, Btock No.8, IGNOU, New Delhi - 110068
SBM-4
5
BSOJNMS
5
2010-02-15
Board Room, Btock No.8, IGNOU, New Delhi - 110068
SBM-5
6
BSOJNMS
6
2011-04-08
Conference Room,Btock No.7, IGNOU Campus, Maidan Garhi, New Delhi
SBM-6
7
BSOJNMS
7
2011-10-14
Conference Reom,EMPC,IGNOU Campus, Maidan Garhi, New Delhi
SBM-7
8
BSOJNMS
8
2012-07-05
Director's Office, Block 15-A, SOJNMS, IGNOU, Maidan Garhi, New Delhi -
SBM-8
9
BSOJNMS
9
2013-04-29
Conference Room, Convention Centre,IGNOU Campus, Maidan Garhi, New Delhi.
SBM-9
10
BSOJNMS
10
2013-11-25
Diseussion Room, Convention Centre,IGNOU Campus, Maidan Garhi, New Delhi.
SBM-10
11
BSOJNMS
11
2014-04-25
Diseussion Room, Convention Centre,IGNOU Campus, Maidan Garhi, New Delhi.
SBM-11
12
BSOJNMS
12
2014-11-24
Diseussion Room, Convention Centre,IGNOU Campus, Maidan Garhi, New Delhi.
SBM-12
13
BSOJNMS
13
2015-05-05
Diseussion Room, Convention Centre,IGNOU Campus, Maidan Garhi, New Delhi.
SBM-13
14
BSOJNMS
14
2015-12-18
Diseussion Room, Convention Centre,IGNOU Campus, Maidan Garhi, New Delhi.
SBM-14
15
BSOJNMS
15
2016-05-10
Diseussion Room, Convention Centre,IGNOU Campus, Maidan Garhi, New Delhi.
SBM-15
16
BSOJNMS
16
2016-11-11
Diseussion Room, Convention Centre,IGNOU Campus, Maidan Garhi, New Delhi.
SBM-16
17
BSOJNMS
17
2017-10-11
MEDIA LAB OF SOJNMS IGNOU MAIDAN GHARI, NEW DELHI
SBM-17
18
BSOJNMS
18
2018-02-26
CONFERENCE Room of SOTST, IGNOU, MAIDAN GARHI, NEW DELHI
SBM-18
19
BSOJNMS
19
2018-05-21
MEDIA LAB OF SONM' IGNOU MAIDAN GHARI , NEW DELHI
SBM-19
20
BSOJNMS
20
2018-10-26
MEDIA LAB OF SOJNMS IGNOU MAIDAN GHARI , NEW DELHI
SBM-20
21
BSOJNMS
21
2019-05-30
MEDIA LAB OF SOJNMS IGNOU MAIDAN GHARI , NEW DELHI
SBM-21
22
BSOJNMS
22
2020-02-19
MEDIA LAB OF SOJNMS IGNOU MAIDAN GHARI , NEW DELHI
SBM-22
23
BSOJNMS
23
2021-04-09
Online Mode
SBM-23
24
BSOJNMS
24
2022-01-19
Online Mode
SBM-24
25
BSOJNMS
25
2022-04-21
Online Mode
SBM-25
26
BSOJNMS
26
2022-10-13
Online Mode
SBM-26
27
BSOJNMS
27
2023-05-31
Online Mode
SBM-27
28
BSOJNMS
28
2023-10-27
Online Mode
SBM-28
29
BSOJNMS
29
2024-05-29
Online Mode
SBM-29
30
BSOJNMS
30
2024-12-13
Online Mode
SBM-30
31
BSOJNMS
31
2025-07-30
Online Mode
SBM-31
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Faculty / Staff Details
1
Prof. K S Arul Selvan
Prof. K S Arul Selvan
Designation:
Professor
Specialization:
Digital Media Studies and Media and Information Literacy
Academic Level:
14
Joining:
22-06-2009
Email Id:
ksarul@ignou.ac.in
Attachments:
Designation:
Professor
Specialization:
Digital Media Studies and Media and Information Literacy
Academic Level:
14
Joining:
22-06-2009
,
ksarul@ignou.ac.in
2
Prof. Shikha Rai
Prof. Shikha Rai
Additional Designation:
Director
Designation:
Professor
Specialization:
Cultural studies, Communication Theories and Communications Research
Academic Level:
14
Joining:
01-05-2009
Email Id:
shikharai@ignou.ac.in
Brief Profile:
Prof. (Dr.) Shikha Rai has two decades of experience in teaching and research. Her areas include communication theories, cultural studies, communication management, media marketing, social media, OTT and online learning. A university merit holder at the graduate and post-graduate level, she was also a gold medalist in Post Graduate Diploma in Distance Education (PGDDE) of IGNOU. She was awarded the Commonwealth of Learning (COL) fellowship for the Post Graduate Diploma in E-Learning (PGDEL). She has published over 30 research papers in indexed journals. She is researching social and behavioural change communication in tribal areas during the pandemic, social media outrage, political communication on social media through satire and parody and cultural representation in animation. She is the co-PI of an ICSSR-funded major project titled ‘Youth Engagement and Social Networking Platforms: Assessing the Impact of COVID-19 and Future Challenges in North-East India’.
Her work at IGNOU comprises teaching and coordinating the Ph.D. programme, MA programme in Journalism and Mass Communication, MAJMC Online, BA programme in Journalism and Digital Media, and Postgraduate Diploma in Journalism and Mass Communication. The Diploma and Master’s programmes are offered in 16 African countries, besides India, through the Ministry of External Affairs, Government of India.
She is one of the nodal officers for the Centre for Internal Quality Assurance of IGNOU. As a core team member, she designs curricula as part of expert committees of IGNOU’s academic programmes. Various other events organised by the School of Journalism require her to coordinate and be a part of the organizing teams in various capacities. National agencies invite her as an area expert for examination-related activities. She also serves as a member on the Board of Studies in different Schools of IGNOU and other Universities.
Prof. Rai has produced E-content for various platforms like writing and recording modules for E-PG Pathshala on ‘Media and Communication Studies’, a UGC sponsored E-learning initiative in collaboration with the Ministry of Education, GOI and Inflibnet. Further, she has contributed modules to MOOCs like Society and Media and Media, Information and Empowerment which are currently offered on SWAYAM. She lectures regularly on the Gyan Darshan TV channel and Gyan Vani radio as well as on the official Facebook page and YouTube channel of IGNOU. Her lectures are also available digitally through various online programmes and e- Gyankosh, the digital repository of IGNOU.
In the past, she coordinated the ‘Train the Trainer’ workshops for working journalists in collaboration with Deutsche Welle, Germany. She has scores of invited lectures to her credit for students and newly joined college and university teachers at educational and training institutions, not-for-profit organisations, HRDC of some universities and prestigious institutions like the Indian Institute of Mass Communication and National Institute of Fashion Technology in various areas of mass communication, train the trainer, communication skills and personality development. Her latest book is Films, Cinema and Movies: How Internet is Shaping the Entertainment Industry published by HP Hamilton, London.
Prof. (Dr.) Shikha Rai
Director
School of Journalism and New Media Studies
Indira Gandhi National Open University
New Delhi-110068
shikharai@ignou.ac.in
Attachments:
CV
Additional Designation:
Director
Designation:
Professor
Specialization:
Cultural studies, Communication Theories and Communications Research
Academic Level:
14
Joining:
01-05-2009
,
shikharai@ignou.ac.in
3
Prof. Ramesh Yadav
Prof. Ramesh Yadav
Designation:
Professor
Specialization:
Development Journalism, Development Communication, and Social Media Studies.
Academic Level:
14
Joining:
24-08-2009
Email Id:
rameshyadav@ignou.ac.in
Attachments:
Designation:
Professor
Specialization:
Development Journalism, Development Communication, and Social Media Studies.
Academic Level:
14
Joining:
24-08-2009
,
rameshyadav@ignou.ac.in
4
Dr. Amit Kumar
Dr. Amit Kumar
Designation:
Associate Professor
Specialization:
Audio-visual Communication
Academic Level:
13A
Joining:
01-05-2009
Email Id:
amitkumar@ignou.ac.in
Attachments:
Designation:
Associate Professor
Specialization:
Audio-visual Communication
Academic Level:
13A
Joining:
01-05-2009
,
amitkumar@ignou.ac.in
5
Dr. Padmini Jain
Dr. Padmini Jain
Designation:
Associate Professor
Specialization:
Advertising, New Media, Film Studies, Disability Studies, Communication Psychology
Academic Level:
12
Joining:
05-05-2009
Email Id:
padminijain@ignou.ac.in
Attachments:
Designation:
Associate Professor
Specialization:
Advertising, New Media, Film Studies, Disability Studies, Communication Psychology
Academic Level:
12
Joining:
05-05-2009
,
padminijain@ignou.ac.in
6
Sh. Sanjay Nagpal
Sh. Sanjay Nagpal
Designation:
Assistant Registrar
Academic Level:
Email Id:
sanjaynagpal@ignou.ac.in
Attachments:
Designation:
Assistant Registrar
Academic Level:
,
sanjaynagpal@ignou.ac.in
Doctor of Philosophy in Journalism and Mass Communication(PHDJMC)
M.A in Journalism and Digital Media(MAJDMOL)
M.A in Journalism and Electronic Media(MAJEM)
M.A in Journalism and Digital Media(MAJDM)
M.A in Development Journalism(MADJ)
M.A in Journalism and Mass Communication(MAJMCOL)
M.A in Journalism and Mass Communication(MAJMC)
B.A. in Journalism and Digital Media(BAFJDM)
Post Graduate Diploma in Audio Programme Production(PGDAPP)
Post Graduate Diploma in Adveritising Integrated Communication(PGDAIC)
Post Graduate Diploma in Electronic Media(PGDEME)
Post Graduate Diploma in Digital Media(PGDIDMOL)
Post Graduate Diploma in Digital Media(PGDIDM)
Post Graduate Diploma in Development Communication(PGDDCOL)
Post Graduate Diploma in Development Communication(PGDDC)
Post Graduate Diploma in Journalism and Mass Communication(Tamil)(PGJMCT)
Post Graduate Diploma in Journalism and Mass Communication(PGJMCOL)
Post Graduate Diploma in Journalism and Mass Communication(PGJMC)
Post Graduate Certificate in Adveritising Integrated Communication(PGCAIC)
Certificate in Community Radio(CCR)
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School of Journalism and New Media Studies
The country is witnessing a media revolution resulting in a massive expansion of media in general and digital media in particular. With the rapid development in Information and Communication Technology, Journalism and New Media are emerging as powerful communication tools to reach large sections of society. This has opened up tremendous professional opportunities and has resulted in the need for trained human resources in the industry, academia, and research. Accordingly, the University established the School of Journalism and New Media Studies (SOJNMS) in 2007.
The SOJNMS has opted for a judicial blend of Open and Distance Learning (ODL) and online programmes. The mix of online and ODL programmes enables the School to reach out to all segments of society - nationally and internationally. The programmes offered by the School range from diplomas to degrees and doctoral programmes. While diploma programmes help upgrade the skills of media and media-related professionals, degree programmes prepare students for entry-level jobs. Doctoral programmes enable the School to undertake academic research and utilise its findings to enrich the learning experience.
The School draws upon an eminent panel of media professionals to expose the learners to the realities of the media world after a thorough theoretical grounding by the faculty members. Working in tandem, these teams of in-house faculty, experts and academic counsellors provide the learners with a holistic learning experience.
Currently, the School offers MA degrees and PG Diploma programmes (Journalism and Mass Communication, Digital Media, Electronic Media, Development Journalism, Advertising and Integrated Communication and Media and Information Literacy) and a bachelor's degree (Journalism and Digital Media) under a four-year undergraduate programme.
Vision:
The SOJNMS aspires to offer competent media professionals, in-depth researchers, and effective communicators to the national and international society. The School strives to be a par excellence in the emerging media and communication disciplines at the national and international levels. The School would like to pursue excellence in research, pedagogy, scholarship, and creative activity in the emerging fields of media and communication, such as journalism, digital media, electronic media, development journalism and AD & PR. The aim is to educate and serve society as a public institution by engaging in critical, theoretical, practical, and scholarly/creative activity.
Mission:
The SOJNMS continuously develops and upgrades to create high-quality, ethically strong learning material for the media and communication discipline. The School professionally conducts intellectual and analytical research to achieve higher standards in communication studies. The SOJNMS reinvents itself to offer academic programmes of co-curricular, extracurricular, and internship activities to help students understand the role of discipline in society. The School aim to raise graduates with well-rounded skills, knowledge, critical thinking, and media theorists/practitioners.
Two decades of journey of SOJNMS in a brief capsule:
2007 - SOJNMS was established
2009 - Started two full-time programmes (MA Journalism and Mass Communication & MA Electronic Media Production and Management)
2009 - In collaboration, the School offered a BA Animation and Visual Effects
2010 - Conducted an international conference on Media Education in collaboration with the UNESCO
2020 - Launched MA Journalism and Mass Communication programme through ODL mode
2020 - Launched revised PGJMC programme
2021 - The School introduced four MOOC courses through the SWAYAM platform
2021 - Launched PG Diploma in Development
2022 - Launched the MAJMC Online programme
Communication) PGDDC) and PG Diploma in Digital Media (PGDIDM) programmes
2023 - Introduced Indian language based journalism education - offered MAJMC in three languages - English, Hindi and Tamil
2023 - Launched the PGDDC and PGDIDM through online mode
2023 - Launched the MA (Journalism and Electronic Media), MA (Journalism and Digital Media) and MA (Development Journalism)
2023 - Launched PG Diploma in Advertising and Integrated Communication
2024 - Launched peer-reviewed open-access online research journal - IGNOU Journal of Media and Empowerment
2024 - Launched the BA Journalism and Digital Media through FYUP model
2025 Revised credits of all the PG level programmes as per NEP recommendations
Amidst the media boom, particularly online and social media, communication and its tools have become necessary for many of our routine functions. Also, powerful media systems are prominent in our system and significantly influence our lives. Besides that, the media communication industry is a massive platform which provides sizable career opportunities. Media and communication systems are omnipresent and attract people from all walks of life. Communication is an art form that can play many roles depending on the situation: informing, learning, entertaining, influencing, and convincing. Lately, this system has converged with technological tools. We learn a lot from media and communication systems, and participation in them requires some sort of training. At SOJNMS, we have stitched an academic platform that addresses the abovementioned scenarios. We have degrees for working professionals, our academic programmes facilitate the start of a new career for others, and media studies help someone to understand the communication process. Media amuses all ages, and our programmes cater to all age groups. Our academic programmes also aim to help individuals whose education was denied, stopped, missed and skipped to pursue a career of their choice in the media industry/field. IGNOU is known for creating trends, and true to the University’s footsteps, SOJNMS have made significant strides in the field of media education. And more importantly, we are offering academic programmes of higher quality standards at affordable costs. Welcome to the world of media education through lifelong learning mode - i.e. SOJNMS.
Prof. Shikha Rai
Director,
School of Journalism and New Media Studies (SOJNMS),
Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU),
Maidan Garhi, New Delhi - 110068
Swami Vivekananda Bhavan, SOJNMS, IGNOU, New Delhi 110068
Email:
sojnms@ignou.ac.in
Members of School Board Meeting – SOJNMS
Sl.No.
Name and Details of Members
1.
Prof. Shikha Rai
Director,
School of Journalism and New Media Studies (SOJNMS),
Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU),
Maidan Garhi, New Delhi – 110068
Email: shikharai@ignou.ac.in
2.
Prof. Pradeep Nair
Professor & Director,
Research Department of New Media,
Dhauladhar Campus – I,
Central University of Himachal Pradesh,
Near HPCA Cricket Stadium, Kangra,
Himachal Pradesh, Dharamshala – 176215
Email: nairdevcom@yahoo.co.in
3.
Prof. Tarjeet Sabarwal
Director,
Centre for Culture and Media Governance,
Jamia Millia Islamia University,
Jamia Nagar, Okhla, New Delhi – 110025
Email: tarjeet1@gmail.com
4.
Prof. Manisha Pathak – Shelat
Professor,
Communication & Digital Platforms and Strategies,
Chair-Centre for Development Management and Communication (CDMC),
MICA, Shela, Ahmedabad – 380058
Email: manisha.shelat@micamail.in, manishashelat@gmail.com
5.
Sh. Jatin Gandhi
Head, Jagran New Media,
6/36, Jangpura B, New Delhi – 110014
Email: mailforjatin@gmail.com
6.
Sh. Prabhat Kumar
Editor (News)
News 18 (Uttar Pradesh – Uttarakhand),
20C, Green View Apartment, Pocket – 6,
Sector – 82, Noida, Uttar Pradesh
Email: prabhatpandey81@gmail.com
7.
Prof. N. Venkateshwaralu
Professor, School of Engineering & Technology (SOET),
Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU),
Maidan Garhi, New Delhi – 110068
Email: nvenkateshwarlu2008@ignou.ac.in
8.
Prof. Himadri Roy
Professor,
School of Gender and Development Studies (SOGDS),
Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU),
Maidan Garhi, New Delhi – 110068
Email: himadriroy@ignou.ac.in
9.
Dr. Mohammed Abdul Kareem
Associate Professor,
School of Sciences (SOS)
Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU),
Maidan Garhi, New Delhi – 110068
Email: abdul.kareem@ignou.ac.in
10.
Dr. Ajit Kumar C
Assistant Professor,
School of Education (SOE),
Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU),
Maidan Garhi, New Delhi – 110068
Email: ajithchalil@ignou.ac.in
11.
Prof. K.S. Arul Selvan
Professor,
School of Journalism and New Media Studies (SOJNMS),
Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU),
Maidan Garhi, New Delhi – 110068
Email: ksarul@ignou.ac.in
12.
Prof. Ramesh Yadav
Professor,
School of Journalism and New Media Studies (SOJNMS),
Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU),
Maidan Garhi, New Delhi – 110068
Email: rameshyadav@ignou.ac.in
13.
Dr. Amit Kumar
Associate Professor,
School of Journalism and New Media Studies (SOJNMS),
Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU),
Maidan Garhi, New Delhi – 110068
Email: amitkumar@ignou.ac.in
14.
Dr. Padmini Jain
Associate Professor,
School of Journalism and New Media Studies (SOJNMS),
Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU),
Maidan Garhi, New Delhi – 110068
Email: padminijain@ignou.ac.in
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Type
Meeting No.
Meeting Date/Time
Venue
Minutes
Appendix
1
BSOJNMS
1
2007-12-04
Board Room, Block No.8, IGNOU, New Delhi- 110068
SBM-1
2
BSOJNMS
2
2008-04-11
Board Room, Btock No.8, IGNOU, New Delhi - 110068
SBM-2
3
BSOJNMS
3
2008-07-08
Board Room, Btock No.8, IGNOU, New Delhi - 110068
SBM-3
4
BSOJNMS
4
2009-04-20
Board Room, Btock No.8, IGNOU, New Delhi - 110068
SBM-4
5
BSOJNMS
5
2010-02-15
Board Room, Btock No.8, IGNOU, New Delhi - 110068
SBM-5
6
BSOJNMS
6
2011-04-08
Conference Room,Btock No.7, IGNOU Campus, Maidan Garhi, New Delhi
SBM-6
7
BSOJNMS
7
2011-10-14
Conference Reom,EMPC,IGNOU Campus, Maidan Garhi, New Delhi
SBM-7
8
BSOJNMS
8
2012-07-05
Director's Office, Block 15-A, SOJNMS, IGNOU, Maidan Garhi, New Delhi -
SBM-8
9
BSOJNMS
9
2013-04-29
Conference Room, Convention Centre,IGNOU Campus, Maidan Garhi, New Delhi.
SBM-9
10
BSOJNMS
10
2013-11-25
Diseussion Room, Convention Centre,IGNOU Campus, Maidan Garhi, New Delhi.
SBM-10
11
BSOJNMS
11
2014-04-25
Diseussion Room, Convention Centre,IGNOU Campus, Maidan Garhi, New Delhi.
SBM-11
12
BSOJNMS
12
2014-11-24
Diseussion Room, Convention Centre,IGNOU Campus, Maidan Garhi, New Delhi.
SBM-12
13
BSOJNMS
13
2015-05-05
Diseussion Room, Convention Centre,IGNOU Campus, Maidan Garhi, New Delhi.
SBM-13
14
BSOJNMS
14
2015-12-18
Diseussion Room, Convention Centre,IGNOU Campus, Maidan Garhi, New Delhi.
SBM-14
15
BSOJNMS
15
2016-05-10
Diseussion Room, Convention Centre,IGNOU Campus, Maidan Garhi, New Delhi.
SBM-15
16
BSOJNMS
16
2016-11-11
Diseussion Room, Convention Centre,IGNOU Campus, Maidan Garhi, New Delhi.
SBM-16
17
BSOJNMS
17
2017-10-11
MEDIA LAB OF SOJNMS IGNOU MAIDAN GHARI, NEW DELHI
SBM-17
18
BSOJNMS
18
2018-02-26
CONFERENCE Room of SOTST, IGNOU, MAIDAN GARHI, NEW DELHI
SBM-18
19
BSOJNMS
19
2018-05-21
MEDIA LAB OF SONM' IGNOU MAIDAN GHARI , NEW DELHI
SBM-19
20
BSOJNMS
20
2018-10-26
MEDIA LAB OF SOJNMS IGNOU MAIDAN GHARI , NEW DELHI
SBM-20
21
BSOJNMS
21
2019-05-30
MEDIA LAB OF SOJNMS IGNOU MAIDAN GHARI , NEW DELHI
SBM-21
22
BSOJNMS
22
2020-02-19
MEDIA LAB OF SOJNMS IGNOU MAIDAN GHARI , NEW DELHI
SBM-22
23
BSOJNMS
23
2021-04-09
Online Mode
SBM-23
24
BSOJNMS
24
2022-01-19
Online Mode
SBM-24
25
BSOJNMS
25
2022-04-21
Online Mode
SBM-25
26
BSOJNMS
26
2022-10-13
Online Mode
SBM-26
27
BSOJNMS
27
2023-05-31
Online Mode
SBM-27
28
BSOJNMS
28
2023-10-27
Online Mode
SBM-28
29
BSOJNMS
29
2024-05-29
Online Mode
SBM-29
30
BSOJNMS
30
2024-12-13
Online Mode
SBM-30
31
BSOJNMS
31
2025-07-30
Online Mode
SBM-31
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Faculty / Staff Details
1
Prof. K S Arul Selvan
Prof. K S Arul Selvan
Designation:
Professor
Specialization:
Digital Media Studies and Media and Information Literacy
Academic Level:
14
Joining:
22-06-2009
Email Id:
ksarul@ignou.ac.in
Attachments:
Designation:
Professor
Specialization:
Digital Media Studies and Media and Information Literacy
Academic Level:
14
Joining:
22-06-2009
,
ksarul@ignou.ac.in
2
Prof. Shikha Rai
Prof. Shikha Rai
Additional Designation:
Director
Designation:
Professor
Specialization:
Cultural studies, Communication Theories and Communications Research
Academic Level:
14
Joining:
01-05-2009
Email Id:
shikharai@ignou.ac.in
Brief Profile:
Prof. (Dr.) Shikha Rai has two decades of experience in teaching and research. Her areas include communication theories, cultural studies, communication management, media marketing, social media, OTT and online learning. A university merit holder at the graduate and post-graduate level, she was also a gold medalist in Post Graduate Diploma in Distance Education (PGDDE) of IGNOU. She was awarded the Commonwealth of Learning (COL) fellowship for the Post Graduate Diploma in E-Learning (PGDEL). She has published over 30 research papers in indexed journals. She is researching social and behavioural change communication in tribal areas during the pandemic, social media outrage, political communication on social media through satire and parody and cultural representation in animation. She is the co-PI of an ICSSR-funded major project titled ‘Youth Engagement and Social Networking Platforms: Assessing the Impact of COVID-19 and Future Challenges in North-East India’.
Her work at IGNOU comprises teaching and coordinating the Ph.D. programme, MA programme in Journalism and Mass Communication, MAJMC Online, BA programme in Journalism and Digital Media, and Postgraduate Diploma in Journalism and Mass Communication. The Diploma and Master’s programmes are offered in 16 African countries, besides India, through the Ministry of External Affairs, Government of India.
She is one of the nodal officers for the Centre for Internal Quality Assurance of IGNOU. As a core team member, she designs curricula as part of expert committees of IGNOU’s academic programmes. Various other events organised by the School of Journalism require her to coordinate and be a part of the organizing teams in various capacities. National agencies invite her as an area expert for examination-related activities. She also serves as a member on the Board of Studies in different Schools of IGNOU and other Universities.
Prof. Rai has produced E-content for various platforms like writing and recording modules for E-PG Pathshala on ‘Media and Communication Studies’, a UGC sponsored E-learning initiative in collaboration with the Ministry of Education, GOI and Inflibnet. Further, she has contributed modules to MOOCs like Society and Media and Media, Information and Empowerment which are currently offered on SWAYAM. She lectures regularly on the Gyan Darshan TV channel and Gyan Vani radio as well as on the official Facebook page and YouTube channel of IGNOU. Her lectures are also available digitally through various online programmes and e- Gyankosh, the digital repository of IGNOU.
In the past, she coordinated the ‘Train the Trainer’ workshops for working journalists in collaboration with Deutsche Welle, Germany. She has scores of invited lectures to her credit for students and newly joined college and university teachers at educational and training institutions, not-for-profit organisations, HRDC of some universities and prestigious institutions like the Indian Institute of Mass Communication and National Institute of Fashion Technology in various areas of mass communication, train the trainer, communication skills and personality development. Her latest book is Films, Cinema and Movies: How Internet is Shaping the Entertainment Industry published by HP Hamilton, London.
Prof. (Dr.) Shikha Rai
Director
School of Journalism and New Media Studies
Indira Gandhi National Open University
New Delhi-110068
shikharai@ignou.ac.in
Attachments:
CV
Additional Designation:
Director
Designation:
Professor
Specialization:
Cultural studies, Communication Theories and Communications Research
Academic Level:
14
Joining:
01-05-2009
,
shikharai@ignou.ac.in
3
Prof. Ramesh Yadav
Prof. Ramesh Yadav
Designation:
Professor
Specialization:
Development Journalism, Development Communication, and Social Media Studies.
Academic Level:
14
Joining:
24-08-2009
Email Id:
rameshyadav@ignou.ac.in
Attachments:
Designation:
Professor
Specialization:
Development Journalism, Development Communication, and Social Media Studies.
Academic Level:
14
Joining:
24-08-2009
,
rameshyadav@ignou.ac.in
4
Dr. Amit Kumar
Dr. Amit Kumar
Designation:
Associate Professor
Specialization:
Audio-visual Communication
Academic Level:
13A
Joining:
01-05-2009
Email Id:
amitkumar@ignou.ac.in
Attachments:
Designation:
Associate Professor
Specialization:
Audio-visual Communication
Academic Level:
13A
Joining:
01-05-2009
,
amitkumar@ignou.ac.in
5
Dr. Padmini Jain
Dr. Padmini Jain
Designation:
Associate Professor
Specialization:
Advertising, New Media, Film Studies, Disability Studies, Communication Psychology
Academic Level:
12
Joining:
05-05-2009
Email Id:
padminijain@ignou.ac.in
Attachments:
Designation:
Associate Professor
Specialization:
Advertising, New Media, Film Studies, Disability Studies, Communication Psychology
Academic Level:
12
Joining:
05-05-2009
,
padminijain@ignou.ac.in
6
Sh. Sanjay Nagpal
Sh. Sanjay Nagpal
Designation:
Assistant Registrar
Academic Level:
Email Id:
sanjaynagpal@ignou.ac.in
Attachments:
Designation:
Assistant Registrar
Academic Level:
,
sanjaynagpal@ignou.ac.in
Doctor of Philosophy in Journalism and Mass Communication(PHDJMC)
M.A in Journalism and Digital Media(MAJDMOL)
M.A in Journalism and Electronic Media(MAJEM)
M.A in Journalism and Digital Media(MAJDM)
M.A in Development Journalism(MADJ)
M.A in Journalism and Mass Communication(MAJMCOL)
M.A in Journalism and Mass Communication(MAJMC)
B.A. in Journalism and Digital Media(BAFJDM)
Post Graduate Diploma in Audio Programme Production(PGDAPP)
Post Graduate Diploma in Adveritising Integrated Communication(PGDAIC)
Post Graduate Diploma in Electronic Media(PGDEME)
Post Graduate Diploma in Digital Media(PGDIDMOL)
Post Graduate Diploma in Digital Media(PGDIDM)
Post Graduate Diploma in Development Communication(PGDDCOL)
Post Graduate Diploma in Development Communication(PGDDC)
Post Graduate Diploma in Journalism and Mass Communication(Tamil)(PGJMCT)
Post Graduate Diploma in Journalism and Mass Communication(PGJMCOL)
Post Graduate Diploma in Journalism and Mass Communication(PGJMC)
Post Graduate Certificate in Adveritising Integrated Communication(PGCAIC)
Certificate in Community Radio(CCR)