Department of Education – Lady Irwin College

Department of Education – Lady Irwin College
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Faculty
Non Teaching Staff
Distinguished Alumnae
Time Table
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Attendance
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Departmental Activities
Research & Publications
Awards, Honors & Recognitions
Value Added Courses
Capability Enhancement Programs
Skill Development Courses
Overview
Overview
The department has been educating teachers for school system since 1932. The B.Ed. programme that commenced in the year 1952 has been recognized by NCTE
https://ncte.gov.in/Website/Hindi/Index.aspx
.  The B.Ed. (Intellectual Disability) part of the Faculty of Education, University of Delhi, started in the year 2007. The B.Ed. Intellectual Disability programme is recognised by the Rehabilitation Council of India (RCI)
https://rehabcouncil.nic.in/
. The Department of Education, Lady Irwin College is also a part of Faculty of Education, University of Delhi
https://cie.du.ac.in/
.
The focus includes various facets, viz. skill training in teaching, mastery of classroom management techniques, competence to handle children with special needs, ability to establish warm interpersonal relationships within the class, development of communication skills and competencies leading to reflective thinking, expertise in various Home Science and Science related work experience, sensitization to community needs, skill in construction and appraisal of various evaluation devices, and development of instructional materials. The close interaction between students and teachers and the participatory nature of the programme enables the students to gain confidence and self-reliance, permitting students to manage their own affairs in a democratic ethos. The programme cultivates leadership qualities and positive virtues like co-operation, sincerity and dedication. In keeping pace with the speed at which knowledge is generated and applied, the emphasis is on ‘learning how to learn’. The students are conversant with newer technologies and competent to use multi-media instructional strategies including e- boards/ interactive boards. The alumnae cherish memories of the fruitful year spent at the department. The B. Ed. Intellectual Disability (ID) focuses upon preparation of teachers for the mainstream inclusive schools as well as special schools.
Vision
Vision
Strives to prepare reflective and empowered teachers for humane progressive and democratic society.
Mission
Mission
The Department strives to prepare professional educators who would have the disposition and skills to critically reflect on and learn from their practice and be competent to address the needs of rapidly changing society in democratic and socially just ways. The ethos of the department is to nurture caring teachers who would be responsive to diverse learners and communities and adopt equitable, inclusive and transformatory educational practices and continue to learn across their careers.
Objectives
Objectives
The Department of Education strives to prepare students who would be leaders in their classrooms, effective practitioners in their field, and lifelong learners.
To this end, the objectives of the Department of Education are to enable the prospective teachers to:
Appreciate the historical legacy and cultural diversity of India and infer its implication for shaping the aims and processes of education.
Develop an understanding of individual variations.
Develop sensitivity towards children with special needs and competencies to provide differential intervention for inclusive education.
Strengthen the human and non-human environment for learning and promoting maximum pupil achievement.
Encourage effective use of instructional technology to enhance learning.
Apply the principles and the knowledge of research to develop, implement and evaluate appropriate instruction.
Become a reflective practitioner and an action researcher.
Prepare students for effective leadership roles in school and education institutions.
Develop an understanding of the pedagogical processes and critical issues related to the teaching learning.
NCTE & RCI
NCTE & RCI
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Courses Offered
Courses Offered
B. Ed.
B. Ed. Special Education (ID)
Syllabus Semester System B. Ed.
Syllabus Semester System B. Ed. Special Education (ID)
Faculty
Faculty
Prof. Renu Malaviya
Professor (Retd. 31.7.2025)
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Prof. Mani Bhasin Kalra
Professor
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Prof. Neelima Asthana
Professor & Director
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Prof. Richa Mehta
Professor & Coordinator, Special Ed.
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Dr. Priya Khurana
Assistant Professor & Teacher Incharge
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Ms. Geetika Sharma
Assistant Professor
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Dr. Chetna Arora
Assistant Professor
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Ms. Mousumi Ghosh
Assistant Professor
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Ms. Puja Tripathi
Assistant Professor
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Dr. Prasenjit Roy
Assistant Professor
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Dr. Ravi K.M.
Assistant Professor, B.Ed. Special Education (ID)
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Dr. Deepika Ahlawat
Assistant Professor, B.Ed. Special Education (ID)
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Dr. Nazli
Assistant Professor, B.Ed. Special Education (ID)
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Non Teaching Staff
Non Teaching Staff
(In alphabetical order)
Chandra Prakash
Matbar Singh Rana
Distinguished Alumnae
Distinguished Alumnae
Alka Sibal,
Vice Principal, Slawan School, Delhi.
Alka Gogia,
Head of School, SKV, Anand Vihar
Goldy Malhotra,
Former Principal, Modern School, Vasant Vihar, Delhi.
Jyoti Gulati,
Principal, S.K.V. Jangpura, Delhi.
Jyoti Raina,
Principal, Army Public School, Noida
Kiran Talwar,
Principal R.M Arya School
Madhu Parhr,
Professor, IGNOU.
Meera Bhagat,
Principal, S.K.V. Pandara Road, Delhi.
Neelam Gulati,
Education Officer, Directorate of Education, NCT, Delhi.
Poonam Khattar,
Associate Fellow, National Institute of Health and Family Welfare, Delhi.
Pratibha Sharma,
Jt. Director, SCERT, Defence Colony, New Delhi.
Rajni Mahajan,
Head, Teacher Orientation Cell and International Links Coordinator, Rukmani Devi Public school, Delhi.
Rita Marwah,
Deputy Director (Ed.), Directorate of Education, NCT, Delhi
Shanti Dabas,
Home Science Expert, Directorate of Education, Delhi.
Suman Sachdeva,
Technical Director, Education, CARE India, Gurgaon.
Time Table
Time Table
For Time Table, please view the
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Placements & Internships
Placement & 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
At the end of each session a placement meet is organized in the department where graduating teacher interns of B.Ed. and B.Ed. Special Education are interviewed and interact with their future employers. Nearly 25-30 schools come to select teachers for their institutions. An encouraging trend of even having 2 to 3 jobs to choose from has been observed.
Company/Organization
2018-19
Kulachi Hansraj Model School, Ashok Vihar, New Delhi
Soch foundations, New Delhi
Amar Singh Public School, New Delhi
Hillwoods Academy, Preet Vihar, New Delhi
National Victor Public School, Patparganj, New Delhi
KIIT World School
Shikshantar, Gurgaon
Lancer’s Convent
Cambridge foundation
Happy Model School
GD Goenka, Model Town
New Green Field School
Adharshila Pitampura
Cambridge foundation
Delhi Public School, R.K. Puram, Delhi
Balwant Rai Mehta Vidya Bhawan,
Anant International Special School, Delhi
Vasundhara Angel Public School Vasundhara Enclave NOIDA
Holy Child Senior Secondary School, Delhi
MCD School South, Delhi
Presidium School, Delhi
MDH International School, Dwarka Sector – 6, Delhi
Human Dream India NGO Najabgarh, Delhi
Excel Say American School, Sector -42, Haryana
Chinmaya Vidyalaya, Delhi
St. Columba’s School, Delhi
Vandana International School Dwarka
ASN International School, Delhi
Internships
Students of B.Ed. as a part of their School Experience Programme (SEP) were placed in sixteen Government, Government Aided and Private Schools for a total of 20 weeks, i.e., two weeks in the first year and for 18 weeks in the second year as an essential part of their curriculum.
Ed special education students also as a part of their School Experience Programme (SEP) were placed in 12 Special and Inclusive Schools for a total of 120 days as an essential part of their curriculum.
Summer 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 endeavor to provide hands-on learning and refining their professional skill set, the department facilitates internships for both undergraduate and postgraduate students. Every year Summer Internship is organized for B.Ed. First year students in national and international NGO’s as a part of the community outreach programme. The students have been involved with various NGO’s viz. working in the area of health, education, social issues, education varying from Early Childhood Education, Adolescence Education, Education of Women and Children living in slums, education of children of craftsmen and several other areas during the month of May -June-July in different development, media and corporate organizations.
Teacher interns of B.Ed. and B.Ed. special education have completed their summer internship in the following organizations:
Sr. No.
Company / Organization
2020
Shakti Foundation
Bhavishya
Voice4 ability
Bhavishya NGO
Amar jyotingo
Parikrama
Adharshila Trust NGO
Adharshila
AmarJyoti Charitable Trust
Udayan Care
Amar jyoti charitable trust
Udyanngo
Shakti Foundation
Bhavishya
Shakti ngo
Adharshila Ngo
Bhavishya NGO
Udayan care
Voice4Ability
Aadharshila NGO
Adharshilla
Parikrama
Amar Jyoti foundation
Udayan NGO
Udyaan
voice4ability
Adharshilla
Bhavishya
DIPAS, DRDO
Kalawati Saran Children’s Hospital
Centre for Community Medicine All India Institute of Medical Science
Centre for Community Medicine All India Institute of Medical Science
Attendance
Attendance
2026
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B.Ed. 2nd Yr Spl. Ed. Sem IV (March 2026)
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B.Ed. 2nd Yr Sem II (March 2026)
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B.Ed. 2nd Yr Sem IV (March 2026)
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B.Ed. 2nd Yr Sem IV (Feb. 2026)
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B.Ed. Spl. Ed. 1st Yr Sem II (Feb. 2026)
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B.Ed. 1st Yr Sem II (Feb. 2026)
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B.Ed. Spl. Ed. 2nd Yr. Sem IV (Feb. 2026)
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B.Ed. 1st Yr Sem II (Jan. 2026)
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B.Ed. 2nd Yr Sem IV (Jan. 2026)
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B.Ed. Spl. Ed. 2nd Yr Sem IV (Jan. 2026)
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B.Ed. Spl. Ed. 1st Yr Sem I (Jan. 2026)
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2025
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B.Ed. 1st Yr Sem-I (Oct.2025 )
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B.Ed. 2nd Yr Sem III (Oct. 2025)
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B.Ed. 1st Yr. Sem I (Sept.2025)
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B.Ed. 2nd Yr. Sem III (Sept.2025)
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B.Ed. Spl. Ed. 2nd Yr. Sem III (Aug.-Oct.2025)
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B.Ed. 1st Yr. Sem I (Aug.2025)
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B.Ed. 2nd Yr. Sem III (Aug.2025)
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B.Ed. Spl. Ed. 2nd Yr. Sem III (Aug.2025)
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B.Ed. 1st Yr. Sem II (Mar.2025)
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B.Ed. Spl. Ed. (Aug. 24- Mar.2025)
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B.Ed. 2nd Yr (March 2025)
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B.Ed. 1st Yr Sem II (Feb.2025)
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B.Ed. 2nd Yr (Feb.2025)
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B.Ed. 1st Yr Sem II (Jan.2025)
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B.Ed. 2nd Yr (Jan.2025)
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2024
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B.Ed. 2nd Yr (Dec.2024)
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B.Ed. 2nd Yr (Nov.2024)
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B.Ed. Spl Ed. 2024-26 (Aug-Oct.2024)
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B.Ed. Spl Ed. 2023-25 (Aug-Oct.2024)
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B.Ed. 2nd Yr (Oct.2024)
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B.Ed. Spl. Ed. (Aug.-Oct.2024)
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B.Ed. Sem I
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B.Ed.(Spl. Ed.)(2023-25)
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B.Ed.(Spl. Ed.)1st Yr. (Aug.-Sept.2024)
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B.Ed. 1st Yr. (Sept.2024)
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B.Ed. 2nd Yr. (Sept.2024)
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B.Ed. 1st Yr. (Aug. 2024)
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B.Ed. 2nd Yr. (Aug. 2024)
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B.Ed. (Spl. Ed.) 1st Yr. (Aug. 2024)
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B.Ed. (Spl. Ed.) 2nd Yr. (Aug. 2024)
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B.Ed. 1st Yr. (April 2024)
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B.Ed. 1st Yr. Cumulative (March 2024)
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B.Ed. 2nd Yr. (January- March 2024)
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B.Ed. 1st Yr. Cumulative (Jan. 2024)
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B.Ed. 2nd Yr. (Sept. 2023- Dec. 2023)
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Overall B.Ed. SEP-II Cumulative (Sept.2023- Jan.2024)
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B.Ed. 1st Yr. (Sept.-Dec.2023)
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B.Ed. 2nd Yr. Cumulative (2022-24)
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B.Ed. 1st Yr. (Dec.2022- Jan.2023)
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B.Ed. Special Ed. 1st Year (2023-25)
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Annual Calendar
Annual Calendar
2025-26
Lady Irwin College
Department of Education
Academic Calendar – Session 2025-26
Activity / Event
Scheduled Date / Period
Commencement of Academic Session and Orientation
01 Aug 2025
Lesson-Planning
SEP Workshops
for B.Ed.
01 Aug – 22 Aug 2025
IEP and Lesson-Planning Workshops (Main Disability Special School and Cross Disability special Schools)
for B.Ed. Spl. Ed. (ID)
01 Aug – 31 Aug 2025
Independence Day Celebration (15 Aug)
11 Aug 2025
Orientation by Department of Education, Lady Irwin College
20 Aug 2025
Welcome & Freshers’ Party
21 Aug 2025
Department Farewell for Prof. Renu Malaviya on her retirement.
22 Aug 2025
Students’ Election
(1st Year)
29 Aug 2025
B.Ed. Sem 3:  Start of School Experience Program (SEP II)
25 Aug 2025 onwards
Students’ Council Investiture Ceremony
03 Sep 2025
B.Ed. Spl.Ed. (ID) Sem 1: School Experience Program (SEP): Main Disability Special School
1 Sept – 15 Oct 2025
B.Ed. Spl.Ed. (ID) Sem 3: School Experience Program (SEP): Inclusive Teaching
Teachers’ Day Celebration
03 Sep 2025
Special Assembly —
Hindi Diwas
12 Sep 2025
Special Assembly —
International Day of Sign Languages
23 Sep 2025
Special Assembly —
Gandhi Jayanti
03 Oct 2025
Semester Field Visit
(Inclusive Schools & other sites) of B.Ed. trainees
2nd Week Oct 2025
Skills & Entrepreneurship Mela
08 Oct 2025
Special Assembly —
World Mental Health Day
10 Oct 2025
B.Ed. Spl.Ed. (ID) Sem 3 :
SEP  Cross Disability Special Schools (Hearing Impairment & Visual Impairment)
16 Oct – 15 Nov
National Conference for Learning 2025
Oct – Nov 2025
Celebration —
National Education Day
11 Nov 2025
Special Assembly —
World AIDS Day
01 Dec 2025
Special Assembly —
International Day of Persons with Disabilities
03 Dec 2025
Special Assembly —
Human Rights Day
10 Dec 2025
University Examinations — Sem 1 & 3
Dec 2025
Christmas & New Year Celebration
24 Dec 2025
Special Assembly —
World Braille Day
04 Jan 2026
Lohri Celebration
13 Jan 2026
B.Ed. Sem 4:
School Experience Program (SEP IV) begins
3rd Week Jan 2026 onwards
B.Ed. Sem 2:
School Experience Program (SEP I Field Visit) begins
4th Week Jan 2026 onwards
B.Ed. Spl.Ed. (ID) Sem 2:
SEP Cross Disability Special Schools (Hearing Impairment & Visual Impairment)
1 Feb – 31 Mar 2026
B.Ed. Spl.Ed. (ID) Sem 4:
SEP Main Disability Special School
Ms Veena Thapar & Dr Beena Roy Annual Lecture
13 Feb 2026
National Science Day
Celebration
28 Feb 2026
International Women’s Day
Celebration
09 Mar 2026
Value-Added Course/Student Activities
10 – 13 Mar 2026
Placement Week 2026
2nd Week Mar 2026
Annual Lecture Series
(guest / departmental)
2nd – 3rd Week Mar 2026
Special Assembly —
World Down’s Syndrome Day
21 Mar 2026
World Water Day
Celebration
22 Mar 2026
Special Assembly —
World Autism Awareness Day
02 Apr 2026
Special Assembly — Baisakhi & Dr B. R. Ambedkar Remembrance Day
13 Apr 2026
Special Assembly —
World Earth Day
23 Apr 2026
University Examinations — Sem 2 & 4
May 2026
Summer Internship / Placements
Jun 2026
2024-25
Department of Education
Calendar of Events
Activity
Date
Commencement of the Academic Session
1
st
August, 2024
Independence Day Celebration (15
th
August)
12
th
August, 2024
Student’s Election of B.Ed. First Years
2
nd
September, 2024
Students’ Council Investiture Ceremony
6
th
August, 2024
Teachers’ Day Celebration
6
th
September, 2024
Beginning of School Experience Program
28
th
September, 2024
Lesson Planning SEP -II Workshops by the Department Faculties
9
th
– 18
th
September, 2024
Special Assembly on Hindi Diwas (14
th
September 2024)
13
th
September 2024
Beginning of School Experience Program (SEP-II)
19
th
September, 2024
Special Assembly on Gandhi Jayanti (2
nd
October)
2
nd
October, 2024
Mid-Semester Break (Tentative)
7
th
October to 12
th
October,2024
Skill & Entrepreneurship Mela
18
th
October, 2024
National conference for Learning-2024 (Tentative)
December, 2024
Special Assembly on World AIDS Day
1
st
December, 2024
Special Assembly on World Disabled Day
3
rd
December, 2024
Special Assembly on Human Rights Day
10
th
December, 2024
Christmas and New Year Celebration (25
th
December)
24
th
December, 2024
Lohri Celebration
13
th
January, 2025
Ms. Veena Thapar & Dr. Beena Roy Annual Lecture
21
st
February 2025
National Science Day Celebration
28
th
February, 2025
International Women’s Day Celebration (8
th
March)
8
th
March, 2025
World Water Day Celebration
22
nd
March, 2025
Value added course
10
th
March – 15
th
March, 2025
World Autism Awareness Day
2
nd
April, 2025
Special Assembly on Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Remembrance Day (14
th
April)
14
th
April,2025
Special Assembly on World Earth Day
22
nd
April, 2025
Final Assessment Enhancement of Professional Capacities (EPC’s)
April, 2025
University Examination
May, 2025
Summer Internship/Placements
June, 2025
2023-24
Events
Date
Commencement of First Year Classes (Tentative)
1st August, 2023
Independence Day Celebration
14th August, 2023
Student’s Election of B.Ed. First Years
18th August, 2023
Students’ Council Investiture Ceremony
25th August, 2023
Teachers’ Day Celebration
5th September, 2023
Beginning of School Experience Program (SEP-I)
7th September, 2023
Lesson Planning SEP -II Workshops by the Department Faculties
4th-15th September, 2023
Special Assembly on Hindi Diwas
14th September, 2023
Beginning of School Experience Program (SEP-II)
18th September, 2023
Special Assembly on Gandhi Jayanti
2nd October, 2023
Mid-Semester Break (Tentative)
10th-17th October, 2023
Diwali Mela
10th November, 2023
National conference for Learning-2023 (Tentative)
December, 2023
Special Assembly on World AIDS Day
1th December, 2023
Special Assembly on World Disabled Day
3rd December, 2023
Special Assembly on Human Rights Day
10th December, 2023
Christmas and New Year Celebration
23rd December, 2023
Lohri Celebration
13th January, 2024
National Science Day Celebration
28th February, 2024
International Women’s Day Celebration
8th March, 2024
World Water Day Celebration
22nd March, 2024
Value added course (Tentative)
March, 2024
2022-23
Activity
ACTIVITY
DDA
DATE AND TIME
Orientation for second year students
9thAugust,2021(Monday)
Theory Classes begin
10thAugust,2021
Virtualcelebrationof75thIndependence Day
13thAugust,2021
Lesson Planning SEP-II  Workshops by  the Department Faculties
20th–27thAugust,2021
Department Teacher’s Day Celebration(Online)
3rdSeptember,2021
Campus  Placement Webinar by Jeevitam
13thSeptember,2021
Skill Development Workshop on Basic Stitch  by Ms.Umang Mangla
20thSeptember,2021
Basics of Plagiarism by Library Stafff or PG students
24thSeptember,2021
Skill Development Workshop on Potli Bag Making by Ms. Antima Yadav
27thSeptember,2021
Skill Development Workshop on Cloth Folder Making by Ms. Antima Yadav
28thSeptember,2021
Online voting for Student’s Association and ICC Elections of College
30thSeptember,2021
Special Assembly on Gandhi Jayanti (2ndOctober,2021)
1stOctober,2021
SEP-II Virtual Simulated Teaching begins by Student Teachers
4thOctober,2021
Mid-Semester Break
10thOctoberto17thOctober,2021
National conference for Learning-2021(NCL-2021)
12thNovember,2021
Session commences for B.Ed. First Year students Orientation
22ndNovember,2021
Special Assembly on World AIDS Day
1stDecember,2021
Special Assembly on World Disabled Day
3rdDecember,2021
2021-22
Activity
ACTIVITY
DDA
DATE AND TIME
Orientation for second year students
9thAugust,2021(Monday)
Theory Classes begin
10thAugust,2021
Virtualcelebrationof75thIndependence Day
13thAugust,2021
Lesson Planning SEP-II  Workshops by  the Department Faculties
20th–27thAugust,2021
Department Teacher’s Day Celebration(Online)
3rdSeptember,2021
Campus  Placement Webinar by Jeevitam
13thSeptember,2021
Skill Development Workshop on Basic Stitch  by Ms.Umang Mangla
20thSeptember,2021
Basics of Plagiarism by Library Stafff or PG students
24thSeptember,2021
Skill Development Workshop on Potli Bag Making by Ms. Antima Yadav
27thSeptember,2021
Skill Development Workshop on Cloth Folder Making by Ms. Antima Yadav
28thSeptember,2021
Online voting for Student’s Association and ICC Elections of College
30thSeptember,2021
Special Assembly on Gandhi Jayanti (2ndOctober,2021)
1stOctober,2021
SEP-II Virtual Simulated Teaching begins by Student Teachers
4thOctober,2021
Mid-Semester Break
10thOctoberto17thOctober,2021
National conference for Learning-2021(NCL-2021)
12thNovember,2021
Session commences for B.Ed. First Year students Orientation
22ndNovember,2021
Special Assembly on World AIDS Day
1stDecember,2021
Special Assembly on World Disabled Day
3rdDecember,2021
2020-21
Date
Activity
10 th August, 2020
Orientation for second year students
11th August, 2020
Theory Classes begin
14th August, 2020
Commencement of OBE Phase -I for Second Year
15th August, 2020
Virtual celebration of 74th Independence Day
21st – 28th August, 2020
Lesson Planning SEP -II Workshops by the Department Faculties
4th September 2020
Department Teacher’s Day Celebration (Online)
12th September 2020
Campus Placement Webinar by Jeevitam
Re – imagining Campus Placements: Digital Job Fairs for Colleges
22nd September 2020
Skill Development Workshop on Basic Stitch by Ms. Umang Mangla
24th September 2020
Basics of Plagiarism organized by Library Staff for PG students
24th September 2020
Manifesto reading of Student’s Association Election of College
29th September 2020
Skill Development Workshop on Potli Bag Making by Ms. Antima Yadav
30th September 2020
Skill Development Workshop on Cloth Folder Making by Ms. Antima Yadav
30th September 2020
Online voting for Student’s Association and ICC Elections of College
1st October, 2020
Special Assembly on Gandhi Jayanti  (2 nd October, 2020)
5th October 2020
SEP -II Virtual Simulated Teaching begins by Student Teacher’s
18th November 2020
Session commences for B.Ed. First Year students
Orientation
1st December 2020
Special Assembly on World AIDS Day
3rd December 2020
Special Assembly on   World Disabled Day
4th December, 2018
Student’s Election of B.Ed. First Years
10th December, 2018
Special Assembly on Human Rights Day and Investiture Ceremony
14th – 15th December,2020
National Conference on Learning
21 st December 2020
Reflection workshop for 1st Year
24th December, 2020
Co -Curricular Activity (CCA) – Christmas Celebrations
29th December 2020 – 1st January 2021
Winter Break
2nd January 2021
Classes begin
13th January, 2021
Co -Curricular Activity (CCA) – Lohri, Makarsakranti, Pongal Celebration
25th January, 2021
Special Assembly on Republic Day
27th January 2021 – 5th February,2021
School Experience Programme (SEP-I) School Observation for First year
30 th   January 2021
Submission of research title & proposals 1st year
30th January – 30th April, 2019
Co -Curricular Activities (CCA) – Indoor Outdoor Sports, Flower Arrangement & Floor Decoration
15th – 28th February,2021
Midterm Exams
1 st March 2021 – 19th March, 2021
Placement Preparation Start: (Value Addition Workshop Week)-Portfolio Development, CV Development, Soft Skills (Personality Development, Etiquettes)
15th March, 2021
Special Assembly on World Consumer Day
24th March – 30th March, 2021
Mid – Semester Break
31st March, 2021
Classes begin after Mid semester break
2nd April, 2021
Special Assembly on World Autism Awareness Day
15th April, 2021
Placement Meet
20th April, 2021
Visual Aids Exhibition First Year
22nd April , 2019
Special Assembly on Earth Day
30 th  April,2021
Final research presentation & report submission
27 th  April, 2021
Farewell to B.Ed. final year
19th – 23rd April 2021
First & Second year practical exams (EPC ‘s) begin
15th May 2021
Theory exams begin
29th May – 19th July, 2021
Summer Vacations
1st June-15th June, 2021
Summer Internship for first year students
2019-20
Activity
Date and Time
Orientation for first year and second year students
24th July, 2019 (Wednesday)
Theory Classes begin
25th July, 2019
Library Orientation (College and Dept. library) First Year
26th & 29th July 2019
Library Orientation (College and Dept. library) Second Year
30st & 31st July 2019
Share your talent workshop – First year
Begin from 1st August 2019
SEP Workshop for Second Year
8th August, 2019
Submission of Research Proposal Second year
13th August, 2019
Independence Day Celebration
14th August, 2019
School Experience Programme (SEP-II) for Second year begins
16th August, 2019
Special Assembly on National Sports Day of India
29th August, 2019
Investiture Ceremony
30th August, 2019
National Nutrition Week
2nd – 6th September, 2019
Teachers Day Celebration & Special Lecture
5th September, 2019
Fresher’s party for B.Ed. first year & Special Assembly – International Literacy Day (8th September)
9th September, 2019
Special School Internship Begins
11th September, 2019
Special Assembly on Hindi Diwas
13th September, 2019
Education trip
19th & 20th September, 2019
Special Assembly on
1st October, 2019
Special Assembly on World Teacher’s Day
4th October, 2019
Mid Semester Break
7th – 13th October, 2019
Departmental Activities
Departmental Activities
The department is involved in various activities. Complete list of activities can be viewed here:
Departmental Activities
Annual events
Annual lecture/ Education Meet/Conference: The department organizes various event /educational meet/ conference. Besides other the department conduct International/National Conference on Learning annually. The important areas focused in these in the previous years include:
International Conference on Learning 2024
– “Exploring the Indian knowledge System: Tradition, Modernity and Future Prospects” held on 8-9
th
November 2024.
The Department of Education organized the
National Conference on Learning (NCL2023)
on December 02, The theme of the conference was Recent Trends in Research Methodology Across Discipline.
The Department of Education organized the
National Conference on Learning (NCL2022)
on December 17, 2022. The theme of the conference was
NEP 2020: Conceptualizing Inclusive Education for 21
st
Century Learners
. The conference explored various thrust areas such as Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, Latest Trends in Education, Early Childhood Care and Also, Policy, Planning, Research and Development were key areas of deliberation.
The Department of Education organized the National Conference on Learning (NCL 2021) through virtual mode on November 26, 2021. The theme of the conference was Gender and Education. International Conference on Learning: Tracing Pedagogical Trajectory: Emerging Educational Policies and New Normal(2020).
Teachers: Effecting Change for a Sustainable Future (2019).
International Conference on Learning: Learning for Empowerment (2018).
Inclusion: Issues, Challenges and Possibilities (2017).
Education and Culture (2017).
National conference on Learning (2016).
National Conference on Learning (2015).
Panel Discussion on youth and adolescence (2014).
Adolescence Education: A Journey (2010-2011).
Recent Initiatives In Education (2009-2010).
Continuous and Comprehensive Education (2008-2009).
Right To Education (2007-2008).
Disability Day Event
Each year the students of B. Ed. Special Education conduct sensitization and awareness creating activities on World Disability Day. Posters and pamphlets regarding the nature, roles and instructional strategies regarding different disabilities are prepared by the students and are displayed across the college. Person of eminence are also invited to interact with the students of the department of education.
Development of Entrepreneurship skills (Diwali Mela)
For the annual Diwali Mela the students prepare innovative articles (SUPW) to be exhibited in the festival. This is a highly awaited activity of the department and faculty and students from the college flock to savor delicious food on sale and purchase hand made products to brighten up their homes. This exercise of organizing mela’s hones the students’ skills of event management as well.
Organizing Exhibitions and campaigns
Each year the students of the department organize various campaigns and exhibitions. Some of the exhibitions which the students work on from the beginning to its final presentation includes: Home Science and science exhibitions consisting of audio video aids such as kits , models, charts, flannel boards, toons, puppets, educational toys and games etc.
Teaching Learning materials and resource room development and Exhibition
As a part of the course the students are trained in the art of preparing diverse teaching learning material. These range from graphic teaching aids like charts, flannels, flip books to models, power points, CAL, movies and mobiles. Students also develop science and home science kits, educational games. Students of Department organize exhibitions of these products and other resource materials.
2021-2025
Seminars/ Workshops/Conferences/ Training/Special Lectures
Special lecture on Sense of Belonging by Mrs. Anuradha Joshi on the occasion of Teachers’ Day held on 3
rd
September 2025
Special Lecture on Gendered Pathways in Crime and Justice unpacking the impact of Drugs, Corruption, and Terrorism on Women and Marginalized groups held on 25
th
April 2025
Veena Thapar & Bina Roy Annual Memorial Oration on Home Science Education: Contemporary Challenges and Societal Development held on 24
th
April 2025
Special lecture-Understanding the Psycho-Social World of LGBTQIA+ by Prof. Namita Ranganathan & Dr. Lalit Kumar held on 23
rd
April 2025
Special lecture on “Valmiki Ramayana Ideas, Lessons & Comparison with Western Conceptions” held on 22
nd
April 2024
Teacher as a Basic Researcher (TAR) BASIC-2024 held on 18-22
th
November 2024
Workshop on Inclusive Practices in Action held on 4
th
March 2024 conducted by the Central Institute of Education, University of Delhi at Department of Education, Lady Irwin College
Exhibition on Teaching Learning Material held on 21
st
August 2024 at Seth Ram Lal Hall, Lady Irwin College
Special lecture Breast Cervical Cancer -A tale of Two Cousins by Prof. Chintamani held on 20
th
September 2024
Special lecture on Knowledge as a Construct: Indigenous, Local and Contextual Knowledge -Prof. Arvind Kumar Jha held on 7
th
October 2024
Interactive Session- International Day of Persons with Disabilities -Dr. Usha Grover held on 3
rd
December 2024
2019-2020
Seminars/ Workshops/Conferences/ Training/Special Lectures
13 days self-defense training course for “Safety of Women and Children” was organized by the Delhi Police in collaboration with the Department of Education, Lady Irwin College from 23rd July 2019 to 9th August 2019.
Two special lectures were organized on 6th September, 2019 on “National Education Policy, 2019” by Prof. Namita Ranganathan, Department of Education, University of Delhi & “Importance of self-defense for girls” by ACP Sashibala Kaushik
Special Lecture on “Constitutional Provisions for Education in India” by Dr. Rama Murti Sharma, Assistant Professor, Department of Education, University of Delhi conducted on 11th September 2019
Workshop on “Indian Sign Language” in collaboration with Indian Sign Language Research and Training Centre (ISLRTC) was organized on 25th September 2019 and 27th September 2019 to celebrate the International week of the Deaf.
Activities of the Department
Orientation Programme for the first-year students was organized by the Department of Education on 26th August 2019
As a part of School Experience Programme I (SEP I), first year students visited Gandhi Smriti on 29th August, 2019. The aim was to orient students about the ideology, his life and contribution of Mahatma Gandhi towards the country.
Teachers’ day celebration & Investiture Ceremony held on 6th September, 2019. The event was organized by the faculty & students of Department of Education. The chief guest for the occasion was Prof. Namita Ranganathan, Department of Education, University of Delhi & ACP Sashibala Kaushik.
Visit to National Handicrafts and Handlooms Museum on 12th September 2019 & 19th September 2019. Students were oriented about the different galleries in the museum and workshop was conducted by the artisans where students learnt about different paintings including madhubani painting, miniature painting, warli art painting and gond painting.
Visit to National Gallery of Modern Art (NGMA) was organized for B.Ed. First Year students on 26th September 2019.
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Webinars
An online webinar on the topic “Curriculum Adaptation for Children with Special Needs in an Inclusive set up” on 8th May 2020. Presenter – Mr. Dhananjay Deshmukh (Assistant Professor, Indian Institute of Teacher Education, Gujarat)
An online webinar on the topic “ABA and integrated support in classroom” on 11th May 2020.Presenter – Ms. Priyanka Sethi (Clinical Program Consultant, Autism Centre for Excellence, ACE)
An online webinar on the topic “The new normal in times of COVID: How teachers can make a difference” on 13th May 2020. Presenter – Prof. Namita Ranganathan (Former Dean and Head,Faculty of Education, CIE, University of Delhi)
A special lecture on the topic “Schooling and Teacher Responsibility in the context of Ideology,Authority and Freedom” on 15th May 2020. Presenter – Dr. Girish Bala Chaudhary (Esteemed Former Faculty, Department of Education, Lady Irwin College)
Conducted an online webinar on the topic “Understanding challenging behaviours and learning practical approaches for integrated classrooms” on 15th May 2020. Presenter – Ms. Priyanka Sethi (Clinical Program Consultant, Autism Centre for Excellence, ACE)
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Value added courses
Self Defence Training Course for B.Ed. Second Year Students on ‘‘Safety of Women and Children’’ was organized from July 23, 2019 -August 09,2019 by Delhi Police (Deputy Commissioner of Police, New Delhi District)
Department with Delhi States Bharat Scouts and Guides organized a 30-hr online value-added course for B.Ed. Second Year Students on Disaster Management from March 22, 2021 to March 26, 2021.
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Skill enhancement activities
Reflective Teaching Classroom Practices (2018-2021)
This workshop is specifically designed for second year students who have learnt/ given an exam in the Pedagogy of Science and Home Science courses in the first year and also complete their School Experience Programme (SEP) in the second year.
This workshop enables them to reflect on their classroom experiences during SEP and also appreciate practices.
Home Science/ Science Enrichment programme (2018-2021)
This programme focuses on the content of Home Science and Science which needs to be updated to enable the student teacher to teach ‘‘correct’’ content in the areas. This supports students understanding of current trends, life skills and planning, managing in execution of classroom activities efficiently.
Research Activities (2018-2021)
Students of B.Ed. first year are involved in action-oriented research work throughout the academic session with their tutorial group supervisors respectively. And also present and submit their final report.
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
Completed projects
Continuous and Comprehensive Evaluation (CCE) – Implementing the Reform: A case study of Delhi (2012)
The study was undertaken by the Department in its endeavor to get a field view on the reform of Continuous and Comprehensive Evaluation, which has been implemented by CBSE. This work was completed with the active collaboration of the faculty.
Ongoing Research Projects
Dr. Renu Malaviya
Khadi Goes Global: A Conclave Celebrating 100 Years of Khadi” Moving towards Global Sustainable Development Goals for the future of Mankind” on Thursday, 21st Feburary 2019 at Handicraft and Handloom Museum of India, Pargati Maidan, New Delhi-110001. Organising committee co-member
Two day national stakeholder conference and exhibition to build the road to lifelong health, happiness and engagement “ENSURING HEALTHY LIVES AND PROMOTING WELLNESS IN OLD AGE” supported by NITI Aayog, HelpAge India, National Institute of Social Defence (NISD), organised by AIWEFA. Organising Committee Member
“AIWEFA-Nina Sibal Memorial Award”, 2 August 2018 at IHC, New Delhi organised by AIWEFA. Member Executive Committee.
Innovation Project (University of Delhi) Learning Teaching Processes: Development of Material For Teaching Of Concepts At Primary School Level For Students With Disabilities
Creating Awareness on Cyber Security : Workshops in colleges and documentation. Sponsored by Google, Friedrich Ebert Stiftung and All India Women’s Educational Fund Association.
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Dr. Neelima Asthana
DU Innovation Project LI-305, Waste to Wealth: Promoting Sustainable Consumption through Recycling of Paper Waste.
Innovation Project, University of Delhi Title: “Waste to Wealth: Promoting Sustainable Consumption through Recycling of Paper Waste” Co-Investigators: Dr. Meenakshi Mittal and Dr. Puja Gupta
Dr. Mani Bhasin Kalra
Principal Investigator, UGC Major Project, ‘Culturally Responsive Classrooms: Reflections from Teachers’s Narratives’. Applied for to UGC (Ongoing).
Principal Investigator, University of Delhi funded Innovation Project on ‘Nutrition Awareness and Food Choices Among Students in Delhi Schools: Gaps and Barriers in Practising Healthy Food Behaviour’. 2015.
Books
Prof. Renu Malaviya
Malaviya, R. (2020). Learning Teaching Processes: Development of material for Teaching of Concepts at Primary School Level for Students with disabilities. New Delhi Renova International Publishers. 81-89901-03-6
Malaviya, R. (2020). Learning Teaching Processes: Development of material for Teaching of Concepts at Primary School Level for Students with disabilities. New Delhi. Scholar Publishing House. 978-81-932035-0-7
Malaviya, R. (2018). Interiors of a classroom: influences on the teaching-learning processes. New Delhi. Global Book Organisation. 9789383837-47-2
Malaviya, R. (2016). Conflict Resolution: Dealing with Violence and Aggression in School Going Children. New Delhi Global Books Organisation.
Malaviya, R. (2016). Recognition in Asia Pacific Who’s Who Year Book. Rifacimento International. ISBN: 8190196626
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Prof. Neelima Asthana
Asthana, N.(2023). Creating Inclusive Schools, PHI, New Delhi. ISBN- Print Book ISBN : 9789391818746, eBook ISBN : 9789391818784.
Dr. Richa Mehta
Mehta, R. (2019) “Gender, School and Society”. New Delhi. Blue Rose Publications. ISBN 978-93-90432-29-5
Mehta, R. (2019) “Safety Measure and Facilities Available in Schools of Delhi”. New Delhi. Blue Rose Publications. ISBN 978-93-902232-1-3
Edited Books
Malaviya, R., Kalra, M., Asthana, N., Mehta, R and Deepika. (Eds) 2024.
Educational Outlook on Indian Knowledge System (IKS)
, Kanishka Publishers, New Delhi, ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-93-48491-88-6
Malaviya, R., Kalra, M., Asthana, N., and Mehta, R.(Eds) 2024.
Research Methodology Across Disciplines
, Kanishka Publishers, New Delhi, ISBN: 978-8197468278
Malaviya R, Kalra, M., Asthana, Mehta R, et al (2023)
Gender and Education
, BlueRose Publication. ISBN 978-93-5741-068-7
Malaviya, R., Kalra, M., Asthana, N., and Mehta, R.(Eds) 2021.
Inclusion for Learning
, Kanishka publishers, distributors, New Delhi. ISBN: 978-81-951998-7
Malaviya, R., Kalra,M., Asthana, N., & & Mehta, R. (Eds) (2021).’’Inclusion for Learning’’. New Delhi: Kanishka Publishers and Distributors.
Kalra,M., Malaviya,R., Asthana, N. & Mehta, R. (Eds) (2020).“Learning and Education towards Best Practices. New Delhi: Renova International Publishers. ISBN No. 978-93-87879-64-5.
Asthana,N., Malaviya,R., Kalra,M. & Mehta, R. (Eds) (2020). “Learning: Trends, Needs and Opportunities”. New Delhi: Renova International Publishers ISBN No. 978-93-87879-65-2
Mehta, R. (Ed) (2019). “Safety Measure And Facilities Available In Schools of Delhi” New Delhi:Bluerose Publications. ISBN-978-93-902232-1-3
Kalra, M.B. (2018). Editor Diversity- Reflections and Insights. New Delhi: Viva Books Private Limited.ISBN: 978-93-87925-19-9
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Published Book Chapters
Agarwal, T. & Asthana, N. (2024), “Nutri gardens: A Holistic Approach to Attain Sustainable Development Goals”(243-249) Eds. Asthana, N., Malaviya, R., Kalra, M., Mehta, R. and Arora, C., Research Methodology across disciplines, Kanishka Publishers, New Delhi, ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 8197468273, ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-8197468278
Ahmad, W., Raj, R., Shokeen, R., Nazli, & Gupta, R. K. (2025). Digital Literacy Policies: Initiatives for Equity and Inclusion. In A. Gatcho, C. Titar-Improgo, & I. Papadopoulos (Eds.), Literacy Policies for Equity and Inclusion (pp. 79-112). IGI Global Scientific Publishing. https://doi.org/10.4018/979-8-3693-8427-5.ch004
Mondal, R. & Asthana, N. (2024), “Exploring traditional knowledge: Research methodologies across disciplines” (pp 63-72), Eds. Asthana, N., Malaviya, R., Kalra, M., Mehta, R. and Arora, C., Research Methodology across disciplines, Kanishka Publishers, New Delhi, ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 8197468273, ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-8197468278
Pangtey, S. & Asthana, N. (2024), “Research methods for socio-emotional well- being in young children” (pp 93-104) Eds. Asthana, N., Malaviya, R., Kalra, M., Mehta, R. and Arora, C., Research Methodology across disciplines, Kanishka Publishers, New Delhi, ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 8197468273, ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-8197468278
Roy, P. (2024). Narrative Inquiry as a Research Method In Malaviya, R., Kalra, M., Asthana, N., Mehta, R., & Arora, C(Ed). Research Methodology across Discipline. (pp 34-41), Kanishka Publishers.
Singh, M., & Tripathi, P. (2024). Aptitude-driven success: Examining the influence of personality traits and research aptitude on teaching profession. pp. 117.Kanishka Publishers, Distributors. ISBN 978-81-974682-7-8
Vishu, KM. & Asthana, N. (2024), “Research Methodologies in Nutritional Studies of Children with Autism” (pp 153-159), Eds. Asthana, N., Malaviya, R., Kalra, M., Mehta, R. and Arora, C., Research Methodology across disciplines, Kanishka Publishers, New Delhi, ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 8197468273, ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-8197468278
Asthana,N.(2020), “Effect of Substance Abuse on Adolescents’Socio-Emotional and Intellectual Development” (pp 34-53) Eds. Kumar,S.and Rajendran,M. Anthology of Qualitative Research in Education,VL Media Solutions, New Delhi.
Asthana, N. (2020). “Teacher Education Programme in South Asia: Scope of Preparing Inclusive Teachers (A Study of Afghanistan, Pakistan, Bangladesh and Sri Lanka)” in Ed. Parimala, D. Higher Education in South Asia-Chllenges and Possibilities, Kanishka Publishers, New Delhi. ISBN978-93-89484-39-7 (pp487-503).
Malaviya, R. (2019) etal, ‘’Communication Plays a Critical Role in influencing the Educational aspects of the Children with Autism in Depth Analysis’’. Inclusive Education: Issues, Challenges and Possibilities, Vishwagyan Prakashan, New Delhi. 978-93-83837-72-4
Asthana, N. (2019), “Impact of Advertisement in Social Media on Adolescent” in Eds. Ch. Beda Devi & Ch. Sonia Devi Education and Sustainable Development Goals. New Delhi: Global e-text. ISBN:978-81-939495-3-5
Asthana, N. (2019), “Including Children with Disability in Schools of Delhi: Impact of Socio-Economic Factors” in Eds.Tagore,N.R. and Rjendran,L. “ Emerging Trends in Educating Persons with Disability” . Chennai: Sakthi Pathipagam. ISBN: 978-93-81899-97-7,p 217-229
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Published Papers
Malaviya, R. & Farheen, J. (2023). Life Skill Education: Contextualising in the school System in India, Journal of Education & Psychological Research, 14(1). ISSN: 2230-9586
Malaviya, R. (2023). Executive functions for reading fluency and note taking. International e-Journal of Disability Studies, Special Education and Rehabilitation. ISSN: 2231-5632
Malaviya,R. (2021).‘‘Revisiting Pedagogical Processes for learners with Disabilities: COVID 19 and Beyond’’, International e-Journal: Disability Studies Special Education & Rehabilitation. ISSN No. 2455-8001
Sharma, G. & Kalra, M. (2023). Reflective Teaching: Perceptions and Practices,
Sampreshan
, 118-123, ISSN: 2347-2979.
Malaviya,R. (2021).‘‘ Collaboration between Special Educator, General Teacher and Family for Mainstream Inclusive Education’’, International e-Journal: Disability Studies Special Education & Rehabilitation. ISSN No. 2455-8001
A.Neelima and Aggrawal,T. (2020), “Probiotics: A Therapeutic Tool to Manage the Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder”, Autism Open Access 10: 248. doi: 10.35248/2165-7890.20.10.248.
Mehta, R. (2020). Awareness and use of online banking by women: a study. Paritosh Journal. ISSN No.- 2347-6648 GROUP-1 ISO:7021-2008
Mishra, RD. (2020).Role of NGO school towards educational Rehabilitation- Shodh Sanchar Bulletin UGC care listed Journal Lady Irwin College 88th Annual Report 2020 97
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Papers presented in seminar/conference/ workshops/ training
Asthana, N. (2024), “Education system in 17
th
and 18
th
century India”, Seminar on south Asia, e École des Hautes Études en Sciences Sociales (School for Advanced Studies in the Social Sciences), Marseille (France), 22
nd
May 2024.
Asthana, N. (2021), “NEW EDUCATION POLICY 2020: Inclusion of ECCE and its impact on making education more inclusive with reference to Education of Children with Special Needs”, National Webinar on NEP2020: Context, Concerns and Challenges, Gitarattan institute of Advanced Studies and Training, 7
th
April 2021.
“Contemporary Online Teaching” Bukhara State University, Bukhara, Uzbekistan 4
th
June 2021.
Rabindra Nath Tagore: His Educational Ideas and Experiments” Samarkand University, Samarkand, Uzbekistan 12
th
April, 2021.
Asthana, N. (2019), “Right of Persons with Disability Act,2016 Onwards: Status of female students with Disability in some Selected Government Schools of Delhi” National Seminar on “ Role of Young and Adolescent Girls with Disabilities in National Integration of India”, Society for Disability and Rehabilitation Studies and Human Rights and Disability Studies Programmes, School of International Studies, JNU. 25th and 26th July,2019
Mehta, (2022, March 23-25).
The
impact
of
education
on
contemporary
economic
development
in
India: An overview.
Paper presented at the Three-Day National Multidisciplinary Conference on Vision for India@2047, sponsored by ICSSR, New Delhi.
Mehta, R. (2022, March 23-25).
Role
of
socio-economic
conditions
on
nutritional
status,
knowledge,
and practice in India
. Paper presented at the Three-Day National Multidisciplinary Conference on Vision for India@2047, sponsored by ICSSR, New Delhi.
Mehta, R. (2022, May 10).
Child labour in Delhi: A
Paper presented at the 2nd International Conference on Research and Development in Science, Technology and Management, Indian Academicians and Researchers Association in association with University Ibn Zohr, Morocco and Center Ibn Zohr of Development and Research, Morocco.
Mehta, R. (2020). “Effect of globalisation and religion on women education in india- a study” Paper presented and Published in Bodhi International Journal of Research in Humanities , Arts and Science
Mehta, R. (2020). “Multilingualism as a tool to enhance learning in the classroom” Paper presented in International conference on Global Technologies Advancement in Social Sciences Published in Kaav international journal of Economics, Commerce and Business Management.
Mishra, RD. (2020). Paper presented on Creativity in ICL 2020- Lady Irwin College . Asthana, N. (2019). “Impact of Advertisement in Social Media on Adolescent Behaviour” National Seminar on Education and Sustainable Goals, organized by Department of Adult Continuing Education and Extension (ACCE) and Department of Education, Manipur University. 7-8 March, 2019.
Asthana, N. (2019), “Including Children with Disability in Schools of Delhi: Impact of Socio-Economic Factors”, International Conference on “Emerging Trends in Educating Persons with Disability”,MGR Institute of Special Education and Research & Tamil Nadu Teacher Education University, 23.1.2019.
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Outreach Footprints (Invited Lectures/ Resource Person/ Expert)
Prof. Renu Malaviya
Invited experts to deliver a session on “Develop Social -Emotional Skills in Children with Diverse Needs” at the webinar titled “Capacity Building Workshop for Foundational Level Teachers on Inclusive Education” held on 28
th
& 29
th
August 2024.2.
Invited resource person for the Faculty Development Program to deliver a session on “Actualizing learners Engagement in Education Institutions: Building the SMART Avatar of Teachers” held on 28
th
November 2023 to 07
th
December 2023.
Invited experts to deliver a session on “Intergenerational Bonding” at the ‘Two Day Conference on Elderly Issues’ organized by National Institute of social Defence (NISD) on 24th – 25th March 2023.
Expert: In-service Workshops for teachers of DPS, Vasant Vihar On 17th May 2023.
Invited resource person for interactive session with parents on, ‘Parenting and transition to school’ organized by Delhi University Women association (DUWA) on 29th April 2023.
Resource person at UIAC 5 Day Disability Awareness Week on 26th Sept -30th September 2022
Resource person for Competency Building of In-service School Teachers of Army Public School, Noida on 1st July 2022.
“Counseling –Understanding Adolescence & its Implications on Academics in classes 11 & 12” :Workshop -Resource Person for In-service training of Political Science and History Teachers from Army Public Schools across the country organized by Faculty Development & Research Centre of the AWES, for the
“Integrating Therapy with School Activities – Learning to communicate with Special Children: CRE Workshop Resource Person for Educators of ASHA School , topic – “Integrating Therapy with School Activities.” organized by Faculty Development & Research Centre of the AWES.
Counseling –Understanding Adolescence & Managing Classroom Behaviour in classes 6-10 : Workshop -Resource Person for In-service training of English Teachers from Army Public Schools across the country organized by Faculty Development & Research Centre of the AWES
Managing Special Children – Issues , Challenges , concerns and solutions”: Workshop -Resource Person for In-service training of Coordinators Primary Wing organized by Faculty Development & Research Centre of the AWES.
Classroom management” : Workshop conducted for secondary and senior secondary school teachers as part of Capacity Building Programme organized by Center for Excellence, CBSE.
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Prof. Mani Bhasin Kalra
Guided Masters dissertations in Education of the University of Punjab and University of Delhi. M.Ed. Dissertations, University of Delhi and University of Punjab, in the area of Teacher Education
Research Seminar projects as a part of the B.Ed. curriculum in Tutorials and community work
Paper Setter and Examiner, B.Ed. Exam-University of Delhi since 1996 till date
Paper Setter and Examiner, B.Ed. Entrance Exam-University of Delhi since 1996 till date
Paper Setter Law Entrance Exam-University of Delhi Workshop on “Learning Styles” organised for DAV Public school teachers
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Prof. Neelima Asthana
Session on “Inclusive Teaching Strategies and Play” during the Early Childhood Education Program at Human Resource Development Centre, Delhi Public School Society-Knowledge Park V, Greater NOIDA, 10
th
May 2023.
Online lecture (Webinar), “Universal Design of Learning and Inclusion” 8th June 2020 @ 2 PM Tamil Nadu Teacher Education University, Chennai
“Some Aspects of Teaching Methodology and Language Teaching”, Bukhara State University, Bukhara, Uzbekistan, December 30,2019
“Education System in India and Methods of Teaching” Namangaan June 2019
“Continuous Professional Development of School Teachers”, The National Meet (under the aegis of IASE, MHRD-GOI),CIE, Department of Education, University of Delhi. 20th February, 2019.
“Continuous Professional Development of Teacher Educators”, National Consultative Meet (sponsored by NRC ICSSR), organized under the aegis of IASE-MHRD at CIE, Department of Education, University of Delhi. February 21-22, 2019.-Resource Person
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Prof. Richa Mehta
Chaired a Conference on ‘Innovative Practices and Strategies in Education in the two-day National Level Conference on ‘Innovative Learning Environments’ conducted online, March 27 and 28, 2023.
Invited lecture on ‘Innovative Practices and Strategies in Education in the two-day National Level Conference on March 27 and 28, 2023.
Editor of National Conference On Learning: 1. Learning and Education towards Best practices, Joint Editors, Renova, International Publisher 2020, ISBN 978-93-87879-65-
Editor of National Conference on Learning: 2. Learning: Trends, Needs and Opportunities, Joint Editors, Renova International Publisher 2020, ISBN 978-93-87879-65-2
Member of National Conference on Learning,”Teachers: Effecting change for a sustainable future” Organised by Department of Education 2019.
M.Sc Dissertations
S.No
Title of dissertation
Name of Student
Name of Supervisor
1
To study the waste management practices followed in schools and colleges in Delhi” (2015)
Shivangi Joshi
Neelima Asthana
2
Green marketing: a perspective of consumers and traders”2015)
Prabhleen Kaur
Neelima Asthana
3.
“A Study of Student’s environmental knowledge, attitude and behavior and role of school recycling program” (2015)
Bhavya Verma
Neelima Asthana
4.
“Study on the effect of PM 2.5 and PM 10 on indoor-outdoor air quality in urban and rural area schools. (2016)
Damini Singh
Neelima Asthana
5.
“A study on maximizing creativity and communication quotient through reducing, reusing and recycling of waste paper in school.” (2016)
Lavina Chawla
Neelima Asthana
6.
A comparative study of pre-service teachers’ and in-service teachers’ perception regarding sustainable development and its related issues” (2017)
Akshata Verma
Neelima Asthana
7.
“The Impact of Social Media Advertising on Buying Behaviour of the Adolescents” (2018)
Puja Choudhary (RMDA)
Neelima Asthana
8.
“Workers’ Well-being in Apparel Industry: A Study in Haryana”(2020)
Sakshi Sharma (RMDA)
Neelima Asthana
Puja Gupta
Ph.D. Thesis
Students awarded Ph. D.
Sr .No
Date of Registration
Title of Thesis
Name of Student
Name of Supervisor
1
19.01.2015-0 8.10.2020
A Study of Science Communication at Primary Level
Ms Rita Singh
Dr. Mani Bhasin Kalra
Students with ongoing Ph. D.
Sr. No.
Date of Registration
Title of Thesis
Name of Student
Name of Supervisor
1
2019 – Ongoing
Bully: Insight into  Developmental Contextual perspective in Delhi School setting
Ms.  Swati Sharma
Dr. Renu Malaviya
2
2018 – Ongoing
A study of financial support for education and resources of children with Disability
Mr. Akhilesh Yadav.
Dr. Renu Malaviya
3
2018 – Ongoing
Children in difficult circumstances: Challenges and strengths
Ms. Farheen Jalan
Dr. Renu Malaviya
4
17.11.2017- Ongoing
Perspectives and Experiences about Mental Health of Youth
Ms Shruti Pokhriyal
Dr. Mani Bhasin Kalra
5
26.11.2018- Ongoing
Happiness Curriculum and the School Ecology: Paradigm, Beliefs and Influences on School Children
Ms Aprajita Narula
Dr. Mani Bhasin Kalra
6
26.11.2018- Ongoing
Sense of self and child cognition in school environment: A socio-cultural perspective
Ms Divya Kalra
Dr. Mani Bhasin Kalra
7
2021- ongoing
Social Adjustment of People with Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
Ms Priyanka Rao
Dr. Mani Bhasin Kalra
Co Guide Dr. Richa Mehta
8
2021 – ongoing
To Assess the Impact of Kishori Shakti Yojna on Nutritional Status of Adolescent Girls enrolled under the Scheme in Delhi
Ms Basudha
Dr. Mani Bhasin Kalra
9
2021 – ongoing
Comparative Study between Online and Traditional Teaching with respect to Reflective Practices
Ms Geetika Sharma
Dr. Mani Bhasin Kalra
10
2018 – Ongoing
Nutritional Behaviour and Nutritional Status of Adolescents with Autism
Ms. Tarubhi Agrawal
Dr. Neelima Asthana
11
2018 – Ongoing
Inclusion in MCD Schools of Delhi.
Suman Sharma
Dr. Neelima Asthana
12
2018 – Ongoing
Ucch Shakshik Paripreksha mein viklang mahilaon ki manosamajik
stithi ka adhyan.
Pushpendra Tripathi
Dr. Neelima Asthana
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2021- Ongoing
Attitude towards disability : how does media helps (tentative)
Smriti
Dr. Neelima Asthana
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
2021- 2024
(Starting from latest data of annual report published in 2021 till 2015, data can be taken from annual reports).
An Innovation project of the Department won Best Display Award (Health Concerns Category) on February 20, 2015 at Antardhwani, University of Delhi, The Innovation Project on “Nutrition Awareness and Food Choices among Students in Delhi Schools: Gaps and Barriers in Practicing Healthy FoodBehaviour” is jointly conducted by Department of Food and Nutrition and Department ofEducation.
Renu Malaviya received an International Asia Pacific Who’s Who Award on March 28, 2016, for the contribution in Education
The Department of Education received an award of Asia’s Most Trusted Brand Award (Bangkok) for the best college in Asia. (2016)
Renu Malaviya received an award from the LIC Sports Society in Outstanding Contribution from Lady Irwin College in the year 2018.
Renu Malaviya received an International Education Awards 2019 for the Contribution to the Education Community by KITS Production in collaboration with Techprolabz.
Richa Mehta received a Puducherry academic researchers academy (para awards) in 2020 for outstanding researcher award.
Dr. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan Best Teacher Award 2021 in Special Education and Mental Health by  center for Professional Advancement (A Unit of IMRF, Niti Aayog NGO Darpan).
India’s Most Dynamic Achievers Award 2021- Certificate of Excellence by FFI (Friendship Forum) on 30th July 2021
Award for Contribution to Education Community at Education Icon Award on 27th Aug 2022.
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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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