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Conferences, Seminars, and Symposium

  • International Conference
    • Organized a two-day International Conference in February 2014 at Jodhpur, in collaboration with ICSSR and RC-18 of the International Political Science Association (IPSA), Montreal, Canada.
    • Title: "South Asia in Global Perspective: Democracy, Human Rights, and Nation Building."
    • Attended by nearly 450 participants and inaugurated by Prof. T. Chang, Chairman of RC-18, IPSA, USA.
  • National Symposium
    • Organized a National Symposium in December 2016 on "Problems and Rehabilitation of Specially Abled Persons in South Asia: Multiple Dimensions."
    • Inaugurated by Hon'ble Justice Prakash Tatia, Chairman of the Human Rights Commission, Rajasthan.
  • Employment Mela
    • Organized as co-coordinator for physically challenged students in collaboration with the Social Welfare Department of the Rajasthan Government and NGOs in 2015.
  • Gandhi Studies Centre Activities
    • Lecture: Organized on 2nd October 2017 in collaboration with the Student Service Board, with Keynote Speaker Hon'ble Justice P.S. Bhati.
    • Yoga Camp and Lecture: Conducted on 21st June 2018 at Pragya Niketan Hostel.
    • Lecture: Held on 17th September 2019 at K.N. College, Jodhpur.
    • Film Screening: Shown on Gandhi at K.N. College on 18th September 2019.
    • Exhibition: Displayed 100 portraits of life sketches of Gandhi (chitra pradarshni) at Gangour Garden on 30th and 31st January 2019 for the general public and students.
    • Competitions: Organized various competitions for students of JNVU.
  • Student Seminar
    • Held at JNVU on the occasion of Independence Day on the topic "Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav, Swatantrata Ke 75 Varsh."
  • Dialogue on Innovation and Trends in Research
    • Organized on 19th October 2021, with Keynote Speaker Prof. Yatindra Singh Sisodiya from MPICSSR.
  • Lecture on National Nutrition Month
    • Organized at the village Salawas in collaboration with Salawas Smart Village Yojana, with Nutritionist Dr. Namita Bhandari, on 28th September 2021.
  • Workshops on Women at Workplace: Problems and Challenges
    • Conducted in collaboration with North Western Railway, Jodhpur Mandal on 26th October 2021 and 11th November 2021 at two railway premises.

Webinars Organized

  • International Webinar
    • Organized by the Department of Public Administration in collaboration with Research Committee – 18 on Asian and Pacific Studies of the International Political Science Association, Montreal, Canada.
    • Topic: "Coping Up with COVID-19 Pandemic: Challenges Before the Administration and Civil Society."
    • Date: 26 May 2021
    • Convener: Prof. Meena Bardia
    • Coordinator: Dr. Dinesh Gehlot
    • Co-coordinator: Dr. Charu Bhurat
  • National Webinar
    • Organized by the Department of Public Administration in collaboration with Nehru Study Centre, Jai Narain Vyas University, Jodhpur.
    • Subject: "Sustainable Development and Self-Reliant India: Contemporary Issues."
    • Date: 21 June 2021
    • Convener: Prof. Meena Bardia
    • Coordinator: Dr. Dinesh Gehlot
    • Coordinator: Dr. Charu Bhurat
  • National Webinar on Financial Literacy
    • Organized by the Department of Public Administration in collaboration with Pagdandi Foundation and Mumbai Stock Exchange.
    • Date: 24 August 2021

Position in University

  • Director - Gandhi Studies Centre for 3 years
  • Warden - Pragya Niketan Hostel No. 4 for blind and disabled regular students of the University, unique of its kind in India, since 2015
  • Coordinator - Career Counselling and Placement Cell, K.N. College from 2015 to 2018
  • Chairman - Student Service Board since November 2021
  • Proctor - K.N. College for Women for 2 years (2008 to 2010)
  • President - Staff Club of K.N. College for Women from 2013 to 2019
  • Coordinator - Career Counselling and Placement Cell at K.N. College for Women
  • Cultural Coordinator - Faculty of Arts, Student Service Board (2020-2021)
  • Member - Committee on Women Harassment of JNVU

Positions Held in International Political Science Association, Montreal, Canada

  • Board Member – RC-18, elected and nominated in 2012 at Madrid, Spain, serving from 2012 to 2016
  • Vice Chair Person – RC-18, elected and appointed in 2016 at Poznan, Poland, continuing to serve. Elected for the 3rd time as Vice Chair Person in 2021 at the Lisbon World Congress
  • Chaired two sessions and acted as Discussant at the World Congress of IPSA, 2012, held in Madrid
  • Co-Chaired one session, acted as Discussant, and presented a paper at the World Congress of IPSA, 2016, held in Poznan, Poland
  • Panel Chair of the session "The Impact of Asia and the Pacific on World Politics: International Relations in Asia and the Pacific"
  • Panel Chair of the session "Politics in the Indian Subcontinent: Opportunities, Barriers, and Challenges"
  • Panel Discussant of "Contemporary Concerns for Developing Countries in Asia"
  • Paper Author and Oral Presenter on "Kashmir’s Special Status and Revocation of Article 370 of the Constitution of India"

Community Work

  • Member of International Innerwheel District – 305 and involved in projects for social causes, especially for women, children, and weaker sections since 2010
  • Executive Member of Viklang Punarvas and Prashikshan Sansthan – working to provide education and rehabilitation for specially abled students since 2000
  • Executive Member of Committee of Pragya Niketan Sansthan since 2001
  • Member of the Committee on Prevention of Sexual Harassment of North Western Railway, Jodhpur Mandal since 2016
  • Delivering radio talks on Aakash Vani regularly since 1993, focusing on social, political, and cultural aspects of society
  • Involved in various social projects related to the education of the girl child through different NGOs
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