Department of Home Science

Faculty Members
Programs offered
Department Activities

Name: Dr. Richa Chaturvedi

Assistant Professor & Head

Qualification: M.Sc.-Home Science (Foods & Nutrition), Ph.D.- Foods & Nutrition NET-JRF

Experience: 9 Years

Awards & Recognition

Prerna Samman on 08/03/2021 by Akhil Bhartiya TerapanthMahila Mandal
Secretary- Indian Dietetic Association, Rajasthan Chapter
Co-convenor, NetProFaN, Rajasthan Chapter
Master trainer SNF@Home, FSSAI
Life Member-Nutrition Society of India
Life Member-IAPEN

Publications:

Richa Chaturvedi and Nimali Singh (2017) Ascent International Journal for Research Analysis Impact of micronutrient intake on weight reduction in women. 32.1-32.7
Richa Chaturvedi and Nimali Singh (2016) International Journal of Current Research Factors associated with weight loss and changes in body composition in a commercial weight reduction. 35698-35701
Richa Chaturvedi and Nimali Singh (2016) Journal of Indian Dietetic Association Metabolically healthy but obese or metabolically obese but normal weight: Debate on Health.
Chapter 14: Healthy Diets Everywhere:227-247 In: Agarwal., P and Mathur, P.(Editors) (2020) Eat Right : A Food Systems Approach. Published by: Eat Right Foundation

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Name: Dr. Rachana Goswami

Assistant Professor

Qualification: M.Sc. -Home Science (Extension & Development Communication), Ph.D. - (Extension & Development Communication) NET

Experience: 10 Years

Best Paper Award International Conference on Commerce, Management Social Science and Science Organized by Navbharat Memorial Foundation in association with LBS PG College, Jaipur on 20 th -21 st Nov 2017.
Young Achievers Award conferred by Indian Trailblazer Women Award on 18 th Dec 2017.

Name: Ms. Anjali Jalu

Assistant Professor

Qualification: Pursuing Ph.D., M.Sc. -Home Science (Human Development)

Experience: 6 Years

Laboratory and Support Staff

Name: Mr. Jagdish Prasad Jagrawal

Laboratory. Assistant

Qualification: B.A.-B.Ed

Experience: 13 Years

Undergraduate Courses

B.Sc.-Home Science - 3 Year Professional Degree Course

	Part-1	Part-2	Part-3
Paper-1	Textile & Apparel Designing	Apparel Technology	Textile Science
Paper-2	Development Communication & Extension	Teaching & Learning in Extension	Programme Management
Paper-3	Foundation of Human Development	LifeSpan Development	Marriage, Family & Human Rights
Paper-4	Introduction to Foods	Nutritional Biochemistry	Family & Community Nutrition
Paper-5	Elementary Design in Housing	Interior Space Design	Family Resource Management

B.A. (Optional subject Home Science)

	Part-1	Part-2	Part-3
Paper-1	Family Resource Management	Human Development	Mother & Child Care
Paper-2	Food and Nutrition	Textiles & Clothing	Extension Education & Communication

Programme Outcomes:

Understand the basic concepts of foods and nutrition, human development, family resource management, extension education & communication and textiles and clothing.
Understand and apply the basic concepts in of Home Science in daily life
Develop a scientific approach in solving day-to-day problems.

Career Opportunities:

After completing a 3-year degree course in B.Sc.-Home Science students can pursue career in the fields of –

Clinical Nutrition & Dietetics, Sports Nutrition, Weight Management Counselors, Public Health Nutrition, Food Safety and Quality, Food Product Development.
Fashion Designers, Textile Designers, Merchandisers, Boutique owners, Quality controllers.
NGO Managers, Subject Matter Specialist, IEC Content Developers, Entrepreneurs
Early childhood educators, Special child educators, Marriage counselors, Counselors in Schools and Corporate, Activity planners and toy designers for children

Event Managers, Ergonomic Designers for Furniture and Work Space, Interior designers, Organic farming, Kitchen gardeners

Skill Enhancement Courses

Diploma in Nutrition and Dietetics

Role of nutrition has been realized to strengthen immunity during the recent COVID-19 pandemic. On the other side there is an alarming rise in lifestyle disorders such as obesity, diabetes, arthritis, cardiovascular diseases, cancer to name a few, in the past two decades. Hence, awareness regarding nutrition has become a necessity for all. Nutrition knowledge is helpful in prevention of diseases, maintenance of good health and managing various diseases to improve quality of life among patients. The course has been designed to develop an understanding of human anatomy, basic nutrition principles and how to apply them in daily life.

Career Opportunities: Students interested in gaining knowledge of nutrition with their main degree course, or women working in the field of yoga, naturopathy, physiotherapy will be benefitted.

Duration	One year (including 1month internship)
Eligibility	10+2 (Any Faculty)
Fee	Rs. 5000/-
Coordinator	Dr. Richa Chaturvedi (7849826045)

Diploma in Fashion Design

Fashion is an integral part of our lives. Students who wish to learn the basics of dress designing and garment construction may apply.

Career opportunities: May work with boutique and fashion houses or own a boutique

Duration	One year
Eligibility	10+2 (Any Faculty)
Fee	Rs. 30,000/-
Coordinator	Dr. Richa Chaturvedi (7849826045)

Session 2020-21

Name of Activity	Day	Resource Person
National Webinar on Breastfeeding: Significance in Present Times.	8th Aug 2020	Dr. Anamika, Consultant, Child Health and Nutrition, National Health Mission, Jharkhand
		Dr. Nimali Singh, Associate Professor, Dept. of Home Science, University of Rajasthan, Jaipur
National Webinar on SahiPoshanDesh Roshan	30th Sep 2020	Dr.Nimali Singh, Dr. Nimali Singh, Associate Professor, Dept. of Home Science, University of Rajasthan, Jaipur
		Dr Deepali Hariprasad, Technical Consultant, Nutrition, World Bank, New Delhi
		Dr.PrachiAvinash, Faculty, Dept of Food and Nutrition, CCAS, MPUAT
Workshop on Bring Home the Festival	5th& 6th Nov 2020	Dr.Kavita Gupta, Associate Professor, Nandlal Bose College of Fine Arts and Fashion, Swami Vivekanand Subharti University, Meerut
Online Extension lecture on Green Buildings: A Sustainable resolution for future stakeholders.	4th Dec 2020	Dr.Shilpi Saraswat, Assistant Professor, Department of Home Science, The Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda, Vadodara
Two days Exhibition	9th & 10th April 2021
Webinar on NGO Management	27th-Aug 2021	Dr. Archana Raj Singh, Former Dean, College of Home Science, Swami Keshwanand Rajasthan Agricultural University, Bikaner
Online Extension Lecture on Designing Effective Visual Aid	4th Dec 2021	Dr.Aparna Khanna, Associate Professor, Dept. of Development Communication & Extension, Lady Irwin College, University of Delhi
Demonstrations by students	16th-22nd March 2021
E-Poster Competition	1st -7th Aug 2021

Session 2019-20

Name of Activity	Day	Resource Person
Miracle for Cancer Patients-Dr. Johanna Budwig Protocol	14th December, 2019	Dr. O.P.Verma, President, Flax Awareness Society
Bakery Workshop	18th to 20th September, 2019	Ms. Shivani
Basics of Interior Designing	27th September, 2019	Ms. Jigishah Dave, Architect
Jewellery Designing & Photography	11th December, 2019	CADesk
Preparation of basic soups & sauces	14th December, 2019	Chef, CHA

Session 2018-19

Name of Activity	Day	Resource Person
Lecture on Importance of Breastfeeding & Early Initiation of Supplementary Feeding	11th September, 2018	Dr. Nimali Singh
		Associate Professor, Dept. Of Home Science, UOR
Iron-rich recipe contest	26th September,
	2018

Session 2017-18

Name of Activity	Day	Resource Person
Lecture on Personality Grooming, Hygiene & Etiquettes	17th November, 2017	Dr. Preeti Sharma, Assistant Professor, Dept. Of English, KMM Jaipur
Poster Competition: Importance of Supplementary Feeding in Infants	7th September 2017
Lecture on Infant and Young Child Nutrition	8th September, 2017	Dr. Nimali Singh
		Associate Professor , Dept. of Home Science, UOR
Recipe Contest on Diabetes Day	15th November, 207	Dr. Reshma Boolchandani
		Associate Professor, Dept. Of Home Science, UOR
Training program in First-Aid	4 days	Mr. Mahesh Sharma, Red Cross Society
Handling Common Problems of Sewing Machine	22nd November, 2017	Usha International Trainers