Department of Political Science

Faculty Members
Programs offered
Department Activities

Name: Dr Prerna Singh Lavania

Qualification: MA (Political Science, Education), M Phil, NET, PhD, LLB, B. Ed.

Experience: 16 Years

Publications

A Text Book written and Published by University book house, Jaipur titled: Introduction to Political Theory. First edition 2019, ISBN;978-81-941741-5-8.
Research paper entitled “Role of Indian Traditions in Biodiversity Conservation” published in an International Journal “AIJRA” ISSN:2455 – 443X in Volume II, issue IV, December 2017.
Research paper titled “Women in India’s freedom struggle” published in an International Journal “Research Inspiration”–ISJN: A4372-3069, ISSN:2455–443XinVolumeII, issue II, March’2017
Research paper titled “Human Rights of Dalit Women: A Critical Analysis” published in an International Multidisciplinary-Journal ISSN:2454-8467inVolumeII, issue, Jan’2017.

Name: Palu Joshi

Qualification: MA, PhD and NET/JRF (Political Science), Bachelor of Journalism

Experience: 11 years

Awards and Events

Invited as Resource Person Two-day IIHSG International Conference 2024 on "Human Security & Global Governance" organized by Interdisciplinary Institute of Human Security & Governance, Delhi, India in collaboration with Department of international Relations, University of Chittagong, Bangladesh, Department of Defense & Strategic Studies, Himachal Pradesh University, Shimla, India, K.E.T.'S V.G. Vaze College of Arts, Science & Commerce. (Autonomous), Mumbai, India; and Centre for Field Learning, Ahmedabad, India held on 30th September & Ist October 2024.
Invited as Resource Person Webinar on Consumerism VS Minimalism: Finding The Right Balance, organised by TULA Miranda House Consumer Consultative Centre, New Delhi on 15 March 2024
Keynote Speaker for Technical Session III, "Climate Change, Health and India's Developmental Diplomacy", during the ICSSR-sponsored National Seminar on "Viksit Bharat 2047: Shaping India's Global Engagement," held on March 24-25, 2025, organised by Central University of Gujarat

Publications

Edited Volume “Changing Dynamics of India’s Foreign Policy: Challenges and Way Ahead”, ACS Publishers, New Delhi, India, ISBN 9789394893436
"Nepali Political Parties: Their Role and Significance in the Nepali Polity (From Origin till the 2006 Democracy Movement)”;Dr. Jaiswal, Pramod (ed) “Understanding Nepal in Contemporary Times”; Synergy Books, New Delhi, 2016, ISBN No: 9789382059479
“Relations between British India and Monarchial Nepal: Treaty of Sugauli”,Dr. Jaiswal, Pramod (ed),Revisiting Nepal’s Foreign Policy in Contemporary Global Power Structure, G.B. Books, New Delhi, 2017, ISBN No: 9789383930692
“Challenges to Indian Federalism in Special Reference to Goods and Services Tax”, Inspira Journal of Modern Management and Entrepreneurship, ISSN:2231-167X
"Growth of Start- Up Ecosystem and Innovative Business Incubation: Role of Higher Education Institution of India”, GAP iNTERDISCIPLINARIES, Volume II, Issue:1, ISSN:2581-5828
"Changing South- Asian Dynamics: Balance of Power between India and China", Political Science Review, Vol 53-60, No 1-2, January- December 2014- 2021, Department of Political Science, University of Rajasthan, Jaipur.

Research Paper Presentations in Conferences/Seminars

Presented Paper “An Analysis of New Education Policy 2020 in the light of Educational Ideas of Swami Vivekananda”, at the National Conference on “Modern Society- Direction and Challenges: Aspiring Responses from Swami Vivekananda”, organized by Central University of Himachal Pradesh, in collaboration ICSSR, New Delhi, RSVP New Delhi, MAKAIAS, New Delhi, 9-11 June 2024
Presented Paper “Feminist Discourses in Indian Knowledge Systems”, at the International Conference on “Gender Equality: Where Do We Stand Today?”, organized by RUWA and UGC-MMTTC, UoR, 4-5 January 2025

Name: Dr. Poorva Bhardawaj

Qualification: MA (Political Science), NET, SET, PhD

Experience: 05 Years

Awards

Best Paper Award in International Multidisciplinary Conference Organized by St. Xavier’s College, Jaipur, Rajasthan, India on ‘Evolving Ecological Concerns: Transgressions, Transitions and Transformation’ (24-25 Feb, 2023)

Publications

Research paper titled "Mahatma Gandhi: Pariwar me Sanvad aur Samanjasya ke Protsahak" published in UGC Care List Journal "Juni Khyat", ISSN No. 2278-4632, Volume No. 14, Issue No. 1, 2024
Research paper titled "Swatantrata se poorv Marwar ke Kisan Aandolanon me Ranjnitik Sangathanon ki Bhoomika" published in Peer-reviewed Journal "Innovation the Research Concept", ISSN No. 2456-5474, Volume No. 9, Issue No. 2, 2024
Research paper titled “Bharat mein Vartman Shiksha: Durdasha se Mukti ki Jaroorat” published in UGC Care Listed Journal “Apni Maati”, ISSN No. 2322-0724, Volume No. 31, 2020
Research paper titled “Shekhawati ke Kisan Aandoaln mein Stree-Shakti ki Bhoomika” published in journal “Aksar”, ISSN No. 2278-2338, Volume No. 49, 2019
Research paper titled “Hashiye ke Samaj ka Sashaktikaran (Dalit Mahilaon ke Sashaktikaran ke Sandarbh mein” published in journal “Raj-Yashti: Journal of Social Sciences”, ISSN No. 0974-8687, Volume No. 11, 2018
Research paper titled “Lok-Kala tatha Sahitya ka Adhyayan: Shri Vijay Verma ki Chintaein” published in journal “Aksar”, ISSN No. 2278-2338, Volume No.43-44, 2018

Research Paper Presentations in Conferences/Seminars

International Conference organized by RUWA & UGC-MMTTC, University of Rajasthan, India on ‘Gender Equality: Where Do We Stand Today?’ (4-5 Jan, 2025)
समाजशास्त्र और सामाजिक नृविज्ञान विभाग, हिमाचल प्रदेश केंद्रीय विश्वविद्यालय द्वारा ‘आधुनिक समाज दिशा एवं चुनौतियां: वांछित प्रतिउत्तर स्वामी विवेकानंद’ पर आयोजित राष्ट्रीय संगोष्ठी (9-11 जून, 2024)
International Conference organized by Kanoria P.G. Mahila Mahavidyalaya, Jaipur in association with Indian Council of World Affairs, New Delhi, Delhi, India on ‘Changing Dynamics of India’s Foreign Policy: Challenges and Way Ahead’ (19-21 Feb 2024)
ULP National Seminar organized by Department of Political Science, University of Rajasthan, Jaipur, Rajasthan, India on ‘Vision India@2047 and Global Leadership: Challenges and Possibilities’ (12-13 Feb 2024)
National Conference organized by Department of Lifelong Learning in Collaboration with Campus Law Centre, University of Delhi on ‘Women Across Disciplines’ (7-8 Aug, 2023)
राजस्थान ब्रजभाषा अकादमी, जयपुर एवं कानोडिया पी.जी. महिला महाविद्यालय, जयपुर द्वारा विषय ‘ब्रजनायक श्रीकृष्ण: साहित्य अरु विविध विमर्श’ पर आयोजित राष्ट्रीय संगोष्ठी (27-28 फरवरी, 2023)
National Seminar organized by Kanoria P.G. Mahila Mahavidyalaya, Jaipur and University Five Year Law College, University of Rajasthan, Jaipur, Rajasthan, India on ‘Quality Improvement in the Disciplines of Arts and Legal Studies through Outcome Based Education’ (1-2 Feb, 2023)

Name: Dr. Nimisha Gaur

Qualification: MA (Political Science), MA (Public Administration), PhD, PDF, Minor Project 2023-24 (ICSSR, Delhi) on the topic "डिजिटल इंडिया से ग्राम उत्थान ग्रामीण स्वायत्त शासन संस्थाओं के विशेष संदर्भ में एक अनुभव मूलकअध्ययन"

Experience: 14 years

Awards

Awarded Via World Book of Record, London Press in Dubai (UAE) for Matchless Contribution in Promoting Causes of Education and Social Research

Publications

Research paper titled "डिजिटलिकरण से कृषि का बदलता स्वरूप" Published in UGC Care List Journal "शोध दिशा" 62 E ISSN No. 0975-735 X Volume No. 14, Issue No. Apr-Jun 2023
Research Paper titled "ग्रामीण विकास डिजिटलीकरण से ग्रामोत्थान" Published in Peer-reviewed Refereed Journal "Reaserch Reinforcement", RNI No. RAJBIL/2013/58598, Volume No. 11, Issue No. 1, May 2023- October 2023 Paper ID: RRJ112023H20

Research Paper Presentations in Conferences/Seminars

Paper titled "Development in Democratic Bharat through Digitalization" presented in an International Conference 6th Global Exchange Program Conference on Artificial Intelligence Green Education and Technology Based Learning jointly organised by RELTTAW Association and Marquisse Events Managing LCC in Dubai during 17 to 21 February, 2025
Paper Presented in National Conference on Local Governance in India @75 Issues Challenges and Contemporary Development, held on 25-26 March, 2023 organised by Centre for the Study of Law and Governance, Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi in Association with Rajiv Gandhi National Institute of Growth Development, Tamilnadu
International Conference on Recent Global Innovation Challenges and Trends in Multi disciplinary Research on Topic डिजिटलिकरण से बदलता ग्रामीण भारत 18-19 Dec, 2023 in BBD Gov. College, Chimanpura (Shahpura), Jaipur

Name: Dr. Sanju Sharma

Qualification: MA (Political Science), NET, SET, PhD. (Fellowship from ICSSR)

Experience: 05 Years

Publications

“Global Mechanism for Women Empowerment ( A study in context of United Nations) in Shodh Shree;

“Rising Strategic Role of India In Global Policy Making ( Under Modi Government from 2014 -the present) in Innovation The Research Concept ;

“Women Empowerment : A Historical Overview in Shodh Disha;

“The Agenda for Women in United Nations ( a critical appraisal) in Shodh Disha;

“The Rights of Child (A study in the context of United Nations and India)” in Research Analysis;

“The Democratic Socialization” in Shodh Shree ;

“Human Rights of Tribal People (A study in the context of ILO)” in Atishay Kalit;
“United Nations and Disabled Persons (A human rights approach)” in The Research Analysis Today;
“A New World: A Fresh Thought” in Abeer ;
"One Nation:One Election" in Indian Political Science Association Journal.

NEP-2020

Three/Four Year Bachelor of Arts

Part –I
	Semester -I	Semester –II
Paper	Foundations of Political Science.	Indian Political Thought.

Part –II
	Semester -III	Semester –IV
Paper	Select World Constitutions	Indian Political System

B.A – Four year Bachelor of Arts, Subject/Discipline—Political Science

Part –I
	Semester –I	Semester –II
Paper-I	Foundation of Political Science.	Political Ideologies
Paper–II	Indian Political Thought	Select Political Systems

Part –II
	Semester –III	Semester –IV
Paper-I	Indian Freedom Movement and Constitutional Development	International Politics and Foreign Policy of India
Paper–II	Indian Political Institutions and Processes	Elements of Public Administration OR Indian Administration

B.A. Pass Course

B.A. Honours (Political Science)

M.A. Political Science

Program Outcomes:

PO1. Critical Thinking: The ability to analyze and predict socio political phenomena based on the study of existing socio economic determinants and past experiences. This goal is achieved by classroom lectures and training students in the different methods and tools of investigation such as empirical research methods For example – Field Trips, organizing special world and national days.

PO2. Effective Communication: Establishment of linkages between academics and civil society at large so as to successfully address socio political problems. The quarterly news letter is a means for keeping the entire student population up to date with political occurrences at both global and domestic levels. Debates, seminars and guest lectures are also regularly organized on relevant themes and participation is sought from experienced resource persons.

PO3. Social Interaction: views of all are put together discussion group activities and debates organized from time to time on political issues.

PO4. Effective Citizenship: the course curriculum inculcates among students a basic understanding of the rights and duties of citizenship and thereby to act as responsible citizens through the observation of important days such as Independence Day, Republic Day, Human Rights Day, Constitution Day etc.

PO5. Ethics: Programme is designed to make students aware of the rights as well as duties towards the state as well as other citizens, as rights and duties complement each other. Curriculum also makes student gender sensitive and sensitive towards other marginalized sections of the society.

PO6. Environment and Sustainability: Programme helps understanding the issues of environmental contexts and sustainable development. It understands political processes and systems at both global and national levels, with regard to environment protection and sustainable development. Curriculum is designed to understand theoretical aspects of Environmentalism and Sustainability.

PO7. Self-directed and Life-long Learning: The purpose of the Programme is to deepen knowledge and understanding of one of the most powerful forces operating on people, communities and corporations today. In every career it is essential to have some understanding of policy and politics to make wise social, economic and political decisions. It helps develop writing skills, quantitative reasoning, statistical assessments, and analytical thinking as well.

Career Opportunities

Civil Services:
- For anyone considering appearing for the UPSC (Union Public Service Commission) exam, a thorough knowledge of Political Science is a must, and studying the subject at the undergraduate level can immensely help aspirants.
Policy Analyst:
- Political Science majors develop strong critical thinking, writing, and research skills, along with an in-depth knowledge of public policy, all of which are essential requirements for applying for the role of a policy analyst. The job of policy analysts is to evaluate the impacts of adopting a policy and use the analysis to devise arguments that either support or discredit the implementation.
Legislative Assistant:

Most people are unaware of the fact that Members of Parliament and other elected representatives and officials often hire assistants who can help them with their legislative duties.
These hires are professionally known as legislative assistants, who work in close collaboration with our MPs to research on policy issues, pending legislation, inquire into the problems of citizens within the jurisdiction of their employers, and coordinate and communicate with other officials of the jurisdiction.

Social Media Manager:
- From political candidates, officials, and parties to interest groups, every individual or organization in the public eye needs a strong social media presence. Their presence further needs to be managed by social media experts who understand politics and current issues well.

This is where political science graduates can leverage their knowledge of what constitutes a positive public image and opinion, and formulate and implement plans to shape and enhance their clients’ social media campaigns.

Journalism:
- A good political journalist is someone who has profound expertise in politics and aspires to use it to increase public awareness about the same across different media. Political Science graduates make excellent political journalists, reporters, and correspondents, given their competence in politics and their understanding of the political environment.

Whether students choose to supplement their undergraduate degree with a degree or diploma in journalism or mass communication or start working directly after graduation, journalism is a fantastic career option for Political Science graduates.

Marketing Research Analyst:
- Political science graduates are required to study the flow of power in political systems, which allows them to understand how to market a particular product across geographies to maximize its impact.

Therefore, they develop a knack for marketing jobs, which provides another career option in Political Science, since they can quickly and effortlessly analyse how consumers of a specific demographic will respond to the product through their knowledge of research methodologies. Students can pursue an MBA or enter into the marketing industry right after their graduation.

Teaching:
- Students who enjoy gaining more knowledge about the subject can consider teaching at the school or college level as a career option in Political Science. At the school level, teachers are required to hold a B.Ed. degree, along with an MA in political science, while at the college level, teachers need to qualify examinations such as UGC NET/ SET and/or hold a Ph.D.
Intelligence Analyst:
- Intelligence analysts work for government agencies like the CBI. They utilise their knowledge of political science to analyse all levels and parameters of development in the country’s volatile regions, which requires their specific knowledge and skill set.

Their work also includes making reports on groups that may pose a threat to national security, study patterns of leadership and public response, and present their findings in a conclusive manner.

Political Campaign Staff:
- A political campaign staff’s job profile is the same as that of a social media manager, except that this work is done mostly offline. Political campaign staff members prepare press releases and draft speeches for their clients, design and execute campaign strategies, analyse current political issues, study public reactions to cultivate their client’s image, and organise fundraisers for the campaign.
Public Relations Representative/ Specialist:
- Public relations representatives or specialists are people who act as mediators between their clients and the public through various platforms of the media. From organising press releases and conferences to managing campaigns, events, and public appearances, the profession requires astute critical skills of researching, writing, and analysing to promote their client’s image, something that political science majors possess in abundance.
Political Scientist:
- Lastly, for students who are deeply passionate about the study of political science, academia is an industry that is always open. Students can pursue their MA and PhD in Political Science following the completion of their graduation, to become thinkers and subject matter experts.

Year 2024-25

S.No	Name of the Activity	Resource Person	Objective	Date
1	Career Prospects in Political Science (Guest Lecture)	Mr. Ajay Ahlawat	To make the students familiar with career opportunities in Political Science	24-09-2024
2	Research Methodology (Extension Lecture)	Prof Vikas Nautiyal	To develop an orientation towards Research among students	25-09-2024
3	Parliamentary Processes and Procedures in India (Special Lecture)	Prof M.M. Semwal	To make the students well aware about the functioning of Indian Parliament	22-10-2024
4	Poster Making Competition on the theme Sustainable Development	NA	To spread awareness about sustainable development goals	24-10-2024
5	Trip to Parliament	NA	To make the students witness the actual working of the Parliament	08-11-2024
6	Online Quiz and Oath of Allegiance to the Constitution	NA	To assess the students knowledge about the Constitution of India	26-11-2024
7	Panel Discussion on Manual Scavenging	Bhanvar Meghwanshi, Pawan Nakwal, Adv Akhil Choudhary	To raise awareness about the malpractice of manual scavenging	10-12-2024
8	Vidhan Sabha Visit	NA	To witness the actual processes of State Legislative Assembly	03-03-2025

Year 2023-24

S.No	Name of Activity	Resource Person	Objective	Date
1	Extempore	NA	To Develop Communication Skill in the Students	31-07-2023
2	A Session on Safe Social Media And Digital Payment Campaign	C.B Sharma	To Create awareness among Students about cyber Crimes. and generate Digital Literacy	25-07-2023
3	Constitution Park Visit	NA	To provide Students firsthand knowledge about the Constitution of the Country.	28-07-2023 & 15-9-23.
4	Slogan Writing competition	NA	Celebrating Independence of the Nation and Valuing the Rich heritage of our composite culture and Nation	15-08-2023
5	P_20 Sansad Chopal Group Discussion	NA	To Give students a platform to discuss the issues related to youth and women.	11-10-2023
6	Guest Lecture on Political Socialization	Prof Inakshi Chaturvedi	To enhance the knowledge of the Students on the Topic	17-10-2023
7	National Unity Day Celebration Discussion on Uniform civil Code and Movie Screening	NA	Generating Awareness among the Students on Uniform Civil Code, its Importance and requirement.	31-10-2023
8	Constitution Day Celebration National Quiz	NA	Generate Awareness about the Constitutional Rights	26-11-2023

Year 2022-23

S. No	Activity	Date	Mode
1	Plantation Drive	16-07-2022	Offline
2	Special Lecture on Decoding Higher Education Federalism in India: Exploring the Promises of NEP- 2020 and Problems of Indian University System.	12/08/2022	Offline
3	Small research survey on the topic, Role of Social Media in formation of Political Opinion amongst Youth.	August- September 2022	Online
4	A national week- long online FDP on the topic, Education as an Equaliser: Its Evolution and Relevance in Gender Equality	10th to 16th October 2022	Online
5	One day excursion to the Pradhanmantri Sangrahalaya, New Delhi	05-11-2022.	Offline
6	Extension lecture on Indian Constitution: Philosophy & Objectives	26th Nov, 2022	Online
7	Extension lecture on Human Rights and Global Development	10/12/2022	Online
8	A poster making competition on Human Rights	13-12-2022	Offline
9	One day Workshop on Career Opportunities in UPSC and other Competitive Exams	17-12-2022	Offline
10	A poetry competition to commemorate Prakram Diwas	23-01-23	Online
11	A two- days National Seminar on Quality Improvement in the disciplines of Arts and Legal Studies through Outcome Based Education	1-2 February 2023	Offline

Year 2021-22

S. No	Activity	Date	Mode
1	Guest Lecture by Dr. Janak Singh Meena	08-09-2021	Online
2	Panel Discussion	18-09-2021	Offline
3	Constitution Day Celebration: Movie Show	26-11-2021	Online
4	Human Rights Day: Guest Lecture	10-12-2021	online
5	ParaakramDiwas: Guest Lecture	24-01-2022	Online

Year 2020-2021

S. No	Activity	Date	Mode
1	National Debate Competition: Media trials are interference in the process of judicial verdicts	31-10-2020	Online
2	Constitution Day Celebration: Virtual Tour of the Parliament	26-11-2020	Online
3	Human Rights Day: Guest Lecture	10-12-2020	Online
4	National Youth Day Celebration: Movie Show on life & times of Swami Vivekananda	12-01-2020	online
5	ParaakramDiwas: Movie Show- Bose: The Forgotten Hero	23-01-2021	Online

Year 2019-2020

S. No	Activity	Date	Mode
1	Orientation Session for Hons Students	11-07-2019	Offline
2	One day Trip to Rashtrapati Bhawan	22-08-2019	Offline
3	Special Lecture on Jammu & Kashmir by Shri Vijay Pal Singh	20-09-2019	Offline
4	Workshop on Healthy Lifestyles: Mr. Samar Singh from 8 Steps Studio	19-11-2019	Offline
5	Constitution Day Celebrations: Movie Show Sardar	26-11-2019	Offline
6	Human Rights Day: Lecture by Prof. H. K. Sharma	10-12-2019	offline

Year 2018-2019

S. No	Activity	Date	Mode
1	One Day Trip to Jamwaramgarh	08-09-2018	Offline
2	Extension Lecture on Arab- Israel Conflict: Prof Shashi Sahay	18-09-2018	Offline
3	Extension Lecture on Gandhism: Prof Vidya Jain	08-10-2018	Offline
4	Extension Lecture on Sino- Indian Relations: Prof R.S. Bareth	15-11-2018	Offline
5	Constitution Day Celebrations: Quiz and Essay Competition	26-11-2018	Offline
6	Human Rights Day Celebration: Movie show The Story of 30 Articles of Human Rights	10-12-2018	Offline

Year 2017-2018

S. No	Activity	Date	Mode
1	Peer Learning Session I	18-08-2017	Offline
2	Peer Learning Session II	20-09-2017	Offline
3	Extension Lecture on Gandhi and Globalization: Prof Vidya Jain	09-10-2017	Offline
4	One Day Visit to DuralbhjiAvedna Ashram	10-10-2017	Offline
5	Extension Lectures: Arab- Israel Conflict	7 & 10 Nov 2017	Offline
6	Constitution Day Celebrations: Quiz and Poster Making Competition	27-11-2017	Offline
7	Human Rights Day Celebration: Special Lecture by Dr M.K. Devarajan	10-12-2017	Offline

Year 2016-2017

S. No	Activity	Date	Mode
1	One Day Visit To Parliament	05-08-2016	Offline
2	Guest Lecture by Prof Rajiv Gupta on How to Prepare Research Projects	17-09-2016	Offline
3	Peer Learning Session	08-10-2016	Offline
4	One Day Visit to Bassi Gram Panchayat	22-02-2017	Offline