Faculty Details
DR. NIDHI  YADAV

DR. NIDHI YADAV

ASSISTANT PROFESSOR

Email: nidhiyadava@gmail.com, nidhiyadav.polsc@rla.du.ac.in

Contact: 99100 4121

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Orcid Id: 0009-0002-1271-2016

Viwan Id: 220923

Educational Qualifications
S.No. Qualification University / Institution Year
1 PhD University of Rajasthan 2008
2 MPhil University of Rajasthan 2001
3 MA PUBLIC ADMIN. University of Rajasthan 2000
4 MA POLITICAL SCIENCE University of Rajasthan 2007
Industry/Permanent/Temporary/Contractual/Adhoc Teaching Experience
Sr.No. Post Institution Duration Type
1 Assistant Professor Ram Lal Anand College, University of Delhi
2 Research Officer Indian Institute of Public Administration
Administrative Assignments
WORKS DONE AS ASSISTANT PROFESSOR IN RAM LAL ANAND COLLEGE
Member / Convener / Co-Convener

• Teacher in Charge, Department of Political Science, Ram Lal Anand College University of Delhi. (2025-2026)

• Convener, Admission Committee, Department of Political Science, Ram Lal Anand College University of Delhi. (2025-2026)

• Member, Internal Quality and Assurance Cell, Ram Lal Anand College, University of Delhi. (2025-2027)

• Convener, Canteen Committee, Ram Lal Anand College, University of Delhi (2025-2026).

• Co-Convener, NIRF Committee Parameter I- Teaching, Learning & Resources, Ram Lal Anand College, University of Delhi (2025-2026).

• Co-Convener, Green Campus Society, Ram Lal Anand College, University of Delhi (2025-2026).

• Member, Research Committee, Ram Lal Anand College, University of Delhi (2025-2026).

• Member, Library Committee, Ram Lal Anand College, University of Delhi (2025-2026).

• Co-Convener, NIRF Committee Parameter I- Teaching, Learning & Resources, Ram Lal Anand College, University of Delhi (2024).

• Member IQAC, Ram Lal Anand College, University of Delhi (2023-2025).

• Co-Convener, Admission Committee, Department of Political Science, Ram Lal Anand College, University of Delhi (2023-2024).

• Member, Career Counselling and Placement Cell, Ram Lal Anand College, University of Delhi (2017 to 2019 and 2023-2024).

• Member, Sangosthi, Ram Lal Anand College, University of Delhi (2023-2024).

• Member, Green Campus, Ram Lal Anand College, University of Delhi (2023-2024).

• Member IQAC, Ram Lal Anand College, University of Delhi (2021-2023).

• Member, Green Campus Committee, Ram Lal Anand College, University of Delhi (2021-2023).

• Member, Career Counselling and Placement Cell, Ram Lal Anand College, University of Delhi (2017 to 2019 and 2021-2023).

• Member, Student’s Union and Advisory Committee, Ram Lal Anand College, University of Delhi, from 2018 to 2019.

• Member, Discipline Committee, Ram Lal Anand College, University of Delhi, from 2019 to 2020.

• Member, Debating and Quiz Society (English), Ram Lal Anand College, University of Delhi, from 2019 to 2020.
ORIENTATION/ INDUCTION PROGRAMME, REFRESHER COURSES AND FACULTY DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMMES SUCCESSFULLY COMPLETED

• Participated and Completed a 12 Days Refresher Course on “Integrating ICT in Advanced Research Methodology for Transformative Teaching and Academic Excellence” under Malaviya Mission Teacher Training Programme (MMTTP) of University Grants Commission (UGC) Organized by “MM-TTC : Ramanujan College”, University of Delhi from November 18-25, 2025- and obtained Grade A+.

• Participated and Completed a One Week Faculty Development Programme (Short Term) on “Research Methodology and Undergraduate Research guidance in the NEP Context: Teaching Mentoring and Assessment Strategies” under Malaviya Mission Teacher Training Programme (MMTTP) of University Grants Commission (UGC) Organized by “MM-TTC : Ramanujan College, Delhi” in collaboration with College of Vocational Studies, University of Delhi from 11 July, 2025 - 17 July, 2025 and obtained Grade A+.

• Participated and Completed the NEP 2020 Orientation & Sensitization Programme under Malaviya Mission Teacher Training Programme (MM-TTP) of the University Grants Commission organized by the Centre for Professional Development in Higher Education (UGC-MTTC), University of Delhi from December 05-14, 2023.

• Has successfully completed one week Interdisciplinary Refresher Course in “Advanced Research Methodology” for Faculty in Universities/ Colleges/ Institutes of Higher Education from October 23-November 06, 2023 and obtained Grade A+ organized by the Teaching Learning Centre, Ramanujan College, University of Delhi in collaboration with Shri Mathuradas Mohota College of Science, Nagpur under the aegis of Ministry of Education Pandit Madan Mohan Malaviya National Mission on Teachers and Training.

• Has successfully completed a 4 week Faculty Induction. Orientation Programme for “Faculty in Universities/ Colleges/ Institutes of Higher Education from April 23-May 27, 2023 and obtained Grade A+ organized by the Teaching Learning Centre, Ramanujan College, University of Delhi in collaboration with Army Institute of Education (AIE) under the aegis of Ministry of Education Pandit Madan Mohan Malaviya National Mission on Teachers and Training.
SUMMER INTERNSHIPS/ CERTIFICATE COURSES/ FACULTY DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMMES/ NATIONAL SEMINARS/ CONSULTATIONS/ MOVIE SCREENINGS/ TALK/ FIELD TRIPS/ DEBATES/ QUIZES ORGANIZED AS ASSISTANT PROFESSOR OF THE COLLEGE

• Organized the Daily Diary of 09 IAS Officers (OTs) (AGMUT Cadre: 2024) Since December 2025 on monthly basis under Directorate of Training (UTCS), Government of NCT of Delhi.

• Organized an Inter College Debate (Conventional Debate Competition) on February 4, 2026.

• Organized a Cleanliness Drive on November 17, 2025 in the College Premises.

• Successfully organized an Educational field trip (5th-8th November 2025) under the initiative Unnat Bharat Abhiyan of Ram Lal Anand college to as teacher in charge of the Department, 2025.

• Organized a special Talk on: Life Lessons from an Army Veteran” (Col. Dr. Divakaran Padma Kumar Pillay (Retd.) Shawra Chakra Awardee) on October 16, 2025.

• Organized an Alumni Talk on “Decoding Swadesh in a Changing Global Order” by Rohin Kumar (Author of Lal Chowk) on September 26, 2025.

• Organized a Movie Screening cum Panel Discussion on “Kesari: Chapter 2” on September 8, 2025.

• Organized a Faculty Development Programme, on “NEP: Orientation and Sensitization Programme” for 150 participants, under Malaviya Mission Teacher Training Programme (MMTTP) of University Grants Commission (UGC) Organized by Ram Lal Anand College in collaboration with “MM-TTC: Ramanujan College, Delhi” from July 22-31, 2025.

• Conducted a 40 hours Certificate Course on Diplomacy and Global Strategy: A Comprehensive Course on International Relations from September 13, 2024 – October 27, 2024.

• Conducted a 40 hours Certificate Course on Gender Discourses: The Indian Perspective from September 23, 2023- December 03, 2023.

• Sanctioned/ Ongoing Research project on “Sustainable livelihood enhancement of SC communities in Chainpura Tehsil of Niwai, Rajasthan” of Rs. 69, 75,678 from the department of Science and Technology, Government of India for a period of two years.

• Organized a Movie Screening of the Movie “Mirch Masala” on September 11, 2023 for the students of Ram Lal Anand College.

• Organized an Academic Trip to the Partition Museum of the VIth Semester students of BA (Hons) Political science on September 1, 2023.

• Organized a Two Day Workshop on the SCs and STs Prevention of Atrocities Act, 1989 in Collaboration with the Indian Institute of Public Administration, New Delhi on August 10 and 11, 2023.

• Summer Internship on Fiscal Policy, Transparency and Issues of Governance: A Case Study of the Indian Democratic Framework for the students of BA Hons Political Science, Department of Political Science, Ram Lal Anand College, University of Delhi.

• Created Audio Books for Semester V and Semester VI (LOCF- 2022-2023) for the PwD students.

• Organized a Faculty Development Programme, on “Babasaheb Ambedkar and his Vision India: From Perception to 70 participants, in collaboration with Teaching Learning Centre, Ramanujan College from February 27-March 05, 2023.

• Completed/ Conducted a Certificate Course on “Research Skills and Political Thought Traditions”, from October 15th – December 18th 2022.

• Was the key note speaker in a Training session on Youth Parliament, organized by the College in collaboration with Awaaz- the Debating Society, on June 22nd 2022.

• Delivered lectures on “Historical Origins of Public Policy”, on April 2nd 2022, and on “Public Policy: Theories and Issues”, on April 3rd 2022, as a part of the Certificate Course on Public Policy organized by the Department of History, Ram Lal Anand College.

• Organised a certificate course on “India’s International relation and foreign policy in a globalizing world: Theories, Debates and Concerns” for 145 participants, from December 18th 2021 – February 20th 2022.

• Organised a Faculty Development Programme, on “Inclusive Growth and Affirmative Action in India: A Roadmap” for 100 participants, in collaboration with Teaching Learning Centre, Ramanujan College and Indian Institute of Public Administration from January 17th–23rd, 2022.

• Organised special lecture on “Neighbourhood First: India’s new foreign policy”, for 100 participants, on February 5th 2022.

• Organised special lecture on “India’s security environment: emerging uncertainties and challenges”, for 100 participants, on January 8th 2022.

• Organised a talk on “Russia-Ukraine-India Axis: Comprise or Commitment”, for 110 participants, on April 12th 2022.

• Organised a Field Trip to Ambedkar memorial for 140 participants, on April 6th 2022.

• Organised special lecture on “China Factor: India’s relation with Indo-Pacific Region”, for 100 participants, on December 21st 2021.

• Organized a webinar on “Gandhi and Environment”, for 160 participants, in collaboration with Vasudha - The eco-club, Department of history and Department of political science, on July 23rd 2021.

• Organized a webinar on “copyright and plagiarism issues for teaching and research”, with 83 participants, in collaboration with IQAC on June 24th 2021.

• Organised a webinar on “gender sensitisation and sexual harassment of women workplace”, with 135 participants, in collaboration with ASMI- the gender sensitisation committee and women welfare advisory committee June 22nd 2021.

• Organized a Faculty Development Programme on “Transforming Governance in India: Issues and Concerns” for 220 participants, in collaboration with Teaching Learning Centre, Ramanujan College, on September 21st – 27th 2020.

• Organized an E- Workshop for 400 participants on “Research Methodology and Data Handling” in collaboration with the Department of Laws, Bhagat Phool Singh Mahila Vishwavidyalaya, Sonipat, Haryana from May 28th – June 14th 2020.

• Organized a Webinar on “Health Concerns: Revisiting Issues and Challenges” on April 25, 2020. (Speakers - Dr. Ankur Mittal, MPT, Neuroscience, Head and Senior Consultant, Neuro and Pulmonary Physiotherapist, Kcell Physiocare, Safdarjung Enclave, New Delhi; 2) Dr. Pankaj Shahi, Senior Physiotherapist, Max Healthcare, Saket, New Delhi and 3) Dr. Sophia Ali, Clinical Psychologist and Movement Therapist, Max Healthcare, Saket, New Delhi.)

• Organized a National Seminar on “The Strategic Scope of India’s Foreign Policy: Looking Ahead” on October 18, 2019. (Speakers - Prof. Rumki Basu, Prof. Harsh Pant and Dr. Manan Dwivedi).

• Organized a Field Visit to Babasaheb Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Memorial on September 3, 2019 (52 students participated).

• Organized a Creative Writing Competition on August 29, 2019.

• Organized a Creative Writing and a Poster Making Competition on April 9, 2019 for the students of the Ram Lal Anand College.

• Organized a Consultation on “Dr. B.R. Ambedkar’s Thoughts on Socio-Economic Transformation” at Event Convenor at Ram Lal Anand College, University of Delhi on April 1, 2019. The Consultation was organized in collaboration with Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Chair in Social Justice at the Indian Institute of Public Administration, (Speakers- Prof. Sushma Yadav, Member, University Grants Commission and Vice Chancellor, Bhagat Phool Singh Mahila Vishwavidyalaya, Sonipat and Prof. C. Sheela Reddy, Chair Professor, Dr. Ambedkar Chair in Social Justice at IIPA).

• Organized a Field Visit to Babasaheb Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Memorial on September 18, 2018.

• Organized a Talk by Dr. Devender Singh, Associate Professor, Dr. Ambedkar International Centre, at Ram Lal Anand College on “Babasaheb Dr. B.R. Ambedkar’s Thoughts and Philosophy on Sustainable Development” on August 22, 2018.

• Organized a Quiz “Swaraj” on April 9, 2018 for the students of Department of Political Science, Ram Lal Anand College.

• Organized a Debate on “Indian Foreign Policy” on April 4, 2018 for the students of the Department of Political Science, Ram Lal Anand College.
TRAININGS CONDUCTED AS RESEARCH OFFICER, DR. B. R. AMBEDKAR CHAIR IN SOCIAL JUSTICE AT THE INDIAN INSTITUTE OF PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION
WAS THE ACADEMIC ASSOCIATE IN THE FOLLOWING:

• Training Programme for “Liaison Officers for SCs/ STs” sponsored by The Oil & Natural Gas Corporation Limited (ONGC Academy), Dehradun. (November 7-8, 2013)

• Training of Trainers on “Menstrual Hygiene Management at Grassroots level among the Marginalized Sections” organized by Water Supply & Sanitation Collaboration Council, Geneva in collaboration with Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Chair in Social Justice, IIPA. (September 24-27, 2013)

• Training Programme on “Communication & Presentation Skills” for ISS probationers sponsored by National Academy of Statistical Administration (NASA). (July 22-26, 2013)

• Capacity Building for the NGOs sponsored by Dr. Ambedkar Foundation, Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment, GOI. (June 25-29, 2012)

• Training Programme on “Government Reservation Policy” for officers of Tehsil Hydro Development Corporation (THDC), Rishikesh organized at THDCIL, Rishikesh. (June 21-22, 2012)

• IIPA Module for the 80th Advance Course on Administration and Development and the 49th Foundation Training Course for Bangladesh Civil Servants held at IIPA. (May 21, 2012)

• 79th Advance Course on Administration Development and the 48th Foundation Training Course for Bangladesh Civil Servants held at IIPA. (May 14, 2012)

• One day National Dialogue “In Search of Peace” sponsored by the Indian Association of Social Institutions (IASI). (March 9, 2010)

• Third Vertical Interaction Course on “Leadership Excellence” for IPS Officers (in collaboration with The Pacific Institute, USA (Sponsored by the Bureau of Police Research and Development, Government of India). (July 28 to August 1, 2008)

• Third In-Service Training Programme for Morrowin Civil Service Officers sponsored by the Department of Personnel and Training, Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India. (July 14 – August 22, 2008)

• 39th and 40th Foreign Training Course (FTC) of the Bangladesh Civil Service (Sponsored by the Bangladesh Public Administration Training Centre, (BPATC), Dhaka, Ministry of Establishment, Government of Bangladesh). (May 19-23, 2008)

• Management Development Programme for Local Development Officers (LDOs) Government of Nepal (Sponsored by the Ministry of External Affairs, Government of India). (May 5-16, 2008)

• Management Development Programme for Local Development Officers (LDOs) Government of Nepal (Sponsored by the Ministry of External Affairs, Government of India). (February 18-29, 2008)

• Management Development Programme for Local Development Officers (LDOs) Government of Nepal (Sponsored by Ministry of External Affairs, Government of India). (January 28-February 8, 2008)

• Management Development Programme for Local Development Officers (LDOs) Government of Nepal (Sponsored by Ministry of External Affairs, Government of India). (January 14-25, 2008)

• Second Foundation Training Programme for Bangladesh Civil Servants India Module (Sponsored by Bangladesh Public Administration Training Centre, (BPATC), Dhaka, Ministry of Establishment, Government of Bangladesh). (March 12-14, 2008)

• Case Study Validation Workshop (Training Programme). (March 16, 2007)

• Foundation Training Programme for Bangladesh Civil Servants (Indian Module) sponsored by Bangladesh Public Administration Training Centre, Ministry of Establishment, Govt. of Bangladesh. (June 19-25, 2006)
Area Of Interests/Specialization
• Public Administration

• Public Policy

• Governance
Subjects Taught
• PUBLIC POLICY IN INDIA 

• PUBLIC POLICY: THEORIES AND DEBATES 

• FEMINISM: THEORY AND PRACTICE 

• GOVERNANCE:ISSUES ANDCHALLENGES

• CITIZENSHIP IN A GLOBALIZING WORLD 

• FOREIGN POLIY IN INDIA 

• PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION: THEORIES AND CONCEPTS
Research Guidance
SUMMER INTERNSHIP FOR THE STUDENTS OF BA HONOURS POLITICAL SCIENCE, RAM LAL ANAND COLLEGE, UNIVERSITY OF DELHI.
RESEARCH PROJECTS COMPLETED
• Sustainable Livelihood Enhancement of Scheduled Caste Communities in Chainpura Tehsil of Niwai, Rajasthan, sanctioned by the Department of Science and Technology, Government of India, 2023-2026 : On Going.

• Special Study on Low Level Representation of Minorities in the Ministry of Railways and Department of Posts sponsored by Ministry of Minority Affairs : Report Submitted.

• Sexual Harassment Act: An Analysis and Future Implications (A Comparative Case Study of Six Colleges of University of Delhi) being as the Assistant Professor of Department of Political Science, Ram Lal Anand College, University of Delhi : Completed (9 Months-September 2019 till May 2020).

• Reservation Policy in India: Retrospect and Prospect sponsored by Dr. Ambedkar Foundation, Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment : Completed.

• Compilation and Publication of the Important Articles, Speeches and Writings of Dr. Ambedkar’s Interventions in the Constituent Assembly in framing of the Constitution; Pandit Jawahar Lal Nehru’s Interventions in the Constituent Assembly on framing of the Indian Constitution and Smt. Indira Gandhi’s speeches, initiatives on empowerment of the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes : Completed.
CONSULTANCIES COMPLETED as being the RESEARCH OFFICER, Dr. AMBEDKAR CHAIR at IIPA, New Delhi
• Study of the Delhi Right of Citizen to Time Bound Delivery of Services (E-SLA) sponsored by Government of National Capital Territory of Delhi (GNCTD) : Report Submitted.

• Evaluation Study of the Public Service Guarantee Act & Recommendations for The U. N. Public Services Based on the efforts of the Madhya Pradesh State Government On Public Service Guarantee Act : Report Submitted.
Chapters in books and e-chapters(Published)
• Nidhi Yadav & Mehak Joshi : Exploring India’s Cultural Transformation: A Historical Perspective on Social Shifts, Traditions and Modern Influences, Book Chapter in a book on “Cultures in Transformation: A Sub continental Experience” by Krisan Gopal Tyagi, ISBN: 978-93-48433-39-8 (Chapter 9, page no. 93-112.)

• Nidhi Yadav & Pranav Khosla : Diplomatic Complexity: A Multifaceted Analysis of India’s Dynamic Foreign Policy Evolution under Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s Leadership, Presentation at Conference: CINEFOUR Multidisciplinary Perspectives held on May 15, 2024 in Hybrid Mode (Online and Santa Lucia, Bergamo, Italy), ISSN / E-ISSN: 0009-7039, Article ID: #Ref No. C/24/020, Journal Name: CINEFORUM Journal, Website: https://revistacineforum.com

• Nidhi Yadav, Adya Venkateswara Minaxi, Anuj Choudhary, Chahak Yadav, Pranav Khosla and Pratyush Ranjan Kanth : Fiscal, Transparency and Issues of Governance: A Case Study of The Indian Democratic Framework, Research Article, ISSN: 0378-1143, “Annals of the Bhandarkar Oriental Research Institute”, 2024.

• Nidhi Yadav, Shakvi Sharma, Shruti Vishnoi and Monifa Noor : Safeguarding Biodiversity in Policy Analysis For Sustainability, Research Article, ISSN: 0975-802X, “Rabindra Bharati University Journal of Economics”, 2024.

• Nidhi Yadav : Central Administration: President, Prime Minister, e-Content Development under e-PG Pathshala, https://epgp.inflibnet.ac.in/Home/ViewSubject?catid=qCgn6i2dJ9uz2O8QM8FcA ==, 2019.

• Nidhi Yadav : State Administration: Governor, Chief Minister, Cabinet Council of Ministers, Chief Secretary, e-Content Development under e-PG Pathshala, https://epgp.inflibnet.ac.in/Home/ViewSubject?catid=qCgn6i2dJ9w2O8OM8FcA==, 2019.

• Nidhi Yadav : Central Administration: Cabinet Secretary, Cabinet Secretary; Council of Ministers and Cabinet, e-Content Development under e-PG Pathshala, https://epgp.inflibnet.ac.in/Home/ViewSubject?catid=qCgn6i2dJ9w2O8OM8FcA==, 2019.

• Nidhi Yadav : Agricultural Marketing in India: Issues and Concern, Book, ISBN: 978-93-7831-402-5, Manak Publications, New Delhi, 2017.

• Nidhi Yadav & Sushma Yadav : Social Justice: Ambedkar’s Vision (pp. 3-25), Chapter in book, ISBN: 9789378331-401-8, Ambedkar on Social Justice: Legal, Political and Socio-Economic Landscape, Edited by Sushma Yadav & Shri Prakash Singh, Manak Publications, New Delhi, 2015.

• Nidhi Yadav : Prashasani k Sudhaar (pp.466-486), Chapter in book, ISBN No. 9788125059479, “LokPrashasan: Siddhant Evam Vyavhaar” by Prof. Sushma Yadav & Dr. Balwan Gautam, Published by Orient Black Swan, New Delhi, 2015.

• Nidhi Yadav : Vaishvikaran aur Bhartiya Prashasan (pp.487-495), Chapter in book, ISBN No. 9788125059479, “LokPrashasan: Siddhant Evam Vyavhaar” by Prof. Sushma Yadav & Dr. Balwan Gautam, Published by Orient Black Swan, New Delhi, 2015.

• Nidhi Yadav : Vikaas Prashasan: Sankalpanatmak Vishleshan (pp.104-126), Chapter in book, ISBN No. 9788125059479, “LokPrashasan: Siddhant Evam Vyavhaar” by Prof. Sushma Yadav & Dr. Balwan Gautam, Published by Orient Black Swan, New Delhi, 2015.

• Nidhi Yadav & Sushma Yadav : B. R. Ambedkar: Samajik Nyaya evam Samaveshi Vikas (pp. 477-495), Research Article, ISSN 2249-2577, Special Number on B. R. Ambedkar, “Samajik Nyaya evam Samaveshi Vikas”, A Half Yearly Lok Prashashan Journal published by the Indian Institute of Public Administration, Year 6, No. 2, July-December, 2013.

• Nidhi Yadav & Sushma Yadav : Social Justice: Ambedkar’s Vision (pp. 3-12), Research Article, ISSN 2230-8458, Special Issue on Dr. B. R. Ambedkar & Social Justice: A National & Global Perspective in World Focus, An Indo-centric Foreign Affairs Monthly Journal, New Delhi, April 2013.

• Nidhi Yadav & Sushma Yadav : Bharat Mein Vikas Uplabdhiyaan evam Antariyav (pp. pp. 208-234), Research Article, ISSN 2249-2577, Special number on “Vikas: Dasha, Disha”, A Half Yearly Lok Prashashan Journal published by the Indian Institute of Public Administration, Year 3, No. 2, July-December, 2011.

• Nidhi Yadav : Agricultural Marketing and E-Governance: Strategies to meet the challenges in the 21st Century (pp. 345-351), Research Article, ISSN 0091-5510, Indian Journal of Political Science, Vol. LXXI, No. 1, January-March, 2010.

• Nidhi Yadav & Sushma Yadav : Governance and Public Private Partnership: A New Paradigm, Popular Research Article, ISSN 0192-5121, Research Committee 04 on Bureaucracies in Developing Societies of International Political Science Association’s 21st World Congress of Political Science at Santiago (Chile) 2009 from July 12-16, 2009; Printed in Vol. No. 29.

• Nidhi Yadav & Sushma Yadav : Governance in India and Public Private Partnership: A Paradigm Shift (pp. 638-653), Research Article, ISSN 0019-5561, Special number on “A Policy Framework on Public Private Partnership in India”, Quarterly Journal of the Indian Institute of Public Administration, Vol. LIV, No. 3, September, 2008.

• Nidhi Yadav : Planning, Decentralization and Rural Development in India (233-244), Chapter in Book, ISBN 8187359315, “Grass Root Governance”, Edited by Prof. R.P. Sharma, Rawat Publications, Jaipur, 2002.

• Nidhi Yadav : Police and Judiciary (236-242), Chapter in Book, ISBN 8187359196, “Development and Regulatory Administration in India: Reform and Change”, Edited by Prof. R.P. Sharma, Rawat Publications, Jaipur, 2001.
 
BOOK REVIEWS:
• Book Review of the book by Kuldeep Mathur, Panchayati Raj, Oxford University Press, New Delhi, 2013 in the forthcoming issue of Indian Journal of Public Administration, IIPA, New Delhi.

• Alpa Shah, “In the Shadows of the State: Indigenous Politics, Environmentalism, and Insurgency in Jharkhand, India”, Oxford University Press, YMCA Library Building, New Delhi, 2010, pp. 273 in The Indian Journal of Political Science, A Quarterly Journal of Indian Political Science Association, Vol. 72, no. 1, January-March, 2011, ISSN 0019-5510.

• Ashok S. Chousalkar (Ed.), Nation, Civil Society and State in Western India, Shivaji University Press, Kolhapur, pp.196, Rs 125 in The Indian Journal of Political Science, A Quarterly Journal of Indian Political Science Association, Vol. LXXI, No. 4, Oct-Sep, 2010, ISSN 0019-5510.

• S.S. Chahar (Ed.), District Administration in India: In the Era of Globalization, Concept Publishing Company, New Delhi, 2009 in The Indian Journal of Political Science, A Quarterly Journal of Indian Political Science Association, Vol. LXXIV, No. 4, Oct-Dec 2009, ISSN 0019-5510.

• SurjeetKaur Jolly (Ed.) Reading Gandhi, Concept Publishing Company in The Indian Journal of Political Science, A Quarterly Journal of Indian Political Science Association, Vol.LXIX, No.2, April-June, 2008, ISSN 0019-5510.
Conference Oraganization /Presentations
• Participated in a Webinar on “Digital Transformation of Governance in Post Pandemic Period” organized by the Indian Institute of Public Administration as the IIPA Webinar Series on June 9, 2020.

• Participated in a five day Lecture Series Webinar organized by the Gandhi Study Circle, Ram Lal Anand College, University of Delhi from May 19th – May 23rd, 2020.

• Participated in a Webinar on the topic “Yoga and Meditation” organized by the Department of Physical Education, Bharti College on May 20, 2020.

• Participated in a Webinar on the topic “Women: The Pivotal Point of Health and Wellness of the Family” organized by the Department of Physical Education, Bharti College on May 18, 2020.

• Participated and Presented a Paper on “Issues of Mental Health during Lockdown” in a Panel Discussion organized by the Group of Intellectuals and academician in May 2020.

• Participated in a webinar on “Referring and Citation” organized by Shri Aurobindo College (Evening) and Ram Lal Anand College, University of Delhi on April 20, 2020.

• Participated in a Two Day National Level Workshop on “Persons with Disabilities in Higher Education-Inclusion and Employment” organized by Wilson College, Mumbai in collaboration with University of Mumbai, Acharya Dhram Dev Institute for Financial Management Studies and Youth Jobs Foundation on May 15-16, 2020.

• Presented a paper on “Dr. B.R. Ambedkar’s Thoughts and Philosophies on Nationalism” in a UGC sponsored Two Day National Seminar on “Nationalism and Indian Politics” organized at Shyama Prasad Mukherji College for Women, University of Delhi on September 6-7, 2019.

• Presented a paper titled “Integrating Agricultural Workers into SDGs” in a Two Day national Seminar on Integrating Agricultural Workers into Sustainable Development Goal’s sponsored by Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment and organized by Dr. Ambedkar Chair in Social Justice at the Indian Institute of Public Administration, New Delhi on March 14-15, 2019.

• Participated in a Panel Discussion on “Dr. Ambedkar and his Thoughts and Philosophy on Sustainable Development” organized by Dr. Ambedkar International Centre, New Delhi on August 30, 2018.

• Presented a paper on “Samkālin Vishwa Evam Manav Darshan: Mudde Evam Chunautiyan” in a National Seminar on “Samkālin Vishwa Evam Ekatan Manav Darshan” at the Indian Institute of Public Administration, New Delhi on November 16, 2016.

• Presented a paper on “Indian Politics and Governance: Issues and Concerns” at the 56th All India Political Science Conference of the Indian Political Science Association on “Re-inventing Politics in India” organized by the Department of Political Science, Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi (U.P.) on October 25-27, 2016.

• Presented a paper on “Rethinking Indian Politics” in a National Seminar on “Political Thinking in Indian Literature organized jointly by the Department of Political Science, CCS University, Meerut, Indian Political Science Association and Bhartiya Vidya Bhawan at CCS University, Meerut on February 13-14, 2016.

• Presented in a National Seminar on “New Age Agenda for 21st Century” organized by Indus Research Centre and Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Chair in Social Justice at IIPA, New Delhi on April 11-12, 2015.

• Presented a paper on “Public Policy and Governance Issues in India” at the 55th All India annual Conference of Indian Political Science Association held at Hyderabad on December 28-30, 2013.

• Paper on “Social Sciences and NPM: A Road Ahead” at the National Seminar on “Current Global Scenario: Indian Humanities & Social Sciences” organized by NSSA in association with Vikramjit Sanathram Dalmia College, Kanpur on October 28-30, 2012.

• Presented a paper on “Indian Politics: Realities and Challenges” at the IPSA 54th Annual Conference on “Emerging Nature of Indian Politics” University of Lucknow, December 28-30, 2011.

• Attended a National Seminar on “Right to Information Act,2005- Problems and Challenges” organized by Kunwar Satyavir, Nainital and Uttarakhand Academy of Administration, Nainital at Nainital on November 5-7, 2007.

• National Seminar on “Good Governance: Major Issues and Challenges”, organized by ARSD College, University of Delhi, on November 7th, 2006.

• National Seminar on “Gender Violence and Witness Protection” at Mrs. Helena Kaushik Women’s College, Malsisar, Jhunjhunu (Rajasthan) on August 14th, 2006.

• Paper on “Role of Judiciary and Public Bureaucracy in Protection of Human Rights” in the International Seminar on “Challenges of Administration of Justice in the New Millennium” organized by the Department of Public Administration, University of Rajasthan in collaboration with RC04 of International Political Science Association, August 7-9, 2004.

• Paper on “Federal Provincial Relations in Canada” in an International seminar on “Federal Provincial Relations in Canada: Issues and Emerging Trends” organized by Canadian Studies Development Programme at Jaipur sponsored by Shastri Indo-Canadian Institute, New Delhi, July 25-27, 2004.

• Paper on “Bureaucracy and Human Rights: Threats & Challenges” in an International Seminar on “Bureaucracy, Development of Public Administration” organized by Department of Public Administration, University of Rajasthan in collaboration with RC04 of International Political Science Association, March 21-23, 2004.

• Paper on “Decentralization: An Essential Step Towards Development” in an international seminar on “Decentralized Governance: Challenges and opportunities for Development Administration” organized by Department of Public Administration in collaboration with RC04 of International Political Science Association, Dec 22-24, 2002.

• Paper on “Integrity in Civil Services: Problem of Corruption” in the Round Table on “Civil Millennium: Reforms in the New Millennium: Perspectives in the Context of Developing Societies” organized by the Centre for Local Government Studies in collaboration with RC04 of International Political Science Association, Department of Public Administration, University of Rajasthan, November 11-13, 2002.

• National Seminar on “Human Rights, Social Justice & Women in the 21st Century” organized by Dean Students’ Welfare & Students’ Union of Research Scholars University of Rajasthan, Jaipur on July 6-7, 2001.

• National Seminar on “Gender Violence and Witness Protection” at Mrs. Helena Kaushik Women’s College, Malsisar, Jhunjhunu (Rajasthan) on August 14th, 2006.

• A National Seminar on “Good Governance: Major Issues and Challenges”, organized by ARSD College, University of Delhi, on November 7th, 2006.
Courses/FDP/Workshops Attended
• A National dialogue on “Social Justice in India” organized by Dr. Ambedkar Chair in Social Justice at IIPA  (October 27, 2013)

• National Seminar on “Dr. Ambedkar’s Thoughts and Vision” organized by Dr. B. R. Ambedkar Chair in Social Justice in collaboration with the Delhi Regional Branch of IIPA (October 17, 2013)

• Workshop on “Capacity Building for NGOs” sponsored by Dr. Ambedkar Foundation, Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment (August 05- 09, 2013)

• Strategic Management Group SMG - IIPA National Seminar on “Better Government Initiatives - Reform of Judiciary, Legislature & Executive” - sponsored by SMG, New Delhi (April 20, 2013)

• National Seminar on “Social Justice: Concept, Strategies and Challenges” sponsored by Dr. Ambedkar Foundation, Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment (March 21- 22, 2013)

• Annual Ambedkar Memorial Lecture on “Social Justice: Strategies and Challenges” sponsored by Dr. Ambedkar Foundation, Ministry of Social justice & Empowerment (March 21, 2013)

• Capacity Building for the NGOs sponsored by Dr. Ambedkar Foundation, Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment, GOI (June 25-29, 2012)

• Validation Workshop on the Public Administration Module for the Advanced Diploma in Public Administration (March 30, 2012)

• Sensitization Workshop on Right to Information for the senior executives of the ONGC Academy, sponsored by the ONGC Academy, Dehradun (March 26, 2012)

• Workshop on “Communication and Presentation Skills” for the senior officers of the Indian Statistical Services, sponsored by National Academy of Statistical Administration (NASA) (March 22- 24, 2012)

• Sensitization Workshop on Right to Information for the senior executives of the ONGC Academy, sponsored by the ONGC Academy, Dehradun (January 6, 2012)

• Workshop on “Communication and Presentation Skills” for the senior officers of the Indian Statistical Services, sponsored by National Academy of Statistical Administration (NASA) (November 2- 4, 2011)

• Fifth Sensitization Workshop on Right to Information for Senior Executive Officers of ONGC Academy sponsored by Oil & Natural Gas Corporation LTd. (ONGC) (December 10, 2010)

• International Workshop on Federal Governance in India sponsored by The Forum of Federations in collaboration with IIPA (November 22- December 3, 2010)

• Annual General Body Meeting and Conference of IIPA on “Reservation and Inclusive Growth”. (October 28, 2010)

• Social Justice and the Functioning Of PRIs at Rampur, Jubbal, Kotkhai, Chaupal and Theog (June 24-27, 2010)

• Advanced Leadership Development Programme on “Leadership Excellence” (March 10- 12, 2010)

• One day National Dialogue 'In Search of Peace' sponsored by the Indian Association of Social Science Institutions (IASSI) (March 9, 2010)

• National Consultation of Civil Society and Academic Centers on Dalit Leadership in Panchayats for ‘Bridging Research and Practice on Social Exclusion and Inclusive Local Governance’ in collaboration with Society for Participatory Research In Asia (PRIA) (February 23- 24 2010)

• Third Sensitization Workshop on ‘Right To Information’ sponsored by ONGC Academy, Dehradun (February 19, 2010)

•  Second Sensitization Workshop on ‘Right To Information’ sponsored by ONGC Academy, Dehradun (December 18 2009)

• First Sensitization Workshop on ‘Right To Information’ sponsored by ONGC Academy, Dehradun (November 13 2009)

• Workshop on ‘Case Study Writing: Preparation and Use’ sponsored by DOPT, Government of India (October 26- 27, 2009)

• Advanced Leadership Development Programme on “Leadership Excellence” (September 14-18, 2009)

• Workshop on ‘Case Study Writing: Preparation and Use’ for APPPA Participants. (October 12, 2009)

• Book Release Function of “Empowering Dalits for Empowering India : A Road Map” (March 20, 2009)

• Workshop on “Empowering Dalits for Empowering India” organized by Dr. Ambedkar Chair at IIPA (March 20, 2009)

• Round Table Discussion on “Dalit Women” organized by Dr. Ambedkar Chair at IIPA (March 8, 2009)

• Workshop on Leadership Development Program on “Investment in Excellence” Fee based programme for Senior/ Middle Level Officers (December 8- 12, 2008)

• Third Vertical Interaction Course on “Leadership Excellence” for IPS Officers (in collaboration with The Pacific Institute, USA (Sponsored by the Bureau of Police Research and Development, Government of India) (July 28 to August 1, 2008)

• Workshop on “Leadership Excellence in Governance” (in collaboration with The Pacific Institute, USA (Sponsored by the Bureau of Police Research and Development, Government of India) (April 28-30, 2008)

• Advanced Leadership Development Program on “Leadership Excellence” (March 12-14, 2008)

• National Dialogue on Containment of Violence (In collaboration with and sponsored by IASSI) (February 15-16, 2008)

• Second Vertical Interaction Course on “Leadership Excellence” for IPS Officers (in collaboration with The Pacific Institute, USA (Sponsored by Bureau of Police Research and Development, Government of India) (November 1-3, 2007)

• The First Vertical Interaction Course on “Leadership Excellence” for IPS Officers (in collaboration with the Pacific Institute, USA) (Sponsored by Bureau of Police Research and Development, Government of India) (August 6-8, 2007)

• Advanced Leadership Development Programme on “Leadership Excellence” (March 12-14, 2007)

• Workshop on “Social, Economic and Educational Status of Muslims: Problems & Policy options” (September 02, 2006)

• Gender Violence and Witness Protection in Collaboration with Mrs. Helena Kaushik Women’s College, Malsisar and sponsored by National Commission for Women (August 14-15, 2006)

• National Conference on State, Civil Society Institutions and Governance in collaboration with Indian Association of Social Science Institutions (May 05-06, 2006)

• First Ambedkar Memorial Lecture by Sh. P.S. Krishnan, Former Secretary Department of Social Welfare, GOI (April 21, 2006)
Awards and Distinctions
SCHOLARSHIP(S) / DISTINCTIONS WON:

• Departmental Scholarship, Department of Public Administration, University of Rajasthan, 2002-03

• University Scholarship, University of Rajasthan, 2003-05 

• Scholarship by Rajasthan Patrika’s Janmangal Charitable Trust, 2004 

• Awarded the all- round best student prize for the academic year 1994-95 (Bright lands Girls Senior Secondary School) 

• Awarded the National Debate Prize in English in 2006 in Maharani’s College Inter- State Debate Competition. 

• Had been the President of the student’s council of the Department of Public Administration, University of Rajasthan and was also the Head Girl in Bright lands Girls Senior Secondary School.

•  Awarded a Certificate of Merit in recognition of the first rank in Maharani’s College, Jaipur in English Honours by the University of Rajasthan in the Year 1998 

• Awarded a Certificate of Merit for achieving the First Rank in M.A. Public Administration, University of Rajasthan in the year 2000.
Association with Professional Bodies
LIFE MEMBER 
International Political Science Association New Public Administration Society of India Indian Political Science Association
Other Information
CURRICULUM DEVELOPEMNT
PREPARED PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION MODULE FOR DANICS (DELHI ANDAMAN NICOBAR CIVIL SERVICE) Officers at Department of Training, Government of NCT of Delhi.
TRANSLATED NUMBER OF UNITS FOR IGNOU in the Social Sciences including mainly of Political Science and Public Administration.
E-PG PATHSHALA UGC MODULES ON :

• Central and state government administration

• Administrative reforms and its commissions

• State and local administration
TEACHING AIDS AND EQUIPMENT DEVELOPMENT 
Developed New Software for Social Science Research Methods as the Team Leader in Graphics, Rajasthan Circle of the Indian Institute of Quality Management, Jaipur (1998-2000).
CAPACITY BUILDING WORKSHOP/ WORKSHOPS ATTENDED

• Completed the Two Week Capacity Building Programme for Young Social Science Faculty sponsored by Indian Council of Social Science Research, Ministry of Human Resource Development, Government of India, conducted by the Indian Institute of Public Administration, Delhi, from March 12-13, 2018.

• Completed the Sensitization Workshop on Right to Information sponsored by the ONGC Academy, Dehradun conducted by the Indian Institute of Public Administration, New Delhi on November 13, 2009
OTHER ACADEMIC WORKS:

• STREAM INCHARGE OF PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION FOR DANICS (DELHI ANDAMAN NICOBAR CIVIL SERVICE) Probationers/ Officers at Department of Training, Government of NCT of Delhi since 2007.

• WAS ONE OF THE EXPERTS OF THE RESEARCH PANEL at the I and II International Workshops on “Research Methodology: Use of New Tools” organized by Participatory Research in Asia on August 28-29, 2011 & November 20-22, 2011.

• Prepared a COMPARATIVE REPORT ON DISTRICT ADMINISTRATION OF FRANCE AND INDIA for the seminar organized in collaboration with the Embassy of France, published by the Department of Public Administration, University of Rajasthan in the year 2001.
SESSIONS TAKEN OUTSIDE IIPA and the College

• Theories on Social Justice : FOR INDIAN ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICE PROBATIONERS (AGMUT CADRE) and DANICS (Delhi and Andaman Nicobar Indian Civil Service) PROBATIONERS FOR LAST FOURTEEN YEARS, 2009 to 2023 Batches, Department of Training (UTCS), Government of National Capital Territory of Delhi : More than 250 Sessions since last 14 years.

• Development Administration : FOR INDIAN ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICE PROBATIONERS (AGMUT CADRE) and DANICS (Delhi and Andaman Nicobar Indian Civil Service) PROBATIONERS FOR LAST FOURTEEN YEARS, 2009 to 2023 Batches, Department of Training (UTCS), Government of National Capital Territory of Delhi : More than 250 Sessions since last 14 years.

• New Public Management : FOR INDIAN ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICE PROBATIONERS (AGMUT CADRE) and DANICS (Delhi and Andaman Nicobar Indian Civil Service) PROBATIONERS FOR LAST FOURTEEN YEARS, 2009 to 2023 Batches, Department of Training (UTCS), Government of National Capital Territory of Delhi : More than 250 Sessions since last 14 years.

• Policy Implementation : FOR INDIAN ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICE PROBATIONERS (AGMUT CADRE) and DANICS (Delhi and Andaman Nicobar Indian Civil Service) PROBATIONERS FOR LAST FOURTEEN YEARS, 2009 to 2023 Batches, Department of Training (UTCS), Government of National Capital Territory of Delhi : More than 250 Sessions since last 14 years.

• Public Policy & Good Governance : FOR INDIAN ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICE PROBATIONERS (AGMUT CADRE) and DANICS (Delhi and Andaman Nicobar Indian Civil Service) PROBATIONERS FOR LAST FOURTEEN YEARS, 2009 to 2023 Batches, Department of Training (UTCS), Government of National Capital Territory of Delhi : More than 250 Sessions since last 14 years.

• Pressure Groups in Indian Politics : FOR INDIAN ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICE PROBATIONERS (AGMUT CADRE) and DANICS (Delhi and Andaman Nicobar Indian Civil Service) PROBATIONERS FOR LAST FOURTEEN YEARS, 2009 to 2023 Batches, Department of Training (UTCS), Government of National Capital Territory of Delhi : More than 250 Sessions since last 14 years.

• State Administration in India : FOR INDIAN ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICE PROBATIONERS (AGMUT CADRE) and DANICS (Delhi and Andaman Nicobar Indian Civil Service) PROBATIONERS FOR LAST FOURTEEN YEARS, 2009 to 2023 Batches, Department of Training (UTCS), Government of National Capital Territory of Delhi : More than 250 Sessions since last 14 years.

• Local Administration : FOR INDIAN ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICE PROBATIONERS (AGMUT CADRE) and DANICS (Delhi and Andaman Nicobar Indian Civil Service) PROBATIONERS FOR LAST FOURTEEN YEARS, 2009 to 2023 Batches, Department of Training (UTCS), Government of National Capital Territory of Delhi : More than 250 Sessions since last 14 years.

• Social Administration Welfare : FOR INDIAN ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICE PROBATIONERS (AGMUT CADRE) and DANICS (Delhi and Andaman Nicobar Indian Civil Service) PROBATIONERS FOR LAST FOURTEEN YEARS, 2009 to 2023 Batches, Department of Training (UTCS), Government of National Capital Territory of Delhi : More than 250 Sessions since last 14 years.

• Research Methods & Tools of Operations : Indian Institute of Quality Management : 20 sessions.

• Local Governance: Best Practices : Participatory Research in Asia : 10 sessions.
Extra-Curricular Activities

• Participated in extra-curricular activities such as quiz competition, drawing competition, dance competition and also guitar playing etc. 

• Certificate from the Department and also from the Akhil Bhartiya Vidhayarthi Parishad for 1st Position in the Department in 1998-2000 batches.

• Certificates for coordinating various educational and cultural programmes. 

• Acted as a Rappoteur in various Departmental National and International Seminars.