Dr. Archana Gupta

Designation: 
Associate Professor
Address: 
Department of Political Science, The IIS University, Jaipur
Email: 
archana.gupta@iisuniv.ac.in
Educational Qualifications: 
Degree Institution Year
Ph.D. South Asia Studies Centre, University of Rajasthan, Jaipur 2003
M.Phil. / M.Tech. South Asia Studies Centre, University of Rajasthan, Jaipur 1996
PG Maharshi Dayanand Saraswati University, Ajmer 1995
UG Maharshi Dayanand Saraswati University, Ajmer 1993
Any other qualification    

 

Career Profile: 
Designation Duration Organisation
Associate Professor since Aug 2018 ICG, The IISU, Jaipur
Assistant Professor Aug-2008- Aug 2018 ICG, The IISU, Jaipur
Part Time Lecturer Dec-2008 –Aug-2009 ICG, The IISU, Jaipur
Lecturer July-2005 –March2006 Kanoria College, UOR, Jaipur
Project Fellow March-1998 –March 2002
 		 SASC, UOR, Jaipur

 

Administrative Assignments: 
  1. Head of the Department, Political Science since August 2011
  2. Member of the Acabemic Council, The IISU
  3. Convener of the Board of Studies, Political Science, The IISU
  4. Member of the DRC, Political Science
  5. Member of the DRC, Public Administration
  6. Member of the Research Promotion Committee
  7. Member of the Staff Activities Committee
Areas of Interest / Specialization: 

International Relations
South Asian Studies
 

Subjects Taught: 

Political Science

International Relations

Publications Profile: 

Book Published

  1. "India & Pakistan: The Conflict- peace Syndrome", Kalinga Publishers, New Delhi, 1995, ISBN 818764471-0

Research papers published in Refereed/Peer Reviewed National Journal-

  1. “Nuclearisation as a factor in India –Pakistan Relations”,South Asian Studies, vol.36 no.1&2, Jan-Dec     2001.
  2. India- Pakistan Economic Relations- Issues and Trends”, South Asian Studies, vol.32 no.2, July-Dec 1997

Research papers published in Seminar/ conference proceedings:

  1. "Migration Trends and Patterns in South Asia", Human Migration in Indian Subcontinent, (eds) Vinod K. Bhardwaj, Nisha Yadav, RBSA Publishers, 2013, ISBN 978-81-7611-643-5
  2. "Migration and Security Problems", Strengthening SAARC: Exploring Vistas for Expanded Cooperation, (eds) Saurabh and B C Upreti, Indian Council for World Affairs, 2012, ISBN 978-8274-583-4
  3. "Role of Panchayati Raj Institutions in Sustainable Rural Development", Sustainable Rural Development in India, Efforts and Challenges, RBSA, 2012, ISBN 978-81-7611-696-1

Chapters in Edited Books:

1. "Environmental Migration: A Bangladeshi Experience",Human Migration in South Asia: Prospects & Constraints, G.B. Books, 2015, ISBN 978-93-83930-10-4

2.  "Electoral Process in India", Foundation Course in General Studies,  The IISU, RBSA, ISBN 978-81-7611-686-2

 3. "Panchayati Raj", Foundation Course in General Studies, The IISU, RBSA, ISBN 978-81-7611-686-2

4. "India's Foreign Policy", Foundation Course in General Studies, The IISU, RBSA, ISBN 978-81-7611-686-2

 5. "Problems in Indian Democracy", Foundation Course in General Studies, The IISU, RBSA, ISBN 978-81-7611-686-2

6. "Globalization", Foundation Course in General Studies, The IISU, RBSA, ISBN 978-81-7611-686-2

Abstracts Published

  1. “Migration Trends and Patterns in South Asia” National Conference on “Human Migration in the Indian Subcontinent: Complexities, Challenges & Implications” The IISU, 9-10 Sept 2011
  2. “Entrepreneurial Skills and Generation Y Leaders: The Need of the Hour” HR Conclave2011-“Generation Y Employees- The Future of Entrepreneurship” The IISU, 23-24 Sept 2011
  3. "Role of Pnachayati Raj Institutions in Sustainable Rural Development", Interdesciplinary National Conference on Sustainable Rural Development in India: Efforts and Challenges, ICSSR and The IISU, 18-19 September 2012
  4. "Role of Human Resources towards Sustainable Development in India: Efforts and Challenges", co-authored by Princy Thomas, Interdesciplinary National Conference on Sustainable Rural Development in India: Efforts and Challenges, ICSSR and The IISU, 18-19 September 2012
  5. "The Role of Information and Communication Technology in Rural Development" co- anthored by Vandana Jawa, Interdesciplinary National Conference on Sustainable Rural Development in India: Efforts and Challenges, ICSSR and The IISU, 18-19 September 2012
  6. " Human Trafficking in South Asia: Issues and Challenges", International Interdesciplinary Conference on Human Trafficking: Global Efforts to Combat and Challenges, ICSSR and Darjeeling Govt. College, November 26-27, 2012
  7. ' Climate Change and its Impact: a Case study of Bangladesh", National Conference on Environmental Conservation and Management for Sustainable Era, UGC, S.S. Jain Subodh P.G. College, 20-22 December 2012
  8. "Panchayati Raj and Natural Resource Mangement as a Means of Livelihood Security",Interdesciplinary Seminar on Resource Generation and Livelihood Security in India : Challenges and Management, held at Kolhapur (Maharashtra) on January 28-29, 2013
  9. "Environmental Migration: A Bangladeshi Experience", International Conference on "Human Migration in South Asia: Patterns, Development and Challenges", held at Parvatibai Chowgule Cultural Foundation’s College of Arts and Science, Margao, Goa, on 22-23 February 2013

  10. "Human Trafficking: A South Asian Experience", international Seminar on "Human Resource mobility in South Asia:Implications, Exploitation and Remedies", held at Sikkim Government College,Tadong : Gangtok : Sikkim, on 18-19 October 2013

  11. "The Role Of Information And Communication Technology In Human Resource Development In Rural Areas", International Conference on "Human Resource Development in South Asia:Efforts, achievements and Challenges", held at Government P G College,Ajmer on 19-21 December 2013

 

Participation as Paper/Poster Presenter

  1. “Security Problems Posed by Bangladeshi Migration into India” National Seminar on “Strengthening Coopration in SAARC: in the Context of Non- Traditional Security Threats” South Asia Studies Centre, University of Rajasthan, Jaipur, 11-12 Feb 2011
  2. “Entrepreneurial Skills and Generation Y Leaders: The Need of the Hour” HR Conclave2011-“Generation Y Employees- The Future of Entrepreneurship” The IISU, 23-24 Sept 2011
  3. “Migration Trends and Patterns in South Asia” National Conference on “Human Migration in the Indian Subcontinent: Complexities, Challenges & Implications” The IISU, 9-10 Sept 2011
  4. "Environmental Migration : A Case Study of Bangladesh", 7th Biyani International Cponference- 2012 (BICON-12), September 17-21, 2012
  5. “Migration Trends and Patterns in South Asia” National Conference on “Human Migration in the Indian Subcontinent: Complexities, Challenges & Implications” The IISU, 9-10 Sept 2011
  6. "Role of Pnachayati Raj Institutions in Sustainable Rural Development", Interdesciplinary National Conference on Sustainable Rural Development in India: Efforts and Challenges, ICSSR and The IISU, 18-19 September 2012
  7. "Role of Human Resources towards Sustainable Development in India: Efforts and Challenges", co-authored by Princy Thomas, Interdesciplinary National Conference on Sustainable Rural Development in India: Efforts and Challenges, ICSSR and The IISU, 18-19 September 2012
  8. "The Role of Information and Communication Technology in Rural Development" co- anthored by Vandana Jawa, Interdesciplinary National Conference on Sustainable Rural Development in India: Efforts and Challenges, ICSSR and The IISU, 18-19 September 2012
  9. "Environmental Migration: A Case study of Bangladesh", International Conference on "Climate Change Impact and Response     (BICON-12)", Biyani Group of Colleges, Jaipur, 20 September 2012
  10. ' Climate Change and its Impact: a Case study of Bangladesh", National Conference on Environmental Conservation and Management for Sustainable Era, UGC, S.S. Jain Subodh P.G. College, 20-22 December 2012
  11. "Revisiting Feminism in Modern Perspective", International Seminar on 'Interpreting Feminism vis-à-vis Activism', Kanoria P G Mahila Mahavidyalaya in collaboration with National Commission for Women and ICSSR, 23-25 January 2013
  12. "Panchayati Raj and Natural Resource Mangement as a Means of Livelihood Security",( Invitee Speaker) Interdesciplinary Seminar on Resource Generation and Livelihood Security in India : Challenges and Management, held at Kolhapur (Maharashtra) on January 28-29, 2013
  13. "Rural Development and Information technology", International Conference on 'Social Responsibility in Economic Perspective- A Global Issue', S.S. Jain Subodh P.G. College, Jaipur, 11-13 January, 2014
  14. "Socio- Economic Development and the Role of Information and Communication Technology", National Seminar on 'Society, Polity & Economy in Contemporary India', Kanoria P G Mahila Mahavidyalaya , Jaipur, 24-25 January 2014
  15. 'Migration in Bangladesh due to Climate Change" National Seminar on Ecologically Sustainable Development and Limitations of Growth,BBD Govt. PG College, Chimanpura, Shahpura, 22-23 April, 2014
  16. "Terrorism in India and American Response",National Conference on Interrogating Terrorism: Role of Media and Literature, S.S. Jain Subodh P.G. College, Jaipur, 1-2 August, 2014
  17. "Social Inclusion in the UN Agenda", National Conference on Contemporary Indian Society and Social Inclusion: Challenges and Strategies, The IIS University, Jaipur, 12-13 September, 2014
  18. "Political Participation and Inclusive Growth", National Seminar on Women Empowerment and Inclusive Growth, The IIS University, Jaipur, 13-14 March, 2015
  19. "Two Nation Theory", National Seminar on The Partition Narrative: Trauma, Memory and Representation, Kanoria P G Mahila Mahavidyalaya , Jaipur, 10 December, 2016
  20. "Fiscal policy of Modi: A Turn Towards Development", National Seminar on India’s Indigenous Development Models: Perspectives and Future Possibilities, Kanoria P G Mahila Mahavidyalaya , Jaipur, 25-26 January, 2017

 

 

Conference Organization: 
  1. Member of the Organising Committee for Interdesciplinary National Conference on Sustainable Rural Development in India: Efforts and Challenges, ICSSR and The IISU, 18-19 September 2012
  2. Co- Organising Secretary  for Interdesciplinary Seminar on Resource Generation and Livelihood Security in India : Challenges and Management, held at Kolhapur (Maharashtra) on January 28-29, 2013
Other Activities: 

1. Escorted a group of students to a study tour to the Sansad Bhawan, New Delhi, on 5-6 September 2013

2.Escorted a group of students to the Rashtrapati Bhawan on 5-6 September 2013

Seminars/ Conferences attended

  1. Pakistan’s Society, Economy & Polity,International Conference, South Asia Studies Centre , University of Rajasthan, Jaipur, Feb 14–17, 1996.

  2. Role of Elite and Crisis of Governance in South Asia Issues and Alternatives, National Seminar, South Asia Studies Centre , University of Rajasthan, Jaipur, Dec 22-23, 1997

  3. Nationalism and Nationality Movements in South Asia, International Seminar, South Asia Studies Centre , University of Rajasthan, Jaipur, March 1999.

  4. India’s Foreign Policy : Emerging Challenges and Paradigms, International Seminar, South Asia Studies Centre , University of Rajasthan, Jaipur, March 2000

  5. Globalization in South Asian Countries : Responses & Alternatives, National Seminar, South Asia Studies Centre , University of Rajasthan, Jaipur, March 2001

  6. Sri Lankan Studies, International Conference, South Asia Studies Centre, University of Rajasthan, Jaipur, 7 to 10th November 2001

  7. State & Democracy in South Asia :- Nature, Pattern & Challenges, National Seminar, South Asia Studies Centre , University of Rajasthan, Jaipur, March 2002

  8. New Paradigms and Applications in Educational Evaluation in Arts and Social Sciences, National Workshop, ICG ,Jaipur, 20-21 February 2009

  9. New Paradigms and Applications in Educational Evaluation in Arts and Social Sciences, National Workshop, ICG ,Jaipur, 12-13 March 2010

  10. Women’s Role : Expectations and Identity, National Seminar, ICG ,Jaipur, 25-26 March 2010

  11. "Capacity Building for Researchers in Consumer protection and Consumer Welfare", Management Development Academy and Indian Institute of Public Administration, New Delhi, organised in Jaipur on 28-30 December, 2010

  12. National Seminar on “Strengthening Coopration in SAARC: in the Context of Non- Traditional Security Threats” South Asia Studies Centre, University of Rajasthan, Jaipur, 11-12 Feb 2011
  13. HR Conclave2011-“Generation Y Employees- The Future of Entrepreneurship” The IISU, 23-24 Sept 2011
  14.  National Conference on “Human Migration in the Indian Subcontinent: Complexities, Challenges & Implications” The IISU, 9-10 Sept 2011
  15. 7th Biyani International Cponference- 2012 (BICON-12), September 17-21, 2012
  16. National Conference on “Human Migration in the Indian Subcontinent: Complexities, Challenges & Implications” The IISU, 9-10 Sept 2011
  17. "Icons and Illusionists: Lawyer- Statesmen and Constitutional Democracy", International Conference, The Forum of Contemporary Theory, Vadodra and International Lincoln center, Louisiana State University, Shreveport, USA, held at The IISU, Jaipur, 22 December 2011
  18. "Role of Pnachayati Raj Institutions in Sustainable Rural Development", Interdesciplinary National Conference on Sustainable Rural Development in India: Efforts and Challenges, ICSSR and The IISU, 18-19 September 2012
  19. National Conference on Environmental Conservation and Management for Sustainable Era, UGC, S.S. Jain Subodh P.G. College, 20-22 December 2012
  20. Interdesciplinary Seminar on Resource Generation and Livelihood Security in India : Challenges and Management, held at Kolhapur (Maharashtra) on January 28-29, 2013

 

 

Consultancy Areas: 

1. Panchayati Raj
2. Election Process
3. South Asian Studies