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Faculty Details: Geeta Sahare

                

Title

Prof.

Name

Geeta Sahare

 

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Designation

Professor

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Email

geetasahare@lb.du.ac.in

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Educational Qualifications : Ph.D.

Degree

Institution

Year

B. A. (H) Pol. Sci.

IP College, University of Delhi

1985

M. A. (Pol. Sci.)

Department of Political Science, University of Delhi

1987

M. Phil.

Department of African Studies, University of Delhi

1989

Ph. D. (African Studies)

Department of African Studies, University of Delhi

2001

M. A. (Social Work)

Social Work, IGNOU

2019

Career Profile

Prof. Geeta Sahare is an accomplished academician and dedicated social worker, known for her extensive contributions to the fields of political science, social work, and gender studies. With a wealth of administrative experience at the University of Delhi and a rich history of research guidance and publications, she stands as a respected figure in the academic community. Her commitment to education, social justice, and women's empowerment has earned her numerous accolades and made her a sought-after speaker on a wide range of topics. Prof. Sahare's life's work embodies the intersection of scholarship and activism, making her a notable figure in both academia and the social sphere.

 

Administrative Assignments

Joint Proctor, University of Delhi, 2022

Deputy Dean (Campus Development), University of Delhi. 22.02.2018 – till date.
Member, Implementation Committee for New Education Policy, Delhi University.
Member, Ak Bharat Shrestha Bharat, University of Delhi.
President, Delhi University Women’s Association 2019 – till date.
Secretary, Delhi University Women’s Association 2016-2019
DU counseling Team member during Corona Lockdown. 04.04.2020 – till date.
Task force for Peace, Safety, Security and Privacy on the University Campus, University of Delhi, 17.10.2019 – till date.
Committee of DMRC matter, University of Delhi 12.11.2018 – till date.
NAAC peer team 2018: Infrastructure: Physical and Academic, University of Delhi
Member, Purchase committee, University of Delhi/LBC
Member, Management Committee, Gandhi Bhawan, DU, 2015 – 2018.
Rainwater harvesting committee for DU and affiliated colleges, 28.02.2018 – till date
Women Safety Committee, University of Delhi - 2023 
Member, M. Phil./Ph.D. Admissions, Department of African Studies, University of Delhi, 2017 – 2019.
Member Purchase committee LBC and University of Delhi
Member Delhi Women Commission 2004-2008 NCT of Delhi
Member, Enquiry Committee, National Commission for Women 2005-06
Member, SC/ST/Minority Board NCT of Delhi, 2007-09
Liaison Office, LBC, 2005-2012
NSS Program Officer, 2003-2012
Member (Teacher Representative), Governing Body, LBC, 2012-13
Member, Building Committee, LBC, 2012-2014
Deputy Coordinator of Exams, LBC Centre, 2010-2015
UGC Senior Research Fellow, 1990-95
Convener, Student Grievance and counselling (admission) LBC, 2017 – 2020.
Chief Exam. Coordinator (University of Delhi), LBC Centre, 2014-15
Chief Coordinator, Gyanodaya Educational Train Journey, 2013
Group-in-Charge of Gyanodaya Educational Train Journey: North East States, 2015
Teacher-in-Charge, NCWEB LBC Centre, University of Delhi, 2010-2015
Coordinator, IGNOU LBC Study Centre, 2014-2018. 
 

Areas of Interest / Specialization

Social Work

Research Guidance:

  1. Swina Ghai, Delhi University, 2019, Ph. D., Topic: Comparative study of nationalism in India and South Africa (awarded).  
  2. Dashrath Singh, Delhi University, 2021, Ph. D. Topic: Human Rights Commission in Ethiopia and India: A Comparative Analysis (pursuing).
  3. Ravi Kumar Chaudhary, Delhi University, 2015, M. Phil., Topic: Political and constitutional development in Zimbabwe (awarded).  
  4. Pravin Kumar, Delhi University, 2016, M. Phil., Topic: Status of Dalit women in slum areas of Delhi (awarded).  
  5. Apoorva, Delhi University, 2017, M. Phil., Topic: Gender and Human Security (awarded). 
  6. Archana, IGNOU, 2017, M. Phil., Topic: Role of Women in Indian politics (awarded).
  7. Khemchand, Delhi University, 2018, M. Phil., Topic: Regional cooperation and development: Comparative study of SAARC & COMESA (awarded). 
  8. Apoorva; Delhi University, 2020, M. Phil., Topic: Violation of human rights in Kenya (awarded)
  9. Ramesh Chaudhary, 2020, M. Phil. , Topic: Diplomatic Relations Between South Africa and India (pursuing).
  10. Polly, 2021, M. Phil. , Topic: Role of British Colonialism in South Africa and India during Spanish Flue of 1918-19. 

Publications Profile

Papers Published in Journal:

  1. Geeta Sahare, Women’s role in panchayat, Academia: An International Multidisciplinary Journal, Vol. 1(1), 2016, pp. 75-85, ISSN: 2395-0161. 
  2. Geeta Sahare, Women’s Contribution in Indian National Movements, Pataliputra Journal of Indology, Vol. 9(3), July 2017, pp. 365-374, ISSN: 2320-351x. 
  3. Geeta Sahare, Gender Justice in Contemporary India, Printing Area, Vol. 1(33), Sept. 2017,  pp. 61-70, ISSN: 2394-5303.
  4. Geeta Sahare, Marginalized empowerment and challenges, Patliputra Journal of Indology, 3, 2018, 17. ISSN:    2320-351x 
  5. Gender Equality in Education, EDU WORLD, Vol. 12(7), April 2018, ISSN: 2319-7129.
  6. Geeta Sahare, Ambedkar Ka Hindu Code Bill, Education Plus, vol. 9(2), Jan. 2018, pp. 357-367, ISSN: 2277-2405. 
  7. Geeta Sahare, Dr. Ambedkar Mahila Uddharak Ke Roop Main, Education Times, Vol. IX(3), Jan. 2018, pp. 179-183, ISSN: 2319-8265.   
  8. Geeta Sahare, History, Culture and Gender inequality, EDU WORLD, Vol. 12(9), April 2018, pp. 49-54, ISSN: 2319-7129.
  9. Geeta Sahare, Political Participation of Women in India: Representation and Challenges, Education Times, Vol. 9(5), Jan. 2018, pp. 224-232, ISSN: 2319-8265. 
  10. Geeta Sahare, Bhartiya Samvaidhanik Pravdhan va Mahilayen, EDU WORLD, Vol. 12(17), April 2018, pp. 243-257, ISSN: 2319-7129.
  11. Geeta Sahare, Status of Moroccan Women: A Comparative Study in Indian Perspective, Interdisciplinary Journal of Cotemporary Research (IJCR), Vol. 8(2), Feb. 2021, pp. 139-143, ISSN: 2393-8358.
  12. Geeta Sahare, History of Human Rights: Gender Perspectives, BSSS Journal of Social Work, Vol. 13(1), Feb. 2021, pp. 24-33, ISSN: 2582-4864.
  13. Geeta Sahare, Following Gandhian Ways: Beliefs and Facts, Pataliputra Journal of Indology, Vol. 12(3), Jan. 2019, pp. 230-237, ISSN: 2320-351x.   
  14. Geeta Sahare, Multiculturalism and Women’s Rights, Multidisciplinary Journal of Contemporary Research (IJCR), Vol. 7(2), Feb. 2020, pp. 183-190, ISSN: 2393-8358. 
  15. Geeta Sahare, Corona Virus: Socio-Economic and Political Perspectives, GlobaLense: A Journal of Social Science Research, July 2020, Vol. 10, pp. 19-33, ISSN: 2348-4357. 
  16. Geeta Sahare, Birth of SWAPO and Launching of the struggle, International Journal of African Studies (Presently published as Indian Journal of African Studies), Special issue on Namibia Independence, Department of African studies, University of Delhi, Vol. 3(1), April 1990, pp 56-64, ISSN: 0971-5320.
  17. Geeta Sahare, Human Rights Scenario: India and Morocco, Shodha Drishti, Vol. 12(4), April 2021, pp. 57-64, ISSN: 0976-6650. 
  18. Geeta Sahare, Ambedkar’s views on women’s rights, Academia: An International Multidisciplinary, Biannual Journal, pp 107-115 1(1), 2016, 12. ISSN: 2395-0161. 

Chapters in Edited Books:
  1. Pandita Ramabai in ‘Indian Dalit Thinkers’, Ed. Yuvraj Kumar, 2020, Sage Publication, Delhi, India, pp. 110-134. ISBN: 9789353287023. 
  2. Nanaji Deshmukh: A Great Architect of Conflict free Sociaty in ‘Nanaji Deshmukh: An Epitome of Indian Social Work, Eds. Bishnu Mohan Das and Mithilesh Kumar, 2021, pp. 89-96, ISBN: 13:978-93-88937-89-4, Concept Publishing Company, New Delhi, India. 
  3. Affirmative action and women in Political Women and Affirmative action in ‘political process in India’, Ed. Abhay Prasad Singh, 2019, pp. 190-208, ISBN: 9789352876372, Black Swain, Delhi, India,
  4. Main Economic Problem and Public Policy in ‘Aaj Ka Bharat’, Eds. Yuvraj Kumar and B. N. Chaudhary, 2013, pp. 58-91, ISBN: 9788125051732, Black Swain, Delhi, India. 
  5. Ambedkar in ‘stree swar: ateet aur vartaman’, 2019, pp. 29-35, ISBN 978-93-85600-12-8, Akshar Publishers, Delhi, India
  6. Globalization and changing nature of Indian State in ‘Political Process in India’, Ed. Yuvraj Kumar and B. N. Chaudhary, 2013, pp. 139-158. ISBN: 9789380172637, Directorate of Hindi Medium, University of Delhi, Delhi, India.
  7. Gandhian era in national movement in ‘Colonialism and Nationalism in India’, Ed. Himanshu Roy, 2013, pp. 126-175, ISBN: 9789380172309, Directorate of Hindi Medium, University of Delhi, Delhi, India.  
  8. Nature of Indian State in ‘Indian Government and Politics’ edited by Yuvraj Kumar and B N Choudhary, 2011, pp 429-452, ISBN: 9788125041848, Orient Black Swan, Pvt. Ltd., Delhi, India.
  9. Problem of Underdevelopment in ‘Indian Government and Politics’ edited by Yuvraj Kumar and B N Choudhary, 2011 pp 429-452, ISBN: 9788125041849, Orient Black Swan, Pvt. Ltd., Delhi, India.
  10. Vibhajan ke saath swatantrata in ‘Colonialism and Nationalism in India’, Ed. Himanshu Roy, 2013, pp. 374-400, ISBN: 9789380172309, Directorate of Hindi Medium, University of Delhi, Delhi, India.   
  11. Dharm aur jaati vyavastha: Dalit Mahilaon ki Trasadi in ‘Andheron ke beech’ edited Alka Srivastava, pp 130-143. 2008. ISBN: 9788189762278, Indian Social Institute, New Delhi, India.
  12. Women in Morocco and India: A comparative study in ‘India and Morocco: Evolving partnership in mutual interest’, 2007 edited, US Jha, pp 160-172, ISBN: 8187848081, Published by Association of Indian Africanists (India), New Delhi, India.  
  13. Samajik Nyay va Aadiwasi Mahilayein in ‘Ridam’ edited Dr. Namdev, January-March 2019. ISSN: 2455-9113.  
  14. Development and Gender Marginalization: From deprivation to entitlement in edited book ‘Women and Development’ 2018, Ed. Anita Malhotra and Rekha Kaul, ISBN 978-81-935996-3-1, pp. 75-85, Elite Publishing House, New Delhi.
  15. Ambedkarwadi Sahitya: Ek Darshan wah Kranti in proceedings, National Conference on Samkaleen Sahitya mein Naari Chetna, 24-25 September, 2014, pp-22-27. ISSN: 23950161 Lakshmibai College, University of Delhi, Delhi. 
  16. Social Work Practice: African Feminist Perspectives in Indigenising and Decolonising Social Work Education, Ed. B. M. Dash, 2023, Concept Publishing Company, New Delhi, India, ISBN: 978-93-5594-627-0, pp. 180-192. 
  17. Nature of Indian State: A Liberal Approach in Contemporary Indian Political System, Eds. Yuvraj Kumar and Arvind Kumar, Manak Publication, 2022, New Delhi, India, ISBN: 978-93-91897-35-2, pp. 23-43.
  18. Paternalism and Feminism in Contemporary Indian Political System, Eds. Yuvraj Kumar and Arvind Kumar, Manak Publication, 2022, New Delhi, India, ISBN: 978-93-91897-35-2, pp. 325-354.
Papers Presented in Seminars:
  1. Violation of Human Rights: A gender perspective, In International Conference on Human rights for the 21st in Asia and Africa, Organized by CCPR and Department of Adult Education, International Guest house, University of Delhi, 18th January 2019
  2. Aadiwasi Mahilayein wah Aadunik Chunautiyaan – in Dalit Sahitya Mahautsav, 2019 at Kirorimal college, University of Delhi. 03.02.2019
  3. Culture, Tradition, Literature and image of Indian Women in National Seminar, Organized by Swami Shradhanand College, University of Delhi. 25.02.2017
  4. Development and Gender marginalization in National Seminar sponsored by ICSSR at Lakshmibai College, University of Delhi. 04.03.2017
  5. Media va Aadiwasi Mahilao ki Trasadi in National Seminar Sponsored by UGC at Lakshmibai College, University of Delhi. 15.11.2017
  6. Dharma: A Gandhian way of life in National Seminar organized by Department of Philosophy, Lakshmibai College, University of Delhi. 24.02.2018
  7. Violence against Women in Africa: Causes and Analysis, National Conference on Africa since 2000: Transition and change by Department of African Studies, 18-19 February, 2016 
  8. Rights of Girl child and future implications of imbalanced sex ratio, Social Welfare Board, NCT of Delhi, 26-27 February, 2013 
  9. Role of Women Commission in India, National Seminar On State Development and Gender: A human rights perspective Sponsored by National Human Rights Commission,28th & 29Th February, 2012 
  10. Dalit Women: Issues In India, National Seminar on Revisiting Women’s Movements, Sponsored by University Grant Commission,LBC,12th March 2012. 
  11. Ambedkar and Social justice, National Conference on Discrimination, on the ground of disability, Sponsored by University Grant Commission on 7th January, LBC, 2105 
  12. Ambedkar Literature: Ekdarshan and Kranti, National Conference on Samkaleen Sahitya main Naari Chetna, Sponsored by University Grant Commission.24-25 September, LBC, 2014 

Conference/Workshop Organized

  • Organised two weeks faculty development program on feminist theories and human rights at Hansraj College under a center of MHRD, Govt. of India from 15.12.2018-28.12.2018
  • Organised wall painting competition on celebrating 150th Birth Anniversary of rashtrapita Mahatma Gandhi on 26th October 2018 at north campus Delhi University, 200 students of 28 colleges participated
  • Organised an exhibition of Indian culture in Uzbekistan by Delhi University students painting at Lal Bahadur Shastri center for Indian culture on 28th august 2019
  • National Conference on State Development and Gender: A Human Rights perspective
  • sponsored by National Human Rights Commission on 28-29, February 2012.
  • Inter College Debate Competition on "Are late working hours for women spoiling their family lives?" on 21st April 2012 at Conference Hall, DUWA.
  • Started English language Proficiency Course (ELPC) supported by CIE, University of Delhi from March 2012 to March 2015.
  •  Organized Campaign "My Earth My Duty" sponsored by Ministry of Youth and Sports from 15th to 21st August 2012.
  • Organized ten days session program sponsored by Special Police Unit for Women 
  • Children, Nanakpura, New Delhi from 01st to 10th August 2014.
  • Organized one day talk on "Gandhian teachings and their values in daily life" on 22nd October, 2014.
  • Conducted short term Computer Course for students supported by ILLL, University of Delhi from 06th to 20th March 2015.
  • Organized Self Defence Training Camp for the NCWEB students supported by Delhi Police from 06th to 14th March 2015.
  • Organized two days workshop on Women Empowerment sponsored by NGO "Srijan" on 6th & 7th March 2015

Awards and Distinctions

  • Savitribai Phule Award by Bahujan Cultural Front, University of Delhi, 3rd January, 2022
  • Good Citizen Award by Inner Wheel Club/Delhi Police/WEWS, 1st October 2019
  • Dr. Ambedkar Award by Ambedkarwadi Lekhak Sangh, 14th  April, 2019, DU
  • Women Pioneer Award – 2018 by Department of Adult Education, University of Delhi/ Delhi Police/WEWS, North Delhi.
  • Women Achiever Award by Patnaik India Foundation, 18th March, 2017. 
  • Dr. B. R. Ambedkar National Teachers’ Award, 2010
  • Matrushakti Award by All India Classic People Society, 20th September, 2006.   
  • Women Leadership Award, 2007
  • NCC Achievers Award – 2022 by NCC Alumni Club of Delhi, 15th July, 2022. 
Resource Person/Invited talk/Panelist and Speaker:

  1. Dr. Ambedkar: Gender Justice and Uniform civil code organized by Centre for Comparative politics and Political theory. Jawaharlal Nehru University. 26.02.2020
  2. Equality and Empowerment: Women in Politics, Organized by students of Indira Gandhi National Centre for Arts. 06.03.2020
  3. Expert Member, Kendriya Vidyalay Sansthan Interview Board on 7,8,9th October 2008
  4. Women safety and roll of government agencies organized by Women Advisory Committee, Dayal Singh College, University of Delhi. 20.01.2020
  5. Mental Health matters: Reset your Minds organized by Gandhi Bhawan, University of Delhi. 14.05.2020
  6. Ending violence and harassment in the workplace, Organised by March 4 Women and PAHAL at SRCC auditorium, University of Delhi on 08.03.2019
  7. Legacy of Dr. B.R. Ambedkar in media: Analysis and impact, National seminar organized by Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Study Centre, Kalindi College, University of Delhi. 20.08.2019
  8. Emergence of Yoga in contemporary society (on the occasion of International Yoga Day) organized by India Centre for Policy studies, Haryana Bhawan, Delhi. 22.06.19
  9. Digital India and mandate for Modi in 2019 organized by Centre for Gandhi and Peace Studies (CGPS), Maidan Gali, New Delhi. 04.06.2019
  10. Reservation policy and assessment Organized by Equal Opportunity Cell, Ramlal Anand College, University of Delhi. 29.03.2019.
  11. Resource Person of State council of educational research and training for PGT training program, 2016-2020
  12. Chair the session on ‘Stree Kya Chahti Hai’, In celebration of International Women’s day organized by student union of Gwyer Hall, 08.03.2018
  13. Women’s movement in India: New Challenges in Two-week Faculty Development program organized by Hansraj College. 20.08.2019
  14. Contemporary Challenges and Gandhian way organized by Gandhi Study Centre and Gandhi 150th Coordination committee, Satyawati College, University of Delhi. 28.09.2019
  15. Revisiting Jammu and Kashmir: Past, Present and Future organized by India Centre for Policy studies and Society of Nation, Conference Hall, Haryana Bhawan, New Delhi. 19.08.2019
  16. Role of Youth in Politics organized by Unnati Youth Parliament, Bharati Vidyapeeth, Deemed University, Paschim Vihar, New Delhi. 02.11.2019
  17. Castism in India organized by Parinay, Jawahar Bhawan, Rajinder Prasad Road, New Delhi. 08.09.2019
  18. Dr. Ambedkar futuristic vision and revolutionary action in National seminar organized by Kalindi College, University of Delhi. 26.04.201
  19. Life and philosophy of Gandhi organized by Central School, Sector-8, R.K. Puram, New Delhi. 20.09.2019
  20. Justice for Women from Margins organized by Dalit Adivasi Mahila Andolan at Gandhi Peace Foundation New Delhi on September 13-14 2019
  21. Remembering Gandhi: The messenger of Peace organized by Student Union and Gandhi Study Circle of Satyawati College, University of Delhi. 31.03.2018
  22. Ambedkar and his Thoughts organized by Student Union of PG Men’s Hostel, University of Delhi. 14.04.2019
  23. Contemporary relevance of Ambedkar’s thought, organized by Student Union of Jubilee Hall, University of Delhi. 14.04.2019
  24. New Education and its implications organized by India Centre for Policy Studies, International Guest House, University of Delhi. 13.08.2019
  25. Empowering and Enabling women in Science organized by Department of Zoology under DBT Star College project, International Conference, Ramjas College, University of Delhi. 14.09.2018    
  26. Ambedkar: Architect of Indian constitution organized by Deshbandhu College, University of Delhi. 10.04.2018
  27. Relevance of Ambedkar in Contemporary Society organized by Legal Academician for Welfare of Society(LAWS), Gwyer Hall, University of Delhi.
  28. Ram tere kitne naam organized by Sahara Live. 31.03.2018
  29. Striwadi sahitya aur samajik nyay ke sawaal organized by Ambedkarwadi Lekhak Manch, ITO, Delhi. 26.03.2018
  30. Bharat; Kal, aaj aur kal organized by General Administrative department, Delhi Government, Freedom fighter cell. 06.01.2018
  31. Nationalism and Cultural diversity organized by General Administrative department, Delhi Government, Freedom fighter cell. 07.01.2018
  32. Nationalism and Gandhi organized by General Administrative department, Delhi Government, Freedom fighter cell. 30.01.2018
  33. Women empowerment organized KVS National integration camp, Sector-8, RK Puram. 07.09.2018
  34. Remembering Savitribai Phule for building a Nation of peace organized by Centre for Gandhi and Peace Studies, IGNOU School of Social Science, 03.01.2018
  35. Social work: Scope and Challenges in ICSSR National Conference organized by Dr. Bhim Rao Ambedkar College, University of Delhi. 14.03.2018
  36. Gandhi, Ambedkar, Lohiya and the issue of Social justice organized by Satyawati College, University of Delhi. 20.09.2018
  37.  Relevance of Gandhi in Contemporary India organized by Gandhi Study Circle, Satyawati College, University of Delhi. 07.02.2018
  38. Abdul Kalaam memorial lecture organized by Department of Physics, ShyamLal College, University of Delhi. 11.10.2018
  39. Being women and challenges in 21st Century organized by Pattnaik India Foundation, National Seminar, DU guest house, University of Delhi. 18.03.2017
  40. Swatantrata Sangram ki virasat – Bharatiya Rashtrawaad organized by General Administrative department, Delhi Government, Freedom fighter cell. 09.08.2017
  41. Ambedkar and Hindu code bill in National seminar organized by SC/ST Committee, Satyawati College, University of Delhi. 06.04.2017
  42. Nationalism and Cultural tools organized by General Administrative department, Delhi Government, Freedom fighter cell. 08.08.2017
  43. Role of society for upliftment of underprivileged girls under the project ‘Beti bachao Beti Padhao’ organized by All India Women’s Conference (AIWC) on 18/4/2017
  44. Nationalism and Urdu poetry organized by General Administrative department, Delhi Government, Freedom fighter cell. 09.08.2017
  45. Dalit issues and role of Media organized SC/ST Advisory committee, Satyawati College, University of Delhi. 09.02.2017
  46. Status of Girls education in India, Panelist with Korean delegates Peace projects in India. 18.04.2017

 

 

Other Activities

Contributed as Convenor of Music and Dance Society, as  a member of the Placement  Cell and Prize Committee of  Lakshmibai College