Title

Mrs

Uma .

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Designation

Assistant Professor

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Email

umalbc@lb.du.ac.in

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Educational Qualifications : M. Phil. University of Delhi

Degree

Institution

Year

Ph. D.

Delhi University

Pursuing

M. Phil

Delhi University

1999

NET (UGC) (Economics)

1998,1999

Career Profile

Ms. Uma is a permanent faculty in the Department of Economics, Lakshmibai College, University of Delhi, since 2010. Presently she is serving as Senior Assistant Professor in the Department.

Served as Ad-hoc Faculty in Daulat Ram College, University of Delhi, from August 2003 to November 2005

Served as Ad- hoc Faculty in Lakshmibai College, University of Delhi,  from December 2005 to September 2010

Administrative Assignments

2014-15           

-           Convener of ‘Sanrakshan: the society for environmental awareness.’

-           Member of Golden Jubilee Committee.

-           Member Prize Committee.

2015 

-           Member of the sub-committee constituted to design the course of Business Economics in lieu of MIL for B.A./B.COM Programme by Head, Department of Business Economics.

2015-16

-           Teacher-In-Charge of B.A (hons.) Business Economics, for the Academic year, 2015-16.

-           Member (As Convener/Teacher In-Charge) of Admission Committee, B.A. Hons. Business Economics, 2015-16.

-           Convener, Society of B.A. H Business Economics. ‘IMPETUS’, B.A. Hons. Business Economics, 2015-16.

-           Member (As Convener/Teacher In-Charge) of Library Committee, 2015-16.

-           Member, Medical Committee, 2015-16.

-           Member, Sanrakshan: The Society for Environmental Committee, 2015-16.

2016-17                      

-           Teacher-In-Charge of B.A (hons.) Economics for the Academic year 2016-17.

-           Member (As Teacher In-Charge of Eco. H) of Admission Committee, B.A. Hons. Economics, Lakshmibai College, University of Delhi, 2015-16.

-           Member, of Economics Society of B.A. H Economics. Lakshmibai College, University of Delhi, 2015-16.

-           Member (as Teacher In-Charge of Eco H ) of Library Committee, Lakshmibai College, University of Delhi, 2015-16.

-           Member, Medical Committee, 2016-17.

2017-18

-           Medical Committee as Member, 2017-18.

-           Worked as Member in Option and Information Committee, 2017-18.

2018-19          

-           Worked in Student Information System committee from May to September, 2018.

-           Convener, Placement Cell, 2018-19.

-           Member of AEPIC Committee, 2018-19.

-           Done Deputyship of Even Semester Exam, 2018 (May-June).

-           As Convener organized FDP on ‘Research Methods and Data Analysis using SPSS and Eviews’ from 20^th to 26^th November, 2018 (In Collaboration with Internal Quality Assurance Cell (IQAC) and Dapartment of Economics of Lakshmibai College)

2019-20          

-           Member of  AEPIC Committee, 2019-20.

-           Convener of Placement Cell of the College, 2019-20.

-           Convener of the Paper Industrial Economics, in the sub- committee formed by the Department of Business Economics, South Campus, University of Delhi to restructure the Syllabus in March, 2019 under LOCF.

-           Convener of the Paper Indian Economy, in the sub-committee formed by the Department of Business Economics, South Campus, University of Delhi to restructure the Syllabus in March, 2019 under LOCF.

-           As Convener prepared a course structure of the new GE Paper, Contemporary issues in Indian Economy’ offered to the B.A Hons. Business Economics, students, under LOCF 2019 by the Department of Business Economics, South Campus, University of Delhi.

-           As Convener of Placement Cell (2019-20), invited Wipro, Genpact, Wommennovator, Be beautiful be you, Vedica Scholars, Tata Powers under recruitment drive and capacity building initiative for the students. Organized Inter college Internship fair in which More than 30 companies HRs took interview of the applicants.

Areas of Interest / Specialization

Research Guidance:

Publications Profile

-                Published a chapter titled, “Women Missing in India: By Choice or by Disparities” in the book titled, ‘Women and Development’ in edited book Women and Development Issues and Challenges (ISBN: 978-81-935996-3-1), Pages:15-25.

-                Published a chapter titled, “Revisiting World Union through Sri Aurobindo’s Perspective” in the book titled, ‘Women and Development’ in edited book, Relevance of Aurobindo Today, pages: 267-276.

-        Published a  Research Article titled, “Diseased females, Deprived Economy: A Study of Youth and Adult Female Population of South Africa and India” in International Journal of Research in Social Sciences, Peer reviewed refereed open access International Journal, ISSN:2249-2496, Vol. 7 Issue 3, March 2017 (UGC Approved Journal No. 48887) Pages: 92-111.

-       Published a  Research Article titled, “Disease, Demise and Disappearance: A study of working age females of South Africa and India” in International Journal of Research in Economics and Social Sciences, Peer reviewed, open access scholarly, Interdisciplinary Journal, ISSN (O): 2249-7382, Vol. 8 Issue 6, June-2018 (UGC Approved Journal, Scopus ID 2B49398203E6C8AF)  Pages: 796-809.

-         Published a  Research Article titled “Modernization or Marginalization”, by choice or by Destiny: A Study of Zulu Tribe of South Africa and Bhil Tribe of India in Indian Journal of African Studies (print ISSN:0971-5320), April-October 2018, Vol. XXIII, Nos. 1 & 2, Pages: 110-119 (UGC Approved Journal No. 43274).

-       Published a Research Article titled, “Changing Patterns of Female Work Participation in Rural and Urban India: A Study of 21^st Century India” in Peer Reviewed Research Journal, VEETHIKA- An International Interdisciplinary Research Journal (E- ISSN:2454-342x), DOI: 10.48001, Pages: 01-07.

-        Published a joint Research Article titled, “Doubly Unorganized: A Comparative Study of Women of South Africa and India Engaged in Informal Sector written by Ms. Uma & Dr. Rashmi Kapoor in An Annual Refereed International Journal, ‘ASPIRARE’ of Commerce & Management Vol. No. 7, September 2020 ISSN: 2394-0484 (Print) 2394-6601 (Online), Pages: 67-78.

Conference Organization/ Presentations (in the last three years)

2012 Convener of the UGC Sponsored, Two day National Seminar on "Environment and Sustainable Development: Prospects and Challenges."

Presented Paper on, " Looking at World Union: Through Shree Aurobindo's Perspective" in a Two day National Seminar on "Rethinking Aurobindo And Indian Culture ; 21st Century Perspectives", Organized by Society for Social Empowerment, New Delhi in Collaboration with Nehru Memorial Museum and Library, Ministry of Culture, Government of India, New Delhi on 20-21 January, 2016.

Presented Paper on," The Indian Ocean Rim Association: A Case Study of India - Kenya Trade Relation" in a Two day National Conference on, "Africa since 2000: Transition and Change," Organized by Department of African Studies, University of Delhi, Delhi on 19-20 February, 2016.

Presented Paper on, "Alternatives for the 'Missing Women' in 21st century" in a Seminar cum Interactive Workshop on "Entrepreneurship: The key to empowerment of women organized by University women's Association of Delhi (UWAD) in collaboration with Swami Sivananda Memorial Institute, New Delhi on March 19, 2016.

Presented  paper on "Women missing in India: By Choice or by Disparity" in a two day ICSSR - Sponsored National Seminar on "Women and Development : Issues and Challenges" Organized by AEPIC of Lakshmibai College, University of Delhi on March 3 and 4, 2017.

Presented paper on, "Modernization or Marginalization: By choice or by destiny" in a one day International Conference on, Inclusive tribal congregation: Sharing Experiences of India and Africa," Organized by Department of African Studies, University of Delhi, Delhi and Forum of SC and ST Legislatures and Parliamentarians, on 22 February, 2018, at Vigyan Bhawan, Maulana Azad Road, New Delhi-110003.

Presented a paper on" Changing Patterns of Women's Work Participation in the Labour Force : A study of 21st Century India" in a Two -day ICSSR- sponsored National Seminar on , " Drivers of Economic Growth: Innovations, Institutions and Policies" organized by Department of Economics, Jamia Millia Islamia, Central University, New Delhi, on March 13 and 14, 2018

Presented paper on, ”Dissents and arguments in socio-economic participation of women in India” in the Faculty Development Programme on “GENDER SENSITIZATION AND HUMAN RIGHTS” organized by Satyawati College (Eve.) in association with Women’s Studies and Development Centre of Advanced Study (WSDC), University of Delhi on October 15-21, 2018

 Presented paper on, ”Is Globalization taking care of Human Rights in 21^st century” in a one day International Conference on,” Human Rights for the 21^st Century in Asia and Africa: People’s Aspiration and Challenges”, Organized by The centre for Conflict and Peace Research (CCPR) with academic support of Department of Adult, continuing education and extension,  University of Delhi, Delhi , on  18th January, 2019, at  International Guest House, University of Delhi, Delhi -110007.

Presented a paper on "Gandhi aur Vaishvikaran ke pashchat ka Bharat" in a two day UGC sponsored National Seminar on "Ekkissavi Sadi Ke Bharat Mein Gandhi Chintan ki Prasangikta" organized by Lakshmibai College, University of Delhi in collaboration with Shiksha Sansthan Uthhan Nyas, New Delhi on January 17 and 18, 2020.

Presented a paper, under the theme, “China as a Major Partner of Africa: Burden of Financial Imperialism” held on 5th June, 2020 through Webex in the 10th Annual Young Africanist International Meet on “Options of Africa in Corona Crisis Under AFRICOM and Financial Clout of China: Comparative Challenges and Opportunities of Engagement with India and Global South” organised by Young Africanist of ASA India.

Participated in the National Webinar titled “Monetary Policy Framework in India” by Prof. Pami Dua (Member, Monetary Policy Committee & Professor, Department of Economics, Delhi School of Economics) organized by Economics Department, Janki Devi Memorial College, University of Delhi, on 18th June, 2020.

Participated in "IHD-ISLE Webinar on "Impact of COVID19 Lockdown on the Informal Economy" on May 26, 2020.

Presented a paper on, ”Capital From China and Resources of Africa: Who is Exploiting Whom” in an International Webinar organized by Society for Social Empowerment, New Delhi in association with Choudhury Bansilal University, Bhiwani,  Haryana on  ,”India-China Relations and the Neighbourhood Evolving Paradigm and Security Challenges” on 19th June (Friday) 2020. 

Participated in webinar titled " Tax Planing for Salaried Individuals for Financial Year 2020-21 " organized by Lakshmibai College, University of Delhi on 29th May 2020.

Participated in a Virtual Conference on “Implications of the Covid-19 Crisis for Labour and Employment in India: Impact, Strategies and Perspectives", organized by The Institute for Human Development jointly with International Labour Organization (ILO) and the Indian Society of Labour Economics (ISLE) on 8^th and 9^th  June 2020 .

Presented a paper on, “Covid -19 as a Global crisis: Analyzing its effects from Indian Perspective” as a resource person in a two day International webinar on, “Covid 19 as a Global crisis: Analyzing it’s effects from Indian Perspective” organized by Dev Samaj College for Women, Ferozepur, Punjab, on 13-14 June 2020.

Participated in the Web discussion on the title “Budget 2020-21 for an Economic Turnaround: A Discussion” organized by Economics Department, of SGGSCC, University of Delhi in February, 2021.

Participated in the International webinar on, “Traditional medicine in India and South Africa: A Comparative Study”, organised by the Department of African Studies, University of Delhi under the aegis of SPARC, MHRD, Government of India in collaboration with School of Education, University of Witwatersrand, South Africa on 22nd Februaary 2021.

Presented a paper on,” Doubly unorganized: A Comparative Study of Working Women in Unorganised sector in India and South Africa,” in the National Conference on, “Working Women in Unorganized Sector: Issues and Challenges in Contemporary India” organized by Department of Commerce, Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh and sponsored by National Commission for Women, New Delhi, on 27^th February, 2021.

-     Paper titled "Female Labour Force Participation: A comparative study of SAARC and SADC Countries" has been accepted for presentation at the 62nd Annual Conference of the Indian Society of Labour Economics to be held during 11-13 April 2022 at Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Roorkee, Uttarakhand, India.

-      Paper, “How Healthy He and She: A gender specific study of suicide mortality in BRICS countries” has been accepted for presentation at the IRC2022 (Online International Research Conference (IRC2022) Lal Bahadur Shastri Institute of Management, Sector-11, Dwarka, New Delhi) on the 26th of March 2022.

Research Projects (Major Grants/Research Collaboration)

Awards and Distinctions

2002 Received Jawaharlal Nehru Scholarships For Doctoral Studies from Jawaharlal Nehru Memorial Fund, Teen Murti, New Delhi.

04 Weeks (February 18, 2013 to March 16, 2013)  Done UGC Sponsored Orientation Course, from CPDHE, University of Delhi

04 Weeks ( August 25, 2014 to September 19, 2014) Done UGC Sponsored Refresher Course, from Academic Staff College, JNU.

Attended one week Training Programme on Faculty Development Organized by IQAC of Lakshmibai College in 2016.

Attended a workshop on "Innovative Teaching, Learning, Evaluation and Research in Higher Education " organized by IQAC of Lakshmibai College, University of Delhi from December 15 to December 21, 2016.

Participated in the Faculty Development Programme on ‘GENDER SENSITIZATION AND HUMAN RIGHTS’ organized by Satyawati College (Eve.) in association with Women’s Studies and Development Centre of Advanced Study (WSDC), University of Delhi  from  October 15-21, 2018.

Participated in the Faculty Development Programme on, ‘Research Methods and Data Analysis using SPSS and Eviews,’  organized by  Internal Quality Assurance Cell(IQAC) and Department of Economics of Lakshmibai College, University of Delhi  from 20^th to 26^th November,2018 . 

Participated in the Refresher course (ID) in, ‘Contemporary Issues of the World’, from November 27^th , 2018 to December 17th, 2018 conducted by CPDHE, University of Delhi and sponsored by UGC.. 

Completed Refresher course in Economics from Annual Refresher Programme in Teaching (ARPIT), Government of India, MHRD, Code:arp 19-ap 65, in February 2020.

Completed Five-day Faculty Development Workshop (12-hour duration Online mode) on ‘Content Management System to Learning Management System’ organized by Internal Quality Assurance Cell (IQAC), Lakshmibai College, from 4th to 8th August, 2020. 

Attended Faculty Development Programme on “Student-Centric Pedagogic Methods” organised by Janki Devi Memorial College, University of Delhi in collaboration with Mahatma Hansraj Faculty Development Centre Hansraj College, University of Delhi from 27th January – 02nd February. 2021. 

Attended Refresher Course (ID) in, “Advanced Research Methodology Tools and Techniques” conducted by Teaching Learning Centre, Ramanujan College University of Delhi under the aegis of Ministry of Education Pandit Madan Mohan Malaviya National Mission on Teachers and Teaching from 30 January, 2021 - 14 February 2021.

Associated With Professional Bodies

Member of Indian Society of Labour Economics       

Other Activities

Received Certificate of Appreciation from Principal, Lakshmibai College for commitment, dedication and Zeal in performing the duties of Teacher-In-charge in the Academic year 2016-17.

2018-19 Convener of Placement Cell. As Convener of Placement cell organized a one day seminar on " Improving Employability Skills for a Better Future" on 24th January, 2019.

2019-20 Co- Convener of Placement Cell. As convener of Placement cell invited Wipro, Genpact, Womennovator, Be Beautiful Be You, Vedica Scholars, Tata Powers under recruitment drive and capacity building initiative for the students. Organized inter college Internship fair on 2nd March, 2020, in which more than thirty companies HRs had conducted interviews of the applicants.

Invited as a resource person to speak on “COVID 19 as a Global Crisis: Analysing its effects from Indian Perspective,” in an International Webinar, organised by Dev Samaj College For Women, Ferozepur City on June 13-14, 2020.

Invited as ‘Judge’ by “DEBSOC”, Debating Society of Shyamlal College Evening in its Intra College Debate Competition on the topic, “This house accepts open book Examination (OBE) for the coming years” on 6th December, 2020. (Through Google Meet).