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About Us

Staff Profile

Staff Profile

Department of Political Science
PhD.(Pursuing), Net (JRF), M.A, B.A

Mr. Akshat Pushpam

Assistant Professor

Educational Qualifications

Degree Institution Year
Bachelor in Arts (Political Science - Hon.) Ranchi College, Ranchi University Ranchi - Jharkhand 2019
Master’s in Arts (Political Science - Hon.) Central University of Haryana 2021
Doctor of Philosophy (Political Science) Central University of Haryana Pursuing
Senior Secondary Examination (XII) Kendriya Vidyalaya Patratu, Ramgarh Jharkhand 2015

Career Profile

       ·  Working as Assistant Professor at Department of Political Science,  Bharati College, University of Delhi since 29th November 2023.

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·        Worked as Teaching Assistant cum Junior Research Fellow at Department of Political Science,  Central University of Haryana from 12th January 2022 to 28th November 2023.

Administrative Assignments

  1. Co- Coordinator Skill Enhancement Course at Bharati College 
  2. Convener Kavya Society at Bharati College.
  3. Convener VIMRSH - An Academic Society of Political Science Department at Bharati College.
  4. Member at Dhairya :Competitive Exams Society at Bharati College.
  5. Member at Ambedkar Study Circle, Bharati College.
  6. Member at Research Committee at Bharati College.
  7. Member Time Table Committee- Department of Political Science Since January 2024

Areas of Interest / Specialization

Political Theory, Western Political Thought, Comparative Politics, Politics of Social inclusion and exclusion, Caste, Governance, Migration, and Public Policy.

Subjects Taught

  1. Taught 'Understanding Political Theory' in semester 1(H) at Bharati College, University of Delhi.
  2. Taught 'Ancient and Medieval Indian Political Thought' in semester III at Bharati College,  University of Delhi.
  3. Taught 'Political Theory and Debates' in Semester III(H) at Bharati College, University of Delhi.
  4. Taught ' Understanding International Relations' in semester IV at Bharati College,  University of Delhi.
  5. Taught "Methods and Approaches in Comparative Political Analysis" in semester II at Bharati College, University of Delhi.
  6. Taught "Perspective of Public Administration" in Semester II at Bharati College,  University of Delhi..
  7. Taught Skill Enhancement Course Working with People in Semester III at Bharati College, University of Delhi.
  8. Taught Skill Enhancement Course Negotiation and Leadership in Semester I& IV at Bharati College, University of Delhi.
  9. Taught Skill Enhancement Courses 'Political Communication and Leadership' in semester III at Bharati College,  University of Delhi.
  10. Taught Value Added Course 'Constitutional Values and Fundamental Duties' in semester IV at Bharati College,  University of Delhi.
  11. Taught "Western Political Thought - 1" to Master’s first semester Students at Central University of Haryana.
  12. Taught "Principles of Political Science" to Master’s 3rd Semester Students at Central University of Haryana.

Research Guidance

NA

Publications Profile

Dissertation / Field Study

  • ·      Submitted Dissertation for the Degree of Post Graduation on the topic “Global Migration Governance in pandemic: A study of Indian Migrants during covid 19 era” at Central University of Haryana.
  • ·        Submitted a field study report on the topic “Impact of covid 19 on social status of Bihar: A study of Bhishmpur Village” at Central University of Haryana.


Book

·        An anthology entitled विभवारी published by Notion Press, ISBN 9798886410501.


Published Research paper / Chapter


     • Pushpam, A., Joshi, V. (2025). Menstrual Health Governance and Resilience in Digital Era: A Study of Rajasthan. In: Singh, S.K. (eds) Intersecting Realities of Health Resilience and Governance in India: Emerging Domestic and Global Perspectives. Palgrave Macmillan, Singapore. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-97-9096-8_19

         A book chapter entitled राजनीतिक दल और भारतीय संघवाद published in a edited book समकालीन भारतीय संघवाद: चुनौतियां अवसर एवं सम्भावनायें published by Rawat Publication. New Delhi. ISBN – 9788131614204

       A A paper entitled “माहवारी संबंधीत वर्जनाओं को कम करने मे सरकारी नीतियों का योगदान: राजस्थान के जयपुर जिले के ग्रामीण क्षेत्र का अध्ययन” published in UGC Care listed Journal- मेकल मीमांसा volume 16, issue 1. 


A chapter entitled ‘‘Analysing Human Rights Through the Lens of Caste: The Legal and Constitutional Evolution of Dalit Rights in India’’ Published in the upcoming edited book Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam and Human Rights by Prof. Shantesh Kumar Singh and published by Manak Publications, New Delhi.


·        A chapter entitled ‘Indo-Afghan Relations: Tracing Historical Roots from the Buddhist Era’ Published in Book “Emerging Dynamics of India-Afghanistan Relations” edited by Prof. Rajeev Kumar Singh and Prof. Shantesh Kumar Singh at Springer Nature Palgrave Publications DOI: 10.1007/978-981-97-4707-8_2


·           A paper entitled “Nature and Trends of Crime Against Dalits: A Study of NCRB Report” Published in Scopus Indexed Journal Economic and Political Weekly. https://www.epw.in/journal/2024/40/special-articles/nature-and-trends-crime-against-dalits.html 


·           A paper entitled “Surrogacy Regulation in India: Challenges and Perspectives” published in UGC Care listed Journal Juni Khayat (July December 2023).


·          A paper entitled “Farmer Movement in India: Continuity and Change” Published in Peer Reviewed Journal Political Science Review (Volume- 63, Issue 1, January 2024).


·      A book chapter entitled “भारतीय विदेश नीति का बदलता स्वरुप” published in edited book titled भारतीय विदेश नीति की बुनियादी अवधारणाएँ published by BFC Publications Private Limited.


·     A paper entitled “What Ails Dalit Movement: Lessons learn from Farmer Movement” published at Contemporary Voice of Dalit, SAGE Publications https://doi.org/10.1177/2455328X231157589


·        A chapter entitled “Basic concepts: Sociology of Politics, Power, Authority, Leadership, Bureaucracy, Political Parties, Political Socialization, Political Mobilization, Public Opinion, Role of Mass Media” with Dr. Rajeev Kumar Singh, Assistant Professor at Dept. of Political Science, Central University of Haryana. Published in book entitled Sociology for Learners (based on education policy 2020) published by Manda Publication in 2022, ISBN: 978-93-90447-81-7.


·        A research paper entitled Impact of covid 19 on social status of Bihar: A study of Bhishmpur Village published in published in IJSSMR, ISSN 2583-7249,Volume 1, Issue 2,JUNE 2023.


·        A Research paper entitled “Importance of Baltistan in India’s Neighborhood Foreign Policy” is to be published in collaboration with Dr. Ramesh Kumar, Associate Professor, Central University of Haryana in ZENITH International Journal of Multidisciplinary Research _ISSN 2231-5780   Vol.11 (10) October (2021)

 

Articles published in magazine/Other Sources 

·        An article entitled “Covid 19 Pandemic and the crisis of women migrant workers in Jharkhand” was published in The Kootneti.  Get is on https://thekootneeti.in/2021/12/03/covid-19-pandemic-and-the-crisis-of-women-migrant-workers-in-jharkhand/

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     An article entitled “Artificial Intelligence and Emerging challenges to Academics” to be published in Nepal Institute for International Cooperation and Engagements (NIICE). Get it on https://english.khabarhub.com/2021/19/209790/

·      An article entitled “Covid 19& changing policy discourse” was published in The Kootneti.  Get it on https://thekootneeti.in/2021/07/29/covid-19-changing-policy-discourse/

Publications in the Last one year

• Pushpam, A., Joshi, V. (2025). Menstrual Health Governance and Resilience in Digital Era: A Study of Rajasthan. In: Singh, S.K. (eds) Intersecting Realities of Health Resilience and Governance in India: Emerging Domestic and Global Perspectives. Palgrave Macmillan, Singapore. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-97-9096-8_19

 A book chapter entitled राजनीतिक दल और भारतीय संघवाद published in a edited book समकालीन भारतीय संघवाद: चुनौतियां अवसर एवं सम्भावनायें published by Rawat Publication. New Delhi. ISBN – 9788131614204

A A paper entitled “माहवारी संबंधीत वर्जनाओं को कम करने मे सरकारी नीतियों का योगदान: राजस्थान के जयपुर जिले के ग्रामीण क्षेत्र का अध्ययन” published in UGC Care listed Journal- मेकल मीमांसा volume 16, issue 1. 


  A chapter entitled ‘‘Analysing Human Rights Through the Lens of Caste: The Legal and Constitutional Evolution of Dalit Rights in India’’ Published in edited book on Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam and Human Rights by Prof. Shantesh Kumar Singh and published by Manak Publications, New Delhi.


·A chapter entitled ‘Indo-Afghan Relations: Tracing Historical Roots from the Buddhist Era’ Published in Book “Emerging Dynamics of India-Afghanistan Relations” edited by Prof. Rajeev Kumar Singh and Prof. Shantesh Kumar Singh at Springer Nature Palgrave Publications DOI: 10.1007/978-981-97-4707-8_2.


· A paper entitled “Nature and Trends of Crime Against Dalits: A Study of NCRB Report” Published in Scopus Indexed Journal Economic and Political Weekly.


·A paper entitled “Surrogacy Regulation in India: Challenges and Perspectives” published in UGC Care listed Journal Juni Khayat (July December 2023).

A paper entitled “Farmer Movement in India: Continuity and Change” Published in Peer Reviewed Journal Political Science Review (Volume- 63, Issue 1, January 2024).


·A book chapter entitled “भारतीय विदेश नीति का बदलता स्वरुप” published in edited book titled भारतीय विदेश नीति की बुनियादी अवधारणाएँ published by BFC Publications Private Limited.


·A paper entitled “What Ails Dalit Movement: Lessons learn from Farmer Movement” published at Contemporary Voice of Dalit, SAGE Publications https://doi.org/10.1177/2455328X231157589


·A research paper entitled Impact of covid 19 on social status of Bihar: A study of Bhishmpur Village published in published in IJSSMR , ISSN 2583-7249,Volume 1, Issue 2,JUNE 2023.

Conference Organization / Presentations (in the last three years)

  • Presented paper “Difference and Disabilities within dalitfold: A study of Magadh Division of Bihar” in 61st Indian Political Science Conference & International Seminar on 18th - 19th October 2024.
  • Presented paper “Dalit Atrocities and Human Rights concern in India” in ICSSR and NHRC sponsored 2 days International Seminar organized at Centre of Human Studies Programme at Jawaharlal Nehru University on 27th - 28th March 2024.
  • Presented paper “New Education Policy: An attempt to Academic Decolonization” in ICSSR Sponsored National Seminar held at Department of Commerce in Central University of Haryana on 15th 16th February 2024
  • Presented paper entitled Intra Caste Differences and Dalit Politics in Bihar at 60th All India Political Science Conference and International Seminar on Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam : One Earth, One Family, One Future on 9th -10th September 2023.
  • Presented paper entitled "Tracing the implications of Freebies politics in India" in National Seminar held at Department of Sociology, Central University of Haryana on 20-21st April 2023.
  • Presented a paper in National Seminar held at Department of Political Science,  Central University of Haryana on 13th -14th December 2022 on the topic “Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh: 370 and after”.
  • Presented paper entitled “Role of Caste Dynamics in Sustainable Development” in IGU Thematic conference held at Central University of Haryana on 24th and 25th November 2022.
  • Presented paper entitled “Socio-Economic Inclusion and Politics of Freebies in India” in One Day National Conference organised by Department of economics at Indira Gandhi National Tribal University,  Amarkantak on 12th November 2022.
  • Presented paper entitled भारतीय संघवाद और राजनीतिक दल at two days ICSSR sponsored National Seminar held at MPISSR Madhya Pradesh on 10th - 11th November 2022.
  • Presented paper in two days ICSSR sponsored National Seminar, held at the Department of Political Science, Central University of Haryana held on 13th 14th May 2022.
  • Presented paper entitled “Impact of Caste Hierarchy and Fragments on Affirmative action program” in two days ICSSR sponsored National Seminar, held at DAV College for women, Ferozepur cantt (Punjab) held on 26th – 27th March 2022.
  • Presented paper entitled “Challenges in the Implementation of PESA act in Jharkhand” in two days ICHR sponsored National Seminar, Iswar Saran PG College, University of Prayagraj, (Uttar- Pradesh) held on 11th – 12th March 2022.
  • Presented paper entitled “Does India really needs to worry about Taliban” in two days ICSSR sponsored National Seminar at Central University of Haryana, held on 29th - 30th September 2021.

  • Presented a paper entitled “Pathalgadi: challenge or constitutional messianism” at ULC National Seminar Rajasthan University, Jaipur on 26th – 27th Feb 2020. 
  • Presented a paper entitled “Role of Mahatma Gandhi in Indian National Movement”, at Dr. Sayama Prasad Mukherjee University, Ranchi, Jharkhand.
  • Presented a research project in 22nd NCSC -2014 on the focal theme Understanding Weather & Climate held at Kendriya Vidyalaya No 1 HEC Ranchi.
  • Presented a research project in 21st NCSC -2013 on the focal theme Energy: Explore, Harness & Conserve, at Intra Regional level, held at Kendriya Vidyalaya Dipatoli, Ranchi and then at Inter-Regional level held at Kendriya Vidyalaya No-2 Shivaji Nagar, Bhopal. Madhya Pradesh.
  • Presented a research project in 20th NCSC -2012 on the focal theme Energy: Explore, Harness & Conserve, at Intra Regional level, held at Kendriya Vidyalaya Dipatoli, Ranchi, Jharkhand.

Invited Lecture/ Faculty Department Programme/ Refresher Course  

·        Attended Two Week  Faculty Development Programme on “NEP Orientation and Sensitisation” organised by Mahatma Hansraj Malaviya Mission Teacher Training Centre (MHMMTTC), Hansraj College, University of Delhi  16th December to 30th December, 2023

·        Attended one Day Faculty induction Programme at “NEP 2020- Pedagogical Imperatives of Higher Education” organized by University of Delhi on 1st December 2023.

·         Participated as a Panelists in Panel Discussion on the Occasion of Suicide Prevention Week at Department of Sociology, Central University of Haryana on 13th September 2023.

·         Participated as a Panelists in a Pannel Discussion on Indian Economy @75 Moment of Celebration or Gloom? At Department of History and Archeology,  Central University of Haryana on 8th October 2022.

Research Projects (Major Grants/Research Collaboration)

NA

Awards and Distinctions

Awarded Junior Research Fellowship in Year 2022 by University Grant Commission

Association With Professional Bodies

Member at Prime Minister Museum and Library, New Delhi.

Other Activities

  • Organized a Student Interaction Session on the topic Power Shift in Delhi Politics, Under the VIMARSH: An Academic Society of Political science Department on 27 September 2024.
  • Organized a Seminar on Horrors of Partition under VIMARSH: An Academic Society of Political science Department on 14th August 2024.
  • हिन्दी दिवस पर काव्या: अभिव्यक्ति का साझा मंच सोसाइटी द्वारा कविता पाठ का आयोजन 14. सितंबर 2024 को भारती महाविद्यालय में करवाया। 
  •         Been the Part of Organising Committee of Two Days International Conference at Centre of Human Rights Studies Programme,  at Jawaharlal Nehru University New Delhi on 28th 29th March 2024.
  •       Been the part of Organising Committee of Induction Programme, Organized under the Dhairya Society for UPSC Aspirants at Bharati College,  University of Delhi.

·     Organised one day workshop at Department of Political Science Central University of Haryana on referencing and citation management on 2nd May 2023.


·    Organized two day National Seminar at the Department of Political Science, Central University of Haryana on 13th - 14th December 2022 on the topic “Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh: 370 and after”.


·    Organized Lecture on the topic “Savarkar, National Security and Partition” at the Department of Political Science, Central University of Haryana on 17th August, 2022.

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    Organized colloquium on the topic Challenges and Prospects of Future India: Under The Leadership of P.M. Modi at  Department of Political Science Central University of Haryana on 5th July, 2022.


·        Organised ICSSR sponsored National seminar on “Extremism in Afghanistan and its impact on India &Asian region” at Department of Political Science, Central University of Haryana on 13th – 14th May, 2022.


·        Organised “Haryana Darsan” Program under Ek Bharat Shrestha Bharat at Central University of Haryana, on 14th March, 2022.


·        Organised one day National Webinar on “INDIAN REPUBLIC @75 YEARS OF INDEPENDENCE: EXPECTATIONS AND CHALLENGES” at Central University of Haryana on 16th  December 2021.


·        Organised one day lecture on the topic Democratic Decentralization in India: Expectations and Challenges on 4th December, 2021.


·        Organsed one day training program on topic “Standing against Street violence” in collaboration with NGO Breakthrough on 2nd October 2021.


·        Organised two days ICSSR sponsored National Seminar at Department of Political Science, Central University of Haryana, in collaboration with BRICS institute on 29th - 30th October 2021.


·        Organised one day lecture on topic women empowerment: Prospects and Challenges.

·        Organised one day National workshop on “RTI Act:  Suo-moto Disclosures and best practices” at RTI Cell, Central University of Haryana on 17th July, 2021.


·        Organised one day National Webinar on “Indian Federalism – The Recent Trend” at Department of Political science, central university of Haryana on 15th July, 2021.


·        Organised a series of lectures on various topics in month of June 2021 at Department of Political Science, Central University of Haryana.


·        Organised a national level quiz competition on the theme “Brainstorming in social Sciences for Atmanirbhar Bharat and Global welfare” at Department of Political Science, Central university of Haryana on 14th December, 2020.


·        Organised two Extension lectures on different topics at Department of Political Science, Central university of Haryana on 14th December, 2020.


·        Organised National webinar on the topic Role of Science in enrichment of Indian Democracy at Department of Political Science, Central University of Haryana on 11th December, 2020.


·        Organised National Level Essay Writing Competition on topic “Vigilant India: Issues & Challenges” at Department of Political Science, Central University of Haryana on 1st November, 2020.


·        Organised National webinar on topic “Vigilant India – Prosperous India” at Department of Political Science, Central University of Haryana on 1st November, 2020.


·        Organised National level Poster making and Slogan writing competition in the wake of 151st Birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi, at Department of Political Science, Central University of Haryana on 4th October, 2020.


·        Organised a National level Declamation competition on “Relevance of Gandhian thought” at Department of Political science, Central University of Haryana on 3rd October, 2020.


·        Organised National webinar on the topic “Relevance of Gandhian Philosophy in contemporary world” at Department of Political science, Central University of Haryana on 2nd October, 2020.


·        Organised National webinar on the topic “India and Emerging world order” at Department of Political science, Central University of Haryana on 12th July, 2020.


·        Organised National webinar on the topic “why Communist Party of China will not make peace with Democratic India” at Department of Political science, Central University of Haryana on 29th May, 2020.


Organised a series of five lectures on different topics at Department of Political Science, Central University of Haryana in month of May, 2020.