Dr. Aparna

Assistant Professor
Central University Of Jharkhand
Center For International Relations
UGC – JRF (Political Science)
Cell- 8002042763
E-Mail – aparna@cuj.ac.in

Educational Qualifications

Ph.D. – Department of Political Science and Public Administration, Banasthali Vidyapeeth, Jaipur, Rajasthan.
Thesis topic: “Rise of Maoism in Nepal and Its Security Implication For India”.       
M.A. in Political Science with Specialization in International Relations from Dept. of Political Science, B.R.A. Bihar University, Muzaffarpur, Bihar.

Fellowship/ Award

Qualified National Eligibility Test [UGC-JRF] December 2009 [Political Science] Roll No.-4900263.

Courses Taught

Indian Foreign Policy
Human Rights in International Relations
Gandhi and Contemporary World
World Political History
Indian Government and Politics

Area of Specialization

South Asian Studies
India’s Foreign Policy
Gandhian Thought and Peace Studies

Language known

English and Hindi

Decentralized Governance and Changing Paradox of Development in Rural Areas,National Seminar, Centre for Human Rights and Conflict Management and Centre for International Relations, Central University of Jharkhand, and ICSSR, September 11-12, 2013.

A member of Organizing committeeandSession Moderator.

Instrumental for the development of Curriculum for Five year Integrated Program (3+2) in Centre for International Relations, Central University of Jharkhand, Brambe, Ranchi.

Instrumental for curriculum development for two certificate courses, at Centre for International Relations, Central University of Jharkhand:

1. Unfolding the layers of Indian Polity and
2. Media and International Relations

“Forward Looking SAARC”, an ICWA Outreach Series, edited by Saurabh & B C Upreti, Volume 1, ISBN No.-  9788182745834, Pentagon Press, New Delhi, 2012.

“Emerging SAARC: Role of SAU”, World Focus, Volume XXXIII, Number 3 March 2012, New Delhi, ISSN No. 2230- 8458.

“Nepal in China’s Foreign Policy”, World Focus, Volume XXXIII, Number 5 May 2012, New Delhi, ISSN No. 2230- 8458

“Emerging SAARC: Role of SAU”, (in Hindi), World Focus,Number 11November 2012, New Delhi. ISSN No. 2231-0185.

Participation And Presentation in National/ International Seminar

• XXXIII Annual Conference of Indian society of Gandhian Studies, Indira Gandhi National Open University and National Council of Rural Institute, MHRD, Government of India, New Delhi. 29-31 October 2010.

                                              
Presentation on “Gandhi and Satyagragh”

•    Strengthening Co-operation in SAARC: In the context of Non- Traditional Security Threats, National Seminar, Indian Council of World Affairs, New Delhi and South Asian Studies Centre, University of Rajasthan, Jaipur, 11-12 February, 2011.

Presentation on “Forward Looking SAARC”

•    Conflict & Co-operation in South Asia in the post-Cold War Era, NationalSeminar, GMN (PG) College, Ambala Cantt, February 15-16, 2011

Presentation on “Rise of Maoism in Nepal” (paper accepted for publication)

• Indo-Nepal Relations, International Seminar, Centre for the Study of Nepal, BHU,     Varanasi, March 28-30, 2011

Presentation on “Maoism and the Emerging Scenario in Nepal” (paper accepted for publication)

• Terrorism in South Asia: Issues and Challenges, National Seminar, Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh, November 09-10, 2012

Presentation on “Left wing terror in Nepal: An Analysis”

• China’s Engagement with South Asia: Regional and Global Implications”, National Seminar, South Asian Studies Centre, University of Rajasthan, Jaipur, February 04-05, 2013

Presentation on “China’s Engagement with South Asia: An Analysis”

• India’s Foreign policy in South Asia in the 21st Century: Changing Dimensions and Perspective, National Seminar, Indian Council of World Affairs, New Delhi and P.K. Roy Memorial College, Dhanbad, 04-05 March 2013

Presentation on “Strengthening SAARC”and also chaired a session.

• India- Nepal Relations: The Emerging Issues and Challenges of Co-operation, International Seminar, South Asian Studies Centre, University of Rajasthan, Jaipur, and ICSSR, March 22-23, 2013

Presentation on “India- Nepal Relations: Political and Security Issues”

• Decentralized Governance and Changing Paradox of development in rural Areas, National Seminar, Centre for Human Rights and Conflict Management and Centre for International Relations, Central University of Jharkhand, and ICSSR, September 11-12, 2013.

Presented on “Naxalism: Underdevelopment feeds the Movement”

Administrative Works performed at CUJ

Currently working as Warden of Girls hostel at Central University of Jharkhand.

Instrumental to organize many inter-departmental debate/ essay competitions and other programs.

Worked in Admission Committee (Counseling Committee), of Central University of Jharkhand (17/08/2013, 19/08/2013, 22/08/2013)

Co-convener of Akhra India International Tribal Festival, Fashion Show Committee at Central University of Jharkhand (held on 8-10th November 2012 and 28-30th November 2013).