Faculty Members

Teaching / Research Experience

Teaching Experience

2016 - Present: Assistant Professor of Social Work, Gujarat National Law University, Gandhinagar
2015 - 2016: Temp. Assistant Professor, Faculty of Social Work, The M.S. University of Baroda, Vadodara, Gujarat

Research Experience

2019 – Present: Head, Centre for Law & Society, Gujarat National Law University
Undertaken and facilitated interdisciplinary and collaborative research projects/activities that align with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and the United Nations Academic Impact (UNAI) principles.
Editor-in-chief of the peer-reviewed Journal ‘Law & Society Review’ Volume II (July 2020) published by Centre for Law and Society, Gujarat National Law University. (ISSN: 2582-2446)
2015-16: Faculty of Social Work, The M.S. University of Baroda:
Worked in a study on ‘Psychosocial and Socio-economic Status of Inmates’ Families of Vadodara District’–a Project by Govt. of Gujarat and
‘Impact Evaluation Survey of a Tribal Welfare Scheme’ implemented at Devgarh Bariya, Dist. Dahod– a Project by Govt. of Gujarat
2015: Public Health Foundation of India (PHFI) (Indian Institute Public Health Gandhinagar University), Gujarat: worked under Asian Regional Capacity Development for Research on Social Determinants of Health (ARCADE - RSDH) Project with Indian Institute of Public Health Gandhinagar (University), Ahmedabad, Gujarat
2012 – 2014: Azim Premji Foundation, Uttarakhand: worked under the Teacher Education program and Education Leadership & Management Program
TISS Mumbai: worked under M-Ward Project - Socio-economic survey and community resource mapping (Nov-Dec 2011); An academic research on ‘Nutritional Health Status of Tribal Children’ of Rewa District, Madhya Pradesh (2011-12)

Area of Research/Interest

Publication

Book Chapters

The manuscript of a chapter titled “Exploring Entrepreneurial Initiatives as New Pathways at the Confluence of Law and Society” accepted for publication in a Book titled ‘Legal Startups, Entrepreneurship and Innovation’ by Thomson & Reuters (Co-author)
A chapter titled ‘Policy Ecosystem of Social Entrepreneurship for Sustainable and Resilient Development: A Doctrinal Review’ is published in Springer, Singapore Book series titled Lecture Notes in Civil Engineering – Volume 2 - “Disaster Risk Science and Technology” Vol. 294, Indrajit Pal et al., Oct. 2022, ISSN 978-981-19-6296-7 (SCOPUS Indexed) (Co-author)
A chapter titled ‘Tryst with Social Work: A Journey Worth Reflection’, published in the book ‘Work and Life of a Professional Social Worker’, volume I, edited by K Sahu and C. Subudhi; published by the Indian Society of Professional Social Work (ISPSW) (June 2022) ISBN: 978-81-954684-4-7 (Sole author)
A chapter titled ‘Partnerships for Fostering Sustainable and Resilient Social Entrepreneurial Ecosystems’ published in the book ‘Fostering Resilient Business Ecosystems and Economic Growth: Towards the Next Normal’, published by Dr. D.Y. Patil B-School, India (May 2022). ISSN 978-81-9505961-4 (Co-author)
A chapter titled ‘Malnutrition among Tribal Children: A Humanitarian Emergency’ published in UNICEF sponsored book “Child Health and Nutrition in India”, edited by Sanjay Prasad, S.G. Sadhu and S. Vaishnav, Prabhat Prakashan Pvt. Ltd., New Delhi (Jan. 2021) ISBN 978-93-90366-62-0 (Sole author)
A chapter titled “Cooperative and Entrepreneurship for People-Centered Development” published in a book titled Cooperative and Rural Development (Gandhian Perspective for Sustainable Development), edited by Jain L and R Patel, Reliable Publishing House (Jan. 2018) ISBN 978-93-85930-25-6 (Sole author)

Journal Articles

A paper titled “Fostering Social Entrepreneurial Resilience: A Pathway Towards Integrated Disaster Risk Management” published in an international refereed journal ‘Disaster Advances, India’ Vo. 16 (7) (June 2023) ISSN 2278-4543 (SCOPUS Indexed) (Co-author)
A paper titled ‘Cross-sector Collaboration as an Enabler for Fostering Social Entrepreneurial & Innovation Resilience’ published in UGC-CARE Listed ‘Journal of Social Work and Social Development’, published by Department of Social Work, Visva-Bharati - A Central University, Volume 13, June 2022, ISSN 2229-6468 (UGC_CARE Listed) (Co-author)
A paper titled ‘Role of Partnerships within Social Entrepreneurship for Sustainable Development published in a special issue ‘Advanced Research In Multidisciplinary Studies’ of ‘International Journal of Mechanical Engineering, Vol. 7 (Special Issue 2, Jan. 2022) Kalahari Journals (SCOPUS indexed and UGC care listed, Impact factor 2.1) ISSN:0974-5823 (Co-author)
An article titled ‘Impact of COVID-19 Pandemic on the Lives of Children Affected by H.I.V.’ published in the online open-access (SCOPUS indexed) Journal of Tianjin University Science and Technology, China. ISSN: 0493-2137. Vol:54 Issue: 04:2021 (Nov. 2021) (Co-author)
An article titled ‘Revising Signature Pedagogy of Social Work Profession’ published in the peer-reviewed annual journal ‘Social Work Review’ of the Faculty of Social Work, The M. S. University of Baroda, Vadodara, Gujarat. () Jan. 2017) ISSN 2394 8728 (Sole author)
An article entitled ‘Child-Centered D.R.R.–An Approach Addressing Lives, Rights, and Needs of Children’ published in Southasiadisasters.net on “First SFDRR Aligned National Disaster Management Plan”, Issue No. 148, July 2016, available on http://www.aidmi.org/publications.aspx (Co-author)
A paper on ‘Role of Civil Society in Environment Management for Sustainable Development’ published in seminar proceedings of U.G.C. sponsored National Conference organised by Dept. Of Chemistry, Govt. Meera Girl’s College, Mohanlal Sukhadia University, Udaipur, on September 10, 2016. (Sole author)
An article ‘Recognising the Rights of Unheard Voices’ published in “Learning Curve” May 2014 Issue, Azim Premji University, Bengaluru. Available online at https://azimpremjiuniversity.edu.in/SitePages/pdf/Publications/Learning-Curve/LCIssue22Eng.pdf
Photo Story published in a yearly journal “Indian Landslides” the year 2013 issue on Flood Disaster at Uttarkashi District
An article published ‘Kaamyaab Hoti Koshishe’ on Best Practices in School in “PRAVAAH” – the issue focusing on E.L.M. – Uttarakhand State Institute, Azim Premji Foundation journal.

Books Edited

Faculty Editor of the peer-reviewed Journal ‘Law & Society Review’ Volume III (Oct. 2021) published by Centre for Law and Society, Gujarat National Law University. (ISSN: 2582-2446) (http://glsr.in/current-issue/)
Editor-in-chief of the peer-reviewed Journal ‘Law & Society Review’ Volume II (July 2020) published by Centre for Law and Society, Gujarat National Law University. (ISSN: 2582-2446)

Books Reviewed

Guided on and reviewed Handbooks developed on the Rights of Children, Women, Prisoners and Elderly under the Saral Kanoon initiative in collaboration with vIinnovate (a CSO of advocates)

Conference / Seminar / Workshop

Paper Presentation

Conferences

Africa-Asia Mediation Association (AAMA) Conference Bangladesh Chapter organised by Bangladesh International Mediation Society and Supreme Court Mediation Centre at Supreme Court Campus, Dhaka on Nov. 25, 2023
International Conference on ‘Restructuring, Revamping and Rebuilding Independent India: Reforms in Agriculture, Administrative, Economic and Entrepreneurial Sectors, organised by Pandit Deendayal Energy University, Gujarat on Aug. 16-17, 2023
2nd Research Conference on BRICS 2023 on “Growth and Sustainability of Livelihoods in the BRICS Countries: Knowledge Sharing in Social Justice, Governance and Multilateralism”, organised by the Durban University of Technology, South Africa, hosted by the University of Kota, Rajasthan, India held on February 13 – 15, 2023
Right to Education Conclave by GNLU Centre for Women and Child Rights at GNLU Campus, Gandhinagar, on Oct. 8 - 9, 2022
13th Asian Criminology Conference 2022 on “Emerging Trends in Technology and its Impact on Law, Criminal Justice and Public Policy” organised by GNLU in association with Asian Criminological Society, July 20 – 23, 2022
International Conference on ‘Building Social Entrepreneurial Ecosystem for a More Sustainable and Resilient Society’ sponsored by ICSSR in collaboration with MSSW, Madras; TISS, Mumbai; MSU Baroda; and EDII, Ahmedabad, organised by GNLU on July 29 - 20, 2022
International Research Conference 2022 on “Fostering a Resilient Business Ecosystems and Economic Growth: Towards the Next Normal” organised by Dr. D. Y. Patil B-School, India, in collaboration with Dr. Soetomo University, Indonesia & Association of Indian Management Schools, India, April 27 - 29, 2022.
One Day Multidisciplinary International e-Conference on ‘Ecology, Economy, Emerging Technology and People for Sustainable Livelihood in SAARC Countries’ jointly organised by the University of Swabi, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan, Rashtrapita Mahatma Gandhi Mahavidyalaya, Khed, IQAC, in collaboration with Maharashtra Bhugolshastra Parishad, January 28, 2022.
9th Annual International Conference on Sustainable Development: Research for Impact: An Inclusive and Sustainable Planet; organised by the Global Association Master’s in Development Practice Programs (M.D.P.) and the Sustainable Development Solutions Network (SDSN), New York, September 20-21, 2021
22nd Biennial Conference of the International Consortium for Social Development (ICSD), hosted online by the Centre for Social Development in Africa at the University of Johannesburg, July 13 - 16, 2021
“International Symposium on Disaster Resilience and Sustainable Development: Transforming Education for Sustainability”; organised by the Asian Institute of Technology Thailand, June 24 - 25, 2021
21st International Conference on Multidisciplinary Research, organised by International Foundation for Researchers, the Philippines at Fairmont Makati, Philippines, March 30, 2021
8th Indian Social Work Congress and 8th ICSD Asia Pacific Branch Conference jointly organised by the National Association of Professional Social Workers in India (NAPSWI), International Consortium for Social Development -Asia Pacific (ICSDAP) and Department of Social Work, Visva-Bharati University, Santiniketan, West Bengal, January 31 to February 02, 2021
Digital International Conference on Social Enterprise: Values and Processes organised by Centre for Social Entrepreneurship, School of Management and Labour Studies, Tata Institute of Social Sciences, Mumbai, January 07 - 09, 2021
National Seminar on “Early Childhood Care & Development” organised by Children’s University, Gandhinagar, in collaboration with NCPCR & SSUN, November 22-23, 2019
International Conference on “Gandhi, Conflict Resolution and Peace: Emerging Dynamics in Twenty-First Century” to commemorate the 150th birth year of M. K. Gandhi, sponsored by ICSSR and organised by Centre for Gandhian Thought and Peace Studies, School of Social Science, September 30 to October 02 2019.
Multidisciplinary National Conference on Role of Cooperatives for Sustainable Rural Development organised by Gujarat Vidyapith in collaboration with National Cooperative Union of India (NCUI), New Delhi at Centre for Studies in Rural Management, Rural Campus, Randheja, Gandhinagar, Dec. 21-22, 2018
UGC sponsored the National Conference on ‘Role of Civil Society in Environment Management for Sustainable Development’ by the Dept. of Chemistry, Govt. Meera Girl’s College, Mohanlal Sukhadia University, Udaipur on September 10, 2016.
MANTHAN – an annual research conference at Azim Premji University, Bengaluru, June 2013

Seminars

One Day National Seminar on “Role of Women in Sustainable Development” sponsored by National Commission for Women (NCW), GoI & organised by GNLU - Centre for Environmental and Sustainable Development, at GNLU, Gandhinagar, April 01, 2017.
National Seminar on “Relearning Dr. B. R. Ambedkar’s Thoughts and Ideology for Reconstructing Contemporary Society” at Faculty of Social Work under the aegis of Dr. B. R. Ambedkar Chair, The Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda, December 06 - 07th, 2016

Participation

Policy Summits

“Regional Consultation to identify the impact of prevailing laws on ‘Female Labour Force Participation Rate’ in India”, organised by the National Commission for Women in collaboration with Gujarat National Law University and V. V. National Labour Institute at GNLU, Gandhinagar, January 04, 2020.
Stakeholder Consultation for Advocacy on Domestic Financing for H.I.V., T.B., and Malaria organised by India Working Group (I.W.G.) on Health, at Ahmedabad, September 17, 2019
State Consultation for Finalization of State Rules for The Human Immunodeficiency Virus and Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (Prevention and Control) Act, 2017 for Gujarat state (under Section 49 of the Act) jointly organised by GSACS (Gujarat State AIDS Control Society) in collaboration with GSNP+ and UNDP under UBRAF (Unified Budget Results & Accountability Framework) Programme at Ahmedabad, October 05, 2018
Attended State Level “Consultation on Draft of National Health Policy 2015” jointly organised by IIPH Gandhinagar Sardar Patel Institute of Economics and Social Research, Ahmedabad on February 12, 2015

Conferences

International Conference (Virtual) on “Infusing Competitiveness in Indian MSMEs” organised by the Entrepreneurship Development Institute of India, Ahmedabad; sponsored by the Ministry of Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (I.C. Section), Government of India, December 04 -05, 2021.
International e-Conference on Law and Spirituality, organised by the University of Delhi in collaboration with EthicCraft club, August 27-29, 2021
The Changing Nature of Innovation Conference 2021, organised by Ahmedabad University and the Centre for Technology, Innovation and Economic Research (CTIER), May 26-29, 2021
Direct Selling Stakeholder’s Conference Gujarat organised by Indian Direct Selling Association, FICCI & Department of Food, Civil Supplies and Consumer Affairs, Govt. of Gujarat at Circuit House, Gandhinagar, January 30, 2018
UGC sponsored National Conference organised by Dept. of Chemistry, Govt. Meera Girl’s College, Mohanlal Sukhadia University, Udaipur on September 10, 2016.
Participated in the HR Convention on the theme ‘Changing Role of HR in the Disruptive Business
World’ organised by Faculty of Social Work, M.S.U. Barodaon Dec. 12, 2015

Seminars

International Seminar (Virtual) on “Social Entrepreneurship: An Opportunity For Youth and N.G.O.s,” curated in collaboration with the U.S. Consulate General Hyderabad, organised by Bala Vikasa (People Development Training Centre), December 17, 2021.
National Colloquium on “National Council of Social Work Bill 2021: Insights and Way Forward” organised by the Department of Social Work, Chaudhary Bansi Lal University, Bhiwani and B.P.S. Mahila Vishwavidyalaya, Sonipat, Haryana, with technical support from the Association of Professional Social Workers and Development Practitioners (APSWDP), in Special Consultative Status with ECOSOC of U.N. since 2019, June 12, 2021.
National Seminar on “Population, Health and Inclusive Development in India” Jointly organised by International Institute of Population Sciences (Mumbai) and IIPH Gandhinagar 25 – 27, Feb 2015

Workshops

Workshop on “The Role of IQAC in Enhancing Quality in Higher Education” (Learn to turn your IQAC into the most impactful academic quality body) organised by the Gujarat National Law University, November 21, 2020.
Online workshop series on ‘Grief Counselling in the Context of COVID-19 Pandemic’, organised by Prasanna School of Public Health, Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Manipal, July 26-31, 2021.
Training Workshop cum F.D.P. on “Basic Disaster Management” jointly organised by the National Institute of Disaster Management. Ministry of Home Affairs, Govt. of India and Amity University, Lucknow Campus, September 21-23, 2020
Workshop on “Clinical Legal Education and Access to Justice”, organised by the Gujarat National Law University under the project “Role of Clinical Legal Education in improving the quality of legal education and increasing access to justice to the marginalised in the State of Gujarat” funded by Department of Justice, Ministry of Law and Justice, Government of India, August 02, 2020.
Workshop on ‘Competency-Based Environmental Law Education’ organised by the Gujarat National Law University, Centre for Environmental Law, Climate Change and Sustainable Development, March 02, 2020
Gujarat State Commission of Protection for Child Rights (GSCPCR) organised a program to commemorate the foundation day on the theme Protection of Child Rights – Responsibility of All, September 28, 2019
One Day Symposium on ‘Conservation of Bio-diversity in India: Issues and Challenges’ organised by the Gujarat National Law University through its Centre for Environmental and Sustainable Development, September 07, 2019
One Day Symposium on ‘Laws Related to Women and Influencing Factors’ organised by GNLU LexTech (Science Technology & Law) Club & Gender Sensitisation Committee with support from Gujarat State Commission for Women at GNLU, January 05, 2019.
Ministry of Human Resource Development, Govt. of India sponsored the Western Region Workshop for ‘Orientation of Participating Institutes to Initiate Work in Adopted Village Clusters’ organised by I.I.T. Delhi – National Coordination Institute of Unnat Bharat Abhiyan, Sardar Vallabhbhai National Institute of Technology (Western region office), AICTE and U.G.C.; held at S. V. National Institute of Technology, Surat, December 04, 2018.
U.G.C. Regional Orientation Workshop on Adoption, Promotion, and Production of MOOCs for SWAYAM Platform at Gujarat Forensic Sciences University, Gandhinagar, October 12, 2018
Design Thinking Workshop organised by the Gujarat National Law University through its GNLU Legal Incubation Council (GLIC) at its campus, September 07, 2018
14 Hours Workshop on Social Entrepreneurship organised by the Gujarat National Law University through its GNLU Legal Incubation Council (GLIC) with Student Startup & Innovation Policy, Government of Gujarat, at its campus, August 03-04, 2018
Youth and Democracy Workshop/Campaign organised by the Gujarat National Law University through its GNLU Centre for Law and Society (GCLS) in collaboration with Participatory Research in Asia (PRIA), at its campus, August 01, 2018
Workshop on Social Impact Assessment: Policy and Procedure organised by the Gujarat National Law University through its GNLU – Satluj Jal Vidyut Nigam Ltd. Fellowship on Hydro Power Development and Environment and Rehabilitation & Resettlement Laws, at its campus, July 27, 2018
Workshop on Elimination of Bonded Labour System organised by National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) in collaboration with the Government of Gujarat at Mahatma Gandhi Labour Institute (MGLI), Ahmedabad, February 23, 2018
A Workshop on Food Habits, Changing Lifestyle, and Nutritional Needs of Adolescents” organised by NIPCCD, Indore Western Regional Centre (MoWCD) at GNLU, Gandhinagar from November 22 – 23, 2016
One Day Workshop on ‘Intellectual Property Laws for the Traditional and Internet Based Businesses’ organised by GNLU, Gandhinagar on July 27, 2016
‘Grant Writing Workshop for young scholars and professionals’ organised by the Indian Institute of Public Health Gandhinagar, Gujarat, from July 22-24, 2015 •
Workshop on ‘Enhancing Organisational Capacity in Managing Research Grants’ organised by Indian Institute of Public Health Gandhinagar, Gujarat from May 20-22, 2015
Workshop on ‘Enhancing Students’ Engagement in e-Learning’ organised by Indian Institute of Public Health Gandhinagar, Gujarat from March 25-27, 2015
Workshops on Education Leadership & Management (ELM) organised by Azim Premji Foundation and District Institute of Education and Training (DIET) in districts of Uttarakhand

Others

Invited for ‘Samvad’ on Enhancing Meaningful Participation and Safe Spaces for Children organised by RtE Resource Centre at IIM, Ahmedabad and Shaishav at IIM-A campus on June 1-2, 2023.
“Social Entrepreneurship Summit - Impulse 2022”, organised by Bala Vikasa - Center for Social and Responsible Business at Hyderabad, April 08, 2022

Capacity Building Training Programmes

Organised

Training Programmes

Co-organised the Workshop on Counselling Skills in collaboration with Centre for Lifelong Learning - TISS, Mumbai on Sept. 23-24, 2016 at GNLU, Gandhinagar
A state-level ‘In-Service Teachers Training Module Development Workshop’ on ‘Gender and CCE’ at Dehradun from Jan. 20-26 organised by SSA Uttarakhand and Azim Premji Foundation.
‘Education Leadership & Management Workshops’ organised by Azim Premji Foundation and various DIETs in Uttarakhand state for Head Teachers of Govt. Elementary Schools.
In-Service Teachers Training Programs as a Key Resource Person and Master Trainer for the training of trainers, head teachers, teachers, BRCCs, and CRCCs at district and block level organised by Azim Premji Foundation and DIET Bharkot (Uttarkashi District), Uttarakhand
Teacher’s trainings at block level on ‘Psychological First Aid for Schools’ and ‘How to help children in Trauma’ to Govt. School teachers and SMC members post Uttakrakhand 2013 flood disaster.

Short-Term Courses

Co-organised a specially curated workshop for BSW LLB (Hons.) students titled “Me, Us and Them” as a joint initiative with the Centre for Social Justice, Ahmedabad; Kathashala, Delhi and Aaina, Delhi, Sept.13- 15, 2019
Co-organised the Workshop on Counselling Skills in collaboration with the Centre for Lifelong Learning - TISS, Mumbai, at GNLU, Gandhinagar, Sept.23-24, 2016

Certificate Courses

Organised a One-week Certificate Course on “Disaster Risk Management, Social Entrepreneurship & Resilience” in collaboration with the Gujarat Institute of Disaster Management (GIDM) from Sept. 12-16 at the GNLU Campus.

Participated

Training Programmes

Training of Trainers on “Entrepreneurship and Sustainable Livelihood Models for Rural Communities” organised by organised by CEDFI – CIATSJ at National Institute of Rural Development and Panchayati Raj (NIRDPR), Hyderabad from March 13-17, 2023
Training of Trainers Programme on Gender and Social Security, organised by V.V. Giri National Labour Institute, Noida, held during December 19-23, 2022
‘Research Methodology Workshop on Legal and Interdisciplinary Research’, organised by Gujarat National Law University (GNLU), Gandhinagar, from November 6-November 18, 2017.
‘Research Methodology Workshop’, organised by GNLU, Gandhinagar, from May 19- 22, 2017.

Faculty Development Programmes

One-week Faculty Development Program on “Research in Social Sciences: Contemporary Trends, Perspectives, and Pedagogy” organised by Jawaharlal Nehru University and Galgotias University, co-funded by the Erasmus + program of the European Union, February 07 – 13, 2022
One Week Capacity Building Programme in Legal Research conducted by AURO University, Surat, in collaboration with Gujarat National Law University (GNLU), Gandhinagar, July 19 – 25, 2021
Ten-day Research Methodology Workshop sponsored by the Indian Council of Social Science Research (ICSSR), New Delhi, organised at Gujarat National Law University (GNLU), Gandhinagar, May 24 to June 02, 2021
5 Days Virtual Master Class on CSR Project Cycle Management, organised by NCD, India and WICCI Gujarat CSR Council, October 18 -22, 2021
AICTE Training and Learning (ATAL) Academy F.D.P. on “Introduction to Social Entrepreneurship” organised by GNLU Legal Incubation Council in collaboration with GNLU Centre for Law and Society (GCLS), August 03-07, 2021
Seven-Day Virtual F.D.P. on “Changing Contours of Socio-Legal Education & Research” organised by the School of Law & Justice, Adamas University, July 12 to 20, 2021.
AICTE Training And Learning (ATAL) Academy Online Elementary F.D.P. on “Emerging Paradigms in Organisational Behaviour”, at Shri Ram College of Commerce, July 05 – 09, 2021.
AICTE Training And Learning (ATAL) Academy F.D.P. on “Design Thinking to nurture Creativity and Innovation Leading to Entrepreneurship” organised by Dr. D. Y. Patil Institute of Management & Research (DYPIMR), Pune, June 14 - 18, 2021
AICTE Training And Learning (ATAL) Academy Online Elementary F.D.P. on “Personal Effectiveness” at International Management Institute Kolkata, June 07 - 11, 2021.
Audit Course Disciplined Approach to Social Entrepreneurship with E.D.X. Started - April 24, 2021 – June 12, 2021
Ten-Days Research Methodology Course for M.Phil/Ph.D/PDF Scholars in Social Sciences” sponsored by the Indian Council of Social Science Research (ICSSR), New Delhi, organised at Sardar Patel Institute of Economic and Social Science Research, Ahmedabad, December 14 - 23, 2020
Research Methodology Workshop on Legal and Interdisciplinary Research, organised by Gujarat National Law University (GNLU), Gandhinagar, November 6-18, 2017.
‘Research Methodology Workshop’, organised by GNLU, Gandhinagar, May 19- 22, 2017.
Online Certificate course in Introduction to Social Entrepreneurship organised by Madras School of Social Work, July 03 -16, 2020
Faculty Development Program on E-content Development for MOOCs for Blended Teaching and Learning, organised by GNLU, Gandhinagar, January 17-19, 2020
‘One-Week Faculty Development Program’, organised by GNLU, Gandhinagar, May 16-22, 2019
‘One-Week Faculty Development Program’, organised by GNLU, Gandhinagar, May 11-18, 2017
Short course on Mahatma Gandhi organised at I.I.T., Gandhinagar, April 28-30, 2017
“One Week Faculty Development Program” organised by GNLU, Gandhinagar, May 16 -21, 2016

Short-Term Courses

Attended a short course on Mahatma Gandhi organised at IIT, Gandhinagar, from April 28-30, 2017

Certificate Courses

Three months Certificate Course in ‘Office Assistant’ organised by Bhartiya Vidya Bhawan, Ujjain (2008)
Three months Certificate Course in ‘Desktop Publishing’ organised by Bhartiya Vidya Bhawan, Ujjain (2008)

Honours / Awards

Visiting Faculty/Guest Lectures/Keynote Address

Empaneled as Accredited Mediator & Trainer with Bangladesh International Mediation Society, Dhaka, Bangladesh
Empaneled as an Expert Resource Person at the Gujarat Institute of Disaster Management (GIDM)
Appointed as a paper setter in the P.G. Programs Entrance Examination of the University of Lucknow for Master of Arts in Criminology and Criminal Justice Administration (MACCJA) (Session 2023-24) and Masters of Social Work (MSW) (Session 2020-21)
Appointed as a paper setter of the University of Lucknow in MSW and MA Examination for papers -‘Correctional Administration & Treatment of Criminals’ (MA Sem IV) and ‘Correctional and Rehabilitation Psychology’ (M.A. Sem. II), ‘Public Legal Education’ (MSW Sem. III), etc.
Invited as resource person in a Two-Day Residential training program (March 9-10, 2023) on ‘Women as Equal Partners’ organised by the Gujarat Institute of Disaster Management (GIDM) for delivering a session on ‘Management of Children in Disaster Affected Areas’ on March 10, 2023.
Invited as a resource person in the 3rd Edition of Certificate Course on Legal Aid and Allied Laws (January 30 - Feb.14, 2023), organised by ProBono India, to deliver a “Law, Society and Social Entrepreneurship” session on February 04, 2023.
Invited twice as resource person in a short-term (30 hours) course on “Prevention and Elimination of Child Labour” for District Task Force members of Gujarat State organised by the Mahatma Gandhi Labour Institute (MGLI), Ahmedabad, in partnership with UNICEF Gujarat with the support of Labour, Skill Development and Employment Department, Government of Gujarat from May 13-15, 2022 and May 04-06, 2022
On ‘UNCRC, ILO Conventions, SDGs, other International and Regional Conventions’, on May 14, 2022
On ‘Child Labour and Bonde Labour Act and Challenges’, on May 04, 2022
Invited as Paper Setter & Examiner by Ganpat University, Mehsana, for M.S.W. Regular Theory examination April - June 2022 cycle in the subject “Management of NGOs and Development Services.”
Invited as External Examiner for M.S.W. Program in the subjects ‘Concurrent Field Work’ and ‘Human Resource Management’ for September 21 – February 22 cycle examinations at the Ganpat University, Mehsana, Gujarat.
Invited for a lecture on the topic Lawyer’s Role in Mediation in a ‘Forty Hours Mediation Training for Judges in Bangladesh’ held under the supervision of Hon’ble Justice Mohammad Imman Ali, organised by Bangladesh International Mediation Society on December 17, 2021
Invited as a resource person in Workshop on ‘Introduction to International Mediation’ for Cox’s Bazar International University Law Students organised by Bangladesh International Mediation Society on November 12, 2021
Invited as a resource person in the 2nd Edition of Certificate Course on Legal Aid and Allied Laws (Oct. 02 - 31, 2021), organised by ProBono India in collaboration with Legal Services Committee, GNLU, Gandhinagar and Legal Aid Clinic, RGNUL, Patiala for delivering a session on “Social Entrepreneurship and Law”, on October 02, 2021.
Invited as a guest speaker in a discussion meeting on “Role of Youth in Peacemaking through Mediation” organised by Bangladesh International Mediation Society (BIMS) on the occasion of International Peace Day, September 2021
Delivered a lecture in the AICTE Training And Learning (ATAL) Academy Faculty Development Program on “Introduction to Social Entrepreneurship” (Aug. 03-07, 2021) organised by GNLU Legal Incubation Council in collaboration with GNLU Centre for Law and Society (GCLS) for delivering a session on “Role of Social Entrepreneurship in promotion of Livelihood Opportunities”, on August 03, 2021
Invited as an expert to deliver a talk in the National Commission for Women-sponsored Webinar on “Mental Health and Wellbeing at Work Place” organised by Vikas Bharti Seva Charitable Trust on April 15, 2021.
Invited twice as a resource person in the Ministry of Women and Child Development; GoI sponsored online National Workshops on “Gender Budgeting” organised by U.G.C.’s Centre for Advanced Studies in Social Work & Centre of Excellence, U.P. Higher Education Council, Gov. of Uttar Pradesh, Dept. of Social Work, the University of Lucknow from Mar. 04-06 and Feb. 22-24, 2021, respectively.
Delivered lecture titled “Gender Budgeting - Tools and Techniques” on March 06, 2021
Delivered lecture titled “Gender Budgeting - Tools and Techniques” on February 24, 2021
Invited as a guest speaker/resource person in a Plenary Session themed ‘Gandhi, Conflict Resolution and Peace’ held on September 30, 2019, the International Conference on “Gandhi, Conflict Resolution and Peace: Emerging Dynamics in Twenty-First Century” to commemorate the 150th birth year of M. K. Gandhi, organised by Centre for Gandhian Thought and Peace Studies, School of Social Science, Central University, Gandhinagar from September 30 – October 02 2019.
Delivered lecture on ‘Legal Instruments on Child Protection’ in a 2-day training program on “Child Protection in Emergencies” organised by Gujarat Institute of Disaster Management, Gandhinagar, in collaboration with UNICEF Gujarat on December 17-18, 2018
Moderated panel discussion on Opportunities and Challenges for Women Entrepreneurs in India, organised by GNLU Legal Incubation Council and GNLU Centre for Law and Society (sponsored by SSIP) on October 09, 2018

Other Accomplishments

Facilitated as Trainer at 40-Hours Accredited Mediator Training Program, organized at Supreme Court Mediation Centre, Dhaka by BIMS from Nov. 23 – 28, 2023
Guest Speaker at Mediation workshop held Zila Parishad, Cox’s Bazar, on Nov. 30, 2023 organised by BIMS
Organised the very first of its kind program at the GNLU - One-week Certificate Course on “Disaster Risk Management, Social Entrepreneurship & Resilience” in collaboration with the Gujarat Institute of Disaster Management (GIDM) from Sept. 12-16 at the GNLU Campus.
Organized first of its kind International Conference on Social Work, Law and Human Rights under the GNLU Centre for Law & Society at Gujarat National Law University, with Tata Institute of Social Sciences, Mumbai and The Faculty of Social Work, The M.S. University of Baroda, Vadodara, Gujarat as the knowledge partners on February 01 & 02, 2020
First Prize in the Inter-University Street Play Competition during ‘Resonance’- The National Student’s Festival Celebrating 75 years of Tata Institute of Social Sciences, Mumbai
First Prize in Group Dance Competition during ‘Quintessence 2011’- The Annual Sports, Literary and Cultural Festival of TISS, Mumbai.
Have hold various administrative positions at GNLU, including:
Assistant Professor of Social Work (from 01st February, 2016 - present);
Head, GNLU Centre for Law and Society (from July, 2019);
Program Officer, National Service Scheme (from September, 2018);
Member, GNLU Internal Complaint Committee (from January, 2020);
Faculty Advisor, Navin Chandra Desai Law Foundation Chair (from July, 2019 to January, 2020);
Faculty Advisor, GNLU Legal Services Committee (from July, 2019 to January, 2020);
Faculty Advisor, GNLU Pro-Bono Committee (from July, 2019 to January, 2020);
Member, GNLU Committee for Persons with Disabilities (from August, 2018 to December, 2019);
Member, Gandhian Committee (from August, 2018);
Member, GNLU Mess Committee (from January, 2017 to December, 2019)

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