Prof. Smita Chaturvedi is presently working as a Professor of Hindi Discipline in the School of Humanities at Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU), New Delhi. She is a distinguished academician specializing in Premchand Hindi novels, folklores, and medieval poetry. With nearly three decades of dedicated teaching, she has significantly contributed to Hindi language and literature through various national and international platforms. Prof. Chaturvedi has edited several scholarly IGNOU course materials and played a key role in developing acclaimed IGNOU courses for Under graduate and PG programs including creative writing in Hindi, Hindi Sahitya Ka Itihas, Madhyakalin Kavita, Premchand, Writing for Radio and Hindi novels. Her extensive contributions include coordinating and advancing e-learning initiatives such as e-PG Pathshala and MOOCs (UGC). She has delivered lectures at various universities and institutions across India.

Apart from her recognition in the literary fraternity, she is the programme coordinator of MA Hindi (MHD) which was awarded the Best Programme Award on Foundation Day held on 19th November, 2024. She has given her contribution as a member in many prestigious committees like the Executive Council, Academic Council, Board of Studies, School Board etc. at IGNOU and in many other Indian universities as well. She presented papers at the World Hindi Conferences. Prof. Chaturvedi also served as Visiting Professor at the ICCR Hindi Chair, Peking University, Beijing.Currently she is working as Director of School of Humanities, IGNOU New Delhi from 1st October 2025.

Dr Pema Eden Samdup joined the Faculty of English in August 1999, and has developed both Bachelor’s Degree as well as Master’s Degree Courses. She has a Ph D in Culture Studies from the Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi. She is deeply interested in ICT interventions in the Humanities. Her areas of research interest include Culture Studies, Semiotics, Fiction, South Asian Diasporic Literature and Native Literatures and Culture.

With over 25 years of experience in higher education, Professor Parmod Kumar Mehra began his academic career at Ram Lal Anand College, University of Delhi, before joining Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU) in 2007.

He earned his Ph.D. in English Studies, with a focus on nationalism and literature as an agency. A recognised scholar in Australian Studies, he was awarded the Australia India Council Fellowship (2010–11), which enabled a scholarly visit to Australia to explore intersections between Australian and Indian writings.

At IGNOU, Professor Mehra serves as the Ph.D. Coordinator and coordinates key courses such as British Drama, Aspects of Language, Modern European Drama, Functional English, Business Communication, and Soft Skills — the latter two also offered on the SWAYAM Portal. He has supervised doctoral research on diverse themes and has delivered lectures at national and international forums.

Professor Mehra has made a significant impact through his research papers and books in the areas of New Literatures, World Literature(s), Folklore, Cinema, Translation Studies, Distance Education, and Research Methodology. In recognition of his distinguished scholarship, he was nominated by the Government of India to the prestigious Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Foundation."

Professor Mridula Rashmi Kindo has over 25 years of teaching experience in IGNOU. She has developed courses for both Bachelor's Degree and Master's Degree programmes. She holds her Masters and MPhil Degrees from Jawaharlal Nehru University and her PhD is on South African Literature. She has coordinated several courses such as American Literature, Writings from the Margins, Translation, poetry and drama courses. Her areas of interest are tribal literature, dalit literature, folk literature, South African literature and translation studies. She has chaired sessions and presented papers at national and international conferences and published papers in national and international journals.
Programme Offered MA English (MEG)
BA English (Honours) BAEGH
BA General (BAG)
BA Multidisciplinary (BAM)
BA English (Four Year Programme) (BAFEG)
BAEGH GOAL Guyana
BAEGHOL
SWAYAM
SWAYAMPRABHA

Dr. Malathy A. has around 24 years of teaching experience at the university level. She joined IGNOU as Assistant Professor in 2005 and has been involved with language editing of study material, and development and co-ordination of courses of MA (English), BA English (Hons.), BA (General) and Post Graduate Diploma in Book Publishing. Dr. Malathy A. also supervises PhD research in the English discipline. A post graduate from the University of Kerala, Dr. Malathy A. holds an MPhil in D. H. Lawrence studies from the University of Nottingham, UK, and a PhD in Australian fiction from JNU, New Delhi. Her research focuses on possibilities of re-interpreting traditional Indian critical concepts for contemporary critical discourse. She is also interested in eco-critical approaches to literary texts to consider the intersections between the human and the non-human worlds. She has presented papers at national and international conferences and published papers in national and international journals on these themes.

Dr. Vibhuti Gaur holds a PhD in Folk Literature and Translation Studies from the Centre for English Studies, Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU). Her research constitutes the first doctoral work on Haryanvi regional literature and language studies at JNU. A gold medalist and recipient of the Government of India’s Ministry of HRD Scholarship, she has taught and served in academic capacities at JNU, the University of Delhi, and currently at IGNOU.At IGNOU.

Dr. Gaur coordinates courses and is developing the pioneering programme “Indian Literary Critical Tradition”, which proposes indigenous critical frameworks for literary analysis. Her areas of teaching and research include Indian Aesthetics, Knowledge Systems, Classical Literature, Postcolonial and Diaspora Studies, Gender Studies, Oral Narratives, Performance and cultural studies, Film Studies, English Language Teaching. Digital Humanities.Her doctoral research has been archived and digitized by the University of Delhi’s Centre for Archival and Translation Studies[CATA]. She has published extensively in reputed international journals and edited volumes, and has presented and chaired sessions at numerous national and international conferences.

Dr. Gaur has contributed significantly to the recognition of Haryanvi literature and language in academic discourse and has translated several folk narratives. In Gender Studies, she is the author of Indian Perspective on Women and convened the inaugural Savitribai Phule Memorial Lecture at the Nehru Memorial, Delhi.Her academic engagement extends to national initiatives such as SWAYAM, SWAYAM PRABHA, and E-Vidyabharati, as well as international collaborations like GOAL Guyana, promoting access to quality education through multimedia platforms. She has also contributed to educational outreach through Gyandarshan TV and Gyanvani AIR.

Dr Prashant Shrivastava is an Assistant Professor of English, School of Humanities in Indira Gandhi National Open University, New Delhi. Throughout his teaching career of 18 years, he has been a dedicated faculty of English Literature, Communication Skills/Business Communication; researcher, planner of student centric and job oriented activities.

He participated and performed responsibilities successfully in various FDPs, Induction programs, Conferences, Workshops and Training Programs vis-à-vis pedagogical perspectives, research methodologies, IPR, outcome based curriculumand Entrepreneurship etc. Besides, he has been involved in institutional and administrative works assigned by institutions and Administrations i.e. Sector Magistrate in General Election to Lok Sabha 2019, in-charge of Language Labs, ELT activities, coordinator of various academic and administrative activities/clubs, BEC courses editing and publishing magazines/e-magazines, etc."

Rittvika Singh is an Assistant Professor of English at the School of Humanities, Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU), New Delhi, with over ten years of teaching experience. She holds an M.A. in English from Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi, and a Ph.D. with a specialization in Folk Theatre from Banaras Hindu University. Her research interests span Indian folk traditions, gender studies, contemporary cultural practices. She has published peer-reviewed articles, book chapters, and critical essays in national and international journals.​

Dr. Singh has contributed extensively to academic literature, including pioneering work on Nautanki theatre, gender dynamics in Indian performance traditions, and analyses of contemporary media and literature. She has also published creative writing and translations, having co-translated poetry and children’s literature into Hindi and English. In addition to her research and teaching, she regularly presents at academic seminars and has participated in multiple workshops and faculty development programmes covering translation studies, literature and cinema, and pedagogical innovations.

Jitendra Kumar Srivastava, hails from Deoria District in Uttar Pradesh. He completed his graduation from Gorakhpur and later studied for his Masters and Doctorate in Hindi Literature from JNU, New Delhi.

He is presently working as a Professor of Hindi Literature in the School of Humanities and also holding the post of Director, International Division since July 2021.

He also held the post of Registrar and Director, School of Tourism & Hospitality Service Management, IGNOU in the past.

He is a renowned poet and critic with 30 books to his credit, which include In Dino Halchal, Anbhay Katha, Asunder-Sunder, Bilkul Tumhari Tarah, Kayantaran, Bharatiya Samaj, Rashtravadaur Premchand, Sarjak Ka Swapn, Vichardhara, Naye Vimarshaur Samkaleen Kavita, Upanyaski Paridhi and Rachanaka Jeevdravya. His literary criticism has received world-wide recognition in the domain of Hindi literature. He has been admired by various social networking sites and his literary and academic contributions are deeply cited.

Apart from his recognition in the literary fraternity, he has received several prestigious awards that include the Bharat Bhushan Aggarwal Puraskar, Devishankar Awasthee Samman, Bhartiya Bhasha Parishad Puraskar, Ram Chandra Shukla Puraskar, Vijay Dev Narayan Sahi Puraskar, Kriti Samman, Ram Vilas Sharma Alochana Puraskar, Parampara RiturajSamman, Gopal Krishan Rath Samman, etc.

He has delivered more than 250 lectures at various universities and institutions across India. 14 Ph.D and one post-doctoral scholars have completed their research work under his supervision. More than 10 research works have also been undertaken on his prominent literary works. Bhartiya Gyanpeeth has also published renowned books like Godaan, Rangbhumi and Dhruvswamini with the introductory note by Prof. Jitendra Srivastava. He has contributed more than 30 chapters in various edited books. He has also been a jury member of various important awards like the Bhartiya Gyanpeeth Navlekhan Puraskar etc.

He has given his contribution as a member in many prestigious committees like the Board of Management, Executive Council, Academic Council, Board of Studies, School Board etc. at IGNOU and in many other Indian universities as well.

प्रोफेसर नरेंद्र मिश्र मूलत: मध्‍यप्रदेश भोपाल के रहने वाले हैं। इस समय इग्‍नू नई दिल्‍ली के मानविकी विद्यापीठ में प्रोफेसर हिंदी के पद पर कार्यरत हैं। शिक्षा के क्षेत्र में 32 वर्ष से कार्यरत हैं।

इग्‍नू में हिंदी में कला स्‍नातक, हिन्‍दी व्‍यावसायिक लेखन में स्‍नातकोत्‍तर कला उपाधि आदि अनेक कार्यक्रमों का संचालन कर रहे हैं। इनकी अब तक हिंदी में 20 से अधिक पुस्‍तकें एवं शोध पत्र प्रकाशित हो चुके हैं। 25 से अधिक शोधार्थियों का पीएच.डी. डिग्री का निर्देशन आपने किया है । शिक्षा के क्षेत्र के साथ-साथ अनेक संस्‍थाओं में भी प्रशासनिक कार्य संपादित करने का अनेक वर्षों का अनुभव है। इग्‍नू में पी.एच.डी संयोजक, ज्ञानवाणी एवं ज्ञानदर्शन के संयोजक आदि पदों पर कार्यरत हैं। इनकों अनेक पुरस्‍कारों से सम्‍मानित किया जा चुका है।

सम्‍मान/ पुरस्‍कार
साहित्य मनीषी सम्मान (2013-14), तमिलनाडु हिंदी साहित्य अकादमी, चैन्नई, तमिलनाडू
आचार्य तुलसी सम्मान (2018), शब्द, साहित्य एवं संस्कृति संस्थान, जोधपुर, राजस्थान
हिंदी भूषण सम्मान (2017-18), मध्य भारत प्रांत समिति,ग्वालियर, मध्यप्रदेश
संपादक शिरोमणि सम्मान (2018-2019), साहित्य, कला एवं संस्कृति संस्थान, नाथद्वारा, राजस्थान
आचार्य रामचंद्र शुक्ल सम्मान (2019-20), अखिल भारतीय साहित्य परिषद् राजस्थान
चौथा डॉ . ए.पी.जे . अब्दूल कलाम डेडिकेशन अवार्ड (2023) (उच्च शिक्षा के क्षेत्र में), लक्ष्मीबाई कॉलजे , दिल्ली विश्वविद्यालय, दिल्ली
श्री विष्णुप्रसाद चतुर्वेदी साहित्य समालोचक सम्मान (2023), कल्पवृक्ष साहित्य सेवा संस्थान, पाली, राजस्थान
मुनीश्वरदत्त शिक्षा रत्न सम्मान (2023), मुनीश्वरदत्त स्नातकोत्तर महाविद्यालय, प्रतापगढ़, उत्तर प्रदेश

शिक्षा
एम.ए. हिन्‍दी साहित्‍य में स्‍वर्णपदक, बीएड, पीएचडी. यूजीसी द्वारा वित्‍त पोषित लघु शोध परियोजना के अंतर्गत ‘बघेली काव्‍य का वैभव एवं विकास’ , ‘जनसंचार माध्‍यमों में हिन्‍दी की दशा एवं दिशा’ तथा ‘ 20वीं सदी की हिन्‍दी आलोचना का अनुशीलन’ विषय पर शोध कार्य पूर्ण।
पुस्‍तक प्रकाशन
1.सुगम हिन्‍दी 2. सहज हिन्‍दी 3. सरल हिन्‍दी 4.हिन्‍दी भाषा और संवेदना 5. भाषा कौशल एवं संचार साधन 6.आधुनिक हिन्‍दी काव्‍य 7. कहानी आलोचना का स्‍वर 8. डॉ. धनंजय वर्मा की कथा आलोचना 9. पंत काप्रकृति प्रेम: प्राकृतिक सुषमा से मानवीय गंध तक 10. कालजयी कवि कबीरदास की प्रासंगिकता 10. साधारण में असाधारण के कवि: केदार नाथ सिंह 11.राष्‍ट्रभाषा दशा और दिशा 12. हर चौखट से इंकार का नाम : नागार्जुन 13. आधुनिक हिंदी उपन्‍यास और अजनबीपन 14.धनंजय वर्मा की काव्‍य आलोचना 15. आधुनिक नाट्य साहित्‍य में नारी की अवस्थिति इत्‍यादि ।

शोध पत्रिका
हिन्‍दी अनुशीलन, अंतरराष्‍ट्रीय संदर्भित शोध पत्रिका भारतीय हिन्‍दी परिषद् प्रयाग का संपादन दायित्‍व 1.साहित्‍य मंत्री भारतीय हिन्‍दी परिषद् प्रयाग 2.संयुक्‍त महामंत्री, अखिल भारतीय साहित्‍य परिषद् राजस्‍थान 3.एनसीसी, एनएसएस अधिकारी एवं कुलानुशासक का दायित्‍व निर्वहन 4. विभागाध्‍यक्ष, हिन्‍दी विभाग, साधुवासवानी पीजी महाविद्यालय, बैरागढ़ भोपाल में एवं जयनारायण शासी निकाय व्‍यास विविद्यालय जोधपुर के हिन्‍दी विभाग सदस्‍य केन्‍द्रीय शिक्षा मण्‍डल, आगरा, केन्‍द्रीय अध्‍ययन मण्‍डल, मध्‍य प्रदेश, अध्‍ययन मण्‍डल, बरकतउल्‍ला विश्‍वविद्यालय, भोपाल एवं हिन्‍दी एवं पत्रकारिता तथा जनसंचार विभाग, जयनारायण व्‍यास विश्‍वविद्यालय जोधपुर अन्‍य विभिन्‍न राष्‍ट्रीय एवं अंतरराष्‍ट्रीय संगोष्ठियों एवं अकादमिक स्‍टॉक कॉलेज-यूजीसी-एचआरडीसी में स्रोतविद् के रूप में व्‍याख्‍यान पत्र-पत्रिकाओं में शोध आलेख का प्रकाशन तथा विभिन्‍न राष्‍ट्रीय एवं अंतराष्‍ट्रीय संगोष्ठियों का संयोजन। ओरिएण्‍टेशन एवं रिप्रेशर कोर्स का संयोजन। कुशल निर्देशन में 10 शोधार्थियों को पीएच.डी. की डिग्री प्राप्‍त ।

संप्रति
आचार्य, हिन्‍दी एवं संकाय मानविकी विद्यापीठ, इग्‍नू

अनुभव

(1)विजिटर नॉमिनि मणिपुर सेंटर यूनिवसिर्टि इम्‍फाल
(2) सलाहकार सदस्य, 11वां विश्व हिंदी सम्मेलन, विदेश मंत्रालय भारत सरकार
(3)अध्यक्ष, हिंदी विभाग, जयनारायण व्यास विश्वविद्यालय,जोधपुर, राजस्थान
(4) शासी निकाय एवं अकादमिक सदस्य, केंद्रीय हिंदी शिक्षण मण्डल, आगरा (मानव संसाधन विकास मंत्रालय,भारत सरकार)
(5) चेयरमैन, स्टूडेंट सर्विस बोर्ड, जयनारायण व्यास विश्वविद्यालय, जोधपुर, राजस्थान
(6) सदस्य, पाठ्यक्रम समिति, चिकित्सा शिक्षा मंत्रालय, मध्य प्रदेश सरकार
(7) सदस्य, स्टंडिंग कमेटी ’स्लेट’, मध्य प्रदेश लोक सेवा आयोग, इंदौर सरकार
(8) सदस्य, पुरस्कार समिति, विदेश मंत्रालय; मध्य प्रदेश साहित्य अकादमी; हिंदी संस्थान, उत्तर प्रदेश साहित्य अकादमी, राजस्थान; साहित्य अकादमी, हरियाणा
(9) सदस्य, एकेडमिक काउंसिल, जयनारायण व्यास विश्वविद्यालय, जोधपुर
(10) संयोजक, प्रास्पैक्टस कमेटी, ज.ना.व्यास वि. वि. जोधपुर
(11) संयोजक, छात्र सेवा मंडल समिति, ज.ना. व्यास वि.वि जोधपुर
(12) संयोजक, पाठ्यक्रम समिति, हिंदी एवं पत्रकारिता तथा जनसंचार विभाग, ज.ना.व्यास विश्वविद्यालय, जोधपुर

शिक्षा- पी.एच.डी. , विषय- 'हिंदी उपन्यास में प्रकृति'

विशेषज्ञता- कथा साहित्य, आलोचना, मीडिया

पुस्तक प्रकाशित- 'डेस्कटॉप', 'इनबॉक्स के अधूरे पन्ने' (कहानी संग्रह), 'ठहर गया बसंत' (कविता संग्रह), 'पुनर्सृजनः अंतर्दृष्टि और यथार्थबोध', 'समकालीन कथा साहित्य का सौंदर्यशास्त्र'(आलोचना)

प्रोजेक्ट- समकालीन कथा साहित्य में बदलती शहरी चेतना का समाजशास्त्रीय मूल्यांकन (ICSSR)

आलोचना प्रकाशित- पूर्वग्रह, गगनांचल, आजकल, संवेद, भाषा, विश्वभारती पत्रिका, समकालीन भारतीय साहित्य, बनास जन, कथादेश, चिन्तन सृजन, मुक्तांचल, आगमन, वागर्थ, पाखी, नई धारा आदि पत्रिकाओं में, निरंतर समीक्षा लेखन- समीक्षा, पाखी, वागर्थ, इंडिया टूडे, पब्लिक एजेंडा, जनसत्ता, हिंदुस्तान आदि में, निम्नलिखित पुस्तकों में शोध आलेख प्रकाशित- 'नाटककारः भीष्म साहनी', 'सीता विमर्श', 'भारतीयता, भारतीय संस्कृति और आधुनिकता', 'हिंदी कहानी वाया आलोचना', 'चित्रा मुद्गल एक शिनाख़्त', 'नारी भारतीय दृष्टि और भविष्य', 'समकालीन साहित्य, स्त्री, समाज और संस्कृति', 'चंद्रकांता का सृजन संसार', 'चित्रा मुद्गलः सृजन के विविध आयाम', 'दिनकर और सांस्कृतिक राष्ट्रवाद', 'बदलते समय में साहित्य शिक्षण की प्रविधियाँ और चुनौतियाँ', 'स्त्री संवेदना विमर्श के निकष'

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मेंबर- आईआईसी, लेखिका संघ, दिल्ली."

शिक्षा:जवाहरलाल नेहरू विश्वविद्यालय,नई दिल्ली से एम.ए., एम.फिल. और पीएच.डी.

विशेषज्ञता और अभिरुचि: साहित्यिक अनुवाद, ‘फिल्म और साहित्य’, Gerontology and Literature, Migration,कथा एवं कथेतर साहित्य।

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प्रकाशन: समकालीन भारतीय साहित्य,हंस,हिमांजलि,परिकथा,बनास जन, संवेद,अनुवाद आदि विभिन्न पत्र-पत्रिकाओं में लेख और समीक्षाएं प्रकाशित

पूर्व नियोजन :सहायक आचार्य, हिंदी विभाग,कर्नाटक केन्द्रीय विश्वविद्यालय,कलबुरगी(फरवरी 2012 से जन 2022) सह आचार्य,हिन्दी विभाग,पंजाब केंद्रीय विश्वविद्यालय,बठिंडा (जन 2022 से नवंबर 2022)

संप्रति:सह आचार्य,हिन्दी,मानविकी विद्यापीठ, इग्नू, मैदान गढ़ी,नई दिल्ली110068(दिसम्बर 2022 से अब तक)

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डॉ राजवंती का जन्म हरियाणा के झज्झर जिले के खोरड़ा गाँव के साधारण किसान के परिवार में हुआ। वर्तमान में वैश्विक स्तर पर ख्याति प्राप्त इंदिरा गाँधी राष्ट्रीय मुक्त विश्वविद्यालय में सहायक आचार्य पद पर कार्यरत हैं, व एम ए हिंदी ऑनलाइन, इग्नोउ प्रोग्राम की संयोजक हैं। इनकी शिक्षा आकाश में चमकते सितारे की भाँति दैदीप्यमान है। इन्होंने दसवीं कक्षा से लेकर एम.फिल.तक अपनी शिक्षा यात्रा प्रथम श्रेणी में उत्तीर्ण कर अपनी उत्कृष्ट प्रतिभा का परिचय दिया। इनकी शैक्षणिक पड़ाव की एक उज्ज्वल पृष्ठभूमि रही है। इग्नू विश्वविद्यालय से महिला आत्मकथाविषय में पीएचडी की उपाधि प्राप्त की।

अतः दुनिया की आधी आबादी की स्त्री के अधिकारों,समस्याओं के प्रति गहरी समझ एवं संवेदनशीलता विकसित हुई। स्त्रीगत मुद्दों को इन्होंने बहुत ही बेबाकी ढंग से समाचार-पत्रों, रेडियो,दूरदर्शन विभिन्न राष्ट्रीय एवं अंतर्राष्ट्रीय संगोष्ठियों में शोध पत्रों के माध्यम से रखा। इसके अतिरिक्त साहित्य की गद्य एवं पद्य विधाओं में भी स्वतंत्र लेखन कर स्त्री साहित्य को बारीकी से उकेरा। इनके शोध पत्र 16 से अधिक प्रतिष्ठित पत्रिकाओं में प्रकाशित हो चुके हैं। ये 30 से भी अधिक राष्ट्रीय,अंतर्राष्ट्रीय सम्मेलन में शोध पत्र प्रस्तुत कर चुकी हैं। इन्होंने हिंदी साहित्य के विभिन्न विषयों पर ज्ञानदर्शन एवं ज्ञानवाणी इग्नू चैनल पर 80 से अधिक शैक्षणिक कार्यक्रमों का सफल संचालन किया है। विभिन्न शैक्षिक संस्थाओं में अब तक वे विभिन्न प्रतियोगिताओं में 50 से अधिक पुरस्कार प्राप्त कर चुकी हैं। निरंतर लेखन इनका अभीष्ट है। कला और कर्म का अनूठा संगम इनके व्यक्तित्व का अभिन्न अंग है। शैक्षणिक स्तर पर 11 वर्ष का अनुभव इन्हें विशिष्ट बनाता है। महाश्वेता देवी के उपन्यासों में दलित आदिवासी चेतनाऔर स्त्री आत्मकथाएँ विविध आयामपुस्तकें इनके लेखन के महत्वपूर्ण पड़ाव हैं।

Prof (Dr) Kaushalya (Kaushal Panwar),hails from Kaithal District in Haryana. She completed her graduation from Kaithal and later studied for her Masters in Sanskrit from Kurukshetra University, Master in Hindi from Vinayaka Missions University Salem Tamilnadu, M.Phil.fromMaharishiDayanandUniversity Rohtak,Haryana. She obtained her doctorate in Sanskrit from JNU, New Delhi.

She started her career as an Assistant Professor in Sanskrit Department in 2008 with Motilal Nehru College (Morning) in Delhi University. She became Associate Professor in the department of Sanskrit in 2020. She is presently working as a Professor of Sanskrit Discipline in the School of Humanities at Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU), New Delhi on13thSeptember, 2021.(Afternoon)Her SPECIALISED AREA OF STUDY and research INTEREST are “Study of Dharamshastra and Literature, Vedic Studies, Indian Knowledge System and Dalit Literature.

She has authored of the 10 books and 16 Curriculum Biased Edited Book of IGNOU. She has completed her Minor Research Project entitled “Shastron Mein Shura StriVimarsh’by University Grants Commission, New Delhi. She has published 36 Research paper and Article in National and International journal.She has delivered 99 lectures in National and International Universities. Her literary criticism has received worldwide recognition in the domain of Sanskrit Dharmshastra and Indian Knowledge System.She has been admired by various social networking sites and her literary and academic contributions are deeply cited.

She has been invited as a DISCUSSANT / COMMENTATOR / IN NATIONAL and INTERNATIONAL / WORKSHOP / SYMPOSIUM and in the above platforms, she delivered 96lectures. Apart from this she has presented 32 researcher papers in the national and international seminars/ conferences and symposium.

She is the member of the following professional bodies like:The Member of Telephone advisory committee for Delhi West Telecom Distric Department of Telecommunications, PHP section, Ministry of Communication, Government of India. External Subject member (As a special Invitee) of the board of the studies of the department of Sanskrit, School of Humanities and Languages mahatma Gandhi central University Motihari Patna Bihar (From 23rd November 2021 till date). The External Member of Board of the studies of the faculty of modern Indian language of Shri Jagadish Prasad JhabarmalTibrewalaUniversity JJTU Rajasthan from 27Th January 2019 to till date. Non- Official Independent Director on the board of Directors of Hindustan Antibiotics Limited (HAL) Government of India Enterprise, Pimpri Pune-411017 from 26Th June 2024 to till date (For the period of three Years).Executive Council Member (EC), Dr.Babasaheb Ambedkar Open University, Ahmedabad Gujrat form 2023 to till date. The Member of the Sub Committee of Board of Management (Nominated Member) for Uniform Model Status as per Section 21 (4) of the Gujrat Public University Act 202, Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Open University Ahmadabad, Gujrat from 5th February 2024 to till date.Member of Academic Counci in Tezpur University Tezpur, ASSAM, INDIA from (03) years w.e.f. 29.10.2024.

Apart from her recognition in the literary fraternity, She has received several prestigious awards that include, OUTSTANDING WOMEN by National Commission for woman,Govt. of India Award on the occasion of International Woman Day, Indian Council of Historical Research fellowship Award,Dr.B.R.Ambedkar Mission Award, Shri Guru Ravidas Sabha Award by AICS, Vancouver, CANADA,Dhamm Bhushan Samman Award, Recognition Award by SRI GURU RAVIDASS GLOBAL ORGANISATION FOR EQUAL RIGHTS, UK,KaumiRatn Award, Dalit Asmita Samman, People Voice Award, Dhamm Bhushan Samman.

Currently she is working as Director of Scholl of Humanities, IGNOU New Delhi from 1st October 2022 till date.

Dr. Devesh Kumar Mishra ,presently working as a Professor of Sanskrit in School of Humanities, has taught undergraduate level classes in the college for more than 5 years after obtaining the degree of ( M.A , UGC.NET, Ph.D. ). He has done research work in Sahitya Shastra in the manuscript of Acharya Keshav Mishra's book named Alankarshekhar. In particular, along with Sanskrit poetry, poetic drama ,Sanskrit grammar,Vedic Sukta and Upanishads etc.

He also has a successful teaching Experience. He also holds a good command in Sanskrit Kavyashastra.There is also a special interest in Astrology and Karmakand with a deep learning in the mentioned fields . He also happens to be a passive thinker of The Indian Knowledge Tradition. While working as an assistant professor for more than 9 years in Uttarakhand Open University, he has ran courses related to BA in Sanskrit, Jyotish and Karamkand.

Alongside the above mentioned information , he as launched courses in Human values and Ethics and Communative Sanskrit. He has given numerous lectures in various dimensions of Indian knowledge tradition. He has been working in IGNOU for 4 years and has launched various programme that have been helpful for the spread of Indian knowledge and awareness of the same. These programmes include 4 Masters Degree Programmes in Jyotish, Vedic Studies, Hindu Studies and Bhagavadgita Studies, and 1 Post-Graduate Diploma in Vastushatra. In additon to these Programmes he has also contributed to Bachelors Degree in Sanskrit through preparing the courses. BSKE-142, and for Masters Degree in Sanskrit by preparing the courses MSK-004 and MSK-007. He has also given his contrubutions in the various Academic Councils, School Councils, etc. in the IGNOU.

Since January 2021, she had the privilege of serving at Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU), renowned as the world’s largest university. Prior to joining this unique institution of distance education, she served for 18 years at Government Women’s College after being selected by the Rajasthan Public Service Commission. Gauri Devi Government Women’s College, Alwar. It was the first workplace of her professional journey.

After joining IGNOU in 2021, She contributed to the development and launch of various undergraduate and postgraduate programmes, including the Bachelor’s (Honours) Programme in Sanskrit and the Certificate Programme in Vedic Mathematics. Likewise, the Ph.D. Programme in Sanskrit was also initiated in 2021, and the four-year undergraduate degree programme was launched in January 2024. She has actively participated at national and international levels by presenting papers in numerous conferences. She has also been continuously engaged in publishing research papers in national and international journals, authoring books, and supervising research scholars.

Dr. Soniya is a distinguished Sanskrit scholar and educator, with foundational training in the traditional Gurukul environment. She earned a gold medal in her B.A. (Shastri) from Maharishi Dayanand University, completed her M.A. with high honors and completed her Ph.D. from the University of Delhi on a linguistic study of Rigvedic verbs. Her primary research interests lie in Sanskrit linguistics and Vedic studies.
With over a decade of teaching experience, Dr. Soniya is currently a permanent faculty member in the School of Humanities at IGNOU, where she develops and teaches Sanskrit programs for distance education. She has designed the 16-credit *भारतीय कालगणना* (Indian Calendar Studies) certificate and the comprehensive B.A. in Applied Sanskrit, and she coordinates several courses on the SWAYAM platform.
Her publications include the book *ऋग्वेदीय क्रियापद: भाशास्त्रीय चिंतन* and numerous articles and book chapters on Vedic language, grammar, and Indian philosophical thought. She has presented her research at various national and international conferences, contributing to the academic community through her lectures and workshops both in India and abroad. Dr. Soniya’s work reflects her deep commitment to advancing Sanskrit studies and preserving cultural heritage.

Dr. Reeta Gupta is an Assistant Professor at the Discipline of Sanskrit, School of Humanities, Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU), New Delhi since 2021. Her area of specialization is Indian Architecture (Bharatiya Vastuvidya), and her research interests extend to Indian philosophy.

She completed her M.A., M.Phil., Ph.D., and Post-Doctorate from Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU), New Delhi. Dr. Gupta has published multiple research papers in reputed national and international journals and has presented her work at various international and national conferences and seminars across diverse areas of Sanskrit studies. She has also participated in several workshops related to Sanskrit, contributing actively to academic and scholarly discourse.

At IGNOU, she contributed to the development and launch of the Master’s Programme in Sanskrit (Online). She has edited several courses and continues to serve as a coordinator for multiple courses offered by the Sanskrit Discipline.

Authenticating, Editing & Publishing Manuscripts,Exposure to Sanskrit literature to people with science and engineering courses,Present jurisprudence and Dharmaśāstra,Buddhism and Pūrvamīmāṃsā philosophy.

Dr. Asheesh Kumar is a renowned name in the area of Sanskrit journalism. He is a former Sanskrit news anchor, editor and reporter in DD news channel. He is a creative writer of Sanskrit plays. He got second prize in All India Sanskrit short play writing competition for the play “Phesabukasya Anārakalī” by Delhi Sanskrit Academy, Govt. of Delhi. The plays written by him are staged on many occasions.

Presently he is an Assistant Professor of Sanskrit in Indira Gandhi National Open University [IGNOU], New Delhi. He has accomplished his doctorate in Mīmāṃsā school of philosophy under the supervision of Prof. Om Nath Bimali, Head, department of Sanskrit, university of Delhi, India. He has published 47 research papers/chapters in books in international/national research journals. He is the editor of one book titled “śodhapallavam” (Volume-1) published from New Delhi and Chief Editor of 13 books of IGNOU. Dr. Kumar has presented 15 research papers on various subjects in India and abroad. He is the Associate Editor/Editor of peer reviewed, refereed and indexed international journals of Jyotish, Sanskrit and Hindi research. He has organised 6 workshops, invited as a resource person/speaker by 33 international/national prestigious academic institutions, he has attended 46 international/national workshops/seminars/webinars/conferences.

Dr. Kumar has conducted several Sanskrit speaking camps in India and abroad like Australia, Sri Lanka and Singapore. His research interests are authenticating, editing and publishing manuscripts, design a curriculum for Sanskrit journalism specialization, exposure to Sanskrit literature to people with science and engineering, to work on simple standard Sanskrit, present jurisprudence and dharmaśāstra, buddhism and pūrvamīmāṃsā philosophy, analyzing the aspects which are common in between Sanskrit and Russian.

He has won more than 100 prizes in recitation (ślokāḥ), quiz, speech, debate, ślokāntākṣarī, akṣara-śloka, śalākā-parīkṣā, veda-mantroccāraṇa at college and university level. "Sanskrit Samaraadhak Samman" an honour given to him two times by Delhi Sanskrit Academy, Govt. of Delhi. “Teacher Innovation Award” a national award given to him by the Sri Aurobindo Society for sustainable efforts towards promoting joyful and experiential teaching. "NCC Achievers Award 2022" a national award given by the NCC Alumni Club of Delhi for making extraordinary contributions towards the youth and nation buliding as an Ex-NCC cadet.
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Dr. Liaqat Ali is an Assistant Professor of Urdu at the School of Humanities, Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU), New Delhi. He hails from a remote hamlet in Jammu and Kashmir, where he began his basic education. He completed his undergraduate studies at the University of Jammu. Driven by a thirst for knowledge, he pursued a Master's degree in Urdu at Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU), New Delhi. He earned his doctorate in Urdu under the guidance and supervision of Prof. Khawaja Mohd. Ekramuddin at the Centre of Indian Languages (CIL), School of Language, Literature, and Culture Studies (SLL&CS), JNU, New Delhi.
Dr. Ali specializes in the critical study of Urdu fiction, comparative literature, and contemporary Urdu literature in Jammu and Kashmir. He has authored four books: Tehqeeqi Wa Tanqeedi Khazain, Jammu Wa Kashmir Mein Urdu Adab 2000 se 2013, Irtekaz-E-Nazar, and Harf Harf Justju. He has published more than twenty research papers in various reputed journals and magazines and has presented over thirty research papers at national and international seminars and conferences. Additionally, he has participated in several workshops. Before joining IGNOU, Dr. Ali worked at the Directorate of Distance Education, University of Jammu, where he gained four years and ten months of teaching experience.

Dr. Ahmad Ali Jauher is an Assistant Professor of Urdu language and literature in the Discipline of Urdu, School of Humanities at Indira Gandhi National Open University, New Delhi. He was graduated from Mumtaz P.G. College, University of Lucknow and moved to Jawaharlal Nehru University for further studies from where he obtained his M.A. M.Phil. and PhD. degree in Urdu. He has been a recipient of the Junior Research Fellowship and Senior Research Fellowship (JRF & SRF) from University Grants Commission, New Delhi. His area of specialization is critical study of Urdu Fiction and Literary Criticism and his research interests include critical study of Urdu Short Stories, Urdu Novels, Urdu Ghazal, Urdu Nazm and Non-fiction genres of Urdu. He has published several articles in UGC Listed Urdu journals and other reputed Urdu Journals. He is the author of two books entitled "Tariq Chhataari: Fikr o Fan" and "Nikat o Jihaat".

Dr. Ahmad Ali Jauher has participated in many National and International seminars and presented papers. Prior to joining IGNOU, He worked as an Assistant Professor (Guest Faculty) in C.M.B College, Ghoghardiha, Madhubani and J.N College, Nehra, Darbhanga, Lalit Narayan Mithila University Darbhanga, Bihar. Dr Ahmad Ali Jauher is also coordinator for the programme of B.A Hons. Urdu and various courses at said university.

Dr. Shakir Ali Siddiqui is serving as an Assistant Professor in the Discipline of Urdu, School of Humanities, at Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU), New Delhi. He obtained his Bachelor’s degree from Mumtaz P.G. College, University of Lucknow, his Master’s degree in Urdu from Aligarh Muslim University, and earned his M.Phil. and Ph.D. in Urdu from Jamia Millia Islamia, New Delhi.
He served as a Senior Research Fellow at Jamia Millia Islamia for three years, during which he was actively engaged in teaching and research. Subsequently, he worked as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Urdu, Bhagwant University, Ajmer (Rajasthan) for nearly one and a half years, where he successfully supervised four M.Phil. dissertations on diverse literary topics. At present, Dr. Siddiqui is associated with IGNOU, where he not only teaches Urdu Language and Literature but also serves as the Coordinator for the Ph.D. Programme, M.A. (Applied Urdu), and several other courses. He is currently supervising four Ph.D. research scholars under his guidance.
Dr. Siddiqui’s primary areas of research interest include poetry and literary criticism, with a particular focus on classical Urdu poetry and the principles of practical criticism. He takes keen interest in the analytical and aesthetic study of poetic texts, viewing literature not merely as an artistic experience but as a fusion of intellectual, creative, and cultural expression.
He has authored dozens of research papers and book chapters on various aspects of Urdu criticism and poetry. Recently, his book titled “Meer Anis ka Khusoosi Mutala” (Special Study of Mir Anis) was published and has been prescribed in the M.A. Urdu syllabus of the Directorate of Distance Education, University of Kashmir. Dr. Siddiqui’s scholarship is marked by wide reading, refined expression, and a balanced analytical approach. His academic and pedagogical pursuits are closely aligned with the mission of IGNOU, which seeks to make education accessible, equitable, and a means of holistic social advancement.

Dr Dharmveer Singh is an Assistant Professor of Urdu at the School of Humanities in Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU), New Delhi. He belong from western U.P. He started his basic education from his native village. He did his graduation from Choudhary Charan Singh University, Meerut. His did his Master in Urdu from Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi. He has accomplished his doctorate in Urdu under the leadership and supervision of Prof. Mazhar Mehdi Hussain, Centre of Indian Languages (CIL) School of Languages, Literature and Culture Studies (SLL&CS), JNU, New Delhi. His area of specialization is comparative literature study and contemporary Urdu literature. His three books entitled “Urdu Hindi k Muntakhib Dalit Afsane”, “Jadeed Urdu Nazam Mein Hindustani Anasir”, “Urdu Hindi Shayeri Mein Hindusatani Anasir Ka Taqabuli Mutala”, are published. His different research papers published in various reputed Journals and Magazines. He presented more than ten research papers in National and International Seminars/Conferences and participated in workshops. Prior to joining IGNOU, he was working in Dr. Bhim Rao Ambedkar College, University of Delhi with 03 (Three Year) Teaching experience.
He is associated with the peer-reviewed journals Vedvani and Jambudweep as an editorial board member.