Department Of Political Science

INTRODUCTION TO DEPARTMENT :

Department of political science was established in the year 1998. This department runs on grant–in-aid basis. Department has well qualified permanent faculty. Separate departmental cabin with computer facility is available. Well equipped departmental as well as central library is proving beneficial for students.
The department of political science aims at inculcating the democratic and secular values amongst students. It develops the understanding of the political system in India. The basic Principles and Constitutional values like liberty, equality and justice are highlighted to develop their civic sense. We focus on overall development of the students. Through various departmental activities, we put emphasis on the active participation of the students in teaching-learning process. To harness the skill of students, various student centric activities like elocution, debate, quiz, poster making competitions are organized. Students are encouraged to develop their presentation skill through the class room seminars as well as power point presentations. Department also organizes the extension activities like Gender sensitization workshop, etc. It also boosts up the students to go for the career in Competitive examinations, journalism, etc. Overall, department provides the students various opportunities and build their confidence to rise as a responsible citizen of India.


HIGHLIGHTS OF THE DEPARTMENT

  • Well qualified teaching faculty
  • Excellent Result
  • Well equipped central as well as departmental library.
  • Various student centric activities.
  • Continuous evaluation of students through unit test, preliminary examination.
  • MOU with India Peace Centre, Nagpur.


COURSES :

Faculty/Course Semester Subject Distribution of Marks
Theory Practical Internal
B.A. I year Sem. I Political Theory 80 NA 20
Sem. II Western Political Thought 80 NA 20
B.A. II year Sem. III Indian Government and Politics 80 NA 20
Sem. IV State Government and Politics 80 NA 20
B.A. III year Sem. V Comparative Government and Politics: England and United States of America 80 NA 20
Sem. VI International Relations 80 NA 20

Web link for University Syllabus

https://www.nagpuruniversity.ac.in/links/Syllabus/UG/Faculty_of_Arts_&_Social_Science/Political%20Science.pdf


RESEARCH AREA :

Political Thought, Women empowerment, Indian government and politics.


STUDENT - TEACHER ACHIEVEMENTS

Students of the department have successfully performed in various inter-collegiate competitions like quiz, debate, poster, rangoli, etc.

  1. Ms. Snehal Sandokar received the First prize in Gandhi Vichar Pariksha organized by Gandhi Vichar Peeth, Jalgaon.

  2. Ms. Dipali Shende received the Third prize in Gandhi Vichar Pariksha organized by Gandhi Vichar Peeth, Jalgaon.


  3. Ms. Seema Jengthe recived Second Prize in Inter-collegiate Debate competition organized by department of Political Science, S. B. City college, Nagpur.

  4. Ms. Neha Mulik won the 3rd Prize in Inter-collegiate Poster competition organized by C.P. and Berar College, Nagpur.

  5. Ms. Pallavi Raut won the 3rd Prize in Inter-collegiate Mehandi competition organized by C.P. and Berar College, Nagpur.

  6. Ms. Vina Ingale won the 3rd Prize in Inter-collegiate Rangoli competition organized by C.P. and Berar Colllege, Nagpur.

  7. Ms. Neha Bobde receiving felicitation from Hon’ble Shri Vijay Vadettiwar, MLA, Chimur Constituency, Maharashtra for being Third Topper at Vidarbha Level Gandhi Vichar Pariksha organized by Gandhi Research Foundation, Jalagaon, Maharashtra.



WORKSHOPS / SEMINARS / GUEST LECTURES ORGANISED :

  • Guest Lecture by Shri. Kasta Dip, Director, India Peace Centre, Nagpur on 22nd September 2017 under MoU activity.


  • Guest Lecture by Adv. Lakshmi Malewar on Women’s Right on 26th August 2016.

  • National Interdisciplinary Seminar of Significance of language and social sciences in the age of information technology on 4th September 2015.


TEACHING FACULTY MEMBERS :

Sr.No. Name of Faculty Member Qualification Designation Work Experience (in years) Research Areas
1. Dr. Reeta M. Dhandekar M.A.(Pol. Sci) SET, NET, PhD Assistant Professor and Head 15 years Political Thought
EXTRA-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES : INDUSTRIAL VISIT, COMPETITIONS ETC. :

  • Online Indian Constitution Awareness Quiz (State Level) : Around 850 participants from all over Maharashtra responded to this online awareness quiz.
  • Online awareness Drive for Covid-19 for departmental students.
  • Youth Festival on Gender sensitization on 28th January 2020.

Lokshahi Pandharwada : (26th January to 10th February 2019)
Republic Day Programme - 26th January 2019
Poster competition - 1st February 2019
Slogan competition - 1st February 2019
Voter registration awareness Rally

  • Visit to PGTD Department of Gandhian Thought, R.T.M. Nagpur University, Nagpur on 30th January, 2019

  • Youth Fest : Gender Sensitization Activity - 8th March 2019

  • Olympiad on Indian Judiciary and Indian Constitution - 28th April 2019

  • Programme Under MOU at India Peace Centre on 20th February, 2018

  • Students enjoying the excursion to Vedant Valley on 16th February, 2018


RESEARCH PAPERS :

Research Journal – 09
International / National / State Conferences - 24

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CONTACTS :

  1. Dr. Reeta Dhandekar,
    Assistant Professor and Head,
    Department of Political Science,
    Sevadal Mahila Mahavidhyalaya,
    Sakkardhara square, Umred Road Nagpur - 24
    Mobile No. 9890225020
    Email - rita.dhandekar01@gmail.com

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