Resource Management & Design Application (RMDA)

Overview

The Department was established in the year 1964 as ‘Rural Community Extension’ under the aegis of the Ministry of Food and Agriculture, Government of India. The nomenclature ‘Community Resource Management and Extension’ came into being in 1983. In 2007, the Department was renamed ‘Resource Management and Design Application’ after the comprehensive curriculum revision. In the year 2010, another revision took place in the semester mode. In 2018, the department got another opportunity to revise its curriculum to CBCS (Choice Based Credit Scheme). The department is focusing on the management of various resources human, material and natural which are integrated with design functions. The curriculum includes creating design for spaces, products and services along with its analysis and evaluation with respect to human well-being, health, happiness and a sustainable environment. The course offers specialization in the areas of Space & Product Design and Environment Management and Sustainable Development wherein industry specific core competencies are developed. Students are provided academic inputs through the course curriculum as well as through experiential learning in relevant area to enrich the theoretical base.

Vision

Strives at empowerment through knowledge and skills towards management of personal, family, community and shared resources for creation of sensitive, aesthetic and sustainable environment.

Mission

Management and integration of resources with design functions
Designing spaces, products and services for a sustainable environment
Analyzing and evaluating designs with respect to sustainability, well-being, happiness & environment
Capacity building and entrepreneurship development

Objectives

The Post Graduate programme endeavors to empower students with self-confidence, competence in the area of specialization and attain economic independence.

Courses Offered

Faculty

Teaching Staff

Prof. Sushma Goel

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Prof. Meenakshi Mittal

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Prof. Puja Gupta

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Prof. T. G. Rupa

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Dr. Shanta Rani Kerketta

Associate Professor

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Ms. Vishakha Sambhav

Assistant Professor

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Ms. Shefali Chopra

Assistant Professor

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Dr. Mayanka Gupta

Assistant Professor

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Dr. Meenal Jain

Assistant Professor

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Ms. Mitali Yadav

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Dr. Divya Martolia

Assistant Professor

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Ar. Surbhi Bhatt

Assistant Professor

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Non Teaching Staff

Non Teaching Staff (In alphabetical order)

Anita Chauhan

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PG Lab

Raj Aryan

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Dhirender Kumar

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RM Lab I

Felina Haokip

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RM Lab III

Jaikishan

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Jaswant Singh Giri

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RM Lab I

Rajinder

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Ravinder Sah

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PG Lab

Sandhya Rani

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RM Lab II

Shamshad

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RM Lab III

Vijay Kumar

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PG Lab

Time Table

For Time Table, please view the Time Table Page

Distinguished Alumnae

Alumnae are the brand-ambassadors of any institute. The department has a supportive network of alumnae who are actively engaged in various department activities. Some of the distinguished alumnae of our department are:

Ms. Jyotsana Mathur, CEO, Rocks and Roots. She was awarded the Lady Irwin College Distinguished Alumnae Award in 2018.
Dr. Gaganpreet Kaur, Urban Skilling Specialist, TSU-NULM (BMGF Funded Program), Urban Management Centre, MoHUA, Government of India
Dr. Vaishali Gupta, Assistant Professor, Department of Resource Management & Design Application, Lady Irwin College
Dr. Meenal Jain, Assistant Professor, Department of Resource Management & Design Application, Lady Irwin College
Dr. Hriiyiphro Kayina, former faculty, Department of Resource Management & Design Application, Lady Irwin College
Ms. Sohina Singh, Senior Project Manager, Viamo
Ms. Parul Verma, Sustainability services, KPMG India
Ms. Shradha Goyal, Ex Senior Manager, Content Marketing, 99acres (currently pursuing executive MBA from IIM Kozhikode)
Ms. Sruti Kailas, Senior Manager, Research and Engagement, Square Yards
Ms. Ankita Pant, Manager, Development Alternatives
Ms. Punita Bhatti, Executive Officer, Confederation of Indian Industry (CII)
Ms. Subodhika Vohra, Senior Consultant, Ernst & Young Global Limited
Ms. Tapasya Sharma, Sustainability Consultant, Allianz SE, Munich
Ms. Mansi Sharma, Deputy Manager, Green building consultancy services, Godrej & Boyce Mfg. Co. Ltd.
Ms. Parul Rajwanshi, Sustainability Analyst, Hudson’s Bay Company, Ontario, Canada
Ms. Priyali Bhardwaj, Manager, PwC India, Pricewatercoopers
Ms. Akansha Gupta, Project Manager, Indian Pollution Control Association
Ms. Neha Makol, Manager, CRISIL Ltd.
Ms. Anika Pahwa, Interior Designer & Stylist, Essentia Environments
Mehak Madhok, Designer, Ashabhi Design
Natasha Sharma, Human Capital Analyst, Price Waterhouse Cooper
Anmol Gupta, wedding Planner., Chapter2 Events
Shireen Najeeb, Assistant Professor, MBA Dept. Meerut Institute of Engineering & Technology (MIET)
Leena Karmakar, Assistant Professor, Symbiosis, Pune
Dr. Ishita Sachdeva, Freelance Designer, Texas, USA
Dr.Surbhi Chitkara, Packaging expert, Delhi
Ms. Kamini Kumar, School Teacher. Delhi
Ms. Sanjana Bhateja, Amazon
Ms. Theertha P. S., Academic Associate, IIM Khozikode
Neha Tanwar, Graphic Designer, ABVP News
Tashi Gupta, Project Associate, NCERT, Delhi
Ms. Balpreet Kaur, University of Toronto
Ms. Irusha, Sr. Graphic Designer, Social Media Marketing Firm
Ms. Yashika Grover, DPS, Noida
Ms. Kratika Singh, Springdales School

Annual Calendar

Activities	Date
Dept. Birthday celebrations	17^th September’ 2020
Thesis proposal presentations by M.Sc. Final year (TRB)	27^th October’ 2020
Submission of final thesis proposals	7 ^th November’ 2020
Classes of M.Sc Previous begin from 19^th Nov’ 2020
Summer placement report presentations by M.Sc. Final year	26^th November’ 2020
Presentation of thesis proposal for IEC	28^th November’ 2020
Library orientation (College and Dept. library)	8 ^th December’ 2020
Semester end theory exams	10^th December’ 2020
Orientation program for M.Sc. Previous	14^th January’ 2021
Innovation week celebrations	28-29^th January’ 2021
Sustainability week celebrations	23rd – 29^th January’ 2021
M.Sc. final thesis mid-review	25^th February’ 2021
Annual department task force meet	3 rd March’ 2021
Annual Symposium on Sustainable Development	19^th March’ 2021
Farewell to M.Sc. Final year students	4 ^th June’ 2021
World Environment Day celebrations	5 ^th June’ 2021
Semester end theory exams	10^th June’ 2021
Summer Internships of M.Sc. Previous students	June –July’ 2021

Date & Time	Activity
Orientation Week
23rd Nov. 2020 9.30- 1.00 p.m. 25th Nov.(3-5pm)	Orientation program Welcome session and introduction to theCept Alumni Meet
Classes begin from 19th Nov, onwards
Nov. 2020	Workshop on “How to communicate effectively
Auly 2019	Workshop on Team bulding
Dec. 2020	Library orientation (College and Dept. librany)
Nov. 2019	Summer placement report by M.Sc. year
2019	Fresher’s party for M.Sc. previous
Oct. 2020	Thesis proposal by M.Sc. final year (TR8)
2019	Submission of final thesis proposals
2021	Innovation week celebration
Sept.17,2020	Dept. Birthday cellebration
Nov. 2020	Presentation of thesis proposal for IEC
November 3rd week’ 2020	Semester practical exams begin
December 2nd; week’ 2019	Semester theory exams begin
January 2021	Raushni Deshapande Memorial Oration
February 2021	M.Sc. final thesis mid -eview
January February 2021	Task Force meet
February 2021	Symposium
May 2021	Farewell M.Sc. final year
May 2021	Semester practical exams begin
May 2021, 3rd week	Semester theory exams begin
June 1-July 15 2020	Summer Internship

2024-25

Activity	Date
Celebration of World Environment Day	June 2024
Summer internships of M.Sc Prev students	June-July 2024
Classes begin	July 2024
Orientation program • Welcome session and Introduction to the Dept. • Interaction with Faculty and students • Interaction with Alumni • Interaction with Industry	August 2024
Library orientation (College and Dept. library)	August 2024
Summer internship report by M.Sc. final year	August 2024
Fresher’s party for M.Sc. previous	August 2024
Department Foundation Day Celebrations	September 2024
Thesis proposal by M.Sc. final year (TRB)	September-October 2024
Diwali Mela	October-November 2024
Presentation of Technical Writing and Seminar by M.Sc Final	November 2024
Semester end exams begin	November-December 2024
Sustainability Week Celebration	January 2025
Innovation week celebration	January 2025
Raushni Deshpande Memorial Oration	February 2025
Annual Task Force meet	February-March 2025
Annual Symposium on Sustainable Development	February-March 2025
Farewell to M.Sc. final year	April-May 2025
Semester end exams begin	May 2025

2023-24

Activity	Date
Classes begin from 20^th July 2023 onwards	July 2023 (As per DU Calender)
Workshop on ‘How to communicate effectively’	July 2023
Workshop on ‘Team building’	July 2023
Library orientation (College and Dept. library)	July/August 2023
Summer placement report by MSc. Final Year	August 2023
Orientation programme	September 2023
Fresher’s party for MSc. Previous	September 2023
Thesis proposal by MSc. Final Year (TRB)	September/October 2023
Submission of final thesis proposals	September 2023
Dept. Birthday celebration	September 2023
Presentation of thesis proposal for IEC	November 2023
Semester practical exams begin	November 2023
Semester theory exams begin	December 2023
Sustainability week celebration	January 2024
Innovation week/ series celebration	January 2024
Raushni Deshapande Memorial Oration	January 2024
MSc. Final thesis mid-review	January 2024
Task force meet	Feb-March 2024
Sustainable development meeting	Feb-March 2024
Annual Symposium	April-May 2024
Farewell to MSc. Final Year	April-May 2024
Semester practical exam begin	May 2024

2022-23

Activity	Date
Celebration of World Environment Day	June 2022
Classes begin from 20^th July 2022 onwards	July 2022
Workshop on ‘How to communicate effectively’	July 2022
Workshop on ‘Team building’	July 2022
Library orientation (College and Dept. library)	August 2022
Summer placement report by MSc. Final Year	August 2022
Orientation Week	September 2022
Fresher’s party for MSc. Previous	September 2022
Thesis proposal by MSc. Final Year (TRB)	September 2022
Submission of final thesis proposals	September 2022
Dept. Birthday celebration	September 2022
Presentation of thesis proposal for IEC	October 2022
Semester practical exams begin	November 2022
Semester theory exams begin	December 2023
Sustainability week celebration	January 2023
Innovation week/ series celebration	January 2022
Raushni Deshapande Memorial Oration	January 2023
MSc. Final thesis mid-review	January 2023
Task force meet	Feb-March 2023
Sustainable development meeting	Feb-March 2023
Annual Symposium	April-May 2023
Farewell to MSc. Final Year	April-May 2023
Semester practical exam begin	May 2023

2021-22

Activities	Date
Orientation Week	17^th September 2020
Orientation program Welcome session and Introduction to the Dept. Interaction with Faculty and students Interaction with Alumni Internship presentation and Interaction with Industry	1^st – 15^th September 2021
Classes begin from 20^th July, onwards
Workshop on ‘How to communicate effectively’	23^rd July 2021
Workshop on ‘Team building’	July 2021
Library orientation (College and Dept.library)	August 2021
Summer placement report by M.Sc. final year	August 2021
Fresher’s party for M.Sc. previous	September 2021
Thesis proposal by M.Sc. final year (TRB)	September 2021
Submission of final thesis proposals	September 2021
Dept. Birthday celebration	September 2021
Presentation of thesis proposal for IEC	October 2021
Semester practical exams begin	December 2nd week, 2021
Semester theory exams begin	4^th June’ 2021
Innovation week celebration	January 2022
Raushni Deshpande Memorial Oration	January 2022
M.Sc. final thesis mid-review	January 2022
Task Force meet	January – February 2022
Symposium	February 2022
Farewell to M.Sc. final year	May 2022
Semester practical exams begin	May 2022
Semester theory exams begin	May 3^rd week, 2022
Summer Internship	June 1-July 15, 2022

2020-21

Activities	Date
Dept. Birthday celebrations	17^th September’ 2020
Thesis proposal presentations by M.Sc. Final year (TRB)	27^th October’ 2020
Submission of final thesis proposals	7 ^th November’ 2020
Classes of M.Sc Previous begin from 19^th Nov’ 2020
Summer placement report presentations by M.Sc. Final year	26^th November’ 2020
Presentation of thesis proposal for IEC	28^th November’ 2020
Library orientation (College and Dept. library)	8 ^th December’ 2020
Semester end theory exams	10^th December’ 2020
Orientation program for M.Sc. Previous	14^th January’ 2021
Innovation week celebrations	28-29^th January’ 2021
Sustainability week celebrations	23rd – 29^th January’ 2021
M.Sc. final thesis mid-review	25^th February’ 2021
Annual department task force meet	3 rd March’ 2021
Annual Symposium on Sustainable Development	19^th March’ 2021
Farewell to M.Sc. Final year students	4 ^th June’ 2021
World Environment Day celebrations	5 ^th June’ 2021
Semester end theory exams	10^th June’ 2021
Summer Internships of M.Sc. Previous students	June –July’ 2021

2019-20

Date & Time	Activity
Orientation Week
23rd Nov. 2020 9.30- 1.00 p.m. 25th Nov.(3-5pm)	Orientation program Welcome session and introduction to theCept Alumni Meet
Classes begin from 19th Nov, onwards
Nov. 2020	Workshop on “How to communicate effectively
Auly 2019	Workshop on Team bulding
Dec. 2020	Library orientation (College and Dept. librany)
Nov. 2019	Summer placement report by M.Sc. year
2019	Fresher’s party for M.Sc. previous
Oct. 2020	Thesis proposal by M.Sc. final year (TR8)
2019	Submission of final thesis proposals
2021	Innovation week celebration
Sept.17,2020	Dept. Birthday cellebration
Nov. 2020	Presentation of thesis proposal for IEC
November 3rd week’ 2020	Semester practical exams begin
December 2nd; week’ 2019	Semester theory exams begin
January 2021	Raushni Deshapande Memorial Oration
February 2021	M.Sc. final thesis mid -eview
January February 2021	Task Force meet
February 2021	Symposium
May 2021	Farewell M.Sc. final year
May 2021	Semester practical exams begin
May 2021, 3rd week	Semester theory exams begin
June 1-July 15 2020	Summer Internship

Placements & Internships

Our students get placed in best of companies and organizations. The students also get a chance to do the internships very renowned companies and organizations. Complete list can be viewed here: Placements & Internships

Placements

After getting intellectually rich learning environment and hands-on experience post graduate students of department are placed in various organizations like Government, NGOs, social enterprises, research organizations and teaching institutions in India and abroad. Students are working on various important designations such as research associates, Managers, Trainers, Interior designers, product designers, Business Consultants, Environment Consultants, Design Consultants and teachers. Many of them have also established themselves as entrepreneurs in various fields. Students have been placed in the following organizations:

1MG Technologies Pvt. Ltd.
99 acres
Aditya Birla CSR Centre for Excellence – FICCI
Advantus Global Inc.
AECOM
Aga Khan Development Network
Alliance for an Energy Efficient Economy
Amazon
American Embassy School
Amity University
Annik Technologies Services Pvt. Ltd.
Arcohm
Asian Paints
Aspiring Minds
Assistant Professors at University of Delhi (Lady Irwin College, Institute of Home Economics, Bhagini Nivedita College, Aditi Mahavidyalaya, Vivekanand College & so on)
Baba Farid Institute of Technology (BFIT), Dehradun
BAJAJ Appliances
Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation funded Program, UMC, Ministry of Housing & Urban Affairs, Government of India
BYJU’s (User Experience team)
CDP – Global environmental reporting system
CDP India – Carbon Disclosure Project
Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), Delhi, MOEF&CC
Centre for Environmental Research and Education (CERE)
CII
Department of Environment & Forests, Govt. of NCT, Delhi
Design Factory India
Development alternatives (DA)
DHClover India (A unit of DHIPL)
DIC Innovation Centre
Divine Innovation
Ernst &Yong Global Consulting Services
Evalueserve Pvt. Ltd.
Event Décor Pvt. Ltd.
Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FICCI)
Freelance designers
FSC Chain of Custody, FSC Forest Management and Sustainable Agricultural Network, Wood Certification Private Limited, Representative of Rainforest Alliance in SAARC & Gulf countries
Future Lead- Consulting Services at SEEDS India
GIZ, Government of India
Global Green Growth Institute
GMR Varalakshmi Foundation
GoBarefoot – The Connecting Link, Third Sector Partners
Godrej & Boyce Mfg. Co. Ltd.
Home Science College, Punjab University
Grasp Analytique Private Limited
Grassik Consultants
Grassroots and Rural Innovative Development (G.R.I.D)
Green Evangelist
Green Karma
Green Prescription
Greentech Foundation
HDFC Realty Services ltd.
Hexagramm Design Pvt. Ltd.
Hudson’s Bay Company, Ontario, Canada
IBM
ICDS, Manipur
IIFL
IIPA projects
IIT Delhi projects
India Business Biodiversity Initiative, CII-ITC Centre of Excellence for Sustainable Development
Indian Institute of Public Administration
Indian Institute of Sustainable Development
Indian Pollution Control Association (IPCA)
Institute of Rural Research and Development (IRRAD)
International Institute of Energy Conservation (IIEC)
Kalpakrit Sustainable Environment Pvt. Ltd.
KPMG India
Kumaon India Education pvt Ltd.
Teerthankar University, Moradabad
Liquidhub Analytics Pvt. Ltd.
Literacy India
Magic Bricks Realty Service Ltd.
Magneto Environmental Group
Microenergy Credits
Ministry of Environment and Forests, Government of India
Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship, Government of India
MNRE, Government of India
NAAI
National AIDS Control Organization
NatureQuest India
NETIIT
New Delhi Institute for Information Technology
OpraahFx
Paharpur Business Centre
PwC, Pricewatercoopers
Quality Council of India
Riaz Foundation
RITES
Rocks and Roots
SafeExpress
Sarthak Educational Trust
SGS Environmental Services India Pvt. Ltd.
Sigma Research and Consulting Pvt. Ltd.
Society for Indoor Environment
Square Yards
SRAsia (Social Responsibility Asia)
TARA (Technology and Action for Rural Advancement), Development Alternatives
Teach for India
The Energy and Resource Institute (TERI)
UCO Bank
Ujala Credit Cooperative Society Ltd.
UK India Business Council
Viamo
World Bank funded project- Skill India Mission Operation (SIMO), Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship, GoI

(2022- 2023)

All India Women’s Education Fund Association
Council on Energy, Environment & Water (CEEW)
GICIA INDIA
Green Tree Global
Home Interiors by LIVSPACE
IshaBella
National Institute of Urban Affairs (NIUA)
Shri Ram wonder years primary school
SOS Hermann Gmeiner School
Symbiosis
SR Asia

Internships

Internship is an opportunity for post graduate students to get a hands-on experience in an organizational setting. Every year 4-6 week summer internship during the month of June-July is provided to students in organizations allied to the areas of specialization. Students have been working as interns in different organizations, both government and non-governmental.

Internships (2018-2024)

(2023- 2024)

M3M Foundation
Divine Innovation
Swan Livelihood
Skill Council for Green Jobs
Lan events and Consultants
IQT Consulting SPA
Bureau of Energy Efficiency
Swan Livelihood
The Energy and Resource Institute
AVP Design studio

(2019- 2020)

Design Innovation Centre, University of Delhi
Green Karma
International Institute for Energy Conservation (IIEC)
Magic Bricks Realty Services Ltd.
National Abilympics Association of India
SR Asia
The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI)

Departmental Activities

The department is involved in various activities. Complete list of activities can be viewed here: Departmental Activities

ANNUAL EVENTS

Orientation Programme
Department Founder’s Day
Taskforce Meet
Annual Symposium on Sustainable Development
National Innovation Day
Raushni Deshpande Memorial Oration
Educational Visits and Trips

WORKSHOPS / SEMINARS/ CONFERENCES/ TRAININGS

Seminar on ‘Search Engine Optimization’ for SEC course under NEP, Resource Person: Mr. Rajat Gupta, Content Writer, CREDFLOW, 24th June’ 2023.
Working with local artisans / Craftsperson for product enhancement and improve sale ability (potters in Uttam Nagar, Ghaziabad & Gurugram; brass metal & Meenakari workers in Moradabad; iron metal street workers, kalamkari & madhubani workers in Delhi, designing games for children using Indian art & craft, etc.) from August 2019 to May 2023.
Design and development workshops on toy design for edutainment & edutainment from september 2021 to March 2023.
Training in Painting & Waste Reuse for International Abilympics Competition at Metz, France 2023 (of a PwD student – hearing impaired) by Prof. Sushma Goel, Prof. T G Rupa, Dr. Surbhi Chitkara, Ms. Tashi Gupta, Ms. Anmol Yadav from March 2020 to March 2023.
Workshop on ‘Prototyping of Concepts – Cardboard Moulds Prototyping’ in January 2023 by expert Mr. Mohan Sharma
Workshop cum Seminar on ‘Search Engine Optimization (SEO) for Digital Marketing’, Resource Person: Mr. Manish Jain, Founder & Director, Let’s Build Brands Media (LBB), 16^th January’ 2023.
Workshop on ‘Patent Drafting, Filing & Prosecution in India & Globally’ by experts Mr. Vivek Singh, IP Sagacious, Dr. Shweta Sharma, IP Sagacious, Mr. Abin T Sam, IP Sagacious, Mr. Samaksh Verma, IP Sagacious from 29 June-4 July 2022.
Workshop on scope of design with Pearl Academy: A workshop was held at Pearl Academy for B.Sc. students to understand the scope of design related fields, April, 2020
Workshop on Tray Garden: A workshop was organized on developing miniature gardens and table tops fountains for Postgraduate students in the department, February, 2019
TERI-NCSTC Eco WASH Educator Fellowship, 2018-2019
Workshop on Wood Product Design A workshop was held for designing and making lifestyle products from waste wood, October 2018 to February 2019
Workshop on Candle Packaging Design A workshop was held with NAAZ Foundation, focusing on designing candle packages and suggesting ways for better marketing of products, January to April, 2019

Webinars

Webinar on ‘CSR: Current Trends & Opportunities’, Resource person: Ms. Gayatri Subramaniam, Director, Association of Women in Business, Former Chief Programme Executive, Indian Institute of Corporate Affairs, Ministry of Corporate Affairs, Government of India, 23^rd May’ 2023.
Webinar cum Pre-placement Orientation, Resource Persons: Mr. Vinay Rustagi (Managing Director) and Ms. Neha Makol (Assistant Manager – Consultancy), Bridge to India, 22^nd March’ 2023.
Webinar on ‘Design your own career’, September 13, 2020
Webinar on ‘Documentation (File Editing, compression and conversion)’, August 8, 2020
Webinar on ‘Composting: Cost effective alternative for home’, August 6, 2020
Webinar on ‘Entrepreneurship: Opportunities and nuances in the contemporary scenario’, July 25, 2020
Webinar on ‘Importance of maintaining Indoor Air Quality and ventilation in COVID-19 Pandemic’, July 24, 2020

Sr. No.	VALUE ADDED COURSES AND SKILL ENHANCEMENT ACTIVITIES	Duration
1	Short course on Design for social sustainability: A short course was organized by the Design Innovation Centre, Lady Irwin College (SPOKE of DICD) for post-graduate students of the department	Jan – Feb 2021
2	Retail Management Module I: Basics of Retail Management was organized	Dec 2017 – Mar 2018
3	Short course in AUTOCAD 2D and 3DS MAX for Post Graduate students of the Dept. of Resource Management & Design Application.	Sept 2017 – Feb 2018
4	Short course in AUTOCAD 2D and 3DS MAX for Post Graduate students of the Dept. of Resource Management & Design Application.	Nov 2015 to Feb 2016.
5	Workshop on Researches in sustainable development: conceptualization and presentation Workshop on researches in sustainable development: conceptualization and presentation has been held for Masters and doctoral students every year since 2012. The students are oriented towards the concept of green building rating systems like LEED, GRIHA etc. as the tools for certification of green buildings and the importance they possess in fostering the green building movement. The session is followed up by a brainstorming session on developing research ideas. The students work on the ideas which are discussed in the department forum from time to time over the year. The workshop culminates into a research poster design competition which comprises of several rounds including conceptualization, content, designing etc. The posters are judged by international jury.	Conducted annually since 2012

Research & Publications

Research & Publication

The department is involved in various research projects. Here are some of projects and publications. Complete list can be viewed here:

Department Projects

2022-2023

Prof. Sushma Goel

Coordinator, Design Innovation Center, Lady Irwin College (Spoke of DICDU), Under NIDI Scheme, MHRD, Rs. 50,00,000/- Sanctioned, Rs. 40,00,000/- received.

Dr. Mayanka Gupta

Promoting Intergenerational Bonding Between the Young and Old’.
Designation: Coordinator, Funding Agency National Institute of Social Defence, Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment, Govt. of India, Grants Sanctioned: Rs 1,37, 500.

2021-2022

Prof. Sushma Goel

Design Innovation Center, Lady Irwin College, Under NIDI Scheme, MHRD, Rs. 50,00,000/- Sanctioned, Rs. 40,00,000/- received. Nature of Project: Innovation in product design and development of sustainable products.

Prof. Meenakshi Mital

Programme on Paper Bag Maker, under Skill Hub Initiative (PMKVY 3.0) (March-April’2022). Funding agency-National Skill Development Corporation, Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship, Govt. of India. Amount Received- Rs 1,76,400/-, Nature- Skilling initiative for out of education participants. 96 Lady Irwin College 90th Annual Report 2022

Prof. Puja Gupta

Programme on Paper Bag Maker, under Skill Hub Initiative (PMKVY 3.0) (March-April’2022). Funding agency-National Skill Development Corporation, Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship, Govt. of India. Amount Received- Rs 1,76,400/-, Nature- Skilling initiative for out of education participants.

Dr. Meenal Jain

Programme on Paper Bag Maker, under Skill Hub Initiative (PMKVY 3.0) (March-April’2022). Funding agency-National Skill Development Corporation, Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship, Govt. of India. Amount Received- Rs 1,76,400/-, Nature- Skilling initiative for out of education participants.

2020-2021

Dr. Sushma Goel

PI (Principal Investigator), Design Innovation Center, Lady Irwin College (Spoke of DIC,DU), September 50 lakhs 2019-March 2022, NIDI, MHRD (Ministry of Human Resource Development)

2019-2020

Dr. Sushma Goel

PI (Principal Investigator), Design Innovation Center, Lady Irwin College (Spoke of DIC, DU), September 50 lakhs 2019-March 2022, NIDI, MHRD (Ministry of Human Resource Development). Dr. Puja Gupta
Convenor, Segregation of Organic Waste for Recycling and Treatment (S.O.R.T) Project. The project is running in collaboration with Indian Pollution Control Association, Noida • Co-Convener, Installation of SPV at Lady Irwin College. Convener, Paper Recycling Project in collaboration with Jagruti.

Dr. Anju Kakkar

Researches on “Maintenance Issues in High Rise Buildings” and Ergonomic Risk Factors for Mobility Impaired adults in ICT Skill centres”.

2018-2019

Dr. Puja Gupta

Coordinator, “S.O.R.T.” (Segregation of Organic-Waste for Recycling and Treatment) project, initiative to install Aerobins in the campus in collaboration with IPCA, to upgrade the procedure of Solid Waste Management.
Coordinator, project on paper recycling with “Jaagruti – Waste Paper Recycling Services” for managing college’s paper waste. All the used paper of college is sent to them which is recycled into useful products like notepads for use by college staff and students

2017-18

Dr. Sushma Goel

Collaboration for coordinated research project titled ‘Impact of Customer Engagement on Purchase Decision in Retail stores vs. Online Shopping Portal: A Comparative Study’ with Dr. Audhesh Paswan, Associate Dean for academic affairs, Professor of marketing, College of Business, University of North Texas 2017-2018.

Department Publications: Published papers

2022-2023

Choudhary, B., Jain, M. (Corresponding Author), & Mital, M. (2022). Kund system of rainwater harvesting: A study in district Jhunjhunu, Rajasthan. The Indian Journal of Home Science, 34(2), 96-106. ISSN: 0970 2733 (Indexing: UGC CARE)
Gaur, V., Gupta, V. and Rupa, T. G. (2023). Stubble waste management: Policies and programmes in India in International Journal of Home Science, Volume 9, Issue 1, December 2022, pp. 171-176, ISSN: 2395-7476, Impact Factor: RJIF 5.3.
Gupta, S. & Goel, S. (2023). Transient Structures for Street Food Vendors: Viable Design Interventions, Indian Journal of Applied Research (IJAR), Volume 13, Issue 06, June 2023, Print ISSN No. 2249-555X, pp. 24-26, Journal DOI:10.36106/ijar, Peer Reviewed, Refereed, Refereed & indexed International Jounal, IF: 6.004, UGC Sr. No. 49333.
Jain, M., Mital, M., & Syal, M. (2022). Solar Energy Policies for Commercial Buildings Sector: Experiences from India. OIDA International Journal of Sustainable Development, 15(3), 33-38. Ontario International Development Agency, Ontario, Canada, ISSN: 1923:6654 {print} and ISSN: 1923:6662 {online} (Indexing: DOAJ, SSRN, EBSCO and AMICUS)
Jain, M., Mital, M., & Syal, M. (2022). Solar Energy Policies for Commercial Buildings in India: Perspective of Government Officials. Environment and Urbanization ASIA, 13(2), 373-390. ISSN: 0975-4253, Online ISSN: 0976-3546 (Indexing: UGC CARE and SCOPUS).DOI:10.1177/09754253221125875,https://doi.org/10.1177/09754253221125875
Kahmei, S. T., & Kerketta, R. S. (2023). Commercial Viability of Woven Products Made by the Tribal Women in Manipur, International Journal of Applied Home Science Volume 10 (5 & 6), May & June (2023): 156- 161; ISSN: 2394-1413.
Kumar, K., Goel, S., Sustainability Concerns in the Construction Sector: A Review, International Journal for Research in Engineering Application & Management (IJREAM), Volume 08, Issue 06, September 2022, ISSN: 2454-9150, Peer Reviewed. UGC Approved Journal (2019) UGC List No. 64077, ISO 3297: 2007 Certified Journal, Impact Factor: 7.427.
Makol, N., Gupta, P., Mital, M., & Syal, M. (2022). Analyzing viable renewable procurement options of renewable power: An integral decarbonization tool for C&I consumers in India.OIDA International Journal of Sustainable Development, 15(3). Ontario International Development Agency, Ontario, Canada, ISSN: 1923:6654 {print} and ISSN: 1923:6662 {online} (Indexing: DOAJ, SSRN, EBSCO and AMICUS)
Makol, N., Gupta, P., Mital, M., & Syal, M. (2022). Analyzing viable renewable procurement options of renewable power: An integral decarbonization tool for C&I consumers in India.OIDA International Journal of Sustainable Development, 15(3). Ontario International Development Agency, Ontario, Canada, ISSN: 1923:6654 {print} and ISSN: 1923:6662 {online} (Indexing: DOAJ, SSRN, EBSCO and AMICUS).
Nagar, V., Mital, M., & Jain, M. (2022). A Study on status of Menstrual Hygiene Products in India. International Journal of Research and Analytical Reviews (IJRAR), 9(4), 472-474. E-ISSN 2348-1269, P-ISSN 2349-5138 (Indexing: Google Scholar, SSRN, ResearcherID-Publons, Semantic Scholar)
Yadav, A. & Goel, S. (2022). Circular Approach to Design Rethinking: Special Reference to Cardboard, Indian Journal of Applied Research (IJAR), Volume 12, Issue 11, June 2022, Print ISSN No. 2249-555X, pp. 40-42, Journal DOI:10.36106/ijar, Peer Reviewed, Refereed, Refereed & indexed International Jounal, IF: 6.004, UGC Sr. No. 49333.

2021-2022

Agrawal, N., Gupta, P., & Jain, M. (2021). A study on perspective of stakeholders on Organic Food Products. International Journal of Nutrition & Lifestyle, 1(2), 43-47.
Bansal, S., Mital, M. & Gupta, P. (2021). Skill development in ITIs. International Journal of All Research Education and Scientific Methods, 9(1), 1057-1062.
Dhasmana, R., Rupa, T. G., Goel, S., & Sabharwal, M. (2022). Plastic Waste Management in the times of Pandemic: A Review. International Journal of Engineering Research & Technology, 11(2), 163-167.
Jain, M., Mital, M., & Syal, M. (2022). Solar Energy Policy for Commercial Buildings Sector: Recommendations for the Indian Scenario. Journal of Energy and Power Technology, 4(2), 373–390.
Kerketta, S. R., & Chabungbam, S. (2022). A study of Kouna Products in Manipur and their Marketability. International Journal of Applied Social Science, 9 (3), 70-78.
Singh, C., Mital, M., Gupta, G., & Syal, M. (2022). Skill Development in India: Need, Opportunities, and Challenges. International research Journal of Management, Sociology and Humanities, 13(2), 53- 56.

2020-2021

Bansal, S., Mital, M. and Gupta, P. (2020). Skill gap, education and employability. International Journal of Research and Analytical Reviews (IJRAR), 7(3), 449-455, E-ISSN 2348-1269, P- ISSN 2349- 5138
Chitkara, S., Goel, S. (2020), Assessing Eco-Efficiency in Production of Polymer Packaging, International Journal of Innovative Science, Engineering and Technology (ISO 9001:2015 Certified), ISSN 2348-7968, 7 (11), 275-282, SJIF – 6.253, Peer reviewed journal.
Chitkara, S., Goel, S. (2020), Evaluation of Eco-Efficient Practices Adopted by Packaging Manufacturers, Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research, ISSN 2349-5162, 7 (11), 1-5, IF- 7.95, Peer reviewed journal.
Gupta, V., Goel, S., Rupa, T.G. (2021). A-Z of Solid Waste Management: Initiatives by Delhi Schools. International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (JETIR), ISSN-2349-5162, 8 (2), 773-784, IF: 5.87, Peer reviewed journal

2019-2020

Bansal, S., Mital, M. and Gupta, P. (2020). Skill gap, education and employability. International Journal of Research and Analytical Reviews (IJRAR), 7(3), 449-455, E-ISSN 2348-1269, P- ISSN 2349-5138.
Chitkara, S., Goel, S. (2019). Criteria for Selection of Packaged FMCG by Consumers in International Journal of Applied Social Science, ISSN 2394-1405, 6 (6), 1415-1418, IF: 1.543, Peer reviewed journal
Dhingra, R. & Gupta, P. (2019). Training need of Construction Professionals regarding Green Buildings, International
Journal of Applied Home Science, Volume 06 (6-8), pg 230-235, ISSN No.2394-1413.
Gaur, M. & Goel, S. (2019). Effects of Occupational Heat Stress on Performance and Health of Construction Workers in International Journal of Architecture, Engineering and Construction, p-ISSN 1911-110X e- ISSN 1911-1118, H INDEX: 3.8, 7(4), 1-6, UGC CARE 2020 approved, Peer reviewed journal
Gaur, M. and Goel, S. (2019). Reconnaissance Construction Safety Hazards for Zero Accidents: A review study of Literature in Journal of Civil Engineering and Environmental Technology, p-ISSN: 2349-8404; e-ISSN: 2349-879X, 6 (2), 54-57, IF (2015): 4.006, (2018): 4.857, Peer reviewed journal

2018-2019

Chitkara, S. & Goel, S. (2018). Enhancing/Improving sustainability of plastic packaging: Modern technologies. International Journal of Applied Social Science, 5 (6), 822-834. ISSN 2394-1405.
Chitkara, S. & Goel, S. (2019). Criteria for Selection of Packaged FMCG by Consumers. International Journal of Applied Social Science, 6 (6), 1411-1414. ISSN 2394-1405.
Dhingra, R., & Gupta, P. (2018). Green Buildings: A Case-Study of Indra Paryavaran Bhawan, Delhi. International Journal of Home Science, 05(02), pp. 518-524. ISSN No.23941413.
Dhingra, R., & Gupta, P. (2019). Training need of Construction Professionals regarding Green Buildings: Change in the knowledge and skills. International Journal of Applied Home Science, 06 (6-8), pp 230-235, 2019, ISSN No.2394-1413.
Gaur, M. and Goel, S. (2018). Effects of Occupational Heat Stress on Performance and Health of Construction Workers. International Journal of Architecture, Engineering and Construction, 7 (4), pp. 17-22. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.7492/IJAEC.2018.XXX (UGC Approved Journal), p-ISSN: 1911- 110X, e- ISSN: 1911-1118
Gaur, M. and Goel, S. (2019). Reconnaissance Construction Safety Hazards for Zero Accidents: A review study of Literature. Journal of Civil Engineering and Environmental Technology, 6 (2), pp. 54-57. P- ISSN: 2349-8404, e- ISSN: 2349-879X.
Gupta, V., Goel, S., & Rupa, T. G. (2019). Environment Conservation: Ranking of selected ecoclub schools in Delhi. International Journal of Home Science, 5(2), 196-199
Gupta, V., Goel, S., & Rupa, T. G. (2019). Solid Waste Management: Mapping of solid waste in selected Delhi schools. International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (JETIR), 6(6), 241-247.
Gupta, V., Goel, S., & Rupa, T. G. (2019). Status of existing solid waste management initiatives in Delhi Schools. International Journal of Advance Research (IJAR), 7(10), 350357.
Kaur, H., & Goel, S. (2018). Are Producers Ready to Comply with EPR for E-waste? ACE Dialogues, CEAMA, Vol 8, May Issue 11, 32–33.
Kayina, H. & Goel, S. (2018). Product attachment and its relation to sustainability: A study with reference to chair. International Journal of Applied Home Science, 5 (10-12), 984-991. ISSN 2394-1413.
Kayina, H. & Goel, S. (2019). Relationship between product attachment and product retention: Reference to chair and wedding attire. International Journal of Applied Home Science, 6(4&5), 175-181, 2019. ISSN 2394-1413.
Mishra, G. & Yadav, M. (2019). Study on municipal solid waste management and challenges faced in Indian metropolitan cities. International Journal of Home Science, 5(2), 200-205
Mital, M., & Jain, M. (2018, December). Women and Sustainability: Fostering partnerships through women‟s participation. Shashwat, Let Nature Be, 4(5), 169-171.
Singh, A., Mital, M., & Jain, M. (2019). Government initiatives for Solar Water Pumps in selected States. International Journal of Applied Social Science, 6(6), 1498-1500, ISSN: 2394-1405 (Impact Factor: 5.734).

2017-2018

Dhingra, R., & Gupta, P. (2018). Green Buildings: A Case-Study of Indra Paryavaran Bhawan, Delhi. International Journal of Home Science, 05(02), pp. 518-524
Dhingra, R., & Gupta, P. (2017). Green Buildings: Status of Construction in India. International Journal of Home Science entitled 4(3-4), pp. 194-200
Gaur, M. and Goel, S. (2017). Integration of Energy Efficient Practices In Operations & Maintenance of Resources In Corporate Offices For Optimum Utilisation– An Exploration. International Journal of Scientific Progress and Research (IJSPR), ISSN: 2349-4689 Issue 103, Volume 36, Number 01, pp.20-28.
Goel, S. Das, L.K. (2017). Multi-criteria framework for sustainability audit of electronic products in planning modern India, Design for All, A publication of Design for All institute of India, October 2017 Vol-12 No-10, pp. 87-110, New Delhi.
Goel, S. Supriya & Pant, P.C. (2017). Adoption of renewable energy technologies by rural households, Design for All, A publication of Design for All institute of India, October 2017 Vol-12 No-10, pp. 40-79, New Delhi.
Gupta, V., Goel, S. & Rupa, T.G. (2017). Green waste – the eco-friendly way, Design for All, A publication of Design for All institute of India, October 2017 Vol-12 No-10, pp. 22-39, New Delhi.
Gupta, M. & Goel, S. (2017). Towards an Inclusive Design of Old Age Homes Design for All, A publication of Design for All institute of India, October 2017 Vol-12 No-10, New Delhi.
Gupta, M. & Goel, S. (2017). Towards an Inclusive Design of Old Age Homes. Design for All Newsletter, 12(10), 164-173.
Gupta, V., Goel, S. & Rupa, T. G. (2017). Green Waste – The Eco friendly Way. Design for All, a publication of Design for All Institute of India, Volume 12, No. 10, October 2017, pp. 24-41.
Kakkar, A. (2017). Traditional Sustainable Architectural Marvels. DESIGN FOR ALL Dec‟ 2017.
Kayina, H. & Goel, S. (2017). Significance of product values for an enriched retail experience. International Journal of Applied Home Science, 4 (3&4), 396-411. ISSN 23941413.
Kayina, H., Goel, S. & Das, L. (2017). Emotional Design and Sustainability. Design for All, 12 (10), 131-133.
Kayina, H. & Goel, S. (2018). Product attachment and its relation to sustainability: A study with reference to chair. International Journal of Applied Home Science, 5 (10-12), 984-991. ISSN 2394-1413.
Kayina, H. & Goel, S. (2018). Product attachment and its relation to sustainability: A study with reference to chair. International Journal of Applied Home Science, 5(10 – 12), 984-991. ISSN 2394-1413.
Kayina, H., Goel, S. & Das, L.K. (2017). Emotional design and sustainability, Design for All, A publication of Design for All institute of India, October 2017 Vol-12 No-10, New Delhi.
Kerketta, S. R. (2018). International Business- Non Tariff Barriers. New Delhi: APH Publishing Corporation.
Kumar, I. S., Goel, S. & Das, L.K. (2017). Greentailing: Sustainability in retail, Design for All, A publication of Design for All institute of India, October 2017 Vol-12 No-10, pp. 128142, New Delhi.
Rupa, T. G. & Bhatia, Nancy. (2017). Eco friendly Materials in Home Accessories for Green Living. Design for All, a publication of Design for All Institute of India, Volume 12, No. 10, October 2017, pp. 72-87.
Sambhav, Vishakha. (2018). “Employee motivation: a roadmap for increasing organization‟s performance”. GE: International Journal of Management Research. Vol. 6, Issue6, June 2018, ISSN(O): (2321-1709), ISSN(P): (2394-4226).
Sambhav,Vishakha. (2017). “Employee Motivation: An Imperative For Organizational Performance”. International Journal of Applied Home Science, Vol. 4, Issue 9 & 10, September & October 2017, ISSN(P): 2394-1413.
Supriya., Goel, S. and Pant, P.C. (2017). „Adaptation of renewable energy technologies along with non-renewable energy technologies for sustainable use of energy resources‟. International Journal of Applied Home Science, Volume 4 (7 & 8), 2017, pp.397-411.
Supriya., Goel, S. and Pant, P.C. (2017). „Development of Indices for Effectiveness of Renewable Energy Technologies Impacting Change in Quality of Life of Rural Residents‟. International Journal of Environment Agriculture and Biotechnology (ISSN: 24561878).2(4), 1708-1725.10.22161/ ijeab/2.4.32
Supriya., Goel, S. and Pant, P.C. (2017). Renewable Energy Options among Rural Households in Haryana and Himachal Pradesh: An Overview. International Journal of Advanced Engineering, Management and Science (ISSN: 2454-1311),3(7), 769784http://dx.doi.org/10.24001/ ijaems.3.7.10.
Wadhwa, S. (2017). Sustainable practices in event management. Design for All, 12(10), 111127.
Yadav, M. (2018). Management of Construction and Demolition Waste Delhi NCR: A Stakeholder‟s Perspective. International Journal of Home Science. 4(2). 162-165.

Department Publications: E-papers

Goel, S. & Gupta, M. (2022). Ergonomics and Space Planning, Home Science & Human Ecology (e-content), Module 5 – Sustainable Development and Resource Management, Chapter 22, Senior Secondary for BOSSE (Board of Open Schooling and Skill Education), Sikkim.
Gupta, M. & Goel, S. (2022). Consumer Education, Home Science & Human Ecology (e-content), Module 5 – Sustainable Development and Resource Management, Chapter 21, Senior Secondary for BOSSE (Board of Open Schooling and Skill Education), Sikkim.
Wadhwa, S. (2022). Career and Scope in Home Science and Human Ecology (e-content), Module VII-Careers in Home Science & Human Ecology, Chapter 26, Senior Secondary for BOSSE (Board of Open Schooling and Skill Education), Sikkim.
Chandhok, G., Goel, S. (2016). Effectiveness of sustainable dishwashing practices on resources used by households and food catering units, International Journal of Environment, Agriculture and Biotechnology (IJEAB), 1(2), pp. 132-136, ISSN: 2456-1878, Impact Factor – 2.014.
Chitkara, S., Goel, S. (2016). Role of stakeholders in management of packaging waste in India, International Journal of Applied Home Science, 3(9 & 10), Nov. – Dec., Impact Factor: 4.207 (SJIF), ISSN 2394-1413.
Grover, Y., Goel, S. (2016). Feasibility of compostable bags for disposal of solid waste in urban households. International Journal of Environment, Agriculture and Biotechnology (IJEAB), 1(2), pp. 111-118, ISSN: 2456-1878, Impact Factor – 2.014.
Grover, Y., Goel, S. (2016). Compostable Bags for Solid Waste Disposal: Environment Compliant, Jai Maa Sarswati Gyandayini- An International Multidisciplinary e-journal, 2 (1), ISSN: 2454-8367, Impact Factor – 4.032.
Gupta, V., Goel, S., Rupa, T. G. (2016). Good Governance and Solid Waste Management: An Overview of Legislative Regulations in India in Journal of Business & Management Studies, 2(1), pp. 1-9.

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Department Publications: Published book chapters

2022-2023

Goel, S. & Gupta, M. (2022). Ergonomics and Space Planning, Home Science & Human Ecology (e-content), Module 5 – Sustainable Development and Resource Management, Chapter 22, Senior Secondary for BOSSE (Board of Open Schooling and Skill Education), Sikkim.
Gupta, M. & Goel, S. (2022). Consumer Education, Home Science & Human Ecology (e-content), Module 5 – Sustainable Development and Resource Management, Chapter 21, Senior Secondary for BOSSE (Board of Open Schooling and Skill Education), Sikkim.
Gupta, M. (2023). Consumer education. In Home science & human ecology: Development of the self learning material, Board of Open Schooling and Skill Education (BOSSE), Sikkim Book Chapter Translated (In Hindi).
Gupta, M. (2023). Consumer education. In Home science & human ecology: Development of the self learning material, Board of Open Schooling and Skill Education (BOSSE), Sikkim.
Gupta, M. (2023). Home science & human ecology: Development of the self learning material. Board of Open Schooling and Skill Education (BOSSE), Sikkim.
Jain, M., & Choudhary, B. (2022). Industries and MSMEs. In Certificate Programme in Skill Acquisition and Knowledge Awareness for Livelihood Promotion. IGNOU.
Jain, M., & Choudhary, B. (2022). Initiatives to enhance retention of students. In Certificate Programme in Skill Acquisition and Knowledge Awareness for Livelihood Promotion. IGNOU.

2021-2022

Jain, M., & Choudhary, B. (2022). Industries and MSMEs. In Certificate Programme in Skill Acquisition and Knowledge Awareness for Livelihood Promotion. IGNOU.
Jain, M., & Choudhary, B. (2022). Initiatives to enhance retention of students. In Certificate Programme in Skill Acquisition and Knowledge Awareness for Livelihood Promotion. IGNOU.
Jain, M., Mital, M., & Gupta, P. (2021). Bioenergy: Sustainable Renewable Energy. In M. Srivastava, N. Srivastava & R. Singh (Eds.), Bioenergy Research: Biomass Waste to Energy. Clean Energy Production Technologies (pp. 27-53). Singapore: Springer. ISBN: 978-981-16-1861-1 {print} and ISBN: 978-981- 16-1862-8 {Online}. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-16-1862-8_2.
Mital, M., & Bansal, S. (2022). Evolution of Skill Development Ecosystem. In Certificate Programme in Skill Acquisition and Knowledge Awareness for Livelihood Promotion. IGNOU.
Mital, M., & Bansal, S. (2022). Overview of TVET and Skill Development. In Certificate Programme in Skill Acquisition and Knowledge Awareness for Livelihood Promotion. IGNOU.
Mital, M., & Bansal, S. (2022). Skill Development: Global and National Perspectives. In Certificate Programme in Skill Acquisition and Knowledge Awareness for Livelihood Promotion. IGNOU

2020-21

Jain, M., Mital, M., & Gupta, P. (2021). Bioenergy: Sustainable Renewable Energy. In M. Srivastava, N. Srivastava & R. Singh (Eds.), Bioenergy Research: Biomass Waste to Energy. Clean Energy Production Technologies (pp. 27-53). Singapore: Springer. ISBN: 978-981-16-1861-1 {print} and ISBN: 978-981- 16-1862-8 {Online}. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-16-1862-8_2
Sinha, A., Kashyap, F., Kerketta, S.R. ‘Tribal Women in Local Economy’, Indian Social Institute, ISBN:978-81-89762-81-0

2018-2019

Kaur, H., & Goel, S. (2018). Electronic waste management and its impact on Climate Change: A Review. In T. V. S. Rao, V. S. Mallar, & S.Anuja (Eds.), Socio-Legal Dimensions of Climate Change (pp. 23–40). Bengaluru: Sri Vidya Printers, Bengaluru. ISBN: 978-93-83363-69-8.
Rupa, T. G., Vaishali, Bijli, H. K. (2018). “Technology and Equipments in Events”, Unit 4 in Event Coordination and Control, Course 3, Block 1 for Diploma in Event Management, Indira Gandhi National Open University, New Delhi, pp. 87-116, ISBN-978-93-87960-28-2.
Rupa, T. G., Vaishali, Sharma, G. (2018). “Event Coordination: Managing the Event Process”, Unit 106 Lady Irwin College 87th Annual Report 2019 1; “Staging Events”, Unit 2 in Event Coordination and Control, Course 3, Block 1 for Diploma in Event Management, Indira Gandhi National Open University, New Delhi, pp. 5-59, ISBN-978-93- 87960-28-2.
Solanki,R & Kakkar, A. (2018) Availability of furniture for working adults with mobility impairment : User’s perspective, In Inclusive Education: Issues, Challenges and Possibilities. New Delhi: Global Books Organization. ISBN: 978938383724.

2017-18

Kaur, H. & Goel, S. (2018). Electronic waste management & is impact on climate change: a review, in Socio-Legal Dimensions of Climate Change, (Eds. Rao et. al.) Bangalore: ENVIS Center on Environmental Law and Policy NLSIU. pp.23-40, ISBN: 978-93-83363-69-8.
Mital, M. (2017). Understanding the Market: Reaching the Customer. In Entrepreneurship for Handloom Weavers. New Delhi: National Institute of Open Schooling. ISBN: 978-93-86656-14-8.
Jain, M. (2017). Exploring the Entrepreneurial Environment. In Entrepreneurship for Handloom Weavers. New Delhi: National Institute of Open Schooling. ISBN: 978-93-86656-14-8.

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Department Publications: Published/Edited books

2016-2017

Goel S. (Ed.) (2016). Management of resources for sustainable development, New Delhi: Orient Blackswan Publication Private Limited. ISBN: 978-81-250-6349-0.
Goel, S.,Rupa, T. G.,Gupta, V.,Kayina, H., Kansal, S., Rohatgi, P., Semwal, H., Solanki, R., Gandharv, S., Radhika, Rukhsaar, Bakshi, P. (Eds.) (2017). “Design Year Book (2015-2017)”, New Delhi: Elite Publishing House, ISBN: 978-81-88901-62-3.

2015-2016

Goel S. (Ed.). (2016). Management of resources for sustainable development, New Delhi: Orient Blackswan Publication Private Limited. ISBN: 978-81-250-6349-0.
Mital, M., Sawhney, H.K. (2015). Family Finance and Consumer Studies, Elite Publishing House Pvt. Ltd.
Mital M., Jain, S., Mehta, C. (2015). Second Edition. Family finance and Consumer Studies: A Practical Manual. New Delhi: Elite Publishing House Pvt. Ltd. ISBN: 81-8890166-0.

Rupa, T. G., Vaishali, Sharma, G. (2018). “Event Coordination: Managing the Event Process”, Unit 106 Lady Irwin College 87th Annual Report 2019 1; “Staging Events”, Unit 2 in Event Coordination and Control, Course 3, Block 1 for Diploma in Event Management, Indira Gandhi National Open University, New Delhi, pp. 5-59, ISBN-978-93- 87960-28-2.
Solanki,R & Kakkar, A. (2018) Availability of furniture for working adults with mobility impairment : User’s perspective, In Inclusive Education: Issues, Challenges and Possibilities. New Delhi: Global Books Organization. ISBN: 978938383724.

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M.Sc. Dissertations

S.no.	Year	Title of Dissertation	Name of the Student	Name of supervisor
2022-2023
1.	2023	Life Cycle Assessment in Adaptive Reuse of Castaway Furniture	Anika Pahwa	Prof. T.G.Rupa
2.	2023	Implementation of Rooftop Solar Policy: A Study in Commercial Buildings of Delhi	Gauri Gupta	Dr. Meenal Jain Prof. Meenakshi Mital Dr. A.K. Tripathi
3.	2023	Capacity Building of Ragpickers on Plastic Waste Management: A Study in Delhi	Geetanshi Duggal	Prof. Puja Gupta Dr. Radha Goyal
4.	2023	The art of traditional Wood carving: A case study of Poumai Naga tribal houses in Manipur	L. Vahnai	Ar. Anju Kakkar
5.	2023	Study of Construction Practices in Selected Districts of Himachal Pradesh: Vernacular versus Modern architecture	Mehak Madhok	Prof. T.G.Rupa
6.	2023	Atmospherics and Design of Retail Stores: Impact on Consumer Buying Behaviour	Neha Tanwar	Prof. Sushma Goel Prof. Audhesh Paswan
7.	2023	Incubators Supporting Higher Educational Institutions in Delhi NCR: A multi-stakeholder’s perspective	Pooja Kumari	Prof. Puja Gupta Prof. Bibhu Biswal
8.	2023	Citizen’s Perception of Street Art in City’s Underpasses – Case study of Delhi	Sanjukta Tirkey	Ar. Anju Kakkar
9.	2023	RESCO Model for Rooftop Solar: A Study in Schools of Delhi	Sanya Arora	Dr. Meenal Jain Prof. Meenakshi Mital Dr. Sita Syal
10.	2023	Older Adults’ Experiences of Information and Communications Technology Usage Post Covid-19 Pandemic	Shireen Najeeb	Dr. Mayanka Gupta
11.	2023	Solar Water ATMs in Slums of Delhi: A Multistakeholder Perspective	Shubhi Verma	Prof. Meenakshi Mital Dr. Meenal Jain Dr. Anil Mishra
12.	2023	Capacity Building of Youth on E-Waste Management: A Study	Soumya Kansal	Prof. Puja Gupta Dr. Priyanka Kulshreshtha
13.	2023	Assessment of standalone solar powered agriculture pumps under PM-KUSUM scheme: A Study in Haryana	Srishti Khanna	Prof. Meenakshi Mital Dr. Meenal Jain Dr. A.K. Tripathi
14.	2023	Assessment of Water Management Practices in Schools: A Study in Sambhal District, Uttar Pradesh	Swati Yadav	Prof. Meenakshi Mital Dr. Meenal Jain
15.	2023	Resource efficiency of buildings constructed using local vs. modern materials: A study in Kerala	Theertha P. S.	Prof. Sushma Goel Prof. Audhesh Paswan
16.	2023	Stubble Waste Management: Issues and Challenges in Villages of Uttar Pradesh	Vidhi Gaur	Dr. Vaishali Gupta
2021-2022
1.	2022	Factors influencing the art of planning and designing wedding events	Arika Garg	Ar. Anju Kakkar
2.	2022	Innovative design strategies in terracotta accessories	Rushda Asim	Ar. Anju Kakkar
3.	2022	Enhancement of Interior Surfaces with Biophilic Design: Impact on Occupants	Ayushi	Prof. Sushma Goel
4.	2022	Furniture with diversified function for work from home: design intervention	Priyanka Choudhary	Prof. Sushma Goel Dr. Vaishali Gupta
5.	2022	Transient structures for Vendors: Viable Design Interventions	Samridhi Gupta	Prof. Sushma Goel
6.	2022	Value chain analysis of two minor forest products (Sal seed and Chiraunji)	Dikshita	Dr. Shanta R. Kerketta Ms.Vishakha Sambhav
7.	2022	Study of menstrual hygiene among women of lower income group: Low- cost alternative to commercial sanitary pads	Komal Kumari	Dr. Shanta R. Kerketta
8.	2022	Rain water harvesting: A study in cooperative group housing societies in Delhi	Ishika Jain	Prof. Meenakshi Mital Dr.Meenal Jain
9.	2022	Bioplastics in India: A Stakeholders’ perspective	Kajal Kumari	Prof. Meenakshi Mital Dr.Meenal Jain
10.	2022	Perspective of Women towards Organic Cosmetics: A study in selected colleges of Delhi University	Kanika	Prof.Meenakshi Mital Dr.Meenal Jain
11.	2022	Sewage Treatment Plants in Selected Institutional Buildings: A Study in Delhi NCR	Shivani Rani	Dr.Meenal Jain and Prof.Meenakshi Mital
12.	2022	Recycling of Single-Use Plastic in Delhi NCR: A Stakeholders’ Perspective	Srishti Mishra	Dr.Meenal Jain and Prof.Meenakshi Mital
13.	2022	Assessment of Water Management Practices in Schools: A Study in District Amroha, Uttar Pradesh	Vanshika Gupta	Dr.Meenal Jain and Prof.Meenakshi Mital
14.	2022	Assessment of Rooftop Solar Photovoltaic System in Delhi University Colleges: A Stakeholders’ Perspective	Priyanka	Prof. Puja Gupta , Prof.Meenakshi Mital, Dr.Meenal Jain
15.	2022	A Study on Corporate Social Responsibility Initiatives Undertaken by Small and Medium Enterprises in Delhi-NCR	Jaya Yadav	Prof. Puja Gupta Dr. Meenal Jain
16.	2022	Personal Exposure Assessment of PM2.5 with respect to specified time activity pattern using Micro Personal Exposure Monitors in Delhi National Capital Region: An Intervention Study	Nupur Painuly	Dr. Puja Gupta Dr Priyanka Kulshreshtha Dr Arun K. Sharma
17.	2022	Study of organic waste management practices in the households of Delhi.	Leena Karmakar	Prof. T.G.Rupa
18.	2022	Study of effectiveness of cleaning agents used at household level based on people’s perspective: comparison of eco-friendly vs conventional supplies	Pallavi Dheer	Prof. T.G.Rupa and Dr. Anjali Sehrawat
19.	2022	Facilities and Services in Railway Stations of Delhi: A Holistic Approach to Redevelopment Strategies	Shruti Singh	Prof. T.G.Rupa & Ms. Sakshi Wadhwa
20.	2022	Adaptable homes for vulnerable elderly: Challenges and opportunities to address the changing housing needs to promote healthy and safe aging in place	Pinki Gautam	Dr. Mayanka Gupta

S.no.	Year	Title of Dissertation	Name of the Student	Name of supervisor
		2020-2021
1.	2021	Circular approach to design rethinking: Special reference to cardboard and plastic bubble wrap packaging	Anmol Yadav	Dr. Sushma Goel Dr. Surbhi Chitkara
2.	2021	Sustainable behaviour adopted in the use of Home Furnishings: A study in residential units of Delhi NCR	Anukrit Dhanjal	Dr. T.G. Rupa Ms. Sakshi Wadhwa
3.	2021	KUND system of rainwater harvesting: A study in district Jhunjhunu, Rajasthan	Bhumika Choudhary	Dr. Meenal Jain Dr. Meenakshi Mital
4.	2021	Awareness generation regarding Solar Photo-Voltaic systems among residents of Burari	Gunjan Yadav	Dr. Meenal Jain Dr. Puja Gupta
5.	2021	A comparative study of furniture shopping modes in Delhi, NCR: Online Vs Offline	Hiral Jain	Ar. Anju Kakkar Dr. T.G. Rupa
6.	2021	Assessment of Efficacy of solid waste management in selected temples	Kanika	Dr. Sushma Goel Dr. Vaishali Gupta
7.	2021	Empowering Self Help Groups (SHG’s) towards online marketing – A study in Delhi NCR	Lalita Rani	Dr. Puja Gupta Dr. Meenal Jain
8.	2021	Study of the Emerging Work from Home Trend: Challenges During Covid Times	Mahima Agarwal	Dr T.G. Rupa
9.	2021	An Appraisal of Physical Adaptations by Secondary School Students to Home Environment for Online learning	Manisha Singh	Dr. Mayanka Gupta Dr. Sushma Goel
10.	2021	Strategies used by restaurants during COVID-19 pandemic: A study in Delhi NCR	Muskan Gupta	Dr. Meenakshi Mital Dr. Meenal Jain
11.	2021	Perspective of stakeholders towards organic food products: A study in Delhi	Nitika Agrawal	Dr. Puja Gupta Dr. Meenal Jain
12.	2021	Hybrid cars in Delhi NCR: A Stakeholders’ perspective	Palak Gogia	Dr. Meenakshi Mital Dr. Meenal Jain
13.	2021	Study of Signage System used in Transportation Hubs of Delhi for Effective Information Transmission	Parul Yadav	Dr. T.G. Rupa
14.	2021	A Study of Biophilic Design Approach in Application of Interior Design Concepts	Shweta Thakur	Dr. Sushma Goel Dr. Sugandh Malhotra
15.	2021	Impact of COVID-19 outbreak on migrant workers in Uttar Pradesh	Simran Sethi	Dr. Shanta R. Kerketta Ms. Vishakha Sambhav
16.	2021	Empowering Stakeholders towards Star Labeled Appliances: A Study in Haridwar	Swati Sharma	Dr. Puja Gupta Dr. Meenal Jain
17.	2021	Online shopping behaviour of consumers during COVID-19 pandemic: A study in Delhi NCR	Tanu Sati	Dr. Meenal Jain Dr. Meenakshi Mital
18.	2021	Impact of Skill Building Initiatives on Economic Independence Among Women	Thuankimlakliu Chawang	Ar. Anju Kakkar Dr. Sushma Goel
19.	2021	Perspective of women towards biodegradable sanitary napkins: A study in Delhi NCR	Vaishali Nagar	Dr. Meenakshi Mital Dr. Meenal Jain
20.	2021	Entrepreneurial development for the tribal women of Jharkhand	Vritika Kanwal	Dr. Shanta R. Kerketta

		2019-2020
1.	2020	Workers’ Well-being in Textile Industry : A study in Delhi NCR	Akansha Singh	Prof. Meenakshi Mital Dr. Meenal Jain
2.	2020	Workers’ Well-being in Textile Industry : A study in Punjab	Ayushi Kanojia	Prof. Puja Gupta Dr. Meenal Jain
3.	2020	The grey project: suggestion for designing a specialized toolkit for doctors to investigate rape victims	Balpreet Kaur	Dr. Shanta R. Kerketta
4.	2020	Disaster Management Plan for Preparedness at Educational Institutions in Delhi, A Case Study	Bhakti Kashyap	Dr. Mayanka Gupta Dr. Awkash Kumar
5.	2020	Workers’ Well-being in Textile Industry : A study in selected districts of Haryana	Chanchal	Prof. Meenakshi Mital Dr. Meenal Jain
6.	2020	Ergonomic risk factors for mobility impaired adults in ICT skill training centres	Deepa Lal	Ar. Anju Kakkar
7.	2020	Workers’ Well-being in Textile Industry : A study in Haryana	Gurleen Ahuja	Prof. Meenakshi Mital Dr. Meenal Jain
8.	2020	Place-making in Urban Design: Focus on sustainable Landscaping	Irusha Bhardwaj	Prof. Sushma Goel Ms. Hriiyiphro Kayina
9.	2020	Workers’ Well-being in Apparel Industry : A study in Delhi NCR	Kajal	Prof. Puja Gupta Dr. Rachna Dhingra
10.	2020	Emerging trends of co-working spaces in Delhi NCR: Stakeholders’ perspective	Madhiha Zalem	Prof. T.G. Rupa Ms. Sakshi Wadhwa

11.	2020	Workers’ Well-being in Apparel Industry : A study in selected districts of Haryana	Reena	Prof. Meenakshi Mital Dr. Meenal Jain
12.	2020	Maintenance Issues in High – Rise Residential Buildings	Ruchi Sharma	Ar. Anju Kakkar
13.	2020	Workers’ Well-being in Apparel Industry : A study in Haryana	Sakshi Khanna	Prof. Puja Gupta Dr. Neelima Asthana
14.	2020	Sustainability in Interior Design Using the Concept of Refurbishing: A Study in Selected Restaurants of Delhi, NCR	Saveeraja	Prof. T.G. Rupa Ms. Vaishali Gupta
15.	2020	Ergonomic design of furniture for modern school classroom of Delhi	Shivani	Prof. Sushma Goel Dr. B. Biswal
16.	2020	Prevention through Design: Workplace Safety for Metal Workers in Small Enterprises	Tashi Gupta	Prof. Sushma Goel Dr. B. Biswal
17.	2020	Marketability of woven products made by tribal weavers in Manipur	Thanlina	Dr. Shanta R. Kerketta
18.	2020	Workers’ Well-being in Apparel Industry : A study in Punjab	Vimmita	Prof. Puja Gupta Dr. Meenal Jain
		2018-2019
1.	2019	An appraisal of classroom furniture design of Elementary classes in Schools: User perspective	Aisha Absar	Dr. Mayanka Gupta
2.	2019	An Appraisal of Emerging Trends in Corporate Event Marketing in Delhi and NCR	Anmol Gupta	Prof. T.G Rupa
3.	2019	Capacity building of stakeholders towards solid waste management in schools of Delhi NCR: An Action Research	Anshul Malik	Prof. Puja Gupta Dr. Priyanka Kulshreshtha

4.	2019	Assessment of government initiatives for solar water pumps in selected states: A stakeholders‟ perspective	Augya Singh	Prof. Meenakshi Mital Dr. Meenal Jain
5.	2019	New designs of Water Reed products and its marketability: a study of “Kouna” production in Manipur and its growing market	Chanbungbam Sushma	Dr. Shanta Rani Tirkey
6.	2019	Management of end-of-life mobile phones – A study	Diksha Sabharwal	Prof. Puja Gupta
7.	2019	Assessment of water management practices in selected schools of Delhi- NCR	Garima Singh	Prof. Meenakshi Mital Dr. Meenal Jain
8.	2019	Water ATMs in slums and resettlement colonies of Delhi: An exploration	Latika Chawla	Prof. Meenakshi Mital Dr. Meenal Jain
9.	2019	Commercial viability of woven products made by tribal weavers in Manipur	Lian Thiaching	Dr. Shanta Tirkey
10.	2019	An assessment of solar mini grids in rural India:A study in selected states	Mansangeet Patrai	Prof. Meenakshi Mital Dr. Meenal Jain
11.	2019	Effect of oxygen enriched air on performance of users	Monika Kumari	Prof. Puja Gupta Dr. Priyanka Kulshreshtha
12.	2019	Assessment of environment education component in teacher education curriculum: A stakeholder’s perspective	Monika Mishra	Prof. Meenakshi Mital & Dr. Meenal Jain
13.	2019	Extended producer responsibility of polyethylene terephthalate bottle manufacturing companies: A study	Nitika Chandel	Prof. Puja Gupta
14.	2019	Role of street art in shaping the urban design of Delhi	Ritika Mudgal	Ms. Anju Kakkar
15.	2019	Socio-economic potential of upcycling of fabric scraps for development of products	Ritika Singh	Prof. Sushma Goel

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16.	2019	Design and development of interior elements using Oriented Strand Board as a primary material	Sanjana Bhteja	Prof. Sushma Goel
17.	2019	Customers satisfaction level on Visual Merchandising in emporium	Sheena Ansari	Ms. Anju Kakkar
18.	2019	Assessment of Green practices adopted by wedding planning companies of Bangaluru and Delhi	Stuti Jain	Prof. T.G Rupa
19.	2019	Assessment of infrastructure in selected township of Delhi NCR against smartness quotient	Sweety Thakur	Prof. T.G Rupa
20.	2019	Compliance with Safety Legislations for LED lighting Systems in India	Vrishti Arora	Prof. Sushma Goel & Dr. Rajat Mandal
		2017-2018
1.	2018	Impact of non-tariff barriers on export of Indian agricultural products	Aastha Jain	Dr. Shanta Tirkey
2.	2018	Solution for the social problem of rash, speedy and drunken driving by the youth of India:Need of an hour	Aleena Malik	Dr. Shanta Tirkey
3.	2018	Customer and employee satisfaction in theme restaurants of Delhi	Aditi Kumar	Dr. Mayanka Gupta
4.	2018	Assessment of government initiatives for grid connected solar photovoltaic installations in educational institutions: A study in selected states	Akanksha Singhal	Prof. Meenakshi Mital Dr. Meenal Jain
5.	2018	Waste water treatment plants in Delhi: Prospects and Challenges	P.Onia Khrasi	Prof. Meenakshi Mital Dr. Meenal Jain

6.	2018	Assessment of perform,achieve and trade (PAT) cycle implementation in selected industries: Prospects and Challenges	Srishti Sharma	Prof. Meenakshi Mital Dr. Meenal Jain
7.	2018	Water borne disease amongst slum dwellers: An assessment	Anjali Thagela	Dr. Renuka Gupta
8.	2018	Impact of urbanization on urban villages	Anju Kushwaha	Ms. Anju Kakkar
9.	2018	Sustainable management of catering wastes of railways	Ayushi Singh	Prof. Sushma Goel
10.	2018	Role of sustainable infrastructure on property value and quality of life of residents	Minakshi Vasandani	Prof. Sushma Goel Ms. Jayshree Kurup
11.	2018	Concourse design in public spaces to allure visitors: A study in selected malls of Delhi	Garima Aggarwal	Prof. T.G.Rupa
12.	2018	Refurbishing as an emerging concept in designing of furniture	Palak Jain	Prof. T.G.Rupa
13.	2018	Assessment of employee workplace interaction in corporate offices	Sakshi Mishra	Prof. T.G.Rupa
14.	2018	Issues and concerns of living in affordable housing societies	Honey Dayal	Ms. Anju Kakkar
15.	2018	Energy service companies for energy efficiency in commercial buildings: A stakeholder’s perspective	Manaswi Singha	Prof. Meenakshi Mital Prof. Puja Gupta Dr. Meenal Jain
16.	2018	Capacity building of youth on installation and maintenance of solar rooftops	Pooja Mishra	Prof. Puja Gupta
17.	2018	Skilling of youth on Solar Technology: An action research	Smriti Gupta	Prof. Puja Gupta Ms. Vishakha Sambhav
18.	2018	Solid waste management practices in educational institutions: A perspective	Yusra Rafiq	Prof. Puja Gupta
19.	2018	Disability audit of Lady Irwin College	Nayab Parveen	Dr. Renu Malaviya

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20.	2018	Impact of social media advertisement on the buying behaviour of the adolescent	Pooja Choudhary	Dr. Neelima Asthana

Ph. D. Thesis

Students Awarded Ph. D.

S.No.	Date of Completion	Title of Research	Name of Scholar	Name of Supervisor/s
1.	2022	Assessment of Skill Development Initiatives of Industrial Training Institutes (ITIs): Stakeholders’ Perspective	SONIA BANSAL	Prof. Meenakshi Mital Prof. Puja Gupta
2.	2021	Assessment of eco-sustainable practices for e-waste management	HARVEEN KAUR	Prof. Sushma Goel
3.	2021	Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme and Livelihood Security: A Study in Manipur	SHISHI KHAWLNEIKIM	Prof. Meenakshi Mital
4.	2021	Role of stakeholders in eco- efficient practices towards packaging materials used for fast moving consumer goods (FMCG)	SURBHI CHITKARA	Prof. Sushma Goel

2021

Knowledge, attitude and practices among eco-club students in Delhi schools towards solid waste management

VAISHALI GUPTA

Prof. Sushma Goel

Prof. T.G. Rupa

2019

Relationship between emotional value and retention of products: A study with reference to chair and wedding attire

HRIIYIPHRO KAYINA

Prof. Sushma Goel

2019

An exploratory study of consumer engagement on purchase in branded retails:

Physical stores and online portals

ISHITA SACHDEVA

Prof. Sushma Goel

Dr. Audesh Paswan

2019

Capacity Building of Construction Professionals on Green Buildings

RACHNA DHINGRA

Prof. Puja Gupta

2019

Assessment of carbon footprint & water footprint of garment

manufacturing units under OGTC

SHIVANI BATRA

Prof. Sushma Goel

STUDENTS WITH ONGOING PHD

S.NO	Date of registration	Title of the research	Name of the Student	Name of Supervisor/s
1.	21.11.2017	Assessment of occupational health, safety and well-being of construction workers	MANEESHA GAUR	Prof. Sushma Goel
2.	12.04.2021	Role of extended producer responsibility in plastic waste management in India	GEETIKA MISHRA	Prof. Puja Gupta
3.	28.11.2018	Assessment of solar skill development programs: A multistakeholder perspective	CHETNA SINGH	Prof. Meenakshi Mital Prof. Puja Gupta Prof. Matt Syal
4.	28.11.2018	Assessment of solar government initiatives in residential areas in India	NEHA MAKOL	Prof. Puja Gupta Prof. Meenakshi Mital Prof. Matt Syal
5.	26.11.2018	Role of Urban Local Bodies in Plastic Waste Management: A study in selected areas of Delhi	RASHMI DHASMANA	Prof. T.G. Rupa
6.	23.04.2018	Capacity building towards IAQ: A study in schools of Delhi	SHEFALI CHOPRA	Prof. Puja Gupta Prof. Meenakshi Mital

Awards, Honors & Recognitions

The department and it’s members have received several awards, honors and recognitions. Some of them are listed below. Complete list can be viewed here: Awards & Recognitions

2022-2023

Prof. Sushma Goel

International: Gold Medal awarded to mentee at 10th International Abilympics Metz, France 2023 in Painting and Waste Reuse (March 2023).
National: Grand Finalist awarded to mentees (Two Masters’ students – Neha Tanwar & Sanjukta Tirkey) at National Swachh ToyCathonn Competition 2022 (November 2022) – design toys from waste materials, Results announced in May 2023.
Expert invited to speak as an International & National Abilympics Skill Experts, to discuss the importance of Abilympics, skill development, and entrepreneurship and how this can be upscaled on 24th December 2022.
Jury International Abilympics Competition at Metz, France 2023 (March 22-25).
Expert Mentor for the Graduation Pro-Bono Project (20 Hours) of a LLB student, Gujrat from December 2022 to January 2023.
Expert Mentor for the Graduation Project of a M. Des. Industrial Design student Ms. Tashi Gupta (WUS University) on new material and product development from agri-waste from January to May 2022 (duration 6 months).
Copyrights
Jantu
Bagu
Vega Wheel
Waste to wisdom
Design Registrations-
Solar Cart
Shelling

Prof. Meenakshi Mital

National level Award – awarded first prize by Department of Post, Ministry of Communication, Government of India in Dhai Aakhar Competition, 20th June 2023 for writings on “Vision for India 2047”. It was adjudged the best in a national level competition. The award carried a citation along with a cash award.
Invited as Distinguished Academician at University of Delhi’s Centenary Valedictory celebrations for Prime Minister’s Address, University of Delhi, 30th June’ 2023.
Third Prize – Delhi State level Award (Dhaai Aakhar Competition) – Vision for India 2047, Department of Post, Ministry of Communication, Government of India, 20th March’ 2023.
Member, School Board, School of Continuing Education, IGNOU.
Resource Person, Admission-cum-Doctoral Research Committee, Doctoral Research Committee, Selection of candidates for Ph.D. programme in the Discipline of Home Science, School of Continuing Education, IGNOU, 15th June’ 2023.
Resource Person, Financial Literacy, Professional Development and Skill Enhancement Program for Non-Teaching Staff, Lady Irwin College, University of Delhi, 18th October’ 2022.
Judge, CJM OSA Inter School Debate, Convent of Jesus & Mary, 23rd August’ 2022.
Resource Person, Admission-cum-Doctoral Research Committee, Doctoral Research Committee, Selection of candidates for Ph.D. programme in the Discipline of Home Science, School of Continuing Education, IGNOU, 18th August’ 2022.
Coordinator, Aerobin project for waste management, Lady Irwin College
Coordinator, paper recycling project, Lady Irwin College

Prof. Puja Gupta

Expert, All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE).
Resource Person, Admission-cum-Doctoral Research Committee, Doctoral Research Committee, Selection of candidates for Ph.D. programme in the Discipline of Home Science, School of Continuing Education, IGNOU.
Paper setter, Programme on Event Management, IGNOU, March’ 2023.
Resource Person, Online course on Entrepreneurship in Paper Bag Manufacturing, Skill Council for Green Jobs, 30th March’ 2023.

Prof. T G Rupa

Chief Guest for the Book Launch of “The Fragrant Healing Earth” by Bhavna Mathur at India International Centre Annexe, New Delhi on 9th October, 2022.
Resource Person, session on “Facility Management of Labs” in the Professional Development & Skill Enhancement Programme for Non-teaching Staff organized by Lady Irwin College, University of Delhi during 14-20 October, 2022 under the aegis of DBT Star College Scheme and IQAC.

Dr. Shanta Rani Kerketta

Called to NTRI for delivering a lecture on Social Entrepreneurship.

Ms. Vishakha Sambhav

Resource person, session on “Personal Savings & Investment”, Professional Development and Skill Enhancement Program for Non-Teaching Staff, organized by Lady Irwin College under the aegis of DBT star college scheme and IQAC, University of Delhi, 14th-20th October’ 2022.
Received ‘National Education Excellence Award’ by IMRF Institute of Higher Education & Research, India.

Dr Mayanka Gupta

Organizing Coordinator, Virtual Side Event, United Nations Commission on Status of Women (CSW 67) on the theme ‘A World we Women and Girls Want: Technology Enabled Social and Economic Advancement’ organized on 9th March, 2023 by AIWEFA in partnership with Permanent Mission of India, New York.
Invited Resource Person, ‘Older Adults & Information & Communication technology (ICTs) to Promote Aging in Place’, webinar organized by National Institute of Social Defence, Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment, Govt. of India on 30th December, 2022.
Jury Member and Organizing Committee Member, XX Annual Nina Sibal Memorial Award, Organized on 2nd August 2022 at India Habitat Centre, New Delhi.
Invited Resource Person, ‘Online Orientation Cum Guidance Program for Common University Entrance Test (CUET) 2022’ for subject ‘Home Science’ under the aegis of Dean Student’s Welfare, University of Delhi in collaboration with Institute of Life long Learning (ILLL), University of Delhi from June 27th – July 7th, 2022. The session was conducted on Thursday, 7th July 2022.

Dr. Meenal Jain

Keynote speaker, International Webinar on ‘Digital Marketing’, organized by Digisaksham, SEMS Welfare Foundation (SWF), India, 29th April’ 2023.
Mentor/Single Point of Contact (SPOC), Blue Planet Sustainability Fellowships Program, Blue Nudge Collective Responsibility Drive (CRD), offered by Delhi Effective Education and Pedagogy Cluster (DEEP-C) in partnership with Blue Planet Environmental Solutions (BPES), February’2023 onwards.
Resource person, session on “Optimizing Intrapreneurial Skills”, Professional Development and Skill Enhancement Program for Non-Teaching Staff, organized by Lady Irwin College, University of Delhi, 18th October’ 2022.

2021-2022

Name of faculty	AWARDS, HONORS AND RECOGNITIONS
Prof. Sushma Goel	Mentoring of Masters Students (eight) for National ToyCathon Competition, 2022 to Design Toys from waste material (February 27-November 26, 2022).
	Invited panellist for a conference session on Digital Divyangs on December 18, 2021 organized by Sarthak trust and National Abilympics Association of India at AICTE Auditorium, New Delhi.
	Interactive Workshop to celebrating the Children Day on Reuse of single use Plastic waste for underserved slum children, organized by Magic Bus India foundation (Regional office at Noida, and Headquartered in Mumbai) as part of their livelihood program on November 18, 2021.
	Coordinated and Organizer, two-day National Workshop on ‘New NAAC Guidelines 2020’ organized by Internal Quality Assurance Cell, Lady Irwin College in collaboration with IQAC Cluster India. Expert Prof Peeyush Pahare, Dr. Deepak Nanaware and Prof. Sri Hari Shingle, held on December 2-3, 2021.
Prof. Meenakshi Mital	Convener, Skill Hub Initiative (PMKVY 3.0), under National Skill Development Corporation, Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship, Govt. of India. Organised a skilling Programme on Paper Bag Maker, also supported by M3M Foundation (March-April’ 2022).
	Invited Resource Person, International Conference on Reimagining marketing education in the 4th industrial revolution era, organized by Department of Marketing and Retail Management, University of South Africa (UNISA), 17th-18th August’ 2021.
	Course Writer, “Certificate Programme in Skill Acquisition and Knowledge Awareness for Livelihood Promotion” for capacity building of officials working under State Skill Development Mission and District Skill Committees, Skill Acquisition and Knowledge Awareness Livelihood Promotion (Sankalp) programme, Indira Gandhi National Open University, New Delhi, May-June’ 2022.
Prof. Puja Gupta	Invited Resource Person, International Conference on Reimagining marketing education in the 4th industrial revolution era, organized by Department of Marketing and Retail Management, University of South Africa (UNISA), 17th-18th August’ 2021.
	Expert, AICTE’s LILAVATI AWARD 2021, organised by All India Council for Technical Education, New Delhi, March, 2022.
	Convener, Skill Hub Initiative (PMKVY 3.0), under National Skill Development Corporation, Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship, Govt. of India. Organised a skilling Programme on Paper Bag Maker, also supported by M3M Foundation, (March-April’ 2022).
	Course Writer, “Certificate Programme in Skill Acquisition and Knowledge Awareness for Livelihood Promotion” for capacity building of officials working under State Skill Development Mission and District Skill Committees, Skill Acquisition and Knowledge Awareness Livelihood Promotion (Sankalp) programme, Indira Gandhi National Open University, New Delhi, May-June’ 2022 Member, Institutional Ethics Committee, TERI, New Delhi.
Dr. Mayanka Gupta	Organizing Coordinator, Virtual Side Event, United Nations Commission on status of Women on the theme ‘ A World we Women and Girls Want: Lifestyle for the Environment’(LIFE) organized on 21st March, 2022 by AIWEFA in partnership with Permanent Mission of India to the UN, New York.
	Invited Resource Person, on ‘Institutional care of elderly: evolving cross-cultural perspectives’, webinar organized by National Institute of Social Defence, Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment, Govt. of India on 27th August, 2021.
	Jury Member and Organizing Committee Member, specifically coordinated the online media platform management for XIX Annual AIWEFA, Nina Sibal Memorial Award virtual ceremony, on 2nd August 2021 on CISCO platform.
Ar. Anju Kakkar	Inaugurated event on career counselling by IECCI in Bhopal, October 2021.
Dr. Meenal Jain	Co-Convener, Skill Hub Initiative (PMKVY 3.0), under National Skill Development Corporation, Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship, Govt. of India. Organised a skilling Programme on Paper Bag Maker, also supported by M3M Foundation, (March-April’ 2022).
	Guest Speaker, International Live Talk Show on “Waste Management”, organized by Digisaksham, SEMS Welfare Foundation (SWF), India, 19th June’ 2022.
	Keynote speaker, webinar on ‘Future of Waste Management – Turning Waste into Energy’, organized by Digisaksham, SEMS Welfare Foundation (SWF), India, 11th June’ 2022.
	Course Writer, “Certificate Programme in Skill Acquisition and Knowledge Awareness for Livelihood Promotion” for capacity building of officials working under State Skill Development Mission and District Skill Committees, Skill Acquisition and Knowledge Awareness Livelihood Promotion (Sankalp) programme, Indira Gandhi National Open University, New Delhi, May-June’ 2022.
	Resource Person, MS Office, Training Programme on Paper Bag Maker, A Skill Hub Initiative (PMKVY 3.0), Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship, National Skill Development Corporation, supported by M3M Foundation, organized by Lady Irwin College (March-April’ 2022).
	Expert, Development of Question Bank as per NEP 2020, The National Institute of Open Schooling (Class XII), New Delhi, February-March’ 2022.
	Resource Person, two-days’ Workshop on Development of draft contents on selected Themes on ESD including activities, ‘Project – Development of E-Content on Education for Sustainable Development for Teachers & Teacher Educators’, organized by Department of Teacher Education, NCERT, 18th – 19th January’ 2022.
	Resource Person, four-days’ Workshop on Development of draft contents on selected Themes on ESD including activities, ‘Project – Development of E-Content on Education for Sustainable Development for Teachers & Teacher Educators’, organized by Department of Teacher Education, NCERT, 1st – 4th December’ 2021.
	Keynote speaker, webinar on ‘Entrepreneurship: An Introduction’, organized by Digisaksham, SEMS Welfare Foundation (SWF), India, 27th November’ 2021.
	Resource Person, two-days’ Workshop to identify important themes in ESD to be integrated in the teacher education programmes, ‘Project – Development of E-Content on Education for Sustainable Development for Teachers & Teacher Educators’, organized by Department of Teacher Education, NCERT, 18th and 20th November’ 2021.
	Keynote speaker, webinar on ‘Sustainable development and green energy’, organized by Digisaksham, SEMS Welfare Foundation (SWF), India, 9th July’ 2021.
Dr. Vaishali Gupta	Key-note speaker, on ‘Know your waste: Effective Solid Waste Management at Home’ Webinar organized by Presentation Convent Senior Secondary School, Delhi on August 5-6, 2021.
	Key-note speaker, on ‘Know your waste: Management of solid waste through sustainable development goals’ Webinar organized by Sanskriti School, Delhi on September 6, 2021.
	Key-note speaker, on ‘Workshop on basics of AutoCAD’ Webinar organized by SEMS DigiSaksham Group on January 15, 2022.
	Key-note speaker, on ‘Know your waste: Sustainable and effective solid waste management at Home’, Webinar organised by EY group on February 16, 2022.
Ms.Sakshi Wadhwa	Expert, Development of question bank as per NEP 2020, The National Institute of Open Schooling, New Delhi.

2020-2021

Name of faculty	AWARDS, HONORS AND RECOGNITIONS
Prof. Sushma Goel	Mentoring of two groups of students (three in each batch) for the Atmanirbhar Bharat Innovation Challenge (Create a toy-Based Game Reflecting Indian tradition or Culture), a National level Competition – Toy Hekathon in January 2021. Both the groups were selected for commercialization of their toy Designs (Vega Wheel & Jantu) in February 2021.
	Invited by Magic Bus Foundation (Headquarter in Mumbai) to conduct an interactive workshop on World Environment Day on 5th June on the theme, “Ek Kadam Prakriti Ki Aur”.
	Invited to coordinate and train National PwD winners for International Painting Competition (interaction for 6-8 hours a month) in Moscow for May 2022 organized by Sarthak Trust and National Abilympics Association of India from March 2020 onwards till date (continuing).
	Invited to the National Core Group (NCG) for NOSTC (Network of Science & technology Communication) for celebrating IYBSSD (International year of Basic Sciences for Sustainable Development in 2022).
Dr. Mayanka Gupta	Invited Session Discussant, on ‘Strengthening the Present and Post Pandemic Response: Economy and Livelihood for Elders’, National Webinar series on ‘COVID 19 Community Connects’ organized by AIWEFA with support from NISD, Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment, 13th February 2021.
	Invited Resource Person, National Webinar series on ‘COVID 19 Community Connects’ organized by AIWEFA with support from NISD, Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment. on following themes ‘Strengthening the Present and Post Pandemic Response: Health & Nutrition for Elders’ on 6th February 2021 ‘Intergenerational Bonding: Baby Boomers & Generation X, Y & Z’ on 5th February 2021 ‘COVID 19: Youngest to Oldest’ on 30th January 2021.
	Invited Session Moderator & Discussant, on ‘COVID 19 Reboot to promote Intergenerational Bonding’, National Webinar series on ‘COVID 19 Community Connects’ organized by AIWEFA with support from NISD, Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment, 29th January 2021.
	Invited Speaker, on ‘Gender Lens at Workplace’, Online workshop on ‘Human Rights and Gender Inequalities in India’ organized by H.S.N.C. Boards’ G. J. Advani Law College, Mumbai, 12th August, 2020.
	Jury Member, XVIII Nina Sibal Memorial Award, August 2020, Incepted Since 2003 by All India Womens’ Education Fund Association to honor an organization working for children with special needs.
	Invited Speaker, on ‘Evolving Cross Cultural Perspectives on Institutional Care of the Elderly’ Webinar organized by Knowledgeableaging.com, United States of America, 17th July 2020.
Dr. Vaishali Gupta	Resource Person, Webinar on ‘Solid Waste Management: The Easy way’ organized for Rotary Club of Delhi North, November 2020.
Ms. Sakshi Wadhwa	Indo-Asian Teaching Excellence Award 2021 for contribution to the field of Resource Management by IMRF Institute of Higher Education & Research, India

2019-2020

Dr. Sushma Goel

Expert for Test Development & and Paper Setting in Home Science, Examination – UGCNET, ICAR for lecturer-ship & JRF
Coordinated and trained (offline) PwDs in Painting for International Painting Competition from 16-20^th March 2020 (and online from 1^st June 2020 onwards) organized by Sarthak Trust and National Abilympics Association of India.
Invited for Proposal presentation for 8^th PAB (Project Approval Board) Meeting of DICs under NIDI (National Initiative for Design Innovation) scheme, MHRD for Appointment of a New Spoke at Lady Irwin College of DIC, DU on 28^th August 2019
Invited for presentation for Interim Evaluation of DICs (exhibition & evaluation of activities) by NID, organized by NIDI, MHRD at IIT Delhi, on 26^th November 2019
Invited to speak on Promoting North-East Handlooms, Handicrafts, Preservation of Distinctive Arts, Natural Foods, Farm Sector for the Panel Discussion III: Handicraft, North-East Expo 2019, organized by AIWEFA on 2^nd November 2019
Invited for presentation & discussion for appraisal (Inspection) of DIC, LIC, Spoke of DICDU. Third Party Evaluation by Quality Council of India for NIDI, MHRD on 13^th January 2020

Dr.Meenakshi Mital

Invited Session moderator, on Workers wellbeing and related aspects of Operations, for First South Asian conference on Sustainability in Textile and Apparel Industry International (Within country), organized by Prem Jain Memorial, Trust, Michigan State University, USA, Ella Pad Foundation Bangladesh, SPA, IDH- the Sustainable Trade Initiative-2020, IIC, New Delhi.
Special Invitee, 14th Sustainability Summit: Science, Systems, Sustainability, organized by CII, New Delhi, India.
Special Invitee, Augmenting Nature by Green Affordable New-habitat (ANGAN), International Conference and Exhibition on Building Energy Efficiency, organized by Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE), Ministry of Power, Government of India and Indo- German Energy Forum (IGEF), GIZ, New Delhi, India.

Dr. T.G.Rupa

Invited as Subject Expert for National Workshop on “Prospect of Enrolment & Evocation in Home Science and Agriculture Education” organized by the Department of Home Science, University of Rajasthan, Jaipur from 18-19 November, 2019.
Resource Person, Training of participants for International Abilympics Painting Competition organized by the National Abilympic Association of India (NAAI).

Ar. Anju Kakkar

Invited as delegate speaker in National Awareness Workshop on “Accessible Cities” by Deptt. of Architecture, Gautam Buddha University and Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment.
Resource Person, Training of participants for International Abilympics Painting Competition organized by the National Abilympic Association of India (NAAI).

Dr. Mayanka Gupta

Jury Member (2020), Nina Sibal Memorial Award incepted since 2003, presented to organization working for people with special needs by All India Womens’ Education Fund Association.
Discussant, Webinar series on Sustainable Solutions for Persons with Disabilities, Action oriented Dialogues on the organizational Impact of COVID 19 pandemic on theme ‘Mental Health’ organized on 18th June 2020 by All India Women’s Education Fund Association (AIWEFA).
Discussant, Webinar series on Sustainable Solutions for Persons with Disabilities, Action oriented Dialogues on the organizational Impact of COVID 19 pandemic on theme ‘Education and Research’ organized on 11th June 2020 by All India Women’s Education Fund Association.
Resource Person, Conceptualization and designing of COVID-19 Videos and E material for AIWEFA.
Resource Person, ‘Painting’ to train National Abilympic Vocational skills participants on 18th March, 2020 organized by the National Abilympic Association of India (NAAI) at LIC.
Executive Committee Member (Elected), All India Women’s Education Fund Association (AIWEFA), NGO in special Consultative status with UN ECOSOC and observer status with UNFCCC .

Dr. Meenal Jain

Resource Person, Training/Orientation of teachers of Ichchavar Block (Sehore District, Madhya Lady Irwin College 88th Annual Report 2020 89 Pradesh) for promoting Sustainable Development at elementary level, organized by Department of Teacher Education, NCERT.
Expert Committee Member, Workshop on developing roadmap/action plan for ‘Enriching Teacher Education Institutions for Promoting Sustainable Development: A Pilot Project’, Department of Teacher Education, National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT), New Delhi.
Resource Person, Session on Sustainable Development, Professional Development Course for SCERTs/SIEs and DIETs faculty, organized by Department of Teacher Education, NCERT, New Delhi.

Ms. Sakshi Wadhwa

Resource Person, Training of participants for International Abilympics Painting Competition organized by the National Abilympic Association of India (NAAI).

Dr. Vaishali Gupta

Resource Person, Training of participants for International Abilympics Painting Competition organized by the National Abilympic Association of India (NAAI).

2018-2019

Dr. Sushma Goel

Invited as a Jury member for the Indiaskills competitions for National Abilympics in Painting organized by National Skill Development Corporation under the aegis of Ministry of Skill Development &
Entrepreneurship, Govt. of India.
Resource person for the development of MOOC material for senior secondary level in Home Science on „Maintenance of premises‟ organized by NIOS.
Invited as a Jury member for the „International Exhibition for young Inventors 2018 (IEYI)‟.
Ph.D. student, Harveen Kaur attended one month internship on „Practices for e-waste management at Sweden‟ appeared on their website http://www.el-kresten.se/english/ visit-india titled „A visit from India‟.

Dr. Puja Gupta

Best research poster presentation (Experimental investigation and oxygen optimization of Indoor Air Quality in an Institutional Building) in Asian Conference on Indoor Environmental Quality • Examiner, doctoral research, Manav Rachna International University
Resource Person, Special Lecture on Design Thinking for Innovation, J. V. Jain College, Saharanpur.
Member, Ethics Committee, TERI.
Expert, Pre-PhD Course Work for PhD in Home Science, IGNOU.
Expert, Committee for Home Science at the ISC, Council for the Indian School Certificate Examinations.

Dr. T.G.Rupa

Panelist on “World Environment Day 2018: Beat Plastic Pollution” organized by The Institution of Engineers (India) Delhi State Centre, South Asia Forum for Energy Efficiency, and The Institution of
Engineering and Technology (UK) – DLN.
Invited as a Jury member for the Painting (Water Colours) competition of Abilympics India 2018 at the Skill India competitions organized by National Skill Development Corporation under the aegis of Ministry of Skill Development & Entrepreneurship, Govt. of India, held at Aerocity Ground, New Delhi from 2-6th October, 2018.

Ar. Anju Kakkar

Subject Expert for the programmes on Interior Design, by CEC, an InterUniversity Centre of University Grants Commission on Electronic Media
Invited member in a 3-day National Congress on developing a model curriculum on disability Studies for higher education in Indian universities
Invited as an Expert speaker for “Readers with Special Needs: Issues and Challenges”, organized by National Book Trust, India at World Book, Delhi.

Dr. Mayanka Gupta

Jury Member, India Skills 2018, held at Aerocity on 2-6th October 2018 organized by National Skill Development Corporation under the aegis of Ministry of Skill Development & Entrepreneurship, Govt. of India.

2017-2018

Dr. Sushma Goel

Guest Editor. (2017). Design for All, A publication of Design for All institute of India, October 2017 Vol-12 No-10, New Delhi.
Invited speaker on the topic „Social Engineering for Women Empowerment‟ for the National Seminar on „Enhancing opportunities through social engineering‟ organized by the Institution of Civil Engineers on the occasion of Engineers‟ Day Celebration.

Dr. Puja Gupta

Expert, TERI‟s Institutional Ethics Committee.
Examiner, Ph.D. research, Pacific Academy of Higher Education and Research University, Udaipur, India.

Dr. T.G.Rupa

Panelist on “World Environment Day 2018: Beat Plastic Pollution” organized by The Institution of Engineers (India) Delhi State Centre, South Asia Forum for Energy Efficiency, and The Institution of
Engineering and Technology (UK) – DLN.

Dr. Shanta Kerketta

Selected by Xavier Institute of Social Science to attend 15 days Faculty Training programme in Entrepreneurship in November- December 2017.

Dr. Meenal Jain

Anupa Sahi Siddhu Gold Medal for excellence in doctoral work at Lady Irwin College (2017), presented at the 85th Founder‟s day function, Lady Irwin College.

2016-2017

Dr. Sushma Goel

Decorating the Interiors in E-Pathshala in Home Science, Module HO2D103 – Design Process – Sequential Outlining, Project planning & Programming, for National Mission on Education through ICT (NMEICT), Ministry of Human Resource Development (MHRD). Published by IFLIBNET Center, an inter-University Center of UGC.

Dr. Puja Gupta

Chairperson, Seminar on EDP in the present context of Start Up India, Lady Irwin College.
Speaker, Panel Discussion, Environment reader for Universities, Knowledge Conclave, Centre for Science and Environment.
Session Chair, at the International Symposium on “Entrepreneurship and Gender Development” at NIESBUD Campus, Noida.

2015-2016

Dr. Sushma Goel

Goel, S. „Eco-friendly moves by Delhi University Colleges‟ article published in Hindustan Times Education, 1st June 2016, acknowledging innovative reuse of waste materials for EcoRangoli (using waste plastic, paper, car tyre, mandir clothes, egg crates, etc.) conceptualized by me and organized its execution for founders day 2016 with assistance of a team of ecoclub volunteers (UG students); Masters‟ students of final year (design specialization) and Dr. Mayanka Gupta, Ms. Pooja Das, Ms. Maneesha Gaur and Ms. Sakshi Wadhwa.
Kaur, H., Goel, S. (2016). E-waste legislations in India- A critical review. Management and Labour Studies, 41(1) New Delhi: Sage, ISSN:0258-042X. Paper was selected among best five papers published in the National conference on E-waste management, XLRI Tata Nagar, Jamshedpur.

Dr. Meenakshi Mital

Jain, M., Mital, M., Syal, M. (2016). Rural Electrification through Solar Energy: Insights from Chattisgarh State of India. International Journal of Environment & Sustainability (IJES), 5(2), 99-104. Science Target, Ottawa, Canada, ISSN: 1927-9566. Research paper selected as one of the sponsored top 20 research papers in the Ajman 4th International Environment Conference, 2016.

Dr. Puja Gupta

Kaur, G., Gupta, P., Syal, M. (2015). Adoption of Green Practices in Industrial Buildings: An Action Research on Capacity Building of Stakeholders towards Green Factories. International Journal of Environment and Sustainability (ISSN 1927-9566). Research paper selected as one of the sponsored top 20 research papers in the Ajman 4th International Environment Conference, 2016.
Sharma, T., Gupta, P. (2015). Impact analysis of Entrepreneurial Education. Awarded best paper at Skill India- Global Summit on Entrepreneurship and Skill Development, National Institute for Entrepreneurship and Small Business Development (NIESBUD), Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship, New Delhi.

Dr. T.G.Rupa

Received the Certificate of Appreciation (first prize) for best display under the business ideas section for DU Innovation Project LI-201: “Designing solar engineered products for rural population” at Antardhwani 2015, the Delhi University Academic and Cultural Festival.

Dr. Shanta Kerketta

Selected by Delhi University to attend one year training program in Economics and Financial Economics from University of Nottingham, UK.

Dr. Mayanka Gupta

Member, Venue Committee, Founder‟s Day 2016. Eco Rangoli (conceptualized by Dr. Sushma Goel) made from waste materials was acknowledged by Hindustan Times Education in their article „Ecofriendly moves by Delhi University Colleges‟ published on 1st June 2016.

Ms. Sakshi Wadhwa

Member, Venue Committee, Founder‟s Day 2016. Eco Rangoli (conceptualized by Dr. Sushma Goel) made from waste materials was acknowledged by Hindustan Times Education in their article „Ecofriendly moves by Delhi University Colleges‟ published on 1st June 2016.

Ms. Meenal Jain

Jain, M., Mital, M., Syal, M. (2016). Rural Electrification through Solar Energy: Insights from Chattisgarh State of India. International Journal of Environment & Sustainability (IJES), 5(2), 99-104. Science Target, Ottawa, Canada, ISSN: 1927-9566. Research paper selected as one of the sponsored top 20 research papers in the Ajman 4th International Environment Conference, 2016.

Value Added Courses

Sr. No.	VALUE ADDED COURSES AND SKILL ENHANCEMENT ACTIVITIES	Duration
1	Short course on Design for social sustainability: A short course was organized by the Design Innovation Centre, Lady Irwin College (SPOKE of DICD) for post-graduate students of the department	Jan – Feb 2021
2	Retail Management Module I: Basics of Retail Management was organized	Dec 2017 – Mar 2018
3	Short course in AUTOCAD 2D and 3DS MAX for Post Graduate students of the Dept. of Resource Management & Design Application.	Sept 2017 – Feb 2018
4	Short course in AUTOCAD 2D and 3DS MAX for Post Graduate students of the Dept. of Resource Management & Design Application.	Nov 2015 to Feb 2016.
5	Workshop on Researches in sustainable development: conceptualization and presentation Workshop on researches in sustainable development: conceptualization and presentation has been held for Masters and doctoral students every year since 2012. The students are oriented towards the concept of green building rating systems like LEED, GRIHA etc. as the tools for certification of green buildings and the importance they possess in fostering the green building movement. The session is followed up by a brainstorming session on developing research ideas. The students work on the ideas which are discussed in the department forum from time to time over the year. The workshop culminates into a research poster design competition which comprises of several rounds including conceptualization, content, designing etc. The posters are judged by international jury.	Conducted annually since 2012