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Professor Rekha Chowdhary
Location
Department of Politics Science University of Jammu
20- A Residential Area,
New University Campus,Jammu,
Jammu & Kashmir
Delhi - 110 054
Phone- 0191-2430371
Mobile- 09419145923.
Email: rekchowdhary@gmail.com |
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Rekha Chowdhary is a Professor in the Department of Politics Science, University of Jammu. She has a teaching experience of thirty three years.
Specialization: Indian Politics, J&K Politics
Publications
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2011, ‘Terrorism and Political Mobilisation in Kashmir’, in Jeorge Heine and Ramesh Thakur, The Dark Side of Globalization, UNU Press: Tokyo. |
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2010, ‘The Second Uprising’, Economic and Political Weekly, Vol. XLV No. 39, September 25 |
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2010, ‘Identity Politics and Regional Polarisation in J&K’, Economic and Political Weekly, May 8. |
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2010, Identity Politics in Jammu and Kashmir, Vitasta: Delhi. (Edited). |
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2010, ‘Electoral Politics in the Context of Separatism and Political Divergence: An Analysis of 2009 Parliamentary Elections in Jammu & Kashmir’, South Asia multidisciplinary Academic Journal, 3, 2009. |
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2009, ‘Federal Power Sharing: Study of Asymmetrical Federalism in Jammu and Kashmir’, in Akhtar Majeed (Ed), Federal Power Sharing : Accomodating Indian Diversity, Manak Publications, Delhi. |
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2009, ‘Electoral Politics in Separatist Context’ , in Sandeep Shastri, K.C. Suri and Yogendra Yadav (Eds) , Electoral Politics in India: Lok Sabha Elections in 2004 and Beyond, Oxford University Press, Delhi. (Co-Authored) |
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2009, ‘Separatist Sentiments and Deepening of Democracy’, Economic and Political Weekly, Vol. 44, No. 03, January 17-23, 2009. |
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2008, ‘J&K: Once Again on the Brink’, (Battle For the States), Seminar, No. 591, November 2008 |
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2008, ‘Electioneering in Kashmir: Overlap between Separatist and Mainstream Political Space’, Economic and Political Weekly, Vol. 43, No. 28, July 12-28, 2008. |
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2008, ‘The Role of Civil Society in Jammu and Kashmir’, in V.R.Raghvan (Ed.) Civil Society in Conflict Situations, Centre for Security Analysis, Chennai. |
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2008, ‘Autonomy and Dignity of Teachers’, Seminar, No. 587, July. |
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2007, Elections in Jammu and Kashmir: A Commentary, Kashmir Times Publication, Jammu. |
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2007, ‘The Peace Process: A View from Jammu’ in Amitabh Mattoo, Kapil Kak and Happymohan Jacob, India and Pakistan: Pathways Ahead, Knowledge World, Delhi. |
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2007, ‘Religion and the Political discourse of Identity in Kashmir’ in Bhupinder Brar and Ashutosh Kumar and Rounki Ram (eds), Globalisation and the Politics of Identity in India, Pearson Longman, Delhi. |
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2007, “Peace Process in Jammu and Kashmir: Changing Discourse”, Mainstream, Vol. XLV No 15, March 31, 2007. |
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2006, “Jammu and Kashmir: Changed Political Scenario”, Economic and Political Weekly, Vol. 41, No.20, May 20-26, (Co-authored). |
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2006, “The Evolution of Political Islam in Jammu and Kashmir”, in Satish Sabarwal and Mushirul Hasan (eds), Assertive Religious Identities: India and Europe (New Delhi: Manohar,. |
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2004, ‘Jammu and Kashmir: Electoral Politics in a Separatist Context’’, Economic and Political Weekly, Vol. 39, No. 51, December 18-24, 2004. (Co-authored) |
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2004, ‘National Conference of Jammu and Kashmir: from Hegemonic to Competitive Politics’, Economic and Political Weekly, Vol. 39, No. 14& 15, April 3-16, 2004. (Co-authored) |
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2003, ‘Doda Clashes: Selective Politics of the BJP’, Mainstream, October 18, Vol. XLI no 44. (Co-authored) |
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2003, ‘Jammu and Kashmir: Political Alienation, Regional Divergence and Communal Polarisation’, Journal of Indian School of Political Economy, January-June, Vol. XV, Nos.1&2 (Co-authored) |
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2003, ‘Elections 2002: Implications for Politics of Separatism’, Economic and Political Weekly, Vol. 38, No.1, January 4-10, 2003. (Co-authored) |
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2002, ‘Alienation in Kashmir and the Implications of the Assembly Elections 2002’, World Focus, October-December 2002. (Co-authored) |
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2002, ‘Kashmir: Lone’s Liberal Legacy’, Economic and Political Weekly, Vol. 37, No. 25, June 22- 28, 2002. |
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2002, ‘Ideology and Politics of National Conference’, in Arun K. Jana and Bhupen Sarmah, Class, Ideology & Political Parties in India, South Asian Publishers, Delhi. |
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2001, ‘Understanding Political Alienation in Kashmir’, Indian Journal of Political Science, Vol. 62, No. 2, June 2001. |
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2001, ‘Panchayat Elections in Kashmir: A Paper Exercise’, Economic and Political Weekly, Vol. 36, No. 20, May 19-25, 2001. |
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2001, ‘Pluralities and Politics of Jammu and Kashmir’, Mainstream, April, 14. |
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2000, ‘Debating Autonomy’, Seminar, December. |
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2000, ‘J&K Regional Autonomy Committee Report: A Critique’, Mainstream, August, 12. |
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2000, ‘Kashmir At Crossroads: Political Autonomy Debate’, Economic and Political Weekly, Vol. 35, No. 30, July, 22-28, 2000. |
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1999, ‘Jammu and Kashmir: BJP’s Alliance with National Conference: Predicament at the National Level’, Economic and Political Weekly, Vol. 34, No. 48, November 27- December 03, 1999. |
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1999, ‘Travesty of Elections in Jammu and Kashmir’, Mainstream, November 20. |
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1999, ‘Kashmir: Changing Dimensions of Electoral Politics’, Economic and Political Weekly, August 21-28. |
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1999, ‘Impact of Mufti-led regional Party in J&K’, Mainstream, Vol XXXVII No. 41, October, 2, 1999. |
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1999, Burning Issues in Jammu and Kashmir, (Co-edited), Jay and Kay Publishers, Jammu. |
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1999, Politics of Autonomy In Jammu and Kashmir, (Co-edited), Vinod Publishers, Jammu. |
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1999, ‘Ethno-religious Identity and Political responses in Kashmir’, Punjab Journal of Politics, Vol. XXIII, No. 1 |
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1998, ‘Question of Regional Autonomy in Jammu and Kashmir’, in Gopal Singh (ed.), South Asia: Democracy, Discontent and Societal Conflict, Anamika Publication, Delhi. |
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1998, ‘The Concept of Development, Grass-roots Politics and Women’s Movements’, in Usha Thakkar and Pam Rajput (ed.), Pushpanjali : Essays on Gandhian Theory in Honour of Dr. Usha Mehta, Devika Publications, Delhi. |
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1997, ‘Nationalism, Ideology and the Nation-State: Thinking about Kashmiri Nationalism’, (Co-authored), Punjab Journal of Politics, Vol. XXI, 1&2. |
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1997, ‘Thinking about Development and Gender Justice in South Asia’, (Co-authored), Journal of Social Sciences, University of Jammu, Vol.XIV, No.3. |
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1997, ‘Gandhian Critique and Contemporary Political Discourse’, in Ramjee Singh et. al., (ed.), Gandhi, Kasturba and Vinoba – A Continuum, Asia, Delhi. |
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1996, ‘State, New Social Movements and Democracy in India’, South Asian Studies, Vol. 31, Nos. 1 &2, Jan- Dec. |
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1995, ‘Political Movement in Kashmir: Then and Now’, Economic and Political Weekly, Sept. 30, 1995. |
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1994, ‘Gender Issues in India’, Contemporary South Asia, (Oxford), Vol.3, no. 3. |
Recent Participation in Conferences/Seminars/Workshops/Lectures
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June 2010, ‘Inter-Regional Dialogue in J&K’ organised by Centre for Dialogue and Reconciliation, June 19-20th. Status Discussant. |
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March 2010, International Conference on Cross-Border Trade, held in Colombo, organised by Conciliation Resources, London UK Presented a paper on ‘Political Economy of Cross-LoC Trade’. |
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March 2010, Research Workshop on ‘Globalisation, Democracy, Gender and Citizenship’, organised by Calcutta Research Group. Status Discussant |
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February 2010, National Seminar on Democracy in North-East, organised by Department of Political Science, Guwhati University. Presented a paper on ‘Nationalism, Democracy and Conflict Situation : A Case Study of J&K’. |
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February 2010, National Seminar on Assertions of the Regions: Exploring the Demands for New States, Presented a Paper on ‘Political Divergence in Conflict Situation of J&K and the Demand for Reorganisation of the State’. |
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February 2010, International Conference on ‘Human Rights: Transforming Dimensions’, organised by Punjab University Chandigarh and Brookes University, Oxford. Present a paper on ‘Human Rights Discourse in the Context of Conflict Situation of Jammu and Kashmir’. |
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October 2009, Intra-Kashmir Conference on ‘Jammu and Kashmir: Opportunities Ahead’ organised by Centre for Dialogue and Reconciliation, held in Srinagar. Status: Participant |
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October 2009, National Seminar on Domestic Conflicts in South Asia: Dimensions and Direction. Presented a paper on ‘An Analysis of Kashmir Conflict from Internal Perspective: Failure of Indian Project of Nation Building’, Organised by South Asia Study Centre, University of Rajasthan |
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September 2009, Delivered a Lecture to members of IIPA, Kerala, on ‘Conflict Situation in Jammu and Kashmir’. |
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September 2009, visited University of Kerala as Visiting Professor, Department of Political Science, University of Kerala |
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September 2009, Workshop on Political Parties and Civil Society in Federal Countries, organised by Jain University, Banglore. Status: Resource Person |
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July 2009, Workshop on Indian Elections, organised by Centre de Sciences Humaines de, New Delhi. Status: Resource Person, Presented a paper entitled, ‘Electoral Politics in the context of Separatism and Political Divergence: An Analysis of 2009 Parliamentary Elections in Jammu and Kashmir’. |
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May 2009, Seventh Annual WISCOMP Conflict Transformation Workshop, Delhi, Status: Resource Person, made presentation on ‘Prospects and challenges to Peace Building in Jammu and Kashmir. |
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December 2008, International Seminar on ‘India Pakistan: Peace Process’, Singapore, Organised by Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung (FES). Status: Discussant |
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September 2008, Fourth GSN Conference on ‘Uncivil Society’, Waterloo, Canada, Organised by Centre for International Governance Innovation (CIGI), Presented a Paper titled ‘Terrorism and Movement: A Case Study of Kashmir’, |
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May 2008, Intra-Kashmir Dialogue, Organised by Centre for Dialogue and Reconciliation (CDR) Delhi. Status: Discussant |
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April 2008, International Seminar on ‘Representing Diversity: Ideas and Institutions’, Organised by Centre for Political Studies (CPS), JNU. Presented a paper titled ‘Diversities, Multiple Identities and Politics of Representation in J&K’. |
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March 2008, Round Table on ‘Diversity and Unity in Federal Countries’, Organised by Department of Political Science, Punjab University, Chandigarh and Forum of Federations, Ottawa. Status: Panelist. |
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March 2008, National Seminar organised by Department of Political Science, Punjab University Chandigarh on ‘The Other Side of Politics: People’s Movements in India’, Presented a paper titled ‘Political Movement in Kashmir: Issues of Identity and Representation’. |
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January 2008, Panel Discussion of Working Group on ‘Politics, Law and Governance: Alternative Pathways’, Organised by WISCOMP. Status: Panelist. |
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November 2007, Study Tour of Northern Ireland, Organised by British Council and Queen’s University Belfast. |
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October 2007, National Seminar on Civil Society in Conflict Situation, Organised by Centre for Security Analysis, Chennai. Presented a paper on Conflict Situation in Jammu and Kashmir: Role of Civil Society. |
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November 2007, Delivered the Annual IIPA lecture organised by the Regional Branch (J&K) of IIPA, on ‘Internal Security in India’ |
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July 2007, International Workshop on ‘Inter-peace Constitution Building’, Organised by International IDEA, Stockholm, Sweden. Presented a paper on ‘Asymmetrical Federalism in India: A Case Study of Kashmir’. |
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August 2007, Delivered a Lecture on ‘Conflict Situation in Kashmir’ in Maulana Azad Urdu University, Hyderabad. |
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March 2007, Delivered a Lecture on ‘Conflict and Peace Process in Kashmir’ organised by Department of Political Science, Punjab University, Chandigarh |
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February 2007, Participated in Seminar on ‘Meanings of Marginality in Modern India’ organised by Department of Political Science, Punjab University, Chandigarh. Presented a Paper on ‘Meanings of Mainstream and Marginal in Kashmir Politics’. |
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September 2006, Review Meeting on Social Sciences, organised by ICSSR. |
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August-September 2006, Round Table on ‘Towards a Sustainable Solution for Kashmir’, Islamabad, Organised by Eqbal Ahmad Memorial Foundation, Islamabad and CDR, Delhi. Participant. |
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March 2006, presented a Co-authored Paper on ‘Political Economy of Jammu and Kashmir’. Seminar organised by GAPS, Hyderabad. |
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February 2006, Seminar on India’s Globality : Politics of Resistance, Recovery, Relocation and Reinvention, organised by Department of Political Science, Punjab University, Chandigarh. Presented a Paper on ‘Globalised Religion and Politics of Kashmir’. |
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February, 2006, Seminar on Politics in North West India: Emerging Trends and Changing Patterns’ organised by Department of Correspondence Studies, Punjabi University, Patiala. Presented a paper on ‘Emerging Trends in the Politics of Kashmir’. |
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August 2005, Participated as a Discussant in a Seminar cum Consultation on ‘Partition of India Revisted: Thinking through and Beyond Violence, Trauma and Memory’, organised by Centre for Refugee Studies, Jadavpur University, Kolkata, |
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April, 2005. Moderated Roundtable on ‘Recovering Pluralism and Citizenship in Kashmir’ Organised by South Asian Studies Program, SAIS, Johns Hopkins University, Washington DC. |
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April 2005, Delivered two lectures on ‘Ethnicity and Conflict in South Asia’ to the graduate students, Department of Political Science, Xavier University of Louisiana, USA. |
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March 2005, Seminar Presentation on ‘Kashmir at the Crossroads’ in Goucher College, Baltimore, USA. |
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March 2005, Seminar Presentation on ‘Politics of Separatism in Kashmir’, organised by US Department of State. |
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March 2005, Participated as a panellist in a conference on ‘Building Peace through Interreligious Encounters’ organised by Institute for Internatioal Peace Studies at the Unviersity of Notre Dame, South Bend, USA. |
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February, 2005. Presented paper in Fourth International Conference on Kashmir entitled ‘Peace Initiatives in South Asia: Exploring Possible Options in Kashmir’, held in New York. |
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February, 2005, Presented a Seminar on ‘Politics of Separatism in Kashmir: Current Dilemmas’, organised by South Asian Studies Programme, SAIS, Johns Hopkins University, Washington DC. |
Post-Doctoral Awards for Research
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Fulbright Fellowship, January to April 2005, availed at SAIS, Johns Hopkins University, Washington DC. |
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Commonwealth Fellowship. October 1997 to September 1998, awarded by the Association of the Commonwealth Universities. Availed at Queen Elizabeth House, University Of Oxford. |
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The Ford Foundation Sponsored ‘South Asian Visiting Scholars Programme’, Oxford. October 1992 to March 1993, |
Other Visits Abroad
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March 2010, Colombo, International Conference on Cross-Border Trade, organised by Conciliatory Approach, UK |
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December 2008, Singapore, International Seminar on ‘India Pakistan: Peace Process’, Singapore, Organised by Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung (FES) |
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September 2008, Waterloo, Canada, to attend International Conference on ‘Uncivil Society’ organised by Centre for International Governance Innovation (CIGI). |
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November 2007, Northern Ireland, Study visit to Northern Ireland, organised by Queen’s University Belfast and British Council. |
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June 2007, Stockholm, Sweden, to attend International Conference on Power Sharing organised by International IDEA, Stockholm. |
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September 2006, Islamabad, Roundtable Conference on ‘Towards Sustainable Solution for Kashmir’ organised by Eqbal Ahmad Memorial Educational Foundation and Centre for Dialogue and Reconciliation. |
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August 2004, Kathmandu, Nepal, Attended a workshop on Conflict Transformation and Peace, organised by Institute of Multi-Track Diplomacy. |
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May 2004, London, International Conference on Kashmir organised by International Kashmir Association. |
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June-July 1991, Strasbourg, France, To attend a study Course on International Humanitarian Law. |
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August, 1995, Colombo, Sri Lanka, to attend Ford Foundation Review Conference. |
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August-September, 1995, Beijing, China, to attend Fourth World Women’s Conference. |
Assignments outside Jammu University
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Member Advisory Committee, UGC Special Assistance Programme, Department of Political Science, Punjab University Chandigarh, Till 2007 |
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Member Advisory Committee, Centre for Social Exclusion and Inclusion Policy, Maulana Azad Urdu University, Hyderabad. |
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Member Expert Committee of UGC for new SAP Induction, 2007, 2009 |
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External Member of Research Committee of Centre for Political Studies, JNU. 2006-2007 |
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Visiting Professor, PU Chandigarh, March 2007 |
Research Programmes and Projects
Was Coordinator of the UGC funded Special Assistance Programme (SAP) under Department Research Support specialising in the area of ‘Politics of Jammu and Kashmir’. The Department had been inducted into the first phase of this Programme for a five year period. The focus of research under this programme is ‘Identity Politics in Jammu and Kashmir’. Total Budget of SAP: 32 Lakhs for five years.
Date of birth February 6th, 1953 |
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