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Dr. Meenakshi Thakur Associate Professor & Head of Department	Tel.: (0562) 280 1545 Email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
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Asst. Professor Parul Bhatnagar

Associate Professor

Qualification - MA, Ph.D.

CONTACT

Dept. of Drawing & Painting

Faculty of Arts

Dayalbagh Educational Institute (Deemed to be) University

Agra 282 005 (UP), India

Tel.: +91 562 – 2962458 (off.)

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Asst. Prof. Parul Bhatnagar has wide and varied experience in the teaching, research and management on Indian textiles and costumes, organising textile exhibitions, designing Syllabus and course curriculum for various Institutes and universities, she has extensive documentation of Indian Textiles besides creating a digital library of designs. She has studied the traditions and lifestyle of the people of India and has an intimate knowledge and grasp of the multifarious diversity of India. She teaches Traditional textiles, Design Development and Management, has completed a UGC minor research project successfully besides guiding 164 design projects.

Academics

PhD Thesis Title: “An Artistic Evaluation of Indian Traditional Textile Designs”
Masters in Drawing and Painting, Gwalior.
Bachelor of Arts, Agra
Advanced Diploma in Management, Baroda
Diploma in Textile Designing, Delhi
Specialized Managerial Training Course in Industrial Management, Delhi (Under the aegis of Ministry of Industries, Government of India)
Specialized Management Training Course in Cost Reduction, Delhi (Under the aegis of Ministry of Industries, Government of India)
Various Certificate courses in Computers, Agra

Teaching Interest: 34 years in the field of Research, Design, Development of Teaching Material, Management and Women Empowerment.

Teaching Experience: PG 23 years, UG 26 years

Industrial Experience:

1993-Till date: President, Swet Nagar Satsangis Social Welfare Society
1984-1988: President, Soami Nagar New Delhi Satsangis Social Welfare Society
1982-1984: Proprietor, Designer Sari Printing Unit New Delhi
1978-1982: Proprietor, Ms. Swatikas, New Delhi

Research : 23 years

1991- till date: Guided 210 research Projects of P.G. Diploma in Textile Designing
On Going MHRD Major Project, Contributed for Developing Video based teaching material in Textile Design, for upliftment of rural and disadvantaged people.
2000-2002: UGC Minor Research Project, (An Artistic Evaluation of Indian Traditional Textile Designs of Gujarat, Kutch and Kathiawar)
1998-2003: Doctoral Thesis “An Artistic Evaluation of Indian Traditional Textile Designs”at Dayalbagh Educational Institute

Member of Board of Studies

Barelly College, Barelly, Uttar Pradesh
Dayalbagh Educational Institute, Agra
Vanasthali Vidyapith, Banasthali, Rajasthan

Examiner and PhD. Evaluation

Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh
Banasthali Vidyapith, Banasthali, Rajasthan
Bareilly College, Bareilly, Uttar Pradesh
Jammanlal Degree College, Hasanpur, Moradabad, Uttar Pradesh
Jodhpur College, Jodhpur, Rajasthan
CBSC

Curriculum Development

Curriculum For Modular course Distance Education in Textile Design, under DEI, July 2012
Curriculum For Vocational Course in Textile Design, under DEI, July 2012
Curriculum For 3 years Diploma in Textile Design, DEI, July 2006
Workshop of curriculum for diploma programmes of 14 nos. curricula for the state of Uttaranchal held at Roorkee from 14-17 February, 2006
Curriculum For Distance Education in Textile Design, under DEC-DEI, July 2005
Workshop for revising the curriculum of Diploma programmes in Textile Technology/Textile Designing /Textile Processing for The State of Haryana, Ministry of Human Resource Development, TTTI Chandigarh, 22nd-23rd May 2003
To Design 3 Year Syllabus for State of Jammu & Kashmir, Curriculum design, World Bank, 21st to 23rd May 2002
Curriculum For Diploma Course in 3 year Textile Design, Directorate of Technical Education Punjab & TTTI, 9^th to 11^th November1994

Awards

Best creative Pearson of Agra Sanskar Bharti 1992
“Reaching Rural India”, was adjusted the best paper in the Academics category in the national level Seminar sponsored by AICTE, held at Israna, 24^th March 2007
“Transforming Education-General Or Vocational Education”, was adjusted the best paper in the national level Seminar sponsored by UGC, held at DEI16^th February 2012

Publications

List of Publications:

Authored Books: Print Publication & Electronic Publication

An Introduction to Textiles (Physical Analysis), ePub, ASIN: B009V5BRG6
Costumes and Textile Designs of India, ISBN 978-1-4660-0045-2
Costumes and Textile Designs of India, ePub, ASIN: B006NYK11A
Decorative Design History of Indian Textiles and Costumes 2005, ISBN-10: 8182470870ISBN-13: 978-8182470873
Elementary Textiles, ISBN-9788185733600
Fibers-An Introduction, ISBN- 978-1-4659-2103-1
Fibers-An Introduction, ePub, ASIN: B006SR25J8
Fibers- An Overview of Fibers, Yarn & Fabric, ePub, ASIN B0043M4RQO
Screen Printing Techniques for Unemployed Educated Women, Govt. Of India & Ministry of Small Scale Industries
Traditional Indian Costumes and Textiles, ISBN-10: 8182470021, ISBN-13: 978-818247002
Traditional Textiles of India - An Artistic Evaluation, ePub, ASIN: B009MQW7GI

Edited Books

Introduction to textiles, DEI, 81 902843-2-0
A Business skills & Ethics, DEI, 81 902843-3-9
Drawing, DEI, 81-902843-4- 7
Colour & Texture, DEI, 81-902843-5- 5
Elements of Design, DEI, 81-902843-6-3
The traditional textiles of India, DEI, 81-902843-8-3
The dyeing and printing of textiles, DEI 81-902843-1-2
Textile ornamentation techniques, DEI, 81-902843-7-1
Computer Aided Textile Designing, DEI 81-902843-9-8

DVD’s Text, Editing, Voice-overs.

160 DVD’s Textile Design, English
160 DVD’s Textile Design, Hindi
30 DVD’s Block Printing
30 DVD’s Tie & Dye

Papers in Research Journals

Parul Bhatnagar & Anamika Pathak, “Ari Ka kam Kala Ka Adhbhut Namuna”, U.N Rao Felicitation Volume, (Research Articles on Art, Archaeology and Social History of India), National Museum, New Delhi
Parul Bhatnagar & Anamika Pathak“Ambi athva amlikar ka janam”, Journal of the Bihar Paravid Parishad, No. 19

Papers presented in the International Conferences:

Radhika Seth, Parul Bhatnagar, Meenakshi Kumar“Colour Consciousness-An Insightful Journey”, Toward a Science of Consciousness (TSC 2013) at DEI, March 3-9, 2013.
Parul Bhatnagar, Radhika Seth,Consciousness Or Sub consciousness- A Unique Dimension on Evolution Of Creativity, 9^th to 14^th April 2012, Toward a Science of Consciousness, April 9-14, 2012, The University of Arizona, Tucson, USA
Radhika Seth,Parul Bhatnagar, CONSCIOUSNESS- Art And Creativity, 9^th to 14^th April 2012, Toward a Science of Consciousness, April 9-14, 2012, The University of Arizona, Tucson, USA
Parul Bhatnagar, “Development of Video-based Teaching Material for Vocational or Technical Education”, 20^th November 2011, for Learning Community for Global Education Reforms, (IIPS-2011)
Parul Bhatnagar, “A study of learning effectiveness of students coming from weaker sections of society” 13^th to 15^th July 2011, World Education Summit (WES-2011)
Parul Bhatnagar, “Traditional Indian Textiles: The Future in the World of Fashion”, proceedings ofInternational conference 'Textiles and Apparel: Fashion the Future, College of Home Science, Nirmala Niketan, Mumbai 12^thto13th January 2004
Parul Bhatnagar & Shruti Batra, “Textiles for Sports Wear”in the proceedings of The International Conference Polymers & Textiles in the new Millennium-an Integral Approach’ at IIT Delhi, 15^th-16^th Feb 2002

Papers presented in National Conferences/ Workshops/Seminars:

Parul Bhatnagar, “A Source Of Inspiration – AncientIndian Scriptures”, Conference organized by Art History Congress, at Heras Institute of St. Xaviers College, Mumbai , 25^th to 27^th October 2013
Parul Bhatnagar, “Innovation and Intervention of Traditional Textiles in the Fashion World”, UGC sponsored Seminar, held at SNDT, Mumbai, 24^th October 2013
“Promotions Of Traditional Textile in todays Fashion World”, UGC sponsored Seminar, held at SNDT, Mumbai, 24^th October 2013
Parul Bhatnagar,Radhika Seth, , Meenakshi Kumar, “Innovations in Teaching the Art of Textile Design”, UGC Sponsored Conference “Design Innovations InIndian Fabric Art #1950-2000” BHU, 22^nd & 23^rd February 2013
Radhika Seth, Parul Bhatnagar, Meenakshi Kumar, “The Contribution of Ornamentation of Indian Traditional Textiles: Past to Present”, UGC Sponsored Conference “Design Innovations In Indian Fabric Art #1950-2000” BHU, 22^nd & 23^rd February 2013
Meenakshi Kumar, Parul Bhatnagar, Radhika Seth, Indian Textiles: Traditions to Institutions, UGC Sponsored Conference “Design Innovations In Indian Fabric Art #1950-2000” BHU, 22^nd & 23^rd February 2013
Parul Bhatnagar, Radhika Seth, Meenakshi Kumar,“Transforming Education-General Or Vocational Education”, UGC sponsored Seminar, held at DEI16^th & 17^th February 2012
Meenakshi Kumar,Parul Bhatnagar, Radhika Seth, Drawing-A Step Towards Communication, UGC sponsored Seminar, held at DEI16^th & 17^th February 2012
Parul Bhatnagar, Net working, in the Proceedings of Handicrafts and Textiles
Conferenceat Clarks Shiraz, Agra, was chair person of the session, 1^st October, 1999
Parul Bhatnagar“Role of Technology in Textile Design”, proceedings in the Workshop ‘Texpression-A Reflection on Design Technology’,was a Resource person NIFT, New Delhi, 1996

Conferences

Conference/Seminars/Workshops Attended

International Conference cum workshop organised by National Museum Institute, New Delhi and University of Applied Arts, Vienna, “How to care for textile collections: Methods and practical approaches” 17.-22. August 2009
“Finishing of Khadi Garments” Technology Demonstration & Workshop on Finishing of Khadi Garments, IIT-D & KVIC, 26th to 28th February 2002
“A Revolutionary concept in Art” Pidilite Industries Limited, Mumbai, 10th August 2001
An International, Conferences on Textile Design & Development, organized by N.I.F.T Delhi, Taj Palace, October 1999
Environmental Issues: Technology Options For Textile Industry, IIT-Delhi, 6th & 7th November 1998

Invited Talks Delivered:

“Importance of Human Rights & Women Empowerment”,UGC sponsored Conference at Gobi Arts & Science College September 2012
“Innovation and Intervention of Traditional Textiles in the Fashion World”, UGC sponsored Seminar, held at SNDT, Mumbai, 24^th October 2013

Proceedings:

Parul Bhatnagar, Radhika Seth, Meenakshi Kumar, “Transforming Education-General and Vocational Education”, pg- 14- 19, National Seminar on “Hundred Years of Indian Art & Career Opportunities in Freelance Art”. (HYIACOFA 2012) 0rganised by Dept. of Drawing & Painting, DEI, ISBN: 978-93-80498
Radhika Seth, Parul Bhatnagar, Meenakshi Kumar, “The Contribution of Ornamentation of Indian Traditional Textiles: Past to Present”, pg- 163 – 165, National Seminar on “Hundred Years of Indian Art & Career Opportunities in Freelance Art”. (HYIACOFA 2012) 0rganised by Dept. of Drawing & Painting, DEI, ISBN: 978-93-80498
Meenakshi Kumar, Parul Bhatnagar, Radhika Seth, Drawing-A Step Towards Communication, pg- 160 – 162, National Seminar on “Hundred Years of Indian Art & Career Opportunities in Freelance Art”. (HYIACOFA 2012) 0rganised by Dept. of Drawing & Painting, DEI, ISBN: 978-93-80498
Parul Bhatnagar, “ Women Empowerment Through Education in Rural India”, Pg no. 146 – 149 UGC sponsored National Conference Organized by Gobi Arts & Science College, Gobichettipalayam, Erode District, Tamil Nadu, ISBN: 978-81-910200-5-2

Consultation

Consultant, Textiles SSMI, New Delhi
Technical assistance to SSII, Ministry of Industries, Government of India.
Advisor to Hastshilp Vikas Nigam, Government of Madhya Pradesh.
Consultant for Product Designing to J.K. Synthetics, Kota

Memberships

SSI (Systems Society of India) Life Member
Indian Art History, Life Member
Textile Association of India, Life Member
Member Trust Board SSMI, India
Associate Member, SPHEEA, India
Coordinator, Textile Design, certificate, Women’s Polytechnic, DEI
Coordinator, Textile Design, Diploma, Technical College, DEI
Coordinator, Textile Design, Certificate Course, Distance Education, DEI
Coordinator, Textile Design, Modular Course, Distance Education, DEI
Coordinator, Textile Design, L1, L2, Prem Vidyalya, DEI
Coordinator: Institute Industry Partnership Cell, Faculty of Arts.
Coordinator: IQAC-TQM Project, Drawing & Painting
Coordinator: Vision 2031, Drawing & Painting
Convener: Training & Placement cell, Faculty of Arts.
Coordinator: Transmissions, Faculty of Arts
In-charge, Post Graduate Diploma in Textile Designing, DEI

Websites

Dr. Namita Tyagi

Assistant Professor

Educational Qualification - Ph.D.

CONTACT

Department of Drawing & Painting
Dayalbagh Educational Institute (Deemed to be University)

Dayalbagh, Agra 282 005 (UP), India

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Subjects of Interest

History of indian ancient & modern Painting, Study of Landscape, Potraits & Miniature Paintings

Research Interest

History of indian ancient & modern Painting, sculpture & temples, Clinical Art Therapy

Research Guidance

One Ongoing

Achievements/Awards

Painting entitled PADPRAHARAM was selected for the National Kalidas Exhibition of Visual Art and Sculpture, Ujjain.
Painting entitled SPARSHVIBHAVITA PRIYE was selected for the National Kalidas Exhibition of Visual Art and Sculpture, Ujjain 2009.
Awarded Director’s Medal for securing highest marks in M.A., Drawing and Painting Examination in the year 1998.
Awarded Director’s Medal for securing highest marks in B.A. Honors, Drawing and Painting Examination in the year 1994.
Awarded Ph.D Scholarship by Dr. B.R. Amnedkar University, Agra.
Prepared logo of AADEIs (The Association of Alumni of Dayalbagh Educational Institutions).

Publications

Research Papers (National)

Paper entitled “Sri Dhar Narayan Bendre Ki Kala” has been published in the monthly Art Magazine,Kala Ras Rang, Kala Sanskar,Agra, Jan. 2002, pp 9-10.
Paper entitled “CHITRAKALA KE BADALTE AAYAM” has been published in the Proceedings of National Seminar & Workshop MAPITAM-06, pp75-77.
Paper entitled “BENDRE KA RANGAYAN” has been published in six-monthly Art Magazine Kala Deergha, Lucknow, Vol. 9, No. 17, Oct. 2008, pp 40-43.
Paper entitled “ART AND BEHAVIOUR” has been published in the National Research Journal Vishambhra (tri-annual),Bikaner, April-June, 2008, pp 36-39.
Paper entitled “Adhunik Chitra Kala mai Rachna Samgri Ka Vividh Sansar” has been published in the Edited Book, Published by ,Visual Art, Drg & Ptg. Department, Ragunath Girls PG Collage, Merut ,Nov. 2012, pp 72 -73

Conferences etc. Attended

International

Presented a paper entitled “Kala Rasanubhuti (paramparagat Kala se Adhunik Kala tak Ka Safar) ” in 5th International Conference on Exploring New Dimention In Fine Arts, organized by Kriti Kala Snsthan, Agra , U.P.on 28th & 29th January,2012
Presented a paper entitled “Kala Ke Badalte Parivesh Mai Rozgar Ki Sambhawnai ” in International Conference on Fine Arts Curriculam in the Indian Universities:an introspective review in thr Global Scenario, organized by Kriti Kala Snsthan, Agra , U.P.on 27th & 28th January, 2013

National

Presented a paper entitled “ART AND BEHAVIOR” at 7th National Conference of PIMG on "Total Quality Management and Better Health Strategies" held at Gwalior from 21st to 23rd April, 2006.
Presented a paper entitled “CHITRAKALA KI MANSIK SWASTHSHIKSHA MAI BHUMIKA” at National Seminar on thrust Areas of Education held at Agra on 4th & 5th March, 2006.
Presented a paper entitled “CHITRAKALA KE BADALTE AAYAM” at National seminar &Workshop Conference of MAPITAM-06 held at D.E.I. from 4th to 7th Oct. 2007.
Presented a paper entitled “YAGYIE SHAIL CHITRA-BHARTIYA SANSKRITIKDHAROHAR ” in National Seminar on Music and Fine Arts in an Industry Oriented Society, Allahabad Degree college, Allahabad, U.P.on 12th & 13th September 2008
Presented a paper entitled “PRATEEKO MAIN RUPAYIT BOUDH DARSHAN (Sanchi stupa ke sandharbh main)” in National seminar on Relevance of the Thoughts of Buddha in Contemporary Times organized by Buddha Study Center, Mahila Mahavidyalaya,Kanpur,24-25 Feb,2009
Presented a paper entitled “SANSKRIT JEEVAN DARSHAN AVAM PRATEEK” in National seminar on Global Recession and Indian Economy organized by Shri Varshney Mahavidhyalaya,Aligarh (U.P.),on 8th &9th Feb,2009.
Presented a paper entitled “Mulyon Ke Sanvardhan Mai Kala Shiksha Ka Yogdan” at National Conference on "Professional Ethics of Teachers and the Future of Mankind " held at Symbozia Girls College, Agra from 10th t& 11th October. 2011
Presented a paper entitled “N.S.Bendre Ka Rupayan-Bhartiya Adhunik Kala Mai Prabhavwad Ke Paripashy Mai” at National seminar on "Hundred Years of Indian Art and Career Opportunities in Freelance Art" held at D.E.I. from 16th to 18th February. 2012
Presented a paper entitled “Adhunik Chitra Kala mai Rachna Samgri Ka Vividh Sansar” at National seminar on "Contemporary Art Marketing in Globalized Era" held at Visual Art, Drg&Ptg .Department, Ragunath Girls PG Collage, Merut from 12th & 13th Oct. 2012

Workshop/Training Programmes Attended

Attended ORIENTATION PROGRAMMEon Research Methodology (Planing, Execution & Reporting) at HIBS, Agra on 12th March, 2006.
Attended 10 days SUMMER CAMP ON JAIPURI FRESCO, Dept. of Drawing and Painting, DEI, from on 20th to 30th May, 2007
Attended ORIENTATION PROGRAMME ,UGC-Academic Sttaf College, HPU Shimla,on 20.06.2011 to 16.07.2011.

Academic Activities

Imparted trainning of the particepants of Summer Drawing & Painting Workshop, organized by State Lalit Kala Academy, U.P.
Member of Examination committee, Faculty of Arts
Garden Incharge, Faculty of Arts
Member of Decoration committee for Convocation
Member of Applique Work Unit in Dayalbagh Society which design and stitches Bags & Clothes for weaker section of the society.

Dr. Meenakshi Thakur

Associate Professor

Head of the Department

Educational Qualification - BFA, M.A, NET, PH. D

CONTACT

Coordinator B.Voc. Textile and Commercial Art,

Department of Drawing & Painting

Dayalbagh Educational Institute (Deemed to be University)

Dayalbagh, Agra 282 005(UP), India

Tel.: (0562) 280 1545-Mobile-8755441296

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EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS:

B.F.A [Bachelor of Arts]Specialization in Applied Art, College Of Art, 20-22 Tilak Marg, New Delhi-110001, Govt. of N.C.T of Delhi.
[Affiliated to University of Delhi]
M.A [History of Art]Department of Fine Art, Punjab University, Chandigarh.
Senior Secondary - Lady Irwin Senior Secondary School, Canning Lane, New Delhi-110001
OUTSTANDINGPERFORMANCE - Distinction 97% [Painting and Drawing] in Intermediate
OTHER QUALIFICATIONS - U.G.C/NET, December 2001 in Visual Arts/ Drawing and Painting
PH.D- Done Research (Ph.D) in fine arts-‘Narendra Srivastava– A Sensitive Master of Creative Expression’ from Dayalbagh Educational Institute, [Deemed to be University) Dayalbagh, Agra .

Dr Meenakshi Thakur is teaching Applied Art and History of Art in the Department. She has been imparting creativity through the diverse range of creative activities and mode of expression as Associate Professor in the Department of Drawing and Painting, Faculty of Arts, Dayalbagh Educational Institute, [Deemed to be University] Dayalbag, Agra. She has been teaching since 2005 UG and PG Courses and BFA- Applied Art (2016) classes in the Department. Her research intersect are in the area of Applied Art and History of art, Comparative Approaches to Art and Aesthetics, History of Modern art. She had 25 number of research papers publications to her credit. She is a keen academician and has participated in numerous National and International seminars and has had number of her articles & research papers published in various journals.

AREAS OF SPECIALIZATION

Applied Art
Drawing and Illustration,
Lettering and Typography,
History of Art (Indian, Western, China and South East Asia)
History of Modern Art,
Comparative Approaches to Art and Aesthetics,
Philosophy of Art,
Study of Visual Art and Culture.

TEACHING AND REARECH EXPERIENCE

UG- 20 years, PG- 15 years, Research -12 years.

Total number of Teaching Experience -20 Years.

UGC- ORIENTATION, REFRESHER AND SHORT-TERM PROGRAMME

Orientation Programme-87, (1^st- 22^nd May, 2008) UGC-Academic Staff College, Summer Hill, Shimla, Himachal Pradesh University.
Refresher course in visual arts and performing arts, (3^st- 22^nd Dec, 2009) UGC-Academic Staff College, Punjab University,Chandigarh.
Inter DisciplinaryRefresher Course on Research Methodology (01.09.2015 to 21.09.2015, UGC-Academic Staff CollegeHuman Resource
Development Centre, Punjab University.
Short term Course in Research Methodology from (11-17.Oct 2019 UGC-Academic Staff CollegeHuman Resource Development Centre, Punjab University.
Short term Course inIndigenous knowledge and Indian studies. from (23-28.Dec.2019 UGC-Academic Staff CollegeSummer Hill,Shimla,Himachal Pradesh University

ACADEMIC ADMINISTRATION AND PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

	Contribution to Teaching Innovations	Administrative Responsibilities	Co-curricular,Extension Activities
1	Chairperson of Board of Studies for the Department of Drawing and Painting.	HEAD (Head of the Department)Department of Drawing and Painting, Faculty of Arts, Dayalbagh Educational Institute, [Deemed to be University] Dayalbagh, Agra.july, 2021.	Member of Shri Ram Child Welfare Foundation,Agra, aims to promote creativity and talent among the students.
2	Member of Faculty Board for theDepartment of Drawing and Painting.	CoordinatorB.VOC Textile,Department of Drawing and Painting, Faculty of Arts, Dayalbagh Educational Institute, [Deemed University] Dayalbagh, Agra.2018.	Life Membership of ‘RASI’ The Rock Art Society of India.
3	Member of Academic council studies of Department of Drawing and Painting.	CoordinatorB.VOC in Commercial Art,Department of Drawing and Painting, Faculty of Arts, Dayalbagh Educational Institute, [Deemed to be University] Dayalbagh, Agra.2018.	Convener of organizing the art recreation activity during the medical camp(2021-23)
4	Convener and Conducted the online practical entrance exams of BA,BFA, MAin Drawing and Paintingand PG Diploma in Textile.(2022)	Convener of Grading Monitoring Committee at the Department of Drawing and Painting.(2021)	Convener of organizing the various art activity during the Winter camp(2021-23)
5	Coordinator for Results- Department of Drawing and Painting.	Convener of the Class Committee at the Department of Drawing and Painting.(2021)	Member of Advisory Committee for Organizing Sports.(2019-2023)
6	Teaching Incharge for theory and practical- BFA- Applied art and B.Voc.Commercial Art(preparation and updating of question bank,award list, Marks display and grading)	Convener of the Research Advisory Committee at the Department of Drawing and Painting.(2021)	GKC Incharge-B.A-II YEAR(2016-2019)
7	Designed and Developed the New B.Voc Course Structure and Syllabus for B.Voc in Commercial Art in 2017,which was implemented from 2018.	Convenoroffine Art competitions-2021.(Faculty level)	Games,Incharge-B.A-BFA-I,YEAR(2015-2019)
8	Designedand Developedthe structure and Syllabubs of BFA(Applied Art) in 2015.	Convenorof All fine Art competitions-2021.(Inter-Intra Faculty level)	DEI News Incharge(2006-2020)
9	Have delivered lecturers for the UGC programme of E- Learning in Drawing and Paintings Organized by MHRD project, Dayalbagh Educational Institute, Dayalbagh, Agra. (2009)	Convenor of Inter- Institutes Competitions on Poster making and Cartooning competitions on the theme Quality and values in Education.	Worked as NSS Programme Officer w.e.f 1^st Sep 2006 for a period of 3 years, from faculty of Arts, Dayalbagh Educational Institute, Dayalbagh ,Agra.
10	Tutorial In charge- 2007-2021 Procter -MA Hons-2013 M.A,M.Phil -2014-2021	Faculty In charge of Intra-faculty competition of Cartooning, Poster-(2005-2021)	Member of Decoration team.(2005)
11	Tutorial In charge-2018-2021 B.VOC.Commercial art-II Year B.VOC.Commercial art- III Year.

RESEARCH OUTPUT AND PUBLICATIONS

RESEARCH GUIDANCE

RESEARCH PROJECTS

Ph.D - Awarded - 5 Students

Ph.D - Ongoing - 6

M. Phil - Awarded - 19

M.A - Awarded - 27

Developed an Research Project ‘Skilling and innovation through commercial art’(2017}.
Handicraft Training in Gond Art Craft -One Handicraft Technical Training under HRD Scheme (Skill up gradation for financially challenged SC students)(four months 2019-2020).

INVITED SUBJECT EXPERTS-

Examiner for Practical exams of BFA andMFA (Applied Art)in Lalit kala sansthan ,Agra University.(2014-till now)
Examiner for Theory Paper Setter exams of BFA and MFA (Applied Art)in lalit kala sansthan ,Agra university.(2014-till now)
Examiner for Theory paper setter exams of BFA and MFA in Raja Man Singh Tomar University,Gwalior.
Examiner for Theory paper setter exams of BA, MA,BFA in Govt.Maharani Laxmi Bai girls,P.G College,Indore.
Expert for Ph.D Evaluation & Viva-Applied Art in Mangalayatan University,Beswan, Aligarh.(2018)
Expert for Ph.D Evaluation -Applied art in College of Arts, Delhi University.(2022)
Expert for the appointment of faculty recruitment (7,October 2021),Agra University.
External Examiner for Practical exams of BFA,MFA-Applied art-Lalit Kala Sansthan, Agra University-29. April.2022
Examiner in the meeting of the Academic meeting Committee (30.April.2022) Lalit kala Sansthan,Agra University.
Examiner for U.P EDUCATION SERVICE SELECTION COMMISSION, PRAYAGRAJ.(2025)
Examiner for U.P EDUCATION SERVICE SELECTION COMMISSION, PRAYAGRAJ.(2025).

INVITED TALK DELIVERED (CHIEF GUEST AND JUDGE)

Invited Expert and delivered talk on the ‘Historical evolution of Calligraphy’ in the National Workshop of five days on ‘Calligraphy and Poster making’(1-5 Aug.2019)organized by the Faculty of education,dayalbagh educational institute under the Scheme, School of education Pandit Madan Mohan Malaviya National Mission for Teachers (PMMMNMTT) MHRD,Government of India.
Delivered theInvited talk on‘Sayed H. Raza- A celebration of nature'the event organized by Dayalbagh Educational Institute with the collaboration with Raza foundation, New Delhi.(5-7 Dec.2021).
Being Expert for Logo Design competition,for the celebration of National Tourism Day-25.Jan.2022 organized by Uttar Pradesh Tourism.
Invited Artist-Jaipur Art summit-2022-10th year of world art symposium-Art,culture and heritage-Gwalior edition organized by Jaipur art summit in collaboration with Jiwaji University Gwalior (16-20 Dec,2022).
Invited as Chief Guest at Feeling Minds Centre, Agra on 15.April.25. Delivered talk on How to express feelings through Art as a powerful for psychological well being and participated in the workshop organized by Dr Chinu Agarwal, the practicing psychologist founder feeling minds centre.

DEPARTMENTAL ACTIVITIES

Workshop/Programmes Organized (2021-2025)

Organized the National Sculpture Camp- A Ten day National Workshop on Sculpture Camp was organized by the Department of Drawing and Painting. (21.Dec-30.DEC.2021) in which four Sculptors have participated, Mr. Sanul Kannamkulangara, Thrissur, Kerala, Mr Deepak Rsaily, Baroda, Gujart, Mr. Yogesh Kumar Prajapati, Jalandhar, Punjab and Ms. Sonika Mann, Chandigarh.
Being the HEAD, done the beautification of Anupam Upvan through series of Folk Wall Paintings by the students of Department of Drawing and Painting.(11.1-5.04.2022).From January to April 2022, students from the Department of Drawing and Painting created 98 wall paintings to beautify the upcoming Tagore Cultural Center at Anupam Upavan, as part of Dayalbagh Educational Institute’s plans.
A Annual Art Exhibition “RANGAWALI” Lalit kala ka Indradhanush was organized by Department of Drawing and Painting on 19th to 20th April, 2022 which was inaugurated by Mr. Vikas Kumar,IPS,SP City, Agra.
Organized the Digital Exhibition in Commemoration of “Veer Bal Diwas”on 26^thDecember 2022- organized a digital exhibition in commemoration of “Veer Bal Diwas” on 26^th December 2022 to honor the martyrdom of Baba Fateh Singh and Baba Zorawar Singh, the Sahibzade of 10^th Guru Gobind Singh Ji. The event was a part of ‘Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav’(AKAM) under the aegis of Ministry of Culture. Dr. Meenakshi Thakur, HoD, Drawing & Painting facilitated the event.
Organized the National Workshop “Anupam Prastar Srajanotsav” Sculpture Camp 2022-The Department of Drawing and Painting organized a 10 days National Workshop “Anupam Prastar Srajanotsav” Sculpture Camp 2022 from 19th to 28th December 2022, under the Chief Patronship of Prof. P.K. Kalra, Director, DEI. Four learned subject experts and eminent sculptors from different states namely Mr. Ravi Mishra from Jaipur, Rajasthan, Mr. Sujit Kumar Karan from West Bengal, Mr. Sanjay Rajwar from M.S. University, Vadodara, Mr. Shiv Kumar Verma from Vadodara and Dr. Lucky Tonk from D.E.I. demonstrated their creative genius giving beautiful forms to their abstract ideas in massive stones 5. Workshop on Folk Wall Painting
Workshop on Folk Wall PaintingThe Department of Drawing and Painting organized a 10 days “Workshop on Folk Wall Painting” from 19th to 28th December 2022. Dr. Sonika was the convener of the workshop. About 20 scholars and 120 other students of the department participated in Folk wall painting.Themes related to Value-based Education and Indian Culture were executed in different folk styles on the wall of about 50 mts. Length in DEI main campus.
The Department of Drawing & Painting, B.Voc. Textile Designing organized a 2 days Workshop on Fabric painting & Dhokra art, Collaboration with fevicryl (Pidilite), from January 9th to 10th, 2023. About 75 students of the department participated in the Fabric painting. Artist demonstrated their creative genius giving beautiful forms to fabric painting and Dhokra art.
Workshop on Wall Mural Art -The Department of Drawing and Painting organized a 20 days “Workshop on Wall Mural Art” from 25th Jan. to 20th Feb. 2023. Dr. Namita Tyagi was the convener of the workshop. About 65 BFA students of the department participated in Wall Mural Art.
A Talk by an Artist-An eminent sculptor Mr. Sanjay Rajwar from M.S. University, Vadodara, delivered an engaging talk focusing on creative thinking and its artistic execution showcasing his own fabulous Artworks on 26^th December 2022 in the Department of Drawing andPainting.
The Department of Drawing and Painting organized the event “ MERI MAATI MERA DESH’ campaign under which pottery and sculpture making competition was organized from 9th to 15th Aug 2023, In which 35 students have participated.
Kalash decoration program organized in Department of Drawing and Painting under Campaign “Meri Mati Mera Desh” Kalash decoration program was organized under the “Meri Mati Mera Desh” campaign on 7th October 2023 at Dayalbagh Educational Institute (DEI). This program was sponsored by Lalit Kala Akademi, Regional Centre, Lucknow in collaboration with the Department of Drawing and Painting of DEI. 22 students of Bachelor of Fine Arts (B.F.A.) of the department participated in this program. Shri Venugopal Parashar coordinated the program as an observer from Lalit Kala Akademi, Regional Centre, Lucknow.
Department of Drawing and Painting had organized Poster making and Slogan competition during medical camp,on 11th December 2023, for the celebration of Bhartiya Bhasha Utsav.
A two-day workshop and lecturewas organized in the Department of Drawing & Painting, Faculty of Arts, Dayalbagh Educational Institute, (Deemed to be University) Dayalbagh, Agra, September 13th and 14th, 2024.In the workshop, emerging contemporary Indian artist Mr. Sanjay Kumar Raj, who came from Lucknow, displayed his beautiful artworks and gave a live demonstration of some artworks. Sanjay Kumar’s art style is based on the elements of nature. He shared the nuances of art with the students present in the workshop by drawing pictures using acrylic paint on canvas, watercolor on paper and digital painting medium. The workshop was organized by the Head of the Department, Dr. Meenakshi Thakur. A total of 126 students, including B.F.A., M.A, and research students, benefited from the workshop and were eager to closely incorporate the elements of nature in art.
Being member of the organizers committee of the Painting Exhibition and Competition held on January 17, 2025, at Baikunthi Devi Kanya Mahavidyalaya, Agra. Organized by Sanskar Bharati, Agra Mahanagar, the event honored Padma Shri Yogendra Ji’s 101st birth anniversary, celebrating artistic excellence and creativity.
The Department of Drawing and Painting, B.Voc. Textile Designing, in collaboration with Fevicryl (Pidilite), organized a two-day workshop on Indian Art Forms (Lippan Art), Home Décor, and Tie & Dye Bags on February 17th and 18th, 2025. A total of 40 students actively participated in the workshop, showcasing their creativity and artistic skills. The workshop provided hands-on experience, where artists demonstrated intricate techniques of Lippan Art, a traditional Indian mural art form, along with innovative designs in home décor and tie & dye bags, inspiring students to explore and enhance their artistic expressions.
A two day Digital Art Workshop cum Competition was organized on 8th & 9th April, 2025 at the Department of Drawing andPainting, Faculty of Arts, Dayalbagh Educational Institute, (Deemed to be University) Dayalbagh, Agra. The workshop was thoughtfully divided into two dynamic sessions. The first session focused on a practical lecture and learning segment where students got an opportunity to gain valuable knowledge and advanced techniques in the field of digital art using the XP Pen tablet. Mr. Anubhav Sharma (Digital Artist) shared his expertise, providing unique perspectives and practical insights that enriched the students’ understanding of artistic expressions. After the lecture, the event turned into an exciting competition where 44 participants showcased their creativity. The event concluded with the announcement of exciting prizes. The main objective of the workshop cum competition was to familiarize the students with the recent trends in digital design technology to enhance their creative artist journey.

LIST OF RESEARCH PAPERS PUBLICATIONS

Paper entitled ‘The Folk Inspiration in Jamini Roy’s Paintings’ published in art journal ‘Art Land’ by India International RuralCultural Center, New Delhi, Oct-Dec 2008, P-26-30.

Paper entitled ‘The Evolution of contemporary Indian art’ published in art journal ‘Art Land’ by India International Rural Cultural Center, New Delhi, April-June 2009, P-3-7.

Paper entitled “Buddhism –A way to salvation” published in the art journal ‘Aesthetic’ [A Journal of arts, interior and lifestyle] July-Dec-2010, volume-II, p-223-235, Chitrashilp fine arts society, Meerut.

Paper entitled ‘In the perspective of ancient Indian culture - Sunayani Devi-A women artist of the Bengal School’ published in art journal ‘Art Land’ by India International Rural Cultural Center, New Delhi, Oct-Dec 2010.

Paper entitled “Graphic art in India- A brief introduction” published in international art journal ‘Artistic Narration’ published by journal Anu books, pg1-15- Meerut-U.P (India) 2011.

Paper entitled ‘Illusion in art” published in International art journal ‘Art family’ (An international research journal of art and aesthetics) issue-1, Vol-I, Jan- july-2012, Pg-1-4. Aligarh, Uttar Pradesh.

Paper entitled ‘Modern Art in present Scenario” published in edited art book on the topic of contemporary art and artist ,editor Dr Archana Rani ,Head visual arts, department of drawing and painting, Raghunath girls P.G College , Meerut, Uttar Pradesh, pg-246-248.

Paper entitled ‘Depiction of symbols in prehistoric to historical period” published in art journal ‘Art family’ (An international researchjournal of art and aesthetics) Issue-2, Vol-II, july-Dec 2012,Pg-62-63. Aligarh, Uttar Pradesh.

Paper entitled ‘Narendra srivastava-the logo Jaudugar in Conversation with Meenakshi Thakur “published in MARG-a magazine for the arts Vol-65, nov-1-sep-2013.

Online publication:-Research papers entitled “A Creative Expression of celebration - Rangoli “have been published online in the (conference – composition of colours – Dec – 2014 ISSN – 2350 – 0530) International Journal of Research-Granthaalyah-(A Knowledge of Repository.(15^th -16^th Dec-2014).

Paper entitled“Narendra Srivastava – playing with letters”Published in the International journal of visual arts studies and communication.IJVASC,VOLUME-19,NUMBER 19,2016,ISSN-0975-1629.

Paper entitled ‘Folk Art- A Celebration of cultural diversity of India’published in art journal ‘Art Land’ by India International Rural Cultural Center, New Delhi,Oct-Dec-2016,P-13-15.Vol.XXV,NO-10-12.

Papers entitled‘The role of the teacher in modern society-‘133-136 published in the Shodh Pritbha –Special- 100 years of Education in Dayalbagh-Jan-2017,Department of sanskrit, faculty of Ats,DEI,Agra.

Online Publication:-Research papers entitled “MITHILA- A GLOBALIZED ART FORM”(IJRG17_A02_105)INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF RESEARCH – GRANTHAALAYAH A knowledge RepositoryISSN- 2350-0530(O) ISSN- 2394-3629 (P)(VOLUME 5 ISSUE 2 FEBRUARY EDITION,2017.

Online Publication:-Research papers entitled “MITHILA- A creative expression through colours and line”have been published in Shrinkhla ek shodhparak vaicharik patrika ,Social science foundation, Kanpur,P;ISSN NO;2321-290X,E;ISSN NO;2349-980X,VOL-6-ISSUE-9,PART-1,MAY 2019, ISSN- 2394-3629 (P) (VOLUME- 5 ISSUE- 2 FEBRUARY EDITION,2019.

Online Publication:-Research papers entitled “PLAYING WITH LETTERS-IN CONTEXT OF GRAPHIC DESIGN” in Journal of international academic research for multidisciplinary- a scholarly, peer reviewed, monthly,open assess, online research journal.ISSN 2320 -5083,VOLUME-7,ISSUE-7, AUGUST 2019.

Paper entitled ‘A Historical overview of Calligraphy Art’ have been published in Shodh Sanchar Bulletin (An International Bilingual peer reviewed refereed research journal)-JAN-MARCH-2021Volume II,Issue 41,ISSN-2229-3620, UGC APPROVED CARE LISTED JOURNAL (Pg.no-61-65).

Online Publication Research paper entitled “ Ancient Terracotta Art of Bengal- a living tradition ’ has been published in the Shikshan Sanshodhan;Journal of Arts,Humanities and social science.(Volume 5,Issue-4,April.2022.ISSN-2581-6241,peer reviewed refereed Indexed Journal(Pg.no-5-8).

Online Publication Research paper entitled “ Religious Symbolism in the works of graphic artist- Narendra Srivastava’ (Pg.no-187-193)has been published in the Shodhkosh ;Journal of Visual and Performing Arts.Volume 3 Issue 1, JAN-JUNE-2022,3(1)UGC CARE LIST JOURNAL.ISSN(online)2582-7472ISSN-2348-2397,UGC CARE LISTED JOURNAL.

Paper entitled “ Timeless -Mughal Miniatures’ has been published in the (Pg.no-18-28)”Art land’ VOL-JAN-MARCH-2022.has been sponsored by IRCEN(India International Rural Cultural Centre)NEW DELHI.R.N.NO-50860/90.

Paper entitled “Impact of Bengal School in nurturing g fine art Institutions”has been published in Shodh Sarita , (An International Quarterly Bilingual peer reviewed refereed research journal)Volume 8,Issue 29,JAN-MARCH-2021.

Online Publication Research paper entitled “ “Sayed Haider Raza- A celebration of nature” (Pg.no-66-72) is published in Volume 3, Issue 2 JULY-DECEMBER-2022,Shodhkosh ;Journal of Visual and Performing Arts.UGC CARE LIST JOURNAL.ISSN(online)2582-7472.

Paper entitled“Innovation and skilling through Commercial art”(Pg.no-3-7 )published in the “Art land’ VOL-XXXI,NO-7-9,JULY-SEPTEMBER-2022.has been sponsored by IRCEN(India International Rural Cultural Centre)NEW DELHI.R.N.NO-50860/90.

Online Publication-Paper entitled “Kinetic art drawings with “Aum”(Aumkara Series)by Narendra Srivastava”(CJAD V6N2/Painting) published in The Chitrolekha Journal of Art and Design,Volume 6,Number 2,2022.(E-ISSN-2456-978X,www.chitolekha.com.

Online Publication Research paper entitled “ “An Analysis of the Art Elements utilized in a work of Art” (Pg.no-286-293) is published in Volume 4 , Issue 1, JAN-JUNE-2023,Shodhkosh; Journal of Visual and Performing Arts.UGC CARE LIST JOURNAL.ISSN(online)2582-7472.

Research paper publication with research scholar

Singh, Mahima; Thakur, Meenakshi, ‘The Timeless Tradition of Mandala Art”, Madhya Pradesh, Handicraft and Handloom, Granthalaya Publication, 2023,pp-257-266,ISBN No-978-81-967555-5-3.
Nupur Lodhi, Meenakshi Thakur,“Adhunic Bhartiye kalakar Dheeraj Choudhary ki kala mai dharm va samaj,” published in the edited book “kala sanskrti ( kal aur aaj) kala sanskrti evan saahity ko samarpit shodh-pustak editor- Prof. Vandana Verma and Dr Rajesh Gautam, published by Raashi Print-O-Pack, Muzaffar Nagar, 251001, U.P.,2023, pp-49-54, ISBN No-978 81-962380-0-1.

PARTICIPATED AND PRESENTED PAPER IN INTERNATIONAL SEMINARS, WORKSHOPS AND CONFERENCES

Participated in National Seminar and Workshop, (4^th - 7^thOct, 2006) Modern Art in Present India and Thoughts on Marketing “MAPITAM”-06 Sponsored by UGC, Organized by Department of Drawing and Painting, Faculty of Arts, Dayalbagh Educational Institute.

Presented a paper titled ‘Sunayani Devi-A women artist of the Bengal School’12^th and 13^th Sep, 2008 .In National Seminar on ‘Music and Fine Arts in industry oriented society ‘held Allahabad Degree College ,Allahabad sponsored by UGC.

Presented a paper titled ‘The Folk Inspiration in Jamini Roy’s Paintings’ (4^th-5^th Dec 2008) In National Seminar and Workshop on Folk Art and its impact on Modern Art Held in Mahila Mahavidyalaya, Post Graduate College, Kanpur, sponsored by UGC.

Participated National seminar sponsored by UGC on “Sanskrit shodh Sangoshthi” (10^thand 11^th April 2010) organized at Department of Sanskrit, Dayalbagh Educational Institute, Dayalbagh, Agra.

Presented a paper titled ‘The role of teachers in modern society’ in National Conference on Professional ethics of teacher and future of mankind-PETFOM-2011(10^thand 11^th 0ct-2011) organized by Symboyzia girls college, affiliated to Dr.B.R Ambedkar university, Agra with collaboration of association of progressive schools of Agra and association of self- finance educational institutions, Agra.-282005.

Presented a paper titled “Early cattle forms in chaturbhujnath nala’ in the 16^th International Congress of the Rock Art Society of India, organized jointly by Archaeological Survey of India, Lucknow Circle, Lucknow& Department of Ancient Indian History and Archaeology, University of Lucknow, U.P. from 27^th to 29^th November 2011.

Presented a paper titled ‘Depiction of symbols in prehistoric to historical period”at 5^th International conference on “Exploring new dimensions in Fine Arts’ 28th and 29^th January, 2012.organised by Kriti Kala Sansthan, Dayalbagh, Agra-282005.

Presented a paper titled ‘Playing with letters- Narendra Srivastava’ (16^th-18^th Feb. 2012) In National Seminar on Hundred years of Indian art and career opportunities in freelance art. Organized by Department of drawing and painting, Dayalbagh Educational Institute, Dayalbagh, Agra.

Presented paper entitled “A Creative Expression of celebration Rangoli” in the National Seminar on “Composition of Colours” sponsored by UGC, organized by Maharani Laxmi Bai Government P.G. Girl’s college kila Bhawan, Indore M.P.(15^th -16^th Dec-2014)

Presented paper entitled “Mithila – a Globalized art form” in the National Seminar/Workshop on “Adivasi Janjatiy Samaj, Sanskriti, Kala Aur Sahity: 21vi shtabdi ke paripreshay mein.” sponsored by Janjatiy shodh Avam Vikas Sansthan, Varanasi Avam Janjatiy Avam lok kala sanskriti santhan, sanskriti Vibhag, Varanasi.(11^th -12^th April-2015)

Presented paper entitled “Reglious Symbolism in the Works of Graphic Artist Narendra Srivastana ” in Pramhansa Yogananda International Conference on Science, Spirituality and Education(PYICSSE) jointly oragnised by Pratibha Spandanm Shimla (PYIRC)Department of Music, H.P University, Shimla.(25^th -27^th Set.-2015)

Presented paper entitled “Ancient Terracotta art of Bengal” in the National Conference on Tribal Art funded by ICSSR, New Delhi and held in the Department of Drawing and Painting kumaun university, Nainital, SSJ Campus Almora, Uttarkhand, India.(4^th -6^th Oct-2015)

Presented paper entitled “Folk art- a celebration of cultural diversity of india” in the UGC Sponsored National Seminar on Pertinence of folk elements in contemporary art organized by Drawing and Painting Department, Bareilly college, Bareilly .(28^th -29^th Feb-2016)

Presented paper entitled “The role of creative arts in child development”in the National Seminar on Role of Fine Arts and Yoga in Improving Human Development ,organized by department of yoga studies and Pratibha Spandanm Society, Himachal Pradesh University ,Shimla.(28^th -29^th Feb-2016)

Presented paper entitled “Mithila- A creative expression through colours and lines” in the National Seminar on Compositional elements of Indian art,organized by department of drawing and painting ,university of Rajasthan, (16^th-18^thMARCH-2019)

Participatedin the National workshop on teaching through visual and performing arts, organized by centre for knowledge acquisition, retention, and transformation(c-kart) through visual and performing arts, brain based learning, meditation and allied practices, School of Education, Dayalbagh Educational Institute, Dayalbagh, Agra.(16^th-19^thMAY,2019)

Participated in the online workshop in Pursuance of National education policy(NEP-2020) on the topic “National Skills Qualification Framework(NSQF)”held on 27.June.2020,organized by University Grants Commission Human Development Center(HRDC) Jawaharlal Nehru University,New Delhi.

Delivered theInvited talk on ‘Sayed H. Raza- A celebration of nature'the event organized by Dayalbagh Educational Institute with the collaboration with Raza foundation, New Delhi.(5-7 Dec.2021).

Participated in the UGC sponsored workshop one day online workshop on NEP-2020 Implementation Plan-Strategic Action Plan and Goals on the theme “Multidisciplinary and Holistic Education”on 29.July.2022,organized by CPDHE (UGC-HRDC) Center for Professional Development in Higher Education Human Resource Development Centre,University of Delhi,New Delhi.

Participated in One-Day Workshop on Open Book Examination System on 18th April 2024 at School of Education, Dayalbagh Educational Institute, Dayalbagh, Agra.

Participated in Three Days Workshop on Learning Outcomes; Formulation,Mapping and Assessment from October 26-28,2024 organized by Faculty of Education, DEI under the aegis of (AIU-DEI-AADC) Association of Indian Universities-dayalbagh educational Institue-academic and administrative development center.

PARTICIPATION IN PAINTING EXHIBITIONS AND WORKSHOPS ( Group Shows)

Participated in Summer Camp on “Jaipuri Fresco” (20^th - 30^thMay, 2007) Held in Department of Drawing and Painting, Faculty of arts, Dayalbagh Educational Institute, Dayalbagh, Agra.

Participated in Group Painting Exhibition Entitled “Blossom” held during the National Seminar on Hundred years of Indian art and career opportunities in freelance art. Organized by Department of drawing and painting, Faculty of arts, Dayalbagh Educational Institute, Dayalbagh, Agra.

Participated in a National level Group of art, (29th Oct- 3^thNov, 2013) Painting Exhibition Entitled “HANGING GARDEN”(Art Lover) at Birla Academy of Art and culture, 108 Southern Avenue, Kolkata.

Participated in a National level Group of art, (15^th - 21^thFeb, 2013) Painting Exhibition Entitled“HANGING THOUGHTS”(Art Lover-2) at Lalit kala Akademi, regional center, Lucknow.

Participated in a National level Group of art, (22^th - 28^thFeb, 2015) Painting Exhibition Entitled “DEEP DESIRE AND FLOUTING FEELING”at AIFACS, New Delhi.

Participated in a WOMEN SPECIAL NATIONAL GROUP SHOW“W-15”(8^th - 10^thMarch, 2015) Painting Exhibition at Exhibition hall, faculty of fine arts, MSU of Baroda, Vododara Gujarat, India.

Participated in a National level Group of art, (22^th - 28^thFeb, 2015) Painting Exhibition Entitled “ART QUAKE”at Karnataka Chitrakala Parishath, Art Complex, kumara krupa road, Bengaluru, India.

Participated in INTER NATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL(KIFF) ART EXHIBITION AND CULTURAL PROGRAMME AT KHAJUARHO, Madhya Pradesh, (25^th- 28^thApril-2015) India, Organized by Art Mantra (Art Gallery) supported by prayaas production ITD.

Participated in a National level Group of art, ( 4^th - 10^th Oct, 2015) Painting Exhibition Entitled “GOLDEN CAGE”at Lalit Kala Akadami, Mand House, New Delhi.

Participated in a THE SPRING TRAVELING GROUP SHOW(Ahmadabad-(19th - 21^thJan, 2016-Kanoria Centre of art, Ahmadabad,Gujarat) and (29th - 31^thJan, 2016-Faculty of Fine Arts, Baroda, Gujarat) organized by the Srishti, contemporary art of India, Baroda.

Participated in a National Art Show, (26^th - 30^thAPRIL, 2016) Painting Exhibition Entitled “COLOURED VISIONS” at Open Plam Court, Indian Habitat Center IHC, New Delhi.

Participated in a National Art Show, (4^th- 9^thAUGUST, 2018) Painting Exhibition Entitled “GOLDEN GLOW”at Kala Srot Art Gallery ,Lucknow.

Participated in a National Art Show, (18^th- 24^thNOVEMBER2018) Painting Exhibition Entitled “GOLDEN DREAMS”at Noty Binodini Memorial Art Gallery,Kolkata.

Participated in a National Art Show, (19^th- 23^thFEBRUARY2019) Painting Exhibition Entitled “TALKING WALLS”at Ramkinker Art Gallery,Siliguri.

Participated in National group show of art (17-21 JAN 2020)Painting Exhibition Entitled “VISUAL EFFECTS” at Visual Art Gallery, India Habitat Centre Lodhi Road, New Delhi.

Participated in a National Art Show, (03^th- 09^thMARCH 2020) Painting Exhibition Entitled “ART AND SOUL”at Jahangir Art Gallery,Mumbai.

Participated in the ‘An International online Art Exhibition- Art Family-India (Agong-2020) an online International Art Exhibition held on 20 August-4 September-2020-Facebook.

Dr. Sonika

Assistant Professor

Education Qualification - MA (Drawing. & Painting.), B.Ed. , Ph.D., UGC NET

Contact

Department of Drawing & Painting
Dayalbagh Educational Institute (Deemed to be University)

Dayalbagh, Agra 282 005 (UP), India

Tel.: (0562) 2801545

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Professional and Academic Experience

2012- till date Assistant Professor, Department of Drawing & Painting
P.G. Teaching 10 years approx.
U.G. Teaching 13 years approx.
Research Experience 10 years approx.

Area of Research-History of Art, History of Indian Ancient and Modern Art, Folk and Tribal Art, Inter- disciplinary research combining Fine Arts, and Art Therapy.

Membership of Professional Bodies

Systems Society of India

Achievements/Important Contributions

Successfully coordinated the ATAL Online Faculty Development Programme on “Painting” held from October 27, 2020 to October 31, 2020, under the auspices of AICTE Training And Learning (ATAL) Academy.
Delivered an Invited Talk in Technical Session in National Seminar on “Composition of Colours” organized by Dept. of Drawing & Painting, Maharani Laxmi Bai Govt. P.G Girls College, Kila Bhawan, Indore, M.P. from 15^th to 17^th December 2014.
Chaired a Technical Session at National Conference on “Tribal Art” organized by Department of Drawing & Painting, Faculty of Visual Arts, Kumaun University, Nainital from 4^th to 6^th October 2015.
Contributed as Content Writer for 3 e-Modules of Paper ‘Life Study’ under UGC-MHRD e-PG Pathshala Project in Visual Arts in 2017.
Chief Proctor – Faculty of Arts since 2018 till date.
Invited as a Resource Person for National Workshop on “Calligraphy and Poster Making” organized by Faculty of Education, DEI under SoE (PMMMNMTT) MHRD, Govt. of India from 1^st to 5^th August 2019 and designated Session Chair on 4^th August 2019.
Invited Expert reviewer for the manuscript “Sayed Haider Raza – A Celebration of Nature” ShodhKosh: Journal of Visual and Performing Arts, ISSN (Online): 2582-7472, June 2022, the UGC-CARE listed journal.
Organized as Convener the 10 Days Workshop on “Folk Wall Painting” from 19^thto 28^thDecember 2022.
Invited Expert reviewer for the manuscript “An Analysis of the Art Elements Utilized in a Work of Art” ShodhKosh: Journal of Visual and Performing Arts, ISSN (Online): 2582-7472, March 2023, the UGC-CARE listed journal.
Invited Expert reviewer for the manuscript “Unlocking the Colours within a Child’s Educational Guide to Abstract Art” ShodhKosh: Journal of Visual and Performing Arts, ISSN (Online): 2582-7472, May 2024, the UGC-CARE listed journal.
Member organizing committees of Art Exhibitions at DEI – SAPTRANG (2014), ANUBHUTI (2016), VISUALIZATIONS (2019) and RANGAVALI (2022).
Group shows-

1992 ‘Set-Syam-Ratnar’, N. Agra Community Hall, Agra

1993 ‘Ram Rajya Ki Pukar’, Sanskar Bharti, Agra

1994 ‘Ram Rajya Ki Pukar’, Sanskar Bharti, Lucknow

1998 ACE&EP, DEI, Dayalbagh, Agra

2000 ACEEFO, DEI, Dayalbagh, Agra

2015 National Group Show 64 Kalajoganio – W15, M.S. University of Baroda, Vadodara (Gujrat)

2016 International Art Camp & Exhibition - Shubhankan Lalit Kala Academy evam Shodh Sansthan, Indore (M.P.)

2017 National Art Exhibition cum Workshop, Meerut College, Meerut (U.P.)

2017 1^st International Women’s Art Exhibition, Tansen Kala Vithika, Gwalior (M.P.)

Research Publications:

Papers Published in Peer reviewed National and International Journals:

Sonika, (2014). Rainbow of Colours – The Pahari Miniature Painting. International Journal of Research-Granthaalayah, Dec. 2014, ISSN(P)-2394-3629, 126-129.
Sonika, (2018). Mankot Miniature Painting with reference to Bhagavata Purana. Srinkhla Ek Shodhparak Vaicharik Patrika: Peer Reviewed Multi - Disciplinary International Journal, Sep. 2018, ISSN(P)- 2321 – 290X, 110-113, Impact Factor: 5.689 (SJIF).
Sonika, (2019). A Living Tradition of Buddhist Painting – The Thangka Painting. Asian Resonance: Peer Reviewed Multi - Disciplinary International Research Journal, April 2019, ISSN(P)- 0976 – 8602, 124-129, Impact Factor: 6.203 (SJIF).
Sonika, Sharma S. (2021). Bhartiya Chitrakala main Bhartiya Mahila Chitrakaron ka Yogdan. Bohal Shodh Manjusha: International Peer Reviewed &Refereed Multidisciplinary Research Journal, Aug. 2021, ISSN: 2395– 7115, 134–138, Impact Factor: 3.811.
Rathour R., Sonika, (2021). Bodhisatv ki Avdharna (Sandarbh-Gandhar Kaleen Murtishilp). Bhartiya Bhasha, Siksha, Sahitya Evam Shodh: Internationally Indexed Peer Reviewed &Refereed Journal, Oct.2021, ISSN: 2321– 9726(O), 11–18, Impact Factor: 6.9315. https://doi.org/10.32804/bbsses
Sharma S., Sonika, (2021). Various Forms of Sri Krishna in the Traditional Pattachitra Style of Odisha. ShodhKosh: Journal of Visual and Performing Arts, July-Dec.2021, ISSN: 2582– 7472(O), CARE Listed, 79–85.DOI: 10.29121/shodhkosh.v2.12.2021.35

Kumari P., Sonika, (2021). Sanyojanatmak Tatvo ke Pariprekshy me Bundi ke Bhitti Chitr Aalekhan. International Journal of Research and Analytical Reviews (IJRAR), Open Access, Peer Reviewed, Refereed Journal, Dec.2021, ISSN: 2349– 5138(P), 677–681, Impact Factor: 5.75.
Sonika, (2021). Compositional Elements in Pahari Miniature Painting. Artistic Narration: Peer ReviewedJournal of Performing Arts, July-Dec.2021, ISSN: 0976– 7444(P), 110–116, Impact Factor: 8.298 (SJIF). https://doi.org/10.31995/an
Sonika, (2022). Folk-Style Traditions in Indigenous Art of Jamini Roy. ShodhKosh: Journal of Visual and Performing Arts, July-Dec.2022, ISSN: 2582– 7472(O), CARE Listed, 38–45.DOI: 10.29121/shodhkosh.v3.12.2022.143

Sonika, (2022). Amalgamation of Painting and Music: The Ragamala Paintings. Artistic Narration: Peer ReviewedJournal of Performing Arts, July-Dec.2022, ISSN: 0976– 7444(P), 72–77, Impact Factor: 8.851 (SJIF). https://doi.org/10.31995/an

Sonika, (2023). Mankot Laghuchitra Shaily main Vaishnav Dharm ke Sandarbh. Shodh Manthan: Peer Reviewed& Refereed International Journal, Jan.-Mar.2023, ISSN: 0976– 5255(P), 57–63, Impact Factor: 8.870 (SJIF). https://doi.org/10.31995/shodhmanthan
Renu, Sonika, (2023). Vincent van Gogh ki Manhsthiti ka Chitron per Prabhav. International Journal of Research and Analytical Reviews (IJRAR), Open Access, Peer Reviewed,Refereed Journal, Volume 10, Issue 3, July 2023, ISSN: 2349– 5138(P), 107–113, Impact Factor: 7.17.
Chaudhary,A., Sonika, (2024). Rajasthan ki Indradhanushi Sanjhi ka kalatmak vishleshan. International Journal of Research and Analytical Reviews (IJRAR), Open Access, Peer Reviewed, Refereed Journal, March 2024, ISSN: 2349– 5138(P), 85-91, Impact Factor: 7.17.
Chaudhary,A., Sonika, (2024). Mahadevi Verma ki Srijnatmkta mein Kala aur Sahitya ka Anootha Sambandh. Artistic Narration: Peer ReviewedJournal of Performing Arts, July-Dec.2024, ISSN: 0976– 7444(P), 200-205, Impact Factor: 8.898 (SJIF). https://doi.org/10.31995/an
Sharma,S., Sonika, (2025). Sachitra Krishnakatha Pandulipi ‘Varshotsav Pad’ ka Kalatmak Saundarya. International Journal of Research and Analytical Reviews (IJRAR), Open Access, Peer Reviewed, Refereed Journal, March 2025, ISSN: 2349– 5138(P), 26-31, Impact Factor: 7.17.

Papers/Articles Published in Books:

Sonika, (2016). A Creative Expression of Life in association with Nature – The Warli Paintings.Proceedings of National Conference on Tribal Art, Almora, ISBN 81-85865-04-3, 35–37.
Bhardwaj,H., Sonika, (2024). Lalit Kalaon mein Chitrakala ka Vaishishtay. Kala ke Badalte Aayam, ISBN: 978-81-953404-5-3 published by Social Development Federation, 62-68.
Sharma,S., Sonika, (2024).Pracheen Bhartiya Bhittichitra Kala ka Kramic Vikas. Kala ke Badalte Aayam, ISBN:978-81-953404-5-3 published by Social Development Federation, 90-101.

Paintings Published in Catalogues:

Sonika, (2015). Burning Desires. National Group Show, 64 Kalajoganio – W15, Faculty of Fine Arts, MS University of Baroda, Vadodara, Gujrat.
Sonika, (2017). Shadow.National Art Exhibition cum Workshop, Eternal Beauty in Colour Strokes, Visual Art: Drawing & Painting Department, Meerut College, Meerut (U.P.)
Sonika, (2017). Couple.International Women’s Art Exhibition, Tansen Kala Vithika, Padav, Gwalior (M.P.)

Paper Presentation in National and International Conference/Seminar:

Sonika, (2013). Effect of transformative Learning approach in performance in Art. International Conference on Impact of Fine Arts on Communicative Competency and Psychological wellbeing, organized by Psycholinguistics Association of India and Kriti kala Sansthan, Agra, 7^th - 8^th December 2013.
Sonika, (2013). Mankot Miniature Painting in reference to Bhagwata Purana.International Conference of Timeless Miniature Paintings, organized by Department of Drawing & Painting, University of Rajasthan, 29^th - 31^st December 2013.
Sonika, (2014). Role on Bduddhism in the Development of Art. National Workshop on The Art of sam-gaan & Ancient History of Fine Arts in India, organized by Kriti kala Sansthan, Agra and sponsored by Ministry of Culture, Govt. of India, 16^th - 17^th November 2014.
Sonika, (2014), Rainbow of Colours – The Pahari Miniature Painting. National Seminar on Composition of Colours, organized by Department of Drawing & Painting, Maharani Laxmi Bhai Girls P.G College, Ahaliyabhai Holker University, Indore, (M.P.). 15^th - 17^th December 2014.
Sonika, (2015). A creative Expression of Life in association with Nature- the Warli Painting. National Conference on Tribal Art, organized by Department of Drawing & Painting, Faculty of Visual Arts, Kumaun University, Nainital, 4^th - 6^th October 2015.
Sonika, (2015). Rabindranath Tagore’s Shantiniketan – An Epitome of Guru - Shishya Parampara. International Conference on Changes in Fine Arts Education: Past, Present & Future, organized by Kriti kala Sansthan, Agra and sponsored by Ministry of Culture, Govt. of India 15^th - 16^th November 2015.
Sonika, (2016). Relevance of Living Folk Traditions in Contemporary Art. National Seminar on Pertinence of folk Elements in Contemporary Art, organized by Department of Drawing & Painting, Bareilly College, Bareilly, 28^th - 29^th February 2016.
Sonika, (2017). A living tradition of Buddhist Painting – The Thangka Painting. International Seminar and Workshop on art through different ages, organized by Raja Mansingh Tomar Music and Arts University, Gwalior, (M.P.). 16^th - 18^th January 2017.
Sonika, (2017). Sufi Mysticism in the Art of Manjit Bawa. International Seminar on Aspects of Contemporary Art, organized by Dept. of Fine Arts, Faculty of Music & Fine Arts, Dr.Shakuntala Misra National Rehabilitation University, Lucknow, (U.P.). 30^th - 31^th March 2017.
Sonika, (2018). The living culture of Indian mythological painting. National Conference on The Treatment of Social and Environment Issues through Art, organized by the Dept. of Visual Arts, The IIS University, Jaipur, (Rajasthan), 5^th - 6^th January 2018.
Sonika, (2019). Compositional Elements in Pahari Miniature Painting. National Seminar on Compositional Elements of Indian Art, organized by Department of Drawing & Painting, University of Rajasthan, Jaipur, 16^th - 18^th March 2019.
Sonika, (2019). Amalgamation of Painting and Music – The Ragamala Paintings. National Seminar on Painting and its Interdisciplinary relation, organized by Department of Drawing & Painting, Maharani Lakshmibai Govt. Girls PG College, Kila Maidan, Indore, (M.P.). 15^th - 16^th November 2019.
Sonika, (2023). Rajasthan ki Manmohak Sanjhi Kala ka Saundary. National Seminar on Rajasthan ki Kala evam Sanskriti, organized by Sahitya Sansthan, Janardanrai Nagar Rajasthan Vidyapeeth, Udaipur, (Rajasthan). 14^th February 2023.
Sonika, (2024). The Thangka Painting-An Asian Heritage of Buddhist Art. International Seminar on Indian Impact on Contemporary Asian Art, organized by Department of Drawing & Painting, J.K.P. PG College, Muzaffarnagar, (U.P.). 5^th - 6^th February 2024.
Sharma, A., Sonika, (2024). Bhartiya Paramparik Ganjifa Kala ka Adhyayan. National Seminar on The Role of Indian Visual and Performing Arts in Preserving the Traditional Heritage, organized by Department of Visual and Performing Arts, Faculty of Humanities, Mangalayatan University, Aligarh, (U.P.). 13^th - 14^th September 2024.

Participation in Workshops:

10 days “Sculpture Camp 2014”, National Workshop on Sculpture organized by Dept. of Drawing & Painting, D.E.I. sponsored by UGC from 22 – 31 December 2014.
10 days “National Sculpture Camp 2016”, organized by Dept. of Drawing & Painting, D.E.I. sponsored by Lalit Kala Academy, Delhi from 29 February – 09 March 2016
International Workshop on “Brainstorming – Creative Group Idea Generation Techniques” (IWBCT-2020) organized by Research Foundation of India on 21^st May 2020.
International Workshop on “How to write Literature Review in Research Papers” (IWHWLRRP-2020) organized by Research Foundation of India on 31^st May 2020.
Three Day Online National Workshop on “Introduction to The Mathura School of Art” organized by Braj Sanskriti Shodh Sansthan, Vrindavan from 10^th - 12^th June 2020.
National Workshop on “Research Methodology” organized by University Department of Music and Dramatics, Faculty of Fine Arts, Lalit Narayan Mithila University, Kameshwaranagar, Darbhanga from 13^th - 15^th June 2020.
International Web – Seminar on “Role of Museum Today in Conserving and Showcasing Rural, Folk-Art and Culture” organized by Govt. Central Museum, Albert Hall, Dept. of Archaeology and Museums, Jaipur, Rajasthan & IPACAIS, Pratapgarh, Uttar Pradesh from 28^th – 29^th June 2020.
ATAL Academy Online Faculty Development Programme on “Mural” from 06/10/2020 to 10/10/2020 at DEI.
Two Day Online Workshop on Integrating Drama in Teaching-Learning from 29^th – 30^th Nov. 2020
Gond Painting Workshop in SANMANTRANA – 2021, A Multidisciplinary International Congress on Good Practices and Capacity Building for Sustainable Development Goals organized by Shri Vaishnav Vidyapeeth Vishwavidyalaya, Indore on 03-02-2021.
ATAL Academy Online Faculty Development Programme on “Photography” from 09/02/2021 to 13/02/2021 at DEI.
ATAL Academy Online Faculty Development Programme on “Photography & Media Communication” from 23/02/2021 to 27/11/2021 at DEI.
ATAL Academy Online Faculty Development Programme on “Strategies to Enhance Potential through Capacity Building among Teaching Fraternity” from 23/11/2021 to 27/11/2021 at DEI.
ATAL Academy Online Faculty Development Programme on “Sustainability and Quality Management in Apparel Industry” from 07/12/2021 to 11/12/2021 at DEI.
Two Days Workshop on Integration of Music in Teaching-Learning on 2^nd to 3^rd December 2022 at SoE, DEI.
Professional Development Workshop on Digital Creativity Skills Adobe Express by Adobe Academic Essentials Program on 17^th December 2022 at DEI.
One-Day Workshop on “IPR-Intellectual Property rights/copyrights” on 3^rd February 2024 at DEI under the aegis of Council of Science and Technology (CST), Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh.
One-Day Workshop on Open Book Examination System on 18^th April 2024 at SoE, Faculty of Education.
5 – Day National Workshop on “Research and Publication Ethics” from 24 – 28 February 2025 organized by Faculty of Education, DEI under the aegis of AIU-DEI-AADC.

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