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, (1st- 22nd May, 2008) UGC-Academic Staff College, Summer Hill, Shimla,  Himachal Pradesh University.
  • Refresher course in visual arts and performing arts, (3st- 22nd 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)

 

 

 

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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 1st Sep 2006 for a period of 3 years, from faculty of Arts, Dayalbagh Educational Institute, Dayalbagh ,Agra.

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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 Paper Setter as Moderation-(Assistant professor) U.P EDUCATION SERVICE SELECTION COMMISSION, PRAYAGRAJ.(11-12, March 2025)
  • Examiner for paper Setter -(T.G.T) U.P EDUCATION SERVICE SELECTION COMMISSION, PRAYAGRAJ.(10-11, April.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)

  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
  4.  Organized the Digital Exhibition in Commemoration of “Veer Bal Diwas”on 26th December 2022- organized a digital exhibition in commemoration of “Veer Bal Diwas” on 26th December 2022 to honor the martyrdom of Baba Fateh Singh and Baba Zorawar Singh, the Sahibzade of 10th 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.
  5. 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
  6. 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.
  7. 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.
  8. 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.
  9. 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 26th December 2022 in the Department of Drawing andPainting.
  10. 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.
  11.  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.
  12. 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.
  13. 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.
  14. 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.
  15. 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.
  16.  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.(15th -16th 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

  1. 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.
  2. 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, (4th - 7th   Oct, 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’12th and 13th 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’ (4th-5th 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” (10thand 11th 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(10thand 11th 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 16th 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 27th  to 29th  November 2011.
  • Presented a paper titled ‘Depiction of symbols in prehistoric to historical period”at 5th International conference on “Exploring new dimensions in Fine Arts’ 28th and 29th January, 2012.organised by Kriti Kala Sansthan, Dayalbagh, Agra-282005.
  • Presented a paper titled ‘Playing with letters- Narendra Srivastava’ (16th-18th 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.(15th -16th 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.(11th -12th 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.(25th -27th 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.(4th -6th 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 .(28th -29th 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.(28th -29th 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, (16th-18thMARCH-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.(16th-19thMAY,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” (20th - 30th   May, 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- 3th   Nov, 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, (15th - 21thFeb, 2013) Painting Exhibition Entitled“HANGING THOUGHTS”(Art Lover-2) at Lalit kala Akademi, regional center, Lucknow.
  • Participated in a National level Group of art, (22th - 28thFeb, 2015) Painting Exhibition Entitled “DEEP DESIRE AND FLOUTING FEELING”at AIFACS, New Delhi.
  • Participated in a WOMEN SPECIAL NATIONAL GROUP SHOW“W-15”(8th - 10thMarch, 2015) Painting Exhibition at Exhibition hall, faculty of fine arts, MSU of Baroda, Vododara Gujarat, India.
  • Participated in a National level Group of art, (22th - 28thFeb, 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, (25th -       28th   April-2015) India, Organized by Art Mantra (Art Gallery) supported by prayaas production ITD.
  • Participated in a National level Group of art, ( 4th - 10th 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 - 21thJan, 2016-Kanoria Centre of art, Ahmadabad,Gujarat) and (29th - 31thJan, 2016-Faculty of Fine Arts, Baroda, Gujarat) organized by the Srishti, contemporary art of India, Baroda.
  • Participated in a National Art Show, (26th - 30thAPRIL, 2016) Painting Exhibition Entitled “COLOURED VISIONS” at Open Plam Court, Indian Habitat Center IHC, New Delhi.
  • Participated in a National Art Show, (4th- 9thAUGUST, 2018) Painting Exhibition Entitled “GOLDEN GLOW”at Kala Srot Art Gallery ,Lucknow.
  • Participated in a National Art Show, (18th- 24thNOVEMBER2018) Painting Exhibition Entitled “GOLDEN DREAMS”at  Noty Binodini Memorial Art Gallery,Kolkata.
  • Participated in a National Art Show, (19th- 23thFEBRUARY2019) 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, (03th- 09thMARCH 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.