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Lady Irwin College

University of Delhi
NAAC Accreditation A+ | NIRF Ranking 22

Lady Irwin College

University of Delhi
NAAC Accredation A+ | NIRF Ranking 24

Resource Management & Design Application (RMDA)

Overview

Overview

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

Vision

Vision

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

Mission

Mission

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

Objectives

Objectives

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

Faculty

Teaching Staff

Prof. Sushma Goel
Professor

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Prof. Meenakshi Mittal
Professor

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Prof. Puja Gupta
Professor

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Prof. T. G. Rupa
Professor

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Dr. Shanta Rani Kerketta
Associate Professor

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Ms. Vishakha Sambhav
Assistant Professor

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Ms. Shefali Chopra
Assistant Professor

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Dr. Mayanka Gupta
Assistant Professor

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Dr. Meenal Jain
Assistant Professor

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Ms. Mitali Yadav
Assistant Professor

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Dr. Divya Martolia
Assistant Professor

Non Teaching Staff

Non Teaching Staff (In alphabetical order)

Anita Chauhan
Lab Associated To:
PG Lab
Raj Aryan
Lab Associated To:
PG Lab
Dhirender Kumar
Lab Associated To:
RM Lab I
Felina Haokip
Lab Associated To:
RM Lab III
Jaikishan
Lab Associated To:
RM Lab II
Jaswant Singh Giri
Lab Associated To:
RM Lab I
Rajinder
Lab Associated To:
RM Lab II
Ravinder Sah
Lab Associated To:
PG Lab
Sandhya Rani
Lab Associated To:
RM Lab II
Shamshad
Lab Associated To:
RM Lab III
Vijay Kumar
Lab Associated To:
PG Lab

Time Table

Time Table

For Time Table, please view the Time Table Page

Distinguished Alumnae

Distinguished Alumnae

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

  1. Ms. Jyotsana Mathur, CEO, Rocks and Roots. She was awarded the Lady Irwin College Distinguished Alumnae Award in 2018.
  2. Dr. Gaganpreet Kaur, Urban Skilling Specialist, TSU-NULM (BMGF Funded Program), Urban Management Centre, MoHUA, Government of India
  3. Dr. Vaishali Gupta, Assistant Professor, Department of Resource Management & Design Application, Lady Irwin College
  4. Dr. Meenal Jain, Assistant Professor, Department of Resource Management & Design Application, Lady Irwin College
  5. Dr. Hriiyiphro Kayina, former faculty, Department of Resource Management & Design Application, Lady Irwin College
  6. Ms. Sohina Singh, Senior Project Manager, Viamo
  7. Ms. Parul Verma, Sustainability services, KPMG India
  8. Ms. Shradha Goyal, Ex Senior Manager, Content Marketing, 99acres (currently pursuing executive MBA from IIM Kozhikode)
  9. Ms. Sruti Kailas, Senior Manager, Research and Engagement, Square Yards
  10. Ms. Ankita Pant, Manager, Development Alternatives
  11. Ms. Punita Bhatti, Executive Officer, Confederation of Indian Industry (CII)
  12. Ms. Subodhika Vohra, Senior Consultant, Ernst & Young Global Limited

Annual Calendar

Annual Calendar

Activities Date
Orientation Week 17th September 2020

Orientation program

  • Welcome session and Introduction to the Dept.
  • Interaction with Faculty and students
  • Interaction with Alumni
  • Internship presentation and Interaction with Industry
 1st – 15th September 2021
Classes begin from 20th July, onwards
Workshop on ‘How to communicate effectively’ 23rd July 2021
Workshop on ‘Team building’ July 2021
Library orientation (College and Dept.library) August 2021
Summer placement report by M.Sc. final year August 2021
Fresher’s party for M.Sc. previous September 2021
Thesis proposal by M.Sc. final year (TRB) September 2021
Submission of final thesis proposals September 2021
Dept. Birthday celebration September 2021
Presentation of thesis proposal for IEC October 2021
Semester practical exams begin December 2nd week, 2021
Semester theory exams begin 4th June’ 2021
Innovation week celebration January 2022
Raushni Deshpande Memorial Oration January 2022
M.Sc. final thesis mid-review January 2022
Task Force meet January – February 2022
Symposium February 2022
Farewell to M.Sc. final year May 2022
Semester practical exams begin May 2022
Semester theory exams begin May 3rd week, 2022
Summer Internship June 1-July 15, 2022
Activities Date
Dept. Birthday celebrations 17th September’ 2020
Thesis proposal presentations by M.Sc. Final year (TRB) 27th October’ 2020
Submission of final thesis proposals 7 th November’ 2020
Classes of M.Sc Previous begin from 19th Nov’ 2020
Summer placement report presentations by M.Sc. Final year 26th November’ 2020
Presentation of thesis proposal for IEC 28th November’ 2020
Library orientation (College and Dept. library) 8 th December’ 2020
Semester end theory exams 10th December’ 2020
Orientation program for M.Sc. Previous 14th January’ 2021
Innovation week celebrations 28-29th January’ 2021
Sustainability week celebrations 23rd – 29th January’ 2021
M.Sc. final thesis mid-review 25th February’ 2021
Annual department task force meet 3 rd March’ 2021
Annual Symposium on Sustainable Development 19th March’ 2021
Farewell to M.Sc. Final year students 4 th June’ 2021
World Environment Day celebrations 5 th June’ 2021
Semester end theory exams 10th June’ 2021
Summer Internships of M.Sc. Previous students June –July’ 2021
Date & Time Activity
Orientation Week
23rd Nov. 2020
9.30- 1.00 p.m.
25th Nov.(3-5pm)

Orientation program

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

Placements & Internships

Placements & Internships

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

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

  1. 1MG Technologies Pvt. Ltd.
  2. 99 acres
  3. Aditya Birla CSR Centre for Excellence – FICCI
  4. Advantus Global Inc.
  5. AECOM
  6. Aga Khan Development Network
  7. Alliance for an Energy Efficient Economy
  8. Amazon
  9. American Embassy School
  10. Amity University
  11. Annik Technologies Services Pvt. Ltd.
  12. Arcohm
  13. Asian Paints
  14. Aspiring Minds
  15. Assistant Professors at University of Delhi (Lady Irwin College, Institute of Home Economics, Bhagini Nivedita College, Aditi Mahavidyalaya, Vivekanand College & so on)
  16. Baba Farid Institute of Technology (BFIT), Dehradun
  17. BAJAJ Appliances
  18. Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation funded Program, UMC, Ministry of Housing & Urban Affairs, Government of India
  19. BYJU’s (User Experience team)
  20. CDP – Global environmental reporting system
  21. CDP India – Carbon Disclosure Project
  22. Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), Delhi, MOEF&CC
  23. Centre for Environmental Research and Education (CERE)
  24. CII
  25. Department of Environment & Forests, Govt. of NCT, Delhi
  26. Design Factory India
  27. Development alternatives (DA)
  28. DHClover India (A unit of DHIPL)
  29. DIC Innovation Centre
  30. Divine Innovation
  31. Ernst &Yong Global Consulting Services
  32. Evalueserve Pvt. Ltd.
  33. Event Décor Pvt. Ltd.
  34. Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FICCI)
  35. Freelance designers
  36. FSC Chain of Custody, FSC Forest Management and Sustainable Agricultural Network, Wood Certification Private Limited, Representative of Rainforest Alliance in SAARC & Gulf countries
  37. Future Lead- Consulting Services at SEEDS India
  38. GIZ, Government of India
  39. Global Green Growth Institute
  40. GMR Varalakshmi Foundation
  41. GoBarefoot – The Connecting Link, Third Sector Partners
  42. Godrej & Boyce Mfg. Co. Ltd.
  43. Home Science College, Punjab University
  44. Grasp Analytique Private Limited
  45. Grassik Consultants
  46. Grassroots and Rural Innovative Development (G.R.I.D)
  47. Green Evangelist
  48. Green Karma
  49. Green Prescription
  50. Greentech Foundation
  51. HDFC Realty Services ltd.
  52. Hexagramm Design Pvt. Ltd.
  53. Hudson’s Bay Company, Ontario, Canada
  54. IBM
  55. ICDS, Manipur
  56. IIFL
  57. IIPA projects
  58. IIT Delhi projects
  59. India Business Biodiversity Initiative, CII-ITC Centre of Excellence for Sustainable Development
  60. Indian Institute of Public Administration
  61. Indian Institute of Sustainable Development
  62. Indian Pollution Control Association (IPCA)
  63. Institute of Rural Research and Development (IRRAD)
  64. International Institute of Energy Conservation (IIEC)
  65. Kalpakrit Sustainable Environment Pvt. Ltd.
  66. KPMG India
  67. Kumaon India Education pvt Ltd.
  68. Teerthankar University, Moradabad
  69. Liquidhub Analytics Pvt. Ltd.
  70. Literacy India
  71. Magic Bricks Realty Service Ltd.
  72. Magneto Environmental Group
  73. Microenergy Credits
  74. Ministry of Environment and Forests, Government of India
  75. Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship, Government of India
  76. MNRE, Government of India
  77. NAAI
  78. National AIDS Control Organization
  79. NatureQuest India
  80. NETIIT
  81. New Delhi Institute for Information Technology
  82. OpraahFx
  83. Paharpur Business Centre
  84. PwC, Pricewatercoopers
  85. Quality Council of India
  86. Riaz Foundation
  87. RITES
  88. Rocks and Roots
  89. SafeExpress
  90. Sarthak Educational Trust
  91. SGS Environmental Services India Pvt. Ltd.
  92. Sigma Research and Consulting Pvt. Ltd.
  93. Society for Indoor Environment
  94. Square Yards
  95. SRAsia (Social Responsibility Asia)
  96. TARA (Technology and Action for Rural Advancement), Development Alternatives
  97. Teach for India
  98. The Energy and Resource Institute (TERI)
  99. UCO Bank
  100. Ujala Credit Cooperative Society Ltd.
  101. UK India Business Council
  102. Viamo
  103. World Bank funded project- Skill India Mission Operation (SIMO), Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship, GoI
Internships
(2019- 2020)
Internship is an opportunity for post graduate students to get a hands-on experience in an organizational setting. Every year 4-6 week summer internship during the month of June-July is provided to students in organizations allied to the areas of specialization. Students have been working as interns in different organizations, both government and non-governmental.

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

Departmental Activities

Departmental Activities

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

ANNUAL EVENTS
  1. Orientation Programme
  2. Department Founder’s Day
  3. Taskforce Meet
  4. Annual Symposium on Sustainable Development
  5. National Innovation Day
  6. Raushni Deshpande Memorial Oration
  7. First South Asian Conference 2020 on Sustainability
  8. Educational Visits and Trips
WORKSHOPS / SEMINARS
  • Workshop on scope of design with Pearl Academy: A workshop was held at Pearl Academy for B.Sc. students to understand the scope of design related fields, April, 2020
  • Workshop on Tray Garden: A workshop was organized on developing miniature gardens and table tops fountains for Postgraduate students in the department, February, 2019
  • TERI-NCSTC Eco WASH Educator Fellowship, 2018-2019
  • Workshop on Wood Product Design A workshop was held for designing and making lifestyle products from waste wood, October 2018 to February 2019
  • Workshop on Candle Packaging Design A workshop was held with NAAZ Foundation, focusing on designing candle packages and suggesting ways for better marketing of products, January to April, 2019
Webinars
  • Webinar on ‘Design your own career’, September 13, 2020
  • Webinar on ‘Documentation (File Editing, compression and conversion)’, August 8, 2020
  • Webinar on ‘Composting: Cost effective alternative for home’, August 6, 2020
  • Webinar on ‘Entrepreneurship: Opportunities and nuances in the contemporary scenario’, July 25, 2020
  • Webinar on ‘Importance of maintaining Indoor Air Quality and ventilation in COVID-19 Pandemic’, July 24, 2020

 

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

Research & Publications

Research & Publication

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

Department Projects
  1. DIC Spoke Centre (2019 – present)
  2. Segregation of organic –waste for Recycling and Treatment Project (2018 – present)
  3. Paper Waste Management with Jaagruti (2016- Present)
  4. Training for International Abilympics (2018 – 20)
  5. Eco-Innovation (2016 – 2017)
  6. DU Innovation Project LI-305 (Waste to Wealth: Promoting Sustainable Consumption through Recycling of Paper Waste), 2015-2016
  7. DU innovation project LI –304 (Developing sustainable products using garden waste), 2015-2016
  8. DU innovation Project LI-201 (Designing Solar engineered products for the Rural Population), 2014-2015
  9. National Institute of Social Defence, Ministry of Social Justice & empowerment, (Subjective well-being of elderly living in old age homes; An exploratory study), 2012-2014
  10. DU innovation Project LI-202 (creating social acceptance towards sustainability audit of electronic products in planning modern India)
  11. DU innovation Project LI-101 (Multi-Criteria Framework for Sustainability Design Audit)
  12. DU innovation Project LI-102 (Generating Energy Consciousness among Rural Households)
  13. Ministry of Health & Family Welfare funded by World Bank (Nation-wide Survey and Capacity Building Programme for Street food Providers), 2005-2008
  14. Department of Science & Technology Project (Eco-Water Literacy for Sustainable Management of Water), 2007
  15. Department of Science & Technology Project (Home Science Quest on Eco-Water Literacy), 2007
  16. DDA slum wing (Dwelling Design: Infrastructure Facilities and Utilities in DDA Slums – User’s Perspective) 1992
  17. Delhi Social Welfare Board & Rotary Club, Chanakyapuri (Vocational Training Course in Pottery for Adult Women) 1994-1995
  18. 18. Delhi Social Welfare Board & Rotary Club, Chanakyapuri (BalwadiNutrition Programme) 1994-1995

View RMDA Research & Publications document for all details.

Department Publications: Published papers

2019-2020

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

View complete list in RMDA Research & Publications document

Department Publications: E-papers
  • Chandhok, G., Goel, S. (2016). Effectiveness of sustainable dishwashing practices on resources used by households and food catering units, International Journal of Environment, Agriculture and Biotechnology (IJEAB), 1(2), pp. 132-136, ISSN: 2456-1878, Impact Factor – 2.014.
  • Chitkara, S., Goel, S. (2016). Role of stakeholders in management of packaging waste in India, International Journal of Applied Home Science, 3(9 & 10), Nov. – Dec., Impact Factor: 4.207 (SJIF), ISSN 2394-1413.
  • Grover, Y., Goel, S. (2016). Feasibility of compostable bags for disposal of solid waste in urban households. International Journal of Environment, Agriculture and Biotechnology (IJEAB), 1(2), pp. 111-118, ISSN: 2456-1878, Impact Factor – 2.014.
  • Grover, Y., Goel, S. (2016). Compostable Bags for Solid Waste Disposal: Environment Compliant, Jai Maa Sarswati Gyandayini- An International Multidisciplinary e-journal, 2 (1), ISSN: 2454-8367, Impact Factor – 4.032.
  • Gupta, V., Goel, S., Rupa, T. G. (2016). Good Governance and Solid Waste Management: An Overview of Legislative Regulations in India in Journal of Business & Management Studies, 2(1), pp. 1-9.

View complete list in RMDA Research & Publications document

Department Publications: Published book chapters

2018-2019

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

View complete list in RMDA Research & Publications document

Department Publications: Published/Edited books

2016-2017

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

2015-2016

  • Goel S. (Ed.). (2016). Management of resources for sustainable development, New Delhi: Orient Blackswan Publication Private Limited. ISBN: 978-81-250-6349-0.
  • Mital, M., Sawhney, H.K. (2015). Family Finance and Consumer Studies, Elite Publishing House Pvt. Ltd.
  • Mital M., Jain, S., Mehta, C. (2015). Second Edition. Family finance and Consumer Studies: A Practical Manual. New Delhi: Elite Publishing House Pvt. Ltd. ISBN: 81-8890166-0.
  • Rupa, T. G., Vaishali, Sharma, G. (2018). “Event Coordination: Managing the Event Process”, Unit 106 Lady Irwin College 87th Annual Report 2019 1; “Staging Events”, Unit 2 in Event Coordination and Control, Course 3, Block 1 for Diploma in Event Management, Indira Gandhi National Open University, New Delhi, pp. 5-59, ISBN-978-93- 87960-28-2.
  • Solanki,R & Kakkar, A. (2018) Availability of furniture for working adults with mobility impairment : User’s perspective, In Inclusive Education: Issues, Challenges and Possibilities. New Delhi: Global Books Organization. ISBN: 978938383724.

View complete list in RMDA Research & Publications document

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

View complete list of previous years in RMDA Research & Publications document

Ph. D. Thesis

Students Awarded Ph. D.

S.No. Date of Completion Title of Research Name of Scholar Name of Supervisor/s
1 2021 Assessment of eco-sustainable practices for e-waste management HARVEEN KAUR Dr. Sushma Goel
2 2021 Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme and Livelihood Security: A Study in Manipur SHISHI KHAWLNEIKIM Dr. Meenakshi Mital
3 2021 Role of stakeholders in eco-efficient practices towards packaging materials used for fast moving consumer goods (FMCG) SURBHI CHITKARA Dr. Sushma Goel
4 2021 Knowledge, attitude and practices among eco-club students in Delhi schools towards solid waste management VAISHALI GUPTA Dr. Sushma Goel
Dr. T.G. Rupa
5 2019 Relationship between emotional value and retention of products: A study with reference to chair and wedding attire HRIIYIPHRO KAYINA Dr. Sushma Goel
6 2019 An exploratory study of consumer engagement on purchase in branded retails: Physical stores and online portals ISHITA SACHDEVA Dr. Sushma Goel
Dr. Audesh Paswan
7 2019 Capacity Building of Construction Professionals on Green Buildings RACHNA DHINGRA Dr. Puja Gupta
8 2019 Assessment of carbon footprint & water footprint of garment manufacturing units under OGTC SHIVANI BATRA Dr. Sushma Goel
9 2017 Capacity Building for Energy Management GAGANPREET KAUR Dr. Puja Gupta
Prof. Matt Syal
10 2017 Assessment of Government initiatives in Off-Grid Solar Applications for Commercial Establishments in selected states of India: A Stakeholders’ Perspective MEENAL JAIN Dr. Meenakshi Mital
Prof. Matt Syal
11 2017 Renewable energy options among rural households SUPRIYA Dr. Sushma Goel
12 2015 Development of Intrapreneurial Capacity Building Module CHARVI MEHTA Dr. Puja Gupta
Dr. Meenakshi Mital
13 2015 Quality of Life of Elderly in Old Age Homes and Recreation Centres MAYANKA GUPTA Dr. Sushma Goel
14 2015 Assessment of ‘Sarva Siksha Abhiyan’ in government schools of Delhi SAKSHI JAIN Dr. Meenakshi Mital

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Awards, Honors & Recognitions

Awards, Honors & Recognitions

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

2019-2020
Dr. Sushma Goel
  1. Expert for Test Development & and Paper Setting in Home Science, Examination – UGCNET, ICAR for lecturer-ship & JRF
  2. Coordinated and trained (offline) PwDs in Painting for International Painting Competition from 16-20th March 2020 (and online from 1st June 2020 onwards) organized by Sarthak Trust and National Abilympics Association of India.
  3. Invited for Proposal presentation for 8th PAB (Project Approval Board) Meeting of DICs under NIDI (National Initiative for Design Innovation) scheme, MHRD for Appointment of a New Spoke at Lady Irwin College of DIC, DU on 28th August 2019
  4. Invited for presentation for Interim Evaluation of DICs (exhibition & evaluation of activities) by NID, organized by NIDI, MHRD at IIT Delhi, on 26th November 2019
  5. Invited to speak on Promoting North-East Handlooms, Handicrafts, Preservation of Distinctive Arts, Natural Foods, Farm Sector for the Panel Discussion III: Handicraft, North-East Expo 2019, organized by AIWEFA on 2nd November 2019
  6. Invited for presentation & discussion for appraisal (Inspection) of DIC, LIC, Spoke of DICDU. Third Party Evaluation by Quality Council of India for NIDI, MHRD on 13th January 2020
Dr.Meenakshi Mital
  1. Invited Session moderator, on Workers wellbeing and related aspects of Operations, for First South Asian conference on Sustainability in Textile and Apparel Industry International (Within country), organized by Prem Jain Memorial, Trust, Michigan State University, USA, Ella Pad Foundation Bangladesh, SPA, IDH- the Sustainable Trade Initiative-2020, IIC, New Delhi.
  2. Special Invitee, 14th Sustainability Summit: Science, Systems, Sustainability, organized by CII, New Delhi, India.
  3. Special Invitee, Augmenting Nature by Green Affordable New-habitat (ANGAN), International Conference and Exhibition on Building Energy Efficiency, organized by Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE), Ministry of Power, Government of India and Indo- German Energy Forum (IGEF), GIZ, New Delhi, India.
Dr. T.G.Rupa
  1. Invited as Subject Expert for National Workshop on “Prospect of Enrolment & Evocation in Home Science and Agriculture Education” organized by the Department of Home Science, University of Rajasthan, Jaipur from 18-19 November, 2019.
  2. Resource Person, Training of participants for International Abilympics Painting Competition organized by the National Abilympic Association of India (NAAI).
Ar. Anju Kakkar
  1. Invited as delegate speaker in National Awareness Workshop on “Accessible Cities” by Deptt. of Architecture, Gautam Buddha University and Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment.
  2. Resource Person, Training of participants for International Abilympics Painting Competition organized by the National Abilympic Association of India (NAAI).
Dr. Mayanka Gupta
  1. Jury Member (2020), Nina Sibal Memorial Award incepted since 2003, presented to organization working for people with special needs by All India Womens’ Education Fund Association.
  2. Discussant, Webinar series on Sustainable Solutions for Persons with Disabilities, Action oriented Dialogues on the organizational Impact of COVID 19 pandemic on theme ‘Mental Health’ organized on 18th June 2020 by All India Women’s Education Fund Association (AIWEFA).
  3. Discussant, Webinar series on Sustainable Solutions for Persons with Disabilities, Action oriented Dialogues on the organizational Impact of COVID 19 pandemic on theme ‘Education and Research’ organized on 11th June 2020 by All India Women’s Education Fund Association.
  4. Resource Person, Conceptualization and designing of COVID-19 Videos and E material for AIWEFA.
  5. Resource Person, ‘Painting’ to train National Abilympic Vocational skills participants on 18th March, 2020 organized by the National Abilympic Association of India (NAAI) at LIC.
  6. Executive Committee Member (Elected), All India Women’s Education Fund Association (AIWEFA), NGO in special Consultative status with UN ECOSOC and observer status with UNFCCC .
Dr. Meenal Jain
  1. Resource Person, Training/Orientation of teachers of Ichchavar Block (Sehore District, Madhya Lady Irwin College 88th Annual Report 2020 89 Pradesh) for promoting Sustainable Development at elementary level, organized by Department of Teacher Education, NCERT.
  2. Expert Committee Member, Workshop on developing roadmap/action plan for ‘Enriching Teacher Education Institutions for Promoting Sustainable Development: A Pilot Project’, Department of Teacher Education, National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT), New Delhi.
  3. Resource Person, Session on Sustainable Development, Professional Development Course for SCERTs/SIEs and DIETs faculty, organized by Department of Teacher Education, NCERT, New Delhi.
Ms. Sakshi Wadhwa
  1. Resource Person, Training of participants for International Abilympics Painting Competition organized by the National Abilympic Association of India (NAAI).
Dr. Vaishali Gupta
  1. Resource Person, Training of participants for International Abilympics Painting Competition organized by the National Abilympic Association of India (NAAI).
2018-2019
Dr. Sushma Goel
  1. Invited as a Jury member for the Indiaskills competitions for National Abilympics in Painting organized by National Skill Development Corporation under the aegis of Ministry of Skill Development &
    Entrepreneurship, Govt. of India.
  2. Resource person for the development of MOOC material for senior secondary level in Home Science on „Maintenance of premises‟ organized by NIOS.
  3. Invited as a Jury member for the „International Exhibition for young Inventors 2018 (IEYI)‟.
  4. Ph.D. student, Harveen Kaur attended one month internship on „Practices for e-waste management at Sweden‟ appeared on their website http://www.el-kresten.se/english/ visit-india titled „A visit from India‟.
Dr. Puja Gupta
  1. Best research poster presentation (Experimental investigation and oxygen optimization of Indoor Air Quality in an Institutional Building) in Asian Conference on Indoor Environmental Quality • Examiner, doctoral research, Manav Rachna International University
  2. Resource Person, Special Lecture on Design Thinking for Innovation, J. V. Jain College, Saharanpur.
  3. Member, Ethics Committee, TERI.
  4. Expert, Pre-PhD Course Work for PhD in Home Science, IGNOU.
  5. Expert, Committee for Home Science at the ISC, Council for the Indian School Certificate Examinations.
Dr. T.G.Rupa
  1. Panelist on “World Environment Day 2018: Beat Plastic Pollution” organized by The Institution of Engineers (India) Delhi State Centre, South Asia Forum for Energy Efficiency, and The Institution of
    Engineering and Technology (UK) – DLN.
  2. Invited as a Jury member for the Painting (Water Colours) competition of Abilympics India 2018 at the Skill India competitions organized by National Skill Development Corporation under the aegis of Ministry of Skill Development & Entrepreneurship, Govt. of India, held at Aerocity Ground, New Delhi from 2-6th October, 2018.
Ar. Anju Kakkar
  1. Subject Expert for the programmes on Interior Design, by CEC, an InterUniversity Centre of University Grants Commission on Electronic Media
  2. Invited member in a 3-day National Congress on developing a model curriculum on disability Studies for higher education in Indian universities
  3. Invited as an Expert speaker for “Readers with Special Needs: Issues and Challenges”, organized by National Book Trust, India at World Book, Delhi.
Dr. Mayanka Gupta
  1. Jury Member, India Skills 2018, held at Aerocity on 2-6th October 2018 organized by National Skill Development Corporation under the aegis of Ministry of Skill Development & Entrepreneurship, Govt. of India.
2017-2018
Dr. Sushma Goel
  1. Guest Editor. (2017). Design for All, A publication of Design for All institute of India, October 2017 Vol-12 No-10, New Delhi.
  2. Invited speaker on the topic „Social Engineering for Women Empowerment‟ for the National Seminar on „Enhancing opportunities through social engineering‟ organized by the Institution of Civil Engineers on the occasion of Engineers‟ Day Celebration.
Dr. Puja Gupta
  1. Expert, TERI‟s Institutional Ethics Committee.
  2. Examiner, Ph.D. research, Pacific Academy of Higher Education and Research University, Udaipur, India.
Dr. T.G.Rupa
  1. Panelist on “World Environment Day 2018: Beat Plastic Pollution” organized by The Institution of Engineers (India) Delhi State Centre, South Asia Forum for Energy Efficiency, and The Institution of
    Engineering and Technology (UK) – DLN.
Dr. Shanta Kerketta
  1. Selected by Xavier Institute of Social Science to attend 15 days Faculty Training programme in Entrepreneurship in November- December 2017.
Dr. Meenal Jain
  1. Anupa Sahi Siddhu Gold Medal for excellence in doctoral work at Lady Irwin College (2017), presented at the 85th Founder‟s day function, Lady Irwin College.
2016-2017
Dr. Sushma Goel
  1. Decorating the Interiors in E-Pathshala in Home Science, Module HO2D103 – Design Process – Sequential Outlining, Project planning & Programming, for National Mission on Education through ICT (NMEICT), Ministry of Human Resource Development (MHRD). Published by IFLIBNET Center, an inter-University Center of UGC.
Dr. Puja Gupta
  1. Chairperson, Seminar on EDP in the present context of Start Up India, Lady Irwin College.
  2. Speaker, Panel Discussion, Environment reader for Universities, Knowledge Conclave, Centre for Science and Environment.
  3. Session Chair, at the International Symposium on “Entrepreneurship and Gender Development” at NIESBUD Campus, Noida.
2015-2016
Dr. Sushma Goel
  1. Goel, S. „Eco-friendly moves by Delhi University Colleges‟ article published in Hindustan Times Education, 1st June 2016, acknowledging innovative reuse of waste materials for EcoRangoli (using waste plastic, paper, car tyre, mandir clothes, egg crates, etc.) conceptualized by me and organized its execution for founders day 2016 with assistance of a team of ecoclub volunteers (UG students); Masters‟ students of final year (design specialization) and Dr. Mayanka Gupta, Ms. Pooja Das, Ms. Maneesha Gaur and Ms. Sakshi Wadhwa.
  2. Kaur, H., Goel, S. (2016). E-waste legislations in India- A critical review. Management and Labour Studies, 41(1) New Delhi: Sage, ISSN:0258-042X. Paper was selected among best five papers published in the National conference on E-waste management, XLRI Tata Nagar, Jamshedpur.
Dr. Meenakshi Mital
  1. Jain, M., Mital, M., Syal, M. (2016). Rural Electrification through Solar Energy: Insights from Chattisgarh State of India. International Journal of Environment & Sustainability (IJES), 5(2), 99-104. Science Target, Ottawa, Canada, ISSN: 1927-9566. Research paper selected as one of the sponsored top 20 research papers in the Ajman 4th International Environment Conference, 2016.
Dr. Puja Gupta
  1. Kaur, G., Gupta, P., Syal, M. (2015). Adoption of Green Practices in Industrial Buildings: An Action Research on Capacity Building of Stakeholders towards Green Factories. International Journal of Environment and Sustainability (ISSN 1927-9566). Research paper selected as one of the sponsored top 20 research papers in the Ajman 4th International Environment Conference, 2016.
  2. Sharma, T., Gupta, P. (2015). Impact analysis of Entrepreneurial Education. Awarded best paper at Skill India- Global Summit on Entrepreneurship and Skill Development, National Institute for Entrepreneurship and Small Business Development (NIESBUD), Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship, New Delhi.
Dr. T.G.Rupa
  1. Received the Certificate of Appreciation (first prize) for best display under the business ideas section for DU Innovation Project LI-201: “Designing solar engineered products for rural population” at Antardhwani 2015, the Delhi University Academic and Cultural Festival.
Dr. Shanta Kerketta
  1. Selected by Delhi University to attend one year training program in Economics and Financial Economics from University of Nottingham, UK.
Dr. Mayanka Gupta
  1. Member, Venue Committee, Founder‟s Day 2016. Eco Rangoli (conceptualized by Dr. Sushma Goel) made from waste materials was acknowledged by Hindustan Times Education in their article „Ecofriendly moves by Delhi University Colleges‟ published on 1st June 2016.
Ms. Sakshi Wadhwa
  1. Member, Venue Committee, Founder‟s Day 2016. Eco Rangoli (conceptualized by Dr. Sushma Goel) made from waste materials was acknowledged by Hindustan Times Education in their article „Ecofriendly moves by Delhi University Colleges‟ published on 1st June 2016.
Ms. Meenal Jain
  1. Jain, M., Mital, M., Syal, M. (2016). Rural Electrification through Solar Energy: Insights from Chattisgarh State of India. International Journal of Environment & Sustainability (IJES), 5(2), 99-104. Science Target, Ottawa, Canada, ISSN: 1927-9566. Research paper selected as one of the sponsored top 20 research papers in the Ajman 4th International Environment Conference, 2016.

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