Professional Overview
Prof. Aradhana is a distinguished historian and academic leader with extensive experience in higher education. She has served multiple terms as the Head of the Department of History at C.C.S. University, Meerut (2010–2013 and 2015–2018). Her career is marked by significant contributions to historical research, institutional quality assurance, and student welfare initiatives.
Leadership & Academic Contributions
- Institutional Leadership: Served as the Head of the History Department by rotation for over six years.
- Student Support: Through personal efforts, she sponsored six gold medals for top-performing M.A. and M.Phil. students in the History Department to honor freedom fighters and former ministers.
- Quality Assurance: Actively involved in organizing workshops on the role of the Internal Quality Assurance Cell (IQAC) for promoting quality in higher education.
- Organizing Roles: Led numerous national programs, including seminars on the “New Education Policy” and “International Women’s Day”.
Research & Publications
Prof. Aradhana is a prolific author and researcher specializing in Indian national movements and Gandhian philosophy.
- Major Books:
- Rashtiy Sanchetna Aur Mukti Sangram (2015).
- Gandhi Drishti (2015).
- Vishnu Sharan Dublish (2014).
- Edited Volumes: She has edited several critical works, including Subhas Chandr Bosh: Viyaktitv Evm Kirtitv (2011) and Esthaniy Itihas Vividh Aayam (2018).
- Research Projects: Directed a major ICSSR-sponsored research project titled “Bhartiy Rajneetik Vyavstha Evm Samprdayik Smasya Se Sulagta Bharat: Ek Vislesnatmak Adhyyan” (2013–2015).
Awards & Professional Recognition
Prof. Aradhana has received over 16 awards for her academic and social contributions:
- Rashtya Gaurav Samman (2022): Awarded by the Vikash Foundation.
- Outstanding Contribution to Higher Education (2022): Citation given by C.C.S. University, Meerut.
- Shikshak Shiromani Samman (2022): Recognized for teaching excellence.
- Best Women Leader Award (2021): Awarded by Edukos Unite of Scholars on International Women’s Day.
- Corona Warrior Awards (2021): Recognized by the Indo-Tibetan Cooperation Forum and the Indian National Trust for Art and Culture Heritage for service during the pandemic.