Major Leadership Positions
First Woman Chairperson
Indian Institute of Advanced Study (IIAS), Shimla
2014–2018
First woman in the institute’s history to hold this office, providing national-level academic leadership.
First Woman Vice-Chancellor
Maharaja Ganga Singh University, Bikaner
2013–2016
Led academic expansion, research strengthening and administrative restructuring.
Dean, Faculty of Social Sciences
Banaras Hindu University
2012–2013
Head, Department of Political Science
Banaras Hindu University
2007–2010
Women’s Studies Leadership
Director, Centre for Women’s Studies & Development
Banaras Hindu University
2002–2007
Chronological Position Timeline
Chairperson, IIAS Shimla
2014–2018
Vice-Chancellor, MGS University Bikaner
2013–2016
Dean, Faculty of Social Sciences, BHU
2012–2013
Head, Department of Political Science, BHU
2007–2010
Director, Centre for Women’s Studies & Development, BHU
2002–2007
Memberships & Committee Roles
Member, Advisory Committee for Women’s Studies — UGC
Expert Member, Curriculum Development Committee — NCERT, UGC
Chairperson, Governing Body — Indian Institute of Advanced Study
Chairperson, Governing Body — Maharaja Ganga Singh University
International Political Science Association — Member
Shastri Indo-Canadian Institute — Fellow
Fulbright Scholars Association — Member
Bertrand Russell Society — Member
Academic Council — Banaras Hindu University
Executive Council — BHU
Finance Committee — MGS University
Research Degree Committee — BHU & MGS University