Faculty of the Department

                                                     

  Mrs. Kawaljit Kaur

  Qualification: M.A., M.Phil

Experience:

Mrs. Kawaljit Kaur brings an extensive 36 years of teaching experience, reflecting her deep commitment to academic excellence and student development.

Academic Contributions & Achievements:

She is a distinguished member of the Social Science Study Board and the Board of Studies at Guru Nanak Dev University, Amritsar, where she actively contributes to curriculum development and academic planning. She has presented research papers at various national and international conferences and has published numerous research papers in peer-reviewed and UGC CARE-listed journals, along with contributions to edited books.

Administrative Roles: She also contributes to academic development through various institutional roles. She has served as In-Charge of several key institutional bodies, including:

• Feedback Mechanism Cell

• Women Empowerment Cell

• Parents-Teacher Association

• Project Work / Field Work / Internship Cell

• Centre Association Collegiate

• Transportation, Educational Trips & Tours

• Rotaract Club

• Vivekananda Study Centre

• Students Grievance Redressal Cell

• Canteen Committee 

                                          

Dr. Renu Bala

Qualification: M.A., Ph.D.

Experience:

Dr. Renu Bala has over 20 years of teaching experience in higher education, demonstrating a strong commitment to academic excellence and student development.

Achievements:

Dr. Renu Bala is authored two notable books: Dynamics of Society and Culture During the Khalsa Raj (1765–1849) and Bharat ki Krantikari Mahlayin. She has published 20+ research papers in reputed national and international peer-reviewed and UGC CARE-listed journals, along with contributions to edited volumes. Her research primarily focuses on the socio-cultural history of Punjab, the era of Maharaja Ranjit Singh, and women’s history.

In recognition of her outstanding contribution to teaching and academia, she has been honored with the Best Teacher Award by the Global Guru Award, Ranidanga Yashoda Educational Society, and S3R Education and Welfare Trust, West Bengal.

She serves as a Subject Expert Editor on the Editorial Board of Shodh Sidhi, a multidisciplinary double-blind peer-reviewed international research journal.

Dr. Renu Bala has actively participated in and presented papers at numerous national and international conferences, including sessions of the Indian History Congress and Punjab History Conference. 

Administrative Roles: She also contributes to academic development through various institutional roles. She has served as In-Charge of several key institutional bodies, including: 

• Convener of the Institutional Innovation Cell (IIC)

• Library Committee

• Research Advisory Committee

• Hospitality Committee