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Political Science - Research 

Research activities of the department

1. Prof. D. L. Khokale

  • Published book titled “Political Representation of Tribal Communities in Panchayati Raj Institution : Assessing the impact on Local Governance and Social Justice”. ISBN: 978-81-986327-2-2
  • Published research paper on “Climate Change and Its Impact on Human Sanskruti” in International Multidisciplinary Research Journal. ISSN: 2455-1511

2. Prof. Haridas Jadhav

  • Pursuing Ph.d in India-ASEAN Relations.  
  • Completed Short-Term Faculty Development Program on Design Thinking: Excellent Learning Outcomes During 25th February to 7th March, 2025 jointly Organized by Career Katta (An initiative of Maharashtra State Higher and Technical Education Department and Maharashtra Information Technology Support Centre) and Innovative Pedagogy Development Centre, Shri Shivaji Science College, Amravati in collaboration with UGC Malaviya Mission Teacher Training Centre (Former UGC- HRDC), Sant Gadge Baba Amravati University, Amravati, securing ‘A’ Grade in the proctored examination held on 9th March, 2025.
  • Participated and Presented a Research Paper titled “भारताचे पूर्वेकडे पहाधोरण (Look East Policy) आणि आग्नेय आशियातील बदलत्या समीकरणात भारताची भूमिका” in International level Seminar organized Arts, Commerce and Science College, Nagathane, Satara (February, 2025). Published in AKSHARA Peer Reviewed and Referred International Research Journal with Impact factor 5.711 and EISSN 2582-5429.
  • Participated and Presented a Research Paper titled “Indian Constitution and Social Justice for Other Backward Classes” in National level Seminar organized by Department of Political Science, Shri Shahu Mandir Mahavidyala, Pune (April, 2025)
  • Participated and Presented a Research Paper titled “Study of Environmental Policies in ASEAN Countries” in National level Conference organized Kakasaheb Chavan College, Talmavale Tal – Patan Dist – Satara (April, 2025).
  • Participated and Presented a Paper titled “Challenges before Indian federation” in State level Seminar organized by Department of Political Science, Poona College, Pune  (December 2017)
  • Participated and Presented a Paper titled ‘Social Deprivation of OBC’s’ in State level Seminar on ‘Problem of Human Resources Deprivation and Human Rights in Indian Context’ organized by Department of Political Science, Annasaheb Magar College, Hadapsar, Pune  (February 2017)
  • Research Work –
  • i)Worked as Research Investigator for the ‘Pre poll and Post poll surveys of General Elections- 2014’ conducted by CNN-IBN, THE HINDU &Center for Study of Developing Societies (CSDS), New Delhi. 
  • ii)Worked as Research Investigator for the ‘Maharashtra Assembly Election Post Poll Study: 2014,as field Investigator. Conducted by Lokniti: Programme for Comparative Democracy.
  • iii) Worked as Research Investigator for the ‘State of Indian Farmers: A Study’, December 2013.

3. Prof. Preshit P. S.

  • Presented oral research paper on ‘The Impact of Globalization on Constitutional Values and Social Justice in India’  in the National Conference on ‘Indian Constitution and Social Justice’ on 4th April 2025 organized by Shri.Shahu Mandir Mahavidyalaya Parvati Paytha Pune.
  • Presented oral research paper on ‘Property Rights of Women’  in the National Conference on ‘Inclusive Policies for Women: An Achievement and Assessment’ on 4th April 2025 organized by Shri.Shahu Mandir Mahavidyalaya Parvati Paytha Pune.

4. Prof. Trupti Dhumal

  • Participated and Presented a Research Paper titled “Women Representation in Indian Parliament – a Critical Overview with special reference to year 2018 to 2023” in National level Seminar organized by Department of Political Science, Shri Shahu Mandir Mahavidyala, Pune (April, 2025)
  • Participated and Presented a Research Paper titled “Erosion of Multilateralism in the Trump Era; Implications and India’s Strategic Response” in International conference organized by Christ University Lavasa Pune.
  • Participated and Presented a Research Paper titled “Key challenges in South East Asian region in International conference’ organized by Shailendra college, Affiliated to Mumbai University.

5. Prof. Pragati Punde

  • Participated and Presented a Paper titled “The Indian Constitution and Women & Representation : A path to Gender Equality in India” in National Level Seminar organized by Department of Political Science, Shri Shahu Mandir Mahavidyalaya, Pune  (April, 2025)
  • Participated and Presented a Paper titled “Sustainable development goals and gender equality in India” in National level Conference organized Kakasaheb Chavan College, Talmavale Tal – Patan Dist – Satara  (April, 2025)
  • Participated and Presented a Paper titled “जागतिक सुरक्षा, शांतता आणि राजकारण” in International level Seminar organized Arts, Commerce and Science College, Nagathane, Satara  (February, 2025). Published in AKSHARA Peer Reviewed and Referred International Research Journal  with Impact factor 5.711 and EISSN 2582-5429
  • Participated and Presented a Paper titled “One Nation, One Election” International level Seminar organized by Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Marathwada University, Chatrapati Sambhajinagar (February, 2025). Published in Peer Reviewed Journal . Admitted for PhD program in Savitribai Phule Pune University.

6. Prof . Nishigandha Kedari

  • Participated and Presented a Paper titled “Schedule Caste and Social Justice in Indian Constitution” in National level Seminar organized by Department of Political Science, Shri Shahu Mandir Mahavidyalaya, Pune  (April, 2025)
  • Participated and Presented a Paper titled ”Dr B.R. Ambedkar :The Struggle for Dalits” in Two Days National level Seminar on Dr.B.R Ambedkar: A Constitutional and Pioneer of Social Justice organized by Mahatma Gandhi Central University, Motihari, Dist East Champaran,Bihar (April, 2025).

7. Prof. Shantanu Kurzekar

  • Participated and Presented a Paper titled “Caste Gender and Governance : to Social Equity in India” in National level Seminar organized by Department of Political Science, Shri Shahu Mandir Mahavidyalaya, Pune  (April, 2025).