• Name: Dr. Vinita Priyedarshi
• Gender: Female
• Department: Political Science

• Did PhD in International Politics from Jawaharlal Nehru University, New
• Delhi on the topic “Assessing the theory of Fourth Generation Warfare: Case Studies of Counterinsurgency in Andhra Pradesh, Punjab and Northern Ireland” under the supervision of Prof Rajesh Rajagopalan.
• Did my M. Phil. in International Politics from Jawaharlal Nehru University and submitted my dissertation on the topic “Typology of Counter-terrorism Strategies: Case Study of India and Israel”, under the supervision of Dr. Rajesh Rajgopalan and got A- in it.
• Qualified NET in June 2006.
• Did M.A. in Political Science from Patna University with distinction (68%) and securing gold medal.
• Did B.A. from Patna University securing first position in the University with 67 percent marks.
• Did intermediate from D.A.V. Shyamli, Ranchi securing 75 %.
• Did matriculation from Don Bosco Academy, Patna with 76 %.

Research and Teaching Experience: 

• Currently teaching in Patna Women’s College, Patna University from 1^st of July, 2014.
• Worked as Research Associate in USI-CS3, from July 2008 to September 2010.
• Worked as a Research Associate in CSDS (Center for the Study of Developing Societies) under Prof. Ramin Jahanbegloo (heading Rajni Kothari Chair for Democracy) for two years.
• Worked as a Research Associate in IPCS [Institute for Peace and Conflict Studies] on the Project dealing with terrorism in South Asia.
• Assisted Web Martin (a British Scholar working on Right to Information Act) for six months in his project on RTI.
• Assisted Bianca Brijnath (an Australian Research Scholar working on Dementia) for eight months.

Book published:

• Vinita Priyedarshi, 2010, Typology of Counter-terrorism Strategies: Comparative Study of India and Israel, Knowledge World, New Delhi, ISBN: 978-9380502-27-4.
• Vinita Priyedarshi, 2026, Introduction to Classical Political Philosophy, Kalyani Publishers, New Delhi, ISBN: 978-93-7212-877-2

Chapters in Edited Book

• Strategies for Countering Non-State Actors in South Asia (ed.), Vij Books India Pvt. Limited, New Delhi.
• Challenging Patriarchy- A Humanist Perspective (edited), “Invisibility of Gender in International Relations”, Synergy Books India, New Delhi.
• Dalit, Society and Politics: Emerging Trends in Indian Political System, “Dalit Feminist Movement” (2018), Synergy Books India, New Delhi.
• Morality and Politics: The Perspective of Jayaprakash Narayan (ed.) “Jayprakash’s Interface with Marxism: Carving out of a New Social Order” (2019), Janaki Prakashan, Patna.
• Indira – A Visionary: Revisiting her Policies and their Impact (2019), “India’s Nuclear Strategy during Mrs Gandhi’s reign: From Non- Proliferation to Pokhran”, St. Agnes College (Autonomous), Mangaluru, Karnataka.
• Biodiversity and Sustainable Development (2019), “Managing Environment: A Gendered Perspective”, Walnut Publications, Bhubneshawar.
• The Philosophy of Gandhi Revisited (2022), Gandhi’s Hind Swaraj: A Critique of Modernity, Satyam Publications, Patna.
• Reflection on Gender Issues: Forging Sustainable Future Tomorrow (2022), Women and Politics of Representation in the Context of Bihar, Laxmi Publications, Gaziabad.

Article published in peer-reviewed national/international journal:

• Is nuclear deterrence applicable to Fourth Generation Warfare, Aakrosh, Oct-Dec 2009 issue, Vol. 12, No. 45, ISBN-81/ISSN 0971.
• Tracing the tenets of Fourth Generation Warfare in the functioning of al Qaeda, June 2010, Vol 66 (2), India Quarterly, ISSN 0974-9284.
• Revisiting the theory of Fourth Generation Warfare in the Naxalite Movement of India, Aakrosh, July 2010, ISSN 0971.
• Crafting a Counter-Naxalite Strategy, Journal of the United Service Institution of India, Vol. CXL, No. 580, April-June 2010, ISSN 0041-770X.
• Role of Naxalite movement in ensuring the basic rights of women, World Affairs, Vol.17, No. 3, July-Sept. 2013, RNI NO 55516/92 ISSN 0971-8052.
• Wrote a course on terrorism for the post graduate students under E-PG Pathshala Scheme sponsored by UGC, July 2015.
• Digital Diplomacy: Rewards and Challenges, Explore, Journal of Research, Volume 11, No. 2, Pg. 104-109, 2019, ISSN-2278-0297 (print), ISSN- 2278-6414 (online), UGC Approved List of Journals No. 64404.
• The Tana Bhagat Movement in Chotanagpur, India: A Subaltern Perspective, Journal of Asian Politics and History, Number 15, Fall, Asian Politics and History Association, Clarewood Institute, 2022, ISSN 2227-9105
• Securing Nuclear Disarmament Through Sanctions: A Myth or Reality, Review of Politics, 2024-25, Vol. XXX, No.1-3, ISSN 0972-1436
• India’s Approach to Israel-Palestine Conflict: A Comparative Analysis of the Policies Adopted During Congress and BJP Regimes, Bihar Journal of Public Administration, (Placed in UGC-CARE reference List of Quality Journals, Impact Factor-6.129, Vol. XXII, No. 2, July-December, 2025

Article published in indexed Web Journals:

• Charitable Organization and Terrorist Funding: The Case of Muslim Aid Bangladesh, 23^rd November 2007, IPCS Web, No. 2423
• Bangladesh: Gripped between Reforms and Cyclone, November 2007, IPCS Strategic Review (ISR), No. 2187.
• Fighting Asymmetric Warfare through Special Task Forces: the case of Greyhounds, July 20, 2009, CLAWS, No. 1362.
• Talks with the Taliban: Implications for India, February 5, 2010, IPCS, Web, No. 3059.
• The Rationale behind Operation Green Hunt, February, 2010, Strategic Perspective, USI.
• National Counter-terrorism Centre in India: Organizational Debacles Involved, February 22, 2010, CLAWS, No. 1506.
• Fighting Naxalism: Need for Change in Strategy, 8^th April, 2010, IPCS Web, No. 3087 

List of Papers presented in Seminars and Workshop/ Conference attended as a speaker:

• Presented Paper on ‘Epistemology of violence in the theory of Fourth Generation Warfare’ at the Centre for Studies in Social Sciences, Calcutta (Nov 4-10, 2009).
• Presented paper at the Bilateral Dialogue with the Kazakhstan held at USI on 28 January 2009 on “Countering Non-traditional threats to National Security: Dealing with Left-wing Extremism”.
• Presented a paper at National Seminar on India’s National Security: Emerging Trends on the topic “Challenges to Internal Security: the Naxalite Threat”, 1011 March 2010, Punjabi University, Patiala.
• Presented a paper at the National Seminar on Strategy for Countering Nonstate Actors in South Asia on the topic “Non-state Actors Operating in Rural Hinterland”, Headquarter South Western Command, Jaipur, 25^th May 2010.
• Presented paper at the Indian Association of International Studies Annual conventional on the theme “The dawning of the ‘Asian Century’: Emerging challenges before theory and practices of IR in India”, IIC, New Delhi, 10-12 December, 2012.
• Presented paper at the Annual International Studies Convention 2013 on ‘Reimagining Global Orders: Perspectives from the South’, on the topic “Role of Naxalites in Promoting the Human Rights of Women, JNU, New Delhi, December 10-12, 2014
• Participated in State Level Workshop for Community Colleges of Bihar on the theme “Prayas: Ek Nayi Soch, Nayi Ummid” organized by Community College of Patna Women’s College on 18^th March 2016.
• Presented a paper in the International Seminar on ‘Challenging Patriarchy: A Humanist Perspective’ on the topic “Invisibility of Women in International Relations”, Patna Women’s College, Patna University 26^th -28^th October, 2016.
• Presented a paper in the International Seminar on “Dalit, Society and Politics Emerging Trends in Indian Political System” on the topic “Feminist’s Contribution to Dalit Movement”, Patna Women’s College, Patna University, 6-7 February, 2017.
• Presented a paper in the National Seminar on ‘Morality and Politics: The Perspectives of Jay Prakash’ on the topic “Jayprakash’s Interface with Marxism: Carving Out of a New Social Order” organized by Patna Women’s College, 26-28 February, 2018.
• Presented a paper in the International Seminar on “Indira – A Visionary: Revisiting her Policies and their Impact” on the topic “India’s Nuclear
• Strategy during Mrs Gandhi’s reign: From Non- Proliferation to Pokhran”, St. Agnes College (Autonomous), Mangaluru, Karnataka, 19-20 March, 2018.
• Presented a paper at the Two Day International Seminar on “India’s Emerging
• Relations with West Asian Countries: A Global Perspective” on the topic ‘Securing Nuclear Disarmament through Sanctions: A myth or Reality’ organized by UGC-Human Resource Development Centre, Jamia Milia Islamia on 27-28 January 2020, New Delhi.
• Presented a paper at the International Web Conference on the theme “Pandemic Effect and Global Economy: Unseen Challenges & Opportunities-
• Post COVID-19 Diagnosis” on the topic ‘Positive Impact of Covid-19 on the Education System organized by Amity School of Business, Amity University, Patna on 31^st July to 1^st August 2020.

• Completed 2 weeks (August 24^th to September 7 2020) Faculty Development
• Programme on “Gendered Contours of the Pandemic: Reinventing Public Policy and Leadership Transformation” organized by PG department of Gender studies and Sarala Devi Centre for Gender Research, Rama Devi Women’s University, Bhubaneswar, Odisha in collaboration with Policy Centre and Gender Lab of Miranda House, University of Delhi.
• Participated in One Day National Webinar on the topic “NEP-2020 and Prospects of Teacher Education” on 30^th June 2021, organized by Educational Development Council and Raghunandan Teacher’s Training College, Patna.
• Participated in 2-day National Webinar on “Strategy of Atmanirbhar Bharat in the Context of Youth Migrant Labourers: A Sociological analysis” from 19^th to 20^th October, 2020 organized by the Dept. of Sociology, Patna Women’s College in collaboration with IQAC, PWC, Patna.
• As a Member of Bihar Voluntary Health Association attended the Pledge Taking Meeting with UNICEF, SCPCR, and CCHT (Collective Coalition against Human Trafficking) on 12/06/2021 from 11.30 onwards.
• Participated in the UGC Sponsored Faculty Induction Programme from 1^st February 2021 to 27^th February 2021 organized by UGC-HRDC, Jawaharlal Nehru University and obtained Grade A only in it.
• Presented a paper at National Seminar on Identification of Abusive Relationship and Prevention of Domestic Violence on the topic Domestic Violence Act: A Myth or Reality organised by IQAC, M M Mahila College, Ara and sponsored by National Commission for Women, New Delhi on 10^th of March, 2022.

List of participation in seminars and conferences

1. Participated in 2-day National Webinar on “Strategy of Atmanirbhar Bharat in the Context of Youth Migrant Labourers: A Sociological analysis” from 19^th to 20^th October, 2020 organized by the Dept. of Sociology, Patna Women’s College in collaboration with IQAC, PWC, Patna.
2. Participated in National Webinar on Key insights on Intellectual Property Rights: An Interface and Emerging Issues held on 25^th and 26^th June, 2020 organised by IQAC, PWC, PU.
3. Participated in webinar on Teaching in Digital Era held on 25^th April, 2020 organised by TCS.
4. Participated in the National Webinar on Will Covid-19 be called the beginning of Third World War or the Second World War organised by Rayat Institute of Management, Ropar Campus on 2^nd June, 2020.
5. Attended a webinar on India and International Relations in Present Context organised by Teerthankar Mahaveer University, Moradabad on 20^th July, 2020
6. Participated in the international webinar on the role of E-Learning during Lockdown: Academic Challenges and the Road Ahead organised by IQAC in collaboration with the Department of Education, PWC, PU on 8^th and 9^th May, 2020.
7. Participated in two-day webinar on NAAC Assessment and Accreditation Process under UGC PARAMARSH Scheme organised by IQAC and Academic Council, St Xavier’s College (Autonomous), Kolkata on 30^th and 31^st July, 2020.
8. Participated in two-day national level virtual training for virtual teaching platform on 5^th and 6^th June organised by the Department of Secretarial Practice, St Agnes College (Autonomous), Mengaluru, Karnataka.
9. Participated in One Day National Webinar on the topic “NEP-2020 and Prospects of Teacher Education” on 30^th June 2021, organized by Educational Development Council and Raghunandan Teacher’s Training College, Patna.
10. Attended a two-day National workshop towards New Beginning and Well Being organised by AIACHE on 16^th and 17^th July, 2021.
11. Participated in IP Awareness/Training Programme under National Intellectual Property Awareness Mission organised by Intellectual Property Office, India on 28^th April, 2022.
12. Attended two-day National Webinar on Holistic Approach towards Community Health organised by the department of Home Science, PWC, PU on 29^th and 30^th July, 2021.
13. Participated in National webinar on What Matters in Elections organised by the Department of Political Science under the aegis of IQAC, SU College, Hilsa (Nalanda)
14. Participated in One Day National Webinar on the topic “NEP-2020 and Prospects of Teacher Education” on 30^th June 2021, organized by Educational Development Council and Raghunandan Teacher’s Training College, Patna.

Services offered as resource persons/subject expert:

1. Was nominated as Migration expert by Patna Metro Rail Corporation Ltd. For the evaluation of an SIA of A N Sinha Institute of Social Studies on 16-08-2023.
2. Was nominated as law expert of the interview committee for the post of law consultant on Human rights on 6^th September, 2022.
3. Delivered a lecture at an international conference organised by the Centre for Gandhian Thought and Peace Studies, School of Social Science, Central University of Gujrat, Gandhinagar held from 2^nd to 4^th October, 2022 on the occasion of Gandhi Jayanti.
4. Delivered lecture at Lovely Professional university on 20^th of February, 2023 on Ecofeminism.
5. Was called as Research Paper Evaluation of 60^th-62^nd BPSC appointed batch by BIPARD on 11.07.2022.
6. Was a resource person for ICHR sponsored National Seminar on Untold Story: People of Bihar and their Contribution and Legacy in Indian Struggle for Freedom on 27^th May, 2022.
7. Conducted the walk-in-interview at KV, Danapur on 24-03-2022.
8. Conducted walk-in-interview at KV, Danapur on 09-04-2022.
9. Was a Resource Person in the Panel discussion on Local Government and Pandemic organized by St. Xavier’s College of Management and Technology, Digha Ghat, Patna on the eve of National Panchayati Raj Day held on 24^th April 2021 online on MS Team.
10. Scientific Reviewer to the 3^rd International Conference on Future of Women 2020 (Future of Women 2020), organised by The International Institute of Knowledge Management (TIIKM), Sri Lanka from 13^th to 15^th February, 2020.
11. Was a resource person at the one-day webinar organized by Prabhat Khabar on the theme “Election 2020-Aspirations and Challenges” on 17^th October 2020.
12. Participated as a political analyst on APN News Channel, New Delhi on 10^th of November 2020.
13. Delivered a lecture on the occasion of Constitution Day at Ganga Devi Mahila Mahavidyalay on 26^th November, 2022.
14. Was a member of the Committee constituted to select research personnel for ICSSR Major research Project entitled “Participatory Grassroot Administration of Justice: A Comparative Study of Gram of Katcharis in Bihar and Nyay Panchayats in Himachal Pradesh held on 06/05/2024 at 10.30 am in Seminar Hall-02, ANSISS, Patna
15. Participated in 6-day faculty development programme on Seeking Horizons: Moving Ahead Towards Excellence held from 1^st July to 6^th July, 2024 organised by Apostolic Carmel Generalate, Bengaluru in collaboration with IQAC, PWC, PU.
16. Delivered lectures as Resource Person to the Participants of Refresher Course in Political Science and Public Administration in online mode organised by UGC, MMTC, Ranchi University on 24/03/2025 and 29/03/2025 12 noon to 1.30 pm on the topics Introduction to Political Theory Concepts and Debates and Gandhi’s Hind Swaraj respectively.
17. Participated in Five-day Faculty Development Programme on Higher Education in the Current Scenario: Issues and Challenges held from 18^th to 22^nd August, 2025 organised by IQAC, PWC and sponsored by United Board for Christian Higher Education in Asia.
18. Completed three months training by successful completion of PRCN Sw-113 from 06/10/2025 to 19/12/2025 held at OTA Gwalior securing A grade and was awarded the rank of Lieutenant by DGNCC, New Delhi and was even awarded Certificate of Excellence in Lecture IP during the course.
19. Participated as an Invited Speaker in a panel on Indian Democracy’s Third Tier: The Road to 2047 in ICSSR sponsored one Day National Seminar on Panchayati Raj in India: Retrospect and Prospect organised by the A N Sinha Institute of Social Studies held on 28^th March, 2026.
20. Chaired a technical session on Women’s Participation in PRIs in India in ICSSR sponsored one Day National Seminar on Panchayati Raj in India: Retrospect and Prospect organised by the A N Sinha Institute of Social Studies held on 28^th March, 2026.

1. ANO, NCC, Patna Women’s College.
2. Coordinator, 18^th National Youth Parliament Competition for Colleges/Universities by Ministry of Parliamentary Affairs, New Delhi.
3. Member, Departmental Research Council (DRC)/Board of Studies (BOS)-Non-Violence and Peace as VC Nominee, Aryabhatt Knowledge University.
4. Member IQAC, PWC.
5. Member of committee on IPR, Legal and Ethical Matters, PWC, PU.
6. Supervising three research scholars of Patna University
7. Nodal Officer, Electoral Literacy Club\
8. Coordinator of Add-on Certificate Course in Women’s Studies run by the Department of Political Science, Patna Women’s College (Autonomous), Patna University.
9. Member AIACHE, New Delhi.
10. Member CCHT (Collective Coalition against Human Trafficking), Patna.

Guided UGC Sponsored CPE Research Projects (Graduate Level) which were also published in Explore Journal as Corresponding Author:  

• The Politician’s Right to Privacy Versus the People’s Right to Know: Nidhi Rai, Ritika Sagar and Shraddha Suman, Explore, Volume VIII, 2016.