PROFESSOR OF THE MONTH
Prof. Preeti Awasthi
Prof. Preeti Awasthi is Head,Department of Political Science at Avadh Girls' Degree College,Lucknow. During her studies she won many Gold Medals in Academic and Research field.She has authoured Books and published Articles in National and International Journals.Her research is focused on State Politics,highlighting the role of Regional Political Parties in formation and working of the Union Government in India.She is also a Member of National Council of Women in India and Indian Political Science Association.
Qualifications
• Ph.D., Dec 2005, Political Science, University of Lucknow,
Topic: ‘Role of Regional Political Parties in National Politics during Nineties with special reference to the formation and working of the Union Government in India’.
• UGC NET(JRF) June 2001 .
• UGC NET, December 1999.
• M.A., 1999, Political Science, University of Lucknow.
• B.A., 1997, Political Science, English, Economics University of Lucknow.
Career and experience
• Professor - Avadh Girls’ Degree College, Lucknow, 2021(November) - present.
• Head Dept. of Political Science, Avadh Girls’ Degree College, Lucknow, 2001 - present.
• Proctor - Avadh Girls’ Degree College, Lucknow,2025- present.
• Coordinator AGDC - IGNOU, 2023 till Date
• Co-Coordinator - NAAC/IQAC, 2022 till Date
• Nodal Officer – SWAYAM, 2024 till Date
• Dean of Students AGDC, 2022 – 2025
• Astt. Coordinator AGDC - IGNOU, 2022-2023
• Associate Professor - Avadh Girls’ Degree College, Lucknow, 2010 - 2021 (October).
• Assistant Professor - Avadh Girls’ Degree College, Lucknow, 2001 -2010(November).
• Academic Counsellor – IGNOU, 2016 till Date
• Visiting Lecturer of Political Science at Distant Education Programme, Dept. of Education, University Of Lucknow, 2010 – 2011, 2011 - 2012.
• Guest Lecturer of Political Science at Evening Classes, Dept. of Political Science, University of Lucknow, 2000 – 2001, 2001 – 2002.
• Guest Lecturer of Political Science at A.P.Sen Girls P.G. College, Lucknow, August 2000 – September 2000
Research interests
State Politics with emphasis on the role of National and Regional political parties in the formation of the governments. My current research involves the areas: Elections, Voting behaviour and Coalition Politics with particular reference to behaviour of Regional parties. Women and Child Issues and Politics.
Selected publications
BOOKS PUBLISHED:
• COALITION POLITICS IN INDIA (During nineties) ISBN: 978-93-86240-28-6
• CHILD RIGHTS, SAFETY, WELFARE AND WELL BEING (Edited) ISBN: 978-93-86240-35-4
• CHILD RIGHTS, EDUCATION AND WELFARE(Edited) ISBN: 978-93-86240-36-1
• ROADMAP TO INTERNAL SECURITY IN INDIA: CHALLENGES AND DILEMMAS(Edited) ISBN:978-93-83930-38-8
• ANTHROPOGEOGRAPHIE: CONTEMPORARY ISSUES, PROBLEMS AND SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT
CHAPTER – WOMEN EMPOWERMENT: A CHALLENGE TO SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT
ISBN: 978-93-91979-21-8
Awards and honours
TEACHER’S EXCELLENCE AWARD – 2026, ‘Praneta’-Jaipuria Institute of Management, Lucknow.
(For Innovation in Teaching & Learning)
• THE SILVER JUBILEE GOLD MEDAL – 2005, University of Lucknow.
(For the Best Research Work in Political Science produced during the Session 2005)
• CHANCELLOR’S SILVER MEDAL- 1999, University of Lucknow.
(For being the Best Post Graduate Student in All the Faculties)
• PROF. B.M. SHARMA MEMORIAL GOLD MEDAL – 1998, University of Lucknow.
(For securing Highest Marks in the paper dealing with Indian Political System in M.A. I in Political Science)
• ACHARYA NARENDRA DEVA MADHAVA RAO GOLD MEDAL – 1999, University of Lucknow.
(For being the Best Student in Political Science in M.A II)
• SHRIMATI NIRUPMA MISRA MEMORIAL GOLD MEDAL –1999, University of Lucknow.
(For being the Best Successful Woman Student in Political Science in M.A II)
• DR. R.N. AWASTHI MEMORIAL GOLD MEDAL – 1999, University of Lucknow.
(For a candidate who obtained Highest Percentage of Marks in Political Thought Paper in Political Science in M.A II)
• VANGALA NARASAMMA GURU MEMORIAL GOLD MEDAL – 1999, University of Lucknow.
(For being the Best M.A. Student in Political Science)
• AWARDED BY DEPT. OF EDUCATION UTTAR PRADESH – 1994
(For securing the Highest Marks in Civics in Intermediate U.P. Board Examination)
Contribution to students and society
Actively contributed to the academic community by organizing National Seminars, Conferences, Workshops, and Webinars. As the Best Practices in my College I have initiated Animal Adoption at the Zoo in Lucknow and the effort was honored by the Lucknow Zoo during its “Wild Life Week 2026”
Interview or message
''MY 26 YEARS OF DEDICATED SERVICE IN ACADEMICS, ADMINISTRATION HAS ENHANCED MY EXPERIENCE AND INTEGRITY. IT HAS EXTENDED MY REACH TO GRASSROOT UNDERSTANDING LEADING TO ETHICAL LEADERSHIP''