The Department of Public Administration is dedicated to the comprehensive study and practice of Public Governance, Policy-making, and Management within the Public sector. It boasts an interdisciplinary approach and is supported by experienced faculty and strong research output. The department offers practical training through summer internships, research projects and workshops ensuring students gain hands-on experience. Its innovative curriculum covers key areas such as Policy Analysis, Public Management, Indian Administration, Governance Ethics, Public Financial Management, Regulatory Governance, E-governance, Industrial Relations and Labour Law, Comparative Public Administration, Local Government like urban and rural development and Data Analysis or Research related to the subject. Graduates and Post-graduates are well-prepared for diverse careers in Government, International Organizations, Public Sector Consultancy, Academia, the Non-profit Sector, and the Private Sector. They can undertake roles such as policy analyst, administrative officer, public affairs manager, consultant, program evaluator, budget analyst, community development specialist, human resources manager, urban planner, environmental policy analyst, public health administrator, legislative assistant, non-profit manager, academician or researcher, international development specialist, and public sector IT manager. The Department's emphasis on ethical practices and good governance equips students to lead and manage public organizations effectively. With a strong foundation and focus on theoretical understanding and analytical skills, the Department of Public Administration ensures its graduates are ready to meet the evolving demands of public service and contribute significantly to society.
Dr. D.P. Sharma, Professor in the Department of Political Science at Gauhati University, was the guest speaker for the session on ‘Election Commission and Model Code of Conduct’. |
Dr. Vikas Tripathi, Assistant Professor in the Department of Political Science at Gauhati University, was the guest speaker for the session on ‘Election Commission and Model Code of Conduct’. |
Dr. Mohinder Singh, Visiting Professor in the Department of Political Science and Public Administration at RIMT University Punjab, served as a resource person for the ‘Online FDP on Emerging Areas of Research in Public Administration’. |
Dr. Jayanta Krishna Sharmah, Dean, Professor and Head in the Department of Political Science at Gauhati University, served as a resource person for the ‘Online FDP on Emerging Areas of Research in Public Administration’. |
Dr. Janak Singh Meena, Professor and Head in the Department of Gandhian Thought and Peace Studies at the Central University of Gujarat, served as a resource person for the ‘Online FDP on Emerging Areas of Research in Public Administration’. |
Dr. D.P. Sharma, Professor in the Department of Political Science at Gauhati University, also served as a resource person for the ‘Online FDP on Emerging Areas of Research in Public Administration’. |
Dr. Vikas Tripathi, Assistant Professor in the Department of Political Science at Gauhati University, also served as a resource person for the ‘Online FDP on Emerging Areas of Research in Public Administration’. |
Shri Dipak Kumar Sharma, Chairman of the Indian Institute of Public Administration, Assam, was the guest speaker for the ‘Interactive Session on Civic Responsibility For Good Governance’. |
The Department of Public Administration is dedicated to the comprehensive study and practice of Public Governance, Policy-making, and Management within the Public sector. It boasts an interdisciplinary approach and is supported by experienced faculty and strong research output. The department offers practical training through summer internships, research projects and workshops ensuring students gain hands-on experience. Its innovative curriculum covers key areas such as Policy Analysis, Public Management, Indian Administration, Governance Ethics, Public Financial Management, Regulatory Governance, E-governance, Industrial Relations and Labour Law, Comparative Public Administration, Local Government like urban and rural development and Data Analysis or Research related to the subject.
Graduates and Post-graduates are well-prepared for diverse careers in Government, International Organizations, Public Sector Consultancy, Academia, the Non-profit Sector, and the Private Sector. They can undertake roles such as policy analyst, administrative officer, public affairs manager, consultant, program evaluator, budget analyst, community development specialist, human resources manager, urban planner, environmental policy analyst, public health administrator, legislative assistant, non-profit manager, academician or researcher, international development specialist, and public sector IT manager. The Department's emphasis on ethical practices and good governance equips students to lead and manage public organizations effectively. With a strong foundation and focus on theoretical understanding and analytical skills, the Department of Public Administration ensures its graduates are ready to meet the evolving demands of public service and contribute significantly to society.
Dr. D.P. Sharma, Professor in the Department of Political Science at Gauhati University, was the guest speaker for the session on ‘Election Commission and Model Code of Conduct’. |
Dr. Vikas Tripathi, Assistant Professor in the Department of Political Science at Gauhati University, was the guest speaker for the session on ‘Election Commission and Model Code of Conduct’. |
Dr. Mohinder Singh, Visiting Professor in the Department of Political Science and Public Administration at RIMT University Punjab, served as a resource person for the ‘Online FDP on Emerging Areas of Research in Public Administration’. |
Dr. Jayanta Krishna Sharmah, Dean, Professor and Head in the Department of Political Science at Gauhati University, served as a resource person for the ‘Online FDP on Emerging Areas of Research in Public Administration’. |
Dr. Janak Singh Meena, Professor and Head in the Department of Gandhian Thought and Peace Studies at the Central University of Gujarat, served as a resource person for the ‘Online FDP on Emerging Areas of Research in Public Administration’. |
Dr. D.P. Sharma, Professor in the Department of Political Science at Gauhati University, also served as a resource person for the ‘Online FDP on Emerging Areas of Research in Public Administration’. |
Dr. Vikas Tripathi, Assistant Professor in the Department of Political Science at Gauhati University, also served as a resource person for the ‘Online FDP on Emerging Areas of Research in Public Administration’. |
Shri Dipak Kumar Sharma, Chairman of the Indian Institute of Public Administration, Assam, was the guest speaker for the ‘Interactive Session on Civic Responsibility For Good Governance’. |
# | Position in D-BoS | Name and Designation |
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1 | Convener (Ex-Officio)- Head of the Department | Dr. Meenu Sharma, Head, Department of Public Administration |
2 | All Faculty members of the Department Members (Ex-Officio) |
Ms. Mabel Aind, Assistant Professor
Ms. Nikita Biswakarma,, Teaching Assistant |
3 | External Expert (Academic) |
Prof. Inderjeet Singh Sodhi, Professor, RGNIYD, TN.
Prof. Mamta Mokta, Dean, Social Science, HPU, Shimla |
# | Content | Name of the Member | Designation | Designation in the committee |
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1. | Head of the Department | Dr. Meenu | Professor | Chairperson |
2. | Two Assistant Professors holding Ph.D. degree | Dr. Monika Kumari | Assistant Professor | Member |
Dr. Upendra Tripathi | Assistant Professor | Member | ||
3. | Three external members not below the rank of Professors, including members from an allied department, who will be nominated by the URC | Prof. Swabera Islam | Professor | External Member |
Prof. Gautam Majumdar | Professor | External Member | ||
Prof. Shiela Bora | Professor | External Member |