Chaired the Inaugural, Valedictory and Technical Sessions of various Highly Standardized Academic Activities like National and International Seminars, Conferences, Workshops, Memorial Lectures; Discussant; Panelist. A few prominent ones are:
2023Chaired the Valedictory Session and also served as Keynote Speaker in the National Seminar on 'The Role of Social Science in Managing Perception and Nurturing Peace in Jammu & Kashmir' sponsored by ICSSR in collaboration with Bhaderwah Campus, University of Jammu and Rashtriya Samaj Vigyan Parishad at Bhaderwah Campus, University of Jammu, October 29, 2023.
2022Chaired the session IV on 'Women in Environment Protection' on 26th Nov., 2022 in the National Seminar entitled 'Role of Women in Science and Technology for Sustainable Development for Atmanirbhar Bharat', jointly organized by Shakti and Jawahar Lal Nehru University, 24-26 Nov., 2022.
2019Chaired the session VIII on 'Education, Language Problem and Nation-Building' on 21st May, 2019 in the National Seminar entitled, 'Gandhian Way of Nation Building', organized by IIAS, Shimla, 20-22 May, 2019.
2018Chaired the session on 'Social Sciences, Education and Humanities', in 'Rajsthan Science Congress', 2018 (RSC) held at the Central University of Rajasthan, Kishangarh, Ajmer, Rajasthan on Oct. 14th, 2018.
2018Chaired the Velidictory Session in the ICPR Sponsored Two Days National Seminar on "Dharma, Universality and Contingencies of Human Life", organized by Lakshmibai College, University of Delhi, Delhi, February 24, 2018.
2018Chaired the Session Ist on "Philosophical & Religious Imaginings and Social Constraints faced by the Indian Women" in a National Seminar on "Stree Shakti: Bhartiya Thought and Practice" organized by Group of Intellectuals and Academicians, New Delhi, India Institute of Mass Communication & Prajna Pravah at IIMC, New Delhi, January 27, 2018.
2017Chaired the special lecture on "The Space Between Global Realities, Local Perspectives and the Representation of Disability in Literature" by Dr. Banibrat Mahanta under "IUC Associates Lecture Programme" organized by IIAS, Shimla, June 19, 2017.
2016Chaired the session IV entitled, "Global Drivers of Transformation and Transformation Potential of Indian Higher Education" on Feb.7 in the National Seminar on "Role of Higher Education in transforming India" organised by Association of Indian Universities in its 90th Annual General Meet, at Sardar Patel University, Vallabh Vidhya Nagar, Gujarat, Feb. 5-7, 2016.
2014Chaired a session on 23 January and actively participated in the West Zone Vice Chancellors Meet 2013-14 organised by Association of Indian Universities hosted by Kadi Sarva Vishvavidyalaya, Gandhi Nagar, Gujarat, January 23-24, 2014.
2012Chaired the Inaugural function of the Refresher Course on "Women's Studies" organized by Academic Staff College, B.H.U., Varanasi, June 5, 2012.
2012Chaired one of the sessions as a Sub-regional Co-ordinator in the "UGC Capacity Building Workshop for Women Managers in Higher Education" and transacted the manual on Women's Perspectives, organized by Women's Study Centre, Zamia Milia Islamia, New Delhi, 2012.
2012Chaired the session on "Historical Research and the Third World" on 25th Marc., in a three days National Seminar on "Contemporary Issues in Historical Research", organized by Department of History, Mahatma Gandhi Kashi Vidyapith, Varanasi, 24-26 March, 2012.
2012Chaired the session VI on 'Identification of Issues' on 26th Feb., in a two days National Seminar on "Understanding Minorities in India and Canada", organized by Canadian Studies Development Programme, Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi, held at HNT Seminar Hall, Faculty of Social Sciences25-26 Feb., 2012.
2012Chaired the session on "Contemporary Issues in Envorinmental Conservation" on 30th January, in a two days National Seminar on "Environmental Conservation and Nehruian Model of Development", organized by Institute of Gandhian Thought and Peace Studies, University of Allahabad, Allahabad, 30-31 Jan., 2012.
2011Chaired a Session in the National Seminar on "Affirmative Action Policies and Marginalized Sections" organized by Dept of Political Science, University of Allahabad, Allahabad, February 19, 2011.
2011Chaired the working session III on "Democratic Model" the National Seminar on "Contextualizing Democracy in 21st Centaury: Perspectives and Challenges" organized by Dept of Pol. Science, Kalindi College, Delhi University, Delhi, February 3, 2011.
2010Chaired the Inaugural Session in the National Seminar on "Relevance of Hind-Swaraj in Contemporary Social Atmosphere" jointly organized by Dept. of Philosophy & Religion, B.H.U., Varanasi and Suruchi Kala Samiti, Varanasi, September 24, 2010.
2010Chaired the Session on "Gender Studies: Gendering Pasts and Presents" in the National Seminar on "Research Without Boundaries: Interdisciplinary Research and Studies in Humanities" Organized by Faculty of Arts, B.H.U., Varanasi, September 10, 2010.
2010Chaired the Session on "Punji Ka Varchasva Aur Bharatiya Samaj" in the National Seminar on "Vaisvik Chunautiyan: Sahitya, Sanskriti, Samaj Aur Paryavaran" organized by MMV, B.H.U., Varanasi, March 19, 2010.
2010Chaired a Session on "Dalit Consciousness & making the language of Politics" in a workshop on 'Lokgyanni' on the theme "Folk life and Saint Literature: In Context of Kabir and Ravidas" organized by Dalit Centre, G. B. Pant Social Science Institute, Allahabad, at Hotel Diamond, Varanasi, March 10, 2010.
2010Chaired the IIIrd Technical Session in the National Seminar on "Impact of Globalisation on Human Rights in India" organized by Rajarshi Tandon Mahila Mahavidyalaya, Allahabad, November 28, 2010.
2009Chaired the valedictory session of IIIrd refresher course in Political Science at UGC Academic Staff College, BHU, Varanasi on 31st December, 2009.
2009Chaired the Plenary IVth Session in the National Seminar on "Repositioning Subalternity in Globalized India: The Dynamics of Social Inclusion" organized by Centre for Study of Social Exclusion and Inclusive Policy, Faculty of Social Sciences, BHU, Varanasi, November 21, 2009.
2009Chaired the Special Lecture on "Religion and Exclusion" delivered by Prof. Rajeev Bhargava, Chairperson, Centre for Study of Developing Societies organized by Centre for Study of Social Exclusion and Inclusive Policy, September 2, 2009.
2007Chaired the Session on "Resilience of Naxalism across Different States: Rethinking Strategies" in the National Seminar on "Naxalism, Governance and Development", organized by Dept. of Political Science, BHU, Varanasi, April 5, 2007.
2006Chaired the IVth Technical Session on "Role of Policymakers, Government Institutions, Health Care Institutions, NGOs and International Agencies in Ensuring Safe Motherhood and Meternal Health" in the International Workshop on "Consultation and Experience-Sharing on Safe Motherhood-Looking Ahead", organized by Centre for Women's Studies and Development, BITS, Pilani, Rajasthan and sponsored by UNICEF, ICSSR, New Delhi and OWSA, New Delhi, September 9, 2006.
2006Chaired the VIIth Session on 'Women and Political Empowerment' in a National Seminar on 'Gender Justice', April 4, jointly organized by Indian Institute of Advanced Study, Shimla & National Commission for Women, New Delhi held at India Int. Centre, New Delhi, April 4-5, 2006.
2006Chaired a Session in the National Seminar on 'एडवर्ड सईद एवं समकालीन बौद्धिक विमर्श' organized by Premchanda Sahitya Sansthan, Varanasi, Department of Hindi and Bharat Kala Bhawan, BHU, December 5, 2006.
2005Chaired a Session in the Regional Workshop on 'Social and Institutional Framework for Female Participation in Agriculture' organized by NIPCCD Regional Centre, Lucknow, Sept. 28, 2005.
2004Chaired the IVth Session of the National Seminar on 'The Role of Women in Indian Freedom Struggle' organized by Mahila Mahavidyalaya, Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi, February 20, 2004.
2004Chaired the Inaguaral Session of the National Seminar on "Political Mobilization of Women Towards Panchayati Raj Institution in India" organized by Jagatpur Post Graduate College, Jagatpur, Varanasi, February 13, 2004.
2004Chaired one Session in the National Consultation on 'Emerging Dimension of Women's Empowerment' organised by Dept. of Women's Studies, NCERT, New Delhi, February 6, 2004.
2004Chaired a session in the National Seminar on "Problems Related to Women Empowerment (With Special Reference to Wife-Battering and Wife Abuse)" on 25th September, organized by Handia P.G. College, Allahabad, Sept. 25-26, 2004.
2003Chaired the Session on 'Women Empowerment and Children's Development' in a two days State Seminar on 'Role of NGO's in the Development of Children and Women of Uttaranchal' organized by NIPCCD, New Delhi at Hotel Akaeta, Dehradun, October 30, 2003.
2003Chaired the Panel on 'Women's Empowerment Policy: National and State' in the two-day Regional Workshop on 'Women's Empowerment: A Dialogue on Policies and Programmes' at Yatrik Hotel, Allahabad organized by SIPRA and NCWI (Allahabad), CDSA and FES (New Delhi), May 19, 2003.
2003Chaired the session on 'Politics of Interpretations' in the National Seminar on 'Subaltern Consciousness, Humanism and the Politics of Interpretations' organized by Mahila Mahavidyalaya, Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi, February 21, 2003.
2002Chaired the Panel Discussion on 'Women and Militarisation in Asia' as a part of 'VIth Indian Congress of Asian and Pacific Studies' held at Seminar Hall, Department of Philosophy, BHU, Varanasi, October 25, 2002.
2002Chaired the Plenary Session on 'New Perspectives on Sino-Indian Relations' in the VIth Conference of the Indian Congress of Asian and Pacific Studies' organized by Faculty of Arts, BHU, October 24, 2002.
2002Chaired the Panel Discussion on 'Sexual Harassment of Women' in a two days Regional (North) Conference on "Sexual Harassment" organized by School of Law and Legal Studies, GGS Indraprastha University, Delhi, held at India Habitat Centre, New Delhi, September 4, 2002.
2001Chaired the IIIrd Session of the National Seminar on 'Contemporary Relevance of Smritis' held at Allahabad Museum, Allahabad, organised by Indian Institute of Advanced Studies, Shimla, Jan. 21, 2001.
1999Chaired the Valedictory Session of the National Seminar on "The Importance of Human Rights: Need for Fresh Approaches", organised by Dept. of Pol. Science, H.N.B. Garhwal University, Srinagar, Oct. 5, 1999.
1999Chaired the Session on "Terrorism and Violation of Human Rights: Judicial Activism and Role of Civil Society" in the National Seminar on 'The Importance of Human Rights: Need for Fresh Approaches' organised by Dept. of Political Science, H.N.B. Garhwal University, Srinagar, Oct. 5, 1999.
1999Chaired the session on "Socio-Economic Changes and Museum" in National Workshop called 'Vimarsh' to discuss various aspects of the 'Museum of Ethnography and the Socio-Economic Development' organised by G.B. Pant Social Science Institute, Allahabad, Aug. 4, 1999.
1999Chaired the IIIrd Session on "Women's Rights" in a National Seminar on "Women's Rights are Human Rights", organized by Centre for Women's Studies and Development, BHU, Varanasi, March 9, 1999.
1997Chaired the Panel on "Dilemmas of Liberalism" on July 25, 1997 at the 50th Annual Conference of the 'All India Political Science Association' Held at Palai, Kerala, July 25-27, 1997.
1995Chaired a Panel on "Contemporary Political Theory: Trends and Challenges" at the 49th Annual Conference of the Indian Political Science Association held at Vishakhapatnam, Jan. 2-4, 1995.
1994Chaired one Panel in a National Seminar on "Gandhi's Vision of Man" at Sambhalpur University, Orissa, Sept. 16, 1995.
INTERNATIONAL (Memberships of Learned Bodies)
Founder Member, International Forum for India's Heritage.
Indian Association of Canadian Studies (Life Member).
The Bertrand Russell Society, U.S.A.
International Political Science Association, Paris, France.
Life Member of Women's International League for Peace and Freedom (WILPF), Geneva.