P.G.DEPARTMENT OF HOME SCIENCE

MISSION:Overcoming UnderDevelopment &

Empowering Individuals ForSocietal Excellence

The core courses offered in M.Sc are:Child and Family StudiesGender StudiesEarly Childhood Care & EducationDisability StudiesAdvanced Study in Human DevelopmentStatistics & Computer ApplicationsChildren & Media

*including payment seats

Enrollment Ratio Of Ph.D

YEAR APPLIED ADMITTED

2004-05 90 23*

2005-06 95 25*

2006-07 98 22

2007-08 77 21*

2008-09 59 22*

YEAR APPLIED ADMITTED

2007-08 18 09

2008-09 31 05

UGC Model Curriculum Followed From 2002 Major Streams Offered: ECCE,FCW,CSN Currently Revision Of The Syllabus Undertaken In October

2008 Practicals Based Courses Having Application Orientation Internship In Two Semesters In ECD Institutions And In

Institutions For Children With Special Needs. Projects Are Undertaken In 1st Semester & Seminars Are

Presented By Students Of IVth Semester Elective Courses Offered

Name Designation Pay-Scale Qualification Nature of Duty

Dr.Charu Mohan Lab. Asstt. 5500-9000 Ph.D. Laboratory Incharge

Ms.Charu Magotra Professional Asstt. 5500-9000 M.A.Sociology Library

Mr.Pawan Kumar Computer Asstt. 4000-6000 D.C.S.A, PGDCA, M.A.Sociology

Computer related work and assisted in taking Computer’s Practicals of M.Sc. Students

Ms.Manju Sharma Senior Assistant 4000-6000 Graduate Office

Mr.Shokat Ali Junior Assistant 3050-4590 Senior Secondary Office

Mr.Ghar Singh Lab Attendant 3050-4590 Senior Secondary Laboratory

Mr.Tarsem Chand Orderly 3050-4590 Office

Mr.Shiv Ram Lab. Attendant 2650-4000 Hr.Secondary Part-II

Laboratory

Mr.Kuldeep Raj Chowkidar 2750-4000 Chowkidar

Name of the Teacher

Designation

Qualification

No. of Research students working for Ph.D.

No. of research papers published in Journals during 2002 onwards

No. of Refresher & other Courses Attended from 2002

Conference/Workshop Symposium Attended from 2002

National Orientation National

Prof. Rajni Dhingra

H.O.D Ph.D 07 29 34*

Dr. Neeru Sharma

Associate Professor

Ph.D 05 58 35

Dr. Shashi Manhas

Associate Professor

Ph.D 01 8 07

Dr. Samridhi Arora

Senior Assistant Professor

Ph.D 03 14 01 17

Dr. Sarika Manhas

Senior Assistant Professor

Ph.D 04 20 01 29

* Includes programs organized

Laboratories Psychological Testing Lab• Standardized Attitude, Aptitude & Interest Inventories & Scales • Rating Scales • Intelligence Tests • Projective Techniques & Other Personality Tests - Currently 106 Scales & 22 Tests Are Available

Extension Lab: AV Aids(T.V, Projectors,DVD)

Computer Lab - Three Computers Are Available Along With Printers - Total Of Nine desktop & three laptops are available in the

department

Nursery School & Day Care Centre Lab- Furniture & Teaching Aids Available

Library 2,220 Books Are Stocked In The Library Major Themes Of Books-Child & Human Development -Cross Cultural, Abnormal & Child Psychology -Research Methods & Statistics-Gender Issues & Women Empowerment -Disabilities Assessment & Care - 09 Journals Are Subscribed Of Which 02 Are International & 07

Are National - 312 M.Sc Dissertations & Ph.D Thesis Are Also Available - Computerized List Of Books Is Available Seminar hall Seating Arrangements For 45-50 People Available

Thrust Areas

Women's Issue ECCE Child Rearing Practices/ Parenting Schooling Empowering Persons With Special Needs Issues Related To Adolescence Reproductive Health & Sexuality Children In Difficult Circumstances Tribal Groups

Research Publications Total Number (2002-Till Date): 135

Research Projects (2002 Onwards)

Completed : 02 Ongoing :01 Applied :01

Name Of The Teacher

Title Of The Project

Duration

Funding Agency Amount Status

Prof.Rajni Dhingra & Dr. Sarika Manhas

Parental Beliefs Related To Schooling Among Young Children

2 Years UGC Unassigned Grant

25,000/- Completed

Prof.Rajni Dhingra

Reproductive Health Status and awareness among tribal (Gujjar) Adolescent girls

2 years ICSSR New 2,74,000/- Completed

Prof.Rajni Dhingra

Quick Appraisal of Supplementary Nutrition Program under ICDS in Jammu District

3 months NIPCCD 10,000 Completed

Prof.Rajni Dhingra

Monitoring of ICDS Programme

3 years Dept. Of Women And Child Development Through NIPCCD

1.74 Lakhs /Annum

Ongoing

Dr. Neeru Sharma & Dr. Samridhi Arora

Health Seeking Behaviour Among Women (35-65 Years)

2 years UGC Submitted

Ph.D Scholars

23 Awarded Ph.D Till 2008

20 Scholars Undertaking Ph.D

4 Synopsis Submitted For Registration

Year 2002  3 Days Orientation Courses for Anganwadi Workers and School Teachers

in Collaboration with Young’s India Social Welfare Organization In January 2002.

3-Days Orientation Courses On Early Childhood Care And Education For Teachers Of Tiger Nursery School, Satwari Cantt On 10-12th January 2002.

Seminar on “Children In Difficult Circumstances” On 18-19th Feb, 2002.

Year 2003  An Interactive Session On The Theme “Schooling In The Early Care Of

Life” On 10th May, 2003. The Vice Chancellor presided over the proceedings

Four Sessions Of Task Force Constituted By The Hon’ble V.C. For Recommendations On Improvement In Quality Of Education In Schools Of Jammu Held In May- June, 2003.

A One Day Seminar Cum Interaction Programme On The Theme Water The Elixir Of Life In Collaboration With WWF-Nature India On 12th Sept. 2003.

“Meena Day” celebrated on 23rd September 2003 In Collaboration With Young’s India Social Welfare Organization.

Year 2004  Five Teacher Empowerment Workshops For Teachers Of Reputed

Schools Namely, Presentation Convent, K.C Public School, Lawrence Public School In March 2004

A Two Day State Level Seminar On Role Of Voluntary Organization Of Jammu And Kashmir In The Development Of Women And Children In Collaboration With NIPCCD From 29th-30 Sept. 2004.

NSS Day Celebrated On 25th Sept.2004. Year 2005-06  An Extension Lecture ‘Earthquake: A Wakeup Warning And

Preparedness”, by Prof. G.M.Bhat P.G.Department Of Geology, University Of Jammu On 3rd May, 2006.

A Guest Lecture On “Monitoring And Evaluation” By Mr.Mahim Jitender, On 19th May, 2006

A Parent-Teacher Interaction Workshop For Parents Of Departmental Nursery School On 12 May, 2006.

Seven Interdisciplinary Guest Lectures During Dec. 2005-April, 2006.

A Course On Early Childhood Development Run For MJSS Students During Session 2006.

 Jan-May 2007  In Collaboration With ITCO A 3 days Entrepreneurship Development

Workshop From 1st To 3rd Feb., 2007.The Workshop Was Attended By Students, Scholars And Faculty Members From The Department.

A Series Of Interaction On “Personality Development” For MJSS Students During April, 2007 By Prof.Rita Jitendra

Mr.Mahim Jitendra Delivered Lectures On “Monitoring And Evaluation” During April-June, 2007.

Dr.J.P.S.Joorel Undertook Series Of Lectures On “Statistics” In May, 2007 As Part Of Inter Departmental Exchange.

June 2007-Dec. 2007  A Parental Empowerment Programme For Parents Of Departmental

Nursery School On 4th June 2007. A Panel Discussion On The Theme “Role Of Media In The Portrayal Of

The Disabled On 5th June , 2007.Media Personalities Were Invited On The Occasion.

Industry-Student Interface On 7th June, 2007 Where The Branch Head, HDFC Bank Was The Special Invitee.

A 10 Day Training Workshop On “Soft Toy Making” In The Month Of October, 2007 For The MJSS Students In Collaborating With “Sahara” A NGO For Women’s Empowerment.

A Month Long “Computer Literacy And Training For MJSS Students At DOEACC Centre From Sept.-Oct. 2007.

 Jan 2008-Dec. 2008.  Centre For Early Childhood Development(CECD) Inaugurated

On 5th Feb. 2008 By The Minister For Social Welfare, J&K Govt. A Series Of Interdisciplinary Lectures On Economic Evaluation And

Statistical Methods In May-June 2008 For Master’s Students. Students Of IVth Semester Presented A Series Of Seminar On

Current Trends And Issues In Human Development During May-June 2008.

a) Nursery School & Day Care Center Already functional(since 1997) Capacity Of 50 Children Aged 6 Months To 5 Years Foundations For Wholesome Personality Development New Nursery School Building Inaugurated In Feb’2008 Comprising

Of A Multi-activity Hall, Academic Room, Toy Room, Sleeping Room & Outdoor Play Area.

Environment Friendly Fiber Based Furniture Being Used

b) Documentation Centre Planned to be developed as Nodal Centre For Research &

Statistics On Children In J&K

c) Child Rights Cell To Undertake Activities For Advocacy Of Child Rights

d) Child & Family Guidance Cell Guidance To Normal & Special Children & Their Families

NET -16 SET-06 Ph.D Awarded- 11 Placement Of Ten Students/ Scholars In Social Welfare Department

As Supervisors Placement Of Ten Students/ Scholars As Lecturers In Colleges &

Senior Secondary Schools Placement Of Students/ Scholars In Various NGOs & Privately Run

Welfare Organizations Setting Up Of Centre For Early Childhood Development (CECD) Which

Is The Nodal Point For Delivery Of Services Related To Young Children

Conducting & Reporting Researches On Various Aspects Related To Children & Women

Provision For On- Job Training Of Students By Placement In Various ECCE Centres, Social Welfare Centres, Special Needs Institutes Etc.

Consultancy Services Are Provided To Those Interested In Starting ECCE Centres, Welfare Related Institutions & Other Entrepreneural Units