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Dr. Urmila Yadav

Dr. Urmila Yadav

Professor , Law

urmila.yadav@sharda.ac.in

About

Dr. Urmila Yadav is a Sociologist who is currently working as a Professor in Sharda School of Law, Sharda University. She is actively engaged in teaching & research. Prof.Yadav has received funding from various Govt. agencies from National Institute of Social defence, Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment, Govt. of India, National Commission for Women, Govt. of India, The Indian Council of Social Science Research (ICSSR) Government of India etc. She has successfully completed seven Govt. funded grants and presently working on another major Research project funded by ICSSR. Dr. Yadav has more than 30 research papers published in various reputed National and International journals, presented papers at national and international platforms, research grants, published patents and prestigious awards by National Commission for Women (NCW) & Uttar Pradesh Police (Women & Safety Wing) for her excellent contribution in society. She has published, authored and edited books on various Women & Elderly related issues and has received many accolades in the academic area. She is member of several societies and advisory boards. Her pioneering efforts continue to shape contemporary strategies in the area of Women empowerment and Social Justice.

Experience
  • 25 Years
Qualification
  • P.hd
  • M.A.
Award & Recognition

  • Prashasti Patra –for “Women's Safety / Respect & self-reliance”• By Police Commissionerate Gautam Budh Nagar ,8th March, 2022
  • Appreciation Letter Awarded for outstanding Leadership & contribution in success of family Dispute Resolution Clinic – FDRC Knowledge park , Gautam Budh Nagar, By National Commission for Women (NCW) 24th March,2021
  • Appreciation letter –Received for Active participation & contribution in FDRC Knowledge park by DCP Women Security, Gautam Budh Nagar, By DCP Women Security, Gautam Budh Nagar ,26 March,2021
  • Prashasti Patra –Received for Active participation & contribution in FDRC Knowledge park.By DCP Women Security, Gautam Budh Nagar,Aug.2020
  • Best Paper Award-by INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY & SCIENCE, Mohan Nager Ghaziabad,, INT-Conference on -" Convergence of social Innovation and digital transformation in Business" 5-6 April 2019

Research

  • Project Director of ICSSR Major Research Project (₹1.4 crore) on a longitudinal socio-legal study of the Siddi Tribe in Gujarat, generating evidence-based policy recommendations.
  • Research Project (₹ 12.87 lacks) on “All Women Police Station Performance (Working Efficiency & Effectiveness) in Uttar Pradesh” sponsored by Govt. of India, National Commission for Women,New Delhi, Completed
  • Grant of (₹ 2.16 Lacks) for "Critical Issues & Challenges of Elderly in India-The Path Ahead" by National Institute of Social defence, Ministry of Social Justice & empowerment, Govt. of India. 7th March 2023. Completed
  • Grant of (₹1.48 Lacks) by National Commission for women New Delhi, for “Identification of Abusive Relationships & Prevention of Domestic Violence” January, 2022
  • Grant of (₹1.98 Lacks) for “Gender Ratio Disparity” by NCW under the Govt.of India, 7th December 2021. Completed

Publication

  • 50+ Publications
  • 15+ Authored and Edited books
  • 2 Patent published

Certifications

  • Gender Justice & Workplace Security, Offered by NPTEL
  • Short Course on- " How to Plan, Write and Submit Project Proposals"

Area of Interest

  • Sociology of Crime and Deviance
  • Society in India structure and change
  • Research Methodology
  • Social welfare and Social legislation