Dr. SANJAY KUMAR

Social History of Health and Medicine: Historically analyzing the Indigenous System of Medicine, Evolution of Medical Knowledge over the period, development of Ayurveda through Naturopathy; availability and accessibility of health and healthcare for various sections of the Indian Society; health policies draw and implemented by various Rulers or Governments over the times; foundation of Modern/Current Public Health System in India at the eve of independence; Impact of globalization on public health and how the State shift from the welfare nation to Public Private Partnership; National Public Health Policies and various other commissions and committee related to public health; failure of public health sector and dominance of private health sector; health insurance schemes and health status of marginalized sections.

Oral History: Meaning, Concept, Process of Creating and Relevance of Oral History in History Writing.

Comparative Study of Baba Saheb Dr. B.R. Ambedkar and Mahatma Gandhi: Struggle, Philosophy, Commitment and his work for the Indian Nation, Indian Society as well as for entire Humanity.  

·         Parliament Library, Parliament House, New Delhi.

·         Ratan Tata Library, University of Delhi.

·         Akhil Bhartiya Itihas Sanklan Yojana, New Delhi.

History of Modern India

Social History of India

Issues in World History in 20th Century

Investigating Inequalities in Indian Society

Women in Indian History

Gandhi and Education 

Making the Post-Colonial India

Popular Cultures in India

Tourism and Management 

As a Convener of Co-ordination Committee with Central Library, organized a talk cum workshop on "Availability and Accessibility of E-Books and E-Resources through DU E-Library", spoken by Dr. Rajesh Singh, Chief Librarian, University of Delhi, on 19th October 2023.

1. Indian Council of Social Science Research (ICSSR) offered Post-Doctoral Fellowship for the Year 2015-16 to work on the topic "Historically Analysing the Social Exclusion and Inclusion through Primary Public Health Policies in Pre and Post Economic Reform in India: A Case Study of Marginal Section in District in District Bulandshahr, UP".

2.  University Grant Commission (UGC) awarded Rajiv Gandhi National Fellowship for Doctoral research in 2009-10 -2014-15. (for M.Phil. and  PhD.).

12 weeks, (mid April-Mid July 2025) Value Addition Certificate Course "Exploring Nonviolent & Respectful Communication for Our well-being" with the collaboration of Gandhi Smriti and Darshan Samiti, Rajghat, Ministry of Culture .

Organized a talk on Captivating World of Rock Art in India an "An Introduction to Rock Art of India" by Dr. Dileep Kumar Sant, IGNCA, Delhi on 10th October 2023,  as Legacy's convener and staff advisor.

Organized book release function and talk of Prof. Umesh A. Kadam (CHS, JNU) with Prof. Dilbagh Singh (JNU), Prof. Rajni Abbi (Proctor, DU) and shri Prashant Jain, on 20th October, 2023, as Convener of Legacy: the History Society, KMC and staff advisor.

An Interactive Session on "Relevance of Re-writing Indian History", by Prof. P.K. Srivastava (BHU, Varanasi), 27th October 2023, as a Convener of Legacy: the History Society and staff advisor.

An Interactive Session on "Decoding Mahatma Gandhi: Narratives, Myths and Realities", by Prof. Gopal Ji Pradhan, 5th Feb. 2024, as a Convener of Legacy: the History Society and staff advisor.

Prof. K.M. Ashraf Memorial Lecture (department's most prestigious annual academic event, on 20th Feb 2024), on "Tracing the Evaluation of Social History: Cate, Gender and Class", invited speakers Prof. Upinder Singh on Women's World: View from Inscription; Prof. Sunita Zaidi on A Fresh Look at Socio-Cultural Traits from past to present: Caste, Class and Gender; Prof. Amarjiva Lochan on Imprints of Indian Social Orders Beyond and Shore; and Prof. Yuthika Mishra on Gender and Caste Dynamics in Modern Times, as a Convener of the event, Legacy and staff advisor.

A National academic seminar on the occasion of International Earth Day-22 April 2024 on theme "Decoding Mahatma Gandhi's Myth, Narratives, and Realities. Invited speakers:- Prof. Jugal Kishore (Head Community Medicine, VMMC, Safdarjung Hospital) on Gandhi and Environment: Sustainability, Naturopathy and Environment; Prof. Suresh Kumar on Annihilation of Caste: Gandhi, Savarkar and Ambedkar; Dr. Maninder Nath Thakur on Gandhi and His Ramrajya, as Convener of Gandhi Study Circle & Legacy: the History Society, and  staff advisor.

7th Semester (H), History of Diseases and Medicine, DSE

7th Semester (H), History of Health and Medicine, GE

7th Semester (BA Pr.), Fundamentals of Historical Research, DSE

3rd Semester, Gandhi and Education (VAC)

VAC course "Nonviolent and Respectful Communication for our Well-being" with the collaboration Gandhi Smriti and Darshan Samiti  (GSDS), Ministry of Culture. 

1.      11th December, 2023, Organizer, Dr. Sanjay Sharma, "A Dialogue with Gandhi: Context and Relevance, Convenor, Gandhi Study Circle

1.      5th February, 2024, Organizer, Prof. Gopal Ji Pradhan, Ambedkar University, "Decoding Mahatma Gandhi: Narratives, Myths & Realities ", Convenor, Gandhi Study Circle.

1.     9th April, 2024, Organizer, Annual Student’s research paper presentation, Riwaaz-e-Tareekh, (Paper Presentation Competition), on "Tracing Modernity: Dynamics and Transformation in South Asian History." Dr. Sanjay Verma, Dr. Rajesh Prasad, and Dr. Nirja Sharma (Buddhist Studies) were Judge.

1.      11 March 2024, Organizer, Academic Trip to Gandhi Smriti and Darshan Samiti, engage with Mahatma Gandhi’s life and philosophy through visual narratives.

1.      4th March, 2024, Organizer, Heritage Walk at Purana Qila, with Dr. Dushyant Kumar Shah and Dr. Shravan Kumar, As Staff Advisor, Legacy

On October 4th, 2024, Field/Education Trip to National Archive of India, New Delhi, as Staff Advisor and Convenor to Legacy: The History Society, Kirori Mal College, University of delhi.

1.      20 October 2024, Organizer, One Day Educational Trip, Gandhi Darshan (Rajghat), the National Gandhi Museum, and Gandhi Smriti (Birla House).

October 5th, 2024, Organizer, Heritage Walk to Humayun Tomb, with Convener Dr. Shravan Kumar and Dr. Dushyant Kumar Shah.

1.    12-17 April 2024, Organizer, Departmental Education Trip to Himachal Pradesh, Dr. Dushyant Kr Shah and Mr. Dhiraj Kumar were there with 76 students, as Staff Advisor and Convenor, Legacy: The History Society and the Trip.

1.      22 April 2024, Academic Session with Dr. Manindra Nath Thakur, JNU (on Gandhi and His Ram Rajya), Dr. Jugal Kishor, VMMC & Safdarjung Hospital (on Gandhi and Environment), and Prof. Suresh Kumar, Buddhist Studies, DU (on Annihilation of Caste and Ideological Debates).

1.      6-7 May 2024, Co-Organizer, Two Day CCRT Workshop on Digital District Repository (DDR) initiative as part of Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav, Shri Rajiv Kumar, Director of CCRT and an alumnus of Kirori Mal College, Dr. Rahul Kumar (Deputy Director, CCRT), Namrata Kohli, and Professor Umesh Ashok Kadam from Jawaharlal Nehru University’s Centre for Historical Studies.

1.      19 May 2024, Organizer, Educational Tour to Pradhan Mantri Sangrahalaya and Gandhi Smriti Museum.

1.      11 September 2024, Organizer, Movie Screening, “Lage Raho Munna Bhai”, a film associated with Gandhian values such as truth, non-violence, and Satyagraha. 

1.      25 November 2024, Organizer, Speaker Session by Prof. Sanghmitra Sheel Acharya (JNU), Sustainable Health for Holistic Wellbeing: Historical Perspectives from the Margins.

1.      4 December 2024, Organizer, Discussion on Hind Swaraj, "Gandhi Swaraj on Education." The discussion revolved around the book Hind Swaraj by Mahatma Gandhi, analyzing the relevance of his views in the contemporary world and addressing critiques of his ideas.

1.      30 January 2025, Organizer, Observation of Martyr's Day and an academic Movie Screening Session “Aur Gandhi Aye from Bharat Ek Khoj” followed by Swaraj-E-Qahani: The Quiz Competition.

1.      11-12 February 2025, Organizer, Academic Session with Dr. S.K. Manjul, Director of the Archaeological Survey of India, at KMC.

1.      12 February 2025, Organizer, visit to the Rakhigarhi Archaeological site enhancing engagement with India’s rich historical heritage. 

1.      14^th February 2025, Organizer, Prof. KM Ashraf Memorial Lecture (Departments’ most prestigious academic event) by Prof. Amar Farooquie followed by National Seminar on “Traditions in Transition: Customs, Rituals, Resistance and Reforms in Indian History”, by Prof. Prabhu Prasad Mohapatra, Dr. Lata Singh (JNU), and Dr. Iliyas Hussain (JMI).

1.      23^rd Feb. to 1^st March 2025, Education-Historical Trip to Dharmshala-Dalai Lama Temple, Mcleod Ganj, Triund Trek, and Khajjiar Excursion with 72 Students and one faculty Dr. Dushyant Kr Shah.

1.      1^st October 2025, Organizer, Speaker Session on Gandhi, Prof. Sucheta Mahajan, JNU, GSC, KMC.