About Political Science Department
History: The Department of Political Science was established at the beginning of the college in 1959. The department provides undergraduate courses to almost 250 students every year. The department’s first priority is to provide its students with excellent teaching in the subject of Political science. The department runs the classes B.A. 1, B.A. 2, and B.A. 3. After the implementation of the New Education Policy 2020, the department also runs Ph.D. programs in Political Science from 2021.
Vision: Educate, Empower, and Lead: Creating Conscientious Citizens
The Department envisions creating a pool of public-spirited and forward-looking students who contribute towards positive social transformation leading to a more inclusive and egalitarian democratic society.
Mission: To develop the ability to imagine beyond the given-
- Encourage learners’ holistic and skill-based development through interdisciplinary and multifaceted education;
- Enable learners to critically assess and introspect issues surrounding current debates, as well as develop critical self-reflection about our society’s life world;
- Sensitize the learners about socio-cultural diversity to shape an inclusive Indian democratic system;
- Nurture lifelong inspired learners with advanced socio-political knowledge in a digitally-driven and ever-changing world.
Thrust Area:
The department’s thrust area is to “Educate and Impart Civic Values and Political Solidarity” through
- Social Awareness and Political Empowerment; and
- Experiential Learning.
Social Awareness & Political Empowerment:
Train students on issues of social awareness like gender, caste, ethnicity, and environment
Train students on the values of democracy, rule of law, internationalism, and respect for human rights
Our students have been carrying forward these values by building a chain effect, with the optimism to make our society more just, inclusive, and humane
Activities: The department does not confine itself to the role of teaching only. The department believes that its role extends to providing a personality development program to its students. It
concentrates a lot on the improvement of the communication skills of its students appearing for various competitive exams. Students are provided counseling by the department. This is the reason many ex-students are having respectable jobs with the government and other organizations. Many students of the department have been selected in the entrance exam for post-graduation in prestigious Universities such as Jawahar Lal Nehru University, Bananas Hindu University Allahabad University, and South Asian University. In order to increase the analytical ability of its students, Department regularly organize seminars, quizzes, and tutorials.
Departmental Achievements
Department of Political Science has an extensive network of alumni who have achieved great heights in their careers. The achievements of a few are mentioned here:
- Aparajita Sharma is a Business Journalist have worked with Mint, Fortune India, Outlook Money, and Singapore’s Business Times among others. She is also a certified financial planner. She also co-authored a book titled “The Big Bull of Dalal Street” published by Penguin.
- Devendra Goswami joined UP Judicial Services in the year 2009. He is currently serving as an Additional District and Sessions Judge in Meerut.
- Rudra Pratap Singh is a social worker. He is also the founder of “Unmaad” which works for mentally challenged people.
- Paramveer Singh Jadaun is an advocate based in New Delhi and practicing in the Supreme Court of India.
- Sunil Kumar is from the 2009 batch of the Indian Postal Service. Currently, he is the Director (Staff) of the Department of Posts in the Ministry of Communications, Government of India.
- Gaurav Mishra is an Assistant Professor at a Government Degree College, Hamirpur.
- Ekta Saxena is a Civil Judge or Judicial Magistrate in the Jharkhand Judicial Services.
- Abhishek Tripathi cracked SSC CGL in 2018. Currently, working in the Ministry of External Affairs as Assistant Section Officer at Indian Foreign Service.
Faculty
PROF. RAJESH KUMAR
 | PROF. RAJESH KUMAR |
| Email Address | rajeshkumar_kn04@csjmu.ac.in, guptakrajesh2001@gmail.com, |
| Present Post | Professor |
| Department | POLITICAL SCIENCE |
| Date of Appointment | 14-08-1996 |
| Qualification | M.A, NET-JRF, Ph.D |
| Broad Area of Research | Social Sciences - Political Science |
| Specific Areas of Research Expertise | International Relations |
| RESEARCHGATE ID | https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Rajesh-Kumar-476 |
| Google Scholar ID | https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=gYLv8nQAAAAJ&hl=en |
| VIDWAN ID | 218105 |
DR. ANUJ KUMAR MISHRA
 | DR. ANUJ KUMAR MISHRA |
| Email Address | akmishra_kn04@csjmu.ac.in, anujkumarm38@gmail.com |
| Present Post | Assistant Professor |
| Department | POLITICAL SCIENCE |
| Date of Appointment | 12/09/2017 |
| Qualification | MA, M.Phil., NET-JRF, Ph.D. |
| Broad Area of Research | Social Sciences - Political Science |
| Specific Areas of Research Expertise | Political Philosophy: Indian and Western |
| RESEARCHGATE ID | https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Anuj-Mishra-18 |
| Google Scholar ID | https://scholar.google.com/citations?hl=en&user=mAnKvhIAAAAJ |
| VIDWAN ID | 223055 |
Departmental Activity
A special lecture was organized by the Department of Political Science, PPN PG College, Kanpur on April 25th, 2024 on the topic “Importance of voting in Nation Building”. Key Note Speaker of the program Prof. AK Verma (Director CSSP, Kanpur) emphasized the importance of voting rights. He noted that voting is the cornerstone of democracy, serving as the bedrock upon which nations are built. It empowers citizens to have a say in shaping their government, policies, and future. Through the act of voting, individuals exercise their rights and responsibilities as members of a democratic society. He highlighted that when citizens actively participate in elections, they contribute to the legitimacy of the government and the democratic process. By casting their votes, they express their preferences and hold their elected representatives accountable for their actions. This accountability fosters transparency, integrity, and trust in the governing institutions, thereby strengthening the foundation of the nation. Social Worker Shri Nuvendu Shukla underscored the importance of voter education and awareness campaigns in empowering citizens to make informed choices and actively participate in the electoral process.
Principal of the college Prof. Anoop Kumar Singh emphasized that voting is not merely a civic duty; it is a fundamental right and a powerful tool for nation-building. It empowers citizens to shape their collective destiny, uphold democratic values, and create a better future for generations to come. Convener of the program Prof. Rajesh Kumar stressed the need for electoral reforms to address issues of corruption, nepotism, and electoral malpractices, calling for greater transparency and accountability in the electoral process. He emphasized that the importance of voting extends beyond the individual level; it has profound implications for the overall development and progress of a nation. When citizens engage in the electoral process, they contribute to the stability and prosperity of their country. By participating in elections, they signal their support for democracy and reinforce the principles of freedom, equality, and justice. Organizing secretary of the program Dr. Anuj Kumar Mishra highlighted the importance of civic engagement beyond elections, emphasizing the need for sustained grassroots activism and community mobilization to address systemic issues and promote social change.
