Research

Research Interests

Ethics (utilitarian, public, digital, environmental and disaster ethics); Indian and Buddhist philosophy; philosophical counselling and mental well-being; women’s studies; ethics and governance.

Research Projects

•  Co-Project Director, ICSSR — “Digital Governance, Literacy, and Inclusive Access of Welfare Schemes in the Tribal Areas of Himachal Pradesh.” ICSSR Minor Research Project (2025–26), Ministry of Education, Govt. of India. File No. 119/2025-26/ICSSR/RP/MN, 23 Mar 2026.

•  Co-Project Director, ICSSR — “Designing a Curriculum for Mental Health and Social Awareness: Bhagavad Gita and Philosophical Counselling Among College Youth in Shimla District, Himachal Pradesh.” ICSSR Minor Research Project (2025–26), Ministry of Education, Govt. of India. Sanction Order No. 229/2025-26/ICSSR/RP/MN, 6 Apr 2026.

Associateship

•  Associate — Inter-University Centre for Humanities and Social Sciences (IUC), Indian Institute of Advanced Study, Rashtrapati Nivas, Shimla. First spell completed, 1–30 Nov 2025.

Publications

Journal articles

•  “The Role of Philosophy in Politics: Insights from Daya Krishna’s Writings.” Lokayata: Journal of Positive Philosophy, Vol. XV, Nos. 1 & 2 (Special Issue on the Socio-Political Philosophy of Prof. Daya Krishna), Sep 2024, pp. 44–52. ISSN 2249-8389.

•  “प्राचीन भारतीय दर्शन और उसकी समकालीन प्रासंगिकता” (Ancient Indian Philosophy and Its Contemporary Relevance). चेतना (Chetna), semi-annual research journal of the Indian Institute of Advanced Study, Shimla, Year 3, Issue 8, Jul–Dec 2024, pp. 72–78.

•  “Socrates’ Dialectic Method.” Wesleyan Journal of Research: Humanities, Social Sciences, International, Vol. 5, No. 1, Jun 2012, pp. 67–71.

•  “Concept of Good.” Wisdom Herald: An International Research Journal of SITBS, Vol. II, No. 4, Oct–Dec 2011, pp. 31–41.

•  “Concept of Dharma in Mahabharata.” Darshanjyoti: Referred Annual Philosophical Research Journal, Issue I, Sep 2011, pp. 54–61.

•  “Apne Se Upper Uthana Hi Naitikata.” Harigandha (Haryana Sahitya Academy), Issue 192, Aug 2010, pp. 17–19.

•  “John Stuart Mill’s Views on Liberty.” Researchlink: A National Research Journal, Issue 73, Vol. 9(2), Apr 2010, pp. 72–73.

•  “Mill’s Views on Subjection of Women.” Parisheelan: A Research Journal, Vol. V, No. 4, 2009, pp. 19–24.

Book chapters

•  “The Jataka Tales and Their Contribution to Mental Health: A Philosophical Exploration in Indian Knowledge Systems.” Chapter 20 in Transforming Indian Education: The National Education Policy 2020 (edited volume), Sep 2025, pp. 140–151.

•  “Managing Psychological Trauma through Mindfulness: A Philosophical Perspective.” Chapter 12 in Trauma Management: An Interactive Approach (Understanding and Healing the Wounds) (edited volume), May 2025, pp. 182–191.

•  “Need of Ethics in Public Life.” In Felicitation Volume in Honour of Prof. (Dr.) Sohan Raj Tater, Co-Operation Publication, Jaipur, 2013, pp. 375–379.

•  “Women in India.” In Developments in Social Sciences (edited by Dr. Atik-ur-Rahaman S.M. and Dr. Praveenkumar Kumbargoudar), Aadi Publication, Jaipur, 2011.

Papers Presented in Seminars and Conferences

2026

•  “Teaching Minds in the Age of AI: A Philosophical Framework for Ethical & Rational Use of Technology in Indian Classroom” — Two-Day National Conference “Indian Economy in a Changing Global Scenario: Opportunities & Challenges” (Multi-Disciplinary & Hybrid Mode), Shree Guru Gobind Singh Ji Govt. College, Paonta Sahib, with the Department of Economics and Department of Commerce, 16–17 Oct 2026.

•  “Philosophical Counselling & Mental Well-Being in Changing Western Himalayan Societies: Bridging Tradition and Modernity” — One-Day International Seminar “Himalayan Societies: Tradition and Modernity in Dialogue”, Govt. Degree College Dhami, Shimla, with H.P. State Museum, 7 Jul 2026.

•  “Ethics of Growth: A Philosophical Inquiry into India’s Development in the New Global Economic Order” — RIS-sponsored International Conference “Navigating the Indian Economy in New Global Economic Order”, Rajiv Gandhi Govt. College, Chaura Maidan, Shimla, with Desh Bhagat University, 8–9 May 2026.

•  “Taxation as Ethical Duty: Re-Reading GST through the Arthashastra and Buddhist Kingship Ideals” — National Seminar “Designing Inclusion: Health, Education & Culture Under GST”, Dept. of Commerce, COE-GC Sanjauli, Shimla, 18–19 Mar 2026.

•  “From Classrooms to Communities: Progressive Pedagogies in Public Governance for Social Development” — 2nd International Conference on Multidisciplinary Approaches for Sustainable Development (ICMASD-2026), CT University, Ludhiana, 27–28 Feb 2026.

•  “Samkālīn Sāmājik Samasyāon ke Samādhān Mein Bhāratīya Nīti Darshan kī Bhūmikā” (Role of Indian Nīti Philosophy in Resolving Contemporary Social Problems) — One-Day National Seminar on Indian Wisdom on Nīti and Nyāya, PG Govt. College, Sector 45, Chandigarh, 30 Jan 2026.

2025

•  “Buddhist Ethics as a Foundation for Philosophical Counselling in the Indian Context” — Presented as IUC Associate, Indian Institute of Advanced Study, Shimla, 20 Nov 2025.

•  “Philosophical Analysis of Policy Gaps: Why Gender, Education, and Health Equity Fail” — National Seminar & GSHP Annual Meet “Geography, Sustainability, and Inclusive Development: Pathways to Viksit Bharat @ 2047”, COE-GC Sanjauli, Shimla, 30 Oct – 1 Nov 2025.

•  “Philosophical Foundations of Disaster Ethics: Lessons from Himachal Pradesh” — International Conference on Environment, Sustainable Development and Disaster Management, TJCM Govt. College Sujanpur Tihra, 11–12 Sep 2025.

•  “Social Media and Digital Influence: A Philosophical Inquiry into the Voices of 21st Century Indian Women” — 2nd CWSD National Seminar “Revisiting the Role of the 21st Century Indian Women”, Centre for Women’s Studies & Development, HPU, Shimla, 27–28 Mar 2025.

2024

•  “Philosophical Underpinning of Data Privacy: Navigating Cybersecurity in an Age of Information” — International Conference on Recent Advances in Materials & Biological Sciences (DBT-supported), COE Sanjauli, Shimla, 19–20 Nov 2024.

•  “The Epistemology of Artificial Intelligence: Examining the Nature of Knowledge in AI Systems” — International Conference on Advances in Mathematical Sciences, Scientific Computing and Its Applications (DBT-funded), GC Sanjauli, 22–23 Mar 2024.

2023

•  “The Ethical Implication of Youth Involvement in Environmental Issues” — National Seminar “Harmony in Action: Bridging Education, Culture, Literature and Commerce for Sustainable Energy and Environmental Stewardship”, COE-GC Sanjauli, 28–29 Dec 2023.

•  “Indian Traditional Knowledge and Education” — Third SSHP International Conference (Hybrid) “Development in Mountains: Issues, Challenges and Solutions”, GC Darlaghat, Solan, 11–12 Dec 2023.

•  “समकालीन साहित्य में जीवन-दर्शन” (Philosophy of Life in Contemporary Literature) — राष्ट्रीय संगोष्ठी “समकालीन साहित्य: विविध परिप्रेक्ष्य”, GC Sanjauli with Dept. of Language and Culture, Govt. of H.P., 15 Mar 2023.

2022

•  “Digital Ethics” — National Seminar “Digital India: Concept and Implications”, COE-GC Sanjauli, Shimla, 23–24 Dec 2022.

2021

•  “Satat Vikas aur Paryavaran Shiksha” — National Seminar “Sustainable Development: Issues & Challenges” (ICSSR NW Regional Centre, PU Chandigarh), COE-GC Sanjauli, 22–23 Oct 2021.

•  “Crime Against Women: A Paradox” — National Seminar “Crime Against Women: The Devi Violated” (sponsored by NCW, Delhi), COE-GC Sanjauli, 27–28 Aug 2021.

2019

•  “Professional Ethics and Issues in Teaching Profession” — National Conference “Issues and Challenges in Higher Education – II”, Hotel Peterhof, Shimla, 5 Dec 2019.

2017

•  “Ganga: The River of Hope” — International Interdisciplinary Conference “Water Culture in India”, GC Sanjauli, Shimla, 18–19 May 2017.

Participation

•  One-Day National Programme on “Karma Theory of Buddhist Philosophy” — Dept. of Philosophy, M.J. College (Autonomous), Jalgaon, Maharashtra, 1 May 2026.