Professor Meena Charanda Honoured with ‘International Culture Award’ 2024

Professor Meena Charanda, Principal of Kalindi College, Delhi University, has been awarded the prestigious ‘International Culture Award’ for the year 2024. Prof. Charanda received this honour in recognition of her remarkable work in the field of education and social service. The award ceremony took place on March 30, 2024, at the India International Center.

Award Highlights

During the award ceremony, Prof. Charanda was presented with:

• A memento
• A plaque
• A shield
• A citation from the university

Selection Committee

The selection for the ‘International Culture Award’ was made by a 5-member committee headed by K Yogesh, Chairman of Socrates Social Research University (Trust). The committee comprised experienced members from various fields.

According to K Yogesh, more than 50 women were considered for this honour, but Prof. Charanda was ultimately selected for her outstanding work in education, social service, and excellent research in the field of political science.

Other Awardees

While Prof. Charanda was recognized for her contributions, the committee also selected other women and men for the ‘International Culture Award’, whose names will be announced soon.

About Professor Meena Charanda

• Prof. Charanda has been teaching in the Political Science Department of Kalindi College for more than two decades.
• She holds a PhD degree from Delhi University, where she studied Dalit Assemblies of Uttar Pradesh.
• Prof. Charanda has authored a book on the role of Dalit MLAs in the Uttar Pradesh Assembly.
• She has published more than 50 articles in various newspapers and magazines.
• Currently, two PhD researchers are conducting research under Prof. Charanda’s guidance.

The ‘International Culture Award’ recognizes Prof. Meena Charanda’s remarkable contributions to the field of education, social service, and academic research, making her a deserving recipient of this prestigious honour.