Ruchika Raina

Dynamic lecturer with extensive experience at Government Degree College, R S Pura, and a proven track record in curriculum development and political analysis. As a board member of IPSA, I excel in research methodologies and effective communication, fostering collaboration and enhancing academic discourse in the field of political science.

• Guest Lecturer, Central University of Kashmir (J&K), 04/01/22 - 10/31/22, Understanding South Asia, Comparative Politics
• Guest Lecturer, Central University of Kashmir (J&K), 02/01/23 - 03/31/23, Understanding Rights and Duties
• Lecturer, Government Degree College, Budhal (Rajouri, J&K), 10/01/24 - 07/31/25
• Lecturer, Government Degree College, R S Pura (Jammu, J&K), 09/01/25 - present
• Board Membership, IPSA, 05/01/21 - present, Appointed twice as a board member for the Religion and Politics (RC-43) panel at the International Political Science Association (IPSA)

• Vision 2020, 2015-2016, Collaborated with Conciliation Resources on engaging youth in cross-border reporting for J&K’s future prospects.
• Community Voices Listening Project, 08/01/17 - 10/31/17, Conducted by Conciliation Resources, collective analyses of people from Indian and Pakistan-administered regions.
• Conducted lectures on South Asia, Comparative Politics, and Rights and Duties for Master’s students during PhD tenure in Central University of Kashmir.
• Supervised research and provided academic mentorship to post-graduate students in Central University of Kashmir.
• Ethnographic Research, Studied the socio-political and psychological impacts of border conflicts on women during MPhil, extended the ethnographic research with gendered analysis of border security, conflict, and displacement during PhD and recommended policy reforms in border regions.
• International Conference Paper Presentations, Presented papers at prestigious platforms, including the World Congress of Political Science (IPSA, 2021), Cultural Memory Theory and Methodology Summer School (University of Brighton, 2021), and the Third South Asian Border Studies Conference (BHU, 2023).

• The Position of Women in Destructive Caste System of India, International Conference on Social Justice: A Mirage or Reality in Plural Societies, Central University of Kashmir, 2019
• Indian Politics: The Contestations Between Secularism and Religion, World Congress of Political Science (WC2020), International Political Science Association (IPSA), 07/10/21 - 07/15/21
• Outcast Community: A Case Study of Pakistan Occupied Jammu and Kashmir Displaced Persons, 1947, Cultural Memory Theory and Methodology Summer School, University of Brighton, 09/20/21 - 09/24/21
• Youth as Victims or Offering Opportunities on Borderlands: A Case Study from Jammu and Kashmir, Third South Asian Border Studies Conference, Banaras Hindu University (BHU), 04/17/23 - 04/19/23
• Digital Equity, Sensitization Program on Cyber Crimes Against Women, Central University of Kashmir, 03/08/23
• Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj: A Beacon of Inspiration for Indian Youth Today, Two-Day National Seminar on Relevance of Military and Administrative Policies of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj in Modern Era, Department of Defence and Strategic Studies, School of Arts and Humanities, KBC North Maharashtra University, Jalgaon, 02/16/24 - 02/17/24

• Fifth Orientation Course on Migration, Centre for Development Practice and Research, Tata Institute of Social Sciences, 03/15/21 - 03/20/21, Patna, Bihar
• Research Methodology Workshops from (2018-2024, offline and online) in the Research career.
• Certificates of appreciation and participation (Online) from different workshops, discussions and webinars during Covid-19 pandemic.

• Pahari Reservation: The Third View, Greater Kashmir, 07/20/23, https://www.greaterkashmir.com/opinion/pahari-reservation-the-third-view/
• G20: ‘Women Connect’, Rising Kashmir, 04/12/23, https://risingkashmir.com/g-20-women-connect/
• How Do Historical Linkages and Political Claims Shape the Contestations over Jammu and Kashmir’s Cultural Identity?, Kashmir Life, 09/26/24, https://kashmirlife.net/how-do-historical-linkages-and-political-claims-shape-the-contestations-over-jammu-and-kashmirs-cultural-identity-367560/
• Political shifts in Jammu and Kashmir, Daily Excelsior, 10/26/24, https://www.dailyexcelsior.com/political-shifts-in-jammu-and-kashmir/

In Progress

• Gender Equality Advocacy, Actively engaged in promoting gender equity, particularly through research on women's issues in conflict zones. My work focuses on challenging structural inequalities and advocating for policy reforms to uplift marginalized women.
• Community and Youth-Based Initiatives, Involved in various social and environmental projects that address local community needs, particularly with youth organizations. These initiatives align with my research on grassroots development, conflict resolution, and empowerment in border regions.
• Educational Outreach and Reform, Committed to improving educational access, especially in underprivileged and rural areas. Through mentoring and community engagement, I have worked to support dropout students in resuming their studies and fostering self-reliance.
• Cross-Cultural Academic Dialogue, Actively participate in interdisciplinary and cross-cultural academic exchanges to foster a deeper understanding of global political dynamics. This engagement supports my research on the intersections of identity, politics, and conflict in diverse societies.

0000-0001-5676-1456

• English
• Hindi
• Dogri
• Punjabi
• Pahari

• Raina, R., & Reshi, F. A., 10/01/18, South Asia and Dissociative Identity in the Age of Globalization., Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (JETIR), 5, 10, 980-985, UGC Approved
• Raina, R., & Reshi, F. A., 01/01/19, Protracted Displacement: Pakistan Occupied Jammu and Kashmir Displaced Persons (POKDP’s) of 1947., International Journal of Research and Analytical Reviews (IJRAR), 6, 1, 911-918, UGC Approved
• Reshi, F. A. & Raina, R., 03/01/20, Violence and Generational Trauma: Mapping Transmission in Kashmir., Journal of Critical Reviews (JCR), 7, 3, 2762-2766, 10.53555/jcr.v7:i3.13189, SCI
• Mir, Z. A., & Raina, R., 08/01/20, Anatomizing China’s Nuclear Ambitions: How Modernization Fuels a New Era of Indo-Pacific Geopolitical Confrontation., Journal of Critical Reviews (JCR), 7, 8, 4196-4202, 10.53555/jcr.v7:i8.13187, SCI
• Raina, R., & Reshi, F. A., 07/01/20 - 09/30/20, Jammu’s Borderland Youth: Narratives of Conflict and Survival., Shodh Sarita, 7, 27, 103-108, UGC CARE, Group-1
• Raina, R., 05/01/22 - 06/30/22, Indian Politics: The Contestations Between Secularism And Religion., Educreator Research Journal, 9, 3, 258-265, Peer Reviewed Referred Journal, 7.717
• Raina, R., & Reshi, F. A., 2022, COVID-19 Outbreak: The Impact on Street Food Vendors in India., International Journal of Food and Nutritional Sciences (IJFANS), 11, 9, 5816-5825, UGC Care Listed, Group-1
• Amir, M., & Raina, R., 2023, Reviving the Lost Legacy of Traditional Foods in Padder (Jammu and Kashmir, UT): A Pathway to Health, Sustainability, and Cultural Heritage., International Journal of Food and Nutritional Sciences (IJFANS), 12, 1, 6671-6688, UGC Care Listed, Group-1
• Raina, R., 02/01/24, International Border: The Gendered Dimension., The Literary Herald, 9, 2, 288-298, An International Refereed/Peer-reviewed English e-journal, 6.292
• Raina, R., 05/01/24, Ethnic Identity: A Case Study of LoC, Poonch., Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (JETIR), 11, 5, k57-k64, An International Scholarly Open Access, Peer-Reviewed, Referred Journal
• Raina, R., & Reshi, F. A, Spring & Summer 2025, Suchetgarh Women: The Strength and Excluded Section of the International Border., Borders in Globalization Review, 6, 2, 8-18, https://doi.org/10.18357/big_r62202521168

• Dr. Khalid Wasim Hassan, Senior Assistant Professor, Department of Politics and Governance, Central University of Kashmir (CUK), khalidwasim@cukashmir.ac.in, 9419967927
• Dr. Abhiruchi Ojha, Assistant Professor, MMAJ Academy of International Relations, Jamia Millia Islamia (JMI), aojha@jmi.ac.in, abhiruchiojha@gmail.com, 9990015025, 9423932148

A distinguished educator holding a PhD in Politics and Governance, possessing a robust background in political science and a fervent dedication to teaching. I aim to cultivate critical thinking and active participation in the classroom through my university-level teaching abilities. I offer comprehensive and interactive teaching utilizing my interdisciplinary expertise in gender, conflict, and border studies. Besides, I am a dedicated researcher of boundaries, gender, and violence in South Asia. I examine Indo-Pak socio-political issues via a gendered perspective. My research focuses on socio-political concerns, youth engagement, and the responsibilities of women in conflict zones.

• ICSSR Doctoral Fellowship, Awarded by the Indian Council of Social Science Research (ICSSR) for PhD research.
• SAU-BIG Project/Fellowship during M.Phil., Awarded by South Asian University, New Delhi (2019-2020).

• Borders and Borderlands
• Women and Gender in Conflict Zones
• Peace and Conflict Studies
• Displacement in South Asia