Ruchika Raina

Dr. Ruchika Raina is currently a Post-Doctoral Fellow (ICSSR) at the Centre for International Politics, Organization and Disarmament (CIPOD), Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU), New Delhi. She specializes in border studies, gender, and conflict in South Asia, with a particular focus on the India–Pakistan International Border and the Line of Control in Jammu and Kashmir. Her teaching interests include Political Theory, International Relations, Gender and Politics, Peace and Conflict Studies, and Border and Security Studies.

• 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, 2019-01-01
• Indian Politics: The Contestations Between Secularism and Religion, World Congress of Political Science (WC2020), International Political Science Association (IPSA), 2021-07-10, 2021-07-15
• Outcast Community: A Case Study of Pakistan Occupied Jammu and Kashmir Displaced Persons, 1947, Cultural Memory Theory and Methodology Summer School, University of Brighton, 2021-09-20, 2021-09-24
• 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), 2023-04-17, 2023-04-19
• Digital Equity, Sensitization Program on Cyber Crimes Against Women, Central University of Kashmir, 2023-03-08
• 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, 2024-02-16, 2024-02-17

• Fifth Orientation Course on Migration, Centre for Development Practice and Research, Tata Institute of Social Sciences, 2021-03-15, 2021-03-20, 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, 2023-07-20, http://www.greaterkashmir.com/opinion/pahari-reservation-the-third-view/
• G20: ‘Women Connect', Rising Kashmir, 2023-04-12, 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, 2024-09-26, 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, 2024-10-26, http://www.dailyexcelsior.com/political-shifts-in-jammu-and-kashmir/

• 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.

• 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

Post-Doctoral Fellow (ICSSR)

CIPOD, JNU

New Delhi

Permanent Address: 17/B, Prem Nagar

Miran Sahib, Jammu (J&K, India)

• Raina, R., & Reshi, F. A., 2018-10-01, South Asia and Dissociative Identity in the Age of Globalization., Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (JETIR), 5, 10, 980-985, 2349-5162, UGC Approved
• Raina, R., & Reshi, F. A., 2019-01-01, 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, 2348-1269, 2349-5138, UGC Approved
• Reshi, F. A. & Raina, R., 2020-03-01, Violence and Generational Trauma: Mapping Transmission in Kashmir., Journal of Critical Reviews (JCR), 7, 3, 2762-2766, 10.53555/jcr.v7:i3.13189, 2394-5125, SCI
• Mir, Z. A., & Raina, R., 2020-08-01, 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, 2394-5125, SCI
• Raina, R., & Reshi, F. A., 2020-07-01, 2020-09-30, Jammu's Borderland Youth: Narratives of Conflict and Survival., Shodh Sarita, 7, 27, 103-108, 2348-2397, UGC CARE, Group-1
• Raina, R., 2022-05-01, 2022-06-30, Indian Politics: The Contestations Between Secularism And Religion., Educreator Research Journal, 9, 3, 258-265, P-2455-0515 E-2394-8450, Peer Reviewed Referred Journal, 7.717
• Raina, R., & Reshi, F. A., 2022-01-01, COVID-19 Outbreak: The Impact on Street Food Vendors in India., International Journal of Food and Nutritional Sciences (IJFANS), 11, 9, 5816-5825, 2319-1775, 2320-7876, UGC Care Listed, Group-1
• Amir, M., & Raina, R., 2023-01-01, 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, 2319-1775, 2320-7876, UGC Care Listed, Group-1
• Raina, R., 2024-02-01, International Border: The Gendered Dimension., The Literary Herald, 9, 2, 288-298, An International Refereed/Peer-reviewed English e-journal, 2454-3365, 6.292
• Raina, R., 2024-05-01, 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, 2025-01-01, 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, 2562-9913