Experience

Indira Gandhi National Open University

• India
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Academic Counselor

  • Aug 2015 - Present

  Honorary PositionAcademic Facilitator for Masters in Social Work (MSW) students at Study Centre, Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU)• Analyze performance of MSW students as field work supervisor & evaluating assignments • Provide guidance to learn skills while doing field work and preparing report and project reports for field work especially in the period of COVID 19• Provide assistance as academic counselor in various courses to MSW students Honorary PositionAcademic Facilitator for Masters in Social Work (MSW) students at Study Centre, Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU)• Analyze performance of MSW students as field work supervisor & evaluating assignments • Provide guidance to learn skills while doing field work and preparing report and project reports for field work especially in the period of COVID 19• Provide assistance as academic counselor in various courses to MSW students



NIPCCD, CARA, SIPARD, NIDM, HIPA, NGOs

• Training Specialist

  • Mar 2004 - Present

  • A session was taken for staff of Authorized Foreign Adoption Agency, USA on amendment in Juvenile Justice Act 2015 with special focus on major changes in adoption chapter• Several sessions were taken on potential danger and unsafe environment for children post disaster, reasons for drug abuse among children, children’s issues to be considered in local development in COVID times, safety of girl child etc through SIPARD, Tripura. . Number of sessions were taken for CWC members, JJB members from different states & CWPOs organized by NIPCCD • Sessions were taken for staff of DCPU, Child Care Institutions (CCIs) run by govt./ NGOs on issues related to POCSO Act, adoption/ foster care/ sponsorship/ aftercare/ documentation/Minimum Standard of care/ Understanding psychology of children in Institutional care & effect of abuse, neglect etc on children, Emerging child protection issues and role of different stakeholders’ post COVID 19 pandemic organized by NIPCCD• As a special speaker, session was taken on Disaster Risk Reduction and child protection organized by National Institute of Disaster Management (NIDM)• Several sessions were taken in training programs organized by Central Adoption Resource Authority (CARA) for staff of Specialized adoption agencies and other stake holders on various aspects related to In country and Inter country adoption in different states especially in northern and East India• As a member of core committee prepared Standard Operating Procedure for children in need of care & protection in unregistered Institutions run by various NGOs/ Organizations • Conducted workshops for teachers and administrative staff of Bal Bharti Schools & N.K. Bagrodia Public School on Prevention of Children from Sexual Offences Act (POCSO) 2012 & DCPCR guidelines on child abuse• Number of training programmes conducted in Haryana Institute of Public Administration (HIPA) , Gurgaon from 2004-2007 on Deinstitutionalization of children and adoption



Department of Women and Child Development

• India
• Government Relations Services
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Member, Juvenile Justice Board

  • May 2018 - Sep 2021

  • Ensuring the informed participation of the child and the parents/guardian in every step of the process (regarding the case of child in conflict with law)• Ensuring that the child’s rights are protected throughout the process (apprehension, inquiry, aftercare and rehabilitation)• Ensuring that child gets legal aid through legal services of DLSA• Directing the Probation Officer/Child Welfare Officer to undertake social investigation and submit report (SIR) within fifteen days from the date of first production before the Board • Supervise and guide probation officer for CCLs who are released on Probation• Adjudicate and dispose of cases of children in conflict with law• Disposing of the matter and passing a final order that includes an individual care plan for the child’s rehabilitation• Inspecting the homes of residential facilities for children in conflict with law and recommending action for improving the quality of services• Assisting many CCLs to learn vocational courses through NGOs and find suitable jobs• Vocational courses of mobile repairing and Habib’s hair dressing started at Place of Safety in coordination with DLSA



Central Adoption Resource Authority

• India
• Government Administration
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Consultant

  • Feb 2017 - Jun 2018

  I was involved in every aspect related to inter country adoption and dealt with cases from USA, Dubai, Singapore etc. The main focus was to ensure that coordination is maintained between Specialized adoption agency, Authorized foreign adoption agency and all other stakeholders involved in the process of inter country adoption. Efforts were made for early adoption of all children who are declared legally free for adoption. My services were acknowledged and appreciated by the CEO, CARA and all foreign agencies as they were very happy and satisfied with the way things were moving and the concern shown for children’s long-term rehabilitation.



NCPCR

• Sr. Technical expert

  • Jul 2015 - Feb 2016

  I dealt with all aspects related Juvenile justice mainly for CNCP & CCLs. Handled several grievances in the given time limit and ensured coordination and liaison with different Child care institutions working all over India. The Member secretary of NCPCR always used to appreciate the work handled and initiatives taken at that time to organize trainings especially for CWC and JJB members. I dealt with all aspects related Juvenile justice mainly for CNCP & CCLs. Handled several grievances in the given time limit and ensured coordination and liaison with different Child care institutions working all over India. The Member secretary of NCPCR always used to appreciate the work handled and initiatives taken at that time to organize trainings especially for CWC and JJB members.



Dept. of WCD

• Member, Child Welfare Committee

  • Jul 2009 - Jun 2015

  • Discharge the duties laid down in JJ Act for Child Welfare Committee member in relation to child in need of care & protection.• Ensuring the best interest of the children as per various laws laid down by State government like Child Labour PR Act, Bonded Labour Act, Child Marriage Act, ITPA, HAMA, GAWA, JJ Act & POCSO Act• Declaring orphan/abandoned/relinquished children legally free for adoption and ensure they are given in adoption as per law. • Handled the charge of chairperson during the period of her long absence • Coordinated with Child Welfare Committees of other states to rehabilitate the child to his/her state of origin.• Inspection of Children Homes (govt./ NGO) on a regular basis and recommending new institutions found fit for recognition to the State Govt .• Liaison with corporate sector and NGOs working in related fields. Feel proud to share that most of our CWC decisions are upheld by District court and even our work was appreciated by Delhi High Court. The work was acknowledged by department WCD & DLSA.



Holy Cross social service centre

• Adoption officer

  • Jul 1997 - Mar 2009

  As adoption officer, I ensured that genuine efforts are made to trace families of all abandoned children and they are restored back to biological families. Through organization, many children were considered for sponsorship where their education, medical and other basic needs fulfilled. I placed around 800 children in in-country and Inter country adoption and tried level best to place them in loving and caring families as per law. The home study reports of adoptive families living within India were prepared where all queries related to adoption were answered and made them feel at ease. Pre and post adoptive counseling were provided to families. The children who had gone out of India were mostly special needs or older siblings and our home used to get their follow up reports that shows how beautifully they adjusted in their adoptive families. The follow up with Indian families were done for a short period. However, few families kept in touch with the organization for a longer period that shows how wonderfully the children are doing after adoption. I always coordinated and made liaison with all central, state government and other officials in the field.