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Department of Public Administration

Department of Public Administration

The study of governance, policy, defence and the practice of administration.

Established 1966
Faculty 4
Programmes UG
Overview

About the Department

An introduction to our history, our teaching philosophy, and the scholarly tradition we work within.

The Department of Public Administration teaches the principles, practice and contemporary problems of governance. The curriculum covers Administrative Theory, Administrative Thought, Indian Administration, Personnel Administration, Financial Administration, Environment Administration, Local Self-Government, Development Administration and Public Policy.

The department also teaches the subject of Defence & Strategic Studies from the session 2024-25. The curriculum covers National Security, International Relations, National Cadet Corps, Concept of Warfare and Indian Armed Forces.

The department actively prepares students for civil services, state services, defence services and postgraduate study, with regular guest lectures by serving and retired administrators.

Faculty

Our Teachers & Scholars

Educators and researchers who shape the academic life of the department.

GK

Dr Gagandeep Kaur

Assistant Professor
Local Government, Environment Administration
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SS

Ms Sheetal Sharma

Assistant Professor
Urban Local Governance, Indian Administration and Governance, Public Policy
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SP

Mr Sourabh Prakash

Assistant Professor
Rural Governance, Administrative Thinkers, SDGs, Human Rights
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RK

Mr Rajesh Kumar

Assistant Professor
Indian Administration and Governance, Public Policy
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Curriculum

Programmes Offered

Undergraduate, postgraduate and add-on courses offered by the department.

01
Undergraduate

B.A. (with Public Administration)

Public Administration offered as DSC, MDC and SEC in the B.A. NEP Programme.

Duration3 years
IntakeAs per College norms
02
Undergraduate

B.A. (with Defence & Strategic Studies)

Defence & Strategic Studies offered as DSC and MDC in the B.A. NEP Programme.

Duration3 years
IntakeAs per College norms
Co-curricular Life

Activities & Initiatives

Lectures, seminars, workshops, field trips and student-led work that extend learning beyond the classroom.

  1. Annual civil-services orientation seminar
  2. Workshops on policy analysis and case-method teaching
  3. Field visits to Secretariat, district administration and panchayati-raj institutions
  4. Guest lectures by IAS, IPS, defence personnel and other senior administrators
  5. Career counselling sessions by retired civil servants and defence personnel
  6. Research projects at the college level and their presentations
  7. Mock interviews and group-discussion practice for civil-services aspirants
Honours & Recognition

Achievements & Distinctions

Awards, recognitions, funded projects and milestones earned by faculty and students.

  1. Strong tradition of alumni in civil services and state public service
  2. Faculty publications in administrative theory and public policy
  3. Consistent record of student qualifiers at NET and other competitive examinations
Spaces & Resources

Infrastructure & Facilities

Laboratories, classrooms, libraries and learning resources that support our academic work.

Departmental Library

Reference collection of texts in administration, governance and public policy.

Seminar Hall

Used for departmental seminars and visiting-speaker events.

Smart Classrooms

Audio-visual enabled rooms for documentary screenings and presentations.

Research Output

Publications & Research

Papers, books, chapters and research projects authored by faculty. Click any entry to open the full PDF.

01

Kaur, Gagandeep

“Groundwater Problems in Punjab with special reference to Sri Muktsar Sahib District”
EPRA International Journal of Multidisciplinary Research, ISSN (Online): 2455-3662, Volume 8, Issue 9
02

Kaur, Gagandeep

“Groundwater Management in Punjab: A Study of the Institutional Framework”
Ayan (Literature, Society, Humanities Discourse), ISSN: 2347-4491, Volume 11, No. 3
03

Kaur, Gagandeep

“Impact of Groundwater Resource Management on Women in the State of Punjab”
E-Book: Gender Justice — A Pathway to Sustainable Tomorrow, Women’s Studies Centre, Publication Bureau, Punjabi University, Patiala, ISBN: 978-81-3020574-8
04

Kaur, Gagandeep

“Legal Framework for the Conservation and Sustainable Management of Groundwater Resource in India”
The Eternity (An International Multidisciplinary Peer Reviewed and Referred Research Journal), ISSN: 0975-8690, Volume XV, No. 4
05

Sharma, S.

Beyond symbolism: A critical analysis of the Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam and the future of genuine women’s political empowerment in India
International Journal of Research and Analytical Reviews (IJRAR), 11(4)
2024
06

Sharma, S.

From blue-print to reality: The role of master plans in Delhi’s urban capacity reforms
International Journal of Research and Analytical Reviews (IJRAR), 11(3)
2024
07

Sharma, S.

Governance in the age of algorithms: Ethical dilemmas and administrative reforms
International Journal of English Literature and Social Sciences (IJELS), 10(2)
2025
08

Prakash, S.

A comparative study of socio-political ideas of Mahatma Gandhi and Pandit Deendayal Upadhyaya
Journal of Research & Development, 16(3). ISSN: 2230-9578
2024
09

Prakash, S.

Review on e-governance for good governance in India
International Journal of Advance and Applied Research, 11(4). ISSN: 2347-7075
2024
10

Prakash, S.

Corona mahaamaaree ka naee shiksha neeti per prabhav evam navachar
Annals of Bhandarkar Oriental Research Institute, 101(3). ISSN: 0378-1143
2024
11

Prakash, S.

Comparative analysis of NEP 2020 and NPE 1986
International Journal of Cultural Studies and Social Sciences, 20(1). ISSN: 2347-4777
2024
12

Prakash, S.

From farm to table: Rural-urban linkages in agri-food systems
Lyceum India Journal of Social Sciences, 1(3). ISSN: 3048-6513
2024
13

Prakash, S.

Dr. B.R. Ambedkar’s philosophy and its contemporary relevance
National Research Journal of Social Sciences, 9(1). ISSN: 2348-473X
2024
14

Prakash, S.

Public administration and Jainism: Principles and practices for ethical governance
IJSWSD, 2(1). ISSN: 3048-7811
2025
15

Prakash, S.

Administrative reforms and political will: Understanding developmental governance
IJSWSD, 2(2). ISSN: 3048-7811
2025
16

Kaur, Gagandeep

Four Chapters in the booklet of M.A. Semester-I Public Administration (Paper: Environment Administration)
Centre for Distance and Open Education (CDOE, formerly USOL), Panjab University, Chandigarh
17

Prakash, S.

Understanding of scheduled caste in India
Book Chapter, ISBN: 978-93-91978-52-5
18

Prakash, S.

Govt. initiatives in Jharkhand for girl child education
Book Chapter, ISBN: 978-81-965870-30-1
19

Prakash, S.

Urban floods: Causes, impacts and mitigation
Book Chapter, ISBN: 978-93-56526-98-3
20

Prakash, S.

NRHM with special reference to Jharkhand
Book Chapter, ISBN: 978-93-56529-47-2
21

Prakash, S.

Collective intelligence in 21st century education
Book Chapter, ISBN: 978-93-64521-31-4
22

Prakash, S.

Environmental policy and sustainable development in Jharkhand
Book Chapter, ISBN: 978-93-49078-72-7
23

Prakash, S., Gopinath, T., & Sharma, A.

Research methodology and ethics: A beginner’s guide
Book Authored, ISBN: 978-93-56528-72-7
Get in Touch

Contact the Department

Office, email, phone, and Head-of-Department details.

Department Office
Location
Department of Public Administration,
SGGS College
College
SGGS College, Sector 26
Chandigarh — 160019
Head of Department
Head
Department of Public Administration
pubad@sggsc.in
Public Administration · est. 1966
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