Bhawna Basar

About Bhawna Basar

With over eighteen years of experience in the development sector, I possess a robust background in advisory services, research, and training. My expertise spans various areas including social and gender analysis, policy research, program management, strategy and planning, advocacy and partnership building, as well as monitoring and evaluation.2008Participated in the Young Professionals\' Orientation Course organized by CAPART Institute for Poverty Alleviation and Rural Technology.2008-09Served as a Young Professional at the Council for the Advancement of People\'s Action and Rural Technology, Ministry of Rural Development, Government of India.Received training in conducting capacity building workshops.Conducted desk appraisals of public cooperation, rural technology, and income generation projects.Demonstrated proficiency in documentation and report preparation.Engaged in exposure visits related to poverty alleviation, skill development, and sanitation projects.20••••15: Five Years of Community Development ExperienceParticipated in the participatory observation of women empowerment projects implemented by fourteen NGOs.Conducted research and fieldwork with fourteen NGOs in Himachal Pradesh, including organizations such as Jagori Grameen and Nishtha.Co-supervised by Madhu Kishwar Shirali, Editor of Manushi.Conducted participant observation for research purposes involving two hundred and fifty NGO activists.Gained extensive experience in community development programs and the implementation of foreign-funded projects.Management and Leadership Experience20••••09: Desk Appraisal Officer responsible for assessing all government-funded projects in rural technology.20••••15: Field Researcher in District Kangra, focusing on studying women empowerment projects.20••••21 : Head of the Department,(University)2023: District Program Manager, Piramal Foundation

Experience

1. Activity Coordinator & Discipline Incharge

   Guru Kashi University Naac A

   Oct 2025 — Present

   Oversee and coordinate school-wide activities and events to promote holistic student development, creativity, and teamwork.Maintain and enhance discipline frameworks to ensure a safe, respectful, and productive learning environment.Design and implement value-based programs that strengthen students’ social, emotional, and academic growth.Collaborate with teachers, staff, and parents to foster a culture of engagement, responsibility, and excellence.Leverage prior experience in project management, rural development, and women empowerment to introduce innovative approaches to student learning and leadership.Monitor and evaluate activity outcomes to continuously improve learning experiences.Mentor and guide students to develop confidence, critical thinking, and life skills.

Education

• Guru Nanak Dev University, Amritsar

  Doctor of Philosophy - PhD, Sociology