Dr. Shipra Mathur

Designation: 
Advisor, Department Of Journalism and Mass Communication
Email: 
shipra.mathur@iisuniv.ac.in
Educational Qualifications: 
  • PhD (2010)
  • UGC-NET (first candidate in state in Journalism, 1997)
  • MJMC (Gold Medal, 1997)
  • MA (English Literature,1998)
  • BJMC (1994)
  • BSc (1993)
  • Diploma (Violin, 1993)
Career Profile: 
  • Founder Head (Asst Prof), Dept of Journalism, International College for Girls (1999-2005)
  • Founder PEN Media Foundation and Dharatal Talks
  • Leading the Jal-Aandolan (Water Campaign) for Panchjanya weekly
  • Trustee - Sh Nana Patekar’s NAAM Foundation
  • Trustee - ‘Krishna Limb’ initiative
  • Independent Journalist
  • Consulting Editor Global Strat View (Washington DC)
  • News Editor, News Today powered by Mid Day (2005-2006)
  • Founder Head, Patrika’s School of Journalism (Mindpool, 2006-2009)
  • National Campaign Editor, Patrika Group of Newspapers (2009-2018)
  • Founder, Patrika MAG (Media Action Group for innovative approaches in editorial for impacts)
  • TV Shows for Patrika TV (SOULjers - Series of 60 episodes with people working for change, 2017-18)
Administrative Assignments: 
  • Board Of Studies Member
  • DRAC Convener
Areas of Interest / Specialization: 
  • Development Communication
  • Solution/ Change COmmunication
  • Media Literacy
  • Citizen Journalism
  • Public Policy and Media
Subjects Taught: 
  • Development Communication
  • Theories and Models of Communication
  • Internship Report
Publications Profile: 

Author (Book/Journal):

  1. Author of text books (Media Laws, Mass Communication from Hindi Grinth Academy- ISSN)
  2. Assistant Editor (15 yrs) with Research Journal ‘Communication Today’

Publications:

  1. Assistant Editor – Communication Today (Media Quarterly published from Jaipur (from 2002 – 2009), though association has been right since inception of journal (since 1997) 

 

International Publications

  1. Reading Bee – Essential Journal for Asian Women (ISSN-1757-2452), Boltan, UK as Features Editor (since issue 2010) following articles as main author
  1. Saga of Distorted History, 2009                                                         
  2. Romance and an Exploited Queen, 2009                                         
  3. Holy Fathers- Unholy Deeds, 2010                                                     

 

Research Papers/Articles in National Journals/Media Sites

  1. Vidura – a bilingual Media Journal published by Press Institute of India, New Delhi (ISSN)
  1. Television ki Giraft mein Bachpan, March 2005 (main author)                     
  2. Vikaas aur Jansanchar Madhyam,  July-Sept 2004 (Co-author)                                   
  3. Jansampark Shikshan Prashikshan Paridrushya, Oct-Dec 2003 (main author)              
  1. Communication Today  – a quarterly bilingual Media Journal published by Centre for Mass Communication, Jaipur (ISSN)
    1. Media ka Sach, Jan-Jun 2004                                                                      
    2. Mahila Patrikayein,  Oct 2002                                                                     
    3. Journalism Education in Bangladesh, Jan – Mar 1997                       
    4. Bharat Mein Patrakarita Prashikshan Sansthan, Jan Mar 1997     
    5. Electronic Media and Ethics, July 1997                                                   
    6. Impact of TV on Children, Apr – Jun 1997                                             
    7. A Creative Communicator Jul – Sept 1997                                           
  1. Thehoot.org – a media site supported by UNESCO
    1. Doggedly Exposing Foeticide – A Case Study Sept 2006                                  
    2. Scope of Hindi Evening Dailies: In mini metro cities of India- A Case Study Oct 2005 (co-author)                                                                         
    3. Assembly Elections: Opinion Poll- a Guide to Political Decision Making May 2004 (co-author)                                                                                                                              
  2. Aanchalik Patrakaar – a media journal, Bhopal
  1. Rashtriy Andolan mein Shikshan aur Shikshan se Patrakarita Tak April 2002              (API= 10)
  2. Patrakarita Prashikshan Paridrishya Sept 1999                            
  1. Media Navchetan – a quarterly mass media magazine published by Makhan Lala National University of Mass Communication, Bhopal (ISSN)
  1. Tantra ko Jagane ka Mantra, 2011                                                      
  1. Media Vimarsh – a quarterly media magazine for media professionals, Raipur (ISSN)   
  2. Fashion Nahi, Passion Zaroori, 2010    

 

Articles in Books

  1. Bharat Mein Sanchar Madhyam – text book, Hindi Grinth Academy (ISBN) 2010; Chapter: Bharat Mein Sanchar Vyavastha Pauranik Kaal se Internet Yug Tak
  2. Bharat Mein Sanchar Madhyam – text book, Hindi Grinth Academy (ISBN) 2010; Chapter: Sanchar ke Vividh SwaroopVikas aur Vigyan Samachar - text book, Hindi Grinth Academy (ISBN) 2009; Chapter: Vika aur Jansanchar Madhyam
  3. Electronic Media - text book, Hindi Grinth Academy (ISBN) 2009; Chapter: Akashwani Udbhav aur Vikas                                     
  4. Thus Spoke the Press – A publication of the Hunger Project Vol 3 (ISBN) 2008; Chapter: I am Sharper than a Metriculate: Thus Spoke the Press (reference Book)      
  5. Outlook Traveller, Pilgrimages (ISBN) 2006; Chapter: Nathdwara, Nandalaya: Krishna’s Home
  6. Tarangini – Golden Jubilee issue of AIR Publication (Govt Publication, 2005; Chapter: Akaashwani:  Udhbhav aur Vikas                                     
  7. A Souvenir on Women Empowerment, Sponsored by UGC, 2005; Chapter: Gender Construction in Mass Media (Abstract)                                                                                           
  8. Bharat Mein Sanchar Madhyam – a text book published by Centre of Mass Communication, University of Rajasthan, Jan 2002;  Chapter: Sanchar ke Vividh Swaroop: Arth aur Paribhasha 
  9. Drishya Shrivya Sanchar Madhyam - – a text book published by Centre of Mass Communication, University of Rajasthan, Jan 2002;  Chapter: Sanchar ke Vividh Swaroop           

Books Published

  1. Jansampark aivam Sanchar Prabhandhan – Translated the text book published by Rajasthan Hindi Grinth Academy, Jaipur (ISBN) 2003                                       
  2. Jansampark aur Takneek – Co - author of the text book published by Rajasthan Hindi Grinth Academy, Jaipur (ISBN)  2003                                                                          

 Samachar Patra Vyavsay aviam Press Kanoon – Co – Edited the text book published by Rajasthan Hindi Grinth Academy, Jaipur (ISBN) 2009           

Consultancy Experience: 

Consultancy/Research Projects

  1. UNFPA – Mobile based Radio Initiative (As Project Advisor), 2019                            
  2. IPE Global – Third Party Evaluation and Documentation of Development Programmes, 2019     
  3. Save the Children – Career Guidance material development for Rural Girls, 2019
  4. DD Sports Documentary, Asean Friendship Car Rally, New Delhi, Feb 2019            
  5. News 18 Rajasthan, TV Special Series of 6 episodes on Women Voters – Mahila Rath, General Elections, 2019                                                                                                                                    
  6. News 18 Rajasthan - TV Special Series 16 episodes – RAJPATH (Political History of Rajasthan), 2018                                                                                                                                                                          
  7. UNFPA -Kishori Reporters project for Rural Girls of 5 districts, 2018                          
  8. Cecoedecon - Third Party Evaluation and Vision for Future, 2018                                 
  9. Cecoedecon, PFI and USAID – Five Documentary on Domestic Violence, 2018       

ISRN (Indian Social Responsibility Network), Delhi – Antyodaya Case Study Documentation (Rajasthan and Odisha states), 2018

Awards and Distinctions: 
  • National Media Award, Election Commission of India (2014)                             
  • Innovation Award by National Innovation Foundation (2014)                                   
  • Women Icon Award (2015), Jayoti Vidyapeeth                                                                               
  • Sriphal Award for Public Service Journalism (2016)
  • State Representation for Female Foeticide Drive and news drive on gender in  Prime Minsters’ dialogue with 10 thousand Sarpanch on Women’s Day (2017), Gandhinagar
  • Safe Childhood Award for Raising Awareness on Child Safety through Journalism from the Department of Labour, Govt of Rajasthan (2019) 
  • National Media Award (Environment Category for Jal-Aandolan) from Bharat Prakashan, Delhi (2022)
  • Changemakers Award from Women Mentors’ Forum at ARCH Academy, Jaipur (2023)
  • Aadhi Abaadi Award from Aadhi Aabadi Foundation, Delhi (2023)
  • ‘Outstanding Persons Fellowship’ from the Cultural Ministry of India to work on Sacred Groves (2007)
  • Alumna of the prestigious International Visitor’s Leadership Programme (IVLP) of the US Government on ‘Global Strategies for Accountability, Transparency, and Misperception about Corruption’ (2017)
  • Alumna of the Media Strategies for Social Change program of the Israel Government (MASHAV-MCTC) (2013)
Association With Professional Bodies: 
  • Founder Secretary: PEN Media Foundation and MEERA - monthly digital paper using gender lens, promoting scientific temperament, inclusiveness and engaging rural girls as citizen journalists www.penlietracy.com and working for animal welfare through Krishna Limb initiative/innovations www.krishnalimb.com
  • Consulting Editor: India America Today (published from Washington DC)
  • Advisor: Journalism and Mass Communication Department, IIS Deemed to be University, Jaipur
  • Advisor: UNFPA digital radio initiative for rural audience (Development Communication), Rajasthan
  • Member: Board of Studies, Journalism University, Govt. of Rajasthan; Academic Committee, Social Communication, State Institute of Health and Family Welfare (SIHFW), Govt. of Rajasthan. Board member of Pairavi Associates, Delhi working on grassroots policy issues
  • Academic Member, Board of Studies, Development Communication, Haridev Journalism University, Rajasthan, 2019-2020; Academic Committee, Social Communication, State Institute of Health and Family Welfare (SIHFW), Dept of Health, Govt. of Rajasthan, 2019-2020
  • Board Member: Board member of Pairavi Associates, Delhi working on grassroots policy issues
Consultancy Areas: 

Trained adolescent Girls of four districts as ‘Kishori Reporters’ to use reporting as a tool of empowerment (Nov 2017 and Dec, 2018, UNFPA); Domestic Violence (Series of 5 documentaries on field based case stories for PSI-USAID, 2018); Social Impacts of Water Management and Multi Cropping in Shahbad (English) (Series on field based case stories for Ceceodecon, 2019); Cross Border Journey (English Scripts for Documentaries for DD Sports, Delhi 10 episodes based on inputs of the travel team)