The learnings of my esteemed Food and Nutrition department curriculum of some sixty plus years back and continued updates till date have kept me in a great space all through. It has provided me an opportunity to teach my UG and PG students for over forty five years at the Lady Irwin College and reach out to the wider world at large by publishing books and papers. It made our family’s commercial venture highly popular and profitable. The subject has helped me reach out to touch hundreds of community member’s lives by providing nutrition and health care advice and seek their blessings constantly. It has been the backbone of my own self care besides being a huge source of saving resources on a day to day basis. Knowledge of Food Science as a stream continues to en vigor me in researching and putting its outcomes in daily use besides acting as a all time “stress buster”

Nandita Chaudhary, Ph. D. taught at the University of Delhi, Lady Irwin College from 1982 to 2017. She was a Fulbright scholar at the Psychology Department of Clark University, USA, during 1993–94 and completed her Ph. D. in 1996. Thereafter, she was awarded a Senior Fellowship by the Indian Council for Social Science Research from 2012 to 2014. She has participated in international collaborations in the areas of culture, children’s development, and family studies. She has several publications in books and journals in the field of developmental cultural psychology: Listening to Culture: Constructing Reality from Everyday Talk (Sage, 2004), co-edited five volumes. Since March 2023, she has served as a Visiting Professor in the Department of Cultural Psychology at the Federal University of Bahia, Brazil, for a four-year period.

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My journey in sustainability and management began at Lady Irwin College, where I pursued the Environment Management and Sustainable Development course at the Department of Resource Management & Design Application. This program was more than just an academic experience—it was a foundation that shaped my analytical thinking, problem-solving abilities, and real-world application of sustainability concepts. The course curriculum, combined with the invaluable guidance from faculty, helped me develop a strong understanding of environmental frameworks, corporate responsibility, and sustainable business strategies. The exposure I received during my time at college opened doors to incredible opportunities in the industry. I have had the privilege of working with some of the leading firms in sustainability and consulting, including CDP, EY, and Bain & Company. Each role has reinforced the core values and skills I gained during my time at college. The ability to integrate sustainability with business strategy, think critically, and adapt to dynamic industry needs is something I owe to my education. For aspiring students looking to make an impact in the field, this program not only builds knowledge but also empowers individuals to drive meaningful change in the corporate world.

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My journey in leadership, advocacy, and rights-based work was deeply shaped by my time at the Department of Development Communication and Extension (DCE), Lady Irwin College, University of Delhi. Studying at DCE was more than an academic experience—it was a space that challenged me to think critically, engage deeply, and apply communication as a tool for social transformation. The department provided me with a strong foundation in participatory communication, gender justice, and community-led development, while also equipping me with essential management, strategy, and leadership skills that I carry into my work every day. From research to program implementation, policy advocacy to movement-building, I constantly draw upon the interdisciplinary learning and rights-based perspectives I gained at DCE. Today, as a leader in the global development and feminist advocacy space, I see the impact of those early lessons in every space I work in—whether shaping strategies, driving systemic change, or fostering intergenerational leadership. DCE was not just where I learned; it was where I practiced, experimented, and grew into the professional I am today.”

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Forever I shall be indebted to my alma maters. Lady Irwin College, where I spent 5 years, 3 for graduation and 2 for post-graduation in Textiles and clothing, is dearest to me! Not only did my faculty push me to work hard, and move out from the comfort zones, but they also instilled a sense of duty and empathy for the artisans / handloom weavers. Values of honesty, patriotism and integrity were embedded in all that we did. The passion for outreach and for working with humility can all be credited to the wonderful faculty members and the peers at Lady Irwin. Seth Ram Lal hall, where portraits of Sarojini Naidu, Kamladevi Chattopadyay and other illustrious women including past directors were displayed was my favourite place for inspiration. I owe it Lady Irwin college that it has moulded me as a person, as who I am.”

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