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Dr. Kavitha Sood
Dr. Kavitha Sood (Principal)
Principal & Director, interested in pursuing a career in teaching and research with holistic approach for the growth of education with special emphasis on spiritual and self-management aspects at National and International level. Recognized Trainer for BEC, British Council, Mumbai.
Educational Qualification:-
B.Sc. First Class, Agra University
M.Sc. First Class, G.B. Pant University of Agricul & Tech., Pantnagar (Nainital) U.P.
Ph.D. First Class, Indian Agricultural Research Institute, New Delhi.
B.A. English, IGNOU, New Delhi.
Technical Qualification:-
B.Ed. First Class, Annamalai University, Tamil Nadu.
Professional Qualification:-
LL.B. (Special), Saurashtra University, Rajkot.
Experience:-
Teaching: 26 Years.
Research 18 Years.
Administrative experience of over 10 years.
Work Shops & Seminars:-
Presented papers at various national & international conferences at Seoul, South Korea; Sydney, Australia; Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia & so on.
Organized the Seminar “Holistic Approach to Quality Management in Hospitality Industry”, Bangalore in Oct’1996.
Organized a two-day National Symposium, "The Saga of Hospitality Education - Quality Assurance" on February 14-15, 2003 on VIHTM Campus in Rajkot.
Life Membership:-
WWF, India
CUPA, Bangalore
SBC, India
Achievements:-
"Gold Medal" & "Bharat Excellence Award 2006" (Certificate of Excellence & Certificate of Felicitation) Friendship Forum of India , New Delhi.
"Swami Vivekananda National Award for Academic Excellence 2005" by Ramakrishna-Vivekananda International Foundation at Hotel The Ashok, New Delhi.
"Outstanding Achievement Award, 1996" by M.S.P.I., New Delhi.
"Order of Merit Award, 1997" by Indian Management Executive Board, Mumbai.
Honorary Doctorate in Holistic Science 1996 by East West University, California
Super - Intellectual Award 1997 by All India Management Council, New Delhi
Eminent Personality Award, 1997 by Council for National Health Development, Delhi
Best Citizen Award 1997 by National Council for Metro Citizens, New Delhi
National Educational Excellence Award by Indian Economic Development & Research Association, New Delhi
Woman of Year 1999 & 2000 Award by American Biographical Institute, Raleigh, North Carolina 27622 USA.
Fellow of "Management Studies Promotion Institute", New Delhi (F.M.S.P.I.)
