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Team NIMCJ

Shirish Kumar

Dr.Shirish Kashikar (Director)

Dr. Shirish Kashikar, Director of our institute has a career in Journalism & academic spanning over 24 years. After completing his Masters in English literature, he completed his Masters in Mass Communication and Journalism with first rank in the university. He started his career as a reporter cum sub editor in Desh Pardesh ni Aajkal, an evening daily from Rajkot in 1996. Two years later he moved on to the state information department as an Information Officer. Dr. Kashikar was bestowed with the best article writer's award by the State Information Department in 2002-03. As an academician, he has taught in journalism department of Saurashtra University as a visiting faculty. He has presented papers on various subjects related to modern Mass Communication and history of Journalism. He is a member of Academic Council of Gujarat University and Member of Planning Board of IGNOU. He regularly participates in national and regional news channel's Political & Social debates.

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Mrs. Ila Gohel (Deputy Director-Admin)

Mrs. Ila Gohel, Deputy Director (Admin), is a M.Com, MBA (HR) & CS Inter (Gr. II). She is having 24 years of experience in managing the academic & administrative fields. She has worked with various national & international non-government organisations like SEWA, WFP, Counterpart International India, GSACS-PSU, ICECD & ISCE. She has represented the organisations at national level seminars and conferences. She was among the final candidates from gujarat for "Ford Foundation International Fellowship Program."

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Mr. Kaushal Upadhyay (Assistant Professor)

Mr. Kaushal has 10 years of experience of in Electronic Media, where he has worked with Etv, Radio Mirchi, Doordarshan Kendra, Red FM etc. He has directed and produced more than 45 documentary films. He is having 7 years of experience in Academics.

Mr. Kaushal has completed his Masters in Development Communication from Center for Development Communication, and his Post Graduate Diploma in Audio Visual from Gujarat Vidyapith. Presently, he is pursuing his Ph.D. from Dr. Baba Saheb Ambedkar Open University.

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Mr. Nilesh Sharma (Assistant Professor)

Mr. Nilesh Sharma is a young aspiring academician. He has both Academic and Field experience in Journalism and Mass Communication. He belongs to a journalistic family and being part of that environment gives him a unique sense of ability to interpret or analyse things.

He has worked in Digital media news portal as well as in Youtube news channel. He has experience in working as a freelance content writer.

Mr. Nilesh has completed his Bachelor in Journalism and Mass Communication and a good medallist in Masters in Advertising and Public Relations from Kushabhau Thakre Patrakarita Avam Jansanchar Vishvavidyalaya.

He also qualified the UGC NET examination for Assistant Professor in Journalism and Mass Communication subject in the year 2021 and after that he was employed as an Assistant Professor Journalism and Mass Communication department academic institution, Jalandhar Punjab.

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Ms. Payal Bhalani (Teaching Assistant)

Payal Bhalani, a dedicated teaching assistant at National Institutes of Mass Communication and Journalism (NIMCJ), specializing in Digital Media. With a background in Engineering, Payal brings a unique blend of artistry and technical expertise to her role. After completing her Bachelor of Engineering, she followed her true passion and pursued an MA in Contemporary Craft from New Jersey City University, and later obtained an MFA from Columbus College of Art and Design, USA.

Payal excelled as a full-time digital content creator, delighting audiences with her art, craft, and DIY content. Her creativity and talent have garnered her a significant following of over 100k dedicated followers on Instagram. Payal's expertise in social media, allows her to effectively communicate and engage with diverse audiences. Payal combines her academic background, artistic flair, and practical experience to inspire and mentor students in the dynamic world of digital media. She has a knack for bridging theory with hands-on practice, enabling students to develop their creativity and technical skills.

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Mr. Monal Soni

Counselor cum PR Executive

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Ms. Mansi Sarvaiya

Librarian

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Mr. Devendra Shah

Accountant cum Admin Assistant

Mr. Nikhil Yadav

Mr. Nikhil Yadav

Technical Assistant