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The Department of Political Science at the University of Delhi marked its 75th year on July 23, 2026, with a ceremonial programme that combined academic renewal and institutional tribute. The event — which included the launch of a new peer-reviewed journal and a felicitation of retired faculty and notable alumni — aimed to position the department for fresh research collaborations and public-facing scholarship.
The celebration drew university leaders, invited speakers from across the academic spectrum, and a cultural delegation from the Ministry of Culture, Government of NCT of Delhi. Organisers used the milestone to reflect on seven decades of teaching and to outline priorities for scholarship on governance, policy and contemporary political thought.
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Central to the programme was the inauguration of a new academic journal intended to showcase departmental research and to attract contributions on comparative politics, public policy and political theory. Organisers signalled that the publication will follow a peer-review model and will accept submissions from early-career scholars as well as established researchers.
Speakers emphasized the need for interdisciplinary approaches and for scholarship that engages directly with India’s evolving policy debates. In that context, the journal launch was presented not merely as a commemorative act but as an operational step to increase the department’s research visibility and to foster collaboration across institutions.
Honouring past contributors
The ceremony included a formal felicitation of former faculty members and alumni who have shaped the department’s teaching and research legacy. Several attendees recounted curricular changes, research milestones and the ways the department adapted to shifting higher-education landscapes over the decades.
Recognitions highlighted long-term mentorship, development of postgraduate programmes, and contributions to public life — reinforcing the department’s role as a training ground for scholars, civil servants and analysts.
- Event date: July 23, 2026
- Key elements: Launch of a new peer-reviewed journal; felicitation of former faculty and alumni; addresses by university leaders
- Cultural segment: Performance by a delegation from the Ministry of Culture, Government of NCT of Delhi
- Focus areas signalled: Comparative politics, public policy, political theory and interdisciplinary research
Why this matters now
As higher education in India navigates funding pressures, curricular reform and calls for more policy-relevant research, departmental initiatives that expand publication outlets and strengthen alumni networks have practical implications. A new journal can increase opportunities for faculty and students to publish, influence public debate, and attract external research partnerships.
At a moment when university research is expected to demonstrate societal impact, the event underscored how institutional anniversaries can be used to relaunch academic programs and to set priorities for the next phase of scholarship.
Organisers said the department will follow up with a schedule for the journal’s editorial board and submission guidelines, and expects the first issue to appear later this academic year. For students and observers, the programme served as both a commemoration of past work and a signal of renewed institutional ambition.
