Gaurav Upadhyay

Gaurav Upadhyay is an emerging scholar in the field of Political Science/Public Administration with an interdisciplinary academic foundation spanning engineering, governance, and public policy. Currently pursuing his Ph.D. in Political Science, from Kumaun University-Nainital, he holds a Master of Arts in Political Science with distinction and was awarded the Vice-Chancellor’s Gold Medal for academic excellence. He has also qualified the UGC-NET examination in Political Science demonstrating his academic competence and eligibility for higher education teaching and research.

Prior to transitioning into the social sciences, he earned a Bachelor of Technology in Electrical Engineering from the prestigious GBPUAT Pantnagar, equipping him with a unique techno-analytical perspective that informs his contemporary research interests in governance innovation, public policy, artificial intelligence in administration, and digital transformation. His major areas of academic interest include Indian Constitution, Good Governance, Public Administration, Indian Foreign Policy, Public Policy, and Indian Knowledge System.

He has established a promising research profile with publications in reputed national and international journals, including Scopus-indexed and UGC-CARE listed journals, with research contributions spanning themes such as international relations, governance reforms, democratic institutions, public administration, strategic affairs, and policy studies. His scholarly works have appeared in prestigious journals published by global academic platforms including Taylor & Francis.

In addition to journal publications, he has contributed multiple book chapters in edited academic volumes and has also served as an editor of an academic book, titled- “Challenging Consesus-unpopular opinions of 2025” reflecting his growing engagement in scholarly publishing and academic knowledge dissemination. Furthermore, he has actively presented papers at various national and international conferences on themes related to governance, democracy, strategic studies, and sustainable development.

He has further enhanced his academic and research competencies through participation in faculty development and capacity-building programmes, including a Faculty Development Programme on Quantitative Research using SPSS, jointly organized by the Directorate of Research and Publications, Rashtriya Raksha University, and Law Teachers India, aimed at strengthening interdisciplinary research methodology in social sciences. Additionally, he completed an academic workshop on Climate Change: Economics, Politics and Global Governance organized by Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati, reflecting his engagement with contemporary global policy and governance discourses.

Through his academic pursuits, research contributions, and interdisciplinary expertise, he remains committed to advancing impactful scholarship in political science, public administration, governance studies, and policy innovation.

SCOPUS INDEXED JOURNALS

1-Upadhyay, G., Joshi, N., & Rawat, H. (February 2026). India’s engagement in Africa and West Asia. The Round Table, ISSN: 0035-8533, 1–5. https://doi.org/10.1080/00358533.2026.2628863 (TAYLOR & FRANCIS)

2-Joshi, N., & Upadhyay, G. (January 2026). How tyrants fall: And how nations survive. Global Change Peace & Security ISSN:1478-1166, 1–2. https://doi.org/10.1080/14781158.2025.2611225 (TAYLOR & FRANCIS)

UGC-CARE LISTED JOURNALS

(1) Upadhyay, G., Dwivedi, R. K., Tripathi, N., & Dhami, R. (2025). Uttarakhand Start Up Niti 2023 : Paravatiya Rajya Mae Udhyamita Va Swarojgaar Protsahan Mae Sarkar Ke Prayason Ka Vishleshan. Lok Prashashan (ISSN : 2249-2577), 17(3), 84–101.

(2) Joshi, N., & Upadhyay, G. (2025). From Invasion to Insurgency: Assessing the legacy of Soviet intervention in Afghanistan. South India Journal of Social Sciences(SIJSS) ; ISSN : 0972-8945(Print),23(4), 134–137. https://doi.org/10.62656/sijss.v23i4.2106

PEER REVIEWED AND REFERRED JOURNALS

Research Papers as 1st Author:

1- Upadhyay, G., Joshi, N., & Dhami, R. (2025). India in the Age of Flux: Navigating Great Power Rivalries, Leading Global South Aspirations. International Journal of Social Impact , ISSN: 2455-670X , 10(4). https://doi.org/10.25215/2455

2- Upadhyay, G., Dhami, R., & Joshi, N. (2025). Synchronized Elections and Indian Federalism : An Analysis of the One Nation, One Election Reform. Shrinkhla Ek Shodhparak Vaicharik Patrika; P: ISSN No. 2321-290X ; E: ISSN No. 2349-980X, 10(7). https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.17452240

3- Upadhyay, G., & Joshi, N. (2025). E-Governance as a Catalyst for Good Governance: A Policy and Administrative Analysis of Digital Transformation in Uttarakhand. International Journal for Multidisciplinary Research (IJFMR); E-ISSN: 2582-2160, 7(3), IJFMR250344002.

4- Upadhyay, G., Rawat, H., Joshi, N., & Mishra, A. (2025). UN Reforms and the Crisis of Legitimacy : Evaluating the Security Councils Role in Upholding International Peace. Innovation the Research Concept; ISSN: 2456–5474, 10(8). https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.17159918

5-Upadhyay, G. (2025). Reclaiming the Indian Ocean:Maritime India Vision 2030. DEFENCE & SECURITY ALERT ,ISSN:0976-206X, 17(3), 26–31.

6-Upadhyay, G., Joshi, N., & Mishra, A. (2026). Emergency and the Democratic Spirit of India (Bharat): Lessons for the Present and the Future. International Journal of Social Impact, ISSN: 2455-670X , 11(1). https://doi.org/10.25215/2455

7- Upadhyay, G., Joshi, N., & Mishra, A. (2025). Yoga Beyond Asanas: Reclaiming Bharat’s Philosophical Blueprint for Rashtra Nirman and Global Harmony. Journal of Native India & Diversity Studies(ISSN:3048-8710), 2(3), 43–52. https://journal.jnids.com/index.php/home/article/view/44

PEER REVIEWED AND REFERRED JOURNALS

Research Papers as 2nd Author:

1- Dwivedi, R. K., & Upadhyay, G. (September 2025). Bharat-Pakistan Ke Madhya Samsamyik Nitigat Parivartan : Samrik Sanyam Se Nirnayak Pratyuttar Ki Or. WORLD FOCUS HINDI; ISSN: 2231-0185,15(162),93-98..

2- Dwivedi, R. K., & Upadhyay, G. (September 2025). India’s New Normal in Countering Pakistan : From strategic Restraint to Assertive Retailiation. WORLD FOCUS; ISSN: 2230-8458, 46(549), 125–130.

3- Dwivedi, R. K., Upadhyay, G., & Joshi, N. (June 2025). India’s Strategic Balancing Act: Navigating the Middle East Conflict Amidst Emerging Geopolitical Realignments. WORLD FOCUS; ISSN: 2230-8458, 46(546), 66–70.

4- Dwivedi, R. K., Upadhyay, G., Joshi, N., & Tripathi, N. (June 2025). Bharat Ki Samrik Satulan Ranniti : Ubharte Vaishwik Shakti Samikarano Ke Bich Madhya-Purva Sangharsh Ka Prabandhan. WORLD FOCUS HINDI; ISSN: 2231-0185, 15(159), 64–69.

5- Dwivedi, R. K., Upadhyay, G., Joshi, N., & Tripathi, N. (2025). Nation Building in Motion: The 4Ds (Democracy, Diplomacy, Diversity and Development) as Drivers of Bharat’s National Identity. Journal of Social Issues and Development (JSID) ; ISSN: 2583-6994, 3(2), 38–54.

6- Dwivedi, R. K., Upadhyay, G., & Mishra, A. (October 2025). Cyber Suraksha Aur Digital warfare Ke Sandarbh Mae Badalate Bhu-Rajnitik Paridrishya Mae Bharat Ki Rannitik Tayari. WORLD FOCUS HINDI; ISSN: 2231-0185,15(163),102-106.

7- Joshi, N., & Upadhyay, G. (2025a). How is India Shaping its Foreign Policy in the Indo-Pacific? International Journal of All Research Education and Scientific Methods (IJARESM), ISSN: 2455-6211, 13(5).

8- Joshi, N., & Upadhyay, G. (2025). The Impact of Globalization on South Asian Economies. Remarking an Analisation ; P: ISSN No. 2394-0344 ; E: ISSN No. 2455-0817, 10(2). https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.15448441

Research Papers as 3rd Author:

1- Bhagat, S., Joshi, N., & Upadhyay, G. (2025). Balancing Mandates: Coalition Politics and the Rise of Deputy Chief Ministers in States of India. Anukriti (an International Peer Reviewed Refereed Research Journal) ; ISSN : 2250-1193,15(2).

2- Bhagat, S., Joshi, N., & Upadhyay, G. (2025). NITI Aayog as an Epistemic Engine: Navigating India’s Policy Transition in the 21st Century. Interdisciplinary Journal of Contemporary Research(IJCR), an International Peer Reviewed Refereed Research Journal;ISSN : 2393-8358, 12(3).

3- Bhagat, S., Joshi, N., & Upadhyay, G. (2025). Transforming Governance in India: Evaluating Good Governance Practices through the Lens of Digital India and Public Service Delivery. Shodh Drishti (an International Peer Reviewed Multidisciplinary Refereed Research Journal);ISSN : 0976-6650, 16(4.1).

4- Dwivedi, R. K., Mishra, A., & Upadhyay, G. (October 2025). Cyber Security and Digital Warfare : India’s Preparedness in the new Geopolitical Order. WORLD FOCUS; ISSN: 2230-8458, 47(549), 121–125.

BOOK CHAPTERS

1- Upadhyay, G., & Tripathi, N. (2025). House of Himalayas: Synergizing Glocalization,Community-Driven Entreprenuership and Eco-Innovation for Sustainable Value Chains in Uttarakhand’s Local Entreprises [English]. In VOCAL FOR LOCAL : Bridging Markets, Communities and Sustainable Growth (ISBN: 978-93-48285-42-3) (Vol. 1, pp. 150–167). Pacific Book International, New Delhi,India.

2- Upadhyay, G., & Tripathi, N. (2025). Reverse Migration and Viksit Uttarakhand 2047: Policy Innovation, Grassroots Development and Good Governance for Sustainable Rural Transformation [English]. In Migration and Development : Perspectives and Challenges ; ISBN: 978-93-90115-73-0 (pp. 75–95). Anu Books , Meerut,U.P.,India.

3- Bhagat, S., Upadhyay, G., & Joshi, N. (2025). Towards One Law for All : Uttarakhand’s UCC as a beacon of Progressive Federalism [English]. In Uniform Civil Code : A Commendable Decision After Independence , ISBN: 978-81-984072-1-4 (pp. 14–33). Mewadev Granth Academy Banda.

4- Dwivedi, R. K., Upadhyay, G., & Mishra, A. (2025). Constitutionalism Beyond the Text : One Nation , One Election and the Spirit of Indian Democracy [English]. In Samvidhan Se Janmat Tak : Ek Rashtra Ek Chunaav ; ISBN: 978-93-5514-335-8 (pp. 203–230). Ganga Prakashan , Prayagraj ,U.P.

PAPER PRESENTED IN CONFERENCES / SEMINARS

International

1- Attended an International Conference on “Rethinking International Relations in an Evolving World Order” , on 11-12 August 2025, organized by Forum of Global Studies(FGS) in collaboration with Southern Federal University (former Rostov University), Russia and presented a paper on : “India as a Civilisational Power in the Evolving World Order: Rethinking Strategic Realignments through the Lens of Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam”

2-Attended International Conference on “Yog,Science and Spirituality” on 28-29th April 2025 oraganised by SSJ University Almora and presented a paper on : “Yog as Bharat’s Civilizational Blueprint: From Aatmabodh to Rashtra Nirman through Ethical Governance, Cultural Diplomacy and Global Harmony” .

3-Attended 2nd International Conference on “Interdisciplinary Research in Technology, Management,Pharmacy and Education” (ICIRTMPE-2026) held on 12-13 March 2026 at Apex Group of Institutions Rampur (U.P.) and presented a paper on “From Access to Excellence:Reframing Quality Education Through AI-Driven learning Systems for SDG-4”

National

1-Attended ICSSR Sponsored National Conference on “Safeguarding the Future : Addressing Youth on Drug Use and Abuse in the Himalayan Region Through Awareness, Wellness Strategies and Legal Framework” and presented a paper on-“Breaking The Chains: Eradicating Drug Crisis in The Himalayan Region Through Awareness & Reform”, on 27-28 March 2025 at IPGGPG College of Commerce,Haldwani

2-Attended National Seminar on “Migration and Social Transformation : Perspectives, Challenges and Pathways” organized by Rajkiya Mahavidhyalaya , Thatyur ,Tehri Garhwal and presented a paper on : “Reverse Migration and Viksit Uttarakhand 2047: Policy Innovation, Grassroots Development and Good Governance for Sustainable Rural Transformation” on April 8-9 2025

3- Attended National Seminar on “Vocal for Local : Bridging Markets,Communities and Sustainable Growth” organized by Govt. P.G.College Ranikhet and presented a paper on : “House of Himalayas: Synergizing Glocalization,Community-Driven Entreprenuership and Eco-Innovation for Sustainable Value Chains in Uttarakhand’s Local Entreprises” on 11-12 April 2025.

4- Attended ICSSR sponsored National Seminar on “Interrelationship among State,Society and Nation: An Indian Perspective” on 7-8 April 2025 ,organized by Department of Political Science, University of Lucknow and presented a paper on : “Shaping India’s Future: The Key Role of Democracy, Diversity, Diplomacy and Development in Nation-Building and National Identity”

5-Attended a National Webinar on “Role of Women in Social Development and Economic Life in Historical Perspectives” on March 8,2025 , organized by Rajkiya Mahavidhyalaya Satpuli,Pauri Garhwal

6- Attended the 7th UPSA Conference and National Seminar on “Constitutional Changes in Jammu and Kashmir after Article 370 : Achievements and Challenges” on 17-18 March 2026 ,sponsored by ICWA New Delhi & IPSA and presented a paper on “China’s Role in the India-Pakistan Strategic Equation : A Triangular Perspective ”

7- Attended National Conference on “Inclusive and Sustainable Development for Self-Reliant India” organized by Anugrah Memorial College Gaya (in collaboration with Indian Sociological Society,New Delhi) on March 13-14,2026 and presented a paper on “Democracy, Delivery and Development : Governance Mechanisms in India’s Inclusive growth Model ”.

8- Attended National Seminar on “Artificial Intelligence and New Horizons of Governance ” organized by Atal Sushashan Peeth , Department of Public Administration , University of Lucknow,Lucknow( UP) on March 16-17, 2026 and presented a paper on “People-Centric Good Governance in Uttarakhand: The Role of SETU Aayog in Enhancing AI-Supported Administration for Viksit Bharat @2047”.

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