It is NAOP who provides the fellowships and high-profile awards to such scholars in psychology whose work in the field stands out. While this award is one of the highest awards, it is meant to be an honour for the years of toil that such a scholar has put in.
Structure and Functioning of NAOP Committees
The NAOP, that is, National Academy of Psychology, is among the leading organizations which work in an organized way in psychological matters in India. The committees therefore form a very strong backbone for the functioning of the organization. Each committee has a special purpose to serve; for example, the Publication Committee promotes the research work while the Finance Committee looks after the financial matters of the organization. The other committees which include Membership, Fellowship, Policy, Elections, Ethics, and Conferences keep the organization transparent and operationally efficient. Their decisions are made in a professional and wise manner as experienced academicians and experts comprise these committees. Thus, the committees of NAOP together constitute a coordinated mechanism playing a major role in determining the direction and condition of psychology in India.
Conference Committee
- Chairman: Shailendra Singh
- Members: Sumitava Mukherjee, Saurabh Maheshwari
The annual conference held by NAOP is a major venue for psychologists from around the country to air knowledge, network and research, while the conference committee handles planning and organization of the successful running of the activity.
Election Committee
Chairman: Prof. Anand Prakash
Members: Neena Kohli, Sadhana Natu
This committee conducts elections with fairness and transparency under the democratic process in the organization. This is a symbol of the democratic values of the organization.
Ethics Committee
Members:
- Sonali Dey
- Yashpal Jogdand
- Urmi Nanda Vishwas
The basic function of this committee is to ensure ethics in research and practice. This committee ensures that research does not compromise ethical standards at any level.
Policy Committee
Members:
- Minati Panda
- Rupashree Baral
- Rumana Siddiqui
This committee formulates the strategy, direction and future plans of the organization. The diverse experience of the experts involved in it strengthens the organization.
Liaison Committee
Members:
- Janak Pandey
- Prakash Padkannaya
- Secretary-General.
This committee establishes coordination between various parts of the organization and other institutions. Its role is to make organizational communication smooth and effective.
Advisors
Members:
- Arvind Sinha
- U. Vindhya
- Manas Mandal
The advice of these senior experts is highly valued in determining the long-term strategies and policies of NAOP. Their experiences prove to be guides for the organization.
Divisional Conveners
- Health Psychology Division: Prof. Yogesh Arya (BHU)
- Social Psychology Division: Dr. Sunil Kumar Verma (Vivekanand College, Delhi University)
Conveners having expertise in these specific fields provide direction to research, seminars and discussions on the respectivesubjects.
Website Management committee
Members:
- Dr. Ramakrishna Vishwal
- Dr. Tushar Singh
- Dr. Sumitava Mukherjee
Strengthening the digital presence of NAOP is the major task of this committee. Via the website, the activities, research work, and updates of the organization are conveyed to the members and the public at large.
Conclusion
The various committees of NAOP, combined, provide an organized, scientific and ethical basis to this institution. Each committee is working under the leadership of experts in its field, making the functioning of the organization not only effective but also inspiring. NAOP serves as the ideal platform for students, teachers, and researchers who have an interest in the psychology field to share ideas and encourage research, thereby creating an ever-expanding body of knowledge. This organization, in itself, is an inspiring example of how an idea in the hands of committed scholars becomes a movement of knowledge, ideas, and change.
