Gita Bamezai

 Gita Bamezai
   (Professor of Communication Research)

Head : Dr. Gita Bamezai is heading the Department of Communication Research at IIMC. Specialties : Behaviour Change Communication, Public Health and HIV/AIDS Communication, Communication Theory and Research, Qualitative and Participatory Research Methods, Interpersonal Communication Skills for Managers, Gender Issues and Media Advocacy  Email : gitabamezai@gmail.com Phone : 91 011 26741499 Communication and Media Research at the Central University (BHU) and at the national level in National Institute of Health and Family  Welfare (NIHFW) & NACO- (National AIDS Control Organisation) covers a period of 29 years. Professor Bamezai worked for the overseas Indian Newspaper India Mail (published from England) as a Consultant. She also worked in the public Relations Unit of Production and Publicity Division of India Tourism Development Corporation in early years of her career starting in 1977. Prof. Bamezai Conducted International and national training and educational programmes in Development and Public Health Communication. Consultancy for International projects for C4D on HIV/AIDS Communication/National Communication Projects like pulse polio and Family Health Awareness. Chief Coordinator of national level projects on Health/HIV/AIDS and RCH Communication for GOI, WHO and national NGOs. Trained in PLA (Participatory Learning or Action), a participatory tool for engaging disadvantaged groups, especially women and adolescents, in conducting research and project evaluation. Education Qualifications Work Experience Communication Research Studies Media Related Selected Assignments and Experience Awarda/Prizes Selected Publications Membership of International and National Professional Bodies