Educational Qualification

- " PhD. on the topic " Development and Management of Heritage tourism in Chambal region” from Jiwaji University , awarded in the year 2012.
- MBA (Travel and Tourism) , from School of Studies in Travel and Tourism , from Jiwaji University , Batch (2004-2006)
- B.C.S. from Anna Adarsh college for women, Chennai ,(batch 2002-2004)

Email : kamakshimaheshwari@gmail.com

Contact No : 9977191550

Additional Responsibilities:

Course Committee Member- BBA , Centre Superintendent (Exams)- Gwalior, Time Table, Academic Calendar, Syllabus, Co-ordinator- Swachhata Action Plan, Inspection Committee ,Anti Ragging committee member, Placement/Summer Internship - BBA(TT) , Women empowerment committee, Grievance Redressal committee, Guest Lecture, Cleanliness Campaign, Social activities, Identity Card, Attendance compilation & declaration (on monthly basis), information to parents ,Discipline among students, Cultural.

Experience:

• Currently working as Assistant Professor in Indian Institute of Tourism and Travel Management, Gwalior since November 2012
• Worked as Visiting faculty and Teaching Associate in Indian Institute of Tourism and Travel Management, Gwalior from 2009- 2011.
• Worked as visiting faculty in Jiwaji University in Tourism dept. for the academic year 2011-2012.
• Have worked as visiting faculty in CIM India Travel and Aviation Institute, Excellence Aviation Academy and Kompass Aviation Academy as Tourism faculty.
• Have worked as Center Manager in Kompass Aviation Academy, Gwalior. • Visiting faculty in ECPC Aviation Academy, Gwalior.
• Have worked as Coordinator of Heritage Tourism Division in an NGO named INTACH (Indian National Trust for art and cultural Heritage) for 1year.
• Have worked as Trainee Tour consultant in Sugal Tourism, Chennai.
• Have worked as Trainee Tour executive in Kshitiz tours and Travels, Chennai.
• Have worked as office bearer & also Treasurer in Roctract Club, Chennai.
• One month on the job training of production department in LUCAS-TVS, Chennai.
• Have successfully conducted a two days event called “SAMAGAM” on the occasion of World Tourism Day on 27 Sep 2004 organized by CTTMS, Jiwaji University, Gwalior. • Have organized “UTKARSH” on the occasion of World Tourism Day on 27 Sep 2005 in SOSTTM, Jiwaji University, and Gwalior.
• Actively participated in TAJ MAHOTSAV-2006 as a Management Trainee.
• Conducted and Leaded Heritage walks in Gwalior city under the banner of Gwalior INTACH Chapter in Dec 2007.
• Have successfully conducted two Heritage walks on the occasion of Gwalior Heritage Festival on 7th and 8th march 2008.
• Have successfully undertaken installation function of INTACH Shivpuri Chapter along with a symposium on Development of Tourism in Rural Areas.
• Have worked for development of tourism in rural areas under the project of Culture Ministry for Ragurajpur, Orrisa.
• Have participated in Planning with Tourism ministry and IRTDC for inauguration of MAHAPARINIRVANA Train of Buddhist circuits.
• Have Visited Singapore as Tourism-Educational Tour with students during Center headship in Kompass Aviation.
• Have actively participated in National Convener’s meet of INTACH at New Delhi in Jan 2009.
• Have successfully managed Two days Revival workshop on Chitera Art during 28-29 May 2009 organized by INTACH Gwalior Chapter in collaboration with Indian Institute of Tourism and Travel Management, Gwalior.

Publications/Articles/Cases:

Book Publication

Title of the Book: Cultural and Heritage Resources of India
Publisher: Nikhil Publisher & Distributors, Agra
Year of Publication: 2020

• Actively organized Seminar and presented a research paper on the topic “Impact of Tourism on Society” in Nov 2007 under the banner of Gwalior INTACH chapter.
• Have done successful research study on “Root cause of Non development of Tourism in Chambal Region –A case study on Women Dacoit” for Home Ministry ,GOI.
• Have presented paper on Water Management in Tourism –A case study of Dubela Taal in National Seminar organized at Jhansi in Dec 2008.
• Have actively participated in Regional conference organized on Heritage Tourism by INTACH at New Delhi in Dec 08.
• Have presented paper on Destination Development and Branding-A case Study of Gwalior in International Conference at Bangkok, Thailand organized by Indian Tourism Congress during 24-27 June 2009.
• Have added a research paper on “Water Management & Heritage Tourism” in a National Conference in Khajuraho by Indian National Trust for Art & Cultural Heritage.
• Have regular column in a Travel Magazine “Discover.com” on New Horizons in Tourism.
• Presented a paper in the National Seminar on Tourism in India: Challenges & opportunities for 21st Century organized by Society for Social Empowerment, New Delhi in association with School of political science & Public Administration, Jiwaji University, Gwalior, M.P, dated 05-06 March 2011.
• Participated in 10th National Case writing workshop organized by Prestige Institute of Management, Gwalior, during 21st – 23rd April 2011.
• Have been part of Working committee on Tourism curriculum development of PSS Central Institute of Vocational Education in 2014 and 2015.
• Presented paper in National Seminar on “Challenges and Opportunities in Tourism” held in SOS Travel & Tourism, Jiwaji University in 2015.
• Presented a paper on the topic in 6th Asia Euro 2016 – Tourism , Hospitality & Gastronomy conference on the topic “Redefining Heritage Tourism : A case study of Gwalior region” held between 9-12 Nov 2016.
• Presented Paper in National Seminar on “Contribution of Folk Traditions to Indian Culture” on the topic: Tribal folk cultures in India; with special reference to Gond tribes of Madhya Pradesh held on 17th & 18th March 2018.

Subject Teaches:

"BBA - Tour Operations, Event Management MBA- MICE, Event Management, Event logistics"