Awards and Achievements :
- PHD Chambers Sports Achievers Award for Open Waters Swim, 2016, New Delhi
- Major Dhyan Chand Sports Award for Open Waters Swim, 2016, New Delhi
- Indian National Teachers Congress Award for Best Teacher, 2016, University of Delhi.
- Women’s Achievers Award, Deshbandhu College, University of Delhi, 7th March 2019.
- Special Award (Open Water Swimming), Delhi Sports Journalist Association, 28th March 2019, New Delhi.
- The Atal National Award for Contribution and Excellence in Sports, 2020, New Delhi
- Nishtha Women Achiever Award (National), 8th March 2022, New Delhi
- Women Icon Global Awards by Holistic Health Treatment and Training organization, 26th March 2022, New Delhi
- Esther Williams Excellence Award 2022 in Physical Education by International Multidisciplinary Research Foundation. Excellence Awards and International Day of Education Awards, January 26th, 2022.
- Limca Book of Records – Open Waters – 2013, 2014 & 2018
- Nari Shakti Puraskar- Open waters and Empowerment, 8th March 2019, presented by honourable President, Shri. Ram Nath Kovind
International swimmer :
- Participated in 10th Asia Pacific-Pusan (South Korea) 1996 – Won a Bronze Medal in 400 M. Individual Medley women’s section
International Open Waters :
- First person from Delhi to participate in 20th International Marathon Swim-2007- and successfully complete the distance of 26.4 kms held at lake Zurich, Switzerland, 2007.
- First person from Delhi to attempt the Great English Channel Swim-2008.
- First Indian to successfully swim 5 lakes in 5 days -Tex Robertson High Land Lakes Challenge, 2010.
- First Indian to successfully swim around Key West, Florida (12.5 Miles), 2011.
- First Indian to successfully swim Lake Travis Solo, Austin, Texas, USA, (12 Miles), 2011
- First Indian to participate in 24 miles Tampa Bay, Florida Swim-2016
- First Indian to successfully swim 3 out of 4 lakes in SCAR Swim Challenge (40-mile challenge), Arizona-2017.
- First Indian to participate and win a gold medal for India in Belgart Marathon, 2 km race, and Bronze in 450mtrs, 23rd September 2017 at Minsk.
- First Asian to Participate in Apolima Strait-2018 Swam for 11 hours and 30 minutes. April’2018
- First Indian Swimmer to participate and successfully swim Lake of Constance (Bodensee), Germany wide crossing, 26th July’2018.
- Bronze Medalist- Labuan Sea Cross Channel, Malaysia the Malaysian government, 2012.
- Successful Swim Ranked 15th- Ederle-17.5 miles swim, NYC SWIM-2012 Gangway One, Battery Park –at North Cove Marina to Sandy Hook, New Jersey
- Successfully Swam 28.5miles and was ranked 3rd at the annual 28.5-mile Manhattan Island Marathon Swim, NYC, 12th July’2014
- Swam 25 miles of Great English Channel 2014
- Successfully swam Robben Island, South Africa, 2014 (Distance of 7.4 kms in 12 degrees of water in extreme conditions).
Membership/Fellowship of Learned bodies / Societies :
- Advisor, Rope Skipping Federation of India
- Consultant, Limca Book of Records (2016 till date)
- Consultant, ONGC Sports
- Director, Indian Association of Sports For All
- Elected Member, NAPESS
- Director, Physical Education Foundation of India
- Secretary, Delhi Table Tennis Association (2002 till 2010)
- Life member Commonwealth Society of India (CSOI).
- Life member People for Animal
- Member Advisory Board , International Health & Fitness Association
- Member MHRD constituted Teacher Training and Education Committee
- Member on Vice-Chancellor nominated committee for MAKA Trophy-2015
- Member on Vice-Chancellor nominated committee for the norms of FYUP’2013.
- Member, Delhi Swimming Association- 2019
- Member, India International Center, Delhi
- President, Alumni Association of Indira Gandhi Institute of Physical Education and Sports Sciences, University of Delhi
- Vice–President, Delhi Rowing Association
Keynote speaker :
- Swimming and Health, School of Educational Sciences, Swami Ramanad Teerth Marathwada University, April, 2010.
- Magical World of Open Waters, ICPESS 2023, International Conference on Physical Education and Sport Science, Manipal Academy of Higher Education, 14th – 16th December 2023.
- International Webinar A Scientific Approach Towards Modern Physical Health and Sports Science Culture, 25th July 2020, Faculty of Health and Wellness, Sri Sri University, Cuttack, PEFI. NSPO
Papers presented :
- Drug-Free Sports. International Journal of Physical Education, Health & Sports Sciences and presented at the National conference on Anti-Doping jointly National Anti-Doping Agency NADA & Physical Education Foundation of India, 30- 31 January 2019, New Delhi.
- Swimming as one of the Best Physical Activities for Better Lifestyle Management, International Conference on Sports for All, Decoding Indian Sports Ecosystem, Indian Association of Sports For All, TAFISA in collaboration with H.V.P. Mandal, Degree College of Physical Education, Amravati, Amity University, 5 June 2019.
- Physical Education in the Making of a Teacher at a National Seminar, Elementary Education Department, Lady Shri Ram College (UGC sponsored)
- Effect of Exercise on Various Physiological Systems – Respiratory at the workshop on Fitness Aerobics & Gym Operation Daulat Ram College, Department of Physical Education and Sports Sciences, University of Delhi, and Delhi University Sports Council, 24-25 February 2012.
- Swimming: Physical Activity for Better Lifestyle Management at International Congress on Sports Psychology ICSP-2014, Indira Gandhi Institute of Physical Education and Sports Sciences, Department of Physical Education & Sports Sciences, SPAI (UGC Sponsored), 15-18 October 2014.
- Impact of Science and Technology on the Development of Sports at the 86th 4-week orientation program UGC-ASC, Jamia Millia Islamia, New Delhi-2008
- International Multidisciplinary Conference on Contemporary Approach and Application in Physical Education and Sports Sciences. March 26-27, 2021, Rashtrasant Tukadoji Maharaj Nagpur University and Physical Education Teachers Association.
- Role of Sports Psychology and Fitness Management for Sportsmen during the COVID-19 Pandemic Era (September 2021), Nagpur Sharirik Shikshan Mahavidyalay, Nagpur, Maharashtra, India in Association With Binzani City College, Nagpur, PGTD of Physical Education RTMNU, Nagpur & Dept. of Physical Education, Nagpur.
- Global Impact of IOC Refugee Olympic Team for ICACPESS-2024, 25th to 27th June, 2024, at Agaratala, Tripura, India. International Conference on “Advance Concepts of Physical Education & Sport Sciences: Transforming Performances, Wellness and Society” (ICACPESS) in Agartala, of Physical Education, Government Degree College, Kamalpur, Dhalai, 25th & 27th June, 2024.
Design of new Curricula and Courses :
- Developed resource material for the University of Delhi, 2007-Fitness, Aerobics, and Gym-Operations, an Application course in B.A. Program, III year, Department of Physical Education and Sports Sciences
- Expert to review of Health and Physical Education material -NCERT-October 2012 & 2016
- Faculty Development Program / Certificate Program “Promoting Excellence in Physical Education and Sports through Innovation in Teaching and Learning, ICT & Professional Approach”-GAD-TLC of Ministry of Education-2012.
- VAC – NEP, Physical Education, University of Delhi, 2022
- Generic Elective NEP, Physical Education, University of Delhi, 2022
Resource Person and Speaker :
- Tamil Nadu Teachers Education University on 21st November’2014. Delivered two lectures to interdisciplinary teachers of University.
- Women in Sports: Still a futuristic Concept, National & International Conference on Health AND Sports Sciences, FAHS, FBSS, MRIIRS, Thaksin University, Thailand, 17- 18 February 2023 at MRIIRS.
- TAFISA Certified Leadership course with the support of the International Olympic Committee.
- Amity School of Physical Education and Sport Sciences, Amity University on Swimming as one of the best suggested forms of Physical Activity,, November 2010.
- Use of Information Technology in Physical Education & Sports, National Conference on Recent Corollary In Physical Education, Sports and Sciences by Nagpur Sharirik Shikshan Mahavidyalay, Nagpur, Maharashtra, India, Binzani City College, Nagpur& Manohar Bhai Patel College of Arts, Commerce & Sciences, 20-21 January, 2023.
- Expert at The Academic Staff College, Jamia Millia Islamia, 3-week Special Summer School, 16 May- 5 June 2014.
- Expert at The Academic Staff College, Jamia Millia Islamia, 3-week Refresher Course in Basic Sciences (Interdisciplinary) from 9 April- 9 May 2014.
- Conference organized in collaboration with UNESCO and CII on Education through Sports: Empowering a Girl Child, 5 March 2019, UNESCO House, New Delhi
- Sports Connect- Engaging Minds and Empowering Success, New Delhi, 3 March 2019.
- Co-chairperson-Youth and Sports: Challenges for Gen X, Second National Conference on Youth Enrichment Through Sports and Physical Education, 2014, Amity School of Physical Education and Sports Sciences, Uttar Pradesh.
- Vice-chairperson of a Scientific Session on Sports Law Knowledge Lecture and The New Developments in International Sports Law & CAS Jurisprudence with Perspective of Sports Law in India- 26 February 2011, Indian Law Institute.
- Seminar Executive in the National Seminar on Olympic Movement, Constitutional Club of India-2004.
- Session Chairperson, National Webinar on Mental Health and Quality of Life of Married Working Women in India, Swami Ramanand Teerth Marathwada University, Nanded, Maharashtra, 11 November 2020.
Panelist :
- 6th PEFI National Conference on Physical Education& Sports Sciences on 11 – 12 March 2022, NDMC Convention Center, Sansad Marg, New Delhi.
- Panelist, Discussion & Workshop on Sports, Sports Authority of India in Collaboration with Department of Sports and Recreation, Government of Western Australia, Jawahar Lal Nehru Stadium, 2002.
- Career prospects- Uttam Girls’ School, 2009.
Chief Guest :
- P.Jindal Global University, Lecture on On the call of Passion, 2012
- Valedictory session of DPS, In-service Physical Education Teachers workshop and lecture on Health & Physical Development- Future Roadmap for Physical Education Teachers, 2013.
Recently published papers :
- Sports & Active Living During-19, Kalyan Bharti, 2021.
- Physical Activity v/s Chronic Diseases, Vidyabharati International Interdisciplinary Research Journal, 2016. Vol 5
- Suggestions For Plan of Action for the Promotion of Swimming In India, Multidisciplinary Scientific Reviewer, 2016. Vol 3
- Policies: Physical Education, International Educational E-Journal, Education and Physical Education, 2017, Vol 6.
- Physical Education in the Making of a Teacher, Multidisciplinary Scientific Reviewer, 2017. Vol 4
- Para Sports in Modern Life, Lokavishkar International E-Journal, 2018, vol 7.
- Introduction To The Magical World of Open Waters, Multidisciplinary Scientific Reviewer, 2019, vol 6
- Swimming as one of the best Physical activities for Better Lifestyle Management. International Journal of Fitness, Health, Physical Education & Iron Games, 2019. Vol 6.
- Pledge for Drug-Free Sports, International Journal of Physical Education, Health & Sports Sciences, 2019. Vol 8
- Emergence of Esports, Multidisciplinary Scientific Reviewer, 2019, vol 6
- Swimming and Health International Journal of Physical Education, Health & Sports Sciences 2013. Vol. 2
- Significant Impact of COVID-19 on the Global Sports, Contemporary Approaches and Applications in Physical Education and Sports, 2021.
Book :
- Yoga & Stress Management, 2021. Published by Sports Educational Technologies. ISBN-13- 978-8195365593
Chapter in Edited Books :
- Pedagogic Trajectories-Physical Education in the Making of teacher- 2015- Published by Synergy Books India, ISBN-13 : 978-9382059301
- Fitness, aerobics & Gym OperationsUnit-1, Effect of Exercise on Respiratory System, 2014, Page-21 -24- Jyoti Enterprises, Delhi India. ISBN- 978-81-89580- 30-8
Limca Book of Records :
- Hardback-Swimming – 2017- English Hachette Book Publishing India Pvt Ltd. ISBN-978-93-82867-19-0
- Paperback edition- Swimming- 2017- English Hachette Book Publishing India Pvt Ltd. ISBN- 978-93-82867-21-0
- Hardcover- Swimming.2017- Hindi Hachette Book Publishing India Pvt Ltd. ISBN- 978-93-82867-19-7
- Paperback edition- S 2017-Hindi Hachette Book Publishing India Pvt Ltd. ISBN- 978-93-82867-22-7
- Hardcover- Swimming.-2017- Malayalam Hachette Book Publishing India Pvt Ltd. ISBN- 978-93-82867-20-3
- Paperback edition- Swimming-. 2017- Malayalam Hachette Book Publishing India Pvt Ltd. ISBN- 978-93-82867-23-4
- -2018- English Hachette Book Publishing India Pvt Ltd. ISBN-978-93-5195-217-6
- Paperback edition- Swimming- 2018- English Hachette Book Publishing India Pvt Ltd. ISBN- 978-93-5195-236-7
- 2018- Hindi Hachette Book Publishing India Pvt Ltd. ISBN-978-93-5195-217-6
- Soft cover. 2018-Hindi Hachette Book Publishing India Pvt Ltd. ISBN- 978-93-5195-236-7
- 2019- English Hachette Book Publishing India Pvt Ltd. ISBN- 978-93-5195-217-6
- Paperback edition- Swimming- 2019- English Hachette Book Publishing India Pvt Ltd. ISBN- 978-93-5195-236-7
- 2019- Hindi Hachette Book Publishing India Pvt Ltd. ISBN-978-93-5195-217-6
- Soft cover. 2019-Hindi Hachette Book Publishing India Pvt Ltd. ISBN-978-93-5195-236-7
- E-book. 2020-22- English Hachette Book Publishing India Pvt Ltd. ISBN-978-93-88322-99-7
- 2020-2022- Hindi Hachette Book Publishing India Pvt Ltd. ISBN- 978-93-88322-98-0
- Soft cover. 2020-2022-Hindi Hachette Book Publishing India Pvt Ltd. ISBN- 978-93-91028-74-9
- E-book. 2020-2022-Hindi Hachette Book Publishing India Pvt Ltd. ISBN- 978-93-88322-99-7
- E-book. Hachette Book Publishing India Pvt Ltd. 2020-2022. ISBN- 978-93-88322-99-7
Seminars and Workshops Attended :
- International Webinar on Health and Wellness: Relevance and Importance During COVID-19, IQAC & Department of Physical Education G.H.G Khalsa College, Ludhiana, 13th & 14th July’2020.
- Sports Medcon 2005, 1st National Conference on Sports Medicine, IFSM, New
- Sports Medcon 2007, 2nd National Conference on Sports Medicine, IFSM, SAI, CWC Delhi 2010, IOA, IMA & SSCB, Delhi, 16th -18th November 2007.
- Sports Medcon 2009, 3rd International Conference on Sports Medicine IFSM, SAI, CWC Delhi2010, IOA, IMA & SSCB, Delhi, 16th -18th November 2009.
- 14th Commonwealth International Sports Science Congress, Manav Rachna International University, October 2010.
- Seminar on Sports for All Develops Healthy Citizens, Aditi Mahavidyalaya, 2010.
- Seminar on Fitness: Holistic Health for Body and Mind, Kamla Nehru College, 2010.
- Workshops for updating B.A. Program Application course and Disciplinary course, Department of Physical Education & Sports Sciences, Faculty of Interdisciplinary and Applied Sciences, University of Delhi, 4th February & 4th June, 2010
- Workshop on Management of Sports Injuries, Department of Physical Education, University of Delhi, 23rd May, 2007.
- National Workshop on Curriculum Design/ Development for the semester of P.G. Courses in Physical Education, Department of Physical Education & Sports Sciences, Indira Gandhi Institute of Physical Education & Sports Sciences, New Delhi.
- Business Club Australia, Sports Education: Career and Partnership Opportunities Seminar, Australian High Commission, September 2010.
- International Conference on Olympic and Indian Values in Global Context on 25th September 2019, Conference Center, University of Delhi.
- International conference on Sports Economics and Vision of London Olympics -2012, University of Delhi, April 2012
- International Conference ‘Physical Activity and Sports for Global Peace and Development’ Department of Physical Education, University of Delhi, 2011
- International Virtual Conference on Physical Fitness & Yoga” – A Remedy to Covid-19. July 26, 2020, Department of Physical Education, Tamil Nadu, Dr. Ambedkar Law University.
- International Webinar on Essentials of Physical Fitness and Health Wellness during the Covid-19 Pandemic, 11th– 12th July 2020, Department of Physical Education, Thirumagal Mills College, Tamil Nadu
- National Conference on Role of Physical activities on Holistic Personality Development, ept of Physical Education and Sports Sciences and IGIPESS, University of Delhi, 2010.
- National Conference on Futuristic Trends in Physical Education, Amity University, 2013
- National Conference on Role of Physical Activities & Sports in Balancing Education, Department of Physical Education, University of Delhi & Indira Gandhi Institute of Physical Education & Sports Sciences.
- National Seminar on Sports Biomechanics and Exercise Sciences, St. Stephen’s College, Indian Society of Biomechanics, Stephen’s College, and Miranda House.
- National Seminar on Role of Physical Education and Sports in Nation Building, Department of Physical Education, University of Delhi, IGIPESS, March 2011.
- National Webinar on Anti-Doping and Sports Science, 7 December 2020, by NADA, NSU NDTL in association with Physical Education Foundation of India
- Webinar on Yoga Tradition and Human Health, ICPR, New Delhi, and Jain Vishva Bharati Institute, Ladnun, July 8, 2020
- Panel discussion on Sport in India and Australia: Obstacles, Challenges and Opportunities from Grassroots to the Elite, Australian Trade Commission, Delhi, 20 June 2011.
- Sports Management Capacity Building Workshop, Confederation of Indian Industry, CII, Deakin University, Australia, and Australian High Commission on 10 April 2013.
- Workshop on Mental Imagery for Sports Performance, 25 & 26 February 2021, Indira Gandhi Institute of Physical Education, Sports Sciences, University of Delhi
- 4th International & 31st National Conference on Sports Psychology Serving Athletes and Coaches, IGIPESS, DPESS & SPA, 9, 10, 12 March 2021.
- Workshop on Revisiting Application Course: Fitness, Aerobics & Gym-Operations, Department of Physical Education and Sports Sciences, Miranda House, University of Delhi-2008.
- UGC Sponsored National seminar on Recent Research in Physical Education and Sports, Maharaja Agrasen College, University of Delhi, 2008.
- Workshop on Physical Education, “Sharirik Shiksha-Pravdhan, Vyavdhan, Samadhan” Physical Education Foundation of India, Urdu Ghar, DDU Marg, New Delhi, March 2009.
- Workshop on Doing well, by Doing Good: Enhancing Brand Equity and Creating Social Values in and through Sports, 6th October’2014, Deakin University, Australia and Australian High Commission.
- Workshop on Further Training for Sports for All Assistants, National Olympic Committee for Germany, Foreign Office of The Federal Republic of Germany, and Prajna Foundation for Cultural Interaction & Studies –
Others :
- Chairperson, VIRTUAL International Conference on Creating Sports Culture in Universities, 9-11 May -2020, Faculty of Physiotherapy, SGT University, Gurugram.
- Chief Program coordinator and Organizing Secretary, Panel Discussion is, “Emergence & Acceptance of Physical Education as an integral part of total Educational process”, Physical Education Foundation of India, March 2011.
- Member Advisory Committee of National Conference on Paradigm shift in Physical Education, Sports: Moving Beyond the Finish Line, Binzani City College, Nagpur, Sharirik Shikshan Mahavidyalay, Nagpur, Maharashtra & Manohar Bhai Patel College of Arts, Commerce & Sciences, 4-5 April 2024, Binzani City College, Nagpur.
- Co-Authored the Annual Statistical Swimming Bulletin 2006, 2007, 2008,2009, 2010, 2011,2012, 2013, 2014 & 2015. Currently Author of VK Pahuja Swimming Statistical Bulletin from 2016 to present.
- Contributed and compiled, Lady Shri Ram College Golden Jubilee Publications.
- Course co-coordinator of the workshop, Physical Education and Sports in India – Past, Present, and Future, Physical Education Foundation of India, August 2010.
- Advisor, National Workshop on Applied Psychology & Sports Psychology (Psychological skill training for performance Enhancement and Life Skill) Department of Physical Education, Deshbandhu College, University of Delhi and Sports Sciences and Society Sports and Fitness Development on 8-9 April,2019.
- Ted Talk Speaker at Mayo Girls College, Ajmer. TED Talk, 26 April 2022.
- PEFI – Train the Trainer Program Confirmation successful completion, 2020