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TEACHING STAFF
Name of the Faculty: Dr. Manjit Das
Current Position: Professor & Head, Department of Economics
Dept. of Economics, Bodoland University
Mobile No. : -
E-mail ID :manjitdas4842@gmail.com
Date of Birth :03-02-1975
Area of Research : Industrial Economics, International Economics, Gender studies, Agricultural Economics
Work Experience : 27 Years
Teaching Interest : Micro Economics, International Economics, Industrial Economics, Agricultural Economics
RESEARCH PUBLICATION
| Title of the Paper | Name of the Journal | Indexed by Scopus/ Web of Science/UGC Care (Yes/No) | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Village-Based Informal Ericulture and Endi-Textiles in Assam: An Economic Inquiry” | The ICFAI Journal of Entrepreneurship Development, Vol. IV, No.3 | September, 2007 | |
| Role of Various Financial Agencies in Ericulture of Assam: A Case Study of Barpeta District | Financing Agriculture, A National Journal of Agriculture and Rural Development, Vol. 40, | September-October, 2008 | |
| Scope of Ericulture in Assam: A Micro Econometric Analysis, | Journal of Agriculture Extension and Rural Development, Vol. 2(6) | August, 2010 | |
| Economics of Sericulture in Assam: A Comparative Analysis of Three Cultivars | South Asia Economic Journal, Vol.11, No. 2 | Scopus | September, 2010 |
| Underutilisation of Capacity and the Problem of Optimisation in Ericulture in Assam: An Economic Analysis | Journal of Rural Development, Vol.29, No.4 | Scopus | September, 2010 |
| Socio-Economic Aspects of Bell Metal Industry Workers of Sarukhetri Block of Barpeta District, Assam | Economic Affairs, Vol. 56, No.1 | Scopus | 2011 |
| Scope of Fish-culture in Assam: An Economic Analysis | Financing Agriculture, A National Journal of Agriculture and Rural Development, Vol.43, No. 3 | 2011 | |
| Government and Other Financial Agencies as the Promoter of Fishculture in Assam | Economic Challenger, Vol.14, No. 55 | April-June, 2012 | |
| Trafficking of Women and Child from Assam: A Macro Study | International Journal of Social Science and Interdisciplinary Research, Vol. 2, No. 2 | 2013 | |
| Socio-Economic Status of Traditional Potter Hira Women of Assam with Special Reference to Barpeta District | Asian Journal of Research in Social Sciences and Humanities, Vol. III, Issue-XII | 2013 | |
| Role of Fireworks Industry in the Generation of Employment and Income in the District of Barpeta, Assam | Sedme, Vol: 42, No: 3 | Scopus | Sept, 2015 |
| Impact of Gender Disparity in Education on Economic Development of Assam: An Economic Analysis | Assam Economic Journal | March, 2016 | |
| Employment and Income in the Bell-Metal Industry of Sarthebari, Assam | Southern Economist, Vol. 55. No.2 | May, 2016 | |
| Fishculture As Source of Employment and Income in India with Special Reference to Assam | International Journal of Multidisciplinary Research Review, Vol.1, No. 20. | October, 2016 | |
| Gender Disparity in Education and the Reasons of Its Variation Across India | Indian Journal of Social Research, Vol. 58, No.6 | 2017 | |
| Gender Inequality in Education and the Reasons of Its Variation Across Assam, India | Arthshastra Indian Journal of Economics & Research, Vol. 7 No.2. | UGC Care | 2018 |
| Historical Footprints of Commodification of Human Beings and Its Changing Dimensions in Assam till Nineteenth Century | JONER, Journal of North Eastern Region, Vol. 7. Issue 1. | UGC Care | 2019 |
| Measuring Vulnerability of Women for Trafficking across Districts of Assam by Constructing Relative Anti-Trafficking Numeric Index (RANI) | AEGAEUM JOURNAL, Vol. 8, No.10 | UGC Care | 2019 |
| Women Trafficking Problem in Assam: The Behavioral Game Aspects | International Journal of Applied Behavioral Economics, Vol.10, Issue.3. | Web of Science | 2021 |
| Changes in Incidence of Morbidities of Children and Its Determinants in North East India | Demography India, Vol. 50, No. 2 | UGC Care | 2021 |
| Changing Pattern of Household Income in North East India | Asian Journal of Research in Social Sciences and Humanities, Vol.12, No. 1 | UGC Care | 2022 |
| Macro Economic Determinants of Income Inequality among different Income Group Countries : Evidence from Panel Data | Journal of Social Economics Research, Vol.11, No.1 | Scopus | 2024 |
| Investigating the Effect of Democracy and Governance Quality on Income Inequality: Evidence from BRICS | The Economic Research Guardian, Vol. 14 (1) | Scopus | 2024 |
| Effect of Unemployment and Governance Quality on Income Inequality in India: ARDL Approach | Population and Economics | Scopus | Accepted |
| Income Inequality, Governance Quality and Environmental Degradation in Asian Countries: Does Interaction of Governance Quality Matter? Evidence from Panel Data | Journal of Infrastructure, Policy and Development | Scopus | Accepted |
RESEARCH PUBLICATION (in Edited Book)
| Title of the Paper | Name of the Edited Book | Editor | Publisher | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Role of Regional Rural banks in the Mobilisation of Savings and Deployment of Credit in Assam | Banking and Finance: An Anthology of Contemporary Research | J. Robins and R. George | Excel publication, New Delhi | 2008 |
| Ericulture as a remedy of Rural Poverty in Assam: A Micro Level Study in Barpeta District | Indian Handloom and Handicrafts: Issues and Experience | Debashree Mukharjee | ICFAI University Press, Kolkatta | 2009 |
| Spatio-temporal Variation in Ericulture in Assam: An Economic Analysis | Rural Development through Modern Outlook | S. Chetargy and B. C. Das | New Delhi publisher, New Delhi | 2011 |
| District-wise Variation in Fish-Culture in Assam and Reasons behind It | Economy of North-East India, Challenges and Task Ahead | M. Das and U. K. De | Binapani Publishing House, Guwahati, Assam | 2012 |
| Sex Ratio Imbalance in North-East India with Special Reference to Assam | Development of North-East India Issues and Dimensions | M. Das and R. Mahanta | Lakshi Publisher, New Delhi | 2014 |
| Gender Gap in Education in India: An Empirical Analysis | Gender Issues and Status of Women in India | D. Phukan and B. Saikia | Avon Publications, New Delhi | 2014 |
| Dimensions and Incidence of Poverty among the Urban SC Population of Barpeta, Assam | Development and Deprivation in the Indian Subcontinent | U.K De and M. Pal | Levanka, Kolkata | 2019 |
| Extent of Dependence on Forest Resources by the Forest Dwellers and Its Impact on Forest in Western Assam, India with Special Reference to Kachugaon, Haltugaon and Parbatjhora Forest Division | Indigeneity, Development and Sustainability: Perspective from North East India | Anjan Chakrabarti, Gorky Chakraborty and Anup Shekhar Chakraborty | Spinger | 2024 |
BOOKS
| Title of the Book | Publisher | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Sericulture and Ericulture in Assam: An Economic Analysis | Tushar Publishing House, Dibrugarh, Assam | |
| Glossary of Economics | Eastern Book Publishing House, Guwahati, Assam | 2010 |
| Economy of North-East India, Challenges and Tasks Ahead | Binapani Publishing House, Guwahati | 2012 |
| Development of North-East India-Issues and Dimensions, | Lakhi Publishers and Distributors, New Delhi | 2014 |
| Micro Economics | Shanti Prakashan, Guwahati, Assam |
ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS
| Degree/Course | Name of the Institution | Year |
|---|---|---|
| H.S.L.C. | Barpeta Govt. H.S. School | 1990 |
| H.S. | M.C. College, Barpeta | 1992 |
| B.A. (Economics) | M.C. College, Barpeta | 1995 |
| M.A. (Economics) | University of Pune | 1997 |
| Ph.D. (Economics) | NEHU, Shillong | 2008 |
WORKSHOP/ SEMINAR/ CONFERENCES ATTENDED (2013-2023)
| Name of the FDP/Workshop | Organized by | Duration | International/ National/ Regional/ State Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dissertation writing | ICSSR, New Delhi Sponsored training programme on Research Methodology in Social Science for Ph.D. students | Barnagar College, Sorbhog, Assam, Dec, 2012 | National |
| Dissertation writing | ICSSR, New Delhi Sponsored 10 days Training Programme on Research Methodology in Social Science | Dept. of Economics, Bodoland University March, 2013 | National |
| Chairman, Technical Session-VI B | Globalization to Glocalisation | Dept. of English, Bodoland University | International |
| Chairman, Technical Session-VI | Critical Theory and Its Practice in 21st Century | Dept. of English, Bodoland University | International |
| Economics of Sericulture: A Comparative Analysis of Eri, Muga and Mulberry. | Sericulture Industry and Its Role in the Socio-Economic Upliftment in Rural Society | Department of Economics, Bodoland University Central Silk Board and Directorate of Sericulture, BTC, August, 2013 | National |
| Gender Gap in Higher Education in India | Lifelong Learning in Higher Education | Dept. of Economics, Bajali College, Pathsala, Barpeta, 6th Sept. 2013 | National |
| Assam State Human Development Report 2013 | Assam State Human Development Report 2013 | DC, Bongaigaon & Kokrajhar and SDO of Abhayapuri | National |
| Cooperative Entrepreneurship Development: Problems and Prospects in Assam | Cooperative Enterprise Development in Assam | Institute of Cooperative Management, Guwahati, 29th March, 2014 | National |
| Research Paper Writing | Workshop | Gossaigoan College, Gossaigoan | National |
| Extent and Causes of Witch Hunting in Assam | Witch hunting in Assam: A Curse in the Society | Barpeta Law College, Barpeta | National |
| Research Paper Writing | Workshop | M.K.College, Chenga | National |
| Statistical Data Collection | Workshop | B.H.College, Howly | National |
| Preparation of Questionnaire/Schedule | Workshop | M. C. College, Barpeta | National |
| Human Trafficking in Assam | Social Conflict and Human Trafficking in Assam | Abhayapuri College, Abhayapuri | National |
| SHGs and Rural Women Entrepreneurship | and Rural Women Entrepreneurship | Bhabanipur Anchalik College, Bhabanipur | National |
| Chairperson and Resource Person | The Role of Higher Education Institutions in Skill Development and Employment Generation in the North East | Bijni College, Bijni | National |
| Demand Forecasting | Entrepreneur Skill Development Programme | CIT, Kokrajhar | National |
| Gender Inequality in Higher Education in India | Gender Equality, Women Empowerment and State | Sukanya Mahavidyalaya,Dhupguri, West Bengal | National |
| One Week Online FDP on Research Methodology (As a Resource Person on the topic “Citation and Referencing” ) | Kumar Bhaskar Verma Sanskrit and Ancient Studies University and Barbhag College, Brbhag | 24th June to 30th June, 2020 | National |
| Globalisation to Localisation: Challenges and Impact of Covid-19 on India (Key note Speaker) | MC College, Barpeta in Collaboration with LISPA, Assam | One day, 14th July, 2020 | National |
| Rural Realities/ North East Practitioners" Experiences in Talking the Second Wave(as a Panelist) | IMPRI Impact and Policy Research Institute | 16th May, 2021 | National |
| Farm Laws, 2020: Merits & Demerits (As a Guest Speaker) | North Kamrup College, Baghmara | One Day, 28th May, 2021 | National |
| Union Budget-2022-23(As a Resource Person) | Kokrajhar Government College, Kokrajhar | One Day12th February, 2022 | National |
| Two weeks Refresher Course on Commerce, Economics & Management (Growth of Indian Economy: Pre & Post Independent India)(As a Resource Person) | Mizoram University, Aizal | 10th June, 2022 | National |
| Cooperative for Economic Development of North East India(As a Key Note Speaker) | Pub Kamrup College, Baihata Chariali | Two Days21st and 22nd September, 2022 | National |
| Research Paper Writing(A a Resource Person) | Manikpur Anchalik College, Manikpur | One day18th November, 2022 | State Level |
| Russia-Ukraine War and Its Impact on India: A Comprehensive Analysis (Resource Person) | Vietnam Academy of Social Sciences, Vietnam Institute for Indian and South East Asian Studies, Hanoi, Vietnam | 7th September, 2023 | International |
| An Empirical Analysis of the Impact of Free Trade Agreement between India and the Association of South East Asian Nations (ASEAN) on India;s Trade | Southern Economic Association, 93rd Annual Meeting, New Orleans, Louisiana, USA | 18-20th November, 2023 | International |
SPONSORED RESEARCH PROJECTS/ CONSULTANCY ASSIGNMENTS
| Project Title | Sponsoring Agency |
|---|---|
| "Problems and Prospects of Endi-Textile Industries in Assam (A case Study in Barpeta District)" during 2005-07 | U.G.C. |
| “Aquaculture as a Means of Rural Development in Assam: A case Study in Barpeta District" during 2010-2011 | U.G.C. |
| “Trafficking in Women and Minor Girls in Assam with Special Reference to Bodoland Territorial Autonomous Districts (BTAD)" during 2014-16 | ICSSR, New Delhi |
| “Role of Bell-Metal Industry in the Generation of Employment and Income in Assam with Special Reference to Sarthebari Area of Barpeta District" | Directorate of Economics and Statistics, Government of Assam, Guwahati, in 2014 under 13th Finance Commission Grants offered by MOSPI, Govt of India |
| “Fireworks Industry as a Means of Employment and Income in Assam (A Case Study in Barpeta District)" | Directorate of Economics and Statistics, Government of Assam, Guwahati, in 2015 under 13th Finance Commission Grants offered by MOSPI, Govt of India |
| “Use of Modern Technology in Containing the Witch Hunting Problem in Assam with Special Reference to BTAD Area" during 2020-2021 | Assam Science and Technology University (ASTU), Guwahati |
| “Management of Marine Transport Activity in Assam: Linear Programming Cooperative Game Theory" during 2020-2021 | Assam Science and Technology University (ASTU), Guwahati |
| Strategic Networks and Computing (In Collaboration with Queens" University, Belfast, Dibrugarh University and Tezpur University, Asaam) during 2022-2023 | Going Global Partnership Collaboration under British Council, U.K. |
WORKSHOP/ SEMINAR/ CONFERENCES ORGANIZED (2013-2023)
| Name of the FDP/ Workshop organized | Organized By | Duration | International/ National/ Regional/ State Level | Role (Convener/ Coordinator/Member) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Ethical Dimension in Political Market Orientation: A Framework for Evaluating the Impact of India"s Look East Policy on Regional Income Convergence | Department of Economics and Political Science, Bodoland University | One Day, 19th April, 2022 | International | Convener |
| Long term Impact of Exposure to Violent Conflict: Are There Gender Differences? | Department of Economics and Political Science, Bodoland University | One Day, 26th July, 2022 | International | Convener |
| Climate Refugees in a Globalizing World: Prospective From Indian Ocean Littoral: South Asia and Beyond | Department of Economics and Political Science, Bodoland University | One Day, 3rd August, 2022 | International | Co Convener |
| Game Theory and Its Application in Research | Department of Economics and BB Engineering College, Kokrajhar | 22, 23 and 24th August,2021 | National Webinar | Convener |
| Impact of Covid 19 on Indian Economy with Special Reference to Assam | Department of Economics, Bodoland University | 6th & 7th May, 2020 | National Webinar | Convener |
| Atma Nirbhar Bharat: Challenges Ahead | Department of Economics and South & South East Asia Study Centre, Bodoland University | 5th July 2020 | National Webinar | Convener |
| 10 Days Research Methodology Programme | Department of Economics | March, 2013 | National | Co-Convener |
AWARDS/ HONORS/ FELLOWSHIPS
| Name of the Award | Sponsoring Agency |
|---|---|
| Scholl Research Challenge Award, 2010. (A national award given to young researchers below 40 years) | North-East Development Foundation and Co- funded by Canada´s International Development Research Centre (IDRC), Government of Canada |
| National Merit Scholarship, 1992 | Government of India |
ADMINISTRATIVE EXPERIENCE
| Name of the Assignment | Duration |
|---|---|
| Director, South and South-Asia Study Centre, Bodoland University | Since 2019 |
| Dean, School of Social Science, Bodoland University | Since 2021 |
| Dean, School of Commerce and Management, Bodoland University | 2017-2020 |
| Head, Department of Economics, Bodoland University | 2019-2023 |
| Head (i/c), Department of Education, Bodoland University | 2015-2017 |
EXTENSION ACTIVITIES
| Nature of Activity | Details |
|---|---|
| Financial Literacy | Make people aware of financial literacy |
MEMBERSHIP OF VARIOIUS COMMITTEE/ SOCIETIES
- Executive Council, Bodoland University (2018-23)
- Academic Council, Bodoland University (Since 2015)
- Research Council, Bodoland University
- Research Committee, Bodoland University
- Departmental Research Committee, Bodoland University
- Intellectual Property Right, Bodoland University
- Board of Studies, Economics Dept, Bhattadev University, Pathsala