D. A. V. (P.G.) COLLEGE, DEHRADUN, UTTARAKHAND

डी.ए.वी.(पी.जी.) कॉलेज, देहरादून, उत्तराखंड

Affiliated to Hemwati Nandan Bahuguna Garhwal (Central) University, Srinagar (Uttarakhand)

NAAC Grade B with CGPA 2.46

Department of Economics

Department of Economics

1. Name of the Department: Economics

2. Year of Establishment: Founded in 1947, the Department of Economics boasts a legacy of over seven decades dedicated to academic excellence and economic scholarship.

3. Programmes Offered:  The department offers a comprehensive suite of academic programs, encompassing Undergraduate (UG), Postgraduate (PG), and Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) courses. This diverse offering reflects the department's commitment to nurturing scholars at various stages of their academic journey.

4. Interdisciplinary Initiatives:  While currently not engaged in interdisciplinary courses, the department remains focused on maintaining the specificity and depth of its economic curriculum. This commitment ensures that students receive a thorough understanding of economic principles and theories.

5. Academic Framework: The Undergraduate program operates on a Semester basis, providing students with a structured and dynamic learning experience. Similarly, the Postgraduate program follows a Semester format, emphasizing depth and specialization in economic studies.

6.Collaborative Engagement: The department, while not directly involved in courses offered by other departments, emphasizes a collaborative spirit within the economic discipline. Faculty members actively contribute to a vibrant academic community, fostering a culture of interdisciplinary discussions and intellectual exchange.

7. Global Perspectives:  Currently, there are no courses in collaboration with other universities, industries, or foreign institutions. However, the department remains open to future collaborative ventures that can bring global perspectives and enrich the academic experience for students.

In essence, the Department of Economics stands as a pillar of academic strength, fostering a profound understanding of economic theories and principles. With a rich history, a diverse range of programs, and a commitment to scholarly pursuits, the department continues to shape the minds of aspiring economists and contribute to the broader academic discourse in the field of economics.

Prof. Devna Jindal Sharma

Head and Professor

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Mr. Jeewan Prakash Mehta

Associate Professor

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Dr. Rachna Dixit

Professor

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Dr. V.B.Chaurasia

Professor

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Dr. Alpana Nigam

Professor

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Dr. Savita Chauniyal

Assistant Professor

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Prof. Shikha Nagalia Sharma

Professor

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Publications

S.No. Type Name of Journal/Book Name of Authors and Co-authors Type of Journal Level By Year
1. Journal Journal Global Values Peer Reviewed International Dr Savita Chauniyal 2024
2. Book Chapter Gender Equality A Path to Atmanirbhar Bharat Dr. Jharna Banerjie et.al N.A International Dr Savita Chauniyal 2024
3. Book Chapter Impact of AI on Indian Culture and Indian Knowledge System Prof. Reena Chandra et.al N.A National Dr Savita Chauniyal 2024
4. Journal B.Aadhar Peer Reviewed International Journal Dr Savita Chauniyal 2023
5. Journal ECONSPEAK : A Journal of Advances in Management IT and Social Sciences Peer Reviewed International Journal Dr Savita Chauniyal 2023
6. Journal UPUEA Economic Journal Peer Reviewed National Journal Dr Savita Chauniyal 2023
7. Journal The Indian Economic Journal Peer Reviewed National Journal Dr Savita Chauniyal 2022
8. Journal International Journal of Applied Social Science Peer Reviewed International Journal Dr Savita Chauniyal 2022
9. Journal B.Aadhar Peer Reviewed International Journal Dr Savita Chauniyal 2022
10. Book Chapter Environment Issues and Mitigation Strategies Swati Negi et.al N.A National Dr Savita Chauniyal 2021
11. Book Chapter The Himalayas: At the Cross-Roads of Environment and Development K.C. Purohit et.al N.A National Dr Savita Chauniyal 2019
12. Journal Eductional Vision N.A National Journal Dr Savita Chauniyal 2017
13. Book Chapter Societies, Social Inequalities and Marginalization Raghubir Chand et.al N.A International Dr Savita Chauniyal 2017
14. Journal UPUEA Economic Journal Peer Reviewed National Journal Dr Savita Chauniyal 2015
15. Journal National Research Journal of Humanities and Social Sciences N.A National Journal Dr Savita Chauniyal 2013
16. Journal Indian Journal of Environment and Development N.A National Journal Dr Savita Chauniyal 2011

Ph.D Awarded Students

S.No. Type Name of Student Registration No. Subject Year of Registration Year of Ph.D Awarded By
1. Awarded Radhika Bahuguna HE-17217 ECONOMICS 2018 2022 Prof Shikha Nagalia Sharma
2. Awarded Ramanpreet Kaur Nayyar HE-20087 ECONOMICS 2020 2025 Prof Shikha Nagalia Sharma
3. Pursuing Neha Chaudhary HE-23018 Economics 9/9/2023 Dr Savita Chauniyal

Projects

S.No. Type Department Name of PI and Co-PI Title of the Project Funding Agency Year Amount Status By
1. Any Other Sociology and Economics Dr. Archana Pal (PI) & Prof. Shikha Nagalia Sharma as Co-PI Concurrent Monitoring of Implementation of R&R Activities i.r.o. Natwar-Mori HEP in Uttarkashi District R&R Administrator, Govt. of Uttarakhand December 2021 - Ongoing Prof Shikha Nagalia Sharma

F.D.P Attendend

S.No. Type Title Organized by By From Date To Date
1. Online Course Faculty Development Programme NIESBUD, Govt. of India Dr Savita Chauniyal 20-02-2023 04-03-2023
2. Online Course Webinar on NEP- 2020: Changing Role of Teachers UGC HRDC Gujarat University, Ahmedabad, Gujarat Dr Savita Chauniyal 08-09-2022 08-09-2022
3. Refresher Course Managing Online Classes & Co Creating MOOCS 13.0 Teaching Learning Centre, Ramanujan College, University of Delhi Dr Savita Chauniyal 06-04-2022 20-04-2022
4. Orientation Course Orientation Program for NSS Programme Officers ETI, Gurukul Kangri Deemed to be University, Haridwar Dr Savita Chauniyal 08-03-2021 14-03-2021
5. Short-Term Course 1st Online Short Term Course on Soft Skill Development UGC HRDC Gujarat University, Ahmedabad, Gujarat Dr Savita Chauniyal 21-12-2020 27-12-2020
6. Short-Term Course 117 Online Short Term Course on E Content Development UGC HRDC Gujarat University, Ahmedabad, Gujarat Dr Savita Chauniyal 06-08-2020 12-08-2020
7. Online Course ONE WEEK ONLINE HANDS-ON TRAINING PROGRAM ON ADVANCED DATA ANALYSIS USING SPSS DEPARTMENT OF STATISTICS, UNIVERSITY OF LUCKNOW Prof Shikha Nagalia Sharma 21-07-2020 15-07-2020
8. Other Advanced Concepts for Developing MOOCs Teaching Learning Centre, Ramanujan College, University of Delhi Dr Savita Chauniyal 02-07-2020 17-07-2020
9. Other Entrepreneurship,Incubation and Innovation Teaching Learning Centre, Ramanujan College, University of Delhi Dr Savita Chauniyal 23-06-2020 29-06-2020
10. Other Open Source Tools for Research Teaching Learning Centre, Ramanujan College, University of Delhi Dr Savita Chauniyal 08-06-2020 14-06-2020
11. Online Course ONLINE TEACHING CERTIFICATE PROGRAM (ADVANCED) Institute of Tropical Epidemiology & Public Health & Data Analytics Core Group(DACG) Prof Shikha Nagalia Sharma 02-06-2020 27-05-2020
12. Refresher Course Recent Trends in Globalization for Social Sciences(IDC) UGC HRDC Kumaun University, Nainital, Uttarakhand Dr Savita Chauniyal 27-08-2019 09-09-2019
13. Refresher Course Environmental Studies(Interdisciplinary) UGC HRDC Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi Dr Savita Chauniyal 15-07-2019 26-07-2019
14. Orientation Course Orientation Program-39 UGC HRDC Kumaun University, Nainital, Uttarakhand Dr Savita Chauniyal 23-05-2018 20-06-2018
15. Other Capacity Building Programme for Social Science Faculty CRRID, Chandigarh Dr Savita Chauniyal 19-02-2018 02-03-2018
16. Short-Term Course UGC-SPONSORED SHORT-TERM COURSE UGC-ACADEMIC STAFF COLLEGE, GURU NANAK DEV UNIVERSITY, Amritsar Prof Shikha Nagalia Sharma 08-03-2016 02-03-2016
17. Refresher Course UGC-SPONSORED REFRESHER COURSE UGC-ACADEMIC STAFF COLLEGE, JAWAHARLAL NEHRU UNIVERSITY (JNU), New Delhi Prof Shikha Nagalia Sharma 07-09-2012 13-08-2012
18. Orientation Course The International Association of ‘Lions Club’; Lions Club Dehradun-Aastha. (DISTT. 321-C1) The International Association of ‘Lions Club’; Lions Club Dehradun-Aastha. (DISTT. 321-C1) Prof Shikha Nagalia Sharma 11-08-2007 14-09-2007
19. Other FDP in Entrepreneurship Indian Institute of Entrepreneurship Dr Savita Chauniyal 13-03-2006 24-03-2006

Awards / Honours / Recognition Received

S.No. Name Awarded by Awards / Honours Received Year
1. Dr V.B.Chaurasia Chancellor Gold Medal (M.A. Economics) R.M. Lohia Awadh University, Faizabad 1993
2. Dr V.B.Chaurasia Professor S.K. Mishra Sanskritik Saikshik Unnayan Uttar Pradesh Uttarakhand Economic Association 2023
3. Dr V.B.Chaurasia Uttar Pradesh Uttarakhand Economic Association Uttar Pradesh Uttarakhand Economic Association since 2020
4. Prof Shikha Nagalia Sharma “ Certificate of Appreciation for Outstanding Contribution in the field of Education.” The International Association of ‘Lions Club’; Lions Club Dehradun-Aastha. (DISTT. 321-C1) 2014-15

Contribution to Corporate Life / Membership of Professional Bodies

S.No. Type Committee/Membership Name Designation Year By
1. National Indian Economic Association Life Member Dr V.B.Chaurasia
2. National Uttar Pradesh Uttarakhand Economic Association Life Member - Dr V.B.Chaurasia
3. National Indian Institute of Public Administration, New Delhi Life Member - Dr V.B.Chaurasia
4. National Indian Society of Agricultural Economics, Mumbai Life Member - Dr V.B.Chaurasia
5. National National Institute of Rural Development, Hyderabad Life Member - Dr V.B.Chaurasia
6. National Bhartiya Arthik Shodh Sansthan, Allahabad Life Member - Dr V.B.Chaurasia
7. National Association of Socio-Economic Development (ASED), Lucknow Life Member - Dr V.B.Chaurasia
8. National Doon Library and Research Center, Dehradun Life Member - Dr V.B.Chaurasia
9. National Board of Studies, HNBGU, Srinagar (UK) Expert Member - Dr V.B.Chaurasia
10. National Board of Studies, ICFAI, Dehradun Expert Member - Dr V.B.Chaurasia
11. National Graphic Era University, Dehradun Expert Member - Dr V.B.Chaurasia
12. National National PG College, Lucknow Expert Member - Dr V.B.Chaurasia
13. National INDIAN ECONOMIC ASSOCIATION (IEA) Life Member - Prof Shikha Nagalia Sharma
14. National UTTAR PRADESH UTTARAKHAND ECONOMIC ASSOCIATION (UPUEA) Life Member - Prof Shikha Nagalia Sharma
15. National CENTRE FOR SCIENTIFIC & INNOVATIVE RESEARCH STUDIES (CSIRS) Life Member - Prof Shikha Nagalia Sharma
16. College Uttar Pradesh Uttarakhand Economic Association (UPUEA) Life Member - Dr Savita Chauniyal
17. National Uttar Pradesh Uttarakhand Economic Association (UPUEA) Life Member - Dr Savita Chauniyal
18. National Uttar Pradesh Uttarakhand Economic Association (UPUEA) Life Member - Dr Savita Chauniyal
19. College Examination Control Room Member - Dr Savita Chauniyal
20. College Examination Control Room Member - Dr Savita Chauniyal
21. College Proctorial Board Member - Dr Savita Chauniyal
22. College NSS Programme Officer - Dr Savita Chauniyal
23. College Anti-Drug Cell Nodal Officer - Dr Savita Chauniyal
24. College Outreach Program Member - Dr Savita Chauniyal
25. College Spot light on You (Add-on Course) Member - Dr Savita Chauniyal