Economics Department HNB Garhwal University

🎉 Hearty Congratulations! 🎉

The Department of Economics is delighted to congratulate our research scholars on their selection for the prestigious ICSSR Full Term Doctoral Fellowship 2025-26.

👏 Mr. Ankit Rawat , Research Scholar under the supervision of Prof. M C Sati , Head, Department of Economics.

👏 Ms. Vandna Kumari, Research Scholar under the supervision of Dr. Hiranmoy Roy , Associate Professor.

The faculty members Prof. M. C. Sati, Prof. Prashant Kandari, Dr. Hiranmoy Roy, Dr. Chandrashekhar Joshi, Dr. Rukmani and Dr. Thakur Dev Pandey takes immense pride in their success and wishes them continued excellence in their research journey.

🌟 Best wishes for future academic endeavors! 🌟

🌿A Panel Discussion on “Uttarakhand @25 Years of Development: Achievements and Way Ahead” was successfully held today, on 25th anniversary of Uttarakhand State.

We were honoured to have Dr. Arun Kuksal as the Chief Guest and Chief Speaker, whose inspiring address added great value to the event. 🙏

The panel also featured distinguished speakers — Prof. M C Sati (HOD, Economics Department), Dr. Hiranmoy Roy (Associate Professor, Economics Department), and Dr. Thakur Dev Pandey (Assistant Professor, Economics Department) — who shared deep insights on Uttarakhand’s achievements, Challenges and the road for the next 25 years ahead.

As part of the program, a Speech Competition on “Uttarakhand: Two and a Half Decades of Transformation” was also organized, showcasing the creativity and awareness of students from different Departments and classes. 🎙️

🏆 Winners:
🥇 1st Prize – Shree Joshi
🥈 2nd Prize – Rudrakshika
🥉 3rd Prize – Shreya Purohit
🎖️ Appreciation Prizes: Vaishali Tripathi, Jatin Rana, and Aayush

The program was successfully organized by Dr. Chandra Shekhar Joshi and Research Scholars of Department of Economics, whose dedicated efforts ensured its success. 👏

Heartfelt congratulations to all the winners and participants, and sincere thanks to everyone who contributed to this enriching event! 💐

Uttarakhand @25 years of Development: Achievements and Way Ahead

🎓 Ph.D. Defence Announcement 🎓
The Department of Economics, HNB Garhwal University, proudly announces the successful Ph.D. defense of Ms. Ramanpreet Kaur Nayyar, Research Scholar (26-03-2025).
📖 Research Topic:
"Socio-Economic and Environmental Impact of Pilgrimage Tourism in Uttarakhand: A Study of Badrinath and Kedarnath Regions"
👩‍🏫 Research Supervisor:
Prof. Shikha Nagalia Sharma, Department of Economics, DAV (P.G.) College, Dehradun.
External Expert: Prof. D.K. Nauriyal Professor & Head, Dept. of Humanities & Social Sciences, .
The defense was graced by the presence of Prof. M C Sati (Convenor and Head, Department of Economics), along with esteemed faculty members Prof. Prashant Kandari, Dr. Hiranmoy Roy, Dr. Chandra Shekhar, Dr. Thakur Dev Pandey, Dr. Sushant Kumar, Dr. Vipul, Dr. Vineet as well as the research scholars of the Department of Economics, making it a momentous and highly significant event.
Her research offers valuable insights into pilgrimage tourism's economic, social, and environmental impacts, focusing on Badrinath and Kedarnath regions—a significant study for sustainable tourism and regional development.
🌟 Heartiest congratulations to Ms. Ramanpreet Kaur Nayyar on this outstanding academic achievement! Wishing her continued success in her research and future endeavors. 🌟

📢 Board of Studies (BoS) Meeting – Department of Economics📢

The Department of Economics successfully conducted its Board of Studies (BoS) Meeting on March 24-25, 2025, focusing on academic advancements and research progress.

✅ Key Highlights:
🔹 Syllabus Revision:
We have designed, revised the syllabus, and updated the curriculum for:
📌 Fourth Year of B.A. (Hons.) in Economics & B.A. (Hons.) with Research
📌 First Year of M.A. in Economics
This revision aligns with the National Education Policy 2020 , ensuring a modern, dynamic, and future-ready curriculum.

🔹 Research Scholar Progress Review:
A six-month progress report presentation was conducted, showcasing the academic growth and research contributions of scholars.

🔹 Pre-submission Presentation:
Research scholar Rakesh presented his pre-submission research, marking a significant milestone in his academic journey.

👥 Esteemed Participants:
We were honored by the presence of distinguished academicians:

🔸 Prof. M C Sati – Convenor, Department of Economics, Hemvati Nandan Bahuguna Garhwal University (A Central University), Srinagar (Garhwal), Uttarakhand.
🔸 Prof. Prashant Kandari – Professor, Department of Economics, HNBGU
🔸 Prof. V. C. Sharma – Professor, Department of Commerce, HNBGU
🔸 Prof. Atvir Singh – External Expert, CCS University, Meerut
🔸 Dr. Hiranmoy Roy – Associate Professor, HNBGU
🔸 Dr. Chandra Shekhar – Assistant Professor, HNBGU
🔸 Dr. Thakur Dev Pandey – Assistant Professor, HNBGU

A heartfelt thank you to all faculty members, research scholars, and experts for their invaluable contributions toward shaping the future of economics education and research! 🎓📊

📢 Pre-PhD Scholars (Batch 2024-25) Present Their Research Project! 🎓📊
Date: Feb 3, 2025
Today, the Department of Economics hosted the project presentations of our Pre-Ph.D. Scholars (Batch 2024-25) as part of their Pre-Ph.D. coursework program. The scholars presented insightful research on key policy initiatives and their socio-economic impact in Uttarakhand:

📌 Research Project Topics & Presenters:
1️⃣ PM-POSHAN in Uttarakhand: An assessment of policy implementation and impact. (Presented by Ankit, Priya, and Vidisha Singh)
2️⃣ Status of PM Poshan & Rashtriya Kishor Swasthya Karyakram (RKSK) Scheme in Uttarakhand: A case study of Pauri District. (Presented by Aishwarya Hatwal)
3️⃣ Monitoring the Impact of Samagra Shiksha Abhiyan & Rashtriya Bal Swasthya Karyakaram (RBSK): Enhancing education & health outcomes in Pauri Garhwal. (Presented by Harsh*ta Prajapati)
4️⃣ Socio-economic analysis of the informal sector in hilly districts of Uttarakhand: A study of Baikunth Chaturdashi Mela, Srinagar. (Presented by Kiran Bartwal, Vandana Kumari, Km Rehmani, and Nitin Rawat)

The session was graced by esteemed faculty members Prof. M C Sati (Convenor, Dept. of Economics), Prof. Prashant Kandari, Dr. Hiranmoy Roy, Dr. Rukmani, Dr. Chandra Shekhar, and Dr. Thakur Dev Pandey.

👏 A big congratulations to all scholars for their dedication and in-depth research contributions!

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🎓 Heartfelt Congratulations to Ms. Pooja Bahuguna! 🎓

We are delighted to announce that Ms. Pooja Bahuguna has been awarded the prestigious Ph.D. degree by the Department of Economics, HNB Garhwal University, Her thesis, titled:

📖 "A Study of Status, Socioeconomic Determinants, and Barriers to Financial Inclusion in Hilly Rural Areas of Uttarakhand: A Study of Pauri District"

is a commendable contribution to understanding financial inclusion challenges in Uttarakhand's rural regions.

This academic milestone was guided under the mentorship of Prof. Prashant Kandari and examined by Prof. D. K. Nauriyal, Professor & Head, Dept. of Humanities & Social Sciences, .

Her viva-voce, held on 20th December 2024, was graced by the presence of Prof. M C Sati (Convenor and Head, Department of Economics), along with esteemed faculty members Dr. Hiranmoy Roy, Dr. Rukmani, Dr. Chandra Shekhar, and Dr. Thakur Dev Pandey, as well as the research scholars of the Department of Economics, making it a momentous and highly significant event.

🌟 Best wishes to Dr. Pooja Bahuguna for her future endeavors! May her work inspire many and contribute to building a more inclusive society. 🌟

Wishing you a Happy New Year 2025 from the Department of Economics, HNBGU!

May this year bring you prosperity, growth, and success in all your endeavors. May your resolutions be achievable, and your dreams become a reality.

As we step into a new year, let's reflect on the past year's accomplishments and challenges. Let's learn from our experiences and strive to make a positive impact in our communities.

To our students, faculty, and staff, we appreciate your hard work and dedication to the department. Let's continue to work together to achieve academic excellence and make the Department of Economics, HNBGU, a hub of intellectual curiosity and innovation.

Here's to a fantastic year ahead!

Heartiest congratulations to Dr. Ramesh Ramesh Verma on the successful defense of his PhD thesis titled:

"गढ़वाल हिमालय में श्रम शक्ति प्रवास एवं कृषि संरचना परिवर्तन: भू-स्वामित्व, भूमि उपयोग एवं उत्पादकता के विशेष संदर्भ में"
"Labour Force Migration and Agrarian Change in Garhwal Himalaya: With Special Reference to Land Use, Land Ownership, and Productivity"

Under the esteemed supervision of Prof. M C Sati, Convenor and Head, Department of Economics, HNBGU, this significant research explores crucial aspects of socio-economic and agricultural dynamics in the Garhwal Himalaya region.

The PhD viva, held on 30th December 2024, was graced by the presence of Prof. Achal Kumar Gaur, Professor, BHU Varanasi, as the external examiner. The defense was attended by distinguished faculty members- Prof. Prashant Kandari, Dr. Hiranmoy Roy, Dr. Rukmani, Dr. Chandra Shekhar, Dr. Thakur Dev Pandey, Dr. Sushant Kumar and dedicated research scholars of the Department of Economics.

This achievement reflects the dedication, intellectual rigor, and perseverance of Dr. Ramesh and marks a proud moment for the entire department. Wishing him immense success in all his future academic and professional endeavors! 🌟🎉