Miss Era Tiwari Assistant Professor of Economics (Regular) At Department of Banking, Economics and Finance Bundelkhand University, Jhansi (U.P.) 9754308919, tough.era@gmail.com, tough.era.econ@dauniv.ac.in Assistant Professor of Economics (Regular) at Department of Banking, Economics and Finance in Bundelkhand University, Jhansi since 30 th November 2016. Also Pursuing Ph.D. Under Dr. Ganesh Kawadia (Professor & Head), School of Economics, Devi Ahilya University, Indore. (M.P.). Topic of research is Climate Change and Agriculture: A Study of Indore District. Got promoted as Senior Research Fellow funded by UGC, New Delhi on 17.01.2015 after two successful years of performance as Junior Research Fellow funded by UGC, New Delhi. Worked as Senior Research Fellow from 17.01.2015 to 29.11.2016 at School of Economics, Devi Ahilya University, Indore. (M.P.) Worked as Junior Research Fellow from 17.01.2013 to 16.01.2015 at School of Economics, Devi Ahilya University, Indore. (M.P.) Worked full time on the post of Research Associate under ICSSR Project entitled A Study Of Climate Change And Agriculture In The Catchment Area Of Chambal River (Joining date: 17 August 2012 to 16 January 2013). PROJECT WORK EXPERIENCE Worked full time on the post of Research Associate under ICSSR Project entitled A STUDY OF CLIMATE CHANGE AND AGRICULTURE IN THE CATCHMENTS AREA OF CHAMBAL RIVER (Joining date: 17 august 2012 to 16 January 2013). Further; I was involved its broader completion and my PhD topic CLIMATE CHANGE AND AGRICULTURE: A STUDY OF INDORE DISTRICT is closely related to it. 1
Project Details It is a Major Research Project sanctioned by Indian Council for Social Science Research (ICSSR) which aims at studying how the climate is changing in the catchment area of River Chambal and how agriculture can cope with such changing nature of climate. Area mainly covers the 8 districts of Malwa namely Indore, Dewas, Ujjain, Dhar, Mandsaur, Ratlam Neemuch and Shajapur. On a secondary data basis project emphasizes whether the climate in these districts is experiencing a change or not. We have tried to analyze that by making use of 8 climate variables namely temperature, precipitation, vapour pressure, diurnal temperature range, wet day frequency, cloud cover, reference crop evapotranspiration and potential evapotranspiration. We have collected data spanning over more than a century and have applied econometric and statistical tools to analyze nature of change experienced over these climate parameters. This constitutes first level of analysis. The next stage comprised of knowing the agricultural profiles of the above mentioned districts, studying the changes experienced in agricultural patterns with respect to the phenomenon of climate change. This stage emphasized on knowing the Farmer s Status and Perception with respect to the existing interlinkages between agriculture and climate change. This has been supplemented with Adaptation and Mitigation Behaviour of Farmers towards Climate Change in the Region. Finally the project-completion has focused on studying Climate Change Adaptation by Farmers with special reference to Rain Water Harvesting Practices in the Region. This has been done by primary survey involving questionnaire / schedule. The issues underlined overall are managing agriculture with efficient water management in a changing climate scenario. The project has now been submitted to the ICSSR, New Delhi and I was involved in the Questionnaire designing, Survey (Partly), Data Analysis and Report Writing of the project. SPECIAL TRAINING PROGRAMS ATTENDED / WORKSHOPS ATTENDED (IN STATISTICS AND ECONOMETRICS) Two week ICSSR workshop on Research Skill Enhancement Programme for Social Sciences (From 3.1.2014 to 17.1.2014) Organised by School of Economics, Devi Ahilya Vishwavidyalaya, Indore Short Term Course on Applied Econometrics (May 12 to 14, 2014) organized by School of Humanities and Social Sciences, Indian Institute of Technology, Indore One Week Workshop on Advanced Research Methodology (15 th to 22 nd February, 2016) organised by School of Economics, DAVV, Indore Workshop on Research Methodology for students of Ph.D. Course Work in Economics (16 th to 21 st March, 2013) organised by School of Economics, DAVV, Indore. Participated in the workshop on Research Techniques and Computer Applications and secured first position in the group exercise (24-25 March, 2006) organised by Institute for Excellence in Higher Education, Bhopal. 2
HONOURS AND AWARDS Junior Research Fellowship award in UGC-NET JUNE 2012 exam. Shri Ratan Khare Memorial Medal for securing highest marks in B.A. (Honours) Economics. Director Medal in B.A. (Honours) Economics as an acknowledgement of candidate s academic, non-scholastic and human contributions while being a part of the institute. First Rank in B.A. (Honours) Economics 0.1 merit certificate in Hindi-A, C.B.S.E. AISSE. Winner in many cultural activities, debates, extempore, speech, essay-writing competitions, subject specific Olympiads throughout the academic career at various levels. ACADEMIC VISION I am passionate for both teaching and research. My vision incorporates a teaching pedagogy in which both the elements are being given an equal weightage. Teaching implies transfer of knowledge which has already been created while research lays thrust on creation of new knowledge. Economics is one of the most dynamic and sophisticated disciplines which experience changes on a day to day basis. So, Economics cannot be understood without an interdisciplinary approach, a passion for current-affairs and most importantly thrust on research. In today s era Economics borrows heavily from disciplines like those of Mathematics, Statistics, and Logic along with the traditional areas of Administration, Law, Politics, History and Sociology. It is also quite significantly dependent on Computer based operations so that appropriate models can be build and solutions can be found for real-life economic problems in varied domains. A holistic pattern of learning is thus the need of the hour where knowledge is not imparted strictly through water-tight compartments. Interdependence rather than independence with supreme focus on problem solving thus lies at the heart of my overall academic vision. These solutions are then needed to be communicated well to the society at large. Hence, good verbal and written communication skills are a prerequisite for development of discipline as a whole. Regarding teaching, I am of the opinion that students should be strengthened in terms of the basics of the discipline and then should be encouraged to explore questions on their own. Group discussions, Quizzes, Role-Plays along with usual Power-point presentations and Class Lectures are my preferred ways of dissemination as well as creation of knowledge. Spirit of innovation is the basic force which keeps me motivated while carrying out any academic endeavour. 3
PROFESSIONAL SKILLS AND EXPERTISE Teaching Research Data Analysis Policy Analysis Writing Editing Public Speaking Leadership Community Outreach Team Work Public Relations Administration Overall I am a confident, level-headed, challenge-loving and ambitious person. I look forward to wonderful opportunities and challenging tasks in the area of teaching and research. My Majors are in Economics with specialization in Econometrics and Mathematical Economics. I am also deeply involved with Sociology and topics relevant in administration. RESEARCH PAPER PUBLICATIONS Kawadia, G.; Tiwari, E. (2015). Improving Agriculture and Ecology through Farm-level Rainwater Harvesting System: Empirical Evidences from the Catchment Area of River Chambal in Madhya Pradesh. Jharkhand Journal of Development and Management Studies, Water Resources Management and Sustainable Development. Quarterly Volume-13, No.3. July-September, 2015. ISSN 0973-8444. NAAS Rating = 3.23. Xavier Institute of Social Sciences, Ranchi. pp.6577-6598. Kawadia, G.; Tiwari, E. (2015, March). Financial Inclusion as an Instrument of Poverty Alleviation: An Interstate Comparative Analysis in India. Journal of Madhya-Pradesh Economic Association, Vol. XXV. No.1. ISSN 2277-1123. pp. 24-35. Tiwari, E. (2015, April). Corporate Social Entrepreneurship: Face of Caring Capitalism. SRF e- journal of Social Science, Commerce and Management, Vol.1 Issue 1. ISSN Number 2454-3543. pp. 12-25. Kawadia, G.; Tiwari, E. (2014, June). Rationale of Foreign Direct Investment in Retail Trade in India. Madhya Pradesh Journal of Social Sciences. A biannual journal of M.P. Institute of Social Science Research, Ujjain. ISSN: 0973-855X. (Vol.19, No.1) pp.40-52. Kawadia, G.; Tiwari, E. (2014). People Oriented Development: Key to Resolve Global Crises. Journal of Business and Economic Policy Published by Center for Promoting Ideas, USA. ISSN 2375-0766 (Print) and 2375-0774 (Online). Vol.1, No.2; December 2014. Pp. 52-60. Kawadia, G.; Tiwari E. (2014). Role of Infrastructure in the Growth Process of Madhya-Pradesh. Journal of Madhya-Pradesh Economic Association, Vol. XXIV. February, 2014. No.1. ISSN 2277-1123. pp. 131-145. Kawadia, G.; Tiwari E. (2013). Market, Efficiency and Ethics: An Analysis with respect to Corporate Social Responsibility and Regulation. Jharkhand Journal of Development and Management Studies, Ethics, Business and Society. Quarterly Volume-11, No.12. ISSN 0973-8444. April-June 2013. Xaviers Institute of Social Sciences, Ranchi. pp.5371-5380. 4
PAPERS PRESENTED IN INTERNATIONAL/NATIONAL/REGIONAL LEVEL SEMINARS/CONFERENCES/WORKSHOPS/SYMPOSIUM Presented a paper entitled Corporate Social Entrepreneurship: Face of Caring Capitalism in International Conference on Emerging Trends in World Economy Through Innovation and Entrepreneurship Development at Symbiosis Centre for Management Studies; Pune, India on 14 th and 15 th March, 2014. Presented a paper entitled Role of Infrastructure in the Growth Process of Madhya-Pradesh in XXIV Annual Conference of MPEA / National Seminar on Trade and Development ; February 7 th 8 th, 2014 organized by School of Economics, Devi Ahilya University, Indore. Contributed a paper entitled People Oriented Development is the key to resolve Global Crises (coauthored by Dr. Ganesh Kawadia and Era Tiwari) which was also presented in the session by Dr. Kawadia in the International Conference on Gandhi- Disarmament and Development, 4-5-6 October, 2013 organized by Universal Peace and Social Development Society, Indore (M.P.) India. Contributed and presented a paper entitled Financial Inclusion As An Instrument For Inclusive Growth: An Interstate Comparative Analysis in the National Seminar on Strategies For Inclusive Growth organized by School of Economics, DAVV, under UGC-SAP (DRS Phase II) on 22-23 February, 2013. Contributed and presented a paper entitled Recent Trends in Indian Economy: An Overview in National Seminar on Recent Trends in Commerce and Management at Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Government Arts and Commerce College, Indore (M.P.) on 16 th -18 th February, 2013. SEMINARS/CONFERENCES/WORKSHOPS/SYMPOSIUM ATTENDED AT INTERNATIONAL/NATIONAL/REGIONAL LEVEL International Conference on Gandhi-Disarmament and Development (4-5-6 October 2013) organised by Universal Peace and Social Development Society, Indore (M.P.) A One day National Seminar on Sustainable Rural Livelihood (19 th March 2015) organised by School of Economics, DAVV, Indore One day Symposium on Strengthening Local Economies for a Just Global Order (23 rd February, 2016) organised by School of Economics and Baha i Chair for Studies in Development, DAVV, Indore. Malwa-Nimaad Development Conference (25 th January 2013) organised by School of Economics, DAVV and Development Foundation, Indore. 5
Workshop on Commodity Trading and Its Effectiveness (1 st February, 2008) organised by School of Economics, DAVV and Forwards Markets Commission. Attended Training Programme on Parliamentary Processes and Practices (29.09.2004 and 30.09.2004) organised by Pandit Kunjilal Dubey National Parliamentary Academy, Bhopal. International Yoga Workshop (12 th and 13 th Feb, 2014) organised by Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Government Arts and Commerce College, Indore (M.P.) TEACHING EXPERIENCE A. Full Time Teaching Experience as Assistant Professor of Economics (Regular) Joined in the capacity of Assistant Professor (Economics) in the Department of Banking, Economics and Finance in Bundelkhand University, Jhansi on 30 th November 2016. I will be taking classes of Research- Methodology, Environmental Economics, Econometrics, Mathematical Economics; January, 2017 onwards. B. Teaching Experience as Part of Fellowship: Taught the paper Welfare Economics to students of M.A. Economics of the department as part of Senior Research Fellowship granted by the UGC (July, 2016 to December, 2016). Also taught this paper in the period July to December 2014 and January to June; 2013; as part of Junior Research Fellowship to M.A Students, School of Economics, Devi Ahilya University, Indore. The framework of the paper of welfare economics involves evaluation of normative significance of economic events and issues. Many applied branches of economics such as public-finance, cost-benefit analysis, industrial economics and economics of government policy use welfare economic criteria as their foundation. My job was to provide an insight to the students to deal with the social effects of the current distribution of wealth in a society and its ethical ramifications. Taught the paper Mathematical Economics in the period from December, 2015 to April, 2016; as part of Senior Research Fellowship to students of M.A. Economics of the department. Mathematical economics is an approach to economic analysis, in which the economists make use of mathematical symbols in the statement of the problem and also draw upon known mathematical theorems to aid in reasoning. Advanced economics makes extensive use of formal mathematical models. This paper introduces students to rigorous theoretical-quantitative and empiricalquantitative approaches to the analysis of economic problems. Taught the paper Economics of Growth and Development to students of M.A. Economics from July 2013 to December 2013 of the department as part of fellowship. This paper is for providing the information regarding economists view on economic growth and development. As an instructor my 6
job was to acquaint the learners with historical and theoretical base of these views; as well as their applicability in current scenario with special reference to Indian Economy. Taught the paper of Indian Economy in B.A.LLB (Hons) August to December; 2012; in the capacity of Visiting Faculty to School of Law, D.A.V.V, Indore. Objective of the course was to acquaint students to varied dimensions the Indian Economy with particular emphasis on its present and future. The paper required explanation of the interdisciplinary nature of the integrated knowledge comprising elements of Law, Economics, Politics, Administration as well as Sociology. Taught the subject Theories of Money and Banking to M.A. students during January to May; 2012 in the capacity of Visiting faculty to School of Economics, D.A.V.V. Indore. The paper aimed at developing the caliber of students to understand the banking procedure with its command on money-inflow in the market. Conducted and taught in the Sessions Planned for UGC-NET-JRF Preparation for students of M.A. and M.Phil courses of the department; as part of the fellowship. Sessions were held daily for 2 hours during 20 th November 2013 to 4 th December 2013 on all working days. ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS EXAMINATION PASSED CLASS PERCENTAGE OF MARKS YEAR SUBJECTS STUDIED SCHOOL/ COLLEGE BOARD/ UNIVERSITY PhD Course Work I 87.65 June, 2013 RESEARCH METHODOLOGY COMPUTER APPLICATIONS REVIEW OF LITERATURE SCHOOL OF INDORE DEVI AHILYA VISHWA- VIDYALAYA INDORE NATIONAL ELIGIBILITY TEST JUNIOR RESEARCH FELLOWSHIP I 77.01 Paper 1 88% Paper 2 84% Paper 3 64.86% June, 2012 UNIVERSITY GRANTS COMMISSION NEW DEHLI EXAM BY UGC, NEW DELHI M.A. I 85.97 2006-2008 With Specialisation in Econometrics and Mathematical Economics SCHOOL OF INDORE. DEVI AHILYA VISHWA- VIDYALAYA INDORE. 7
B.A. (HONOURS) I 82.85 2003-2006 (HONOURS) With Specialisation in Econometrics and Mathematical Economics INSTITUTE FOR EXCELLENCE IN HIGHER EDUCATION BHOPAL. BARKATULLAH VISHWA- VIDYALAYA BHOPAL. POLITICAL- SCIENCE (SUBSIDIARY) AISSCE (CLASS XII) I 75 2003 MATHEMATICS PHYSICS CHEMISTRY GEOGRAPHY ENGLISH VIDYASAGAR SCHOOL INDORE. C.B.S.E. AISSE (CLASS X) I 88.2 2001 MATHEMATICS SCIENCE SOCIAL-SCIENCE HINDI-A ENGLISH-A VIDYASAGAR SCHOOL INDORE C.B.S.E. Medium of Education English Languages Known English and Hindi Specialisation in Mathematical Economics and Econometrics both at post-graduation and graduation levels. Review of Literature report submitted on Food Security and Agricultural Production in India as part of fulfillment of PhD Course Work. Dissertation submitted as part of fulfillment of the degree of Master of Arts (Economics) session 2006-2008 on Exchange Rate Management and Monetary Policy in India (A Study Since 2000 A.D.) under the guidance of Dr. Ganesh Kawadia, Head, School of Economics, D.A.V.V. Indore. Term paper submitted as part of fulfillment of the degree of Master of Arts (Economics) session 2006-2008 on Subprime Crisis And Its Impact On Indian Economy under the guidance of Dr. Ganesh Kawadia; Head, School Of Economics, D.A.V.V. Indore. Computing Skills- Studied computer applications as six-month course (theory + practical) as part of graduation-curriculum involving basics of MS-OFFICE. Also studied computer applications as six month course (theory + practical) as part of post-graduation syllabus involving basics of field as a whole in first semester. Further studied applications of software packages for economics and management (theory + practical) as six month course as part of post-graduation syllabus in second semester as well as in six months PhD course work. Knows the basic applications of software SYSTAT, STATA and SPSS. 8
POSITIONS OF DISTINCTION / LEADERSHIP AND ADMINISTRATIVE / CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Presently serving as an EDITOR of Sudarshan Research Foundation e-journal of Social Science, Commerce and Management, ISSN No.2454-3543. Life Membership of Madhya Pradesh Economic Association. Literary Secretary in School Student s Council. Hobbies- Reading Hindi and English Poetry, Writing Poems (Hindi and English), Singing, Yoga and Meditation. Literary activities specifically oratory skills like debates, extempore, speeches, anchoring etc. Essay writing and editing related work. Cultural activities specifically participating in and watching stage-drama/ theatre, team-works, social-works. I have been a brilliant student throughout my academic career with active involvement in cocurricular activities as well. I have been a winner in many academic competitions, literary and cultural activities at various levels during school and college education years. I am passionate for both teaching and research. My involvement in these domains is natural and spontaneous. I have good computing, logical, mathematical and communication skills. PERSONAL DETAILS Mother s Name Vandana Tiwari Father s Name Shrikrishna Tiwari Gender Female Date of Birth 01.10.1985 Category General Nationality Indian Marital Status Unmarried Permanent Address 9-DD-SLICE -2, SCHEME NO. 78, ARANYA, INDORE (M.P.) INDIA. 452010. 9