CURRICULUM VITAE Educational Qualification Name: Prof Ganesh Kawadia Father s Name: Shree Chhoga Lal Date of Birth: 13 th October, 1952 Contact Address : A/3 Professors quarters Opposite DAVV Campus, Khandwa Road, Indore (M.P.) Phone No.- 0731-2467835(R) 0731-2361087(O) Mob.No9425352521, Fax-2363088 Email : ganesh.kawadia@gmail.com Ph.D Economics (1982) from Vikram University, Ujjain (M.P.) on the Thesis entitled Study of Agricultural Wages in Madhya Pradesh under the Guidance of Dr. R.P. Gupta. Masters in Economics (1974) from Sukhadia University, Udaipur with First Division Present Position Professor, School of Economics, Devi Ahilya University, Indore, M.P. since 1994 (21 years as Professor) Head, School of Economics from 1 st January,2006 (9 years and 9 months) Coordinator, UGC-Special Assistance Programme at DRS Phase I to III since 1 st April,2004 Coordinator, State Planning Commission Chair on Micro Economic Governance, M.P. from 2013 Chairman, Ph.D. Cell, Devi Ahilya University, Indore from 2012 Chairman, Board of Studies in Economics from 2006 Member, Executive Council, Devi Ahilya University, Indore from August 2012 Academic and Administrative Assignments Professor (1994 -Till date) School of Economics, Devi Ahilya University, Indore Director (1995-1997) Vidya Bhawan Rural Institute, Udaipur Dean (2006-08; 2010-12) Faculty of Social Sciences, for two terms Managing Editor (2005-08) Journal of Madhya Pradesh Economic Association Reader (1989-1994) School of Economics, Devi Ahilya University, Indore Reader (1986-1989) Department of Economics, Rani Durgawati University, Jabalpur Lecturer (1980-1986) Department of Economics, Rani Durgawati University, Jabalpur Lecturer (1977-1980) Gyan Mandir, College, Neemuch Served Devi Ahilya University, Indore as Acting Vice Chancellor Administrative Achievements Initiated professional programmes in the functional areas of economics at postgraduate level with programmes like MBA (Business Economics), MBA (International Business) and MBA (Financial Services) on self-supporting basis in the department and created eight regular faculty positions on self-supporting basis. These programmes not only revived the basic tenets of the department of engaging in the core areas of economics but also provided a fillip wherein the degree programmes could be of
relevance in catering to the industry needs as well. The students are placed in banks, financial, logistic and major FMCG companies through campus recruitments. Organized numerous International and National Seminars as well as Conferences. The department also organized many refresher courses, Winter School training/ workshops of UGC- Academic Staff College and workshops in the areas of Economics, Micro Finance, Awareness workshops on Commodity Derivative Markets and ICSSR Capacity Building Programme on Research Methodology for University and College teachers. Academic Achievements 1. Created a State Planning Commission Chair on Decentralized Planning and Micro Economic Governance in the Department with the support from State Planning Commission, Madhya Pradesh. 2. Member, Expert Panel for Reviving Regional Commodities Exchange appointed by Forward Marketing Commission, Govt. of India 3. Working on a Major Research Project sponsored by ICSSR on Study of Climate Change and Agriculture in the Catchment Area of Chambal River since 1 st April,2012 4. Able to fetch financial support from UGC under Special Assistance Program at DRS Phase III for the department after successful completion of its first and second phases in 2014. 5. The department is identified under the UGC scheme of Centre with Potential for excellence under XII plan (2016-20210 on the theme of Inclusive Growth and sustainability in the Tribal Area 6. Mobilized financial support from Department of Consumer Affairs, Govt. of India and Forward Markets Commission, Mumbai for organizing awareness workshops, seminar and other activities. 7. Organized Refresher courses, winter-school of UGC-Academic Staff College and workshops in Economics, Micro Finance and Research Methodology and Economics and Policy for University and College teachers. 8. Organized International and National Seminars and Conferences in the department sponsored by various agencies. 9. Completed Sponsored Research Projects on IRDP, Marketing Strategies, Irrigation Management in the Catchments Area. 10. Successfully guided more than 20 students for their Ph.D. degree in the University. 11. Delivered Presidential address at the XX th Annual Conference of the M.P. Economic Association on Growth and Development Perspectives in Madhya Pradesh held at Jiwaji University, Gwalior, 15 th -16 th February, 2009. 12. Presented a Research paper on Effect of Self- Help Group on Financial Inclusion in India in an International Conference on Knowledge Globalization organized by Suffolk University, Boston USA on 15 th -16 th October, 2011. 13. Organized a 15 day ICSSR sponsored workshop on Research capacity building for social sciences' 14. Contributed a research paper on Financing of Higher Education in India in an International Conference on Knowledge Globalization organized by Suffolk University, Boston USA on 9 th - 10 th November, 2012. 15. The school of economics is upgraded as the Centre of Excellence in teaching and research in economics by The Dept of Higher Education, Govt of Madhya Pradesh and could attract financial support under World Bank Project 16. Member NAAC Peer Team for accreditation of higher education Institutes
17. Member on the UGC Expert Committee for review the SAP and Major Research Projects in Economics. Teaching Experience Teaching record of 40 years in the areas of Microeconomics, Macroeconomics, Econometrics, Statistical Methods, Operation Research and Research Methodology. Indian Economic Policies An eloquent public speaker and delivered several keynote addresses in various national and international seminars, conferences and special lectures on Research Methodology, Indian Economic Policy Issues, and Environmental Economics as well as on Econometrics; several of which were part of live telecast programmes on UGC EDUSAT Gyanvani Channel Awarded with the Best Professor in Economics by World Education Congress(2013) for Global Awards for Excellence in Education, Leadership and Teaching in economics Regularly covered by print and electronic media for expert opinion on major economic events such as Union Budget, State Budget, Economic and social policy issues and their implications. Research Interest Published more than 50 research papers in reputed international and national journals and inculcated a research culture at School of Economics. Mobilized financial and advisory support from UGC under its flagship scheme of Special Assistance Programme (UGC-SAP) since 2004 and successfully coordinated and completed first and second phase of Departmental Research Support (DRS) and is now working on third phase of DRS since April 2015. The key objective of this initiative has been a policy oriented research towards environmental issues of development and poverty for the region of Madhya Pradesh. Published 09 books and monographs on issues pertaining to Natural Resources Management, Development and Climate Change, Trade liberalization and Indian economy which has helped in boosting the research environment in the department enabling participation of almost all faculty members in several sponsored research projects. Established a Chair on Microeconomic Governance in the department with the Financial and Administrative support from Madhya Pradesh State Planning Commission since April 2013.This has helped the department in participating in many activities at grass root level to make the rural development of the region sustainable. Pioneering work in the areas of Rural Development, Development Dynamics of Madhya Pradesh, Environmental issues of Chambal Dam and carried out a number of sponsored research studies on evaluation of IRDP, climate change and agriculture, evaluation of water harvesting systems and marketing strategies in Small Scale Industries. Membership with Management Bodies Member, CII Chapter on Malwa since 2008 President, (2008-09) M.P. Economic Association Director, Board of Directors, KundKund Gyanpeeth, Indore since 1995 Member, Governing Body, M.P. Institute of Social Science Research, Ujjain since 2007 Member, Development Foundation of Indore. Member, Editorial Board,M.P. Journal of Social Sciences, ISSN:0973-855X Member, Advisory Board, Annual Research Journal of Symbiosis Centre for Management Studies, Pune Member, Editorial Board: Unnayan, International Bulletin of Management and Economics of IPS Academy, Indore
. Annexure: List of Publications Book Publications 1. Developmental Issues of, Climate Change and Natural Resources (2014):Edited Book, A.K.Publications, New Delhi, ISBN-978-93-80164 2. Trade and Environment Under WTO Regime (2012) Edited Book, AK Publications, New Delhi, ISBN-978-93-80164-64-9 3. Gandhi Sagar Pariyojana aur Malwa; Paryavarniya aur Saamaajik Mudde (2009) Monograph published by the department under UGC SAP 4. Environmental Issues of Development (2006) Edited Book, Associated Publishers, Ambala Cant. ISBN81-8429-038-1 5. Quantitative Techniques (2005) A Text Book for B.A. Part-III (Co-author) M.P. Hindi Granth Academy, Bhopal 6. Economics of Development and Environment (2004) A Text Book for B.A. Part-III, (Coauthor) M.P. Hindi Granth Academy, Bhopal 7. Development Dynamics of a Backward Economy (2002) Edited Book, Shri SuneetaPrakashan, Indore. ISBN 81-85303-15-0 8. Statistical Techniques (1990) A Text Book for B.A. Part-III (Co-author) M.P. Hindi Granth Academy, Bhopal 9. Theory of Statistics (1990) A Text Book for M.A. and M.Com (Co-author) Sumeet Publishers, Jabalpur Research Paper Publications I. International Conferences and Journals 1. Agro Diversification: A Sustainable Approach For Poverty Eradication In India,Biodiversity Watch, International journal on Biodiversity Issues, July- December 2013, ISSN 2348-4497 2. Financing of Higher Education in India Published in the Proceedings of International Conference of Knowledge Globalization at Suffolk University, Boston on November, 9-10, 2012. ISBN: 978-0-979-7593-3-8Vol. 7, No. 1 This paper was also presented in the World Bank Conclave on Higher Education organized by Devi Ahilya University, Indore 3. Rationale of FDI in Retail of India Presented a Keynote Address in an International Seminar organized by Symbiosis International University, Pune on 15-16 th February, 2013 4. Effect of Self- Help Group on Financial Inclusion in India Published in the Proceedings of International in an International Conference on Knowledge Globalization organized by Suffolk University, Boston USA on 15 th -16 th October, 2011. 5. Evaluating and Mapping the Indian Urban Cooperative Banking Sector for Better Survival,Paper accepted for Presentation in the International Conference on Cooperative Innovation organized by University of Saskatchewan, Canada during May 29- June 1, 2007. 6. A Study on Renewable Energy Options and Green Financing Published in International Journal of Management Studies and Research, April-June, 2011.
7. Social Entrepreneurship and innovation for Inclusive Growth in India presented a paper as panelist inan International Seminar organized by Symbiosis International University, Pune on 14-15 th March, 2014. II. Live Telecast Under UGC Class Room Lecture Series 1. Delivered a Lecture on Financial Inclusion and SHG in India on Vyas Higher Education channel organized by EDUSAT UGC-CEC, EMRC, Indore on 19 May 2014 2. Delivered a Lecture on Globalization and Indian Economy on Vyas Higher Education channel organized by EDUSAT UGC-CEC, EMRC, Indore on 20 May,2014 3. Delivered a Lecture on Environment and Development on Vyas Higher Education channel organized by EDUSAT UGC-CEC, EMRC, Indore on 22 May 2014 4. Delivered a Lecture on Poverty in India: Concept and issues on Vyas Higher Education channel organized by EDUSAT UGC-CEC, EMRC, Indore on 23 May,2014 5. Delivered a Lecture on Growth scenario of Indian Economy on Vyas Higher Education channel organized by EDUSAT UGC-CEC, EMRC, Indore on 27 th Aug,13 6. Delivered a Lecture on Rupee Depreciation on Vyas Higher Education channel organized by EDUSAT UGC-CEC, EMRC, Indore on 29 th Aug, 2013 7. Delivered a Lecture on Food Security in India on Vyas Higher Education channel organized by EDUSAT UGC-CEC, EMRC, Indore 30 th Aug,13 III. Research Publications 1. Financial Inclusion as an Instrument of Poverty Alleviation: An Inter-State Comparative Analysis in India (2015) published in the Journal of Madhya Pradesh Economic Association, Vol. XXV, No.1, March 2015, ISSN- 2277-1123. 2. Trade Liberalization and growth: Evidence from Indian economy(2016),published in the Journal of Madhya Pradesh Economic Association, Vol. XXVI, No.1, March 2016, ISSN- 2277-1123. 3. Improving Agriculture and Ecology Through farm Level Rainharvesting system: empirical Evidences from the Catchment Area of River Chambal in Madhya Pradesh(2015) Published in Jharkhand Journal of Development and Management Stuies, Vol. 13, No 4,July-Sept,2015. ISSn0973-8444 4. Agro Diversification: A sustainable Approach For Poverty Eradication in India (2015) published in the Journal of Madhya Pradesh Economic Association, Vol. XXV, No.1, March 2015, ISSN- 2277-1123. 5. Shedding the BIMARU Tag; Madhya Pradesh, Bihar and Rajasthan : Economic and Political Weekly, Vol. XLIX, No 31, August 02,2014 6. Opportunities and Challenges in Indian Higher Education in the Edited Book on Democratic Governance and Human Development: Stocktaking and Future Strategies by Yatindra Singh Sisodiya, Rawat Publications, Jaipur, 2013. ISBN: 978-81-316-0559-2; pp: 176-185. 7. Trade Liberalization and Environmental Issues in India in the Edited book on Regional Economic Integration among South East Asian countries, Edited by Raj Kumar Sen and G.M. Bhat, Regal Publication, New Delhi, 2014 8. Climate Change and Economic Development in an Edited book on Developmental Issues of Climate Change and Natural Resources by Dr. Ganesh Kawadia and Dr. Kanhaiya Ahuja A.K.Publications, New Delhi, 2014. ISBN-978-93-80164.
9. Land Use Pattern in Agriculture and Its Impact on Economic Development in an Edited Book on Developmental Issues ofclimate Change and Natural Resources by Dr. Ganesh Kawadia and Dr. Kanhaiya Ahuja A.K.Publications, New Delhi,2014. ISBN-978-93-80164. 10. The Growth Rebound in Madhya Pradesh: A Mirage or Reality? in M.P. Journal of Social Sciences, Vol.17.No1, ISSN:0973-855X. 2013 11. Market, Efficiency and Ethics: An Analysis with respect to Social Responsibility and Regulation,Jharkhand Journal of Development and Management Studies, ISSN: 0973-8444, Vol. 1,No. 2, 2013 12. Growth and Financing of Higher Education in India in an Edited Book on Higher Education In India Edited by Dr. Poorva Jain., Noble Publication, Sagar, 2013.ISBN 978-81- 927367-0-9 13. Impact of Self-Help Groups on Financial Inclusion and Deepening in India Journal ofeconomic Policy and Research, Vol. 9 No. 1, Institute of Public Enterprise, Hyderabad. 2013 14. Analysis of Some Wealth Components in Post Liberalized Indian Economy. Journalof Economic Policy & Research, Vol.8, ISSN No.0975-8577, 2012. 15. Trade Liberalization and Environmental Issues in India, Published in Trade and Environment under WTO Regime, an Edited Book by Dr. Ganesh Kawadia and Dr. Kanhaiya Ahuja,A K Publications, New Delhi, 2012 16. India-ASEAN Trade and its Environmental Implications Published in Trade and Environment under WTO Regime, an Edited Book by Dr. Ganesh Kawadia and Dr. Kanhaiya Ahuja,A K Publications,New Delhi, 2012 17. Indian Agricultural Trade and its Impact on Environment under WTO Regime Published in Trade and Environment under WTO Regime, an Edited Book by Dr. Ganesh Kawadia and Dr. Kanhaiya Ahuja,A K Publications,New Delhi, 2012 18. India s Trade Dynamics with SAARC Published in Trade and Environment under WTO Regime, an Edited Book by Dr. Ganesh Kawadia and Dr. Kanhaiya Ahuja,A K Publications,New Delhi, 2012 19. Evaluating and Mapping the Urban Cooperative Banking Sector for Better Survival, Journal of Commerce and Management Thought, Vol. II, No.4, SSK Busilink Publishers, 2011. 20. Global Warming and its Impact on Agriculture- A Case Study on Indian Economy in Jharkhand Journal of Development and Management Studies, April-June 2011(ISSN 0473-8444) 21. Global Warming and its Impact on Indian Agriculture, Paper accepted for publication in Natural Resource, Climate Change and Economic Development, anedited Book by Dr. Ganesh Kawadia and Dr. Kanhaiya Ahuja, A. K. Publications, New Delhi(Under Publication) 22. Trends and Use of Foreign Exchange Reserves in India Published in the Journal of Madhya Pradesh Economic Association, Vol. XXII, February, 2011 23. Land Use Pattern in Agriculture and its Impact on Economic Development Paper accepted for publication in an Edited book on Natural Resource, Climate Change and Economic Development, A.K. Publications, New Delhi(Under Publication) 24. Climate Change and Economic Development Paper accepted for publication in Edited Book on Natural Resource, Climate Change and Economic Development, A.K. Publications, New Delhi(Under Publication) 25. Business Ethics: Economics and Corporate Governance Paper in an Edited Book on Business Ethics: Emerging Paradigm by Dr. Sunil Kumar Dalal, Apex Publications, 2011. 26. Strategies for Emerging Economies mainly India to Cope with Climate Change Publishedin an Edited book entitled How to Strategy by Rajiv R. Thakur and Sanjay Kumar Singh, Published by Mac Millan Publisher, New Delhi, 2010.
27. Ecological Implications of Unplanned and Unregulated Water Harnessing System in the Catchments Area of Big Dam-A Study of Malwa Region of Central India in MP Economic Journal,2010. 28. Macro Environmental Degradation due to Large Dams in M.P., Journal of Madhya Pradesh Economic Association, 2009. 29. Economic Development and Environmental Degradation in India, Man and Development, September 2007. 30. Economic Growth and Structural Change in Madhya Pradesh Economy, in Exploring the Social Frontier, Edited book by Yogesh Atal and D.C. Sah, Rawat Publications Jaipur, 2007. 31. "Chambal Valley Development Project: Unequal Distribution of Gains, Economic and Political Weekly, Mumbai, 3 rd -9 th February, 2007. 32. DEA Analysis of Urban Cooperative Banks- A Study of Urban Cooperative Banks of Maharashtra, ICFAI Journal of Bank Management,2006. 33. Development and Environment Inter-relations in M.P., in Environmental Issues of Development, Edited book by Dr. Ganesh Kawadia and Dr. Kanhaiya Ahuja, Associated Publishers, AmbalaCantt., 2006. 34. Study of Sustainability of Development Process in India, in Environmental Issues of Development, Edited book by Dr Ganesh Kawadia and Dr. Kanhaiya Ahuja, Associated Publishers, AmbalaCantt. 2006. 35. Rural Poverty, Land Utilization and Deforestation in India, in Environmental Issues of Development, Edited book by Dr Ganesh Kawadia and Dr. Kanhaiya Ahuja, Associated Publishers,AmbalaCantt., 2006. 36. Growth Trends and Performance of SSI in India, The ICFAI Journal of Industrial Economics, 2005. 37. Market Concentration in Liberalizing Indian Economy, The ICFAI Journal of Managerial Economics, 2005. 38. Growth and Diversification of Service Sector in India, M.P Economic Journal, 2006. 39. Health Care Waste Management in Hospitals of Indore City, Dr. Ambedkar Journal of Social Development and Justice, Vol. XIII. 2005. 40. Economic and Environmental Impact on Health Status in India, Madhya Pradesh Journal of Social Science, Vol.9, No.2, July-December, 2004. 41. Women Empowerment through Education, Dr. Ambedkar Journal of Social Development and Justice, 2003. 42. Changing Rainfall-Runoff Relationship in Gandhi Sagar Dam, Economic and Political Weekly, 2003. 43. Study of Income, Employment and Capital in Rural Informal Sector, KhadiGramodyog, 2002. 44. A Study of Market Integration in Indian Stock Market, Bullion Market and Foreign Exchange Rate, Applied Finance, 2002. 45. Trends and Direction of India s Growth Process, Man and Development, July-September, 2002. 46. The Relationship between Stock Index and Exchange Rate: Empirical Evidence Based on Indian Markets, Applied Finance, 2002. 47. Productivity Growth in the Agricultural Economy of M.P, Asian Economic Review, 2000. 48. Economic Growth and Structural Change in M.P, Economy, Man and Development,2000 49. Economic Development of M.P and Resources Mobilization, M.P Journal of Social Sciences, 2000.
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