BIO-DATA Background: Name G.S.MEHTA Date of Birth December 10, 1954 Present Position PROFESSOR • M.A. in Economics from University and Ph.D.Kumaun University Nainital • Ph.D. topic, Education, Employment and Earnings: A Study on the Role of Education in Equalization of Economic Opportunity. Academic Association and Assignment with International Organizations and Institutions

i. Worked with the International Centre for Integrated Mountain Development (ICIMOD), Kathmandu, Nepal as a Professional Staff member, under Special Service Assignment for three months in the year 1996. ii. Participated in a meeting on Integrated Planning for Environmental and Economic Development in Mountain Areas held at ICIMOD on July 22-24, 1996. iii. Participated and acted as a resource person in the seminar on Development of Micro- Enterprises in Mountain Areas, held at ICIMOD on July 25-26, 1996. iv. Visited the Netherland in connection to discuss the preliminary findings of the study “Fruit Processing Industry in ” (A collaborate research project of GIDS, and Development Research Institute (DRI), Tilburg, The Netherlands), and also participated in the Workshop on “Fruit Processing and Exporting, India”, organized by DRI at the University of Tilburg, The Netherlands in 1987. v. Attended a meeting as resource person on “Investing Issues and Options for Improving Livelihood of Marginal Farmers in Mountain Areas” held at ICIMOD, Kathmandu, Nepal, October 11-14, 1999. vi. Participated as resource person in International Symposium on Mountain Agriculture in the Hindu Kush Himalayan Region, at ICIMOD, Kathmandu, Nepal, May 21-24, 2001. vii. Participated in a meeting on “Marginal Farms in Mountain Areas of HKR” at ICIMOD, Kathmandu, Nepal, May 25-27, 2001.

1 ASSOCIATION WITH ACADEMIC ORGANIZATIONS i. Member, Committee of Educational Consultants India Ltd., New . ii. Editorial Member, The IDEA, International, a Research Journal of Social Science Research, Scott Christian College Nagercoil, Tamil Nadu. iii. Resource Member, District Primary Education Programme (DPEP), Technical Support Group, Ministry of Human Resources, New Delhi. iv. Member, Mountain Forum, International Centre for Integrated Mountain Development, South Asian Centre, ICIMOD, Kathmandu, Nepal. v. Chief Editor, Mountain Message, Published by Parvatiya Mahaparishad, Lucknow vi. Member, Editorial Advisory Board, Indian Journal of Development Research and Social Action; Global Research Foundations, New Delhi

PUBLICATIONS A. Books 1. Sources of Data on the Economy of Yash Publishers, Lucknow, 1987 (Jointly with Dr.T.S.Papola and Mr. R.C.Sinha). 2. Education, Employment and Earnings, Deep and Deep Publishers, New Delhi, 1990. 3. Socio-Economic Aspects of Migration, Deep and Deep Publishers, New Delhi, 1996. 4. Uttarakhand Prospects of Development, Indus Publishing Company, New Delhi 1996. 5. Development Experiences and Options in Hill Region: The Case of Uttarakhand, U.P., India, ICIMOD, Kathmandu, 1997. 6. Development of Uttarakhand: Issues and Perspectives, Ashish Publishing House, New Delhi, 1999. 7. Participation of Women in Panchayati Raj System, Kanishka Publication, New Delhi, 2002. 8. Non-Farm Economy and Rural Development, Indus Publishing Company, New Delhi, 2003. 9. Labour Regulations and Its Impact; Book Well & ISID New Delhi 2008 10. Backward Area Development through Rural Industrialization; Zenith International, New Delhi; 2008. 11. Towards Improving Livelihoods in Mountains; Zenith International, New Delhi; 2009. 12. Management of Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Scheme in UP; Hirmoi Publications; New Delhi, 2012

2 B. Project Reports 1. Bench-Mark Study of Drought Prone Areas: A district Profile of Churu, Rajasthan, Giri Institute of Development Studies, Lucknow, 1984 (Jointly with A.Joshi and P.S.Garia). 2. Urbanization and Urban Employment Growth: A Study at National, Regional and Inter-town Levels, GIDS, Lucknow, 1987 (Jointly with R.C.Sinha). 3. Economics of Apple Growing in India, Submitted with DRI, Tilburg, The Netherlands, 1987. 4. Production and Marketing on Mango in India, (An Interim Report Submitted with DRI, Tilburg, The Netherlands, 1987. 5. Marketing of Apples and Mangoes in India: A Study of Fruit Traders, Submitted with DRI, Tilburg, The Netherlands, 1988. 6. Fruit Processing Industry in India, Submitted with DRI, Tilburg, The Netherlands, 1988 (Jointly with Roel Vriezen). 7. Socio-Economic Aspects of Migration: A Study of Kanpur City, GIDS, Lucknow, 1990. 8. Socio-Economic Aspects of Migration: A Study of Lucknow City, GIDS, Lucknow, 1990. 9. Gur and Khandsari Industry in U.P., Project report submitted with B.I.C.P., Govt. of India, New Delhi (Jointly with Dr. A. Joshi), 1991. 10. A Survey on Status of Handicrafts in Almora, ARDEE, Lucknow, 1992. 11. A Survey on Status of Handicrafts in Pithoragarh, ARDEE, Lucknow, 1992. 12. Rural-Urban Continuum: A Study of Small Towns, Giri Institute of Development Studies, Lucknow (with Dr.A. Joshi), 1993. 13. Impact and Contribution of Tourism on the Economy of Garhwal Region of Uttar Pradesh, Giri Institute of Development Studies, Lucknow, 1997. 14. Situation Analysis of Primary Education in District Almora, Giri Institute of Development Studies, Lucknow (Jointly with Dr. B.K. Joshi and Dr. A. Joshi), 1994. 15. Situation of Woolen Industry in Uttarakhand, Giri Institute of Development Studies, Lucknow, 1995. 16. Bibliographical References on Social Science Researches of Uttarakhan, Giri Institute of Development Studies, Lucknow, 1995. 17. Planning for Development of a Mountain Area: A Case of Uttarakhand, Uttar Pradesh, India, ICIMOD, Kathmandu, Nepal, 1997.

3 18. Participation of Women in Panchayati Raj System, in Uttarakhand: The Issue of Women Empowerment, GIDS, Lucknow, 1997. 19. Participation of Women in Panchayati Raj System, sponsored by Ministry of Rural Development, Government of India, Giri Institute of Development Studies, Lucknow, 2001. 20. Non-Farm Economy and the Rural Development, Sponsored by Planning Commission, Government of India, Giri Institute of Development Studies, Lucknow, 2002. 21. The Marginal Farmers and Options for Improving Their Livelihood, A Study in Uttaranchal; Sponsored by Planning Commission, Govt. of India. 22. Review of Policy and Regulatory Environment for Micro and Small Enterprises in U.P. sponsored by ILO / ARTEP, New Delhi, (jointly with Prof. A.K.Singh and Dr. A.Joshi), Giri Institute of Development Studies, Lucknow, 2004. 23. Rural Industrialization for Backward Area Development sponsored by ICSSR New Delhi. 2006. 24. Evaluation of Samanvit Gram Vanikaran Samridhi Yojana in ; Giri Institute of Development Studies, Lucknow; 2006. 25. Evaluation of Samanvit Gram Vanikaran Samridhi Yojana in Sidharth Nagar UP. ; Giri Institute of Development Studies, Lucknow; 2006. 26. Impact and Effectiveness of Training and Capacity Building Activities Under UP Sodic Land Reclamation; Giri Institute of Deveplment Studies Lucknow; 2007. 27. Monitoring and Evaluation of Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan in , UP. Giri Institute of Development Studies Lucknow, 2007. 28. Monitoring and Evaluation of Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan in Sidhharth Nagar District, UP. Giri Institute of Development Studies Lucknow, 2007. 29. Baseline Survey of Minority Concentrated Districts in UP; Giri Institute of Development Studies Lucknow, 2008. 30. Management of National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme, Strategies and Options; Giri Institute of Development Studies Lucknow, 2009. 31. Monitoring and Evaluation of Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan in Ambedkar Nagar District, UP. Giri Institute of Development Studies Lucknow, 2009. 32. Mid Term Appriasal of the Eleventh Five Year Plan of Uttar Pradesh: Giri Institute of Development Studies Lucknow, 2009. 33. Monitoring and Evaluation of Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan in , UP. Giri Institute of Development Studies Lucknow, 2009.

4 34. 34.Pilot Socio-Economic Household Survey 2010 in 5 districts of UP: Giri Institute of Development Studies Lucknow, 20010. 35. 35.Evaluation of Jan Shikshan Sansthan in Juanpur, UP: Giri Institute of Development Studies Lucknow, 20010. 36. Evaluation and monitoring of Surv Shikshya Abhiyan in District Lucknow, Sponsored by Ministry of Human resources Development, Government of India; New Delhi 2011 37. Evaluation and monitoring of Surv Shikshya Abhiyan in District Basti, Sponsored by Ministry of Human resources Development, Government of India; New Delhi.2011 38. Evaluation of Rastriya Swasthya Bima Yojana in UP. Sponsored by Rural Development Department, Government of UP. Lucknow, 2011. 39. Agro- Processing Industry in U.P.; Emerging Structure and Development Potentials; Sponsored by Planning Commission Government of India, New Delhi.( in progress) 40. Factor Impacting Growth of Non-farm Employment; A study in U.P: Planning Commission Government of India, New Delhi ( in progress) 41. Regular Monitoring of Rural Development Programmmes Phase -I,2011-12 in district Nalanda and Seikhpura, Bihar; Sponsored by Ministry of Rural Development, Government of India, 20112. 42. Regular Monitoring of Rural Development Programmmes Phase -II,2011-12 in district Koderma and Girdih, Jharkhand; Sponsored by Ministry of Rural Development, Government of India, 20112. 43. Regular Monitoring of Rural Development Programmmes Phase -I,2012-13 in district Madhubani, Vaisali, Darbhanga and Samastipur, Bihar; Sponsored by Ministry of Rural Development, Government of India, 20113. 44. A Study of Child Labour in District ; Sponsored by Office of Labour Commissioner, Government of Uttar Pradesh, 2013. 45. 45.A Study of Rural Transformation in Uttar Pradesh; Sponsored by ICSSR, New Delhi (in Progress) Working Papers 1. Roads and Area Development: A Study in Utilization and Impact, Working Paper No. 57, GIDS, Lucknow, 1981. 2. Condition of Rural Artisan in U.P. (A Study of Two Selected Villages in Kumaon Hills), Working Paper No. 58, GIDS, Lucknow, 1981. 3. Racial Equality and Inequality in Educational Opportunity: A Review of Literature, Working Paper No. 63, GIDS, Lucknow, 1982.

5 4. A Cross Sectional Analysis of Inequalities in Education, Working Paper No.83, GIDS, Lucknow, 1983. 5. Income Distribution and Educational Opportunity, Working Paper No. 69, GIDS, Lucknow, 1984. 6. Consequences of Migration Characteristics and Its Effect on the Pattern of Income Distribution, Working Paper No. 92, GIDS, Lucknow, 1986. 7. Provisions, Existing Conditions aznd Prevailing Situations in Educational Opportunities, Working Paper No.100, GIDS, Lucknow, 1989. 8. Poverty, Definition, Concept and the Problem of Its Measurement, Working Paper No. 103, GIDS, Lucknow, 1989. 9. Equity Issues of Education in Equalization of Economic Opportunities Between General Castes and Scheduled Castes/ Scheduled Tribes Segments, Working Paper No.106, GIDS, Lucknow, 1990. 10. Inequalities in Education: A Case of Scheduled Castes/Tribes and General Castes, Working Paper No-108, GIDS, Lucknow, 1989. 11. Some Emerging Trends in Rural-Urban Migration, Working Paper No-111, GIDS, Lucknow, 1991. 12. Employment Structure and Earnings of Migrant Workers in Urban Economy, Working Paper No-114, GIDS, Lucknow, 1992. 13. Pattern of Industrialization and Industrial Performance in Uttaranchal: A Preliminary Note; Working Paper No-116, GIDS, Lucknow, 1992 (Jointly with Dr.A.Joshi). 14. Horticulture in the Development of Western Agro-Climatic Region, Working Paper No. 119, GIDS, Lucknow, 1993. 15. Constraints in the Development of Uttarakhand, Working Paper No.126, GIDS, Lucknow, 1995. 16. Contribution of Handicrafts in Employment and Income Generation in Uttarakhand, Working Paper No.127, GIDS, Lucknow, 1996. 17. Impact of Tourism in the Economic Development of Uttarakhand: A Study, Working Paper No.136, GIDS, Lucknow, 1997. 18. Socio-Economic Conditions of Rickshaw Pullers in Lucknow City, Working Paper No.140, GIDS, Lucknow, 1998. 19. Industrial Development in Uttarakhand: A Micro-Level Analysis, Working Paper No.141, GIDS, Lucknow, 1998.

6 20. Alternative Planning Approach of Development for Uttarakhand, Working Paper No.142, GIDS, Lucknow, 1998. 21. Availment of Primary Education in Uttarakhand: Inequalities Among General Castes and Scheduled Castes/Tribes, Working Paper No.149, GIDS, Lucknow, 1998. 22. Infrastructure and Its Impact on the Development of Uttarakhand, Working Paper No.152, GIDS, Lucknow, 1999. 23. Emerging Problems of Employment and the Trend of Migration in Uttarakhand, Working Paper No.153, GIDS, Lucknow, 1999. 24. Participation in Forest Management: A Study of Uttarakhand, Working Paper No.157, GIDS, Lucknow, 1999. 25. Environmentally Sustainable Land Based Development Approach for Uttarakhand: A Note, Working Paper No.165, GIDS, Lucknow, 1999. 26. Approaching for Empowerment of Women Through Panchayati Raj: A Half Way Initiative, Working Paper No.166, GIDS, Lucknow, 1999. 27. Constraints in Agriculture Development in Uttarakhand: Some Policy Issues, Working Paper No.167, GIDS, Lucknow, 1999. 28. Trends in Development of Horticulture in Uttarakhand, Working Paper No.168, GIDS, Lucknow, 2000. 29. Access to Social Infrastructure in Uttarakhand: A Study, Working Paper No.170, GIDS, Lucknow, 2000. 30. Investing Options for Increasing Livelihood of Marginal Farmer in Uttaranchal, Working Paper No.174, GIDS, Lucknow, 2001. 31. Mountain Agriculture with Focus on Uttaranchal, Working Paper No.175, GIDS, Lucknow, 2002. 32. Empowerment of Women through Participation in Panchayati Raj Institutions, Working Paper No. 196, GIDS, Lucknow, 2009 33. Social Security for the Poor in UP; Effectiveness of RSBY: Working Paper No. 205 GIDS, Lucknow, 2012.

D. Publication in Journals and Books 1. Roads and Area Development: A Study in Utilization and Impact, The Indian Journal of Regional Science, Vol.XVI, No.2, 1984. 2. Conditions of Rural Artisan in U.P.Hills, Indian Journal of Labour Economics , Vol. XXVII, No.4, 1986.

7 3. Education, Employment and Earnings, The Extent of Disadvantages Against Women, Man and Development, Vol. XI, No.2, June 1989. 4. Implements in Hill Horticulture Growth, Times of India, July 11, 1989. 5. Bichauliyon Ke Karan Nahi Ho Pa Raha Hai Bagawani Udhyog: Pratidin, (in ) July 1989. 6. Income Distribution and Educational Opportunity: A Comparative Analysis of Developed and Developing Countries: The Asian Economic Review, Vol. XXXI, April 1989. 7. Educational Equality: Reality of Myth: Indian Journal of Regional Science, Vol. XXII, No.1, 1990. 8. Income Distribution, Educational and Economic Opportunities: A Micro Analysis, The Indian Journal of Economcis, Vol.XX, Part IV, No.279, April 1990. 9. “Problems and Potentials of Horticulture Development”, A.K.Singh (ed.) Planning Str5ategies for a Developing Region, Print House Lucknow, May 1990 . 10. Decline in Migration to Kanpur city: National Herald, Lucknow, August 22, 1990 . 11. Provisions, Existing Conditions and Prevailing Situations in Educational Opportunities: Mand and Development, Vol.XII, No.2, 1990. 12. Industry Service and Business Programme in District Almora of Uttar Pradesh: P.C.Pandey (ed.) Rural Development in India Issues and Policies, Anmole Publications, New Delhi, 1990. 13. Trends in Migration to Urban Area: The Hindu, Friday, August 31, 1990 . 14. Prospects of Horticulture Development in U.P. Hills, The Growers Perceptions: Vaichariki, Vol.No.1, U.P.Academy of Administration, Nainital, July 1990. 15. Definition and Concept of Poverty and Problems in Its Measurement: SPACE, Vol.X, No.6, School of Planning and Architect, New Delhi, 1991. 16. Migration Trends in Kanpur City: The Pioneer, Lucknow, August 24, 1990. 17. Recent Trends in Rural-Urban Migration: Proceeding of Seminar Impact of urbanization and Industrialization on Rural Society, Maharaja Surajmal Institute, New Delhi, December 1990. 18. Performance of Scheduled Castes/Tribes in the Availment of Educational Systems: S. Tripathi (ed.) Socio-Economic Status of Scheduled Castes in India: Prospects and Problems, Concept Publishing House, New Delhi, 1992. 19. Effect of Education in Occupational Structure of Employment: Man Power Journal, Vol.XXVII, No.4, January-March, 1992.

8 20. Characteristics and Economic Implications of Migration: Journal of Rural Development, Vol. XX, No.6, November 1991. 21. Employment Absorption Capacity of Urban Settlements, Regional and Inter-Town Level Analysis; Indian Journal of Regional Science Vol.XXI. No.2, 1991. 22. Pattern and Characteristics of Migration in Kanpur Metropolis: Yojana, Vol.XXV, No.3, February 16-18, 1991. 23. Inequalities in the Utilization Pattern of Education; Journal of Indian Education, Vol.XXV, No.3, September 1991. 24. Implications of Education in Equalization of Economic Opportunities Among Rural and Urban Population: Man and Development , Vol. XVII, No.1, March 1996. 25. Equity Issues of Education in Equalization of Economic Opportunities: A Case of General Castes and SC/ST: Man and Development, Vol. XVI, No.3, September, 1995. 26. Pattern of Drop-Outs from Educational Systems Among Different Population Groups: Journal of Higher Education, Vol. IX, No.3, 1995. 27. Small Scale Enterprises in Rural Economy, R.S. Jalal (ed.) Role of Small Sector in India’s Economy, Income and Employment Generation, Himalayas Publishing House, Bombay, 1992. 28. Pattern of Rural Urban Migration: P.S.Lamba and S.S.Solanki (eds.) Impact of Urbanization and Industrialization on Rural Society, John Velly and Company, New Delhi, 1993. 29. Potentials in Expansion and Development of Horticulture in the Development of Uttaranchal: in NC Dhoundiyal (ed.) The Separate Hill State, Almora Book Depot, Almora, 1993. 30. Horticulture Development in U.P.Hills: Problems and Potentials: Proceeding of the Seminar on Himalayan Horticulture Development, Potential and Development (ed.) Society for Himalayan Environmental Rehabilitation and People’s Action (SHERPA), Lucknow December, 1991. 31. Employment Structure and Earnings of Migrant Workers in Urban Economy: Man Power Journal, Vol.XXI, No.4, 1996. 32. Socio-Economic Aspect of Migration, A Study of Kanpur City: Space, Vol.7, No.1 and 2, Jan-April 1992. 33. Policies and Programmes for Micro-Enterprises Development in Mountain Areas; in Papola, T.S. (ed.), Development of Micro-Enterprises iln Mountain Areas, Summary of the Proceedings ICIMOD, Kathmandu, Napal, 1996.

9 34. Employment Potential of Handicrafts Activities in Uttarakhand: Manpower Journal, Vol.XXXII, No.2, July-Sept., 1997. 35. Panchayati Raj Vyavastha, Mahilaon Ki Ubharati Bhumika; Vikas Paricharcha (in Hindi) July-December, 1997. 36. Utilization of Primary Education: Inequality Among General Castes and Scheduled Castes/Tribes: Man and Development Vol.XX, No.3, September, 1998. 37. Horticulture Development: An Alternative for Development of Uttarakhand: Sahara India, September 25, 1998. 38. Fasion ko Audhargik Mahoul Mile Vina Aarthik Vikas Sambhav Nahi: Times, September 27, 1998. 39. Tourism: Hill Youths Not Getting the Desired Benefit: Pioneer, September 29, 1997. 40. Panchayati Raj System, Emerging Role of Women in Uttarakhand, Uttaranchal: A Journal of Uttarakhand Shodh Sansthan, Lucknow, June 1998. 41. Infrastructure Development in Uttarakhand: A Study of Utilization and Impact, Man and Development. Vol.XII, No.2, June 2000. 42. Avikasit Arth Vyavastha Ki Vikas Sambhavnai: , October 2000. 43. Uttaranchal Ke Vikas Ko Gati Degi Bagawani; Sahara India, October 9, 2000. 44. Planning for Development of Uttaranchal, Some Options: Vikas Paricharcha, Nos. 12& 13, January-December, 2000. 45. Development Planning and Strategy for Uttarakhand, M.C.Sati and S.P.Sati (eds.), Uttarakhand Statehood, Dimensions of Development, Indus Publishing House, New Delhi, 2000. 46. Industrial Development in Uttarakhand, Proceedings of the Seminar, Industrial Policy for Uttaranchal, by Development Commissioner, Industries, Uttaranchal, Srinagar, Garhwal, 2000. 47. Contribution of Tourism of Economic Development: A Study of Uttaranchal: Man and Development Vol.XXIII, No.1, March, 2001. 48. Mountain Agriculture with Focus on Uttaranchal, in Tang ya (ed.), Mountain Agriculture in Hindu Kush Himalayas, ICIMOD, Kathmandu, Nepal, 2001. 49. Marginal Farmers and Options for Improving their Livelihood in Uttaranchal, in P.Tulachan (ed.) Issues and Options for Improving Livelihood of Marginal Farmers in the Mountain Areas, ICIMOD, Kathmandu, Nepal, 2001. 50. Uttaranchal: Development Perspectives of and Underdeveloped State; Mountain Message, No.1, 2001.

10 51. Particilpation in Forest Management: A Case of Uttarakhand; in G.P.Mishra and B.K.Bajpai (eds.), Community Participation in Natural Resource Management, Rawat Publications, Jaipur, 2001. 52. Emerging Situation and Development Perspectives of non-farm Sector in Uttaranchal; Proceeding of Rural Enterprise Summit; by confederation of Indian Industry, Northern Region, Chandigarh, 2002. 53. Land Based Planning for Uttaranchal, A Note; Mountain Message, Vol.2, 2003 . 54. Rural Industrialization for Developing Hill Areas; A Study of Uttaranchal: IASSI QUARTERLY, VOL.22, No.2, October-December 2003. 55. Issues and Options for improving the livelihood of marginal farmers; Tang Ya and Pradeep Tulachan (ed.) Mountain Agriculture in Hindu Kush Himalayan Region ICIMOD, Kathmandu, Nepal, 2003. 56. Employment Structure and Productivity in Micro and Small Enterprises; Findings of a Field Survey in U.P: Indian Journal of Labour Economics VOL.47, No.4 October- December, 2004. 57. Initiating Diversification in Agriculture; A case of Uttarakhand; UPUEA Conference Volume, 2006. 58. Option for Improving the Pattern of Labour Absorption and Earnings in Agriculture ;( Abstruct) Indian Journal of Labour Economics, Conference Volume, 2006 . 59. Agricultural Diversification for Improving Livelihood in Uttarakhand; Mountain Massage, Vol.4, No.1,2006. 60. Creating Income and Employment Opportunities through Developing Non-farm Sector in Uttarakhand: Mountain Message, Vol-5, No.1,2008. 68. Employment and Income Opportunities in Rural Non – Farm Sector in Uttarakhand: Manpower Journal, Volume XLIV No. 1, January- March, 2009. 69. Impact of National Rural Employment Guarantee Act on the Rural Labour Market; (published as abstract), Conference Volume, Indian Society of Labour Economics; 51 st Annual Conference, December 11-13, 2009. 70. Implications of NREGA in Empowering Women in U.P.; A journal of UPUEA March 2010 71. Agrarian Crisis and Options for Improving Livelihoods in Uttarakhand, KK Bagchi (ed). Agrarian Crisis in India, Abhijeet Publications, New Delhi 2009.

11 72. Issues Women’s Economic Empowerment, Published in proceeding of the International Conference on Women Education for Empowerment, held at Immaculate College of Education for Women, Pakkamudayapet, Ponducherry on February 5-6, 2010. 73. Effectiveness of NREGA in Asset Creation and Livelihood Security; International Journal of Development and Social Research, Xavier Institute of Management Bhubanewar.( in press) 74. Management of National Rural Employment Guarantee Programme in UP; Issues and Challenges”: LBS Journal of Management and Research, Vol, No 1; January- June, 2010 75. Pattern and Implication of Agricultural Diversification in Uttarakhand; Journal of UP – Uttarakhand Economic Association. 2011 77. Implications of NREGA on Rural Labour Market; in a book on “ Labour in Emerging India” edited book by Dr Prakashan, Bookwell Publishers, New Delhi, 2012 78. Economic Changes Under MGNREGA in Uttar Pradesh; Proceeding of a Seminar on MGNREGA and Rural Development; Deen Dayal P.G. College , , November 26 & 27, 2011. 79. Implications of Women ‘s Participation in Village Panchayats in their Empowerment; International Journal of Rural Development and Management Studies; International Science Press Volume –V, No. 2, July- December 2011. 80. Implementation of MGNREGP in Uttar Pradesh; A Critical Appraisal; in a Journal of Finance and Accounts Chronicle; Institute of Financial Management and Research. Government of UP, No. XXVI, 2012. 83. Implication of MGNREGA in Rural Development; in edited book by SP Shahi on “Rural Development and MGNREGA, Bharat Book Center, Lucknow 2012

International Participation in Conferences in Abroad; 1. . Production and Marketing of Mango and Apple in India, in a Workshop on Fruit Processing and Exporting, Organized by Development Research Institute, Tilburg, University of Tilburg, The Netherlands, November 7-13, 1987. 2. Views on Leading Economic Activities Based Development Planning for Uttarakhand, in an International Seminar on Integrated Planning for Environment and Economic Development in Mountain Areas, held at International Centre for integrated Mountain Development, ICIMOD, Kathmandu, Nepal, July 22-24, 1996,

12 3. Policies and Programmes for Micro-Enterprises Development; in a Seminar on Development of Micro-Enterprises in Mountain Areas, held at ICIMOD, Kathmandu, Nepal, July 25-26, 1996. 4. Land Based Development Planning for Uttarakhand: A Note, in a Seminar on Investigating Issues and Options for Improving Livelihoods of Marginal Mountain Farmers, held at ICIMOD, Kathmandu, Nepal, October 11-14, 1999. 5. Mountain Agriculture with Focus on Uttaranchal, in an International Symposium on Mountain Agriculture in the Hindu Kush Himalayan Region, held at ICIMOD, Kathmandu, Nepal, May 21-24, 2001. 6. Options for Improving Livelihood of Marginal Farmers in Uttaranchal, in a meeting on Marginal Farms in Hindu Kush Region, held at ICIMOD, Kathmandu, Nepal, May 25- 27, 2001.

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