The Department of Economics was established in 2009 and it is one of the oldest Departments in the university. The vision of the Department is to provide knowledge through both teaching and research for the better understanding of the global, national and local level economic issues. Efforts are made to empower the students with critical, analytical and creative use of theory to understand the socio-economic environment and the contemporary problems with better solutions. The Department offers degree programs such as B.Sc. (Hons.) Economics, M.Sc. Economics and Ph.D. in Economics. In addition, the Department is also running M.Sc. Ag. (Agricultural Economics) two years degree programme. The students are trained in data collection from rural and urban areas by conducting surveys, data analysis and report writing. The findings are shared with local institutions for making village development plans.
Candidate must have completed postgraduate degree in Economics/Equivalent or M.Phil degree with minimum 55% marks from a recognized university listed under UGC/AIU and 50% marks in Eternal University entrance test.
Dr. Shanta Kumari Associate Professor Department of Economics ACECM, Eternal University, Baru Sahib, Himachal Pradesh Email: drshantaeco@eternaluniversity.edu.in Mobile No.: 9816598766
Research Details:
Production Economics, Farm Management, Environmental Economics, Development Economics, Macro Economics
A. Student
1. Ms. Kamala Mehta
-Published Research Paper in Indian Journal of Economics and Development and
International Journal of Special Education
2. Mr. Baldeep Singh
-Published Research Papers in Indian Journal of Economics and Development and
Indian Journal of Ecology
3. Ms. Ritu Verma
-Published Research Papers in International Journal of Food and Nutritional
Science and Biological Forum- An International Journal
-Attended four International/ National Conferences
4. Ms. Jasleen Kaur Rapiyal
-Attended two International Conferences
5. Ms. Payal Thakur
-Attended One International Conference
-Attended One Workshop Regarding Research Methodology Sponsored by ICSSR
B. Faculty
1. Prof. S. K. Chauhan
-ICAR Senior Research Fellowship for Doctorate Degree
-Best Participant Award for Short Course on Cold Water Fisheries
-Reviewer Excellence Award for International Journal
-Member Executive of ISAE & ISAM
-National Convener for Conducting Competitive Exams
-Consultant for National & International Research Projects
2. Dr. Shanta Kumari
-Received Anamitra Saha Prize from the Indian Society of Agricultural Economics
for the Best Paper of the Year, 2006
-Received Best Paper Certificate from Trans Stellar Journal Publications &
Research Consultancy for the Paper Publication, 2017
-Received Women Excellence Award from NESA, New Delhi, 2023
-Received Best Paper Presentation Award at the two-day International Seminar
organized by Mahakaushal University, Jabalpur (M.P.), India, 2023
-Received Best Oral Presentation Award for the Paper Presented at FSATIHE-
2024 held at Abhilashi University, Mandi, H.P., India
-Participated in 2nd National Level Workshop (NEP), 2023
3. Dr. Manjinder Kaur
-Participated in Faculty Induction Programme, 2023-24
-Attended Short Term Course on NEP, 2024
Specialization-Statistics
Specialization-Development Economics
Specialization-Agricultural Economics
Specialization- Development Economics
Specialization- Macroeconomics
No specializations found for this course specialization.