Ph.D. Food Economics

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.

Eligibility Criteria For Admission

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.

Number of Available seats : 03

Dr. Shanta Kumari Associate Professor Department of Economics ACECM, Eternal University, Baru Sahib, Himachal Pradesh Email: drshantaeco@eternaluniversity.edu.in Mobile No.: 9816598766

Name and contact detail of course/Department Admission Coordinator/s
Dr. Manjinder Kaur Assistant Professor Department of Economics ACECM, Eternal University, Baru Sahib, Himachal Pradesh Email: drmanjindereco@eternaluniversity.edu.in Mobile No.: 9872227814

Research Details:
Production Economics, Farm Management, Environmental Economics, Development Economics, Macro Economics

Department Achievements

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

Prof. S. K. Chauhan
Professor Specialization-Agricultural Economics
Mr. D. K. Sharma
Adjunct Professor

Specialization-Statistics

Mrs. S. K. Dhaliwal
Associate Professor

Specialization-Development Economics

Dr. Shanta Kumari
Associate Professor

Specialization-Agricultural Economics

Dr. Manjinder Kaur
Assistant Professor

Specialization- Development Economics

Ms. Kuldeep Kaur
Assistant Professor

Specialization- Macroeconomics

Achievers details

1. Ms. Kamala Mehta (BS15PAEC001) -Published One Research Paper in Indian Journal of Economics and Development and One in International Journal of Special Education 2. Mr. Baldeep Singh (BS16PAEC001) -Published one Research paper in Indian Journal of Economics and One in Development and Indian Journal of Ecology 3. Ms. Ritu Verma (BS19PAEC001) -Published One research paper in International Journal of Food and One in Nutritional Science and Biological Forum- An International Journal. -Attended Four Conferences 4. Ms. Jasleen Kaur Rapiyal (BS23PEC001) -Attended Two International Conferences 5. Ms. Payal Thakur (BS23PEC002) --Attended One Workshop on Research Methodology Sponsored by ICSSR

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