Department of Economics

Department of Economics

The Department of Economics established in 1971. Economics was taught at general and special level. The Post-Graduate course in Economics i.e M. A .(Economics) was introduced in the year 1981. The department also offers Agricultural Economics as a research based multidisciplinary course under the Restructuring programme. The Department has a recognized research centre for PhD since 2013. It is affiliated to SPPU, Pune. The Department has four faculty and they are actively engaged in teaching, consultancy and research activities. At present 45 students are pursuing their studies with Economics as a special subject. Teachers provide academic and personal counseling to students preparing for careers in banking, stock market, insurance, investment analysis, etc.

Research Activities

At present, 5 students are pursuing their Ph.D. at the departmental research centre. There are five guides affiliated to the research centre. The head of the department, Dr. R.G. Rasal is a recognized M.Phil. and Ph.D. guide. Five students have completed Ph.D. and 19 have completed M.Phil. under his guidance. He has published 1 text book and 2 reference books. Mr. S.A. Gonde is pursuing Ph.D. and Mr. R.B. Lavhate is pursuing M.Phil.

As a part of the syllabus, teachers guide the students for the preparation of Research projects on various topics, chosen by the students. In the last five years, Dr. R.G. Rasal and Prof. S.A. Gonde have completed one Minor Research Project each. Departmental faculty have published 50 research papers in various journals and proceedings of seminars and conferences. The department has organized two national-level seminars and five workshops in the last five years.

Infrastructure

The department has a separate room for its activities. It has two computers with internet facility for teachers and students. There is a separate departmental library with reference books, in addition to the central library of the college.

Highlights of Department

• 79 students are hired by various industries/ firms through college campus interviews.
• 3 Students have passed NET/SET examination.
• 2 Minor Research Projects are completed by the Faculties.
• The Department has organised 2 National-level Seminars and 5 Workshops on various topics.
• The faculty members have delivered 30 lectures as Resource Persons in National / State level Conferences / Seminars / Workshops.
• 50 Research papers are published in reputed journals.
• 52 Research papers are presented in seminars and conferences by the faculty members.
• 2 students are awarded Ph.D. and 4 students are pursuing Ph.D. in our Research Centre.
• One of the faculties is a member of BOS, SPPU, Pune since last 10 years.
• One of the faculties was the President of the National-level Marathi Arthshastra Parishad, Mumbai. in 2017-18.

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