Shah, Deepak and Sangeeta Shroff (2021), ‘An Empirical Assessment of Effectiveness of Agri-Business Entrepreneurs in Enhancing Farmers Income in Maharashtra’, Indian Journal of Agricultural Economics, Vol 76, No. 3, July-September, pp. 533-547. [ISSN: 0019-5014]
About
Shah is a Professor at the Gokhale Institute of Politics and Economics. He is one of the most senior researchers at the Institute and has been working in the area of agricultural and rural economics over the last three decades.He specialises in agricultural and livestock economics and likes to work on agriculture policy, rural finance, technology adoption, infrastructure, horticulture and livestock development, marketing, cooperatives development, policies relating to climate change, and so on.Over the past 25 years, he has published one book, two mimeographs, and over 150 research articles in both international and Indian journals of repute. Besides, he has presented over 75 research papers at national as well as international conferences.He has refereed for journals, apart from acting as chairperson/discussant/ rapporteur/moderator at various conferences/seminars. He was a member of the Research and Advocacy (READ) Group at Oxfam G.B. Initiatives at Centre for Trade and Development, New Delhi.
Memberships
- Life Member of the ‘Indian Society of Agricultural Economics’
- Life Member of the ‘Indian Society of Agricultural Marketing’
- Life Member of the ‘Agricultural Economics Research Association (India)’
- Life Member of the ‘Society of Economics and Development’
Books
Shah, Deepak (2018), ‘Bt Cotton in India: A Review of Adoption, Government Interventions and Investment Initiatives’, in ‘Biotechnology for a Second Green Revolution in India’, Section 1, Chapter 4, N Chandrasekhara Rao, Carl E. Pray and Ronald J. Herring (eds.), Academic Foundation, New Delhi, pp. 157-170.
Shah, Deepak (2018), ‘Evaluation of Five Decades of Livestock Development in Maharashtra and Threats and Opportunities in WTO Regime’ in ‘Glimpses of Indian Agriculture’ Chapter 18, Sangeeta Verma, P.C. Bodh, Vijay Paul Sharma, Pramod Kumar, Nilabja Ghosh, D.K Grover and Usha Tuteja (eds.), Oxford University Press, New Delhi, pp. 153-162.
Miglani, Varun, S Kalamkar and Deepak Shah (2018), ‘Farmers’ Participation in Contract Farming: A Case of White Onion and Chipgrade Potato Cultivation in Selected Provinces of Western India’, Conference Proceedings of “The 30th International Conference of Agricultural Economists: New Landscapes and New Mandates for Agriculture”, July 28 – August 2, 2018, Vancouver, Canada, Number 2622, pp. 1-27.
Shah, Deepak (2017), ‘An Empirical Assessment of Onion Value Chain in India for Domestic and Export Market’, Conference Proceedings of “The 9th ASAE International Conference: Transformation in Agricultural and Food Economy in Asia”, 11-13 January 2017, Bangkok, Thailand, pp 174-192.
Shah, Deepak (2016), Assessing Success of Cooperatives through Member Centrality, Leadership and Governance – A Case Study, in ‘Governance of Co-operatives: Issues and Challenges, Chapter 13, T Paranjothi, Yashavantha Dongre and Anil Karanjikar (eds.), Published by Vaikunth Mehta National Institute of Co-operative Management, University Road, Pune, May, pp.231-248. [ISBN: 978-93-85456-11-4]
Shah, Deepak (2016), ‘Enhancing Economic Viability of Small Farms: Evidence from Horticulture Crops’, in Proceedings of “XII Agricultural Science Congress: Sustainable Livelihood Security for Smallholder Farmers”, A.K Srivastava, T.K. Datta, K.K. Vass, V.K. Gupta and S. Ayyappan (Eds.), National Academy of Agricultural Science, New Delhi, pp. 49-58. [ISBN: 978 81 93152447]
Panigrahi Sangram and Deepak Shah (2011), ‘Financial Inclusion of Households Living Below Poverty Line (BPL) – An Empirical Finding from Gulbarga District of Karnataka, in ‘Growth with Equity Financial Inclusion’, Daniel Lazar, S Saravanan and Malabika Deo (Eds.), Vijay Nicole Imprints Private Limited, Chennai, pp. 146-153.
Shah, Deepak (2010), ‘An Economic Evaluation of Grape Cultivation in Maharashtra’, in ‘Promoting Horticulture Sector in India: Challenges and Strategies’, Kanak Kanti Bagchi (Ed.), Abhijeet Publications, Delhi, pp 282-299.
Shah, Deepak (2009), ‘Strategies to Resurrect Rural Credit Delivery System in India’, in ‘Agricultural Finance in India: An Overview’, A.K Solani (Ed.), Icfai Books, The Icfai University Press, Hyderabad, India, pp. 196-247.
Shah, Deepak (2009), ‘An Assessment of Food Security and Sustainable Development of Agriculture in India’, in the Proceedings of National Seminar on “Food Security and Sustainability in India”, held at the Guru Nanak Dev University, Amritsar, Punjab, from November 7-8, 2009 in Collaboration with GAD Institute of Development Studies, Amritsar, Punjab, pp 169-184.
Shah, Deepak (2008), ‘Agricultural Financial Institutions in Maharashtra’, in ‘Glimpses of Indian Agriculture: Macro and Micro Aspects’, Chapter 36, Volume 2: Micro Aspects, S.M Jharwal, R.S. Deshpande, Vijay Paul Sharma, R.P.S. Malik, Brajesh Jha and S.A. Ansari (eds.), Academic Foundation, New Delhi, pp. 531-561.
Shah, Deepak (2007), ‘Boosting Export Potential of India in Livestock Sector: Strategy, Prospects and Policy Issues’ in ‘Marketing of Livestock and Livestock Products in India’, S Bhaskaran and Suchitra Mohanty (eds.), Icfai Books, The Icfai University Press, Hyderabad, India, pp. 193-217.
Shah, Deepak (2001), ‘Organizational and Functional Dimensions of Credit and Non-Credit Co-operatives’ in ‘Re-Inventing Co-operatives: A 21st Century Vision’ Chapter 23, B.B Goel (ed.), Deep and Deep Publications, New Delhi, pp. 319-340.
Shah, Deepak (1999), ‘A Model Case on Dairy Industry in Maharashtra’ in ‘Co-operative Development’, Chapter 15 (B), S K. Kulkarni (Auth.), Phadke Prakashan, Kolhapur.
Shah, Deepak (1998), ‘Dairy Cooperatives in Maharashtra: Problems and Prospects’, in India’s Rural Cooperatives’, Chapter 21, Gursharan Singh Kainth (ed.), Regency Publications, New Delhi, pp 285-300.
Mitra, Ashok, K and Deepak Shah (1998), ‘Agricultural Export Potential of India in the Changing Economic Environment’, in ‘Changing Perspectives in Indian Agricultural’, S.G. Bhanushali and A.G. Pujari (eds.), published by Professor R.R. Doshi Felicitation Committee, Kolhapur, March, pp. 83-106.
Journal Articles
Shah, Deepak (2021), ‘Synthesis of Agribusiness Success Models under Co-operative and Private Sector in India – A Case of Dairy Industry’, Indian Journal of Agricultural Marketing, Vol 35, No. 2 (Special Issue), May-August, pp. 32-48. [ISSN: 0971-8664]
Shah, Deepak (2021), ‘A Temporal Price Divergence Analysis of Grapes at Wholesale and Retail Level in Maharashtra’, Indian Journal of Agricultural Marketing, Vol 35, No. 2 (Special Issue), May-August, pp. 49-67. [ISSN: 0971-8664] pp. 49-67. [ISSN: 0971-8664]
Shah, Deepak (2020) ‘Divergence of Onion Prices in Maharashtra: A Temporal Variation Analysis at Wholesale and Retail Level’, Indian Journal of Agricultural Marketing, Vol 345, No. 1, January-April, pp. 1-15. [ISSN: 0971-8664]
Shah, Deepak (2018), ‘Divergence of Prices and Horizontal and Vertical Integration of Supply Chain for Onion in Maharashtra: A Variety-wise Analysis’, Indian Journal of Agricultural Economics, Vol 73, No. 3, July-September, pp. 328-341. [ISSN: 0019-5014]
Shah, Deepak (2018), ‘A Region-wise Analysis of Impact of Farm Mechanisation on Draught Animal Power Availability in Maharashtra’, Artha Vijnana, Vol 60, No. 2, June, 2018, pp. 135-147.
Shah, Deepak (2017), ‘Analysing Farm Profitability and Horizontal and Vertical Integration of Supply Chain for Grapes in Maharashtra’, Indian Journal of Agricultural Economics, Vol 72, No. 3, July-September, pp. 300-311. [ISSN: 0019-5014]
Shah, Deepak (2016), ‘Assessing Current Status and Future Vision for Animal Husbandry and Dairy Sector: A Case Study of Jalna District of Maharashtra’, Indian Journal of Agricultural Marketing, Vol 30, No. 3 (Conference Special), September-December, pp. 117-130.
Shah, Deepak (2016), ‘Implementation of MGNREGA and Sustainable Livelihood Security in Maharashtra: A Region-wise Analysis’, Indian Journal of Economics and Development, Vol 12, No. 3, July-September, pp. 461-468. [ISSN: 2277-5412]
Shah, Deepak and Sangram Panigrahi (2015), ‘Determinants of Participation of Women in SHGs and Credit Delivery from Formal and Informal Sources to BPL Households in Odisha’, Indian Journal of Agricultural Economics, Vol 70, No. 3, July-September, pp. 405-416. [ISSN: 0019-5014]
Shah, Deepak (2014), ‘Economic Viability of Soyabean Crop Cultivation in Maharashtra: Some Emerging Issues’, Indian Journal of Economics and Development, Vol 10, No. 3, July-September, pp. 256-267.
Panigrahi, Sangram and Deepak Shah (2014), ‘Quality of Elementary Education in Rural Area of India – Results from Annual Survey Education Report’, Journal of Educational Planning and Administration’, Vol 28, No. 3, July, pp. 265-280.
Pole, Prasad, Anurag Asawa and Deepak Shah (2014), ‘A Critical Evaluation of the SKS Microfinance Fiasco’, Indian Journal of Finance’, Vol 8, No. 6, June, pp. 7-21.
Shah, Deepak (2014), ‘Growth and Instability in Milk Production in Maharashtra: A District and Region-wise Analysis’, Indian Journal of Economics and Development, Vol 10, No. 2, April-June, pp. 153-168.
Shah, Deepak (2014), ‘Technology Adoption under NFSM Programme for Pulses Crops in Maharashtra: An Empirical Assessment’, Artha Vijnana, Vol 56, No. 2, June, 2014, pp. 294-304.
Shah, Deepak (2014), ‘Empirical Assessment of Pre- and Post Harvest Losses of Soyabean Crop in Maharashtra’, Artha Vijnana, Vol 56, No. 3, September, 2014, pp. 307-317.
Shah, Deepak (2014), ‘Pre-and Post Harvest Losses of Pigeon Pea in Maharashtra: An Empirical Assessment’, ‘Indian Journal of Economics and Development, Vol 10, No. 1, January- March, pp. 1-9.
Pole, Prasad, Anurag Asawa and Deepak Shah (2014), ‘Securitization of Microloans: An Indian Perspective of the Innovation in Microfinance Industry’, The IUP Journal of Applied Finance, Vol 20, No. 1, pp. 62-75.
Shah, Deepak (2012), ‘Bt Cotton in India: A Review of Adoption, Government Interventions and Investment Initiatives’, Indian Journal of Agricultural Economics, Vol 67, No. 3, July-Sept, pp. 365-375.
Shah, Deepak (2012), ‘Impact of National Food Security Mission on Pulse Crops in Maharashtra: An Empirical Assessment’, Indian Journal of Agricultural Economics, Vol 67, No. 3, July-Sept, pp. 464-475.
Shah, Deepak (2012), ‘Liberalization and Agricultural Exports of India: A Paradigm Shift towards Non-Traditional Commodities’, Indian Journal of Agricultural Marketing, Vol 26, No. 3, Sept.-Dec., pp. 175-188.
Panigrahi, Sangram and Deepak Shah (2012), ‘Determinants of Financial Services to the Households in India – Empirical Evidence from IHDS (2005)’, Artha Vijnana, Vol 54, No. 3, September, 2012, pp. 372-384.
Panigrahi, Sangram and Deepak Shah (2012), ‘An Empirical Analysis of Microfinance on India Rural Households’, The Micro Finance Review, Vol 4, No. 1, Jan.-June, pp. 94-111.
Shah, Deepak (2011), ‘Implementation of National Food Security Mission for Pulse Crops in Maharashtra: A strategy towards Sustainable Development’, Indian Economic Journal, Special Issue on Economy of Maharashtra: their Policy Implications, December 2011, pp 63-76.
Panigrahi, Sangram and Deepak Shah (2011), ‘Empowerment of Social Excluded Women with Micro Finance: A Lesson from Self Help Groups (WSHGS) in India’, International Journal of Microfinance, Vol 1, No.2, July-December, 2011, pp. 1-19.
Shah, Deepak (2011), ‘Implementation of National Food Security Mission for Pulse Crops in Maharashtra: Farmers’ Perceptions’, Jharkhand Journal of Development and Management Studies, Vol 9, No. 1, January-March, pp. 4279-4290.
Shah, Deepak (2010), ‘Global Financial and Economic Crisis: Implications for Agricultural Sector in India’, Indian Journal of Agricultural Economics, Vol 65, No. 3, July-September., pp. 476-486.
Shah, Deepak and Sovna Mohanty (2010), ‘Implementation of NREGA During Eleventh Plan in Maharashtra: Experiences, Challenges and Ways Forward’, Indian Journal of Agricultural Economics, Vol 65, No. 3, July-September., pp. 540-551.
Shah, Deepak (2009), ‘An Estimation of Seed Feed Ratios and Waste Allowance for Major Pulse Crop in Maharashtra’, Artha Vijnana, Vol 51, No. 4, December, pp. 377-394.
Shah, Deepak (2009), ‘Special Economic Zones in India: A Review of Investment, Trade, Employment Generation and Impact Assessment’, Indian Journal of Agricultural Economics, Vol 64, No. 3, July-September, pp. 431-441.
Shah, Deepak (2009), ‘Trade Performance of India in Livestock Products under WTO Regime: Prospects and Issues’, Indian Journal of Agricultural Marketing, Vol 23, No. 3, pp. 18-31.
Shah, Deepak (2008), ‘India’s Trade Practices in Livestock Sector Under WTO Regime: Future Prospects and Policy Options’, Farm Policy Journal, Australian Farm Institute, Surry Hills, NSW, Australia, Vol 5, No. 2, May, pp. 49-61.
Shah, Deepak (2007), ‘Banking Sector Reforms and Co-operative Credit Institutions in Maharashtra: A Synthesis’, Agricultural Economics Research Review, Vol.20, No 2, July-December, pp. 235-254.
Shah, Deepak (2007), ‘Adequacy of Institutional Credit through Co-operatives in Maharashtra: A Region-wise Analysis’, Indian Journal of Agricultural Economics, Vol 62, No. 3, July-September, pp. 328-339.
Shah, Deepak (2007), ‘Functional Deficiencies of Agribusiness Cooperatives in Maharashtra: Synthesis of an Unsuccessful Case’, Agricultural Economics Research Review, Vol.20, (Conference Issue), December, pp 563-576.
Kshirsagar, K.G and Deepak Shah (2007), ‘Borrowers’ Experiences with Rural Lending Institutions in Maharashtra: Some Policy Implications’, Journal of Rural Development, Vol.26, No.4, October-December, pp. 523-539.
Shah, Deepak (2008), Review of Book “Some Aspects of Agricultural Development in Maharashtra”, Indian Journal of Agricultural Economics, Vol 63, No. 4, October-December, pp. 659-663.
Shah, Deepak (2006), Review of the Book “Allocative Efficiency of Rice Farmers”, Journal of Indian School of Political Economy, Vol XVIII, No. 3, July-September, pp. 624-630. [Publication of Journal Issue: March, 2008]
Shah, Deepak (2006), ‘Rural Cooperative Marketing Management Efficiency in the Era of Globalization: A Synthesis of Case Studies of F & V Marketing’, Indian Journal of Agricultural Marketing, Vol 20, No. 3, Sept.-Dec., pp.35-48.
Shah, Deepak (2005), ‘Impact of Milk Cooperatives on Marketed Surplus of Milk in Maharashtra’ Journal of Rural Development, Vol 24, No. 1, January-March, pp 1-21.
Shah, Deepak (2005), ‘Rural Credit Delivery System in Maharashtra: Some Emerging Issues’, Artha Vijnana, Vol 47, No. 1&2, March-June, Joint Issue, pp. 127-148.
Kshirsagar, K.G and Deepak Shah, (2005), ‘Flow of Credit to Farmers in Maharashtra: Experiences and Lessons’, Artha Vijnana, Vol. 47, No. 1&2, March-June, Joint Issue, pp. 117-126.
Shah, Deepak (2004), ‘Measuring Viability of PACS during Reform Period in Maharashtra: A Case Study’, Journal of Rural Development, Vol 23, No. 4, October-December, 2004, pp. 435-450.
Shah, Deepak (2003), ‘An Economic Evaluation of Agricultural Financial Institutions in Maharashtra’, Artha Vijnana, Vol 45, Nos. 3-4, September-December, pp. 185-296.
Shah, Deepak and K.G Kshirsagar (2001), ‘Evaluation of Adequacy of Incentives under NHB Soft Loan Scheme for PHI Facilities in Maharashtra’, Indian Journal of Agricultural Marketing, Vol. 15, No. 3, Sept.-Dec., 2001, pp. 14-25.
Shah, Deepak (2001), ‘How Far Credit Co-operatives are Viable in New Economic Environment: An Evidence from Maharashtra’, Prajnan, Vol 30, No. 2, July- September, pp. 149-174.
Shah, Deepak (2000), ‘Primary Agricultural Cooperative Credit Societies in Maharashtra: Some Emerging Issues’, Prajnan, Vol 29, No. 1, April-June, pp. 31-51.
Shah, Deepak (2000), ‘Production and Marketing Pattern of Grapes in Maharashtra: An Appraisal’, Indian Journal of Agricultural Marketing, Vol 14, No. 1 January-April, pp. 40-53.
Shah, Deepak (2000), ‘Lessons from Management of Forest Resources in Maharashtra’, Artha Vijnana, Vol 42, No. 3, September, pp. 268-285.
Shah, Deepak (2000), ‘Amul: Story of a Growth Model’, Economics and Political Weekly, Vol 35, No. 24, June10, pp. 2018-2019
Ongoing Projects
2021
‘An Analysis of Factors Contributing to the Production and Productivity of Pulses in India- The study of Urd and Moong bean based on the successful experience of Myanmar’, sponsored by the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare, Government of India, Initiated in Nov 2021 (Independent Charge)
2021
‘Estimating and Bridging the Yield Gaps in Oilseeds for Atma Nirbhar Bharat’, sponsored by the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare, Government of India, Initiated in Aug 2021 (Joint with Co-workers)
2021
‘Land Titling and Agricultural Productivity in Maharashtra’, sponsored by the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare, Government of India, Initiated in Oct 2021 (Joint with Co-workers)
2022
‘Consumption Pattern of Edible Oils in Maharashtra’, sponsored by the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare, Government of India, Initiated in March, 2022 (Joint with Co-workers)
Completed Projects
‘Relevance and Distribution Efficiency of Seed Minikits of Pulses in Maharashtra’, sponsored by the Ministry of Agriculture, Government of India, March 2021(independent Charge).
‘Impact Study on Agricultural Extension Services to Farmers by Agri-Clinics and Agri-Business Centres (ACABC Scheme) in Maharashtra’, sponsored by the Ministry of Agriculture, Government of India, May 2017 (Joint with Co-workers).
‘The Relationship Between Wholesale Prices, Retail Prices, Export Prices and Prices Realized by the Farmers for Grapes and Onion Crops in Maharashtra’, sponsored by the Ministry of Agriculture, Government of India, December 2015 (independent Charge).
‘Jalna District Vision Document 2032 – Agriculture Allied Sectors’, sponsored by the Government of Maharashtra, Mumbai, March 2014 (Independent Charge), Consultancy Project
‘Innovative Financing for Agriculture and Food Value Chains in India – A Review’, sponsored by the International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI), New Delhi, Consultancy Project, Jan 2013
‘Assessment of pre- and post-harvest Losses in Tur and Soyabean Crops in Maharashtra’, sponsored by the Ministry of Agriculture, Government of India, July 2013 (Independent Charge)
‘Possibilities and Constraints for Increasing the Production of Pulses in India and Impact of National Food Security Mission on Pulses’, sponsored by the Ministry of Agriculture, Government of India, July 2011 (Independent Charge)
‘Evaluation of Five Decades of Livestock Development in Maharashtra and Threats and Opportunities in WTO Regime’, sponsored by the Ministry of Agriculture, Government of India, November 2009 (Independent Charge)
‘Study for Estimation of Seed, Feed and Waste Ratios for Major Foodgrains in Maharashtra’, sponsored by the Ministry of Agriculture, Government of India, February 2007 (Independent Charge)
‘Co-operative Marketing Societies in Maharashtra: Reasons for Success and Failure’, sponsored by the Ministry of Agriculture, Government of India, November 2004 (Independent Charge)
‘An Economic Evaluation of Agricultural Financial Institutions in Maharashtra’, sponsored by the Ministry of Agriculture, Government of India, November 2003 (Independent Charge)
‘Maharashtra State Development Report (MDR)’, Consultancy Project, sponsored by the Planning Commission, Government of India, September 2003 (Joint with Co-workers): In the ‘Agricultural Growth’ chapter of MDR, my involvement was in areas relating to agricultural finance and allied activities like livestock, forestry and fisheries development.
‘Flow of Credit to Small and Marginal Farmers in Maharashtra’, sponsored by the Ministry of Agriculture, Government of India, June 2002 (Joint with Co-workers)
‘Assessing the Existing Training and Testing Facilities for Farm Machinery in Maharashtra’, sponsored by the Ministry of Agriculture, Government of India, November 2001 (Joint with Co-workers)
‘Evaluation of Soft Loan Scheme for the Development of Post Harvest Infrastructure for Horticultural Crops in Maharashtra’, sponsored by the Ministry of Agriculture, Government of India, June 2001 (Joint with Co-workers)
‘Economic Reforms and Dynamics of Co-operative Movement in Maharashtra’, sponsored by the Ministry of Agriculture, Government of India, July 1999 (Independent Charge)
‘Economics of Export Oriented Horticultural Crops of Maharashtra’, sponsored by the Ministry of Agriculture, Government of India, May 1998 (Independent Charge)
‘Agricultural Exports of India with Special Reference to Non-Traditional Commodities: Future Prospects and Policy Issues’, sponsored by the Ministry of Agriculture, Government of India, June 1997 (Joint with Co-workers)
‘Working of Milk Producers’ Co-operatives in Maharashtra’, sponsored by the Ministry of Agriculture, Government of India, March 1996 (Independent Charge)
‘Evaluation of the Implementation of the Central Sector Scheme on Promotion of Agricultural Mechanization in Maharashtra’, sponsored by the Ministry of Agriculture, GOI, February 1995 (Joint)
Awards & Recognitions
- Recipient of full funding from International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI), South Asia Office, New Delhi, to attend 4 International events: (1) International Symposium on Frontier Research Themes on Service Sector Support for Food Value Chain Development in Developing Countries, (2) Workshop on Rice Value Chain Development in China, India, Laos and Vietnam, (3) Workshop on Agri-food Value Chain Financing and Energy in Bangladesh, Brazil, China, India and Cambodia, (4) Methodology and Planning Workshop for the Studies of Value Chain Financing and Energy, held at Renmin University, Beijing, China during April 10-12, 2013.
- Recipient of full funding from International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI), South Asia Office, New Delhi, to attend a meeting to finalize methodology and survey area for the project titled “Innovative Financing for Agriculture and Food Value Chains in India”, organized by the International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI) at Renmin University, Beijing, China on April 12, 2013.
- Recipient of full funding from Climate Change, Agriculture and Food Security (CCAFS), Regional Program, New Delhi, under the leadership of Dr. Pramod Agarwal, to participate in the General Algebraic Modeling System (GAMS) and International Model for Policy Analysis of Agricultural Commodities and Trade (IMPACT) Model Training from July 27 to August 10, 2011 at the International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI), Washington DC, USA.
- Recipient of travel and accommodation grant (Scholarship) from Swedish South Asian Studies Network (SASNET), Lund University, Sweden for attending the 18th European Conference on Modern South Asian Studies and present a paper titled “Rural Credit Delivery System in Maharashtra: A Step Towards Rejuvenation” in the Panel No. 8 on ‘Intuitions and Agricultural Development’ in Lund University, Sweden, from 6-9 July 2004.
- Awarded a fellowship from Consumer Co-operative Institute (CCIJ) of Japan for presenting a paper titled “Leadership Characteristics-Collective Action Nexus: Crucial Factor for Successful Cooperative Marketing Management” in the 4th ICA Asia-Pacific Regional Research Conference, held at Galadari Hotel, Colombo, Sri Lanka, on 15-16 August 2006.
- Recipient of Senior Research Fellowship (N.D.R.I.) in Ph.D. Agricultural Economics
- Recipient of Junior Research Fellowship (I.V.R.I.) in M. Sc. Livestock Economics
- Recipient of Merit Scholarship of U.P. Board in High School